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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-05-29
THE FOREST FIREs.

A special correspondent of the New
York Times has been travelling through
the desolated counties of New York,
Pennsylvania and New Jersey where the
recent forest fires have been raging. He
estimates the total losses by these fires at
two and one-half millions.
The Pomona woods in New Jersey have
been largely damaged. No less than
twenty-five thousand acres of timber
land have been laid waste. Houses, saw
mills and factories have been burned down.
In this section the loss in lumber alone
was one-quarter million dollars. In
Wayne, Pike and LuZerne counties,
Penn, millions of feet of lumber were
burned and men who two weeks ago were
wealthy are to-day penniless. These fires
began two weeks ago, and at first did not
attract much attention, as at this season
they are common in those sections. But
the usual droughts this spring gave the
fires volume and force so that they could
not be arrested. The recent rains have
served to eXtinguish the fires and dangers
of further losses are over.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-05-29
ENCOURAGING

Nothing has happened for years that
Furnishes more cause for encouragement to
those interested in the development Of our
insteria] prosperity than the great success
of the Nashville Exposition, and the large
attendance aEd interesting exercises of our
Farmers Csnsention at this place last
week. The sqpaess Of such enterprises is
calculated to stiEAglate the industrial ele;
20 10 work nov and S6e TO IL that our Fair
next fall should be the biggest thing Of
the kind that has ever came OIL In East
Tennessee.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-05-29

GEN. JOHN A. LOGAN sent the follow.
ing dispatch, which was read before the
Republican State Convention of Illinois !:
WASHINGTON, d. c., May 22.-To the Re-
publican State Convention, Springfield, Ill-
nois: Give US harmony with big hearted Dick
Oglesby for Governor and good men as his as
sOciates on the State ticket, and we will carry
Illinois by such majority as win fill every Re-
publican heart with Joy.
"Big hearted Dick Oglesby" was nomi-
mated, with "good men for his associates"
and we predict such majority az will fill
every Republican heart with joy, and will
strike terror into the ranks of the discon-
tented sore-heads, and dissatisfied Office
seekers.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-05-29

WE call attention to the act of the work
ingmen assembled in convention at New
York, as reported in our dispatches this
morning. Out of more than 200 delegates
fiom thirty States, Greeley received only
5 votes, all the Others being cast for Grant.
Senator Henry Wilson was nominated for
Vice Presidedt. These workingmen show
their good sense in making such selections.
Grant has always proven himself the friend
of the workingmen. Senator Wilson is a
very model for workingmen, and enjoys
their confidence to larger extent than any
other man in public life.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-05-29

THE popular vote for President in 1865
stood, for Grant, 100000; for Seymour,
100000. Since then the Republican vote
has been increased by 100000 colored
voters: The elections of 1871 show that of
the gains from new voters since 1865, the
Republicans have at least won as many as
the Democrats. The votes show they
gained more, but suppose we concede the
gains equal. Then we have now $500, 900
Republican voters against 8 ZOO, 900 Demo
Gratis. Suppose the Baltimore Convention
endorse Greeley, does any fair man be-
lieve the solid party vote will be cast for
him? But If we coneede that Mr.. Greeley
will have to get about 10000 Republican
votes to be elected. He can not do this.
The fairest vote he can hope for from the
Democracy is, say three-fourths or 1885,
600. Give him then half a million Re
publican votes and he would still lack
400,O Of an election. These are figures
giving him the benefit Of every doubt.
We do not believe he will get near the vote
we have allowed him.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-05-29

THE Greeley organ in this city publish
es part of Judge Jere. Blacks opinion of
its candidate, but suppresses the most ma
terial part it. AS reported in the Wash
ington Capital, Don Piatt's paper, the
Judge said "a more fit man for eandi-
date and more unfit one for President
could not be found" He thinks Horace
has been good journalist "bUt win make
if elected, bad President" Yet not
withstaRding all this, if endorsed at Bal
timore. Judge Black thinks lie would
support 4im. The Democrats are in a
pretty fix TO make such admissions, and
yet, ask honest people to support the can
didate about whom they say such hard
things.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-05-29

\ CORRESPONDENT of the COurierJOur-
nal at Louisville has taken pains to con-
tradict the story that sixty Democratic
Congressman have signed a paper against
Greeley. But in doing so he gives facts
that show, even with his strong coloring,
that nearly that many Congressman are
opposed to him. OF the Democratic Con-
gressmen, the following, he says, oppose
Greeley: Ono from Alabama, Delaware,
four from Illinois, five from Indiana, six
from Kentucky, four from Maryland, two
from New Jersey, two from New York,
four from Ohio and two from Wisconsin.
Here we have an admission that thirty
nine Democratic congressman openly OPP
pose Greeley's nomination. If the fact
could be known, we have no doubt the
New York World is correct in its number
of Sirty opposed and twenty non-cOmmit-
tai. But even at their own showing, those
who cry that oil is harmony show theii
claim is false.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-05-29

WEpublish in another column a letter
1 rom Col. Ben. S. Ewell which we hope
will be carefully read. The writer is a
brother of the late General Ewell, was
Adjutant General on the staff of Gen. Jos.
l.. Johnston during the war and is now
President Of theWilliam and Mary College
at Williamsburg. His view of the situa-
ton is endorsed by scores of impartial
Southern men, and if the choice for
President is to he between Greeley
and Grant, the latter has a record that
Is far more consistent and honorable
as to the South than his erratic oppo-
nent who while he baileG JEFF Davis
and eXtolled Lee and Jackson, favored all
the EXTREMIST policies eNe or suggested for
the reconstruction of the Southern States.
Grant hAs not pandered to the South by
the tricks Of the demagogue, but has fair
ly executed such laws as Congress passed
As he was sworn to do-and at the same
time has shown disposition to deal gem
erously with ii as far as consistent with
his views OF safety and honor.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-05-29

THE Union League of Pennsylvania,
the strongest political organization in the
State, endorsed Grant at a meeting last
Wednesday. 1t appointed committee of
twenty-five to caAduct the campaign. Col.
Forney says the League has not in late
elections been at all active, but that this
year it proposes to give Pennsylvania to
Grant by an enlarged majority.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-05-29

WEregret exceedingly to say it, but ac-
eerding to the New York Herald, Greeley
wears glove when he chops his wood. There
is a sort of aristocracy about that that must
ruin Horace with the farmers. Old Abe
split rails because he was poor and had to
earn his own living. 1t won't do to catch
farmers votes on wood chopper who
wears fine buckskin gloves to keep from
sOiling his hands.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-05-29

The Cincinnati Commercial frankly adj
mits that Greeley's nomination has made
no split in the Republican ranks, but has
put the Democracy IN a bad fix. We
should think so. There is but one paper
in Ohio ever claiming to be Republican,
supporting Greeley. and that is the Com
nereidl. 1t will be for Grant before the
election. There IL but one Republican po-
litical paper in New York for Greeley, and
that is his "IroD60ne.n In Illinois there
ase but two Republican papers for Greeley,
ar3 one of these is weekly. No wonder
the Commercial grows sick.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-05-29

THE campaign document now being
used in Berks county, Penn, is an obitu-
airy notice of General Jackson. The I'M
terrified Democrats of that county once
convinced of Old Hickory's death, it is
thought they may be prevailed on to go
for II. G..
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-05-29

The Memphis Arayanche thinks Nelson
and Etheridge would prove entirely salts
factory as Greeley and Brown electors,
and calls upon Quarles and Fleming to
resign. The suggestion, we are author
lied to say, is, on general principles, 4
good one, but in this case-not for John.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-05-29

THE New York World ridjcules the
Greeley movement in New York, and says
the Tribune is the only political Republi-
can paper in tic wlolc State Of NeU York
that supports Greeley. That's rather bad
showing for Greeley's own State.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-05-29

THE Democratic papers in Tennessee
are already canvassing the chances for the
several aspirants for Senator when Gov.
Brownlow's term expires in March 1875.
The Legislature to be elected in 1874 will
name Senator Brownlow's successor. \
long way ahead to count chances.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-05-29

FoRNEY AND CAMERON AGAIN UNIT
ED.-COlonel Forney and Senator Cam
eron, who have been leaders of different
wings of the Republican party in Pennsyl-
vania, met Thursday night in Washing
ton TO heal their differences, and celebrat-
ed the result with banquet which was
attended by Sen tors Chandler and An
thony, Speaker Blaine, Secretary Robson
and Others. The reconciliation was com
plete.- Washington Dispatch.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-05-29

THE declaration made by Mr.. Greeley
that II elected President he would approve
whatever measures Of free trade Congress
might ndopt, has ruined him with both
protectionists and free traders. The former
say il proves he has abandoned his life
long convictions for Office, and the latter
say they do not respect a candidate who
will Aglee not TO use his veto power against
laws which he has shown through all his
life he regards as against the public inter
ests,
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-05-29

j. PROCTOR KNOTT, ofKentucky, wants
to know if the Democratic party is com
posed of set of pusillanimous asses" TO-
be deliberately insHlted by threat from
Mr. Greeley to withdraw in case straight
Democratic ticket is nominated at Balti-
more. Some one posted in the component
elements of the party will please inform
him.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-05-29

II seems as If we VIII have triangular
race for Congress from the State at large a
position created by a bill which passed In
Congress la week. The aspirants are ex-
President johnson, Ex-Governor Foote
and ex-General Cheatham,
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-05-29

THERE are between six and seven thou
sand journals in the United States. There
are about two hundred and seventy sup
porting the Greeley movement and nearly
all of these Democratic.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-05-29

THE German Turner'S in Congress as
sembled at Louisville, Kentucky, voted
against woman suffrage by vote of 226 to
d.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-27

POLICE CoURT.-The monotony OIL
writing mot a case before the police
court" was broken yesterday by the ap
pearance of two first-class plain drunks
before Judge Good.
Patrick Mullen was found roaming
a, ound the streets on Thursday after
noon, with heart full Of woe and 6
skin full Of whisky. He was incarce
rated IN one OF the new oak clad cells
He was fined one dollar and the costs
Which he paid the bill.
Anthony Maloy has no record Of the
fact of his being a brother of Pa
Maloy, and it may therefore be open tt
doubt. That he was drunk on the Isl
and, yesterday morning, and inspired
with a desire to knock some ones head
off, there can be not a shadow Of doubt
It's as sure a thing as four aces in 6
"square game Of draw" Toney SAID
he wasn't used to the ways Of the people
here. He left Ireland only four months
ago, and he didn't know what harm il
could do to take a gill or two, or tc
break an opponents head. He was
fined one dollar and costs, and in de
fault will bloom in the Conservatorie de
Price for ten days.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-27
MARTINsvILLE ITEMS:

DIR. Hill delivered a lecture on Thurs.
day evening in the Commercial Hall,
on physiology. and how to preserve
the health. The Doctor appears to be
master of his subject. He has with
him numerous diagrams to illustrate
his theme, many of which are very
fine indeed, and reflects great credit
upon their artist. The Doctor lee
tured Friday evening again and pro
poses to continue his lecture som {
eight or nine evenings. -..
A series of meetings is being held
in the Presbyterian Church. Rev.
Moore, of Wellsburg, has been assisting
Rev. Blaney, pastor, for some days
Rev. Cross, Of Wheeling, preached OF
Thursday and Friday evenings.
The Baptist Church is holding q
pratracted meeting. Rev. Jones is as
sisting Rev. Gunter, pastor.
Information was made this week
before his honor Mayor Buckingham
against Robert Gillbreth, for violating
the liquor law, in such cases made anC
provided. McSwords and Sweeney ap
peared for the defense. They labored
hard to save the defendants pocketbool
from the clutches Of the law, but it wa
| no 90. Roberts liquor was too strong
for them, so Robert had to come dowr
with the ready, at the rate OF S65.75
Robert is clever fellow, but l guess
he thinks the last deal in the arden
was bad speculation.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-27

REMovAL.-We regret to learn tn at
Mrs. w. II. Walker, who has been a
resident OF Parkersburg during the past
three or four years, has concluded to
accept an advantageous offer to take
charge Of the vocal music department
of the Wheeling Female College, and
will take her departure during the pres
ent week. Mrs. Walker is an accomp.
lished lady, a thoroughly educated mu-
stefan, having graduated under the best
masters of the east, is singer and
performer OF rare skill, and what is still
of more importance to the student, pos.
sesses the facility of imparting her
knowledge to all who place themselves
under her instructions. We congratu-
late Prof. Morton upon this acquisition
to his corps OF excellent teachers, and
Wheeling upon this addition to her
society. She takes with her the well
wishes of large circle Of warm friends.
State Journal.
The lady above spoken of arrived in
the city last evening. Her high attain
ments and complete and perfect knowl-
edge Of the science of music will aid in
making the Wheeling Female College
still more attractive to those parents
and guardians who desire to give their
daughters and wards polished as well
as thorough education.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-27

WATCH THKM.-There ia q number
of dangerous men in the city at this
time, first class sneak thieves and bur-
glars, and it will be we'll for our citi-
zeus to be on the watch for them. The
penny wise and pound foolish policy Of
the City Council leaves the City Ser.
geant without night force, or even a
detective, by which such fellows may be
prevented from committing depredations
by having their plans reported to the
Sergeant, who could then take the
proper measures for circumventing
them. He has employed detectives on
one or two occasions before, but always
had to pay the bills out of his own
pocket. The present police force, can
not, of course, be expected to be on
duty all day and all night too. They
need rest as much as if they were not
the property Of the city, though when
we have such an advent OF thieves as
we enjoy at present, they don't get it.
There being no plan provided by which
additional men can be put on the force
at night in such emergencies, there is
nothing for it but for our citizens to take
warning, and "look q leetle out"
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-27

A STABLE INsTITUTloN-Just at the
period when all the stable men were
complaining that the horse ointments
of the day were unstable remedies, the
Mustang Liniment made its entree in
Missouri, without any flourish OF
trumpets, and within one year became
the favorte embrocation for the exter-
nal distempers and injuries OF horses
and cattle in all the Western and
Southern States. From that time to
this it has never had rival in the esti-
nation OF accomplished horsemen; nor
is its household reputation as a cure
for rheumatism, neuralgia, sore nipples
and caked breasts, tumors, mnmps,
sore throat, earache, toothache, bruises,
burns, wounds and sprains, whit be.
hind its celebrity as horse Liniment.
The mothers Of America know its
value, and apply it promptly to the
external injuries Of the rising genera
ton" and in fact there is not a city or
township in the United States where
the Mustang Liniment is not regarded
by both sexes and every class, as a
blessing to the community.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-27

NARROW ESCAPE FROM DEATH.-A
young and very interesting daughter OF
our friend Henry Stamm, has had a
very narrow escape from being choked
to death. While eating she swallowed
a plum stone, which lodged in her
throat. For five days she was unable
to eat or drink, and her sufferings were
intense. Physicians were called, who
tried to remove the obstacle by means
of instruments, but without avail. Her
desire to eat and drink became 30 great
that Mr.. Stamm resolved to get nutri'
ment down her throat somehow. In
this view he had some oyster soup pre-
pared, and managed to get a few drops
into her mouth, bidding her to try and
swallow it. Making desperate effort,
she succeeded. At the same time the
plum stone was removed fran it's lodg-
ment, and her life was saved.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-27

UNsURPAssED.-Of all places in the
city for variety, style and quantity, and
more especially in the low price Of
goods for holiday presents, such as
books, toys, family bibles, prayer
books, pocket books, gold pens and
pencils, and one thousand aud one
things Of Japanese manufacture toe
numerous to mention, are to be found
at Paul e. Orr's, 80 Market street. Give
them a call, and don't fail to get a
Japanese tea pot, as tea made in them
far surpassss that made in any other
manner.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-27

WHEELING FEMALE CoLLEGE.-The
second session of this popular institu
ton will commence Monday, January
90. This is a favorable time for pupils
to enter, as new classes are organized iol
the last half of the school year, though
pupils can enter at any time and will be
charged proportionately.
The Faculty now comprises Fifteen
Teachers. There are four teachers in
the Music Department.. The accom-
plished Miss Doddrige has charge Of
this department. Mrs. Walker devotes
her whole time to the vocal training OF
the pupils. Mrs. Wilkinson presides in
the Art School. Prof. Robert Kidd
delivers two courses of Lectures each
year, on his specially, Elocution. Miss
Duty, the Vice Principal, has had q
long and successful experience in ladies'
schools. Indeed, all the teachers are
we'll qualified in every respect for their
responsible positions.
The College has an attendance Of over
$50 pupils, and is in highly prosperous
condition, under the administration OF
it's President, Rev. w. II. Morton, A.
NJ. One reason of this prosperity is,
that a safe and pleasant home and
superior educational advantages are
afforded, at reasonable rates for board
ing and tuition. Another, the teachers
are thorough, conscientious and pains
taking, every pupil receiving special
attention. We are glad to have such
an educational institution 80 near at
hand, and would advise parents who
have daughters to educate not to &c
farther and fare worse.-,H. CdtrsviHC
G1zstfe
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-27

A MELANCHOLY FAlLuRE.-Yesterday
afternoon at o'clock Andy Hites start
ed from the city to haul buggy to
Triadelphia and back in three hours
and forty-fve minutes. 1t will be re-
membered that Andy was successful on
a former occasion in performing the
same feat in four hours and twenty-five
minutes, and that Richard Blackston
failed in his attempt to make the dis
lance in four hours. We stated then,
and still believe that it cannot be done
in four hours, and Hites' attempt and
failure yesterday confirms us in that
belief. Andy got along well until he
reached Pleasant Valley, when he lei
down and was so fatigued that he was
hauled in from Frank Walters in q
buggy, completely done up. Who i.
the next candidate for Immortality.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-27

TRUTH WILL PREvAlL.-The contln'
ual rush to the store of Messrs EN-
sheimer & Blum is conclusive evidence
that the goods offered at their closing
out sale must prove beyond the expec'
tations Of their visitors. The firm will
offer this morning as specially large
variety of all wool Cloth Skirts from
$3.50 upwards a splendid stock OF
Striped and Plain Shawls; five sets Of
$4,000 Furs at $500; Velvet and
Braided Sacks, Flannels and all kinds
Of wooden goods, which they will sell
without regard OF cost or value. Also,
300 dozen more of that best six cord
machine thread at S cents a spool.
This notice should attract the attention
of all who are in search Of bargains.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1872-01-27

There was frog who lived In spring,
He caught such a cold that he could moi
sing"
Poor, unfortunate Batrachian In
what a sad plight he must have been
And yet his misfortune was one that
often befalls singers. Many a once
tuneful voice among those who belong
to the genius homo" is utterly spoiled
by cold in the head" or on the lungs
or both combined. For the above
mentioned "croaker" we are rot aware
that any remedy was ever devised bu
we rejoice to know that all human
singers may keep their heads clear anC
their throats in tune by a timely use o
DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy, and DR.
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, both
Of which are sold by druggists.