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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-09-03
FOOte on JEFF, Davis.

Only a day or two before l left Rich
mond, in the autumn of 1864, Mr.. Fowle,
a considerable merchant there, visited me
for the purpose of calling my attention to
a matter which he conceived to be of the
greatest Importance. He assured me that
for some months past it had been the prac-
tice of the Naval Department to send out
of the ports of the Confederate States, large
orders to commercial cities abroad for the
best wines, brandies, silks, and other
things needful for the supply of persons of
luxurious taste; that these commodities
were purchased with the money of the
public treasury, along with supplies for the
Confederate sOldiery, and that whenever a
fresh supply of the articles came in there
was o formal assemblage in the Naval De-
partment of the female heads of certain Of
ficial families, including that of Mr.. Davis
himself, among whom, and their special
friends and favOrites, all these nice things
were apportioned, and at the very low
prices which had been paid for them
abroad.
1 CHANGED not to remain long enough
thereafter in Richmond to prosecute the
investigation of this matter to close, but
l have never doubted that the information
given me by Mr.. FOwle and Colonel Orr
was in all respects correct. If so, what are
men to think of Mr.. Davis boosted disin-
terestedness and integrity, and of those of
his Cabinet counselors ?-FOOte IN Wash
iRQtOn CHrOnicke
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-09-03
Death of T. AR. Nelson,

A private dispatch Sunday morning
from Knoxville, brought the painfully
startling intelligence of the death of Hon.
Thomas A. r.. Nelson, at his residence i'm
that city, at o'clock Sunday morning, of
cholera. The unwelcome news was CON
tirmed by advices by mail yesterday morn
ing. As the sad announcement passed from
hidden expressions of universal sorrow
manifested how deeply this community
sympathzes with all others in the State,
in the loss of so great and good a man-so
noble and upright citizen.
Truly has the fell archer struck n shining
mark. For in the long roll of victims to
the pitiless scourge, which, during the
summer has desoated so many homes,
there will be found no more honored and
justly honorable name than that of Judge
Thomas A. r.. Nelson.-NdShUiHe Banner,
26th
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-09-03
4 Hundred Tons of Gold.
From the New York Sun, Augusta

From the New York Sun, August 81
On Monday afternoon there arrived at
the Sub-Treasury in this city 50, 000,0 900 in
gold coin. 1t was forwarded by the Adams
Express Company from the Sub-Treasury
in San Francisco. The weight of this coin
was about four tons. 1t was packed in
twelve strong iron chests, each about two
feet and a half in length by sixteen inches
in breadth and depth.
The gold consisted entirely of double
eagles, inclosed in one hundred stout can
vass bags, each containing $40, 900. Every
bag bore the seal of the Assistant Treasurer
in San Francisco, and each of the chests
had three combination locks. The eXpla-
nation of the combinations were sent to
Assistant Treasurer HillhOuse in two in
stallments, one by mail and one by eX-
press. This was TO prevent its possible use
in the event of its falling into unworthy
hands.
Mr. Ashley, the chief of the coin divis-.
ion, says that so large an amount of gold is
rarely received in the Sub-Treasury at one
time. 1t was sent here by the Treasury
Department because New York is the only
city where the Government needs to keep
large quantities of gold for mercantile pur-
poses. At the close of business yesterday,
there was a balance of gold coin in the
Sub-Treasury of S4s, 522 ,64S.79, or about
one hundred tons of gold
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-09-03
Ladies' Fans.

Fans, which, half year ago, began to
enlarge and grow pretentious are larger
and more pretentious now than ever.
Some of them measure three feet from tip
to tip, and the indications are that even
these dimensions will be expanded in the
fall. They are chiefly of white and black
silk and satin, with spray of Aowers
painted in the left corner. Those who can
afford to follow every passing fashion have
a fan made of the color of each costume !;
but this is very expensive, and not at all
needful. The fans are suspended by fan
ciful chain from the belt on the right side
and opposite the chatelaine which now
holds card-case, vinaigrette, port-mon-
naie, umbrella, and everything that can
possibly be attached. Even in full dress
these great white fans are fastened by a
silver chain to the girdle, which, on the
whole, is a good idea, as they are much too
big to hold.
70 use "a fan gracefully is an art that
needs to he cultivated. Saxon women do
not take kindly to it as do the Latin races,
to whom it seems TO belong 10y right; but
they can, if they choose, greatly improve
upon their present proficiency
RCr's MdQd.ine.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-09-03
What the Peonle WonId DO.

n, Y. Herald Interview with Mack."l
Reporter-What would the rank and file
of the army do if the time was suspicious
for a Caesar to seize the government?
Mr.. McCullagh-rh rank and file of the
regular army would obey orders; but a
man going through two counties of the
State of Illinois with an old battle'flag and
a fife and drum would, in twenty-four
hours, recruit men enough 20 sweep West
Point and the regular army out of exist
ence. Logan, with the battle-tiags of Fort
Donelson, would have an army large
enough to demand tae unconditional sur
render of the Army Register and every
thing else belonging to Caesar.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-09-03

the North american and United States
Gazette, contains fifty thousand houses
more than New York, and several thou
sand more than the cities of New York
and brooklyn combined. 1t covers an
area of one hundred aud thirty squar
miles, against twenty-siX square miles for
New York, and is perfect wilderness
of bricks and mortar The Gazette says
Having the houses, the population, and
coed to adorn and beautify the city. But
our plan of doing this is different from
that of our neighbors. Our taste here in
public buildings is for colossal structures.
The amplitude of the city requires this
sort of effort, since small edifices would
make no show in such a prodigious mass.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-09-03
Tie Presidents Silver Wedding.

Long Branch Telegram aug. % to the New
York Herald.
The rumors of an intended grand cele-
bration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of
President Grants wedding l find are all
unfounded. Some time ago, however,
several friends of the family proposed "a
large reunion on the happy day, but Mrs.
Grant at that time positively refused her
assent, preferring to enjoy the anniversary
in the privacy of her own family circle.
The subsequent death of the Presidents
father would, under any circumstances,
have prevented such a celebration as that
reported to be in contemplation. AS to
the attendance of Cabinet Ministers, not
one is here at thr present time, and the
few presents made to Mrs. Grant as re-
membrance of the day are so strictly of a
personal and family character that it
would be an impertinence to refer to them.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-09-03

THE iron trade in America is progress
ing as the Pittsburgh Commercial Gays:
eve learn, incidentally, of two lots
of Lake Superior pig iron, one of 1000
tons and one of 5000, ordered at the fur
naces for shipment to England. One of
the lots is ordered nominally for Montreal,
but it is understood to be for English con-
sumption. Our information is so nearly
direct that we entertain no doubt of the
facts as stated
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-09-03

A festive youth, hailing from the rural
districts of Kentucky, having copiously
imbibed of Bourbon county's staple COM
modify called at the Post-Oflice yesterday
and enquired: "See here, Mister, there
amt noletternor nuthin' here for me from
Kaintuclly is there" Swaggerty insists
that he's not the man, but vouches for the
fact.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-09-03

A Pennsylvania paper says: Liberal
Republicanism is not in a very vigorous
condition anywhere in the country-not
even among the stockholders of the New
dividend since the paper became its or
gan"
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-09-03

The New York Tribune says, But Mr..
Jefferson Davis conspired and never
fought. Having failed he did not stand in
his place, fall on his sword, surrender
gr acefuly or hold his peace.n
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1873-07-10

CAPITAL IN LIQUORs.-Few people
have any correct idea Of the extent OF
the business in wines and liquors, OIL
the enormous amount Of capital en-
ployed In this branch oftrade. Accord
Ing to . New York authority the
amoant Of tax on spirits collected by
the United States ia 1872 was $40 ,475, :
5l6.36. This represents loo, OOO. 900
gallons, worth at wholesale SIS, OOO,-
QUO. but which brought, at retail, about
$4,000, 900. This aggregates . money
interest Of over 500, 600 200. The beer
trade pays . tax to the government OF
$3.50, 4sS. 4S. This represents retail
value Of over $2l2, 900, 600, which added
TO the value Of the article 20 the man.
ufactureRs, represents . money inter-
est Of about $500 900. Oo1. The wine
trade represents an interest Of SIS, Co.,
900. The import trade Of liquors, beer
and wine, represents retail value of
liquofs Of $27 600, 900; Of beer, s., $780,
zoo; Of vines, $l35 900, 600; or Q total OF
nearly $l6o. 100000. Added to all this
the capital invested In buildings and
machinery, ETC., together with the ex.
penses connected directly and indirect
~ With the trade, the footing IL at
least 81 500, 600, 600, or nearly three
fouRths Of tho national debt. Thus it
would appear that the vors hip Of
Bacchus costs more, II II has not more
followers, than that Of Christ. Com
ment IL unn scessafy.
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~ : EI6TE'
4ETZSESIZSN
NXZENEA|

1f Chronic and Acute rheumatism, Neural
g., Lumbago, Sciafica, Kidney, and Nerv-
Sus Diseases, after years of suffering by
Asfns DIR. Filters Vegetable Rheumatic Syrup
the scientific discovery Of ]. +. Filler, NJ. b.,
- regular graduate physician, with whom
Nsare personally acquainted, who has for
~ years treated these diseases exclusively
1fth astonishing results. We believe IL our
christian duty, after deliberation, TO con-
s1ientiously request sufferers to use It. es-
paslally persons In moderate circu mstan.
81, who cannot afford to waste time and
money on worthless mixtures. As clergy-
a IN We seriously feel the deep responsible
~ resting on us in publicly endorsing this
medicine. Bat our knowledge and expert
ence OF Its remarkable merit fully justifies
or sction. Rev G Ewing. Medina. Penn "a.
&a1ered sixteen years. became hopeless
E.v Thomas Murphy, u. D., Frankfort.
ES.s.a. Rev J 3 Davis, Hightstown. N. j..
fwJ Buchanan, Clarence, Iowa AIexan.
aor BAIT. Stanwood, Iowa. Rev q q Smith.
flttsford, New York. Rev Joseph RegRs.
Yolis Church, Philadelphia. Other testimo-
nseis from Senators, Governors, Judges,
CenGressmen, Physicians, de-, forwarded
!S9Vs with pamphlet explaining these dis
- 80. One thousand dollars will be presented
- any medicine for same diseases showing
canal merit under test, er that can produce
ono-fonIth ~ many living cures. Any per-
son sending by letter description Ofaniiction
VIII recetve gsDtis a legally SIGNED euaran-
tee, naming the number OF bottles TO cure,
agreeing to refund money upon sworn state
mont Of Its failure To cure. Afflicted invited
to write 70 DIR. Filter, Philadelphia. His
valuable odvics costs nothing. lyN
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1873-07-10
Or. A. TRASK'o
MAGNETIC OINTMENT
FOR THE CURE OF
INFLAEMAToRY DISEASES.

DIR. Traak was ENGAGED for twenty years n
course Of experiments upon the medical pcop-
critics and pover a yeCetahies asrs.ssasS
combined. Al the are o2ssvenfv yesrs he mc.
ceeded in presenting "a SI1lid. q the reeuit
OF his experiments, : ccG1I ION Of VeeetabIs
extracts the power OF which ii removiss ~
eases is unequaled in the annals or Hedlcine.
His discovery cOnea0ee in 4 comhias.
ton OF these powerful Vegetable Rxtrscts with
Electricity or Magnetism In the form Of 81 Oinf-
ment
Certain, lt IL, that the remarkable ana
unprecedented success which has attendcd m
application in the cure OF diseases, stamps il e
once as the greatest discovery Of the aee, and
properties.
10 never fails, whilo there remains suf.
ncient life to restore Q natural and healthy &C.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1873-07-10

1t was at the second battle Of Bull
Run that cannon ball carried off q
poor soldiers leg.
Garry me to the rsaf I" he cried, to
. tai! Yankee companion, who had
been fighting by his side.
The Yankee caught the wounded
soldier up, and Is hs Was sbout to put
him across his shoulders, another can
non ball carried away the poor fellow =
hesd. The Yankee, however, In the
confusion, did not notice this, but pro-
ceeded with his burden towards the
rear.
What ore you carrying that thing
for ?" cried IN omosr.
Thing 7" returned the Yankee.
man with his leg shot or"
why, he hasn't any head" cried
the of{lcsr.
The Yankee looked q his load. and
FOR the frst time saw that what the
ofhcer said was true. Throwing down
the body he thundered out:
"Confound him! he told me 1t was
his leg I"
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VERY "FRENcHY."-A story IL told
ofa French gentleman, who Having
lost tho bulk Of his property through
the rascality Of friends In whom be
trusted, crowned 1t all BY the loss Of
bis mental balance, and for tho re-
mainder Of his days found his only de-
light in riding in omnibuses and pass
Ing fares from passengers 10 tho driver
taking care when change was return
cd to add to II . sou or two out OF his
own pocket and watch the effect on
the receiver. In nine cases out Of ten.
q the story goes, tho passenger, coun-
ting over his change, and finding, A.
he supposed, that the driver had
cheated himself, would look bewilder-
ed for moment, and then pocket the
change with . quiet ehuckle. The
special delight Of the lunatic was 70
satisfy himself in this was that nine
tsnths Of his fellow-men which wer
dishonest, II they only had the oppor-
tunity.
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ORIGINAL NOTICE.

In the Circuit Court OF the State of Iowa, in
and for Cedar county, August term, A.
L. 4 8. G. wilkins. Plaintiffs, VI. sutphen
4 Butts, Defendants.
To Sutphen a Butts:
You are hereby notified that on or before
the 18th day Of June. A. d. 1873. q petition Of
I. As. c. Wilkins, Plaintins. Will be fled in
ne once OF the Clerk OF the Circuit Court
OF the State Of Iowa. in and for Cedar county,
claiming Of you the sum Of ton hundred and
nity Collars on account for three car loads Of
Wheat sold and delivered 70 ron 81 Tirtsn
and 6tanwood. In Cedar county, Iowa, du-
ring the month Of Jnne, 1874, ana cieicaine
also writ OF attachment herein against your
An. And that unless you appear thereto aga
August term. A. b. 1873, Of Ia Cooft. Sbio1
Wall commence on the 18th DAY q As6nst,
A. d. 1878. default will be e1tsrsd a1sinsf
You and judgment reldseDd thereon.
L. 4 3. G. WILKINS PlaintiA
n. MCLAUGHLIN, Attornoy.
It appsarils that the Dsfss4ents u absvs
on titled cause are Aon-fe0ideAO Of THE
state. IL 10 hereby ordered that 41vies OF
this notice be b. publication u riptsn
s ,5wN ". A. vANNEsS JCystE,
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The wreck Of the three masted
French vessel Emmanuel, now lying
stranded On the Horse bank at the
mouth Of the Ribble, has been sold at
auction at the wreck depot, Lyntham,
Eng. The cargo, pitch, was first put
up, and was eventually knocked
down for rs shillings. When the
vessel itself was offered, some person
in the crowd actually made a bid Of
10 shillings, and the auctioneer, in
disgust, begged for an offer of some
thing more than that-say ESQ; but
he could not run tho bidding higher
than G2 IS, for which sum it was
knocked down. The vessel and car
g were thus disposed Of for Go los.
The salvage stores were afterward
sold. On tho day after the sale the
buyer OF the ship got out one Of her
masts, which alone was worth twice
as much as he had given for the YES. |
sci.
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A Terrible Punishnent.

Mr.. james Greenwood hGs publish.
ed trightfui account Of the silent
system which 10 In operation ct the
Holloway Model Prison, in London.
It IL al offence for . prisoner to
speak one word, and hs 10 never sd-
dressed except in whispers, 80 that he
may be In prison two yoars without
hearing the natural sound Of human
voice. The effect Of oil this IL 90 ter
rible on the mind that prisoners will
speak out In desperation. and the risk
of any punishment, rather than en-
d0re that horrible silence.
The prisoner never see one another,
but remain Ia perpetual solitude. One
poor wretch, driven to desperation by
nine months solitude and silence,
recklessly broke out, In Mr.. Green
woods presence.
"For Gods sake. Governor put M in
another cell. Put mo somewhere else.
I've counted the brick In the cell
am In till my eyes ache"
The request Of the tortured wretch
was refused.
There is fine hole In each cell. aud
a. the wardens wear shoes Of india
rubber soles, the prisoners caA
never bs sure of being alone.
Those condemned to the treadmill
have to ascend !. 200 steps every alter
nate 20 minutes for six hours. And
this In place 90 hot and close that
prisoners often lose In Precipitation
three stone Ia - many months.
Every day prisoners are taken to .
chapel arranged that they can - no
one save the chaplin. and him only
through an iron grating. And thus
10 the order Of devotion observed.
We rdens ore constantly on the watch,
leet for . slight instant they, through
The whole service, depart from the
rigid rule Of "eyes right" They must
look steadfastly ct the preacher must
raise and lower their prayer books
with the elbows squared, and all at
oncs. like soldiers at drill. They may
not scrape their feet without having
Afterwards to explain the movements.
They scarcely wink "a eye or sigh
without danger Of Pebuhe or punis b.
mont. God help them. poor wretch
b.!
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1873-07-10

Every year increases the POPULAR
~ Of this valuable Hair Preparation |;
which is due to merit alone. We
can assure our old patrons that it is
kept fully up to its high standard ;
and it is the only reliable and perfect
ed preparation for restoring GRAY
OR FADED HAIR to its youthful color,
making it soft, lustrous, and silken.
The scalp, by its use, becomes white
and clean. 1t removes all eruptions
and dandrufE and, by its tonic prop
critics, prevents the hair from falling
out, as it stimulates and nourishes
the hair-glands. By its use, the hair
grows thicker and stronger. In
badness, it restores the capillary
glands to their normal vigor, and
will create new growth, except in
extreme old age. 1t is the most eco
nomical HAIR DRESSING ever used,
as it requires fewer applications,
and gives the hair a splendid, glossy
appearance. A. A. Hayes, MD,
State Assayer Of Massachusetts,, says,
"The constituents are pure, and care
fully selected for excellent quality;
and consider it the BEST PRxPA-
RATION for its intended purposes"
Sold bv all Dyveoiefs. aad Dealers n Ne6jojr1e,
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A young lady whose ..pa st,uck Il. y,

A young lady whose ''pa struck ils,n
. few years ago, and who has since
been at Z boarding school, recently re-
turned, end party was given for her
benefit. Upon the bottom Of her In.
vitation cards she caused to Do inscrib-
ca, "R. q. v. p" and one was sent
TO IN illitefats rich fslloo, who has
also msde AiB money By boring. He
did not esns. but sent . card with the
Letters, ID. Q. G. c." Meeting him In
me street. she asked him what the lot.
tsrs mseHt. "Tsll me flrst What yours
oeant?" "Oh! mine IN Fssneh for
Respond II goa oaAaot aeospt!"
"Well ntas - English NJ 'Daan
ssrsy can't come. '"-NtussiUe Rr
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Commercial Law.

1t I. not the design Of this department t. make
lawyers In any technical sense Of ~ term, hut
rather to impart such instructions will enable the
student to avoid exorbitant lawyers fees and
pensive litigation.
As no man is excused tor Ignorance Of the law, 1t
becomes a matter of the highest Importance TO ey-
cry business man, that ne have general now ledge
Of law OF business, without which he cannot do
business with safety this is denced by the expen-
sive Litigation In which men OF business are fire.
qnently involved, resulting from ignorance dis
regard of the rules Of law governing business trans
actions. In this department the law ~ applied to
partnerships, contracta negotiable paper Insurance
&c, Is so thoroughly illustrated and applied A. to
enable the student 10 nteligently decide as to his
rights and liabilities under all ordinary crcum-
stances.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1873-07-10

It hAs often been said that cows,
especially miloh COWS, never sell for %
much - they are really worth; but
A. J. Alexander, Of Woedburn. Wood
ford County, sold on Thursday, the
10Th Of May, . two-year-old heller
known - "The Duchess Of Airdrie
XIV" 70 60 to England, for $4,000,
which may DO regarded - . sum not
very far below her real value. She IL
said 70 DO - beautiful specimen ofa
beautiful race" and It appears that
tho English breeders. having hereto
fere parted with al their finest cattle,
are nov determined to have some OF
!nsm back at any pfice.-Fanklin
(Ey.) Yeoman.
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ORIGINAL NOTICE.

term, 1873.
Sarah Sleer, Plaintiff against David sleer.
To David Steer, Defendant:
You are hereby notified that there 4. m
ME in the Office Of the Clerk OF the Circuit
Court, In and for the county Of Cedar, in the
state Of Iowa, petition OF Sarah Sleer.
Plaintiff, claiming OF you divorce from the
bonds Of matrimony on account OF your
willful desertion.
Now Mess ycu appear to said petition
second day Of the next term of said Court.
TO be begun and held at Upton, IN Mid
county, on the 25th day Of August, 1873, .
aeiault viii be entered against you, and
Judgment rendered thereon In aceorda e.
with the prayer ofsaid petition.
4w26 PIATT d CARR. Atty's for Pl,6
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MANHOOD:
How Lost; How Restored.

vK Just published. a new edition OF
AzA o.. Culserwsts Cslsbratsd Essay on
6Ir the radical cure without medi.
cine) OfSPKRMATORRH0A or I'M
POTENCY. Mental and Physical Incapscity,
lmpedfments to lmpediments to Marriage.
etc also, CONSUMPTION, EPILEPSY and FITe,
Induced by self-indulgence or sexual sxtrav-
agance.
A6Price in a sealed envelope only scents.
The celebrated author, In this admirable
essay. clearly demonstrates from thirty
years successful practice. that the alarming
consequences ofself-abuse may be radically
cured without the dangerous use of Internal
medicine or the application OF the knife;
pointing out mode Of cure at once simple,
certain and effectual, by means OF which
every sn fferer, NO matter what his condition
and radically.
As-This lecture should be in the hands OF
every youth and every man In the land.
Sent, under seal. in plain envelope, 10
any address. postpaid, on receipt of cents.
Also, DR.. cuIverwell's marriage Guide"
price so cents.
Address the publishers
lyl6 CHAS. J. G. KLINE,
VT Sowsr Hew YORK, Post Once Boz, ASoes