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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-12-22
WASHINGTON LETTER.

(From Our Regular Correspondent
The Senate adjourned Thursday
until the following Monday noon.
The short daily sessions of the week
were given principally to the intro
duction of bills, debates on pro-
posed resolutions and discussions
over the revised Senate rules as
submitted by the committee. The
consideration of the rules will Occu-
Ply several days yet. The rule pro-
posing that the President protein
pore shall have the right to name
in open Senate or if absent, in
writing, a Senator to perform the
duties of the chair; and the Sena-
tor so designated may discharge
such duties for period not exceed
ing three days unless the Senate
shall otherwise order, gave rise to a
discussion in which Senators Bay
ard, Garland and Edmunds partic-
ipated, the latter approving while
the two former opposed.
On Wednesday little tilt occur
red between Senators Beck and
Sherman provoked by Mr.. Becks'
resolution asking that the mysteries
of the sinking fund be elucidated.
The Secretary of the Treasury says
nearly forty millions of dollars WIN
be wanted for the sinking fund OF
the present fiscal year. Mr.. Beck
was unable to see how more than
one sixth of this amount can DC
needed, and as there was a diner
enee between them of forty million
dollars, thought some one had mis-
calculated. Mr.. Beck said ne De-
lieved the sinking fund was being
used to keep up taxation without
cause. and that before intelligent
legislation can be undertaken with
regard 10 the surplus revenues IL
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-12-22
M0RM0RISM.

President John Taylor's paper in
the current number of the North
American Review is a cunning but
lame defense of Mormon institutions.
The distinction the writer attempts to
draw between pClygamy and plural
marriages is about the best sample of a
distinction without a difference that
has ever fallen under our observation.
But to be fair, the argument is both
shrewd and able, il we consider the
cause in which it is made. 1t would,
indeed, require some very astute soph-
istry to make even plausible defense
of Mormon practices.
Governor Murray contributes an ar
ticle on the subject to the same num-
Der of the Review in which he shows
the necessity for stronger measures in
dealing with the Mormon question.
He recommends that the territorial
legislature be abolished and commits
sion appointed by the President of the
United States, and composed of citi-
zens of Utah, be substituted in its
stead. The homogeneous legislature,
elected under the provisions OF the Ed
munds' bill, he says can, if it will,
apply all needed remedies to the ex-
listing evils. But that nothing can be
hoped from it, because it is composed
of the worse class of Mormons; those
who don't live up to the faith they
profess.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-12-22
HARMONY.

The CHRONICLE above all things
wants to see United Democracy. The
tariff is a disturbing issue but the
tariff is a permanent question; it has
come to stay. 1t won't down at the
bidding OF any man or party and it is
not desirable that it should. Tariff
reform is needed and it is the mission
of the Democracy to carry such a
measure into effect. All Democrats
agree that tariff reform is needed but
how is the party ever to accomplish
this great work if it is rent with inter-
nal dissentions over the manner and
extent of the reform. The truth OF the
scriptural text which says that house
divided against itself cannot stand, is
more forcible in politics than else
where. The Democrats in Tennessee
learned that lesson when the extremes
OF the party fell out and fought one
another more than they did the COM
mon enemy. Hawkins and Repub-
lican administration was the conse-
quence and the only way out OF the
difficulty was found in compromise.
The only way out of the tariff difficult
ty is to be found in compromise,
or else the Republicans will win.
Those incorporate Democrats with
strong free trade proclivities must
tone down, and those that are inclined
to high tariff views must meet their
opponents on half way ground. 1t is
only by mutual concessions that tar
iff platform can ever be agreed upon
and the more discussion there is of
the subject between Democratic news
papers and politicians the further the
party will be away from that harmony
that is essential to success.
One thing all Democrats should
bear in mind is, that as long as the
Republicans remain in power there
will be no tariff reform. In order to
accomplish anything towards a sub
stantial reduction of import duties it
Is necessary that the Democrats elect
president and majority in both
branches of the national legislature.
That is big job and it will take a
strong pull and pull all together to
accomplish it, 1t is easy, then, to see
the absurdity of all this waring with
in the Democratic ranks as to what
the party shall do when it comes into
power, while it is yet so far removed
from that desirable condition. AS to
what the Democratic policy shall be
in the next Presidential contest, it is
evident enough that the supreme and
overruling policy should be party
unity. Without that no policy will
avail anything.
Let all true Democratic papers that
wish for Democratic success do as the
CHRONICLE has done, place the Ohio
platform at their mast head and abide
by its sound and wholesome teach
lngs.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-12-22
THERE is one thing that the

THERE is one thing that the present
Congress ought to set down on, and
that is the habit of publishing unspo.
ken speeches in the Congressional
Record. That publication is not in
tensely interesting when we read it as
an addendum to United States history
and when we are called on to consid-
er it thrilling work of fiction, it's no
good at all. We once before said that
these supposed speeches are too much
like "unkissed kisses, and songs that
were never sung" to set well on the
practical stomach of the American
public, and as the aesthetic craze is
now thing of the past, we hope our
Congressman can be induced to re-
frain from imposing them on a de-
fenseless public.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-12-22

The present Senate and executive
being Republican, there is absolutely
no hope of tariff reduction at this ses-
sion of Congress. If the Democratic
House passes such a bill it will be on
" for the purpose OF putting the party
on record as favoring tariff reform.
That the condition of things two years
hence will be altered in Democratic
favor, is by no means certain. The
States to elect Senators are, some OF
them, doubtful States, while others
NAV be safely counted for the Repub.
licans. At any rate, there can be no
substantial lowering Of import duties
for some time to come, and in the
meanwhile large surplus revenue Is
accommodating in the National treasury
and the people are being unnecessari'
" taxed to produce it. Now, the diff
ficulties in the way of abolishing the
tax on tobacco are not SO great, and
would it not be wise for Congress to
reduce the revenue in that way? The
Democratic Legislature in Virginia
has passed a resolution demanding
such legislation and the people in all
tobacco growing districts are anxious
for IL.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-12-22
CHRONICLE LETTER BOX.
From Douglass to Spring Hih


| To the CHRONICLE:
Acting doubtless upon the advice
of Elder Hill, Bishop Pierce moved
me from Douglass to Spring Hill
circuit, at the late session of the
Conference. That was all right, and
especially so, as the two circuits are
so close together that | will not
have to move my family, which ar
rangement is agreeable to all par
ties concerned. My post-office will
therefore continue to be West Har-
peth. The circuit occupies the de-
llghtful country between Colum bia
and Spring Hill, and embraces as
fine population as there is in the
State. 1t is in Maury county, in
which I was born June %, 1888.
To my great and agreeable surprise
find in my charge an old phys
ician, who waited on my father
when he was married was with
him when he died in 1884; was
with my mother when she died in
1887; and was the accOuchuer when
/ was born. Not far off are the
graves of my father and mother,
which must see ere long. Hav-
ing been raised away from imy
birthplace, strange feelings come
over me, as L am being drawn by
Divine providence towards the
scenes of those, to me, distant days,
and linked with them by the friend
and physician of my fatber-Dr.
J. P. Spindle, now in his eightieth
year.
With great cordiality the MEM
bers of my charge receive me, and
have some time since provided for |
all the collections ordered by the
Commemorative in number, since
church extension came into being.
Evidences of enterprise and piety
are manifest all over thfs- barge.
1t has four good cEurets. The
tracks of s. M. Cherry, silly Doss,
Jerome Anderson, Jesse Rice,
"Jim" Orman and many ether ex-
cellent preachers are still visible
here, and their friends speak Of
them with great warmth. Your
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-12-22

/ WE don't p ofess any superior at
tainments in the science of political
economy, but we are always willing to
learn and don't hesitate to ask ques-
tons of the wiser ones on points we
don't understand. We have noticed
that it seems to be unanimously adj
mitted that there is an over production
OF iron in the United states just now
and also of cotton goods; that the
market for these wares and fabrics is
consequently dull, and numerous fac
tories have either reduced the wages
of their employees or suspended opera
tions. Now, what we want to know is
this, and we hope some paper of the
Courier-JOurnal ilk will enlighten us
Don't this over-production create a
competition that brings American
iron and cotton goods down to the
lowest figure ut which they can be
manufactured
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-12-22

Mr.. E. MELVILLE, assistant edit.
or of the Bulletin OF Commerce.
of Chicago, and representing "The
Western Trade Journal" of st,
Louis, has been in the city several
DAYS in the interest of those papers.
He intends to write up Clarksville
fully in both publications, setting
forth the advantages of this city as
a manufacturing site, &c. He will
be here a day or two longer and we
hope will be rewarded for his pains
in giving GAINESVILLE a free adver-
tisement by liberal subscriptions to
his papers from our citizens.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-12-22

MARIO, the celebrated Italian singer
died in Rome last week. It was he of
whom a well known English poet has
said,
"Ofan the operas that Verdi wrote
The sweetest, 1 hold, is II Trovetore,
And Mario can soothe with a tenor note
The souls in purgatory."
He made a great deal of money in
his palmiest days, but squandered it
recklessly, and for some time previous
to his death he had been working in a
Roman library for weekly stipend
that was less than he formerly paid a
man to dust his coat.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-12-22
FROM OVER THE LINE.

There is probability of a clock being
placed soon in the tower of the Cadiz Court
House.
Mr.. Ike Adams, who had been a citizen OF
Trigg county from childhood, died at his
home, near Wallonia, recently.
Bowling Green Democrat We have heard
1t reported that the axe-handle factory
would stop about one-half OF its machinery
next week, thus throwing large number
of hands ont of employment, If correct.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-12-22
NONRESIDENT Notice.
In the Circuit Court of Montgomery
Co.-State of Tennessee.
B. II. Dunbar, Executor OF W. L. Dunlsr,
deceased, VS.. the Heirs OF Mitchell
Tyer, deceased.

Tyer, deceased.
Whereas, A. s. Wynn, a Justice OF the
Peace for Montgomery county, rendeled
three certain Judgments I'm favor OF W. L..
Dunbar against Mitchell Tyer and otaers,
and issued separate executions thereon,
which were levied by w. II. Edmondson, n
constable for said county, upon one hun
dred and twenty acres OF land In civil dis
trict No. of said county, as the property Of
said Mitchell Tyer, subject 20 the home.
stead which tract OF land Is described "a
follows, viz: Bounded, south by Williams,
west by Gilbert and Others, north by Pull
lips, east by Shelby. Said executions, to-
gether with the original papers and certf-
fled copies Of the Judgments, were MED In
the Circuit Court OF said county Tor con-
domination. Said proceedings we're cunHolf-
dated by order Of said court. The death Of
said dunbar was suggested and proven. and
che name OF b. II. Dunbar, executor "a VI
l.. Dunbar, deceased. The death of Mitchell
Tyer was suggested and proven An SAID
court, and plaintifis' attorney moved Aaia
Circuit court to revive said prpeeediure IA
the name of and against Walker and Gls
wife, Mary r. Walker. Thos 4 AvoFftt, Alice
w Shelby and wife A u Shelby, Ehxa 4
Averitt and Thos B Averitt AZ the next OF
kin and heirs at law OF said Mitchell Tyer
n ney, said court ordered that pnbiession s.
made for said Walker and wife MeTy n
Walker, Thos \ Averitt, Alice v .AyefIfI
Jas Il Averitt, Elijah Nj Averttt ana LHN0 n
Averitt, who are non Presidents OF ne State
OF Tennessee, TO appear and show <oMMa, M
any they have, why said prOceediNN shall
not be revived against them as afofH&ef9
This, therefore, IN TO notify the said VAN
er and his wife, Mary T. WalkcI. II40 Z
Averett, Alice V Ayeritt, Jas b AvcIIH &||-
jah NJ AVeritt and Thoa Averitt 70 4&H11f
before said Circuit Court at Its ncxt term W.
be held for Montgomery county, TenmNAMaN.
mt the Court House In Clarksville on fuo
first Monday in January next, 1884, 20 show
cause, II any they have, why said pfecH1u-
in9s shall not be revived aRainRf Z themselves
and others as aforesaid. Witness nay hand
at office In GAINESVILLE, Decem Der 3, ltQ.
G. ID. BAILEY
Dec s, S3-4w Clerk.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-12-22

We JarOr a tariff for reuenue limited
TO the necessities Of the Government eco
'lonaic0Iiy administered, and 50 adjusted
an its application as to prevent unequal
burdens, to encourage productive indus
tries at home, afford a just compensation
to labor, but not to create or foster naonop-
olies.-Ohio Democratic Platform, June
Virginia Democratic platform,
July 25th.-S~bstantfaliy, Pennsylvania
Democratic platform, Aug. 1st.
We favor a tariff .tor revenue, limited
TO the necessa,ys expenditures Of the gov-
erRment, and so adjusted as to give pro
lection and encouragement to home
production, industry and labor, I0ith0sa
producing or fostering nonOpOties.-
Netc Jersey Democratic platform, Sept.
l4h.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-12-22

WHEN we consider that Mr.. Con
verse, one of the two Ohio Con eress
men who voted for Carlisle, has intro.
duced bill to restore the tariff on
wool, and that the Louisiana represen-
tatives who supported that gentleman
are Kicking" about the proposed re,
moval of the duty on sugar, it looks as
if Hancock was right, in a certain
sense, when he said the tariff was a
local issue.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-12-22

Mrs. MARY LIvAMoRE, one OF the
foremost advocates of woman's rights
confesses that the sex is not yet educa,
ted up TO a proper conception of the
duties of citizenship. The question
thereupon arises, what point does edu-
cation have to reach in order TO attain
such proper conception p The
United States wasn't so nice by half
when the fifteenth amendment was
made part of the constitution.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-12-22

90 and r. 8. Broaddus Goods for Christmas Reau
ful WOODEN Dress Goods at 15c So Elegant Silks and plain
bocaded velvet new and stylish Russian Circulars Newmarkets
The handsomest and cheapest stock Silk and Linen Hand
kerchefs in the city
Splendid stock Of Hosiery Gloves and Notions
Rea Bargains In Table Linens Towels and Napkins Good
beached Table Linens for Soc 5c Good beached Table
Linen at 5c worth ST. Extra fine Barnesey beac5sd Table
Linen 81 worth 81 So Real French yd wide Table Daask
pay you to look before buying elsewhere
Don a to see our 25 35 and soc Towel they bargains
burgs in the city, at very low prices
laying recently made very advantageous purchases of 04
| am enabled to sell them at very low prices
X. 5. Broaddus' is the place to buy
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-12-22

To know that Thomas Rohner is pre-
pared for the demand of the season.
An elegant line of gold and silver
watches, chains of every description
and quality, opera glasses in pearl and
gold, form only part of his large and
well selected stock. Give him a call
before buving.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-12-22
From a Lady

to gentleman there is no article
thai can be more useful than a gold
pen and holder. We have them in
al! styles and prices, so as to be able
to suit the most fastidious.
OWEN, MOORE d ATKINSON.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-12-22
ESTRAY MULE.

Taken mp and posted on December 10
trtet No. Is, Montgomery county, Tenn.
one bay eolored Mare Mule, about II hands
high, about q years old. WSrt above the
left knee, roam face. Valued at SIS.
CID G. BAT ON,
R.D. READ, Ranger. 10. BATSON.
dec. ~ ,sa3aa
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-12-22
For Rent for 1884.

The desirable residence owned by
DIR. Randall, adjoining the property
of f. II. w. Thomas on Madison
street. Also the residence of Mrs.
Kit Smith on Spring street and sew
eral Cottages. Apply to
JAS. T. WOOD, Agent.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-12-22

Thefollowing list of letters remain
uncalled for in the GAINESVILLE Tenn,
post-office up to Saturday. Dec. q,
1888. Ifnot taken out within thirty
days, they will be sent to the dead
letter office at Washinnton
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-12-22

For gold spectacles with diamond
or pebble glasses, barometers and Their
mometers, go to ROhner's.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-12-22
READYMADE CLOTHING

full Suit coat pants and ves for S. long Ulsteret Over
coat for So Odd Vests at 6Oc and fine and medium Clothing Mt
propoonaey low prices Our So S12 SIS 500 sos and
Suits real bargains. -
s. Broaddus sells the Best Boots the market at
lowest prices. ~ -
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-12-22
Saturday, January 10, 1884,

the following described tract of land, lying
in District No. 10, of Montgomery county
containing I55 acres, more or less. Bounded
ON the north by the lands of John NJ. Smith
south by j. r. Ussery, east by Frank Mar
tin and west by Cumberland river.
TERMS--Cash enough to pay costs bal
ance on a credit of six months. Notes
with interest from date, with approved Sc
curity, and a lien retained for payment. No
redemption. This December 90 1883.
r.. ID. MOSELEY, Clerk.
By G. II. BAILEY, d. G.
daa QQ.Aw
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-12-22
Advertised Letters.

Field glasses and microscopes at
Rohner's.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-12-22
PATENTS

obtained, and all other business In the Us.
FEES
Our Office is opposite the u. s. Patent
ONCE, and we can obtain Patents in less
time than those remote from Washington
Send Model or Drawing. We advise ~ 10
patentabillty free of charge; and we make
NO CHARGE UNLESS WE OBTAf-f PAT
EMIT.
When patent is granted a drawing 0fyohr
invention, with claims, your name and adj
dress, will be published in the United States
circulation, AND THE OILY ONE THAT
PUBLISHES THIS FREE.
We refer, here, 20 the Post Master, the
Supt. of the Money order Div, and to or
clals of the u. 8. Patent ONCE. For clrculfr,
advice, terms, and reference 10 actual clients
in your own state, or county, address
g. A. SNOW a co.,
Opposite Patent ONCE,
WAsHINaroN, ID. G..
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-12-22
COUNTY COURT SALE.
w. r. Adams, Admir- of II. NJ. Northington
VS.. Mrs. Ellen Northington and others.

w. r. Adams, Adm r of H. NJ. Northington
VS.. Mrs. Ellen Northington and others.
Pursuant TO an order made in this cause al
the December Term of the County Court OF
Montgomery county, Tenn, / will sell 10
the highest bidder, at the Court House door
in GAINESVILLE, on
Saturday, January 9th, 1884,
the following described tract OF land lying
in District No. 5 OF Montgomery county
Begins at southwest corner of dover tract,
north 212o east 10 poles to a stake and point
ers; south $50 east IS poles to stake; north
213o east "a poles to Red River; thence up
Red River i2215 poles to two beech trees, the
northeast corner of the dover tract thence
along three lines of the dover tract north
$50 west % poles to a stake In field thence
south 21ao west 81 poles TO a stake In field ;
thence north $50 east "a poles to the begin
ming, containing 40 acres by survey.
TERMS-One-half cash, balance on twelve
months time. Notes bearing interest from
date and lien retained. No redemption.
r. d. MOSELEY, Clerk.
Dec. Is, lSS3-tds By C. II. BAILEY, ID. c.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-12-22

You will save money and time by
calling at +. Clicks store for nice
suit OF Clothes.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-12-22
ROAD NOTICE.

The Paradise Hill road is impossible at
MoSeleys Fill, on account of a bridge being
built. The public are notified that they
cannot cross at that point. Due notice will
be given when the bridge is completed.
]. ID. ROBBINS,
Dec. Is, lSS3-2t Road Commissioners
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-12-22
PITMAN & LEWIS.
COUNTY COURT SALE.

Wesley Orgain, Admir- of Mrs. N. V. Darden,
vs.J.T. Oliphant and others.
Pursuant to an order made in this cause,
at the December term of the County Court
OF Montgomery county, Tenn, l viii sell TO
the highest bidder, on
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1883-12-22
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