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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-31
aUEKvEEAND NEwsat-
Petriaed Ham and shoulder

ltHlHe Sda beeh td.lqelthCN &Ass1siSstlesP"
is the question everybody asked his neighbor
ycrterday and to-day in our town. They are
to be seen now at the drug store of Campbell
and Morgah They arc almost ps perfect in
size and shape as any ham and shoulder ever
offered in market except the shoulder, which
is little too thick, otherwise the appearance is
perfect They are of the limestone formation,
both very solid and very heavy, OF course
many stories are being told; how the Indiens
buried or rather hid lot Of meat after taking
it from trader, &c. And then other therios
are advanced to explain this freak of nature
We are told Of lady who lived here and eigh-
teen months after she was buried her husband
removed the body, and in tho removal it was
found that the corpse had petrifed. | cam
not from personal knowledge vouch for
this, but several of our best citizens have as
sured me that it is true. Some, perhaps in
Auenced by this, seem to think that these Won
derful stones were hid away, and their hiding
place by some means remained. unknown I'M
til they are eNhumedsin theiri present form.
They were found on the new fair ground, and
brought into town simply rs curiosities. This
is no Cardiff Giant, but simply.a curiosity in
the shape of ham and shoulder of pork, re-
spcctiyey4 evidently al petafaction, Send on
your Biologists to explain. Il. ID. B..
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-31
Enterprise Always succeeds.

This is rs true and incontrovertible as the
fact that the world moves, the sun shines, or
that water runs down hin. Duting the INDUS
trial Exposition last week, mauy of our leading
business men displayed their enterprise by the
number and excellence of the articles they ex-
hibited, and none more so than McCoflle &
Co., the we'll known dealers in agricultural inn
plements, They took samples Of the principal
machines to the fair grounds, at considerable
cost, but it paid them to incur the expense. We
noted some of their sales in our reports of the
progress Of the Exposition, but since learn that
their sales during the three days it continued,
summed up fifteen Reapers and Mowers and
four Threshing Machines and Horse-powers,
besides smaller articles in their line of goods,
showing that whom brought in competition with
other machines, theirs always taxi the lead; be-
sides no farmer rms any risks in purchasing
from this house, for they deal in none but the
best, and guarantee satisfaction to all They
sell no untried machinery, and buy from the
bost manufacturers, Farmers you viii be
guarding your own interest by sending in your
orders to McCorkeie & Co, at the East Tennes-
see and Virginia Railroad Depot building,
where they win be promptly filed, dGw
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-31
A ROMANTIC EXPEDITION.

In 1915 Ferdinand VII. of Spain, sent
out an expedition to South America to
conquer the young publics of that coun-
try. In the flagship of the expedition
the San Pedro de Alcantora-was QUAR-
tered the paymaster of the expedition with
some S3,000,000 of gold and silver coin.
The expedition reached June 18th
Puerto Santo, and fought several unsue-
cessful engagements. Finding the project
Impractical, General Mobile determined to
return with his forces to Spain, and ae-
cordingly issued his orders, and accom-
companied Herewith an invitation to
royalists to return with him. Hundreds
awaited themselves of the offer, and took
with them on the flag ship the jewels,
service and valuables from the monasteries
and converts of Venzuela. fHt
On the return voyage in Cumana Bay
in the Caribbean Sea, terrible accident
happened to the flag ship and her one
thousand souls with all their vast treasures
sank in ten fathoms of water The value of
the treasure has always been estimated at
5000, 900. Various attempts have been
made to raise the vessel, but in all not
over $500, 900 have been secured.
The Venezuelan Government have now
given the american Submarine Com
pany,p of which General Burnside Is
President, the right of search and recla-
nation, and under the charge of Mr.. Geo
FulleW .r, the most experienced subma-
rine diver in the world, with the most ap-
proved machinery and strong corps of
experts, new expedition on the Nelly
Gray is about to leave New York to dive
for the buried riches. They expect to
reach the Bay about the first of July, and
the exact spot being known and an abso-
lutte certainty of the treasure being still
submerged, their final success seems to be
onlya result for time and perseverance.
So romantic and important an expedi-
ton of the kind has never before sailed,
and its progress will be watched with in
terest. .-7r. .... ...U
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-31
College news.

The literary societies are preparing for their
annual contest for "the gavef' to be awarded
for the best oratorical display at the end of the
session in June. c. .FaFAFEFtrf
The senior and Junior classes are also at work
with reference TO approaching exercises. -
Prot. Nicholson has recently returned from
trip to Nashville, and reports THAT consd-
cradle number of students will be added from
that section next fall .'f-. 'rl. y t' t.rf
The manual labor system is working adm-
rably, and many students are thus contributing
much towards defrsying their expenses By
this and other means the grounds have been
greatly improved. A large number of trees have
cover /" University Hill, with a beautiful grove,
and, in the absence of park will make it one
the city
Students now obtain board at the University
boarding house for two dollars per week. a i
The number of students is expected to be
largely increaeed next fall.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-31
Johnson Serenaded and Makes Political
... Speech.

AT about 0 p. NJ, Saturday evening,
quite an enthusiastic crowd gotbered ~
f,o,,t 80 ,,,, or,,,r IL q - IA
- " .ne ,,"t"i iiooeei anu ai'er nu-
SIC from the Mechanics Band, Ex-Presi-
dent Johnson appeared upon stand fixed
up l1r the occasion, and returned his
peated calls to go on" go on"-Mr. John
son SAID take out the mechanics and there
IS not much LEFT OF government, that the
mechanics were the foundation of the gov
eminent, and he had always laid it down
as rule to do what he thought was right
ana the right would result was foregoing
loudly called to hit Grant slap-he said
he would but he was too little, there was
not enough OF him to start at, and conclu-
ded BY saying he was out of political life,
ana tried to steer clear of politics, If they
construed his speed into political one, it
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-31

A Californian is puzzled to know how to get
ahead Of [" those editors He says that an eff
fort to deny them Information is certain to result
in wholesale publication of what ought not to
be known. Whenever they are sued for libel
the plaintiff in the case gets whipped. When
ever fellow goes for them with horsewhip,
he knows how it is himself-that is, how the
horsewhip is. If they are attacked through the
papers, they invariably get in the last lick and
If they are demonstrated with, the affair is re-
ported at length as one Of those interviews. But
he fatters himself that after all he knows how
to fix them I'VE SHALL" says he, paste a
slip of paper inscribed with the ten command
ments over the sally-port of hornet nest and
leave the concern on the editors desk. The
villain can't stand the decalouge he can't see
it without dropping everything, and methodi-
oally violating each separate injunction he is
as certain to punch his fist through that paper
as was Ulysses to unseal his sack of storms.p
If this man wants to die, he had better try the
thing on, that's all
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-31
Meeting of the sraryvnie Cornct Band.

At called meeting Of the aryville Cornet
Band, on the night ofthe 25th inst, the follow
ing was adopted: r -.s.
Resolred, That we tender to the good citizens
Of cambridge, and most particularly to the fair
sex, our heartfelt and sincere thanks for the
kindness and hospitality shown us during our
sojourn in their midst. ...... ..,
Resoived, That we will ever remember with
feelings of pleasure our visit to them, and that
it will ever DO to us one of our sweetest rocol-
lections. I'D e.1I.. 3 I'D. E .s
Resolred, That the Knoxville CuRoS1ci.E DO
requested to publish the above, - .-f
49,. Is 3, Sd. ..'...l .s.ii MKMBERs OF NJ G. B.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-31

tor of the secession. The Ex-President, an
Ex-tailor, very properly chose to follow
that part of the procession, taken by his
tradesman.
The procession was fifteen minutes in
passing given point, and all in all beyond
question complete success, the best thing
of the kind ever seen in Knoxville, and a
credit to all concerned.
There were between ten and twelve
hundred mechanics marching, and they
did honor to themselves and our growing
city. ......f
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-31
NfESSRS,
MESSRS,
Chamberlain & AIbers


Have received very large stock
of PAINTS, OILS and C0LORS.
Our numerous Country Readers
will do we'll to remember this fact
when they buy their PAINTS for
Spring Repairs, The firm men
toned are also Agents for Cher
land Chemical Paint, which is
already prepared and ready for
putting on, thus saving much
trouble and expense, ....
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-31
The Wheat Cron.

We have conversed with several gentlemen
from different portions of Knox county, and
throughout 1East Tennessee, regarding the
prospects for the wheat crop, In some ofthe
bottoms the rust HAS seriously Infected the
growing grain, but we are glad that this is not
ton Of the crop will, from present Indications,
more than cqualg the average. In the lower
countless farmers have begun cutting the early
wheat, and tho yield will be very fine. srps o. p
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-31
Careless Driving.

Late yesterday afternoon, Mrs. Pillow, an
elderly lady, met with an accident on Gay trcet,
opposite DR.. Hunters drug store, caused by care
less driving. She was crossing the street when
rapid rate and the horse ran against Mrs. Pill
low, throwing her to the ground, but fortuna
tely suttainng no serious injury. DR.. Hunter
witnessed the accident and rescued tho lady,
taking her into the drug store, where she re-
ceived attention.
There is an ordinance against rapid driving
on the statute books ofthe city; it has been en-
forced before, and should be in every in
stance
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-31
Rea, Estate Tran.ier..

The following transfers of real estate were
reg'tercdiT1 the c Srff County cleFfs office
for last week ..
vile $225. ii IT,. Xxx
CIV Park to Harriet Park, lots in Knoxville,
S3,o31. o.-h 'e"' a''''"'
Alex Douglass to j N Samples, lot in Knox
d A ,Deaderick to. Abram Myndcrse, lot in
Knoxville, $500. srt,Fy El..- -...-.'r'fy H..
Thos Brabson to j w Cato and w 7 Brab-
son. tract Of land in Sewer county, $500. 2
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-31

From rumors, all the lower districts win
go unanimously--the 9th, 10th and 14th.
The upper districts will vote very well,
but north of the river it is thought will
vote no stock, but from all signs it will
carry by large majority. There seems to
be great excitement over the road.
We had wonderful thunderstorm of
hail and rain in the vicinity of Sevieryille,
but no damage sustaind,
Wheat now looks like it may make a
tolerable fair crop .r.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-31
city schools.

Every alternate Friday night, in the regular
order of business, the reports of committees are
called for by the Mayor, and generally the diff
ferent chaifmen state what has been done in
their several departments. But there is one
committee, which has nothing to report of late
the School Committee. H. 2.
One Of the Alderman said, not long since,
some of the other committees were no more
than "knots on a log" and il looks somewhat
that way
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-31
Cutting ARRAY.

On Monday night nymph dur pave named
Annie Taylor was arrested by the police
charged with assaulting an errirg sister known
as Fannie Greene, with knife, in6icting divers
and sundry stabs on the person of the latter
man, Esq, who fined them each SIS and COSTS
but being short Of funds they took up quarters
in the WorkhouseE ,.f 3D.. ..... .. ... .l-.... - .
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-31
Fourth Round of quarterly Meetings.

"a 'KNoxtf1t E.I s4K1tT II y, chtRch. Isl
Cambells Station--July 10th and 10th, 1871
Clinton--July 22d and 23d, 1871. s- ....r.
Jacksboro July 18th and Both, 1871. ~
North Knoxyille--August 5th and 9th, 1871
Gravestown-August 18th and 18th, 1871.
cambridge and New Market-August 10Th
and Goth, 1871. f.r o. ..E .ai a %
Sevierville- September I'd and Sd, 1871 ,..,
Knoxville Circuit--Sept. 9th and 10th, 1871
Strawberry Plains-Sept 10th and 18th, 1871
Little Riyer-Sept. 2Sd and oath, 1871.
Knoxville Station--October LIST, 1871.
JNo, +. Spence, p Z.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-31
CITY YnprOveInents.

O. B, Smith and Geo Washington, Esq, are
both building very neat and comfortable resi-
dences in Whites addition to Knoxville. Their
lots face towards tho University buildings, inn
mediately back of CIyneh avenue. They are
pushing their work Vigorously and will have
their houses up before July = M
Other valuable improvements are to be made
in the same vicinity shortly. t beg. ..
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-31
seIr,Aeting Fountain,

We have examined one of Alticks self-acting
fountains, just received by Messrs Hough &
Church, made at the City Iron Works Ceve-
land, Ohio, by L. F. Melen & Co., which is
one of the most complete, beneficial and useful
ornaments, for yerandahs, parlors, sleeping and
sick rooms, parlors'and public halls ever manu-
featured Itsupplies want long felt and from
its cheapnessis destined to come into general
USE sf# r. fI. t Eli. .saa rr.-e -.|. r.. t..
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-31
River News.

The Mary Kate, which has been lying at the
wharf for several days, left yesterday afternoon
for Keener's Landing
A hatboat was loading at the wharf with stills
and barrels, destined for Kingston.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-31
Trustee Meeting.

The sem-annual meeting of the Board of
Trustees of the East Tennessee University will
be held in this city on the 10Th day of June
next A special invitation is extended to the
members of the Board to attend, as business of
importance will be transacted. .-at... III
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-31

At a meeting of tho above association last
evening the following officers we're elected for
tho next terms +. f., ,Atweli, President; A. j,
Albers, Vice President; Mrs, T II. Head,
Treasurer o. b. Smith, Secretary. t--it Dag
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-31
Died.

On Sunday morning, the 18th inst, in the I'd
civil district ofthis county, Mr.. Isaac NcCamp-
bell, son Of Andrew McCampbell Esq, The
deceased leaves large family, and his death
will be deplored by all who knew him. '' ''
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-31

Lafayette Henderson, colored was acquitted
yesterday of the charge of grand larceny, by a
jury of his own race. This is the first instance
in which a colored jury has been empanncled
in Knoxville, and was composed of some of our
most intelligent eolored citizens.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-31

This convention will meet on the 10th of June
All persons coming to it as delegates will please
notify, Immediately, either Rev j. w Mann
or the undersigned, at Athens, Tennessee.
Yours, truly
@ GowIN
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-31
SPECIMEN COPIES
RATES OF ADVERTISING IN wEEKL'
Ten lines, or les, solid. 70 constitute saGare.
To business Men.

Under the head Of Miscellaneous in Mum
son & Bailey's Real Estate column, it will be
seen that they Offer to business men fine oppor-
tunites for investment. IIr s.v29-dw1t '.s
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-31
Marriage Licenses. .

The following marriage licenses we're issued
from the Office of the County Court Clerk last
week: ..... ~. ... ......
Thos ]. Davis and Mary Thomas
Samuel Carter and Anna Cook
. Barry Mitchell and Celia Bender
Z VIM. Turk and Diana McBee. go
4 +. A. j. Leaver and Docia Gate. .
Franklin McCorklc and Josephine E. Hodge,
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-31
Methodist Festival.

Aftera successful run Of three consecutive
evenings thefestival of the NJ. Z. Church closed
last night We are requested to notify those
having bills to present them duly authentical
at the Franklin House, to-day, for payment.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-31
The nes. and sures, Reme,ly in the world

for all diseases with which children are afflicted
during the process of teething, is MRS. WINS
LOWS SOOTHING SYRUP. 1t not only
relieves the child from pain, but invigorates the
stomach and bowels, cures wind collie, and by
giving quiet sleep to the child, gives rest to the
mother, Berfectly safe in all cases,
Be sure and call for
MRS. WINSLOW'SS SOOTHING SYRUP"
Having the fac-simile of CURTIS s. PER-
KINs'' on the outside wrapper All others are
base limitations. v30-d1w-wlt
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-31

His Honor Chancellor Temple is holding tho
Criminal Court, while Judge NJ. L. Hall pre-
sides over the Chancery Court, in causes in
which Judge Temple is incompetent r-.-
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-31
rhriYinr Rusiness.

One hundred and seventy-nihe persons stop
ped at the Atkin House during the Exposition,
besides large number entertained but who
could not obtain lodgings. u. ~. as Do -iri. 81
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-31

w. w. Lawrence, of Blount county, ex-
hibited the best pair of brogans made by A.
w. Wall, exhibited ut the Industrial EX-
position.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-31
Married.

On tho 10Th inst, by Rev. John r. Eads, Mr.
franklin MeCorkc to Miss Josephine f.
Hodge, both of this city. b tT.s...a- 10 m
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-31

Several small lots of this stock wanted The
highest market price paid. Send to the Eas'
Tennessee Book House. 20 ~.'.r z
y17-w9t st-. II. III. RICHARDS.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-31
Railroad Election in Sewer County.

--I. SEvIERvIILE, Tenn, May 81.
MEssRs. EDITORS ] will give you the
report of the election on the railroad as far
as heard from by districts, as follows
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-31
Church FESTIVAL at ROxersviIIe.

The members Of the Second Presbyterian
Church, Rogersyille, Rev. p. d. Cowan, Pas
tor, had q very pleasant and successful Festival
en- Tuesday evening, at the Female Institute
There were large numbers present, refresh
ments of every kind abundantly provided, and
we are glad TO learn tho proceeds were very
satisfactory, and will be applied to fephiring
the church building. 1ln - aafJ
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-31
..it Might Have Been.

Of all sad words, of tongue or pen,
The saddest are, 1T might have been"
More sad Is this, we daily see, E
1t is, but hadn't ought to be,
To those who in their hour of need,
VIII try to sew without WEED,
And feel with bitter anguish keen,
Somehow they We got the wrong machine
Each trial adds one failure more, 49,.
Till life becomes perfect bore.
ar.s ,-.rrffE .f.s.s.tf tsstU .-sttE s.=-tF-E --s
The moral of the verses heed7-,u o. s,oyt.
III you'd be happy, buy a WEED '-'''"'.--''-'
Then care, the spectre Of the day,
VIII take his traps and sneak away
-a--r STACY & ANGEL, Agents, .-7.
v30-d2twlt% p T. Gay st., Knoxville, Tenn
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-31

The Knoxville Weekly Chronicle is the bes
Advertising Medium in East Tennessee. t..
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-31
The following resolutions were passed

ReSotred, That we most cordially welcome
Col De Gmienreid, President of the Macon
turn him our sincere thanks for his civil address
and exposition Of the advantages that will ac-
crue to Tennessee and Georgia by the compile
ton of his road to this place. l1lTIiaT III
ReSotved By the Board of Trade of Knox
Vile that we most cordially approve of the
contemplated railroad from Macon, Georgia to
this place, and we pledge ourselves to use our
utmost exertions to obtain for the company un-
dertaking to build the same, every reasonable
facility to make their road and to Complete Il al
the earliest day practicable
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-31

last night, with an able address from Dr. Graf
fenreed, Esqr,, President of the Knoxville and
Macon Road. He submitted some strong facts
with regard to the Importance and feasibility of
opening VI. q coppexipn with Macon, Georgia,
and regarded the master as virtually settled
By,the first Of SeptemReB 4 ethought the OFiat
vey would be completed to this. city,
The distinguished gentleman was followed by
Col Jno. II, Crozer, l. T. Lenoir, and Hon
Horace Maynard, all Of whom made forcible
and appropriate remarks.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-31
Ex-PREsIDENT JOHNSON

In carriage, escorted by Messrs. Bis
chanic's Committee in charge Of the ora
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-05-31
1 Meeting Of Board of Trnde.

----|T-tT ~ STACY q ANGELI agents, M
v30-d2twltS = Gay st., Knoxville, Tenn