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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-13
The Virginia Campaign.
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The Campaign i'm Virginia-the
result of which will perhaps be in
dic4ted, the direction of which will
| certainly be determined within the
next few days-wil be one of the
most interesting and important OF
the present year. The elections oi
1880 showed that in an open fight
the regular or debt-paying Demo-
Gratis outnumbered the Republicans
and far 0utnumbered the followers
of Malone, the situation therein
differing from that in Tennessee,
where the repudiating faction of the
Democratic majority was sufficient
ly strong to let the Republicans
elect a Governor. AT the same
time it was shown that if the Re
publicans and Readlusters could
rally all their united forces to the
support OF a union ticket they could
carry the state. It is to such q
union that Malone looks with des-
pairing hope, and it is such union
that both sections of the Republican
party at Washington desire, as was
sufficiently indicated by the Ma
hOne-G GOrham- ddleberger. deal,
the late Mr.. Conkling's telegram of
sympathy and the coquetting with
the Readjusters of President Gar
field and Secretary Blaine. There
is very strong element in the lo-
cal Republican organization which
is vehemently opposed to such
coalition, which is regai ded as un-
natural and dishonOrable, and ac-
cOrding to the indications at the re-
cent meeting of the State Commit
tee this respectable element controls
the councils of the party. 1t is no
particular business of ours to fore
cast the action of the Republican
State Convention, which is soon to
assemble, or to offer advice to- its
members, but we may be permitted
a word of encouragement and con-
graduation to the Representatives of
Old Dominion Democracy--they
have no need of advice. Thus far
they have steadily cOntended for
perfect honesty; they have thus
done credit and done good to the
whole South and abroad to the
whole Union. They need have no
fear of the issue of this years cam
paign even in the event of an anti
Democratic fusion, which would |
have the effect of publishing to all
the world the hollOwness of the Re-
publican talk about the dishonesty
of reputation at the South and the /
cynical impudence with which,
while talking loudly about princi-
pie, the Republican managers all
WayS ally themselves with the rem /
of practices they pro-
tess to detest. A strong state ticket
in Virginia and a platform enun-
ciating sound Democratic doctrine
with regard to local and to national
are what the Nation
al Democracy has a right to expect
from the Democrats of Virginia,
and there IL no reason to fear that
the expectation will be disappoint-
ed.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-13

When inclined to give angry an
swers, press your lips togather and
say the alphabet.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-13

In this Issue appears new adver-
tisement of the DIR. Harter Medi-
cine Company manufactures of the
Justly celebrated Iron Tonic, en-
dOrsed and recommended by the
medical profession. AS a general
tonic, and especially for Dyspepsia
and General Debility, it has no
equal, having been thoroughly test
ed and recommended as having that
which no other tonic possesses. Ii
is certainly valuable remedy,
Judging from the satisfactory testi-
monials from prominent persons ii
has received.-C Cincinnati Star OF
the Vest.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-13

No truer lines were ever written
than those of Horace Greeley -
ssFame is vapor; popularity an
accident; riches take wings; the
only earthly certainty is oblivion"
The close of. Mr.. Greeley's life was
strikingIy illustrative of what he so
well said.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-08-13
rHe Silver wEDpENG.

The following two poems were
read on the occasion of the silver
wedding of Rev. Wellborn and
Mrs. Sue F. Mooney, which was
celebrated on the I'd inst. The first
poem, entitled "The Silver We'd
ding" was read by Mrs. John f.
Couts, the last, "'Tis Five and
Twepty Years." by the Rev. John
S. Collins:
s'THE SILVER WEDDING"
Did you think could forget 1t,
Five and twenty years agone2
On beautiful May morning,
Flowers were blooming on the lawn;
My heart Yves filled with gladnesis,
And my cheeks were flushed with pride,
While waited for your coming
was soon to be bride.
Five and twenty years, my darling,
Since that morn have passed away;
Let US count them, looking backward,
Till we reach our wedding day.
DO you see the sun above us,
And the blue and cioudless sky,
And remember how that morning
We were happy, you and 1?
Do you see the low rooted dwelling,
With its white and shining floor,
And the hewed logs matched so nicely,
And the rose tree by the door?
And the wedding guests-I see them
Through the five and twenty years,
Sitting quietly around us
Smiling fondly through their tears.
They were only those who loved us,
As we stood there, you and /,
Looking forward to the future,
Through clear and cloudless sky.
All, to-day. in looking backward
can see you standing there,
In your pride of youthful manhood,
With your brow unmarked by care
And stood that day beside you,
In my robe of simple white
Without gems or costly jewels
Flashing in the morning light.
Just a loving heart gave you,
As our hands were clasped that day,
With no cloud upon our future,
Only sunshine in our way.
Five and twenty years, my darling,
Through the sunshine and the shade,
We have walked beside each other 1
In the path our love has made.
But the clouds have gathered DER us,
Drifting down the stream of life,
And our hearts have throbbed with sorrow |
Since you claimed me as your wife.
But, tonight, in looking backward,
Looking backward all the way
Thro' the clouds, the storms, the sunshine, |
That have gathered since that day,
There is more of good than evil,
Though our feet have tired grown,
Five and twenty years, my darling,
Since our wedding day has flown.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-02-18
MONDAY. February 14th.

In both houses of Congress the death of Hon.
Fernando Wood, of New York, member Of
the lower house, was announced. A resolution
was adopted in the Senate calling upon the
District commissioners for Information as to
what damage has been done to the Long bridge
BY the recent nood in the Potomac, and
whether, in repairing the same, some method
cannot be adopted that will diminish the pro-
liability of foundations Of the city hereafter
The post-ofice appropriation bill being up,
Mess. Bay ard and Why spoke strongly against
the subsidy amendment. The bill was fnally
passed, shorn Of the subsidy amendments.
Among the bills introduced in the House wa,
one fixing the first Monday in November as the
time for the assembling Of Congress; to admit
free of duty articles intended for the interna-
tional e1 hibiton of 1888, and one from the COM
mittee on public buildings authorizing the
lighting OF the capitol building and grounds
by electric lamp. A bill was passed author
ing the Southern Maryland Railroad company
to extend its line into the District Of Columbia.
TUESDAY, February 18th.
In the Senate, after the morning hour, the
Heuse funding bill was called up, and Mr. Bay
ard explained its provisions The amendment
of the Senate finance committee was agreed 10
authorizing the Secretary Of the Treasury to
issue bonds to an amount not exceeding $4o0,.
oOO The funding bill will come up as un.
finished business tomorrow.
In the House, the river aud harbor approp
ration bill was called up, and large number
Of amendment rejected. The advocates of tn.
bill endeavored 10 force \ vote on il, but its OPP.
ponents hlibustsred, and Al 9 o clock the house
took recess until 10 0 clock TO- mosrow morn
ing.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-02-18
Mr.. Editoy In last weeks Tnss" appea r.

Mr. Editor In last weeks Timss'' appea red
comm nicaion over the non drpInms OF
Special Election that deserves, more tina a
casual consideration from the people Of Charles
Co., Ills wonder that the temperance men
of the county have not agitsted the subject in
the County papers before, and adopted some
means to abolish Intoxicating liquors. VIVA,
we need is energy aud de,ermiuatiou. II gu,
citizeni would resolve 10 raise up In their
might and majesty, aud make an effort 10 sup
press the traffic Of sPirituous liquors We wouid
soon bs grati6ed by seeing the numerous
Rum shops disappear like dew before an
August Sun.
We made a visitto Pr, George County for a
few days, short while ago, and had ample
oppsrtunity.o notice the effect Of Local OPP ion
il the Coanty, and must say the influence 10
marvellous II has never been our good for
tune before to visit s,ch quiet q nd tenn pera ,e
community We talked with several business
men, and they told us bushes had been better
since the abolillos Of whisky than for years,
During our stay In the county. weiavoked the
opinion Of scores Of ge,lemen in regard to the
results of Local Option, and only saw ;wo whs
were opposed to it,. .-... ~, H..
There is . council Of "Sons Of Jonadab" 10
T. B. which 10 doing valuable and effectuai
work. The county 10, to . great extent iu-
delted to their un,iring zeal and perseverance,,
for Local option" and the blessings sccruing
there from We visited T. B. on Saturday
evening, and were forcibly impressed with the
conspicuous contrast between that village and
some Of the Villages in our County where
liquor is sold. The young men and old ones
100, who = few years ago, would probably
have b. o. At some Rum shop" were hcliing
q meeting in their new Temperance hall and
divising plans to fur ther the interests of the
cause they represent. Truly theirs is a course
worthy OF emulation. We think IL we had
few such organizations In Charfes Co.. to
arouse the people. We might have Local
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-02-18
NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS

rINHe Board OF the County Commissioners will
! meet at their Office in Port Tobacco, on
Tuesddy, Wedn,sday, Rr,day and Friday,
the sth, Oh, 10th and llM Days
Of March 1881.
for the purpose of hearing Appeals and max
ing Transfers of property.
Commissioners meet for transfer of prop
srty. First District, Tuesday. March s {;
End District, Wednesday, March o; 3rd
District, Thursday, March 10; 4th Dis
trict, Friday. March II.
Persons making applications for transfer. of
property will be required to comply with the
following sections Of article 81 of the code OF
public general laws.
Section 10 Whenever anv person shall
make application for an allowance or deduc-
tisn on account ofthe sale, transfer. alienation
loss or removal ofany property Of the collec-
ton or payment ofsn private security, fer
money the County Commissioners or Appeal
Tax Court shall interrogate him on oath in
reference thereto and the disposal OF The same,
and especially inquire OF him to w. om tn.
same ha. leen sold or transferred, aud the
amount Of the purchase money collected, and
how the same has been invested
Section 10 Thew shall also isterrogate said
persons on oath in reference 10 anv acqusi-
tons or Investments made by Thorn md not al
ready assessed, and the amount OF all such
acquisitions and investments shall be addict
to hi, asse.sahle property, and If he refuses 10
answer. no allowance or deduction shall be
ma de on his assessment.
Collectors assessments and insolyenciss
will lie received and adjusted during
these dsy...enly
BY order OF Board
+. d. NUpD. Clerk.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-02-18
The Wheat Crop in Illinois. .

A subscriber to tho TINES at Milan, L.
linois, having noticed The Associated Press
dispatch as to the prospect Of the whea,
crop in tina, State which We published
some weeks ago, writing under date of
February and to renew his subscription.
speaks on the subject as follows:
noticed in your last issue received
here, that the winter wheat crop of South
ern Illineis is supposed to be vel nigh q
failure. Enclosed send you report Of the
Secretary OF State As TO the condition Of
the crop up to December Goth, 1880, since
which time the ground has been covered
with snow, under which the crop 10 more
likely to improve than fall off. The re-
port as il stands with the increase Of acre
age is very good one. The weather here
is still cold even for this latitude, ~ Sc
we're as have noticed in a residence of SO
years.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-02-18
Responsibility OF the Press.

At the second annual banquet Of the
Baltimore city Press Association, hed at
the Eutaw House in that city, on Saturday
last, Senator Bayard, who was among the
guests, in responding to toast, spoke as
follows concerning the responsibilities 81
the press:
1.-THE potentialities Of your profession
have been spoken IF in terms not too eX
travagant, and due tribute has been paid
to you your position as educators But
let me, ~ your friend, say one word to
you - to your responsibility: 1t is an
excellent thing to have q giants strength,
but is tyrannous to uso it like giant.
Above the surging mass Of human pas
sions called political life the press rises, =
grand and majestic institution. 1t was
bSTa & . free ss srHS
shall be a blessing and not a curse. !
never was an editor. but cannot con
ceive of any function which demands
higher qualities, nor calling which needs
more delicate consideration. strictsr idea
of responsibility, higher sense Of justice
and . finer perception Of personal honor.
All these things ought to teach such men
to use their powers with due sense Of
their responsibility. Even when parties
are in accord there is need for wholesome
restraint, and much more 90 when oppos-
ing parties are struggling for power
Never, therefore. forget yorr responsible
ity to honor and truth, and in conclusion
let me propose this toast: May the power
Of the press never part from the conscience
of the press; may the independence Of the
press accompany the prosperity Of the
press may the liberty Of The press be sus-
tanned by the course Of the press; may the
progress of the press be lighted by the
honor Of the press, and the friends Of the
press be ever thus welcomed by the press
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-02-18

condemned by Democratic policy. But
protection to producers OF which they
bear the whole expense is clearly not open
to such an objection.
1t would certainly seem. therefore, from
these considerations, that there is nothing
inconsistent with the Legitimate powers
of the State government in these inspec-
ton laws. This question, We should have
thought, would have been finally set at
rest by the recent decision of the Court Of
Appeals sustaining the validity ofthe laws
1t must be said, however, in justice to the
counsel in that case, that they did not
raise the broad question of the uuconsti-
nationality of these laws, but merely con-
tended that they had been so far repealed
by implication as to bring them in con-
flict with the constitution of the United
States.
Although it has; been said, perhaps with
Justice, that in the English law "there is
no right without . remedy" yet, as was
the case with the two cats who applied to
Mr.. Justice Monkey to redress their grisv-
ances, the pursuit of these remedies in the
courts is generally attended with consid-
cradle expense as we'll as vexation. In
the legal az we'll as in the medical science
the axiom that IAN ounce of prevention il
worth pound Of cure finds, We think,
equally pertinent application. The science
of law making is not confined to remedial
but extends likewise to prerentire legis-
lation. and judicious enactment OF the
latter class of laws by the Legislature is
founded in the highest of wisdom. To
this latter class, 1t seems to US, the tobacco
inspection laws belong, for, as We think
We showed last week. without some relia-
BILE system of Intervention between the
producer and manufacturer for this pur-
pose, numerous complications and serious
Misunderstanding would necessarily re-
suit. That this system has operated and
does operate pretty efficiently for the &C
compli.hment of this purpose We think
was established by the letter of Mr.. B. d
Bond, which we published two weeks ago,
at least to the extent of prima taeie case !;
so that the onus probandi is now shifted
upon those who antagonize The system.
We think. therefore, it would be best
for them not to waste their fire trying to
prove that these laws are bad in theory,
but to come squarely down to the practi-
cal defects of the system and point out
with accuracy the manner Of renedying
them in other words show US. As Black
stone says, 1.-The old law, the mischief and
the remedy"
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-02-18
Temperance

NJ rt->- na.htt~a. .~-E-.SuGnunno1
80 40, .ot ave se~n Or eseu hrE'1
lowing srnrimrni len TO pos,sriIr rsa living
example Of oaesmosg the Creates, par os .ad
Statesmen OF America. .ha AS long sjaCe pass
ID ssss. shi'e his go L, ,ni sentiments s'il'
survive and are heii ia .srreA RENE Hntrs ace
BY many OF his country rnea OF lo-azy.
Thomas lsaersoa sflsr maat re.rs >! public
ssrrire uttered these vordsi The habit o. IN
duiEing 10 srdent spirits by men in one has
oeeasiosed more iajary 10 tie pubi'o service
than all other causes. sad .ere TO commeuc.
my Administration agAIs slih The sIpef,rnCe !
nov have, the hrs; qsesiios | would ask res
pecting q candidate would 10 Docs he use A..
dent spiri.r' Here 10 the eTpsr'snc~ ofaeresr
man. and his opinion Of s:rong drink ! Am
inciined 10 think that our people, II they silI
give this sutirct serious consideration, would
come 10 The same conclusion sad pu, IL in prsc-
tie.l force Have roo never seen . person to-
viied sy . freed TO take . driak at the bar
when be sesmsd TO ferl rslGEtani TO do 30 and
hesitsted TO do il and ~ss tod by his friend or
the bar keeper that the drink would not hur,
him. Then can you tell bat II -. that made
,ou hssi,.tef an inclined 10 think - hen .
man yields TO such temptations il 10 full time
for him 10 put on his Armor snd battle for the
cause Of local option, and sgsiust tie terrible
,rsfsc Ns~ how does rum add TO the wealth
Or prosperity Of our coua,y7 1t 10 said that
500 leave our count! ANNUALLY in ,r.d.
for strong drink Who does il build sp7 SO
900 in dram drinking and fiPpiing is suf'icien'
to keep US 10 poverty. When a Ihonssad OF
two thousand dollars worth OF strong driak ID
sold in = neig h borh hood 10 the course ola year,
We sss the harm fui results Of the trsse IN man ,
ways asd the ueighborhood 10 Impoverished 10
the sIisut Of the amount OF sales, besides tine
lest in labor. IL 10 . custom and one Of the
greatest evils attending it) to play cards for
treats about bar-roems in this county. which
has tendency 10 make moderate drinkers cen
frmed IN their bad habits. Suppose our sixty
or seventy liquor retailers were 10 invest thsi
capital, labor and industry in agricultural pur.
suits give employment, and wages to the loafer,
Who nov frequent their places Of business, whs,
revolution and reform would lie brough, A.
bout, how many smiling faces and happy hsn~s
would be made glad with plenty OF the CON-
forts Of life. Can tyou do something TO bring
about this change? Can't you &c, Others from
different sections Of the county to come to the
rescue? commend Jefferson declaration In
this article to the serious consids rstion OF ou,
thoughtful population. SPECIAL ELKcTIox
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-02-18

option notwithstanding the fact it has been be-
fore the voters twice and has been as often de-
| feated.
What we want is Special Election; We
want the cool and deliberate consideration Of
the people. We wantan election, free from the
turmoil and heat OF a political campaigns,
when men have the opportunity to exercise
their best judgment. With such election
Local Option must be carried.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-02-18
THURSDAY, February 10th


In the Senate bill was passed appropriat-
ing $500, 900 for the erection in Washington
of . 6re-proof record building. A number Of
ration bill occupied the remainder of the SEES
sion.
The House was occupied in discr ssing the
river and harbor appropriation blu. During
the debate there were some sharp personalities
between Nessrs. Cox, of New York, and Reagan,
of Texas.
FRIDAY, February nth.
In the Senate, Mr.. Dawes made q perso ma
tary Schsrz on the Ponca Indian affairs. Mr..
Wallace spoke at length upoL bis constitutional
amendments for adistrict system and popu-
lar vote by the plurlity rule in presidential
elections. The Senate then adjourned.
In the House, a bill was passed for the relief
of J. Monroe Heiskell, OF Baltimore also about
two dozen pension bills. bill was also pas
ssd restoring Capt. SomerviiIs Nicholson to
the active list of the navy.
SATURDAY February, l2th.
In the Senate, a joint resolution was adopted
for an invitation Of foreign nations TO be re-
pre- ented and take part the international
exhibition OF 1881. The postal appropriation
bill being called up, Mr.. HamIin's amendment
in favor of . steamship subsidy WAS ruled out
on a point of order by vote of &c to II. Mr..
Morgan then proposed an amendment admit
ting foregin-built ships owned by Americans
to the benefits of the subsidy, but the Senate
adjourned without reaching a vote on the
amendment.
In the House the bill for the in corporation Of
the Nicaragua Canal Company was put on the
calendar, but that for the Eads ship-raiiway
scheme was tabled by large majority, amid
laughter. The harbor appropriation bill was
further discussed, but little progress being
made,
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1881-02-18
NOTICE.

Tbs Board of Directors Of the Char,es
county Drsmatic and Literary Association
are requested to meet at the office of the
Register Of Wills in Port Tobacco on
SATURDAY, February 10th, 1881, to con
slider the adoption Of Constitution an
BY Laws and for the transaction of other
business. BY order. !, aa,.
6. Worthington Berry, Sec y.