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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-11-12
River RIppllngs.

The river, thanks to the heavy
rains, is rapidly rising, and steam
boatmen are happy once again.
She rose five feet last Thursday,
and has been steadily rising since,
with about nine feet on the shoals.
It may be safely predicted that the
young flood of Tuesday night, and
the steady gentle rains of Wednes-
day and Thursday will cause her to
get on "tear."
River news is as yet very quiet.
The Celina passed down for Cairo
last Wednesday, with a fair trip.
The Sam Fowler passed up same
day bound for Nashville, with
"head up and tail erect"
The elegant new steamer J. p.
Drouillard, Will leave Evansville
to-day for Nashville and intermedi-
ate ports. She will be looked for
with interest along the river.
The B. S. Rhea will sail from
Louisville to-day, bound for the
Cumberland and Nashville.
The E. P. EwHld was expected to
pass here for Nashville yesterday,
Captain Armstrong in command.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-11-12
ELECTION NEWS.


Returns from the elections Tues
day are not yet complete, though
enough is known to determine the
result. 1t appears that in New
York the Republicans have elected
the State ticket, with the exception
of Maxwell, Democrat, who is
elected Treasurer by about 10000
majority, and the Legislature, both
branches of which are Democratic.
The Democrats also gain one mem
Der of Congress.
The Mahoneites carry Virginia,
Cameron being elected Governor by
about 1900 majority. The Read
justers also capture both branches
OF the Legislature, thus being able
to elect a successor to Senator john
son.
Maryland and Mississippi both &c
Democratic by very large MAORI
ties, as might have been expected.
Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, New
Jersey, Minnesota, Nebraska, Mas
sachusetts and Connecticut all &C
Republican by the usual majorities
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-11-12
The Oldest Tobacco ia the world.
Ci,nnthnrn County New Era.

Rev. B. J. Wall, pastor OF the
Forest Hill C. P. Church, laid upon
our table one day last week leaf OF
tobacco raised by Henry Funk, OF
Montgomery County, Tenn, in the
wear 1872. AS the accompanying
Certificate will show, the cutting
and housing of this tobacco was the
last work done by old uncle Henry,
as he was familiarity called in the
Meadow neighborhood, previous to
his going into the war Of 1872. The
tobacco has been in the possession Of
Mrs. Brown, daughter of Mr.. Funk
for over fifty years. We are person.
aIlv acquainted with Mr.. Brown
and his lady, and know that what
thew saw about it is entirely trust
worthy. We also knew Mr.. Funk
from our earliest recollection up to
his death. Many pleasant hour
have we passed in his company,
away back in our boyhood, and lis
tened to him recount the scenes and
incidents of the Jackson war, as ne
ALWAYS called the war of 1872. lie
seemed to regard Old Hickory al
most as some supernatural being.
This is to certify that this tobacco
was raised by Henry Funk in the
wear 1872. The last work he done
before going to Jackson's war was
to cut and house this tobacco.
Mary BROWN,
Daughter of Henry Funk, and wife
| of Jacob Brown.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-11-12

A BLOODY conflict occurred at
Marion, Mississippi, last Tuesday
during the election on that day be-
tween negroes, led by Republican
politician named Vance, and some
white voters at the polls, in which
six men lost their lives. The ne
negroes were then pursued by the
Sheriff and his posse, whom they
stoutly resisted and finally fed to
the woods without being captured.
There was great excitement among
the citizens of Marion and Meredi-
an over the affair and further
trouble was expected.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-11-12
Our OppOrtunity.

The South Kentuckian comment
ing on our new railroad enterprise
says:
There is a probability that it will
be built and it is then farewell to
the Hopkinsville tobacco market,
unless a railroad is built from here
to Cadiz and Canton. This would
save the Trigg county tobacco but
the southern part of this county
would be connected with Clarks-
Vile and of course that market
would get the very finest tobacco
raised i'm the county. 1t is time OuI
people were waking up and doing
something, or they will soon be fore
ed to act in self-defence.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-11-12
Items from NEW Providencc.

The general health of our village
is pretty good at this time-much
better than it was { few weeks ago F;
but there is considerable sickness
in the adjoining neighborhoods,
and it is attended with unusual ia
tally.
Old Mrs. McCorkle, relict of the
late Glenn McCorkIe, died at her
home few miles below New Prov
idence on Tuesday morning last.
She shared the Joys and sorrows of
welded life for many years with
her late husband, and now in
very few days has followed him,
we doubt not, TO that happy land,
where sorrow is unknown.
We are sorry to learn that James
McCorkle, a son of the deceased, is
now at deaths door, it is thought
with that fell destroyer, consump-
ton.
Only few months ago they lost
another son who had just reached
mans estate, and bid fare to be a
useful and honored member of soci-
ETY.. May God bless and protect the
surviving brothers and sister.
On monday night Mrs. Martha
Pollard, wife of Mr.. Ross Pollard,
died at their residence on West
Fork, of the prevailing malady, the
fiux.
On Tuesday morning, while she'll
ing corn in his crib, Mr.. Mann
: Chisenhall and brother were visited
by large brindled dog which APP
, peared to be lost and seemed to be
friendly, but upon trying to drive
! him from the crib he very ferocious-
! ly attacked them, catching Mann
Chisenhall by the hand and biting
! him quite severely. 1t was not
: thought that the dog was rabid, yet
: acting so viciously and ferociously,
! Mann's brother, Mr.. Austin Chisen'
I hall, followed him up and killed
q hiIu. 1t is to be regretted that the
q dog could not have been kept uI
a and watched few days to see if any
y sign of madness showed itself in his
8 case.
Mrs. Allie Waller, of Hopkins
q vile, Kentucky, is in our little. vii
" Iage visiting friends.
Miss Matte higgins, one OF oul
: most charming bellies, is visiting
! the family Of Mr.. A. A. Johnson
of GAINESVILLE. / know of some o
the boys who are quite ''soleinn
choly," and are sig hing for her re
# turn.
: Miss Eunice Wilson, of the Jor
! dan Springs neighborhood, is here
:, on a visit to her many friends ant
n relatives.
: Mr.. George Rossington, the popu
n lar travelling salesman OF a large
4 hardware house in Louisville, il
- again in our village visiting hi
mother and brother, Mr.. Rober
"a Rossington. suspect there ar
. other charms which bring him t
+ his old neighborhood. How is tina
" George?
!. The wheat, rye, and oats tina
q was sown early, is looking remark
is ably we'll in this vicinity.
! Rev. John w. Hammer, Jr.
: preached his farewell sermon last
Sunday night, to a deeply moved
and appreciative audience. 1t was
full of pathos and power, of love
and tenderness, beautifully and ef
/ fectuaIIy delivered, calling forth
i tears from almost every person in
# fine church. We regret very much
: the necessity of giving Brother
u Hammer up. He is loved and res.
y nected wherever he goes. May Goo
t bless him abundantly in his new
t field of labor.
ARTEMUs jerks,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-11-12

At the sixth session of the west
Tennessee Conference of the African
Methodist Episcopal church, held
at Memphis last week, the Rev. Q.
OH. Thomas, was expelled from
the ministry on charges of "unusu-
al rebellion, violating the law in
book discipline and malicious and
wilful falsehood," preferred against
him by Rev. q. P. Williams, Pre-
siding Elder of this district. The
Rev. Thomas pleaded guilty to the
charges. He has had charge OF St.
Peters A. M. E. church in this city
for several years past. The Rev. r.
f. Hurley, of Memphis, will take
charge of st. Peters church in this
city for the next ensuing term. He
is very highly spoken of by those
who know him.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-11-12

IT gives us sincere pleasure to
contradict the report which has
been current in our city for few
DAYS past in regard to the reported
death of Prof. A. g. Moseley, the
talented young gentleman who was
formerly connected with our Public
Schools, and who moved to Mexla'
Texas, the past summer. A letter
to friend, in this city, a few weeks
ago. reports him up, and greatly
improved in health. His many
warm friends in this city will be
very glad to hear of his recovery.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-11-12
Valuable City Property
FOR SALE

I will, on the 10th day of November, 1881,
offer at public fale, desirable house ana
lot in the central portion of the city OF
CIarksyille The lot fronts 100 feet . inches
on Main Street, running back Zi0 ieeG
to an Alley. The house mas seven rOoiii y
with the necessary out-buildinys, ana Is
situated In the most pleasant and convent
ent part of the city. 49,
and lot on the West side of the Public
Snnare, fronting Is feet 10 inches, running
back 65 feet, and occupied at present by Mr..
The title to this property is undispute
and is sold for q division among the heirs
Of the late Geo. J. McCauley, decd.
TERMS-one-third cash, the balance lame ION on
~ sole and a iien retained. The purchaser
will be required to insure the properly ior
the benefit of the legatees until the purch-
ase1noney is paid. 49,, -,
will take pleasure in showing the prop
ertv to any one wishing to examine ~. SAFE
10 fake place at the residence at II O'Clock,
q. m. y. 4. u. u - -. = =
oct %, 1SSl-3 Agent Ior the heiie'
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-11-12

Enterprise will win, and under
this motto those live merchants,
Messrs. Bowling & Wilson will
ever be found working. They have
rented, and will soon occupy, the
large and elegant store room of Mr..
Dave Hendrick, lately occupied by
Messrs. CASHIER, Beaumont d Co.
This is one of the most desirable
locations in the city. In the mean
time examine their extensive stock
of Boots, Shoes, Hats, ETC., at the
blue front.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-11-12

Manton Hatcher, the young man,
who last Saturday night week, shot
and killed Geo. Luter in personal
difficulty, in WalthaPs store at st.
Bethlehem, in District No. 6, this
county, returned last week, and
gave himself up, and was acquitted
of the charge on the ground OF self
defense, last Wednesday, at the pre-
liminary trial, which was held be-
fore Esqrs. Station, ROllOw, and
Slaughter. The prosecution was
ably represented by Mr.. II. N
Rhodes, and the defense by Messrs
Quarles, Daniel and GOodpasture' o.
the bar of this city.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-11-12

Remember the sales of valuable
city property by DIR. G. E. L. Me-
Cauley, which will come off next
Wednesday. He will sell desira-
BILE house and lot on Main street,
and a store house on the West side
of the public square. The sale will
take place at the residence at eleven
o'clock, A. NJ. For full particulars,
see advertisement.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-11-12

A dispatch to the Memphis APP
peal of last Saturday from Bolivar
Tenn, states, that man named
James Doris, was shot there that
afternoon, with a double-barrelled
shotgun, and MORALLY wounded by
a man named John Mccarthy. 1t
is rumored here that Doris, the
man that was shot, is James Doris,
formerly a well known resident OF
this city. Mccarthy, few months
ago sold lightning-rods here, and
will be remembered by many. We
are unable to learn the cause of the
shooting.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-11-12
DECISION AN THE STAR ROUTE
CASES.

Judge Cox rendered his decision
in the Star Route cases, Thursday,
at Washington, dismissing the in
formation proceedings filed against
Brady and the other Star Route ras-
Gals. His decision was received
with surprise, and by most people,
with Indignation. The judge is
condemned In unmeasured terms
for liberating these men, concern
ing whose guilt there is but little
doubt. The prosecutors express a
determination to continue the fight
and bring the rascals to justice.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-11-12

THERE is a prospect of compet-
tive drill between the Porter
Guards of Memphis, and the Qua
paws, of Little Rock, for a stake OF
$4,000. The result Of the late drill at
Little Rock is by no means satisfac-
tory to the Memphis company, and
they are more than willing to meet
the Quapaws in another contest.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-11-12

WE have received several copies
of the Memphis Daily Sentinel with
marked puffs of the Hon. VIM. r.
Moore, member of congress from
the 10th district, in which he is urg-
ed for cabinet position. We wish
to inform our Republican friends
that we are not putting Republican
congressman just about this time.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-11-12
Dissolution.

We, w. II. Turnkey, w. j. Ely and Jas. i.
partners, as TURNKEY, Ely q Ken
nedy, doing a Commission business in
Clarksville, Tenn, have this day mutually
agreed to dissolve the partnership exlstng
between us, to take effect on the first day OF
November, 1881. The firm of Ely Y Ken
nedy will succeed said firm, and will nave
charge of all the books of the old nrm, anu
are fully authorized to settle all accounts
dine or PAYABLE to said firm of TURNKEY, Ely
q Kennedy. w. ii. TURNKEY,
W. j. ELY,
novl2-4t Ut, KENNEDY.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-11-12

SOME young lady of this city
should take the agency for that pop,
ular and useful book, practical
housekeeping" issued by Buckeye
Publishing Co., Minneapolis, Mimi.
Every housekeeper needs copy.
Address the publishers for terms.
Commissions large. NV.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-11-12

Mr.. w. B. RADFoRD, the great
wheat grower of Western Ken
lucky, informs us that the army
worm of this season differs from his
predecessors in that he comes up out
Of the ground like thecut-worm, in
stead of being migratory. He stuffs
himself, curls up and dies on the
spot.-Hopki'lSriIte Repat6Eican.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-11-12
letter Office at WASH
ALIVE PAPER.

The attention OF the reading PUBLIC is In,
,,tta1, 10 THE MoRNING WORLD, daily ana
rrITE WEEKLY WORLD, Nashville, Iehn.'
Ia - colnTnns are fresh and newsys every de-
narfment being fully up to the standard OF
= progressive newspaper. It's telegraR1ilc
dispatclies are complete and reliable. Inc
market reports are comprehensive ana NC
curate; the local news fresh and spicy. IL
condemns fraud and corruption, ana - lear
less in denouncing vice of every description.
In short, 1t is newspaper alive 70 every IN
teregt of Nashville, the state OF tennessee
and the country at large.
The future has in store matters OF grave
import for the veal of Tennessee. Among
the many interests is the one OF the state
iebt-the most important question in Ten
nessee politics that has yet arisen. IL Is TO
the best interest of the state that the matter
be settled upon a fair and honorable basis,
alike Just to the state and her eredlIorsY and
thereby be forever eliminated from the can
vass as a disorganizing question: On tnl-
important question the World takes posts
tive stand against the l00--S bill, believing 1T
will not stand, and that 50--4 would be iar
more acceptable settlement to the people,
and better for the bondholder. It's articles
on this subject viii be able and. readable.
The Weekly will be Issued on the 10th inst,
and we are now ready for subscribers; terms
81 100 per year. Daily, 80 per year. Active
agents wanted in every county In the st9te'
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-11-12

MASSEY HILL, a negro rapist
was lynched at Manchester, in this
State, last Saturday. Judge Lynch
has been kept quite busy, through
out the country this fall. dealing out
summary Justice to these fiends.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-11-12

WINTER, with its dark, disagree
able nights, sloppy, muddy wealth
err and many other unpleasant attri-
butes is now upon us, and it is about
time that that most important OF all
subjects, gas, was looked squarely
in the face, and an earnest eIiore
made to have our streets Lighted al
nirht.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-11-12

Thefollowing list of letters remain
uncalIed for in the GAINESVILLE Tenn,
post-offiee up to Saturday, Nov. IL,
1881. Ifnot taken out within thirty
days, they will be sent to the dead
Ia44a. oasoo of XNaShinOtnn
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-11-12
DISTRICT TEN
NESSEE CONFERENCE.

First Round of Quarterly Meet
fmgs.
Ashland City STA, at Ashland City, Oct 20,
80.
Montgomery ct, at Asbury, Nov. Il, ID.
AShury Ct, at Oiivet, Nov. 10, 20,
Saline Ct, at Rose Valley, Nov 70, Y.
Cheatham Ct, at Walton's Chapel, Dec 10,
Springfield sta, Dec. II, Is.
PaImYrtt Ct. at Locust Grove, Dec. "a, %.
Red river ct, at New Chapel, Dec. 81,
Jan. l.
Cedar Hill Ct, at Cedar Hill, Jan. 2, =.
Port Royal Ct, at Port Royal, Jan. IA, To-
GAINESVILLE sta, Jan. q, %.
R.K.H ARGRovE, P. E.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-11-12

1 AM sole agent for Humphreys
Homeopathic Specific medicines.
j. f. WAKEFIELD.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-11-12

Mems Youths Boys and chill
dren's Suits ut very low prices (;
call and zee them, it viii pay you,
Z. Click.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-11-12


rewritten
All la ersko OF
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-11-12

Buy shirts of Bowling d Wilson.
They will have them made to
order for you.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-11-12

w. TAYLOR, Todd Co., KY, Pres.
7. NJ. ATKINS, Montgomery CO., Tenn, SecY.
J. s. FLOWERS, Logan Co., Ky.
GEO. w. JESSUP, Todd Co, KY.
T. F. NORTHINGTON, Montgomery Co., Ten.
10. d. CLARDY, Stewart CO., Tenn.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1881-03-03

= When it was known ihnt Garfield
was elected there was naturally great re-
joi.ing in the Departments, for large
majority of the employees are Republi-
cans, who felt that they had new lease
on their petitions AS m expression Of
their qualification they resolved to deco.
rate the buildings in which they were
employed. The plan received the sane
tion and the hearty aid Of the heads Of
the Departments. When they were ar
ranging the flags in one room some one
prepared to :asten the end Of piece Of
bunting bearing the national colors to
tie desk at which sat Il young lady from
Mississippi. She refused to allow it TO
be attached to her desk. A tempest in
tea pot ensued over this foolish little
matter. The case was reported to Secre-
tary Sherman, and he, with pe,ulance
which surpassed that Of the iutractable
girl, dismissed her from her place, merely
for this little display of unreasonable
temper. The Mississippi delegation
signed petition for her reinstatement.
and personally urged the Secretary to re-.
store her, but he stubbornly refuses to do
80, and the girl will have to wait for the
next Secretary, who may not be 30 stern.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1881-03-03

ijiaine's Picture Of COnkling.

lDrnwn i'll 1860, when the New York repre-
sentative refused to give way totha Afuine
representative, saying: mo, sir, u do not
wish TO hnve anything to do with the
member from Maine. not even 80 much
as to yield him the Aoor."l
AS to the gentlenan's cruel sarcasm, 1
hope he will not oe too severe. The con.
tempt of that large.minded gentleman 10
SO willing; his naughty disdain, his
grandiloquent swell, his majestic, super
eminent, & oyerpowering turk W -gobler
strut, has been 80 crushingto myself and
All the members@of tliss Houses, that I
know it was an net of the creates. .cni-7-
ity for me to venture upon controversy
with him. But,lsir, 7 know who is re.
aponsible for ali this. l know that
within the last five weeks, "a members Of
the House will recollect, an extra. strut
has characterized tte gentleman's sbear-
ing. II is not his fault, It ii the
fault of another That gifted and eatiri-
CO: writer, Theodore Til.on, &c the New
York Independent, spent some weeks
recently in this city. His letters pub.
l!shed in that paper ;embreced, with
many serious statements, little jocose
eatire, q part of Which was the stat sment
that the mantle of the late Winter Davis
had fallen upon the member from New
York. The gentleman took it seriously,
and it has given his strut an additional
pomposity. The resemblance is great.
II is striking. Hyperion to 9 Satyr,
Thersites to Hercules, mud to marble,
dung. hill to diamond, signed cat to
Bengal tiger, a whining puppY,zaAa a roar
ing4;on.5 Shade Scfitbe mikbtyS Davis
forgive theaalnlcsf ptafaaasi6as5f that
jocose satire.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1881-03-03
Valuable Papers.

Townsend was right when he said that
Bennett could check on the Herald weekly
for $1O, 600 and still have q SUR plus left over
| each week. The net profits of the Uer.
aM are notiess than $3.50, 900 per annum,
and Bennetcs income is not far from one
million year. Even with such an in
come as this though it requires some
nerve TO plank down 100000 rs Il gift to
Ireland and then turn about and antagO.
nize Irish by fight on tho Irish politi.
clans. An offer OF ?3,00O,0O0 cash has
been made for the UerdM, but doubt if
&lO,000,000 could buy it. If Bennett
does not marry SOON il will become inter
esting to inquire into What control this
vast and powerful paper will pass. Will
Jay Gould get itund prostitute il to stock
jobbery?
There has been remarkable growth
in the value Of newspapers in the past
twenty years, especially city journals.
Editors have cast off the vestmen. of poy-
crty, abandoned the haunts and habits Of
Buhcmia, and become rich and respectable,
losing somo crispness. perhaps, and merg-
ing brilliant characteristic. into gen
eral family likeness, but gaining in wealth
and position. The shares Of tn. Tribune
that were 81 900 par, are now worth $l2,.
600, and are not for sale Tn, shares of
the Times are now worth $4,000, and
the paper could not be bought for 81
5000, which hns been offered. The
Sun il gold mine, and it is said clears
from 5000 to $500 day on the yale of its
papcrs alone. Tie Herald II, doubt,
loses money on its circulation, but It's i'm.
mense advertising makes it up. The Sun
could be published at large profit without
line Of advertising. Mr.. Dana's coun-
try residence and its belongings costs
nearly 100000. George w. Childs, of
the Philadelphia Ledger, is worth about
SC, ,o00,0 900, aud has given away hundreds
ofthOnsands. Mr.. a. S. Abell, ofthe Bal.
timore Sun, is worth $l5 1000, ,0oo. Beach
of the New York San left abont half
million, and Henry J. Raymond left as
much more. Charles Rogers, of the
Boston Jonrndl, died worth a million
and a half, and William Swain, one
of the founders Of the penny press, left
three millions behind him when he died.
Halleck, Of tho Journal Of Commerce, left
over million. These are but a few of
the editors who have got into the higher
kcy.-H W. Crazy in AUamM (1nsiitu-
ton.