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Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-08-11
LETTER FROM TATE SPRING.
sale of the springs PrOperty-Im
provements, &c.
BEAMS STATION, Aug. 9, 1875.

BEAMS STATION, Aug. 9, 1875.
TO the Editors of the Chronicle:
For sometime the people OF our val
ley have been interestedly anticipating
the sale Of the celebrated Tate Springs.
On yesterday, according to the adver-
tisement, the property was sold at the
price of S25, 900. This was far below
its real value, but the depression in the
money market, and the short time
given for the payment of the purchase
money, caused the anticipation that 1t
would be sold at a great sacrifice. The
proceeds of the sale, however, with the
other assets OF the proprietor, will not
only be sufficient to pay all their cred.
itors in full, but leave them a consider
able sum besides.
1t was within the discretion of the
proprietors to have withheld at least
one-third of the property from sale,
even had they been proceeded against
by process of law, by their creditors /;
but actuated by a commendable sensl-
bility, they preferred their integrity,
their honor, to their pecuniary emolu~
ment.
The proprietors voluntarily made an
assignment of property, amounting TO
much more in value than their indebt-
edness. An exhibition Of such homes
| ty of purpose can not be too highly
commended in this age of general de-
moralization and corruption.
The expensive Improvements made
| by the proprietors within
the last few years, the prevalence OF
the cholera, two years ago, and the un-
| fortunate deaCh of one of the residents
at that time, together with the finan.
cial depression that began in the fall OF
the same year, were the cause of the
serious embarrassment Of the firm
Their conduct towards their creditors
has excited general admiration anC
sympathy.
| The former prOprietors will remain
in charge of the property for the bal
ance of the season, and we think bus
mess men should show their high ap
probation of the course they have pur
sued, by giving them their patronag,
and influence.
There are about one hundred ant
forty boarders now at Tate, and NOR,
expected within the next day or two
but they can still accommodate a feV
more. so come on all OF you.
CRAVEN.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-08-11
EDUCATIONAL.
Meeting OF school Directors SRtur~
day.

A meeting of the District School
Directors of Knox county was held at
the Bell House Saturday, pursuant to
the call of superintendent Harms.
The attendance was not as large as we
had hoped TO see, and did not indicate
such an interest on the part Of School
Directors as they should feel on
the subject of Common Schools. Those
present were, ID. A Brooks, j. A.
Rutherford, w. ID. Bittle, j. w. Boyd,
viii II. Roberts, w. II. Smith, Esq,
John Tillery, w. r.. Cooper, J. G.
Gitlin, w. w. Cruze, Rev. w. X.
Leeper, A. Brakebill, Mr.. - Kenue-
dy, G.. Y. Crawford, Robert Harper,
Joshua Rule and L. d. johnson.
The meeting was called to order aud
Rev. w. X. Leeper, of the 10th dis
trict, was called to the chair. w. b.
Cooper, Esq, of the 18th district, was
chosen Secretary.
In some of the districts of the coun
ty, the Directors have anticipated
the collection OF taxes anC
have engaged teachers who
have performed services for which
they have not yet received their full
pay. In order to meet this state of af
fairs, a resolution YVES adopted recon-
mending such districts to employ
teachers for, say, two months with pub
lie money, and then supplement tina
| time by private subscriptions in tn
district, so that the finances would b
properly adjusted.
1t was decided that teachers shoult
be required to adhere strictly to tn
text books heretofore adopted. TIL
text books are McGuffey's Speller an,
Readers, Spencerian Copy Books, Ray
Arithmetics, Mitchell's Geographic:
Pinneo's English Grammar, Quacken
hos and Goodrich's United States his
tories.
The subject of school houses was dis
cussed and the importance of goo
houses and proper furniture was cor
ceded but no specific action was taker
A resolution was adopted to the e
feet that it was the sense of the DireC
J tors that schools should be concentra
ed as much as possible, and that tw
miles is not too far for patrons to sen
their children to school under ordinar
circumstances.
, So far as we have heard Dire,
tors were chosen in only three district
the 18th, 18th and 18th. viii /
, Cooper was selected in the 18th. Adal
, Brakebill in the 18th, and G. Y. GRAY
! ford in the 18th,
f Superintendent KaIns has made Il
( following appointments:
In the 2nd District, Henry Mccall
! 4th District, j. J. A. Thompson lot
District, J. w. Boyd; 11'h Distric
DIR. p. w. Walker 18th District, !
: G. French 10Th District, w.
Brown
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-08-11

AS will be seen from the above card,
1 have this day purchased the entire
stock in trade, &c, of Messrs. Mccall
lum q Co. 1t is my purpose to pros
ecute the auction and commission bus
mess at the old stand, 80 well known
to the public. To those who best know
me, trust that need make no prom
Uses as to my course in the future, now
that have assumed the sole direction
and management of the business. To
all others, will simply say that the
business entrusted to me will be at
tended to with all the diligence, ener.
gy and fidelity which can command,
after an experience of more than
twenty years. Thanking a generous
public for past favors, respectfully so
licit continuance OF their patronage,
viii4W4t +. A. AKERS.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-08-11
FROM SULLIVAN COUNTY.
Respect for the Deceased senator
Circuit Court-In Limbo. &c.

Circuit COurt-In Limbo, &c.
BLoUNTv1LLE, Aug. 2, 1875.
To the Editors Of the Chronicle:
No formal meeting has been held
here expressive of the feelings of the
people regarding the death Of Andrew
johnson, but there seems to be gen.
eral regret.
Circuit Court is just over. Judge
Gillenwaters was more or less indis-
posed all week, but remained on the
bench, and did fair amount Of bust
ness. Two persons were sentenced to
the Penitentiary-Ab. Coleman, a COLI
ored man, from about Bristol, for five
years and Mr.. Burke, young mon
from about Kingsport, for ten years.
The former for stealing bacon the
latter for abducting a young lady from
her home for the purpose Of prostitu-
ton.
Young Cox, who is i'm Jail on a
charge OF attempting to commit rape
upon a little girl at camp-meeting last
summer, continued his case on affida-
Wit.
Frank Miles, OF Bristol, was to~day
committed to Jail on a charge of stab
bling and killing Harvey Provence, q
young man and citizen of the same
place. An intense feeling exists in
Bristol over the affair. Young Prov
ence was stabbed last Sabbath, about 2
o'clock, A. M, and died in a few min
utes. Miles has spoken to NJ. l.. Black
| ley, Esq, of Bristol, and w. ID.
Haynes, Esq, of Blountvile, to defend
him in the Circuit Court, which is
now four months off.
The Sheriff will leave for Nashville
tomorrow with the two convicts
Revenue Collector Thomas and Major
Fans, the jailer, will go with him.
The crops in this section are about as
those reported from other places. Corn
is very promising. Other crops were
considerably damaged by the rains.
Farmers are beginning to thresh
wheat, but am unable at this time to
report results.
Respectfully,
n. J. PHILLIPS.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-08-11
FROM MINERAL HILL SPRINGS
A Delightful Summer Resort-TwO
Weeks Under the Mountain shad.
Ows.
MINERAL HILL SPRINGS, TENN,

MINERAL HILL SPRINGS, TENN,
August Sth, 1875.
TO the Editors of the Chronicle;
When one is tired of city dust, i'm
pure air, and wretched monotony, the
surest way to be relieved is to forget
all business and leave for some noun
tain boarding place, where nature
may have chance to work her Won
derful cures. 1 can testify that such a
course is indeed the proper one.
l arrived here from Morristown in a
hack, probably such a one as ii.
Clay" presided over during the war of
the rebellion and was jostled fear
fully-indeed, / can not express my
disgust at the poor road and the jour
ney altogether. But the sight of so
beautiful a place as Mineral Hill, with
mountains looming up within quar-
ter of mile of the hotel, the noisy
babble of the pure rivulet that comes
direct from old Clinch, and the sui
phuric odOr in the air, was ample
compensation for all trials experienced
on the way.
found here eight different kinds of
water which I consider remarkable.
The famous Black Water Spring
sometimes called the Brandy Spring
is said by some to be an iylfdLLi6te cure
for rheumatism and all skin diseases.
The water is indeed as black as ink,
and goes down ones throat like so much
solid mineral. In one gallon there are
2l3 solid grains. One gentleman here
Rev. Mr.. Castor, of Dalton, asserts
that the water will cure anything. He
went there feeble in health and has
gained twenty-five pounds. l can not
speak at any length of the water, but
| will merely mention that there are
black, red, and white sulphur, chaly-
beate, epson and alum, and L am con-
WINGED that the water is as good as any
in the country. Perhaps a dozen per-
sons have left Tate Spring for this
place. Some say Tate does not provide
for his table as they could wish, but
will leave your readers to try for them
selves.
Several gentlemen of wealth and
} prominence were here last week from
the South, and they all testify tha
, Messrs. Brown, Carriger and Smith
are sure to be successful with Minera
Hill.
In conclusion, 1 will give you al
incident that occurred at Morristowr
some time since, which, for original
ty, surpasses anything 1 have hearC
for some time:
The Rev. Mr.. - has son named
Dick, about five years old. A ministe
! friend called to see the family one day
and undertook to teach Dick the cate
I chism.
. "Now, Dick,n said the gentleman
r "if you will recite it off like man
! you shall have a nickle."
' YES, sir !" said Dick, II think
2 CAM
"Well, proceed"
Dick thought a moment, and the
' began:
"God created me, Jesus Christ n
: deemed me-" and with an abstracte
r look, that other fellow, he Holy
. Ghosted me; what's his nsme?"
4 UNDERWOOD.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-08-11
RECAPTURED.
Jack Hunt, the Wife Murderer. in
Irons.
MONROE.
From the Daily Chronicle Aug. g.

From the Daily Chronicle Aug. g.
Our readers are familiar with the de-
tails of one of the darkest crimes in
the history of East Tennessee, perpe-
trated in Monroe county, on the 18th
of July, by Jack Hunt, who foully
murdered his wife. In a day or two
he was arrested and confined in the
jacksonville Jail, where, after being
confined long time, he, in company
with two other prisoners, made his es-
cape and has been at large ever since.
The jailer offered "A reward for his APP
prehension, which it appears has not
been without effect. Special dispatch to
the CHRONICLE from jacksonville, via
Sweetwater, was received last night as
follows:
Jack Hunt has heen retaken. In or
der to insure his safe keeping and pre-
vent escape, he has been ironed to the
floor. The reward offered by Jailer
Coins was promptly paid.
Wehave no further particulars. We
are glad he has been recaptured, and
trust he may receive justice promptly,
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-08-11
MiIIersiMIIIeralI

Use Bowles' Improved Current
Water Wheel" in rebuilding your
mills on the rivers. High water will
not effect it, unless it be to increase its
power. You can build your mill far
above the reach of these terrible fresh
cts. Without dam or race it can give
any power you need. 1t is the cheap
est, and by far the safest power for
propelling machinery ever invented.
Before rebuilding, call and examine
this wheel, or address, for further in
formation, DAVID BowLEs,
Knoxville, Tenn.
Care of Harris. If
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-08-11
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses are
recorded in the office of the County
Court Clerk for the week ending Satur-
day, Aug. Z, 1876:
Henry Penover to Jane Lundy.
b. j. Foster to Harriet Hender-
son
JIG. Gum to Salena Gifiin.
John Holsey to Sarah Jefferson.
Joseph ]. Buffalo to Sarah M. Ra-
burn.
Elijah Robbins to Nancy J. Brad
ley.
James G. Renfro to Laura A. Swag-
gerty.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-08-11
Won Cant Take Them

And remain long unwell. They increase
the powers of Digestion, and excite the
absorbents to action, whereby all impuri-
ties of the system are carried off. The old
stereotype's opinion that Calomel must be
used 'to carry off the Bile" has given away
before the light of science. The Vegetable
Kingdom furnishes remedy, free from all
delelerious effects. Such are TUFTS Pills.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-08-11
About Children.

Children are children as kittens are
kittens. A sober, sensible old cat,
that sits purring before the fire, does
not trouble herself because her kitten
is hurrying and dashing here and
there, in fever of excitement TO catch
its own tail, She sits still and purrs
on. People should do the same with
children. One of the difficulties of
home education is the impossibility of
making parents keep still; IL is with
them, out of their affection, all watch
and worry.-uemOir of C. w. Dixie!
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-08-11
TO the Public.

We have this day sold out our stock
of goods and auction and commission
business to Mr.. L. A. Akers, with
whom we have been connected in the
auction business for years, and we take
pleasure in recommending him as in
every way worthy the patronage of the
public. And in retiring from said bus
mess, we thank the citizens of Knox
vile for their liberal patronage in the
past, and hope the same patronage Civ
en- us will be extended to Mr.. Akers,
our successor.
MCCALLUM & Co.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-08-11
Gold Hunters,

We Learn that several companies of
miners are now at work In the Coker
Creek gold region, at the head of one
is that old gold hunter, Austin Fry.
The Coker Creek gold fields have been
worked, more or less, for a half CEN
fury, but without any marked success.
There is plenty of the precious metal
there, but it will never be fully de-
veloped without the use of capital and
the proper machinery.-Athers Post.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-08-11

The grain market is dull and I'M
settled. Oats are worth 40a50 cents on
the wharf according to quality. Corn
is quoted at S0aS5 cents on the wharf,
and wheat is uncertain, varying from
so cents to Sl.l5 according to quality,
with little good Observation-Disclosures
Times.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-08-11

For ID rhna, use Lytle's Elixir.
For FluN, use Lytle's Elixir.
For DA s-ntery, use Lytle's Elixir.
For Collie, use Lytle's Elixir.
For all bowel troubles, use Lytle's
Elixir.
1t is Ia" great remedy for summer
complains
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1875-03-05
OHIO PROHIBITIONIsTS.

COLUMBUS, o., February 24.-The
State Prohibition Society reassembled
this morning. The Constitution of the
Society was taken up, and so amended
as to provide for the incorporation of
the Society and the admission of life
members upon the payment of twenty
Ave dollars. The Society adjourned to
meet at the call of the chairman.
The State Prohibition Convention met
Mt ten o'clock, abOnt one hundred per-
SONS, delegates and visitors, being pres
snt. DR.. Coulter, of Columbus, per-
manent President, delivered his annual
address, which, in brief, endorsed fe-
male suffrage, gloated over the idea that
the Republican party had been beaten
last fall in part by prohibition votes and
urging renewed effort in keeping the
organization intact. All references to
the defeat of the Republican party we're
greeted with applause and other eviden-
Ges of satisfaction.
P. M. Weddel of Dayton was chosen
Chairman, and Professor Sharp of Della
ware, and Miss Mary Coulter Of
Columbus, Secretaries. Committees
were then appointed, that to nominate
officers being chosen by delegations rep
resenting their respective districts, Re
cess for dinner.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1875-03-05
TIC4NT LOTS FOE SALE.

In the different Additions to the City, at prices
ranging from $50 to 81, 200 each.
Lot 2OOx2OO feet on Jefferson street. 800 per
foot; cheap,
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1875-03-05
A MEDICAL MONKEY.

All previous narratives Of intelligent pro-
ceedings on the part Of animals are thrown
into the shade by the following account of
= medical monkey. described by the Oriental
correspondent Of Il London journal:
lie one day saw monkey holding a snake
10y the throat and rubbing its head in the
dirt: but as the ground was moist and damp
the snake was not readily killed BY this mode
of punishment Every now and then the
monkey would look most knowingly in the
face OF the reptile to zee if it was dead and
in the course Of one Of these investigations
the monkey received a severe bite. This
angercd him. and he speedy dispatched the
snake, but it, coils had hardly relaxed before
the monkey rceied and fell PROSTATE, and ap-
parently in all heagoncS Of death BY poison
By this time an aged-ookiug monkey arrived
on the scene, and AFTER examining the bodie,
Of the snake and it, Hictm, lac Immediately
started for some neighhoring bushes, where
he collected some leaves of the plant known
as the red chcrcIita. These he rapidly and
skillfully fashioned intu a sort Of pill, which
he administered to his snalle-bitten compan
ion, who speedy revived and walked of
with h5 ply ysician. The story is declared
to come from trustworthy sources.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1875-03-05
A ROMANTIC THIEF.

The lacts of long-continued system of
robbery by Il confidential cnploye have just
been brought to light in Paris. \ certain
Teschcmacher, German by birth, has long
enjoyed tho entire confidence of Il great
Anglo French firm. Mess,s. Poissct. of Brad.
ford and Paris. Though hut twenty-cighl
years old, and boyish Of appearance, Tc,che.
macher occupied the position Of chict cash.
ier, and was even trusted with authority t,
sign for the firm. Just before the war in Il
public place. he made the acquaintance ut
one Marguerite Chuuyin, n young person Of
some attractions, and of superior education.
Led for her sake into large expenses, hc bc
gan to gamble on the Turf, with such luck
as to win nearly CA 900 in very short time
Thereupon he bought two ponies, basket
carriage. and other knickknacks Of th, sort,
and hired a charming little house in the
Avenue Bourbon negnborhood very re-
tired. There he set up Il staff Of servants,
passing under the name OF Baron AIphOnsc.
Speaking English eXcciwtly, lac was sup
poscd in the Avenue BOurluu to be i wealthy
and eccentric MILFORD, whose ruinous expense
were Il subject Of gossip Going OUT early
in clothes of the latest fashion, he passed the
day at his desk in coat almost too ancient
for rcspectabiity. dincd for frame and a
half. and returned home late, il~hionab,y
clad as lie had set out. Iii, bachelor cham
Iber. modest beyond what his position aU-
thoriZed, wa, known to all in the Office at
81 Boulevard Magenta. utlurtune charged.
Cards and horses turned against the cashier.
Ile begau to lul-ily his books. But for three
years the double life was led without dis
covery. though the servants Of Baron Al
'phonsc were wonderfully suspicious after
the fact. A fortnight since came a warning
Iora catastrophe inevitable, though - loug
deferred. NJ. roiS-Gt arrived from Brad
ford. and proposed to 80 over the books
Ireschcmachcr saw his game was up, Opened
the safe. took out El2 900 in notes, anC
Icauaht the night mail TO London. Having
taken care to balance the books, he still lel
no suspicion behind. until his non-appGr
lapcc caused alarm. Before the telegraph
Ioyertook him, he had taken ship for Qucbc,
OH board tue Prus-iana. Ills companion
even was too late To catch him, having de
layed a long time over her trunks. She cain'
back to Paris, and was arrested wi;h - ,000l
lupon her. OF course the Atlantic Cable ha'
Ibecn brought into Teluisiton, and it Is t
he h,rcd that when the runaway lands o
lOasbec he will find certain persons witt
arms wide open ready 10 receive him.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1875-03-05
Dr>MoSDs FOR EVERYBODY.

Everybody is to be able 10 wear diamonds
now as process has been Invented, we are
told, for the manufacture OF pure artificial
diamonds from benzine--not the kind meant
in our police reports when we say man has
imbibed too much benzine, but the genuine
article Beuzine is introduced into a glass
shell about six inches in thicknesS, and
,z,pable Of standing enormous pressure.
Another substance having a gtrong affinity
tor hydrogen, but the name OF which Is kept
secret, is introduced with iJ. The poles OF
a moderately strong battery ARE also intro
duced, and the whole Theoretically sealed
As decomposition takes place slowly, the
hydrogen unteS with the Substance for
which il has an affinity, and pure coorless
carbon is set free, and in course of time
forms in the shape Of diamonds Of various
sizes on the interior sides OF the glass she'll.
The only question is if the hydrogen unitc-
with the secret sub,pncc introduced, for
which it has an affinity, and the carbon is
set free, whence is derived the enormou,
pressure which is claimed to be essential tC
the success Of the process? Unless, per
chance, this substance is also decompo,cd
aud sets free another gus which has ne
affinity for carbon.
Sunday school teacher.--"A "Arna, what
must one do in order to be forgiven r
Anna-"hc must sin"
Declned.-A Western editor lately re-
turned tailor's bill with the endorsement,
''Your manuscript is declined; it is il
legiblo.
On Oct 20 a pilgrimage, repreeeatiug tue
Masonic brotherhood Of England, was made
to the tomb Of Shakespeare, al StratIurd-
Hpon-AyOn.
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1875-03-05

I AwsON's CURATTvEHAs BEEN

AWSON'S CURATIVE HAS BEEN
lruhiected 10 the severest tests 0itt when med
ical science and skill and all popular remedies
have proved unayaiuC, and has always been sue
cessful. In upwards Of one thousand cases, nc
ord Of which has been kept, which - always acces-
eible on application 10 the Proprietor, the cure
not the alienation, but the positive cnrr-ot the
diseases specified hos never required the use Of
more than one bottle, frequently lcss.
The Cure OF Rheutnatism, however severe and
lOng-coutinucd, has never required the use Of but
three bottles. Common forms OF the diseas0 have
frequently less.
The Cure OF Neuralgia, in its most obstinate and
distressing form, has never required the u-e of bat
three bottles. Ordinary require but one bot
tle and single application has often been sufh-
Client.
The cure Of Nervous Headache has never re-
quired the use OF more than two buti, often bu
\ single application.
The Cure OF Sore ThrOar, or Dpthe~ia In ita wors
form, has never requiredthe use OF more than swt
bottles, generally less than one,
Sold By al lldrugglsts. J0-9
The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1875-03-05
OIrYPROPERTY.

First--SO feet on Monroe street, between SupC
riUr and Erie streets; only $500 per foot.
SecOnd--lO0 feet on Monroe street, $3.50 per foo
Third-2O0 feet on Monroe street, $40 per foot
Fourth-Lots on Michigan, between Monroe anC
Madi son, f55 TO $50 per foot
Fifth--Lots On Summit, $50 per foot; lG5 fee
deep
Sixth-Busincss and Residence Lots in all part
of the City.
Acre Property nesr the centre Of the city, suits
Bile for subdiyiding.
2Ofeet on Monroe street, between Huron and
Erie, at q bargain.
40 Lots at $3.50 to 5000 each ,on monthly payments
.of $40.
Portable Steam Saw Mill, within 22 miles Of The
city with residence; only $500, OF will exchange
for farm.