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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-04-26
EVENING SESSION.

The convention assembled at the appointed
hour. at the Methodist Episcopal Church. the
President in the chair
The meeting was opened by singing the hymn
beginning How sweet the Ginning Sabbath
bells" and devotional exercises by Rev. j. IL.
Smith.
The following was the subject of discussion ::
COLLECTS of the Sunday School. Are we suf-
fcently alive to the value of the Sunday School
us ar agency for bringing souls to Christ"
The discussion was opened by Rev. j.. II.
Smith who said he considered the chief object
of the Sabbath School was the conversion of
souls. Children trained religiously were not
liable to be converted by storm, as 1t were, but
would come to Jesus with a conhdng, clinging
trust There were also other objects, important
in themselves but subordinate to this. All
parents were not pious, and all pious parents
were not competent to teach their children re-
ligious truths-tho Sabbath School teacher 5
labors were not only supplemental to home
training but in many instances substitute for
it, The school should be feeder to the
church.
The time allowed having expired, Mr.. Smith
took his seat, but was requested TO proceed with
his argument, which he did in mastery man
ner.
Mr. David Richards thought that the Sunday
School was II great aid 10 parents in religious
training.
Mr.. r. w. Smiley said all Christians should
be animated with "A missionary spirit
Prof NJ. c. Butler thought that lazy Chris
tian was of not much more use than a sinner.
He considered good education as means of
grace, nasmuch as it enabled person to work
efficiently where an illiterate man or woman
could not, and should be used as any other
talent.
Mr.. A. n. Carson, of Blount county, made
some timely and pertinent remarks on the sub
ject urging zeal and renewed activity on the
part of parents Sabbath School teachers and
scholars.
Rev. Mr.. Hoss thought Sunday School ought
to be miniature Theological Seminary. Chris
tians now knew more than formerly, but the
church membership were not as well posted on
doctrinal points they were fifty years ago,
He did not think it good policy to ignore secta-
rianism so far as for parents to neglect teaching
their children the doctrinal points OF their own
churches.
Mr.. Joseph Richards thought the principal
design of Sabbath Schools was TO teach the
young to love the Bible, which was to man.
kind what "A railway guide was TO II traveller
Rev. VIM. b. Rankin thanked God for the
existence of the American Sunday School
Union, and hoped the banners of sectaranism
would soon be stricken down.
The discussion being ended, Il hymn was
sung the Question Box opened, and the
queries propounded read by Messrs, Head and
Brewer.
We give few of the leading questions: At
what age may a person be regarded as too old
TO attend the Sabbath School? Answer by Mr.
Logan-Whcn too old TO walk.
When should child begin attending Sunday
Schoo2 Mr.. Atwell-When it can be carried
safely.
Is religious influence ever destroyed by the
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-04-26
THE JUBILEE.

The exercises in the evening, as previously
announced, consisted of grand Jubilee at the
Methodist Episcopal church, which attracted
the largest audience that has ever assembled in
Knoxville. The seats were all crowded and
every inch of available space in the aisles were
occupied and it is estimated at least two hud-
dred persons went away unable TO gain admit
lance. \ large proportion Of the audience was
composed of children The exercises were
opened with voluntary on the organ by Fred
ii. Page. Mr.. j. a. Rayl then called the
meeting TO order and the audience Joined in sing
ing "All hail the power of Jesus name"
Then followed an address by Rev. Mr.. Sum
mers, Prof II. Presnoll Of Jonesboro' and
Mai. W. w Struggled of Rodgersyile. Each
of these addresses were short and TO the point
We regret that space forbids a fuller report Of
them. After another song, "Shall we sing in
Heaven" followed one of the most impressive
scenes we have ever witnessed, and one which
brought tears to hundreds of eyes.
The exercises closed with the benediction by
Rev. j. Howard Smith. The jubilee was a
grand success rs was the convention, and we
doubt not that II salutary influence will go out
and be felt all over East Tennessee. Harmony
and general good feeling characterized the en-
tire proceedings. For the time being sectarisn
lines were discarded, and all worked harmoni-
ously together for the general good.
4 convention of Sabbath School teachers was
announced to be held on the 3rd Of May next.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-04-26
ID example Of parcnts7 Mr.. D. Richards

bad example Of parents? Mr. d. Richards
Yes.
How soon does the grace of God operate on
the heart of a child2 G.. II. Smith-Sooncr
than is generally supposed.
When and by whom was the first Sunday
School in East Tennessee commonced2 Not
answered fully. DR. Humes said moro than fifty
years ago
How can the attendance of adults be secured2
ID. Rchards-By persistent efforts
How should County Conventions be called
Mr. Minnis-By one school making a call
Should prizes be given scholars for prof.
cheney DR. Baiy-They should.
shcolars who can't read Boyd-Teach them to
read
After singing n hymn the Convention adj
journcd until this morning at S:i5. Rev J. r.
Eads pronouncing the benediction.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-04-26

During the siege of Paris the postal adj
ministration sent out 81 balloons carrying
$500, 900 letters, weighing in all about TO-
600 killogrammes, equivalent to about 500
tons. Five balloons were also sent out
which had no connection with the post
Office. Within the last few days a zinc ball,
% centimetres i'm diameter, and containing
500 letters for Paris, was tished out of the
Seine,
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-04-26

To RELIVEE EAR-ACHE.-AmOng the
many good remedies, / have found hot
pancake, tied against the ear, gives the
quick est reie.-DoRAf
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-04-26


The number of conversions due to Sabbath
School influence was estimated at 995 ofaverage
attendants during the past year, or ] from
every II.
Mr. j. W. Gaut suggested the propriety of
selecting the time and place of holding the next
Convention.
This was overrulcd and the Convention went
into the discussion of the questions Have
you Teachers meeting Have you Sunday
School prayer meetings? Are such meetings
desirable? If so what are the advantages ~
The discussion was opened by Mr.. Atwell,
who stated tirmatiyely on the first proposition.
1t was used with Il good affect in his school.
Rev j. L. Lloyd favored the teachers meet
ing, as did also Prof Presnel, of Jonesboro',
and others.
Mr. Gibson wished to know how many were
familiar with Sunday School prayer meetings,
and called for an expression of experience.
About twenty responded.
Mr. Carson of Blouht, stated that less than
ten weeks ago n lady had begun teaching day
school in that county, from which flourish
ing Sabbath School had arisen-prayer was Of
fered daily for Gods aid and twenty-siX per-
sons had been converted.
Col. Stacy bore witness to the efficacy Of
prayer meetings in the school.
Rev +. F. Feemster, of Greene county, said
that a rule would not apply in all cases. He
believed in chidrens and ladies prayer meet
ings.
Mr. VIM. Vance, of Sullivan, was an ad-
vocate of prayer and thought we could not do
too much for One who had done all for US. The
best part of his Sabbath School exercise was the
prayer meeting q
After a thorough interchange of views by
other delegates, the discussion closed on this
subject, and a hymn was sung, after which
The Library, how best managed, was taken
Mr.. w. L. Sharp, of Bradley, explained the
system used in his school, which reduced the Ii
braian' work greately.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-04-26

Rev Spencer Henry, j L Carter.
Jas Armitage, W @ Hall,
Mrs Haines, Minot,
Sam'l Watson, Smlht
Elliott Jones, Jos nj Robinson,
l. Godfrey, i Garmiehael,
Jno Morris, q Dice,
A 9 Callen, NJ gallon,
y Hyatt " MINIS.
Jno Q Childs, Matthew's,
: u Bell, u 4 Carter,
n W Quarles, Jn0 Newman
w Kite, X III irwin,
r Taylor, II r Brown,
a Low, Nj BEL,
j Walker, Rev Nj Brown,
w G flanagan, Rey Jas Iddins,
II & Sprouts u Brewer.
a Elmorei harvey hammohtree,
III y Austen, n Best,
Thos Reeder, W. o Nelson,
IL Clift, John Lunhel,
Alex Reeder, Blshon,
J Pyott 5 Lindsay,
Jas + CASH, Z HUDSON.
w E DoweIl, gno hlng.
Hodges NJ Morton,
) w Bird, > LOnglnlte'
VI Price, Dan Caywood,
w Z Copp, a Dyer,
) w Roberts, - cooper
w nelson, - oilNSr'
) II Walker Donaldson
w IrllIot9 YIN GhHsuah,
W a Mcheen NJ ReaFe'
II q Sproul, w ,Narn'j,
y NJ King, NJ LelskeiI,
a a ColWeIl, y a b0yd;
y Bishop, Col q Eaton,
i Davis, j Meyers
! , frenster, Jn9 u moore,
i Godfrey, y Vance
W III II Gains, VIM j. Northmgton,
X i Wilson, Mr. '.ttls,
IL Mcdonnell, Mrs Mcdonnell,
Miss Hetty j Henry, Miss Nate Slack,
j ID Miller, w \ walker,
Alex Carson, w X 1rewnltt,
John Wood, HardWlck,
Hardwlck, Hlnekley
Mrs Hinckley, w Brown,
Rev Smiley, Marker,
y y Huckabee, w sharp
VIM Without, Geo w Mays,
7 9 Wilson, / Grlihtts,
J Hall, \ hincaid,
} b Tadlock, Ihos Jet,
J. ID johnson, " M Hawn,
w Fowler, j. Bishop
f Grinnell, Miss Post,
X Russell, w Russell,
w w Bayrs, SommcrS,
j X Scott lVinS,
\ j Harmon, VIM Mcknight
John Meek Dr W j Mathews,
\ NJ Kennedy, CarmaGk,
Jas IL Scott, II Colwell,
George III Cox.
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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-04-26
REV. j. l.. LLOYD,
). b. CR0wELL,
5. i. ANGEL.

The Secretary was unable, up TO the time of
going to press to give US complete statistical
reports, as some schools did not send in reports
until after the convention had adjourned
When complete the figures will be considerably
In ia, tb,co pul1igba1
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-04-26
THE SABBATH SCHOOL CAUSE.
Proceedings of the East Tennessee Sunday
school Convention.
Held in knoxville, Friday aud Saturday.
April goth and 2Ist.
F1RsT DECENTRALIZATION.

The meeting Of the friends of the Sabbath
School cause was held in the Method
ist Episcopal Church, South, with fattering
attendance of delegates from the different coun-
tics Weappend n partial list of those present:
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-20
Alexis Inquiring About Our workingmen.

During the Grand Duke Alexis
walks through the Bridgeport cartridge
factory the other day, he pointed to sever
al workmen, and inquired of Governor
Jewell, care these men what you call the
common people" The Governor replied
that they were fair specimen of the work.
ing classes in this country. "But do you
mean to say that these get into official po-
sition ?'' further asked the imperial scion
perhaps not any of these men, rejoined
Governor Jewell, "but men of their class
do; they are educated men, most of them
that is, they can all probably read and
write, and most of them take and read the
newspapers" "Do you know any cases
where such men have actually been elected
to office % again enquired the curious
Alexis. 80, certainly" the Governor
said, 81, myself, worked in the shop as a
tanner till was twenty years of age;;"
and the announcement seemed to puzzle
the Duke good deal. Here was the Gov
ernor of State, as wei, dressed and as well
appearing as himself, who had actually
worked in a shop, and this man was well
coming him in behalf of a hundred thou
sand voters; it was more of an enigma
than the boy had ciphered on previously;
but as he goes through the country he
will ascertain, upon inquiry, that very
many of the public men here have come
direct from the workshop. In Massachus-
etts, where he is now visiting, Governor
CIafiin was shoemaker, Senator Wilson
was cobbler, also, and General Banks
was machinist. In every State just such
self-made men can be found. They fill the
highest places. President Grant was tan
ner, and Vice-President Colfax printer.
President Lincoln split rails for living.
There is no end to these examples Of pro-
motion. And the Duke may, if he chooses,
gather facts enough to make very inter
esting narrative, showing the beautiful
working of republican system of govern
ment, to be recited to his most august
parent, when the old gentleman shall ask
him on his return to sum up the expert
ence of his journey.-Hdrtford CourGnt.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-20
The Communists in New York.

The long talked of Sunday parade of the
Communists or Internationals took place
in New York on Sunday. The procession
moved from Cooper Institute and number
ed over 1000. Women took part in the
procession, Miss Tennie G. Claim, carry
ing a red flag which bore the inscription,
81. A. W., Section IL, Social and Political
Equality for both Sexes.n In the foremost
carriage sat General Ryan, of Cuban noto-
riety, and the Fenian Chief, O'Donovan
Rosa. In another carriage rode the Com
munist, Mrs. Frances Rose Mckinley.
The catafalque was substantially yet taste
fully made /; it was draped in black, the
inscription on the sides being in white let
tiers ''fTo the Martyrs of the Universal Re-
public,n and it was decorated with red
flags and STEAMERS mingled with mourn
ing Grape. The processionists generally
wore red rosetters and scarfs, with black
Grape. and the banners and flags were
nearly all draped in like manner. The
banner captured on last Sunday by the po-
lice was one of the most noticeable. 1t
bore the inscription, "The spirit of COM
mune expands as the ak of the executionef
falls upon the neck of its martyrs" On
another banner was, 1.-THE world is our
country, to do good our religion and
another, "And they had all things in COM
mon" The line mapped out was marched
over, and no disorder prevailed.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-20
ON MARRIAGE

Happy Relief for Young Men from Tho
V"n' ABUSES IN early life Manhood resored u N En-
moved epMHly cured: Impediments to N.Y.; Ner-
Books and Circulars seu ana remark
2Soutb Ninth SSF q HOWARD ASS0CIATfnNse a M
- ------ o., I nlaaelphia. Pa octI7 ~ y o.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-20

Poison SERPENTs IN IND1A.-It was
stated some time ago by one of the India
papers that great many deaths were oc-
curing in that country from the bites of
poisonous serpents; and statistics were
given on this subject which were discred-
tied by various writers. We learn, howey.
err. by official records, that the number of
persons who have died from this cause may
be safely estimated at 10000 per annum.
The low condition of the treasury is given
as the reason which prevents the govern
ment from renewing its former offer of re-
ward for killing these serpents. A list OF
the bounties paid for destroying this class
of noxious animals in very small dis
trict showed that poisonous serpents were
in the course of couple of months the
payments, at the rate of from six to twelve
cents each, amounted to $5,OOO,-Hdrper's
M10dziHe,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-20

A newly married couple in Baton Rouge,
La. fearing an attack upon their house,
took a revolver to bed with them. In the
course of the night the groom dreamed
that some one was after him, and seized
the weapon, which discharged instantly
killing his wife.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-20

An Indianapolis paper thus sums up the
divorce market 1.-THE brisk competition
among the lawyers has brought down the
price of divorces very low in this market:
we quote: Common separation, S15; small
alimony, S25; large alimony, $50 to 500.
There are but few of the latter in the mar
ket. General business good and increasing.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-20

Country Merchants
Will find it to their interest to call and examine my
stock or send for price list, Orders attended to with
the same care Us If in person.
vs. Call and examine, and be convinced.
p. KERN,
West Side Market Place.
dec1
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-20

At lecture before the Agricultural Col
Iege students at Amherst, on grape cul-
ture, the lecturer presented quart bottle
of wine made from his own grapes, and
requested the class to sip it to test its quail,
ity. The bottle lasted only to the third
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Corner Fulton, Water and Pearl Sts.. n. Y.

V'UIS WELL KNOWN FAVORITE HOTEL HAS
i recently been renovated remOdeled and furnished
new and elegantly throughout 1t il kept the Euro
pean plan, and has ample accommodations for four
hundred guests.
The location is more accessible TO all parts Of New
York and Brooklyn than any other house in the city,
The Broadway stages pass the hotel every three min
ute besides various lines Of Street. Cars one of which
intersects every other route in New York.
1t being but two blocks from Fulton Ferry makes il
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Churehes" from this ferry diverge all the principal
Railroad routes in the city of brooklyn.
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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-20
KNOX COUNTY
Eight per ct. 500 Bridge Bonds
FOR SALE AT PAR.

Interest Payable April and Octobers
rE0HE BONDS ARE ISSUED BY KNOX COUNTY
to build Bridge oyer the HolstSp River at Knox
The stock in the Bridge and the receipts Of the same
are pledged for principal and interest as well as the
taxable property of Knox county; amounting to over
seven million dollars. To capitalists. administrators,
executors guardians trustees &c.. they are unques-
fionaby the r8t secure and reliable investment IN
the market The county is amply able to meet both
interest and principal without increasing present rates
of taxation.
The Bonds are of the denomination of Five hundred
Dollars with coupons attached, and are offered for
sale in limited amounts. as the work progresses.
For sale at n.cu
Agent of the Bridge Commissioners
December 8, 1S71-d1m.
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The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-01-24
COTTON SEED OIL.
RoBT. MAJOR.

In the calculations VIC have published on Che first
page of this paper showing the per cent of prof: made
from the money invested in Soluble Pacific Guano,
left out of view altogether the commercial value of the
increased quantity of Cotton Seed as product result
ing from the use Of the Guano This is an element of
raiue which, e brought into the calculation, would
largely increase the per cent. of profit The consump
to1 of Cotton Seed for the manufacture of OIL is already
very great ard is annually increasing. that Cotton
Seta 1cs elcommercia value; especially in localities
within easy access 10 tie large cities os the South.
bushel of Cotton Seed say 80 lbs is worth rs cents.
Now as it is shown ty experience recorded in the
Correspondence published in this paper, sna.ln
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it can be demonstrated that the increased quantity Of
SEED alone if sold at rs cents per bushc of 80 bs will
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applied thus reducing IT'S cost from an average Of $e5
per tom at interior markets. to say $40 to $45 per tom
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