Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-05-15
! ACKNOWLEDGEMENT an Cfnraxsxsale.llI

The following is q letter from q
Young Mississippian pursuing b
studies in the S.-W. P. University,
to the Yazoo City (Miss.) Herald.
We recognize as its author very
intelligent youth bearing. one of the,
proudest names in Mississippi, who
is a credit to the state he halls from
and to his alma mater ), we can only
say we are glad t0.zfind that he is
pleased with GAINESVILLE, as we are
well assured that GAINESVILLE is
pleased with him.
MR.. EDITOR THE many attrac-
ti0ns of, this place have befoFetemp-
ted me TO give them TO your read
ers, and j would have submitted to
the temptation had L had sufficient
confidence in my ability, to cast
a new and untried bark on the bos-
ON of the deep to be tossed and torn
by the pillows.
GAINESVILLE, the capital of Mont
gomery county, is situated on the
Memphis and Louisville railroad,
midway between these cities, and
contains about seven thousand in
habitants. The Cumberland river
flows by on one side of the town
and BED river on the other.
The place is evenly divided by
neatly and durably paved streets of
moderate width, intersecting each
other at right angles. The side
walks are, most of them, wide and
welllaid, and numerous trntees pla-
ed along screen the eager pedestrian
from the rays of summer sun.
The private residences are, gem
orally, large and handsome, built
in. the modern styles, and with a
view to make them convenient as
we'll as ornamental. The yards are
spacious and Well-kept = clothed
With the prettiest of grasses and
abundantly supplied with the
choicest of flowers and herbs. The
public buildings here are of a very
imposing appearance. Prominent
among those of this class are the to-
baccO exchange and courthouse.
GAINESVILLE has gas and water
works, something unusual for a
place Of its size. The South west
ern Presbyterian University and
Clarksville Female Academy are
located here. The former, under
the characteristic of DIR. j. N.
Waddel, a gentleman of extraordi7
nary ability, both as a chancellor
and as an occupant of his present
office, and who, from his wide
spread reputation throughout the
south, needs no recommendation
from me, is in fiourishing condi-
tion. The buildings are large and
capable of accommodating many
more students, but the grounds, al
though sufficiently large, are not OF
so fine an appearance. A little
more thoughtfulness and pains-tak-
ing on the part of those invested
with authority would give them a
more dignified aspect-Would re-
move few trees and establish a
system of walks. The course of in
struction is complete the text
books used are among the best, and
all who attend may assure them
selves of receiving an excellent and
thorough education, provided they
couple their own energies and abiii-
ties with those of the professors.
There are two literary societies and
Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton in the University, from which
knowledge of the art of el0quence
and the science CO religion can be
freely and pIentifully obtained. We
predict bright future for this col
lege. In truth it would be difficult
to predict otherwise, for DIR. Wad-
del is. assisted by gentlemen who
are more than capable of perform
ing their duties. The GAINESVILLE
Female Academy is we'll patroniZed.
The buildings and grounds are pretty
and ornamental, and permit me to
say the same for the fair pupils.
The public schools of GAINESVILLE
have been vastly improved during
the past few years. New school
houses have been erected for both
white and black pupils, and now
they are unsurpassed by any in the
state.
There are seven religious denom-
nations here, each being represent
ed by numerous congregations.
They are the Baptist. Catholic,
Christian, Cunberiand-P resbyteri-
an, Episcopal, Methodist and Pres
byterian.
GAINESVILLE has her actions, great
and small, recorded with ability
and exactness by two newspapers,
the CHRONICLE and Tobacco Leaf.
Business here is lively now, as it is
always. The business men seem to
take an especial pride in trying to
make Clarksville a center of trade.
In this they have succeeded to a
large degree. The principal prod
uct of the country around, viz, to-
bacco-is brought to this market in
immense quantities, where a good
price is paid for it. There are sew
eral large warehouses here, where
that commodity is stored until
ready for shipment. The total
number of hOgsheads shipped from
here last season amounted to TWEEN
ty-eight thousand.
Since the time when the general
elimination of carpet baggers and
political demagOgues from Offices in
the south took place, GAINESVILLE
has been extremely fortunate in the
choice of her officials. At present
the reins of authority are in the
hands of men who delight in pro-
noting the interests and welfare of
the community.
But I must close. And allow me
to say in conclusion that Clarks-
vile, like the city love so well, is
strong and unwavering in democ-
racy. Yours truly,
STUDENT.
GAINESVILLE, April q, 1880.