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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-08-02
Monroe County Matters.

The Bolivar Female and Boliver Male
Academies, located at Madisonville in
this county, have be IN consolidated, and
will for the ensuing year be under the
charge of Prof X. III. Ramsey as Principal.
Prof Ramsey is said to be Il man well
suited for the position, and it is believed he
will makea success of the enterprise.
Carl Wassimer, the Professor of music in
the Female Academy at Madisonvile, is
going To leave soon to take charge of the
musical department somewhere else
Colonel NJ. +. Johnson, the Chairman
of the County Court, has returned from
trip which he recently made to Nashville
in the interests of the county.
James A Coffin has so far recovered from
his recent protracted illness as to ba able
To attend to business again.
Isaac McSpadden, of the vicinity of
Madisonville, had his hand so lacerated in
threshing machine on Tuesday last that
amputation was necessary. The operation
was performed by Drs. Bicknell and Me-
kenZie.
Prof. Wyman is astounding the denizens
OF tSweetwater and Madsonville by his
feats of legeIdemain and ventriloquism
Sweetwater has just started a savings
bank. Other places in the county have
not as yet realized the necessity of such an
institution, as their sum total of savings
have not become so burdensome but that
every fellow can take care of his own,
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-08-02
something of The price of land in this To-
FoUNTAlNIfEAD FARM.

Guilty.
FoUNTA1NlffAD FARM.
MESSRs. ED1ToRs This desirable prop
erty has lately changed bands, being sold
by q. W. Weaver to Mr.. Banks, of Mont
gomery Ala. AS there is much inquiry
about the price and quality of lands IN
East Tennessee, perhaps a descr.ur of
this farm, with prices, &c, niight be of in
terest to the readers Of the CHRoNICLE.
This farm lies fi1e miles from the corpo-
rate limits of Knoxville, and about one
mile from the Tazewell pike. 1t contains
one hundred and seventy acres, about one
hundred and thirty of which arc valley
land, the remainder on the ridge. The
soil is dark loan, with red mulatto sub
SOIL and Will produce on an average about
twenty-five or.thrty bushels of corn to the
acre, in the valley; the ridge land is only
valuable for the timber. This farm pro-
duces wheat, oats, corn and clover very
well, and with very little extra labor in
the way of sub-soiling and other improve
ment on the old system of farming the
average crop will go considerably beyond
the above estimate, On the east end of
this farm lies the famous Fountainhead
spring, which ever runs flush and clear
from its gravelly source, being unsurpass-
ed in quality by any spring in the State.
The farm is in Il good state of cultivation,
has on it good frame dwelling, and good
out buildings &c. The l70 acres were sold
for $500. The ridge land Is worth $1,000
per acre, which will leave the valley land
at fraction over $500 per acre, which is
very low when we take into consideration
the good wates, improvements, &c. SO,
those wishing to buy land near Knoxville
may feel assured that good and cheap
homes can be had here. A. a.
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Kicked by n MuIp,

Jake Johnson had mule There was
nothing remarkable i'm the mere fact of his
being the possessor of such an animal, but
there was something peculiar about this
mule. He--the animal-could kick higher,
hit harder, on the slightest provocation
and act uglier than any mule on record.
One morning, riding his property to
market, Jake met jim Boggs, against
whom he had an old, but concealed grudge.
He knew Jim's weakness lay in Dragging
and betting; therefore he saluted him ac-
cordingly:
How are you, Jim? Fine morning
Hearty, esquire, replied Jim. "Fine
weather. Nice mule that you have Will
he do to bet on 90
bet on? Guess ne will that | tell
you, Jim Boggs, he's the best mule in the
country. Paid $500 for him"
Great smash! Is that so2" calculated
Jim. -r
contidentially, jim, Pm taking him down
forbetting purposes. I bet he can kick a
fly off from any man without its hurting
him" -
Now, look here, Squire y says Jim, az
am not "a betting character, but I'll bet you
something on that myself --az-..Isa-
'Jim, there's no use; don't bet don't
want to win your mouey."
Don't be alarmed, Squire, I'll take all
take such bets rs them every time
We'll, Jim, if you are determined to bet,
will risk small stake-say five dollars.p
r'All right, squire you're my man. But
who'll he kick the fly Off? There is no
one here but you and I. You try it,"
"No," says Johnson; l have to be by
the mules head to order him.,
"Oh! yass, says inn, "glen probably
Pm the man. "Waall, TIL do it; but you
are to bet ten against my five, if risk it. ="
"All right" "quoth the squire. "Now,
there isl fly on your shoulder. Stand still.n
And Johnson adjusted the mule
whist, Jervey," said he.
The mule raised his heels with such Velo-
city and force that Boggs rose in the air
like bird, and alighted on all-fours in Il
muddy ditch bang up against a rail fence
Rising, in towering rage he eXclaim-
ed: "Hass, that is smart | knew your
darn mule couldn't do It, You had that
all put up, / wouldn't be kicked like that
for fifty dollars. You can Just fork over
them are stakes for it, any way"
mot so fast, Jim; Jervcy did just what
! said be GOULD; that is, kick fly Off II
man without its hurting him. Iou see,
the mule is not injured by the operation.
However, if you are not satisfied we will
try it again as often as you wish.r
"Thc deuce take YOU" growled Jim.
I'D rather have barn full on me at once
than have that critter kick me again.
Keep the stakes, but don't say anything
about it.
And Boggs trudged on in bitterness of
soul, murmuring to himself, "Sold by
thunder! and kicked by mule -
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FOR EIcN.
COMMUNISTS TO EMIGRATE.
Mexico quiet 80 JURrez's Reputation I'm.
eelIent,

LoNDoS, July 29.-The French Government
has given its qualified assent to the new scheme
for the emigration of the Communist prisoners
divided into three classes; First, violent per-
sons and those guilty of crimes and who are
sentenced TO hard labor for life second dam
yerous persons, who lii Ic sent to the penal
colony; and 70 the t,ird class general amnesty
is granted, in case Of their voluntary emigra-
ton The last are permitted TO go TO Arizona
tbs Government giving them transportation,
agricultural and mining tools, tents, arms, and
subsistence for six nonths.
CRY or Mexico, July IL, via MataIhoras -
The United Ststes Consul says that notwith-
standing strong editorials of the Sigto DiGs y
Nedrrc and other papers, norcvolution is cx-
pected. Frrfrtr fIr..--- --lEfnEI a.
The Tyne boat crew arrived at Halifax. 4
LONDON, July 2j.-The Standard publishes
the details OF a series Of terrible earthquake
shocks which have recently occurred in one of
PHILIPPINE islands. More than two hundred
persons were swallowed up, and every one of
them almost instantly killed Sixty bodies of
he dead have been recovered. Tho rest of the
inhabitants have fed the island, which is now
utterly depopulatsd.
Persian Rdvices represent the famine being
Tho sury yivors cat the dead The
plague has also appeared. A sanitary Gordon
has been drawn along the bordc-s of Turkey
and Persia.
The Persian reports are uucAaggcraied. fa-
nine cholera, typhus fever and the plague
,ago there. The Cemeteries are guarded 10 pro-
rent the disinter.nent Of the dead for food.
rho diplomatics aud the telegraph corTs have
lod from the country.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-08-02
senator FentOn ON the President. A..

IFrom speech at Niagara Falls on the 25thJ
1t should be Of little moment who occu--
py official POSITIONS or enjoy the favor of
Federal patronage, 30 that they are capable
and honest men, who fairly and efficiently
reflect the good faith and sound principles
of the party. 1t is to be hoped however.
that nothing growing out of this or any
other matters will impair the zeal of any
one for the success of the Republican prin-
ciples and an earnest desire to cooperate
with each other and every member of the
party TO attain IL. have been credited in
some quarters with entertaining special
concern as to the personality of the next
Presidency, with desire'to give the nom
ination this or thnt particular course. The
suggestion miscOncelves my feelings, how
ever unimportant my opinion and express
sion may be. ! have no other wish than
that the candidate should be one who most
fully embodies Republican principles and
is best capable of leading our forces to "i4.
tory - 80
Profoundly impressed, as am, with
the supreme Importance Of perpetuating
the national administration of General
Grant, anu the policy advocated and main
tanned by the Republican party, shall
for my humble part, cordially unite i'm
whatever seems best calculated 10 insure
this end"
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-08-02

The Prince of Wales, Prince Arthur and
others Of the royal family of England are going
which a'e int n fed 20 favorsbly influence the
Irish pOpulsce.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-08-02
The Burning Of Washington Arsenal.

In connection with an account of the
destruction of the above arsenal is the fol-
lowing:
There were four barrels of powder in the
magazine, which exploded. 1t was four
teen feet square, double walls, with slate
roof This building was not only entirely
destroyed, but the foundation Injured sever
al feet below the level of the ground, and
the bricks scattered in all directions one
of them Went througlia a blacksmith shop
about quarter of "A mile distant from the
place of explosion. The store-houses near
by were so much damaged that only the
cracked walls are standing. The building,
was considerably damaged. The slate roof
fora distance of nearly 800 feet, looks as
though 1t had been plowed in irregular
furTows.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-08-02

Com. Maury, lately elected President OF
our Safe University, ina communication
recently addressed to the farmers of Ten
nessee, says:
10 my View there il mo recupelation
for the South in our day and generation
unless by means Of an immigration that
shali bring abundantly into the country
both labor and capital. 1t will cost to do
that; but cost what II may, even IL you
have to divide lands with the Immigrant,
II VIII, in the end he well worth the cost"
This is emphatically, good advice.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-29
Not,ce 20 Sunday Schools.

Rehearsals for the grand Sabbath
school celebration of May Goth, will be
held tomorrow Sunday evening, at
four o clock, rs follows:
The Central Baptist, Second Presby-
terrain, Linden Street Christian, Asbury
Methodist, and all other South Memphis
schools, to meet at the Central Baptist
Church
The First Congregational, Central
Methodist, Second Presbyterian Mission,
Cumberland Presbyterian and First
Baptist schools to meet at the Cumber-
land Presbyterian Church, Court street.
The Wesley Methodist, First, Third
and Alabama Street Presbyterian, Mem
phis Bethel, Reform Lutheran, Chelsea
Baptist, and all other North Memphis
schools, at the First Presbyterian
Church, Third and Poplar streets.
Each school is requested to select an
Assistant Marshal to meet the Grand
Marshal on Monday evening, May LIST,
at the office of the Southern Life In
surance Company corner Main and
Madison streets.
The librarians of the several schools
are requested to take charge of their
own programmes.
By order of the Committee.
BENZ. MAY, Secretary.
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Communicated


To the Editor Of the Ledger:
Can you tell me whether it is an ele-
vator or a storehouse that the st. Louis
and Memphis Packet Company desires
to erect on our river front2
The st. Louis Democrat of the 9th
inst. says:
"The st. Louis and Memphis Packet
Company are earnestly and honestly en-
deavoring to devise means for reducing
the expenses of carriage between st.
Louis and Memphis, and now propose to
build package elevator warehouse on
the waters edge, into which they can
discharge their freight at very low cost,
where it can remain safe and dry until
soanted, at Uery small cost for stor-
age"
This is cool and a new one. Want a
package elevator warehouse, and charge
small sum for storagel If the St. Louis
Packet Company are so extremely anX-
ious for an elevator, / say give them an
elevator (but no warehouse), on condi-
tons that no charge of any kind but for
freight alone will be demanded OF our
people, and that the packet company will
at all times carry Memphis merchants
freight at twenty per cent. less than they
carry the Georgia and Alabama through
freight from st. Louis, Chicago, etc.
JUSTICE.
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Amusenents.


MEMPHIS THEATER. Robertson COM
edy Of the Lancers was presented to a
crowded house last evening Our peo-
pie are well acquainted with the plot Of
the play, and testified their appreciation
of the acting Of the Wyndham company
by their attendance last evening. The
cast was good, and the parts were well
sustained by the respective actors. Miss
Goodall sung the Marseillaise in thrill
ing and effective manner, and excited
considerable enthusiasm among the au-
dience. At the matinee to-day, the
operetta Mephisto's Mission, and the
comedy of Still Waters Run Deep, will
be presented, and tonight the Wyndham
people will bid us farewell in London
Assurance.
NILSSON. The divine Swede will give
concerts at the Greenlaw Opera House
on next Friday and Saturday evenings,
the 9th and 9th of May. The sale of
seats will commence on Wednesday
next, at Benson's music store oil Main
street. 1t is unnecessary to say any
thing in praise of the wonderful vocal
ist-sufiice it to state that the Opera
House will be crowded. For particulars
see advertisement in another column.
LYDIA THOMPSON TROUPE. This well
known troupe will appear at the theater
on Tuesday evening. This famous troupe
is having a perfect ovation in New Or
leans, and will draw crowded houses at
our theater during the ensuing week.
BLIND ToM.-This wonderful pianist
will give his last concert in this city at
the Greenlaw Opera House this evening.
Those who have not seen and heard this
musical prodigy should avail themselves
of this last opportunity.
VARIETIES. -The great Sanyeah troupe
of trapeze performers will appear to-
night at Schooles'. The manager has
secured the services of a splendid troupe,
including the best vocalists, dancers and
character artists in the country. Go to-
night and enjoy yourself at the Wash
ington street theater.
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Humane Act.

An appeal was E:ade yesterday to
Sheriff Wright's humanity by the friends
of w. Van Roberts, to permit Roberts
to go three miles out in the country to
see his wife, who is reported to be in a
dying condition. With full apprecia-
ton of the position, General Wright
agreed to permit Van Roberts to make
the visit this afternoon. Van Roberts
will be secured and sent out in hack
with several deputy sheriffs, who are in
structed to shoot the prisoner should any
attempt be made to escape or to rescue
him. The decision of Sheriff Wright
met with the approval of Judge Flippin,
of the Criminal Court.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-29
ReI,eious Notices.

Rev. VIM. Z. Boggs will preach in the
Second Presbyterian Church tomorrow
morning at II o'clock, and at night at
s o'clock.
Preaching in the First Baptist Church
by ]. T. Tichenor (pastor), at II o'clock
Sunday morning, and at 8 o'clock at
night. Seats free. Sabbath school, 3
am.
Rev DR.. Ford will preach to-mor-
row morning and night at the Cen
trail Baptist Church, Second street, near
Beal Strangers and visitors invited.
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sabbnth SCHOOLS CcIebratIon.

On the 9th instant a meeting of all
the Sabbath School teachers in and
around Memphis, was called to be held
at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
for the purpose of making arrangements
for grand celebration. 1t was there
decided to have the celebration on the
10th of May Many Of the schools not
being represented at the meeting, the
undersigned were appointed committee
to communicate with and request their
cooperation. We therefore extend to
all Sabbath Schools in Memphis and
vicinity a cordial invitation to partici-
pate in the ceremonies of the occasion.
q. i. Dennison, S. H. Dunscomb,
C. W. Goyer, J. 0. Pierce,
Daniel Gober, Thos. Winchester,
w. W. Littlejohn.
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A Pleasing Entertainment.

Last Thursday, 9th inst, an evening
entertainment was given by the st.
Anthony's Young Men Society" Of the
German Catholic (st. Mary's) Church Of
this city for the benefit of said church,
consisting Of instrumental and vocal
music, dramatic pieces and a panto-
mime. The music, as well as the other
performances, were received with great
applause by well filed house. Great
praise is due to Prof. II. A. Sabatzky,
Mr.. II. G.. Hollenberg, Mr.. Il. Jacowitz
and Mr.. TIL. Krekel, teacher Of St.
Mary's parish school, for their services
so willingly offered on this occasion.
The instrument was one of the best
Chickering pianos, sent gratuitously by
Mr. H. G.. Hollenberg, and the prefer
ence Of this instrument to any other Of
the kind was fully shown and understood
by all present. OF the performers in
the dramatic pieces, the following gen
tlemen deserve an honorable mention:
Messrs. TIL. Krekel, M. II. Mette, II.
Hennes, j. Radt, j. Jirten, A. Kaufman
and X. Peters. Wishing every success
to this young and enterprising society,
we call the attention Of our fellow-citi-
zens to the entertainments of this So
ciety in future and solicit their attend
ance.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-29

A new encampment of. this Order was
organized at Senatobia, Mississippi, last
Wednesday, 26th instant, by the Grand
Patriarch George Torrey. He was as
sisted by number Of the brethren from
Memphis and Water Valley. Its title is
Banner Encampment No. "a, and the
officers installed are: W. II. Wilburn, C.
p; w. W. Gilmore, II. p; c. l..
McClendon, SW.; Dan Morrison. Scribe:
]. A. Wright, Treas; VIM. Quinn, j. w.
All the degrees we're conferred upon
seven brothers.
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For Arkansas River-Memphis & Ar
kansas River Packet Company.
UNITED STATES MAIL LINE.
Summer Arrangements!

HNHE WEDNESDAY BOAT U
j. will be withdrawn from this -
date until further notice, and nAsass=i@i.A
only the following boats will be run during
the dull season, tO-wit:
The new and elegant passenger packet
MARY BOYD, Haines. master, will leave
Memphis every Monday, at o'clock pm.
PAT CLEBURNE, Reese Pritchard, master;
every Friday, at pm; connecting at Little
Rock, Ark, with our light-draught boats,
DARDANELLE and FORT GIBSON, for
Fort Smith and all intermediate points.
All the boats of this Line having been built
expressly for the trade, possess superior
accommodations for passengers and un-
surpassed facilities for transporting
freight to all points on tho Arkansas river
without detention. at all stages Of water.
Sc Freights consigned 10 this Company at
Memphis, or mouth Of White river, will be
forwarded promptly to destination without
charge for transfer.
JOHN ID. ADAMS, Pres't.
W. G. PATTES0N, Agent.
No. II Madison ST., Merchants Insurance
Company's Building. list
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PHYSICIANS.

DR. w. X. CAMERON, H0MEOPATHIsT,
IL treats every form of disease with the latest
and most successful method Of practice.
Office and dispensary, 27S Second ST.. 1868
Wy A. EDMONDs, M. d., Homeo-
w path. Residence, $40 Shelby street.
Office, Monroe street, opposite Peabody Hotel;
Office hours. 8 to 8 I'm. and 2 TO 3 pm. llz6-f
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To the Editor of the Ledger:

The colony now being organized for
Colorado, of which am the agent and
one of the trustees, is not the same in
stitution the LEDGER has been warning
our people against This colony has a
good basis for future prosperity for all
who may join. Letters, documents and
personal explanation can be had at my
place Of business, 22l Second street.
A. HITzFELD.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-29
WEEKLY STATEMENT.
LIyerpooI cotton Market.

LIVERPOOL. April 20. II 80 a.m.-The cotton
market opens quiet sales. 1000 bales. Mid
ding uplands. barely 5-16d; Orleans. barely
79-l6d. Imports. 1900 bales.
1:9O p.m.-Cotton is dull; sales. 10. 600 bales.
of which 1000 were for speculation. Middlng
uplands. I'D; Orleans. nd; Orleans named.
I'd.
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onestinn 20 INC PnhIie.

Shall 1 double my sales by cutting
down my profits one-half ? Let all
those respond that are in need of boots
and shoes, and call at L. ROescher's shoe
store, s26 Main street. Sill
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FranIs Cuneo,s Zee cream.

The best Of ice cream and soda water
can be found at the saloons of Frank
Cuneo, 3O8 Second street. Frank in
vites his old customers and friends. The
freshest Strawberries. "a
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The grand Monitor coal cooking stove
can be seen at the warerooms Of
II. wETTER CO.,
Nos. l3 and Is Monroe street. The
Monitor is recognized by all housekeep-
ers as the best coal cooking stove in the
world, and is preferred to all others on
account Of its superior finish and ca
pacity.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-29

CANADIAN DAT MEAL, Maillard's finest
prepared family chocolate dried cherries
and prunes, Shaker prunes; also, a full
stock of family groceries generally, at j.
Devoto's. cor. Third and Adams. 1871
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, I
MEMPHIS, April q. (
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all.
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TIVOLI.
Ruoki nuckll BueklIi

WNN
At 81 South Court street. opposite
Court Square, can be foand the cele-
brated Winklemeyer buck on tap to-day.
Extra lunch tonight, Bulletin a Ia Nj
sson, musical entertainment, etc, etc.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-29

REMovAL.-Miss M. Perdue has re-
moved to 3l5 Main, two doors south Of the
Peabody. A fine stock of millinery. [64
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-29

GRAND FREE LUNCH AND RATTLE for a
fine accordion at Eureka saloon, $50
Second street, tonight. Come one, come
IL
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-29

II a.m.-Cotton is quiet and unchanged; fu-
lures for April. 1fI4c; May and June. 1870.
12m.-Cotton is steady. Spot sales, COO; flu
lures. 1000.
1p.m.-Cotton is nominal. Spot sales, 1900;
futures, 1000. Sales for July. 1414c; August,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-29

LADIES are invited to examine those
handsome dress goods now on exhibition
at the Southern Palace, at prices that
will astonish everybody. 3S-T
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-29

NEW YORK. April %. 1925 p.m.-Govern-
ments are steady and rather better in some
instances. Sterling exchange is steady at ITO.
Gold is carrying fat. Money is easy at to 6
per cont.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-04-29

PITTsBURG and Camel coal and gas
coke. Brown & Jones, Office 282 Main
street, Bethel Block. +