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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-07-29

RUTLAND, W., July PA horrible
case of rape and murder was revealed
in Stallbaus yesterday morning. The
victim was, Miss Marietta N. Ball,
teacher In u district school three miles
east of this village. After closing her
school last Friday afternoon, she set
out 10 visit a friend living mile dis
tant, her course being over a. lonely
road partially through woods. She
was missed by her friends on Saturday
evening, and search was made. Her
body was found Sunday morning at
l O'Clock. 1t had been conveyed about
forty rods into the woods, leaving
traces of blood on the way. Miss Ball
! was a girl OF uncommon muscular
! power. Appearances indicate that she
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-07-29
WASHINGTON.
Blue Coats Wanted in Mississippi

WASHINGTON, July 81. telegram
was received at the Executive Mansion
this morning, from acting Governor
Davis, of Mississippi, stating that party
feeling in Vicksburg was very high on
account of the election to take place
August 4th, aud requesting the press
ence of United States troops TO prevent
any outbreak. The telegram was for
warded to the President at Long
Branch.
WASHINGTON, July 22.-The Mayor
and Postmaster of Nicksburg have
telegraphed the President, protesting
against troops being sent to that city
in accordance with the application Of
the Lieut.. Governor.
The protest of prominent citizens of
Nicksburg, including Mayor and Post
master, against Gov. Davis demand
for troops, was received by the Secreta-
ry of War this morning and at once
forwarded to the President at Patter-
son, n. j. The President telegraphed
last night his approval of the action OF
the Secretary in sending troops to
Nicksburg and requested that all dis
patches on the subject be forwarded to
him at Long Branch, and also author
iANb viz CONlCNdlJ w uoN lllo hiSNiOliOll
in the matter. The Mayor and Post
master claim there is no necessity
whatever for troops. Secretary Belk-
nap, also this morning received from
acting Governor Davis, a telegram
stating that the particulars had been
forwarded by mail and suspended the
order directing troops should be sent
to Nicksburg, until the statement OF
Davis is received.
The Court of Commissioners of Ala
bama Claims met to-day at the De-
partment of State. All the Judges are
present, viz: Wells, of Michigan, who
is the presiding Judge, and Judges
Raynor, of North Carolina; Ryerson
of New Jersey Porter, of Pennsyl
vania, and Davis, Clerk of the Court
Ex- Postmaster General Cresswell hav'
ing been designated by the President
as counsel for the Government was also
present. After organization the court
proceeded to the consideration of the
rules to govern the proceedings before
them and to other business, including
the appointment of r. w. c. Mitchell
as their photographer, and adjourned
until tomorrow, when they will re
sumo the subject of the rules. No claims
will be heard here. Other rooms will
be provided in the Department Of Jus
tice
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-07-29
LATEST NEWS
BEECHER'S ANSWER.
He Explicitly Denies Tilton's
Charges
BY TELEGRAPH

New YORK, July 23.-Beecher has
made q preliminary statement in re-
ply to Tilton, denying in total the
charge of the latter, and warmly de-
Tending Mrs. Tilton from the accuse
tions of her husband, for whom he
says he cherishes a pure feeling, such
as gentleman might honorably offer
to Christian woman, and which she
might receive and reciprocate
without moral scruple. He rejects
with indignation every imputation
which reflects upon her honor or his
own. He critically examines Tilton's
charges, and recognizes the measures
which make it of transcendent inn
portance to himself, the Church and
the cause of public morality, that a
full answer shall be given to them
and he looks to the committee of in
vestigation to search the matter to the
bottom and vindicate him. He con-
cludes: do not propose 10 analyze
and contest at this time the extraordi-
nary paper of Mr.. Tilton, but there
are two allegations which | can't per-
nit to pass without special notice.
They refer to the only two incidents
which Mr.. Tilton pretends to have
witnessed personally-the one an al
legged scene in my house, while look
ing over engravings, and the other @
chamber scene, in his own house.
His statements concerning these are
absolutely false. Nothing of the kline
ever occurred, nor any semblance o.
any such things. They are now brought
to my notice for the first time. TC
every statement which connects me
dishonorably with Mrs. Elizabeth r
Tilton, or which in any wise woulC
impugn the honor and purity of thi
beloved Christian woman, | give tht
most explicit, comprehensive anC
solemn denial.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-07-29
HOME NEWS.
Elk Secretary Mccullough Down
on Indiana Democrats.

CINCINNATI, July 2l.-Ex-Secretary
Mccullough being interviewed upon
the financial question, approved the
Grautmemorandum and denounced the
policy advocated in the platform of the
recent Indiana Democratic Convention
of paying the tivestwenties in green
backs as the first step towards repudia-
ton.
Yesterday morning when the Ga.
zette cOmpositors who took the vacant
places of the Union compositors went
home, it was deemed necessary that
they should be escorted by policemen.
During the day threats had been made
by the Union men against the new
compositors, and in one instance let
ter was sent to the sister of one OF the
printers, saying If her brother did not
leave the composing room there would
be bloodshed. Last night, after the
regular midnight lunch, a number OF
compositors were seized with severe
vomiting and purging accompanied by
a burning sensation in the throat and
PEELED to go home. 1t is supposed that
the coffee was poisoned, some of which
was preserved and a chemical analysis
will be made of it to-day.
PHILADELPHIA, July 81. The
Ledger personal inserted by Mr.. Ross
informs the child stealers that the
money is ready, and asks, " how shall
| know your agent ?' ...-
BALTIMORE, July 2l.-Mr. Whitman
and his wife were attacked in the
woods, in Talbot CO., of this State, on
Saturday night by two negroes. Mrs,
Whitman was killed with a club and
her husband terribly beaten. One OF
the murderers who had attempted to
commit suicide was afterwards arrest
ed and narrowly escaped lynching.
SAN FRANCIsCo, July 2l.-Harvest
is progressing throughout the State
The yield OF grain is much larger than
that of last season.. a H..Ul Hu|
% LITTLE Rock, July 2l.-The sub
committee, consisting of Messrs. Say.
Ter and Ward, ofthe Congressional In
vestigating Committee on Arkansas
Affairs, commenced taking testimony
Saturday. ii inH ...t
Minnesota Grasshopper Plague.
ST. PAUL, July 24.-Crop reports
from all parts Of Minnesota show tina
the grasshoppers have undoubtedly
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NO. Is

favor of the dissolution of the Assem-
bly, be reconsdered. They have also ex-
amined a similar motion introduced by
NJ. Duvall. Their report on the above
motions will be presented to the As
semhly next Monday, and the question
Of dissolution will consequently again
be raised before that of propagation,
which was made In order for Tuesday.
The Republicans are actively agitating
for the dissolution and hope to have
majority Monday, as many Con-
sentative Deputies are absent:
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-07-29

fact namely: that the criminality
which his sworn statement charged
upon Beecher and Mrs. Tilton, was
confessed to Tilton, not only by his
wife, bur bv Beecher. Furthermore,
that it was confessed by her and him
to Mr.. Moulton, as the friend and
counselor of both. And still further
more, that Moulton's mediation be-
tween Beecher and T!lton was based
on the one sole fact Of this preexisting
criminality between Beecher and Mrs.
Triton
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-07-29
ANOTHER FIRE In CHI
CAG0.

CHICAGO, July 22.-At four o'clock
this morning fire broke out in the
fine stone front block, Nos. l2l and 1913
State street, occupied by f. f. Hal
listro & Co., dealers in carpets, and
Giles Bros. & Co., jewellers. Their
stocks were completely destroyed and
their losses are heavy, as the firms
were extensive dealers. The origin of
the fire is unknown.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-07-29

made a desperate resistance. Two men
have been arrested on suspicion, but
the real perpetrator is probably sti at
large. Intense excitement prevails.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-07-29

Up to the time Of my departure, so
that the atmosphere was not only god
less, but impure for my children, and
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-07-29

A correspondent of the Memphis
Avalanche talks strong about fund
ing ringn and the present close cor.
poration " as follows
1t is very sad to think "how value
less Tennessee bonds and Tennessee
credit will become unless the Fund
ing Ring is endorsed in the State plat
form on which the next Democratic
candidate for Governor Is 10 stand, but
the Ring may as well understand now,
once and for all, that no man can be
elected on such platform, even with
State Bank plank, against Civil
Rights champion for the honest masses
have determined to fund the Funders
along with the State debt, and any at
tempt to secure an endorsement of
their acts by the State Convention soon
to assemble will be met in manner
that will effectually settle the question
for ali time to come, and it is useless
for them to try to divert public opin-
ion from this question by beating State
Bank tom toms, or bowling about Civil
Rights bills, for both will be met and
squelched. ..
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-07-29
Triton Publishes . Card.

NEW YORK, July Edition pub.
fishes card calling public attention
to the fact that the Plymouth Church
committee, in its publication of the
testimony, omits the most important
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-23
Belding's Hambletonian.

I =
Foaled IN 1864, is beautiful golden
chestnut, star in The face, with silver
heels, fifteen aud a-haR. hands high,
fine style and square trotter, and in
this respect reflects no discredit upon
the family from which he sprang. He
was got by the celebrated Horse Rob-
ert Bonner, and he by the werld-re-
nowned RYsDYk's ITAaIBLETeSIAN;
Dam by son ofVermont Black hawk
and grand-dam a mare of Messenger
descent, and known as Prof. Sears
mare. Through The dam of Robert
Bonner, by Long Island Black Hawk,
is incorporated the blood of Andrew
jackson and the Bashaws.s where we
get several crosses through Silvertail,
Whynot and Fancy, by Imp. Messen-
ger, and taking the crosses of Imp.
Messenger, Mambrino and Abdallah, |
including the Charles Kent mare; we |
have the most desirable combination |
of trotting blood in this country.
This horse was. purchased by. his
pECsSlt OMAiSEs8 a. az ~. M OOl(l1uS,
when four years old, at q, high price,
with view to combining, or infusing
the blood of old Messenger with that
of the families in this section of the
country that have shown marked
to a trotting gait: AT the
same time keeping in view fine form
good size and 4 tractaBle dispositions.
As we have already claimed as sire
aud grand-sire the famous Robert
and Rysdyk's Hambletonian,
let us claim for own 1neles, Dexter,
Startle, Major Winfield and Alexan-
1er's Abdallah, and as cousins. Joe :
Elliot and GOLD smith Maid, > and as an
own sister, Lady Dallman, now owned
md kept at Fleetwood Park, and who
bids fair to rival her cousin the COM
ng season. To cut a long matter
short, if all that has been said of this
horse be correct it entities him to at
east the consideration of all those who
lold to the doctrine that "blood will
ell, {lH2 hrs 2FTElE1E
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-23

On Monday morning last a two
years old heiter belonging to P. P.
DaWley, Esq, who resides in the
northwest part of this township, pro-
duced a heifer calf, which is a mon
strosity of very wonderful character.
1t had very large, round head cover
ed mostly with white hair. In the
ceuter of the head, in one socket, sur
rounded with red hair were two dis
tinct eye-balls, on each side of the
head was an eye about in line with
the center eyes; there are two noses
with two nostrils each; three distinct
under jaws, and three separate ton
gues. The calf lived about twenty
four hours after it was born. The re-
mains have been brought to Mr.
George Kenward to be pared and
preserved.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-23

ANOTHER GRANGE ORGANIzED.-On
the 18th ult.. w. Williamson, Deputy,
organized Grange of the Patrons of
Husbandry in Franklin, Portage Co.,
Ohio, (Postoffice Earlville, o. The
following officers were elected:
Master-O. F. Haymaker.
OVerseer-N. L. Barber.
Leeturer-F. E. Rockwell.
Stewards. H. Green.
Assistant Stewards. w. Burt.
Chaplain-R. III. Peck.
Treasurer-T. g. Steward.
Secretary-J. A Haymaker,
Gate Keeper-M. J. Hill.
Ceres-Mrs. r. Ell. Peck.
Pomona-Mrs. S. Haymaker.
Flora-Miss Clara Haymaker.
Lady Assistant Steward-Mrs. S.
W. Burt.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-23

To FARMERs.-Next Saturday the
Patrons of Husbandry are to hold an
open meeting at the Hall of the Ra-
VIENNA Grange, for the purpose of
discussing the question as to how our
farmers can produce better grass crops.
This is a subject in which all our
farmers as well as most other people
are interested, aud those who are able
to impart any information upon the
subject should attend and participate
in the discussion.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-23
sheriH,s sale.

THE STATE OF OHIO, PORTAGE COUNTY, IS.
DURSUANT to the command of an order of
Il sale issued from the Court of Common Pleas
for said county, to me directed, in the case of
Josiah 5. Tilden, plaintiff, against Th6mas Kim
ney and others, defendants, lshall offer for sale
at public auction at the door of the Courthouse.
in Ravenna, on
Monday, the 25th day of May A. d. 1874,
between the hours of one and three O'Clock p. m -.
the following described real estate to wit: Stu
ate in the township of RootstoWn, in the county
of Portage and state of Ohio, and known as be-
ing part of lot No II in said Rootstown, and
bounded north by the highway, west by the west
tfne or suf0 7soTtfT fFTIict -8stfns broTF-
barger and east by the Cleveland and Pittsburg
Also another piece of land Situated in said
ROotstown and being in lot No 20, and bounded
by beginning ut the northeast corner of SAID
lot-No. 20; thence south deg cast 2S chains, 81
links, to post; thence west on the division line
between the lands of Mary BHDcock and Daniel
Collins II chains, 81 links, to post thence N 2
deg, west % chains, 81 links, TO IL post; tn. nee
ON The north line OF said lot No. 20 IL chains "a
links, to the place of beginning, containing 80
acres of land. Also, another piece OF land situ-
ate in the said RootstoWn on said lot No. 90, and
bounded by beginning at II post in the east line
OF lot No, ~ aB the southeast corner of land in
said lot, heretofore decided TO Daniel Collins, Jr
thence south ! deg, east 10 chains, II Links I;
thence north 80 deg, 25 Aiin west chains, 90sS
links; thence north Z deg west 10 chains, IL
links thrnce south 81 deg, 25 min. 8 chains and
n links, to the place of beginning. con tanning
90-iOO acres of land. be the same more or less,
but subject to all legal highways.
Appraised at - Terms of sale, Cash.
o C. RISDoN, Sherin.
RANNRY & HATEIELD Attorneys.
Ravenna, April 28, 1874. 1884
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-23

GEN. Tom THUMB and party will
give entertainments at the Opera
House next Wednesday afternoon and
evening. These little folks have a
worldwide reputation and never fail
to draw large crowds, wherever they
exhibit. OF course no one will miss
this opportunity of witnessing their
elegant entertainment.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-23

New BILLIARD RooM.-Messrs. S.
II. Post and B. G. Taylor have leased
the room in G. A. Pitkin's new build
ing, adjoining the Opera House, and
have'fitted it up in a very elegant
manner as billiard and reading room.
They have received their new tables
and are now open and ready to re-
ceive visitors.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-23

A FINE ANIMAL.-A few days ago
We saw at the stables Of Afessrs. A. s.
Z. N. BeldiDg, a fine FLY which they
have named Lady Stocker. She is
coming three years cid, of a dark
brown color, slightly white below the
fetlocks of three of her legs, and is a
perfect beauty. She was sired by
Belongs HambIetoniau, dam a
mare owned by D. Stocker, Esq, and
is said to bear marked resemblance
to Lady Dollman, her aunt, now own
ed and kept at Fleetwood Park.
There are no finer colts to be found
in this region.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-23

o. V. .SEARL, of the enterprising
firm of Scarf Brothers, is East laying
in stock of Spring goods for that
house. He designs to buy complete
stock at the lowest possible figures,
and to mark them down TO such fig
.ures as to make 1t an inducement for
buyers to give them call.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-23

TIE latest dodge in the temperance
crusade happened at Marion a week
ago last Sunday evening, when band
Of travelling negro minstrels gave an
entertainment in the Methodist church
of that town for the benefit of the
cause. The Mirror says the contribu-
tions on the occasion amounted to
$22, which was about half cent a piece
for the audience. How high is dot?
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-23

A New ENTERPRIsE.-Messrs. Bien
Sc King haye commenced the business
of manufacturing butter-pails at their
works near the A. s. G. w. Ry. depot.
We have seen a specimen. of their
work, and think it very neat and SUBJ
stantial. Persons wishing to pur-
chase can find stock at Vanmeter's
warehouse.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-23

Mr.. A, T. SMITH started for the
East on Saturday for the purpose of
purchasing Spring goods for the pop
ular house of Smith Brothers, and de-
signs to lay in the finest stock ever
brought to Rayenna. In the course of
a week they will be receiving their
new goods, and would be pleased to
receive the calls of all their old Gus
toners and such others as may be in
want of goods.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-23

BUTTER and Eggs wanted. at Mason
Sc Sons.
MASON s. Son willspay the highest
market price for Butter and Eggs.
Come
To the
PRESS Orr cE
For your Job Work.
THE grass is beginning to look green
and fresh.
THE farmers are busy about their
spring work.
THE wheat crop In most sections Of
the State is improving in appearance.
The prevailing disease is Spring
fever.
If you want first class cigar go to
L. t. Moses.
THE fruit generally throughout the
country is said to be in good condi-
ton.
Mr.. Cox. cornerof Main and Pros
pect streets, is making some decided
improvements in his premises,
OUR new Street Commissioner has
commenced the work of cleaning up
the streets and alleys about town and
is doing very good work at it.
A. DISCOURSE on "What is Resist
ance to the Holy Spirit?" will be de-
liYered by Mr.. Darsie in the Disciple
church next Sunday evening.
THE prohibitory ordinance went in
to effect in Akron on Monday. The
Mayor has proclaimed that it will be
strictly enforced.
WARREN has the prohibitory ordin-
ance, and the ''pocket saloons" are
said to be alarmingly on the increase.
THE Kent Masquerade Club have
made big preparations for a grand
Fancy Dress Party to "come of" to-
morrow evening at Kents Hall in
that village. 1t is designed to make
this the grandest and most enjoyable
party of the season.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-23
Ravenna, April Doth, 1874.

AN exchange says: "Of the ninety
two towns heard from, where elec-
tions were held on the 9th inst, sixty
three anti-temperance, and twenty
nine temperance tickets were elected ,
And the crusaders are still encouraged
to persevere.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-23

An annual Convention of the Vol
unteer Firemen of Ohio, will be held
at the Tod House, youngstown, on
May 18th, 1874. The Youngstown, de-
partment express a whish that every
department in the State be represent
ed.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-23

PERSONS visiting Cleveland will
find no better place in the city to stop
at than the Weddell House. 1t has
long since become a well recognized
fact that Col. Gillette "knows how to
keep tavern"
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-23
Organization of Board of Education.


A meeting was held at the office OF
DR.. Alcern on the third Monday OF
April and was called to order by elect
ing E. R. Wait, Chairman and A. w.
Alcorn, Clerk.
An election was then held which
resulted as follows.
E. r. Wait-President
A. w. Alcorn-Clerk,
d. E. Wells-Treasurer.
The term of service of each member
of the board was determined by lot,
viz:
A. W. Alcorn-3 years.
D. N. Furry years.
E. r. Wait-1 year.
A. W...ALcoRN. Clerk.
Ravenna. April Doth. 1874.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-23

Mason & Son-Groceries and Provisions.
Geo Mitchell. a Agent-Opera House.
Bien & King-Rayenna Pail Works
Thomas p Crooks-SamueI P. Crooks Estate
Vincent, sturm = Co-$65.
W. c. CaldEel1-Wfne and Iron Bitters. &C.
o. C. Risdon-Sherinss sale.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-23


NOTHING new in regard to the cru
sading business has transpired in this
locality during the past week. There
have been no street parades for the
past two weeks, and that business
seems to have been abandoned. A
mass meeting was held at the Opera
House on Friday evening which was
addressed by President McCollister,
of Buchtel College, in an able speech
of an hour and half. Another mass
meeting was held at the Congregation
al church on Monday evening. AS
we had no reporter present at either
of the meetings and have received no
minutes of the proceedings, we are
unable to state what was done.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-04-23

HABIr.-Next Sunday closes the
work of Rev. J. A. Cruzan in Raven
ma. In the evening he will preach his
last sermon to the young people. Sub
ject, "HABIT."