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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-08-02
The Age of Man.

Prof Farraday adopts Flourin's phys
biological theory that the age of man is
one hundred years. The duration of
life he believes to be measured by the
time of gowth. When once the bones
and epiphyses are united, the body
grows no more, and it is at twenty
years this union is effected in man.
The natural termination of life is five
removes from the several points. Man
being twenty years in growing, lives five
times twenty years, that is to say, one
hundred years the camel is eight years
in growing, lives five times eight years,
that is TO say forty years the horse is
five years In growing and lives twenty
five years, and 80 with other animals.
The an who does not die Of sickness,
lives anywhere from eighty to one hun.
dred years. Providence has given man
century of life, but he does not at
tain it because he inherits disease, eats
unwholesome food, gives license TO his
passions, and permits vexation to dis
| turb his healthy equipoise he does not
| die, he kills himself. The Professor di.
vides life into two equal halves, growth
and decline, and these halves into in.
fancy, youth, viriiity and age. Infancy
extends to the twentieth year, youth to
the fiftieth, because it is during this
time that the tissues become firm viril
ity, from fifty to seventy. five, during
which the organism rem aims complete
and at seventy-five old age commences
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-08-02
English Agriculture.

An idea of the position of agricultu
raj labor in England may be gathered
from the fact that lately some labor,
ers "struck," and refused to use double
furrow plows on farm. for the reason
that they tended to reduce the need for
men. When brought up in court on
complaint of their employer for not
obe,ing orders (thus punishable in Great
Britain they were fined ten dollars,
and costs two dollars, each. The judge
said, this thing must be put down, or
farming must come to dead stop, which
shows that across the Atlantic "their
ways are now our ways"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-08-02
Pruning Fruit.

The evil of overbearing is particularly
apparent in dwarf pears and grapes. AS
a general thing, there is rarely grape
vine but would be benfted by having
half its punches cut away, and some OF
the fruit-bearing dwarf pears might
have from one third to one.half. The
grapes may be cut away as soon as they
can be seen; but the pear should be left
until somewhat grown, as they often
fall after they are pretty we'll advanced
1t not only helps the size of the fruit
left, but is gain to the future health
of the tree Germantown Telegraph.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-08-02
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.
Cold In Fowls ThrOats.

This disease is manifest in fowls by a
noise as if some substance had stuck in
the throat-phlegm is present in the
throat. The following remedy is highly
recommended A tablespoonful of
water containing two drops of the tine
ture of aconite, given two or three times
a day, and plenty of fresh water to
drink.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-08-02
French EmigratiOn-A Novel Project.

The French emigration scheme on be-
half of the Paraguayan Government, for
which loan was recently obtained in The
London market, contains some details
of organization and arrangement which
are novel and worthy Of notice. Five
hundred selected colonists proceeded
from Nantes on July Is, to be followed
by 800 more month later, with their
wives and families. Each person will
practice some calling, agricultural or
handicraft, and will furnish certificate
of morality and good health. A certain
proportion Of the emigrants will consist
of single men and women. The mar
ried men must not be older than 50,
and single men from Is to A single
women from IL TO 80 only are qualified.
The concessions in land are extremely
liberal. A married man, or widow
with son, or a single man aged be-
tween 20 and As, will enter into posses
sion of 40 acres of land situated between
/ Asuncion and Villa RIGA. A youth
20 or 10 acres respectively; girl from
Is to 30, or fro u II to Is, will have like
wise 20 or 10 acres and for each child
under 10 the parent will be assigned
acres in addition. The cost OF transport
food, ETC., and the loan of all animal,
and necessary implem ents for the colo
nists will be betrayed by the authorities
together with food, fuel and wood fol
the construction of houses until afteI
the first harvest. The repayment of thu
sum thus expended will not commence
until after the first harvest, and will b,
in five installments, extending over 81.
years. Any colonist paying his entir'
debt before the expiration of this tern
will have a preferential claim for new
| land
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-08-02

The scientists state confidently that a
large subterranean stream runs under
the Colorado desert, and that the entire
region may be reclaim ed by means of
artesian wells.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1872-08-02

The other Sabbath. as Lewiston, Me-,
clergyman had reached the climax OF
his sermon, yellow dog thrust his nose
into the church, and with a good deal of
bark strobe up to the pulpit. The min
lister stayed his climax for mon ent,
gently seized the cur by the loose hide
of the neck and bore the animal out OF
church, returning with imperturbable
selfcommand and finishing his sermon.
Both subjects were handled well.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-04-17
The Inyarid-A Pen ,.,c,,r..

see her palld countenance but a short time
ago the picture of ruddy health the envy of The
school and the pride Of the household. She was
llthe form and pleasing disposition carried
Cheerful ness into their ranks Dilipent. nunc
tual and exemplary, obedient and graceful at
nome, she won the hearts of all. But alas, wo
are sorrowed. Those rosy checks and rud5v
lips are blanched by Consumption The voice
once SO enchanting in laugh and song is feeble
husky and supplanted by hollow cough Lei
US approach her couch gently and take her
hand. Do not shudder because of the feeble
and passionless grasp. The hand once so hearty
and plump is emanciatcd, and shows bony out
lines, while the cords and tortuous veins are
plainly mapped upon the surface The pulse
that bounded with repleton, carrying yiror to
the whole system and impartng life, beauty,
vivaeity, health and strength, is delicate TO the
touch. Tho feeble heart can not propel the
thin, scanty blood with force Must we lose her
while yet in her teens Companions and friends
gather round with words of cheer and consola-
ton, and depart with moistened eyes and silent
steps. Must we lose her 2 No there is relief
we can stay this destroyer of our happiness,
and not suffer the loss OF so bright gem. Some
thing more is required now than dietary and
hygienic Observance for nature calls for mid.
and she shall have it. Take this pleasant medi-
cine. 1t is invigorating. How it allays the
irritable cough, improves tho appetite and d.
geston, and sends healthy tingle through the
frame. Tho blood is enriched, nervous
force increased and the heart bounds with
new impulse. See her face brighten by de-
grees the color is returning her voice is get
ting clearer and pleasant words are spoken.
The strength falters yet, but is gaining. Let us
take her out in the warm sunshine In short
time she Will be able to go without our aid n
cheerful girl This delightful medicine must bo
God-blessed. 1t is restoring health TO our loved
one. She is emerging from her sickness sweeter
ana an nobler than before, and DIR. Pieroe's Golden
Medical Discovery must have the credit 1t has
raised her Sold by all first class druggists ey-
erywhere.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-04-17

Spring, with its beauty, flowers, freshness and
mud is with us.
AS usual, poor Jack Frost did not do so
much killing "in the bud, as our early fruit
prospects would have us believe, but we have
an abundant crop left and no doubt this sum
peaches and apples.
Gardening and complaining have been
stopped by the eopious showers of the past few
days
Many of our farmers will plant crop of to-
bacco this season. One gentleman, Mr. Croft,
will have something over thirty acres cultivat-
ed on his farm alone. Should they make sue
cess of the weed this, the first year, look out
for a big crop next.
The Bel recently set up at Billy Bailey's
ferry is strong and works we'll.
Dogs are passing away at a rapid rate, and
tanners get more work to do since the last sit
ting of our County Court. NOVICE.
April 10 1872
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-04-17
ron THE REPUBLrcAN srArEcoNyEN.
TION.
Half Pare 'Pickrts

Delegates going TO the Republican State Con.
vention To meet at Nashville. May 10th, can
procure, from any Of tho ticket agents of tho
East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Rail-
read, tickets to Chattanooga and return for one
fare
We are authorized TO state that agents will
be Instructed TO commence selling such tick
cts Monday, the 18th of May and the tick
cts will be good returning Saturday, the 18th
cogniZed.
-, Delegates failing to apply for " RETURN
TICKETS y at the proper date and during the
regular office hours, will be charged full rates
each way.
1t will be we'll for delegates to fully UNDER
stand the conditions on which half fare rate is
given. ~ "
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-04-17
To the Friends of the Cbro,ic,e

The exciting elections to take place this year
make it important that the people should be
reliably informed as to political news. The
WEEKLY CHRONICLE gives this news fairly and
fully.
The Farmers Family Circle, and News De-
partment, and the Market and Live Stock Re-
ports of the CHRONICLE are interesting reliable
and full. These features make it popular pa
per.
The WEEKLY CRoNIcLE gives more reading
matter than any other paper published in East
Tennessee, and ought to be in every family.
1t is trying to build up East Tennessee and it is
the duty of the people to sustain it.
Now Is THE TINE TO SUBSCRIBE. SEE OUR
CLUE RATES.
To our old subscribers, whose time is out, we
say in all kindness you must renew. We have
INDUCED some of you on account of the hard
times, but we must settle up our old accounts
Pay up or we will have TO part with those who
are behind.
WEEKLY CHRONICLE, 81 90 per year.
Clubs of Ten, 81 G5 each.
Clubs of Twenty, 81 80 each.
Send names and money to
RULE & KICKS,
KNOXVILLE Tenn.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-04-17
A Thief ImprisOned.

On yesterday lad named Willis Meredith
was arrested by Sheriff Gossett in Raccoon VAL
ley, near the Anderson county line, on the
charge of stealing coat, vest and hat from nm
mitted having taken the articles mentioned and
told who he had sold them to and where they
could be found.
His mother was very much distressed at his
conduct but told him if he was guilty she did
not want him to come to her house any more
He came to town wearing the stolen hat she
having taken his brothers hat which he WAS
wearing when arrested, and aftor preliminary
trial before r.. d. Jourolmon, Esq, was com
mitted to Jail bare-headed, the owner having
identified the clothing which was returned to
him. The father of the boy is said to be q
worthy and industrious man.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-04-17
THE CoKER.rRurz HOMICIDE.
FrI.. surrenaers IIImsclr a, Kmrs,nn

Our readers remember, doubtless, the circum-
stances connected with the. killing of John CO.
ker, of this city, last June, on the Tennessee
River about half way between Loudon and
Kingston. He was killed by John Fritz, as
was alleged Mt the time. Jacob Fritz was
present but precisely what connection he had
with the affair is soon to be the subject of judi
cial investigation, for, as we are informed, he
sURRENDERED TO THE AUTHORITIES
at Kingston on last Monday. lie hAs for some
time contemplated this act as our information
runs. He seems never 10 have been contented
to rest under SO grave charge and the wander
ing life it imposed.
After consultation with friends, he came TO
Kingston where the April term of the Circuit
Court opened on the 9Th inst, and gave himself
up to the Sheriff of the county. He was bailed,
as we were informed, by Col. Bob. Byrd and
others. Messrs Thornburgh, Brown and Baxter
are his counsel
His brother, John Fritz, is still at large, his
being unknown to the officers. The
trial of Jacob Fritz will probably come off mt
the August term of the Court.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-04-17
The Cowan.Dickinson Claim.

We are indebted to Captain Heydt for copy
of the Congressional GiObe from which we sec
the following proceedings were had in the mat
ter of the above claim:
Senator Howe, of Wisconsin. move that
the Senate proceed to the consideration of Sem
ate bill No. &C.
The Senate, as in Committee of the
Whole, proceeded to consider the bill Is. No
96) for the relief of Cowan & Dickinson, of
Knoxville, Tenn. 1t appropriates from the
Treasury of the United States the sum of Sea-
l2S, and directs the Secretary of the Treasury
to pay the sum to the firm of Cowan & Dickin-
SON, of Knoxville, Tenn, in full compensation
for two hundred and f1y-six bales Of cotton
belonging to them, seized and taken by order
of General Burnside on the nth and 18th DAYS
of November, 1868, and used in the fortifca-
tions for the defense of Knoxville and the
Army, at the time of the assault by the forces
under General Longstreet, and the subsequent
seizure of that city, and of which cotton the
firm have been wholly deprived.
Tho bill was reported to the Senate without
amendment, ordered to be engrossed for third
reading, read the third time and passed,
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-04-17
The Farmers Convention

The call for Farmers Convention will be
found in this issue of the CHRONICLE 1t meets
here on Thursday the 10th day of Nav. We
hope to see n large number of our Tennessee
farmers present on that occasion. Let our peo-
pie give them cordial welcome when they do
come. No civil district in any one of the coun-
ties should be uhrepresented. Such an organ
ization, if properly patronzed and ENCOURAGED
can but exert much influence for good. A
thorough, perfect organization of farmers in
East Tennessee for the dissemination of useful
knowledge. where men can give the result of
their experience in farming will be equal to
cash capital of thousands.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-04-17
Decoration Day.

EDITORS CHRONICLE: You will pardon me
for suggesting that steps should he taken at an
early day looking to the proper observance of
Decoration Day in order that those who wore
the, blue and all others desiring to participate
in the ceremonies, may again show our respect
for our dead comrades, and lay upon each hero 8
grave the freshest and sweetest of spring now-
ers-the tributes CT our lovc-the most appro-
be selected, and in order that we may secure the
services of some distinguished gentleman for the
occasion, time should be given the committee
delegated to discharge the duty of procuring
one. that i may be enabled to make a judicious
choice 1t is but Just also. to the gentleman
selected that he be allowed sufficient time in
which to prepare his address Committees
should also be appointed to take in charge the
time tberpfore smo aa tbst ,oo %ai aeea
held in the Court House. on Friday night, the
18th inst, to take preliminary steps in this mat
ter - ~
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-04-17

On Thursday night The store Of Messrs. Bur
ger d Hood at Msryville, was entered by
&c, to the amount of $50. The thieves en-
tered by prying the shutters off one of the
front windows and breaking out pane Of glass.
They Quilted the money drawer, taking there
f-oN bst-sO tuvIty ts..I - N..ty ~ aOiis'-- 4;
change and small bills.
Messrs Joseph and Charles Burger and Will
Hood slept in the building, up stairs, but so
quietly was the burglary managed that they
were not awakened, and only discovered their
loss when they came down to open tho store
the next morning. The front door was locked
and the key left in the lock but the rogues car
ried it off with them. No clue had been OBJ
tanned rs to who had perpetrated the robbery
when the train left Maryville yesterday morn
inp
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-04-17
A whole PANTY POISONED.

The Maryville Republican states that on Mon
day last, DR.. ]. G. Gillespie and family, of Lou
isville, in Blount county. were poisoned from
drinking milk which had been placed in new
tin vessel The Doctor was in Maryville Mon
day morning and was taken sick on the street.
vomiting freely, and was scarcely able to ride
home. Upon his arrival he found his two chill
dren in bed sick with the same symptoms. The
children had drank the milk Mt breakfast q
short time before DR.. G. arrived from Mary.
VILE Mrs. G. had drank some Of the milk, and
little while after his arrival she was taken with
the samo symptoms. Our latest information is
that DIR. Gillespie and the two children were
better, but Mrs. Gillespie was very poorly. Up
on careful investigation, he concluded
that the poison came from the presence of lead
in the tin vessel.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-04-17
A TEN THOUSAND DOLLAR JUDGMENT.
The Price of Killing Men by Railroad.

Sometime in December, 1870, one II. j.
Mitchell got on passenger train of the East
Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Railroad at
Greeneville, to go TO his home at johnson
CITY, He was under the influence of liquor at
tho time he got aboard of the train and remained
under the influence of it during the trip. In
fact, we are informed he had a jug of whisky
with him when he got on the train. The cars
halted their usual length of time at Johnson's
City. A paralytc woman and crippled man got
off and several persons got on. The usual signal
was given for starting. About the time the
train started Mitchell found it was the station
he was bound for and went out on the platform
to get off. The train was moving, but he jump
ed for the platform on the side of the track.
Missing his foothold he fell back under the cars
was run over and killed.
His wife, as Administrative, sued the COM
pany for damages. The case was tried last
week at Jonesboro, in the Circuit Court,
Messrs. Netherland, kirkpatrick, Reeve and
Wilson appeared for the plaintiff and Messrs.
Pettibone, Meek, Barton and Col. Baxter for
the railroad. The testimony in the case, we
are informed, was substantially as above given.
The jury gave verdict for the widow of ten
thousand dollars
The defendant appealed the case to the Sep
TENDER term Of the Supreme Court to be holden
in this city.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-04-17
Tax Collector.
Diseased Digestion.

If chronic indigestion affected the stomach only it
might be easily borne but II gives RISE inevita-
bly, to many other diseases affecting the liver the
nerves the bowels and the brain Biiousness
tremors. constipation headache and terrible mental
disturbances among its usual accompaniment. In
fact every organ every fibre Of the frame sympathizcS
with the diseased and debiitated stomach. What is
needed in such case2 Clearly Alternative and in
vigorant; and among medicines Of that class Hostel
ters Stomach Btters is. beyond all comparison esi
mate the best Mere purgatives only deprive the
tenn Of the little strength that disease has left it. Sail
wants have the effect. The whole internal organ
ism has gone wrong. and can only be put right and
kept right by medicine in which the tonic and stimu-
lating clemens predominant. but qualified and
modified by anti bilious ape-isnts and blood purifying
components. Now. the truth is and the medical fac
ulty well the public know the facl that Hostet-
ers Btters contain every ingredient requisite Tor the
cure of dyspepsia a d al the ailments Of body and
mind which it involves. This has been proved in 90
many thousands Of instances that it seems almost idle
10 repeat the sta ement,
The great tonic rallies exhausted nature from what
vigor of the nerves. the muscles and the brain Its
effect upon TIE brain Is to give strength TO the VIII
precision TO the Judgment. and % Danish desp ndeney
and that inhrmity OF purpose which generahy aecc4
panies bodily weakness
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-04-17

Certain sanctmonious charlatans would fain
persuade the world that diffusive stimulants
have no medicinal value, and that detestable
purgatives, better tonics than the finest veg
etable ingredients combined with the purest
and mellowest products of the still But this
sort OF thing won't go down. The stomach of
our common sense rejects il, as the physical
stomach of every man with an undepraved pal
ate rejects, with loathing and abhorrenoe, tho
nauseous eboninations free frsm alcohol"
which Humbuga are trying to thrust 3ew1 ths
thSeats Of Temperance inYalids under the pre-
tense that the filth will do them good II is not
likely that while Plantation Bitters, the Stand
ard Tonic Of America is anywhere ACCESSIBLE
such sckening frauds can make much Roadway,
but II is rs we'll TO put the public on their guard
against them.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-04-17
state Agricultural College.
EDITORS CHRoNICLE,

Gentlemen An official communication which
have recently received from Governor John
Z. Brown conveys the gratifying information
that all the railroads in the State have respond
ed favorably to the request made of them by the
Legislature in behalf of the State Agricultural
College, in the East Tennessee University
An important benefit has, therefore, now been
secured to at least three young men from each
county in the State of being passed free of
charge, twice year. both ways, over any rail-
road intervening between their homes and this
College. Yours respectfully
THos. w. HUMES,
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-04-17
More Thieying.

:, The Jonesboro' Flag and .Adrertiser. says
the prey of thieves and robbers. One of the
berry was committed at Messrs. Carr IL Seaver 5
shoe and leather store on Sunday night last
By some means the thieves gained an entrance
into the store, and it appears took much care in
selecting their plundred articles, Among those
teen pair of shoes besides harness, leather, etc,
amounting TO about $3.50. None of the goods
have been recovered or tho thieves ferreted
out
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-04-17
a whisky Raid.

Gen. Cooper, Internal Revenue Collector for
this Congressional District, recently received
engaged in the Illicit distlation of spirituous n
quors. On Wednesday of last week, he sent a
party of three men, one of whom was a Deputy
United States Marshal, to look after the mat
ter They found the report true, and arrested
day. We did not hear their names There
are three of them. They will be brought ia
to-day. They also seized two stills and few
barrels of whisky, all of which was seized in
the name and by the authority of Uncle
Sam.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-04-17
A New EducationaI FUND.

The friends of temperance and education are
circulating subscriptions in the State for Pro-
hbitory Liquor Law and for school Fund.
The latter is made up of individual subscrip-
tions, payable whenever the Legislature by law
or the people by amending the Constitution,
shall put prohibition upon the sale or distila-
ton of liquor. The fund is to be two millions.
Mr. Bowel collected over six thousand dollars
at Jonesboro'. Friends of the cause will call
upon our citizens this week to aid in the move