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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-09-25
Exscntivo COMMITTEES

An important meeting of the
democratic executive committe OF
the county was held ON Thursday.
The first business was the resigna-
ton of w. M. Daniel, Esq, as chair
man Of the committee, in cOnse-
quence of his nomination for the
office of state senator. The resigna-
ton was accepted with reluctance,
as he had shown himself an able
and jealous officer.
The Hon. G. G. Smith was then
unanimously elected chairman, and
is already actively engaged in the
business of the election.
The withdrawal of Mr.. Dunlavy
from the canvass as candidate for
the legislature, was then announced,
on account of ill-health. AS there
was no time for calling another con-
vention, it was agreed that it was
the duty of the committee, accord
ing to immemorial usage, to nomi-
nate candidate.
The nomination was then rendered
by unanimous vote to Mr.. j. w.
Jones, who declined upon the
ground that he felt the party could
present stronger and better man
than himself, and one better able to
make the canvass. In doing so he
wished it distinctly understood that
he was in full accord with the party,
and would support with all his
earnestness the nominee of the exec
utive committee.
Then Rufus N. Rhodes, Esq, was
unanimously nominated to the va
cant candidacy, and it is arranged
that he will meet Mr.. Munford, the
boilers candidate, in debate this
day Saturday at McFall's school
house, in district No. 10.
We must take the opportunity of
congratulating the party upon this
excellent nomination. There is no
one of our younger lawyers better
posted on the great question of the
canvass than Mr.. Rhodes, and he
has great facility and resources in
debate. He will make vigorous
canvasser and an active and useful
member when elected. OF his cleo
ton we do not allow ourselves a
moments doubt.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-09-25

Gratis. Such of them a. once be-
longed to the democratic party
would make a most Insignificant
showing if it were not FOR the hordes
of demoralized negroes who have
joined their ranks, allured partly by
the promise of Office (Which they
have received, wounded confede-
rates being displaced to make room
for them) and partly by thenegroes'
natural antipathy to paying a debt.
In that state more negroes vote for
the repudiating faction than for the
republican party, the democratic
party being put in a minority by
the coalition. 1t is yet uncertain
whether Mahone's mob will vote
for Garfield or Hancock. Now who
has bulIdozed the negro into this I?
In Tennessee the democratic party
has planted itself squarely on a
state-credit platform and il at this
moment fighting two enemies at
once, the republicans on one side
and the regulators on the other,
taking all the risk of defeat from
this coalition rather than identify
itself with reputation. Meantime,
Savage and Wilson, the repudiating
leaders, are greeted by hordes of ne
groes, who are taught by them that
they did not make the debt and
ought not to pay it.
In Arkansas reputation as an
issue has been placed squarely be-
fore the people and voted down, in
spite of all intrigues in its favor. 1t
was sought to be Incorporated in
the constitution, and for that pur-
pose brought to direct popular
vote, and the people would not have
it. So much for reputation south.
But now let us take trip north.
Minnesota, without any of the ex-
cuses that palliate southern repudi-
alton, has for years repudiated her
public railway debt by solid re-
publican vote, the democracy voting
against it, but being too weak to
determine the policy of the state.
Mr.. COnkling is not the man to
plead ignorance in excuse for false
assertions, but there they stand,
false in every letter.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-09-25
THE POT TO THE KETTLE.

There is nothing in the worst
phase of Reputation as meanly dis
honest as the following sentence
from Mr.. Conkling's speech, deliv'
cred at the Academy of Music, New
York, on the 18th inst. He is speak.
ing of the alleged power obtained
by the democratic party south by
bulldozing the negroes and com
pelling them to support the demo
cratic party and policy, and then
proceeds:
What use is made of all this ill-gotten
power? One of its chief uses has been the
reputation of honest debts. Every south
eyn state but Texas has lately repudiated its
obligations. This aggregate reputation OF
state and municipal debts amounts to about
SAOyOOOOOO.
This, then, is the charge: The
democratic party has bulldozed the
negro into reputation. 1t is triple
lie. The democratic party is fight
ing Reputation at the risk of losing
its predominance. The negro is sup
porting Reputation against the
democratic party, secretly encour-
aged to do so by his republican adj
visers, and so weak is the repudia-
ton element in the white population
south that if there were no negro
vote, or if, as Mr.. Conkling falsely
says, the negro vote were at the dis
posal of the democracy, it would Of
fer no temptation to the demagogue
to seek office by its joining its ranks.
The states usually mentioned I'm
republican speeches are Georgia,
Virginia, Arkansas and Tennessee.
Georgia has made an honorable
compromise with her creditors, and
is honestly carrying it out. 1t is true
that the ruinous effects of the war
left her unable to meet Ii dollar for
dollar, but she laid her case frankly
before her creditors and they ac-
cepted what she offered and are sat
isEled.
Tn Virginia Malone and the re-
adjusters have temporarily gained
the predominance; but Malone and
his mob are in no true sense demo-
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-09-25

The low-tax convention, so called,
met in Elders Hall last Saturday.
Col. 7. l.. Yancey was in the chair
and S. A. Wilson and Alex. GhOl-
son were elected secretaries. Only
twelve out of nineteen districts in
Montgomery were represented.
Stewart was represented by six del
egates and Robertson not at all.
A. E. Garner, of Springfield, was
nominated for state senator against
G. Frederick, Willis Jackson. J. P.
Rogers and S. A. Wilson.
r. Ledbetter, of Stewart, was
nominated for floater, and Louis G..
Munford for county representative.
The convention was addressed by
Col. II. M. Yancey and by Messrs.
Ledbetter and MunfOrd.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-09-25

Prof. VIM. Emory proposes to
give music lessons in this city. He
teaches the Piano, Organ, Violin
and Vocal Music. He has taught at
the Shelhyville Female College, Ky,
for twelve years, and can exhibit
unexeeptiOnable references. Appli-
cations made at the book and music
store of Messrs. Owen & Moore will
be promptly attended to.
Aug. %, 1880-4w.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-09-25
Public Speaking by the CandI-
dates for the Legislature,

The undersigned agree TO the following
list of appointments for Rufus N. Rhodes
and Louis 6. Munford, candidates for the
lower house of the next legislature, and
they will address the people at the follow
ing times and places, commencing at II
o'clock each day, to-wit:
GAINESVILLE, at Elders Opera house, Mon.
day night, Sept. q.
Adkins Store, Thursday, Sept. 80.
Collinsville. Friday, Oct l.
Batson IS Store, Saturday, Oct. 2.
Shiloh, Monday, Oct. 4.
Palmyra, Tuesday, Oct. 5.
Smiths Shop, Friday, Oct. s.
Meadow church, Saturday, Oct. 9.
Mt. Carmel, Monday, Oct. II.
Port Royal, Tuesday, Oct. u.
Hampton's Station, Wednesday, Oct. IL.
Bethlehem, Thursday, Oct. u.
Rollows shop, Friday, Oct. 10.
Jordan's Springs, Saturday, Oct l6.
RinggOld, Monday, Oct. Is.
Woodlawn, Tuesday, Oct. is.
lakewood, Wednesday, Oct. 20,
Wiley's Chapel, Thursday, Oct Al.
New Providence, ut night, Saturday, Oct.
23.
South GAINESVILLE, at night, Monday, Oct.
%.
CHAS. G.. SMITH,
Chm Dem. County Exec. Com.
j. p. ROGERS,
Chm Low Tax Peoples Party Elk. Com.
GAINESVILLE, Sept. %, 1880.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-09-25

THE great pressure Of political
matter this week has delayed our
publishing some interesting items
relating to the early life of Major
Henry. These were furnished to the
family by relative who was in
town during the funeral, and kindly
placed at our disposal by Mr.. Pat
rick Henry.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-09-25

Just received new lot of fancy
gilt, velvet and walnut frames tC
suit the different sizes of photo
graphs, such as the Imperial Card,
Panel Picture, Boudoir, ETC., etc.,
from the plainest l0c frame up tC
the most elegant finish aud new de
signs. / have a good stock of the
latest styles of moulding, and am
prepared to make frames for paint
ings or ehromos at low figures.
Come up in the gallery and eX-
anime the nice stock on hand and
the cheap prices / am selling at.
Very Respectfully,
w. j. MCCORMAC.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-09-25

Coussens' Lightning Imminent is
the most effective remedy in the
world for Rheumatism, Lame Back,
Sprains, Bruises, ect., and, is there
fore invaluable TO all sufferers with
those affections. 1t has prevented
lameness in many fine horses. being
an efficient remedy for Calls, SPAWN
Ringbone, etc. Our friends, the far
mers, appreciate this and keep on
hand supply of Coussens' Light
ming Liniment. Price 80 cts.
Whites Cream White Vermifuge is
the best worm killer. For sale by
j. f. WarfieId.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-09-25
Address of the Democratic Execn-
ntive Committee
Or A1,1rssxrrrr - Harrnrnr
GLARKSVILLE, IENND
Sent % 1890

k1Cp+s 10, AoC0.
70 the Voters Of Montgomery county:
E. g. Dunlavy, Esq, notified the
chairman of the democratic execu-
tive committee of the county, ON the
I'D INST. that he could not make
the canvass for the legislature. HIS
reasons for declining are personal.
He will work for the success of the
party, however, to the full extent of
his ability.
Democratic usage made it the
duty OF the committee to nominate
another candidate. Accordinglyt the
committee were called together this
day, and after full consideration of
the question, they unanimously
nominated Rufus N. Rhodes, Esq.
They acted thus promptly because
it is only about forty days until the
election, and it is important that
our candidate should be in the field.
Mr.. Rhodes is a young man of
ability, and is fine speaker. He
will enter the canvass at once, and
will visit and speak in every dis
trict in the county. We trust our
friends viii see that he has good
audiences.
Every democrat is urged to work
from now until the election for the
success of our ticket. If they will,
there can be no doubt of its success.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-09-25

PROF. IL. G. ALBITz, graduate of
the Beethoven Conservative, at st.
Louis, is prepared to give lessons on
the Piano either at the residence of
Mr.. S. Rexinger or of his scholars.
Applications left at Owen & Moores
or at the Post-office, will be prompt
~ attended to. sep4-4.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-09-25
ROBERTSON COUNT,
A Good Old Horse for sale.

I have good old gentle buggy
horse for sale. Any woman or child
can drive him. L merely wish tc
sell him because / have another
horse and do not wish to keep two.
Price very low to any one who will
take good care of him. Call at the
CHRONICLE Office.
j. S. NEBLETT.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-09-25

AGENTS and Canvassers make
from $25 to $50 per week selling
goods for Z. G.. RIDEOUT IL Co,
10 Barclay street, New York. Send
for their catalogue and terms.
Aug. 81, lSS0-ly.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-09-25
Hands Across and change Part

The Hon. John V. Wright, having
pretty well used up his repudiating
antagonist, Mr.. Wilson, will finish
the canvass by a tour with Judge
Hawkins, the republican candidate
for governor, with whom he will
divide time during the rest OF the
campaign. Mr.. Wilson expressed
willingness to withdraw If Judge
Wright would concede the main
question of the campaign, that of
reference to the people. That being
of course refused, he will finish his
campaign alone. Hedoes not seem
to consider Judge Hawkins an an
tagonist; it is certain that his loud
est supporters are republicans.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-09-25
Presbyterian Mutual Assurance
Fund, Louisville, Ky.

A mutual insurance, costing you
81 90 as initiation fee. Insurance
1000. Accident or Sick Benefits
So 90 per week. 81 90 quarterly
dues. Assessments according to age
at the death of a member. For fur
Their information apply to r. d.
Moseley. local agent at GAINESVILLE,
or j. III. Jones agent at New Provi-
dence, Tenn. sep42m.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-09-25
Wagon Making and Blacksmith


Mr.. 1. d. Long and Maj. Nelson
Gardner have opened a wagon and
blacksmith shop at the foot of Com
merce street, near the Elephant
warehouse. They are both expert
enced workmen and will guarantee
satisfaction. Give them a call.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-09-25
lnsoIvent Notice.

Having suggested the insolvency of the
estate OF j. M. Gill, deceased, notice is here
by given 10 all parties TO come forward and
pay their debts at once, and all creditors of
said estate are hereby notified TO bring for
ward their claims, properly authenticated,
Will be forever barred.
q. II. GILL, Admir-.
Rudolph & Burney, Att'ys
aep25-4t.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-09-25
hoard and Lodging.

You can get good board and lodg-
ing, or board by the day, at Mrs.
w. r. Bringhursts, ST., corner of
Main and Ninth streets, Terms
liberal,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-09-25

Sc. Bernard Coal per car load, delivered,
II cents per bushel.
st. Bernard Coal pen car load, ON track, nj
cents per bushel.
st. bernard Coal per 100 bushels delivered.
IA cents per bushcl. NFfT -
s.. Bernard Coal per % bushels, cash,. Is
cents per buEhel. s4 ~
Pittsburgh Coal, IS bushels and over 20
cents per bushel.
Sept. Is, lss0.-u
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-09-25
Monday, Oct. %, 1880,

Lot No. 10 IN plat No. of III. G. Mcdaniel
commissioners report made TO said court In
the above cause, which lot lies north OF
Main street, just outside the corporate linz
its of GAINESVILLE, fronting 50 feet on College
street and Running back between parallel
lines Us feet, IL being the same lot hereto
fore purchased by George Thurston, colored,
at q sale made by said H. e. Mcdaniel, COM
missioner.
IN months, deferred payment to bear in
terest. Lien retained. No redemption.
sep20-4t @. d. BAILEY, Clerk. u
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-09-25
Respectfully,

CHAs. @. SMITH,
Ch'm'n County Dem. Elk. Com.
John B.sAllen, District No. l.
John p. Manson, No. 2.
John w. Jones, No. 3.
N. L.. Northington, No. 5.
E. b. Ross, No. 6.
w. G. Smith, J. I, Station, No. 7
Il. M. Reynolds, No. 9.
III. b. Williams, No. 10.
ID. N. Kennedy, Pat. Sullivan, f
P. Gracey, r. d. Moseley, o. M
Blackman, 7. M. Riley, No. II.
r. B. Bigger, No. 10.
Griffin Organ, No. II.
j. w. Attaway, No. Is.
A. Outlaw, No. 10.
w. G. Allen, No. 20.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-09-25

William NJ. Daniel, democratic candfdat
for the state senate, will address the people
at the following times and places:
STEWART COUNTY.
Indian Mound, Tuesday, September Is.
Bumpass' Mills, Wednesday, Sept. 49,
Iron Mountain, Thursday, Sept. 30.
Standing Rock, Friday, October !.
Dover, Saturday, Oct. 2.
Cumberland City, Tuesday Oct. 8.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY.
Palmyra, Wednesday,, Oct. g.
Shiloh, Thursday, Oct. 4.
COIlinSyille, Friday, Oct. s.
Adkins Store, Saturday, Oct. 8.
Hampton's Station, Monday, Oct, II.
Follows shop, Tuesday, Oct. II.
Hambaughs Mill, Wednesday, Oct. IL.
Jordan's Springs, Thursday, Oct. IA.
Woodlawn, Friday, Oct Is.
Wiley's Chapel, Saturday, Oct, l6.
Port Royal, Saturday, Oct. %.
GAINESVILLE, at night, Monday, Oct. %.
South ClarlSsville, at Emorys old store, at
night, Tuesday, Oct. %.
ROBERTSON COUNTY.
Springfield, Monday, Oct. 4.
Cross Plains, Monday, Oct. Is.
Barren Plains, Tuesday, Oct. 10.
Green Brier, Wednesday, Oct. 20.
Cedar Hill, Thursday, Oct. 81.
Adams Station, Friday, Oct. %.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-09-25
FOR GOVERNOR,

FOR GOVERNOR,
Hen Jno- W. Wright,
OF MAURY.
FOR CONGRESS SIXTH DISTRICT,
Hon Jno- E. House,
OF MONTGOMERY.
FOR STATE SENATOR,
VIM M Daniel,
OF MONTGOMERY.
FOR FLOATER,
Alex 5agwe11,
or STEWART.
FOR REPRESENTATIVES,,
Rafas M Rhodes,
OF MONTGOMERY.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-09-25

CoNKLING made his long-expect-
ed speech on the 18th. Mr.. Garfield
is notified in the following that the
stalwarts intend to stand no nom
sense from him in the way Of civil
service reform or any other deVia-
ton from their standard. He is
their man; he cannot be president
without them, and when he is pres
ident (alas, when?) he is to be a
stalwart of the stalwarts:
A candidate, If he be an honest, genuine
man, will not seek and accept a party nom-
inatiOn to the presidency, vice-presidency
or congress and after he is elected become a
law unto himself. Few things are more
despicable than first to secure elevation at
the hands of party and then, in the hope
of winning pretenttous non-partisan APP
plause, to affect superior sanctlty and mean =
~ to Imply that those whose support and
confidence were eagerly and deferentialIy
sought are wanting in purity, patriotism or
some other title to respect.
The trouble with Garfield is that
he can't be elected without the stall
wart support, and, if he gets it, the
stalwart program will drive every
honest republican from his ranks.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-09-25

District Electors. :
LIST District-CHAs. r. VANCE.
ID District-W. /. LEDGERWOOD.
81 District-JNO- II. NEAL, of Rhea.
18th District-JOSEPH +. WASHINGTON
of Robertson.
5th Distriet-JAS. II. BURNAM, OF Lincoln
9Th District-W. A. THOMA.
9TH DistTict-ED. I. TALLIAFERRO
Sth District-A. q. HAWKINS, of Carroll.
9th Dlstrict-T. f. RICHARDSON.
10th District-R. j. MORGAN, of shelby.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-09-25
Female Academy


TUE 8,fh Annual Session OF thia a0pulnr
a. Ipetituslon opens the isl dny 10 Acpgem-
Der, 1880 IL Is unsurpassed IA n0alff fno.ar
Of iccnfinni beauty 81 bulldlrqs nnd grounds.
supefiSe tenchersi thorough culfugo and ne-
conplisnment. One hundred AailnrR im
lihn, LATIN aud French bm0nthR. lHusla, ~
best professors, SIS. New cntaioqurs ffoe.
~. ~ J. n. RLUMAfEIt, nrqelAant
jylo-u Ciapriviile Ienn
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-09-25
PUBLIC Speaking.

William NJ. Daniel, democratic candidate
for the state senate, will address the people
at the following times and places:
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-09-25
PUBLIC SALE OF
II O wv M LOTS

OF Montgomery county made at its Septem-
Der term, 1880, In the cause of w. II. Gllliatt
O. wife ct ais. W.. w. e. Beavans Il wife ct
ais, / viii offer for sale to the highest bidder
at public auction at the court house door in
GAINESVILLE ON
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-09-25
For vice-President
Electors For The State At Large.

JOHN l.. n. SNEED. Of shelby.
JOHN VA. FLEMING of Knox.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-09-25

Subscribe for the CHRONICLE dur
ing the campaign.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-09-25

Hen Jno- ". Wright,
OF MAURY.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-09-25

FOR CoNGREss-sIXTH DISTRICT
Hon Jno- F.. Eouse,
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1880-03-31
Gaceta de no

Nombrados: Interver
rre0s de Hunacao ID.
mas promoter fiscal de
IA I1stancia de San German d. Jose
Pineda.
Communication del Gobernador
Presilente de la junta central he So
corros de Murcia al Gobierno Gene
raj dando las gracas por la cantidad
con que ha contribuido esta provin-
cia al alipi0 de los inundados de lie.
vante.
En- otro lugar reproduclmos una
circular del Gobierno General ten
dente a evitar ell abuse de algunas
personas que, sin tener revahdados
sus tltulos, no solo ejercen como in
genieros, arquitectos, agrimensores
etc, sino que Sc auuncian en- los pc
ri0dlcos.
Ell 20 del entrante Sc remata-
rain Ell la secretarla del Gobierno
General 80 esquifaciones para cabos
y 483 para los confnados del Presi-
dio provincial.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1880-03-31
DOS RO2AS EN- CANGREJOS.

Ell domingo por la tarde, por di
cha uuestra y bajo un cielo despeja
dfsimo, ocurriosenos hacer una v 81
ia al Institute DE- Cangrejos, 4 ese
por aIgunos padres de la intransigen.
cia, tau denosta1o institute, no pol
ser 10 que es, ciertamente, sino por
10 que signifca ell 81, por 10 que al
berga, por 10 que representa- los
maestros que ALI, a la par que el
alimento de la ipte!igencla, proper
cionan el sazonado pan del alma.
Llevonos, pues, por nuestra bue-
IA suerte, dec;mos. ahIastituto de
Cangrejos el tranvla, y con 81 dimos
despues de haber atravesado ese tro-
70 de carretera que hoy aparece ca
81 CAST ante los ojos del pasajero mo-
n0tono y un 81 es no es triste y hasta
desolado F; y que mallana, dentro de
dos, de cuatro amos, cautivara la
atencion general con sus quintas,
parques y glorletas de ambos lados
recreando ell amino con una pobla-
cion EN- parte iija y Ell parte tran
seunte pululando constantemente por
aquellos parte'res y arboledas con
un movimiento, en- fin, una vida y
una bulla que haran del hoy pacifico
barrio un paraje encantador y de in
dudable predileccion.
Ri Institute que dirigen los padres
Jesuitas es de 10 mejor que en- su
clase hemos visto; relativamente, y
sin relacion tambien, 81 atendemos q
las circumstances, a los elementos, q
todo, es admirable por muchos con-
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1880-03-31

osUt,. --..-. a., prevaitu4,
! tOs Ia c0stumbre general de que
varon fuese licito toner mas do una mu-
jer; y mas tarae, cuando p0r la daresa
RE su cordzon les concedio .benignamente
Noises la facultad de repudiar, Sc abri6
la puerta al divorcio. En- cuanto la
sociadad pagana, apenas parece creible
hasta que punto degensraron y SO CO.
rrompieron las nupcias; como que esta-
ban expuestas las corrieLtes de los
errores de cada pueblo y q liviandsdes
torpisimas. Todas las naciones, mas
m6nos, parecieron olvidar la verdadera
nocion origen del matrimonio I; por 10
que cada paso 80 dictaban acerca del
matrimonio leyes que pareciesen 1tlles
a la republica, aunque no fuesen confor-
mes la naturaleza. Solemnes ritos
inventados al arbitrio de los legislado-
res hacian que las mujeres llevasen el
honesto nombre de esposa, el torpe de
concubina y aun lego a determinarse
por auto"idad de los jefes de la rep1bh-
ca q qui6nes fuese, 8 no, permitido con-
traer matrimonio taDto pugnaban las
leyes con la equidad y la iusticia. Ade-
mas la poligamia, la poliandria y el di-
vorcio fueron causa de que el vinculo
nupcial SO RELAPSE hasta el exremo. HUI
DO tambien una gran perturbation en-
los derechos obligaciones m1tuas dc
los c6nyuges, toda vez que el varon adj
quiria ell dominic dc la mujer, y SO sepa-
raba de ella muchas veces sin eausa al
ma razonabe mi6ntras que q 81, preci-
pitado en- una sensualidad indomita y
deseufrenada, le era impunemente per-
mitido disoarrir por entire tapanaTes y
sierUas, como 81 dc la dignidad, y no de Ia
volumtad, dependiese Ia culpa. Desborda-
do el libertinaje del marido, NADIA habia
mas miserable que Ia muier, sumida en-
tanta degradation, que SO considerable
casi como un nero Instruments aaqui-
rido para satisfacer la passion 8 engen-
drar prole. Nj SO tuvo por yergonzoso
ccmprar vender, como 81 fuesen cosas
corporales, las que habian do casarse,
dandose las yeces al padre J 81 marido
la facultad de castigar con ID Ultima pe-
ma q la esposa La familia naoida dc
tales matfimonios, neeesariamonte ha-