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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-10-02
POLITICAL DISCUSSION THE
ELECTORAL CANDIDATES.

On Tuesday we had rhetorical
duel between Messrs. Taylor and
Andrew Martin, the Republican
and Democratic candidates for the
important Office of EIector for the
State at large. These gentlemen OF
course discussed the issues of the
Presidential contest with ability,
and upon the whole with good
temper.
We have to acknowledge that our
people are not at this time SO easy
to excite on these topics as on 9TH
ers relating to matters nearer home.
Not that there is any apathy as to
the result, or any Indifference as to
the choice between Garfield and
Hancock but we are in terrible
earnest as regards our debt question
which we believe to be fraught
with ruin or preservation to our
State, according to the way in which
it is settled, and we believe that our
action in that matter will indirectly
exercise a potent Influence on the
success of even the National Democ-
racy; so the masses were not there.
In quality and influence the audi
ence was first class and one of the
speakers said that he was prepared
to speak to the masses but he found
himself addressing their leaders
mainly. So the crowd was rather
select than numerous; some 200
might be there.
Mr.. Taylor is dark complexioned
and saturnine, and more practiced |
speaker than Mr.. Martin. Mr.. T.
lectured and rather seolded us; Mr.. |
Martin spoke to our sympathies and
awakened them thoroughly in his
favor. Mr.. Taylor to do him JUS
tice made an ingenious and plausi-
BILE defense Of Garfeld's record
what a record it was
which, however, Mr.. Martin tore
to pieces when his time came. The
Democratic cause will not suffer in
his hands.
We found in this very intelligent
and genial young gentleman an old
of our soldering days, and
took much pleasure in a talk with
him over old times, after the speak
ing was done.
Our best soldiers almost always
make our best citizens, and Mr.. An
lrew Martin is a pregnant instance
If the fact.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-10-02
A Good Man Translated from
Earth 70 Glory.


Rev. j. p. Bellamy, the last one of the old
lights in wiley's chapel, was called from la
Dor to refreshment at high twelve on Sun
day, the 18th of September, at his residence
in Montgomery county, Tenn. He was
born May %, 1898, and was aged 50 years, 8
months and q days. He professed religion
in 1919, in the town of Charlotte, Tenn, and
was admitted into the church and appoint
ed class-leader that year. He was licensed
to preach at the conference held near Hop
kinsvflle, in 1925. He and the lamented F.
E. Pitts were examined together, and both
licensed to preach at that conference. He
was 81 years member of the NJ. E, Church
and SIS years preacher of the gospel. When
my appointment was read out for Bloom
ing Grove circuit at the conference OF 1871,
being a total stranger in this county,
asked my presiding elder, Bro. Burr, TO give
me the name of some prominent member
that could write to, and he gave me the
name of Rev. j. P. Bellamy, informing me
that he was a local preacher on my circuit.
1 wrote to him. and in few days got an an
swer that encouraged me greatly; and on
my arrival found him TO be the best friend
a poor circuit-rider could have-always
ready to counsel and help in every way,
and though 80 odd years old, still ready to
preach. do not think ever knew a man
that prayed more in public with such power
as he. He prayed to cease at once to work
and live; and up to within three or four
days Of his death he filled the pulpit at Sa-
lem, and on the morning of his death he
fixed to start to q meeting miles of, but
was dissnaded by his daughter.
About IL CLOCK he got very. happy and
praised God aloud, until nearly II; and ev-
en- a half minute before hfs death, he sat up
on the edge of his bed but said: 81 believe
am DYING and laid down and ceased to
breathe In a few seconds, without a struggle.
Indeed, it was not like dying it was more
like going to sleep and waking up in new
RIP. GANNAWAY
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-10-02

Mrs. L. A. Rolls and Miss Lula Dye, OF
Dover, are visiting the family OF DR.. AGREE
Mr.. T. Herndon is in Louisville on impor-
tant business.
Mr.. W. ROsenfeld has returned from the
eastern cities, and is now receiving a splen-
did lot OF millinery goods.
The Hon. John F. House arrived home on
Thursday night. We hope to give some
particulars of his Ohio trip next week.
Mr.. John Ed. Nesbitt and wife, from the
vicinity of Charlotte, have been visiting
relatives and friends In this vicinity this
week.
Hon. W. A. MiHikin has returned to the
city from an extended trip through Ohio
with Hon. John f. House. He speaks very
encourageingly OF Democratic success in
that state.
Mr. and Mrs. Hodgson, who have been for
some time In the eastern markets purchas-
ing their fall and winter stock of millinery
goods, have returned. Their goods are now
being received, and the ladies are beginning
to flock to their elegant establishment.
Mr.. John b. Ladd, of Richmond, Va, was
in the city this week, the guest of Col. At
kins, with whose family and Mr.. L. Gau-
chats, he is related. Mr.. Ladd has been on
n trip in the west several months, visiting
relatives, and seeing the developments of the
great west
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-10-02
TO THE LOw-rAx DEMOCRATS.
The Question in a Nutshell.

The Question In a nutshell.
EDS. CHRONICLE-It seems to me
the only practical consideration for
the democrats who vote for Wilson
and his squad, because their views
on the state debt question are more
nearly in unison, is, what will be the
probable result of such vote. Put
ting aside, for the present, its bearing
on the national contest and viewing
it only as affecting this state, what
that is practical, beneficial or disas-
trous, will follow in Tennessee? 1t
is perfectly apparent to any sane
mind that Wilson cannot command
the following that Andrew John
son did when his bolt of Cheatham's
nomination gave the state to May
nard. The sole question then that
remains to be answered and acted
on is, shall the state debt question
be compromised and settled by the
republicans or 6y the democrats ?
for the platform of both commit
them to its settlement. Will you re-
tain control of the subject as a party
and compromise and settle the
question yourselves, or will you
suffer the republicans to obtain con-
troll of the machinery of the state
again, and settle this question as
best suits themselves and according to
the aoell-knOtCn republican methods ?
Will you suffer the party by whom
that portion of the debt which you
so vehemently denounce as traudu-
lent, was created, to settle it? Or
will you retain the right to have
voice in its settlement, and thereby
insure the result in so far, at least, /
that you will not have to pay more
than the bondholders have already
protested a willingness to accept.
Think OfttiS. Remember the prdc-
tees of the radical party while they
held control of this state, and re-
member that every vote subtracted
from Wright is in effect vote for
Hawkins. j. w. S.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-10-02
$. w.P.Universtty Entertainment.

n. w. II. University Entertainment.
The entertainment at the Stewart
Cabenit Hall on Tuesday evening,
proved very enjoyable and sue
cessful affair. The attendance was
excellent, and the appreciative char
acter of the audience was shown in
the order and decorum that pre-
vailed, and in the interest NANTES
ted throughout. Theexercises were
varied consisting of reading and
music, vocal and instrumental. The
readers of the occasion were Prof.
Mosley and Mrs. Byrne. The former
delighted us with selections from
the touching poem entitled "The
Young Gray Head ;" the latter, a
lady of over 20 years; in wonder
fully effective manner, rendered at
different times during the evening,
two pieces entirely disimilar in char
acter, both of which were presented
in most attractive and appropriate
style. The selections were, 1.-THE
Child's Dream of a Star" by Dick
ems; and "Col. Sellars" by Mark
Twain.
The instrumental part of the en-
tainment gave US an opportunity of
hearing our two lately arrived mu-
sicians, Prof. Henry Albits, who
very handsomely performed three
piano pieces, all of which evinced a
power Of brilliant execution. and
Prof. Emory, whose part in four
handed composition, as also his
song Accomplishments, witnessed to
the delacy of touch and of feeling
pervading and characteristic of his
music.
The vOcalistS were, Miss. Ellen
b. Kennedy, whose rendering of
Millards Ave Maria" was very
beautiful the Misses Wiser, in a
pretty Duo; Miss Amy Bemiss in
an operate soprano solo, with effect
and Miss Jennie Bailey, supported
by a quartette in a gentle little air
"By the Deep Sad Sea-"
The audience were well pleased
with the evenings performance and
and its, fulfilment. The stage and
reading desk were handsomely and
beautifully decorated for the occa-
sion, with flowers and festoOns of
oak leaves, the effect of which was
very pleasing. The university la
dies and their co-workers certainly
take great pains to make their en-
tertainments attractive. They de-
serve large success /; LET them al
ways have it.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-10-02

Much has been said, perhaps
more than is necessary, about a
dirty insult offered to Judge Hawk
ins on his entry into GAINESVILLE last
week. An egg was thrown into the
carriage, a portion of which soiled
the judges coat. It is indeed NOR
tifying that the character of COM
munity for courtesy and good order
should be compromised by rowdy,
ill-conditioned boys, but every COM
munity has such boys in its midst
and has to suffer more or less from
their brutality. 1t is only few
days ago that Mrs. Cashiers front
gate was taken from its hinges and
her front yard filed with cattle
through the senseless conduct of
young fools who thought it joke
to annoy a defenseless lady.
A good work-house in which such
rowdies could be put to work, and
a vigilant police to arrest them, is
the right remedy for such intoler-
able fooIery.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-10-02
CorbamdaIe Items.
slight frost this morning.

A slight frUSt this morning.
The tobacco crop turns out very
poor. Corn is an average, and the
squirrels are again plentiful around
the fields. The apple crop is good
but generally of poor quality. Col.
w. III. Fessey gave your correspon-
dent two large apples recently, one
of which weighed fifteen ounces.
A good deal of sickness along the
river, mostly chills. Mrs. E. III.
Marable has been quite sick several
weeks, but I am glad to say is inn
proving.
Messrs. Paul Marable and Walter
Wilson left about the first of Sep
TENDER to represent this district in
the University at Knoxville. 1
hope they will endeavor to prepare
themselves to represent this county
at Nashville some time in the fu-
ture.
Mr.. Linds. o. Myers, now of
Charleston, S. c., arrived this morn
ing to spend a few days with his
old friends and relatives.
The public schools in this district
are all under way and the present
attendance is very good, consider
ing the sickly season.
We have a good Sunday school
at Palmyra church, and have
question we wish some of your
many readers would answer for us
through your paper. 1t is "WhO
illustrates certain subject by an al
fusion to the habit of birds, when
frightened from a nest, of fluttering
around, and chirping, and peep
ing ?" 1t is from "Owen's History
of the Bible" b.
Sept. 80, 1880.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-10-02
special TO Ladies.

Best spices cinnamon, cloves,
mace, nutmegs, allspice, black pep
per, cayenne pepper, celery seed,
mustard seed, Coleman's mustard,
Lexington mustard, Jamaica GIN
ger. None but the purest kept in
stock. For convenience of our Gus
toners, will grind them in our
spice mill as they are needed, insur-
ing freshness and purity. Prices as
low as asked for inferior quality
elsewhere. OWEN d MOORE.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-10-02
GAINESVILLE District Finances


The committee ON finance offered
the following resolutions, which
were adopted without dissenting
voice.:
Whereas, The subject of finance,
and especially as it relates to minis
terial support, has become one of
vital importance to the rapid spread
of Christianity therefore,
Resolved, That the pastors of this
district open up to the minds of
their membership, through the me-
dunn of the church conferences and
the pulpit, the true philosophy of
ministerial support.
Resolved, That the assessment, or
diStri6attiUe plan be adopted, and
the stewards be required to furnish
regular written reports of who have
and who have not paid for the sup
port of the ministry, to be read ont
publicly and that the envelope
system be used in conjunction with
this plan in stations.
S. A. CALDWELL,
T. j. DUNBAR,
Committee.
The above action was held at
Turnersville, March %. 1874, and
has never been rescinded nor al
tered in any way by any succeeding
district conference. Bro. B. w.
Macrea presented elaborate plans
at the Port Royal district conference,
but the only action taken by the con-
ference with reference to them are
in these words:
"On motion of w. T. Rowland
the conference voted, unanimously,
to request DIR. Fitzgerald to publish
the address of B. w. Macrea in the
Nashville Christian. Advocate"
1 suppose then that the Clarks-
vile district still stands committed
to the Turnersville resolutions, to
the wisdom of which my exper-
ienee and observation attest. But
the solid men of the charge must
stand squarely by the side of the
pastor in order to demonstrate the
utility of this plan. This plan was
proposed the first year l was APP
pointed to Antioch circuit, and was
employed by the charge to the en-
tire satisfaction of the best men of
the circuit. Nor did it conflict with
the spiritual prosperity of the
Church /; for about four hundred
persons protested religion during
the four years that / was there.
During that time, also, the current
expenses of the Church were salts
factorily met, Il speak for rnyself)
the parsonage was bought and paid
for, Martha's Chapel was built and
paid for, the Collinsville church was
built and $1,156 81 (if / remember
aright) paid on it; property, / sup
pose, which would be valued at
quite Sc, 900. The opportunity there
occurred to give the assessment
plan and its appendages fair test,
and its immense value was recog-
nized by the pillars of the church !;
moreover, / am satisfied it viii sue
coed wherever it has a fair chance.
This thought in conclusion.
When our conference pass resolu-
tions recommending certain meas
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-10-02
CIarksViI|e Tobacco Market.
OFFICE OF THE CHRONICLE, |
CLARKsvILLE, Oct. i, 1880.

Our receipts are small, and our sales for
the week were above $50 hogsheads. The
market was very strong at full advance
on all grades. The stock on sale is now
nearly exhausted.
We find that the cold snap has alarmed
planters unnecessarily, and large amounts
of Tobacco have been cut green, which is
greatly to be regretted, and planters will
have no just cause of complaint when they
come to market their crop, if they get poor
prices for their greens" We quote:
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-10-02

TT now seems that nothing but
the official canvass OF the voters
viii determine the result of the cleo
tion in Maine. This will delay tie
publication of the exact figures un-
til after the October elections, which
it is thought by democrats is just
what Mr.. Blaine and his crowd
want, because, pending the official
announcement OF the result, they
may claim a victory which they
know the returns will not show
st. Louis Republican.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-10-02

THE republican convention met
in this place last Saturday and made
the following nominations For
state senator, Lawson Cheatham of
Robertson county; DR.. VIM. F.
Green for floater of Montgomery
and Stewart counties; j. w. Page
(colored) representative Of Mont
gOmery county.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-10-02
MARRIED.

NORRIS Sept ., 1880 at the
residence of Mrs B. A. Resbetts near Char
lofte. Tenn, by Rev. Lewis Lowe, THos-
As g. NORRIS Esq. to Miss ANN GER
FRUDE NEsBETT, daughter OF the Late Col.
Nesbett, of Dickson county, Tenn.
RICHARDSON-HAW KES- - Sept. %, 1880,
at the brides residence in South Clarlzs-
willie, by Rev. j. w. Cullen, Mr.. NV.
RICHARDSON to Miss AAANDAC. HAWKES..
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-10-02
New Advertisements.

n. b. Shyer has special in this issue
Go and see his new goods.
Read Bloch Bros, new advertisement.
Rice, Broaddus Co., have their new fail
advertisement in this issue.
Coulter, Brother & stratton have wei
displayed advertisement in another col
umn.
McCoF1nac, the artist, has several specials
in this paper. Go and have your picture
taken at once.
DR.. RagIand's celebrated liniment is sold
by J. F. warfeld. See specials.
Read the election notice of sheriff Nose
ley. The election takes place November 2.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-10-02

COULTER, Bro. & STRATToN have
their new winter stock announced
in another column. 1t consists of
dry goods, carpeting, boots, shoes,
hats, and gentlemen's furnishing
goods. We are informed that they
have heavy stock of staple goods
from Peacher's Mills, equal in quail
ity to any of the same class manu-
featured north or east of us. Pat
ronize home folks and build up our
own community,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-10-02
MOmdGy oct. A, 1850.

THE POSITION FARM, containing 1907
acres, and situated ON the South bank OF
the Cumberland river, Immediately OPP
posite Clarksviile. The farm will first be
offered fn two tracts, as divided by the rail-
road and then as the whole; the way In
which the largest amount OF money Is real
ICED for the entire property Will be accepted.
Tract No, lies between the railroad and
the river, contains 6lZ acres, about two
thirds of which Is fine Cumberland river
bottom land, and yields largely In hay, corn
or any other products OF this state.
Tract No. lies South OF the railroad, con-
fains 80 acres OF up lands most Of which Is
fresh and produces well. Either tract would
make a fine market garden. No better OPP
portunity viii be offered 10 buy a small
farm and q good home. Both tracts have
houses on them.
TERMS-SG0o cash, balance In and 2
years, equol payments, with interest from
date and "a lien retained for purchase mon
ey.
For further particulars apply 20 y. y.
Posfon at CIarksyille, or 70 me az No. q
III. II. POSITION,
Sept Aids Agent and Administrator.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-10-02
Picture Frames.

Just received new lot of fancy
gilt, velvet and walnut frames to
suit the different sizes of photo
graphs, such as the Imperial Card,
Panel Picture, Boudoir, etc., etc.,
from the plainest 10c frame up to
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 chromos 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, 1880-10-02

THE protraeted meeting which
has been going on at Salem, on the
southside, for nearly two weeks,
closed on Wednesday night last
with some sixteen or eighteen new
converts. Rev. Mr.. Cullom has also
been conducting an interesting
meeting at Mt. Zion this week. He
will carry a good report from Anti
och circuit to the conference.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-10-02
Public Speaking.

Judge J. w. Scales and Attorney
General Burney will speak on Fri
day, Oct. 10 at ROllow's shop in dis
trict No. .. Mr.. John J. West and
Mr.. ]. w. Rudolph, will also speak
to-day, at Jordan Springs in dis
trict No. 4, and Gen. w. A. Quarles
and the candidates for the legisla-
ture, will speak at Batson's store in
district No. 16. Keep the ball in
motion. Let every man do his du-
ty and victory will be ours.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-10-02

Mr.. HENRY MERRITT has hosts
of friends in this and Robertson
counties, who sympathize warmly
with him in his bereavement from
the death of his little girl, Fisher
Merritt, who died on Wednesday
night at the residence of Mr.. KilIe-
brew in Robertson county, where
she had been staying with her
mother. She is spoken of by all
who knew her as a lovely affection
ate little girl, whose winning ways
conciliated the love of all who knew
her. The funeral was announced
for Friday, Oct. /, from Mr.. Kille-
brew's house near Adams Sta
ton.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-10-02

Mr.. J. KIRK TROTTER of Hous-
ton county, delivered to the Grange
Warehouse on Saturday, Septem-
Der 18th, the first hogshead of to-
bacco of the crop of 1880. 1t was
sold ON Wednesday for Sc 60 per
hundred pounds. Mr.. TrOtter was
born and raised in this county and
is a good farmer.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-10-02

WE gladly call the attention of
all who buy children's shoes, to the
advertisement of the American Shoe
Tip Co. AS a black tip that is a
perfect protection to the toes of cost
Iy shoes, while adding to their beau
ty, is of the first Importance. Such
the A. S. Il. Co. has proven to be.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-10-02

THE Nashville Advocate of this
week has the following in regard to
the illness of Bishop Doggett:
At last accounts there was no ma
terial change in the condition OF
Bishop Doggett. He was on the
verge OF the river, and happy in
God. The prayers of the church
will everywhere ascend in behalf OF
this hOnOred servant of God.
Later: A telegram from Rev. DIR.
r.. n. Sledd dated Richmond, Vir.,
September %, says: "Bish0p Dog
gett's condition is slightly improV-
ed, and more hopefHl."
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-10-02
aIIINGLE.a.

IL appears that some persons f1re selling
Shingles representing them % be my make.
wish 70 state that all such representations
are false I have made a contract with
Mesrs. q. b. Wilson, q Co, Of Clarksvllle,
% handle ali the Shingles make, aud per-
sons needing them can only obtain them
through them. Ny Shingles ARE warranted
10 be perfect IA every respect, and are sold
night the money Is refunded and expenses
paid q. III. IONT15.
JoNEs LANDING, Tenn, Aug ~ 1850.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-10-02
Mutual Assurance
Fund, Louisville, Ky.

A mutual insurance, costing you
81 90 as initiation fee. Insurance
1900. Accident or Sick Benefits
So 90 per week. 81 90 quarterly
dues. Assessments according to age
at the death of a member. For fur
ther 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, 1880-10-02

ScHooL-teacher to little boy whose
father is a grocer-'sNow, Johnny,
if your father has a barrel of whisky
containing forty gallons, and one
fourth of it leaks out, how many
gallons does he lose ?'' Johnny
HHe don't lose none. He fills it up
ag'in right of"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-10-02
EIanhnnt Warelonae.

TURNKEY, ELY q KENNEDY, of the Ele-
plant Warehouse, sold September 30, 1880,
40 hhds. as follows;
"a hhds. med. leaf, So 40, z 70, "a, SO, Z so,
$50, so, so, 60. %, 30. 20, 25, 20, 90,
90, 7 90, Z 90, 80, 6 81, so, 6 80, 8 80, so.
10 hhds com. and low leaf, 50 80, 90, & 20
80, 80, 5 go, 5 so, 5 60, 5 50, 6 p.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-10-02

Mr.. 1. D. Long and Maj. Nelson
Gardner have opened 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.