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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17
THE SEWER COUNTY RAILROAD.

We hope our friends in Sewer county
will not underestimate the Importance of
the vote on the narrow guage railroad
question, which is to be submitted to them
the last of this month. We think if they
are i'll earnest about this matter, and show
it by their vote, they may calculate upon
the citizens of Knoxville doing fully their
part. The project is perfectly practicable,
and one of great importance to both coun-
ties. The people of Sewer need speedier
and surer means for transportation than
they now enjoy, and they can well afford,
as county, to contribute to an enterprise
that must certainly increase the value of
every acre OF land in the county bring in
creased population, build up its CONNER
cial interests, and bring its people into
nearer communication with this central
city of East Tennessee. We do not think
so intelligent thrifty and populous a coun-
ty can longer afford to be so isolated and
cut off from the buster and more thriving
sections of the State. Her people aspire
to more active and progressive life, and
the first great step towards this end is a
railroad. We hope every voter will appre-
ciate the Importance of this election, and
vote for the road.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17
IN PARIS.

The news from Paris indicates that the
Communists have about reached their ''last
ditch," and unless we very much mistake
the situation, we will next week publish
news of their surrender or capture. The
advantages of Mcmahon are so decided
and the dissensions in the councils of the
Communists so violent that we can not
well see how the contest can be prolonged
many days.
The picture of the insecurity of life and
property within the city, presented in our
dispatches, so closely resembles the worst
excesses of preceding mobs that it makes
one fairly shudder. The threat to behead
the Committee of Defense, whether execu-
ted or not, indicates the utter insubordina-
ton existing and that the street mob rules
in the councils of the New Government
as well as in the streets and cafes of the city.
The bombardment OF the city must be
terrific and very destructive. From one
fort over eighty shots per minute are
thrown into the city. To protect the
windows from the shock of this artillery
duel is almost impossible, and walls and
windows are alike crumbling and break
ing. The searching OF the bank of France
the terror inspired by the fearful lombard.
ment and the desperation of the bad men
who must now see their end near at hand
must all conspire to make to-day's expert.
ence in Paris as memorable and gloomy a:
any in the history of this generation.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17
A MISTAKEN IDEA.
victory.

Some men, on coming from the North
among Southern people, seem to entertain
an erroneous opinion as to their real cha
racter. We wish, in spirit of kindness,
to disabuse their minds in reference to some
matters about which they are certainly
mistaken. We believe there are no peo-
pie on earth who have a higher respect for
candor than the Southern people. If a
Northern man comes South, with the in
tention of remaining here permanently,
of casting his fortunes with the South, we
do not believe he will command so much
of their respect, by cowardly giving up his
own principles, customs and usages, as by
boldly speaking his views, and doing what
he regards as right. a man may escape
the open abuse of extreme hotheads by ca
tering to their prejudices, but the better
class of men who engaged in the late re-
bellion have no respect for a cringing syco-
phant, who, for the purpose of making a
few dollars, will foFsake his principles.
a few men, and we are glad to saw they
are very few, conceive that all the worth
and intelligence of the South were engaged
| in the late rebellion. From this we dissent
| While admitting the intelligence OF
| rebels, we protest against the idea that'nC
| Southern men of responsibility were loyal
| to the Government. If man, going int
| business, imagines that the trade of Fast
ern Tennessee is entirely controlled by ex
rebels, he is certainly mistaken. The eX
rebels ofthe country will be the last to TAX,
up with man with whom they have once
differed, because he is now willing to sur
render his principles, and "do as Rom,
does, merely to make money. BY such ,
surrender of principle, a man may gain
favor temporarily; but, in the end, he will
find that straightforward adhesion t,
principle pays best in the South, as well a
| elsewhere.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17
Farmers Club at Thorn Grove.

THORN GROVE, Tenn, April %, 1871.
According to arrangements, the citizens
of the vicinity of Thorn Grove met at
that place for the purpose of organizing a
Farmers Club, when A. G.. L. Callen, ESQ.
was called to the chair. On motion a COM
mittee of three was appointed to nominate
officers for the government of the club.
The committee reported the following
names, to wit: A. h. c. Callen for Presi-
dent, Alex. Reeder, Vice President, Jesse
DerieuX, Vice President, S. G.. Bowman.
Secretary, J. w. Trent, Corresponding
Secretary, Il. A. Smith, Treasurer. on
motion the report was unanimously adopt-
Ell. On motion committee of three was
appointed to arrange the initiatory fee for
becoming member of the club. The
sum of twenty-five cents was reported
The report was adopted. The club then
adjourned.
The club as now constituted is composed
Of the following gentlemen A. @. L. Callen,
President; Alex. Reeder, Vice President /:
Jesse Derieux, Vice President; S. G..
Bowman, Secretary; j. w. Trent, Core
spending Secretary 4. A. Smith, Treas
urer; o. p. Runyon; w. Il. Pilot; Joseph
Davis Michael Colt; w. ID. Brown.
The club meets again on next Saturday
evening at O'clock.
j. w. TRENT, Cor. Secretary.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17
THE ALABAMA AND CHATTANOOGA ROAD

The creditors of the above road met at
Chattanooga, Thursday night, when a
report from a special committee-thereto-
fore ppointed-reported that they had
had an interview with Mr.. j. c. Stanton,
and found him ready and anxious to do all
in his power to relieve creditors. He said
the road was now about through, and
would certainly pay if he was not embar-
raised by creditors. The bankruptcy pro-
ceedings were instituted by rival roads,
with the hope of breaking him down and
ultimately of getting control of the road.
They hold claims against the road amount
ing to only about 100000. If other cred
itors will hold off their claims and give
him time, he says he can pay off these
hostile creditors; but If all combine, il will
force the road into bankruptcy and leave
all creditors to take Just what they can GET
which would naturally be very little.
10 this end, he proposes to issue one dollar
in bonds of the road, and one dollar in
stock, for every dollar of Indebtedness
The bonds to be thus given will be second
mortgage bonds, and entitled to prior
! lien.
The committee, consisting of S. B. Lowe
/ Nen. Wheeler II. Fort and w. p. Rath.
burn, recommend that as many Of the citi
/ Zens of Chattanooga rs can, accept thi.
/ proposition. Their report was adopted
| and committees appointed to solicit sucl
an agreement from creditors.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17
THE SITUATION IN FRANCE.

The convention between Prince BIS
marck, on the part of the German Govern
ment, and Favre and Ponyer Quertier,
French Ministers of France, to arrange
conditions for q Termination of hostilities
between the Versailles and Paris govern
ments, has adjourned from Brussels to
Frankfort and at the latter point is likely
to soon come to an end.
The object of the Theirs government is
to procure from Germany additional time
for the payment Of the first instalnent of
the war indemnity, or such changes in the
terms of the treaty as will enable it to COM
ply with its stipulations. Thus far the
German Government steadily refuses to
extend the time of payment or change the
terms, and CURLY notifies Favre that unless
the insurrection is subdued by next sun
day the Germans will enter Paris and oc-
cupy it until the terms of the peace treaty
are fulfilled.
The effect of this notification has been to
hasten the preparations of Mcmahon and
precipitate the assault upon the forts and
defences of the city. Our dispatches of
this morning show that extensive prepara-
tions for an attack have been made, and
that desperate struggle is near at hand.
Both sides of course appreciate the value
of time and vigorous movements, and both
will make the most of their opportunities.
In the meantime, in anticipation of the
probable failure of the Versaillsts to over
come the Communists in the short time
allowed, it may be worth while to
consider the results to follow tho fulfill
ment of Bismarck's threats.
The Germans are now in possession of
four of the strongest forts on the northern
side of the city. They have near by a
strong force of troops and could no doubt
by force, if resistance was offered, soon
tako possession of the city. But we do not
believe the Communists would resist Ger
man occupation. Though they may have
hopes of still longer resisting the Nersail-
lists they can not reasonably hope to be-
come masters of France. In their present
desperate straits they would doubtless be
glad to yield to Germany. If the latter
should assume possession of the city their
decision in reference to the legitimate gov
erament of France would probably be ac-
cepted as final by all parties. 1t is gener-
ally believed if driven to interfere and con
troll Paris, the Germans would restore the
Regency and negotiate with it for full
tillment of the peace treaty. This, is of
course, not certainly known, but doubtless
has some very substantial foundation.
The Versailles government probably
fears this, and therefore we may look for
AYtranrti N q of m, THAR nj tS,
assert their authority over Paris and all
parts of France. This week must decide
their fate. If the reports concerning their
preparations are not exaggerated, the week
may also decide the fate of large portion
of Paris. Some of its most beautiful Sec
tons are within reach of the heavy be-
sieging artillery, and if the stake is to win
Paris or to loose France, there will be
nothing spared to lessen the chances OF
Victory.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17

AFTER about ten days of reflection, and
in response to our repeated demands to
know where it stands on the school issue,
the Press and Herald says, at is our
prineiple-it is not the American princi-
ple-that the State discharges its duty
when it protects all religions, and violates
principle and conscience when it supports
any" Exactly; that's as clear as mud
But it so happens that, so far rs the Demo-
cratic party has committed itself at all, it
supports Catholicism-as see its present
position in New York City. And it so
happens that in this city the demand of
Father Ffnnegan is not for protection, but
for support. He demands y division of
the school fund, which is public money,
for the support of Catholic schools. Win
the Press and Herald say how it stands on
this question
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17

GEN. SILAs CASEY, once commander
of United States troops on San Juan Island,
writes the New York Independent that
"San Juan in possession of a hostile ma
tion with the naval power of Great Britain,
would seriously interfere with the COM
merce of the world and in case of the
completion of the Northern Pacific Rail
road, the possession of the island by an
enemy strong in war vessels would prove II
national calamity"
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17

GEN. SHERMAN denies ever having made
the speech at New Orleans concerning the
kuklux outrages, which has been so ex-
tensively published and commented on by
Democratic papers. We never supposed il
true. 1T first appeared, rs we remember,
in the Memphis -4UdidHche, from its New
Orleans correspondent.
In speech made a few days SUBSEQUENT
to the one eferred to, he said: 81 see that
what / said, on the occasion of another re-
ception extended to me since my arrival.
has been entirely misrepresented. and [
am credited with words did not utter at
all" He said, at the same time, al do
not wish TO be considered politician. |
do not seek any civil position whatever.
and do not wish TO be suspected of doing
so. Indeed, ! should positively decline
any offer of civil or political position"
Gen. sherman is too true a soldier TO 20
about the country making political speech-
Is Of the character ascribed to him, or 10
speak unexpectedly Of his friend and
commander, the President.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17

In will be remembered that some time
ago two defenseless colored men mere taken
out by about fifty disguised Williams in
Weakly county and hung. 1t will also be
remembered that Governor Senter demands
ed from the sheriff of that county a full
investigation of the circumstances. After
about two weeks, this sheriff has presented
what he calls report of his investigation
stating only such facts as have been before
presented through the columns of the
CHRoNGCLE, except that he states there
were fifty of the murderers instead of
forty as before reported. He gives no clue
whatever to the perpetrators of the das-
tardly act Governor Senter, we under
stand, offered $500 reward for their appre-
hension, yesterday morning He might
just as well offer five cents as So 900, for no
member of the Oath-bOund khan dare To
peach on another; and if their are any
citizens in that locality who feel inclined
TO Inform against them, they dare not risk
the consequences which would certainly
follow. The Stronger power" at whlchthe
Governor limited in his letter to the Sheriff
of Weakly county, would have a much
more salutaTy effect If
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17

SHERIFF GossETT has ordered an cleo
ton for School Commissioners-three to
each civil district--on the Bird day of June
next. This is very important election,
and we urge the friends of common schools
in every district, and especially in Knox
vile, to be on the lookout for good men.
In view of the issues already before this
community, we want the best men we can
find for this position. '..
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17

THE straits into which Democracy has
fallen, in reference TO Presidential candi-
date, are plainly perceptible In the case of
General Sherman. Although that distin-
guished officer, whose "march to the sea
could be traced for months, and probably
yet, by the stark chimneys that stand as
sentinels over charred. buildings" was
abused by every Democrat i'm the land,
whether of high or low degree, vet thew
are now willing to accept him with all
these imperfectiOns. ANY body who can
get votes" is their motto-"Anybody good
Lord!' We have an idea, though, that it
would prove Il difficult task to persuade
some of the Georgia and South Carolina
Democrats TO look with any degree Of IA
vor on Gen. sherman.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17

Miss Edith O'Gorman, ''The EscapeJ
Nun" has delivered some half dozen Fee
lures in Boston on the various abuses of
the ROmish Church. She drew immense
audiences, and held their attention in a
remarkable mnner IIc
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17

THE Richmond (Va.) Enquire says of
the kuklux organization ." 1t is easy to
descend into the pit, but to come back is
the labor. And this is about the situation
in the so-called kukluX districts of the
South. An organization wise enough and
necessary enough for the purposes for
which it was formed, finally fell into the
control of bad men-Tell into the hands of
an evil element-and ceasing to be shield
and protection for the oppressed and out
ragged, itself became an oppressor and q
scourge to friend and foe alike
1t isn't very often you can find Demo-
cratic paper willing to admit that there is
such an organization in existence.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17

AT meeting of the creditors of the A.
X c. r.. r., held at Chattanooga Monday
night, Mr.. J. G. Stanton, Superintendent,
informed them that the last spike in the
road would be driven on Saturday, and
THAT whilst in the name of the Company
he thanked the Committee and the people
of Chattanooga for their offer of assistance,
but that the Company could finish the Rad
without assistance"
On motion a subcommittee of citizens
was appointed to act in concert with j. c..
Stanton, and devise the ways and means to
relieve the A. and C. r. r. Company, by
settling its floating debt, and providing
for its July interest
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17

WE are glad to see the Grand Army of
the Republic elevating General Burnside
to the highest Office in its ranks. The peo-
pie of Fast Tennessee are accustomed TO
look upon him as their deliverer, and will
join with one accord in ascribing honor TO
the grand old hero. He has endeared him
self TO them, not only by his soldierly
bearing while repelling the hosts of Long
street, but also by his uniform gentleman
ly courtesy toward them personally and
socially. There are but few men in this
nation, who occupy so prominent posi-
tion in the affections of East Tennesseeans
as General Burnside.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17
TERMS OF sUBsoRHPTIoN.
KNOXVILLE, WEDNESDAY, MAY II.

THE Due dAumaIe, one of the aspirants
for the French crown, is very wealthy,
enjoying an annual income of 100000
francs
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-17

IL speaking of the demands of Father
Finnegan, for division of the school
fund.- the Greeneville Sentinel says of the
Knoxville press
= The CHRONICLE itself has taken a bold
stand and deals sledge-hamnlor blows against
the crafty works of those who are seeking, con-
trary TO the principles of our republican gov
Grnment 10 make the State aid in the mainten-
ance of religious sect. We heartily commend
the action of the CHRONICLE and wonder ut the
culpaJie silence of other Knoxville papers
Father Finnegan utters 10 uncertain sound
The outcropping Of that principle which seeks
10 unite Church and State is apparent. The is
sue is made up and is Of the greatest moment
THE press shouid speGk and the people should
be heard Whilst we are willing to concede
equal rights to Catholics, superior never; and
against such shall ever protest regardless OF
political consequences; for to court such a prn-
eiple, alike dangerous TO civil and political lib
erty, in order to secure the supremacy of party
politics in county, state, or Federal Govern
lnent, would be an act of lasting infamy"
We hope the Press and Herald will
break this A" culpable silence" and let the
people know where it stands on this ISSUE
East Tennesseeans admire courage. and
they won't respect a paper that lodges
this issue 70 save q few subscribers
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-03-03

The APACHE WAR-OuT Geographic columns
come daily tull Of atrocities in Arizona by the
Apache Indians Private letters from unques-
tionable sources only give horrid details of the
brief telegraphic summary. 1t is simply war to
the knife, and the knife TO the ht. Incredible
as it may seem, within the past month the
Apaches have overrul the territory, successfully
attacked, murdered and deprecated places and
roads that have been safe for years past. Not
formidable in numbers against comp 1teut force
properly handled, their celebrity of movement
unchecked for want of troops, makes them
formidable to degree only to be understood by
the fatal results
The loss to the settlers, the barrier to working
the best mines in the world, the miserable econ
omy which dictates sending force into Brook
lyn to seize the fraudulent wbiskey distillery,
which would, in Arizona, reduce the Apaches to
submission, we do not count-nor as an eco.
nOmical measure, the great income Arizona
could, with decent protection, pay into the ma
tional treasury. But we do count the honor OF
the United States, whose proud boast it is that
It's citizens shall everywhere be protected under
its flag. The challenge is open and clear. The
Apaches say, with most distinct defiance, "We
will drive out the Americans as we have the
SpanIards and MeXicans, and then Mexico will
be our prey, as it has been for generations
And they are making good their threat. 1t is
perhaps small matter in this great connection
to add that the reputation of an accomplish ID
soldier like Stoneman, are liable to be sacrificed
III hopeless struggle, unless the strong arm
from Washington is at once put forth to sustain
| them.
For the honor of the nation, if there are MOI
regular troops enough to spare, let the presi
dent and congress, by immediate action, author
re the enlistment of two regiments of volun
teers on TINS coast, for service in Arizona. They
can oe oitcered by men already distinguished
aI lnulan service and in year from taking the
neld reduce the Apache to subsection. In the
name OF humanity, of sympathy for the suffer
ing men, women and children of Arizona, in the
name OF economy, in the name of the honor o.
our country, we appeal to the administration a
Washington to act, and at once. There Is herr
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-03-03
FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 1871,

Two of the latest reports of news, from Eu-
rope, inform us that the treaty OF peace has been
ratified by the French national assembly, and
that the Germans have entered Paris. The very
large majority in favor of ratifying the treaty,
more than five to one,-shows that the influence
OF the Bonapartsts and the insane "reds" to-
gether, is quite limited. The French people de-
sire peace, and the "reds'' who oppose it, hardly
know what they want 1t is an insult to free
institutions to describe these madmen as ere
publicans." They don't know what it means TO
organize republic; but they are able to obstruct
and dishonor the endeavors Of other men who
do know what this means. Evidently, the ma
tional assembly is not likely 10 place them in
power; but il seems to have entire confidence in
Theirs and Ju es Favre. The vote on the treaty
shows this; and 1t is an assurance, also, that
these men and Others like them will direct the
organization Of the new government by which
the provisional presidency of Theirs viii De
terminated. This new government may be
republic; but the signs indicate more strongly,
that it will be a constitutional monarchy, with
the Count de Paris as king.
The behavior of the Parisians, or q large por-
fion of them, has not been very dignifed, since
it was announced that the German army would
enter Paris. They have screamed with passion,
stirred up riots, threatened to attack the Ger.
mans, and, in various ways, made an infinite
amount of noise. The ever-noisy and violent |
mob OF the city has been particularly active in |
these demonstrations. 1t was given out that |
this mob would meet the Germans and fight |
them a POutrance; but those who threatened in /
this terrible fashion, thought better of it, and |
therefore remain alive TO trouble Paris in their |
usual style. Paris and France would have |
gained much, and the world would have lost |
nothing, if they had made the attack and been
exterminated. They may have been so idiotic
as to suppose their demonstrations would scare
the Germans and keep them out of the city; but
they went into Paris, and there was no disturb
ance The account Of their march into the city |
states that the German army entered by the
Arc de Triomphe. This route required march |
through the whole city before the troops could |
reach the portion of it they were to occupy. |
Tney have not been attacked, and probably we |
shall soon hear that some of the Parsians are |
disposed to open communication with them and |
cultivate friendly relations.