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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-10-22
Presidents ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 27tf
TO be Day Of Fasting and Prayer.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-THE following
is President Grants proclamation:
The approaching close of another year
brings with it the occasion for renewed
thanksgiving and acknowledgment to the
Almighty Ruler of the universe for the I'M
numbered mercies which he has bestowed
US. Abundant harvests among the rewards
of industry, with local exceptions, have
been among the blessings enjoyed. Tran
quillity at home and peace with other ma
tions have prevailed. Frugal industry is
regaining its merited recognition and its
merited rewards gradually, but, under the
providence of God, surely, as We trust, the
nation is recovering from the lingering re-
suits of dreadful civil strife. For these
and all other mercies vouchsafed, it De-
comes us as a people to return heartfelt and
grateful acknowledgements, and with
thanksgiving we may unite our prayers for
the cessation of local and temporary suf-
ferings. l therefore recommend that on
Thursday, the twenty-seventh day of
November, next, the people meet in their
respective places of worship to make their
acknowledgements to Almighty God for
his bOunties and his protection, and offer
him prayers for their continuance. Ia
witness whereof have hereuuto set my
my hand, and caused the seal of the United
States to be affixed. L. S. GRANT.
By the President,
HAMILTON FISH,
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9uosbt aalsekp Gbronit aalsOnesOap, October 1898
HOME NEW S.
Appeal for Orphans.

MEMPHIS, Oct. 14.-Fifty of the recent
ly made orphans have been sent to Church
Home, near Boynton Station, Shelby
county, in charge of the Sisters of Merry,
but that institution report thai they are
unable to supply them with subsistence.
An appeal is made to the citizens of Mem
phis to furnish cooked provisions for their
dinner to-day. The Catholic Orphan
Asylum reports that they have rooms for
number of orphans but are unable to feed
or clothe them.
Important Life Insurance Decision.
RICHMOND, VA, Oct. 15.-In the Circuit
Court of the United States the case of
Hancock vs.. the New York Life Insurance
Company, was decided against the COM
pany and verdict rendered for Sl,S!l.
This is a case of general interest in the
South and to insurance men, as 1t settles
the question of liability of Northern in
surance companies for the amount OF pre-
miums paid before the war on polices
which lapsed during the warof companies
that refused applications for several after
the war closed. The verdict was for pre-
miums paid and the interest thereon. The
company's agent here declined to receive
premiums from the plaintiff because he
was unable TO communicate with the home
Office.
What. the Factories are Doing.
PROVIDENCE, II. l., Oct 16.-The Gro
ten Mills, Wonsockett, have posted up a
notice that they will run on half time, and
other manufactures are contemplating
doing the same thing.
Meeting of she Army of Tennessee.
TOLEDO, o., Oct. 16.-President Grant
arrived here last night with Gen. BabCock.
Gen. Sherman presides at the reunion
now in session.
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priests, have organized a party which is
engaged in intrigue against the State, and
disturbing religious peace to the extent
of an open revolt against existing laws.
He points to indications of similar move
ments in other parts of Europe and in
America, and declares he will maintain
order and law as long AS God enables him
to do so, even against the servants of a
Church which he supposed acknowledged
obedience to secular authority, as God
commanded it.
This doctrine of obedience, however, he
regrets to see so many priests in Prussia
disown. He expresses a hope that now
the Pope has been informed of the truth,
he will use his authority to terminate the
agitation, which he declares before God
has no connection with religion or truth.
He takes objection to the Pope's remark
about nom Catholics and concluding says,
the difference of belief, however, should
not prevent our living in peace.
Trouble Between Austria and Turkey.
VIENNA, Oct. 16.-The Pressc of to-day
says explanations and excuses of the Porte
relative to a circular recently sent abroad,
by letter, are not satisfactory and the Court
will demand ample satisfaction for the of
fence.
MADRID, Oct 15-Preparations are be-
ing made for general attack on Cartha-
gena, by the land and sea forces of the Ma
tional Government. The Insurgents are
completely demoralized
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The Johnson PloW

rs THE PL0W THAT BEST MEETS ALL THE
requirements OF the ;rmer; Is made with express
reference 10 working the lands OF Kast Tennessee Is
fitted mp with both cast and wrought sid with steel
point shear; Of light drSught aud great strength
will clean in any clay land and will pillow NJ rocks
roots and stumps without danger Of breaking.
We hav numerous certificates from "a Sse who ara
using the Johnson Pow that they prefer il At the same
price to the 81 steel pow 1t does the work equal to
any steel plow; and Is so easily kept in order. Any
east can be renewed for 80 cent?.
Send orders to W. 5 JOHNSON 4 Co.,
Broad street, Knoxville Tenn
Price Of Plow, with extra point. $3.50.
ViUl-W3m
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What, the Factories are Doing.


TOLEDO, o., Oct 16.-President Grant
arrived here last night with Gen. BabOock.
Gen. Sherman presides at the reunion
now in session.
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HAMILTON FISH,
Secretary of State.

There is an active temperance move
porters announce their intention to urge
upon the Legislature the prohibitery
liquor law. The Indiana law is much
liked, and copies of it are being circulated
through the State. An attempt will be
made to get 100, 900 signatures to a petition
to the Legislature, asking that that law be
enacted in Kentucky.
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r. NJ. Richards, proprietor of the Acad-
envy of Music, at Nashville, was shot dead
in front of that establishment, at p. n.
Monday by John Hagan, a fireman on the
Nashville d Chattanooga road, for the al
legged dishonor of his sister.
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and, just where the middle is, pass it three
times round the upright at the head of the
staircase, make good double knot at the
loose ends, just as you would on double
thread when you are sewing, and throw the
ends to me-" How the poor old woman
Austered, and wiped her face with her apron,
and how that old clothes line, for could
see it plain, was all tangled and twisted !
Presently all was ready, and taking good
aim at me, she flung the knotted end toward
me. It wouldn't reach rne by nearly three
feet. l managed to get my knife blade
some few inches higher up, but even this
exertion and the strain had given on the
rope stretched out the fbres 1t was a jump
[ had to make, and it wanted nerve, and
thank God I had it, and got good hold,
with one hand of the clothes line. La
second [ was up ten feet and above the cut
in the rope, and now was all right. That
old lady-sbe was worse off than | was
when I was by her side-she kissed me first,
and then went off into conniption. After
it was all over hauled in my old rope.
You have heard tell of the man who was in
the mine, as was lowered down by a rope,
then left hanging until his strength gave
out, and at last he let 60, thinking he was
to be smashed to atoms When they did
pick him up he had fallen six inches, but
was in a dead faint. Well, Sir, my case
wasn't like his, hauled up the old rope,
and the old lady, she took hold of one part
and I Of the other, and when she jerked it,
she snapped the last bits of the strand like
darning- cotton; and that was all I was hang
ing to-
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LYNCH LAW IN CALIFORNIA. Monterey
is a county in California, lying between the
Pacific Ocean and the coast range Of noun.
tains It's directly south Of San Francisco
At this place, on March II, scene was en-
acted that for rude jnstice and savage deter
mination has not often been equaled, even
by the lynchers of the far West. A man
named Torpey had murdered woman
named Nicholson, in most brutal manner.
The murderer was in the hands Of the law,
when mob of two hundred men assembled,
and took possession Of him. They tied a
rope round his neck elevated him upon the
extemporized scaffold Of wagon and he
was given short time to speak. The poor
fellow obviously spoke to gain time. 1t
was half hour before he stopped, and the
wagon was driven from under him, and he
was left hanging. the lynchers then drew
their revolvers, and fired into the suspended
and still breathing body. The wife, sister, and
mother Of Torpey were present, and begged
bis life, with prayers and tears" 1t was
a terrible scene, and will be long remember
ed in the little city of Monterey.
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Poetry.
A Cloud.

A great: white wing came up in the West,
Swallowed with delicate gray,
Like downy feather tossed to rest
On the bosom of parting day;
As pure as the foam on waves ruffled crest
Melting away.
The sun had vanished, and 10! there crept
A glamour of living gold
Where the ripping shadowy gray had slept
In many dreamy fold
As if more of Gods glory through it swept
Then it could hold.
Aglow with lines of fiery light
Like arrows that miss their aim
1t burned warm crimson -delicate-bright,
Throbbing in bushes that went and came
Till softly it sank in the arms of night
A DYING fame.
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VOL 2S
Business Cards.


AFTER CROSSING LEWIS CREEK BRIDGE
Having recently leased the above Stables, late
ly occupied by Ed. Burke, and having supplied
them with every adjunct to complete livery,
we now prepared to furnish our friends, and
the public generally, with anything they may
need in that line. ~ nEt
Our horses are young, fresh, fast, and
well broken; our Buggies, Carriages &C., new
and of the latest style, and our drivers Sc
lected with special reference to the comfort and
safety of our patrons.
Pleasure parties accommodated at all hours
with single or double buggies, riding, horses, fol
ladies and gentlemen, Carriages, Spring wagons
Sc. Parties wishing to visit Meyers Cave
would do well to give us call.
Horses fed by the day, month or year, at usual
rates.
Special attention given to the sale Of stock.
We still occupy the extensive stabling at the
old National Stable ground, where our friends
(if they find it more convenient to call) can be
accommodated as heretofore.
Hoping, by strict attention to our own bust
ness, to merit continuance of the favor shown
US in other places we respectfully solicit share
of the public patronage. dec8-tf.
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Ten THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR A DINNER
One of the greatest pieces of extravs.
gance on record in this country is described
by New York correspondent of the Boston
Transcript" It occurred in the shape of
private dinner at Delmonico's A wealthy
German importer, who has retired from
business, and who was about to sail Tor Eu-
rope, decided before leaving America to in
vite his friend to dinner Covers were or.
dered for seventy.four guests, and carte
blanche was given to Delmonico for the din.
ner. The large banquet hall Of that estab
llshment was secured the same hall where
the dinners to Dickens and Tyndall were
given-at the rate Of SIS ticket For
nearly week the employees of Delmon.
co.'s wer engaged in preparing for this din
ner. A table twenty-four feet wide extend.
ing the whole length of the room, was con-
structed. In the center Of it an artificial
pond was made, with fountain, while
around the fountain live swans were floating
Of course the pond was Gagged over Tue
center of the table was banked with flowers,
from the waters edge at cost of over
$4,000. Perfume fountains we're con.
structed in various parts of the table, and to
add to the intoxication Of the senses, Der.
STEMS full band Of thirty-fve pieces were
engaged to furnish the music. The dinner
commenced at P. NJ, and continued a
couple of hours, after which dancing took
place until mid night, when the dinner, or
supper, as it was then called, was r sumed
for an hour or two, followed by dancing un.
til o'clock in the morning. The bill for
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SUICIDE OF A FATHER. B. Saw

SUICIDE OF A FATHER.-J. B. Saver,
of Craig, son of the late John Saver of the
same county, committed suicide on the
morning of the 18th instant. The supposed
cause was in consequence of the extreme
sickness of his child Samuel of whom he was
very fond. He left the house about 2 P,
NJ, when his child was thought to be dying,
and said that he was going to hunt place
for little Sammy. About two hours after
wards the child rallied and Mrs. Saver sent
to inform her husband of the fact, when he
was found on his knees under tree appar-
emily praying. At first the messenger did
not approach him, but finding that he kept
the same posture, he walked up and laid a
hand on his shoulder and for the first time
noticed that be was partly suspended by
halter from limb of tho tree. On examin-
alton life was found to be extinct. He and
bis child we're both buried in the same
grave -Cwistiausbuy va Messenger.
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Rev. DR.. MUNsEY-Referring to the
charges against DR.. Munsey, which were
disposed Of at the recent session Of the Bal
timore Conference Of the Metho dist Episco-
pal Church, the Bristol ''News" says:
cit is said they were made out of retalia-
ton for the energy displayed by DR.. Munsey
in bringing DR.. Huston to trial. Here,
where DR.. Munsey is best known, there is
no ore who will for one moment believe that
these charges ever had the slightest founda-
ton outside Of fiendish malignity. We have
never seen more humble and spotless SER
want of God than Dr. Munsey, and if we
had an abundance Of such men we should
indulge the heavenly hope that the reign of
iniquity had drawn near to final close,
which must precede the millennium.
MEMORIAL CHURcH.-It is proposed TO
build church as memorial of Rev. James
Waddell, formerly of the old Hanover Pres
bytery, and rendered famous throughout the
country by VIM. Wirts eloquent descrip.
ton of him ar, the ''blind preacher" The
church will be located in Orange county.
Va. The Blind Preacher was the grand
father of DR.. L. Waddell. of Lexington.
Mrs. William H. Collins. of Baltimore,
has given to the State Of Virginia hand
some family portrait of her father, Governor
James Barbour Governor Barbour was
born in Orange county, Virginia, June 10,
ITS, and for nearly forty seven yeas of his
life was in the public service.
The name Of Mr.. Lewis Mckenzie of
Alexandria, is spoken of in connection with
gubernatorial election, for the office of Lieut.
Governor, on the Republican ticket
The Virginia legislature has taken the
appointment of Superintendent of Public
Buildings out of the hands of the next Gov
ernor and given it to itself,
The Firefy, at Norfolk, has on board a
cargo of frozen beef The vessel was built
especially for the purpose Of transporting
this commodity to Havana,
Thirty thousand pounds of eggs passed
over the Atlantic, Mississippi and Ohio
Railroad Saturday, from Bristol to New
York.
A dispatch from Norfolk says: 1.-THE
frost has killed all the early peas and cab.
bage plants, and the truckers are replant-
ing"
An Indiana grand jury has indicted TWEEN
ty-one ministers for failure to return mar
riage licenses with the proper certificates
Tickets to the Vice Presidents lecture in
New York were 81 apiece. The proceeds
were devoted to ''charity," though.
Miss Ella Lawson having passed the re-
, CURED examination has been made Bache
lor of Science and Letters in Paris.
t All the professions are now represented
in the Georgia Penitentiary except Con
gressmen.
> Kettle Run bridge on the 0. A. & Ma
nassas R. R. beyond Culpeper was burn
e on Sunday.
: Missouri balls are disturbed by lead one
fred by enyious suitors through the win
|, dows.
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RETURN OF DEAD MASSACHUSETTS SOL
DIER's SWORD. The Boston Transcript of
March 7th has the following, relative to the
return of sword, by citizen Of Charlottes-
vile, which was taken from the body of q
Massachusetts, officer, at the battle field Of
Cold Harbor
A few weeks since Hon. Ginery Twichell
was informed by a member Of Cong ress
from Virginia that sword was in possess
sion Of one of his friends with this inscrip.
ton upon it: Presented to Captain R j.
Cowdin, by the non commissioned off 'ers
and privates Of Company f., Fifty sixth
Massachusetts Regiment" The parties
holding the sword would cheerfully resign
it to its owner if living, and if dead. to ibis
family or legal representatives. Mr.. T~ich-
ell at once informed Gen. Cowdin Of the
facts, inquiring if the Captain was his son.
Word was sent on in the afiA ktise. with
the request that the sword should be for
warded to the Generals address, Captain
Cowdin was an only son, and was killed at
the battle of Cold Harbor, June 8 1864 =
The sword was upon bis person at the time
of his death. From Mr.. VIM. /. Cochran,
who had possession of it, and who has exer-
cised the utmost kindness and prompitude
in returning it, we learn that some time in
March of 1866 an officer in General Early's
command left the sword at the house of Mr..
Cochran's father for safe keeping, saying
that he had obtained it on the battle field
and when Gen. Sheridan's army was about
to take possession of the town, it was buried
and had remained there ever since, until
about four weeks ago, when it was brought
to light. Through the courtesy of the pos
SCISSOR, General Cowdin has received this
touching memorial of his son.
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JAMES T. BYERS. HENRY E. SUMMERSoN.
DYERS & SUMMERSON,
Dealers Sss Family groceries,
COUNTRY PRODUCE, FINE CIGARS,
CHEWING AND SMOKING TOBA Coos
We have opened new and full stock,
In the Room opposite Court House,
recently occupied by Jas. H. B ackley, and it
will be our aim to keep constantly on hand a
choice selection Of goods in our line.
call is solicited. We feel confident we can
please
WE have full line of all the different Brands
of b 9th CHEWING and SMOKING TOBACCOS,
and every style and grade of CIGARS.
WAITED FOR CASH,
FLOUR
GRAIN,
BA CON, &c.
aug25-tf BYERS & SUNIMERSON
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DIR. Huston is an extract
from letter written by DR.. Huston during
his recent trial
q d l see nothing I can do for the
present beyond what have done, except to
be still and suffer till God helps me, which
I am firmly persuaded He will do, in His
own good time have steadfast faith in Him
and His great name-His GLORIOUS and
fearful name" By every form OF oath or
imprecation that is solemn and awful,
again declare that the girls statement is
false.
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CONFESSION OF A MURDERER. John W.
Osborn, who was hanged at Knoxville, Hi.
nois, Friday, for the murder of Mrs Mat
thews, in his written confession, gives the
following account Of the murder:
Mrs. Matthew was engaged in getting
him something to eat She went down into
the cellar for butter, and he says I went
down, talked with her little while, aud as
she stopped picked up brick and struck
her on the head, when she started to run,
and caught her by the dress, pulled her
back, and struck her again, when she fell
l then pickad up small board and struck
her on the side of the head She groaned,
and I thought it was done. 1 then went up
stairs, and, to make false motives, I rum.
mayed the drawers and found the money,
and thought must take it to prevent the
true motive being discovered. I put part of
the money in each Of the pockets Of my pam
falcons and then thought would 20 down
and see if she was dead. I saw her eyes
looking at me; went up to her, and bend.
Jog over her, said, "Adela." She raised
her eyes and looked up I said: edo you
know me?' She made no reply; I asked
her again, and she said, II do" l asked
who l was, and she said, "Mr. Osborn"
and reached her hand to me and said Why
did yoa do this?" I dropped her hand and
turned away, and looked at her moment
later, and felt that would give worlds to
have her well again. then took out my
knife and cut her throat She never moved
or shuddered,
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JUDGE COCHRAN We copy the following
very deserved compliment to Judge A. B.
Cochran, Of the Senate, who is not only one
of the leaders il the General Assembly, but
also one Of the foremost and most progress
sive among our statesmen, from the last
number of the Page Courier
We regret to see in the Richmond papers
that the Senator from Augusta has been de.
tanned from his seat in the Senate by severe
illness. We hope soon to hear of his con.
valesceuce. as the legislation Of the State
can not afford to be deprived of his services
at this critical period. The judge is one of
our promising young statesmen, and the
great Valley Of Virginia is proud Of her son.
His able and effective canvass in the late Pres.
idential contest has endeared him to our peo.
pie. Without meaning to discriminate, we
must be permitted to say that his speech at
the ''grand rally" at New Market, in Sep.
TENDER last, was one of the finest and most
effective efforts that we heard during the
campaign --Richnaond ENQUIRER.
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Miss Virginia Chesquieres, who attained
the rank Of sergeant in the first Napoleon's
army, where she served for six years in male
attire, recently died in France at the age
of 80. E...-..t s...
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Professional Cards.

at his old stand
Artificial teeth mounted on Gold, Silver and
Vuleanite.
All operations performed in the most scieu-
ti6e and skillful manner, with strict regard to
Permanancy, and warranted to compete with
any work done in the cities.
Thanking the people ofAugustaa the sur
roundingCountiesf for their very liberalpatron-
age prior to, during and since the war, I re-
respectfully solicit its continuation.
The highest price paid for old gold and
late June If
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CHICKEN AND HAM P1E.-Cut two chick.
ems into joints, season them with salt, black
and Cayenne pepper, little powdered mace
and tablespoonful of chopped mushrooms.
Then make balls of forcemeat and the hard
boiled yolks ofeggs, and lay them in the
dish between the joints of chicken, with
few slices Of lean ham in between, and add
a little water with mushroom boiled in it;
cover it with puf-paster and bake.
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LEMON CusrARD.-Take the yolks Of ten
eggs beaten, strata them, and whip them
with pint Of cream; boil the juice of two
lemons, sweetened, with the. rind of one
when cold, strain it to the cream and eggs;
when almost boiling, put into dish, CRATE
over the rind Of lemon, and brown.