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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-31
Mr.. CoIxnr,s Sneech.

Hon. A. S. Colyar returned yesterday from
Greeneville, whittier he had gone the day be-
fore, whereupon posters were struck off, an
nouncing that he would make a speech at the
court house at night, and after supper a small
audience assembled to hear the distinguished
gentleman. His remarks were divided Into four
heads; The State Debt, Immigration, the State
Penitentiary and L. S. $40 Bonds.
The State debt, he said, should be cancelled
by the railroads at discount of twenty-five
per cent, payable in State bonds
The question of immigration was discussed in
an able manner. The speaker alluded othe re-
sources of the State and the coal and iron of East
Tennessee, and said the advantages offered were
greater than that OF any other State in the
Union.
Seeing the impotence of the crowd he hastily
took up the next topic-the pcnitentiary which
he set out by saying was great nuisance 1t
had been in operation Al years, and only two
years of that time it had been self-sustaining.
There were GOO convicts there now, but they
could not feed and clothe themselves. 1t was a
scheme whereby the State was employing
skill and infamy to break down the mechanics
of the State
In alluding to the National debt, he gave the
holders of $40 bonds IT'S and cited the authori-
ty of such Republicans az Thaddeus Stevens
Gov. Morton. Gen. Butler and Senator Sherman
to prove that he was correct which point he es.
tablished to his own entire satisfaction.
The speakers allusion to common school.
were sound and doubtless met with the en-
dorsoment of all who heard him.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-31
The Lion Tanner.

In view of the speedy coming of Ames' circus
and menageric n few words from Herr Lcngcl,
the lion tanner will be of interest
Every one who has seen the lion tanner
leaving the cage after his feat of lying down
among the lions putting his feet on their heads
feeding them, and firing off pistols, has duobt-
less noticed how careful he was-stepping out
backward very deliberately, and watching
closely the beasts which always advanced upon
not keep my se eye Upon them they S would iump
at me. They have sense enough to know that
| am retreating from them, and they gain cour-
age there is more danger to me at this time
than at any other. Ifthe lions were at liberty,
| would fear to go near them Some people
think that lion born in America is more do
cile, partaking less Of the savage nature of the
brute, than one born in Africa or Asia. Not so.
| would rather have to tame litter born in
either ofthe last two mentioned places than q
litter born in this country-the latter nre more
dangerous and less easily tanned"
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-31
visit to Kingston.

We have Just returned from flying visit to
the pleasant village of Kingston, which is en-
livened this week by the presence of numerous
visitors attending the Circuit Court, Quite a
delegation of Knoxville lawyers were present,
and among other things are reducing Eblen' S
supply of beef
We noticed along the route the fine promise
for II heavy yield of corn. All along the river,
from Loudon to Kingston, the prospect is most
cheering. The pleasantest part Of the trip was
down the river on the fine steamer Alert, Capt.
Hennegar in charge. We congratulate the peo-
pie of that country upon their good fortune in
having such fine accommodations for travelling
as are presented by the Kingston packet. The
Alert is running temporarily while the regular
steamer, Hugh Martin, awaits repairs.
We found the people of Roanc county all
right side up In IA political point of view, they
are true as steel, and as an evidence that they
enjoy good reading, we find them universally
endorsing the CHRONICLE.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-31
A Prinfer,s Jnke.

Next to France, Ireland must be just now the
most hazardous spot on earth for journalist
So strict is the espionage of the press there, that
even nonsense is pronounced reasonable, and
subjects the perpetrator to severe punishment
1t is said that jocoss type, in II Meath printing
Office recently took some pie, or confused
tumble of type, and struck off several bills,
heading each Especial Commission of the coun-
ty of Meath" and secretly posted them about
the city The police took it for Fenian proc
lamaton in cypher, tore down the harmless
posters in great fury and sent a copy to the
Lord Lieutenant The most expert spies and
detectives were summoned and held council
over it, but could make nothing of it, which only
served TO convince them of its diaboical charac-
ter The typo was arrested and though no pro-
tested that no one knew anything Of the bill but
himself, and oven no could not read it, he would
have paid dearly for his joke had it not been
for the ntercession of bishop.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-31
MnhrY rs. Rnntcr.

The Press and Herald has several times al
luded to motion made by General Mabry in
the Chancery Court now setting in this city TO
strike Col. Baxter from the roll of attorneys for
an alleged offer to take bride to dismiss the
case of Baxter VS.. Mabry and Kentucky Rail-
road The motion was never entered or filed MS
the Generals organ, the Press and Herald,
stated. The motion as we understand it wa.
simply written down and asked to be entered.
1t was held up by Chancellor Temple until
Col. Baxter would return. We are Informed
that Mr.. Mabry of his own accord and by ad-
vice of friends has entirely withdrawn the mo-
ton. 1t was predicated entirely, rs we are in
formed, upon propositions for Il compromise OF
the case repeatedly made by Mr. Habry. We
arc informed no bride was ever offered or re-
ceived. We suppose it was intended AS flank
movement and to counteract Mr. Baxters mo-
ton to attack Mr.. Nabry for contempt for fling
certain interrogations alleged TO be irrelevant
and scandalous
This latter motion of Mr.. Ba1tcr's lies ovei
awaiting n competent court
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-31
COM MERCIAL.
Knoxville Wholesale Market.
Reuie,U of the Produce Market for the ,ceek
ending Aug1tSt %. 1870.
KXoxv1LLR, August q, 1870.


KsoxvILLR, August %, 1870.
! careful review of the produce market for tho
month drawing to a close is but the history of
fluctuations often experienced By produce dealers and
sometimes fatal results. In other departments of trade
merchants and traders make up their opinions upon
basis of supply and demand and buy sell at fixed
per cent; but in grain and provisions sudden advance
in prices stimulates the holder to hold for what he con
ceives to be inevitable further advance and the pur
chaser TO buy at prices often far above the value Of the
article and consequently takes hazardous risks Such
is the history of the past month.
| Four weeks ago all merehantabe wheat and some
that not merchantable. was eagerly sought after
by not only regular grain merchants buby impromptu
spectators. The result that large shipments went
forward and much of the wheat, which was damp and
trashy could not be sold, and stiH lies in the market
the pressure Of heavy receipts the market gave way
and the money is lost The truth is there has not been
a time since the present crop put in market that
prime white wheat worth than 81 90 per bush
ell and lower grades ranging down from SOC to Use for
red and amber, will there be, in opinion time
during the present season when wheat will be worth
more and it must be dry and clean to be worth the
price named.
The oat crop Of East Tennessee Is unusually large and
the quality good where the grain was housed in a dry
condition.
The growing crop is perhaps the largest ever
raised in East Tennessee and must therefore accept
low Prices 10 uoIu expecting 10 lur-
nish all Europe, while the unplcasantness between
France and Prussia continues, is folly Put your wheat
and oats in good merchantable condition, and sell.
When the natures, be careful to select the good
from the bad, and then clean shell and sell it. and
| of all farm products
The indications favor large trade in dried fruits
| but prices will be low.
! Hay, of which we have large crop, be shipped
TO the Southern markets with advantage if well select
| ed and properly baled.
| QUOTATIONS.
WHEAr-white 9O@Sl.OO; red $685. amber and
| Walker 90c.
| OATs-Ofered freely at SO@35c.; but little shipping
demand. Sacked in car load lots 40945c.
CoRN-0iFered freely in small lots; nominally worth
99@sl.O0 No demand.
FLoUR-NO stock upon which to establish quotations.
The mills supply the local trade at s25030O per sack.
| BACoS-Demand limited to local trade at l7@l9c,
LARD--From wagons l7@lSc; from stores 20c, by the
| package.
| FBATHRRs-- But little demand ut 550s60c.
BUrTBR-For fresh and yellow, in shipping packages.
| 20c.
| EGGs-lO812 Should BIO packed in oats.
DRIED FRUITs Peeled appes.21 ze93c = tb peaches.
| halves, 3eg3Scc.; black berries Sole
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-31
Clubs arc Trumps and Perseverance will

Through the indomitabe energy of its man
ayers, the Southern Commercial College is
steadily growing in influence and favor
From beginning of two or three students, its
numbers have been constantly increasing till
It's opening, il has more than forty members en-
rolled in the different departments.
Its prospects for the future are indeed most
flattering and from all parts Of East Tennessee,
as well as from States adjoining, come reports
of those who expect TO enter during the carly
fall. An institution so practical in its nstruc-
ton, and commanding n large attendance of
students, cannot but be beneficial to the inter-
ests of Knoxville. Success, we say, to this and
other enterprises that add to the importance OF
our growing city.
Messrs. Scott and Bradford are gentlemen
well known to us rs thoroughly competent in
sruotors, and it gives US great pleasure to state
the fact, which viii be endorsed by all who arc
acquainted with them.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-31
Pearls and Advertising.

A man may sit in an obscure alley offering
pear Is at twopence apiece, and yet find no pur-
chaser, but if the same man were kHoiCn to have
pearls for sale at reasonable prices under the
shade of rock in the desert, caravans would be
formed and companies would go to buy his
wares. So it is with the merchant or manufac-
turer. His wares may be ever so good his
prices ever 50 reasonable but unless he employs
proper means of making them known to the
public, he cannot expect appreciation. 1t will
mouth pronouncing God is great" while II
more active ieighbor is reapig the reward of II
less dignifed, but more remunerutivc industry.
1t is better like the Israete to stand in the
door of your mart and call to every passer-by,
announcing the virtue of your wares, and the
cheapness of their price, If our labor is honor
able, the employment of proper means to make
it lucrative can never be dshonorabe. Thomp-
son tells Us that
"Renown is not the child Of indolent repose. F"
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Knoxville Retail Market.

BUrrER-25@30
LARD-R ~. Csc.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. dried, 2 peck, 0a2Oc. Irish
Potatoes, = peck, 15s20c. Beets, y peck2Sc
CHERsE--fs N, 25Co3Oc.
EGGs-F dozen. l0Sl21sc.
PoULrRY-Turkeys. 6oc6slo0. Chickens. l5sg5 cents.
Ducks l562Oc
FIsH-White Fish, = NJ, l0Gl2e. Catfish, Se5l0c.
Perch l50l6c. Mackerel, 5000.
BERF-lIind quarters y NJ. l0q1l21So choice cuts, q
b. 5e Steak and Roast l212c. ordinary cuts SGlOc.
MuTToN-R ~, Toe.
VEAI-F H., l2lSc.
PoRK-F H. l2tlG15c
B4coy-Hqm. Z H.. 2O92214e. Shoulders l7@lsc.
Sides 2GG224.
SlUsAGE-Fresh, q h., l65Ic. bologna, l5c.
TRIPE-R h., Sc.
Pics FEET-f dozen, 30c.
VESIsON-Hams, q NJ, 12@l5c
FLoUR-Family, = sack, s3.OO@350; Extra, s25O93.
MEAL bushel. 81 20
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Enterprise ". Fnisehood.

We have a high admiration for legitimate
news paper enterprise, no matter to what party
journal may belong, but do not regard a mis-
representation Of facts, not to say downright
falsehood, as part of the duty devolying upon
journalists. For instance the Press and Herald
of yesterday morning, tries to create the inn
preston that the brave Press and Messenger
formed more than half the total bulk Of near
lya car load of newspaper mail, which was
sent out from the Knoxville post office on We'd
nesday. Every man in Knoxville who read the
paragraph knew il was false
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-31
FINANCIAL.
Knoxville Quotations of Money and stocks.
OFFICE OF THE KSoxylLLE ouggyloLE.l

August %, 1870
United States securities have changed but little du-
ring the past week. and at present exhibit very graft
flying frnness The chief buyers in New York, for
some time past, have been the foreign bankers, who
appear to have como to the conclusion that poDdiug
tho war bonds likely to prove fayorlte
rity the London market. The prospect Of increased
purchases by tho Treasuary for the next two months
and the expectation of free demand from National
Banks to be organized under the Bank Act of Congress-
have also very direct tendency to sustain the market
The future course of the gold premium is more than
usually uncertain. Aside from pool said to be form
ing by some of the Spectators home influences are at
present favorable to low price for gold The reduc-
ton Of taxation the generally prosperous condition of
the business of the country and the steady improve
ment in the public credit If allowed to have their due
weight, without counter action, would bolikey to car
ny the premium to lower figure than was touched
during the decline of last month. But with a great
war influencing exchanges with countries with
which We have immense commercial and financial
transactions. and with constant liability to an OK
port of specie from different causes, the premium
is to be regarded as being controlled by wholly excop-
tional influences, the precise effect of which, at any
particular period, it must be difficult to forecast
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-31
BY telegraph
New York Mark ct.
JAS. RODGERS. PM.

STOCKS.
NEw York Aug. 29.-MOney easy; 4a6c. Sterling
9JsalOc Gold sl.165gall61s Governments securities
closed very dull skies 81; coupons 4s 6s l2s 64s ii
6s MS new 9s; rs 9Js 6ss gs 40s 7Js Southern
rites strong and quiet; Tennessees 6Js 30. Yir-
ginias 81; new 49, LOuisianas 20; a. leyee skies
~ Alabama eighths 915 fyes 70. Georgia skies go
sevens 81. North Caroinas $50; 1913. South Caro-
lnas 50; new 12l4.
PRODUCE
NEW YORK. August 29,-Cotton mammal unchanged
Sales 800 bales at 1881 Flour, 10 lower; State and
Western superhne S530a7 40 Southern dull and low,
ers5. 20a6i0 common e fair extra s5S5as67i; good
to choice S6.90as975. Wheat quiet and very heavy;
spring sl.35 winter red and Western Amber 81. Ssa
Las; new white Southern Sl.55al.6O amber State
s Corn heavy new mTed Western SoaS5,se Bee
l6al9c. Provisions dull and UNCHANGED, Pork new
mess $500 Lard steady; kettle l7al7Ac Whisky
unsettled, Ole Groceries firm and steady. Naval
stores quiet. Turpentne very strong; sS9OOa395O
Rosin quiet and unehanged Sl.Q915 strained steady,
slO9N. Taow dull, 9l9a934o. Freights hrmer
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A Young subscriber.

ATHENS, TENN, August 9th, $50.
Mr. RULE: Dear sir-Will you please enter
my name on your subscription list for so short
n time as one month? ! am only "a little boy
and made the money enclosed selling watermel-
ons Perhaps at the close of the month | can
send you some more money. If don't please
to stop the paper, rs l don't want to go in debt
WILL. ALEXANDER
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-31
An Eminent Dixinc.

The Rev. Dr. Teasdals who ministers in the
Baptist Church to-day, as will be seen from a
notice in the proper place, il one of the most
eminent diyines of the Baptist faith in this coun-
try. He was at one time located in Pittsburgh,
Pa, and at Washington City, and il justly re-
cognized as a man of great ability and eloquence.
We trust our citizens will avail themselves Of
this opportunity to hear him.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-31
still Hunting.

This used to be popular recreation of the
hardy pioneer but they never reduced it to a
science, as have the revenue officials. The
hunters went after game, while the latter ge for
distilleries. Yesterday, Col. b. Z. Stacy and o.
G. Vanderhoof, ESQ, returned from trip
among the mountains Of Anderson and Morgan
counties, having measured four stills for making
brandy from fruit during their absence
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-31
Court atJonesboro'.

Some excitement exists in Jonesboro' over the
trial of Mr.. Broyles, one of the wealthiest men
of that county, who is charged with having
stolen So 900 in gold during the war from gem
prosecution is conducted by Hon. james w.
Deaderick. VIM H. Maxwell, ESQ, appears
for the defendant. The trial is not yet ended.
About seventy-fvc witnesses are in attendance.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-31
SNHAp. President.
Ladies'. HeIp us.

/ know that the ladies will excuse me if |
make an earnest appeal to thom to aid US all in
their power, to make our Eastern Division Fair
a success. They can do vast deal. | have
heard of numNr who are busy at work pre-
pairing something for exhibition, That is right.
Let all the ladies have something to exhibit.
The idea is, to make our Fair success.
c. W. CHARLTON, Sec. DC.
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Sewing Nlnchines.

agency in this city for the sale of the Wheeler
& Wilson Sewing Machine under the control of
the energetic agents, Messrs. Carter II Odell.
Their sales for the month have been about sixty,
and is increasing. Ssnce the agency has been
established upwards of three hundred machines
have been sold We purchased one of tho half
case machines from Messrs. G. IL d., and it gives
the greatest satisfaction. See their advertise
mpnt
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-31
Ineorporators' Meeting.

A meeting of the incorporators of the East
Tennessee Agricultural Society is hereby called
to meet at the Board of Trade rooms on Tues
day, the 9th day of September full attend
ance is desired
RoBERT SSgAD, President
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-31
Half Fare and Hair Rates.

Mr.. Charlton, the Secretary, has been in
formed by Capt Jacques, Vice President of the
4. T., Va. and Ga Railroad: hat parties attend
ing the fair will be charged full ratos coming
and passed free returning. Parties bringing
stock or articles for exhibition will be charged
full freight COMING and free returnng.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-31
Paid Off.

Yesterday evening Mr.. Charlton, the cner
getic Secretary of the East Tennessee Agricul
tural Society, paid off thirty hands employed il
working on the grounds.
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Drafts

On all the principal cities in Europe except
Metz, Mullhouse and Strasburg France, can be
obtained by applying to
CHAs. H. BRowN,
Exchange and Deposit Bank.
Also tickets to and from Liverpool, Glasgow
Cork and New York
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-31
Fine Fruit.

We are under obligations to Mr. David Lee
for some of the incest apples and pears we have
seen this season. Mr.. Lee has an orchard of
choice fruits, and is a pomologist of more than
ordinary skill. The apples given were of the
Mellow Norton and the pears of the Flemish
Beauty variety
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-31
Miss Ada FLETCHER.

We see it stated that Miss Ada Fletcher,
daughter of Hon. A. j. Fletcher, deceased, has
been engaged as of the teachers of the
Jonesboro' Female Institute
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-31
Fell Through n bridge.

Yesterday afternoon MS Mr.. 5. T. Akin was
riding along the road leading to Col Hazen' :
mill, while passing over bridge his horse fell
through, bruisng Mr.. Atkin pretty severely.
The horse was but slightly injured.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-31
Fingers Crushed.

We learn that Mr.. VIM. Goddard, Senior
met with a serious accident last Thursday, catch
ing his hand in a cider mill, which crushed of
the ends of two of his fingers.
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nisfiiiers. Rrnnds.

Messrs. Clark, Quaife & Co. are now manu-
featuring brands for distillers. The set required
encloses the name of the distiller, the district,
and the kind of liquor manufactured, and is
worth SIS.
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Acknowledgment.

We are under special obligations TO our cor
respondent, Ford, for his interesting reports
of the Christian Convention at RogersVille.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-31
Pushing Things Through.

There are about twenty hands at work on thu
race track, and elsewhere at the fair grounds a
many more. The President and officers of thu
Association are going to push matters through
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RrnnalY.

1t is thought that there will be large quant-
ty of brandy distilled this fall, in view of the
heavy fruit crop.
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Celebration nj Asbury.

There will be Sabbath School celebration at
AsbuTy Church, near Ramsey's ferry, on next
Saturday, Mt which addresses will be delivered
by Rev W. p. jackson, Rev J. W. Emory
Gen. j. A. Cooper, and NJ. NJ. Calen
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OFT the Track.

The declination of Gen. Quarles leaves only
two Conservatives on the track, and with it goes
the last hope of A. j. for Congressional honors
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Sold Out.

Mr.. d. +. Harrison, the Representative from
Roane county has bought out the Loudon Star,
the former proprietor retiring
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-31
CoIpres1 Jurors.

During the term of the Circuit Court now in
session at Jonesboro, jury of colored men was
empaneled to try II coored defendant charged
with petit larceny.
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Supreme Court.

There will he two sessions of the Supreme
Court held at the same time on the assembling
one session in the Federal Court room, presided
over by three judges, and one in the Clerks
office, the other three judges presiding
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-08-31
Timothy Seed.

We call attention to the advertisement of
Church & Hough, who offer Timothy seed for
sale at the Farmers Depot.
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Par,lOned.

Sarah Williams, colored convict from
Knox county, was pardoned by the Governor,
Yesterday.
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SPECIMEN COPIES

0fthe CHRONICLE mailed free to any address ap
plication.
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If there is lingering doubt in the mind of
any one, in this community, concerning the I'LL
innate success of the fall Fare, we advise such
an Que to go out to-day and see what is being
accomplished. Every doubt would then vanish.
We are informed that there are about forty
hands grading the track, while the building and
the enclosure are going on steadily to compile
ton.