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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-05-25

1.-THE census of 1850 gives the quantity
of potatoes raised in the United States ut
liz, 900, 900 bushels, at so cents per bushel
would make the value S55,000,0 900. The
crop, therefore, destroyed by insects, or
the potato rot, would be serious calamity
to the nation. The potato rot some years
since threatened to depopulate Ireland by
famine. The same dieease to some extent
appeared in this country, which it appears
was arrested by introducing new varieties.
But within the last three years another
enemy has appeared in our Western
States, and in travelling Eastward it
threatens great injury in our own, as well
as the adjoining States
ut Is the Colorado potato bug which, in
1853, appeared in Ohio and az far east rs
Western Virginia. The communication
referred to your committee asks for
remedy for destroying this insect.
1.-THE Colorado Potato Beetle (ten-line
spearman) continues it's ravages till many
fields are destroyed, and others partially
so.
"a remedy has been found, however,
which promises TO check, If not entirely
remove them. 1t is as follows: One part
Paris green (paint so called and five parts
ashes, mixed and sifted on the hills while
the dew Is on the vines in the morning or
evening. so far az used Ii seems effectual,
and / think the trials have been numerous
enough TO warrant recommendation Of
the remedy"
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-05-25

Homo MIRRoR.-Three little girls were
playing among the peoples and sage brush
of the backyard. Two of them were ma
king believe "keep-house," little way
apart, az near neighbors might. At last
one of them was overheard saying TO the
youngest of the lot i: "There, now Nelly,
a little while and talk "a fast as ever you
can, and then you come back and tell me
what she says about me, and then I'll talk
about her; and then you go and tell her all
| say, and then wen get a. madas hornets,
and won't speak when we meet, Just az
our mothers do, you know and thatll be
such fun-wonit it?n Hadn't these little
rnischiefs lived to some purpose? and were
they not close observers and apt scholars
charmingly trained for the chief business
Of life in a small neighborhood?
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-05-25

THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD
The Senate Committee on Pacific Rail
roads, on Friday night, by vote OF 4 to 3,
decided to report a Southern Pacific Rail-
road bill, the initial point being Cairo.
Four members were absent. Fremont's
Transc-ontinental Railroad bill il opposed
by a combination headed by Senators Rice
Mcdonald and Kellogg who favor route
having its initial points at Chattanooga
and Memphis, converging at or near Mar
shall, Texas, and thence westward on Que
line. a gap ofonly 200 miles now remains
10 be finished between Chattanooga, by
way of Meridian aud Jackson TO Marshall
-NeiD York Times
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-05-25

The want Of a medicine of this character has long
been felt by the community and has induced the mo-
prietors by over thirty years trial in private TO intro
medicine lt does not act as astrngent alone hui
by reducing the acidty of the secretng membranes OF
Of the bowels, reduces the inflammation hence neT
forms thorough cure ~ P'i
The propreors take the liberty stating TO the pub
A that no more perfect receipt (which il guaranteed
Tor the cure OF the aforementioned dseses) exists in
the world being entirely vegetable and containing no
sugar OF lead or other noxious drug or mineral And
they wond further say that the preparation has met
the hearty approval OF numerous physicians who have
DIRECTIONS:
adults tablespoonful after each passage or four
times day; To children under ten half tabiespoon
FL as irssaared To children under ye teaspoona
required and BY carefully administering as directed h
will never fail. "
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-05-25

FRENCH METHOD OF RAISING ToMA-
roEs.-As soon as cluster of flowers are
visible, the stem il topped down to the
cluster, SO that the flowers terminate the
stem. The effect is that the sap is imme-
diately impeiled into two buds next below
the cluster, which soon push strongly and
produce another cluster of flowers each.
When these are visible, the branch to
which they belong is also topped down
to their level, and this is done successfully.
BY this means the plants become stout
dwarf bushes, not above eighteen inches
high. In order to prevent their falling
over, sticks or strings are stretched hori-
zontally along the rows, so as to keep the
plants erect. In addition TO this, all the
laterals have no flowers, and after fifth top
ping, all laterals whatsoever, are nipped
off. In this way the ripe sap il directed
into the fruit, which acquires n beauty,
size and excellence unattaned by other
means.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-05-25

Here ia the modest little array of fight
Continent of Europe think IL necessary to
keep at present on their war establishments
Russia, l,254 900 men; France, 1,l2s, 800,
Austria, 500, 900; North German Confeder-
ation, ga ,32l. The estimate is made by
Herr Kemmer, an officer of the Prussian
General Staff, and Is said 10 be from official
sources.-ReD York Times.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-05-25

In recent speech at Richmond, Henry
A. Wise asserted that the war being over
and be having made an honorable capitula-
ton, he would, rather than permit his
foreiuger and thunib 10 touch the pen 10
sign the test oath, have had his right hand
cut from the wrist ioint and nailed 10 u
post 10 point the way 10 gibbet If, sew
erai years hgo, that hand had been ampu-
tslted jilst back of the ears, it would nave
been better Tor the country and his repu-
tation.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-05-25
HoLIow HonN.-The Hollow Horn in

HOLLOW HoRE.-The Hollow Horn in
cattle it IL said may be cured by the follow
ing prescription: Take two tablespoonful
OF ground mustard, 1.-THE finer the better,
mix with sharp vinegar until the mustard
is thick AZ sweet cream and put half in
each ear, working 1t as far up the ear as
can conveniently be done. If the animal
does not eat in three hours, give another
dose. An Ohio farmer says: II have
used the above twenty-five years, and
have t. lose the first animal YETI
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-05-25
GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
SENATE.
WEDNESDAY, May 1s.-The Senate met
at II o'clock, Speaker Thomasin the chair.


WEDNESDAY, May 1s.-The Senate met
at II o'clock, Speaker Thomasin the chair.
SENATE BILLS REJECTED.
The judiciary Committee reported adj
versely to Senate bills to amend the regis
tration laws; to make uniform court
practice and pleadings to authorize Coun-
ty Courts to take stock in fairs, and re-
commended their rejection The bills
accordingly failed on their third reading
NEW BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.
BY Mr.. Peyton-A resolution to make
uniform the pay of tax assessors. Rule
suspended and resolution adopted.
a BY Mr. Cooper, of Davidson-A bill to
better secure county revenue and prescribe
ing the duties of courts to prevent loss by
defaulting officers. Passed first reading
and referred to the Judiciary Committee.
BY Mr.. Cooper, of Bedford-A bill
amendatory of the law defining the duties
of reporter for the State. Passed first
reading and referred to the Judiciary Com
mittee.
BY Mr.. Martina bill to secure the set
Element of insolvent estates. Passed first
reading and was referred to the Judiciary
Committee
BY Mr.. Cooper, of Bedford--A bill maxi
ing permanent insanity sufficient cause
for divorce. Passed first reading and
referred to the Judiciary Committee.
The House met at o'clock, Mr.. Speaker
Perkins in the chair.
Mr.. McBath presented q petition from
the citizens of Granger, Jefferson and
White counties, asking the establishment
of q new county.
NEW BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.
BY Mr.. McBath--A bill to protect part
ners in the same business. Passed.
BY Mr.. McBath-A bill regulating the
pay ofjurors. Passed.
BY Mr.. McBath-A bill to repeal the act
making it obligatory upon the Revenue
Collectors to deposit in the designated de-
positories In Knox and Shelby counties.
CONDITION OF THE TREASURY.
Mr.. Brashear, from the joint committee
appointed to settle with the Treasurer, sub
mitted the following report:
We find from our examination of the
books of the Comptroller and Treasurer,
and the statement of the Treasurer:
DR..
Balance in treasury S424, $50 %
To amount of school fund............. 274, 848 y
Over drafts in banks ..............,., IA, 66l az
Total..~....... ...,............,...~.s7l4,27o 4a
CIR.
By uncanceed coupons S31S, AT 90
BY legislative expenses. S9,3l1 rs
BY Bank of Tennessee moneyu....... 305, 862 II
By vouchers on file..........."....... $40 90
ALSO, there are in the Fourth National
Bank of New York, subject to the Treas
urer's draft, fifty 81 900 $50 United States
bonds, with interest for July and January
due on same"
The committee further stated that, ow-
ing to limited time, they were unable to
count separately, each package of money
and coupons now on hand. and recommend
that committee be appointed for that pur-
pose.
REDIsTRICTING THE STATE.
The following is the committee appoint
ed by the Speaker to redistrict the Judicial
Circuits: Messrs. Agee, Fleming, Brown
Spears, James, Smith, Barton, Horn
berger, Casey, McGaughey, White, Baber,
Thomas, Steele, Warren, Longacrc, King
Tucker, Caldwell, Rhea, Townsend.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-05-25
Damon's Stock Powders.

THEsE POWDERS ARE PREPARED PROM
Medicines which possess Laxative Tonic and Puri-
lying properties and when administered 10 Horses pyo
duee the most beneficial results As a laxative thew
expei from the stomach and intestnes all foreign sub
stances As tonic they increase the tone and Strength
Of the systems and purifier they clease the blood
and lay the foundation for strong and healthy circu
excellent remedy for all the diseases which this no
Die animal saheet Their use strengthens the lungs
70 the whole system.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-05-25
DAMoNs STOCK POWDERS FOR NIXON cows

These Powders arc valuable in Increasing the imam
ty OF MIX in the Cow and should be used By every
farmer, ~ increases the appetite and fattens and
strengthens the animal and while increasing the ouan
tty OF the milk, makes the butter firm and sweet
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-05-25

In Germany a tax has been laid upon
leeehes. Now If this system could be in
augurated IN this country, the offiee-holders
mig be made 10 support the Government.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-05-25

There IL talk of organizing a Temperance
party in soycrL states Democrats are
particularly anxious that THU great moral
movement should proceed, knowing well
that all the recruits for such party would
come from the hanks of the Republicans
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-05-25

Most persons choose their friends as they
do other useful animals. preferring those
from whom they expect most service
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-24
VOLUME IV-NO. Ia.
EMPEROR JINKS.

I'm General Jinks of the grande armee
Pm also PEmpereur Francas;
Some rascals think I'm quite passe,
But-pm head of the army.
teach the rabble 6 vive la France"
vive la France, vive Ia France
Iteach the rabble 20 vive la France
And make 'em recruit up the army.
IFor You know, my people must have little war
now and then. They're devilish restless, you Know,
and want some bloodlettng and if don't e. he ,i1a t
let some Prussian blood, its ten to one t.e "a a.
some of mine or my sons, and that "ouiou u" "
all, you know, for
General Jinlls of the grande armee,
know ought at home to stay;
lean not fight the officers say,
But-rm head OF the army!
Imuster all my voltiseurs,
NV cuirassers and my chassetIs,
And arm them all with mltraliieu'es'
O. amt 1t terrible army
When left home Eugene CRED,
Eugene cried, 0, how she CRED,
And rather felt, by the way she cried
wasn't cut out for the army
IFor to tell the truth, never could get the hang
of the tactics. and then you know don't mention
il TO any one-but, then, DR.. Netteton, he SAYS
the-rve the vesicai-weli! in short that haven't
the physique demanded by a severe camPals"'
such as might be expected BY
General Jnks of the grande armee,
know ought at nome to stay,
lean not fight my officers say
But I'm head of the army
The Prussians they came on so fast
Twas compelled to leave at last
Before they should come rushing past
And sobble me up with nv army
Nv Marshals then they all did shout,
They all did shout, they all cried out
NV Marshals then they all did shout
Why, kick him out OF the army
land poor lttke Lous who picked up speny
bali with the utmost tranquility He was Obliged obi ed
TO 60 down to the rear by express tfan. Lest Lest ne
viii run down and look after him; Or, perhaps, take
a voyage to England for my health; but remember
always that
I'm General Jinlss of the grande armee,
And also rEmperejIr Francals
And though some think that am passe
I'm still the head of the army.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-24
PARIS.

Daily Meetings of Dipl0mats-No Decisive
Action Therefr0m-Prussian Wounded
Sent to Notwithstanding News in the
Corps Legislatif-Prince NapOleOn's
Diplomatic Mission to Italy-Arrest of
Prussian Spies-Project to Prevent Dis
memberment of France-Italy has no
Intention of Attacking R0me-Bazaine
Asserts that his Communications are
Secure-Departments Of Nievre and
Cher in n State of Siege-Facilities for
Making Paper Money.
PARIS, August 23-There has been no
decisive action from the daily meetings OF
the diplomats.
The French are buying horses in Italy.
Pa is provisioned for two months, anu
has VINE for six months.
Six millions of francs have been distributed
among the families of the soldiers.
The dysentery prevails in the Prusslan
army. Ten thousand Prusslan wounded
have been sent to Berlin.
In the Corps Legislatif yesterday, when
Count Paikao gave reassuriug news, NJ,
Keratry demanded the date Of his advices,
and also whether the dispatch was from
Marshal Bazaines Count Palikao replied,
If was dated the nineteenth instant.
The uproar in the Chambers drowned the
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-24

CHRoMo LITHoGRAPHISG.- direct the
attention OF Our readers this morning, to
the advertisement of Messrs. Brett, Fair
child & Co., of No. ll6 Fulton street, New
York, in which the business men of this city
are informed that they can get any kind OF
the above named work done cheaply and
with dispatch by them. We lately had the
pleasure Of visiting this really model itho
graphing establishment, and can vouch for
the facts that Messrs. Brett, Fairchild q
Co., set forth in their advertisement. They
have first class artists in every branch and
are at all times prepared to attend to orders
for all kinds Of chrome or plain lithograph,
ing, no matter what may be required. We
really think that our merchants and manu-
facturers would find it to their interest to
communicate with them.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-24
nswer regarding the authorship Of the dis

answer regarding the authorship Of the dis
patch.
Keratry proposed that nine deputies be
added the committee Of defense
The party at the left and some members
of the majority gave signs Of their approval
to N. Keratrys proposition,
After the tumult subsidized, Count
Palikao said the committee on defense was
numerous enough, and in the name of the
whole cabinet he repelled the proposition
inst made to question the confidence thus
established The deputies retired to debate
the proposition. The matter will be decided
tomorrow. 1t creates sensation as an at
tempt to interfere with the admmstratlon.
Tie Soir says the dispatch alluded to was
from Marshal Bazaine, and adds Count
Palikao will certainly be sustained by the
corps, otherwise they would not have been
SO decided.
It is officially denied that Prince Ma
poleon went to Victor Emanuel on dlplo-
matte mission. The Arch-B Bishop OF Paris
directs the clergy to contradict the reporss
that the Pope felicitated the king OF
Prussia. :.
A number of Prussian spies were arrest
ed to-day.
The Steele says the 750,OoOO00 loan is
| more than taken.
1t seems certain that project has been
brought before the great powers to prevent
Assurances have been sent the Pope by
| the French government that Italy has no
| intention of attacking Rome.
The Journal OfSciel has a dispatch which
has been received from Bazaine, declaring.
| his intention to remain in the vicinity of
| Metz. Without giving fuller explanation
| the dispatch admits that Bazaine's COM
munications were at one time endangered,
| but asserts them now secure.
| All quiet at Rheims.
The committee Of the Corps Legislatif to
| consider the appointment OF a committee
on defense, will meet the ministry to-day
| for consultation. A compromise is probable.
| The leader of the Villette rioters has been
condemned to death. He wishes to confess,
| promising startling revelations.
The departments of Nievre and Cher are
declared in a state of siege.
The Constitutional on semi-Official author
ity, positively denies that the Empress
Eugene sent to Queen Victoria for media
| ton.
All the journals deny that the mitrailleuse
| are loaded with explosive balls.
The Gaul0is asserts that Bazine refuses TO
consent to the passage of $4,000 wounded
Prussians through Belgium.
The application was made by the Prus-
slams to Bazaine through Lord Granville.
The Journal O1fciel explains at length
the facilities of the Bank of France for
making paper money with .the utmost
rapidity.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-24
BERLIN.

Prussia's Probable Demands-Freedom
from French Interference-Guarante
of Security Against a Fresh Contest
German Forces Re0rganlzed and Re
distributed.
BERLIN, August 23.-The following, from
a sem-official source, foreshadows Prussias
probable demands in case of success:
The time has arrived when Germany
must be freed from French interference and
menaces, and have long, unbroken peace:
A mere change of dynasty in France will
not insure this, for the next sovereign would
seek. as soon as possible, to recover the lost
military prestige of France, and the
burdens of armed peace would be
perpetuated suppose France should issue
from the struggle with strength unimpaired.
with her strOngholds, whence she could
menace the valley of the Rhine and Pala-
innate, the war from which the inca
pacity of the French generals and the
bravery of the German army have decided,
will be renewed.
There can be no trustworthy peace; not
thus alust this costly struggle terminate
We will only resign our arms when we have
been guaranteed security against fresh
contest, whenever it may suit the political
necessities of French ruler to resume it.
The German forces have undergone par
tial reorganization, and as reinforced and
redistributed will go into battle in the fol
lowing order:
First army under General Steinmetz COM
posed of the first, fifth, eighth, and ninth
corps, amounting to 100000 infantry and
2S.000 cavalry.
Second army, under Frederick Charles,
consists of the second third, fourth, tenth
and twelfth corps, a corps of Prussian
Guards, royal Saxon corps, and division
of the Grand Duchy of Hesse.
This is the strongest of the three armies.
1t contains forty-eight regiments Of infantry
with two batteries, and thirty-fOur regi
ments of cavalry, aggfegating 22o,0OO men
and 600 guns.
The third army, commanded by the
Crown Prince, is formed OF two Bayarian
army corps under Generals Tam and Hart
man, containing each eight regiments OF IN
| fantry, five battaliOns of rifiemen, five regl-
ments of cavalry, and one Of mixed corps
| of Baden and Wurtemburg.
| The troops commanded by Won Werden
consist of eight regiments of infantry, two
| battalions Of rifemen, four regiments OF
| cavalry and nine batteries of artillery, be-
| longing to Wurtemberg, and six regiments
| of infantry, three of cavalry and eight bat
| teries of artillery, belonging to Baden; also
| the fifth and eleventh Prussian army corps.
! containing sixteen infantry, sixteen cavalry
| regiments and thirty batteries of artillery
The total German army IN France IS
| 1000, which is divided into sixteen
corps. Up to this time 100000 Landwehr
| have entered Alsace and Lorraine to invest
| and occupy the places in the rear, and re-
lieve the regular soldiers to go to the front.
| Orders have been issued to disband the
| veteran reserves who were called out at the
| commencement of the war.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-24

SHERIFFs SALE OF Portions OF GROUND
Fronting CANAL, CUsToMHoUsE AND
BROAD SrREETs.-We are requested to call
attention to the sale al auction,
to be made this day, at noon, at the Mer-
chants and Auctioneers' Exchange, by the
Sheriff cf the parish of Orleans; Of
l. A portion of ground forming the cor
ners of Canal, Btoad and Customhouse
streets.
.. Another portion Of ground fronting
Canal and Customhouse streets.
3. And another portion of ground, form
ing the corner Of Customhouse and Broad
streets.
Plans are now on exhibition at the Ex-
change For particulars see advertise
ment
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-24
MISCELLANEOUS.
A Cotton Merchant Accidentally Shoots
HimseIf-John NJ. Langston-North
Carolina Natters-GeOrgia Jail Broken
Open by a Mob and Prisoners Re

MEMPHIS. August 23-Zep Bowles, we'll
known cotton merchant, accidentally shot
himself at his residence on Union street
last night, causing instant death.
T M Lancston, the cOlored orator, lee
tured here last night.
RALEIGH N. G., August 23.-In the case
of the State VS.. Wiley, the evidence for the
State closed to-day. Nothing at all positive
was developed. Nearly all the colored peo-
pie testifying evidence for the defense.
Tomorrow, the United States District
Court will bring Kirk up for contempt.
Judge Brooks discharged eighteen more
prisoners to-day on writs of habeas corpus.
When the prisoners were brought Kinks
guard started to enter the court room with
arms, when Judge Brooks quickly ordered
the United States Marshal to restrain them,
suspending the proceedings until it was
done; remarking, g No armed soldiers Will
be allowed in this court. When necessary,
will ask for them" Kinks men retired
when ordered to do so by the Marshal.
Judge Brooks reiterated his jurisdiction
in the matter of habeas corpus.
Kinks Lieutenant Colonel Bergen IS
under arrest in this city for not observing
his bail.
There is quite a crowd in the city, anS
(c0NrINUBD ON EIGHTH PAGE.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-24

The following paragraph is from the
Houston Union:
Mr.. J. G. Tracy arrived home on yester-,
days Central train in fine spirits and good
health. Mr.. A. J. Bennett. Superintendent
of the Penitentiary, and his amiable lady,
accompanied him.
Mr.. Tracy, who has two papers lnIexas'
both daily, is very fortunate in being ac'
companied from Austin by the Superinten'
dent of the Penitentiary.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-08-24
CENSvRE OF THE EMPEROR AND PRINCE
The Prince "Chatters' of Movements
DOMESTIC ANDs FOREIGN MARKETS
WASHINGTON.

Interest on Ten-Forties Paid WithourRe-
bate-Inspect0rs Of New Orleans Gus.
tOmhOuse-Southern Superintendent Of
Indians Relieved.
next the interest ON ten-forties will be paid
without rebate.
Louis l.. Manning. Jules NJ. Bassett,
Charles S. Parish and George D. Bacy have
been appointed inspectors of the New Or
leans CustomhOuse.
Colonel w. b. Hagan has been relieved
as superintendent of Indians for the South
ern superintendency.