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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1882-07-15

FACULTY.

REV. J. N. WADDEL, ID. ID. LII. d., Chm
collOr. 49,
REV. ]. ID. SHEARER, ID. ID. @
S. j. COFFMAN, AM. M #
]. w. CALDWELL, A. NJ. MD.
Il. ID. MASSIE.
q. y. NICoLASSEN, A. NJ, PHI. ID.
There IL one Elementary Glass In Latin,
one in Greek, and two In Mathematics.
Especial attention IL given 10 tho Com.
mercial Course, aud 10 History and English
Literature. MW MfH
Eight Schools ere In operall,in.
Degrees are confefrod In nve courHssS.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1882-07-15

THE much-talked of Tariff Com.
mission has az last come together.
The mountain Is In labor, watch
out for the mouse!
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1882-07-15
Land for Sale.

Five Farms, one of ,2OD acrcs, well watored
and heavily umbored; one OF $50 acres, one
OF 10 acres, ono of 90 acres, one Of Sc acres,
all lying In Montgomery county aa ahe
Nashville nnd Paradise Hin pike. For FUR
Their information call ON
July 8, iSsa-sm = AtiSe iha sme plac:e.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1882-07-15

lib w. Macrae, Cashier of the First Ma
tional Bank, ClarksYille, do sOlemnly swear
that the above statement is true 70 the best
of my knowledge and belicf
Ii. w. MACRAE, Cashier.
Sworn to and subscribed before me, the
l2th day of July 1892. JEo; w. FAxoN,
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest: "a
- s. Fl. BEAUMONT. -
8. W. DAWSON, bDirccfors.
J.P. Y, WHITFIELD,
July Is, iSS2-it
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1882-07-15
FORSALE.
A Beautiful Residence

Wish to sell my residence, corner Main
street and University avenue. This n one
OF the most conveniently arranged houses
in CIarksyille, with good wnter and all
necessary out buildings. WIZ gladly show
any parties through who may wish 10 ex-
anime IL. Apply 10 me nj my store, or In
nav absence 20 Mr.. Geo. AlWell. - Al
TSFTT7F III , ". L WILLIAMS.
July Is. lSS2-tf
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1882-07-15
AFTERNOON SESSION.

Before calling the convention to
order Gen. w. III. Jackson, chair
man of the State Executive Com
mittee, took the stand and read an
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1882-07-15
NIGHT SESSION.

Campbell Brown, chairman OF the
committee on platform announced
that they were ready to submit a
platform on which the committee
had agreed unanimously. Follow
ing is the platform, which WAS re-
ceived with much enthusiasm and
DrOIOnpad aDnlouSp.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1882-07-15

l. Ii. +. Coleman, of Hancock.
81. w. Caldwell, of Knox.
3. Il. ID. Sims, of Hamilton.
4. K. L. g. White, of Wilson.
81. ID. Tillman, of Lincoln.
=. 7. q. Johnson, of Montgomery.
III. K. r. Carpenter. of Maury.
s. A. j. Weldon, of Henry.
0. +. w. Moore, of Obion.
10. w. A. Collier, of Shelby.
At large-E. A. James, of Hamilton; w.
H. Jackson, of Davidson; VIM. Sanford, of
Upton; II. A. Hood, OF Biount; II. IL. Barr,
of w oakley.
1t was announced that the com.
mite e Oh platform would not be
ready to report before 8 O'Clock, and
the Convention adjourned to that
hnIfr
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1882-07-15
The committee made the follow
lowing report:

Chairman, B. F, Cheatham, Of Coffee coun-
ty +; Vice Presidents, W. Nj. II: SANFORD OF
Upton and F. James Of Hamilt sac
retaIics S. +. Nichols, of Shelby, and I. b.
Cornick.
Mr.. 10. Horton moved that the
report be adopted, and the follow
ing gentlemen were appointed to
escort Gen. Cheatham to the chair /:
w. A. Collier, of Shelby; Judge
G.. G. Smith, of Montgomery, and
Albert Akers, of Davidson.
Gen. Cheatham, who seemed
greatly affected by the honor be-
slowed upon him, and evidently
feeling sorry that he had to go
again t Gen. Bate, his camp and
personal friend, spoke with tears in
his eyes:
Gentlemen OF the Conventions:
Allow me to return my sincere
thanks for this distinguished honor
one l have have not sought, one
| did not desire. The temporary
chairman has made Il speech. |
endorse everything he has said.
I Applause. Whatever / have done
through life, ii has been my rule to
do honestly and cOnscientiOusly.
/ have been raised in the country as
a farmer. i know nothing about
parliamentary rules. / have been
all along for the honest settlement
of the State debt. | have been for
1908, cos, 50-4, and every settle
ment that has been proposed. The
settlement of G0-3-4-5-6 is now upon
the statute-bOoks of the State.
l am for having it carried out. l
am in an awkward predicament.
Gen. Bate is my personal friend.
We were in Mexico together. We
were in the late unpleasantness to-
gether. / like the man, but / cam
not support him on his platform.
Gentlemen, the convention is now
ready for business.
AT the conclusion of Gen. Cheat
HAMS speech, the convention adj
journed until O'Clock IN the after
noon.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Before calling the convention to
order Gen. w. III. Jackson, chair
man of the State Executive Com
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-03-25
STATE NEWS

1t is stated that West Virginia
railroad ties are superior to all
others, and bring a higher price in
the market.
Fishing for black bass is lawful
in the waters of the State until the
LIST of May, when they must be let
alone until the 10Th Of June.
The postoffice at Cedar Valley,
Monongalia county, has had its name
changed to Georgetown, and that at
Tinkey Run, Marshall county, to
Viola.
The Parkersburg and Charleston
Railroad surveying parties are max
ing their last survey, and contracts
for grading are being let. This en-
terprise is assured.
The Mayor and Council of Charles
town, Jefferson County, voted them
selves salary and the people got
out an injunction inquiring by what
right and authority they can do such
thing.
Reports from Tyler to the effect
that sheep husbandry is steadily on
the increase in that county, and that
the effect has been to make money
more abundant and times generally
better there.
The youngest inmate of the Mounds
vile penitentiary is from Wheeling.
He Is a lad Of fifteen, booked fol-
three years, his offence being arson
(burniHg of the Paxton block). The
Oldest is Henry johnson, of Berke.
ley county, aged 68, serving term
I OF FIVE years for burglary.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-03-25
GENERAL NEWS.

It is said that the Nlhilists have
abandoned their assassination pro-
gramme and that the Gar will show
clemency to Nihilist prisoners.
The Baltimore american has plac-
ed ON it's counter nickle subscrip-
ton paper for the benefit of the fam
lily Of Sergeant Mason, which is be-
ing freely responded to.
The farmers of Cecil county, Md,
are talking about using goats with
their sheep. Experience has proven
that two goats in a field with flock
of sheep will drive out all the dogs
that can come.
More legislation for unhappy Ire
land. Extend the protecting agis
of the British constitution, which to
them is indeed legal myth, and the
Irish will need no special curealls.
Two insane patients in the poor
house at Greensburg, Pa, on Wed
nesday assaulted Hofan Paschkor
a Hungarian, who was also insane
and had beaten him to death before
any help arrived.
General and Mrs.Grant arrived in
Washington from New York yester
day. They We're driven directly tt
the Executive Mansion, where they
will remain for few days as tbs
guests of President Arthur.
1t is reported that John Kelly
while in Florida, was swallowed by
an alligator, but Immediately rose
to point of order and bolted the
convention. The alligator has moi
since boon heard from.- Chicago
| Tribune.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-03-25

The Omaha strike has ended in
the usual manner-with a great loss
and consequent suffering to those
engaged in it. Some of the poor
laboring men, the dupes of reckless
and irresponsible leaders, according
to the Omaha papers, say they are
out of work and money. In some
instances they are actually begging
both. No doubt these men are worthy
and need assistance from the char
liable, but other laboring men should
profit by the lesson which their con
dition teaches.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-03-25

Labor strikes are taking place in
quite a number of States, notwith.
standing the general opinion that
we arc passing through prosper
ioqs period. In Massachusetts man.
ufacture is at a standstill, for want
of understanding between employ.
er and employee. There is dissatis.
faction among the coal miners in
Western Pennsylvania, and in Mary
land serious trouble is anticipated
should the operators make an effort
to employ new men. The effect of
the suspension of such Industries is
felt everywhere. Engines and coal
hoppers occupy sideings along the
b. & O., and the engineers and
brakesmen are off duty for the time.
Exercise ofreasoR on both sides would
be benefit to all concerned where
nothing is gained by passion and
violence, but willing and worthy
,workmen are made to suffer.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-03-25
LETTER FROM THF WEST.
URBANA. O.. March Goth. 1882.

URBANA, o., March 10th, 1882.
The eqninoctial storm has com.
menced on time here, for the wind is
blowing from the southwest this
morning.
Urbana had quite a fire on the
10th inst, the warehouse of Eicholtz,
Payne & MaGrew having been part
" destroyed. Loss on building,
$500; on grain, $4,000. From
twelve to fifteen thousand bushels, of
wheat, and considerable corn, oats
and clover seed were stored in the
building at the time. The city has
a well-organized fire department,
when did effectual service.
Mrs. Solomon Clark is at the point
ofdeath from consumption; ere this is
in print [ fear she will have passed
away. Her maiden name was Miss
Elizabeth Butt, a native Of Back
Creek.
Mr.. VIM. Lamon, from Bunker
Hill, has located in this neighbor
hood for the present, having arrived
on the 14th inst.
l would like to see few more of
Old Berkeley's sprightlyly young
men take up the pen in all parts OF
the country; it would be interesting
to the readers Of your valuable paper.
| notice that my former school
mate, Charles Stuckey, Esq, is
Secretary of the Wool Growers As
ISOLATION, and am glad to see him in
terested in the sheep business. There
is no State better adapted for sheep
raising than West Virginia. My ex-
perience is that the fine wool sheep
is the most profitable. had a sheep
that at one year clipped sixteen
pounds, at two years, twenty-five,
and ninteen three years. In the
hands of a good sheep man this year,
| expect a full fleece.
JOHN. r. GARARD.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-03-25

The State Legislature will prob
ably adjourn within ten days, and
it is safe to say that the cost of this
extra session will be about $4,000.
A moiety of this amount was created
in scheming to re-district the State
so as to prob up the Democratic
power that begins lean towards the
Republican side Of progress and re-
form, and this was done by VIC
lati0n of the United States law in re-
gard to contiguity of territory. In adj
dition, $3.50 day was spent devils
ing ways and means to increase the
membership of the Legislature. The
Safe last year could not meet its ex-
penses within $4,000, besides a
years interest to the school fund in
arrears. A willy Democracy is try
ing to make good its deficits by re-
assessment and increased taxation
and by appropriation, but they fear
just censure of the citizens of West
Virginia, who are calling for an ac-
count Of their stewardship. The
Wheeling Hteliigeacer thus sums up
party experience in this State:
The people of West Virginia are
beginning to realize what Bourbon
ism has cost them in the last few
years. Bourbon supremacy seems to
have been given to them as kings
were given to the children Of Isreal,
in the wrath of Providence, as pun
ishment and they have paid the pen
atty eversince. Extra session follows
extra session, and a legislative com
mission between times, in vain eff
fort to adapt our Bourbon Constitu-
ton to modern civilization. How
many more extra sessions, and how
many additional statesmen will be
required in order to lick the mlsera-
BILE bungle into shape no one knows.
The only certainty is that though
seed time and harvest may fail us
the imposition OF Bourbonism will be
perpetual.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-03-25

The bill re-districting the State
passed the House on Friday, and
provides that the number of mem
hers to which the State ofWest Vir--
ginia is entitled in the House of
Representatives OF the United States,
shall be appointed from the several
counties of the State, arranged in the
following four Congressional Dis
tricts:
First Congressional District-Ty-
Ter, 1902; Wetzel, 1886; Mar
shall, 1880; Ohio, 37,457; Brooke,
Cob; Hancock, 1880; Doddridge,
1852 Harrison, 20,171; Gilmer,
7,l08; Lewis, 1920; Braxton, 9,7S7.
Population, 153,04G.
Second-Monongalia, 1885; Mari
on, il, 198; Preston, 1000; Taylor,
11,454; Barbour, 11,S7O; Tucker, g.
15l Pendleton, S,022; Hardy, 6,794 ;
Mineral, 1929; Hampshire, 10, 1866 !;
Grant, 5,542; Morgan, 5,777; Berke-
ley, 1880; jefferson, 1905; Ran
dolph, S,102. Population 163,315.
Third-Logan, 1928; Wyoming,
1922; Mcdowell, 1914; Mercer,
7,467 Raleigh, 1867 Boone, 1924 !;
i'ayette, II $50; Kanawha, 80, ago ;
Clay, 3,460; Nicholas, 1923; Green
brier, $1,000; Monroe, 1852; Sum
mers, 1882; Webster, 3,207 Poca-
hontas, 5,591 Upshur, 1920. Pop
,ulation 1892.
Fourth-Pleasants, 6,226; Wood,
25,008; Richie, 1914; Writ, 7,104
Calhoun, 6,074 ; Roane, 1874 Jack
son, 1892; Mason, 22, 293; Putnam,
1876; Cabell, 10, 746; Lincoln, 8, 739;
Wayne, 14,737. Population 1920
The district were carved out by
the Democratic spoilers in the Leg
islatGre in every conceivable shape
and form, without any regard to law
or order, the only object in view
being the preservation of Democrat
ic Supremacy in West Virginia. But
it will most likely defeat its owr
end. According to the vote of the
last Presidential election, there are
in some Of the districts hundreds O
independent voters who hold thu
balance of power and are as likely
to vote with the Republicans al
with the Democratics, they being
for the most part men Of intellgenc,
and progression, disguised with th,
misrule and failure Of the party the,
once supported.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-03-25

Regarding West Virginia's posi-
tion in relation to the public debt of
the State OF Virginia, the Hon. Hen
ry G. Davis, United States Senator
from West Virginia, is quoted by an
interviewer in theWheeling Register
as saying: 81 believe it would be
the proper and right thing and place
us right before the world, for the
present Legislature to pass a resolu-
ton expressing it's willingness to
inert Virgin ia and adjust the debt
between the two States. / own none
nor have | any interest in any of
the bonds of Virginia, or what are
called the deferred or West Virginia
certificates, but | have an interest in
the welfare, prosperity and good
name of our State; and although
when the debt is determined | shall,
in common with others, have to pay
my proportion of taxes on what pro-
perty [ may own, yet | believe twill
greatly advance the value Of that
and all other property in the State,
to do so. | have seen and heard
enough of what the people outside of
the State think of us with reference
to the charge Of reputation, and |
think it would be a good deal better
that we all fairly and squarely meet
the question and pay our equitable
and just proportion Of what little we
may be found to owe than to have
the slightest stain of dishonor or rep
udiation on our fair escutcheon. The
State would then be free from sus-
picions, and we could point with
pride to our States financialrecord. y
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-03-25
Lux 4 NON LUcENDo.

Since the people Of Martinsbure
have taken the light question II
hands, there is a faint show of" lIsh1
out OF darkness . with the present
Council. The Mayor says he has
been misrepresented in The HERALI
report of the Council proceedings
and that he is in favor of light if the
corporation finances allow it, but that
such is not the case. Not many
years ago, a public spirited citizen
Of this place offered to furnish lamps
and oil for lighting the town at
very insignificant sum, an amount
easily raised by a penny collec
ton, but the men, so much in favor
of light, would not even pass around
the hat. At the last meeting of the
Council, Mr.. Parks believed that
arrangements could be made that
would enable the corporation to beal
it without endangering our credit
and he only desired the appointment
of a committee to enquire and report
on the subject, but even that com
mittee never was appointed
The arguments advanced in a
lengthy speech before the Council at
it's last meeting by one of the mem
bers, either show ignorance in com
pretending the wants of the people,
or desire to cast reflections on the
good intentions of some of our worth.
lest citizens. The citizens clamor
for light; the Council says the cor
poration finances will not permit it !;
and some of our ablest and most
prominent business men offer their
services gratuitous considering the
emergency, and propose to give the
pay to which they would be entitled
towards lighting the streets and max
ing other improvements. We fail to
see "cheap Chinese labor" in that,
but we dc see a public spirit evinced
that even a paid Council were far
from exhibiting.
Another argument advanced equal
ly fallacious is, that why do not the
printers and merchants contribute
towards the cause. Spea king for
ourselves we say that if the corpora
tion cannot pay it's officers and at the
same time pay for publishing to the
taxpayers Of the city a statement OF
receipts and expenditures we most
willingly will publish it gratultous,
and we are sure sooner than allow
the worthy Councillnen to make
speeches in the cold and dark we
have merchants with public spirit
enough to send in a little coal and
oil. Further, it is said the Demo-
cratic and Republican papers had
formed coalition and were trying
to run the whole thing. The papers
are (or at least should be- the voice
of the people, and is there a man
with credulity enough to believe that
the papers would advocate that
which the people did not desire. The
people at least have some sense of
shame, and deplore the unfayorable
visitors receive of the
want of progress in our city; besides
they have feelings, and a bruised leg
and sprained ankle Or soiled clothes
have provoked many curse against
a so-claimed impecunious corpora
ton.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-03-25
JOHN r. RELY, Editor & Manager
SATURDAY, MARCH 25th, 1882.

The Statesman artist sets Tom
Mast in the shade, and the picture
of the man in the iron cage well rep
resents the sweat the present cor
poration officials are in with regard
to light, darkness and salary.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-03-25

Hoge, on trial for his life at Bell
fontaine, Ohio, was a handsome fell
low, and women of the place made
much of him, crowding round him
in the courtroom, piling his table
with flowers, and some of them,
though only slight acquaintance,
kissing him when verdict of acquit
tai was rendered.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-03-25

1t is believed that million bush.
els of corn in two elevators at Chi
cago has been damaged by the wee
vii or corn worm. Four carloads of
corn from these elevators have been
refused certificates because Of their
being worm-eaten.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-03-25

A bill has been introduced in the
New Jersey legislature providing
for an appropriation of $4,000 to
erect a monument to Alexander
Hamilton on the spot where he fell
in the fatal duel with Aaron Burr.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-03-25

A lively sc:immage took place on
Wednesday in the Virginia House
Of Delegates at Richmond between
Mr.. Frazier and Mr.. Houcker while
engaged in a private conversation.
The lie was given, and the two used
their first until separated. They sub
seguently apologized to the House,
and shook hands by way of making
m
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-03-25

Says an eminent divine: "There
is a past which is gone forever, but
there is a future which is still our
own" The Democratic party can
not do better than to cut this our and
paste it in its hat.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-03-25

! l. JNo. b. WILSON, Cashier of the above
named bank, do solemDly swear that the above
statement Is true to the best of my knowledge
and belief. JNO. b. WILSON, CASHIER.
| Subscribed and sworn to before me this Iet b
day of March, 1882.
]. T. YOUNG. NOTARY PUBLIC.
NJ, j. G. HOFFMAN.
| GEORGE S. ROCSCH. DIRECTORS.
ROBERT LAaiDN,
| March 24th 1852
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-03-25
Mem advertisements.
RESOTRCES

ID EPORT of the condition of the PEOPLES
n NATIONAL BANK at Martinsburg, in the
State OF w. Va, at the close of business, March
18th, 1882.
!, EcnT-prEc
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-03-25

Strawberries are selling at Savan
nah at so cent box.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1882-03-25

Judge Blatchtord, Of New York, ac-
cepted the Associate Justiceship of
the Supreme Court, and has Motif
ed the President to that effect.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1882-12-07

to be hanged; commuted to life in
eeuitentiary, upon petition OF Jury
and recommendation cf Judge and
Solicitor.
Jerry Voigt, col, convicted at
Orangeburg of arson. and sentenced
to be hanged; commuted to life IN
psnitentiary, upon recommendation
of Judge and Solicitor.
Alexis Nicholson, white, convicted
Of forgery at Charleston, and SEN
fenced to year in penitentiary !;
commuted to 6 months, upon re-
commentator of Judge, Jury and
Solicitor.
Sam1 Mattison, col, convicted of
arson at Laurens, and sentenced to
be hanged; commuted TO life in
penitentiary, upon recommendation
of Judge and Solicitor.
Wm. Dodson, COL, convicted OF
arson at Greenville, and sentenced
to be hanged; commuted to life in
penitentiary upon recommendation
Of prosecuting attorney, the Mayor,
the Judge and others. ..,
Benz. Phillips, COL, convicted OF
murder at Beaufort, and sentenced
to be hanged; commptad to life
Imprisonment, on recon nendation
of Il jurynen and Judge and So
hcitor
Richmond Spsrkman, col, con
victed at Conwayboro of burglary
and larceny, and sentenced to the
penitentiary for life; commuted to
5 years, upon petition Of jury and
recommendation of Judge and So
licitor. ... -.
Jesse W. Zimmerman, white,
convicted at Edge6eld of man
slaughter, and sentenced to. a fine
of $500 and 2 years in jail; com
muted to S100 fine and l year in
jail, upon petition numerously sign
ed and recommendation of Judge.
Stephney Sweat, col, convicted
of murder st Colambia, and sen
fenced to be hanged; commuted to
10 years in penitentiary. upon re-,
.commendation of Sapreme Court
Judges, Circuit Judge, Solicitor
and some of the jurors. -.:.a g :
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1882-12-07
State News.

The annual meeting of the State
Grange will begin in Columbia to,
day.
MIR. Jno. G. Dial, a hardware
merchant of Columbia, died the Sd
instant.
Mr.. F. M. Mcdowell, of Kershaw
County, was murdered by a negro
with an axe the 30th altimo.
", j. Nixon, OF Barnwell, was
killed the 1st Instant by jumping
from passenger train on the S. G..
R. r. .....a .:.-. ....... ....
Nose Lockhart, colored, was
hanged at Edgefeld the 1st inst.
for the murder of Nose Blalock,
colored, last spring. .....
The election upon the question
of license or no license resulted in
Abbeville the 1st in favor of license,
by vote of 172 to 90.
". J. Hunnicutt, OF Oconee, and
his 8.year. old son were killed by q
negro with an axe while on their
way home from Wslhalla the night
of the End. .r. ..:. ......