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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-07-19
JEFFERSON AVN SEWER Co,NTy
NOTES.


On yesterday we met n gentleman who has
lately been travelling rather extensively in JEFF
terson and Sewer counties, and from him we
learned the following facts which may be Of in
terest to our readers:
, On Monday of last week at the Quarterly
Court at cambridge, Judge Swan made speech
on the subject of the proposed narrow gauge
railway between that place and Messy Creek
COnslderable interest was excited and several
subscriptions have been taken-enoupb TO COM
plete the survey, and its friends are sanpuine in
believing enough will soon he obtained TO COM
plete the road. s. Fain, of Messy Creek. and
another whose name We did not learn, propose
70 build three miles of tho road Mr. George
Fain, of cambridge, will build one mile. Judge
Swan one half mile and Mr.. Henry Harris. also
of cambridge, gives five per cent Of alt his
property TO the work.
We also learned that on the French Broad
and around cambridge the season is good and
corn looks well.
In New Market valley, Rocky valley and
TuckahUe valley the season is now dry Farm
ers are threshing their wheat which is passably
good, or at least better than in this county
Mr., j. c. Hodge, above Strawberry Plains,
made good crop and will sell 800 bushels
There is some sickness among the people and
the cholera is killing the hogs in Sewer county
and on the French Broad river
Peaches are plenty in both counties but APP
Piles are scarce.
Hay is good, and the farmers are generally
moving with machines, which evidently shows
that they are up with the times.
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News Items from Union and Anderson
Counties.

From gentleman who has lately made trip
through parts Of Union and Anderson counties
we learn the following items
In Union, five miles below Maynardsville,
the corn is suffering from want of rain. There
is very great abundance of peaches.
A Mrs. Dyer of that county narrowly escaped
death by lightning recently She was riding
on horseback and thunderstorm coming up
she alighted and hitcbed her horse under a ce-
dar tree The tree was struck and the animal
killed. The lady escaped
Two or three mad dogs are ranging the coun-
try near Maynardville. One is reported to have
bitten a number of cattle, some hogs and a mare
The mare and her colt afterwards died, but not
before woman had been bitten by her. The
wound was in the finger and it was amputated
TO prevent hydrophoba
In Big Valley, Anderson County, farmers
were threshing wheat. They find it two
thirds crop Corn was looking fine, but needs
rain very much. Hogs are dying with cholera,
The people are complaing of high taxes. An
academy is being built at Wallaces Gross
Roads.
Mrs. Weaver, aged 20 years, died at her resi-
dence in Big Valley last week. She was n mem
Der of n Christian Church for 80 years
Mr. William Walker died ut his home in
Union county on the 9th Of July, aged 70 years.
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Horse stolen.

On Saturday night last Mr.. Hugh Bond,
who lives twelve miles below this city on the
Lowe ferry road, had valuable horse stolen
from him. Suspectng that it was stolen Mr.
the toll gate, near Col Temples, and learned
from the keeper that Il horseman had passed
through about three clock on Sunday morn
ing. He came on to town but failed to learn
anything of the thief The stolen animal is Il
small bay mare with q wart on the end ofthenose
1t is about time the extreme penalty of the law
was enforced and stop put to this systematized
robbery
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County Schools.

Hamblen county has been divided into
twenty-eight school districts, and an election
ordered by the County Court to be held in each
district as carly as practicable for three school
commissioners The county will have at least
$500 Of school money on hand by the first of
January next, with which to pay teachers
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Religion, Education aud Temperanee.

a church edfce is being erected at New
Prospect, in the 18th district by the Presbyte-
rian denomination. 1t will be commodious
frame building and the cost is estimated at So
600 The bell for the church has arrived and
is now at the store of p. Dickinson & Co.
We learn that the committee appointed by
the Division of Sons of Temperance at New
Prospect have been displaying great zeal in re-
gard to the building of n new Division Room
and school house, which will be located half Il
mile from the site Of the old one in q central
location, and will be especially convenient to
che members Of the Division and children at
school.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-07-19
The ROnne Iron Will.

President Rathburn of the Roane Iron Com
pany returned from New York Monday night
with orders for six months work. Three thous-
and tons for Gen Forests road among the
lists. They have one order for one hundred
tons for the Illinois Central road. This
order is to give their iron test and if it
proves satisfactory more will be ordered This
is regarded rs very favorable by the company
as all they ask for their iron is fair trial The
lockwood Blast furnace is to run double turns
and as they are ROW ahead it if thought they
can keep the rolling mills supplied
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-07-19
From East 10 west Tennessee.

In an article on the subject of railroad con-
Meeting East and West Tennessee, the jackson
Democrat, of July -, says "Mr. Sykes, in
from Memphis through Sumerville, Jackson,
Columbia and McMinnville to Knoxville. was
the shortest route from East to West Tennessee;
that it would be over this route about $50 miles
from Knoxville TO Memphis. and it could be
built and equipped for 81, 10000 1t would
run through as fine country as could be found
in Middle or West Tennessee"
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-07-19

Mrs. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP,
for children teething, softens the gums reduces
Inflammation, allays all pain. Sure to regulate
the bowels. Perfectly safe in all cases, as mil
lions of mothers can testify.
Offices, No. 2l5 Fulton Street, New York, and
No 205 High Holborn, London, England.
BE sure and call for
MRS. WlNSLOW SOOTHING SYRUP"
Having the fac-simile of CURTIS & PER
KINsn on the outside wrapper, All others are
base limitations. viil9-dlw-wlt
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-07-19
The CrODS.


We have the following latest news of the
crops, collected principally from farmers who
came in to attend the Federal Court
ANDERSON COUNTY.
Wheat, one-half to three-fourths crop 4; oats
about three-fourths crop; clover good; meadows
very good corn promising season good. Some
rain now needed.
CAMPBELL COUNTY.
Wheat one-half crop; oats three-fourths
crop; clover very good corn not doing we'll
looks badly in general, Season dry.
RHEA COUNTY.
Wheat is an entire failure or about one-fourth
crop-had rust and spot. Oats, had rust-not
one-half crop. Meadows fine. Corn rather
promising. Glover good. This county raises
more hay than any other in East Tennessee.
Too much rain until about two weeks ago.
HANCOCK COUNTY.
Wheat, one-half crop and oats worse
Meadows and clover good Corn promising.
MONROE COUNTY.
Wheat, little er none. Oats a failure.
Meadows and clover moderate Corn promis-
ing. Season good
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
Wheat, three-fourths crop. Oats. average
Meadows and clover good.
sEQUATCHIE COUNTY.
Wheat and oats q failure; corn good Season
good.
GREENE COUNTY.
Wheat two-thrds crop; oats short; meadows
and clover pretty good. Corn will be poor I'M
less it rains.
GRANGER COUNTY.
Wheat and oats Indifferent; clover little
short. Season dry in the spring
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-07-19
Certainly 80.

Let all business men and advertisers remem-
Der, lst that the DAILY CHRONICLE has larger
circulation in this city than any daily published
I'd. that its circulation in East Tennessee, out
side of Knoxville, is double that of any of its
contemporaries. 1t is conspicuously more en-
terprising and gives more reading matter than
its rivals. The best paper for advertising is
therefore the DAILY CHRONICLE
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-07-19
The L0Rtdon Sfar

In neat card ID. F. Harrison sewers his con-
nection with the Star, In the issue of the eth
inst. In the future, the Star will continue to
shine under the very able guidance of Mr.. NJ
9. Fisher, who has been in charge for several
months past, who is q practical printer, an orig
inal and spicy writer and, we are sure, will
make the Star worthy the patronage of the peo-
pie of Loudon
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-07-19
Chattanooga Items.

The trains on the Alabama and Chattanooga
Road are again running as far South as Tusca-
loosa. The parts Of machencry taken from the
engines by the masked mob Friday night, as re-
ported by telegram in Saturdays CHRONICLE
were restored Saturday. The parties implicated
have not been as yet discovered The machin-
cry was returned without damage. The engines
were promptly repaired and are now being used.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-07-19
NOTWITHSTANDING

An amateur farmer in the vicinity of Athens
threshed his wheat crop last week, and an
nounces the product of one field of acres at
l6 bushels He says a nice calculation shows
those 1G bushels cost him $4931 per bushel AS
at pres ent advised, he don't regard amateur
farming paying investment.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-07-19
stupg 10 Death.

Cal McLain, of the 10Th civil district in this
County had a valuable horse stung to death
last Sabbath, by bees. He had been tied up
within few feet of the hive, the bees became
exasperated and kept up an attack which cost
the horse his life. Mr. McLain was absent at
the time attending Sabbath School.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-07-19
A GOIgOtIla,

Yesterday morning while one ofthe laborers
employed at Mr.. n. j. Hutiakers brickyard,
corner of Crozer and Front streets, was en-
gagged in digging,a coffin lid was uncovered but
wa left undisturbed and the excavation filed up.
An old lady, Mrs. Ben Burnett, said that the
coffin contained the remains oftwo children of
Leroy A. Kidd buried more than fifteen years
ago. This is the second time human bones have
been discovered i'm that locality,
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-07-19
Money Order Onices.

On Monday, the 3lst day Of July, the follow
ing additional money order offices will be es-
tablshed in this State and will no doubt be
appreciated by those residing in the localities in
which they are situated Dyersburg, Dyer CO;
Grueth. Grundy co.. Hartsyillc Trousdale CO.,
and Kingston, Roanc 90.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-07-19
Appointments.

We notice in late number of the New York
Herald, under the head of Army Intelli-
gence," the appointment of Andrew II. Nave
Knox county boy, to place in the Seventh
Regiment of United States Cavalry also the
appointment of Fred ID. GRAFT son of Presi-
dent Grant, to place in the Fourth Regiment
Cavalry
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-07-19

We were informed yesterday by gentleman
just from Blue Springs, in Greene county, that
the weather is exceedingly dry in that imme-
date vicinity. No rain of consequence has
fallen since the first of May, and the corn is
whitening up
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-07-19
Fine Melons.

Mr.. Rudder, of this county, was in town
yesterday with the finest load of watermelons
of the season. He is very successful as melon
producer, and gave us his mode of doing it.
He planted early during favorable weather in
March in the open air and had his plants so
were able in great measure to withstand them,
while the small tender plants of other farmers
were killed. II this way, he has melons in at
the opening of the market, when they command
fabulous prices This season he had some in
the city market as early as the 9Th of July.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-07-19
Mineral Resources.

We learn from gentleman in attendance at
the Federal Court that the mineral resources of
Cumberland county are very rich and in fair
prospect TO be largely developed
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-07-19
RunprOVinE.

Mr.. A. w. Rose, of the 14th district, burst
blood vessel in his stomach, on the 14th inst,
and for the past two weeks has been very ILL.,
He is now much better we are glad to learn
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-07-19
Dissolution OF Partnership.

The partnership heretofore existing between
Tarwater & Ambrose is this day dissolved by
Limitation. The business of the firm will be
settled by II. c. Tarwater.
III. 9. TARwArER.
j. 7. AMBROSE.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-07-19
Change of Time.

From and after this date tho train for Mary
vile on the Knoxville and Charleston Road will
leave this city at p NJ, instead of $40, as here
tofore
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-10-28
Municipal Election.

The Baltimore Gazette of the Goth says;
The election passed off yesterday quietly,
and the vote was small, though larger really
than was anticipated.
In the Fifteenth Ward Mr. JAS. HUGHEs, 4
Republican, was elected by majority Of two
This was caused by the running of an indie
pendent Democratic ticket, which carried off
fifty-fye votes. We have thus lost one men,
Der in the First Branch. The Hon. j. VAN
SAINT carried every ward in the city.
The total vote yesterday was 2S,9G0, as
against 80 ,045 at the Congressional election Of
1870. The Democratic vote was lS037, as
against 1886 in 1870, loss of 5,S3l. Tie
Radical vote was 1928, as against Is, III in
1870, less Of 1884.
The total registered negro vote in 1870 was
S,624. 1t is probably about 5000 now
There could not therefore have been q large
negro vote yesterday.
The total registration in 1869 was 44,211.
In 1870 there were added, including the negro
registration, 14,025 names. Allowing for
deaths there must be $4,000 registered votes
in the city,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-10-28
The Civil Service Commission.

Every now and then We see an item in the
Washington papers, headed the Civil Service
Commission" For the life Of US, we cannot as
certain what they are doing in furtherance Of
the wishes Of tie people, who have with SIN
gular unanimity clamorel for reform in the
Civil Service, yelling to the popular desire.
The President appointed this Commission to do
a work that is not very clearly defned-and,
Judging from the occasional glimpses at their
doinss, We are constrained to believe that they
are in a fair way to consume the funds Of the
appropriation without any practical benefit to
the service. or what is Of more importance, to
the Radical party.
The Washington Star gives Us feeble ray
Of light in the fact that the Commission had
under consideration on the Oath instant, the
subject Of probation in the matter Of appoint
ments to Office. A valuable communication
was received from the British postal depart
ment explaining the method of appointmentin
that department"
Now it strikes us very forcibly that it is "a
Their late in the day to discuss the subject OF
probation in the Civil Service. II man
Of fair talents is so unfortunate as to get an APP
pointment in one of the Departments at Wash
ington, he may we'll consider himself on "pro-
baton" the way things go now. His term of
" probation may last, ordinarily, for four
vears-not often more. About that time, it is
sure to be discovered by the SoloDs at the head
Of the Department that be isuot politically "
qualified for lis position. Faithful services,
business or intellectual fitness are completely
Ignored; be must so by the board for another
"probationer."
When the present administration came into
power, there were many probationers in the
service, who had held Office under Lincoln,
many Of them by him deemed staunch Repub-
Hcaus, whose term Of service suddenly expired
under Grant. 1t was openly and unblushingly
proclaimed by the President and his ministers,
that the fact Of a mans holding office under
johnson was prima fdcie evidence against
him. And accordingly, many man who had
CALAMITY served in the Union Armies had to
walk the plank.
It's absurd to say that the President and
every man in authority under him, does not
well know that the affairs eff the government
in its executive departments can never be con-
Quoted as they should Be, until tie hateful dog
ma, Z" to tue yictors belong the spoils," is for
ever ignored
Suppose the same miserably proscriptiye
policy were practiced in the Army and Navy
and upon every change Of administration, all
Offices differing from its policy, were dismissed.
What sort of Military and Naval Service would
we haye2 There would be about as much
sound reason fer such a course Of procedure,
as there is in case Of the present anti-American
management Of the Civil Service. If it could
be shown that the interests Of the Radicalpar-
ty would be advanced by a reform in the Civil
service we should have it reformed" at the
very next session of Congress. Whether the
interests Of the people would be advanced, is
quite another matter.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-10-28
Death of Theodore Bland Pryor.

Mention was made of the finding in East
river, New York, and the Identification Of the
body Of Theodore Bland Pryor, who has been
missing since Sunday, the 18th. Gen. Roger
A. Pryor, father of the deceased, who lives in
Willow street, Brooklyn, says that on the
morning of the 18th Young Pryor, who had
been studying very closely, complained of feel
ing unwel. lie was found to have high
fever, accompanied with ague. The young
man, however, chung to bis books and when
at last be was persuaded to abandon them, he
put on his hat and left TIE house to take a
stroll, so he said, and cool off. He was never
seen again until the body was found as stated.
Young Pryor, who was about twenty years of
age, was possessed Of brilliant attainments
and high moral culture. He entered Prince
ton College in 1868 and in 1870 graduated
with such honors as had never been. attained
in that institution but by Aaron Barr, nearly
a century age. His grade was 800, and the
examining professor declared that the exami-
nation which he had passed almost challenged
belief
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-10-28
NO WONDER
These Prices Kill their Business.

Brilliante Alracas at 80 quoted at &c,
Pure Mohair Alpacas at 40. Case price52,
Rich Lustres and silk Warps So, Regular
Price 15
Magnificent Beauties in Dress
Goods at37I5, worth 574
Handsome Dress Goods at %,
Auction Bargains at 20.
We have them at l2l%.
Dress goods marked in plain figures Is in all The
Broadway houses, we run at so; saving you 70
cents ward is something. $3.50 to $500 saved
in buying dress is worth your attention and
they who save your pocketbook in these trying
times, deserve the thanks and love of Man and
Woman. Corsets away down under the low wa
ter mark Laces. Embroideries and fancy work,
al prices that will shame the black days of ruin
and panic of 81. Hosiery for Men, Women. child.
rem Babies, Ribbons, Of every description and
every conceivable Color. Most desirable and
MAGNIFICENT STYLES
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-10-28
1871. Fall Trade. 1871.

HOWELL a. BRO, have now in store choice
i supply Of FALL aud WINTER GOODS, to
which they invite the attention. Of their regular
customers and the trade generally Close Cab
buyers especially invited 10 examine our stock
Of DOMESTIC DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, GRO
CERES, BOOTS, SHOES. HATS, &c.
Particular attention is called TO stock Of For
eign and Domestic
CLOTHS AND CASINERE.S.
Also, a full line Of Satinets, Jeans, and other
goods suitable for Boys wear.
~, Country Produce Of good quality taken in
in exchange for Goods.
Oct. Fl, 1871.
OPERA flannels Plain and Figured, Balmoral
~ Skirts, Heavy Shaker Flannel, Cotton Flan-
ncls, Bleachcd and Brown Cotton, ~ Brown and
Bleached Cotton, l0i Sheetng Brown and Bleach
Oct. 81, 1871. HOWELL & BRO.
ENT'S Merino Undersbirts, Ladies Vest, Cor
" sets, Linen Collins and Cuff, Lace Collars.
Linen and Hem Stitched Handkerchief, Neck
Ties and Bows, Ladies Hose, Gents = Hose, SILK
Oct. II, 1871. HOWELL ZERO.
lNSEYS.-Gi Grey FuIlcd Linscy, IL Plaid
l. LiDsey, Cassimers, Kersys and Yarn, County
manufactnrel, for sale by
Oct II, 1871. HOWELL q BRO.
DAITAN Corn Hampers. Rattan Mats, Market
i / Baskets, Coal Selves, Hearth Brooms, Wash
Boards, Wooden Bowls, a full assortmentof Crock
cry and Glass Ware, Tumblers, Goblets. Gla,s
Bowls covered and uncovered, for sale BIZ
oct ~, 1911. HOWELL K BRO.
KESH Groceries, including Green and Toasted
j Coffee, Brown, Crushed, GranuIated and a
sugars, hoasses and Syrups, Green and Black
Lea, Lea, Prime Herring, nackre in bbIs i bbls. and
hi6s, Cheese, Crackers and Spices, for sale by
oeI Il, 1871. HOWELL BRO.
Isl received stock Of Lamps and Lar.p Goods
~ VERY low the "Atwood Burner" the most
complete and perfect round Wick Burner vct made
adapted to all Lamps, and produces a light eopai
70 the German Study Lamp, also, the Reliance
on-Expfosivc Attachment for Kerosene Lamns
something new and desirable. for sale by
Oct. II, 1901. HOWELL ppo
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-10-28
jefferson County.
We publishb below the returns Of Thursday

We publish below The returns Of Thursdays
election in this county.
The victory Of the people has been complete
and crushing everywhere. All the plots, tricks
aud desperate shifts, rcsortcl 70 by the enemy
TO cause disseusion, or to bring about fusion,
have not enabled them 20 elect onc--even the
humblest-olficer 50 FAR as we are advised. \
great wave Of popular indignationha swepta
way the host ofralical officials who have 50 long
domiueered over the citizens Of this county; a
few isolated ones vet remain on the higher crags
above the sweep Of the present election, but
the next wave VIII bear them also into their
merited doom.
We congratulate the people Of jefferson up
on their great victory, and their great deliver
ance. We congratulate them, that after suf-
fering for eight years under a State Constitu-
ton. with whose formation they had no con-
Germ or share, they are to take part in the
coming Constitutional Convection, through
their own chosen and trusted delegates. We
congratulate them that Jefferson is hereafter
to act and to speak in the State Legislature,
not through such consummate statesmen rs
the Koonces and the Stubbses, but by mCn
from the people, and in sympathy with the
people.
We congratulate them that the internal af-
fairs Of the county, the laying Of its taxes, and
the many other great powers and duties per-
tanning to the Board Of Supervisors, are here
after to be welded by men Of intelligence and
responsibility, watchful Of the true interests Of
the county.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1871-10-28
Credit System.

You must adopt our system or starve-must
throw away the old flint lock and take up the
thirty shooter you can't expect to live under the
terrible disadvantage at which we hold you down.
90 Dozen Kid Gloves;
30 Gross Beautiful Silk Dress Buttons;
Linen lIandkerchiefs-3 for % cts.
20 Pieces Of Cashmere, just in,
from IS cents up.
Thus we are fighting day and night for money,
for reputation and for the people.