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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-11-29
Court House.

If Knoxville should ever build new court
house-which she will doubtless do in the course
of time-an entire square should be purchased
upon which to locateit together with the county
Jail and work house l.4 3 Fff
In most large cities the court house lot en-
braces an entire square. There are various
good reasons why it should be thus. The
valuable documents which court
house contains demand that it should be
remote from other buildings which
might endanger it in case of a fire. Again it is
necessary for convenience to have the court
house, the Jail, and the work house adjacent
to each other.
Persons acquainted with certain court mat
tertknow what Inconvenience arise from hav .
ing our court house, Jail and work house at
the distance of two or three squares from each
other.
AS our city is growing out beyond the rail-
road and will doubtless grow much more rapid
ly, soon, when the Knoxville and Kentucky
railroad shall be completed, would IL not be
well for the proper aut horities to secure Il pub
lie Square, by purchase or otherwise, in mere
central location upon v hieh all the county
buildings can be placed
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-11-29

The Convention of Delegates from tho Vari-
Gus Temperance orders in the United States met
at Chattanooga on the I'D inst. J. A. jefferson,
of Virginia, was unanimously elected President,
j. j. Hickman, of Kentucky andS. NJ. Angel,
of Louisiana, Vice Presidents and ". Il. n.
Searcy, Of Georgia, Secretary.
The Chattanooga Times, from which we de-
rive eur information, gives a condensed account
Of its proceedings, and states that II Is an en-
tirely new organization and its object is TO es-
tablish harmony between and secure the CO.
operation of all temperance orders in the COM
mon cause. Each separate order is vested with
sovereign power, and can either ratify or reject
any section of the Council of Temperance,
The Convention adjourned last night to meet
on Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, on the 4th of
1u1y 1870
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-11-29
Rapid Work.

The rapidly with which the work on the new
bridge over the Holston progresses is truly re-
markable, The piers on either bank are already
we'll under way, being now above the surface
level.
The contractors are building Golfer dam on
the south side of the river, above the ferry
landing, which when completed will be foated
down and sunk in the river at the location OF
the fourth pier from the north bank. 1t will be
put in place in few days, should the weather
continue favorable and the river remain low.
In case it should be so work on this pier will go
on at once with great rapidity, otherwise it will
be delayed until Spring.
The bottom of the coffer-dam will DO COM
posed of hewn timber II inches square, bOlted
solidly together. This will rest upon the bot
tom Of the river, and upon it the masonry wli
be built After the pier has been Gompleted
loose stones, mixed with cement, viii be built
around 1t, sloping out in every direction. Thia
protecting mass, which is called ,.'riprapS
makes the pier SO solid that its durability Is en-
sured for an extraordinary length of time.
From present indications the work of con
structing the bridge is in the hands of energetic
and live men whom the people may expect to
complete their work promptly and efficiently.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-11-29
IMnHnIHEnC Arson.

jas G. and VIM. Brown, of Campbell coun-
ty, were committed 10 Jail al Jacksboro, on
Saturday, to await the action Of the Grand Jury,
for barn burning.
The facts seem to be as follows; The Browns
were neighbors Of John T. Ford Ford had
recently gained suit against the Browns for a
piece of lane. said suit being decided in Fords
favor by the Supreme Court The Browns
said Ford should lose much as he gained in
the transaction, and the Wednesday night af-
ter the case was decided at Knoxville the
Browns proceeded to the residence Of Ford in
Campbell county and set Gre " his barn, burn
ing beside large lot Of produce aud valuable
horse.
Ford institutes prosecution in the name of the
State and Saturday the Browns were tried be-
fore Justices Lindsay and Adkins, Messrs. Ray,
Flournoy and Adkins for the State; Messrs.
Henderson and Jourolman for the defense.
. After a long and tedious trial, lasting until
near midnight, and the argument of the couR-
sell the Court decided that under the act of 1865,
together with the proof the parties defendant
were not entitled to bail, and ordered commit
ment to await the action of the Grand Jury.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-11-29

Knoxville, Tenn. Nov. %, 1871
The trade in produce is yet without animation
There is some enquiry about corn. The i'm
preston prevailing in the South that East Ten
nessee crops failed purchasers are not looking
in this direction for supplies. We must correct
this mistake; and the best means of accom-
plshing this is TO put our supplies-Corn, Oats.
Hay, Hogs, Pork, Lard, Beef, &e-on the mar
ket. We have a large surplus, especially of
Corn, and that of the best quality. We must
sell, and why not sell at once2 Any advance
in price that may be realized next spring or
summer, will not compensate for the deprecia-
ton in weights.
QUOTATIONS.
WHEAT-Buying, S1.10a135; selling, Sl.2Oa
i.40 per busheL But little offered, and only
local demand
CoRN-Buying price for new, 5Oa52lc. loose
sacked. in depot, G2laGjc. No shipments from
this point yet
0iTs-Bgying loose a5aasc sacked, in car
load lots, 50a52lc.
HAY-Loose, wagon load, 7oa75c per cwt;
baled, in depot SLIGO per 100 lbs.
DRIED FRUITs-Dull, market unset tied
Peaches, loose, from wagons, in halves, 6 cts.
per 10 mixed and in quarters, &c. according
to quality. Apples, 5a5tc; sacked, in depot,
tale higher per H.
FLoUR--Only a local demand and very dull
best brands of Family held at 400 per sack and
Extras 3.50a3.7j per sack, but to effect cash
sales co cessions must be made
| BAcoN-Nominal, in the absence of orders
/ from the country, prices have q wide range
Clear Sides 7ica8c; buying price and selling,
9cal0c no Hams or Shoulders offered.
LARD--9a91c.
2 FEATHERs---Buying price for prime Goose at
| 55a60c.. Mixed and Duck new 45caJ0c.
BUTTER-Prime sells readills at zoe to 22lc,
butirregular and rancid lots are hard to sell at
| any price. .. 80. ... ....
EGGs-15c TO 1Sc per dozen
| IRISH PoTAToEs-Only n local demand and
| the supply much better than was expected
| worth 50ca70c per bushel as to quality.
| SWEET PoTAToEs--Local demand only G0caSOc
per bushel. %
! oNIoNs-Local demand only, Goa soc per
bushel. ..... .... ..... ....r.. .....
| GREEN APPLEs-Common varieties are worth
! 81 ,00a1.2j
PoU1rRY-Ch Chickens l5a1sc each; Ducks
| about the same; Turkeys G0aS5c.
| RAGS-3a3lc cash.
| BEEswA X-25a2Sc per pound
! -GINsRNG--75aS0 per pound.
4 SEED-Clover, S.00aS 50 per bushel Timothy,
| SEQ per bushe a.a a.n
HoGs-Parties here will pack several thous-
| and hogs at 4c gross and some orders for ship
meLt may DO expected at about that price.
When the season opens let the hogs come for
| ward.
CATTLE Nominal, some demand for stock
cattle to ship East
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-11-29
A Daring Robbery.

On Tuesday night of last week, jesse Kerr
ST., who resides in Loudon county, on the stage
road leading from Maryville to Madisonyille,
was robbed of 50, 400 in gold and $1,000 in y.
S. currency Two men went to his residence in
the night, and were observed by q boy, attempt
ing to force open tho door of the room in which
Mr.. Kerr kept his valuables.
He ordered them away, and not obeyiug, he
fired upon them, and it is said wounded one Of
them in the hand. They returned the fire,
slightly wounding the boy, and then forced
their way into the room and accomplished their
purpose and then made good their escape, car
rying their booty with them. d
Mr. Kerr has offered reward of $1,000
for tho apprehension of the robbers and the re-
covery of the money.
He says they were white mon, disguised and
BACKED. He also states that one of them had
some OF the fingers of the right hand shot of by
the boy, and was also shot in the shoulder.
They went to Lenoir's the same night and Took
passage on the Chattanooga train. 1t seems to
us the scoundrel with his fingers shot of
might be discovered The fact that they went
directly to the room whore the money was kept
would indicate that they knew something
about it. r# r., '... ..p-..s
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-11-29
The Hog Market.

The hog market has now fairly opened, and
the packing business has begun in earnest.
Messrs. Mcdaniel g. Co. slaughtered yester-
day for FAM 81 Jones two hundred and fifty rs
fine hogs as ever came TO this market.
There were two hundred and seventy-nine in
the last lot received, one hundred and six of
which were purchased of the Keener Brothers,
of Sewer county. These last were exceedingly
fine, the whole lot averaging three hundred
pounds each. One hundred were bought of
i. G.. Wright, of Little River, Blount county,
and another lot of sixty from Badgett 6 Rus
sell, on the Holston river, in the lower end of
Nave. Of Knox county,. These hogs were
raised by the different parties from whom they
purchased, some of them being engaged in the
business very extensively.
In about fifteen days after packing, Messrs.
FAM s. Jones will ship all their pork, except
the hams, to Macon, Georgia, for the Southern
market, where it will be sold out and consumed
at once. The hams will be cured and canvassed
for our own city market These gentlemen will
receive about two hundred and fifty or three
hundred hogs to-day from various parties, most
of whom are in this county. TT.
Cooke county is the great hog-raising county
of East Tennessee. About four Thousand head
have been driven from this county and Jefferson
this season. Two men, Stewart and Evans
drove thirteen hundred. These hogs go byway
of Warm Springs and Asheville, North Caro-
lima, to Greenviue in South Carolina, where
the reach the railroad and are shipped to
various points in the State and sold.s -
Powell's Valley sells about six hundred and
fifty hogs this year -Four hundred went across
by the Warm Springs route on foot and two
hundred and fifty will be shipped from there by
the way of this city to4day.to Georgia
The hogs now going to market are corn-fed.
| Hogs fattened on the mast will come in (princi-
pally from the mountains) during the months
| of January and February. These hogs are
| generally as numerous as the corn-fatteped hogs
and come in large lots. They may be expected
| this year especially, IN increased numbers as
the mast is very fine. They are smaller in size
than the corn-fed hogs, and their bacon is soft
| and oily and not 60 good.
| The want,of railroad and river communica-
tion and its large amount OF river bottom land,
| upon which immense quantities OF corn are
raised, are the causes of Cooke county taking
the first rank as a hog raising county 1.-THE
! same thing may be said of Powelrs Valley.
| The farmers of these sections cannot ship their
corn; and hence teed to hogs, which can be
| driven out to market.
Hog raising is important TO the farmers OF
| East Tennessee, and should receive moro ear
nest attention Improved breeds should be
more generally introduced and larger numbers
raised.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-11-29
MESSRS.
Chamberlain & AIbers
NIESSRS.

Have received very large stock
of PAINTS, OILS and C0L0RS.
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, 1871-11-29
TERRIBLE ACCIDENT.
bursting OF n Fiy-wheei.

Yesterday morning, at ten minutes past seven
O'Clock, shop time, whilo the work was pro-
ceedng as usual in the rolling mill of the Knox
vile Iron Company, the large hy-wheel sud-
denly gave way and the heavy cast-iron perrin
eter section after section, crashed through the
strong timbers which supported the roof, break
ing them like reeds, aud the greater part of
the building fell mass of ruins.
Most of the hands who were working ut their
various stations had barely time to escape in the
short interval between the bursting of the wheel
and the falling Of the timbers. A few who did
not get out, as if by miracle, had the good
fortune to escape instant death.
Frank billiards colored workman, was
struck on the back by piece of timber, but his
physician says his injuries are not serious. The
air was filled with cloud of dust, and in the
darkness and terror of the moment it was I'M
certain how many had escaped. The engineer,
VIM. Nicxle remained heroically at his post,
and crawling out from the rubbish stopped his
engine and blew the tre-alarm whistle. IL was
at once discovered that the debris had taken fire
from the red hot iron lying on the foor of the
mill The hose was promptly laid from the station
airy fire engine few yards distant across the
creek but before il was ready for action the fire
had been extingushed by the hands with water
from buckets.
The Ry-wheel was very large, being about
twenty five feet in diameter. The spokes were
of wood, and the rim of heavy cast iron, each
section weighing from fifteen hundred to two
thousand pounds. 1t was making about fifty
revolution, per minute, the engine running only
for "a pudding heat"
The accident could not have happened at q
more fortunate time, as during the day and eve
ming more hands are at work and numerous
spectators are sometimes present. At such a
time the loss of life might have been fearful.
The actual damage Gone is much lighter than
was ut first supposed as the company were
about to put in new work for all that was de-
stroyed by the accident. A new wheel had
been made and will be put in at once We are
assured that there will be no serious delay, and
work will be resumed in a very few days
The building will be replaced with new one
every way larger and better adapted TO accom-
modate the growing business of the company.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-11-29
New York Market.
STOCKS.

New YORK, Nov. 27.-Money, very active
lions at 6a7. Discounts, Sal2 Sterling SgR9t
Gold, Sl.10}a1. 100. Governments dull and
steady Tennessees 65l; new, est. Virginias,
OIL; new, c. Louisianas, 65; new, Is. Levees,
o.; new 70. Alabamas, $l.00; 5s, 60. Georgias
So rs, S2I. North Carolinas, So; new, Is.
South Carolnas, 6S new, 35i.
|I CoTToN NAkKEr.
Cotton, fairly active and easier Gales, 1923
bales uplsnds, 1870; Orleans, 1910.
90. GENERAL NARKKT.
4 Flour, Southern dull and dropping; common
20 fair extra So 75a7 40; good to choice, 81 45a
70 %. Whisky, 941. Wheat, heavy; ls2c.
bower winter red western 60a65e. Corn, lower,
e84. Rice steady. SiA9c. Pork steady. Beet
quiet. Lard dull; kettle, o. Turpentine dull.
ROsin firm. Tallow active, 9a95. si.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-11-29
Cracker Making.

We yesterday visited Messrs. Barry IL Nc
Daniels cracker making establishment and
were agreeably surprised at the extent of the
business which they are doing, The number of
crackers which they turn out per hour by their
machinery is prodigious. We learn that the
consumption Of the article has increased largely
in the city since they have commenced the bust
ness, as they have been enabled to reduce the
price much below its former range
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-11-29
Pension Matters.

During the last session of Congress bill was
introduced and passed the House of Represen-
tatives allowing pensioners an additional 20 per
cent, but as it failed to pass the Senate, it did
not become a law, This statement is made at
the suggestion of the Pension Agent, who in
inquiry from pensioners on this subject
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-11-29

Several boat loads of new corn have arrived
within the past few days for the supply Of the
local markets No shipments have been made
beyond this point yet.
twthstanding the excess of dry vesther
during the summer, a large quantity of corn
seems to have been raised on the river bottoms,
hence the price is as yet but little above fifty
cents.
Captain Eli Roberts arrived yesterday with
q boat load of about 100 bushels from Sewer
county,
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-11-29
Activity in the Real Estate Trade.

Within the last three weeks the trade in real
estate has been more active in the county gem
orally than for two or three years past. This
activity is sometimes confined to certain sections
where it seems that all the inhabitants have
suddenly determined to sell out and leave. 1t
is not TO be accounted for by any known laws
governing in such matters
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-11-29
To DeIinQMenls.

Quite number of our patrons are indebted to
4us in small amounts To them it is little TO u.s.
taken altogether, it is quite an item. We are
expected to pay cash for paper, ink, composition,
SC. Without the aid of our patrons we can't
do it, and our business suffers. We appeal to
our friends to settle these small amounts You
can do it easily and it will be great relief to us.
Please settle your accounts.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-11-29
:. some Turnip.n

The Knoxville CHRONICLE reports, in its local
columns a turnip weighing ten poEHdsl There
are giants in Knox We have nothing more to
say about these pesky vegetables l-JoHesborO'
Flag. .
Another of the giants has been heard from
Mr.. Wesley Reynolds, Of the Sth district Of this
county raised turnip this year which weighed
something more than twelve pounds
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-11-29
Taking Matters CsslIx.

We understand that the brothers Gilbreath,
who are charged with the murder of John
Wright, near Concord, on the 18th inst. came
to the residence of man named Ford, and
stopped there Thursday night Ford lives near
Capt. James Boyd, about four or five miles from
the city, They asked to be directed TO McMil-
lan's Station, and betrayed no anxiety, What
ever. These fellows seem to take matters very
cOOllV
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-11-29
Example for the Ladies,

Mr.. George w. Nelson, (nachinistl Allie
ghany City, Pa, says the Wheeler d Wilson
Machine in his family has been used for thir-
teen years without repairs and he will war
rant 1t for len years more, and that any Wheeler
&Wilson Machine will serve family for life
time, an important fact, particularly to girls
who make their living by the needle.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-11-29
Run over.

or gentleman just arrived from Virginia,
we learn ola terrible accident which happened a
few days ago three miles this side Of Abingdon.
A negro man was crossing the railroad track
with some mules when the rafting of the rails
to stop. The man tried 20 push them OF and
succeeded, but not in time for his own safety.
He was knocked down and the train passed over
him, cutting off both legs. He lived only four
hours M. .na ... III. s.aaa. .H.f.. .s. D.. q.
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Death of Two old Men.

Uncle Jimmy Johnson" of Blount county,
an old soldier of the war of 1912, died last Sat
urday, at en- advanced age of over 80 years, and
and was buried on Sabbath, at Clarks Grave
yard, near his residence
Peter Clemens of the same county, died on
the same day, at an ago Of more than 50 years.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-11-29
Meeting at Philadelphia.

DIR. Breaker commenced meeting at Phila-
delphia, on Sunday night, with encouraging
prospects. The congregation was large, and
considerable interest was manifested. Rev. J..
3. Lee. Of Boudon, is to assist him. ,
DR.. Breaker baptized four young ladies. at
Sweet Mntar ON Sunday morning. - -
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-11-29
A PisGure,

VIM. NJ. Ginter, of Lewisburg, Pa, writes to
Gov. BrowRlow that he has in bis possession
picture OF young lady taken from a house
which stood in front Of Fort Saunders, and
which wa burned during the siege He has
kept the picture, thinking that Il might be that
of some dear friend" Of the family residing
in the house, and is anxious TO know where the
family is, that the picture may be returned
We make this alusion TO it, so that any one
who has lost anything of the kind, if they
should see this may know where to find it.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-11-29
Gl,riatnaas Dinner.

We understand that our friends of Meridian
Hall, south of the river, propose giving big
dinner on Christmas day, at which a large num-
friends in that neighborhood know how to do
such things and all who are there will have q
Jolly time ....... r... f...
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Personal.

Lieutenant T. T. Thornburgh of the United
States Artillery, arrived in this city on Sunday,
and will at once take charge of the military de-
partment of the East Tennessee University. lie
has recently been on.duty in California. @
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-11-29

The NJ. E. Church in New Market, Jefferson
county, will be dedicated on Sabbath, Decem-
Der 10th. Rev. n, +. Cobeigh, ID. D., will
preach the dedicatory sermon The public are
cordially invited
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-11-29
Revival.

4 revival is in progress at Valley Grove
Church, about nine miles west of Knoxville.
1t is being conducted by Rev. c. L. Bowling,
and promises to be of much interest.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-11-29
baltimore market.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 27-FloHr ana Wheat,
dull. Corn, firm. Oats, steady.d> Whisky,
94lae5c.
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LnnisYiIIe market.

LOUISVILLE, Nov. 27.-Bagging, steady, l5s16
hemp and fax, 15al6c. Flour firm. Corn, ID.
Pork, lSal3lc. Bacon, steady, Shoulders, tic.
Clear sides, Sc Lard Sale. Whisky, Soc.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-11-29

After the LIST of March next, the price of gas
in Memphis will be 50 per thousand feet, fur
nished by the Gayoso Company.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-11-29
FOR SALE.
The Drug store OF Baker 4 stephenson.

Now is the chance for any one wishing to en-
gage in the drug business, 10 buy good stock
at very reasonable prices. Address,
. BAKER " STEPHENSON,
xl0dGwtf Gay street, Knoxville, Tenn.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-11-29

ore shosmakers, etc, will find great relief for
the Constipation from which you so often suffer
by taking Simmons Liver Regulator. 1t is
n simple harmless, vegetable compound, sure
70 relieye YOU, and can do no injury.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-11-29
Clothing.

The stock of clothing ut the establishment of
Messrs. NJ & N. Stern, two doors south of tho
Lamar House, is one of the most complete in the
city, embracing almost any article of gentle
mems clothing desired, from the finest quality 10
medium grades coats. pants, vests, shawls, over
underwear are always on hand at low figures.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-11-29
Died.

Joseph Snapp, aged 76 years, died at his resi-
dence in Sewer county yesterday morning, after
a very brief illness, He was leading man in
his county, and was universally beloved and
respected.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-11-29
Cincinnati rInrket.

C1ScINEArI, Nov. 27.-Pork, $l2.Joa1275.
Lard, &c. Bacon, firm sides, 7ac' Whisky.