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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-15
From divers Springs.

Our worthy members of Congress sue
ceeded in getting a semi-weekly mail
established between Concord and this
place, for which we are very thankful.
We understand the parties that recently
purchased the noted Sulphur Springs prop
er at this place are intending to commence
the improvement of the same at very
early day. We hope the report is true.
1t has been dull here this winter. Wheat
is looking very well here, and the farmers
are now busy sowing oats and blowing for
corn. One farmer in the county of Nor.
gan has planted some 60 acres of corn.
We have nothing to say yet about rail.
roads. p. NJ.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-15

Rev. VIM. Ballue, an aged and much re-
spected Baptist minister was found dead
in his bed last Sunday morning. Although
advanced in years, and feeble in strength,
he will be greatly missed by his Church
and neighborhood.
a child of Mr.. John Nook died Sunday,
in Maryville, and was buried Monday.
Quarterly County Court was in session
Monday, which, as usual, drew out large
crowd of people. W.
Maryville, April Z, 1874
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-15
That Mexican DOllar-Or How an Ex-
Judge Was Taken In.

EDITORS CHRONICLE: Let no man here
after assert that Africa can not develop
native talent of high order. Recently an
educated disciple OF E,sculassius, hailing
from Africa, made his debut in this city,
and, either by accident or design, paid a
prominent lawyer complimentary visit.
His countenance indicated unusual intelli-
gence, and he was promptly interviewed.
He is finer conversationalist than George
Francis Train in his palmiest days, and
soon enlisted the attention of the lawyer
and other gentlemen who happened to be
in the office at the time. A few questions
were sufficient to cause him to unbosom
himself, and he expatiated eloquently and
at some length upon the form of govern
ment, customs, &C., &C., of his native land.
The audience were quite overpowered by
his extensive learning. About dusk the
entertainment closed, and the Doctor ten
dered his excuses and said business called
him hence. Before leaving, however, he
extracted from his trousers pocket Next
can dollar supposed to be), and approach.
ing the lawyer said, Here's silver dol
lar that don't want to spend. Give me a
paper dollar for it until l redeem it," If
any doubt was entertained as to the genu-
ineness of the coin, it was dispelled when
the Doctor explained that she had been a
member of the Methodist church for sixty
eight years" Not dreaming that Chris
tian would indulge in "any ways that are
dark" the paper dollar was handed over.
Then the Doctor, with polite bow. re-
tired. The next day it was discovered that
the silver dollar was anything but silver.
In fact, the coin had about as much brass
about it as its late owner. The victim now
believes in the total depravity of the hu.
man heart. MAD MEADE.
KNOXVILLE, April 10, 1874.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-15
Interesting 20 stock Raisers.

Goodness of the horns of cattle does not
indicate hollow horn, which is not to be re-
lieved by boring, as many farmers suppose.
The best stock raisers have decided there
is no such disease, but that cold horns
merely indicate that the animal has bad
circulation of the blood, which can in
every case be cured by Damon's Stock
Powders, and an occasional use of these
powders will always prevent this disease.
All kinds OF stock should be given these
powders at this season of the year,
"AGRICULTURISTn
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-15
Eastern Division Fair.

The stockholders of the Eastern Division
Fair met last night, at the Board of Trade
rooms. The Committee heretofore appoint
ed to nominate officers for the present year,
reported as follows:
For President, Maj. r. c. jackson; for
Secretary, Spencer Munson; for Treasurer,
+. p. Bailey.
For Directors, A. Terry, R. S.
Payne ]. r.. Hough c. Zimmerman, J..
M Meek, New Market, and James Ken,
needy.
After some talk about preparing to sell
the present grounds with a view of pur-
chasing on the line of one of our rail
roads, so as to afford prompt and conve-
nient transportation the meeting without
action adjourned.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-15
Half Fare Tickets 10 the COIOred Stat,
Convention.

In reply to letter inquiring as to wheth-
er delegates to the Colored State Conven-
ton on the 2Sth inst. could secure half fare
and explains itself:
NASHVILLE, Tenn, April 10, 1874.
Il. O. Houk, Esq, hnOrUile, Tenn:
DEAR SIR: In reply to yours of the Sth
inst, would say that delegates to the Con-
vention referred to by you, upon paying
full fare coming over our road, will upon
certificate from the Secretary of the Con-
vention, be returned free. This is the GUS
tom q nerally adopted.
Very respectfully,
]. w. THOMAS, Genr Sup't.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-15
From the Fedora, Grand Jury.

We, the members of the Grand Jury at
the January and March adjourned term of
the United States Circuit and District
Courts, for the District of East Tennessee,
take this method of testifying our appre.
citation of the dignified and impartial hear
ing of tho Honorable Court. We shall
ever remember the courtesies anu hIIIu-
ness with which the Court has discharged
their duties as court, whose only pur-
pose has been to maintain the laws intact,
and at the same time preserve the individ-
ual rights, and protect the innocent citi-
zens. Recognizing their merits as jurists,
their integrity as men, and their virtues
as citizens, we make this publication. In
this connection we would not forget to re-
member the kindness extended by all the
officers of said Cortland while remem-
berinB our pleasant associations with the
Court, we do not forget to mention that
our stay in Knoxville has been rendered
doubly pleasing by the many enterprising
citizens of the place, notably among whom
we name-Perez Dickinson, Esq, from
whom we received much kind attention
John w. Witcher, w. H. Williams,
]. M. Daley, j. d. Mcmillan,
j. c. Shedden, Burgis Witt,
M. Robertson, John Phifer,
VIM. O'Neil f. B. Walker,
l.. Huddleston, u. A. Rouser.
Cbas. 7. Peterson, Andrew Knott,
b. Mcdaniel M. w. Huffaker,
J. H. HILL Jno. Boring,
c. II. Parker, r. Crudgington,
Jno. G.. King, f. II. Mathews,
VIM. MulleniX, Foreman.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-15
our Medical Literature Abroad.

A friend has just shown us number of
the London Medical Record, containing an
article written by our -townsman,
DR.. Bailey, and originally published in the
Medicine and Surgery Reporter of last
year.
The paper is quoted in ertenSo an the
comments upon it by the editor are COM
plimentary TO the writer.
The subject is Cere6rO-Spindl Meningi-
tis, and contains the report of cases
that occurred early in the authors prae-
tice.
The same paper was read before the
Knox County Medical Society, some time
last year.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-15
A Temperance Rally.

On the 18th, there was grand temper
ance rally and speaking at the Mt. Olive
church, 1t being an occasion of a public in
stallation of officers. A basket dinner took
place at one O'Clock, and everybody present
found an abundance of the good things oil
this earth. In fact, there was more than
plenty, and much provisions had to be
carried away. Six appropriate tem-
perance addresses were delivered by the fol.
lowing gentlemen: Hon. David Richards
Judge J. +. j. Lewis, Rev. John II. Mil.
Ter, Rev. w. w. Heiskell, NJ. d. Gettys
Esq, and Mr.. VIM. Hawn. 1t was gala
day for the !" Sons south of the river.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-15
From the vicinity of House and CIinch
Mountains.

Nearly two-thirds of the peach crop has been
killed by the frost The apple crop remains
the frost to kill
The people are ploughing corn land as fast as
they can get the ground in order, and say they
are behind in planting. Wheat looks we'll, and
very fine prospects for a good crop this season.
Travelling in this section of the country is
almost impossible, on account of the roads being
in such bad condition.
The House mountain is about thirty miles
from Knoxville, and it is said by those who
have visited that mountain, that from the top OF
it you can have splendid view of the city OF
Knoxville The Clinch mountain is not as
beautiful for scenery as the House mountain.
A NISTToR
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-15
Memphis and Knoxville RaiIrod COnven-

The friends of the proposed road from
Memphis to Knoxville will hold conven-
ton in this city on Wednesday, April ed,
at which Governor Brown, Colonel Rose
and Judge Jones, of Pulaski; Colonies
Holman and Lamb, of Fayetteville Judge
Morris, of Waynesborough Hon. c. b.
Davis and Judge Nixon, of Lawrenceburg,
and Hon. p. Staub, Mayor of Knoxville,
as well as other distinguished gentlemen
of Middle and East Tennessee will be pres
ent. All the counties on the line of the
Memphis and Knoxville railroad, and of
the Henderson and Paris railroad, and of
the Brownsville and Ohio railroad, are re-
quested to send delegates. The convention
will be in session at least two days. The OBJ
ject of the convention is to make arrange
ments to build these roads without delay
Such convention, representing so many
counties in different parts of the State, has
not been held in Memphis in many a day
Let it be we'll attended by our citizens
IUcmphiS APpedk.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-15
on for Nashville.

Yesterday the United States Marshal,
with la PROPER guard left for Nashville
with the following prisoners, who were
convicted at the last term of the United
States court for counterfeiting, and sem
fenced to the penitentiaryas follows: Nick
Sharp, years; NJ. Y. Morton, years
Hugh Harper, year; ]. J. Sellars, year
Geo. w. Weaver, year; and Jack Evans,
4 YeArS.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-15
Destroyed by wire.

Mr.. Henry Helms, residing near Ran
kin's Depot, in Cooke county, had the
misfortune to lose about eight hundred
dollars worth of hay, on the 18th, by fire.
1t is supposed that it caught by spark
from locomotive on the East Tennessee
and Western North Carolina railroad. The
fire was noticed soon after the train passed,
but the hay was consumed before it could
be extinQuished
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-15
Prospecting

We are glad to learn from Mr.. w. H.
van Benschoten, of the Knoxville Iron
Company, that its business in the South is
rapidly extending. He has lately returned
from trip in that direction, and leaves
to-day on a more extended tour. The
works Of the Company are kept running
at full capacity, and the prospects for the
year are very encouraging.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-15
DR.. Motifs LiverPiI,s

1t is easy enough to make pill, but to
make good pill, ali that's the difficulty |!
There are cheap, harsh, drastic pills, that
are of even less benefit than dose of salts /;
but good medicine, like DR.. Motifs Liver
Pills, which penetrates to the seat of dis
ease, is desideratum indeed. Will posi-
lively cure all diseases of the liver. Sold
everywhere. John +. Henry, Currau &.
Co., Proprietors, and 8 College Place,
New York
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-15
Rev. Thos. II. RnsseII.

We regret to state that Rev. Thos. H.
Russell is detained at his home near
Kingston and away from his work in
Northwest Knoxville by the serious i'll
ness OF his wife. We hope soon to hear o
her recovery and ri: return to Knoxville
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-15
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
To Candidates.

Announcements of candidates for Office
in the CHRONICLE must be paid for in ad
vance. This rule is not departed from in
any case.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-15

The Saturday RerielO says that the dan
ger ave- I4utA5 4aIIGOs.u lIaNtlluY ~ IA <
land is seriously diminishing the traffic
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-15
PERSONAL.

Mr.. William Ogden, Secretary of the
Bailey Manufacturing Company of New
York, and brother of Mr.. Jas. X. Ogden,
!: u the cit on br!ef Y.s!! to L. s.IeG5s.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-15
Marriage Licenses.

A license to marry William Henry and
Mary Madison constituted the County
Court Clerks business in that line, last
week
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-15
THR COUNTY BRIDGE.
Figures from the Chairman of the Board
of Commissioners.

The report of Justice J. l.. Moses, Chair
man and Treasurer of the Board of Bridge
Commissioners, was read to the Quarterly
Court, at its recent session. The report
shows as follows:
RECEIPTS.
Sale of Knox county Bonds, all
Ofwhich were sold at par. Sl6O,OOO,OO
Amountreceived from theWork
House mmissioners........... 249.5O
Amount received from bridge
tolls.......................... 1880
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-15
Register.
CRIMINAL Court Clerk.

We are hereby authorized to announce CHARLES
MORROW candidate for the Office OF Register for
kno1 county Election on 9th Of AUGUST next. iAM
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-15

Knox County. Election August 9th. 1874. dkw
We, are authorized to announce W. II. SWAN a.
Clerk for Knox county. Election August 9th. dtsw
Attorney General.
We are authorized and requested TO annouce T. A. R.
NELSON as candidate for District Attorney for the
District OF Knox. at the ensuing August election. d4w
CHAS b. MoGUFFEY as a candidate for the Office of
District Attorney for the District Of Knox at the
ing August election, d&w
FLOURNOI as a candidate for District Attorney
General for the District of Knox county, at the
ing August election. dh
Attorney General..secOnd Judicial Cirea
We are authorized and requested 10 announcet
name of J. P. GALBRAITH as a candidate for At
ney General for the Second Judicial Circuit, como
OF the counties Of Jefferson. SEWER, Cooke, IIamb
Granger, Claiborne and Union. Election first TIL.
day in August
Tax Collector.
We are authorized and requested to anneuncs the
name Of J. NJ. MURPHY as candidate for Tax Col
loetor OF Knox county. Election August 9th.
% aosod SPd EFsSSssd e eo s the
ton. d4kW
We are authorized to announce JAMES L. GAINES
as candidate for Tax Collector Of Knox county at
the ensuing August election. d&w
We are authorized and requested TO announce II
I. MCCLELLAN as a candidate for Tax Collector Of
Knox county, at the ensuing August election
DOUGHTY as candidate, or tax collector for tho
county Of Knox. Election August 9th.
We are authorized to announce HENRY J. KIN
EEL a aDdidate for Tax Collector Of Knox county
Election on the 9Th day OF August next.
We are authorized and requested to announce tn,
name OF L. u. JOHNSON as q candidate for Tax Col
leetor of Knox county. Election lst Thursday in Au
gust.
We are authorized and requested to announce the
name OF ": 4. A. CONNER as candidate for Tax
ton.
County Court Clerk.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-15

We are authorized TO announce GEO. L. NALONEY
a candidate for Clerk for the Criminal Court fJr
Knox County. Election August 9th, 1874. dSw
We are authorized to announce W. II. SWAN a
a candidate for election 10 the office of Criminal Court
Clerk for Knox county. Election August 9th. d4sw
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-15
Sl6l,OO7.SO
DIsRURsEMENTs

For all purposes, including ma
sonry, superstructure, APP
proaches and lot bought of ;.
T. Atkin, S16O,9S2O5
Balance S25. 35
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-04-17
A wnsTERN ROnrANCE.

Seven years ago last June a great
broad-tired wagon, loaded with o
heavy iron boiler, rolled into Central
City, Colorado, and halted in a vacant
lot fronting on Gregory street. That
wagon and its ponderous rusty load
stands in the vacant lot today, com
memorating, it is almost needless to
add, woman'sfi sfickleness and a mans
despair. When the wagon was load
cd in Atchinson, Kansas, in the early
summer Of 1866, the owner and driver,
who was a prosperous miner, with a
sort of passion for hauling useless
machinery across the plains--was
thinking Of a bright-eyed blushing
girl beyond the desert who had
promised to share with him his rough
life and his rough fortunes. We can
all Of us understand how the image
Of the border beauty was like a cloud
by day and pillar Of fire BY night TO
this sturdy teamster during his two
months journey across the plains,
making dusty days short, and lonely
nights sweetwith such solace as never
fail 10 solace an absent lover. But
none Of us can understand the des-
pair which took possession of the
weather-beaten miner as he pulled
up in Central City, only to find let
ter from the girl he loved, telling him
that a rival had won her hand. He
straightway embarrassed his mules
aad sold them on the spot; he left
the wagon and the boiler where they
stand crumbling to-day, and, after
swearing o little and dissipating a
great deal, he finally drifted out Of
the mines and out Of life.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-04-17

THE WAY 10 CATcH 4 MousE.--A
Keokl k lady while engaged in the
pursuit Of her domestic duties, en-
counterel ! a mouse in the -four barrel.
Now, most ladies', under similar cir
cumstances, would hayeuttered few
femenine shrieks. and then sought
safety in the garret. But this one
possessed moro than the ordinary de-
gree Of feminine courage. She sum-
nioned the hired man and told him to
get the shotgun, called the bulldog
and stationed himself az 4 convenient
distance. Then she climbed half
way up stairs and commenced 10
punch the -four barrei vigorously
with o pole. Presently the mouse
made its appearance and starled
across the floor. The dog at once
went in pursuit The man fred and
tho dog dropped dead. The Indy
tainted, fell down stairs, and the
hired man thinking she was killed,
and fearing that he would b arrested
for murder, dilappearod and has not
tefn seen SINCE. The mouse escaped
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-04-17
TINWAIaE
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL {,
Job Work dome on short Notice
and at Reasonable Terms.

~ Remember that my Store Ia removed from
the old stand 10 liurkhart's Brick, formerly oc,
cupled by Geo. Turrcll, on First street.
All goods, nom a needle to cook stove, de.
livered 70 any part Of the city free OF ehnrge.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-04-17
VISITING CARDS.

a large stock Of the new-SiE0--the --latest ago.
ny"-has Just been received at this Office and
are now being worked up in the latest style OF
tho art, Any person wishing anything In this
line Is requested 10 call and examine speci.
mems and learn our prices.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-04-17

AT the Vienna Exhibition the SINGER re-
ceiyed the Medal OF Merit, the Medal OF Prog
Tess, and three other Medals for superiority Of
productions. tThese are the highest Sewing
Machine award at Vienna.) The singer re lived
all tine Medals awarded to either OF the COM
peting machines, and two Medals more thaA
truth, what is II that prompts people to claim
recommendations for the Diploma OF Honor!
The fact is no Diploma OF Honor has been Civ
en- to any Sewing Machine Company. But i'm
measurably more valuable is
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1874-04-17

caS1 Or to prompt paying customers we offer extr
Dnnt fail to call and examine our stock befo,
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1874-02-06

EDITOR Press: In your issue of last
week, you gave the gist, as you term it.,
of communication sent you for publi-
cation, rejecting rather severely upon
Benjamin Spencer. Permit me to say
through your columns that have fire.
quently been at the depot when Benja-
min Spencer was there, and that l have
never seen himself deport in any other
than a gentlemanly and accommodating
manner. l have also had frequent oc-
casion to require his services in hauling
goods to and from the depot, and have
always found him faithful, prompt and
accommodating. AS the communication
you allude to is the first instance of dis
satisfaction, with him as a public carri-
er, 1 am inclined to suspect that it was
instigated by some petty spite, whose au-
thor, perhaps, thought that by giving it
publicity. it might injure Ben's business,
and eventually bring about his displace-
ment. believe in giving every man
his due, and so long as he performs his
duty acceptably to the people at large
do not think that he ought to be per-
mitted to suffer because some certain
individual sees proper to causelessly be-
little him. BEN's FRIEND.
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