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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-03-28
PORTER AND ATKINS.

The two appointments to high Gov
eminent positions rccently1nade from
Tennessee, are in every way adm; rable.
The President pursued his acrusIom-
ed policy Of ignoring the machine and
appointing men of the highest person
al worth solely ON the ground of their
individual merit.
Elk Gov. Porter and ex-Congressman
Atkins are both good men, men OF
upright character and unimpeachable
records. The former is a heightened
gentleman, whose chivalrous sense of
honor makes him lit associate of the
Chevalier Bayard. The latter Is "A
man whose sound good sense and
honesty of purpose have given him Il
national reputation, and the entire
confidence of the people.
There is nothing in the fact that
these two men differed in regard TO
the Tennessee debt settlement. They
were not appointed tn reconcile the
opposing factions, they are said to rep
resent in this State. Such an idea is
worthy only Of those machine politi-
clans who have endeavored to perpet
uate those differences. We have seen
it suggested only in the Nashville
American. 1t would belittle the ad
ministration to suppose that it was in
fiuenced by such considerations. II
was the fitness OF these men alone that
led Cleveland to appoint them. They
are both good Democrats. None but
a mind cramped by factional infiuen-
ces would say otherwise.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-03-28
GOOD SALARIES FOR JUDGES.

In the interviews we published last
week, Col. House, Mr.. Daniel, Judge
Smith and others expressed themselves
as favoring an increased salary for
Judges, as one of the most advisable
steps toward Judiciary reform. They
reflect the intelligence of the State in
this opinion, and every man whose
ideas go beyond the cross-road near
est his birthplace, will endorse what
they say.
The State should secure the best
legal talent TO hold its courts, but that
can't be done unless the salaries paid
bear some proportion to what an able
lawyer can make at the bar.
A parsimonious legislature several
years ago passed an act reducing judges
salaries to $1,000 year and this will
be the amount paid the next set OF
Judges to be elected in Tennessee I'M
less the present legislature repeats the
law.
Such a sum is not adequate to the
support of family, and no lawyer OF
any ability can be induced to relin-
quish his practice for such poor pay.
Numbers of book-keepers, drum
mers and men of other commercial
employments, get better pay.
Unless the present Legislature chan
ges the statute, the Tennessee judiciary
for the eight years ensuing the August
election 1856 will be set of shysters,
not tit TO preside over police court.
The number of judges should be re-
duced and their salaries increased.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-03-28

New York Tobacco Lear, March 20.
Western Leaf There has been some
demand and buying. the past week,
though transfers were in small way.
They ineludad old hugs, both for home
trade and export.
Commenting on our observations
last week concerning Reggie supplies
this season; an experienced observer
said to US: aWe have had short crops
for the last three years, SO much that
the supplies for Regies fell short,
Yet, In the face oi this fact. Italy re-
ceiyed last year from these short sup
plies II 900 hogsheads suitable To her
wants. Now, in 1884 a crop was grown
that was much lnrger than any in the
preceding three years, and il will be
strange If the Regies have difficulty in
getting their needed proportions from
it. They have been put on short al
lowance latterly by the increased wants
OF manufacturers, as well as diminished
crops. Between February and May,
1883, the home manufacturing demand
was enormous, owing to the change in
tax, and this has been felt to the pres
ent TIME. Furthermore, heavy tobsc-
cos may not be so rigidly insisted
upon by the Regies this year as here
tofore."
To this it may be said that at the
best it will be uphill work to meet
the Reggie requirements from available
stocks. What new leaf has come for
ward is not promising, though, as usual
at this time, only the poorer sorts have
as yet arrived. Judging by what has
t1<a
light, lacking in body and deficient in
the qualities which will commend it
to Italy and France, or to Bremen. 1t
is doubtful, judges say, II there ill be
more tobacco in it situated for France
and Italy than there was in the crop
of 1888, which, while lacking in quality
in some degree, abounded in body.
Even if 1t be conceded that the 1884
crop was from 20 to 25 per cent larger
than that of the previous year, it is as
sumed that in consequence of the
scarcity OF dark, heavy leaf in it, and
the augmented demand for that kind
that it will be anything but an easy
matter to obtain all that is wanted, ex-
cept, perhaps, at very full prices. Re-
ports indicate that the English trade
Is encouraging strip makers all over
the West to make dark strips, which,
if done, will reduce the otherwise
available supply.
Most OF the GAINESVILLE district tobae-
co in 1888 was heavy bodied, but the
crop of 1884 appears at present to be
less fortunate; later on it may turn out
more satisfactory to factors and buyers.
The Reggie buyers, We notice, are
operating at the West, which seems to
indicate that they have confidence III
the situation; in other words, that they
believe they may safely buy at present
prices in view of what may occur
hereafter.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-03-28
THE NEWS.
J. d. G. Atkins is the new commiss,
Toner of Indian affairs.

J. d. G. Atkins is the new commiss-
Toner of Indian affairs.
George H. Pendleton of Ohio, has
been appointed Minister to Germany.
William /, Emperor of Germany,
celebrated his S9th birthday Sunday.
Milton J. Durham of Kentucky is
the First Comptroller of the Treasury.
Malcolm Hay, of Pennsylvania is
First Assistant Postmaster-General.
The Watkins Institute of Nashville,
was formally dedicated Saturday.
The State capital at Trenton, N. ].
was almost destroyed by fire Saturday.
A bill to repeal the charter of Erin,
Tenn, has passed the legislature.
James d. Porter of Tennessee has
been made First Assistant Secretary of
State.
Robert NJ. McLane, the governor of
Maryland, has been made Minister to
France.
George Gray of Delaware takes the
place of Secretary Bayard in the SEN
ate
The Tennessee Club of Memphis is
considering the plan of new house
to cost $4,000.
E. d. Clark of Vicksburg, Miss, the
newly appointed Assistant Secretary
of the Interior died Monday morning
of pneumonia.
Ex-Governor Berry OF Arkansas has
been elected to the United States Sen
ate in the place of Attorney General
Garland.
The new Minister to England is
Edwin ]. Phelps of Vermont He is
finished scholar and an able lawyer,
but has never held Office before.
The New York World has contribu
ted $1,000 to the fund it is endeavoring
to raise, to build the PEDESTAL for the
Batholdi statue.
A resolution passed the State Senate
offering the Hermitage to the United
States, as home for veterans of the
Mexican war and that of 1872.
The proposed smuggling match be
tween John Sullivan and Paddy Ryan
is of, because Paddy can't raise the
requisite stake, $1,000.
Warren Bishop who killed Bud
James, in Dickson county last June,
was recently sentenced to the peniten-
tiary for ten days.
William Handy was acquitted OF
the murder of Charles Trulta, in the
criminal court at Hopkinsville last
week.
The clay pigeon shooting match be-
tween Capt. Andy Meaders of Nash |
vile, and A. H. Bogardus has been
postponed from the End to the 18th
prox.
The work OF reformation continues
Mr.. Garland has called for the resig-
nations of three useless Examiners in
the Department of Justice and Secre-
tary Villas has notified several worth
less Post-ofice Inspectors that their
services will not be needed hereafter.
The body of an unknown white man
was found in Nonconnah river bottom +
i've miles South of Memphis last
Tuesday. He was well dressed and
about % year old. He had
been shot twice through the head.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-03-28

We are indebt ed to Polk G. Johnson
OF GAINESVILLE, the author, for a little
pamphlet entitled "Clarksville Boys of
1861" 1t is merely little general
sketch of the part GAINESVILLE took in
the late war, but is written with the
earnestness and love of one whose
whole heart was and still is with the
"Boys." describing in brief the story
from the student in college to the
closing scenes. Most touchingly and
feelingly does he call up the memories
of incidents and scenes that can never
be forgotten, that will cause many an
eye to be dim and heart to throb. 1t
closes thus: "When the patriot for
gets the sacrifice made for country,
patriotism is dead. But these memo
ries are holy memories, not to be
dragged into politics; they are to be
preserved as we preserve the memory
OF those ear to us who sleep in our
cemeteries. "-NdshrAe Union:
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-03-28

THE ECLECTIC for April contains an
unusually varied and attractive list OF
contents, both the subjects and authors
being of sort to command attention.
"A Word More About America" by
Matthew Arnold, will be read with
great interest. Frederic Harrison
gives a Review of the Year." and
Henry Irving has something pleasant
to say on sThe American Audience"
The celebrated English essayist, John
Morley, is represented by mastery
paper on George Eliot, apropos of her
husbands life of her just published.
Other thoughtful articles of special
note are "Stimulants and Narcotics" by
Percy Greg; Automatic Writing" by
Frederick w. H. Myers; and aScien-
tific aers,ss Bucolic Vivisection" by
James Cotter Morrison. There are
two bright aud interesting short stories,
poems by w. E. H. Lecky and Paul
H. Hayne, and a number of choice and
well assorted short papers on subjects
of popular interest.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-03-28
A $4,000 Biblical Reward,

The publishers OF Rutledge's Month
ly offer twelve valuable rewards in
their Monthly for April, among which
is the following:
We will give $1,000 to the person
telling us in what book and chapter
the shortest verse is to be found in the
New Testament Scriptures mot the
Revised edition. by April 10th, 1885.
Should two or more correct answers
be received, the Reward viii be di-
vided. The money will be forwarded
to the winner April 18th, 1885. Per.
sons trying for the reward must send
20 cents in silver or postal notes, (no
postage stamps taken) with their an-
swer, for which they will receive the
Monthly for May, in which the name
and address Of the reward and the cor
rect answer will be published, and in
which several more valuable rewards
will be offered. Address Rutledge
Company, EastOn, Penna.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-03-28
How jackson Decided The Dispute.

Ever hear how Old Hickory settled
a political quarrel between two promi-
nent Senators of his day ?" asked man
from New Orleans yesterday. There
was quite controversy over the ap-
pointment of Postmaster In Virginia,
and the two candidates each had a
Senator on his side. They both hap
pened to meet at the Executive Man
son, while they were urging the claims
of their constituents one day, and after
talking it over, and without reaching
any conclusion. Old Hickory said,
We'll, gentlemen, il you will settle
upon the man I will appoint him, but
while you are settling il will renew
the commission of the present incum-
bent
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-03-28
NASHVILLE'S NEW DAILY.
The First Number of the Unisn Ga
be fssucd March f7-Whatit
will he and Wha a. wills

Advocate.
On the 18th of the present month
the undersigned will issue in this city,
the first number of new Democratic
daily journal, to appear every morn
ing. and to be entitled
THE NASHVILLE UNION.
The editorial and business staff. of
THE UNION will be composed OF train
ed journalists who have been connect
ed with the American for many years
and who have Withdrawn from that
paper on account of its passing into
the bands of the parties who now own
and control the Nashville World. The
same principles they have advocated
in the American they will continue to
advocate in THE UNION.
The purpose of the publishers Of
THE UNION will be to make it
A Live, Progressive Exponent of
Democratic Sentiment.
Opposed to Machine Politics and the
Rule of Political Bosses.
Devoted to the Building-up and In
dustrial Prosperity Of the New South.
Earnest in Advocacy of Tennessees'
Commercial, Agricultural, Manufact-
uring and Mineral Development
Keeping Fully Abreast Of the Times
on Alfthe Leading Questions OF the
Day.
Above Everything, il Will be Good
Newspaper, Complete in all the De-
partments OF Teiegraphic, General
Local and Market Intelligence
1t will be seen that the Subscription
Price has been made a. Low as the
Actual Cost of publishing First-class
Journal will permit
We ask the support ri all who desire
that an Honest, Out-spoken, Anti-ma-
chine Democratic Paper should be
published and sustained in this city.
The terms of THE UNION are
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-03-28
A LEGISLATIVE SEANCE.

There was lively performance in
the so-called Democratic caucus in
Nashville Tuesday night in which
Senator Dorsey B. Thomas, took the
leading part. The following account
of the drama as enacted is taken from
the Nashville Union:
Among the speakers was Senator
Thomas, who gave detailed history
of railroad legislation in this State.
He said that he would act as he
thought right and rest the matter with
his constituents. He expressed de-
termination never to run again for
the Legislature.
Mr.. Fisk, who was sitting near, re-
marked in kind of soto voice, "You
couldn't if you would"
Mr.. Thomas turned around to him
and asked, what did you say ?"
Mr.. Fisk replied, with chuckle,
"They don't want you"
Mr.. Thomas leaned over towards
Mr.. Fisk and CIRCULATED: eff you'll
keep your mouth shut I'll not point
my finger at you. | have not come
here to be insulted." He then con-
tInued his speech.
Mr.. Fisk said that he knew the gen.
tleman that had been speaking He
had been in the Legislature with him,
and he had observed that, wherever
the wind blew the strongest, there was
Mr.. Thomas.
Mr.. Thomas, who was sitting about
fifteen feet away, at once cried out,
That's a lie !" and starting to his feet
rushed over to Mr.. Fisk almost in
bound, and Selling that gentIenan's
stick from the desk raised it i'll the air.
Messrs. Crunk, White and Binns
were foremost in reaching him, and
seized him before he could bring the
stick down. He frantically strove TO
hit the astonished Fisk, notwithstand
ing them, and Mr.. Whites arm re-
ceived two blows and Mr.. BInns one.
Mr.. Fisk stood quietly smiling, with.
one hand in his pocket, saying: "Let
him come on; Pm not skeered!"
Mr.. Thomas was led away.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-03-28
From the Southside,
To the Chronicle:

To the Chronicle:
Habit has wonderful influence
upon society, and should be sought
after and yielded to, when it is right
so the habit of marrying, coupled
with divine injunction, has made the
Southside, productive and lively for
the last few months on that subject.
1t used to be thought that Christ
mas times were the only periods that
people ought to marry, but science
has set this idea aside, and now shows
that any time will do, when both par
ties agree and are ready. This fact
was fully demonstrated the night of
the 18th OF March, 1886, by our clever
citizen William Laughren of Collins
vile, who led one of Montgomery's
cleverest women, Miss Matte Lyle,
to the hymeneal altar, where they
pledged fidelity to each other. After
marriage, the crowd was invited into
the dining room, where one of the
finest suppers was in waiting for all.
1t was II treat to be there, every one
was pleased and looked cheerful, none
showed it more fully than the bride
and groom.
A splendid dinner was given the
next day at the groom's home in Col
linsville under the supervision of
sister Richardson, and Miss Lena.
Organ, you might know it was good
to be there.
The sick are improving on our side
of the river, and the people are getting
ready as fast as they can for farming.
am glad brother Goodloe wrote
about the gloves, it resulted in me
getting one OF the finest pair he ever
saw, it would almost make his eyes
water to see them. / hope his will
come soon. b. M. STEPHEN.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-03-28
CLEYELAND'S RETORT.
The Reply Aade:by the President to Senator
Harris.

The Reply Aade:by the President to Senator
Harris.
The New York Herald's Washing.
ton dispatch says: The nomination OF
Mr.. Porter, of Tennessee, to be assist
ant secretary of state, is regarded here
as blow at what is called Mahonism
in southern politics. 1t is notice to
southern democrats that the admins
tration has opinions ON the question of
scaling debts. Mr.. Porter has been II
leader of the men in Tennessee who
favored honesty,
1t is told this evening that Senator
Harris said to the president to-day
that Mr.. PorterIs appointment was
favored by 4,O0O and opposed by $780,
600 democrats in Tennessee.
(which do you intend to recognize,
Mr.. President? ?" he asked.
The president replied: "You say
there are 1000 and 100 .O00-well, I
mean to recognize $4,000 democrats
in Tennessee" .....
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-03-28

THE Bate men have no more to
complain Of in the appointment Of
Porter than the Sky Blues have in the
appointment of Atkins. 1t is foolish
TO suppose that the President consid-
cred the merits of either faction or
that he thought of compromising their
differences. He selected these men
for their personal fitness, and ignored
the machine. That's all.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-03-28

A NASHVILLE Union reporter, in n con-
versation with prominent political
gentleman who has just returned from
Washington, was told by him that he
first visited Senator Harris and asked
his assistance, when the latter, without
exhibiting any feeling or anger, frank
" said to him: al have but little infiu
ence with the administration you had
better see Senator jackson; he has
much more influence and can aid you
much more than | can"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-03-28
CUT DIAMOND,

The National Republican this morn.
ing, however, insists that the scene was
one of considerable Interest, and says
"The interview between Harris and
the presidents said to have been even
spicier than at firstreported. He went
to the White House to protest against
the nomination of Porter. He was
very pronounced in his language, and
was much surprised to find the presi-
dent equally so. The senator gave a
very poor account of Porter.
THE PRESIDENT RETORTED
by saying that he had heard good re-
ports of him from sources quite as re-
liable as the senator. The senator
warned the president that the appoint
ment of Porter would give Tennessee
to the republicans, and the president
said if that should be the result it
would be the fault of the democrats of
the state and not his. Finally the
president gave the senator to under
stand that he did not intend to be
swayed by the prejudices or personal
dislike politicians" but would make
nominations on his own judgement.
The senator went away with fire in his
eye, but thoroughly convinced that the
country has president with a head
of his own"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-03-28

The chagrin at the recognition of
the Sky Blues by the President is felt
only by those machine politicians who
had personal interest in keeping up
the animosities that grew out OF the
campaign of 80. Gov. Pofter's appoint
ment is highly acceptable to the DEM
ocratic masses i'll this State
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-03-28
FOREIGN WAR;

The latest news from Europe indi-
Gates that war between England and
Russia, is inevitable. The following
dispatch is nom the Cincinnati Eyen-
ing Post:
LONDON, March 26. 4 p ma royal
message has just been read in both
houses of Parliament, calling ont both
the regular army and the militia re-
serves for permanent service. This
news has greatly intensified the excite
ment throughout England, which is
now at fever heat. The announcement
of an absolute rupture between Eng
land and Russia is looked for at any
moment.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-03-28
Public Sale +!

Unless disposed of privately beforehand,
on Saturday, April II, 1885, at Charles Leh-
man & Co.'S European Hotel, In GAINESVILLE,
Tennessee, l viii offer for sale at public auc.
ton, TO the highest bidder for cash, all the
property conveyed to me an Trustee by
Chas. Lehman q Co., by deed, dated March
q, 1885, and registered in Registers office of
Montgomery county, Tenn in trust deed
DO tx NO. q, on pages 255, 256 and 257. Said
property consisting OF Bar-room fixtures,
Liquors of all kinds, Hotel and Kitchen
furniture, etc.
This Is rare opportunity for persons
wishing 10 purchase anything In this line.
r. d. MosELEY, Trustee.
March D. lSS5-tGs.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-03-28

A BILL has passed the House to pro-
vide for the punishment of all persons
who bring pleuro-pneumonia cattle
into the State. The fines thus inn
posed and collected are to constitute a
fund for the prevention Of the spread
OF the disease.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-03-28

The Supreme Court oil Iowa has rem
dered decision affirming the consti-
nationality of the Prohibition law in
that State. 1t is a sweeping decision,
sustaining the validity of the injunc-
ton to close the saloons, and in every
particular maintains the provisinns OF
the act as it stands to-day on the stat
ute books OF the State.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-03-28

SMALLPOX prevails in Cairo, ILL.,,
almost in epidemic form. AS there is
direct river connection between Cairo
and GAINESVILLE, it would be we'll
enough for the city authorities to look
after arrivals from that point.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-03-28

BROTHER DOAE, of the Memphis
Avalanche, is completely and entirely
happy. His whilom enemies in Ten
nessee have been set down on, and
those who veXed his spirit in Ohio
have met with a similar treatment.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-03-28

WHEAT is reported to have been
badly frozen out in this section, many
blowing up their entire crops for the
purpose of seeding with other grain
or planting in tobacco. Winter oats
are also badly damaged.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-03-28

Col. VIM. J. Sykes of Nashville, was
in the city Thursday. The lecture he
was to have delivered Friday night
was indefinitely postponed on account
of the revival now in progress at the
Methodist church.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-03-28

IT really seems that the President
has not been informed of the differ
ence between Democrats and Scratch
ers. That all comes OF his not reading
the Nashville World and the Clarks-
vile Democrat
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-03-28

We understand that Preston Stay
den, who was shot short time since,
while attempting to escape from his
guards at Tracy city, died from his
wounds and his remains were brought
to Dickson county, for burial.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-03-28

Mr.. Charles Young of this city, left
Wednesday morning to attend the
funeral of his mother at Culman, Ala.
He received a dispatch Tuesday after
noon giving the news of her death.