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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-04
THE HoRROs OF ULSTER COUNTY.
A Child Killed BY an Overdose of Lauda-
num-Henrtl@ Conduct Of the Mother,

IRON tneeW Platz Times, July 8.
On sunday lastthe I'd Inst, Coroner Edward
Mckenzie, OF EsopJ was called TO the Ulster County
Poor House to exatne into the cause OF the sudden
death OF Walter VaGaasbeck ian illegitmate child,
SON OF Mary Van Gssbeckl, which took place on the
FRIDAY previous. tier empanelling the following
Invertebrates ]. Aert George y. cooley, Charles
Tcrwilllger, Abrantastin, VIM. Clark, John Bernard
and Henry ). DuIs-a post-morten examination
was made by Or. cob b. Wurfs, who found the
heart lungs and aims In congested condition
witnesses were 10 called, who testified that the
mother had got p In the night on Thurs
tiay and, in the *, gave the child laudannm
saving in the lr1ng OF these In the same
room that she won give the damned brat dose
40 that It woudn'tl One OF the witnesses even
pleaded for the ci while she was In the act or
Administering the Ic0tic by moonlight, asking the
prisoner to lignt candle. All the evidence
given showed that unnatural mother had deter
mined to rid herscf the child.
the fact OF admintanQ the laudanum, some two
child was one Aarosrwilliger OF WILDER.
Dr. Wurts testit that the child's death was
caused by an overd OF laudanum.
The Jury gave ~ U verdict that "the death OF
the child, Walter V2aasbeck. was caused BY An
overdose OF laudan, w1lfully administered by its
mother Mary Van ebeck.'
The child was eRyeeKs old and was said to be
healthy up 80 the dprevfous to its death. The
mother scarcely uty years OF age, Is q hard
character, judging the language she used on
the above occasional Is deserving Of secure
place.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-04
THE CENTRAL PARK ON suSOAY-A SUGGESTION.
NEW YORK. July 2, 1871.

To THE EDITOR or THE HERALD:--
To-day took a stroll through the Central PARK
Then and there 1 learned that the common IS, ON
Sunday, most uncommon. On certain appointed
days OF the week 1t Is thrown open the public for
games at bail ana FOR general enjoyment; but can
not conceive why it should be closed against the
lab0rng masses when they are seekf0g quiet aud
healthlul recreation and are disposed to observe
part OF the Lords Day after the beautiful example
or Christ himself, walking through the fields Luke
W. ~. At the same time the HOBBY horses for chill
dren rushing through n mad circuit and the
b0atmen on the lake are laboring at the In the
English parks have observed that there Is appa-
renty no rule fOrbldding free passage over tho
lawns. During many rarnbles through Regents and
hyde Parks, and through the magnificent gardens
at Kew, do not remember that there was single.
instance OF official restraint In this regard. In our
Park. on the contrary, gentlemen who venture to
recline under the trees 1T distance o. only Two or
three yards beyond the prescribed mlts-and this
not even on n lawn but in tangled growth at the
base OF overhanging rOcKs-are requested to return
to the beaten track, wnere they may dec0rously al
In with the treadmill procession, or seat themselves
with becoming gravity on benches "made and pro.
vlded." seems we have yet to learn even Q! tnae
nation which 'takos IT'S pleasures sadly ior We
take ours " strait Jackets COMMON SENSA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-04

vas isiS. und he cum in der shaIoon ana makes
troubles init me like dot, do kick hun right away
onn-u
bring your witnesses here tomorrow"
"What tune, Shudge ~
"At ton o'clock.n
81 bring him along, SO he makes no more troubles
init my house."
number OF the theatrical magnates came into
Court 70 complain OF James Paulden bill poster IN
to paste bills the regular theatre bills on boards
belonging To their establishments Two OF Paulden's
boys nad been arrested for FASTING the bills and
now In prison. They said they did so under his In
structions; they ala not think themselves liable as
they were simply acting under orders aud did not
know they were committing an illegal act.
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SUPERIOR CoURT-SPeC!AL TERM.
Important Point Touching Misrepresentation
by q Business Partner.

Important Point Touching INSTRUMENTATION
by Business Partner.
Before Judge Spencer.
CHARLES Lediard ct al os. William II. Kendall ana
George r. Tuc6er.-The plantts set forth that they
sold TO the defendants about $1,000 worth OF wines
on representations by the nrst.named defendant
senior partner Of the firm OF Kendall Tucker, that
they were worth $4,000 above all their Liabilities.
The wines. II s further alleged, not paid for,
and also that their stock of goods was sold out,
their place OF business closed and that for some time
they could not be found. On being found, however,
they were arrested and placed in Ludlow street jail
The case came up on motion to vacate the order OF
arrest against Tucker on the ground that he not
party to the alleged false Representations. For the
defence 1t was stated That their stock or goods was
sold under an execution issued out OF the Marine
Court. The Court granted the motion, with permits.
sion to the plaintiffs 10 get new order showing
completely OF Tucker In the alleged misrepresenta
lions.
Decisions.
Cole Us. Helnes. Order granted.
Seebe,ger Us. COtlmanN.-The same.
B0ut0n u.s. Stiegeler.-Moti0n granted.
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THE VISIT the GRAND DUKE.
A Suggestion Coming the Manner Of His
septisu.

NEW IURk, July 5, Ib7I.
To THE EDITOR OF HBRA LD:--
In regard 70 the pSmme OF the reception OF the
Grand Duke Alexis, you allow me to offer sug.
gestion, viz:-At thef where ne VIII dsembark
have an arch erect~corated with flowers. &C.
and inscribe the v ''Tne American repubIc
extends her welcomd hospitality to our honored
and august guest. "'eace on earth. good win
towards man." Unhe arch have an assembly
Of young ladies ore in white, eacn having q
wreath Of flowers. Hem preceQe the procession
riding in large omnits or barouches Handsomely
dressed. l have nS1bt but it viii MAKE 4
deep ana pleasant inslon upon the mind OF His
Royal Higlness.
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SUPREME CouRT-cHAMBERS.
A Divorce Suit.
Before Judge Barnard.

Divorce Suit.
Before Judge Barnard.
Emma Hodges Us. John HOdges.-Application
was made after notice for order OF reference and
for alimony and counsel fee. No opposition being
made the Court made an order granting 800 per
month alimOny to the plaintiff during the tendency
OF the suit and $3.50 counsel fee. James N. Sweeney
appointed referee. Edwin James and King for the
motion.
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Sentonce Of O'KeIl Posfponed.
Before Judge CardOz0.


This Court met yesterday morning. The sentence
of William OKell, convicted OF being receiver OF
United States bonds stolen from the National Bank
OF Norwalk, Conn, which was to have been pro-
nounced yesterday was deferred until Wednesday
The p0stpOnemenI was granted to enable counsel
for the prisoner to submit special statement on his
behalf and also to file o bill OF exceptions.
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THE COURTS.
the UNITED STATES COURTS
COURT or uYEa AND TeRalxER.

VIII be closed to-day in honor Of the National holi
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-06-18
Farms.

No. 56.-S25O0 $50 acres; 100 in cultivation. good
farm and sold on easy terms 1f miles frnm Enoy
vile; AZ miles from railroad station.
No. 510-A "a acre homestead. log house and stables
il acres in cultivation good fruit trees, spring an
branch through the land. Turnpike road schools
and churches. Price $780,
No. 59l--Excellent farm, 200 acres; brick res
denee, large barn and level, productive limestone
land. 81 miles from Knoxville ssOOo. One half cash
No. SPA choice farm of 200 acres near Concord
The best OF upland SOIL good timber and water and de-
sirable location.
No. 9A river farm of $50 acres strong SOIL 80 ores
in cultivation. timber very heavy and valuable.
No. 44-Farm of16O acres, miles from Concord, liz
acres in cultivation, good water and timber Price
No. 46O-A farm of 16O acres miles from Knoxville,
as Lyons View" is on this farm and furnishes very
fine building site. IS acres in cultivation of very rich
land. some acres river bottom land
No. 6l2. 1900 acres valley land ard choice upland
500 acres In cultivation and most of the remainder fiji
for clearing. miles from Clinch river 65 acres now
set In clover bargain Is offered in this property
astoek and grain farm. 70 miles from Knoxville.
No $500 acres well arranged for division into two
farms, near J9nesboro The land is good ard highly
trees two handsome houses Of rooms each, nc ores
IN euit EDg hve re springs Price s6.ooe.
10 100 Farms in Cumberland county. Plateau lanI.
l6.UJO Acres IN Morgan county.
For Sale
LoTs OF FROM II TO IS ACRES. rich level land /,
MILES PROM KNOXVILLE.
MIL anu Timber Properties.
No.. 56l.-650 acres heavily timbered land near
French Broad River with Of the best waterpower
in the States mill now the prop erIy Much of the
land valuable for farming; several good buildings or
Tered for short time at S250-cash or short credit
No.. 642-Cotton Factory complete. with Saw and
Grst Mills, dwellings Tor operators 200 acres of land;
excellent power. Close to the East Tennessee, Vr-
ginia and Georgia Railroad. Price. SIS 700.
No. Col. livery valuable farm and mills, eight
miles from Knoxville. 10 acres of good land in Guilt
vaton. 200 acres in heavy timber frame dwelling 5
rooms: large barns, water equal to 10 horse
er and failing One-third cash; balance easy
terms.
No. 373-Farm of III acres in Blount county, very
good soil and location, with valuable water power
six miles from Railroad. Price g 700.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-06-18
THE BATTLE HOUSE.

T HAVE LEASED THE HOTEL LATELY KNOWN
i as the Stacey House, and will henceforth conduct
it in the most approved STYLE
The patronage of the public generally, and of my old
friends particularly who have stood by truly in
the past is respectfully solicited. promise them
cordial reception and comforta bic home at the Battle
House. JOEL A. BATTLE.
1t will be seen from the above that have leased the
Stacey House to General Battle. In retiring from the
position which have occupied for several years In
this city, desire to tender my thanks and kind wishes
to old friends and to earnestly eLtreat continuation
of their patronage to my enc who VIII
make their stay with him comfortable in every respect
= an17-dtf-w la4 J. Z. STACEY.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-06-18
CHARLES WARING,
Civil Engineer, Draughtsman and Surveyor,

SURVEYS ACCURATELY MADE OF FARMS
- and mountain lands.
Maps executed in the best style
Coal and Mineral Lands carefully surveyed and
maps furnished showing topography and location Of
mineral veins. coal seams &c.
City lots staked out.
Leveng to ascertain Wafer power Calculations of
Earthworks, Plan for Bridges and Buildings made
OPFIcE adjoining
CHARLES SEI MOUR'S
REAL ESTATE OFFICE
No. 50 Gay street.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-06-18
ARNOLD'S


IL makers try to initiate it. Two hogsheads of OTIS
and Pts. Just received We can wholesale it at the
price of cheap American Inkss Also Guyot's French
Copying Inks; Send in your orders to the East Ten
apr9-tf r.. HI. RICHARD q .
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-06-18
Book Store.
Wall Papers and Borders.
NEW SPRING STYLES.

E'0R PARLORS, HALLS, OFFICES, CHAMBERS,
Dining Rooms, &c, all grades, from the Cneapest
Browns to the New Oriental Gifts. samples sent on
application to the East Tennessee Book House.
RH RICHARDS.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-06-18
Pianos for Sale and Rent.

LIVE NEW AND THREE SECOND HAND Pr
Il AMOS to rent. Call soon and make aCholce, at
the East Tennessee Book House.
III. HI. RICHARDS.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-06-18
Hotels.

THE BELL HOUSE.
HAVING ASSUMED THE PROPRIET0RSHIP
of the above hotel can assure the travelling pub
lie that shall devote my whole time to making it the
model Hotel of Knoxville. My rooms large and
well ventilated and elegantly furnished. My tables
viii be supplied with the best the market affords Give
me call. Good Bath Rooms in the house.
M. ID. GROVER, Proprietor.
may 19-dlm F'
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-06-18
The Latest STYLES.

+ We have received q large lot of new type OF
the latest styles known to topographic art, and
are prepared to do all kinds of job printing at
short notice. Our terms are reasonable, and
work guaranteed
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-06-18
Summer Resort.
LEAFS SPRINGS.
1871.

THIS FAV0RITE SUMNER RESORT, SITUAT-
Il ED in Granger county, East Tennessee, will be
opened for the reception Of visitors on the
10Th Day of May. 1871.
The beneficial results derived from the use of the
waters of these Springs,
Black and White sulphur and ChaIy beate,
For most Chronic Diseases, Dyspepsia Affections of the
Liver and General Debility cannot be surpassed by
any waters North or South.
The buildings have been newly repaired, and addi-
tional Family Rooms newly erected, with new Beds
and many other improvements for the comfort and
convenience of the guests of the House. The facilities
for reaching these Springs easy-from Knoxville
by the E, Il. and Va. Railroad, to McMan's Station
ten miles, thence by good Hacks to the Springs eeve
miles.
Rs- Fare through from Knoxville, by railroad to
MeMilan's Station 50 20.
RATES OF BOARD.
Per Day. 49,. .-... ... ..............S2 90
Per Week. II
fer month 40
U.s. Special Terms to Families
M. +. SMITH,
ma4-d3m SAM'L CROFT. ! hesSees'
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cussion came off before large and atten-
tive audience. fsee.r
Sixty or seventy delegates. are in attend
ance and still arriving on every train.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-06-18
CITY LIST
Valuable Lots for sale.

Valuable Lots for sale.
L OFFER FORTY OF THE CHOICEST LOTs NORTL ON
THE RAILROAD, AND AFFeRDISG THE BEST INVESTMENTS
NOW ON THE MARKET, CORNER LOTS ON IMPORTANT
STREETS. - ists <rirf9 .-sF.'---' ~.
Call AND LOOK OVER Mars AND PR1cEs.u
no. 3l2-Cholee Gay street lot. .-..
No 5zS-A choice building lot arge, and beautifully
located. near the University. about one mile from
Knoxville Postofice. r ~
No. 597--Brick cottage, new and well built on a dc
sira6le iot well sodded with fruit trees set out, &c.
good cistern Price $780, and $500 required in cash.
No. 6l-Building site. 200 feet square, ON turnpike
road, one mile from Market Square. $50 ,-r..r-.-
No. 59l--StOre house and residence ON Depot Squire
large. well improved and well located in one of the
prettlest and peasantes villages in East Tennessee
Rents for 500 q year, and worth much more to
wishing good location for business and a home.
No. 59O--A choice lot, central and yet retired, with
fine view OF the city, mountains and river. on
our best streets, sidewalks gas &e SOx10 feet. S50O
Two valuable lots on Gay Street for sale.
NO. 5loIExceedlng!y eomorable and desirable resi-
dence, with 10 of finely mproy cd ground
pike, two miles from Knoxville T771
No. 526-Large and well finished house in East Knox
ville with finely improved lot. Location very good.
81 LUIS In East knoxville, ranging from $50 to 500
No; 624-Neat, two-story house and lot on Park
street. near the Atkin House. rooms S12Ohalf cash.
No. 4O2-Suburban residence one and half miles
from Knoxville POstofice. 70 of good ground and
comfortable buildings, excellent water, desirable loea
No 44l-Forty desirable lots in Fairview. near the
residence OF g. NJ Branner Esq, convenient to the Dc
pot and Manufactures. High, well lying ground ami
in rapidly improAing neighborhOod.
No. 454-HOuse and well improved grounds of acres
beautifully located on Turnpike road and ON an Gle,
vatiOn overlooking the city, and afording fine view
and cool breeze all through the summer.
No 4l2-Thirty five lots in the Railroad addition TO
from 500 to 200 in price. The location of these lots
central, elevated and in good and fast improving
must be Sold and offered at prices which make it an
nducement to buy. = -s-....- q
University Avenue.
This new street, the handsomest ever laid cut in
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-06-18
st. Louis, Memphis, Nashville and Chat.
tanOOga Railroad Line.

st. Louis, Memphis, Nashville and Chat.
tanOOga Railroad Line.
Central Short Route.
"rMhout change of Cars to Nashville, Mckenzie.
Unon City Hickman, Columbus, Humboldt Browns
vile, and Memphis,
ONLY ONE HANGE
~ 1aekSon' Tenn, Paducah, Kentucky, Little Rock
Cairo and St. Louis.
mere than $50 Niles Shorter TO st. Louis
man wa Memphis Louisville and from to Is hours
quicker than via CoTinth or Grand Junction
ASK lor Tickets to Memphis and the Southwest via
chattanooga and Nick enZe, and to St Louis and the
Northwest via Nashville and Columbus-aIl Rail. or
NASHVILLE and Hickman-Rail and River.
me-, The Lowest Special Rates for Emigrants
With more Advantages, Quicker Time, and Fewer
Changes of Cars than any other route
Tickets for Sale at all Principal Ticket Offices in the
SO nth. vs. ~ 'lo
JNO. W. THOMAS, Gcn1 supt.
vi, DANLEY. Gen1 P. and 7. Agent
" M. HARRILL, Pass. Agent, Knoxville Tenn
mar4-H
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-06-18
Descriptive Price List of 1000
Properties now offered for sale.

IMPORTATION FREELY FURNISHED.
No. GIG. Farm in the Big Valley six miles from
Clinton. Good SOIL water timber and fair improve
ments. so acres in cultivation. $500.
Tannery NShoe Factory,
No. CHA rare opportunity is here given to buy on
favorable terms, of the most profitable establish
ments in this section, working twelve hands,
with great facilities for extending the business Locat-
ed IN pleasant village, on the East Tennessee Vir-
gnia and Georgia Railroad.
No. 606. Farm Clinch river; 1S4 acres Some
good bottom lands. Six miles from Coal Creek Only
$500 for this very productive property.
No. 1925 acres of land, with good timber md wa
ter. 80 acres fit for cultivation, and good SOIL II miles
from Knoxville. Small house and stable Some fruit
Price $780,
No. 540-Tract of $50 acres, miles from KroxvilIe
Good SOIL water and location. This tract will be pI-
yIDED to suit purchasers into tracts of from ten to sixty
acres and at from $40 to $50 per acre. according to oc
ton. On good road and a railroad station Land
lies well. and is much Of it seeded down.
For. Rent:
Fifty so acres of open land near Knoxville; suita-
BILE for market garden or nursery. Win be rented
for a term of years.
For Sale on. Rent:
The steam mill property, large and convenient build
ing, powerful engine admirable location on Railroad
and Turnpike road Building and machinery in good
order. Large lot.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-06-18

THE DEALERS should send for Price List No. 3.
| Southern sorts. Inviting rates w. L. HETKES,
Dayton, Ohio. Nurseries established 1872
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-06-18
UniYersitY Axenue

This street, the handsomest ever laid cut in
East Tennessee. will soon be opened for half mile
IN length. few choice building ties of from
len acres can be bought at low prices and Oh easy
terms.
Some choice building sites, with view of the river
at low rates.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-06-18

Country Produce, &C., &C.,
Informs the public that he has on hand large stock
which he offers cheaply can be bought elsewhere
COUNTRY PRODUCE
Taken in exchange for Goods. Remember the Place.
vle East side OF Market Square 1gllE
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-06-18
For Rent :


Fifty so acres of open land near Knoxville; s
BILE for market garden or nursery. Win be II
for a term of years.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-06-18
Central Short Route.

Without change of Cars to Nashville. Mckenzie.
Unlon CITY Hickman, Columbus, Humboldt, Browns
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-05-29

TAAMANY TACTICs.-After saying Of law
passed last winter by che New York Legis
lature "that none Of the odious sections
passed the Legislature at all !; that they
were bodily and criminally interpolated
{" and that, so far as these provisions are
4" concerned, the act is a stupendous fraud
the New York Times innocentIy asks
How do the people OF the United States
relish the idea Of seeing this Tammany
method of legislation transferred to Wash.
"ington!"
We reply that Congress has done acts
which cannot be surpassed in wickedness
by any of those of Tammany Hall. A body
which has constantly violated the Constitu-
ton; which has turned out Democrats
elected by majorities of thousands to seat
Radicals defeated by the same majorities !;
which has been little better than Red Re-
publican French Assembly; which pun
lshes white man who tries to influence q
negroes vote, and turns every Democrat
out OF office If In office, or out of employ
ment il in Government employ, who votes
his honest sentiments but we must cut
short this endless catalogue-such Con-
gress would be well substituted or super
seeded by the Tammany Hall crew, however
great their dement's.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1871-05-29

Fighting Joe" Hooker arrived at Os-
wego Yesterday morning on the steamer
Lawrence, en- route for MagncSia Springs,
Michigan. whittier he is bound for the bene-
tit of bis health. The steamer made short
stop at Oswego, during which the General
was visited by several Oswegoians. he
talked freely of the war, Misconduct, and the
result, and in the course Of the CONVERSE
ton expressed frankly his opinion OF Grant.
He said Grant tried to get control OF the
Grand Army of the Republic, but 1--WE"
tlocked him. Continued "Fighting Joe"
1t is my absolute conviction that were you
to walk the length of Broadway, you could
not tiud man less qualified for the Pre>i-
dency than Grant. We of the army know
him better than the people at large. When
his adjutant (Gcn. RawliDsl was alive, the
President seemed TO be efficient and sue
ccsSful. but when Rawlins died Grant 8
bottom fell out. lie Is nov i'll his normal
condition." On one Of the gentlemen in
curing concerning Grants chances for re-
election, Gen. Hooker replied: 81 am no
politician declined going to conventions.
&C.. in 1868, chiefly because ] regarded
Grant untitled for the office of President ;
but from observation I now think. candid
ly and without prejudice. that Grant can
not carry Il half dozen States. He as gerry
Observer.