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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-09-21
our Post Oaico BuiI,,ing.

e orge w. Ross received commission yes
terG Az from the Secretary of the Treasury at
Wa ,hington, as agent for the disbursements Of
fun7ls to be used in the construction of the Fedc-
raj Court House and Post Office Building at this
place He executed his bond rs such in the sum
of S;25 600, and is ready for business We have
the best of reasons for saying the work will be
soon
hilton s. Wilds also received q commission
yesterday ms superintendent Of the construction
of The building. These are good appointments
Nj Ross is Internal Revenue Assessor for this
Go gressional District, and is Il capable business
ma of large experience Mr.. Wilds is one Of
on most enterprisng young men, energetic
and also Il man Of considerable experience as a
hniIlor md continuation.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-09-21
md Rcri.rrnncn.

Last night, about half-po,t eight o clock. Mr..
Lilburn Trigg shot himself at the residence Of
Il. NJ McCiung Esq, on Broad street North
Knoxville. He was on the front portco alone
when the deed was done but hearing the report
of the pistol. his friends hurried 20 the scene,
where he wa, found sitting in chair, supported
in the arms Of his hcart-broken father, who was
the first to reach him. The bullet entered the
right temple nAicting mortal wound.
The unfortunate young man was II son of
Judge Conclly +. Trgg and well known to
this community rs possessing many noble quail
ties. and his death will be deplorcd by u large
circle of friends.
At the hour Of this writing he was still alive
though no hopes are entertained Of his recovery.
Yesterday morning about nine o'clock, this
unfortunate young man breathed his last. His
The funeral ceremonies of Mr.. Liburn Trigg
took place on Friday morning and We're attended
bya large number Of the friends Of hcdeccascd.
The remains were inferred at Gray Cemetery.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-09-21
Republican convention NJ MadisonviiIe.

A convention Of the Republican party Of
Monroe county, Tenn, was held at the court
house in Madisonville in said county Sept 49,
1870, and upon motion. S. $. Glen was chosen
Chairman, and T. w Burge, Secretary.
The object Of the meeting having been fully
explained by the Chairman the convention pro-
ceeded to business, aRl J. r. Robson, j. j.
John c. Roy, VIM. Sloan, ID. Parsley, David
Baker, Reuben Gle, Michael Harrison, s. 5.
Glen, and 7. w. z ege were appointed dele
gates to attend ar3 represent the Republican
party of Monroe county in the Republican
Gubcrnatorial Convention to be held at Nash
Vile Tenn, Sept %, 1870.
Upon motion, it was unanimously agreed and
ordered that Thomas A. Kerchval of Nash
Vile and VIM. Rule, Of Knoxville or either of
cast the vote of Monroe county in said Gubcrna-
torial Convention, in case no one of said dele
gates he present at said convention And fur
ther, that the published proceedings of this
meeting as shall appear In the KNoXvILLE
CuRoNIcIE he held u sufficient authorization to
said Kcrchival and Rule, or either Of them, so
Co act And that the vote Of Monroe county be
cast in said convention MS those OF said above az
pointed persons who may attend the same shall
esteem best for the interests OF the great Repub-
ican party Of Tennessee
il was further agreed that another convention
Of the Republican party of Monroe county be
called to meet at Madisonyillc. Tenn, on the
! first Monday OF October next, tor the transact
ton Of important HiHcss.
| On motion, 10 was unanimously determined
| that the proceedings of this meeting should be
| furnished to the KNOXVILLE CHRoNICLE, with
a request to publish the same, and that the Sol
5. 3 GLEN, Chairman.
r w HvEgF Secretary
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-09-21

The Republicans Of Loudon county met
in the court room in Loudon on the 18th
day of September, 1870
On motion, John s. King, Esq, was
called to the chair, who explained the OBJ
ject of the meeting. +. Beals was appoint
ed Secretary.
The following gentlemen were appointed
delegates to the GuheTnatOrial Convention
to meet at Nashville on the sd day of Sep
TENDER, 1870, viz Hon. T. j. Mason, j.
NJ. Alexander, Hon. Stephen A. Mathews,
Hon. J. II, Donaldson, j. ID. Carpenter,
w. a. Bacon, Cas-. Upton, +. Beais, and
Hon. II. p. Eaton.
The following gentlemen were then ap-
pointed delegates TO County Convention
to be held at Loudon on the 1st day of Oc-
tober, 1870: j. w. Robinson, Esq, +. d.
Robinson, Thomas j. Russell, J. NJ. Alex
ander, Major NJ. Rose, 5. c. Simpson Esq,
James Campbell, Esq, VIM. Fry, G. w.
Cole Dr. Shipley, d. a. Cook, J. II. Camp
bell, II. Shinpaugh, W. II. Pickle, j. j.
Fout, Rev. 5. NJ. Williams, a. A: Kollie,
VIM. A. Bacon, w. j. Wells, Jack JOAN
son, (colorcd, Peter Kelso, (colored, y and
A. Schooler, lcolored.)
The following resolution was offered by
}. Nj. Alexander, and adopted:
Resoiped, That we, the Republicans of
Loudon county, do hereby endorse the
course Of our worthy Representative in
Congress, the Hon. Horace Maynard, and
desire that he be n candidate for reelection
to the AID Congress.
On motion, the letter of the Hon. Horace
Maynard, rs published in the KNOXVILLE
CHRONFCLE, Sept. II, was read by j. NJ.
Alexander, and fully endorsed by the meet
ing.
The following resolution was then Of
fered and unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That the delegates TO the
Nashville Convention are hereby instruct
ed to cast their votes for the Hon. John
Trjmble as our first choice for Governor.
On motion, the Secretary was instructed
to furnish copy Of the proceedings Of this
meeting to the Loudon star, KNOXVILLE
! CHRONICLE, and Kingston East Tonnes
Seean, with the request that they publish
the same
The meeting then adjourned sine die.
JOHN 5. KING, Chairman.
FRANCIS BEALs, Secretary.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-09-21
ncnfh on Good VIM.

Rev jonathan Bishop died Mt his residence
on Beaver creek in this county, on the 9Th inst,
Mt the advanced age of sevcnty-six years His
illness was brief continuing FIR about nine days
He was born in Washington county, Virginia.
and spent the greater portion of his life in that
State. He was minister of the Baptist Church.
ty years, with remarkable success. lie has, per-
haps, been engaged in more protractcd meetings
than any other man in the country and through
his labors a large number Of persons have been
added to the Church of his choice. He leaves
a companion, ten children and a large circle Of
friends TO mourn his loss.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-09-21
IMPOSING CEREMONIES.


On Saturday the 18th Of this month, there will
be grand gathering of our citizens at the fair
grounds, for the purpose of celebrating this i'm
portant occasion.
The order Of exercises have not yet been an
nounced, rs the various societies invited to be
present on the occasion had not met since the in
vitation was rendered them. 1t is desired by
the officers and friends of the Association that
as many from the country be present and wit
ness the ceremonies as possibly cam see what has
been done, and thus be enabled to tell their
friends ut home who, the results. Come in from
all parts Of East Tennessee. and see how you
Hkcit Tho trip will repay all who do.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-09-21
rerribIc Accident a. Chattanooga.

The Times of Chattanooga, says that on Fri
day morning at about half past o clock the
roof which is $50 feet in length, covering the
ventilation of Crawford, Carroll x Cos, Livery
Stable, gave way, and four men were precipitR-
ted down 30 feet, all sustaining very severe in
iurics There were Is men employed on the
roof shngling at the time Of the accident, but
the giving way commenced ut the end facing
Chestnut street, giving the hands employed on
the rear part Of the roof time to leap to the main
roof of the stable. The cause Of tho giving
way is assigned to the slight brace with which
tbe roofwas supported It was dead fail tf9sa
could have displayed great deal moro consd-
Grafton for public safety in tho construction OF II
roof Tho total length i $50 feet and there
were only Is mon on the roof atthe time of its
giving way, who We're distributed along its full
length, showing the cheap style ofits coustruc-
liOu.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-09-21
Racing at the Fair.

Mr. Robert Wood, than whom there are few who
take more interest. in the success of the
Fair, informs US that he has just COM
pleted a race track of one mile circuit,
near his residence, eight miles from town, where
all who desire to train their horses for the APP
preaching fair, cun do so. This act on the part
of Mr. Wood evnces an interest in the turf
which its patrons cannot fail to appreciate. This
track will be especially convenient to parties in
the country desiring to enter their horses, who
wish to train them, but live too far from our city
to train on the course at the fair ground we
other department rs Mr. Wood has in racing.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-09-21

Hon. james White, OF Hawkins county,
candidate for Congress in the First District Is
stopping in the city, Mr. White has made an
able and efficient member OF the pre- ent Legis,
lature and If elected to Congrr,, would not sell
ont his cndetship TO any one oatsidc of his own
district 49, Press ard Her0iH, liyh.
How does the HeraH know? We hardly
think the gentleman named would constitute
that sheet his agent for the imputed traffic, espe-
cially as they arc Outside Of h own district;
still, if they are his agents, this 'ught to state
the terms of sale, even it only the limits
of his jurisdiction proper,
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-09-21
\ Trcn ure for Locnl Editor..

There is a boy out in Ohio who made a good
item for u Clcyclond.raper by looking intoatoy
cannon just as another boy touched it of. That
was thought to be ;Ae only item in the boy, but
the doctors got hin around in week or two,
then the lad, in trying to blow target gun,
sucked the corr; down his throat and the sur
econ worked twcntv-four hours 10 get It out.
The Cleveland paper wants to keep the boy on
hand and remarks That boy is splendid for
items; but neighboring towns need not try to
hire or steal him. for we have him copyrighted -
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-09-21

Col. n T. Beal, of Hawkins county, has been
deyoting as much attention to the Improvement
Of stock as any man in East tennessee. He has
been keeping on hand for some time Chester
White hogs and by tho following extract from
n business letter, il will be seen he is also pay
ing attGption to cattle:
II have Just bought of Samnc j. Sharplcss,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, IA very fine Jersey
bull calf, "Troubadour,n doppcd May 18th, 1870,
Dam, imported Cybele; sire, I'd Iron Duke. lie
is Il beautiful calf; the milk marks on him are
very fine As there is onlya diploma offered
for thi, stock, hardly expect to have him at
the fair. Respectfully, n. L. BEAL.'
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-09-21
Receipts DO Not Require stamps.

A law of the recent session of Congress- but
not generally promulgated MS yet, is well deserv-
ing of the attention of business men. The new
tax-tariff bill as it passed Congress- abolishes
the stamp duty on receipts for money of any
amount whatever, as we'll ms promissory notes
The bank stock draft and documentary stamps
remain in use a, heretofore. This law took eff
feet from and after its passage, since which time
large sums of money hayr no doubt, been
wasted from the iact that the law is not gene
rally understood.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-09-21
Pleasant Snrnrisc.

A gentleman living in this city agrecably sur
prised his wife a few day, ago on her return from
II visit to her friends They had been boarding
since their marriage, but during her absence he
had built new house which he furnished
throughout i'm the most tasteful manner and on
her return, gave her most pleasant surprise by
taking her to it and installing her M the future
mistrr,, %: IA, mansion.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-09-21
Trade. NothIng Like a Trade.

One man with any trade is worth II thousand
without one A return to the old plan Of APP
prenticing boys TO trades is being advocated
The hosts of young men in every large city VINO
apply for emplovtnent and fail 10 get it, for the
reason that they cannot truthfully affirm that
they are educated or specially fitted for any par
ticular business, constitute IL potent argument
in favor of reform. Under the apprentice sys-
ten we should have fewer ignorant mechanics
and incompetent business men. a trade IS half
n 1rlnr,s ftrtnnn-
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-09-21
Murders and Outra@cs in Memphis.

The Sip, mentions two murders in its issue of
Tuesday. On sunday. night a negro named
Robertson shot and killed Jim Jones, also color
ed, On Monday morning the body of VIM.
jail, was found dead in the back porch of his
boarding house, wi,h his skull fractured by a
brick.
Deputy Sheriff Fraimc was shot Mt by Il
man named Ferguson, ON Monday night, in n
restaurant, and severely though not MORALLY
wounded.
\ burglar was captured while in the act of
stealing watch from a boardcr at the Greentrcc
House, last Sunday night.
1t will be seen that the Bluff City is nice
place for II quiet family to live. In fact, if one
isn't particular colony Of Quakers could
scarcely be more pcuceablc
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-09-21
,.,In ReII Hon. e.

This well known hotel, under the efficient
management of Col Randolph Ross, is fast
gaining the hold on the travelling public that
is merits deserve The house be, been repaired
from garnet to cellar and reiurni'Aed in most
Gus attaches and attentive walters the Bell
House will, in a short time, more taan win back
lis former prestige.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-09-21

GRAMMAR IN THE BACIIWooDs.-
" Glass in grammar may come on the
floor now. John you commence. All the
world is in debt Parse world"
World is general noun, common
metre objective case and governs Miller,
Very well. sam, parse debt
Debt is "A common noun, oppressive
mood and dreadful case
"That'u do Read the next sentence.
Boys and rls must have their play"
Phillip, parse boys"
Boys am "a particular noun, single
number, uncertain mood, laughable case
and agrees with girls
"The next
" Boys is a musical noun, inferior num-
Der. coniunctive mood, and belong to the
girls, with which it agrees"
school Is Dismissed
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-09-21
A Gnod Timr nt Ihc Fair.

We are informed TINT Messrs Nick Eiher and
John Scherf have taken the dining room and
beer stand at the fair grounds. They will have
fresh oysters and the best that can be had to eat
of everything that money can procure. These
gentlemen have had long experience ns caterers
and all visitors to the fair may rest assured of
finding plenty to cat Of the best on the grounds,
and save themselves the trouble of bringing
their supplies from home.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-09-21
Fruit Cans.

The season is now at hand when irli. Is both
cheap and abundant, and all VINO are fond Of
fruit-and who isnt?-would do well to put up
few cans for use in winter In this connection
we will remark that Hoxsie x DrPue are offer
ing fruit cans of their own manufacture Mt rca-
sonabe prices and in any number desired
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-09-21
For the penitcotiary.

The Sheriff of Claiborne county passed down
the road yesterday, bound for Nashville, hay
ing in lE charge VIM. McFol, sentenced to
three yeafs Imprisonment for larceny and En-
win Sparks, for twenty-one years for incest. y
long time, the latter but not whit too much so
for such a brute
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-09-21
only One Gnr,I.

On Sunday night during the holding Of re-
lgous exercises somewhere in this city, the
minister officiating astonished the congregation
by saying: Brethren, let as all with one ac-
cordEnot tlco cords nor three cords, but only
ONE cord-unite in serving the Lord Which
they ac-cOyd-inglV did.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-09-21
The HoIston nridge.

We are gratifed to learn from Mr., McCros-
key. that the prospects for the bridge over the
river are very fattering over $4,000 having
been subscribed on Gay street alone We are
glad that 50 much interest is being manifested
in the enterprise for it will be of immense adj
vantage 10 Knoxville in many ways.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-09-21
cnnrrnlcncn 40 Tnrners.

We saw an ingeniou, arrangement for
measuring grain at Hough X Church's yes
terday afternoon. 1t is called Bakers self
sures the grain correctly, but by means ofa sim
pie contrivance keeps tally Of the number of
bushels
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-09-21
alint.

We learn from gentleman Who has Just re-
ceived alctter from London, Kentucky, that Mr.
w Park Baker, Postmaster 1T that place, while
attempting to execute the functions Of his office
rs Police Comm ssiui.,s. IL, citing disorder
ly person. was shot in his right breast and slight
" wounded
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-09-21

A gentleman suggested to us yesterday that
it would be good idea to have the East Ten
nessec, Virginia and Georgia railroad run extra
trains during the fair and also on the 9th inst,
TO enable visitors TO attend on these occasions,
and return, if they desired the same day We
repeat the suggestions with the hope that if
prnclcahle il maY be nctel lmon
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-09-21

Tho Executive Committee of the East Ten
nessec Agricultural Society yesterday morn
ing at the Board of Trade Rooms for Che purpose
of pcrfecting arrangements for The dedication
ceremonies on Saturday next, and the transac-
ton Of other business
The prospects for the success of the fair are
most gratifying, and the indications are that the
4th, 9Th 9th and It'll of October will be days long
remembered in our history. The following let
ter was read, which, evinccs a spirit Of generosi-
ty that is deserving of the highest praise
AKRON, Ohio, Sept. IA, 1870.
Mr.. 4. S. Mariner, hf,orciHe, Tenn;
DEAR SIR; Your favor Of the 4th inst. is to
hand and contents noted After talking the
matter over with our Mr. Sieberling we have
concluded to offer you the Junior Mower sent
you for exhibition at you fair this fall as a do
nation to your Society Should this be accepted
and satisfactory, you will please notify us in
order that we can make the transfer on our
books Yours,
joins j. WAGANEg, Secretary.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-09-21
Enigrati1lg.

Three families from Sewer couaty took the
train for the west. Before leaving they all had
their Photographs taken to give to thcir friends.
They numbered fourteen souls.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-09-21
WHO EIse ran SIM. sne

There is Il planter in Bulloal; county, Ala
balna, who has not bought bu-hc. # corn or
pound Of bacon in thirty-seven years.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-09-21
nIttcn I'M a RnilIcsrnlle.

Mr.. Christopher, ofAlllers Cove Blount coun-
ty was bitten two weeks ago BIZ rattlcsnaIe
remaining speechless "A hours, but ultimately
recovered
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-09-21
snIe or 40 CurrY PropertY.

The Curry property, on the corner Of Gay and
Asylum streets, was sold yesterday to Messrs.
c. ~ McGhec and John :. Van Glider for
$500
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-09-21

The store of w f. Holden. ut G.latin, wa
entered by burglars last Saturday night. The.
cut open the top of the safe and robbed ito
$1,000.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-09-21
For Representatiye.

announce myself as a candidate to represent Nc
MINI County in the popular branch Of the next Legls-
j. II. MAGILL.
MOUSE CREEK Sept. Is l97O.-wtde
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-09-21
Nnst of &nnirn..

Several days ago as Capt sam Bell was plow-
ing, he turned up II nest Of snakes which proved
ON examination to be what is known as the viper.
There was fifteen in number all OF which were
killed
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-09-21
RIII-IIcnds.

Bnl-Heads printed in the latest style at the
CHRoNICLE JOB off re
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-09-21

The Jewish year. 5,68l commences ON the
18th instant
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-09-21
Dis,ipntion and late Hours.

After the fcstal night comes the miserable
next morning, with its headache, its quoln its
gloomy reflections Business must be attended
to; but neither mind nor body is fit for business,
What is to be done2 How are the energies of
the system to be worked up, and its reserves of
vitality brought out How is the clouded
brain to be cleared 2-the languid and relaxed
frame braced up for action? Uuder such cir
cnmstances single wine-gassfil of Planta-
ton Bitters will bring about an immediate and
beneficial change, and a beautiful glow will be
diffused through the whole organization by the
tonic operation of this wholesome cordial.
Sea Moss Farine, made from Pure Irish Moss,
is considered by all who have used II to be a
most delightful, heathful and economical food.
Sea Moss Farino for sale by John J., Hudi-
hurg. MnrlAc. NaNnr.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-09-21

The Commissioners OF the Knoxville Bridge
Company, recently Incorporated by the Legisa-
ture held meeting yesterday for the purpose
Of organization. DR.. james Rodgers, Judge c.
W Jones, NJ. Nelson, John W. Cruze, ). T.
Doyle, Esq, and Z. +. McCroslscy, were pres
cut.
On motion, DR.. james Rodgers was elected
President, and i. i. McCrosSey was chosen as
Secretary.
On motion, it was resolved that books for stock
be opened at once and that NJ. Nelson j.. e,
NcGrosl5cy, j. w. Crrze and j. 7. Doyle, Esq,
were appointed committee to solicit subscrp-
ton Subscription will be taken in shares of
500 EACH nothing to be paid until stock has
been taken to the amount Of $4,000, and the
Company is fully organized. No subscriptions
are to be called for under three months from
this date, and not moro than 20 per cent. at any
one time, at intervals Of not loss than three
months. ..-
T Il, Cornicli, John w. Cruzc and NJ Nelson
were appointed committee to wait upon the
Mayor and City Council, and solicit the city to
take stock in the Company
Measures were taken to present the matter to
the County Courts of Sewer and Blount coun-
tic-. .Hl- .a. r.#
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-09-21
rREMIUM FoR CnAMrI0N MILKER,

a premium of five dollars is hereby offered
for the best mixer during our Fair, the contest
ants to milk such cows as may be presented.
PREMIUM FOR THE REST BARREL OF FLOUR.
am authorized by F. NJ. Williams, TO offer in
his name. premium of ten dollars for the best
barrel Of -four to be made in East Tennessee.
C. W. CHARLTON. Sec'N. &c. .