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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-08-06
HOME NEWS.
NEW YORK OFFICIALS CRAwFISHING.

Convention Defeated in North Carolina.
NV YORK, August 5.-Senator Abbott of
North Carolina, telegraphs: 1--WE carried the
State against the convention by 10000 or 1900
majority"
ELMrEA, August 5.-A colored man, mistsk-
ing mulatto for negro Of whom he WAS jesl-
GUS, shot and killed him.
SAN FKAHCIsCo, August 5.-NegotatiOns are
pending for the tunneling of Sierra Nevada
Mountains for the purpose of saving one thou
sand feet grade.
ST. LOUIS, August "a formidable Indian
raid, under Sitting Bull, consisting Of 1000
lodges, are raiding in Gallatin Valley Montana.
MILWAUKEE, August "a meeting Of the
railroad and steamboat managers decided to
meko a unifocm tariff from points on the Mis-
sissippi to Milwaukee Chicago and Duluth.
WAsHISGToN, August 5.-The steamer Spain
on her trial trip easily attained speed Of l4i
knots por hour.
NEW YORK, August 5.-MsyOr Hall and
Controller Connolly have called upon the
Chamber of Commerce for committee to inves-
tigate tho city accounts and finances.
BURLISGToN, IND, August 5.-A negro en-
tered the residence of German named Laisre,
for the purpose of stealing, but finding the
Germans daughter asleep attempted darker
crime The girls screams brought the father to
her room, when the negro shot him through the
heart and escaped.
NEW ORLEANS, August 1.-Two companies
Of Federal troops arrived here yesterday even
ing. The object is said to be the preservation Of
order on Wednesday. Their presence excited
much conjecture.
DeMahands pavilion, on the lake end of
Pontchartrnin Railroad, was burned last even
ing, loss eleven thousand dollars, with no in
surance.
The first bale Of the new crop of Louisiana
cotton was received yesterday evening, and was
raised by Charles A. Picrson, near the mouth
of Cane river, Natchitoches Parish
The cotton crop along Red river looks better
than was expected after the spring rains. 1t is
believed a fair crop will be made in the river
Parishes
NEwBERS, y. c., Aug 5.-John +. Pickell,
a new York merchant, was brought before
Judg &c Rodman, of the Supreme Court, by {"
writ of habeas corpus in this city on Thursday
After hearing the case, the prosecution agreed
to enter nolle prosequi and submit all que'-
uOnS OF the account 10 aTUllIdIIoIiI pAO'ANON
Pickell would not sue them for false imprlson-
ment, which was accepted by Pickell, and all
parties returned to Wilmington.
The indications seem favorable to-day for the
defeat of the convention by small majority.
The Republicans claim the State by from 1900
to 1900 majority, while the Conservatives still
think the issue in doubt. with the chances in
their favor
The returns are already in from abOut one
third of the counties, but they are not official.
LONG BRANCH, Aug 5.-King John won the
ateeple chase; time, IA. Short-neck ran ahead
of Vesurius Climax won the mile heats time,
l:5Ot, l:523, 2:02I.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-08-06
The Tribune ON East Tcn nessee.

The special correspondent of the Tribune
writes from Knoxville an exceedingly
interesting letter about East Tennessee,
the following extract from which wegive
as likely to do us very great amount of
good. The correspondent after giving
many facts about our climate, soil, &C.,
says: r- .." |....N -s. ..s.s -
The most important information to a
Northern man wishing to move South is,
after all, about the disposition of the peo-
pie among whom he proposes to settle, for
however rich the soil and healthful the
climate may be, no sensible man. will set
up his household gods in community
where hewill be Obstracised, abused and
sneered ut az "a ID Yankee on account
of his Northern birth and advanced poll
teal opinions, and where ruffians in hide
ours disguise prowl about at midnight and
fog and shoot men for voting a Repubi-
can ticket, East Tennessee is happily free,
in spirit and in deed, from kukIuXism.
Here, as in no other part of the South eX
cept Western North Carolina, there is an
active Republican party composed of in
telligent native white men. And this par
ty composed is in the majority, electing
county officers in most of the counties, and
sending two Republican congressman to
Washington. The people are, however,
kind, sociable, hospitable, aud helpful to
each other and they cordially welcome
new corners. In nine-tenthS of all East
Tennessee Northern man coming to set
tie in the country would be much more
warmly received than one from the South.
The people suffered so much from their
loyalty in the war that they naturally do
not feel kindly yet toward their late perse-
cutOrs, the rebels.
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appears that he did this purposely to cut
off certain stockholders, whose rights he
was bound to protect. -.. ---..
The issuance of a certificate of stock to
j. R. Branner's executors (of whom G.. NJ.
Branner was one for the stock of w. A.
Branner, was unauthorized and illegal, and
a wrong to the estate of the said w. A.
Branner; and taken in connection with
the affidavit of T. S. Webb, as to the al
legged disappearance of part of the original
| Certificate Book land theplacing therein OF
a new entry in reference to said stock, it
creates suspicious that demand explana-
| ton.
Again, the mutilated condition of the
Stock Certificate Book demands explana-
| ton. make no comment deSignedly on
| the Minute Book, being No. 8. Mr.. Geo,
| M. Branner is the keeper of these books,
and the law requires him to explain away
and account for any alterations or mutila-
tions in them which occurred while they
were so in his possession. The Certificate
| Book comes before rs in q suspicious form
and is not explained. APP
| Again, the subscribing and the issuance
| of twenty-odd thousand dollars worth of
| new stock by Geo. NJ. and H. b. Branner,
| by themselves and for themselves, and the
issuance of the certificates of stock to them
selves, without any warrant or authority
of the stockholders, without notice, with
out other stock hOld8rs having a chance to
take stock, are all circumstances of grave
suspicion; and especially so when these
things appear to have been done about the
time the complainants were trying to get
to inspect the books of the company.
The virtual refusal, also, of Geo. M.
Branner to permit complainant Webb, as
administrator de 5ORiS non of w. A. Bran
her, to inspect the books Of the company,
is fact of grave consideration.
Lastly, the failure of Geo. NJ. Branner
to make an exhibit of the earnings of the
company, and the failure to exhibit the re-
ports of the Superintendent of said earn
ings, and his failure to make a full and
specific statement, by the introduction of
books and reports, of the operations of said
company, casts still further darkness over
these transactions.
In reference to most Of these points, I
decide nOtC, only, that they are suspicious.
They need explanation. / trust they can
be explained. But in the meantime, my
duty under the law is plain. 1t is to pro-
tect the rights of all the stockholders.
This can be done in my Judgment by the
appointment of a Receiver, to whom the
management of the Gas Light Company,
as well as its books, papers, assets and
property will be cOnfded until the further
order eff the Court,
After delivering the above opinion, and
after several names were suggested and de-
clined by the parties, Mr.. c.. E. Luckey
was appointed Receiver. He gave bond in
the snm of $1,000. An inventory of the
property of the company was taken yes
terday, and the Receiver took possession.
These proceedings will not in any way in
terfere with the supply Of gas, las the works
will 90 OH as usual.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-08-06
Ex-President Johnson interviewed.
From GreeneviIIe letter to New York Tribune.

From GreencVIIIe letter TO New Ork Tribune,
He did not say who was his candidate.
He mentioned Hancock as the probable
Democratic nominee, but said he doubted
the wisdom of nominating military
man, for the reason that the very exploits
that would be harped upon to give such a
candidate popularity in the North would
damage him in the South. No military
man, therefore, could create enthusiasm in
both sections. He thought the welfare of
the country demanded change of Ad-
minstratiOn. What would you gain, -
[ asked, "by turning out Grant and put
ting in Hoffman, for instance, who would
hand the Government over to the control
of the Tammany Ring?n Nothing,
whatever" Mr.. johnson replied. 1--WE
should have only driven away one swarm
of plunderers to give place to hungrier
one. Unless we can elect man pledged
to reform we should gain nothing by the
change. He should be pledged to different
principles from those now controlling the
Administration or there would be nothing
to choose between him and Grant,
Mr., Johnson spoke of other topics
during our conversation, which l have
space merely to mention. He referred to
the troubles that beSet his Administration.
He was surrounded, he said, by horde of
Office-hOlderS fearful of being disturbed in
their places, and was like man with hi
leg in nest of electric cells, which struck
him which ever way he moved. Then there
was a fanatical feeling in the country
about Lincoln which made everything his
successor might do unacceptable to the
people. He defended the hanging of Mrs.
Surratt. He CONDEMNED the Kukux bill,
which he thought uncalled for and uncon-
stitutionaI. He did not believe there was
any disposition at the South to prosecute
the negroes, or keep them from voting as
they chose. Mr.. Johnson expressed his
opinions with a positiveness that con-
vinces the listener that they are his honest
convictions. He would impress stran-
ger, who should hear him talk without
knowing anything of his history, as a man
who works out his own conclusions on all
subjects by dint of hard thinking, accept /
ing nothing as established because APPROX
ed by the mass of intelligent minds, and
holding on to his conclusions when arriv-
ed at, whether right or wrong, sensible or |
absurd, with uncOnquerable pertinacity-
" man. as Dickens described him, mot |
to be turned or trifed with He looks |
better than he did when in Washington
younger and much more placid and good
humored He said, as [ took my leave, |
that he had no political aspirations, and |
intended soon TO go abroad and for con-
siderable time,
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SPECIAL DISPATCHES.
stanton Raises HALF MiiiiOn for A. q G
Road,

SPECIAL TO DAILY CHRONICLE
CHATTANOOGA, Aug. 5.-Reliable pri-
vate advices from gentleman, i'll whom
the employees of the Alabama and Chat
tanooga Road and citizens of Chattanooga
and others interested, have the utmost
confidence, and who is in every way re-
liable state, that he has seen a contract be-
tween J. c. Stanton and responsible par
ty, who purposes connecting him.
self with the Road, and will furnish
half million of dollars to pay the en-
ployees and the floating debt hanging
over the said road.
1t is believed the arrangement will be
consummated at once, A dispatch from
Mr.. Stanton states that he will, be here
shortly with money. ..
We had a shower of rain this afternoon.
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WASHINGTON.
An Army Onicer on the KukIux

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4.-The sub-Kuklux
Committee adjourned to the Goth of September.
Lieut. Picket, commanding troops in Pontotoc
and Monroe counties, Mississippi, testified that
kuklux organization existed in five Northern
counties, bordering on Alabama, for which Ire
believed it was confined to Mississippi The
purpose the kuklu1 was to intimidate colored
voters and drive Northern men from their sec
ton. Within his knowledge they had muir
dered nine negroes in Monroe county in the
last four months. He was stationed there and
believed the prence of the troops had good eff
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-08-06
FOREIGN.
Important Historical Letter Published.
THE SIEGE OF PARIS TO TERMIN


Important Historical Letter Published.
r LONDON, August ga dispatch sent by the
Emperor Alexandria, of Russia, to the Empress
Eugenie, after Sedan, has been made public.
Alexander said he would intervene on the basis
of preserving the integrity Of French territory.
This intention, however, was spoiled by the
treaty of September 4th
All these things are facts, notwithstanding the
denials of the Republicans
The Count and Countess of Paris have gone
to Paris
The ship White jacket was totally wrecked
in the Indian Ocean.
VERSAILLES, August 5.-It is said the ques-
ton Of the prolongation of the power of Thier.
as chief executive will be allowed to go by de-
fault
The siege of Paris will be raised on the 15h
instant
The Government will soon introduce in the
Assembly bills against the internstionale So
ciety.
Inc Committee of the Assembly reported I'M
Is'orsoly upon the proposition to transfer the
Chambers to Paris.
MONTREAL Aug. 5.-The Cuban enlistments
constitute the excitement of the hour.
Yesterday two fllibusters preached. Where
upon Major William Robinson and James L.
Starns, both members of the Prince of Wales
Miles, were arrested. Starns was held in Gus
tody. Robinson gave bail.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-08-06

The Pacific Agency of the American
Tract Society reports that 'only four per
cent. Of the people of California are IN
membership with Evangelical churches.
The Roman Catholics claim control of one
half the population. In all the territory
west of the Rocky Mountains there are
about a million inhabitants, and only
about thirty thousand, or three per cent.
of these are identified with churches.
Nearly all these are in California and Ore
gon. In 1859 California had only 6,312
church members. Now there are about
$1,000, an increaseof $50 per cent. The in
crease of population in the meantime has
been only 81 per cent. West of the Rocky
Mountains there are about 180, 900 children
of suitable Sunday school age, only 10000
of whom are in Protestant schools. The
field of one colporteur extends hundred
miles from the mouth of the Columbia
River. In all this field there are but
five Sunday schools, and Astoria is the
only place enjoying stated preaching on
the Sunday.
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Tennessee News.

The Chattanooga Times says that a littl-
colored boy was drowned in that city on Faie
day afternoon. He fell out Of a canoe into the
river
Nashville gamblers have been brought to time
by one of their victims. They were fined or
bound over to appear before the Criminal Court,
according to the nature of their offense
Preparations are being made by Nashville
dealers to supply that city with coal from the
st. Bernard mines Of Kentucky.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-08-06

The number of churchmembers in Mad
agascar was 20,951 at the beginning of this
wear, while the native adherents numbered
231 ,759, the number of native preachers he
ing 1856 But these last by no means en-
brace all that virtually preach the GosneI
Many are constantly engaged spreading
the truth who have received no other train.
ing for such a service but that which the
Holy Ghost has given them.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-08-06

There are now five ministers of the
Methodist church in Utah. The church
at Salt Lake City, organized May "a, 1870
has a membership of fifty-one; that at
Corinne of thirteen; that at Evanston of
nine; total, one hundred. Three day
schools are sustained, having two hun
dred enrolled scholars. The value of
church property is estimated at $4,000.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-08-06

We will cross over dry shod and get Boots
Shoes, Hats, Trunks, Umbrellas and othprr
goods cheap, from Evans Il Lewis, No. 50, Cav
street.
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J. l.. LLOYD.
d. NJ. BREAKER.

And on behalf of the Adair's Greek, Knox
vile, Mars Hill, Mount Lebanon, Brick Chap
Ell, Third Creek, Valley Grove, Pleasant Hill
Mount Emory, Mount of Olives, Salem, Mount
Zion, Four Mile, Stock Creek, Union Grove
Maryville, Beaver Dam, Six Mile. and Pleasant
Grove churches. .
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Nice residence for rent on Main Street oppo-
site Female Institute.
vii22tf E1FETH .tWnLIAMs CoFFMAN.
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Notice.

To the Baptist Churches Composing the Ten
7tcsSee association: 49,.
Because the Tennessee Association and the
General Association will, if held on the day to
which they adjourned, meet on the same day,
and because there is provision IN the Const-
its assembling on another day than the one to
which it is adjourned, and to insure. a general
attendance upon both, the undersigned, for
themselves and on behalf of the following
chu' ches, request that for the next meeting OF
the Tennessee Association the churches SEND
delegates to the Mouth of Richland Church on
Friday before the first Lord S day in October:
JoHS :. CoRAM.
]. l.. LLOYD.
d. NJ. BREAKER.
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Drugs and Medicines.

4 The symptoms Of liver com
plant uneaSinesS and
pain in the side Sometimes
CIkHAEnNCJ d the pain is in the shoulder,
SIMMUNN II and Is mistaken for rheuma-
tlsm. The stomach is affected
with loss of appetite and
-.....-.r-s mai sickness, bowels in general
zzzzzzszzsAS costive, some alternating with
lax. The head is troubled with pain, and dull heavy
sensation, considerable loss OF memory, accompanied
with painfulsensation Ofhav-
ing left undOne something
which ought to have been
-Hf done. Often complaining of
ss.f IVtR $40 weakness. debility, and low
Gh spirits. Sometimes many of
the above symptoms attend
the disease and at other
times very few of them; but
the liver is generally the organ most involved Cure
the Liver with
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-08-06
Heavy Republican Majority Reported
in North Carolina.
VIEW YORK OFFICIALS BACKING DOWN.
A Dispatch from the Emperor Alex
ander Published.
THE SIEGE OF PARIS TO BE RAISED.
The French Chambers TO be Transferred
-a. 10 Paris.

Miscellaneous and Washington News.
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lax. The head is troubles
sensation, considerable L
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-08-06

the liver is generally the organ most involved.
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The question alone remains to be consid
cred whether the facts justify their appli-
cation to this case. Many points are raised
in the bill, and the answer of George NJ.
Branner, and have been discussed in argu-
ment which need not notice at this time.
BY the plainest principles of law, it was
the imperative duty of Mr.. Branner, as
President of the Gas Light Company, to
protect the property of the company by
the payment of the taxes assessed against
it. And yet he permitted property worth
probably $780, 900 to be sold for $4,000.
And by his letter to w. II. Aspinwall, it
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-06-22

1t was one evening, last summer, when a
lady who belongs on the editorial staff of one
OF the leading daies of New York had been
detained by office duties until rather late
hour. Living on the Heights, IN Brooklyn.
but short distance from Fulton Ferry, it
was moi much of a venture to go home with
out escort, and so she started. On the boat,
standing outside enjoying the refreshing
breeze after the days toll, she perceived
gentleman (?) in rather close proximity to
where she was leaning over the guards, but
said nothing. "Are you alone," said he as
the boat neared the slip. mo sir" said the
lady, and without further interruption, when
the boat touched, she stepped off. 81 thought
you were not alone," did the fellow, stepping
to her side again. "I am not, replied the la
dy. "Why, don't see any one-who is with
youw "God Almighty and the aDgels-Pm
never alone~ "YOu keep too good compa-
ny for me, madam-good night" and he shot
for Fulton avenue car, then nearly block
away. The heroic woman was permitted to
keep to the right as the law Directs" and en-
JOY that full measure of quiet satisfaction one
always feels from keeping good company.
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$4,000 to Loan on Mortgage Of

TN sums OF $500 to $1,000, three to five years-city
i property preferred. Apply to VIM Ii. ERRIS,
may24%5w Real Estate and Loan Agent.
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President Lincoln's Son.
From the Golden Age.

All who can imagine the temptations to ar
rogance, idleness and superfcaity which the
son of very celebrated man must encounter
a. an inoideHS of his heritage, will appreciate
The compliment implied in the following de-
scripton of Robert 4. Lincoln, which occurs
in book just published on the "Chicago
Bar" HE is but little more thar twenty
five years of age, and has already taken DO
sltion as being an excellent manager, possess
ed OF good ability, quiet, shrewd, unostenta-
tious, and with thorough devotion TO the
profession of law. He is the more entitled to
credit from the fact that he has steadily re.
sisted all attempts to induce him to accept
some official position while his father was
President, or to participate in politics since !;
and that he has applied himself to his legal
studies precisely as if he were the son of the
least influential of parents, and has pursued
them under many painful and most discour-
aging circumstances. He has proved that he
has thousand sterling qualities; and there
can be no doubt that with age>he will attain
a distinguished eminence as a member Of the
legal profession" The tender and reverent
love which all true Americans have for Abra-
ham l. incoln will give peculiar satisfaction TO
the reading of such good words about his
eldest SON.
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Nj Office is hereby given, that by authority OF
~ vote passed at the annual Town meeting of the
Town OF Deerng. held Ma. ch 2Sth, 1911, discount
on all taxes Voluntarily pad will be allowed as fol-
lows: On all paid within 80 days from date OF COM
in 80 days per cent, and intest will be charged on
all taxes remaining unpaid months from date Of
commitment, and notice is fur her given that the
tax bills have been committed this day. June 9th, to
AmOn Leach, Collector.
Deering, june 9th, 1871, jeI2 dim
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DLEASANT front rooms 10 let with board
l. Pearl street, four doors from Congress.
ap17ff
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PRIZES FOR SAILING REGATTA,
REGULATIONS.

The signal for getting ready will be made by
gun from the Ethel at one O'Clock, and boats may
set the Mansails Foresails Calf Topsails and stay
sails at five minutes before two. The Ethel Will
hoist blue flag at the Fore Mast Head and at two
o'clock will fire a gun for starting.
The second prize will not be awarded unless
three more boats contend for the prizes. Entries
made to Capt. b. j. Willard.
All Boats will pass to leeward of the Stake Boat
Off Basket Island, and return to their anchorage.
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TO CLEAN KID GLovEs.-Haye ready
little new milk in one saucer, piece of white
soap in another, and clean cloth folded tve,
or three times. On the cloth spread out the
glove smooth and neat Take piece of fan
mel, ap II IN the milk, then rub off a good
quansaly Oh soap on the wetted flannel, and
commence to rub the glove toward the fnoar'
holding it firmly with the left hand. Contin,
ue TINS process until the glove, if white. looks
OF dmgy yellow, though clean; if colored,till
~ looks dry and spoiled. Lay it to dry and
tne operator will soon be gratified to see that
the Old glove looks nearly new. 1t will he
soft, glossy, smooth and elastic.