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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-08
N EW YORK.
Ross Tweed's Sire Secures Him Fine Quar-
Iprs

teTh.
New YORK, April Elm consequence Of
the disclosures that Tweed, instead of oc-
cupying q convict's cell in Blackwell's
Island penitentiary, he is in possession of q
comfortable room in the centre building of
the institution, which is well fitted up for
his comfort.
His private secretary says he was
given a room and a little more liberty from
purely humanity reasons. II became n
question with the authorities as to whether
or not some relaxation Of the prison dis
cipline in his case was not necessary as an
absolute necessity of health. Tweed was
extraordinarily corpulent, and to enable
him to move about with any comfort, he
was obliged to have his body bound up
tight in clothes. Already in i'll health his
sentence had a crushing effect upon his
nervous system and his condition at pres
ent is really pitiable. No prisoner in the
penitentiary has felt his punishment so
keenly. If il was insisted upon that he
should he confined in cell one would have
to be specially constructed for him, az his
size would preclude the possibility of his
living in an ordinary one. In fact, if strict
discipline was enforced in his case his
sentence to imprisonment in the peniten-
tiary would be equivalent to a sentence TO
death.
A Chance for n Diplomatic Muss
The steamship Tybee, from Santo Do
mingo on the Both ult., brings the follow
ing news: The British Consul General OF
Port au Prince had been on a tour of obser-
walton to Samana Bay, and had afterwards
visited Santo Domingo with propositions
from the Hytien Government for treaty
between the two republics. Among the
conditions of the proposed treaty it is said
were the cession to Hayti of the disputed
tarritpru on tha frpnfiar opA hn
ment of the Samana Bay convention made
with citizens of the United States.
These conditions being admitted by the
Dominican Government, Hayti or England
was to loan considerable sum to Santo
Domingo, payable at convenience and
without interest.
The discussion of this measure was caus-
ing great excitement throughout the
Island.
The President elect, Gousales, has not
been installed in office, as the convention
called for the purpose of framing new
Constitution was still unable to agree upon
the article thereof The special commits
sion of Samana Bay Company have not
succeeded in obtaining an amicable settle
ment of the question pending between
the Government and the Company, and
the provisional government has declared
the Samana Bay convention null and void.
The commissioners havciprotested against
summary act as arbitrary and ellegal, and
instigated by British and Haytien influence
and demand an arbitration upon the mat
ters in dispute according to the terms OF
the convention. The Company will, in
the meantime, call upon the United States
Government for protection against any
violent proceedings on the part the Do
minican authorities.
DIR. Howe remains at SANTANA as acting
Governor, while Samuels and Fobegs, and
other members of the commission, return
to New York.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-08

Madame Gauldrin Boileau, the wife Of
Baron Boileau, of Paris, daughter of the
late Senator Thos. H. Benton, and sister of
Mrs. Gen. Fremont, died in Paris on the
10th ultimo. Her husband was recently
sentenced to prison for three years for par
ticipation in the Memphis and Ell Paso
railroad affair, in which Gen. Fremont was
engaged, and her death is attributed TO the
anxiety and modification resulting from
her husbands troubles.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-08

Might give counsel to any young hear
er l would say to him, try to frequent the
company of your betters; in books and
life that is the most wholesome society
learn to admire rightly, the great pleasure
of life is that. Note what the great men
admire they admire great things narrow
spirits admire bassly and worship meanly.
-Thdckeruu
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-08

THE taste for emotion may become a
dangerous taste we should he very eau
tious how we attempt to squeeze out of HUI
man life more ecstacy and paroXysm than
il can well afiord,-SydRCy Smith.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-08

A Awaggish Western member of Congress
gives the following as his estimate of the
chances of Senatorial candidates in Mas
sachusetts: Hoar goes in on his respect
ability but Adams sees him and goes
him two generations better.n
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-08

The Supreme Court of the United States
has sustained decree of the Circuit Court
at Memphis, compelling that city 70 pay
for paving the streets.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-06
The Cellars Again.


How much of sickness is bred 10 cellars, It Is
no, probable ever can be accurately estimated,
but there is no doubt tina. many mysterious
cases of typhoid aud scarlet fever, rheumatism
or ague, may be correctly traced TO the malaa-
rious effiuvia emanating from neglected cor
ners. Old boxes, bins aud barrels, which
have contained vegetable matter, meat, tsh,
etc, need thorough overhsuiag. Il is not that
standing in dark corner, they look empty; 7;
there may be enough poison left sticking on the
side and bottom to affect the health Of the
household. This work OF cleansing is often
left to the women and boys Of the family. A
man had much better leave his work day, to
make thorough examination and puriiica-
ton of the cellar, than to be unduly anxious
about getting in bis crops in extra season.
After all garbage is carried ont, let the ceilings
and walls be faithfully brushed with an old
broom aud, if this is done once month, the
atmosphere will be all the sweeter Use plen-
~ Of lime, and in dry weather, keep the doors
and windows open part Of every day. Old
tin and woodenware should not be allowed 10
stand year after year upon the cellar shelves.
If il is not fit TO be used, throw it away OHIO
Eirmer
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-06
STRAW GOODS,
IsI1MOVAL.
Collection Depot.

FE1HE Clarlessoyn Depot, Winchester i Stras-
burg Branch of the B. 0. Railroad. has
been madea Collection Depot. Freights will here
after be collected at Charles .oTn, instead, shere-
toiore, at the points from which shipments are
made. All persons receiviug freight on and after
August lst 1872. will be required topay for The
same before removal. ). D. STARRY
Aur. ? ls72 Agcat.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-06
Artificial Stone.


Since the discovery Of chemistry, and espe-
cially its modern adaptability to practical pur-
poses, II is astonishing to see the appliances
for which it is used, and so successful have the
experiments become that stone has been made
in few hours that under the natural process
would have taken thousand years. We have
noticed store produced from Portland cement.
which to all appearances. and by the same test
that could be applied to natural stone, is equal
to any marble in common use. and in its ad-
mirable imitation OF either marble or stone is
as durable; and further, It increases its crush
ing resistance with age. Another economical
advantage by this process is that stone can be
nodded into shapes in few hours as aristcal-
ly as the finest workman .abors for weeks aud
months to work out of natural stone. 1t can
be adapted for any use that marble, slate, and
stone Of all formations arc now used tilng
for vestibues, sidewalks, footways, fountains,
house and lawn steps and platforms, of every
imaginable shape, aud IN colors as natural as
they can be found in nature.
Mr.. C. NJ. Roberts has purchased the right
and patent of the artificial Stone Company, of
this District, and is ncw making patent stone
ofPortland cement such as we describe. There
has been great deal of it laid in this District,
and tue best test Of its durability is that it i'm
proves with age, and becomes as natural in its
appearance as dny stone that WAS ever QUAR-
ried. The truth OF tbs is open to closest ex-
animation, and the parties who are in the least
iucredulous on the subject Of experiments can
easily satisfy themselves by a personal exami-
nation, either by calling at Mr.. Roberts office,
4sG Louisiana avenue, or BY specimens Of the
work in different parts of the city. This ma
terial is especially suited for garden walks, aud
is Gar preferable 20 gravel, or even asphaIts, as
it is susceptible Of more beauty, can be kept
cleaner, and free from anything like dampness
For our public grounds it could be used with
very fine effect, aud, as far as expense is con-
cerned, in large saving Of money. We are
aware of the difficulties and prejudices that an
invention Of this kind has to encounter, but q;
Mr.. Roberts has the energy and industry tC
help hun Ia introducing this new feature into
the .mprogeman, Of tho District, we feel every
assurance that in few years this kind of stone
viii be preferred to all others, and that time
will strengthen the impression it has already
made Wcsllag,an city Cdronic'e, Hay 2lh
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-06
Our Social Life.

Some people never make acquaintances, but
shat themselves up from their kind as does an
oyster in his she'll while others-and by far
the happier-are never at = loss for cheerful
companionship. 1t is not hard to make ac-
quaintauces if we set about it in the right
way bat it is useless to hang back aud wait
every door to be opened we must push them
ourselves Said lady 10 US the other day =
Il never make acquantances in travelling !
wish | could" Said another: " | get ac-
quainted with everybody. | talk to the wo-
men who sweep the ferry-boats, and to any
decent person who happens to sit by me in the
cars. find every bunan heart is human.
aud that can learn something didn't know
before from every new acquaintance, or com
muu.ca,e information that may be valuable to
her" We are, most Of Us, apt to stand on our
digui.y and wait for advances from others to
indulge a captious disposition. aud criticise
where we should commend The cal;iga:ion Of
a genial, charitable, benevolent spirit will not
injure any Of US, and will certainly benefit the
community in which We live, and add con-
stantly to the number Of our friends.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-06
COAL AND WOOD YARD.

washington &C LiPpitt
w COAI, of all kinds. and Sawed and Split
wooDc. Which hr they % will furnish and deliver Il
quantities to suit customers, for Cash; pfae1s
leftat Yard, corner Samuel stree. ana Is. q u ~
80 Cash paid for Bones.
June IA, lS73-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-06
The Best and Cheapest Rat Exter-
mlnator.

For many years past have used the va
rious poisonous preparations for the destruc-
tion OF rats with only partial success, and take
pleasure in calling attention to an infallibe
remedy for the sure destruction Of these trou-
blesotne animals. Crude potash. powerful
alkali, being placed where they frequent, bis
ters their feet, burns their coat wherever it
touches, blinds them, and causes them to va
cate the premises, or so affects then that they
can easily be killed. Let all who suffer from
their depredations tFy il, aud feel assured
that they will never again resort to tie dan
gerous aud poisonous preparations now used
for this purpose. It should be used literally,
and every part Of the premises they frequent
should be supplied with it. T.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-06
What a Newspaper Does for aTown.

Dr. Holland, in his Topics Of the Time 10
Scnbner's for March, says:
a bright enicrprisins. influential paperin
any town Is a centralizing power for all those
interests. The press advortiscs the locality
is the centre Of its moral, political and social
influence. and docs more. perhaps. than any
agency to aitrac! .he organized industry Of It's
near and remote neighborboOd. The city o.
Springfield, in Massachusetts,. Is perhaps as
good IN illustration Of the power Of the press
to ceniralize trade and manufactures as tho
country offers. We wonder whether the resi-
dents of that city know how much they owe to
theirpapers ortheir constantly increasing nrui-
bers aud crossing prosperity. For twenty
five years they have bad press whose enter
prise. industry. intelligence. and influence arc
supposed TO have been without preceden, or
parallel in The history Of provincial news
papers throughout the world We think, in
deed. tha, this is but just statement Of tho
fact; aud .heteis nothing in the location Of tho
town and its relation 10 the country 70 justify
tie Supposition that it would have reached it's
present status through other causes. The
town is known Throughout the whole country
by its press, aud that press has masnifed It's
importance aud influence every where. Itbas
been centre Of intelligence and centre Of
attraction, aud has done, in one sense, moro
than anything else to make the town whs. it
is-onc Of the brightest and most enterprisiDg
towns 10 New England.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-06

The SUCCESS or TIE SURGICAL OPERATION
UPON Mg. CoEcoEAS.-Some ten days since,
DR.. George Eeuling, tho distinguished sur
soon in charge Of the Maryland Eye aud Ear
inGrmary il thisciiy. performed difficult AMI
delicate operation FOR cataract upon the eye Of
w. W. Corcoran, Esq, the well known capt
talist aud pbianibropist Of Washington. Mr.
COrcoran had been previously operated upon
10 Paris FOR catarac. ia lis other eye, aud had
been confined 10 his room lor three months
from the severe effects, but be has recovered
rapidly, though over seventy years Of age,
from bis recent operation. and is now able to
take bis daily walks. The oft-tried skill VI tho
surgeon who has thus soon restored him has,
in this instance, as when Joseph JeIrrsons
eyesish. was saved by hin, relieved tho
anxiety Of large circle Of friends and adni.-
BalireTs Cazsn..
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-06
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
TERMS.

-y- rhs Farr Passs ispub,ished weekly at Tleo
+ rlrt1sI rtry Csa,s PEE annu~ in odr'nes.
rs-rHREE DOLLARS IL nos paid in advance.
ra-O4e D,l.t- asl gtfy Csa'' for SIR on'h"
-E- rho terms of advertising are. for square
.sasl la,h orless, Oss Dollar and Fif'y csats for
.h-.s ins.rtioas-larger ones In thos meproPor-
tia Eirh continuance F.fty Cssfs.
rg-No advsrtisementto De considered by the
..,a.a 'r year unless specified on the Manuscript
.s previously agreed upon between che PARTIES
Lo-Aa advertisement no, marked on the copy
ora .p.cii sea number ofinsertious willbecontinued
sa.iosi,redoa one. paymeu,ise sexacte1 accordingly.
zs-Er1r-tl ApylarlslarNrs.- avoid any
..aad ds-s.aatirs co the pay, of tAe aun-a '-tver-
Users proPe. t5 s;ate i.t'ac,'g tha; tns
l... oa,y ezteuis 90 tbei- Immediate 5usirss--
n,,lE,-lts. L.r,, 1r all other advertisements emit
Pa. tasn GO be- aa additional charge, and no '-gia-
lioU.
s-05uuary Notices ocmer- chen G~sii-eswiu
bechl-g.ifo-.
JOB .Y0RN--Plsters. sale D.ls. Circulars.
Cl.it. u.s., .A-eltel 9roug. So a-l;.y aadat iaif
pric.s.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-06
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
| |. & WV. B GALLlEER. EDITORS

charlestown, Jefferson Co., w. Va.
OFFICE IN "jEYrERsoN BUILDINe."
Saturday, June 6, 1874.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-06

HEAVY STOCK SALE - THg WEsT.-There
was a large sale Of short-borned cattle at DeI-
ter Park, Chicago, on the 2lst inst, in which
a bull brought $4,000 aud two heifsrs Sl0,-
600. On he following day there was another
large sale Of short-horned cattle at Cambridge,
Ind. 10 which bull was sold FOR 81, 100.
The stock was the property Of General Mere
dith.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-06
o 7NFW SERESJ CHARLESTOWN JEFFERSON COUNTY, W. VA s
POETICAL.
oUIN SABE!

A baby into existence grows
Out Of the dark soWleur De rose
Ii, future seems as it lies in dreams,
For life can bring no cruel thing
To the bud that into blossom blows;
All well-a-day who knows? who knows
A man with. maid 20 the altar goes;
, Cares have come, bat eouleur dc rose
The future seems 10 the loYsr scheme
For care must fly when love is nigh,
And his heart is hsppy,-there are no woes
All wel-a day who knows? who knows?
An old man out of existence goes;
Life was woe, but coHleWr de rose
The future seems. for the vision CLEANS
Ofpescefal rest for aye possessed,
BY q soul thstback 20 the darkness goes;
hh vel. a-day who knows who Knows
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-06

Funeral honors Of General Dyer, late chief
of ordinance, United States army, took place
at Fort Monroe Monday. The flag was dis
PLAYED at half-mast the band played dirge
and minute guns were fred from the fort at
noon.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-06

Il. again announced that Secretary Rich
ardson will shortly retire from the Treasury
The agent Of the Associated Press says that
rnmor has fixed on Mr. Delano As Judge
Richardson's successor
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1874-06-06
Jefferson Institute,
CharIcstown,W.Vir Virginia.

rVHE next Session will commence on uondry,
September siA, 1875.
Being provided with competent Assistants, every
advantage for a thorough course in English, the
Languages. Drawing, Music on Piano and Organ,
WILDE afforded. Particular attention will De paid
to Music aud pupils will be required 20 play at
Musical Soirees, when the friends OF the pup's can
bavean opportunity to Judge their progress.
Vocal Music will be taught in classes as weiias
by private lesson.
For Terms. &c, apply to the PRINCIPAL;
Aug 9, 1873. Mns \. NJ. / tOINHo l.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-14
II the vote for Governor last year. on an aggregate

over the vote for Governor year. aggregate
vote OF o.0o0
sayer Dem for Congress in the Ist District runs far
ahead OF his ticket Only few returns from the ia
District in they show Banning running behind,
and Stevenson much ahead Of the ticket The contest
will be exceedingly close.
The Democratic county ticket will probably be elected
by several thousand majority except for County Com
missioner From returns received the indications are
that the Democratic majority In Hamilton county Oh
the State ticket will be from 1000 TO 5000
COLUMBUS Oct. 19.-GarfelJ (R"p) in the Xlxth ana
Van Voorhees, Rep in the XVIII Districts are no doubt
elected to Congress- II partial returns from the lA
and Xth Districts be taken as fair indicaion OF
what the full returns VIII be- both Robinson aud Cnarles
Foster (Reps) are defeated for Congress-
TOLEDO Oct. 13.-Two wards in Toledo and nine pre-
cincts in Lucas Comfy give Wikof 7O6 majority.
Pratt taep) for Congress runs behind his ticket ana
il probably defeated by majority OF from 800 to 0O
Six townships in Wood County give 6l4 Republican
majority.
Six townships and one precinct in Putnam County
give Rice Dem for Congress from the With District 72S
majority, and Bell (Dem) for Secretary OF State 6s
majority. The county s claimed for Bell Dy l2oO ma
jOrity.
COLUMBUS, Oct l3-The Democrats claim the election
OF David NJ Wilson for Congress in the XVIIh District
CINCINNATI Oct. l3.-Basng their Judgment on spechi
dispatches the city papers the democrats claim the
election for Congress of McMahon In the IVth District
Hurd In the Win, POppiet0n IN the iAth' anu T""o "
the XXtb.
Dispatches from counties in Western and Southern
Ohio report the Democratic gains greater than In the
city.
Returns from 81 precincts and wards in Cincinnati
and Hamilton County casting 2sO00 votes. give Bell
Dem.), for Secretary of State, l6.soO' ana
Wikof RepD l22O0 For Congress the same 81 precins
give in the Ist District $500 majority for sayler Dem
and lid District COO majority for Banning Dem)
are a
are from District The city wards have Deen
subdivded since last election, which renders state
ment of gains almost impossible.
CINCINNATI Oct. I3-Out Of $1,000 votes, with twenty
country precincts TO hear FROM Bell Dem for secretary
of State gets 1880 majority; Sayer, Democratic candi-
date Congress the Ist District, has 200 majority
over Green. Banning (Dem), in the lid District has
1900 majority over Stevenson.
The Republicans claim Gunckee's election in the lVth
District, and Foster the Xth, and the Democrats
claim the election OF McMa1on and Seney in the same
districts
New-York tribune., 1874-10-14
THE OCTOBER ELECTIONS.
OPPOSITION GAINS.

ouro pEMoCRATIC-INDIANA DOUBTFUL.
The election returns, though yet incomplete,
seem to indicate general Democratic or Oppo-
sitiop gains. In Ohio the Democrats have car
ried both the Cleveland and Toledo districts,
and have defeated Mr.. Foster. all of which
nre important gains for them. They also
claim the WITH, With, IXth, and XVllth dis
tricts. In the lid. District, the latest returns
indicate the election of Banning, Oem) by
1000 majority.
The Republicans seem to have suffered
largely on the State ticket on account OF the
prohibition plank in their platform. The
towns heard from show large Democratic
gains and if the same ratio is maintained
in the remainder of the State, the Democrats
will have majority of 10000.
In Indiana the Independent party has polled
a very small vote, and the Democrats have
made but little if any headway.
In Iowa the AntiMOnopOlists have lost
ground since last year, and the Republicans
increase their majority.
In Nebraska the latest returns indicate the
reelection of Lorenzo Crounse (Rep0 to Con-
press and the success of the entire Repub-
bean ticket.
From West Virginia and Arkansas we have
nothing decisive.
The Democrats make slight gains in the
Newark IN. J) city election.
New-York tribune., 1874-10-14
THE NEWARK CHARTER ELECTION.
DEMOCRATIC vICTORY-CONTROL OF NEARLY Al

DEMOCRATIC VICTORY-CONTROL OF NEAhLf ALL
THE CITY OFFICES SECURED.
NEWARK, Oct. 13.-The municipal election
returns are not complete yet but. far made ndl'
cate q reduced Republican majority on the general city
ticket. The Democrats carry the Fifth. Tenth, and
Eleventh Wards, and probably enough others to give
them majority In the Common Council. The Third'
Ninth and Fourteenth Wards elect Republican Alder
men. The Democrats thus far gain three Aldermen.
LArER.-Complete returns confirm tho Democrats
victory Theyeiect nine Of the Aldermen being net
gain Of SIX. The new Common Council Will stand ~
Democrats to 10 Republicans, giving the Democrats
entire control Of the city Offices except thar Oh
Republican majority on the city ticket sis Many Ke
publcans scrstched the ticket, voting for Democratic
Aldermen on local questions The Democrats are now
rejoicing with asprocession, music and fireworks 10
the Second Ward, WIN. ii. Baldwin lsep) has majority
of votes for Alderman over Dr. Milton BALDWIN Den:,;
The Eighth Ward gives Charles Marsh (Den) 24i
majority over Harrison Van DuyDe for Alderman. The
Republicans have uaJo rty OF 440 and 727 respecvey
for their candidates for Tax Commissioner and WAFER
Commissioners. These officers were voted for through.
the city, and their maortes Indicate the popular