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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-03-20
THE GREENEVILLE HORROR.
The Murderer simpsons Confession.
Further Arrests and Discovery of stolen
Property.
MoRRIsTowN, Tenn, March 10, 1872.


Property.
MORRIsTowN, Tenn, March 10, 1872
EDITORS CHRONICLE: The mystery of the
terrible murder which occurred at Greeneylle,
Tennessee, is no longer hidden in darkness. Our
village was aroused last evening by the report
of pistol, and the news soon spread like Wild
fire that the Mason murderer had been killed
by the authorities.
The facts, as near as your correspondent can
obtain them, are about as follows:
MesSrs. Jas. 2. Mercer and Jas. F. DobsOn,
Deputy Sheriff, arrived in town yesterday MORN
ing, in search of suspected person whom
they supposed had directed his steps toward NJ.
George Simpson, the suspected person,
came in town about dark and went to the bar
Der shop of Nath Smith and after shaving paid
his bill promptly and started out the door where
DObsOn and Mercer who had obtained clue
to his whereabouts, were standing, and as he
started out the door they demanded him to sur
fired upon by both-one ball only taking effect
in the right thigh severing the main artery
Death ensued at 1924 2. NJ.
THE MURDERER'S CONFESSION.
He was questioned by Messrs. Prof. y. w.
Wilson, DR.. q. 7. Magee and others and re-
piled as promptly as could be expected.
He told them he brought hammer from a
OldCkSn1ltn SnOp ABOVE GreeneVllle ana went 10
MasOn's store with the intention of numbering
him for his money, surprising by killing him he
could obtain more money. He knocked at the
door and Mr. Mason answered the call. He
(Simpson) told Mr. Mason 'he wanted to buy
some meat" Whereupon Mason took the light
and went back to back room where he kept
his bacon, Simpson following carrying his ham
mer., He struck him immediately on his enter
ing the room with the hammer, breaking his
skull He died Immediately. Simpson then
took the safe keys, Invested Mason of his watch,
&C., and proceeded to rife the safe where the
money was supposed to be-
There was found on his person three hundred
and thirty-one dollars and twenty five cents
with numerous other articles, recognized as the
property of Mason.
He stated that he was persuaded by his sister
and Joe Carter to commit the deed, and that
they were implicated, and that he divided the
proceeds" with them. That his sister took
numerous articles out of the store, but he was
not able to tell what all she did get
He walked from Greeneville to this place, via
Lick Creek and down Nollachucky river.
His body will be removed to-day by express
to GreeueYille. NENOPHON
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-03-20

We have several applications from gen.
tlemen living North, in bad health, who
want to come to East Tennessee for sever
al months as boarders, to see what effect our
climate will have upon them. They want
the names of good farmers, pleasantly sit
uated, where they can find comfortable
Accommodations, we have written some of
them, but others will be inquiring. Per-
sons wishing such boarders might find it
to their interests to make known their
advantages in the CHRONICLE.
In reply to parties inquiring of farms
for sale. We invite their attention to our
advertising columns. They will there find
farms described and prices given.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-03-20
LATER,

By reference to our special dispatches it will
be seen that Simpsons accomplices in the muir
der of Mason have been arrested. a rumor
reached US last night that great indignation was
felt toward the prisoners and threats of lynching
were freely made, but as the chief actor in the
horrible tragedy has suffered the penalty of his
crime by death, it is more than probable that
the law will be allowed to take its course The
Walker, Z. Without J. a. Urine, Geo. E. Jones,
James OBrien and DR.. w. +. Green, have
worked up the case splendidly, and they, to-
gether with the officers who arrested Simpson,
deserve the thanks of the community for their
efforts which have been crowned with such
signal success.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-03-20
Harper's Bazaar.
Notices of Tire Press.

NOTICES OF tHe ITeSS.
1t is really the emily illustrated chrOncler of fashion
in the country Its supplements alone are worth the
subscription price of the paper While fully maintain
ing its position mirror Of fashion. it also contains
stories poems, brilliant essays. besides general and
personal gOssp.-iBOston Saturday Evening Gazette.
There never was any paper published that so de-
lighted the heart OF woman. Never mind If II does
cost you bonnet; it will you ten times the
price in the household economy it teaches PrOyi-
dence Journal.
The young lady who buys a single number of Har-
per's Bazaar is made subscriber for hfe.-New YORK
Evening Post.
The Bazaar is excellent. Like all the perl0dleaIS
which the Harpers publish it is almost ideally wen
edited and the class of readers for whom It Is
the mothers and daug hters in average famesI!cdh
not but profit by its good and good taste wncn,
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Educational.
East Tennessee University
STATE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE.
AcademicaI Department.


Three courses have been established-the Agricultu
occupies four years. The two former lead to the de-
gree of Bachelor of Science and the last named to the
sion to either course Higher Arithmetic, Algebra to
Quadratic Equations, Geometry 1.-TWO books, English
Grammar, Geography ability to read, write and spell
correctly; and to the Classical course in addition the
following Latin Grammar. Caesar Cicero, Ovid or Vir-
gil, Greek Grammar, XenOphOn's Anabasis.
SHORTER COURsEs.-TwO courses. Agricultural and
Mechanical, each occupying two years, have been es
f9bshed for students who are at least eighteen years
ling Geography and Arithmetic. Those who complete
either of the shorter courses with credit will receive.
not diploma, but q certificate OF proficiency.
Preparatory Department.
Applicants for admission must be twelve yea rs old
able to read and WRITE and be yersed in the rudiment
OfArithmetic. Geography and English Grammar. The
of instruction extends through two years for
the and three years for the classical stu
dents.
physically unable is required to take part in military
duty. Ready-made uniforms may be had at the price
of about $50.
MANUAL LABoR-AlI students are required TO per-
form small amount of manual labor. Those who
wish additional work. with remuneration. can have It
ExPEYsEs-TuitiOn and contingent fee 5000 per
term of months. In the Preparatory Department.
to students unable to pay il is RENTED Furniture
for room. including chair. table, cot fnme mattress
is from 80 to IS cents dozen. Fuel and lights cost
each student in dOrmitory about $40 year. Board
be had near the college Tor " per week, and l9dg
ing, fuel and lights for So month.
FREE TUITION will be given to three students from
each county in the State, nominated by the Represent
alive in the Legislature Free transportation twice
year each way will be given to State students who at
tend the College the following railways, viz the
Memphis and CharlestOn; the East Tennessee, Vir-
ginia snd Georgia; the Alabama ard Chattanooga;
the Tennessee and Pacific: the Memphis and Little
Rock the Louisville and Nashville and the Memphis
and Louisville. State students who pay full fare
the Nashville and Chattanooga and the Nashville and
Northwestern Railroads, will be returned over them
free of charge.
The summer term began Feb. !, 1872. The next COM
mencement June 49, 1872. The following term
begins September IL, 1872.
For further information address Rev. Thos. w
Humes. Prest or Prof Ii. Nicholson. Clerk of Facul
ty, Knoxville. Tenn. feb11-
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-03-20
THE VOTE OF THE NEW DISTRICTS.

We gave yesterday some figures of ma
jorities in this district, prepared in haste,
which are incorrect, as we find, in several
respects. In fact we find it very difficult
to make any accurate calculations, as there
has been no fair test of party votes since
the franchise law was repealed. After the
Legislature finally fixes the districts, we
shall have more to say of the vote.
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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-03-20

VALUABLE PRESENT FROM Mr.. Cor
CoRAN.-We learn, says the Lynchourg
Ne,us, that w. w. Corcoran, ESQ, OF
Washington, has purchased the "h S,N,aaS
Library" of thirty-six hundred Volumes nsSd
Lee University. 1t is the most valuable
classical collection in the State of Vir-
ginia,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-03-20
Sudden Death

An infant child of Mr.. Shuler, of Grape
Yard. Sewer county. died very suddenly on
"Wednesday, the 18th instant. Its mother
had put it on the bed asleep and apparently in
good health, but in short time found that it
Was dead The cause of its death is not known.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-03-20
Going to Leave,

We learn that DIR. Frank A. Ramsey has
made arrangements to leave this city for Mem
phls, which he will make his future home.
At meeting of the Medical Societ resou-
ton expressive ofregret at his departure were
passed and commenting him to the profession
in the Bluff city.
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stu They Come |!

EN-. Parham has received another lot of
shoes. which he says are offered at prices
cheaper than the cheapest He has all styles
and sells at prices to suit He doesn't want any
BODY to take his word for it merely, but asks
them to come and see for themselves.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-03-20
CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, March 19.-The bill giving
the officers and men of the Kearsage $3.50, 600 for
destroying the Alabama, passed.
The Committee on Finances reported adverse
ly on the bill substituting compound interest
notes for legal tenders.
The bill compelling the banks to hold their
reserve in coin, was discussed, but no action
was taken.
The Chicago relief bill was discussed up to
adjournment.
The President was requested to give all the
information known in regard to the imprisOn-
ment of DR.. Howard and Cuba.
The bill compromising the captors of the
steamer Al5emarle passed.
A petition was presented from 1900 persons
IN California for female suffrage in the Terrific
ries and the District of Columbia. Sargent,
who presented the petition, declared himself in
favor of the movement
The PostOfice Appropriation bill was re-
sumed. An increased subsidy to the Pacific
and China mail was opposed. Beck said it was
sn entering wedge to a series of subsidies, and
that seventeen of these bills were now pending.
Adjourned without action.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-03-20
PERSONAL.

Mr.. j. f. Thompson, of the Missouri Pacific
Railroad. is in town. He will leave to-day in
charge of the Kansas excursionists.
Judge p Turney, of the Supreme Bench of
this State, is in the city,
Col. John A. Mckinney, of Rogersville, one
of the railroad commissioners of the State, ar
rived yesterday to attend the sale of the rail-
roads to-day.
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Turner's Attention.

The members of the Knoxville Turn Nerein
are hereby notified that there will be sociablc
on Thursday night, March I'D. None but
members and their families are admitted.
- JOE GRATz, Secretary.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-03-20

nernssnsn r,tV o. IRE Company No. 4, effected a
CIV organization last night.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
In Chancery Court at Clinton

MARCH RULES. 1872. ....
Elizabeth H. c. Young VS.. James Young and others.
DURK H0SKINS AND NANCY H0SKINS. TWO
ID of the defendants in the foregoing BILL being nom
residents of the State Of TENNESSEE tits ordered that
publication be made for four successive weeks in the
Knoxville Chronicle, notifying said nonresident de-
PENDANTS Oappear before the first Monday OF May
next and make defense to the allegations of said bill,
the will be taken for confessed as to them and
set for hearing accordingly.
W. II. WHITSON, C. & NJ.
March 1RT1.hvl,u
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Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1872-11-14
PERSONAL AND PARTICULAR.

Congress will soon meet.
Stanley has sailed for this country.
The Prince Imperial is to be a soldier.
Borden, the sharp-shooter, is In Russia
1t is now fashionable for the brides To dress
in colors.
kentucky produced last year 1O3, $40, 900 lbs
Of tobacco.
Policemen in Berlin receive a dollar and a
quarter day.
Henry Ward Beecher baptized eighteen in
fants on Sunday.
"A Prussian circus is to visit the United
States next year.
England is to have a grand national dog
show at Nottingham.
There are $4,000 900 worth OF new churches
building in New York city. pv
You can buy wood in Colorado for eighteen
cents pound Go West
"A handful of people remain at Long Branch
despite wind and weather.
The San Francisco Bulletin calls Chinese
servants "crowning domestic disappointment" +"
Ohio trappers are pursuing the little skunk
to his sweet-scented den and staying him for his
fur.
Hereafter the worst you can wish yonr en-
emy will be, that somebody may put mansArd
roof on him.
Mrs Parton (Fanny Fern) made more money
in her writing than any woman in America, ex-
cept Mrs. Stowe.
Tho present Vermont Legislature claims
the credit Of being the most temperate one for
twenty-five years.
"A Buffalo Irishwoman has started to walk to
Memphis with four children, ranging from two
and a half to eleven years.
Veterinary surgeons smoke fifteen cent
cigars and wear beautiful snuff-colored plush
overcoats since the epizootic came to help them
Mrs. Marsette, Of Winneshiek county Ia,
gets Eve years in the Penitentiary (unless par
doned out) for the brutal treatment of a step
daughter.
MIR. Whitelaw Reid, 1t is stated, will retire
from the managing editorship of the New York
Tribune at the end of the present month, and
take an extended European trip.
"A young lady in Newport VT, has just fin
ished bed quilt, in which there are four thous-
and seven hundred and fifty-three pieces. She
has been over year at work upon it.
According to the Syracuse On. " Journal
five hundred pages of Mr.. Stewards autobiogra-
ply, which was uncompleted at the time of his
death, are already written, or are in notes ready
for engrossment
Tho Danbury Ne,os says: "The boy that
goes in swimming at the railroad bridge with
nothing to conceal his nakedness but a mole on
his back, is respectively requested either to
give up that habit or change that mole to the
front"
"A statistical student OF the Cornell Univer-
sity says that Mr.. Froude,in the first twenty-five
minutes Of his lecture Thursday night, put his
hand in his pocket twenty-one times, and lifted
his coat-tail thirty-five times by actual count.
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1872-11-14
The Gretna Green of Delaware.
The Chester Netos suggests:

An active business in the line OF marriages
has been accomplished by many of the clergy
men Of Chester within the past few weeks. but
the larger number Of these married in Chester,
are prilgrims from an adjoining State where
licences are required ere they can be united, and
to avoid this license and save the expense
therefor, they take run up to this locality and
at very economical rate are made happy or
miserable as the future may determine.
The cost Of license obtained in Delaware is
four dollars and even with this expense the num-
Der Of licenses issued during the year ending
Oct. 7th, last, in one county, Sussex, was two.
hundred and seventy-seven. We do not know
what number Of Delawarean5 have attained to
the pinnacle of their happiness in this city which
to them is a sort Of Gretna Green, but they form
a goodly number, and if they would only be
liberal towards the clergymen they patronize,
and at least give him enough to pay the cost Of
advertising the new line of business in which
they have embarked, it would cause the blessing
they receive at the ceremony to be rather more
the expression Of the hesrt than of the lips.
Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1872-11-14

At Boston, yesterday, q meeting of citizens
was held, Mayor CASTOR presiding, at which res
olutions were adopted favoring the reconstruc-
ton of the streets in the burnt district on bet
ter plan prohibiting Mansard roofs the erec-
tion of Merchants Exchange in aoentral
location the calling Of an extra session
Of the Legislature to authorize the issue OF
building bonds an application to General
Government for an extension OF the Post
office building and an act Of Congress- allowing
drawbacks on building materials. The Relief
Committee, at a meeting yesterday morning,
earnestly protested against the issue Of any ad-
ditional currency by the Secretary of the Trea-
sury, in view Of the calamity as unwise and un-
necessary. A New York dispatch says it is esti-
mated that 900 sides Of leather, and 80, 600
600 pounds OF wool and wollens were nestroyed
by the Boston fire. The price Of leather has
risen from to 10 per cent, and Of woods 10 per
cent. in consequence.