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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17
Case of Des,,.ution.

Last night the ringing of the City Hall bell
gave notice TO the police that their presence was
needed. There was no fire or riot, but case of
destitution to be relieved A woman was dis
covered near the round-house, at the railroad
shops, in labor, and gave birth to a child
Policemen Waddlc and George went down
promptly, and comprehending the situation at
glance sent two colored women to attend to
the case. A fire was built in one of the railroad
company's buildings and as the rain was in
cessant they deemed it advisable, under tho cir
cumstanccs, to remove the woman and child
into it until to-day. The Unfortunate creature
was colored woman. She was made as COM
Portable as possible, thank. to the individual Of
forts of the officers named, who have no direc-
tions to guide them in such matters and act en-
tirely at their discretion.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17
C,reutt Court of bradley County.

The Cleveland Banner of Thursday contains
the following proceedings of the Circuit Court
now in session at that place. ...
The jury in the case of Allen Cato, for muir
der returned verdict finding him guilty of
murder in the first degree, with mitigating cir
cumstances. The Court. thereupon committed
his sentence to imprisonment for life. Another
colored man, named Cobb, has been sentenced
to the pententiary for twelve months for steal
ing pair of boots. Since Thursday evening
last the time of the Court has been consumed
in trying railroad damage suits, growing out of
the accident occurring January 1870, five miles
belo~ this place. Il. 8. DeLany sued the road
for twenty thousand dollar damages, for injuries
which his wife sustained by the accident. The
jury, after some two days deliberation, awarded
him the sum of four thousand, one hundred and
sixty-six dollar and fifty cents. The counsel
for the road will move for o new trial, and in
the event il is not granted, they will take an
an appeal to tho Supreme Court. man by
the name of Wolfe has a similar suit against
the road. and lays his damages at five thousand
dollars. This cause was being tried on Monday
and Tuesday and the jury awarded damages
to the amount of one thousand, eight hundred
dollars. The suit of ID. w. Crosby for fifty
thousand dollars was continued by the plaintiff.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17
Religious Intelligence.

The Nashville Union and A,aerica,,, of Tues
day, states that the College of Bishops of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South, is now in
session at the Publishing House. All are pre-
sent except Bishop Early, of Lynchburg, Va,
whose health does not allow him to meet his
colleagues. The Bishops are engaged in re-
viewing the whole field, comparing decisions
and reviewing Them and in planning the work
of the future. The plan of conferences and the
time of holding them, during the ensuing fall
and winter, will be ready soon for publication.
There are thirty-fve Annual Conferences to be
visited, three of which are on the Pacific coast,
and one in the Indian Nation.
The same paper also contains the impressive
and eloquent sermon by Bishop Geo. f. Pierce,
at McKendree Church, in that city. in memory
Of the late Bishop Andrew, on Sunday evening
last. The sermon was taken by a short hand re-
porter and published in full in the Union and
american, making more than FIVE columns OF
that large paper.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17
Excelsior Their Motto.

We were favored yesterday with a call from
c. j. Brackebush, who is in the city looking
after the interests of Messrs j. +. Soldering &
Co., Of Akron Ohio, the manufacturers of the
renowned Excelsior Reaper and Mower. This
establishment combines advantages for making
the best machine iE use Whenever introduce
cd, the excelsior is taking the lead as the best
combined Reaper and Mower, 1t took the first
premium over all other machines at the great
field trial near Knoxville last year There has
been more of these machines sold in this mar
kst than all other kinds combined, and when
ever used it gives the greatest satisfaction. The
material used in the construction of these ma
chimes is all of the best quality, selected with
great care, and so put together as to combine
strength with light freight and simplicity of
construction. Only the best mechanics are en-
ployed in the establishment, and good work is
the result. The we'll known house of Nc
Corklc & Co., Knoxville, are the agents for the
Excelsior.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17

The following transfers Of real estate are noted
in the County Clerks Office ...
a. Kennedy ct ux to Catharine Bean, lot,
$lOO
g. Warwick ct ux TO James N. Turner, tract
Of land, $500.
Villa Dunlap to G.. W. Wells tract Of
land, $3.50. .In~EE ..-...y
Joanna Bales TO s,e-ling Ross, tract of land
Some othor transfers have been made, among
which are, one lot TO Charles ID. McGufey,
another to o. B. Smith, another to G. Washing
ton, all in the White addition; also, contracts
closed through Charles Seymours Office for one
lot in Moses addition, and ono lot on University
Avenue. The demand for real estate is better
than it has been for SEINE weoks no advance,
however, In price. = A4 rfefaE-f.
Tho bad state of tho whoat, and the prospects
Of pressure for money, makes many farmers
eager to sell off portions of their farms to enable
them to put more stock on the remainder. That
grass farms with plenty OF stock on thom, paid
better than grain raising, has been well under
stood by the farmers of East Tennessee, bu,
since the war the capital to stock the farms has
| boon wanting.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17
y10-d&w-3t.
StiII They Come.

Mcssrs. G. Stephenson and j. Stringers ar
rived in this city few days since with letters
to the proprietors of the CHRONICLE from the
American Exchange Agency: London. They
arrived at Boston from England on the 9th, and
came direct to Knoxville. They come recon-
mended rs First Glass Builders" one as a
brickmason and one rs carpenter. Mr.. Ste
phenson has already secured situation. They
have been reading our East Tennessee Articles
and the facts compiled in the Land Registers of
our Real Estate Agents, and believing the
country would suit Them came directly here.
They report having seen and read in England
the WEEKLY CRoNIcLE, and that many per-
sons are deeply interested in our section. We
other rood citizens
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17
A New Feature.

We have just secured fine steam engine for
our office, which we hope very soon to have up
and running. We have found it necessary to
secure this power not only because of our rapid
ly increasing newspaper circulation, but also to
enable US to do the vast amount of job work
which we now have on hand. Our contracts for
work are so large that although we have in
creased our force of employees, we
find it necessary in order to carry them out
promptly to provide steam power. With this
motive power and the entirely neo material
and latest styles and improvements in typo and
printing material, we clam to have the best and
most desirable job office in this section of the
State.
We expect very soon to add to our Office an
entirely new bindery and from time to time to
make such additions and engagements as our
business may demand; Cnder the superin-
the State, Mr.. II. Haws, We hold ourselves ready
to do any kind Of work and insure success.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17

RpIToRs CHsosToLR As you are aware,
Lcadvale il the name of a station on the Cincin-
natl, Cumberland and Charleston Railroad, and
is in the midst Of the finest agricultural region
in East Tennessee.
The lands arc very productive, especially
those on the river. II is not uncommon for
them TO produce from seventy five to one hun
dred bushels Of corn TO tho acre. Nor are the
farmers idle in preparing them for hoavy crop
of corn this year / rogretto inform you:hAs
everywherc in this region find the wheat vast
ly isiuIed, If not ruined, by the fly and rust.
Ysu may rest assured that thcro can be no hopo
of morc than half a crop in East Tennessee, il
we are to rely upon the reports which we hear
from all quarters. This is sad news. 1t will be
hard blow 10 our people. More than possible
the oats will meet With the same fate Tho
peach crop is abundant But few apples, Thou
sands of cherries.
rHRILLINa INCIDENT AND ADVENTURE
want 10 relate one fthe most thrilling Incl
dents and daring adventures have hoard of
for 4 long time 1t happened at the beautiful
home of Col Moore near Leadvale on Thurs
day last. Tho hero of my story was
little Willie Moore son Of Col. Moore,
n lad only five years of age. My her oine is
Mrs Moore the amiable and intelligent wife Of
''NN''N
there is a well about thirty feet deep, and con-
| tanning fourteen feet of water. 1t seems that
| Willie, by some unforeseen cause, got too near
its mouth and fell in. AS it happened Mrs,
| Moore was close at hand, and, witnessing the
| frightful plunge of her darling boy, instantly
| sprang forward and Selling frantically the end
| of the rope used in drawing up water, she
| threw herself down into the well after him.
Willie was struggling with his terrible fate like
| = noble and heroic little fellow and had gone
down beneath the surface. Mrs. Moore, with
remarkable presence of mind, let herself down
| into the water quite up to her chin, and with
her feet managed to draw Willie up to the sur
face Then holding the rope firmly in her HAND
and with the other grasping Willie, she, with 4
| superhuman effort, placed him upon the arm
holding the rope. She had now got him out o
| the water but imagine, if you please, the fear
full suspense of that agonizing moment. Their
| she was hanging on to that rope with Willie il
one of her arms, and no hope of prompt assist
ance. Placing her back against one side of tn
wall of the well and her feet against the other
| she supported herself in this way until relic
came. Both were then drawn out. and neithe
of them injured a particle 1t is seldom W
hear of so much courage and GOODNESS rs thi
| circumstance unfOlds. ALoNGs DANTE.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17
From RIount County.

EDITORS CHRONICLE: The few bright sunny
days we have had, have cheered the hearts of
our farmers that the damaging effects of the
rust may be prevented. The injury so far has
not been very serious, think.
The wheat harvest has begun. Onyesterday,
Mr.. George, of this county, commenced to reap
q fine field. Others will follow soon. n.Hi
Corn is growing finely. The stand in many
cases is very irregular, in consequence of the
ravages of the cut worm.
The peaches are still promising Apples will
be scarce; the failure was in the bloom. b.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17
An Old Nurse for Children.

Don't fail to procure MRS. WINSLOW's
SOOTHING SYRUP, for children teething.
No mother who has ever tried it will consent to
let her child pass through this critical period
without the aid of this invaluable preparation.
Gives rest to the mother, and relief and health
to the child. Cures wind collie, and regulates
the bowels Be sure and call for .II4 mr.
MRS. WINSLOWSSO SOOTHING SYRUP"
Having the fac-simile of " CURTIS q PHR-
KINs" on the outside wrapper. All others are
base limitations. .aE vl7-d1w-wlt
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17
worth Remembering.

Our Job Office is now one of the best equipped
in this division of the State, We have latest
styles of types, the best of paper cards, &C.. old
experienced workmen, and presses equal to any
in the State. We are prepared to do any kind
of printing and do it promptly, and at low
prices Mr.. Tighlman Haws, our Business
Manager, is one of the most experienced pub
fishers in the State, and personally supervises
all work entrusted to us. Orders solicited.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17
Assaulted.

On Friday night last we are informed, Mr.
Irecell Rutherford, who lives about six miles
from the city, was called to his door and struck
very severe. blow. on his left temple above
the eyebrow. We learn that Rutherford
charges Robert Armstrong with striking him,
but as it is said Mr.. Frank Foster was with
Armstrong at the tire the outrage was commit
ted, and as he will be called on to give his testi-
mony at the trial the matter will then be diff
nitely aseertained. Tho difficulty ia thought
to have originated from an old grudge.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17
DIR. =. o. Richnrdson's sherry wine Bitters,

A pharmaceutical preparation, by regularly
educated physician, is one of the most pleasant
and valuable tonics of the day Persons re-
covering from protracted illness, or those who
at this particular season Of the year are subject
to jaundice, habitual constipation, or any dis
ease arising from disordered stomach, liver or
bowels, will find in the Sherry Wine Bitters a
friend more to be desired than gold,
Sold by all Druggist p. -
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17
De.perndo Captured.

Late yesterday afternoon Frank Hodge, q
noted desperate, was captured by Sheriff Cos
set, after lively race and determined resist
ance. Hodge was under 4 Indictment, charged
with robbery, and the officers were on the look
out for him, but the police supposed no
would stay all night Mt his mothers in North
Knoxville, as he was too drunk to walk. But it
seems that Hodge was not so drunk as no SEEM
ed, for he was arrested on Prince street by
Constable Dick Lones, but broke loose and es-
capped. LrsTE.-.t ErE
About six clock, Mr.. GGssett heard of him
as having Just passed DR. Pesrnes residence,
when he Immediately procured horse and &C
companied by William Bunker, went in search
of the criminal.
Aftor escaping from Mr. Lones, Hodge had
struck straight line for the rural districts, and
was overtaken by wagon, in which he rode
for some time when about six miles from town
he was overhauled by the Sheriff, who told him
to consider himself prisoner. Instead of sur
rendering, however, Hodge jumped out of the
wagon and leaped over fence, with Gossett in
full pursuit, who called on him to stop, but,
he paid no attention to the summons, nor to the
more pusuasive arguments of bullet. After q
chase of about hundred yards, Mr. Gossett
seized him and struck him over the head with
| his pistol, breaking tho barrel off the stock
| Hodge Immediately seized the barrel with both
hands and tried to wrench it out of the Sheriff
| right hand, his left being employed in holding
| Hodge by the hair. Bunker came up while the
scuffie was going on, and Hodge then surren-
| dered.
He was then brought to town and lodged in
Jail, where he will probably remain until hi:
| trial. Hodge is desperate character and has
broken out of Jail several times, and once in the
| fall of 1869 broke loose from MIR. James Cruze
| in East Knoxville.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17
knights TenlpInr.

The Grand Commandery Of. the State, on
Wednesday elected the following officers for
the ensuing year; G. S. Blackie, of Nash
willie, r. f. G. c.; George Malersh,
of Memphis, Il. d. G. c.; J. b. Palmer, of
Murfreesboro. j., Co DIR, II Sheffield, of
Nashville, r. q. G. G.; j. NJ. Pettigrew, of
Memphis, G; $. WI IL; NJ. Aiken, Of Knox
VILE G. J. W; John Frzzell, of Nashville,
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17
The wheat.

A trip through lower East Tennessee inn
presses rs with the unpleasant fact, that the
wheat crop of the present year must of neces-
sty be short one, We notice many fields that
appear now, as if they could not possibly pro-
duce five bushels to the acre-some look rs if
they would not produce bushel. The great
trouble is rust, and the unce0sing wet weather
renders the matter much worse
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17
Trustees sale.

We invite attention to the advertisement of
Trustees Sale published in another column.
A plot of survey with full description of the
land mills and buildings with abstract of title
will be found at Charles Seymour's Real Estate
Office. vl3-dw2t
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17
Arbitration.

The celebrated SANDER suit of Chandler vs..
Headriek, in the Circuit Court of Blount county,
has been referred to VIM. Henderson and VIM.
Goddard for arbitration, with the understanding
that if they cannot agree they are to call in a
third man a. umpire 1h.sr tFi
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17

Died in Sewer county, on the It'll ult., George
Rimel and iBeliben Matches, both prominent
citizens Of that county. They died at the same
time, and were buried at the same time and
place -.#.EI| ... .sar ..| mail
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17

In abiding to the death of Col. James W.
Humes, of Abingdon, Va, the Bristol Courier
pays the following tribute to his memory:
mo greater loss could have been sustained
by the State of Virginia, at this time, than the
loss of this distinguished man. Endowed by
nature with an intellect whose power could
grasp those great principles Of right and JUS
tco, which constitute the basis of all human
happiness, and WELD them with success al
most unparalleled and possessing in addition
thereto those virtues and graees which consti-
tute the adjoining characteristics of gentle
man, he was we'll suited as n Waterman, to stand
upon the boundary wall Of Virginia destiny,
and with the light of his intellect, guard well
the liberties Of her people"
Col Humes took an active part in politics
and was prominently spoken of as the prospec-
tive Conservative candidate for Congress from
the Southern portion Of that State. I'D %
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17
Criminal Court.

This Court meets on Monday next, the 22d
inst. There are upwards of two hundred and
eighty cases on the docket besides others not
yet furnished by the proper officers making the
preliminary Investigations
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17
Fall Info Line.

All mechanics joining the procession on the
9th, will be let into the Fair Grounds free of
charge. Transient mechanics also, and their
dinners paid for by the resident. mechanics A
dinNer will DO prepared by Scherff and Eifler
for the occasion. BY order of the President
c. W CHARLTON, Secretary &c
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17
Railroad survey.

The Bristol Courier states that Major Henry
Fink, with corps of engineers, has been APP
pointed to survey the line of that portion of the
A. M. and o. Railroad leading from Bristol to
Cumberland Gap. The party arrived at Bristol
on Tuesday and Immediately went to their
work.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17
Copartnership Notice.
mar22--Wtf

Z. f. Esperandeu d A. G, Cheney have this
day formed copartnership for the manufacture
of cigars.
The style of the firm will be as heretofore,
Espsrandieu & Co., and the business will BIO
carried on at the old stand Gay ST., next door
to 1st National Bank.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17

We have, and shall continue to keep on hand,
good stock of choice Sugars, and shall endeav-
or to please those who favor us with their pat
ronage.
Orders respectfully solicited.
H. f. EsPERANDIEU,
y10-d&w-3t. A. G CHENEY.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17

Only few moro names are wanted to all up
the club and those who want one Of the best
papers published should hand in their names
soon, to o. H. Smith & Co., 109 Gay street.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

vCNO LEAsE.-The "Bosworth Mill Property "A
Grist Mill. Also water power and fixtures suAi-
cient for machinery necessary in the Cabinet Business
The TERMS and length Of TIME will be such as to
make this property desirable to those wishing lease
JAS. A. TARwATER,
mayT-dtf-wlt knoxville Tenn.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17

The following is a statement of the money or
der business transacted at Knoxville postoffice
for the week ended Saturday May 9th, 1871 and
is pretty fair average
Number of orders issued, go
" Paid 6S
Amount " 4" 81, SOC. ~
Issued, 1,154.77
Rec on deposit from other
offices, 3,15400
Surplus funds deposited, 100000
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17
Crop Prospects.

A gentleman from Greene county informed
us yesterday that the crop prospects in that
county are exceedingly unfayorabe.
The fly has appeared on some of the wheat
that escaped the rust and n great breadth of
wheat is badly injured by the rust 1t is feared
by many farmers that not more than half crop
will be made.
Corn is also very backward. Owing to the
heavy and continuous rains that have prevailed,
a great deal of bottom land has been overfowed,
and in some farms on Lick Creek no corn has
yet been planted. We hope that the season may
yet be propitiOus, and that if the corn crop is
late in some localities, it will at least be album
dant.
Read the interesting letters of "Ireneaus'
from the South, which appear weekly in the
Men Tork Observer. published at 81 Park Row,
New York City Sample copies. sent free,
Terms SO per annum in advance. The COB
server Year Book is sent free to every sub
scribcr '.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17
SPECIMEN C0PIEI
East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia
Railroad Stock Wanted. -

Several small lots of this stock wanted. The
highest market price paid. Send to the East
Tennessee Book House.
V17-w9t .V't-TF r. H. RICHARDS.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17
Ayers Sarsaparilla,
FOR PURIFYING THE BLOOD.

The reputation this eX.
ccllent medicine enjoys.
is derived from its cures.
many OF which are truly
marvellous. lnvCterate
cases Of Scroiuluus dis
ease. where the y stem
seemed saturated with
corruption, have been
purified and curcd 10y it.
Scrofulous affections and
disorders which were az.
gravated by the scrotiI'
loua contamination mill