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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-29
SOUTHERN RAILROAD CONNECTIONS
Good Prospect for an Early Connection
with Macon.

Hope deferred maketh the heart sick, /"
has been especially true in regard to our
uncompleted railroad connections, but pa
thence is at last to be rewarded, and at
no very distant day it is promised that
the neigh of the iron horse will resound
among the cliffs of the Blue Ridge and
wake the echoes of its rock-ribbed fast
nesses while carrying the snowy wealth of
Southern cotton fields to the manufacto-
ries of the Great West; or in turn laden
with the multiform products of that pro-
life and wealthy region. Yes, we are as
sured that the long-talked-of Macon
road is the next thing to fixed fact,
and will soon be entirely so.
For a day or two past it was known to
aifew that something was in the wind,
and yesterday afternoon special train
conveyed a party of capitalists to Mary
vile to examine the condition of the road
bed, bridges, rolling stock, etc.
A CHRONICLE reporter called on Mr..
Jere Cowles, of Macon, Ga, at the Atkin
House last evening and learned the follow
ing facts
Several months ago he had purchased the
Knoxville and Charleston Road from the
State of Tennessee, having long been sat
isfied of its being the best line for con-
| nection between the West and South. MI.
| Cowles and party are much pleased with
the road and leave to-day for Nashville to
make final settlement with the State Off
cials in regard to its purchase.
1t is tine policy of the management to
connect with the Macon and Cincinnati
railroad, which will then be the shortest
line between the latter city and the south
ern seaboard. This route was the design
of Mi. Cowles who has been perseyeringly
| moving in the matter for years past, and
is the same that was brought before the
business men of Knoxville more than two
years ago. Work will be commenced as
early as practicable at both ends of the
route and pushed forward with all possible
| rapidity. ... ...
We understand that guarantees have
| Teen received from Cherokee and Graham
counties, North Carolina, that the road
would be built through those counties, al
of whic is very encouraging and We re
joice TO know that something tangible II
to be the result. Mr.. c. is one of the
wealthiest men of the South, while his as
socistes are possessed of large means, so tina
money will not be wanting ifthat is all tina
is wanting to make the projected enterpriz,
| asucCess.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-29
anne OhronleIe up ,he Rond.

We deliver the DAILY CHRONICLE at
all points between Knoxville and Bristol
by the early morning train which leaves
here at 4 O'Clock. A recent canvass of the
towns and cities on the line Of the road
has largely increased our circulation,
placing the CHRoNIoLE far ahead Of any
other paper at those points. Advertisers
who wish TO reach the people of Upper
East Tennessee should govern themselves
accordingly. The Jonesboru' Herald and
Tribune says:
Mr.. II, A. Brown, City Editor Of the
Knoxville CHRONICLE, called on us Mon
day last. Mr. Brown visited our town in
the interest OF his paper, and we are pleas
ed to learn, he met with excellent success.
1t is treat te receive the Knoxville
CHRONICLE on the morning rat"
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-29
The River.

The river continued to rise Saturday
night and Sunday morning at the rate of
four inches an hour until about o'clock
p. NJ, when it fell back to only one inch
rise per hour, and at S o'clock p. NJ, there
was about twenty feet tide water. 1t
continued to rise until midnight at the
rate of one inch per hour, when it came to
a stand still, and soon began to fall slowly,
and by 5 o'clock T. NJ. yesterday, it had
fallen some fifteen inches
There were no arrivals at the wharf yes
day but it is thought that as soon the riv-
er comes down to "a good boating tide, a
large quantity of grain will be thrown on
the market causing considerable business.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-29
Comments are unnecessary.

Some few months ago, 1 became serious
ly alarmed at severe pain in one elbow
with what / was satisfied was rheumatics,
rubbed the place effectually with Harris
Relief. The pain at once left me but, in
some eight or ten days, returned in slight
degree, to the same place. again applied
tom of pain there since, Notwithstanding
the much rain and cloudy weather we
have had. Some days, however, after !
thought l was entirely relieved, strange as
it may seem, the pain returned into the
other elbow, Just as in the first instance.
The same remedy was resorted to, and j
have had no feeling of rheumatism since.
AS well as relief from pain, as 1 hope, l
am cured of my prejudice against patent
medicines, at least so far as Harris Great
Relief" is in the list f. S. HEIsKELL.
Fruit Hill, Knox county, Tenn, April
u 1874
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-29
JUDGE mILLI0AN.
His body 30 Arrive at GreeneviIIe To-day
Funeral Programme.
GREENEvILLE, April %, 5P.

GREENEvILLE, April % p. NJ.
The news of the death of Judge Milli-
gan, as before stated, created much sorrow
throughout upper East Tennessee, as far
as I could hear; and especially in this
town, which claimed him as "A citizen.
Ex-President johnson has received dis
patch that the remains of the honored
Judge left Washington this morning, and
would arrive in Greeneville Thursday to-
morrow morning. Mrs. Milligan, the
dispatch stated, is too unwell to travel, and
hence will not be present at the funeral.
Arrangements have been completed, and
the remains will be met at the depot by
the Masonic fraterity, at630, and by them
conveyed to the Presbyterian church, OF
which he was an honored Elder.
At nine O'Clock the doors of the church
will be thrown open to the public, and his
many friends will have the last opportuni-
ty Of seeing his face on earth. His remains
will lie in state at the church until 10
O'Clock, when services will commence. the
pastor, Rev. S. w. MeCorkle, officiating,
after which they will be inferred with Ma
sonic honors. An equal number Of the
legal fraternity, as well as Of the Masonic
fraternity, have been chosen to act as pail
bearers on the occasion. r. A. q.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-29
Renl Estate Trnnstern

The following transfers of real estate are
recorded in the Office of the County Court
Clerk, for the week ending Saturday,
April 25th:
VIM. II. Love ct ux to Old. II. Luttrell,
tract Of land in Knox county, for $500.
N. Clapp TO Marion Kinds, tract of land
in Knox county, for S625.
VIM. III. Doane ct ux, to Abel Brown.
tract of Land, for $3.50.
s. ii. Johnson to Mary +, johnson, lot
in Knoxville, for $500.
l.. e. Craig TO O. w. Bartlett, lot in
Knoxville, for 500.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-29
THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT.
Quarterly Session of the Grand Division
of East Tennessee.
MORNING SESSION.

MORNING SESSION.
The Grand Division met yesterday at
half-past ten o'clock, w. A. McTeer, G..
w. p, in the Chair.
The following appointments were made
to fill vacancies: Thos. Collier, p. G. w.
p; H. Clark, G. w. A.; A, Seaton, G.. I.
Messrs. J. w. Bird, w. Y. c. Hannum
and Josias Gamble were appointed Com
mittee on Credentials, on motion of whom
the following members were initiated !:
Messrs. Jno. NJ. White, J. n. Simpson,
VIM. Brown and H. b. Rule.
The Minutes of the previous meeting
were read and approved, after which the
report of the Grand Scribe was received,
in which the failure of many of the d. G..
w. P.'s was noted, which produced dis
cussion as to the best means of rendering
officers of Subordinate Divisions more effi-
cient
Adjourned till two o'clock, p. N.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-29
watch Presentation.

The clerks and employees of the In
ternal Revenue Collectors Office at Nash
Vile testified their appreciation of Mr..
Peabody, the retiring collector, by present.
ing him with five hundred dollar watch
as a token of their esteem. The presenta-
ton was quite an affair. A number of
prominent gentlemen were present and
bore testimony to Mr.. Peabody's efficiency
as an officer and his worth as gentleman.
He is deservedly one of the most popular
men in the Rock City.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-29

w. r.. Murphy, for several years past
connected with the Treasury Department
in Washington, was in the city yesterday
and returned to Washington. He is a son
of our esteemed fellow.citzen, James NJ.
Murphy, ESQ. We understand he expects
to return here soon and make this his per-
manent home. We trust this is true.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-29
Hunting for n victim.

The young, enthusiastic, reckless and
combatative portion of the Knoxville De
mocracy, have been putting forth their
herculean efforts for a few days to get out
a candidate for Sheriff " to beat Mr.. Cos
sett. They have number of names on
their slate, but il has nots yet transpired
who is to receive their valuable support
and enjoy their coveted confidence. We
have heard of one or two gentlemen who
seem willing, though somewhat reluctant
tn he sacrificed,
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-29
The Railroads.

The night trains on the East Tennessee,
Virginia & G.. r. r. were again resumed
on Sabbath night, as the road is thought
to be in perfectly safe condition. All the
trains arrive at their destinations on sched-
ule time. We are informed that if the
weather continues favorable during this
week, the distractions on tho Knoxville
and Ohio r. r. will beentirely removed by
Saturday, and trains will be able to pass
through to Careyville.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-29
DR.. Mott,s Liver PiIls.

1t is easy enough to make pill, but to
make good pill, ah that's the difficulty
There are cheap, harsh, drastic pills, that
are of even less benefit than a dose of salts !;
but a good medicine like DIR. Motifs Liver
Pills, which penetrates to the seat of dis
Is III M tba PSs1h d
everywhere. John +. Henry, Curran q.
Co., Preprietors, 8 and College Place,
New York
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-29

Gordon Mynatt Bright, son of John and
Mary Bright, died at the residence of his
father, in the 5th civil district of Knox
county, on the morning of April 2lst, aged
IL years months and days. He joined
the Baptist Church when only ten years
of age. he lived the life of a Christian
boy and died full of the Christians hope.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-29

Rev. T. H. Pearne, d. D., late of this
city, who for some time past has been act
ing as District Secretary of the American
Colonization Society, has resigned his posi-
ton on account of the long protracted and
serious illness of his wife. Mrs. Pearne is
an excellent lady, highly esteemed where
ever known, and we trust she may be
speedilY restored to health.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-29

The following licenses were issued for
the week ending April %:
G.. G. Langford to Harriet A. Maxey.
VIM. Bird 10 Sarah J. Kincaid.
It. r. Brooke to Alice G.. Asking.
VIM. Burchell to Hanorah A. Driscoll.
John w. Bra2elton to Mary B. Sehorn
Van Giffin to Jane Goolsby.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-29
Adjourned till two O'Clock, p, NJ,
AFTERNOON SESSION.

The.Grand Division met at the appointed
hour, the G.. w. p. in the Chair.
Rev. j. 4. Goldman, of the Grand Di-
vision of Florida, being present, was called
on to address the Division, which he did
in an able and interesting manner.
The propriety of the Grand Division
adopting the degree system was mooted by
Rev. J. NJ. White, who explained briefly
the workings Of the system, its objects,
&c. After some discussion pro and con-,
the G.. S. was instructed to correspond with
the NJ. w. S. in regard to obtaining the
same.
The necessity of a united effort on the
part of the friends of sobriety was suggest
! ed and the propriety of adopting the Ohio
Liquor law as a basis for action, with q
view to petitioning the next Legislature to
enact the same or a similar one, was brought
| before the Grand Division and elected
| considerable discussion.
DR.. Morgan, from the Lodge of Good
Templars, in this city, was introduced and
made some remarks on the subject, who
stated the plan of the campaign had been
| agreed upon by the temperance organiza'
| tions and majority of the pastors of the
| Knoxville churches.
On motion, the Grand Scribe was in
| structed to correspond with the various
temperance organizations throughout the
State, with view to securing concert o
| action.
The funeral expenses Of Mr.. J. Bean wer
assumed by the Division.
A special committee was appointed t
have blank petitions to the Legislator
printed and circulated for the purpose o
obtaining signatures.
On motion the G. w. p. was authorize,
to correspond with Rev. Jno. M. White
with a view to securing his services in tn
work of propogating the principles of tn
Order.
The Grand Division then adjourned
meet on Thursday, July 23d. at hslf-pas
ten o'clock A. NJ, at the hall of Knoxvill
Division, No. 3.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-29

am now prepared to offer for sale and
improvement these valuable
Misunderstanding and Building Lots
lying on both sides of the X. & y. r. r..
known as the DdnleYon &StGIe.
Lots will be rented 10 manufacturers IL
desired. Liberal terms given.
SPENCER hUHsoN.
iV23d4tw2t Agent.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-29
Married.

On the 2lst inst, at % A. NJ, at the resi-
dence of the brides father, by Rev. w. g..
Il. Cunningham, Mr.. John r. Brook, of
Dalton, Georgia, and Miss Alice Askins,
OF this city. The happy couple took the
morning train for bridal trip 20 the
grooln's former home
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-29
Committee Meeting.

The members of the Knox County Re-
publican Executive Committee are request
ed to meet in Knoxville, on Saturday the
9th day of May, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ. A full
attendance is desired iv2Sw2t
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-29
nHe<i

On the i7th inst. Hiram Mills, OF Flat
Gap. Hawkins county, in his 65lh year
MIR. Mills was for about thirty years con-
sistent member Of the Baptist Church. He
leaves five children TO mourn his loss.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-29

Pursuant to call published in the
CHRONICLE, the officers and Directors elect
for the ensuing year met at the Office OF
the East Tennessee National Bank.
President r. s. Payne called the meets
ing to order, and after the reading and APP
proving of the minutes of the last meeting
surrendered the chair to Maj. r. G. jack
son, President elect. A considerable
discussion ensued as to the working of the
Fair.
After examining into the accounts and
present financial condition, the meeting
adjourned to meet at same place at
O'Clock Friday morning.
The Directors are determined, live, &C
tive men, who will doubtless make per-
feet success of the Fair of 1874.
In pursuance of their adjournment the
officers and directors of the Eastern Di-
vision Fair Association met at the office of
the East Tennessee National Bank at 8
o'clock yesterday morning, all the
Directors being present, Maj. K. c. jack
son presiding.
Mr.. G. ID. McGuffey, Attorney, made a
full statement regarding the title of the real
| ty owned by the Association and stated that
the title had been perfected. He also present.
ed copy of the charter granted to the AS
ISOLATION, which was read by the Secretary.
| S. Munson. A statement of the finances
| was also presented, which shows the Fair
| Association In most excellent condition.
The following preamble and resolution
was adopted as a basis OF premiums for the
| Fair of 1874:
WHEREAS, The Eastern Division Fair
Association has been organized with
| reference to the development of the in
| ternal resources of East Tennessee, and
this can only be done by the cooperation
| of our entire section.
ResolUed, That we will so arrange our
/ lii -. =
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- $500 P-' = - - .-'-- -
that with such color RSj of greater
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-29

logo is "mizsd school," as old |
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-29

In view of Mr., Bsrtletta admission
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-04-29

shall be thrown down, and we shall all
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-02-24

No, Sybil, to the last question
| cannot say that / came by these let
tiers in an honest way. i learned of
their existence, and the annoyance
they were giving you, short timo
ago, and determined TO possess / them,
that / might give them to you. With
this intention, Ned Bowers and myself
played highwaymen this morning, and
when the gentlemanly Clifton rode to
----- Station to go away, we called
on him 10 deliver over his valuables TO
us, which he made haste TO Go, in the
shape OF his purse and watch. When
/ babe HIM show the bulky object
which be carried in his side pocket, he
tried to eyade me bnt of course ]
would not be put off. A. he gave into
my hands that precious bundle, we
pulled of our DISCUSSES and returned
his property You should have seen
his face when he recognized rs it was
q perfect picture OF batfied villainy,
rage and nate.
Sybii shuddered.
90 Tom How can | thank you?'
BY giving me kiss before you
go, which | must DO at once. / have a
ride Of some miles to accomplish be-
fore noon
d" But, Tom-Dr. Rced-you do not
know }'-she stammered, aud blushed
painfully.
10 not wish to know anything
about it, l know you are my own
darling, soon to be my wife, and that
you have already been too severely
punished by your own conscience, and
by the base conduct of that fellow,
Clifton.
" Aud you forgive me for fancying
myself IN love ! You said that you
could never be any ones second"
{" My sweet girl, | understand how to
draw distinctions" he replied, with a
kindly smile.
3" But do you not wish to read these
letters before you accord me full con
iidence ~ Aud her pale face famed
up.
" No, darling said he, gravely. "a
knowledge of their contents would not
add to my peace, so let us drop the
subject forever. Believe me. | have
no desire to read them. Ii you wish
to reward me for the slight service
have rendered YOU this morning, Just
burn those letters, be your own happy
self again, and hasten the day when |
may call you my wife" And, holding
her face between his hands, he kissed
the appraised lips and was gone, leaving
Sybil to carry lightened heart to
happy old Elsie.
Girls, do you see the moral to nv
story! l hear some Of you exclaim,
poutingly q" hate morals :" To you,
| say, take care.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-02-24
Washing ton.

The memorialists who ask for the inyesti-
CATION into the affairs Of the District Of Go.
lumbia. have been notified 10 make specific
charges qnl name their witnesses. In reply
II is understood they viii frs. charge false
measurements Of street work, and be abund-
antly able 10 proyeit by competent engineers
II is alleged that work to the extent Of ST.
500, 900 has been paid for on the certificates Of
an officer who did not measure It himself, but
trusted 70 subordinate who was incompe-
t3nt. The next charge will be M issUc Of 20
900, 900 Of per cent. bonds for work not yet
done, and in violating tue act Of Congress,
which declared that the debt should not ex-
coed 10000, 900. The third charge will be
that incidentally alluded to 10y Mr.. Dawes,
that the Board Of Public Works have made
improvements in font Of government prop
erty in advance Of appropriations made By
Congress, and IA violation OF the law.
The Secretary OF the Treasury has written
TO Garfield, the Chairman Of the House Com
mittee on Appropriations, enclosing letter
FROM the manufacturers ofBaltimorc, endors-
ing the views Of supervising architect Mul.
lett on the eight-hour question, and saying
their experience is his, II is not only impossi-
bic for a man 20 perform az much labor IN
eight hours as IN ton, but that he absolutely
performs less work per hour under the eight
boar system. The letter further says the
demorallziug effect on labor which The gov.
eminent has temporarily employed has I'M
fitted mechanics for a regular days work. In
conclusion, it is asked whether IL would be
better for the best interests Of the country
and the labor question TO repeal al laws gov
erning labor, and leave the question 10 gov
ern itself and regulate the supply and de-
maud
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-02-24
THE NEWS.
The East.

Avorprp movement is on the tspis for the
construction of a Jew railway between Ne"
YORK and Phlpdophia, under the general
railway law of New Jersey. The prospectus
of the new AIR huC states that 1t 10 TO be
built in the interests q cheap transportation.
and il directly opposed to all kinds Of monop
olies."
I'm proposed to dispense With the st. Pat
rck's Dav parade IN Now York TINS year, aud
10 give the money for the rcIci Of the poor
CHARLES KINGSLEY was entertained by the
Lotus Club, IN New York City on Saturday
evening. A diuner was given at o o'clock
WMtelaw Reil presided, aud made an elo-
ouent address. introducing Mr.. Kingsley, who
suoko in o brif but appropriate manner, fol-
lowed by Rev Dr. Montgomery. Letters ot
apology were read from Henry Ward Beecher.
Geo. W. Curtis, and others. AZ 10 P. NJ. The
public reception took place, az which White
law Reid, MI. Kingsley, WIN. NJ. Eyarls Jas.
Parton. VIM. Z. Dodge, aud others delivered
addresses. The club rooms were crowded
with distinguished guests, among whom were
Rev Dr. Potter, Col John Hay Bret llarte,
J. Chambtrl IN, Mautln Marble, and Chaun-
coy W. Depew, Of The World.
TIM rubber clotl factory Of Peter Fighter,
ia Newark, n. j., was burned on Thursday.
Loss from $4,000 TO 100000.
THE magnificent club house oi the detuuct
Long leland Cub, Of New York City, will be
suldat public auction, TO satisfy the judgment
against the elan ofsll1l792 obtained by the
city on its notes Of $4,000, which was part Of
tie assets ofthe late Ctty Treasurer Sprague.
II was taken by the city on the discovery OF
Spragacs dedication. tn" property is valued
at .l50OOU, and is mortgaged Ivr about one
halt THAT amount
A 1rEY has been secured for the trial OF
John Z. simmons. indicted for the murder of
Nlthalg- " Dnrye- IN New York