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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-06-12
HOW HIT WAS DONE.

The nomination of Mr.. Garfield
at Chicago took many men by sur
prise, but not this editor, who, as
many of his friends can testify, pre-
dicted his nomination before he had
received a single vote. He also pre-
dicted the period when the Garfield
star would rise; namely, when the
Sherman vote should break. We
now give the grounds on the which
the opinion was founded. 1t had
become manifest before the conven-
ton met that the three great names,
Grant, Blaine, Sherman, were irrec-
Oncilably antagonized one to the
other. 1t was also evident that
Sherman could not by concentrating
all the smaller votes in his favor
muster enough votes for a nomina-
ton, and we thought that the in
tense animOsities generated during
the canvass would preclude him
from receiving additional votes
from the Grant or Blaine forces.
Meantime Garfield was the obvious
heir of Sherman's Ohio support.
When we learned ON Monday night
that the Massachusetts vote would
he transferred from Edmunds to
Grant, we faltered for awhile, for
this would have originated a STAN
pede to Grant among the minor
votes; but we had not much faith
in the statement, for we knew that
Massachusetts was inflexibly OPP
posed to the third term.
On Tuesday morning it appeared
that it was not to Grant but to Sher-
man that the Massachusetts, vote
was to be transferred, and this was
all in the line of our program sub
stantially the Grant and Blaine
forces stood firm, and it was not to
Sherman that either of their contin-
gencies could be transferred. This
became manifest after some four or
five ballots. When on the thirty
fourth ballot seventeen votes were
recorded for Garfield, while the
Grant vote stood firm, and Blaine
and Sherman stock both declined,
we thought we saw the crevice in
the levee which would soon let in
the flood. Then came the thirty
fifth ballot, with Grant still firm
and Blaine and Sherman both
largely diminished, and Garfield's
vote raised to fifty, and the dark
horse was manifest to all. Then the
stampede, and then the catastrophe.
We have never been in the bet
ting ring, but the next man who
wants to make book on a presi-
dental nomination will do well to
get hint from us; we won't charge |
him anything for it.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-06-12
The PuddIer's strike.
Nasl.vllle Banner.


The puddlers employed in the
Vulcan Iron and Nail works at Chat
tanOoga are on strike and the
Works are closed. Thepuddleasde-
mand Sc per ton, having heretofore
received $i.75 per ton. The Com
mercial says the receiver was en-
powered by the court to run the mill
so long he did not impair the assets.
Mr. Warner does not think the mill
can be run profitably by paying S. a
ton, andfn consequence of the action
of some twenty puddlers, the mill
will not be run and more than 200
men are out of work. The puddlers
of Chattanooga recently organized a
society known as the Almalgama-
ted Union. By the constitution of
this Union Chattanooga is put in the
Cincinnati district, at which point
pudding is fifty cents higher than
at Pittsburg, the rate at which pud-
dlers in Chattanooga were working
heretofore. The Union on June LIST
makes a scale for the year and on
the first OF this month, by the action
Of this Union, puddlers throughout
the Union demanded an increase of
fifty cents ON former rates. The
rate at Pittsburg was made $3.50 on
a rs card rate, and at Cincinnati Sc.
At the price paid when the Vulcan
stopped, puddlers were making $3.50
a day.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-06-12
EducattonaI.

An examination of applicants for
scholarships in the S.-W. P. Uni
versity will be conducted in the SUI.
perintendent's office, Howell school,
June q, 1880, at a m. All males
belonging to the high school depart
ment of the public school may
apply.
Examining committee - DIR. d.
F. Wright, Judge w. p. Keesee,
and Sup't E. Perkins,
An examination of applicants for
admission to the University of Ten
nessee, as state cadets, will be held
in the superintendent Office, How
ell school, June 81, 1880, at II a. m.
The applicant must be at least fif-
teen years of age, and may be adj
mitted into the preparatory depart
ment on a good knowledge of read
ing, writing, spelling, grammar,
geography and arithmetic.
Examining committee-Dr. ID.
F. Wright, Judge w. p. Keesee,
Sup't E. Perkins, and M. G., Car.
ney, county supit.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-06-12
An Important Law.
Baltimore Sun.


A law has been passed by the egis-
lature of New York, and signed by
the governor, to empower the State,
acting as trustee, to accept the trans
fer of delinquent or repudiated
bonds of other States from her own
citizens owning them, and to bring
suit in its own name, according to
the form prescribed by the eonstitu-
ton, for the recovery of the default
ed debt. The interest of New York
in this law is very great, her citizens
holding claims against defaulting
States, including overdue and I'M
paid interest, to the amount of two
hundred million dollars. 1t is. I'M
derstood that suits will soon be
brought in the supreme court of the
United States in accordance with
this law, on the delinquent or repu-
dated bonds of Minnesota and Vir-
ginia. This new law has a curious
history. 1t was first suggested by
Mr.. John F. Hume, formerly editor
of the Missouri DeDi0crdt., but the
hint was finally put in shape by
General Bradley T. Johnson of this
city, in an article contributed by
him to the Rosteh Loie Journal, a
bill was drawn up in conformity to
it, and passed by the New York leg
islature In 1878, but Governor Robin
son vetoed 1t. Last summer Mr..
Hume took the same bill to New
Hampshire, and secured its passage
by the legislature of that State.
But, as this statute was thought to
be i'm some measure inadequate,
and as the citizens of New York
were most largely interested, 1t was
thought expedient to have another
bill, and the law as it now stands.
was prepared by Mr. r. S. Ransom,
a New York lawyer, and passed as
has been related" -...l3
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-06-12

After this the stampede took place
to Mr., Garfield, who, on the 36th
ballot received 800 votes, which con-
stituted him the nominee. The con-
fusion was so great Gas is always the
case on such Occasions) that we are
unable to give the votes obtained
by other candidates.
So as nominee of the republican
convention of 1890 we have the Hon.
]. A. Garfield, of Ohio.
NOMINATIONS FOR VICE-PRESIDENT.
No business was now lett for the
convention but the nomination of a
vice-president. The following gen
tlemen were put in nomination:
Hon. III. Maynard, nominated by
Judge Houk, of Tennessee.
Gen. C. A. Arthur, of New York,
by the Hon. Stewart L. Woodford.
The Hon. Z. j. Davis, by Mr..
Chambers, of Texas.
Other nominations were made,
but Withdrawn in favor of General
Arthur.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-06-12
EKom VERNON ruRNAcE.


ED. CHRONICLE Having re-
turned home after pleasantly spend
ing a few days in Dickson county,
and finding crops appearing fine,
and farmers quite busy HARVESTING,
I will give you a brief sketch of the
closing performances at the Clover
dale Seminary.
The forty-sixth term OF this insti-s
tuition closed June Sd. The pupils,
having been instructed by the tall
ented Prof. W A. Bell, and his ac-
complished sister Miss n. 4. Bell,
acquitted themselves with great
honor, both in literature and music,
and l will here state that a more
accomplished band of young ladies
and more handsome as well as in-.
telligent crowd of school-boys I
never saw.
After prayer in the morning, the
performance of the day was intro
duced by a most appropriate song
sung by the well-trained choir con-
sisting of the entire school. During
the remainder Of the day with the
exception of intermissions for re-
pasts) we were entertained with the
examination of classes in the higher
branches of mathematics, languages,
sciences and music, in which the
pupils all displayed much skill, the
most difficult problems proposed
being readily solved, and great
number of questions from many of
the sciences answered without hesi-
i tation, while musical selections from
the best authors, played upon many
instruments, constantly interviewed,
which, besides delighting the inn
mense crowd of spectators, proved
to them, not only the aptness, wis
dom and diligence of the pupils,
but also the untiring energy of the
teachers and their capability for inn
parting knowledge to others.
The exercises of the day were fol-
lowed by an exhibition at night, in
which each pupil displayed an act
i've part. As for the dialogues, dra-
mas, charades, tableaux, and music
both vocal and instrumental, for
fear we cannot dc the performers
justice, we refrain from comment,
further than saying, "they cannot
be surpassed" 1t was the next
thing to the centennial, each pu-
pill deserves a medal, and little
Callie Rice, the feur-year-old girl
who sang "Katie Lee and Willie
Grey" should take the premium.
And let me here say to parents, if
you wish your children to be. thor
ough scholars, send them to Clover
dale to school. For strict discipline
and thorough attainmentsth the school
is unsurpassed, and a person more
devoted to the welfare, morals and
rapid progress of pupils than Rev.
A. j. Parish, the principal there,
cannot be found. Respectfully,
zgt r. NJ. CyNNINGHAM.
June s, 1880.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-06-12

PROF. TAFT, who is re-established
at Idaho springs for the summer,
gives an opening barbecue there on
Tuesday next, the 18th inst, with a
ball and supper at night. Tickets
to dinner or supper, fifty cents each
meals ballroom FREQ. The profess
sor is ready to make bOarders COM
Portable in any number that may
come. So get out Of the noise and
dust of town.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-06-12

WE call attention to Prof. Mein-
inger's advertisement in another
column. Hitherto those of his pu-
pills with whom the public is ac-
quainted have been young ladies to
whom he has given what are called
finishing lessons. He has built, in
short, upon foundations which 9th
ers have laid. 1t is well known
that complete musicians are only
formed by training which commen-
.ces with the first dawn of musical
ideas, and that if defective teaching
is given at that age faults are ac-
quired which are never eradicated.
The professor and his accomplished
lady now propose to establish
school in which music can be taught
from its first rudlments to its COM
pletion, so that the teaching shall
be systematic and scientific from
the beginning. This Is the only
way that sound musicians are made.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-06-12
TuEsDAY.IuNE s.

Sure enough, the Massachusetts,
vote was changed, but not in favor
of Grant; the beneficiary was Sher-
man, as will be seen on comparison
of the first vote of Tuesday with the
last of Monday. Twenty-eight bal
lots had taken place on Monday /;
we commence with the twenty
ninth, which took the lead on Tues
day morning.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-06-12
Scattering votes were given

Scattering votes We're given dur
ing the day for Garfield, Hayes,
Harrison, MtCrary and Davis.
On Monday night reports were
current that the next day the Mas
sachusetts vote, which had been
given for Ednunds all Monday,
would be Withdrawn from that gen
tleman on Tuesday morning and
transferred to Grant. We never be-
lieved that Grant would be the ben
eficiary, as it was well known that
the third term was highly unpopu-
lar in that state.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-06-12
VINO AND WHAT AERE THE NOM
MMEHl&


Garfield is simply the strongest
party leader in the republican party.
Conkling and Cameron may WELD
the party lash over state contin-
gents, Edmunds may be invincible
in the entangling mazes of parlia-
mentary debate, but they have no
man who knows as well as Garfield
how to select a party position and
defend it.
The way in which he made his
way to the nomination he has just
obtained is an evidence of this. He
was not premature in coming for
ward, but waited till the mutual
evaporation of the three more prom
inent candidates made the nominal
ton of any one of them impossible,
giving no offense to anyone himself,
and then quietly emerged as the
only man who could command the
Ohio vote and hope for additions
from the forces of the greater candi-
dates. Conkling, Cameron, Frye
are bull-headed blunderers COM
pared with him, political DULLES
who make a dozen enemies for every
friend they conciliate, while Gar
field even i'm the moment of his GER
titled success, meekly utters his
nOlo episcopari and permits great
ness to be thrust upon him under
protest. a
His political record up to the war
was brilliant. He was state senator
at twenty-eight and entered the
army three years later, where as
brigadier-general and major-general
his record must have been respect
able, though we have heard of no
very distinguished exploit. He
passed through the campaign of
Chickamauga, and is not likely to
have done that and not be under
fire more than once. Nearly the
whole period from the close of the
war he has been in congress, and as
Thad Stephens, Morton, Wilson and
the old radical leaders died off, he
began to be recognized as a potent
factor in his party, and in the last
two congresses no member had
greater influence with the republican
politicians than he.
He is in the strictest sense a parti-
san, sees nothing outside of party
interests, hates the south with a
malignant hatred and has no scru-
pies where party expediency leads
the way.
His personal record is not I'M
smirched. In the early days OF
radical rule, when corruption and
peculation were universal, he was
deeply involved in credit mo6ilie1
transactions, disgraceful to any pub
lie man, but on which his party has
always looked with tolerant, not
to say sympathetic expression. Lat
terly, since his party has affected an
outward sanctity under Hayes, he
too has stiffened his cravat and
walked circumspectly, being rigid
follower of the fashion.
He will be an antagonist difficult
to beat, and an impIacable enemy if
he beats us.
AS for General Arthur, ne may
be briefly disposed of. He and Cor
nell are the two men whom Hayes
dismissed from the New York Gus
tom-house, because, as he said, prac-
teal reformation was impossible
while they remained there. He has
been licking their boots since in the
interest of party. The two Cornell
and Arthur) are now at daggers
drawn about the division of the
spoils. In a presidential canvass he
is mark as easily hit as the Hon.
David Davis would be in duel,
but in the contest with Garfield we
must play our best cards and make
no blunders; we can't afford to lose
trick.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-06-12
Monday, June IS, 1880,

1873 acres, partly in Montgomery and partly
in Stewart counties, bounded as follows
Begins at a post-oak at the northeast cor
nef of a 2OO-acre tract, belonging to Willis
Morgan, and runs thence west 20S poles 10
stake and pointers at Mofgan's corner,
then north AZ poles to a stake with post-oak
and hickory pointers at Phfllips's corner,
then east 10 poles to a stake at his corner,
then north poles TO a stake and pointers at
Williamss corner, then east $50 poles to q
small post-oak, then south 70 poles to q
stake in MOrgan's line, then west 43 poles to
a stake I'm MoFgan's line, then west IS poles
to dead rcd oak, then north 50 poles To the
beginning
TERMS OF SALE-6 and u months with
interest. Note with good security and lien re-
tanned. No redemption.
POLK q. JOHNSON,
@. a NJ and CoTnmissioflor
June 5-4t-prf $3.50
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-06-12
The voting was as follows

The nomination of Gen. Arthur
was then made unanimous, as
salve to the laccrated cutiele OF ROs-
coe the Great and the work of the
Chicago convention was done.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-06-12
In ChanceFY ut CIarksvllle-Sta Of
Tennessee.
CLERK AND MASTERS OFFICE, /
June IL 1870

CLERK AND MASTERS OFFICE,
June IL, 1880.
Paul Dismukes ct ais. VS., Esther a. Dis
mukes ct ais.
1t appearing from affidavit filed In this
cause, that the defendant John j.. Dismukes
is nonresident of the state Of Tennessee.
1t is therefore ordered that he enter his
herein, on or before the second
Monday of July, 1880, being July II. and the
I'd Monday of the term of the ohan0ery
court, which meets at GAINESVILLE, on the LIST
Monday in July next, 1880, and plead, an
sWer, or demur to cOmplalnants bill, or the
same will be taken for confessed as to him,
and set for hearing ex parte; and that q
copy of this order be published for four con-
secutive weeks in the GAINESVILLE Chronicle.
POLK @. JOHNSON,
G. Il M. and Commissioner.
By w. A. FORBES, ID. G. q NJ.
Munforl 4 Munford, soi'Fs for complt.
iunl2-4t-pf $500
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-06-12

THE Leaf says that Doak sent an
anti-TiIden delegation from Tennes-
see to Cincinnati, and thinks he
hadn't Oughter.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-06-12
Fire-Proof Paint /!

of GAINESVILLE and surrounding country TO
the fact that am prepared boapply n strict
~ fre-prOOf paint to all roofs, frame-build-
ings and other woodwork exposed to fire.
The paint is free from all coal-tar and acid,
and will preserve wood or iron, and not des-
troy IL. can apply this paint as cheap or
cheaper than any other paint now in the
market, and will warrant il to do all I
claim for it. All ask is fair trial, and
KNOW satisfaction is certain. There is moth
ing in in the paint to affect cisterns in any
way II. Ii. TARPLEY,
mayl5-4t GAINESVILLE, Tenn.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-06-12
IDAHO SPRINGS
WIN be open TOR the reception of visitors
---
JUNE Is,

These waters have been thoroughly devel-
oped, and are highly recommended for dys-
pepsia, diseases of the liver and kidneys,
chronic diaTFhea and gravel. For particu-
lars apply to A. NJ I ss.Ii.,,I Pro 9,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-06-12
NOMINATIONS.

AT last, on Saturday night, it was
announced from the chair that nom
inati0ns were in order. Nominees
were called for according to the roll
of states.
When Michigan was called for,
Gov. Joy of that state nominated
the Hon. james G. Blaine, of Maine.
Seconded by Pixley, of California.
Minnesota, in the person Of Mr..
E. ]. Drake, nominated the Hon.
VIM. Window, OF that state.
New York, by Senator Roscoe
ConkliIg, nominated Gen. Ulysses
s. Grant. rfH.
Ohio, by Gen. Garfield, nominated
the Hon. John Sherman. Seconded
by r. C. Winkler, Of Wisconsin,
and r. b. Elliot, of South Carolina.
Vermont, by MIR. Billings, nomi-
mated the Hon. G. f. Edmunds,
senator from that state. Seconded
by Mr.. j. E. Sanford, of Massachu-
sets.
Wisconsin, by Mr.. Cassiday, nom-
mated Mr.. Washburne. Seconded
by Mr.. Brandagee, OF Connecticut.
Adjournment at 11.50 p. m. to 10
a. IN. on Monday, the 9TH, when
voting was to commence.
MONDAY, JUNE FIRST DAYS BAL
LOT1NG.
The first and last ballot of Monday
are all that need be given. They are
sufficient to indicate that no mate
rial change was made during the
day; only such trifiing variations in
fact as may be accounted for by the
temporary absence of delegates.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-06-12

3lS acres, more or less, in district No. g. of
Montgomery county, bounded as follows:
Begins at a stake on the north bank OF
Cumberland river, Tyson a. Morris's corner,
runs north with MOTIFS line 296 poles to
O'Neal's corner, thence south $50, east l54
poles to n stake in O'Neal's line, thence
south 354 poles to Cumberland river, thence
l66 poles to the beginning
TERMS OF SALE-Cash.
June S, 1880, 4t-prf $50
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-06-12
Lemonsl sEess6na.lLc lemons
MUSICAL INSTRUCTION

At the suggestion OF many friends, Mrs.
Melninger proposes to teach private class
next year, beginning September 1, 1880.
shall continue to teach a private class. Our
music rooms will be convenient both to the
Those who have not already made appli-
cation for lessons can do so by calling ON
me at the Franklin House on and after
June 5.
OUR TERMS ARE
For cultivation Of the voice, per
month ............... 90
Piano lessons, per month .................... 90
Cabinet organ, ...................... 90
Great Organ, .................... 1t 90
Piano or singing lessons, conserva-i
tory plan, two or four in a class, per
90
Blackboard and rudimental lessons inelu-
sive. The rehearsals OF choral society and
orchestra will be continued.
Respectfully,
J. c. ME1NINGER.
jun5-lm
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-06-12
Administrators Notice.

Having qualified as administrator of the
estate of Mrs. r. H. Plummer, hereby no.
tify all persons indebted to tho estate to
come forward and settle, and any persons
having claims against said estate will file
them as required by law, or they will be
barred, THEO. PLUMMER,
Administrator.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-06-12
DELEGATES TO THE CINCINNATI eoNyEN
TON.

First district-John A. Mckinney and
John Allison; alternstes, John K. Shields
and H. NJ. Folsom.
Second district-Col. Moses White of
Knox, and w. L. Weleker, of. L,oudon al
ternateS, d. NJ. Goodman, of Roane and T. C.
CawOod, of Jefferson. IL.
Third d1Strict-J. B. Cook of Hamilton,
and y. G.. Cunningham, of Cumberland al
ternates, I. NJ, MeCoHnell, of Hamilton, and
w. Ct. Smith, of White.
Fourth distriet-Iohn A., Fits, of Smith,
aud r. I. C. White, of Wilson; alternates,
Nj. r. Elliott, of Sumner, and John p. Muir
Fifth district-W. K. Butler, of Ruther-
ford, and j. Il. Lamb, of Lincoln; alternateS,
II. +. Frierson, of Bedford, and B. r. Whit
thorne, of Bedford. sa,
Sixth distriet--N. Brandon, of Stewart and
John Oveston, of.Dayidson; alternates, Ru-
fuS Rhodes, of Montgomery, and Col. Il, L.,
Llllier, of Humphreys.
Seventh district~-Judge T. NJ. Jones, of
Giles, and ID. b. Cooper, of Maury; altern-
ates, Amos Hassell and j. b.. Wallace. 7;
Eighth district--John NJ. Taylor, of Hen
derson. and s. "A. Champion, of Henry
alternates, DR.; w. NJ. Wright, OF Carroll,and
Ninth district--Spl, Hill, of Gibson, and
DIR. L. j. Edwards, of Obion Holmes Cum
minis, of Upton, and Willot Haywood, of
Haywood, alternates
Tenth DISTRICT. NJ. 5Keatin9 of Shelby,
and A. 7. MeNeal, of HardemaIi alternates,
Al, ID. i, Stewart, of Shelby, and FL. G,
Moareman, Of Fayettee.
1t was decided that B. A. Enloe, the chair
man, and Z. l.. Ridley and A. b. Upshaw,
secretaries of the convention, should accom-
pany the delegation TO Cincinnati, t4li7tii
With the exception of the little
spat about the Wilson county dele
cations, the action of the convention
was harmonious in all respects. 2.g
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-06-12
CHANG SALES
MONDAY, JUNE 18th, 1890.
B. F. Coulter VS.. H. M. Tyson ct
~ ais.
Monday, June g, 1880.

Pursuant TO a decree of the Chancery Court.
at its Feh'y term, 1880, 1 will sell at public
auction, 10 the highest bidder, at the OFFICE
DOOR or THE CLERK AND MASTER, ON
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-06-12
E. P. Shelby VS.. J. H. Bnck ct ais.

Il I1IIOAJy Fo' a II DIIOh Ct tIIos
Pursuant to adecree in the above cause at
the February term, 1880, of the Chancery
Court at GAINESVILLE, l win sell at public
auction to the highest bidder at the OFFICE
DOOR of the CLERK IL MASTER, on
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-06-12
John A. Irwin VS.. JIG. McKoin,
ct ais.
J. T. johnson and wife VS.. same.

Pursuant to decree of the Chancery
court at its Feb. term, in the above cause,
VIII sell at public auction, to the highest
Master, on