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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-12-20

New York State drinks nearly forty mil
lion dollars worth of liquor annually re-
sulting in every kind of crime, and dam
aging the State more than one hundred
millions of dollars year, 10 say nothing
Of the untold misery it brings. Tweed d.
Co. stole twenty millions only, yet TO Gust
him and his tribe from Office is the great
est political reform Of the day, while to
close up the dram shop is only IA side is
sue!
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-12-20

The Swedish Arctic Expedition has
brought from Greenland twenty specimens
Of meteoric IRON two of them Of enormous
size. One, now placed in the h II of the
Royal Acad my of Stockholm, measures
about forty two square feet, and weighs
nearly twenty-one English tons another,
which has been presented To- the Museum
Of Copenhagen, weighs about sixty tons.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-12-20

REPORT OF THE SOUTHERN CLAIMS
CoMMIssIoN.-The Southern Claims Com
mission will send their first report to Con-
gress tomorrow. The report will cover
$50 cases, aggregating Sl,6jG,357 IS, of
which 2l6 are wholly rejected, the rest be-
ing allowed in part, the total allowance
reaching only s344, 1853 20. OF those re-
jected, at least fOur-fifths were because of
failure to prove loyalty WASH. Cor. NeoO
York Times
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-12-20

The Car OF Russia i'm the extensive sys-
tenn of railways which he is now building
uses n different gauge from any adjoining
country. Prussia ran her own cars and
locomotives to the very walls Of Paris,
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-12-20
KNOXVILLE, TENNEssE

Thereare in Corpus Christi, Texas, seven
churches and seven bar rooms. At last ac-
counts the bar rooms were a little ahead,
tendance.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-12-20

A Missourian, freed by bear, caused the
beast to desist from chewing his left leg off
by sprinkling salt in his eyes.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-12-20

it has been discovered that several Of
the cast-iron cylinders sustaining the new
light bridge across the Missouri river at
Omaha have been badly cracked by frost
between high and low water marks
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-12-20

We give below the protest of Senator
Gibson to the bill passed by the present
Legislature to force Col. Baxter to dismiss
his suits against certain Democratic news
paper editors
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-08
A Sample Carpet Dagger.

About as filthy specimen OF the spawn
which reconstruction has cast upon the South
Is Senator Ames, of Mississippi. That worthy
was sent there as military commander, and he
used HE power unsparingly in manipulating
the elections so as to choose a legislature of
his own creatures, who sent him TO the United
States Senate, . position he has TO more legal
right to occupy than seat in the English
house OF lords. But although the judiciary
committee Of the senate SAID SO, the majority
Of that body voted Ames in, as the last and
only chance Of ever getting a radical from
Mississippi into that body. Ames was sue
eseded in the Office of Governor by Alcorn.
Who, although firm and consistent radical,
happens to be All honest nan, and not a car
petbagger. When, therefore. in advocating
the passage OF bill by the senate to enable
Grant to re-elect himself president by manip.
ulating the southern vote, under pretence Of
suppressing the ku.klux, this Ames made a
speech, giving a doetul account Of affairs in
Mississippi, and insisting on the absolute
necessity Of the proposed ku-klux legislation
TO protect life and property in that state. The
falsehoods Of Ames were 30 gross and out
rageous, that Gov. Alcorn, as an honest man,
felt it his duty to contradict them, which he
did by telegraphing to Washington that there
were no unusual disturbances in Mississippi
Ne outrages, no outlawry which the civil au.
thorties were not competent to rcpress. This
despatch, which would have caused any man
Of moderately honorable instincts to blush
for shame, had no other effect on Ames
than to elicit from him another speech, in
which he disgraced himself and his state by
launching upon Alcorn trade Of such low
personal abuse as would have caused his being
censured and silenced by the Senate had it
been uttered by any Senator but this thieyish
radical. Is it any wonder that there should
be ku-kluX in the south when they are com.
PEELED, by military force, TO be misrepre-
sented at Washington bv scoundrels like
Amesi Most truly did Sumner say in his
great speech on Monday, the centre of ku.
kluxism is at Washington, and Grant is their
chief
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-08

On the records of the House Of Represen-
tatives may still be read the following resolu.
ton passed on the S0th of April, 1862, three
months after Mr. Cameron resigned his seat
III the Cabinet:
"'Rso'ced, That Simon Cameron, late Secro-
tary of War, by investing Alexander Cummings
with the control of large Sums of public money
and authority to purchase military supplies
without restriction, without requiring from him
any gu rantee for the faithful performance OF
his duties, when the services Of competent off.
GERS were available, and by Involving the gov.
vermont in vast number of contracts with
persons net legitimately engaged in the bushes,
pertaining to the subject matter Of such con-
tracts. especially in the purchase Of arms for fu
ture delivery, has adopted policy highly ,nju'
rious to the public service, and deserves tho CEN
sure of the House.
This resolution passed body at that time
almost two.thirds Republican, by the dcci
sivc vote of 20 tC As, and this is the man who
is put forward to supplant Mr.. Sumner al
chairman of the most important committee o.
the Senate.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-08

HARD WORDS From A FRIENp.-Thc Gin
clunati Commercial, well known as leading
and influential Republican paper, volunteers
these plain words Of advice:
SENATORS Morton and Sherman are on the
wrong track, in trying to bolster up tho prcsi-
p.yed out aud must not be- thought Of a, . can ..
didats for reelection. The thing to do with
him is to shove him upon sido track"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-08
Supplement-!

This Supplement is printed to relieve the
pressure upon our advertising columns, and
will be continued while the pressure lasts.
The same number of copies Of the Supple
ment is printed as of the regular issue, so that
advertisements appearing in the Supplement
lose nothing on that account.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1871-04-08

1t is naively said, in a California telegram, Of
man who detected an Indian stealing from his
cabin, that he does not give q very connected ao-
count Of what disposition he made Of his prisoner.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-04-28

a n ROOm to Let.
A PLEASANT Front Chamber and side room, to
"A let, with Board, on Danforth St., near State
Enquire at 90 Free st. mr7dtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-04-28

ODD FELLOWSHIP ESTABLISHED IN BER-
LIN, PRUssIA.-The last tnumber of the Heart
and Hand says:
Thaough the politeness of p. G.. Sire John
A. Kennedy, We are in possession, from a let
ter received by him on Thursday last from
Special ID. G. Sire Morse, dated Berlin, April
=, OF the cheering intelligence of the institu.
ton OF Germania Lodge, No. 1,Prussia, in the
city OF Berlin. On Monday April 3, Brother
Morse Instituted the Lodge with twenty-three
petitioners, under the most lflattering pom
ises and prospects OF success.
In the arduons labors incident to the mi
tiation aEd instruction of twenty-five of the
petitioners for the new Lodge, as well as in
the institution and INSTALLATION ceremonies
Immediately following, Bro. Morse was ably
assisted by Bro. Austin, of California, Bros.
Bernheim, and Ostheim, of Wurtemberg
Lodge, No. l, Stuttgart, and Hugo Wollheim,
late of Baltimore, Md. Bro. Wolheim was for
many years in good standing in a Lodge in
Baltimore, but resident OF New York. Pri-
or to his recent departure for Europe, he re.
ceived the Epatrarchal degrees in Palestine
Encampment, No. 6, New York; and, since
his sojourn in Berlin, has Withdrawn his
membership from his Lodge in Baltimore.
and been elected and installed the first Noble
Grand ofGermana Lodge, No. l, Berlin.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-04-28

How AN ENGLISH BURGLAR WAS our
wITTED.-The Williams & Guion steamship
company agent at New York has been having
some trouble with a woman about trunk
which she claimed the company had left for
her on one of their steamers, and pending a
settlement deputy sheriff from Grafton, VT,
entered the Office and asked the agent if he
was not engaged in litigation with certain
Mrs. Newnham. The agent apprised the Off
Ger OF the facts then known, and the deputv
then informed him that her husband was
notorious English "cracksmsn," for whom he
| had been searching for more than seven
months. HE was arrested" said the sheriff,
"about eight months since for cracking
bank at Grafton, VT, and was lodged in the
county jail. had him especially in charge,
and gave him much of my attention. One
day, as L was leaving the cell, he suddenly
| sprang forward and struck me TO the floor,
| and rendered me almost senseless, and then
escaped, and has since been at large.
traced him to his,city, but he has completely
eludcd me. Upon learning from member Of
| the sporting fraternity here, with whom /
have managed to ingratiate myself, that
Newnham's wife was engaged in the laudable
| calling OF shOplifting, and that she was trying
to swindle your company out of e2O0, 1
| thought that, by uniting our interests, we
| might be OF service to each other. The agent
| decided to join interests with the sheriff. He
| dispatched a letter to the house of assignation
| In West Houston street, known as ''Clalk's,"
| where "Mrs Newnham" had ordered all let
| tiers to be sent, asking her to come 10 the Of
nee at No. 20 Broadway, about IL O'Clock on
"Wednesday last, and he would try to settle
her claims. She agreed to the proposition.
Ihe services OF two private detectives were.
then procured, and they were stationed out
side on the pavement. The Vermont sheriff
took his position in the private Office, armed
with requisition from the Governor of Ver-
mont, to await the coming of Mrs Newnham.
| She was not far behind the appointed time,
and the agent in a few moments convinced
her that he was ready to sign the check for
] the 92OO, provided she would procure the sig
nature of her husband TO the receipt This
she readily promised to obtain, and, going to
y /, The door, gave some signal to her husband,
who was passing carelessly down the other
| side OF broadway. He came across the street,
| entered the building and was told to step in
| to the private Office, where the check would
| be made out. Mrs. Newnham entered before
him and at once recognized The officer. The
detectives outside had carelessly trolled in af-
| ter their victim, and had been engaged in an
| inquiry concerning the price of steeraee pas
sage. The moment the burglar entered the
| private Office, the sheriff rose, and, Cnon his
| giving the signal, the detectives secured .he
burglar, after some struggling. The hand
| cuffs were at once put on him, and the sheriff
left with his prisoner for Grafton, on an after
l trai
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-04-28

The subscriber offers for sale his
kz%N-N modern-buit residence situated on
AlnufgavlN the emineuce overlooking Wood
&8 iLl Via A@ tord's Corner, Westbrook. 1t con-
&k5sIE tains 12 good-sized rooms, with an
excellent cellar, is supplied with an abundance OF
pair. There is large stable on the premises. The
grounds embrace two acres, handsomely laid out
and on which is fine vegetable garden the vegeta-
bles to be sold with The house.
This is one of the finest locations in the vicinity OF
Portland-within five minutes walk of the horse
Gals, and ahoIding fine view of the city, harbor
One third OF the purchase money may remain on
mortgage if desired. Possession given immediateiy
Enquire of SAM'L JORDAN ESQ
P. s. A grove containing tive acres adioinine on
the south, also an acre of tage land on the north
will be sold with the premises il desired aup25-tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-04-28

THE Beaufort, S. c., Republican says that
during the terrible tornado that swept along
the coast on the afternoon of Sunday, the
18th, boat containing sixteen coored per-
sons was capszed in Catalogue Sound and
every one perished. TIE boat left the wharf
at Savannah about one P. NJ. well laden
with plantation necessalies, and got along
nicely until they reached what is properly
called the Swash channel about p. M.,when
the suuall struck them in an instant, turned
oyer the frail craft. and all were drowne''
Three of the party became entans'ea II, 'ne
rigging of the boat, and their ooo'e' nave
been recovered. There were among 'he
number four women and some younS@i per-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-04-28

FEW nights ago kerosene lamp, in the
,ouoe of a colored family, on the Brigh twell
Farm. near Bladensburg, Nd, exploded, set
ting fire to a bed in which were two children,
one of whom was burned to death and the
other so severely injured that its life is de-
SPARED OF. The father OF the children ran in
and threw the bed out of the window. 1t fell
on his wife, and her clothes taking fire, she,
too. was badly burned. The injured child
cannot survive. One ear is burned OFF and
the bones are laid bare on one side of the
face
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-04-28

Real Estate, Dwelling Houses,
Mills, Store, Cooper Shops, &c.,
For Sale mt n Bargain.
IS UE above Property consists of three DWELLING
Houses. with Stables attached; 100 acres os land
Mill, situated on the Little Osipe River, and as good
Water % power as in the State. together with Mill
Cooper Shop, Blacksmith Shop, House and Stable
with 10 acres OF good and, rrut trees &C. There i
Post Office connected with the store which are both
doing good business. Terms made easy
The above property is situated at Nason's Mills.
South Limingt0n, York county, Maine, in pleasant
location and good neighborhood "N"-
Would exchange for real estate in Portland
Inquire of A. ii. WATSON
or, JOHN L. DAVIS on the premises
or w. IL, JERRIS, Portland.
vpl1Od&wlm '"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-04-28
EDUCATIONAL.
Mass. Institute Of Technology

;, Entrance Eraminations,-June 8 and Sept 2S.
neQu's;tes,-Age,l6 years; A good English Educa-
ZION, Algebra to Quadratics and Plane Geometry.
Coursss.-Civil, Mechanical, and Mining Engineer
ing; Chemistry Architecture; Natural History; and
paratory for teaching science for business tor special
technical work, and for the study OF medicine For
catalogues and further information apply to Prof.
apr17dlm
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-04-28
A Small Farm for Sale.

Situated in Falmouth four miles
ASIsN ~ from Portland; contains six acres
GITrisa~LR of good land, cuts 6 tons hay com
H8 lLia MlAM Portable two story house, good barn,
.sss7I-E1 shop, woOd-house, &c. Plenty OF
fruit for use Of family. Price 500.
Enquire of j. M. PRINCE near the premises OF
A. j. MERRILL. foot of Boyd Street, Portland.1
apr 6dIt --
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-04-28
A Good Brick House for Sale at q

THE well built house, No. 70 Middle Street, con-
ter. Very convenient to Steamers and G. r. Depot
The house is in good order and will be sold low,
Apply to VIM. II. JERRtS Real Estate and Loan
Agent. mr13tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-04-28
For Sale.

A BANGOR Manufactured Ganc oil o
"A and in good running condition. will be so,d t
bargain. Inquire at the office of the Bethel Sts. q
MIL Co', Portland or at the Mil. at Bethel. apriotf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-04-28
REAL ESTATE.
House for So

a IWo STORY HOUSE, located in the vicinity
a OF Sreen and Portland SITS, contains II rooms,
Of excellent water. Price S22O0.
Apply p,pe 70 TO M. ID. JERRlS, Real Estate Agent.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-04-28
Farm for Sale.

offered at great bargain; Il
A4InN n Lamb Homestead farm in Yves
&Ial NkzshM brook, three and half miles fIom
IS IIlxniG@ Portland on the road to Saccarappa
-. z332 Said excellent farm consists o
moving, pasture and wood land; has good well o
watera large barn, ,convient house and out buildings
has also a valuable orchard of $50 Young trees II
good bearing condition. Another valuable source O
profit belonging to the farm is an excellent grave
bed the only one in the vicinity, and one from whel
the town buys largely. Situated so near Portland
upon the main road from the country to the city
this farm offers inducements such as few others ca,
offer to any one desiring farm either for profit O,
enjoyment. For particulars inquire CT
G.& L. p. WARREN
ml16d&wtf Saccaranna M
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-04-28
For Sale.

For Sale.
The New French Roof Residence Corner
of Pine and Emery Streets.
NONTAINING 13 looms, bathing rcom gas hot
~ and cold water. House frescoed throu gbout and
heated by furnace. Cellar cemented, coed drainage
Lot 1O0xlOo. Terms OF payment made satisfactory
to the purchaser.
Apply to GEO. IL. DAVIS q CO.,
Real Estate aud Mortgage RI okers.
ap1Ceod2w Corner Congress and Brown Sts
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-04-28
For Sale.

nNE OF the best and most desirable lots of Land
~ in Portland containing about 5000 square feet
situated on Congress st, opposite the Plymouth
hurch.
"A very desirable Lot on Deering Place, containg
obout $500 sqr ieet The above property will be sold
on liberal terms of payment.
Inqnire OF JOHN c. PROCTOR
ap18d3w 93 Exchange Street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-04-28

A ONE and hal jstory house, centrally located.
"A and in good repair. Hard and soft water on the
premises. This property will be sold at bargain If
applied for soon. Enquire at 20 Cedar St. mr9tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-04-28
FOR SALE.
Two of the Best III H0uses i'm the Best Situa-
ton in Knf4htviIle. CRDe Eliza heth

ton in knightviIle, Cape Elizabeth.
EANDY ground, perfectly dry cellars, with the
~ best OF well water, large ciserns, and pumps in
story; one has two story bay window, seven large
rooms and ample store and closet room, nicely ar
ranged for one family; nice stable and shed at
tached, and garden with five prime apple trees The
other has nice piazza, eleven large rooms etc. ar
ranged Tor two families, nice garden with six prime
apple trees. Lots large and adjoining. This loca-
lion is as near the POrtlrnd F. O. as either end of
the city, and close by the business part the city,
Portland and Ogdensburg Depot and Dry Dock.
as well located in Portland can be bought for
Apply 10 q. f. FOSTER,
ap7tf 20 Commercial ST %
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-04-28
For sale!

First-CIass Residence ON Cumberland st.
- new 1-2 story house pIeasantly situated
hv::; within five minutes walk OF the City Hall, con-
@.sQ tanning Dining Room and Kitchen finished in
bar,lw ood suite ofParIors and Library finished in
black walnut and ash. highly polished; two marble
mantles in Parlor; seven Chambers, Bath Room fin
ished in hard wood, Furnace, Gas, SebagO Water,
Hall elegantly Frescoed, and all other rooms well
painted.
Title perfect. portion of the purchase money
can remain mortgage for term OF years.
Apply to GEO. X. DAVIS t& Co.,
ap25eod2w Real Estate and Mortgag Brokers.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-04-28

o. House No. 250 Cumberland street. second
M;;:I door from Green. 1t not sold on before the
y ~, first day OF May will be rented
Apply TO A. X. SH HURTLEFF,
ap13dtt 1-2 Union Wharf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-04-28
EOR &.AXE!

ffE::f At Presumpscot Falls, in Falmouth, house
WRiiil and lot; house 1-2 story 32xi8, wood shed
soa1a ana stable 34x12, all in good repair, lot 81
Also two acres good field all for We hun lred dol
lars. For particulars inquire OF
CHARLES ADAMS,
apIo'lw on the premises.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-04-28
For Sale.
For Sale

IN Cape Elizabeth. Meeting House HiI one
Il mile from Portland, fine plot OF land containing
about 10s acres with superior Barn thereon. Fol
Sale low and ON liberal terms Inquire OF
JOHN c. PROCTER,
93 Exchange Street.
Portland, April 10, 1871. ar19d3w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-04-28
Two New Houses ON Thomas Street for
A.Un

'I'Mo new 1-2 story houses containing 13 rooms
- eaen gas, hard aud soft water cemented cellar
"t Tho % ot oIern improvements. The greater portion
a term OF years. en'h oh n'oi' 'o'
a,,oaIdS Apply TO GEO. r. DAVIS g. CO..
apio-eou@" Real Estate and Mortea ee B,okers
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-04-28
H O R . a LIE

4 VALUABLE building lot, 5Ox1G0 IT, pleasantly
"A located on the sOuth-westerly corner of State
and Deering Streets. For particulars Inquire OF
JOHN T.. PROCTEk,
apl9d3w SO Exchange street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-04-28
TO LET.

A CONVENIENT FRONT ROOM, with large
a room in the lear. with steam power.
Enquire at this office. -
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-04-28

Desirable Residence for Sale!
{A The owner offers for sale the place now oc.
E;;;| cupied by him on Paris Hill. For any one de-
string home in the country, this estate is one
OF the finest in Oxford County, 1t includes four
acres OF land OF excellent quality. on the main street
best varieties OF apple trees in full bearing condition.
and cuts hay enough tor a horse and COW.
The House has twelve Rooms, is thoroughly built
has an excellent cellar the best of water brought
to the kitchen, and wood-shed and barn connected
with the house.
The Chamber Furniture, the Carpets, Stoves,
Curtains, &c, will he sold with the house, il desir-
ed but will not be sold separately.
Inc above described property will be sold for $4,000
place can be seen at the Office of Geo r. Davis q Co.
For further particulars apply to
GEO. X. DAVIS & CO.,
Real Estate and Mortgage Brokers Portland
ap26d2w Or to GEO. L. VOSE. on the premises
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-04-28

For Sale or to Rent.
fSfAt House, 65 Park Street. Possession given in
@;i: May. Apply to
.&EeessA- II. o. CONANT,
apt19ttf No. 153 Commercial St.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-04-28
Marine Inspection.
American Ll0yds Notice

On . = PER WEEK to male or female. dyOE
qpAc 1000 Agents Wanted, Address DIC
with two stamps, F. A. SHATTUCK Il CO.,
r2Stf Augusta M
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-04-28

ROARD and ROOMS. Parties in search of first
- class board and rooms reasonable terms, can
be Accommodated at 80 Spring street. House contain
ing all modern improvements. Transient board fur
nished. "Cerms live and let live.'' ap26'2weod
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-04-28

To Let
NJ lTH board, front chamber on New High 81
w Address p. o. Box 1917 dc7tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-04-28
TO LET.
Room to Let :!
IS Spring street.

IIOOm TO Let!
nNE front Room to Let with or without board
~ Also Boarders wanted at 80 Centre St, Cor
of Free ST. apr25*lw