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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-02-11
The Awkward Age.

Mrs. Julia Dorr, in the Household. says:
1t Is popularity supposed that boys must
necessarily have a green age-a time
when they will either be painfully BASH
full, or so rude and boorish as to make all
who come in contact with them uncom-
Portable. This is false idea, and one that
is the parent of untold mischief. fla boy
is never 'snubbed' at home ifhe Is treated
politely as well as kindly by mother and
sister; If, particularly at that trying
period when he is neither little boy or a
full-grown man, he is made to feel that his
presence is never unwelcome; if he is
neither teased nor laughed at; but ten
derly and wisely helped, he will pass over
that Bridge of Sighs without knowing
it."
The same idea may be equally well ap-
piled to girls. Nothing makes an over
grown girl of thirteen so awkward and
uncomfortable as the self-consciousnesss
brought about by the ridicuie and harsh
comments of older members of the family.
Human plants, like vegetable ones, grow
most freely and gracefully in sunshine.
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WASHINGTON.
KANSAS LEGISLATURES.
More Of the steamer Tennessee.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-The Lower
House of the Kansas Legislature has pass-
ed bill to allow criminals to testify in
their own behalf, and allowing husband
and wife to testify in each others behalf
in criminal prosecutions.
Three hangings occurred In Maryland
to-day: John Haywood, white, for the
murder of a captain of canal boat; John
Martin, colored, for rape, and Mary Wal
lis, colored, for murder.
The New York Post says there is good
reason to hope that the fears for the safety
of the Tennessee are groundless. The
steamer Tybee makes the trip once a
month to San Domingo vio Port au Platte.
The Samana owners of the Tybee say that
nine times out OF ten they don't hear of
their vessel until her return, that some
times the captain Of the Tybee finds an
opportunity to send message by Spanish
steamers, and that if no such opportunity
offers, the captain can't send information
of his arrival.
see think her able TO withstand any re-
cent storm. She probably disarranged her
machinery and will soon be heard from.
H. r. Angle, % years professor in
French at West Point, died of apoplexy
to-day.
The Senate confirmed all the commits
sioners that were nominated. The COM
mission meets in March.
The Senate Committee have agreed to
report in favor of increasing the salary of
the Chief Justice to 000-others pro-
portionally.
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nFonrae Conntv Maffers.

The usual amount of business was transacted
in the County Court this week. The Court held
up under advisement, the question as TO
whether guardian drawing pension should
be held to settlement under the laws of Tennes-
see. In the event they should hold in the mega
tive, many ward will weep.
HorSe-trsding was brisk during court days.
Our farmers on Tellico and Tennessee rivers are
sending 10 Loadon immense quantities of corn
for shipment South. 1t is reported that we are
to have new store at the "old Glenn stand" on
Ball Play
There is much talk of railroad being built
from some point in Georgia through this county
to terminate at Knoxville Our people are gen.
orally in favor Of it. We have come enterpris-
ing ones, however, whose business activity and
acumen were evinced many years ago in allow
ing the East Tennessee and Georgia road to pass
through tho back part of the county instead of
through the county site. And this same very
useful and ever-blessed set think to-day wo
would better have no other railroad. It is said
the Lord creates nothing but that is Of some use
Now, if this class of fogies can be of any use,
mortals cannot perceive what it is, unless, per-
chance, it be to serve as q sort of ohunking and
daubing for the ricketry cabin of non-improve-
nIent.
Those who were active IN disgracing the
county by securing the passage of law to re-
move her Chancery Court, are now in conspira-
cy to nullify their law and not remove it. If
they did not sink beneath the notice of decent
reading public, details would be given, bat as it
is, such will not be indulged
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HOME NEWS.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.
rhe Steamer Tennessee Again.

NEW YORK, Feb. 10.-The Curtis Conn
pany's paper mill, at Broadstcwn, ILL.,,
was burned, and nearly the whole town
destroyed by fire.
The American Institute of New York
has elected VIM. Bogden as President.
The ticket headed by Horace Greeley
received only II out of 2l9 votes cast.
Martha Haines Bennett, the authoress, is
dead. She died of pneumonia. Her re-
mains will be taken to Norfolk, Va, for
interment.
Moses Taylor, Minister to Honolulu, will
be detained at San Francisco until the 10Th
inst, in consequence of the destruction of
the mails at New Hamburg.
There no news of the steamer Tennes-
see up to noon to-day at the Navy Depart
ment. The naval authorities report the
Tennessee was staunch and entirely sea-
worthy.
TOLEDO, OHIO, Feb. 10.-The Home
Sewing Machine buildings at Peru were
burned to-das. r. P. Lanelan1, formerly
editor of the Union county Repu6licon,
perished in the flames. Three others are
missing.
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THE COURTS.
Circuit Court-Knox County.

The following arc the proceedings of the Cir
cuff Court yesterday, Hon. E. T. Hall presid-
ing:
j. f. McBath ct al vs. Alex. Sartin, debt !
time allowed to plead
Samuel Lones VS.. A. Knott ct al; rule on
plaintiff for counter security, and the rule dis
charged on the plaintiff taking the panpor's
oath.
The entire day was consumed in hearing the
libel suit of John Baxter vs. Saunders, Clark
&c Co. Col Crozier concluded his argument,
occupying about one hour and half He
made his points with his usual ability. The re-
mninder of the day was occupied by Col. Ba1-
ter, who is said to have made q mastery effort.
At the close of his argument, Judge Hall
charged the jury, who were respited from rem
dering verdict until to-day. The case attracts
good deal of attention. A large number of
persons attested their interest by remaining in
the court house and listening attentively to
the long and exhaustive arguments of the able
counse! on both sides.
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State Items.

The cat yield in this State last year, was
$500, 900 bushels, and the average yield per
acre was sixteen and one-seventh bushels.
The tobacco crop of the State for last year
amounted to $4,000, 900 pounds, or an aver
age of $40 lbs. per acre.
The yield OF butter is put down in this
State, for 1870, at 100000 lbs., at en- av-
erage value of 25 cents per pound, making
an aggregate value of g, 600.
The corn crop of Tennessee for 1870, is
estimated at Al 800, 600, or an average of %
bushels per acre.
The potato crop is put down at 1000, 900
bushels, or an average yield of so bushels
per acre.
Tennessee has 6, ,705, 1888 acres of improved
land, and Is, ,S73, ,82S acres of unimproved
land.
A little son OF Rev. T. II. Russell, of
Kingston, drank lye, few days since, ,and
his life is despaired of.
Green apples, good quality, last week
sold for thirty cents per bushel, at john
son City. ~
The County Court of Washington coun-
ty, last Monday, levied, under the late law
passed by the Legislature, 8 tax of $3.50
per capita on dogs.
z. Simerly, Esq, President of the East
tennessee ana western North Carolina
Railroad, has gone North to purchase iron.
1t is intended to complete the road TO
Elizabethton, T rgt1 ag~A
The Bristol Courier says the wheat crop
In that section is looking rather badly,
owing TO the want of snow. The indica-
tions arc that about q half crop will be
raised. tktt
Eli Wilson, perhaps the most daring
and expert horse thief in East Tennessee
or Southwest Virginia, and who has nlan-
aged to escape the law on similar charges
no less than half dozen times, was ar
rested in Bristol on Saturday, having in
his possession horse stolen from Rev. w.
A. Montgomery, of Jefferson county, on
the 2Sth ult
The Jonesboro' Flag says that DR.. David
Bell and Capt. Henry Banner, of the Lime
stone Cove Carter county, Tenn, pur-
sued notorious horse thief, and on Mon
day night last, opposite Embreville Iron
Works, in that county, overhauled the
horse, very fine une, belonging to Mr..
McKiney,-in gorge In the mountain.
The thief succeeded in making good his
escate.
The trial of Frank Graves, Saml. Poston
and Henry Wisener. at Memphis, for hang
ing John Schofield, is attracting good
deal of interest. The testimony in the case
bids fair to invade the sacred precincts of
Kukluyisp1
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Hawkins Ccunty News.
RoeERsvILLr, Feb. an, Isl

oodEhSTILLL, req. Stl, 1871.
EDITORS CHRONICLES: Our little village
has been unusually quiet for the last week
or so. Nothing of interest has transpired
since the sitting of the Circuit Court, at
which term three representatives were
sent to Nashville, each for the period of
three years, to learn a good trade st the
expense of the State.
On last Monday, desperate fight took
place at Sneedvilie, Hancock county, be-
tween five of the Collins family and two
men named Mullins. Whisky seemed to
be the principal cause of the row. Several
pistol shots were fired and oneof the Collins
party was mortally and oil the others
slightly wounded.
Tonight the young men of McMinn
Academy give an exhibition, which
promises TO be good thing. One or two
farces arc to be played, and several decla-
nations delivered.
Under the superintendent of Mr.. J. L.
Bachman, this school is rapidly increasing,
and bids fair 70 rank among the very first
in East Tennessee. More anon.
HOI1ra
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NATIONAL LOAN.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
WAsErNeTov, February !, 1e7

WAsErNGToN. February T. le1l.
DUBLIC NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, THAT
4 books will be opened on the sixth day of March
next in this country and in Europe. for subscription;
to he National Loan. under the approved July H.
1870. entitled IAN Act to authorize the Refunding o
the National Debt" and the Act in amendment thcre-
of. approved January %. lS7l,
The places at which subscriptions may be made. and
the names of the authorized Agents Of the Govern
ment will be announced hereafter. The proposed loan
comprises three classes Of Bonds. namely:
First Bonds to the amount of five hundred millions
ofdoliarS payable in con at the pleasure Of the Uni
ted States. after years from the d. Of their issue,
and bearing interest, payable quarterly in eoin at the
ratio Of five per cent. per anDum.
Second. Bonds to the amount of three hundred nail
lions dollars payable in cOin the pleasure of tho
United states after fifteen years from the date Of their
ISSUE and bearing interest payable quarterly in coin.
at the rate offour and half per cent, per annum.
Taird. Bonds to the amount Of seven hundred mill
lions Of dollars payable in coin, ct the pl of the
United States after thirty years from the date of their
issue, and bearing interest payable quarterly in coin,
at the rate Of four per cent. per annum.
Subscribers to the Loan will have preference in the
following order namely
First Subscribers for equal amounts of each class of
bonds
Ssc0a&. Subscribers fer equal amounts ef bonds
bearing interest at the rae Of four and half per
cent an Of bonds bearing interest az the rate Of FIVE
per cent.
Third Subscribers fer Eve per cent. Dondl.
When subscription is made the subscriber wiII be
reau red to deposit per cent Of the amount there
of to DC aeeou ted tor by the Government when the
bonds are delivered; and payment may be made either
in in in bonds of the United States known
TWENTY BONDS. at their par value The coin received
in payment will be applied 10 the redemption Of FIVE
twenty bonds.
The bonds will be reg ered issued with coupons,
as may be desired by s~bseribers Registered bends
win be issued OF tho denominations of $50 500, $780,
$1,000, $500. and 0OO0; and coupon bonds Of each
denomination except the last two. I. interest viii
DO payable in the Tn ted States the Office Of the
Treasurer any Assistant Treasurer or Designated De-
positary Of the Government.
The bonds of the several classes aforesaid and the
interest thereon. exempt from tic payment Of all
tsxes CT dues Of the Unitel States. well as from
taIaten in any form by or under State municipal or
local authority.
After maturity, the bonds last issaed viii DC first re
deemed. by classes and numbers may be assgnated
by tbs Secretary OF tho Treasury.
GEO. S. BOUTWELL,.
Feb 7o.is7l-assvAs] S e-stsTy cstae TreasuEy.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-02-11
Farm Implements.

Keep constantly in the tool-house q dry
cloth and an oiled one. When tool is
brought in, as it always is, or should be,
when the days work is done, it is cleaned
and wiped with the dry cloth. lift is not
to be used the next day, the oiled cloth is
then rubbed over it. Whenever plow or
a cultivatcr is not to be used the following
day, it is brought in and cleaned. BY pur-
suing this course through the summer,
every implement is kept bright and ready
for use. In addition to these, hoes, shov-
els and spades are kept sharp. All this
time use lard OIL but when there is no
further use for plows or cultivators, give
them good coat of linseed oil. This forms
a covering that is impervious to moisture,
and the tool is as bright in the spring as
when laid away in the fall.
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The United States circuit Courr.

The following business was transacted in the
United States Circuit Court on yesterday Judges
Emmons and Trigg presiding:
VIM Mason excused from further attendance
as Juror.
Zinn Aldrich s Co VS. Thos G Boyd; judg-
ment for plaintiff for S49643.
United States VS. VIM c Walker, violation
revenue law; motion to quash indictment with
drawn.
United States Us VIM G Hill, violation reve-
nue. law; motion to quash Indictment with
drawn.
United States VS. II c Gundlach, violation
revenue law, two cases motion to quash indict-
ments Withdrawn.
United States VS. VIM Sands. violation reve-
nue. law continued
United States VS. A Kennedy, Jr, ct al, debt;
trial pending
The qs.o srGTrGnto cases will be disposed of by
the Court on next Tuesday morning.
The court adjourned until Monday next at 10
o'clock
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-02-11

MUTUAL, FoRBEARANCE.-Ifw we wish to
succeed in life we must learn to take men
as they are, and not as they ought to be
making them better if we can, but at the
We have to deal, not with the ideal man
ot 81 dreaming poets, but with the real men
oI every day life, men precisely like our
serves This fact of common aims ambi-
1ions' anu lnfrmities ought to create con-
stahG sympathy and forbearance. While
every man has his own burden to bear, he
may at the same time in some way help
an9tner 70 pear his peculiar burden, and
De nlmseli nelped in turn. God has mys-
terlously mixed all men together by the
curious fact of mutual dependence. and
this wonderful possibility of mutual help.
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CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-Numerous Pc
titions for the removal of political disabil-
tiles were presented.
After brief session the Senate went in
to executive session on the English COM
missionerS.
senator Warner presented a memorial
from the New York Reform Leapue ask-
ing for commission to visit the South 70
look after The freedmen. Referred fo tho
Outrage Committee. ~ 'A'0
A bill was reported incorporatino tho
Red River Vally, Okalohoma and Santa
Fe Railroad.
Nye was appointed on the Outrage Com
mittee-vice Stewart, declined.
The Senate then went into executive
session.
The Senate is in session tonight on the
Appropriation bill.
HOUSE.
Porter, of Virginia, made personal ex-
planation, virtually reading the Richmond
State Journal out of the Republican party,
and denying that he had ever worn Dail
and chain. He hoped hereafter that per-
sons and papers would not make such as
sertions.
Joint resolutions from the Texas Legis-
lature. asking for the same benefits for the
railroad extending from the eastern bound
ary of Texas to the Pacific coast that have
been extended 10 other roads.
The bill to amend the act in relation to
the duties OH distilled spirits and tobacco
was taken from the Speakers table and re,
ferred to the Committee on ways ana
Means. This action advances the oliI.
The balance of the day was devotea 70
private bills and appropriations
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Female Institute.

We had the pleasure of witnessing the exer-
cises at the Institute yesterday afternoon, which
were of most interesting nature, and consisted
Of recitations, reading compositions, music &C.
Under the efficient system inaugurated by Prof
Butler, this school now enjoys q deservedly
high reputation. It would require too much
space to enumerate the exeellences of his sys-
tenn, but we cannot refrain from mentioning the
care taken in impressing upon the pupils the
importance Of clear and distinct articulation,
as was evinced by several of the young ladies.
A pleasant incident took place, which shows
the high estimation in which the teachers are
held, being the presentation of beautiful ebony
gold mounted cane to Prof Knabe by his pu-
pills of the music class. The class was called up
and Prof Z. invited to step forward,
when the cane was presented by one
of the young ladies in most appropriate
and feeling address The Professor was visibly
affected, and received the testimonial of regard
as q souvenir of many pleasant recollections,
and said that though the ocean would soon di-
vide them be would always cherish their men,
ory in his heart. During his remarks, many of
the class We're moved to tears.
The cane is inscribed, &C. Knabe, from his
Music Pupils, Knoxville, Tenn, 1871" and
was ordered through the we'll known jeweler
Mr.. George II. Smith, of this city.
Rev. Mr.. Knight made some instructive re-
marks on the importance of religion, and dis
tributed number Of religious books to the
scholars.
The school rooms have been much improved,
BY putting down carpet and mating, though
more money could be adyantageoasly expended
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Horses are better for not being blanket
ed, but may have linen busters thrown
over them to keep dust out of their coats.
Colts should be groomed daily; and they
ought to have some grain daily, even
though they are doing no work. When
horses come from work or sharp driving,
rub them down with straw, and according
to the labor they have had, spend two TO
ten minutes in hard rubbing, warming up
and drying the coats. Then cover with
large WOODEN blankets for an hour. Keep
the shoes caulked all the time, and have
them well sharpened up if an icy time oc-
ours,
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MISCELLANY.
ELECTIONS FOR FRENCH ASSEMBLY

success Of the Liberal Union Candidates.
ENGLISH NEWS.
WASHINGTON, Feb. l0.-An envoy from
Tunis is en- route for Florence, to settle the
disputed questions
The republican majority in Bordeaux is
large,
The republicans carry Pan Perpegrain
and Oran The conservatives carry Poict-
,ires and Montauban.
Liberal union candidates are generally
elected throughout France wherever put
in nomination.
The British Commissioners are Earl De
Grey, Prof. Montague Bermont, Sir Ed
ward Thornton, John A. Macdonald, of
Canada, and Sir John Rose. The Secreta-
ry will be Lord Tenterden.
The proceedings of Parliament have not
yet assumed coherent shape.
Disraeli spoke against Gladstone in favor
of the Queens speech.
Both parties approve the measures pro-
posed for the settlement Of the difficulties
with the United States.
The pacific solution of the Eastern ques-
ton only needs the signature of the repre-
sentative of France to conn lete the treaty.
The Gambetta ticket was carried in
Havre and Brest by heavy MAORI y.
LONDON, Feb. 10.-The Standard says
Lile NOulu DS i1OTS
esting to the people if the basis upon
which the commission is TO act was known.
Henry Melville, the Queens Chaplain,
Is dead.
Thirty-seven German telegraph offices in
France have been ordered to transmit the
French messages regarding the elections
and the provisi ming of Paris.
The Prussians captured letter from the
King of Sweden expressing the warmest
sympathy for France.
GERMAN NEWS.
LONDON, Feb. 10.-A dispatch from
Berlin says that the war contribution of
zoo, ,000, 600 francs exacted from Paris have
been apportioned titus: $50. 1000, ,000f to
North Germany and 50,000,00of to South
Germany.
The report that the Turks absent from
camp at Shumla were threatening Roma
MIA Is denied.
A dispatch from Versailles to-day states
that in the Imperial army in process of
formation, the 18th army corps will con-
sist of the Wurtemburg and Hessian
troops.
A violent earthquake was felt at Darn
stadt to-day.
CUBAN NEWS.
HAVANA, Feb. 10-The fFigate Congress
sails for Hayti to-day.
Fernandina Estrada was captured by the
5ub-Prefect and executed at Morou.
It is reported that the insurgent, Jesus
Doll, who surrenied, now acts as a guide
70 the Span sh troops.
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Criminal Court.

The Grand Jury of this Court adjourned yes
terday, until the 9th inst, after returning q
largo number Of presentments and indictments
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Personal.

Capt. D. D. Anderson has just returned from
Jonesboro, and is no longer bachelor.
Rev N E. Cobleiga, DID,. President OF the
East Tennessee Wesleyan University, at Athens,
arrived in town yesterday.
Mr. D. r. Nelson, of Loudon, has been
spending day or two in this city, and gave US
o call. He left for home yesterday. Mr.. Mel
son, as a member of the bar, we hope viii win the
highest honors of his profession.
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ExPELLED.-Senator Ross. of Kansas.
has been expelled from the TypogranhicaI
Union of Lawrence because, during a re-
cent strike, he set type to help the pro-
prietor of newspapers which the printers
had left
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DIR. FOSTER.
The Mysterious physiological
cLAiRvoYANT AND SEER,

w davs only Dr. E. was born with the wonderful
gift Of Second Sight by which he s able to reveal your
nas present and future, and describe porson place.
and localities in any part Of the world He has his
Office at E. ID. Hoss' Boarding House.
All communications business will receive attsn-
ton. To insure prompt reply, send return postage
stamp. Address, p. O. Box 5i6, Knoxville, Tenn -.
iapl2-tf
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CAPITAL. -,
Cash Capital and ,se35 3567 90
ASSETS.
United States Securities 6a6lH so
Loans Bond and Mortgage. 1920 90
Cash in Bank and hands Of Agents......... IS s.
Loans On Stocks, payable On demand. 100 20
Real Estate ZIeO "
Asbama, Tennessee. Brooklyn City and
~, Ney York Comfy bonds,-.-..-...-, 7sso9 7sssoo9S e9
Otner f5soo 70
@l.ae4 5s7 CO
LIABILITIES.
Losses in process Of 55 100 90
All cLneI w
$3.50 90
STARE OF TENNESSEE CoNPTRoLLER's OFFICE,
NASHVILLE, January lEt 1871.
I, ED. R. PENNEBAKER. Comptroller Of the
Treasury, do hereby certify tha, th NIAeARA FJzs
INsURATCs COMPANY. located ct Nsv ork City, in
the State OF New York has produced eatisfacto
~ evidence that said Company has complied with all
tha requirements of the laws Of the State Of Tennessee
imp sed insurance companies and further certify
that Munson Bailey. Agents Of said Company. have
also complied with the requirements Of the laws Of the
Sta e. made and provided in such cases.
Wherefore. said Insurance Company has authority 20
take risks and transa ( the business Of Insurance. in
this State, at Knoxville. Tennessee.
Sd. r. PENNEBAKER
Comptroller Of Tennessee.
Febll, ls7l-dltw2t] Per W. E. WADE.