davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-11-16
NEW BILLS,

repeal Of the act establishing branch peni-
tentiaries.
NEW BILLS,
By Mr.. Brandon-To repeal the act to
fix the amount Of appeal bonds.
By Mr.. Merritt-To hasten the adIudi-
cation Of questions of public government.
By Mr.. Gibson-Joint resolution ex-
pressive of the judgment of the general
Assembly upon the new constitution. It
declares that the new constitution is un-
equal in the spportionmsnt of taxes and
representation among the people; that It
unnecessarily shsckles the legislature and
governor; that 1t is imperative when ap-
piled to municipal corporations, and
oppressive In its qualifications for voting;
and that 1t Is otherwise defective and in
efficient, Lies over,
A few unimportant bills were passed,
and g large number were advanced g
stage.
On third reading: House bill to enable
the railroad commissioners to perfect their
sales, and to place the purchasers In pos
session.
A debate arose. Messrs. Clsrk and Glib
son opposed the measure.
After the recess, t he senators were slow
In coming in. After waiting a few min
utes, Mr.. Gibson moved to postpone the
further consideration OF the bill indefi-
nitely. Carried.
Mr.. Gibson Immediately moved to re-
consider the vote, and 70 lay the motion
to reconsider on the table.
Messrs Ridley and Coulter protested
against the motion as an attempt to cut
of debate before the advocates of the bill
had an opportunity to say word.
After a short discussion, Mr.. Gibson
withdrew his motion, and, on motion of
Mr.. Coulter, the bill was recOnsidered.
Mr.. Warren moved an amendment, to
strike nom the bill the provision requir-
ing the State to guarantee perfect title
to the purchaser Of any railroad sold un-
der the act.
Mr.. Merritt spoke in support of the bill
and amendment adopted.
Mr.. Jones offered an amendment to en-
power the commissioners to make over
the titles 10 the purchasers Of the road by
deeds Of conveyance, but the commits
sioners and the State are not to be liable
to the purchasers or their Representatives
for any failure Of the confederation or
breach Of covenant or warranty whatever
in virtue OF such conveyance.
Msssrs. Coulter and Ridley spoke in
support Of the bill. The Senate adjourned
without coming to q 7ote.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-11-16

OLIVER, FINNIE co.
10 600 CASES Canned Fruits and vege.
tables, IN PART As FOLLOWS:
5000 cases Tomatoes;
1000 cases Peaches;
1000 cases Oysters;
$40 cases assorted Pickles;
800 cases Strawberries;
500 cases RaspherrIes;
500 cases Plae Apple;
800 cases Germ;
100 cases Blueeerries;
100 cases whortleherrles;
200 cases Lobsiers,
so esses Salmon;
400 cases Jellies;
100 cases 6randy Cherries;
200 cases Brandy Peaches;
1900 cases asst fruits and Vegetables;
OLIVER, FlNRlE & 60.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-11-16

sEES5EL & SON, Of 250 Main
street, having completed their ar
rangements to close cut their retail
trade, and engage altogether In the
wholesale, have reduced the prices Of
every article they offer for sale TO
COST. They make this sacrifice be-
cause they mean now, as they have all
the time, to be equal to every promise
they make or have made through the
press. They are determined to close
out by the 1st OF January every style
Of goods they have on hand, and at
prices such as no other house In Men,
phis can compete with. Families
needing to recuperats their household
goods or wsrdrobes will find In our
offers UNPARALLELED BAR
GAINS. We will sell regardless Of
consequences, and at any cost to our
selves. We mean to be In the whole
sale trade exclusively by the LIST Of
January and without fail. We invite
your attention to these facts, and ask
your custom to enable US to carry out
our programme.
SEESSEL & SON.
November IL, 1871.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-11-16
3 ENATE.

After the routine business, Mr.. DuBose
presented a petition for the removal Of
the tax on merchants.
Mr.. Pope presented petition fer the
repeal of the act establishing branch peni-
tentiaries,
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-11-16
Saturday. December Is. 1871.
TAX NOTICE.

OFFICE OF CITY TAX COLLECTOR,
" Memphis, NoVeEbe 10, 1871.
sFPRoPERgY GOLD the other day for CITY
Taxes and bought IN by the city, can redeem
the same on or before the Ist Of Dee mber,
1871, without q charge OF 50 per cent for re-
demption. FELIX W, ROBERTSON,
nl6 CITY Tax Collector
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-08-30
Ens, Tennessee uniyersltY.

The faculty of this old, time honored Institu-
ton have been working energetically 70 make
its next term o grand success.
Prof Nicholson has recently returned from q
trip through Middle Tennessee, where he has
been successful in obtaining for the institution
the promise OF very large number of students,
who will be in attendance at the opening Of the
session next month.
The buildings and grounds have been under
going Improvement and repairs and the eapac-
tiles of the Institution increased in order to nc
commodate the large accession of new students
which is expected.
Intelligence has been received Of the arrival
in America of Professors Atwater and Barker
from Europe, where the former has been re-
siding for number of years at German uni
versty, and who brings with him for the use OF
his department chemistry in the University, q
lot of superior instruments of his own selection.
Prof Barker has been travelling extensively in
Palestine and other countries of the East, as
well as making the tour of Europe and perfect
ing himself in his profession Of teacher OF
modern languages.
If the University shall not succeed it will not
be for want of an efficient and energetic faculty
Are the trustees and our people fully alive &c
the Importance of seconding the efforts of these
men Just in the nick of time when they are
struggling to put on q permanent footing, al
institution which shall be second to none in The
South
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-08-30
Reported Robbery.

We are informed that Mr. John Draper was
assaulted and robbed on the Jacksboro' pike
late on Tuesday afternoon. The amount lost is
stated by some to be about SEQ while others
think it was not so much, as he had been doing
considerable trading.
He left the city little before sundown on
horseback, and when near the toll-gate overlook
a man on foot and rode along with him until
near the bridge in the vicinity of SCOTS mill,
about II mile and a half from, town, when the
man stopped down and picked up a stone, which
he threw at Mr.. Draper knocking him from his
horse to the ground, when the scoundrel pro-
ceeded to rifle his person of his money.
We are informed that a man driving an OK
team witnessed the assault and robbery. and
started toward them, when the rascal made
threatening demonstrations and caused him to
desist.
Mr. Draper remained insensible from the ef-
fects of the blow for some time, which was very
severe, the stone having struck him on the ear,
cutting it nearly in two. DIR. Odells services
were called into requisition, and the injured
man was as comfortable as possible yesterday.
Mr.. Draper is q communicative man, and in
| all probability gave the fellow to understand he
| had money, though perfect stranger, whom he
had never seen before. He was a thickset man
and wore striped coat, which was about al
Mr.. ID. remembered.
| A great many rumors are in circulation abou
| the affair, but until Diapers recovery the ful
details of the affair can scarcely be ascertained
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-08-30
From Messy Creek.

No little degree of excitement was prevalent
yesterday evening, owing to the worthy form
of His Excellency, ID. w G. Senter, paradlng
the streets of our little town.
Mr. James O. Senter, Pension Agent, was IN
town yesterday, attending to the duties OF ms
office.
Our very unwelcome visitor, Mr.. Samuel Nc
Spadden, Tax Collector of Jefferson county,
has. owing to the duties of his office, deemed 1t
necessary TO pay us a short visit. he had the
pleasure of waiting upon his numerous custom
ers here yesterday
The fall session of the Messy Creek Baptist
College commenced last Monday the Dist. This
institute is fast gaining ground, and IS now
ranked among the most fourishng academies
of learning in East Tennessee. Owing TO the
untiring energies of the Faculty of last term,
the students numbered 125 at the close, and 1t IS
thought the number this term will far exceed,
if not double that of last
The fall session of the Messy Creek Masonic
Female school begins on Monday, the 18th, un'
| der the auspices Of Miss Lucy Rugges, one o
| the most refined and accomplished ladies of thu
| South.
The mercantile trade is very dull or at leas
| we would Judge so from the number of idle
| clerks who, Immediately after partaking of q
hearty break fast seize upon their favorte jour,
| nal (the CHRONICLE and with the case and
| steadiness of turtle mount the counters, upon
which, ut full length, they repose their gigantic
| proportions until Interrupted by some duskN
| form of African descent who is generally hrs
| upon docket.
Have not had rain sufficient to wet the groun'
for nearly three months, consequently the corr
crop is almost complete failure.
ALPHA AND OMEGA.
|
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-08-30
House Hnrned DAMnl

We are informed that the dwelling
house of Mr.. ]. Emmett Monday, near
Gap Creek, in the 18th civil district, was
burned on Tuesday night last, with all the
furniture and clothing.
1t is the impression in the neighbour
hood that Monday set IL on fire himself,
as during the day he is is said TO have had
an alteration with his wife, which caused
her and her son, q lad about seventeen
years of age to leave. During the alter
noon of Tuesday she returned to get her
clothing, which Monday would not allow
her TO take, and threatened to burn the
house and kill himself.
She, however, paid no attention to his
threat, and about hail past twelve the
building was discovered to be on fire, and
had made such progress that the flames
could not be checked. 4 crow Il of the
neighbors collected, but Monday was no.
where visible, though it was afterward
discovered he was lying in shucl1-pen
while the house was burning. He denied
setting it on fire, but as he made the threat
his wife alleges, and there was no fire in
the house during the day, his denial is not
deemed truthful.
! What a touching instance of marital af-
| fiction Crazed with grief at the de-
parture of his wife, the loving husband
can not live alone in prosperity but kim
dies the flame that renders him houseless,
which burnes fiercer than the love that
| once animated him.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-08-30
GTeeneVille Items,

The regular meeting of the Greene Coun-
ty Sunday School Association was held i'll
the court house last Monday. Rev. Mr..
Doak read an able and practical essay on
"The Utility of Sunday Schools" The
Greeneville choir cheered the occasion with
splendid music. Arrangements are made
for grand Sunday school jubilee on the
18th of September.
Corn for the most part will be a very
poor yield. In the vicinity of Rheatown
and on theriver there will be almost an
average crop.
There is considerable religious interest in
the county. Ameeting under the auspices
of the NJ. +. Church, South, held at Lynk's
school house recently, resulted in great
good.
At Cedar Grove, under the auspices OF
the NJ. Il. Church, a revival is in progress.
To the present there have been fifteen con-
versions. Many are still seeking.
ARTHUR.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-08-30
AUGUST 25, lS7.
ReVivaIs.

A revival is in progress at Mount Pisgah, near
Strawberry Plains. Thirty penitents presented
themselves at the altar on Friday evening
Rev. Mr. Miller is conducting the meeting with
the assistance of Rev. jonathan John.
Revs. Samuel West and j. NJ. Brown have
recently held very interesting series of meet
ings with the Union Cumberland Presby-
therian) Church, one and a half miles west OF
Campbelrs Station. The exercises closed on
Wednesday evening, and the result has been a
goodly number of conversions.
On last Thursday protracted quarterly meet
ing of the NJ. E. Church, South, closed at Jacks
bore with fifteen or twenty conversions, after Q
continuation of two weeks 1t was conducted
by Rev. Messrs. McTeer, Carr and Marsl Ill,
4 revival has been in progress at Indian
Creek Baptist Church, in Campbell county
conducted by Revs. j. Wilson and VIM. Lind
say. ..-.
still continues, having resulted in number o
conversions.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-08-30
Jonesboro' Items.

Circuit Court at Jonesboro' adjourned last
Wednesday, after n session Of two weeks and
three days. The ejectment suit of Tyler VS..
West, involving the title to about two acres of
land occupied the last eight days of the court,
and ended in mistrial, the jury being about
equally divided. James Hale, convicted OF
murder, was granted a new trial
The Grand Jury few days ago, presented
the Judge, in open court, with fine watermelon
with card attached, endorsed, "a true bill
j. f. s., Foreman of the Grand Jury" A
motion was made to quash, which no doubt
prevailed at chambers. No record Of this pro
ceeding was kept by the clerk.
Jonesboro' has organized brass band under
the leadership of Prof. Dilworth. The instru-
ments are of the very best quality, and the mer
engaged are such as will make it a success.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-08-30
Granger County News.

Mr.. r. Johnson one OF our young merchants,
gives the following from recent trip in Grain
ger county
1t is drier at Thorn Hill, north Of Clinch
Mountain, than here. Corn is burnt up and
nearly every stream is dry. Not many mills
are running.
A large number assembled at Thorn Hill last
Sunday TO hear the funeral sermon of Squire
Easily, who died last February at the age of So
They have a strange way of preaching funeral
sermons several months after the decease of the
subject in some sections of the country.
At Tate's Springs he found number Of young
men from Knoxville playing ten pins. Great
Improvements are going on there. South of the
pretty fair corn in the Beans Station valley.
There are more pretty girls in that section
than our informant ever saw. Young men
take notice.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-08-30
Mol LAW.

In commenting on the lynching of Emanuel
Pinsen at Cleveland on the night of the 18th
inst, the Bonner says, there was no evidence
at all that the boy attempted to violate the per-
son of the young lady-on the contrary she
says that nothing of the kind was attempted,
either by word or deed" and makes the follow
ing comments on the matter:
1.-THE negro was in the hands of the law
curely imprisoned and there he should nave
are dead down upon mob law. 1t must not be
tolerated in this christian and enlightened day.
There is no security for human life while it goes
unchecked and UNPUBLISHED.
"These masked men, who are taking the law
in their own hands, are doing more injury to
our peace and prosperity than all other causes
combined, and we do hope that something may
turn up that will stop them in their wild and
| lawless career. The civil law is sufficient tc
| correct any criminal grievances that may occur
| The transaction of Friday night was uncallec
| for, and we do hope that another may never oc
| cur again in this community. Let the majesty
of the law be respected, and at all hazards, lei
| its mandates be enforced"
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-08-30
Athens LIENS.

Our dusty streets, the dying leaves and with
cred grass look more cheerful now alter nav
ing enjoyed refreshing rains, but the corn crops
and the long faces of the farmers are but little
altered A suficiency of corn will still be mad G
to prevent starvation either by man or beast.
Hope should light up these long ccuntenances
of farmers-the hay crop was good the irult
was tolerably plenty the early. potat3e crop
the late crops TO mature properly hogs are
plenty and if sold now will bring fair price,
but if fattened with skill and economy and
porked will, perhaps be still more profitable,
Farmers can certainly see tnat lhere Is very III
tie prospect Of starvation.
Our town and community were thrown lpto
some excitement on day before yesterday
by the Appearance Htsynri 81 rer HSa q NE
John McKeldin, and our able attorney, Col.
| Bradford who were in pursuit of the dog,
would have overtaken and made havoc but for
the fact that the dog took the wrong road.
killed here, as he may commit depredatiohS al
| other places. wv.
| Cliff Springs have been leaving hurrledly.
some cases of dyphteria among the children
was the cause. Over two hundred have been
attending this watering place.
| In educational matters there is some unusual
interest manifested in view OF the schools OF tht
| Mace opening within the next two weeks
| Athens Is Justly noted for her good schools ano
| educational advantages. Mrs. Sullin's selec
female school will open on Monday, September
4th Miss Bridges school will also open at TN
same time But especially is there interest fel
IN reference to the opening Of the East Tennessee
| WESLEYAN University, at this place, which will
be next Thursday, August 3lst, The citizens ar
| preparing to receive and accommodate witt
boaTding ot reduced rates all students that will
come. Some students have already arrived
All agree in the opinion that the opening will
be more favorable than ever before. Arrange
ments have been made to have published in cor! con
sity, "a paper.
The trustees will soon have completed ne'
fence on the east and north of the college en-
the institution are hopeful of a successful yea
c. NJ. NJ.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-08-30
An Object of Pity.

A young man by the name of Beach came in
on the eSstern-bound train yesterday, whose
condition called for the sympathy OF every one
who saw him. He came from central Limos;
whittier he had removed some time ago, and
where he fell from mulberry tree and received
a conclusion Of the spine, which entirely par
alyzed his lower extremities and made him
implicitly helpless He has performed the
whole journey lying on his back on q cot which
He left on the afternoon train of the Knoxville
and Kentucky Road yesterday, in care of hi'
step-father for their old home near Coal Creek
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-08-30
The Grand Jury Tenders Thanks.

The Grand JURORS Tor Knox county desire 70
tender to the Hon. NJ. l.. Hail. and all other
officers that have been connected with us in the
transaction of official business, our thanks for
the uniform kindness and courtesy they have
universally extended to us, thereby making the
duties and labors devolving upon us agreeable
and pleasant, and TO express our opinion of the
ability, honesty and integrity of our Criminal
Judge, and the officers with whom our duties
have brought us in contact
Very respectfully,
DE DeArmond Foreman; w @ Brandon
Jesse Sherod, Jesse Davis, Ed Livingston, j W
Vents S ID w Lowe, A NJ Gilbert + Smith
r Draper, Jordan Shaver, II Mccall, /
Widener.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-08-30
Beaver Creek Temperance Union.

The Beaver Creek Temperance Union mad a
very interesting meeting Friday evening"
The more important exercises were essays and
declamations Miss Ann E. Armstrong read an
essay on intemperance which was a display. of
mature thought well arranged. Miss Catherine
j. Groner also presented an essay.theme In
cal. Mr.. G. L. Wood delivered an Grafton
which had been we'll studied and was creditable
to the society. John Tunnel, Esq, read an es-
say on intemperance in its broadest sense APP
plying.it to dressing, drinking, chewing, &c, in
which he dealt severely with some of the ex-
travagances of the day. W.W.B.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-08-30
The County Bridge

The site for the new county bridge over the
Holston, at this place. has been located at the
foot of Gay street. The bridge will consist of
stone piers surmounted by q wooden super
structure. Mr.. Gallagher who superintendent
the erection of Cowan, McClung q Co.'s new
house, and is most efficient man, has been
chosen superintendent. Plans of the structure
are being prepared and advertisements will soon
be made for bids to furnish materials.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-08-30
=. East Tennessee KukIux.-

The above is the heading given the Cleveland
affair by that enterprising public printing sheet,
the Nashville Banner. Do the good people of
Bradley county want to be advertised as East
Tennessee Kuklux2 We have heretofore es-
capped such damaging reputation, but the Ban
1ier, and other Democratic sheets that always
SANDER East Tennessee when they cam will give
us the benefit of such outrages whenever they
non
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-08-30
noot and shoe Mnnufnctorx.

Notwithstanding the hard times, we are
pleased to know that the manufacturing estab-
lishment of Nichols, francisco, Page & Co, is
quite a success. They are not patronized by
their immediate neghbors altogether as well as
they should be, but wherever merchants have
fully tested their boots and shoes, they have
found no trouble in getting trade. Their sue
cess is no longer predetermined but an absolute
certainty Their success is bound TO reyou-
tionize the boot and shoe trade in East Ten
nessee and should. We trust the day is near at
hand, when there will not be hundred dollars
worth of Eastern made boots and shoes sold
here in q wear.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-08-30
MESSRS.
Chamberlain & AIbers
NiESSRS.

Have received very large stock
of PAINTS, OILS and COlORS.
Our numerous Country Readers
will do we'll to remember this fact
when they buy their PAINTS for
Spring Repairs. The firm men,
toned are also Agents for Cher
land Chemical Paint, which is
already prepared and ready for
putting on, thus saving much
trouble and expense,
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-08-30
Public Schools.

The schools to open on the 4th Of next month
will, we may hope, be the beginning of q new
era in the history Of Knoxville. Good judg-
ment has been exercised in the selection Of
teachers, and the gentlemen having the matter
in charge have exerted themselves to place the
schools on q sure footing to start with. The
teachers selected will give Character and dignity
TO the schools among all classes. Let every
little boy and girl, rich and poor-all, be found
an the schools on the fourth day of September.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-08-30
A Man of Tennessee,

We are under obligations to Messrs. Munson
s. Bailey for II copy of a map Of Tennessee by
counties 1t is published expressly for them
and contains the three new counties of Ham,
blen, Loudon and James in East Tennessee.
These maps are sold at low price by these en-
terprising Real Estate A gents in connection with
their Real Estate Registers. They will be of
interest to persons looking here for homes, and
will be fully appreciated by their patrons.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-08-30
Granger County Items.

We are now having Que of the most protracted
drouths that has prevailed here for years There
mas been no rain of any consequence since about
tho first of July. The pastures are almost bare
while the corn is so much injured that farmers
do not expect half a crop.
LEAFS Springs still attract respectable num-
Der of guests who pleasantly while away the
hours at billiards, croquet, ten pins walking,
driving, or some equally agreeable and health
full exercise. y.