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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-01-22
i.54e.4es.
The Population Of Tennessee Ac.
cOrding 10 the census of 1850.

The secretary of state has received
from Washington the following ex-
hibit of the population of Tonnes
see, by counties, according to the
United States census of 1890. The
communication from the Census
Bureau says: Thisstatement is still
subject to possible corrections by
reason of the omission or duplica-
ton of names in the lists of inhabit-
ants returned -
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-01-22

MEMPHIS, Jan. 17.-John Amos,
convicted, last Wednesday, at Cow
ington, Upton county, Tenn, OF
murder in the first degree, and sem
fenced to be hanged next March,
dropped dead, to-day, at the jail.
He had been brought here, Friday,
fer safe keeping.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-01-22

In the house, during theafternoon,
majority and minority reports were
presented in the Stewart contested
election case. Discussion occupied
the rest of the day.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-01-22

THE census of the United States is
80, l52 1886 according to the official
returns.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-01-22
FORTY-SECOND GENERAL AS
SEMBLY.
MONDAY, JAN. II.


The forty-second general assembly
met promptly at II o'clock, pursu-
ant to adjournment, all the men,
bers Of both houses being present.
Senator Matthews. of Giles, APP
peared in his seat for the first time
during the sessioA, and was sworn
in by Speaker Morgan.
The business of the day was pro-
ceeded with until u o'clock, when
the senate appeared at the door OF
the house and were ushered in, and
both houses went into joint session
for the inauguration of Gov-elect
Hawkins. Gov. A. S. Marks bowed
himself out of Office with much ecLat
in a spread-eagle and fiowery speech.
Gov. Hawkins stepped forward and,
with sort of exultant chuckle, ac-
cepted the helm of state and grated
over the triumphs of a republican
form of government.
After an unimportant afternoon
session, both houses adjourned till
Tuesday.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-01-22
rUEsDAY. Ian. I8.

Both houses met at regular morn
ing hour. Numerous new bills and
resolutions We're presented.
Among the new bills in the sem
ate was one by Mr.. Daniel "to
amend an act to regulate the paying
out of railroad couponsin the county
of Montgomery.
The hour of u O'clock having
arrived, both houses, in separate
session, proceeded to ballot for U.
S. senator, without any formal NOM
nations. The last ballot on Tues
day stood as follows:
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-01-22
Greatly Reduced Prices

Plain and
Goods at be- worth % and 3Oc Dress from As and
French Fanc,
Silks soc worth 75c. Fancy ST. All Wool Cooe
close.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-01-22
Black Polka Dot Satin DeLoin at s1.75, :
Former price 1925

will offered at exceedingly low prices
close md no wishing Dress should fail bargains
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-04-01

day. He now calls attention to the light
thrown on events by the course OF democrats.
He says that the democratic party, the great
body OF it, takes no stock in the movement OF
the Lawton convention; and that with
straight-out democrat in the field they wall vote
for their own man; 40 the Lawton nomination,
10 that event, would only play into democratic
hands, he expressed his judgement very freely
that 1t would be the best thing for Mr.. Ed
wards TO withdraw. He cited the representa-
tons made to him six years ago by democrats
whom he knew; he received scarcely fraction
OF the democratic support which he had been
led to count on. The democrats can be de-
pended on to take the course that will serve
Ahsir political ends. Whether Mr.. Mason &C
cspts and they indulge In expectations Of elect
ing him; OF whether, IN the event Of his being
led to withdraw, they substitute another can
didate; or whether they find their only chances
in some other course, their moving impulse is
political. We trust that their programme,
whatever it proves to be, will be met by . solid
republican vote. The republican party has q
candidate for the bench in Judge Mills whose
native and professional quallti es commend him
to every citizen. He is furthermore Q man Of
vigorous republicsnsm, aud the regular nomi-
nes OF the republican convention.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-04-01

The editor OF the Press and Courier was sat
down on at the democratic convention at De-
catur, last Saturday. He, with some others OF
that faith had contracted to deliver the demo-
cratic party to the Edwards kickers, but were
unable to perform their part Of the bargain
In the wrangle that followed the attempt al
delivery, the democracy OF some of the life
long members OF the party wss impugned BY
that long haired conveKt to bourbonism, where.
upon he was informeV by the thoroughbred:
that they were not ready to act under the lead
ership Of mongrels. He is evidently consider.
ed by the old stagers of the party as an arrant
oificious, self -debased, spol-seeking interloper
who deserted the republicans when 1t was
thought that much talked OF tidal wave wa.
about to sweep over the country. At that time
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-04-01

he IVES under the leadership Of N. H. Bitsly.
In 1915, Mr.. Bitsly gradually suffered himself
to bs led to the support Of Mr.. Hayes.-No IN
ducements we're held out to Ed. to secure his
return to the republican fold-It was consider
cd by republicans that IL he came back the
party would have him to support, and that
would cost more than he was worth. 80 no Ell
fort was made to redeem him. He has since
served quite an apprenticeship under his new
alliance in the way OF doing dirty work, and
begins to feel a. though his voice should have
some weight in the counsels of his party. But
the old timers while they are unable to rePress
him and are obliged to listen to his clack, sell
dom act upon any Of his suggestions. His
plans in this last move we're rejected with
scorn and straight out democrat was nomin-
ated. He wears his hair long, under tie i'm
preston that il give him q scholastic appear
ance, but no one is deceived by it. He goes for
just what he 10 worth, and all OF his whiting
aud busting about amounts to no more than
tempest in teapot. He would like to be OF
some consequence II he knew how. The level
to which he has gravitated and on which he has
been coursing to and fro, is consonant with his
nature and caliber, and an attempt to soar
above it will be futile. He is ambitious but
weak; his ambition nerves him to attempt
craftiness, but bis weakness exposes him to the
rdcule which usually attaches to failure.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-04-01

The omniscent and immaculate N. II. Btely
q Co., have purgcd themselves OF the odorous
faint Of the Tweedism that had settled upon
their pure linen at the Lawrence republican
convention. They met at Lawton last week
and with the aid OF few greenback and moss-
back pharisees, nominated John M. Edwards,
OF the Hub" as non-partisan non-ofice
seeking candidate for Circuit Judge, according
to parliamentary usage. Ire silvery headed
nag OF the silvery headed wiseacres is on the
course and poor little Mills, the straight repub-
lcan nominee, is to be run down and crushed
beneath the irresistible chariot wheels OF the
anything to beat Mills and Van Buren, coun-
ty." Let this be warning to all young men.
No matter how much you know or how well
you are qualified to assume and discharge the
duties OF public trust, don't you dare allow
yourself TO be worked into any such aspira-
tons unless you live IN Kalamazoo. 1t is q
crime, for Bitely q Co. have said it. Their per-
sona quarrels and long standing feuds are 80
easily avenged by these non-partisan move
ments. That is not sll-Certain ex- candidates
for congress, on the greenback ticket, and dem
ocratic lawyers at the other end OF the line.
who expect personal favors from these "non-
partisan" successes, got their work in where
they thought it would do the most good. These
same heavy weights were at the peoples con-
vention and we're the chief fuglemen. 1t is to
be hoped that every voter in in this circuit will
fully understand the dnimus OF these
blowers and strikers by the time they will
be called on to vote on this judicial question
Let no man be deceived by the misrepresenta-
tons that have alreadybeen put in circulation and
by those that will be trumped up between now
and election day. The fat has gone forth and
Judge Mills will be elected by q handsome ma
jority. And when the controversy is over, 1t
Will be in order for the boilers to resume their
favorite occupation of lecturing and branding
republicans who are always true to the lofty
principles Of their party.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-04-01

We wonder II those eminent non-partisans,
4. o. Briggs, j. 4. Hendryx and their demo-
cratic compatriots who assisted to nominate
Dir. Edwards for Circuit Judge, will fulfil their
pledge, OF will they, as always heretofore, vote
the straight hardshell democratic ticket?
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-04-01

All kinds of falsehoods and canards have
been set afoat In the vain effort to defeat
Mills for the judgeship. Voters, don't be de-
ceved in any such way. 1t is an unmitigatsd
falsehood that Mr.. Mills intends, il elected, 10
remove to kalamazoo, as has been reported.
On the contrary he is the owner Of good
home in Paw Paw and has no intention Of
leaving it.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-04-01

How long since the democratic manipulators
OF the misnamed citizens convention have
been such violent comparisons? 1t makes
republicans smile to hear such men as Stewart
aud Sherwood, Of Kalamazoo, or Btisgs, Black
man, Hendryx, Bitely or Lawton, of this coun-
ty, shouting about being -partisans. 1t is
too funny for anything.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-04-01

How many republicans are going to allow
themselves to be fooled into cutting Mr.. Mills
and voting for Edwards, by that democratic
non bipartisan dodge put up at Lawton, on
Thursday OF last week?
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-04-01

Our county is already being flooded with
those eminent non-partisans, May, Potter
Sherwood, Bitely, Hendryx and Woodman
Such circular abounds in untruths, and false
and fraudulent representations, which are in
tended solely to deceive. We trust no voter
will regard it as of any weight.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-04-01

II looks as though Stewart, Edwards demo-
cratic law partner, who manipulated and run
the Lawton convention, must expect some fav-
ora at the hands OF his nou-partsan non-oface
seeking partner.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-04-01

Mr.. Mills assures US that If he is elected Cir
cult Judge, he has not the slightest intention
OF removing to Kalamazoo, or OF leaving Paw
Paw. The report to the contrary whloh Is be-
ing lndustriously circulated, is one of the many
fasehoods that are being circulated to iujure
hin,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-04-01

If j. NJ. Edwards should be elected Circuit
Judge, does any one believe that he will be any
better qualified, any more non partisan because
he has asked the nomination at the hands OF
each and every party, than he would have been
had he been successful in his effert to obtain
the republican nomination?
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-04-01

When man wants an Office so bad that he
don't care picayune what party dominates
him, only so be as nominated, he is, according
TO the new definition of the term, a non-office
seeking non partisan.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-04-01

Wouldn't those eminent non-partisan demo-
Gratis chuckle IL their scheme for dividing the
republican party and so defeating Mills and
electing Mason, could only be a success? They
would hardly be able to restrain their mlrth.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-04-01

or course man who, like J. M. Edwards.
has aspred for many years to be circuit Judge,
and whom his own party rejected, who tries to
get the democratic nomination and fails, and
whom few disappointed republicans, control
led and manipulated by democrats and assisted
by greenbackers place in nomination, is not an
Office seeker. Oh No.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-04-01

Politics makes strange bed-fellows. Witness
AL ex-greenback candidate for Congress, OF
Kalamazoo, in close consu ltation with an ex-
republican candidate for Circuit Judge, in the
Office OF the latter, at Lawton, on Tuesday last,
devsing ways and means to effect the defeat
OF the regular republican candidate, Mr.. A. J.
Mills
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-04-01

1t is not true that Mr.. Mills is drinking
man or a whiskey man in any sense Of the
word. Don't be deceived by the lies that are
being circulated in reference to him. The self
styled non-partisans will stoop to all kinds OF
mud throwing and dirty work. Anything to
beat Mills, is their platform.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-04-01

We have been credibly informed that the
non-partisan leaders OF Kalamazoo, have raised
large sum OF money to be used IN Mr.. Ed
wards behalf. OF course the use OF money to
secure the election of a non-partisan non-of =
flee seeking Judge would have q strong ten
depcy to purify the judicial ermine. This
would be reform with vengeance.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-04-01

The republicans who allowed themselves to
be drawn into the Edwards movement, are bs-
ginning to realize that 1t is simply democratic
scheme 10 divide the republican party, and are
announcing their intention to vote for Mills.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-04-01

Edwards sought nomination at the hands
OF all parties for the Office OF Circuit Judge
He was Ike the old maid who wanted a hus-
band, and going into the forest to pray for one
and while engaged in prayer she heard the
hooting of an owl in tree overhead, and taxi
ing 1t to be voics from high, she replied anx-
iously, Anybody, o anybody good Lord.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-04-01

We wonder II the Press and Courier was or
is to have any portion Of that $4,000 said to
have been raised in Kalamazoo to elect reform
er Edwards to the judgeship.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-04-01

When the democratic manipulators Of the
Lawicn convention, contracted to deliver the
democratic party to the non-partisans, they bit
of more than they could chaw.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-04-01

great pressure WAS brought to bear on Mr..
Mason to induce him to withdraw in favor OF
Mr.. Edwards, but the effort failed. Mr.. Mason
stays in the contest.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-04-01

It's any port in storm with the on-partls-
an non office seeking candidate who was nomi-
mated for Circuit Judge at Lswton, on Thurs
day OF last week.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-04-01

A Pittsburg, Pa, paper is authority for the
statement that number OF slaves were sold
at auction in fairvew, W. Va, last Wednesday
The prices ranged from $50 10 s16o. An in
vestigation is in order.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-04-01

Mills is good lawyer and an honorable man,
he has made an upright Judge in days past he
belongs in our own County, and no good reason
exists why we should not vote for him.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-04-01

Voters, don't be deceived by any roorback
stories that you may hear in reference to the
republican candidates. They are gotten up for
effect and are arrant lies.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-04-01

Does being defeated for nomination at the
hands of the Republican party constitute
man q partisan? Then j. NJ Edwards is
entitled to the name.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-04-01

Which candidate do they mean, IN their lying
circular. when those eminent non-partisaus
speak OF the Decatur nominee? Il 1t Mason or
Mills?
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-04-01

From how many party conventions must
man seek nomination for Office, IN order to
be entitled to wear the non-partsan belt
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-04-01

Republicans. don't be cajoled into voting FOR
Edwards because democrats have suddenly be-
come such violent comparisons.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-04-01

All voters who think Van Buren, is some
thing moro than tail to Kalamazoos kite, vote
for A. j. Mills.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-04-01

We don't think Germ. Mason will lay awake
nights for fear he wont get those democratic
non partisan voies pledged for Edwsrds,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-04-01

Will the valiant non-partlsan Captain, Of
Hamilton, let the people know whether he
votes for Mason or Edwards?
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-04-01

Are all disgruntled republicans non-parts-
ans? II so j. M. Edwards belongs 10 that
class.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-04-01
For Circuit Judge, A. j. Mills.
Republicans, vote for Mills for Judge.

Mr.. Mills made good Judge OF Probate, and
he will make good Circuit Judge. Vote for
him,
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-04-01
For Sale.

No one selis Lap-robes, Blankets, Bells,
Whips, Harness or anything in The line OF
horse furnishing or gents driving goods cheap
er than 1881 FORSYTH.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-04-01

Republican Nominations.
STATE TICKET.
For Associate Justice OF the Supreme Court,
ISAAC MARSTON.
For Regents of tbs University.
JAMES +. JOY,
AUSTIN BLAIR.
JUDICIAL TICKET.
For Circuit Judge-Ninth Judicial Circuit,
ALFREDO. MILLS.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1881-04-01

Neither the constitution nor laws OF this
state prescribe the language to be used upon
ballots, excepting section 1895, compiled laws
OF 1871, where at judicial elections the ballots
must designate the candidates as Justice or
Justices OF the supreme court" 1t has been
decided by the supreme court Q6th Michigan
reports, page 1885, that Gin the designation OF
any Office, nothing is required beyond such de-
scription as leaves no doubt OF what is meant"
In practice, ballots have been counted FOR JUS
tice OF the supreme court which were printed
and cast for Judges OF the supreme court" as
in 1877 for Henry f. Severens, the democratic
candidate; and they have been counted for
representatives IN congress, and senators and
representatives, in the state legislature, when
no district was given. The strict is surplus
age, and may be omitted without affecting the
ballot. Even il wrongly given, but cast in the
right district for the candidate running there,
every ballot should be counted, The plain in
tention OF the voter must govern. The law OF
Indiana declares that no variation in form shall
ascertained. SO much Is SAID in order to quiet
the apprehensions OF republicans IN this state
IN reference to their tickets for the spring cleo
ton. The word judicial "dlstrict" has been
printed on some Of the ballots instead OF ju-
dicisl 'circuit,"-the Michigan almanac OF 1881
page 20. and the legislative manual Of 1879,
page 1876, bang followed in this matter. The
almanac and manual use the word district"
but the session laws the word Circuit There
is no mistake in designating the officer as ''cir-
cult judge" and "judge of the circuit would
be equally correct. No officer IN Michigan has
ever lost his position through any such trivial
or technical variation in the ballots casts for
him, provided his name was correctly spelled !;
and, IS We said in the first place, in the alb
sencs Of exact statutory rules, the boards OF
canvassers will follow common sense method
in their determinations Republican.
National Republican., 1881-07-14
MUSICAL NOTES.

At least eighteen negro minstrel COM
panies will parade the country next season.
Opera companies will be led next sea-
son by Mr.. Mapcson Mr.. Main, D'oyly Carte,
Comley & barton, G D, Hess, strakosch, Rico.
Ford, Leavitt & Correlli, and Robertson & Bui.
lock.
The disagreement between Campanini
and Colonel Maploson seems to have been ami.
cably settled as the great tenor 10 now singing at
Her Majcstys Theatre, London, under the Colonsl's
management
Mrs. T.. Aline 0sgood. whose success as
an oratoro and concert singer in England has
been remarkable, will return TO her native country
in the coming fall Mr.. George ", Colby win be
her manager.
The concert companies that will travel
include those OF Jusclly. Lite oakcs Brothers
Theodore Thomas, Bennett & aoulton, tho Al.
leghanians, spaulding's Bell Ringers and the Bos.
ton Lyceum.
Nine. Carreno, Signor Brignoli, Signor
FerTanti Miss Spader, and Miss Barton, with Sig.
nor DAuria as conductor, win give series Of con.
oerts during the summer NJ several OF the princi.
pal waterlng-places
Rubinstein's opera, "Il Demonio" has
proved failure In London. II Is said 10 be
monotonous and wcarlsome and the tendency oil
tie composer to "slavic sadness, as manifested in
his songs, makes the opera tedious.
Strakosch says in regard to next sea-
SON "I shall present Gerster in concerts in towns
where she has never appeared, and in cities where
she is well known shall give operas rs q rule.
/ may decide to givo both operas and concerts in
all OF the large cities as we'll. expect to make
gigantic success next season, although there will
be the greatest competition possible IN the musical
Aeldn
National Republican., 1881-07-14
WAR PAINT.

Saratoga Indianshave their war-paint
on and no longer answer to the name OF Flanagan.
-Bosi0n Post.
"A new kind of berry is being grown,
called the Telegraph" An electric currant
probably Honkcrs SdtCsmdn.
-" Prisoner, have you ever been con-
victed p "No your honor: ! have always EN-.
ployed flrst-class lawyers. .'-BostOn Post.
The man who went to see the board
fence retired when he heard the fence rail and
saw tho plank walk.-Bost0n transcript,
old gent Greeting friend): Hullo,
Jorkins been ishing9 What did you catohr
Jorkins (gloomily): Ha'' past six train home r.
Punch.
Albany has ordered three hundred
electric lights owners Of property don't dare TO
let i get very dark whenthe Legislature u there
Boston Post.
Several brothers recently got into
quarrel over pie aud the little one felt less kindly
toward any of the othcrs.- Boston Post.
"A st. Louis man won't give up his seat
In horse. car TO lady. but hos perfectly willing
70 hoist out the man next to him to make room for
the Indy If she's good looking.-Bot0n Post
AT state dinnergiven by an African
king last year some boxes of American sugar.
coated pills furnished the dessert, 1hotwas when
the King was little green, but he cant be fooled
nga!n.--DttrOH Free Press