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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-02-05
Poor Prophet.

Judge A. A. Freeman OF East
Tennessee, and attorney general of
the pOstoffice department, in an in
terview with representative of the
Cincinnati Commercial in Cincin-
natl last Monday, said, "our party
is growing in Tennessee every day.
We ARE daily making acquisitions
from the ranks of active and prom
ising young men of the state. If we
have such an administration from
Gov. Hawkins and President Gar
fierd as we have a right to expect,
Tennessee will cast her electoral
vote next time for the republican
candidate" We cannot see where
the Judge looks for such results as
he predicts above. We are inclined
to think that the Judge is not
prophet, nor the son of prophet.
Does he remember that the COM
bined votes of the State-credit and
low-tax democrats in the late guber-
material race amounted to over 140,-
coo, giving the democrats ma
jority over the republicans of over
10000. Let the legislature settle
these local differences in our state
and We'll show the Judge what
kind of vote will be polled four
years from now. Tennessee will re-
turn to her true position as one of
the banner states of the democracy.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-02-05
TheGreat sale.
w YORK; Tobacco Leaf Ian. q.

New YORK Tobacco Lear Jan, -.
On Wednesday one of the largest
sales of leaf tobacco ever effected in
this country, was made by Messrs.
Sawyer, Wallace d Co., of AZ Broad
way, for Reggie account. After
great deal of canvassing, examin-
alton and investigation Messrs. M.
Abenheim d Co., the buyers for
Italy and France, and Messrs.
Keynes Bros. & Co., the buyers for
Spain, purchased from Messrs. Wal
lace & Co., 10, 103 hhds of Western
leaf tobacco at a considerable con-
cession from prices previously ask
ed. The range of the figures paid
cannot be accurately arrived at I'M
til the tobacco has all been examin-
ed, an operation that in so large
lot cannot be performed in much
less than a month. In round num-
bars, Messrs. Abenheim & Co.
boughtover9 900 hogsheads, and the
Messrs. Keynes between eight and
nine hundred hogsheads. AS before
stated, nothing like this transaction
has ever before been known in the
tobacco trade, involving, as it does,
not less than a million of dollars.
Both sellers and buyers might reas-
onably feel elated over the record,
but SO far as we could perceive on
interviewing them, they seemed to
regard it as matter of no special
moment. The trade at large, how
ever, take different view, accord
ing to all concerned high praise for
the magnitude of the transaction.
1t must be remembered while APP
plauding the principals in the sale
that, after all, the elimination is
only what has been long waited for.
Divide up the 10000 hOgsheads now
sold in one lot, among the four du |
months, giving to each $500 hogs
heads, and it will be seen that we
have only had our legitimate share
of trade. Western buyers, therefore
need not jump to the conclusion that
because our salable stock has been
suddenly diminished by over 10000
hogsheads, that they can safely run
up the prices of the new crop. This
gigantic purchase puts the Re-
gle buyers at their ease; their pres
ent requirements are met, and spec
ulative movement will only send
them out of the market, now that
they are in it. Last week we wrote
these words in our market report =
"The end of this semi-stagnation
should soon be reached. Who will
move in that direction Shall it
be buyers or sellers first ? Both seem
to be willing-w would it not be well,
then, for both to move together?
Let us see what the coming week.
will do"
The splendid account above given
shows what has been done, and JUS
titles not only what we then said,
but also what we have been saying
in these columns for the past four
months.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-02-05
Meeting of Physicians.

A meeting ofphysicians of CIarks-
vile was held at DIR. Wright's Office
on Thursday evening, Jan. p, 1881,
for the purpose of agreeing upon a
uniform rate of charges for medical
and surgical services; it was contin-
ued by adjournment on Monday
night the 31st, and resulted in the
adoption of schedule of charges
which will be printed and displayed
in the offices Of all the physicians
who attended. The physicians at
tending were: DIR. Bailey, Beau
mont, Carney, Johnson, Ma~sie, Me-
Cauly and Wright. 1t is anticipated
that other physicians who were un-
able TO attend will join in the adep-
ton of the schedule
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-02-05
LEGEsLATAVE NEWS.


Nothing Of great importance was
done in our legislature this week.
save the election of secretary of
state, comptroller and treasurer. Re-
pubIicans were elected for the first
two of these offices, and the present
incumbent, Col. Marsh Il. Polk, for
treasurer.
On Monday the governor sent in
his first veto, vetoing the house
joint resolution authorizing the
comptroller to issue his warrant for
81, 4S2, to Messrs. Glass and Others
for services as telegraph commits
sioners for the state, on the ground
of unconstitutionality.
The election OF secretary, comp
treler and treasurer, occurred on
Tuesday, and there were somelively
debates during the day.
The legislature adjourned Thurs
day afternoon, until February the
18th.
PERSONAL OF NEW OFFICERS.
David A. Num-, of Haywood
county, who was elected secretary
of state, Is a former member of con-
gress and republican in faith.
james n. Nolan, who was elect
ed comptroller, is a resident of
Humphreys county and lives in
Waverly, the county seat of that
county. He is conceded to be a re
publican, but from various persons
our reporters learn that he is quite
liberal in his political sentiments
and also that he voted for Hon.
John F. House, at the last election
for congressman. His election was
a surprise to the democrats in the
legislature, but it was pretty well
understood that he was the coming
man.
1t is almost unnecessary to say
anything about the reelection of
Col. Marsh. L. Polk, as treasurer,
because everybody knows him and
knows him to be a good and sound
democrat. Republicans voted for
him because they believed him to
be a fit person for the place which
he has so ably filed in the past.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-02-05

SIT turns out, writes Gath, that
Philadelphia secretly got up sub
scriptiOn to Grant before New York
heard about the matter, and slipped
over to New York and got the best
New York names on their list
among them the Seligmans, Van
derbiFts, Morgans, Bows, etc. Jay
Gould gave $25, 900 and Vanderbilt
$25, 900. Meantime, George Jones
says that the New York subscrip-
ton has amounted to $225, 900, and
that every days mail brings him
more checks. Robert Bonner says
the fund to which he has subscribed
for Grant amounts to$130,000. John
Mackey has given $25, 900 to the
New York fund, and E. ID. Morgan
is said to have given to both funds,
and to the N. Y. fund $500 If
Grant gets this money the donors
ought to fix it SO that he can not use
the principal in speculation. He is
now understood to be member of
a firm which advances money on
mining and other stocks, and
put into it $4,000 cash, much
of which he derived from the
sale of his Long Branch residence.
The attitude of congress on Grant
has, therefore, been of no political
advantage to them. and of no injury
to him. 1t looks prabable that he
will have his 100000 at least,
which, in addition to what he al
ready possess. ought to give him a
clear income of $50, 900 a year, even
at 4 per cent, which is pretty good
for the 'broken-dOwn Bellsarius,' as
he has been called. Grant is eX-
pected to go to Mexico in February,
but his sons, who are also going
there, say it is not sure he will ac-
company them"
Yet it has been said in the face of
all this, that Senator Lamar and
few other teGder-hearted and con-
ciliatory democrats want congress
to make an appropriation of the
peoples money, of about ten thou
sand dollars a year to help support
this royal pauper. Mr.. Lamar, or
any other individual has perfect
right to contribute his whole salary,
or as much of his private fortune as
he sees fit, but he has no right TO
appropriate the public moneys to
such a purpose. 1t is notifying
to US of the south that Grant who
has been, no matter by whom elect
ed, the president of the United
States for eight years, and as such
was considered the head and repre-
sentative of our honored country,
should now in his retirement, be
willing to stoop so low as to be con-
sidered an object of public charity
and a poor pensioner upon the
bounty of the public. 1t is humiIi-
ating, and hereafter We are pre-
pared to expect anything of him.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-02-05
RUFOnD AcQUnrTED.

Col. Tom Buford, who brutality
murdered Judge Elliott, of the SUI
preme court Of Kentucky, at Frank
fort, about two years ago-a crime
the remembrance of which Is doubt
less fresh in the minds OF all our
readers-was acquitted offhe charge
at Owenton, KY, on last Saturday,
on the ground of insanity. His ac-
quittal upon this trunped-up plea
of insanity will excite in the minds
of everyone who is familiar with
the details of this heinoUs crime
feelings of amazenent and horror.
The administration of the law in
our sister state is getting to be "a
farce and an outrage upon justice.
Not many months ago Arnold WAS
acquitted of the outrageous murder
of Little at Richmond, KY, and
although almost the entire press of
Kentucky was up in arms against
that lamentable travesty upon law
and justice, still we have another
more noted and conspicuous triumph
of crime over law and morality, fol-
lowing close upon its heels, in the
acquittal of Buford.
We are sorry for our sister state !;
surely she is very jealous Of her
doubtful distinction of "the dark
and bloody ground"
We are glad to see that the press
all over the state is handling this
case without gloves.
Buford has been assigned to the
lunatic asylum at Anchorage, where
we suppose he will recuperate his
tired energy and be turned at large
once more. Oh, times! Oh, laws |!
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-02-05

canvass. and caused those divisions
and dissensions in the ranks Of our
state democracy, which resulted SO
disastrously to the party in the cleo
ton of one of our common political
enemies to the chief magistracy Of
the state.
This is the great issue that ar
rayed sixty thousand democrats
against eighty thousand of their
partisans and brothers, and caused
a breach through which their poIit-
zeal opponents, against whose prin-
ciples and teachings they were all
united by one common sentiment,
marched to an easy victory in a
state which was overwhelmingly
democratic.
This is the question which has
caused such bitter fraternal strife
that we have seen it dragged into
United States senatorial contest,
where it had no place and never
ought to have entered, and
where it caused the defeat of a man
who loved his native state and her
interests better than all selfish ends,
and who had the manliness and
courage to raise his voice to sastain
her credit and to protect her fair
escdtcheOn from thestigma of repu-
diation.
This is the bone of contention
over which we have fought, while
our republican foes have stood smil-
ingly by, chuckling at the fratricidal
strife, and egging us on, conscious
all the while that the contest would
and must inevitably lead to our
political suicide if continued.
These are only few Of the many
ills that have come to us from this
unfortunate contest. We could re-
count an iliad of woes that have
followed and must follow from the
same cause, but we are not of those
who are contented to repine over
the past, but prefer rather to picture
brighter future. We forget all
these past chickering's, and say let
the dead past bury its dead. And
now that these detrimental contests
for Office and other minor considera-
tiOns have cleared away, let the
democrats in the legislature march
bravely up to this state-debt ques-
tion and settle it. We will then
exclaim with the anxious and I'M
settled people of Tennessee, "All's
well that ends WE'LL"
Democrats, you have the poorer,
for you have clear majority in the
legislature, and now if you have the
,CiU, you can settle this dreaded
question with honor to yourselves
and to the satisfaction of your peo-
pie. There need be no fear that the
bOnd-hOlders will not accept a fair
and equitable compromise if they
see disposition on your part to
| settle. They have had emisSarieS
at the capital during the session of
the legislature for the last three or
four weeks, and have sounded the
sentiments of the citizens of this
state, and are now perfectly willing
to settle on basis fair and just to
all. Eighty thousand democrats,
majority of all the democrats in the
state, have signified at the ballot
box their desire that this debt should
be settled, and that too by the pres
eHt legislature. Then we ask, is it
not according TO every principle of
democracy that the majority shall
rule, and ought they not to rule in
this matter?
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-02-05
THE ALL-IMPORTANT CUES
TION.


The most important subject, and
one before which all others pale into
utter insignifleance, which comes
before our present legislature is the
settlement of cur state debt. The
eyes of every Tennessean, and we
might say of the entire country at
large, are daily scanning the pro-
ceedings of that body and anxiously
and nervOusly watching to see what
action they are going to take id re-
gard to this momentous question.
1t is a subject fraught with vital in
terest to every Tennessean, to every
man who takes thought of the hon
or, the credit and the prosperity of
his native state, be he democrat,
state-credit or low-tax ESQ called), OF
republican.
This is the great question that
agitated the political mind of our
state during the last hard-fOught
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-02-05

AN iron church was shipped from
y. Y. last week TO Callao, South
America. 1t is composed entirely
of iron, being 135 feet long by 90
wide. and comprises, besides the
main building, a vestry, dead house
tower, steeple, belfry, and alter. 1t
is also accompanied by fine organ.
The entire expense of the contract
amounted to $l50,000. This is per-
haps the first instance of the ship
ment of an iron church from this
country.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-02-05

THE weather in the sunny south
continues with persevering persist
ence.-Smddy Times.
Where is the sunny south, we
would like to ask, we havn't been
able to find 1t in our geography this
winter. Has the Legislature abolish
ed it and madeit a shaking Dis
trict?"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-02-05
generally say :
Miss SELMA FETTER. the Louis

Miss SELMA FETTER, the Louis
vile, debutante, it is said, cleared
s., 1000 as her share of the net pro-
ceeds of her three nights perform
ances in that city. Those who saw
her, say that her style is very pleas
ing, her person attractive, her voice
clear and strong, yet not masculine,
and her acting natural and cOnsci-
entious. There is no ranting or
reaching for effect, and her triumphs
are the voluntary tributes yielded
by her audience, rather than forced
concessions exacted by her persis-
tent efforts.-HellderSO Ne1cs.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-02-05
Wont the Administration Help
Bruce?


Bruce?
President Hayes, in his letter of
acceptancy when nominated for the
presidency four years ago, spoke
tOuchingly of his deep interest for
the welfare of the poor dOwn-trOd-
den negro of the south, but when he
took his seat he seems to have for
gotten this poor unfortunate race.
We do not know that Garfield made
any promises of aid, or professions
of sympathy for the colored people
like his fraudulent predecessor, but
his party of "high moral principles"
did, and now he has a chance to re-
ward his colored friends for their
support. Let him appoint ex-
Senator Bruce as a member of his
cabinet. Bruce himself has said
that he is capable and fit for the
place, and has been largely en-
dorsed by his Mississippi and
Georgia colored friends. Take him
in, Mr.. Garfield.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-02-05
FOR RENT!
The Nashville Americana

This faithful and unwavering advocate of
Democratic principles, views the result of
the late National and State elections, as
only an additional incentive to every sim
cere lover of his country and its institu-
lions, to look more closely than ever, into
the administration of public affairs by the
The American to approve right and de-
nounce error as heretofore, and to give the
people such information as will lead them
to correct conclusions. The facts it viii give
will be without bias, upon which its read
ers can form their own opinions. Time and
the recurrence of popular elections, show
that very large portion of the voters of the
Union act from the impulse of the moment
rather than from settled convictions in re-
gard to correct principles of government
Hence the greater necessity for the use of
public Journals to obtain juster and more
settled views on governmental questions
This The American will endeavor with the
utmost pains, TO supply.
The American will continue the well
known and highly appreciated extensive
volume of general news, State and National,
and will strive to deserve what It already
enjoys. the name of being the best news
paper south of the Ohio river, regardless of
politics or location.
THE WEEKLY AMERICAN,
WIN be furnished in future, at the exceed
ingIy low price Of Sl.00 per annum; six
months IS cents; three months accents. The
SeTn4-weelziy by mail S429 and the Daily
Si060 per annnm. Postage paid. No paper
sent by mail unless paid for in advance.
Address THE AMERICAN,
JAMS, 81 Nashville, Tenn.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-02-05

THE state of Illinois starts in the
new year free from debt. There is
still money in the treasury, and the
state has a revenue sufficient to
meet all its ordinary expenses with
out taxing the people.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-02-05
CLARKsVILLE DISTINCT TEN
NESSEE CONFERENCE.
second Hound of Quarterly Meet
fugS

Second Round of Quarterly Meet
fngs.
Asbury station, at Asbury, January %, ..
blooming Grove circuit, at MI. Pleasant,
January 2S.29, 80.
Saline circuit, at stamper's Chapel, Janu-
AIRY %, so.
February A, So.
Port Royal circuit, at Port Royal, Febru-
airy 5, 6.
Ashland City station, ashland city, Feb.
10, %.
Asbury circuit, at Mt. Pleasant, Feb. %. q.
New Providence and Bethel station, at
New Providence, March 3, =.
Cheatham circuit, at Walton's Chapel,
March ~, Is.
Cedar Hill circuit, at Cedar Hill, March
%, %, q.
Red River circuit, at Martins Chapel
March 26, 27
GAINESVILLE station, April =, g..
WELLB0RN MOONEY. p. +.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-02-05

THE celebrated Davy Crockett
has two children still living Lieut..
b. p. Crockett, now in his 64th year,
resides at Granbury, Texas, and a
daughter, Mrs. Matilda Fields, who
is so years old, lives in Gibson
county, Tenn.-766dcco Leaf.
Why, you forgetful fellow, you
forgot to mention his great grand
son, G, w. Crockett, of the Dover
Courier. He's the last, but not the
least of the Crocketts.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-02-05

Miss Charlotte Thompson appeared at
Tweddle Opera-house last evening in her
new play, Z" The Planters Wife. Miss
Thompson, whose reputation as AN artistic is
well established in Albany, has grown even
better since last here. Her Edith Gray in
this new American drama is one giving the
lady full scope to display her great powers
as an emotional actress, and so grand was
her execution that she was rapturously APP
plauded and brought before the curtain at
the close of each act. Miss Rose Keene, as
Angie Gordon was more than nice in her
youthful character, giving it a tinge of inno-
cent humor that elected hearty applause.
MeSsrs. Dennis, Murray, Craig and Yerance
each performed their parts we'll, giving fine
effect to the tableauX and exciting Situa-
tions. The piece was witnessed by large
and appreciatiVe audience.-Atbd3Iai N. "
R1lickerbOckeT.
Charlotte Thompson appeared before de-
lighted audience at Rand's Opera-house last
evening in "The Planters Wife," The play
possesses many striking situations, and on
the whole is a well balanced and interesting
production. That Miss Thompson made
hit in this play was attested by the applause
she received last evening. The company is
a strong one and supports Miss Thompson
in an excellent Troy ". ~ StUnd-
ard,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-02-05
MISS THOMPSON.

Miss Charlotte Thompson holds
forth tonight at Elders Opera
house in Mr.. J. K. TiIlotson's new
American comedy, "The Planters
Wife," The press, speaking of this
play, say, 1t is pure and wholesome,
and has in it strong situations and
opportunities for dramatic effect.
Miss Thompson's high reputation as
an artistic of the highest grade is
well and firmly established, and she
plays TO the most critical and cult
waited audiences throughout the
country. Let our citizens turn out
and give her first-class house. Her
prices of admission are as usual, and
reserved seats can be had at Owen
& Moore;s. Read what the press
say of her:
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-02-05
BILLY ARLINGroN's. MINsTRELs.

BILLY ARLINGToN's MINsTRELs.
This celebrated company of Ethi-
opian character deiineators will
give one performance at Elders
Opera-house, on next Wednesday
night, February 9th. This is one of
the very best minstrel shows now
on the boards. Billy Arlington is
the pioneer of negro minstrelsy in
America, and a long life in the pro-
fession has enabled him to gather
together some of the very best tall
ent to be had. He presents grand
otto, 20 stars, 6 end men, 8 comedi-
ans, etc, etc. His masque carnival
and grand mardi-gras street parade
is the latest boom, and is worth
trip of forty miles to see. The press
generally say:
Billy Arlington is the John Dillon, Jeffer-
son, Warren, of comic minstrelsy. His en-
tertainments are as electrically charged with
his genius for humOF as are the dramatic
evenings Of the great comedians with their
sparkling wit. When not in the scene, one
feels that he is about, is soon coming on, or
the audience is roaring over his last appear
ance; and when in play, who can begin to
describe the explosive drOllerieS of his phiZ,
postures, gait and the inimitable voice.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-02-05

NASHVILLE will extend a hearty
welcome to John Mccullough, the
king of American tragedi4ns, next
week. Banner.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-02-05
AnusenlemtS.

Tell me hot in mournful numbers,
That this life is but dream,
When 1t costs a man five dollars
To hear Miss Sara rear and scream!
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-02-05

Life is real, life is earnest,
And a man must work durn hard,
Ere he earns the cash to purchase
Gallery seats to see Bernhardtl
flI,az,.,,.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-02-05
THE WERNERS.

The Werners' entertainment at
Elders Opera-house, last Saturday
afternoon and night, was a novel
performance, and was enjoyed by
those who attended. There was
a good audience of ladies and chill
dren at the matinee, and .judg-
ing from the hand-clappings of the
little ones, and the delight depicted
upon their faces (for they, after all,
are the best critics., the performance
was a success and the acting good.
Edward Werner, in his comic songs
and specialties, was immense. His
"wOman's suffrage" speech would
put Mrs. Elizabeth Cady Stanton to
the blush, and the "entangled ora
tor" rivaled the most desultory pro-
dqction of the average young bar
rister. Miss Maud Stanley is fine
vocalist, her voice clear and we'll
modulated, and her playing on the
cornet was superb. The flute har-
monte band was new here, and
greatly enjoyed. The company ex-
Gel as bell-ringers, and, take them
all in all, they are worthy to be
copn