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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17
Tue View YorI. Times.

We invite particular attention to the adyer-
tisement of the New York Times that appears
in our columns this morning. We have so oft
en-, of late referred to the incorruptbility and
vigor with which this able paper is conducted,
ing rendered such efficient service in tho over
throw of tho Tammany Ring in New \ orl, and
being always steadfast and able in its defense of
Republican principles, we commend it tosour
readers rs II paper eminently worthy of their
support While other journals heretofore en-
ioying the confidence and support Of Rcpubli-
cans, seem now to seek the overthrow of the
Republican party, the Times is active as ever
in the worl. of true political reform, which can
only come from the success of the party that
has always made war on corruption and law
L.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17
AN INTERVENING CASE is THE FED.
EHAL COURT. a.-r-r
A Lady sues for Breach of Marriage Con-
tract.

Tho case of Mrs G. NJ. Putnam vs.. w. Il.
Davis, for n breach of marriage contract was
taken up to tho Federal Court yesterday, and il
creating considerable interest The plaintiff
was placed upon the stand and testified sub
stantaly that while in tho employ Of the Gov
eminent printing office at Washington, toward
the latter part Of President Johnson's admins
tration, she made the acquaintance of Mr..
Davis, who was there receiving instructions pre-
paratory to taking charge Of an Indian agency
under the Gsvornment Their acquaintance
grew into relations more intimate very
soon, which ended in him making
n proposal for marriage She hesitated on nc
count of short acquaintance, she having known
him but few weeks but he became importu
nate and she finally yielded. All preparations
were made for celebrating the nuptial ceremo-
MICS. She had bought her wedding dress and
exhibited il TO her intended husband, who ex-
pressed approval of her TASTE he having pre-
viously told her TO select good one She sold
her chamber furniture and resigned her position
in the printing Office preparatory to going with
Inauguration, she received a note in his hand
writing, but not signed, ia which he in
formed her that no was leaving for. Ten
nessee, on his way West requesting her TO
meet him at Cincinnati, where they would be
married This led her TO suspect that there was
something wrong At Bulls Gap he wrote her
another letter signed Davis" but written
backwards, thus-"Sivad." Both these letters
were read before the jury, and were full of love
and affection. At this point in the case the
Court adjourned; The case viii be taken up
again to-day ut the meeting of tho Court, when
Mrs. Putnam win resume her testimony. The
plaintiff is sprghtly widow Of perhaps 30 to 20
| years of age, dresses neatly and appears quite
| intelligent She resides in Iowa, The defend
ant is citizen of Hawkins county, and has
! family, be having been a married man at the
| time tho marriage contract IS alleged to have
| been entered into.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17
rns, tennessee Female Institute.

The spring session will commence on We'd
nesday, Jan, "a, and continue twenty weeks.
The efficiency and success of this Institute are
due. in largo measures, TO the unusual ability
and high character of its pupils. Good and
able Students as we'll as efficient teachers are
necessary to make seminary that inspires, de-
velops and molds high character. Parents
quick intellects, great and good hearts and true
and high ideals of self-reliant, but modest and
christian womanhood, will find all the arrange
ments and conduct of this Institute steadily ar
irving at these ends.
Be and do what God and the good approves
is the Seminary motto.
~ MIC. BUTLER, Principal
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17
Quite a Crack.

In the front of Messrs. j.. j. Sanford & Co :
new storehouse, are two immense panes Of fine
plate window glass, twelve feet by six feet, and
about one-half inch thick. When the pane on
tho south side was put in, the glazier struck the
side Of it with the point Of a nail he was dirty
about four feet from the top. The sun shining
on that side caused bow and strain that had
for weeks been gradually extending the assure,
until now it extends across one of the corners,
severing completely about one-fourth Of the
name When the crack first began extending
Mr.. Sanford caused a hole tobe drilled through
at the end, hoping thereby to stopit but il fail
ed The class cost some 500 co. A new pane
has been ordered and will soon replace the brok-
one.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17
nidn,t Come 10 Time,

Il We learn that young man of this city or
Immediate vicinity did not come to time recent
~ on very important occasion.
The young gentleman has been for some time
engaged in the sewing machine trade and at the
same time has been counting the daughter of a
widow lady in "South America two and a half
miles south of this city. Very recently things
came to a crisis, and last Thursday, was appoint
cd for the wedding. A splendid dinner was
nrenared and a large number of acquaintance
and friends were invited in The time came but
not the bride groom.
The girl now thinks "he wasn't much no
howl and bears her disappointment like a
PHILOSOPHER, so we understand.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17
Medical Society.

At the meeting Of the Medical Society last
evening, Dr. James Rodgers gave q report. Of
the proqiess Of the case Of the young man on
whom the operation of t,Tphtatagy or opening
the skull was reformed some days since. He
reports the case as progressing well and that the
patient is relieved of many of the symptoms
from which he suffered before the operation
There is no doubt now but that he has been sut-
Fering for a long time from an abscess infthe
brain, and in the opinion OF the Society the OPP
GRAFTON should have been performed before II
was. The faculty deem it n case Of unusual in
terest, and no doubt lengthy report of II will
he made 10 somo Of the medical journals
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17
Found bend.

We learned yesterday of the mysterious
death of an old man by the name of Woolard,
w. va poas6- ~ Troo =; toear.n o. Do'
1t seems that Mr.. Woodland was Il man of
small means and was accustomed to hard labor.
On last Saturday morning he went out into the
wood to cut some timber. He did not return at
noon but It was not, at the time suspected that
anything very seriously had happened. How
ever, rs he still continued out until late in the
evening, some one went out and found him ly-
ing dead. There was no evidence OF violence
found upon the body, no trace of accident.
1t is thought the deceased must have died of
heart disease, or some such malady, which is in
Simultaneous in its effect.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17
Mystery Explained.

Mr.. Giles j, Hodges, who disappeared so mys-
teriously from Claiborne county q short time
ago, has turned up, but not from the bottom Of
Clinch river, rs was expected. He writes back
that he is in North Carolina.
1t seems that Mr. Hodges was originally from
that State and removed to Claiborne county.
where he has been living for some time. Lately
his repose in the bosom of his family has not
instead Hge I" Of commitnr suicide he quietly took
leave without notifying his wife TO that effect.
He left large family dependent on some one
for q suDnOrt,
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17
Real Estate Transfers.

The following real estate transfers were regis
tered in the County Court Clerks Office during
the past week
A J Day and p Jayt Robert Horton lot
in Knoxville for 1896.
II 4 Dick and ID B Chidress TO A Thorn
burg tract of land in Jefferson county for
49, 800.
G Chiles and II McClannahau TO T S
Webb; lots in Knoxville for $500.
p Staub ct nj TO Peter Delaney lots in
Knoxville for $500
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17
TO our Northern neaders.

We send out with this number Of our Weekly
n supplement of Munson 81 bailey giving a
large list of valuable property tor sale. AS we
have heretofore said, we are in 40 ,cGy, directly
or indirectly, interested in the real estate bust
ness. The only motive prompting rs in the ad-
vocacy of Northern immigration is the build
ing up of our section with good energetic eitf-
zens. We commend all persons engaged in
this work TO the favorable consideration Of those
looking South for homes We believe Messrs-
MunsOn e Bailey to be reliable men, and that
there statements as business men may be relied
uDOn, s..rH.Hr Hr.fHrfrn .
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17
Religious

A great revival spirit still prevails throughout
the country A meeting OF. great interest Is in
progress at Oak Grove, in this county. About
zen conversions have occurred. Twenty peni-
tents presented themselves at the altar on Tues
day night The meeting is being conducted by
Rev. j. M. Brown and others. All denomina-
tions unite in the good work.
The meeting at McGhee street Baptist chapel,
in North Knoxville still continues. A number
Of conversions have occurred and several add
lions have been made to the church.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17
A COwardIy Act.

Last night about o'clock John Woodruff,
q n old colored man, went to his door where be
had hearda noise. when some unknown scoun-
drel threw and struck him on the forehead with
wife raised the alarm, when Sheriff Gossett
who was passing that way, promptly rec
\. paired to the spot, but, the cowsrdly ruthan
who perpetratcd the act had fed, and made his
j, escape. No reason could be assigned that would
prompt any one TO commit an act Of so coward
~ and uncaled for character. The police are
B on the lookout for him at the time of this writ
ing and we trust he may be apprehended,
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17
Historical.

Previous TO 1714 but few or no Europeans had
passed the Aleghaney mountains. What is
now called old Virginia was then moderately
fourishing colony noted for its exports of tobac-
60 and Bacons rebellion. Col. Alexander
SpotswOod was then Lieut.. Governor Of the
colony. and in that year conceived the daring
feat Of crossing the Blue Ridge and pushing
out into the wilderness beyond. In his travels
he passed through what is now called Cumber-
berland Gap, and gave its name to the since
he mountains and the river west of them.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17
PhiIin rhiliirs Coming.

Mr.. Philip Phillips, the sweet singer of Sa-
cred and Sabbath School Music, who makes his
advent in this place at the Methodist Episcopal
Church, on Monday evening January I'D, has
sung the Gospel into thousands of listening
hearts during this year of musical labor in both
Europe and America. His power TO move the
soul to emotions of Joy, thanksgiving and con-
triton, make him stand out pre-eminent in tho
ranks of living yocaiists
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17
The River,

Capt Roberts, of Sewer, landed at the wharf
Yesterday with a boat load of produce and one
hundred and forty bushels of corn, which was
purchased by Lewis tS McClung.
Capt Pickle, of this county, also arrived yes
terday with 200 bushels Of corn Another boat
Is expected to-day.
Captains Kelley and Aislinger announce that
thew will be down some time this week with
Hour and produce.
Some small craft arrived Yesterday With bar
rels and kegs for Cowan, McClung Il Co.
b, The river is again becoming low.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17
school M IIeiskeII's.

3 The people Of Heiskell : Station Rrq mani
Testing considerable interest in the school cause
\ primary school has been in progress for some
time 10 ten months in order TO meet the require-
ments for obtaining assistance from the Peabody
fund. Two teachers VIII probably be employed
for tho next torn, as the number Of scholars is
very. large. T@o gentlemen ofNtheA vicinity
/ were in town Yesterday endeavoring to learn
upon exactly what conditions assistance could
be obtained from the above named fund and
found the prospects encouraging. They are
also DESTROYS of having music taught in the
school by some competent teacher. on ~.
. We hope other districts viii show equala in
soro,t E., tbi- r,otfnr
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17
Shot Himself.

We learned yesterday, from what we deem n
reliable source that Gillespie, who was reported
rs having been ambushed while returning home
from this city on New Years day, in ell probA-
in a very intoxicated condition, and when seen
shortly after the shooting he had his pistol in
his hand without evidently anowing what no
was doing or being able IN fntelligontly use Il.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17
Example for the Ladies',

Mrs. Z. L. Norton, Newcastle, Pa, has used
her Wheeler Il Wilson Machine almost con-
stantly since 1868; has earned and made, the
clothing of her family mine children with It,
earning $3.50 day the year round, besides at
description of sewing, even TO piercing quilts
has made three fine shirts day, or three pairs
OF pantaloons in day; and used the same needle
a year at time; and the machine nowis as good
as new.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17
SettIesi.

At tho term of the County Court last week,
Joseph 8. A. BLANC, the popular and efficient
Clerk of the County Court Of Knox county,
presented receipts for all monies collected by
him 70 the first of January, and they were
placed upon record. 10. makes a good officer
and his prompiness will be commended by NIL
He Is not only capable, but he Is willing and
prompt in tho discharge Of his duty.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17
Gnod SeIection.

Tho County Court Of Bradley county allowed
good Judgment last week by electing Mai. A. J..
White, County Trustee, to Gil tho vacancy oc-
casioned by the resignation Of John +. Hayes.
Mai. White was formerly Clerk and Master Of
the Chancery Court, but being q good Kepub-
licau his services were dispensed with - make
way for DOn0erRt. 8
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17
selling the Old Jail.

The attention Of capitalists is directed to the
advertisement for sealed bids for the old Jail
property. For any one wanting avery desir-
able site for fine residence, this is rare oppor-
tunty. We presume the intention is for bid
dcrs to state what they are willing to pay and
the terms.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17
Rev. n. q. Taylor.

The distinguished gentleman whose name
forms the caption of this article, has preached
at the Methodist Episcopal Church on Tuesday
evening and yesterday evening to large congre-
cations. AS an eloquent and impressive speak
err he has few equals and still fewer superiors
in this State At one time he occupied IA very
prominent position in Tennessee politics In
lsGO he served on the Bell and Everett electoral
ticket in this State, for the State at large can
wasting with Hon. w. g. Whitthorne, now
Representative in Congress from the Sixth DIS
trict. on the Breckenridge ticket, and with Maj.
Hopkins on the Douglass ticket. His eloquent
appeals no doubt did much to carry the State
for his ticket.
He served in Congress a portion of two scs-
sions represe nting the first district in this State
He distinguished himself in the New England
and other Northern States during the war, as
the representative of the East Tennessee Relief
of remark with all who heard them, and the
results were seen in the hundreds of thousands
in provisions. clothing. &c, which found it
way TO our furnishing and patriotic people.
He afterwards served as Commissioner OF In
dian Affairs under President johnson, and. dis
charged the delicate responsibilities resting up
on him in such a manner as to merit the APP
prevail of the country.
For some time past he has given more atten
ton to the ministry, and Is now filing tho pull
pit of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Ath
ems, where his eloquent discourses attract larg'
congregations Invariably. All through his life
Notwithstanding portion of it has. been spen
\ In politics he has maintained his character as
Christian minister, and nothing to the contrar,
can DO alleged by even his enemies; He is ye
| in the prime Of life, and is destined yet to per
| form many years Of successful labor NTH
ministry Et' soF'Ff .i.'H 1905 It.'S .
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17
Debate.

There will be debate next Friday night, at
the school house near Stock Creek, in this coun-
.y,1on the question Who was the greater
President, Washington or Lincoln p r..
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17
School Matters.

We arc glad to learn that the County Csart
gard to schools. At the january term tax of
two mills on the dollar was assessed for educa-
tiohal purposes The McMinn County Court
refilsnd 10 levy q taN. --- -lLL--- = .- go
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17
q. n. nf y. m. 3. of ".

Z IThe Grand Division of East Tennessee, Sons
of Temperance, viii hold. its regular session ut
Temperance Hall in this city, on Saturday neXt,
the 10Th inst A fun attendance is desired.
.. WM HAwN, G. w. p.
a. NJ. McBATu, G. s.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17

George Brown has Just received at his agri-
cultural warehouse and seed store large ship
ment Of choice field and garden seeds, and far
sale at Wholesale and retail 3 He 5proposeS TO
supply dealers on better terms than they can
purchase in any othermarketg ala hdSgtf
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17
Fish.

We lcarp that immense quantities Of fish are
boing taken on Clineh river Some farmers
salt them up every year and lind them very
valuable and important addition 10 the family
lnr1or IL
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17
MEssRs. lEpIroRs In your issue of yester

MEssRs. EDITORS !: In your issue Of yester-,
day, under the head of Historical il is stated
that in the year A. ID. 17l4, Colonel Alexander
Spotswood, at that time Lieutenant Governor
OF Virginia, crossed the Blue Ridge and, push
ing his adventures westward into the terra in
cognita' lying beyond, discovered mountain
pass and gave it the name Of Cumberland Gap,
In reading recently the ANNALS Of Tennessee"
by our distinguished fellow-citizen and hsto-
rian, Dr. j. G. NJ. Ramsey, l find a conflict of
statement. Bythis authority it is stated as
have above quoted you but further on II is
claimed that DR.. Thomas Walker, of Virginia,
in l74s, animated by that spirit of adventure
and darir that characterized our ancestry, ac-
companiod by others equally as bold, discovered
this celebrated mountain pass and called it, to-
gether with the mountain, and the river that
out other authorities to consult, am gt aloss to
know which OF the above Statements IS correct.
Win some one, with greater. depth of research
than /, settle the question?
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17

\ large lot of shoes at uncommonly low
prices Childrens shoes a 80 cents per pair and
others in proportion At the Grover ~ Bakor
Sewing Machine office, ll9 Gay street up
stairs. F.. .,-F..,, (
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17

This is the phrase applied by His Blackness the
Moor of Venice TO the fair ladies of Italy II.
N radiant contrast of his own, that won his
heart and sooth to say every man of discern
ment considers a fair skin, like n sweet voice,
IAN excellent thing in woman" Now this Is a
heolthful and odoriferous toilet article, known
everywhere as HAGAN'su MAGNoLIN Balm
which literally transfgures a cloudy or sallow
skin, suffusing the dscolored face neck arms
inc TO the surface smoothness and gloss like
that of polished marble. Instead of clogging
the pores, like the stick enamcls, or contracting
them, and thus obstructing perspiratl9n, like
the astringent cosmetics, it cleanses the skin
from all impurities and wonderfully improves
its texture This popularity is particularly APP
preciated by our bellies who find that the coar-
seness and roughness, which country air is apt
TO engender, are speedily removed from their
faces, hands. and arms, by this delightful pre-
parQtiOn. ...r..
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17

My Friend, stop that terrible cough, and thus
avoid consumptive's grave by using Dr.
Pierce Golden Medical Discovery: For cur
ing all throat, bronchial and lung diseases ithas
neyer beer eiualed. SoldAy tlrnggistsl ".
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17

... IL VIII Relieve the Baby- if.rF
There is no mistake about it. MRS. WINS
LOWS SOOTHING SYRUP, for children
tcething.
The sun., 1872-04-08

ulil,o ON hi, main point of defeating
CH'STH,t together in the coming Presi-
d'utiHl ooutC.t?
II has been Thought iu some Democratic
QuHitcr~ that The Iibcul Republicans
have not shown themselves sufficiently nc
tive iu displaying their colors and cspc-
cially i'm not taking an oocu part in the re-
cent elections i'm New England. But those
Democrats who put forth these criticisms
may not bc aware of the fact that the Lib
cal Republicans have only commenced
the work of organizing since the call was
issued for the Cincinnati Convention. As
10 the New England elections. they over
took the fact that the main issue upon
which the Liberal Republican Will hght
the Preside ntial battle was not involved in
those elections.
The Liberal Republicans are daily "rn-
ing strength in all sections of tlc country
Premature action on their part would be
TO the last degree miwisc. They need or
lnnization and consolidation, and they will
effect both az Cincinnati. There they Will
matshal their forces, unfurl their banner,
and open the oampagu. For at least two
month. thereafter the active n"ht against
GRANr should he left upon their shoulders.
Unless we grossly err in regard to their
numbers, thcir skill, and their courage.
they will prove themselves quite equal to
the emergency. In the mean time let the
Democracy discipline their troops, call IN
their stragglciS. and prepare Ia rise to the
level of the occasion; and then at the end
of these two months they can look over
the field and make up their minds how ard
where they can strike IN" most effective
blow for the overthrow OF GRNNr.
This is not ras>ivism- faf from il. II is
only taking time 10 80 post the troops.
plant the batteries. and arrange the line of
battle as to strike the stunning blow at the
right place, at the proper moment. Those
impatient and rather short-sighted Demo-
crats who are now crying out against pas
sivism may rest assured that the last four
months of the Presidential campaign will
afford abundant opportunities for the dis
play of all their skill. activity, and courage
The defeat of GRANT is to be no holiday
affair He cannot he driven out of his in
treuchments by undiscipliued troops, how
ever much they may he inspired Ivy zeal
aud valor. Let the allied forces who are
to render the pending contest memorable
IN American history make haste slowly,
AID when face TO face with the foe remcm-
bcr the order issued by CROMWELL to his
Ironsidcs under driZzlng rain when ON
the field OF Naseby Trust in God, and
keep your powder dry"