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ABOUT MAYOR HoDGE.-Mayor Hodge,
the great (RadicaD defauIter, has been
sentenced to ten years hard labor in the
penitentiary. This Is severe but just
sentence. Now let the Government follow
up all other thieves in its employ and hon
est men will try and not despair of the
Republic. York Express.
We don't believe that Hodges political
beliefs were the cause Of his defalcations,
but as the Express and other Democratic
newspapers seem to insist that they were.
they ought in common justice to inform
their readers that he has always been a
straight out and consistent Democrat
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The Western Rural says that the best
management of sleeping oms in Sum
mer Is to air them most thoroughly every
sunshiny day, and not at all in cloudy
or damp weather, Tor if the windows are
opened the bedding will absorb the
dampness; keep only inner doors and
fireplace open. From ten O'Clock until
three the windows, doors and fireplace
of sleeping rooms, on clear, sunshiny
days, shonld be kept open; the bed
clothes should be spread out and the
beds or mattresses should have the full
est exposure possible BY being thrown
over the foot-rail Of the bedstead: at
three. make up the bed and adjust the
room.
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Bad Whiskey.

Georgia was in its infancy, one of the
circuit judges was Bella Brown. He
was a man of ability and integrity;
but, like good many distinguished
persons of the day, he loved social
glass. ana whenever the members OF
the bar would turn in and help, he
sometimes drank to excess, aud be-
came gloriously fuddled. On one oc-
casion, while travelling on circuit, he
reached the village of Dayton in Boo
ly county, where the court was TO be
opened next day. and took quarters
with relative of his wifc-that lady
accompanying him. After supper,
Judge Brown strolled over to the only
tavern in the place, kept by one Ster-
rltt. where he met 4 number of his le-
gal friends. A convivial meeting was
passed; drinks frequently went round,
and somewhere about midnight the
honorable Bella was in state of mind
quite the reverse of that implied by
that of the old saw-'sober as n Judge
When he was leaving for home, one Of
the Young lawyers, in spirit of mis-
chief. slyly passed some spoons from
the tumhlcrs into the Judges pocket.
On dressing himself, next morning,
the eccentric official, putting his hand
into his pocket, was greatly perplexed
IN discovering three or four silver
spoons.
My God, bly, said he to his
wife. just see here; believe have
stolen some of >tcrritts spoons
Let's see them, said the wife
'les; sure enough, here's his vcritablc
initials. Pray, how did YOU happen
to have them in yonr pocket:
i guess | must have been tipsv
whcA | cam. hpmc-Wasn't z inqujr-
ed tie judge
Yes, replied the devoted Polly .-
You know your habit when YOU gct
among those lawyers
Certainly; can understand easily
enough how it all came about. The
fellow, Sterritt. keeps thn mcanest IL
quor IN thr State; but | never sup
posed that ~ drink it would make 4
man steal =
lie spoons were duly returned 10
the landlord, AMI the judge went and
opened tile court, thinking no more
about the matter.
Several days elapsed, and the busi-
mess Of the court was drawing 10 a
close, when one morning q rouIh-look
in- customer Was arraigncd before his
Honor tor larceny. lie pleaded guilty,
. but slit III mitigation that hr Was
drunk w.cn he committed the offence.
What l. the nature Of the charge
against tie man: inquired Judge
Brown.
Stealing money from the till ut
NterFitts tavern replied the clerk.
Young mNu, sail the Judge. solemn
J iv' are yon sure you We're intoxicated
when sou took the money
Yes, your Honor, | VA ,o jolly
drunk that things looked like tnry
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Defy Competition
Positively without Pain.
CITY HOTEL.

TN -uh-criher has tAKen the Housr rroently "a
] eAisl ns ILo- W HALF, Known - Tie Hli-
swortA House and has reftird and rcfgrni.hcd IL
throughout % Transforming thAi II deserves = nov
uAnr, and bc hAs therefore ohrtstcned 10 tho CITY
HOTEL. By sirfet zltsHlion to business Mnh
acc nlinoslstIng AIT and clerks. aud With Tie
olt AEd experienced ho-ticr 80 long a fixture To
TIE stable. 10 take care OF that department. he
hopes - meet and To receive q good .hsrr ul
public patronage. NJ pans will be sparrI 10
ia..Ac isls House faYHritc with the trAEclIu Z
public
ss- trcry room in The house Is neatly painted
rArItci.ea and furnished.
&. W. BA.LEY, Proprietor.
OCT. I.th l--U. .iu
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KISS Me-. E.-Composers should he more
careful selecting their musical gems io.'
very frequently the oldest IN isiakes arise
from this idiosvncrasy. The following
amusing instance OF occasional mi-hap is
told by a correspondent.
A very pretty and exceedingly mod
est Young lady, the other morning
stepped into well known music store
to make some pure ha,es, and was waited
upon by an equally modest clerk.
Throwing back her veil, the lady sand :
Il want Rock Me to Sleep
Procuring the music, the young gem
tleman laid it before her.
Now said the young lady Il want
the Wandering Refugee
The clerk bowed, and this was also
produced.
And now,' exclaimed the purchaser,
with bewitching smile "Kiss Me-
The unfort nate youth gazed in mute
astonishment.
'Wh-what did you say, Miss! he at
length found words to ask.
Kiss Me-.
Il ca-can't do it, he gasped in agony /;
never kissed a young lady in my life.
The veil instantly dropped, and the
would be purchaser, hurriedly laying the
music on the counter, took hasty de-
parture. The clerk only recovered after
somewhat spirited explanation with
proprietor. but hereafter the new CON-
position, Kiss Me- will be conspicuous
ly posted at the entrance Of the estab-
liahuuont
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pottrp.
Unseen Spirits.

unseen spirits.
The shadows lay along broadway.
Iwss near the twilight tide
And slowly therr lady fair
" a. walking IN her pride
Nt.ar "alke-l she-yct vicwles@iv
" alked spirits at her side
Peace charmed the street i.cneafh her f.,.,
And honor charmesi the air
And all astir booked Kind On her
Aud called her good and far
f"r all God ever gave 10 her
~He keiR wtth chary care
>hc kePi with care her beauties rarc
fu'in loNer- warin and true
hut heT heart Wa cold t. ali but r,lI
And the reh care not t. woa
Al henor,~l we'll arr charms 10 sell
hen I'r'ests the selling do
\oH. walking ihere VS.. one NOR. far
-ltShi gIrl ily pale
Ana ~hc hal un zen COMPANY
/" make the tp.ui quail
iNiN mt ant >rortI he walked Cuflorn
Ana nvthing could avail.
~ inerty now can clear her brow
f"r thi- w"rii'- peace To pray-
f"t A- loves Wlld PRAYER Dissolved in air
ii'i oman. hcari gave way.
AA'i Va" -in i"rgtl"n by thTi.g Ia Heaven
- hAn - cUr-cd away
IN. 4. willis-is.-
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Don't iou Hea,y Shonny Don't Hear



>h'nny my soa Gem. herr, by me
nj LAY your lc.~,sns aad
Tone 'i's aie -ssneihiug lui YOU knaw
nj sut Ynu'lr i-ssn = bout
bt in"hy uu "a Suln' TO l-esu a man.
ticn SOU mu-t lake iuT blaze
81 your old fartler-ycaf hi. sho~.
ca der grpuGd !. ga hl- face
! GA Know my sop, yc ali musg dar
>''ln''ilfnr uT oder dead
nj jan aok come dot l.-.,li ~
liafc kDov lcsig- IN ouf hcad
- lu-a come here. ami siaiI me now
>asmcsiing- - I can srp
Nsi Youm I-vrn lcaruln' cVcry day
tnWc hcEc, ray -on. by ms.
'unr, dond you hear Shon ms son.
b'd sou hearl me .hbeAk Jusd noyr
'rinrs 4uie knees. >hu1uy of you d1ah
i'"fc. sutn ip ,eeG row
Low - und so iot siah
ihi hang uul on Der r4rk
! am dot ehonny'- far,lrr bul
IN olgc-i - ErcAk IA. bAsk
III shu~ doi iellcr dol he cAn'd
Fud "u some air- mid me
III i-cai has lie m fiin a inch
li lei der rabkrii Ac-,
~ ha yuu m comm now Al ha'
' , d8d' d'ni yoa come t-l4ref
nu diin i hcar'i me ? Ven. all FghL :
go blAy outside der d0ut
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-10-26

MUTUAL HELPs.-Sir Walter Scott
wrote The race of mankind wonld
perish did we cease to help each other
From the time that the mother binCis the.
child's head ill the moment some kind
assistance wipes the dew Of death from
the brow of the dying, we cannot exist
without mutual help. All, therefore, thai
need have right TO ask it OF their fellow
mortals, and no one who has il in his
power to grant, cen refuse without
incurrinp quilt -
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1871-10-26

MoR'N Iou'LL EEP-Some Years
ago, an old sign painter, who was very
cross, very grutf and 4 little deaf, was
engaged TO paint the ten command
mcnts on some tablets in church not
five miles distant from buffalo. lie
worked two DAYS ut il, and ut the end
of the second day the pastor Of the
church went to see how the work pro
gressed. The old man stood bv, smok-
ing short pipe, as the reverend gen
tleInan ran his eyes over the tablets.
"Eh, said the pastor, rs his fainll.
lar eye detected something wrong in
the working of the precepts 'whv,
you careless old person, YOU have left
4 part of the commandments entirely
out do not you see.'
NO; no such thing" said the old
man, putting on his spectacles mo,
nothing left out-where
why, there" persisted the pastor !;
''look at them in the bible; YOU have
left some of the commandments out"
We'll, what if have" said old OBJ
stinacy, as he ran his eye complacent-
ly over his work. ''There's more there
now than you'll keep
Another and more correct artist was
employed the next dav.
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DR.. OSGOODS
DENTAL NOTICE.

Competition In Dentistry like everything clsey
brinF~ ,ut H.w cnergic. tor tho mastery
Having had neAriv nineteen year, profeAsionA!
praoic" In this city have doubt Of the continu
el srpi"r OF nay Numerous IricaA. And pAtrus
lus Tor The past lev years been ohltgesi l..
Keep oct oi my osfce as much possible to re-
gain ms health. which now admits Of drvot!n.
NJ AAC N ..Ne Atikntton % L. I Am nrrn arrt 4,
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-07-05
Do1AeE VERSUS MANHOOD.

1t is sad spectacle, to see n man who
has lived long, useful and homo rable, life
who has served his country faithfully and
with credit to himself, but whose life is
drawing to close, and whose latter days
are marked by ambition without judg-
ment or prudence. The fight made by
Judge Chase against the infamous institu-
ton of slavery will be remembered by the
friends of humanity always. His long and
useful public career is part of the history
of his own State and of the nation, and
when considered apart from the inordl-
nate ambition of his old age, will be point
ed to with pleasure by his friends long af-
ter he is gone. His longing for the Presi-
dental chair seems to be OF such violent
character, as to drag him into the arena of
politics, and to cause him to declare di-
rectly against the professions of his vigor-
GUS manhood. His friends, or those who
have been his lifelong personal and politi-
cal supporters, find no favor in his eyes
and he Is found tampering with and court
ing the sympathies of party for which he
never entertained any sympathy. He is
found writing letters, and speaking words
of encouragement to those who have been
the champions of slavery, and who, now
that slavery is dead, are building up their
hopes on the associations of former days,
when the institution reigned supreme in
the land. We say it is sad sight, to see
an old man thus stultifying record so
honorable as his has been.
We have no hard words to utter
against him. We honor him for what he
has been, and are willing to see the mantle
of charity covering over the shortcomings
of his old age. We do not believe him to
be bad man, but judging him by the de-
velopments of the past three years, we
have come to the opinion that The is not
one of those who "would rather be right
than President" ~sFnr-s.r
We are sorry,for another reason, that he
does not control his aspirations, and con-
ceal the keenness with which he scents
the White House. He occupies the high
est judicial position in the United States
He passes upon questions affecting in the
very highest degree the happiness con-
tentment and prosperity of the. American
people. If he shows such strong desire
to be President as he has been doing, his
opinions will not be regarded with that
respect and veneration which they would
under other circumstances. Honest
though he may be, suspicion will attach
to the opipions of a mere 9artizan. If
Judge Chase intends to be candidate for
the Presidency before Democratic Con-
we believe he ought to leave off
intriguing for the nomination in person,
md leave such work for the professional
politician. who occupies no high judicial
position such as he does.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-07-05
THE STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE.

We know not for what particular pur-
pose the State Central Committee is to
meet on the 10th day of next month, but
presume it is for some purpose affecting
the welfare of the party. We trust the
meeting will be well attended, and that
the organization so auspiciously begun last
fall will not be suffered to go down. The
Convention of last September was COM
posed of some of the truest as well as the
ablest Republicans of the State, and was
endorsed by all the Republican Congress-
men from the State, as well as by Senator
Brownlow. If we will only continue to
work-get ready for the next fight, and
run none for Office but good men, though
victory may be slow in coming to the Re
publican party of this State, it will never
theless be sure. We have right on our side,
and must win. Let there be full attend
ance of the Committee, and let the good
work already begun, be carried out.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-07-05
INDEPENDENCE DAY.

The rising sun of ninety-fve years ago
ushered in day that will ever be memoir
able wherever civilization exists. Fifty
six patriots in Congress assembled rem
dered themselves immortal by signing an
instrument by which the ties that bound
the Colonies to Great Britain were dis
solved, and which gave birth to an infant
republic. They lived TO see the work of
their hands prosper, and though they
knew not but that they were signing their
death warrants, by placing their lives at
the disposal of British tyrants, they shrank
not from what they considered duty, and
the result has been that they have received
the plaudits of patriotism in every land,
and are now looked upon as the fathers
and founders of the greatest nation under
the sun. Forty millions of people turn
their eyes to-day, with pleasure, to the
results of their action. Thirteen feeble
Colohles have grown into thirty-seven
prosperous and powerful States. all held
together by ties of nature and of affection.
Then we were without a navy or ship
10 carry our commerce TO the nations of the
eafth, now our ships whiten every sea
ana Gurnavy is powerful enough to COM
mand and enforce the respect of the most
powerful fleet. The growth and prosperi-
ty Of our country, is without parallel in
the history Of nations,
Then is it not right that the people
Should bail with gladness the anniversary
IF Sur independence? Who can Object, n
them having their festivities? Gather
who is there that would refuse % ioin In
them? 1t is time honore@. custom. and
we sincerely trust that j. may be kent up
for all time to come. We are sorry that ar
rangements have 2Iot been made for more
general observance ofthe day here. We
are glad to know this is not the case every
where. The thunders of artillery, the glad
pealings Of bells and splendid displays of
fireworks will mark the festivities of the
day and evening in many localities.
Great God we thank thee for this home
This bounteous birth-land of the free;
Where wanderers from Il far way come.
And breathe the air of liberty =
Still may her flowers untrampled spring
Her harvests wave, her cities rise;
And vet. till Time shall fold his wings,
-main earth l5veliezt Paradise"
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-07-05
THE CROPS.

People always look with interest for
news about the crops. Farmers are gener-
ally disposed to look on the dark side of
the picture, and if their predictions were
to all come true, we would havea famine at
least biennially. Personal observation, to-
gether with pretty general reports from the
agricultural regions, brings us to the con-
clusion that we will have at least an aver
age crop. 44VH fH#. I..H-
In some of the Northwestern States, es-
pecially Indiana, Illinois and Missouri, the
wheat crop is good-very good. In Ohio
the crop is at least an average, and the
same may be said of most of the wheat
growing States. In Tennessee, the wheat
crop will not yield much if any over half
the ordinary yield.
The corn crops are at this time very
promising generally. Here i'm Tennessee,
where corn has been we'll worked il looks
promising. Oats have not yielded so
abundantly here rs was supposed, but still
the yield is good. IN some of the States,
the prospect for an abundant crop is flat
tering. Fruits and vegetables are also
abundant generally. There is no prospect
of immediate famine in the United States.
More people will die in the next year from
eating too much than from starvation.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-07-05
A sLEDGE HAMMER BLOW.

There has been some report of the Pres
idents intending to pardon Bowen, the
convicted bgamist We do not know
what the merits urged for n pardon are,
but we should think they ought to be very
strong before any clemency should be
shown. But presuming upon the truth of
the report, the Democratic Mayor of New
York suggests to the President that before
the pardon is granted, ii would be well to
compel Bowen to disclose how he obtained
the fraudulent transcript from the county
clerks office, as " the authorities here are
anxious of exposing and Furnishing fraud"
Thereupon the New York Times gives the
Mayor this sledge hammer blow. If, says
the Times, the authorities are anxious to
punish fraud, "let them hunt up and pun
ish the perpetrator of the frauds in the
Controllers office, by which more than sir
millions of dollars have been stolen from
the Cjty Treasury ia the last tUO ycdrS.
When they have properly disposed of him,
let them search out and punish the Dem
ocratic politicians who forged the seal of
the Court and the names of the Judges in
this city to four or fire thousand naturali-
Zation papers in the Fall of 1853. If Mayor
Hall really desires to punish frauds, with
out regard to the person or persons in
whose interest they We're committed he
can find work enough within the precincts
of City Hall Park to keep him busy for
the next ten years" -.. ...
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-07-05
OUR RAILROADS.

within.two weeks, Just closed, we have
travelled about two thousand miles by rail
IN the States of Tennessee, Kentucky and
MISSOURI. During the past three mortI.
we have travelled in the Southe~, stotas
on an average, more than ,,,e thousand
miles each month. one thousahd
the nrinc;nle RI. which has been over
passed oye- ads of the South, we have
travel "a no road that has as much
Gec.s as our East Tennessee, Virginia and
~. Sia Road. The reasons for this are,
It the officers and employees are polite
anT attentive to travellers, and, besides, it
j., the great leading thoroughfare between
the North and the South, passing through
a climate where travellers may be comfort
able, either in winter or in summer.
With the constant Improvement of the
road by its present energetic officers, and
the double daily train to be started soon
we expect to see travel still increasing ovei
this popular line.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-07-05
GOOD REASONS For HIS PATH.

Hon. Jacob Mueller, the German nomi-
nee on the Republican ticket in Ohio, was
serenaded few nights ago. and, speaking
in German, returned thanks for the ova-
ton. His nomination, he said, was not
a personal compliment, but "A manifesto
ton of the feelings existing in America to-
ward the great body of Germans who have
settled in this country. He said that prior
to his return from Europe, he had not been
much OF party man; but when lie saw
how earnest the Republicans were to do
justice TO Germany in the late war, he felt
that 1t was his duty, and the duty of all
Germans, to give undivided support to
that party
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-07-05
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEES.
Meeting Called.

The members of the State Central Com
mittee of the Republican party of the
State of Tennessee will assemble in the city
of Nashville, on Monday the 10th day OF
July next, to consider matters of import
ance connected with the interest of the
Republican party in the State.
A full attendance is earnestly requested.
HORACE II. HARRISON,
Chairman State Central Republican Com
mittee.
The members of the State Central Com
mittee for East Tennessee are Hon. George
Andrews, Hon. a. N. Cate, George w.
Ross, James a. Galbraith and w. +.
Yardley. There should be full atten-
dance EDS. CHRONICLE.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-07-05
THE GERMANS IN OHIO.

The Republicans of Ohio did right in
recognizing the German element of the
State in their nomination for Lieutenant
Governor. OF Hon. Jacob Mueller. who
was awarded the second post of honor on
the ticket, the Canton RepuJIioun saws:
Mr.. Mueller is a native of Bavaria, his
birthplace having been a small village on
the French frontier of that country. He
came to America in 1S4s, and. settling i'm
Cleveland, began the study of law
He was an ardent, hard working Re
publican, and during the war was the
leader OF the German people Of this sec
ton in their noble efforts TO raise men and
means for the army, and minister to the
comfort and health of the men in the field.
He IS man whose heart is in every good
cause, and from time 10 time, during his
whole life, he has earned the gratitude of
his countrymen by his efforts in their be-
half Mr.. Mueller is one of the strongest
and most pop"iR' Germans in Ohio as
will be proven N,nen the votes are counted
next October. He is a good lawyer, and a
clear-headed, liberal business man. The
more he is known, the more apparent will
be the wisdom Of the Convention in placing
his name on the ticket.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-07-05

~ niiis. last Sab
WE were present in st. A4v..-
path, at the celebration of the 18th Ami
versary of the Pontificate of Plus TX,
with one of the most imposing professions
we have ever witnessed. They marched
in close order, four abreast, and were one
hour and twenty minutes in passing a
given point. When it is known that nine
teen-twentieths of this vast throng were
on foot, some idea may be formed of the
large number that joined in the procession,
a perfect forest of banners appeared along
the line, upon which were devices appro-
pirate to the occasion, while the thousands
kept step to the music of more than
score of cornet bands. The members of
many of the organizations wore handsome
regalias and gay uniforms, which Jared
badly in the rain and mud. The rain
commenced falling just as the procession
moved, and we doubt if ever as many UNI
brellas were spread in one continuous line
on earth as We're displayed there. If old
Father Plus could have beheld that vast
throng he would have felt new incentives
to infallibility. The fact that so many
persons in one single American city were
not deferred from showing their alteration
by inclement weather, is certainly calcu-
lated to inspire him with such feelings
On Sunday night their churches and pri-
vate residences were brilliantly illuminat-
ed, and the city was ablaze with rockets
and Roman candles. 1t was indeed a gala
day, such as not often witnessed in any
city upon any occasion.