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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-11-09
Courage in Every Day Life.

Have the courage to discharge debt
while you have the money in your pocket.
Have the courage to do without that
which you do not need, however much
your eyes may covet it.
Have the courage TO speak your mind
when it is necessary for you to do so, and
TO hold your tongue when il is prudent you
should do so.
Have the courage to speak to friend in
a "seedyO coat, even though you are in COM
pauy with rich one, and richly attired.
Have the courage TO make 20 will and n
jus one.
lave the courage to tell u m, n why You
d. not lend him your money.
lave the courage to cut the mUstaErCc@-
bic acquaintance you have, when you are
convinced he lacks principle. "A friend
should bear with friends inhrmities,o
but not his vices.
Have the courage to show that you re-
spect honesty i'm whatever guise itappears;
and your contempt for dishonest duplicity
by whOsoever exhibited.
Have the courage to wear your old cloths
until you pay for your new ones
Have the courage to obey your Maker at
the risk Of being ridiculed by men.
Have the courage to prefer comfort and
prosperity to fashion in all things.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-11-09
Dogs. Socially Considered.

Il think" said DR.. Brown of Edinburgh, who
Of all prose has written with the most hearty
and delightful appreciation of dogs, II think
that every family should have dog. It's like
having perpetual baby; it is the plaything
and crony OF the whole house it keeps them
all young; and then, he tells no tales, betrays
no secrets, never sulks-asks no Troublesome
question, never gets into debt, never comes
down late to breakfast. is always ready for n
bit of fun, lies in wait for it, and you may, if
cholerc, to your relief, kick him instead of some
one else, who would not take it so meekly, and
moreover, would certainly not, as he does, ask
your pardon for being kicked
Next to q merry child we do not know SO
good and healthful companion for melan-
cholic man rs a dog. lie does not call over the
roll Of your ails with dolorious intonation nurs-
ing and petting them by recital, nor does he
anger !you by combating your tancies. He
just ignores them so innOcently that you ignOre
them too. If, after Il convival evening" you
awake with pound of lead in the epigastric
religions, spiders in your eyes, and mephitic va
pors coiling through your brains if the day
looks cold, dark and dreary, and you are half
inclined to try the bare bodkin' remedy
rather than grlnt and sweat under a weary life,
just draw on your clothes and open the door to
your dog. Sec what delicious good-morning
he has for you. How he leaps upon you and
spinklcs youHall over with cool, fragrant dew,
which he has brushed from lilacs and violet
borders. How his eyes fash and his tail wags
like an excited pendulum, rs he winds up his
welcome with q series Of aorobatic somersaults,
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-11-09

il appears that the consideration was Confede-
rate notes, and that the transaction was not in
aid or furtherance Of the Confederate Govern
ment the transaction is not void, but the party
il entitled to recover whatever the Confederate
money was worth at the time. The distinction
made by Chief Justice Chase. between gov
eminent dc fact9 and one Of paramount force,
does not exist A government of paramount
force and government dc JactO are one and the
same government Where there is govern
ment with its executive, legislative, and judicial
offices filed, and its boundaries definitely
marked out by its possessions, it isa govern
ment in all respects We will make the rule in
is Court in regard to Confederate money, the
same as that adopted by the Federal Court;
Reverse and dismiss the bill SHIELDS, Special
Judge.
McIin et AL. vs. Marshall; rhanoery.
When the Chanccry and Law Courts have equal
jurisdiction, the Court at Law has the first jurs-
diction. When u note has been executed under
duress, the party can plead such duress in
Court of Law and make the proper defence.
Reverse and dismiss the bill MCFARLAND,
Special Judge.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-11-09
CeIebrntlon M valley Grovc.

Last Saturday was set for the Valley Grove
Academy Sunday School celebration. It com
menced raining early IN the morning making
the day very di-agEeaable, although al the hour
appointed @ o'cloCl, the Uaopl. commenced
gathering for the march. There were seats ar
ranged for the accommodation .f the school
and spectators, also p beautifully decorated
stand for the speakers At 20 A. IT, the col
umns were formed, with music and banners iu
front. The marching was short on account of
the inClemency of the weather. j. ". Bird
acted az marshal of the day. Returning to the
stand, all were seated
The exercises consisted Of-frst: vocal music:
second: Mr. VIM. X. Roberts read a portion OF
the Scripture; third vocal music; fourth
prayer by r. 4. McClain; ffth vocal music
sixth reading verses
We especially give praise to Mrs. VIM. X.
Roberts class of little girls. Little Emma
Roberts memorised in twenty-sx Sabbaths one
thousand three hundred and seventy-three
verses. Laura Hodges in twenty-five Sabbaths
nine hundred and thirty-six, and others abou
the -ame
Addresses were delivered by Rev. VIM. Car
son and Lieut.. II. r. Brown. The choir WA
led by A Hodges, and furnished the fines
music on the occasion we ever listened TO. AT
ter the intellectual feast, the physical man wa
not forgotten. Large baskets Of snowy csk'
and candy were passed around until the audi
ence was perfectly satisfied. We will add that
behavior was equal to anything we ever wit
messed on such an occasion.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-11-09
Saved by a Lady.

A lady of good social position in Cleve-
land, Ohio, while on her way to meeting
ofthe Young Mems Christians Association,
saw as she passed drinking saloon,
young man about to raise a glass of liquor
to his lips. Following instantly the mo-
ton of the Spirit-would that Christians
always did this she left her companion
at the entrance, and stepping in said to
the youth
"Oh, my friend, stop, don't touch itW
Startled at the appearance of a we'll
dressed lady in such "A place, he turned, and
asked
"What brings you here?"
To save you from ruin, ~ she replied.
"What do you want of me?n he again
asked, confused 10y the uneXpectedness of
the scene.
g. want you to let me take your arm,
and 20 with you TO the Young Mems
Christian Association meeting" she an
swered.
"But you would be ashamed to walk
with me, ~ he said.
Not i'm the least; / would be rejoiced to
90 there with yOu,N she replied.
Unable To- resist her persuasive manner
and heartfelt interest i'm his welfare, the
young man left the untouched glass, and
went To- the meeting. Here prayer was
specially made for him, and her act OF
immediate obedience resulted i'm his con-
version. He became not only Christian,
but one Of the most active workers for the
Gospel i'm Cleveland.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-11-09

ALBANY, Nov. 5.-The following par
ticulars Of the fatal affair at Dawson on
the I'd inst, which resulted i'm the death
of two men and wounding of lady, have
just been received:
4 man named II. r. Russell. i'm an in
toXicated condition, asked the doorkeeper
Of a side show the price of admission. and
passed his family in. He then asked the
doorlieepeT how many We're in the family
who replied~that there were nine Rus
sell said there were but four. The door
keeper said he would call the family back,
and prove to Russell that he was mista-
ken. Russell then got angry, and stITcI,
the dOOrkceper, nearly knocking him
down. He then drew q pistol and threat
encd TO blow out the dOorkccpcr'S brains.
The latter said that lc meant no offence.
Russell, still threatening, cooked his pistol
ana the doorkeeper ran inside the canvass
Coz. Amcs, being near, approached and
remarked % Russell that ii was not The
place % get up difficulty. Russell re-
-pouded, =" viii kill you, TOO" and shot
Col. Ame-. Another circus man then re-
moustrated with Russell. At this moment.
. the Kelly brothers, who are known a- de--
pcrate character, approached and COM
menced firing. Col. Amcs was shot twice,
while cndeavOring 20 escape s. sDcctator
named Oxford. who was holding child
I'm hi- arms, was instantly Killed and the
child taken from under his dead body.
\ lady was wounded ON the inside Of the
canvass. Col. Couvett and Col. Ames died
during the afternoon of th, Sd. The lat
/ ter- body was escorted fD ~ -,'
City Council of Dawson "e leaning ~ ''''
The ac-pcIadoe- have been arrested and
sent 10 Cutnhcrt where they viii hoe con-
+ fined i'm % secure igil
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-11-09
DimcnIlvnt - 80.

On Tuesday several of the miners who had
been working for Messrs. Kennedy and Nor
row at their bank, seven miles distant, came
down 20 Coal Creek and INDUCED freely I'm
whisky, causing them to beverly riot5uz. They
attacked o colored man working there-a shoe
maker, we are informed and beat him severely.
An officer was fortunately in the vicinity, and
resolving to stop the di-graceful proceeding,
called ON several miners present to aid him in
keeping the peace. They did so and started
after the rioters, when the latter ran, whereupon
two shots were fired by the posse and two Of
the fellows wounded. One named Mccain
! received a severe wound in the leg, and another
named Chawlton a flesh wound in the neck.
The wounded men were then captured and
Chawlton lodged in jail at Clinton, but Mccain
/ was too severely hurt to b, imprisoned and was
! left O. % house in the ue.ghborhood.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-11-09

A European letter says "Thiers' pres
cnce, never commanding i'm his best days,
has not improved by age. A little, weazen-
ed, STOPPING old man, whose face has been
gashed by the barber, and whose long,
bleached locks fly about at the least motion
of the air; sharp-nosed, shaggy-eye
and long-chnned; with large ears, thin
back-head, and enormous frontage: always
ready to smile; wearing more incredulity
of countenance than even Talleyrand ever
did; nervous, quick, impulsive, and yet
not iraseible; both positive and plausible
cold and gracious, saying no with a more
winning air than others say yes; and with
live soul looking out of such large crys-
talline eyes as God gives only at long pc
RODS Theirs is a man whose personal APP
peaTanee il never admired and never for
gotten. He is, beyond doubt, the most
intelligent man in France. His enemies
say he is the most insineeren
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-11-09
Clippings.

The son of Count Palikao was among
| the prisoners taken at Sedan. He wears
only seventeen decorations.
The railway bridge lately erected over
the Dnieper, near Kew, is the largest
work of the kind i'm Europe being 3,503
feet in length.
The cable brings the important intelli-
gence that "the Afghan war has been set
tied by battle in favor of Jacob This
is cheering news. We were immensely
afraid "Jacoob" would get the worst Of it.
Willie the Crown Prince of Prussia was
", ching one of the Paris balloons passing
overhead, beyond The shots of his rifle
men, he exclaimed to Il member of his
staff, pointing to the airy voyager Veil,
Heintz, how ish dat for high?'
A girl i'm Calhoun county, Iowa, attemp-
ted to look down into the muzzel of her
brothers shotgun, and at the same time
pull her dress away from the trigger.
The Coroner's jury returned verdict of
death from internal earelessness."
Give to the fattening hogs dry, warm
place to sleep, and ito not feed corn in the
mud. Cooking grain for swine will pay;
ut least one-third of the corn may be saved
in this way. Ground corn for horses and
cattle is best in all cases, but we put no
value upon cobs as stable feed. So says
the Ohio Farmer.
john said poverty-stricken man to
his son, " I've made my will to-day"
ALI" replied John; "you were liberal
to me, no doubt !" Yes John, / came
down handsome. I've willed you the
whole State of Virginia to make living
in, with the privilege of going elsewhere if
you can do better"
A funny incident occurred at a New
York wedding the other day. A pet sky
terrier, belonging to the bride, slipped, UNI
observed, into the church after the party.
He remained very quiet till the end of the
service, but on the post-ceremonial kiss
being administered it entered his doggish
brain that his mistress was suffering AN
injury, 50 he attacked the unfortunate
groom. Banks, yelps, screams, eXple-
tives. Tableau.
4 desperase ARRAY occurred on Warmers
| river, in southeastern Missouri. between
an old hunter, named Anderson Shepherd,
and three men with whom he had feud.
| He was in his boat on the river when the
/ three men approached and fired upon him.
/ He returned the fire and killed his assail-
/ ants, after u contest i'm which he received
seven bullets i'm his body. AT last accounts
Shepherd was at his home i'm critical
/ condition.
| WOODEN RAILWAs.-A new system Of
! mountain railway has lately been laid
down in Hungary. The line requires no
permanent way at all. Square bearers of
oak, eight inches thick and fourteen broad,
are laid on the ground and only at rare
intervals are cross-sleepers used. On the
two edges of the bearers are rails only two
inches broad, and so thin that they only
weigh one pound per foot. The trucks
run on pair of wheels eight inches in
diameter The bodies of the trucks are
three times the width of the rails, and
placed so low on the wheels that they
have Just room to move. This symstem
was originally proposed by an English
man. The cost is about one thousand dol
lars per mile
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-11-09
Accident al smeatwntcr.

We understand that man named Walker,
from Rome, Georgia met with severe accident
at earwoods 5, about a mile below Sweetwater,
on Thursday, in which he had one Of his legs
broken.
1t seems that some repairs were being made
on the track and the unfortunate man sat down
on cross tie that had been removed, with one
Log lying over the rail, when the train passing,
his leg was struck by the pilot of the engine
and broken short of, without mangling him,
however. He was taken 10 Swsetwatsr We
are Informed that he was printer and was on
his way to this city seeking employment
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-11-09

In small city, not far distant from the
Hub resides a dentist named Brown.
He received an order from his beloved
pastor for Il set of false teeth. The work
was executed promptly, and the pet shep-
perd Of his pet flock called in at the APP
pointed time to receive them. Brown
fixed them in his reverend customers
mouth, when the latter, stepping to the
glass to see the effect, said slowly and dis
tinctly:
Jesus Christ! Jesus hrist!D
Now, Brown is more noted for his quick
ness Of temper and profanity than for his
piety: and hearing his customer speak in
such manner, his ire was quickly arous-
ed.
Blast it!' he exclaimed, "if you don't
like the teeth YOU needn't take them but
there is no necessity for you swearing
about it,
The astonished minister drew back.
My dear SIR he exclaimed was
not swearing about the teeth but for ten
years ! have not been able to pronounce
my beloved S1vior's name distinctly; /
was only trying your teeth
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-11-09
The State Sunday School Convention.
Correspondence of the Chronicle.I


NASHVILLE, Tenn, Nov. 4, 1870.
The exercises of the day were opened with
devotional exercises 10y Rev. Isaac Emory, and
singing by the whole congregation just hero
let me remark that one of the most pleasing
features Of this convention is the singing.
With good taste the managers supplied each
seat with a sabbath School singing book
and it so happened that nearly all the delegates
are excellent singers and, ms one expressed It,.
it is impossible to keep still when such deep
surges Of harmonious sounds are rolling over
us.
The committee on statistics reported 1U7
schools represented, with zoos scholars. $50
officers, Lie teachers, 25jOl books and 6oj-
papers.
"Should prize systems in Sunday schools be
encouraged? ~ was taken up and debated with
earnestnes- but with the warmcst good feeling.
The prevailing sentiment was that ID should be,
though it was acknowledged TO be detrimental
under certain circumstance.
After singing, the question should irreii-
gious poesons be teachers in Sunday Schools ~
was discussed. and brought out more interesting
facts and pleasing incidents than any other SUBJ
iect before the convention. The prevailing
opinion appeared to be- first, that there are
many who do not claim TO be religious who
have Christs spirit inther hearts, and are AM
mated by love TO their tellOw-men. It is. really.
love for God aud. second. il often occurs that
persons are led to confess Christ by the study of
His Holy Word in the capacity of teachers.
Still it was the opinion of all that a protesting
Christian, who might be inferior in intellectual
cspacitv to his non-professing neighbor. was to
he preferred if his soul was in the work 1t is
refreshing 10 see the readiness of members to
express their opinions on these subjects. and l
freely state that l have heard fewer poor
speeches out of the one hundred or more TO
which / have listened here than ever before I'M
der similar circumstances Where all do well
1t is needless to Discriminate but if there are not
men in this convention ripe for the Kingdom
then human discernment is of no avail Pol
+ip- has the effect to make sharp and
ready in debate but it makes him also regard
less for the feelings Of his opponents. Not so
the Sunday School work. This gives ease and
grace to the manners and tone it fills the heart
With love and sympathy. and. even in difference
of opinion, charity robs the speaker Of any in
+eotion TO wound n neighbOr
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-11-09
Enumeration.

Governor Senter issued the following procla-
nation on Monday
WHEEAs a convention has been called 10
meet at indianapolis, Indiana, on the Ord day
OF November, 1870, for the purpose of cncour-
aging and protecting immigration; and,
WHEREAS, An immigration societies through
out the country are requested to appoint dele
gates thereto.
Now, therefore, ], D. w. c. Sentcr. Governor.
etc, approaching the importance of such n
movement do hereby request each county board
of immigration and Immigration societies
throughout the State to appoint delegates to
represent them i'm said convention, with q dele
CATION of four TO represent the State at large.
D. w G.. SESTER.
The papers in the State tavoring the cause OF
| immigration are requested 10 publish the above
request
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-11-09

VIRGINIA "FoLKs. I'm the burst of
enthusiasm for the men, and gush of
admiration for the wemen of Virginia, the
editor of the Petersburg Alder says: But,
after all, the greatest point of Virginia
agricultural fair, the greatest exhibition it
ians, Of folks Now, people are one thing.
folks are another, and Virginia produces
folks You con find men and women
everywhere, but hardly except in Virginia
shall you see, folks Genial, social, gener-
Gus, careless, hopeful old-fashioned, good
humored, quiek-tempered, withal, and a
thought-lazy, distracted, fond Of theory,
though less given, Of late to politics, pre-
JUDGED, obstinate, talkative, full OF anec-
dOte, logical in argument, often cranky in
action, good haters, hearty lovers, imprac-
teal, seldom growing rich, but helping one
another, and with bark ever worse than
their bite, such are the folks ofNirginia.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-11-09

On Wednesday, a negro boy at Bolivar,
Tennessee, shot little son Of Mrs. Black
and attempted to throw the body in we'll
but was caught before the act was done
The little boy was still alive yesterday
morning. and the negro was I'm jail
ness transacted at the Recorders office
during the month of October: Whole
number auaigued, s9I cases continued
from September 10. Total, 800. OF these
GID We're fined, DIS discharged, 10 were
state cases, - were released before trial, 5
were continued tin November. The whole
ON iii-.s.ss ,.4. - on .--7atii' qt,op' amount
lectcd of fines, -2,Ilj amount collected ON
mittimu--es, 1866 g.; amount RENTED,
sij amount turned over to the Treasurer
for the month, 1886 Co., Memphis Spo
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-11-09
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
TENNESSEE NURSERY,

rBDHE IMPRISONED WOULD CALL ATTEN-
I TON to tn cir stock Of
SPLENDID FRUIT TREES,
Embracing Apples, Peaches, pens lc., Of the very
best varieties known, grated and bulded invariably
upon
VIGOROUS SEEDIUG STOCKS,
And cultivated especially with a veE 90 the climate Of
Tennessee and the South generally.
10000 TREES
Ready for market. Send for Catalogue and Price List.
Address GAINES & WARD,
noy9-wim Philadelphia. East Tenn.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-11-09
IinoN County Sunday school Teachers
Association.

At meeting Of delegates from all the Sun
day Schools in this city, held Monday evening,
November 18th it was decided TO issue a call for n
County Sunday School Convention. 70 convene
40 the Lecture room of the ID Presbyterian
church, on Friday, November IT, at 10 o clOck
A. N. Briefly the objects Of this Convention
are % awaken greater interest in the Sunday
school cause promote harmony and good feel
ing among all classes Of Sunday School work
er- and TO thoroughly organize the Army Of
the Lord 10 battle against the hosts of Satan.
superintendent are requested % appoint one
or more delegates 10 this Convention il win
.t-t one day, and a.. Che more important gue--
lions concerning the welfare U Sunday Schools
W.I te considered. Please report ..r v.r
SCHOOL: Name o. officer. number OF teachers.
.Ho,ar-, books iu the library papers taken. and
amy other matters o.. interest
Arrangements have been mad. t3 entertain
delegates during the Convention Apply ON
tho morning of their arrival to jas. A. Lyon.
chairman Of the committee Df reception, aL tho
Lecture roOW of the ~ Presbyterian church.
d. e.. Eh1L, Pr. l5ear.
%. p. SMITH. Secretary.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-11-09
aEIEREEE,a AATE,.

DY VIRTUE OF AN ATTACHMENT ISSUED
ID from the Chaucery Court of Knox county, Zen.
ncssee, IN the case of Peter Staub VS. VIM. Kennedy
and John w. Lee, will scl for cash ina hand, 90 the
highest bidder Ina front of the court house in Knox
Vile ON Saturday, the 18th day of November 1870 one
Bay Mare about six years Old, two Colts, one mare
and the other horse about rs years old, one Roam
Mare, about T. years old and Colt, about months
old; levied ON o. the property of John w. Ice. The
same being perishablc property.
noy2-d3twit v. r. GOSsETr, Sheriff.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-11-09

DY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF SALE ISSUED
ID from the Circuit Court Of Knox county, Tcnnes-
see, and 20 me directed, will sell for cash I'M hand in
front Of the court house n oTyle on Saturday the
18th day ot Noyember $50 10 tho highest bidder az
public cutlery one BAY HORSE about seven years
Old, the property Of Thomas Steer, Lcur the same
that was levied on oy virtue Of an original attachment
issued from the Circut Court ol Knox county Tenues-
see in the case of Joseph Fame CT ais vs. Thos steerl
untal-d4tw2t y. L. GOS~Efl, sheriff.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-11-09

Dispatches from the Army .I tae Loire
epOrt a series Of successful engagements,
n which the Pussiau, We're ..vou.