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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-05
WHOLE NO. 2,5l7.
The tobacco Tar.

We copy the following from the
Washington correspondence OF the
New York Tobacco Leaf
The tobacco tax has not yet been
abolished. Indeed very little Is be-
ing done just at present tending
directly to that end. 1t seems to
your correspondent that before
long the manufacturers will find 10
very greatly TO their interest, as
well as to the interest OF Others, 10
labor earnestly for repeal Of that
portion OF the internal revenue laws
that relates to tobacco. The effect
OF the law enacted one year ago IN
now becoming understood. A crop
has made its appearance since then,
and the 100000, as estimated by
one who has given much thought
to this subject, who raise tobacco
have had a chance TO test the pro-
vision OF section 2 of the law men,
toned, and have learned, III they
did not know before, the advanta-
ges in trading with and selling to
their neighbors at retail instead OF
to the manufacturers or middlemen
at wholesale prices, as heretofore.
The proviso referred to is s:--"That
farmers and producers OF tobacco of
may sell at the place of production
tobacco OF their own growth and
raising at retail directly to con-
sumers, to an amount not exceed
ing 500 annually" And as nine
tenths almost OF the producers raise
only small quantities of tobacco,
both dealers and manufactures are
bound to be more injuriously affect
ed be this limited permission TO sell
untaxed than they would be by
the repeal of all the internal tax
laws.
There are enough uncertainties in
the tobacco business now, besides
those growing out of the limited
permission to sell without being
taxed, and manufacturers are grad
ually taking notice of the fact.
Even from the standpoint of manu-
facturers and dealers, to abolish the
entire tax would be preferable to
to provide for the uncer-
tainties caused by the law rs it
stands to-day. Only concerted
action by tobacco men OF all classes
and the protectionists will bring
about the change, however, for the
are Sat sea" as to the
iariff and internal revenue. Moth
ng whatever has been done in the
Senate on the subject OF internal
revenue, even In preparatory way
And in the House nothing, except
he reference of bills, discussion In
he committee room, and a hearing
accorded the opponents OF the inter-
nal revenue system by the Ways
Ind Means Committee last week,
n which much was said about
aking the tax of OF fruit brandy,
md very little about tobacco.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-05

And Kitty, with uncontr0llably
coquetry, longing all the time tC
put her head down on his shoulder
and cry for joy, had laughed in
stead, and bade him wait. She
was too young to think of engaging
herself yet, she said.
When Kitty drove now, it was
behind u far handsomer horse than
Jacks heavy roam that his father
had owned before him! and her
companion handsOmer. too in his
slim, aristocratic style; his COM
pliments were more concise and
delicately worded, and he never
put his arm on the back of the seat
One afternoon when Kitty went
to read to old Romeo she found the
old man huddled together on q
tiny patch of sunlight, which con-
tinually disappeared leaving him
self shivering and blue, and danced
back like tormenting "will-o'-the-
wisy," while miserable fire smoul-
dered in his diminutive stove.
"Why, you poor, freezing Great
ure !" cried Kitty, gaily. at is
evident that a special providence
sent me here to-day. I'm going to
make that fire blaze in a way that
will astonish you and I've a piece
here about the assassination OF Lord
TurretviIle that will prove benefi-
cial by making your blood boil. "
The old man, upon whom the
cold had a bad effect, made severe
remark about the "h'inappropriate
levity of young FOOLS" and thump-
ed his stick upon the floor, frown-
ing blackly, while he inwardiy
.chuckled with delight at this well
come break in this dismal day.
The fire soon cracked cheeriiy, and
Kitty few around, putting the
things to rights, which the over
worked mechanics wife had left in
confusion, for she was an orderly
little soul, and declared she could
not read In clutter. Suddenly
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-05
Reading Democrats out Of the Party.
New York Sum

A telegraphic dispatch from
Washington, signed with the ini-
tials of the Hon. Henry Watterson,
and partaking somewhat of the
character of proclamation, ukase
bull, or pronuncianlento, appeared
in the Louisville Courier Journal
of Tuesday. TIE most interesting
passage Is herewith presented:
"The sooner the break comes che
better. There can be no arrange
ment short Of the Morrison bill,
between the Democratic party aud
Pennsylvania. Ii Mr.. Randall and
his followers Ca not support so
conservative a measure, they can
support nothing except high tariff
bill, proposed by the Republicans
and in that event they had better
pick up their gripsacks aud go over
to the Republicans, where on this
question they properly belong"
This reminds us OF n little incl
dent not related ia any Of The
primers on natural history. A lin
Can once succeeded In getting IT.
self attached, by several frank and
ingenious boys, to the tail Of fine
dog. The Dog started for Chicago.
The Tin Can started too. They
Jared along together, not without
considerable discomfort and appre-
hension on the part of the head Of
the procession. The Tin Can, be-
ing empty, made much noise as IL
ratified over the rubble, and at last
the Dog, slightly turning his head,
remarked in mildly remonstra-
ting voice, "It strikes Inc you are
a good deal OF a nuisance on an
expedition OF this SORT" Where
upon the Tin Can redeemed almost
to the color of the tomatoes II had
formerly contained. and retorted
with some hest, "The sooner the
break comes the better. / hereby
read you out OF the Animal King
DOM"
In this apologize the empty Tin
Can does not represent the Hon.
Henry Watterson. BE Is one OF
the frank and ingenious boys who
tied 1t on.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-05
AN IrcomPaETE REvELAr1os
Richard A. jackson, in century.

/ Richard a. jackson, In Century.
While Quaker folks were Quakers still
some fifty years ago,
When coats were drab and gowns wer'
plain and speech was staid and slow
Before Dame Fashion dared suggests a single
friz or curl,
an old-time Quaker girl.
Ruth Wilson's garb was of her sect. Devoid
She spoke rebuke to vanity, from bonnet te
sweet red bird was she, all disguised in
feathers of dove,
With dainty foot and perfect form and eyes
that dreamt of love.
Sylvanus Moore, a bachelor of forty years
A quantity pious, weakened soul, with beard
and hair of tow,
And queer thin legs and shufi1ing walk and
Was prompted by the Spirit to make this
maid his own.
He knew ii was the Spirit, for he felt it in
AS oft before IN meeting time, and, sure of
his request,
Procured the permit In due form. On Fourth
day of the week
He let Ruth know the message true that he
was moved to speak.
"Ruth, 1t has been revealed to me that thee
and shall wed,
have spoken to the meeting and the men,
bers all have said
That our union seems righteous one, which
they will not gainsay.
So, if convenient to thy views, I'll wed thee
next Third-day."
The cool possession of herself by friend Syl-
vanus Moore
Aroused her hot resentment, which by ef-
fort she fOrbore,
(She knew he was a goodly man, Of simple,
childish mind)
And checked the word "Impertinence"
and answered him in kind:
"Sylvanus Moore, do thee go home and wait
until l see
The fact that must be thy wife revealed
unto me-"
And thus she left him there alone, at viii to
ruminate,
VIII, and Fate.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-05
The Mercy of the Hour.

The reader who hears afar off of
the celebrated Charity Hospital,
nearly two hundred years old,
learns with surprise that So or even
81 sent to M. A Dauphin, at New
Orleans, La, will procure q whole
or fraction Of q ticket In the next
drawing, (April 8thth,) the 167th
Grand Monthly Drawing of The
Louisiana State Lottery. Company,
which gives 81 100000 as a aguaranty
for the support of that noble insti-
tuition. The reader may get in
return $4,000, but that need not
deter a real philanthropist.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1884-04-05

THE official announcement of The
number of hogs packed at st. Louis
from Nov. I, 1883, to March L, 1884,
Is 382, ,222. against 327 .004 In the
same period the previous season.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-06-10

A review Of the sentiment OF the VIr-
GINA Democratic dailies on the outcome
OF the Chicago Convention establishes two
points at least First, they are unit in
regarding Mr.. BLAINE's nomination as
dealing the death-blow TO MahoneiSm.
Secondly, they agree with the northern
Democratic, Independent. and disafiect-
ed Republican papers that his record has
antagonized large element among the
business men OF the country. And in this
latter view our southern contemporaries
concur. The Atlanta Constitution very
aptly summarizes southern opinion, as far
as we have seen it, iii the following para
graph:
"ThOugh,fui people will be apt to hest.
tate before they vote for the brilliant and
restless man OF Maine. The oyerpressed
businessman who cannot leave his Office
or store or factory for summer rest will
be apt to think twice before he helps to the
presidency man whose career has been
full of surprises and daring declarations.
Mr.. Blaine is not safe man, and the busi-
ness world knows it,"
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-06-10
Very Sober.

The New York Times continues to poui
hot-shot into Mr.. BLAINE and predict Re-
publican defeat. In its issue OF Sunday il
declares that the Republican party is rent
in twain; that the East is cut off from the
West; that Name is a political island; and
that New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Con-
necticut, and New York have been turned
over to the Democrats, If they will keep
sober enough under their good luck to put
up respectable candidate. The Times
can rest assured that the Democrats
will keep perfectly sober. The fact is
that nothing could have had more sober
ing effect upon them than the Chicago
platform. 1t is so loaded with demagogy
that the danger to the country that would
follow another Republican Admininistra-
ton must be apparent to every thinking
man. II has not only sobered the Demo
Gratis, but the conservative elements of all
parties. Better still, it has taught us eX-
actly where and bow to make the fight,
and brought out the vital issues OF the cam
vass with startling distinctness.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-06-10

Mr.. j. II. Stewart, OF Macon, Ga, we'll
known and trustw0rty gentleman, make.
the following statement "My son, who
was between three and four years old, was
all drawn up with rheumatism. His bones
were twisted, and he was all doubled out
OF shape. He suffered intense pain, had
lost his appetite. was cross and fretful. He
was reduced TO a mere skeleton, and had TO
be carried about on pillow. AS these
cases OF rheumatism, where the bones were
twisted and the joints were all crooked,
had for years baflled the skill OF the most
eminent physicians, | determined 10 use
Swift's Specific, as had seen testimonials
from men whom knew to be Trustworthy
OF similar cases 1t had cured. | used two
large size bottles OF S. s. S. according to
directions with the most satisfactory results.
Ny sou commenced improving with the
first dose OF the medicine. His sun'erings
diminished daily, and his appetite in
creased he became cheerful and i'm good
spirits. Gradually he regained use OF his
limbs, the twisted bones and joints straigbt-
eDed out. and In less than two months he
was entirely cured, and could walk and get
about as well as any child OF his age. -
Treatise on Blood and Skin-Diseases
mailed free.
The Swift Specific Company, Drawer 8,
Atlsuta, Ga, l59 west Twenty-third street.
New York., and 1905 Chestnut street, Phil
adelphia.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-06-10

Colonel A. X. Mcclure, editor OF the
Philadelphia Times, in telegraphing re-
view OF the situation the day after the
Chicago battle, says:
"Tbe irrevocable fact is presented to us
that Blaine is the candidate; that organ
lied Republican disorganation is irreSisti.
bly, shaping itself. and that the discipline
that gave victory to the party in six con-
secutlve presidential struggles is now as a
chain Of amoke or rope OF sand to hold
hayward party elements longer in unity"
This is pretty strono, but Colonel Me-
CLURE does not stop here. After declar-
ing that the Convention proved to every
intelligent and unbiased observer that the
Republican party sis rapidly dyirg at the
top" he adds:
- have seen it in every national coun-
Gil since then, and participated in an hum
BILE way in half Of them, and / am to-day
impressed with the conviction, widely
accepted among many OF its ablest and best
leaders. that its work is done and its death
throes upon it,"
Indeed does evidence accumulate to
show that the Democratic opportunity is
at hand
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-06-10

GRANT, we believe 1t was, who said that
the Democrats could always be trusted to
make q mistake. Whether that be so OF
not, certain Il Is that the Republicans can
sometimes be trusted TO make a mistake
They made bic mistake in nominating
LOGAN for yice-President. He is the ex.
pcnent Of all that is mean, corrupt,
and yindictiye in their party. II reason
had come 10 their rescue, and they had
nominated LINCOLN for the second place,
the ticket would have been much stronger.
II Is true that LINCOLN is a political cy-
pher, but that Is just the kind of tail the
BLAIsE kite needed. 1t hasn't heft enough
10 lift both the platform and LoGAN's re-
cord.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-06-10

Reesntiy an article appeared in the Fort
nightly Rerier, signed &C." which dis
cassed British diplomacy In rather origi-
nal style, aud contained references TO Ger
many and France which were calculated
TO have anything but soothing effect upon
those Powers. The London press attrib-
uted the article to DIR. GLADSTONE, but he
promptly denied the authorship. The
German semi-oficial papers are not salts
fled with the denial, however, and insist
tbatwbetber Mr.. GLADSTONE wrote Il or not
1t expresses his views. II h now in order
for the northern papers which tells us so
muci, that they don't know about English
politics TO predict sgain the downfall Of
Mr.. GLADsToHE's ministry.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-06-10
A Calm Survey.

The New York Journal Of Commerce
Democratic) Is proyerbialiy conservative
II is never IN hurry, and never gets ex'
cited. IL Is seldom, II ever, the case with
II that The wish is father TO the thought.
In reviewing the outcome OF the Chicago
Convention I. coniesses 10 keen sense oil
disappointment. 1t recognizes In Mr..
BLAINE ono Of the most brilliant men in
the Republican party, and in his following
one OF the strongest divisions Of the po-
litical organization Of the party. II sees
in him every clement OF leader-a
leader who possesses In the highest de-
gree political sagacity and personal mag
netism, who never forgets face, and
never fails. as far as II may be in his pow
er. TO reward service. IL therefore pre-
diets that his canvass will open with an eX-
element that has no parallel In the political
contests Of the last twenty years, and that
his henehmen will force the fighting from
the outset. and will leave no means untried
that could aid them in winning the VIC
tory they covet. But our contemporary
also sees the other side Of the picture with
equal clearness. II also recognizes that
Mr.. BLAINE bas tremendous load
TO carry; that tremendous opposition TO
him exists within his own party, and that
his career has created dstrust among the
conservative elements OF all parties. IL calls
attention to the fact that when he was in
the councils Of the Government there was
a universal sense OF disquiet and unrest,
growing ont OF the fear that under his
han. domestic strife or outside collision
would result from his aggressive policy.
II says further
There was q widespread FEELING OF re-
lief when Mr.. Blaine left the Department OF
State. This was especially true in BUSH
ness circles, where there had been the
greatest apprehension. A few spectators
may applaud The dash Of the driver who
lashes the horses for his own personal ex-
hilaration, or TO tickle The vanity that Is
proud Of the skill which, when the horses
are plunging. can hold the reins without
fear; but the passengers in the coach have
too much at stake TO relish the exhibition.
1T nav he that these differences in the
ranks OF the Republicans will disappear as
the canvass goes on. and that the whole
vote will he east in the effort TO place so
brilliant leader In the chair he so long
has coveted but we shall not be sur
prised il the enthusiasm OF his personal
followers blinds their eyes to the serious
defections which they cannot restore, and
which will give them rude awakening
when the polls are closed and the result Is
ascertained.'
II any paper in the country is in position
to speak for the businessmen OF the coun-
try the Journal Of Commerce is that paper.
Moreover. when it does speak, the BUSH
ness-men give it a respectful hearing and
weigh its words. 1t follows, therefore,
that its judgment affords a s1fer basis upon
which to predicate Republican defeat than
the combined opposition OF disgruntled
Republican organs. 1t has felt the pulse
OF the business community, and diagnosed
the case with the calmness Of an expert.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-06-10
rha Khartoum Expedition.

The report that had gained currency IN
England snd In this country that prepare
tons for q military expedition to Khar-
toum had ceased Ia denied in seml-official
circles in London. Consequently good
deal Of powder has again been wasted on
both sides OF the Atlantic m bombarding
the English Ministry. 1t appears that the
English Government, so far from enter
tanning the idea Of abandoning GORDON, are
pushing forward preparations for bis relief
with such vigor and dispatch that 1t Is pro-
bable the expedition will be en- route by the
2sth of July. Although no letters have
been received from GORDON recently, late
bills drawn by him on the Govern
ment have reached Cairo, and there
Is every reason 10 believe That ne
can hold his own for some months to
come. 1t is supposed that letters were dis
patched, but that they were intercepted by
cmissaries OF certain officials Mt Cairo,
who are secretly endeavoring to thwart
the action OF the English. A London tele-
gram OF Saturday states that orders have
been sent to Cairo TO echelon the whole
Egyptian army under General Sir EVELYN
WOOD between Assoum and Wady Halfa,
and that no Turkish troops will be used in
the Soudan. 1t is further stated that a
committee OF prominent army officers has
been ordered to meet at Aldershot to re-
port upon schemes for providing water
supply for the army while operating in The
desert. Nothing is said about the railroad
project, but It is presumed tina Mr.. GLAD
STONE will not let the opportunity slip for
catering to the sentiment in favor OF open
ing up the Soudan for commercial pur-
poses.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-06-10
DEATHS.

Died. at his residence, in this city, ut 5:15 L. NJ
on the sth instant. PETER FARI, in the seventy
third year Of his age. ....<>x.
His funeral Will take place THIS AFTERNOON
al O'Clock from ~. Johns German church. ne
friends of the family are ihyited 70 attend.
Died. in this city. J ne Q, 1884. Of CONSUMPTION
Mrs. ELIZA j ROYALL, nee Christian, wire OF
w. :. A. Royal, In the forty-foufth year or nef
age. 80
THIS Tuesday AFTFROON at O'Clock.
Friends and relatives invited to attend.
Died, Monday, June 10Th, at the residence OF his
SON In law. J. 4. Gen'ry, RICHARD W. PHIL
LIPS, Of Hanover county, in the sixty'seyenth
year OF his age.
Thou art gone. but not forgotten.
THE funeral will take place from Towards Grove
chapel TUESDAY, June 1Oth, at o'clock
Friends and acquantanccs respectfully invited 10
attend without further notice.
Died. Jnne 9th. at the residence Of her grandson,
W. b. Divine, 1920 west Leigh street, Mrs. ELIZA
RUSSELL, in the soventy-seventh year ofber age
The funeral will lake place from the house
THIS Tuesday MORNING at IL o'clock.
Friends and acquaintance Invited to attend.
AMALIA BARLEY, the devoted wife Of Peter
Il. shorts, departed this life on sunday, June 3,
1854. in the twPnty-sixth year Of her age, atter
n brief Illness which she bore with Christian
fortitude. She leaves three children 10 mourn
their loss.
Her funeral will take place from the First Bap-
tist church on TUESDAY. l0th instant, nc AZ
O'Clock +. NJ. Friends and acqua niauces are ln-
yitcd to attend without further notice.
New Orleans papers please copy.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-06-10

The Republican organs that have ac-
cepted the situation continue to protest
that the structures of the foreign press on
the nomination of Mr.. BLAINE do not
amount to anything. But foreign senti-
ment will have its influence. nevertheless.
Capital cannot calmly contemplate even
the possibility Of policy that would put
us at loggcrhead with any OF the great
foreign Powers
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-06-10

The BLAINE organs hammer away on Mr..
BLAINE's magnetism in manner that keeps
up ringing chorus. This, however, can
not distract public attention from one CEN
trail fact: Mr.. BLAINE cannot separate him
self from the platform on which he has
been placed. He has been caught in the
bird-lime of demago9y and will never be
able to disentangle himself. The Tribune
says he represents the convictions OF the
Republican party. He cannot shake that
off
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-06-10

Five commissioners have been selected
by the Government Of Spain to decide
whether Cuba shall be sold. Before we
had gagged public sentiment on the Chi
cago nomination we could have named
several Republican States that we would
have been willing to swap for Cuba. Now,
however, we propose to hold on even to
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-06-10

The BLAINE magnet can't lift the LOGAN
bar because the latter has not enough Of
the right sort OF metal in it. Nevertheless,
ii is bar sinister that will keep the mag
net down.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-06-10

Some of the disgruntled Republican or
gans are already debating who the Dem
ocrats shall nominate. Gentlemen, the
Democratic bird is too old TO be caught by
chat.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-06-10

About week ago the st. Louis Globe
Democrat declared that "the Republican
party will need all the votes it can get this
year." The Globe Democrat evidently
knew that BLAINE would be nominated.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-06-10

JAY GOULD says he is perfectly satisfied
that JAY is satisfied affords pretty good
reason why a great many other people
should be dissatisfied.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-06-10
EXCURSIONS. PIC.NICs. &c.

A GRAN ID PICNIC, TO BE nA
N GIVEN AT JAMES-RIVER BREW ~
ERY FOR THE BENEFIT OF PATRICK ~
COSTELLO, MONDAY, JUNE 10, 1854. ~-&s'
Dancing from Z. NJ. until 4. NJ a match
game Of baseball between two famous mines.
Stages will run from Old Market to grounds every
half hour Refreshments at city prices Tickets,
admitting gentleman and ladies, 80 cents.
Committee of Arrangements: w. T.. Cree (chair-
mani, Thomas Wesley, John Mercllo. John Ken
nedy, W. b. Davis, JOhn +. Botto, Eston Lewis.
in 1n.A.&Sn 2f
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-06-10

BEN BUTLER says that if the Republicans
had appreciated the eternal fitness of things
they would have put him on the Chicago
platform.