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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-01-31
miscellaneous.

A CHOICE LOT OF NEW OOLONG
IA AND JAPAN TEA, just opened at
a. MARDEN'S,
ldgl dlD,E Main 81 Park,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-01-31

The attempt to implicate Postmaster General
Creswell in fraudulent conduct in the letting OF
contracts is an entire failure The allegations,
which the house post office committee are try
ing, were made by w. c. Kibben, rejected can
didate, and he fails to prove anything against
Mr.. Creswell
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-01-31

NOR BEST PURE COFFEES, call at
u. MARDEN'S,
a2i dim sos Main ST., cor Park.
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TIVO LET-Tenement of rooms, all on one
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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-01-13
Letter from BristOl-Its Growth and Rail.
road Prospects.
BRISTOL, Tenn, Jan. II, 1S7

BRISTOL, Tenn, Jan. II, 1877.
EDITORS CHRONICLE: No town on this
great railroad line has more public spir-
tied and enterprising population than
Bristol Each one talks and acts like he
was, inEduty bound, compelled to say some
thing encouraging, or do something wisely
for the benefit of his town. 1t has no
croakers. Within the past four months
two hundred thousand dollars worth of
real estate has changed hands, and it has
all been bought and sold in quarter and
half acre lots, and a drive round town
shows about one hundred more lots beau
tifully laid off that will be for sale soon.
The lots, when bought, are improved.
Neat cottages are being built generally by
their owners, who are mostly mechanics !;
but, OH some of them, handsome edifces
are going up. In fact, there are one or
two very large and elegant suburban resi-
dences dotting the surrounding hills that
overlook the town, which were built dur
ing the past season. If Bristol had about
two more Zack Bursons or John Kings, it
would in five years be KnOXville's bOldest
rival. They are men of liberal hearts and
minds.
The survey of the Cumberland Gap ex-
tension of the Atlantic, Mississippi and
Ohio railroad has been completed, the
right of way signed by the land holders
along the different routes, and the grading
will be let out in early spring though it
has not been determined whether it will
be built OH the old or one of the new
routes The new survey-that is one of
thenl-goes by the way of Blountville,
Tennessee, and through Sullivan county,
q distance of eighteen or twenty miles.
The County Court of Sullivan county at
its January term submitted it to the vote
of the people, whether or not to take seven
ty-five thousand dollars worth of stock in
the road, and it comes by the county site,
and the court, at the same time, directed
vote to be taken in regard to a tax of two
mills on the dollar for the purpose of sup
porting public schools. The latter will be
carried, and probably the former.
The Bristol merchants are classifying
their trade and fixing for regular whole
sale business when the Cumberland Gap
and Great Western Road are both COM
pleted. One Of them classified with a rush
to-day. The Sheriff and one or two law
years have been employed to wind up the
unfinished business of his concern.
HENRY
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-01-13
WASHINGTON.

WAsHINGTIoN, Jan. 12-There was a full
Cabinet meeting to-day
The new Portuguese Minister presented his
credentials to the President to-day.
The Senate Committee on Public lands will
give McGarrahan another hearing.
Martial law for Louisiana, or the appoint
ment of Congressional committee is now re-
garded impossible.
The political muddle is unchanged. There
was no quorum in the Senate, only one being
present
There were fifty Warmothites present in the
House
A resolution was passed, appointing COM
mittee to inquire into the facts concerning the
discharge of the Grand Jury by Judge Abel.
Impeachment is threatened.
Speaker Carter surrendered himself before
the District Court to-day, a bench warrant hav-
ing been issued for him on account of the eWhey-
land homicide. The case is progressing.
There is a general expectation of martial law
to-day If it is secured, it will have a quieting
effect
The Committee on postoffces were direct
ed to inquire into. the contracts of the Postofice
Department for transportationS of mails with
the power to send for persons and papers and
ordered that mileage and per diem be paid the
heirs of James McClany late member from
Louisiana
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-01-13
phiiharmonic sociable.

The sociable given by the gentleman COM
prising the Philharmonic Society to the lady
members and their frieads last evening at the
Board of Trade Rooms, was all that could have
been wished.
John Scherf that prince of caterers, supplied
the edibles, and when that is said, everybody
knows that the oysters were just right and the
etceteras just the same. Well, Mr.. Scherf GER
tainly understands his business, and knowing
what would be expected on tie occasion, salts
fed his own critical taste Upwards of a hun
dred persons were present during the evening,
and from the evident enjoyment of all, it was
apparent to the most casual observer that the
Philharmonic sociable was an event the friends
of the Society will look back to with pleasure.
After doing ample justice to the viands set
before them, those present were favored with
music by the ladies, the first piece being a song
by Mrs. Barton, THE Home of the Heart"
Reluctantly we left with the delicious strains
still vibrating in the air, for we knew our read
ers would be disappointed if we failed to men
tion this most enjoyable occasion. .
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-01-13
To Ascertain the Weight of Live Cattle.

This is of the most utility for all those
who are not experienced judges by the eye;
and by the following directions the weight
can be ascertained within a mere trifle !:
Take string, put it around the breast,
standing square, just behind the shoulder
blade; measure on q foOt-rule the feet and
inches the animal is in circumference this
is called the girth then, with the string,
measure the bone of the tail which plumbs
the line with the hinder part of the but
tOck, direct the line along the back to the
forepart of the shoulder blade; take the
dimensions on the foot-rule as before,
which is the length, and work the figures
in the following manner: Girth of the
bullock, 6 feet 4 inches length, feet 3
inches; which, multiplied together, make
81 square superficial feet that again null
tiplied by % (the number of pounds al
lowed to each superficial foot of cattle
measuring less than and more than 5 in
girth) makes 713 pounds.
When the animal measures less than
and more than feet in girth, 81 is the
number of pounds tc each superficial foot.
Again. suppose pig or any small beast
should measure 2 feet in girth and feet
along the back, which, multiplied togeth-
er, make square feet that multiplied by
IL, the number Of pounds allowed for each
square foot of cattle measuring less than
feet in girth, makes A pounds. Again
suppose calf, a sheep, etc., should meas
ure feet inches in girth, and feet 0
inches in length, which multiplied to-
gether, make 164 square feet, multiplied
by 16, the number of lbs allowed to ali cat
tie measuring less than five feet and more
than three in girth, makes 204 pounds.
The dimensions of the girth and length of
back of cattle, sheep, calves or hogs may be
as exactly taken this way as is at all neces-
sary for any computation or valuation of
stock, and will answer exactly to the four
quarters, sinking the offal, and which
every man, who cannot get even pieceof
chalk, can easily perform.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-01-13
Hard YarnS-VePy.

\ lot Of young fellows were trying their
skill at story telling, a few days ago.
Among the numerous stories told on the
occasion were the following hard crust
kind Of yarns:
Bill said: / know tree that seven men
chopped at for seven weeks, and then they
took a notion to go round and look at the
other side. They travelled four days and
then came to a party of forty, who had
been chopping at it for four months, and
had not cut half through yet.
Tom said: remember it well. 1t was
an oak, and five millions of hogs were
fatted yearly on the acOrns that fell from
it,
Sam said: The tree was at length cut
down, and five hundred saw mills have
been working on it for two years, and
it is not half cut up yet. Two
new towns, five bridges, and nearly q
thousand barns, have been built with the
lumber it has produce. The chips in cut
ting it down when closely heaped, meas
ured four million cords, and have supplied
two furnaces with charcoal for the last
two years.
Jack said Deacon Brown afterwards
dug out the stump and turned the place
into pasture field. He kept so many
COWS on it that he made million pounds
of butt9r and nearly as much cheese every
year.
Now came Joe Moore's turn. Drawing
himself up, he said: Wa'al, | dunno how
many pounds of butter and cheese Deacon
Brown makes year: but do know that
he runs the five hundred saw mills Sam
mentioned, by buttermilk power!
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-01-13
FORE EICN.
AFFAIRS IN CUBA.
France Paying the Fiddler,

PARIS, Jan. 12.-Francc will pay one-fourth
Of the half milliard of the German war indem-
nifty two weeks hence.
1t is is reported that President Thiers has re-
quested Gambetta to discontinue his public ad-
dresses in South France and malicious rumor
intimates that he made it at the request of Bis
mark
HAVANA, Jan. 12.-All the Havana journals
publish the following "a Cuban printer pays
monthly two thousand dollars to a Madrid
journalists to write in a disguised manner in
favor of Cuban independence
The kilograms published in American jour
nails are either forgeries or sent by Secarte from
Madrid,
Editorials in the New York journals in favor
of the insurgents are written by an insurgent
who pays them above the usual advertising
rates.
1t is reported that the fight of Cespedcs is un-
confirmed.
LONDON, Jan. 12-The Times, in a financial
article, announced that a combination of tele-
graphists yesterday agreed to establish a direct
cable from England to New York.
The small pox continues to spread in all parts
of British Isles
Cardinal Cullen in his pastoral letter per-
mlts the use of meat on Fridays for sanitary
reasons on account of prevalence of disease,
Twelve miners were killed in the Oakland
coliery explosion.
HALIFAX, an. l2.-The Windsor train ran off
All the passengers were more or less injured and
one killed
MADRID, Jan. 12-Diherenccs have risen in
the cabinet with regard to the policy to be pur-
sued in Cuba and the appointment of Marshal
Cancha as Captain General of the island. The
departure of the latter from Cadiz is deferred in
consequence.
The Cuban General, Manuel Agramonte with
eighty armed men and officers, surrendered at
Jamaguaya yesterday and arrived at Puerto
Principe to-day.
Agramonte was received by the Spanish Col
onels Cubas and Lanulino and several ex-Cuban
Generals few leagues from Puerto Principe
and escorted to the city. The surrender of Ag-
ramonte was hastened by troubles caused by
Filaniel and Seambrana. The balance Of Ag-
Famontes band are dispersed about the country
preparing to surrender. Agramonte reports
that the insurgent bands remaining near Puerto
Prlncipe are preparing to go into the Eastern
Department
The insurgent Colonel Emileo Espinosa, who
Was captured lately has been executed at Santo
Spiritus.
ed here.
Inc name Of the future Nuncio has not been
announced.
okT AU PRINCE, Jan. 3, via Havana.-A
ia.sian man-of-war has arrived at this port
+1 her commanding officer demands a state
"''H' o. the German losses occasioned during
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-01-13
SOUTH CAROLINA PASTIMES.
The Chivulry Whipping Preachers.

One of the kuklux defendants in the re-
cent trials at Columbia, South Carolina
was Dr. Edward T. Avery, who fled just
after he saw the testimony was certain to
convict him. He is described as follows
by correspondent of the New York
Tribune:
Dr. Avery was a sort of typical South
erner-a man of wealth, of large landed
estates, and formerly the owner of large
number of slaves, Like many others III
this State he combined the practice of his
profession as physician with the business
of planting. In this way he had prOfes-
sional, pecuniary and social Importance
which placed him in the highest rank OF
public consideration.
His brother, James William Avery, who
has been proved to have been the Chief or
Grand CyclopS of York county, was a man
of similar character and tendencies. These
two brothers, it is probable, are response
bIe more than any other two men for the
success and extent of the kukluX khan in
this particular county, and indeed,
throughout the entire section of the State.
James William Avery fled the country in
October last, and although he is indicted
for murder and nearly all the other crimes
connected with this organization, the Gov
ernment has net yet succeeded i'll effect
ing his arrest.
One of the outrages committed byAvery
and his khan is testified to by several wit
nesses was the following:
MALTREATING A MINISTER AND HIS
WIFE.
The party then proceeded to the house
of Isaac a. Postle, a cOlOred preacher of
that neighborhOOd, man of unblemished
character and of exemplary life. On hear
ing the approach of the kukluX, Isaac es
capped the floor of his cabin, and attempt
ed to conceal himself from his pursuers.
The khan entered the house and demand
ed to know where Isaac had gone, and
thereupon they repeated the same out
RACES upon Pestles wife, by beating her
and placing a rope around her neck and
lifting her from her feet, finally throwing
her with her babe upon the floor and hold
ing her there by placing their feet upon
her and her child. She positively recog-
nized DR.. Avery by his voice, which he
sometimes failed to disguise, and by his
lame left hand.
Discovering Isaac himself, concealed un
der the floor, they dragged him forth, took
him about hundred yards from his house,
put rope arond his neck, and, throwing
it over the limb of tree. drew him up
repeatedly so that his feet did not touch
the ground. Finally they seemed to con-
clude not to take his life, and thereupOn
each of the Klan were ordered to give him
five blows apiece, after which he was al
lowed to go. He also recognized DR..
Avery as the leader of the Klan.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-01-13

Now that Fisk is dead his errors are to
be..forgotten, and his good traits only are
spoken of. The following is one of the
incidents related as illustrative of the
bright side of his character which we find
in the Herald
The very day before he was murdered
an incident occurred which illustrated his
character very effectually. A man called
at the door of the Erie Railroad office, on
Iwenty-third street, on Friday last, and
insisted upon seeing Mr.. Fisk. Nobody
else would do. He must see the Colonel.
He was ushered into the private office and
granted private audience. Il am Sing
sing convict, sir, he said. Il was sent to
prison 1of four years, and by good conduct
shortened my term by six months. Yes
terday L was discharged and want to get
to my home in Buffalo. Will YOU please
give me pass?
The Colonel inquired for proofs of the
story, and, satisfied that the fellow was
telling the truth, he burst out with the in
terrogation: Had anything to eat since
dinner? NO, sir, nothing Mr. Conner,
please fill out pass to Buffalo for this man
and give him $50. l don't care if such acts
do impoverish me; money was created to
use.' Turning to the suppliant, then, he
said: And now, young fellow, when you
feel tempted to steal again just write me
what YOU want and I'll supply 1t.
Keep honest if you want to live. Goodby:
and the man, with expressions OF gratl-
tude, took his leave.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-01-13
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
FOREIGN NEWS BIZ THE CABLE.
miscellaneous and Washington News.
HOME NEWS.
ALEXIS ON THE HUNTING GROUNDS.
a Successor TO Fisk .

DENVER, COLORADO, Jan. 12-The Legislature
passed joint memorial asking Congress to pass
an enabling act for State organization.
LOUISVILLE, Jan. 12-The Court of Appeals
has decided that the Kentucky State and the
Paducsh lotteries are legal institutions.
OMAHA, Jan. IA hunting camp has been
established near Republican river, as the base
of Alexis operations. Buffalo and other game
are reported to be plentiful. 1t is stated
that 1000 Indians are to be there.
The Pacific road is still blocked.
PROVIDENCE, r. I. Jan. 12,-The cashier and
teller of the Fourth National Bank is accused
Of defalcation to the amount of $4,000.
KEY WEST, Jan. 12.-Letters from reliable
persons in Havana state that Vamaseda ap-
proves Howard's eight year penitentiary sem
tence.
The volunteer cavalry that has been drilling
in Havana have been called into active duty
upon one days notice.
Several cases Of ammunition have been land
ed for the insurgents.
New YORK, Jan. 30. H. P Archer sue
ceeds Fisk as Vice President of the Erie Rail-
road.
The office of Comptroller has been abolished.
The Auditing Committee takes its place. 1t is
composed of Thompson, Otis and Hilton.
Judge Barnards mandamus opened Tam
many Hall to the newly elected delegates.
Henry Genet is the President, which is con-
sdered a triumph over the sachems.
The Agricultural College land script for two
hundred and seventy-three thousand acres of
land, donated by the United States to the State
of Georgia, has been sold to G. F. Lewis, of
Cleveland, Ohio, for two hundred and forty
three thousand dollars. 1t was delivered to-
day at the Fourth National Bank
James Hunter, liquor dealer, shot his mis-
tress, at his store on Fulton street. The woman
will die
Two hundred people were arrested at a cock
fight in Hoboken, and released with repri-
mand.
The Medical Society are framing law for the
suppression of illegal practices.
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 12.-Judge Abel has
dismissed the Grand Jury. 1t is said that it was
packed in the interest of Warmoth.
1t is said that warrants are out for the arrest
of Speaker Carter and Lieutenant Governor
Pinchback, on a charge of being implicated in
murder.
Warmoth, in a note to Emory thinks that the
danger is not over. The tumult is about over.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-01-13
The Gilbert Sisters.

This popular dramatic company gave their
first entertainment on their return to Knoxville
last night. A full house was present. The
main piece of the evening was Martha Gibbs,
or the Factory Girl"
The principal character was sustained by
'Knoxville's favorite STAR" Katie Gilbert, and
in such manner as not to disappoint the ex-
pectation of the many friends her talent won
her at q former appearance here. The enter
tainment closed with the roaring farce of ''Mr.
and Mrs. Peter White"
The pieces for tonight will be ''Dora" drama
tized from Tennyson and ''The Quiet Family
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-01-13
Medical Society.

evening, % Dr. james Rodgers % gave 'o report of Of
the progress of the case of the young man on
whom the operation of trcphining, or opening
the skull, was reformed some days since. He
reports the case as progressing we'll and that the
patient is relieved d-of many of. the symptoms
There is no doubt now but that he has been suf-
fering for long time from an abscess in the
brain, and in the opinion of the Society the op-
Grafton should have been performed before it
was. The faculty deem it q case of unusual in
terest and no doubt a lengthy report of it will
be made to some of the medical Journals
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-01-13

Gen. Butler has introduced bill in Con-
gress, incorporating about sixty engineers
into a company, styled "Grand Interna-
tional Division of the Brotherhood of Lo-
comotive Engineers" with headquarters
at Cleveland. The object is to aid each
other to become more skillful and efficient
and to combine for charitable purposes.
The officers are: Grand Chief Engineer,
First and Second Grand Assistant Engin-
eers, Grand Guide, Grand Chaplain, and
Board of Trustees.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-01-13

Mrs. PARTINGToN SPEAKS AGAIN.
Mrs. Partington entered the office of the
Probate Judge called Civilian ~, and
inquired in her blandest tone, "Are you
the civil villain?" do you wish to in
suit me, madam said the Judge.
"Yes," replied the amiable old lady; "my
brother died detested, and left three in
fidel children, and I'm to be their execu-
toner; so 1 want to insult the civil villain
about it.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-01-13
Birthday Present,

In commemoration of his birthday, Mr. VIM.
Wood, the genial book-keeper of the CHRoNI-
Gle Office, received yesterday registered pack
age enclosing beautiful box from Brooklyn,
containing dozen immaculate linen handker-
chiefs and set of neck-ties of graduated colors.
There was no name attached, but as Mr., Wood
was on visit North last summer, it is evident
he has made at least one friend among the ladies
of his acquaintance Wood always was lucky
fellow. --. .-..---.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-01-13
Railroad Lease,

We learn that r. l. Wilson, Esq, of Rock
ford Cotton Mills, has leased the Knoxville and
Charleston Railroad for one year. He intends
to make speck on it by transporting his regu-
lar freight and getting up q trade in lumber and
wood. The right to sell the road in the mean
time was reserved by the commissioners in
making the lease.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-01-13

the revolution A French man-of-war has. also
arrived and demands statement of the French
debt The affairs of the country are in a critical
condition. The ministry have resigned.
The United States frigate Congress is OK
ccted here
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-01-13
SheriF.s Sale.

RY VIRTUE OF A yENDITIoNI EXPONAs, IS
ID SUED from the Circuit Court of Knox county,
Tennessee and to me directed WILL on Saturday, Sd
day OF February 1872 in front of the couIt house in
Knoxville SELL for cash in hand all the right title
claim, interest and demand, that Will r. McBath has
in and to undivided tract of land lying and situated
In the 18th civil district of Knox county Tennessee
adjoining ths lands of Alexander Brown j. B. Wright
and others. Levied on to satisfy judgment in favor
of Yeatman, Shields 4 Company.
ian1ldltw3t V. F, G0SSETT Sheriff.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-01-13
Gninp TO Nashville.

Mr.. J. W. Howard, known to the habitues OF
the Bell House informs us that he will leave Tor
Nashville in a few days. This his many friends
will regret to learn, but the old hotel will still
be run by Mr.. Mettler
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-01-13
In Chancery Court at cambridge, Tenn.

R. Thornburgh VS. W Wadsworth ct all
Amended and Injunction Bill.
1T APPEARING FROM THE ALLEGATIONS OF
i this amended bill and the original bill fled which
are sworn to. that the defendant j. w. Wadsworth Is
nonresident, or his place of residence unknown: It
therefore ordered By the Clerk and Master that pub
cation be made for four successive weeks in the Knox
vile Weekly Chronicle, notifying said defendant to
appear before the Chancery Court at cambridge the
first Monday of March next then and there to plead
answer, demur, or otherwise make defense to said
amended and Injunction BILL the same will be taken
for confessed and set fer hearing ex pare as to him.
Dec. 9, 1881.
A copy of the order. Test
janS-wIt D. R. N. BLACKBURN, c. I'M.