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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-01-08
Laws of Railroads.

The following decision was made
In the Supreme Court Of Pennsylva-
MIA recently, in relation to the rights
of railroads, and its admonition viii
apply especially to this locality:
Except at crossings, where the
public has the right of way, a man
who steps his foot upon a railroad
track does so at his peril. The
company has not only the right of
way, but it is exclusive at all times
and for all purposes"
''It also ought to be equally well
understood that parents who per-
nit their children to trespass upon
the track of a railroad, are guilty of
negligence. 1t is not only gross but
culpiable negligence, as 1t imperils
the lives of the travelling public.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-01-08
orazea sy NeuraIsla.
Lee County rva.l sentinel.

Miss Jennie RhotOn, "A young lady
of Poor Valley, has been subject to
violent attacks of neuralgia, so viO-
lent, indeed that her mind Is some
times affected for a few hours. On
Tuesday, about three hours before
sunset, Miss Rhoton went down
into field near the house TO fetch
basketful of kershaws to the house,
fearing they would freeze hefOre her
brother had time to gather them in.
After the first load was brDught she
returned for another, and while In
the field she was taken suddenly
with an attack of neuralgia and she
started, as she thought, to return To
the house, but insteed she took the
wrong direction and wandered
through the fields and woods until
night came on. She WAS only suf-
flciently rational to appreciate her
situation and know that she was
lost; this added terror to her illness
and rendered her almost wild. She
assembled the mountain side and fell
upon rock from exhaustion, but
occasionally issued wild cries OF
despair. These were heard by Mr..
John Stapleton, who lives on the
other side OF the mountain. Mr..
Stapleton felt sure the cries were
those of distress, and taking light,
he and his son set out to climb the
mountain and ascertain the cause.
Just on the summit Of Cumberland
mountain, two miles north of her
hume, they found the crazed and
hall-frOzen girl, now unable from
cold, to move or call, lying upon
fiat rock, in despair and resigned to
die. In her half delirious condition
she had imagined she could travel
better barefoot, and taking of her
shoes and stockings, had wandered
on the rough mountain side for
three hours, and her feet and legs
We're fearfully lacerated by the
stones and briars. Mr.. Stapleton
did not know the girl and she was
unable to tell him who she was or
how she came there, but he took
her up and bore her off TO his home,
where she was kindly treated. Be
ing sure she was lost, he set out the
next day upon the mountain, blow
ing horn to attract any one who
might be in search OF her. At noon
he was signalled by the girls
friends in the valley below, who
lastened TO the spot and had
heir anxious tears turned to re-
oicing at the glad tidings that the
ost sister and daughter was safe.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-01-08

THE weather predictions for De-
cember in Vennor's Almanac proved
so nearly correct that we copy those
for January from the same author
ity. If the reader cut it out and note
it as the month goes on, he will see
how far such predictions are en-
titled TO attention. Heavy SHOWS
at the latter end of December give
good sleighing from Montreal to
Washington, District of Columbia;
a cold snap during the first quarter
of this month will preserve the
sleighing during that period. Block
AIDES from snow about the seventh
and eighth. Exceedingly few rainy
days during the month. The second
quarter of the month will open with
heavy snowfalIs, and terminate in
cold snap. The middle of the
month will bring snowfalls, which
will be followed by miIder weather
toward the end of the third quarter,
and thaW. With the interruption
Of brief cold spell the thaW will ex-
tend from about the 18th into Fehru-
ary. The month of January will be
a severe one, and will remind the
ancient inhabitants of the old-fash-
ioned winters eve read about"
The reader will remember that for
''snowu we may, in the south, often
read "rain;" but if January proves
as cold and inclement as the pro-
fessor anticipates, the snow may ex=
tend far down toward the gulf.
Warm garments, care for warm feet,
prudence in leaving the warn in
terror for the outside inclemency,
will save from colds and sickness.
While providing for proper venti-
lation in the house, avoid drafts.
Boards are mems best protection
against sore thrOats. Whisky is
worse than a failure as a protection
against cold. The Russians, Tar
tars and other north Asians drink
of strong hot tea in their
tolls and sleIghlng expedi-
tions.-Menlphjs Appeal.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-01-08
How TO Make Good Country
schools.
Normal school visitor.

Elect none but live, educated men
directors.
Have good school houses, neatly
built and well ventilated, and thor
-Oughly supplied with good furnit-
ure and apparatus.
Have the school year commence
the first Monday in September, and
continue, with q holiday vacation,
till the first of May following.
Employ none but traiUed teach
ers, or those qualified to lead, rather
than mislead the young.
Retain the same teacher through
out the school year.
Pay said teacher enough to en-
able him to live and have a little
money to spend for fitting himself
for higher usefulness in his calling.
Don't employ a teacher because
he underbids some one else, for in
ninety-nine out of o hundred cases
he is worthless. Cheap teachers,
like cheap jewelry, are not made of
good material. Avoid them.
Let parents, officials and others,
visit the schools frequently, not to
find fault, but TO encourage both
teacher and pupil.
Don't be afraid that your schools
are costing too much. Your chill
dren, parents, are more valuable
than your horses and cattle; the
theory of many school patrons to the
contrary Notwithstanding.
Have u special pride ia making
your own the banner school of the
township or county. Faith as large
as a mustard seed will remove
mountains of difficulties In our
school work. Parents and friends of
our country schools, think on these
things, and go earnestly to work to
make your schools what you would
have them be. Good schools do not,
like the mamma of Israelites times,
drop from the clouds. They must
be made such by money and work,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-01-08
Educational.

Pursuant to appointment by Rev
M. G. Carney, superintendent o.
public schools for the county, a con-
vention of the teachers Of the dis.
trict schools was held at Wood
lawn on the 10th and l1th ult., for
the purpose of advancing the inter
ests of common school education
and discussing topics relative to the
labors of those connected with the
public school cause. The meeting
was organized by calling Jas. Du-
bois, Esq. to the chair, and appint-
ing B. w. Humber secretary, when
the following questions were pro-
posed for discussion, which was
participated in by most of the
members present, who manifested
a lively interest in the labors con-
nected with the cause.
1st. School government.
I'd. What shall we teach?
Sd. How to teach.
4th. How to secure attendance at
school.
The first two questions were ably
discussed by Supt. Carney and Prof.
Barbee-the main feature in the
discussion of the first topic being
the moral influence required to be
exerted on the part of the teacher in
order to secure good government
w. S. Mallory, Esq, and Prof.
Taylor, of Oakwood, being present
also engaged in the discussion. A
few of our colOred teachers were
likewise in attendance, who ap-
peared to take great interest by a
close attention to the different views
in the discussion. After
the exercises of the first day were
the meeting adjourned
to convene the next morning at the
cOlOred school-house, when the dis
eussion of the foregoing questions
was resumed with much interest on
the part of all present, our colored
teachers taking an active part in
he discussion, acquitting them
selves with credit, especially Pro-
essors Stanfield and Winston who
ire alive to the cause, working en-
with what ability they
possess, to advance their race along
he road to mental and intellectual
The meetings were
by excellent deport-
highly entertaining and
instructive, and reflect much credit
Ipon our worthy superintendent,
Who is using his best efforts in or
,anizing the various schools in the
lifferent districts upon a sound
,asis. G..
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-01-08

General sherman Dason's Waur
Grant Pat over fEAm Again.

General sherman Dnson's Wnmr
Ssraut Pat over fIlm Again.
The following letter from Gen.
Sherman is published In the llaSt-
ern papers:
Washington, ID. G.. Bec. IS, 1855.
William Scott Esq. 10 East TWen-
ty-third street. New X0rk City
Dear Scott Lest you and my per-
s0nal friends may be disturbed by
the stories again put In circulation
in consequence Of the Recommending
tion in the presidents message to
make Gen. u. :. Grant Captain Gen~
eril, | will explain my case to you.
When Gen. Grant was nominated
for president in the first instance.
in 1878, he volunteered to me his
opinion that when his term was out
he would not desire to regtil COM
mand of the army, as IL would be
unjust to me. ] have never heard
him say word to indicate a change
in that opinion, and lido not believe
he or his friends suggested to thH
president the idea uf the Captain
Generalcy, or Of regaining "A PLACID
on the army retired list. There ii
be retired the as the members OF the
Supreme Court.
Gen. Hancock, when a candidate
for President, i'm June last, used
this language in private letter to
me: "To surrender the position Of
Senior Major General is not light
thing to do. / could not even re-
tire in such contingency with the
beuetits ordinarily attached To- such
action, for the Commander in CHIEF
of the army aud navy could not be
on the retired list Of any service"
As to my retiring, you know that
l viii not be 81 years old till 1882,
and the rumor OF my intending to
retire grew out OF an
expressed desire to manage so as To
bring Lieut.. Gen. Sheridan 20
Washington, and thus to leave the
three military divisions for the three
Major Generals now on the army
register. But as the president has
ust indicated a new fourth division
Tor Mai. Gen. Schofield, that pressure
has passed, and / ann in no measure
as to my future action.
The service is embarrassed already
with too much rank for our small
lrny, and / don't know what a
captain General will find to do,
There never was such an officer In
he United States, and ii will need
egislation to create and define such
IN office. / will take my own time
nd course of action when the emer-
,ency comes. AS always your
riend. w. T. SHERMAN.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-01-08

Two bells found by diver be-
tween Fort Sumter and Fort MouI-
tre, taken from the wreck Of 81 ves-
sci Of about $50 tons burden, bear
the date 1874, aEd must have been
cast nearly two centuries before the
discovery Of America.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-01-08


the of whether adj
yanced on Or unless have written orders
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-01-08
Americus (Ga.,l Ileoorder.


A phase of here, worship has de-
veloped, or rather cropped out,
among the negroes of certain p0r-
tlon OF Lee country, which Is sim
gularly peculiar and at the same
time very suggestive Of an interest
ing chain of ethological points. Lew
is Barber, cOlOred preacher of the
Baptist denomination, had in his
charge a membership numbering,
perhaps, three thousand, making up
his four churches. He was typi-
cal specimen of the negro clergy,
and welded almost an absolute
power, body and soul, over his large
CONGREGATION. "Bruddern Barber's
word was law and gospel unto his
followers, and none ever dared to
question his authority or dispute his
sway. Vehement, magnetical and
powerful, one swing from his long
arms aud a chant from his strangely
musical voice would set a hundred
sisters swaying their bodies 10 and
fro and as many brothers Keeping
time to the weird rythm with beat
ing feet in awful interest the ser
mon would grow, a medley OF dec
lamation and recitation, until one
wild, deafening cry brings to eli-
max the ecstatic joy in shouts and
frances and meanings. Last
summer the preacher died and his
friends and followers refused 10 be
ccinforted. He was hOnOred with
burial rites beyond precedent, and
such a funeral was indeed ''seldom
seen" The deeds and memory Of
the good pastor were not sufficient
for his members, and not comforted
with these they have SGT up sort OF
craven image, so to speak, Of Bar
ber. which Is placed above the pni-
pit Of his principal church. The
image itself is a work of the crudest
art, made OF white and black cotton
cloth, stuffed with straw and paint
ted with charcoal. To an unbiased
critic IL looks more like scarecrOW
set up to frighten hawks than any
thing else but a devOut member
informed the writer II was u very
striking likeness Of the diseased.
We marveled somewhat at ths
strange thing with another brother
of this church, aud asked him its
object. He gave us to understand
II was a remembrancer of the be-
loved deceased, and said ''although
Brudder Barber Is gone, we still
has de shapes Of him wild IA"
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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-01-08
Hon. Jas. ". RanIeY.

We clip the following from the
Dover Courier of Dec. "a, 1890:
1t is the earnest wish of this
journal that the Hon. Jas. +. Bailey
should be returned to the United
States senate. There is absolutely
no one we can find, in looking over
the list of prominent men men-
toned in connection with the sena-
torship, who would not be doing
himself and the state rank injustice
TO attempt to take his place. We
know there are many who differ
with us upon this question, but the
only objection they urge against
him is that he took the stump in
the late canvass in favor of a strict
maintenance of state credit. We
honor him far more than any other
man in the state for having the high
moral courage to go before his pe0-
pie and boldly express his honest
convictions, uninfiuenced by the
fact that it was deemed by "A large
number of democrats as sufficient
for the retirement of any public
man, however well fitted he might
be for the position he filled, or
sought to fill. In doing so he vio-
lated no pledge or trust; infringed
upon the rights of no one did moth
ing that would bring reproach or
discredit upon himself, his party or
state; but simply EXERCISED the
right secured to us all, of freedom
1f thought and speech, the same
freedom of opinion and expression
of opinion he accorded to every
man in the canvass; and abused or
the motives of no one.
OF all the journals In the state who
are opposed to his reelection land
there are only few, not one has
word or a hint that could be con-
'trued into opposition to him for
any other reason than the one men-
Toned. The masses demand his |
.eturn to the United States senate,
mi the legislature will respond |
ike men who, knowing what Is for
he best interests of the state, dare |
% do it,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1881-01-08

AN ignorant teacher Is like a
blind torch-bearer with an unlight-
ed torch: he holds it up, but it gives
no light yet he does not know 1t.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-04-25
Swallowing Poison.

Swallowing and uhaling the noxous impurities
generated by CatarIh, poison not alone the nasal
organs, but the tomach and lungs. No merely
local remedy, like douches and insoluble snuffs,
possibly reach eradicate the viruent sporules
Of Catarrh This fact explains the wonderful cures
effected by DIR. Wei DE Mey er's new inocula-
tive treatment. The elements used by him are
absorbed by the mucous membrane throughout
the system and form constitutional well as
local antidote, as certain to cure Cafarrh as
vaccine virus is to prevent smallpox. Its unpre-
cedented sale with unsolicited testimonials from
many thousands who, at all stages of the disease,
have been cured by this wonderful remedy,
establish beyond contradiction the fact that Wei
DC Meyers Cafarrh Cure is the mos. i'm
portant medical discovery since vaccine.
sheldon Collins, Baldwin Hotel, San Fran
cisco " ose package almost entirely cured my
Catarrh Send me two more.n Dr. #. n. Clark.
dentist, with Or. Brewer, Montgomery street, San
Francisco: "Cured of Is years Catarrh." Chas.
Noyesis, Wilmington, Cal. Cured of five years
Catarrh." &. III. Manning, Fail River Mills,
CAL: "Cured of 20 years Catarrh." w. j.
Davenport. The Dalies, Oregon: 1.-THE only
article which CURES" Rev. &. ID. Taylor, $40
Noble st., Brooklyn, n. Y, writes zone package
produced radical cure 1t entirely cured a Mem
Der OF my family who had suffered from Catarrh for
80 years." J. ID. Mcdonald, 10 Broadway,
Ny: any wife was cured by 1t of IS years
Catarrh" j. Swartz, Dr., 20G Hudson Ave-,
Jersey City, at cured me after doctoring for nearly
30 years" Mrs Emma c. Bowes. SO w.
Washington Place, New York +" seven members
OF my family have Catsrrh, ond all are receiving
great benefit from the Cure" Rev. w. II.
snmner, Frederick, Md 90 1t is worth ten times
its cost" Rev. G. j. Jones. New Brighton,
Staten Island: "When commenced its use | was
too deaf to hear the Church bells ring: can now
hear quite we'll" Chas. $. stanhore. q John
st., Newport, r. l.: " 1t relieved me OF q great
Polypus." w. n. Trnesdel,. II. D., Elgin,
Ill: ETC., ETC., etc, etc. DR.. WEI DsAEfERS
| treatise" Is mailed free. His Care" is
delivered in the United States or Canada at 81 20
complete. do eowomn"f
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-04-25
ADVERTISEMENT MERTON

Metropolitan Theater-"Led Assray," to night.
Ancient Order OF FOrestsrS-This evening.
o. E. S. Naomi ChaPter-This evening".
Central Pacific Railroad View timetable.
Summer TeTm-Gern an American school.
Sacramento Council, r. and S. M.-This evening.
Notice to creditors schirmir
Information wanted Of David Clark.
Hughey Robinson's benefit tonight.
For Sale-A 25O-acre farm.
odd Fellows Picnic Committee.
Notice-sl5O reward.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-04-25

Business Advertisements.
l. o. 0. F. Picnick ers-First-cIass meal at Silver
Palace dining roolas.
Ames Earle & Co.-Stoves, tinware, etc.
D. DeBernardi & Co.-Wholesale dealers.
Are de Hotel-Thomas Guinean, proprietor
W. A. Hughs5n-P Physician and surgeon
E. L. Billings & Co.-Liquor dealers.
Root, Nelson & Co-Iron and brass works
Chas. T. Jonea and Ed. NJ. acknowledgements
Elmer importers and liquor dealers
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-04-25
PIONEER LIVERY sTAsLE.
I. D. SERVER. oropris'

EEACKs ON CALL AT ANY HOUR -
day or night Coupes, Phaetons, -25&2Sa
Rocksways, Barouches, Buggies, with the Sc "a
bestroadsters to be found in any livery stable on Ins
coast for hire. Horses kept in livery at reasonable
Livery Stables on Fourth street, hetve an and ] ,
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-04-25

S. J. NATHAN & Co. take pleasure in an
nouncipg that they have Just opened large
and select stock of the most fashionable hats
in the market, and at prices that will defy
competition. S. J. Nathan & Co., northeast
corner Third and X streets.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-04-25

TINS DAY do yourself the justice to call at
Hale Bros. and learn, by seeing and handling
the goods, tire great advantages to be reaped
by the table movement of cry goods.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-04-25

1T IS IMPOSSIBLE TO judge of the value to
be obtained by the table movement at Hale
Bros unless you pay special visit.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-04-25

JUDGE HENRY D. BARRON, ST. Croix Falls,
Wis, says: Il have suffered severely from
piles, and found no remedy until I applied
Trask's Magnetic Ointment. It relieved me
at once, and permanently"
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-04-25

NINE O'CLOCK The Mechanics Store will
remain open until o'clock this evening,
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-04-25

HUNDREDS testify of the benefits received
from Rock and Rye. G. w. Chesley, agent. =
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-04-25

THE Mechanics Store will remain open
until o'clock this evening.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-04-25

LADIES' linen and mohair busters and
ulsters, Mechanics Store. Store open until
d VI
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-04-25

LINEN COATS for men and boys at the Me-
ohanies' Store. Open until O'Clock this
evening.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-04-25

LADIES, misses and children's picnic hats
at Mechanics Store. Open until 9 o'clock
this evening.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-04-25

THE MAGNETIC TABLES at Hale Bros are
in full play.
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THIS WEEK will be pregnant with big re-
suits. Hale Bros. are literally carrying
everything before them with their great table
movement in dry goods
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-04-25

To AccoMMoDATE those who may wish to
make purchases for the picnic tomorrow, our
stores will remain open until o'clock this
evening Mechanics Store.
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Business Advertisements.

Sherbum smith-Furniture sale to-day.
D. ]. Simmons 4 Co.-Real estate sale Friday
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OPP FELLOWS PIcNIc TOMORROW To
accommodate the public, our store will remain
open until o'clock this evening. Mechanics
Store.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-04-25

MEN's CALICO PIcNIo TIES, at Mechanics
Store. Open to o'clock this evening.
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GENERAL NOTICES.

HAMMERS CAscARA SAGRADA BrTTERs are meeting
with the success they justly merit. Try it.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-04-25

For the Choicest, Freshest, Homemade
Confectionery, all kinds at lower prices than any
other house-Tholesale or retail-caI at HENRY
FISHERS. fe25. I'm
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-04-25

THE GREATEST SUCCESS in dry goods has
been achieved by Hale Bros. with the special
table movement.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-04-25

THE TABLE MOVEMENT grand success at
Hale Bros
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For the Rest and Cheapest Meals tn
the city, go to HENRY FISHER. fe23-lm
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-04-25

THE INTEREST of the people is conferred in
the tables at Hale Bros. great sale of dry
goods
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-04-25

Fer Fine Cakes, lee Cream. etc., 90 to
HENRY FISHER, No. 50S street, between Fifth
and Sixth. ie23-1m
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Picnic STRAW HATS FOR MEN AND BOYS =
Stores will not close until o'clock this even.
ing. Mechanics Store.