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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-09-27

No.. 56l.-650 acres heavily Numbered land near
French Broad River, with Of the best water
in the State; mill the properly, Much of the
land valuable for farmngi several good budings Or
feTed for short time at S,750-cash or short credit.
No. 6i2.-Cotton Factory complete, with saw and
Grist Mills dwellings Tor operators goo acres oi &pd
excellent power. Close 10 the East Tennessee, Viz
ginia and Georgia Railroad. Price, $4,000,
No. COL. S45O0- Very valuable farm and mills, eight
miles from Knoxville l2O acres of good land in culu-
walton, 200 acres in heavy timber, frame dwelling, b
rooms are barns, water equal to l5-horse pow
terms.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-09-27
r. 4. HUNTER.

Wholesale Agent. Knoxville.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-09-27

OFFER FORTY THE CHOICEST LoTs NoRTP ON
THE RAILROAD, AND AFFORDING THE BEsr INyEsTMENTs
NOW ON THE MARKET. CORNER LOTS ON IMPORTANT
STREETS
CALL AND LOOK OVER MAPS AND PRICES.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-09-27

In Virginia last year 100000 bushels OF
peanuts were produced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-13
News From California.

San Francisco, II. Three highwaymcn
named Jones, EIonx and Sampson, belonging
to the gang who have repeatedly robbed the
stage near Cloverdale, Sonoma county, were
arrested yeste rday, and the others of the
same band will be captured.
The wreckers succeeded in saving large
portion of the cargo of British iron ship
stranded in San Ramon Bay, lower Calfor-
MA. They will probably save the ship.
The case of Mrs. Fair, before the Supreme
Court to-day, argued on motion for new
trial on technical grounds.
Forty thousand sheep persisted by the re-
cent sand storm in Los Angeles county.
The Chinese consul at Los Angeles is in
vestigating the affairs connected with the late
riot. The Chinese property seized at the
time of the riot in his name but without the
authority of the L. s. Marshal, has been re-
leased to the owners, but none of the money
has been returned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-13
Boston Items.

Boston,i II. The British fishing schooner
Ocean Bird took fire on Georges banks Nov
LIST, and was scuttled. The crew after re-
naming three days exposed in tie rigging
were rescued by the British brig New Do
minion OF Yarmouth, \. S, tor Portland
and were yesterday landed at Gloucester.
Maj. Thomas /. White, under sentence in
State prison for shooting woman some two
years ago in Boston was pardoued to-day and
left for Portland in care of his mother He
Is in last stages Of consumption.
Schooner Antelope from New York with
cargo Of corn is ashore 90 Brewster Bar,
cape Cod. Vessel sunk and full of water.
Crew saved.
Schooner Penobscot Of Bangor is ashore
on Bakers Island, Massachusetts, bay The
vessel is going to pieces. Crew saved.
Brig II. H. McGilvery, Capt STUDIOS,
which left Boston on Saturday, while going
to sea went ashore on Nixs Mate and remained
Sunday afternoon high and dry at low water
She was hound for Surinam.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-13

Among the welcome visitors to Waterville
within the week, are Mr.. Chas. V. Smtl
and family, of Salem, Mass. Mr.. Smith ha'
genial place in the memory of railroad mer
IN particular, among whom at the upper de-
pot, he had busy part some years ago. He
went upon the Eastern railroad, where he
holds the good place Of master Of freight al
Salem. - Waterville Mail.
The vacancy in the Belfast Custom House
caused by the decease of Thos. b. Emery,
Esq, has just been filled by the appointment
of Rev. Wooster Parker. Capt. c. ii. Word
ing has been appointed janitor of the same
Custom House.
Tenney of the Brunswick Telegraph does
not believe i'll pork. Hear him: A blooming
young maiden, a ''dear lover" of pork, eating
it twice a day, during the winter season, de-
clares that she never quite enjoys her health
until the season of pig-klling in the fall. Ii
pork eating, as she AYERS, the cause of her
good looks (she is good looking,) there are
those who would prefer the hideous homli
ness of Ben. Butler to good looks won upon
such terms.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-13
Heavy Snowfall.

A TOUCH OF wINTER-THE STORM IN AUGUSTA,
TON, AND OTHER PLACES.
A snow storm commenced in this city about
half past eight o'clock on Friday evening, and
continued gently, unaccompanied by any
wind, with constantly moderating atmos
phere, until past midnight. Ten inches Of
snow fell upon the level. In other days
VIXEN winter ''set in early in November, a
storm like the recent one would not be con-
sdered as anything strange but it is a rarity
to young eyes. We can think of no single
storm during the whole Of last winter where
the snow fell to a greater depth than one
foot. Sleighs were out in large numbers
Saturday, but it was "too thin" for 4 great
deal of enjoyment except in the early morn
ing. The dispatches below give the amount
of snowfall in other places:
BRUNSWICK, Nov. H. Snow fell here to
the depth Of eight or ten inches. In Farm
ington three inches fell, and in Livermore
Falls five inches.
BANGon, Nov. IL. About eight inches OF
snow fell here last night, commencing at II
O'Clock. 1t is rapidly melting to-day.
LEWISTON, Nov. /. a foot and half OF
snow fell last night. Sleghs are out in large
numbers this morning. The weather is mod
Grating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-13
The Industries of EialiOWcll.

BOOT AND SHOE EsTAELIsHMEST OF HORACE
rARLfS AND SOY.
Your readers have been furnished from day
to day with items from Gardiner. in relation
to the meetings that have been held to vote
money to parties who would commence the
manufacture OF boots and shoes in that city.
While considering the matter il occurred to
me to take look through the establishment
of Messrs. Horace Parin & Son Of this city
1t will be remembered by your Hallowell
readers that in June, 1863, the above firm
purchased the IIalowell House for the nom
nal sum Of s. 900, with the intention of us.
ing it as mandatory of boots and shoes
Before they could perfect their plans and put
them into operation, public spirited citizens
in the city, who had the interests of the city
at heart and were interested in maintaining
first class hotel purchased twothirds interest
in the hotel and opened il at once for the ac-
commodaton of guests. Messrs. parlin oc-
cupy what was formerly the hall and the
rooms below IT, They are employing thirty
hands in the manufacture Of men and boys
boots of the best quality. The sewing on
thick boots is all done by hand with the ex-
cepton of some riecing of the legs sometimes.
A large part Of the sewing on thin boots and
shoes is done by machinery. We noticed
several improved machines that are used for
cutting sole leather and trimming edges, etc.
They are using 800 sides Of leather and 700
calf skins a year, The hides are bought in
different localities in the State, and are tan
ned under their supervision. They are now
turning out 100 cases per month, and are not
able to supply their orders. They have
gained wide reputation for making the very
best goods that can be found. What Win
throp has lost in their removal here, Hallow-
ell has gained. S
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-13
81 ATE NEWS.

Twenty-one bushels of winter rye have
been harvested in New Sweden from less than
half acre of land.
1t is said that a wash composed of lime,
salt and fine sand, or wood-ashes, put on in
the ordinary way OF whitewash, will render
shingles fifty-told more safe against taking
fire from falling cinders, or otherwise, iii case
of fire in the vicinity, and also that its paws
the expense a hundred fold in the preserving
influence against the effect of the weather.
The Wing says that the workmen Of the
penobscot LAUNDERING Association have
stopped rafting for the season. They have
RATED this year l, 100000 pieces, measuring
100, 900, 600 feet OF cumbersome O., 600. 600
more than last year. About 10000 900 feet
still remain in the booms.
The 30th Of November is said to be the
very last day in the month one would have
thought of for Thank giving.
Mr.. Drisco X Allen of Waterville, was
thrown from load Of furniture which he
was moving, on Monday, by his horse taking
fright, and was severely bruised and cut, but
luckily no bones were broken.
The new public hall at Rocklaud will be
opened on Thanks giving evening, Nov. 30th.
1t is rapidly approaching completion.
The Bidleford Journal says that the corpa~
rators of the Benny Eagle Branch r. r., held
its first meeting at West Buxton Thursday, and
completed an organization by electing the
following persons directors; a. X. r.
Lord, \. l.. Game, j. w. Lane, Thomas
TarbOx, James Morton, c. a. Allen. A. X
r. Lord, was afterwards elected President by
the directors. 1t is the intention to construct
this road Immediately, The directors have
already taken hold in earnest Two of the
number have agreed to take $50 900 each of
the stock. The road by the charter runs
from point on the Portla4d 4 Roche ster rail
road in Buxton to Bonny Eagle Falls, along
the course of the Saco river and through Il
very level country.
sad affair occurred in Woolwich one day
last week, a lad was skating on pond and
breaking through the thin ice, received such
Il chill that death ensued the following night.
Dea. VIM. Leaytt of Brdgton recently lost
one of his fingers among the chopped feed
that passed through hay cutter.
The Bridgton News says that Rev. A. w.
Taylor, Of that town, who, with his wife, was
thrown from his carriage in the town of By
ron few weeks since, and received a severe
injury to his hip, is still suffering much in
consequence of the accident, and will doubt
less be lame for a long time. Mrs, Taylor,
who had her collar bone broken, has re-
coyed so as to be able to travel, and has been
answering calls to preach at various places
for the past three weeks
Mr.. Jesse Shaw of Buckfeld, whose eighty
= third birthday came the 9TH inst, drove a
breaking-up team of six oxen last Friday
| forenoon, and in the afternoon one of four.
Public schools have been commenced in
/ New Sweden.
Nathaniel B. Chadburn has been appointed
postmaster at East Madison, vice George ID.
Arnold, resigned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-13
EUROPEAN NEWS.
BRUsSEL,

BRUSSELS.
Brussels IL. The bank of Belgium has
reduced the rate of discount from two to four
per cent.
Prince Pierre Bonapart notorious for his
participation in the assassination of Victor
Noir, was married to-day at the French lega-
ion to Nile. Ritliin.
The independent Beige in its Paris letter
of yesterday reatrms the appointed of jules
Ferry as French Ambassador to Washington.
PARIS.
Paris, H. Information from Co rsica saws
that all is quiet. The ironclad squadron
will remain at Ajaccia,
Prince De Chigi had long interview with
Count De Remuset, minister of foreign
affairs yesterday. The Constitutional of to-
day says they discussed the forth coming pro-
test of the Pope, in which the Holy Father
will declare himself sole King of Rome, and
will announce his determination to hold no
official intercourse with any foreign repre-
sentatives at the court or near the person of
Victor Emanuel.
II is stated here that the first duty of the
Due ID. Harcourt on his arrival at Rome will
be TO present to Cardinal Antonelli. formal
protest against the publication of portion of
the French minister's confidential correspon-
dence with the Pontifcial secretary.
CoNsrANrINoPLE.
Constsntinople, -. The cholera is increas-
ing and there are many deaths daily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-13
NEWS BY MAIL.

The navigation of the Baltic has closed for
| the season in consequence of ice.
The receipt in London of the news of the
disaster to the whaling fleet caused immedi
| ate and heavy advance in the price of sperm
Oil.
! 1t is said to be the intention of the com
missioner of internal revenue to consolidate
! several of the districts in the Western and
New England States.
Political troubles continue in Guatemala
The archbishop and bishop were exiled for
conspiracy in the late revolution. Honduras
| is also disturbed
The State department in the Quirnal palace
| at Rome is in preparation for the permanent
residence of Victor Emanuel on his arrival
| at the Italian capital.
The supreme court of New York has de-
cided that the Montauk Indians are trespass-
| ers on the land on Long Island, supposed for
| many years to belong to that tribe. Several
| thousand acres thus come into the possession
Of specializing whites.
Col. Jno L. Smith, of the 14th Infantry,
has been ordered to Washington for confer
| ence in regard to Indian affairs, he having
had a long experience with the Indians. Ma
iieved from duty as Assistant Adjutant- Gen
| eral Department of duty at Portland, Oregon.
The Post Office department, in conjunction
with the Canadian Post office department,
| will this week establish a line of international
| postal railway service upon the route between
Boston and Halifax, n. s., made continuous
by the recent completion of the European &
North American railway, by which the United
States mails from Europe by steamers touch
| ing at Halifax will be forwarded overland
from that point. BY this arrangement a saw
ing of sixty hours on mails for Boston will be
effected, and an additional gain made by the
distribution of mails going beyond that point,
while the cars are in motion, so that they will
be ready to go forward on reaching Boston
without laying over for distribution. At
present the mails will cross the Bay of Fundy
by steamers from Annapolis, n. s., but the
road Is nearly completed from Mencton to
Truro. When that is done they will be sent
the entire distance by rail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-13
BY TELEGRAPH
TO TIE
Daily Kennebec Journal.
News From Washington.

Washington, IL. The civil service COM
mission resumed their sessions to-day, dis
cussing the question: "What exceptions are
necessary to the proposed general rules Of
appointment"
The resignation of General Franz Siegel
as collector of internal revenue for the ninth
district of New York, was received at the
treasury to-day and accepted.
Fiske Il. Brewer of Connecticut has been
appointed consul at Piracus, Greece.
The District Supreme Court to-day, dis
solved the injunction against the issue of four
millions to!pay for the sewerage and street
improvements in the city.
The British claims commission meets on
the Eth.
The reported defacation in the Washing
ton ost-otlice is untrue.
Chief Justice Carter rendered a decision
to-day, against the right of women to vote.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-13

Cleveland, Ohio, IL. A despatch from
Madison, Ohio, reports a vessel sunk two
miles from shore with three men dashed to
cross trees. tug has gone from here to
their assistance.
Charleston, s. c., There were no deaths
to-day froNl yellow fever.
Memphis, Tenn, IL. Early Eason was
to-day sentenced to be hanged on the Doth of
December, for numbering Edward l.. Cole,
last spring.
Louisville, II. 4 convention Of steam
boat men to-day adopted a memorial to Sec
rotary Boutwell, asking for suspension of
the enforcement of the steamboat law until
a revision can be had. Also resolution ask
ing the Government to take charge Of the
Louisville canal on its completion and to re-
duce the tolls.
ST. Louis, II. Two soldiers and thirty
one others were injured by the accident on
the Northern Missouri railroad yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-13

In the way OF ship building, matters are not
entirely in statu quo in Bath, according to
the Bath Times. Besides the active opera
lions of Messrs. Coss & Sawyer, Messrs L.
& A. Sewall and other builder, at the North
End, of which we have frequently made men
ton before, we now chronicle a few items of
building at the South End, notice of which
has reached us. Albert Hawthorne is laying
the keel for ee-mastcd schooner. of
about 800 tons, at his yard for Massachusetts,
parties. Alex. Robinson has Just received
load of ship timber for schooner of about
800 tons burthen, the keel Of which will be
Immediately laid, ID. o. Blaisdell is also
laying keel for 800 tons schooner. Messrs
lIodgkns, Soule & Co., will probably build
vessel sometime during the winter OF dimcn-
sions and character similar to those above
mentioned, Other builders at the South
End are also specializing over contracts of
which they have the refusal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-13

Saturday, Nov. lth. The jury returned
verdict for doft in the action of trespass
tried yesterday. William II. Reeves vs..
Charles White.
No. AL, Randolph P. Shores VS.. Benz. p.
Manley & al. Webb for def. Foster for ptf.
The defts. admit the correctness of pits ac-
this the parties are at issue. The case was
given to the jury at half-past three, and the
court adjourned to Monday at two O'Clock
p. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-13
MADRID.

Madrid, II. The adherents in the Cortes
of Senior Gorilla propose on Tuesday next to
ess vote censuring the ministry for their
course in regard to the international society.
ROME.
Rome, II. Prince Humbert Will arrive n
this city on the 18th inst.
The autumn floods of the Tiber have done
much damage but the waters are now subsid-
ing.
Due ID. Harcourt French ambassador to
the Papal commissioner, yesterday was re-
ceived by the Pope and cardinal Antello.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-13
News from New York

New York, 70. Charles O'Connor said
yesterday that Tweed was taking all the pre-
liminery steps men take when they seek to
elude justice by flight to foreign land. The
ponce would not be very active in arresting
him even II the committee of seventy would
give them power and would not help US by
informing us of his movements. O'Connor
believed that Tweed would certainly fly, and
that there were not many inpediments in his
way. He did not think he would be the only
prominent criminal who would omit the coun-
try but wherever they go in Europe they Will
find that they cannot remain with impunity.
The law can follow. As to Fields, his seat
in the Assembly will be disputed on the ground
of frauds of which the proof is so abundant
that Horato Seymour will surely take his
seat.
new charter is already drafted for sub
mission to the legislature which will provide
more just government for the people.
James Irving in published statement says
that he knows nothing about the assault on
Dowley tor which he is arrested He don't
know that lie ever saw Dowley. He was not
near the fracas and did not recognizes any of
the parties concerned in it, He thinks that
the action againt him is for the purpose of
prosecution, and that he has been treated by
United States authorities like dog. 1t Is
suspected that the wrong man is arrested
and a report about the sherifis office says
that the description OF the assailant Italics
with one of tie deputy sherffs, by the name
of Jim Erbe.
Mrs. j. .. Ives, young married lady re-
siding on Lafayette avenue, Brooklyn, cou-
mitted suicide by jumping from "a second
story window on Friday. She was suffering
from puerperal fever.
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FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL
Kew sora stock Market.

Sew YORK, November, ii.
Mariposa , do ptd, IL; Canton Co. II Cum.
Derland Co. 30 Western Union Tel. CO. GA
Quicksilver Mining Co., Is ; Pacific Mail, AZ. !;
Boston Water Power, 80 Adams Ex. Co..
Wells Fargo Co., American Merchants Tn
L. ;. EN-. Co, ny Central " Hudson
River, 9l' do. scrip. oj,a Erie 3Ils do pfd. G5q
Harlem, 10 do. pd l25 Reading. lU,l4 Mich.
sj1s u; Illinois Central l53 ;Cleyeland & Pilt,burg
ia Chicago North Western, 619s; do. pfd 81 ;
Chicago Rock Island, I0la Nil. n st. Pau! J6l ;
do. ptd Il Toledo, Wabash ~ Western, ga !;
do ptd 50 Pttsburg Il Fort Wayne, s9,s Terre
liaute, 20 do. pld o. Alton, 10 do, ptd III
Ohio x Miss, o914 Boston, Hartford x Erie
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-13

have at heart the welfare of our State. Rail-
roads will furnish tickets at reduced rates,
members Of the Association at the following
rates Falmouth, $500 per day; United
States, $500; City Hotel Sl.75, CONNER
cial House, 81 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-13

The Hutchinson Family, the old fayorites
OF the public, are to give one Of their unique
concerts at Granite Hall, on the evening of
the 18th, presenting many of their new COM
positions and selections, with some of their
old standard favorites.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-13

The installation of the newly elected Off
sons, will take place at Masonic Hall, this
evening, at o'clock All Master Masons
are cordially invited to be present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-13

Messrs Littlefield & Turner, dealers in coal,
have always on hand good supply of the
various kinds of coal. Their office is at the
store of Mr.. ii. A. Hall, on Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-13
DirO.

In Dexter st inst, Ora F. only child of Charles
; days.
In Bangor, 2d inst VIM. Margesson, aged 60
years, month and days
In Milo, 18th ult., Mrs. Pauline Hodgdon, aged 80
years, month and 10 days.
In FoNcroit, ID inst. Oxen q. Pratt son of Austin
and Bctsey Fratt aged Is years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-13

Carpenters and builders would do well to
notice the advertisement of +. & J. Atkins,
the well known dealers in and manufactures
of lumber, who have quite extensive works
at the kennebec dam in this city, and always
keep on hand the various articles advertised.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-13

Mr. Simeon Drake, an experienced printer,
and formerly foreman in the press room Of
this office, has taken charge of job office
in Norway village.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-13

The Nicolson pavement, which is being
laid in different parts of the State, consists of
white pine blocks, six inches high, and of
two regular sizes, to break joints.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-13

Gen. Butler visited Togus asylum or Sat
urday last
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-13

Mrs. Phoebe Howard of Winthrop raised
this season from young tree, i've barrels OF
Northern Spy apples
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-13

As by the fall arrangement the morning
train east is taken off, our up river subscrb
erS will have to receive their papers by the
regular afternoon mail The train was a
great convenience, but a dead loss to the com
pany.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-13
Local ano State Menus.

Mark Twain says now is the time to plant
buck wheat cakes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-13
The " Gather.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
WAR DEPARTMENT, }
OFFICE OF THE CHEF SIGNAL OFFICER. :
WAsHINGToN, Nov. l2.-1 i. NJ.

WAsHINGToS, Nov. l2.-1 L. NJ.
The barometer will probably continue high
with clear weather tonight, followed by
cloudy weather on Monday in the Middle and
Eastern States. Clouds and rain will eX-
tend very generally over the Mississippi Val
ley and Lake Huron and increasing south
easterly winds on Lake Michigan tonight
Elsewhere dangerous winds are not antici-
pated. Signals are ordered for this evening
at Chicago and Milwaukee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-11-13

MESS PORK-l2 IS
LARD 81
BULK MEATS-sides -.
BACON-shouldcr, clearrio -; sides r.,
WHISkEY-oS.