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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-03-29

Hon. j. NJ. Thornburgh, representative
In Congress firm this district, arrived home
yesterday from Washington after an alb
sence Of one month. In that short time,
Col. Thornburgh has demonstrated his
ability to serve his constituents at the
National Capitol, and his willingness to dc
so. His well known energy will always
be exercised in behalf of the people he rep.
resents. He goes into the National coun-
ellis with rare prestige for one of his age,
having in his election obtained the most
remarkable endorsement in the history OF
modern politics. He has already acquired
an influence in Washington very crafty
ing to his friends.
Mr.. A. B. Mullett, Architect OF the
Treasury Department, A. r. Sheppard,
Esq, and Mr.. Geo. Gedeon, Esq, OF Wash
ington, accompanied by their wives and
friends passed through this city yesterday,
en- route for New Orleans. They had ex-
pected to stop over one day in Knoxville,
but owing to delays and inconvenience
experienced in their trip through Virginia
they decided to press on to their destina-
ton. They are on a business and pleasure
tour through the South.
Mr.. Mullett expects to visit Knoxville as
SOON as he has little leisure. He has now
under his supervision the building of TWEEN
ty-seven new government buildings just
provided for by Congress. Among the
number are three to be among the largest
and hest in the country, !. e., those at
Philadelphia, st. Louis and Cincinnati.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-03-29
BOARD OF TRADE LECTURE.
The rlnh of the season. by REV. J. II.
Martin


On Tuesday night, Rev. Jos. II. Mar
tin, of Messy Creek, delivered the fifth lee
ture of the course under the auspices of the
Board of Trade, at their hall in this city.
The lecture was n brilliant literary and or
atorical effort and will soon be given to
the public in pamphlet form.
The theme was Beauty and with
such wide field before him, the cultured
speaker delighted his audience with the
pleasing theme, commencing with the
beauties or nature and taking up those of
art and literature, seriatim. His remarks
on the beauties of the Scriptures were as
beautiful in thought, as they were elegant
in expression. General literature was
dwelt upon with the ease betokening rare
mental culture, and the beauties of nature
painted in glowing colors.
The lecture was one of the most interest
ing of the series and those who did not
have the pleasure of hearing the dstin-
guished divine, should not fail to secure a
copy of the address when published. We
regret that owing to misunderstanding of
our reporter, we failed to obtain the man
uscript on the night of its delivery in time
for publication, yesterday morning.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-03-29
The Centennial Meeting.

We can't be too earnest in calling atten-
ton to the meeting in this city on the 9th
inst, of the Centennial Executive Com
mittee for East Tennessee. 1t takes place
at 2 o'clock in the Board of Trade rooms.
We understand that the committee is a
large one and composed of some of the
most active men of our section.
One special feature of the occasion will
be the address of Col. w. +. Prosser, of
Nashville, on Thursday night. Colonel p.
is an able speaker, and will entertain the
people. We hope our citizens will not fail
to be present and hear him.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-03-29
Race After "a Thief.

On Tuesday afternoon, Mr.. J. G. john
son, of Messy Creek, had lively race af-
ter darby who stole suit of clothes from
John l.. Louis. Mr.. johnson pursued
him "A mile or so on foot and stopped at DIR.
Ernest's to procure horse, but the delay
i'll obtaining the animal was sufficient to
let the rogue get such a start that he could
not be apprehended. The race was lively
one and our informant says that one could
have played marbles on Mr.. Johnson's
coat tails as he followed in the wake of the
thief, but the latter had better wind and
too much start and so escaped.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-03-29
Warrington County.

Riddle, who was shot in the neck by
Ray, recently, in the Flag Pond district of
this county, is reported to be recovering.
The ball still remains imbedded in the back
of his neck. A skilful surgeon would be
Il benefit to that man just now.
Two colored men, Thomas Stephenson
aud John Snapp, got into Il fracas on Sat
urday last, when the former was stabbed
by the latter-the wound being severe but
not mortal, Stephenson was endeavoring
to prevent Snapp from trespassing upon
his premises, hence the difficulty.
1t is thought the wounded man will re-
cover. Snapp was committed to jail
JOaCSb0ro' W0g.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-03-29
Claim Cemusi..isuer. In Tennessee

The Southern Claims Commissioners at
Washington, have revised the list of Com
missiOners to take evidence in the South
ern States and those published for Tennes-
see are as follows:
Henry f. Dix, of Memphis; Frank Hy-
berger, Of Knoxville; X. s. Tuthill, OF
Nashville; John Robinson, of Madison
vile; John w. Ramsey, of Cleveland /;
John Norman, Of Huntington; ID. g..
Thornburgh, OF New Market; William
Mullenix, Of Bristol; Geo. w. Shipman,
of Purdy; Daniel Anderson, of Pulaski,
and William H. Hollinger, Of Waverly.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-03-29
Missing Man

VIM. Young, young man with young
wife, hailing from Hawkins county, came
to the residence of Mr.. II. J. Kinzel, far
NOR of the Cd civil district of this county n
few days ago. He sought and obtained
employment from Mr. KinZel. On Mon
day morning last he went out on the farm
to SOW oats. He was seen in the field about
nine o'clock in the morning, at which
time he borrowed a new pocket knife from
a little son of Mr.. Kinzel. AT noon his
wife called him to come to dinner, but re-
ceived no response. The horse with which
he had been blowing was found hitched to
the pillow. He was nowhere to be seen and
has not been heard of since.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-03-29
Messy Creek ImDrovemcnt..

The good citizens of Messy Creek, are
wide awake to the improvement of their
pleasant town. In recent trip to that
place, we noticed that II. H. Ashmore was
busy setting out shade trees along the
whole length of the railroad platform. An
excellent arrangement, JAS. NJ. Ashmore
has completed a handsome Enclosure in
front of his neat residence. o. c. King.
Esq, has just commenced the making of a
beautiful pOrtco to his house. JOS. A.
Branner, has about completed his large
and elegant mansion. Ifthe trains would
only run to suit, what a delightful place
Messy Creek would be for business men of
Knoxville to live at 1t is one Of the bes t
communities in East TeNnos-sr
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-03-29

If any man buys Hat before seeing
how cheap he can get it at Payne's, he will
regret it.
r. S. Payne & Co. are selling nearly all
the hats, and no wonder they, have such
an immense stock and selling so cheap.
There are numbers of men who haveIworn
hats from Payne's house three years-and
their shoes are cheap and good. They
have enough shoes to shoe every man, wo-
man and child in East Tennessee. The
city and country people are learning they
can save money, and lots of it, by buying
their shoes right along, year after year,
for their whole family, from r. S. Payne
& Co. Their store is crowded every day
and their trade don't leave them, because
they know that one price to all alike and
fair dealing is the plan.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-03-29
Dangerous CounterfeIt.

We We're shown yesterday dangerous
counterfeit of the new issue of fractional
currency of the denomination offifty cents.
II is easily distingushable from the genu-
inc 10y its being smaller. Also, by the
quality of the paper being different, with
other distinguishing marks easily apparent
on Il comparison of the true with the
counterfeit
One of our city merchants took ten dol
lars of il at once, obtaining it from Il coun-
try merchant, who was imposed on by
some sharper, i'm all probability. 1t is be-
lieved from the number OF these counter
feits in circulation that there is a baud OF
villains engaged in Showing the queer
I'm various parts of East Tennessee.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-03-29
Died.

On yesterday evening, Mrs Sarah p.
Scott, wife Off. B. Scott, aged forty-five
years.
At Blain's X Roads, March 18TH, of
hopping cough, after an illness of six
weeks, Tennessee Levenia Hawkins, aged
two years, nine months and seventeen
days.
At Russellville, on the 2lst inst, about
10 O'Clock, Mr.. John Wesley Miller, in
about the Glst year of his age.
Mr.. Miller was one of the oldest and best
citizens of that place, and died i'll the tri-
umph of the Christians faith, having been
| leading member of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church for nearly fifty years.
Near Ebenezer, Knox county, Saturd Ay
evening, at 10 minutes to l O'clock, p. II.
| George Swan, aged SO years. For twelve
hours before he breathed his last, peace
had rested undisturbed upon his brow.
he leaves wife, two children and many
friends to mourn his loss. His remains
| will be inferred ut Pleasant Forest Church
to-day. All friends are invited to attend.
On Wednesday, the 10Th instant, in the
Dist civil district Of this county, Mr.. John
Keyhill, aged sixty years.
The deceased was victim of heart dis
ease. Funeral services took place at New
Salem church, on Thursday last. Mr.
Keyhill was devout member of the NJ. T..
Church and highly respected by his neigh
| bors and friends.
or puerperal commissions on the 10th of
March, 1878, in Brushy Valley, Anderson
! county, Jane Long, companion of Isaac
Long. Her disease soon released the pa
| TENTS suffering.
But few hours before, she was making
| q little mountain home so cheerful, and
| in fond hopes Of a WEAKNESS soon ending,
| that a passer by would have been forced
| to exclaim "Be it ever so humble-there's
no place like home" She leaves kind
husband and several little cherubs, around
| whom her affection chung IA only those OF
| devoted companion and mother could to
mourn her loss and buffet the cares OF
| the world, in all its GOODNESS. A multi
| tude Of warm friends and relatives bid her
| adieu for the present, while all feel that
| our loss is her eternal gain, and in turning
| from the sad place of interment seem to
say
Happy Jane, gladly with thee would we go,
If our time was ended below;
But hero in sorrow we must stay,
Till God shall call ia, like you, away.
Clinton, Tenn, March 20, 1878.
On Sunday morning at 10 O'Clock, of
pneumonia, Albert Alexander infant son
of w. II. and Jane Gilbert. Funeral SER
vices were held at the residence of the par
ents In the 14th civil district on Monday
afternoon, at two o'clock, by Mr.. James
a. Goddard, of the Baptist church.
On Saturday night, the ODD inst, at his
residence, near McMillan's Station, Mr..
John NJ. Strong.
The deceased had been suffering for
some years with paralysis, but until re-
! Gently was able to get about. He was n
member of Masters Lodge No. pa and
was buried yesterday with the honors of
that fraternity, assisted by members of the
GraYestown Lodge.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-03-29

Yesterday afternoon, Deputy Z. $. Mar
shall Henry Hackney, of Blount county,
brought before Commissioner II. NJ. All
ken, a man named Joseph Gentry, of
Monroe county, who was arrested on
Thursday while engaged in peddling con-
traband whisky, contrary to law, from a
travelling saloon represented by n two
horse wagon. He was adjudged guilty OF
violating the revenue laws and sent to Jail
in default of bail.
The whisky, together with the wagon
and team were also seized and turned over
10 the Collector, Gen. J. A. Cooper. Gen
try was accompanied by confederate in
the business, but the latter effected his es-
cape, though he was so hard pressed that
he left his shawl in the custody Of the Of
ficers.
While on his way to Knoxville, visions
Of protracted incarcerations tloated before
Gentry's imagination and he pinned for
liberty and uEtaxed whisky and an oppor-
tunity to make it and drink it and sell
what he didn't want to those who were
less fortunate. Thinking soon to be
'Ovcr the hills and far away"
Gentry started to run, but a bullet or two
i'm close proximity induced him to change
his mind and he came on afterwards with.
out any trouble. He had nearly sold out
and was on his way back to his home in
Mon roe county when arrested. 1t is be-
lieved that there are numerous Illicit dis
tillers who carry on an extensive peddling
trade in fluid that has never paid duty.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-03-29
KNOXVILLE MOVING IN THE RIGHT
IL DIRECTION .LLnILL- u
Meeting for the Embellishments Of n Public
Library and Remding Room.

Pursuant to adjournment the friends of
the proposed public library and reading
room met mt the Board of Trade Rooms,
when the meeting organized by calling
Harvey Clark, Esq, to the chair.
Mr.. Charlton being called on explained
the object briefly and announced that the
Chairman of the Committee on rganiza.
ton was ready to report.
The President thereupon called for the
reading of the report of the committee,
which was read by Mr.. Luckey.
On motion the report was received and
adopted SoriathP, after considerable dis
cussion on several articles.
The constitution was then adopted as a
whole, on motion of Mr.. Charlton.
The committee appointed to ascertain
the probable success of the public library
and reading room, presented their report,
which was very encouraging and showed
the scheme to he entirely feasible.
The report of the committee nominal.
ing the officers of the Society was read.
The names of those present who wished
to become members OF the Society were
then read and the meeting thereupon pro-
ceeded to the
ELECTION or OFFICERS,
which resulted in the following gentlemen
being chosen
President-Hon. Thos a. r. Nelson
Vice President-C. f. Luckey.
Recording and Corresponding Secretary.
A. Mcdonald.
Treasurer-Charles Dawes.
On motion of Mr.. Tillman the election
of directors was postponed until the next
meeting.
Messrs. G.. w. Charlton, G.. +. Luckey
and NJ. G. Butler were appointed q COM
mittee to notify Judge Nelson of his elec-
ton and request him to deliver an address
before the Association at his earliest prac-
teal convenience.
Mr.. Shepard moved the appointment OF
n committee of five to solicit membership
to the Association.
The chairman thereupon appointed the
! following committee: Messrs. Shepard,
Ramage, Luckey, Prosser and Tillman.
On motion ofMr. Charlton, "a committee
of two was appointed to conduct Mr..
| Luckey. the Nice-President, to take the
| chair, who, on taking his seat, returned
| thanks for the honor conferred.
On motion of Major McGutley, the pow
ers of the last named committee were eX-
tended so rs to be empowered to receive
donations and promote the interests of the
association in any other way.
The association then adjourned to meet
at the Board of Trade room on next Thurs
day night the 9th inst.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-03-29
That Insane Asxlum.

The Times says: Chattanooga is willing
that Knoxville should have the insane
Asylum, for we need it. We are glad to
note this usefulness. We would feel safer
with our visiting Chattanooga friends
within the walls of such an asylum than
to have them running about here loose. 1t
would be too much OF a tax on the State
to build an asylum at Chattanooga large
enough to meet the local demand and we
therefore approve of the policy OF locating
it safe distance from that point.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-03-29
Suggestive.

The late rainy weather has suggested the
necessity Of depot for Knoxville. Really
lance of Knoxville deserves from the off,
GERS of the East Tennessee, Virginia and
Georgia Railroad some suitable facilities
for the travelling public. I'VE have been in
formed that Capt Jaques intends soon to
erect large and durable depot, and we
hope it is true. The hot weather will soon
be on hand and some shade for passengers
will be appreciated
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-03-29
Chestnut Grove Farmers Club.

On the second Saturday in April there
will be meeting of the Chestnut Grove
Farmers Club, opening at o'clock, p. NJ,
at which time Mr.. c. w. Charlton of your
city will be present and address the Club.
An invitation is extended to all who wish
to come. Also on the Sabbath following
Mr.. Charlton expects to preach at the same
place. w. +. COLE, Secretary.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-03-29
Dissolution OF Copar,ncrsbip.

The copartnership heretofore existing
between o. B. Smith and ID. l.. Ross, un-
der the firm name Of 0. b. Smith &. Co.,
is this day dissolved by mutual consent
ID. L. Ross retiring from the firm. The
business will be continued by y. b. Smith
& Co., who Ire empowered to collect all
sums due the late firm.
o. b. SMITH,
ID. L.. Ross.
Knoxville, Tenn, March 81, 1873.
iiio4d3twlt
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-03-29
Local Miscellany.

The stockholders of the camp ground
on the Knoxville and Ohio Railroad have
been putting the grounds in order for pic
mics this summer, when "Inskip Station
is expected to be place of popular resort.
The East Tennessee alligator is on ex-
hibition at Eifler's exchange, free of cost
Infants are its favorite food, but Nick says
like Mark Twain, he knows babies are too
scarce to expect everybody to bring one
who wish to see the warmth"
The strike at Messrs. Kennedy & Nor
rows and Spence's mines still continues,
the employees adhering to their resolution
not to submit to the DECREASE of wages
asked, while the Tproprietors are equally
determined not to pay any more, and say
they will close the mines until September
rather than do so.
Messrs. Hight & Scruggs have broken
ground for the foundation of hotel at
Sweetwater. It will be G0x70 feet square
and three stories high above the basement
Sweetwater has long needed hotel accom-
modations and the enterprise of Messrs
Hight IL Scruggs will be amply rewarded
by the patronage of the public.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-03-29
MINERAL RtIea.

The remains of John d. Swan arrived
in this city yesterday morning.: having
been delayed on the way, and were taken
to Gray Cemetery for interment, direct
from the depot. The last rites were per-
formed by Rev. n. Bachman, pastor of the
Second Presbyterian Church, and were in
tered by the immediate relatives and n
number of friends of the deceased.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-03-29

Gen. Robert b. Vance, of Asheville, n.
c., arrived in this city, yesterday, and is
stopping at the Atkin House. Gen. Vance
was in command of the Confederate forces
i'll Knoxville in 1862, and made many
warm friends by his generous and lenient
course toward Union men
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-03-29
Painful Accident.

Yesterday afternoon Dick, little son of
Capt. w. w. Gibson, foreman of the
CHRONICLE news office, aged about nine
years, met with a severe accident.
Capt. Gibson lives about two miles from
Knoxville and his child was engaged in
hunting for eggs, in the stable loft, when
he fell through to the ground, injuring
his back severely, though to what extent
is not definitely known.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-03-29
Adding 10 Our List

We are under obligations to Mr.. J. C.
Shrader, of Fair Garden, Sewer county,
for club of subscribers 20 the weekly
CHRONICLE. He promises TO add more to
our list and says the CHRONICLE gives
great satisfaction in his county. We are
daily adding to our list, which is now
larger than ever before.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-03-29
TIE INSANE ASYLUM.
A state institution I'm Eaa. Tennessee.

The CHRONIeLR'L special from Nash
vile says that the bill providing for an
Insane Asylum in East Tennessee has
passed and will become IA law. AS we un-
derstand it, the bill appropriates $50, 900 for
the building, and as Knoxville is the cen
ter OF East Tennessee and the most con-
venient and advantageous point for State
institutions, it will, of course, be located
here. The work will be commenced this
summer
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-03-29
Acquitted.

j. q. Aiken was on yesterday acquitted
i'll the indictment. The jury had the case
in hand one night, but after consultation
brought in verdict of guilty. This is
the third time the case has been tried and
we expect it will not again cumber the
docket.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-03-29
Robbery at Morristown.

On Tuesday night the dwelling house of
Rev. r. n. Price, at Morristown, was en-
tered by thief who penetrated to his bed
room and carried Off his pantaloons in the
pockets of which were five or six dollars
IN money. Mr.. Price heard the fellow,
but supposed it was one of the childred and
did not discover the mistake until the
next morning
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-03-29
The Oak Leaf.

The genuine Charter Oak Stoves have an
oak leaf on the side doors, and are stamp
ed with the name of "Giles +. Filley, st.
LOUIS
When buying one of them, therefore,
look out for these proofs of genuineness,
and reject all that do not have them.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-03-29
Wholesale Trade,

There were more merchants in town yes
terday than in any one day this season,
from this county and the adjoining States,
which made the wholesale merchants feel
cOrrespondingly jubilant. The retail mer-
chants are finding that they can obtain
just as good bargains from wholesale deal
els in Knoxville as they can in the eastern
cities and at shorter notice, to say nothing
of the expense of the trip.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-03-29
AZ Work Again.

The miners of the Caryville Coal Com
pany resumed work yesterday morning
both, proprietors and miners giving away
to each other a little. after having taken a
cool and calm survey of the situation. 1t
was best so. Kennedy & Morrow's miners
were still idle, neither party seeming will
ing TO swerve in the least from their de-
form otiona
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-03-29
4 worthy Example.

The Southern and Northern Pr,sOyte-
riau Churches atJoueshoro' have struck
hands, laid their preiudices ut the foot of
the altar, and resolved 10 he one hereafter
in spirit and in truth. The FIag hopes
the newly Joined parties will have no
cause 20 regre. their union.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-03-29

S. Il. Post & Son are now prepared to
put up and to iron all kinds, of one and
two horse wagons, of good dry stock, at
their factory on jackson street, near the
Railroad depot. Wagons on hand for sale.
Blacksmithing horse shooting and jobbing
done with neatness and disp itch.
Knoxville, March 20, 1873 WIT.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-03-29
3IiueraI Springs.

We are informed that Ladd's Springs,
situated about fifteen miles from CleVe.
land, will be opened for the reception of
guests this season. a hotel and number
of cottages are being erected and hack
line will run during the summer, from
Cleveland to the Springs
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-03-29

Knoxville Bank for collection, sixteen
coupons cut from one Knox county bond.
Evidently the holder of that bond has con-
fidence in the financial condition of Knox
county.