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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-06-11
The troublesome Assessment Law.

It is refreshing to find an officer whose
intellect can grasp the subtle ideas Turk
ing in the labyrinthian recesses of the
much abused tax law. McMinn and
Hamilton counties, however, seem to have
had no trouble therefrom, as can be seen
by the following from the Athens Post and
Chattanooga Times:
"Many of the Tax Assessors appear to be
seriously embarrassed in regard TO their
duties, and are doing but little. In this,
the Athens District, Assessor n. c. Jones,
advises us that he does not find great deal
of difficulty in getting along with the BUSH
ness. He has filled and assisted in film g
about one hundred blanks, and believes he
will he able to get through on time. We
make mention of this for encouragement
Of others n-POSt.
Our Assessor here in Chattanooga, John
p. Long, Jr., has, we believe, found nc
trouble in the business of assessing proper
ty under the new law. How is this? Have
Athens and Chattanooga been so lucky as
to "strille" the only two men in the State
who are possessed of the requisite business
knowledge to administer this fearful and
wonderful ute?-TimeS.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-06-11
Cholera NOtcs.

The reports prevailing concerning the
cholera at Nashville, Gallatin, Murfrees-
boro', Chattanooga, &C., yesterday, were
many and wild. We have endeavored to
ascertain a few facts We learn from a
gentleman in this city, who has had phi
vate letter from Gallatin, that two cases of
cholera had been discovered in that place.
1t is reported that some cases have appear
ed at Murfreesboro'. a report prevailed,
which we could not trace to any reliable
source, hence'give itas a mere rumor, that
the disease had made its appearance at
Chattanooga.
The exodus from Nashville for Knox
Vile continues. We learn that DR.. VIII
liam Morrow and family are Ell route, and
that Major Thomas O'Conner and wife
will arrive to-day.
The Chief Marshal visited most of the
city, yesterday, inspecting cellars, base
ments, &c, and notifying parties where
needed, to clean them up. He found the
! premises generally in good condition. Our
| city, with the exception of one or two al
! leys and bad places is in excellent cOndi-
| ton. The alley running from Union tC
| Asylum streets, just west of MarketSquart
needs special attention. The city authori
ties seem to be prompt and vigilant in this
matter and we do not apprehend any
| trouble if cleanliness and thorough care il
| exercised.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-06-11
Real Estnte Trnnsfers.

The following real estate transfers were
recorded in the County Court Clerks Of
flee during the past week:
John S. Van Glider to Samuel 7. Atkin;
lot in Knoxville for S3 900.
d. A. Blackburn, G. IL NJ, to John ;.
Van Glider lot in Knoxville for ST 80.
Whitehead Lawrence, ct uX., to VIM.
McElrey; lot in Anderson county for ST.
800.
Daniel Lee ct ux., to Thamas Brown :;
lot in Knoxville for S4OO.
Staub, V n Glider and Henderson to JAS
c. Renfro lot in Knoxville for $500.
Staub, Van Glider and Henderson to
Moses A. Lisby; lot in Knoxville for $500.
ID. NJ. Wood ct uX., to John r. Wood ;
lot in Knoxville for $3.50.
George NJ. Branner to James Kennedy ;
lot in Knoxville for $500.
A. J. Albers to Mrs. Fannie Albers: lot
| in Knoxville for $780,
NJ. l.. Patterson to L. c. Shepard; lot in
| Knoxville for 1887.
! A. Terry ct uX. to Margaret White et
| ais; lot in Knoxville in exchange for 9
! lot
Isabelle G.. Webb to Chas. ID. McGufley
ct ais, various lots in Knoxville for So, 900
w. A. Henderson to Samuel b. Neargin
lot in Knoxville for $500.
Margaret White ct al. to VIM. Solomon
lot in Knoxville for 81, 600.
c. M. McGhee ct ais. to Sam. House anC
Will. Morrow; lot in Knoxville for SO, 65O
John L. johnson ct al to Absolon
Looney: lot in Knoxville for 81, 600,
George A. McNutt, jr., ct al to j. NJ
d w. G. Pickle lot in Knoxville 70
81, 200
J. c. Massingin to John NJ. Boyd; 10
in Knoxville for $3.50.
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The Churchnen Casc.

The testimony of the plaintiffs in the case
now on trial in the Circuit Court, in re-
butting the evidence of insanity of Geo.
w. Churchwell, has been elaborate and
full. The effort is to show by important
business transactions of Mr.. Churchwell
after lS47 and by the standing in business
circles accorded him by the business men,
that he was perfectly competent to transact
his own business. Important legal advice
given by him after 1913 and the scheme
prepared to save his property for the pay
ment of his Wife's debt were offered to show
his sanity. Mr.. II. L. McClung, J. 5.
Boyd, Col. John Baxter, j. j. Craig and
many old citizens were examined and tes-
fled to Churchwell being ashTewd business
man.
A little breeze took place in court yester-
day during the progress of the eXamina-
ton of Col. John Craig, between witnes.
and Gen. Mabry, which was afterward all
amicably adjusted by efforts of mutual
friends.
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Notes About wheat.

Esquire Callen, of the 10th District, says
that considerable amount of the wheat
in his district is about ripe enough TO cut,
and that some of it will be harvested this
week. He says that although the crop is
thin and the heads small, that the grain is
of very fine quality.
The report from Grassy Valley, in this
county, in regard to wheat is pretty much
the same and that some of the farmers will
commence harvesting this week.
We were show yesterday by Nathan Lusk a
specment of bearded wheat raised on Mrs. Nc
Cammon's farm, one mile distant from Knox
Vile, which is an average of twenty-five acres
sown, the stalks being about FIVE feet high and
the heads measuring nearly seven inches IN
length. The stand is excellent and fine crop
will be reapcd. The bearded wheat Is harder
variety, and win stand much colder
weather than the ordinary white wheat
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s. Cnrn fnrChnIern.

nview of the fact that other portions of
our State are being scourged with that
dreadful disease, cholera, it behooves every
one to Immediately provide themselves
with the best known remedies, for, to be
cured at all, cholera must be cured quickly.
The first symptom of this disease is usually
painless diarrhGa, accompanied with II
feeling of GOODNESS i'll the bowels. Where
the cholera is prevailing no other warning
is necessary, but the person attacked should
Immediately lie down and keep quiet,
have large mustard poultice prepared and
cover the entire abdomen. TO stop the
diarrh9a nothing has yet been discovered
more efficient than DR.. Lytle's Elixir,
taken in liberal doses, which should be
taken as soon as possible. Should the
case be stubborn and pain and cramp fol-
low, take large dose of DR.. Harris Great
Relief inwardly and have the limbs rubbed
vigorously with the same. BY following
these simple directions, no one need fear
cholera.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-06-11
Local Miscellany.

A mama in the rural districts lately
gave her five year-old hopeful an outfit of
fish tackle. Soon she heard shout from
Willie, and running out found one of her
best hens fast winding up the line in her
coop whittier the hook had already pre-
coded it. Willie, observing the troubled
look of his mother, quietly remarked:
Don't worry, mother, 1 guess she will
stop when she gets to the pole"
Water works being the order of the day,
and there being prospect of the ordinance
carrying and that water works will ere
long be established in this city, some of
our young men are trying to learn to use it
as a beverage. The result is, there has not
been q single police arrest in the last two
days.
In passing along the Knoxville and Ohio
railroad yesterday we noticed parties en-
gagged in surveying and stalking off a build
ing site about a mile or so from the city,
opposite Mr.. i. P. Bailey's residence. We
presume it is for the blast furnace to be
| erected ere long.
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Trihnfe of Resnecf.

At a called meeting of Hoston Division No. 7,
Sons of Temperance, the following resolutions
of coincidence were passed in respect to the
memory of Thaddeus Carson, a former mem
Der of the Order, who departed this life on the
Slst day Of May, 1873;
WHEREAS. 1t is enjoined in the Book of In
SEPARATION to weep with those who weep and
mingle our tears with those of the sorrowful,
we have cause to lament in the death Of Bro.
Carson worthy and honored member of our
organization and of society in general, who de-
parted this life ia the full faith of true chris
tain. Be it therefore
RssOLyed That though sundered by death, we
will ever cherish the recollection of his many
virtues, and while mourning our loss be recon
ciled to the Divine will, remembering that tits
his eternal gain.
Reselved, That we tender the bereavsd widow
| of our deceased brother the assurance of our
| sympathy aud regard, trusting that He who
| tempers the wind to the shorn lamb will succor
| her in her grief,
| Reso[ped, That n copy Of these resolutions be
| furnished the family of the deceased and that
the KNOXVILLE CHRONICLE be requested to
| publish the same.
| RICHARD KRYHILL,
JAMES L. Fo8D,
p. j. PEAL,
| Committee. . =
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FROM ROCKwOOD.
The Business-EducRtiODal lnterests-Re-
Iigious Matters-sunday school, dc.


The business of the place is moving
steadily forward. The new furnace is about
completed aud will go into operation in
few days. The demand for houses is on the
increase. Buildings rise almost As by
magic and yet it is impossible to provide
for the constantly increasing population.
Our educational interests are looking up.
There are 10 scholars in school, and but
for the want of room, there would be many
more. The enlargement of the school
building is a necessity, and 1t will be done
at an early day.
In matters of religious character, there
is a decided improvement. The Baptist
Church, under the pastoral care Of DR..
Breaker, is rapidly increasing in numbers
and strength. They have secured fine
! lot and are making arrangements TO build.
The NJ. f. Church, South, are to erect q
| large brick edifice ia connection with the
| Masons, the latter building the upper story
| At present all denominations use the
school building.
| We have union Sunday school Of LOT
members, and large and interesting
| Bible class which meets in the afternoon
| With these and preaching every Sunday
there is certainly good chance for spend
ing the day probably.
Extensive preparations are being mad
for the celebration of the coming 'glorlou
fourth" by the United Friends of Temper
ance, who are in highly tiourshing con
dition,) in connection with the Sunda.
school in a grand picnic. Couldn't yo
come and see us at that time? NJ.
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Liltle's Living Age.

The numbers of The Liring Age For the weeks
ending May 3lst contain the following Pub
lie and Private Morality by Edward A. Free
man, FortnightLy Revie1C Sir John Burgoyne,
Biack,cood Magazine The Golfers of Car
rick. Good Words Story of French Refugee,
perstition, Spectator The progress of the Span
ish Revolution, Spectator On Some Gradations
in the Forms of Animal Life, Fraser'S Maya
zine The Bath Archives AthenGu1n The
ford A. D, 164l, FraSer'S Magazine; The
Deluge discovery of the native Baby lonian ac-
county, Academy with instruments of :" The
Parisians,n by Bulwer, LORD Lytton y "Inno-
cent" by Mrs Oliphant, and "The Prescotts
of Pamphillon," by the author of Dorothy
Fox" poetry and miscellany. The subscrip-
ton peice if this "a page weekly magazine is
IS year, for SO any one of the American 81
magazines is sent with The LiUing Age for q
year Little & Gay, Boston, Publishers,
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-06-11
Printing for Colleges.

The CHRONICLE Job Office yesterday,
printed some diplomas on parchment for
Messy Creek College that are unusually
willing to place them by the side of work
of the same kind done in Eastern cities.
We have turned out from our job Office
this season an unusually large amount OF
printing for colleges in East Tennessee.
We have printed some catalogues that we
claim are superior to any thing of the kind
ever before printed in East Tennessee. We
have specimens in the office for exhibition.
We have new methods and superior fact j.
ties for all classes of college printing and in
vite attention to our specimens,
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-06-11

Messrs. e. p. Bailey and J. w. Gaut
leave tonight for Chicago, ILL.,, where they
90 as the delegates from the East Tennes-
see Branch to attend the annual meeting
of the stockholders of the Republic Life
Insurance Company. Mrs. Il. z: Bailey
will accompany her husband. They will
make short trip through the West before
they return.
Mr.. A. Haws, who has been acting as col
pbrteur for the Knoxville Bible Society in
Cooke county, was called home yesterday by
the illness of one Of his children He
will return to his work in few days, Proyi-
deBce permitting.
Mr.. II. Nelson, from Jerome, New York,
arrived in our city on Sabbath, and proposes to
make this his future home He has been read
ing the WEEKLY CHRoNICLE for some time
past and says that he was induced by it to pay
East Tennessee a visit. He proposes at an early
day TO open ornamental wire works in this city,
of which due notice will be given.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-06-11

We understand that specular iron ore
has been found in Cooke county-perhaps
in large quantities An eminent geologist
is on the track of it, and if matters turn
out as it is hoped they will, another great
impetus will be given to the iron manu-
featuring interest in East Tennessee. The
ore will probably be manufactured at
Knoxville, where it will meet the Cum
berland mountain coal. We are not able
at present to give the particulars. If we
are properly Informed, specular iron ore
has not heretofore been found in the South.
The principal American mines are on the
shores of Lake Superior, from whence the
the ore is shipped to Pittshurg to obtain
coal for its manufacture. The advantage
we will have in regard to shipment in
our own case is at once apparent. This
ore is of very superior quality, and de-
velopments soon to take place looking to
a proof of its existence in large quantities
in our midst, will be watched with great
anxiety
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-06-11
stolen Steer.

In Sundays issue under the above head
we gave an account of a steer being sold in
this city for 500, and expressed the opin-
ion that it had been stolen. Yesterday we
were very forcibly strengthened in our
opinion by the appearance of Mr. r. w.
CrowsOn, of Sewer county, who proved
his property and started home with the
same. He informed us that one of the
young men who stole the steer, Andrew
Lindsay, by name, had been raised within
four miles of his place, while the other, JEFF
fry by name, had come in that neighbor-
hood some weeks back from Knoxville or
its vicinity, and had been staying with
Lindsay. Officer HOLLAND Sharp, the man
who purchased the steer, were in pursuit
of the rogues yesterday and it is expected
they will be safe in their hands by this
morning.
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Horace Maynard.

The West Tennessee Wing and Tribune
says: "Mr. Maynard begins to loom up as
a candidate for Speaker of the House of
Representatives. As between him and
Blaine, we hope he will be elected. OF
course, no Democrat or Liberal Republi-
can will think of running, yet they can
vote, and in a close contest might cast the
controlling vote. Maynard talked so soft
ly to we poor friendless rebels that we
were almost persuaded that we were with
in the pale of respectability, and that he
felt genuine interest in our welfare. He
is at least as good as any of his party, and
if elected Speaker we shall be glad that his
competitors were beaten.-AtbenS Post.
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About some East Tennesseans. = ~

The GAINESVILLE Tobacco Leaf, in speak
ing of Mai. Mckinney and DR.. w. f.
Greene, says
We were glad to meet Maj. Chas. J. Nc
Kinney here last week. Maj. Mckinney
Is n native and citizen of Hawkins county,
East Teunessee-a man who stands high
at home as a gentleman, a man of in
tegrity and genial kind.hearted man.
He comes to take charge Of this district as
Collector of Internal Revenue, and we
speak from our personal knowledge of his
| character at home when we say that he
will discharge his duty as faithful officer,
and that he will be found courteous and
kind in the administration of his office.
He will he assisted by DIR. Green, of
Greeneville, who comes highly recon-
mended az a gentleman of standing.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-06-11
AnInreresting occasion.

school on last Monday evening, with an
exhibition at Midway, in the 18th civil
district of Knox county. There were
from 800 to 400 persons present, in fact, it
was the largest turn out ever known in
that neighborhood, for an occasion of that
kind. The programme was well selected
and admirably executed to the satisfaction
of all parties concerned. Mr., Cartey has
been IA teacher in that district for many
years. and has proved himself very sue
cessful instructor of the youthful mind,
and is held in high esteem by all that
know him. We understand he proposes to
employ an assistant teacher, and run the
free school Of that district in connection
with his high school. We wish him sue
cess.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-06-11
The Death of Mrs. Gaut.

The many friends of Judge John c.
Gaut will hear with extreme sorrow the
news of the death of his wife by cholera
in Nashville as reported in our special this
morning. The body will be brought to
Cleveland for interment. Superintendent
Thomas telegraphed yesterday to Capt
Jacques to know if the body could be
brought over the East Tennessee, Virginia
and Georgia Railroad. After consulting II
prominent physician of this city, Mr.. Nc
Chez telegraphed that he saw no objec-
ton. The remains will probably reach
Cleveland this morning.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-06-11
Learn u Trade.

In his annual report of common school,
Professor Wickersham says
"There amrue ltitudes idly waiting for va
cant clerkships and untitled offices, while
mechanical work more honorable and more
remunerative, invites on all sides the eff
forts of willing hands 1t is fact as
startling as it if significant, that of 1900
criminals in the United States in 1868,
ninety-seven per cent of them had never
learned trade. Out of 240 convicts re-
ceived at the eastern penitentiary last
year, only twelve had been apprenticed
and served their time"
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-06-11
The Aged Pensioner.

Southey Nelson, now residing in the
10Th civil district of this county, was in the
city yesterday, and drew his pension. He
says he was born in the year 1884, near
Jonesboro', Tenn. For his age, he is re-
markabe for physical strength, and says
he is not quite dead yet, though unfortu-
nately, old age has taken away his eye
sight, He can only recognize his acquaint-
ances by their voice.
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West Point Examinations.

OF the one hundred and thirty-four can
didates for admission TO the Military Acad-
envy at West Point, seven We're rejected on
account of physical disabilities and forty
nine failed to pass an examination. OF
those who passed the examination and
have been admitted, we find the following
from Tennessee Geo. W. Baxter, Knox
Vile; John n. Glass, Jas. n. Nancy, Da-
vid n. Mcdonald. The two eolored candi-
dates passed their examination credtably.
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special Term Of the ChRncery Court al
Knoxville, Tenn.

giants, &c, that special term of the Chan
Gerry Court for Knox county, will be held
at the court house in Knoxville, commesc-
ing the First Monday (being the 9TH day.
of July, 1873, for the purpose of disposins
of some pressing eas9,
BY order of the Chancellor, o. p. Temple.
NJ. l.. PATTERSON, G. d NJ.
May 30th, 1S73.-dltw4t
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BIackberrieS.

The loss Of the peach and apple crops TO
a very considerable extent can be repaired
in commercial sense, if the people of this
section will take care to dry their black
berries 1t is said one town in North Car
olina shipped twenty-siX thousand dollars
worth last season. This berry dries much
sooner than other fruit, and is not so much
reduced in weight by the process of drying.
Athens Post
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The ChurchMeII Case.

The argument in this case opened on
terday morning. Col. John Crozier open
ed the case for the plaintiff He was fol-
lowed by Hon. L. G. Houk for the defen-
dant. His speech covered two hours and
a half. James r. Cooke, Esq, followed
Judge Houk, and had not concluded his
speech at the adjournment of Court. He
will conclude this morning.
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Snecimen Orc anh Conl.

We were shown yesterday at Cowan,
McClung & Co.'S establishment, n large
lump of iron ore, said to contain 50 per
cent. of iron, and a large lump of bitumin
GUS coal from the Oakdale iron works, in
Roane county. They are as fine specimens
of ore and coal as are generally found any
Where
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Caught.

The negro who beat the Marshal of
Jonesboro' last Saturday night to such an
extent that he is not expected to live, we
understand was taken yesterday, morning
in Abingdon, Va, and brought back to
JOnesboro and lodged in Jail with his faith
er, who participated in the crime.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-06-11

In the Agatherdian Society, on Saturday
night, Mr.. j. A. Mabry, Jr., of Knoxville,
secured the first prize in defamation. His
subject was q" The Mississippi Contested
Election, an old speech, but one in which
the gentleman showed grace and earnest
ness Union and american.
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Funeral.

The funeral of Hester Hall, deceased
consort of Edmund Hall, will be preached
mt Fountain Head Church, on Sunday, the
18th day of this month, by the Rev. Thos.
II. Russell. The friends and acquaintance
af the deceased are invited to be present.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-06-11

We hear of many cases of Diarrhea,
Dysentery and other bowel complaints,
caused, we presume, by the sudden change
from winter weather to excessive heat,
with perhaps an immoderate use of un-
ripe vegetables. DR.. Lytle's Elixir is a
never failing cure for these diseases. No
family can afford to be without it.
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Clubs For the Chronicle.

We invite the attention of our friends
to our low club rates. Clubs of ten at one
dollar and half each. Any friend is au
thorized to act as our agent. If you can't
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