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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-07-13
Proceedings of Nashville Convention

NASHVILLE, June 1.-THE Democratic
Judicial Convention has been in session
to-day ut the capitol.
A large number of delegates were in at
tendance, representing every county in
the State except five.
The Convention organized, after the usu-
al preliminary talk and skirmishing by
electing w. c. Whithome permanent
Chairman.
Considerable trouble was had to settle
the basis of representation, and the man
ner of casting votes. The matter was
finally settled, and the convention receiv-
ell nominations, when the following names
were submitted:
East Tennessee-Nels6n Deaderick and
Van Dyke.
Middle Tennessce-Iumey, Nicholson,
Turner, Ewing and w. f. Cooper.
West Tennessee-Snecd, Freeman Pill
low, Walker, Cochranc, Croft, Heiskell
and Brown.
The nomination of some of the candi-
dates caused some enthusiasm, while 9TH
ers were received coldly. OF the latter
class was Pillow, who got Is votes on the
ballot.
One ballot was had, when the Chair an
nounced the following names as nomina-
ted for Supreme Judges of the State Nell
son and Deaderick, Turney and Nicholson,
Sneed and Freeman.
After the vote was announced, the nomi-
nations We're made unanimous.
An attempt was made to pass a resolution
authorizing the Chair to appoint Central
Executive Committee of five from each
Grand Division of the State, which was
voted down.
The Convention then adjourned sine die.
The nominations are received with satis-
faction by the people on the streets, except
as regards the selection from Middle Ten
nessee The friends of Cooper and Ewing
express much dissatisfaction that their
men should be passed by to make place for
Turney, who, they say, is no such lawyer
as is needed-that he is not the man at ALL
1t is doubted that Nicholson will be eli
gible under the l4th Amendment.
The East and West Tennessee men are
acceptable.
Ewing pledged himself to abide by the
action of the Convention.
The Turney men think the Convention
great harmonious success, while the
Cooper and Ewing men look mad, and
don't say much. DAMON.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-07-13
TROUBLES IN EUROPE.

Count Bismarck is one of the shrewdest
and ablest diplomatistso of Europe. Through
his sagacious policy, Prussia is now one of
the most formidable powers in the world
BY a recent and well nigh successful stroke
of diplomacy, he attempted to gain control
of the French frontier of the Pyrenees.
For two centuries France has struggled to
secure the mastery of the two frontiers of
the Rhine and the Pyrenees. The attempt
OF Bismarck to thwart Napoleon's efforts
as to the latter frontier, 10y placing upon
the throne of Spain one of the German
Princes was as startling as unwelcome
Spain has been for two years without Il
head Though the offer of Prim is not the
act of the Cortes, it would undoubtedly
have been ratified. Prince Leopold, of
-Sigmsringen-th prince
to whom the throne was offered, is now in
his 35th year, and son of Prince Charles
Anthony head of the house, who has a
long pedigree and small prime pality,
embracing only 400 square miles and a
population of 5000. He is but the titular
head of this territory, having had to abdi-
'"tS III Ihc IcNoluUlohdIS udSS Ol 1910,
since which time he has been a dependent
upon the royal house of Prussia. The
mother of Leopold is daughter of Ste
phanie de Beauharnais, the adopted child
of the first Napoleon, and the aunt of the
reigning Emperor of the French.
The debate in the Corps Legislatif upon
the announcement of this plot of Bismarck
was exciting and warlike. The Duke of
Grammont's declaration, that France could
not permit a German Prince to fill the
Spanish throne, meant war. 1t seems from
later dispatches that Prim and the Spanish
Cortes will probably not insist upon Prince
Leopold's occupying the throne, us it APP
pears it would cndanger the peace of Eu-
rope. Spain, through Prim and Cuba, Just
now, seems TO endanger the peace of both
Europe and America. 1t remains to be
seen, now, whether or not Bismarck will
he content with this failure. We think
not. Prussia is just now in no condition
to tolerate much from Napoleon. Fresh
from the unparalleled glory of her sixty
days war, repletc with victories and tf-
umphs over Austria and fully conscious
of her almost unrivaled army, she may
now feel called upon to avcnge the defeats
she once sustained from the armies of the
first Napoleon.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-07-13
THE REASON WHY.

The managing ring who got up the late
farce" solicited the Hon. G. w. Jones
to accept a nomination for County Judge
from the ith Of July Convention. They
knew he was to be elected, and as i'm
ThOrnburg's case, they wanted to appro-
PIRATE the honor of the victory to their par
ty. But Judge Jones refused their aid and
preferred making the race independent of
party issues.
Now, we are very unexpectedly informed,
the Office of County Judge is abolished.
What twas done forand at whose request,
is asked us daily by hundreds of the best
men in the county. All we know is, that
an amendment to the Senate bill intro
duced 10y Col. Fleming, the Office was
abolished. 1t took but stroke of the
pen. IL was striking demonstration of
the power and influence of our Knox
county representative. BY it our county
has lost an office which for years has been
of great public benefit. When Judge
Jones took the Office, the warrants of the
county were hawked about the streets at
fifty cents ON the dollar Now. and for
years past, our credit is, and has been as
good as any county i'm the South
But Judge Jones did not have sufficient
respect for the Grand Cyclops of the Knox
vile ro-organized Democracy. He refused
to bend the knee and call him and his
cplllllllJlee king. lie UeIleu tne powers OF
the Executive Committee. He would not
recognize the 4th of July convention as the
grand dispenser Of the offices of this coun-
try. The ring was offended and the fiat
went forth, 'If Judge Jones won't submit
to our conventions, We'll strike off his
head.u
The Representative from Knox was here
on the 4th, and witnessed the fearlessness
and self-confidence of our County Judge,
and at once determined on "snuiling him
OUT He did it by one stroke of his pen.
Judge Jones decapitation is fearful 6x-
ample of the rctribution which follows
such rebellion against the DEGREES of the
Knoxville ring.
MoRAL.-If you hold an office, pay due
homage to our Solons who create ii. If
you want an Office, court the Grand Cy-
cops of the organ and his meek followers,
who run conventions in the most approved
style, and who can give a certificate of
election for any office in the county.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-07-13
THE COUNTY JUDGEsHIP.

Our immaculate Legislature goes from
blunder to blunder, each successive steT
leading on to something calculated to worl;
hardships to the people. The latest blum
der is the passage of an act abolishing the
office of County Judge for this county
After an experience of twelve years, du-
ring which time we have had abundant
evidence of the public utility of the office
it is now abolished, without any reason
being given for such step Under the
administration of Judge Jones, the finan-
cial interests of the county have been care
fully guarded, and to-day no county in the
South stands higher in financial circles than
ours. We have invariably met the interest
ON our bonds with promptness, while every
available surplus dollar i'm the treasury has
been used to purchase outstanding bonds.
All this is owing to the watchfulness of
the County Judge. Under the old system
of electing Chairman of the County
Court from the Justices of the Peace, it is
almost impossible to get Il competent man
to devote his entire attention to the busi-
ness, for the very inadequate compensation
allowed.
Sucha system works well enough in coun-
ties with smaller population and less busi-
ness than Knox but few months, expert
ence will convince everybody that this step
is an ineXcusable blunder. The people
naturally inquire why such step was
taken. Numbers of them came to US YES
terday, indignant at the idea of men thus
trifiing with the interests of our county,
and that only for the purpose of gratifying
the whims of,a few individuals.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-07-13
CURRENT NOTES,

Horace Greeley is at Suybrook, Connecticut.
suffering from fever and ague,
The Utica Knitting Factory was destroyed by
| fire on Wednesday afternoon Loss S2s, 600.
The Tennessee and Pacific Railroad paid its
interest, 81, 1000, TO the Comptroller, Saturday.
Gen. O'Neil is going to publish statement,
showing who is responsible for the recent inva-
sion. of Canada
Eighty members of the New Orleans fire COM
panies are on an excursion to Philadelphia and
other Eastern cities.
The Governor, on Saturday approved the
general appropriation bill for the present ses-
sion of the Legislature.
The extensive chemical factory of Chappell Il
Leary, Baltimore was entirely destroyed by
fire on Wednesday night Loss about $1,000.
The Louisville C0urier-JouTHaL saws the
Democrats of Kentucky do not propose to elect
any negro to Office, and do not claim any negro
votes.
We saw, yesterday, a cucumber grown in
Mr.. ii. Barrys garden, which measured eleven
inches in length and eight inches in circumfer-
ence
The Tammany Democrats are talking about
running David A. Wells, late Special Commits
siOner Of the Revenue rs their candidate for
Congress.
A large fye-story building at the corner of
William and Spruce streets, New York was
destroyed by fire on Wednesday Estimated
ipsN pfo.bVp.
Gaylord Liman, Sheriff of Lincoln county,
Iowa, was shot aud killed by horse thief, on
the 9Th inst A mob hung the murderer ten
minutes after committing the deed.
We learn from a private dispatch received
by Capt ID. ID. Anderson, that Messrs. Nelson
and Deaderick were nominated in the Judicial
Convention for the Supreme Bench.
Capt G. b. Morrison, the General Agent, in
formed us yesterday, that Old Johd Robinsons
Circus and Menagerie would exhibit at Knox
Vile for one day Only-Saturday the Goth inst,
instead of August lst.
1t is said that Brick Pomeroy is to take the
place of John MorrisseY in the next Congress.
These gentlemen both have sensational repu-
tutation-the one rs prize fighter and the other
as Il confirmed blackguard.
The new rolling mill at Chattanooga went into
operation on Thursday, giving employment to
one hundred and twenty-five hands The force
will be doubled when certain improvements are
made, which are now in process of construction.
The police are busy making examinations into
the condition of cellars, yards and out-houses
for sanitary purposes. We learn that lime will
be furnished gratuitously by the corporation
wherever it is needed
Some of our country exchanges are not as par
ticular about giving the CHRONICLE credit for
original articles copied from it as they might be-
We do not mean to say that all neglect 10 do so,
but intend this reminder solely for those Offend
ing.
Alex. Scott, of this county, was tried yester-
day before CommissionerAikin, charged with dis
tilling in violation of the revenue law, and was
acquitted. Clay Scott his son, charged with
the same offence, gave bond To appear from day
to day during the term of Court now in session.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-07-13
TREES INJURED.


Thursday night last n prisoner named +.
Cole, confined in Jail at Huntingdon, Tennessee,
was shot by james Southerlin, while attempting
to escape. So says'the Republican, published at
that place
The same paper also gives horrible case Of
poisoning that occurred near there few days be-
fore, resulting in the death of three children of
Harris Bailey, while he and negro man mar
rowly escaped Bailey found bottle of drugged
liquor in the road and drank of it himself and
gave it to the others. The affair will be inves-
tgated
The jail at Huntington was forced on the 9th
inst, while the jailor was at II circus perform
ance, and three prisoners escaped. They had
not been recaptured at last accounts
On the same day, one of the performing lions
attached to Ames' circus, attacked his keeper,
and got loose in the crowd, causing a general
stampede. The furious animal was killed by a
pistol flsilade from the bystanders The keeper
was but slightly injured.
Henry Woods, who killed Dan Tucker. and
was condemned to be hung by Judge Hudson,
and afterwards appealed to the Supreme Court
and was granted new trial it is said, has es-
capped from the jail at jackson, Tenn.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-07-13
GEN. HOWARD.

Sometime ago, one Fernando Wood, of
New York, with the deliberate intention of
wantonly attacking the private character
and official conduct of Gen. o. o. Howard,
prepared charges against him. A Con-
gressional Committee was appointed. The
majority of that Committee will soon sub
NIT a report entirely exonerating Gen.
Howard from the allegations of personal
or official misconduct. Instead of result
ing as an injury to him, as was intended,
it strengthens the confidence of the people
in his integrity. These charges We're pub
lished and commented upon by the Demo-
cratic papers all over the country-especi-
ally in the Southland now when he is de-
quilted not one in ten of them will even
do Gen. Howard the justice to publish his
triumphal acquittal.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-07-13
HOW is IT.

Soon after the March elections, our De
mocratic friends grew very enthusiastic on
the subject of organization. A meeting of
tue faithful was called at the Wing building,
at which AN Executive Committee was ap-
pointed, with Maj. Thomas OConner as
Chairman. Now, the Chattanooga Times
speaks of Hon. Samuel c. Ramage :"
as Chairman of this Committee. The IVhig
also speaks of the Chairman of the Execu-
tive Committee as having received "initia-
tory training amonga sooty set of fellows
known as Ledg,ters probably meaning
the Hon." Samuel. Has there been any
trouble among the reorganized Or has
Maj. OConner come to the conclusion that
there is more money in making harness
than in getting up a ''non-partisan" Judi
cial Convention? We rather guess the lat
ter whereupon the mantle fell upon the
Honorable " gentleman who controls the
"organ."
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-07-13
WHO IS THE PARTISAN.

In his letter accepting the nomination of
the Democratic Convention of the 4th of
July, Judge Brown assures the people of
this District that, if elected, "the judicial
ermine, through my agency, shall never
he draggled in the dirty pool of partisan
politics" This assurance that he will not
he partisan judge, very naturally leads us
to ask that gentleman if he charges that
his opponent Chancellor Temple is
Does Judge Brown pretend to say that
Gh2nceIlor ,,Ii,i M Temple has draggled y the
politics? lfnot, why make any such al
lusions or promises i'm his own behalf? No
one darcs make any such charge. Chan
cellor Temple, although decided Repnb-
lican, has never carried his politics upon
the Bench, and the people of his Division
know il. If this Kind of warfare is to be
carried ON, two can play at it, Judge
Brown, nominated by such a Convention
as met here last Monday, ought to be very
slow to talk about partisan Judges.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-07-13
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
SPECIAL DISPATCHES.
NASHVILLE.
Special Dispatch to the Chronicle


NASHVILLE, June 9.-The Legislature
will adjourn on Monday TO meet again on
the first Monday in December.
The Governor has appointed A. l.. De-
mass Judge of the Criminal Court. i'm
place of John Hugh Smith, deceased
The Tennessee and Pacific Railroad, to-
day, paid the State ST. 900 in bonds and
coupons, as interest.
The County Convention which assem-
bled here to-day to send delegates to the
Judicial Convention, was full. a dclega-
tion was appointed that will doubtless in
crease the discomfort of the Democracy.
Hon. a. O. Z. Nicholson, it is rumored,
Will decline to be candidate for Judge of
the Supreme Court, Congress having fail
ed to remove his disabilities
The Special Committee to investigate
the charges made against the Railroad
Committee was in secret session to-day
Fleming was before it.
1t is said that Baxter is making head
way, and causing certain parties to look
anxious.
The people are eager for the investiga-
ton TO 90 on.
The usual resolutions of thanks to the
Speakers were passed, eliciting remarks
from both gentlemen.
In the Senate, the Railroad Committee
submitted long report on the Winchester
and Alabama Railroad. 1t shows the
amount of bonds issued to the road, and
charges the Receiver, Davenport, with
using the funds of the road for his own
purposes.
In the House, James offered the follow
ing resolution:
"Resotocd That the thanks of the Gen
eral Assembly and people of the State are
hereby earnestly rendered to all who aided
in preventing military reconstruction of
the State, and thereby permitting our peo-
pie to choose their own rulers, under our
own liberal and truly republican Consti-
tntion.n Passed. DAMON.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-07-13
A Man Yanked up by the Feet and Carried Off
in a Balloon.

The balloon that goes with DeHaven's
circus seems fated to give origin to starting
| incidents. To the list of adventures and
accidents that have attended it, we add an
other thrilling scene at this place, on the
evening of the 10th ult Ii was inflated in
the presence of 800 people, the wind blow
ing sharply from the east. The eronaut
took his position in the frail bark, the rope
that held it to the earth was loosened and
sheering as it started Il sharp east wind
blowing at the time, it caught second
party, who became cntangled in the ropes,
and rapidly assembled with the invounta-
ry explorer hanging by the feet
At the height of thirty feet the unwill-
ing traveller succeeded in catching the hor-
iZontal rope near the bottom of the balloon
with his hands, and thus supported mount
ed to a height of 400 feet, and moved rapid
ly in Il westerly direction.
The rapid cooling and condensation of
heated air and gasses that supported it,
and the extra weight of hundred and
eighty pounds, caused it to descend almost
as fast a. ii went up, landing the two pas
sengers with II heavy conclusion ON the
caves of II house from which they fell,
bruised, gashed, and fainting to the ground.
At first they were supposed to be killed,
but prompt medical attention soon resus-
citated them, and their hurts proved not
very serious.
The emotions of the man hanging by his
feet and feet alone, and moving rapidly
through the air at an elevation of four or
five hundred feet, may be better imagined
than described. 1t was the most thrilling
scene we ever witnessed aud we do not
care to see the like again.-Mo. Democrat.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-07-13
The DniIN ChronicIe.

"The Daily CHRoNICLE yesterday morning
appeared in AN enlarged form, having added
four columns to its dimensions. Much as we
a6omnate the political heresies the CHRONICLE
conducted in spirit of enterprise that will win
it friends, even were its editors more obnoxious
than they are TO the Conservative element of this
section of the State. We like live papers no
odds who may manage them. "-Whig 7h.
The Knoxville CHRoNIcLE comes to us en-
larged 10 a six column paper. 1t is a handsome
sheet, well edited, its political opinions are
sound and pluekily expressed, and it we'll de-
serves the success it has.earned. Chattanooga
Times.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-07-13
VIOLENT STORM.
Heavy Rain-HOuses UnrOofcd, Trees and
Chimneys Blown Down. .Sc.

yesterday, between | and o'clock, this
vicinity was visited by "a severe storm which,
though of short duration, yet did considerable
damage
THE RAIN
Fell in driving torrents accompanied with a
strong wind For while the storm was especi-
ally severe, and we do not remember ever seeing
rain fall with such force and violence.
THE NJ. L. CHURCH
Was partially unroofed on the Northeastern
side, about one-thrd, letting in the water, which
saturated the plaster, causing it to fall off around
one of the chandeliers, though only a small por-
ton. The damage will not exceed $500 unless
the wet plaster is removed, when it may po,si-
bly, reach $500
BR.NNNERs BUILDING,
Formerly occupied by \. G. Jackson IL Co.,
was again unfortunate, the roof being blown off
which let in the water in torrents 1t was un-
occupied.
TREES INJURED.
a great many fine shade trees on Main street
and fruit trees in other portions Of the city, were
either blown down or twisted off, causing great
loss to the owners. Several chmneys were also
blown down, one at the Lamar House and others
at different places.
We heard that DR. Brandau's residence was
damaged severely as was also several others,
but up to this writing are unable to .tate,to
what extent
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-07-13
SPAIN.
DccIarntion of Cnrles.

MADRID, June 1.-THE Regency reter-
ates the declaration that its course is dicta-
ted by no hostility TO France.
Republican journals say the only solution
of the existing troubles lies i'm the imme-
diate declaration of IA republic.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-07-13
PRUSSIA.
France Persists in Insulting Prussia.

BERLIN, June H. The Semi Official
Journal says France persists in insulting
Prussia, by holding that government re-
sponsible for Hohenzollerns candidature
The North German Parliament has been
called together for the purpose of answer
ing France.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-07-13

The greatest knowledge is to know that
we know nothing.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-07-13

God treats the sorrows we lay before
Him, as the sun does the frost which some
times collects about it that which is near
est to Him He changed to q rainbow.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-07-13
GOOD NEWS FOR KNOXVILLE.
Court House and POstOiiice Building TO be
Completed.

WASHINGTON, July S.-The bill to com
plete the Court House and Postotfice at
Knoxville, Tenn, passed.
The Portland daily press., 1870-12-19
The WAYS OF JusyMEn are varv often :.

IHE WAYS OF JURYMEN are very often al.
together too peculiar. 1t is reported that
Wyoming jury were in the habit Of playing
"seven-up," not exactly for the purpose of
reaching verdict, bnt to beguile the time;
and the Evening Post asks with great seyeri.
ty whether that jury was composed of women.
Other information in these premises which
reaches the Post is quite startling. 1t comes
from San Francisco. "A jury, sitting upon a
murder case," says the Post, "wcre unable to
agree upon verdict Eleven were of one way
of thinking, but the twelfth held out against
them; whereupon one of the eleven threaten
ed to kill the refractory juror unless he COIN
cided IN opinion with his fellows. Upon declar-
ing this in open court and Offering to agree up-
der protest. the threatened man was met will,
plump denial OF the charge from the offender.
who, on being examined, was found to have q
Oerringer and a boNie-knife upon his nerson
Here's cheerfulness. Certainly ii the ur o..in.
of carrying Derringers and bowie knives IA
permitted to jurors, the criminal business of
the courts is in danger of going on intermina-
bly,. One murder may beget another. and
this may be followed by third ad infnitum.
like the ripples made by the fall of stone in,
to the mili-pond. The Judge, in this case, in
few remarks, reflected severely upon the
conduct of the juryman,' which ought. we
suppose, to be quite satisfactory 10 society.n
Is this progress?