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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-07
Meeting i'm the Fifth Ward.

we are requested to say that there
will be meeting OF voters of the Fifth
ward, next Thursday night, for the
purpose of taking steps towards Sc
lecling candidates for Aldermen. at
tne u new house of Charley Edwards, ON
ration street, opposite the Colored
n%ptist Church. 1t is desired that all
'''eEa OF the ward shall be present.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-07

We are not to be left out in the cold
this year, as it appeared Oh the face of
the returns we would, for it has at last
put in its appearance. This time it
Was the crew Of life-saving boat
that saw If, and here is its descrip-
tion:
about 81 O'Clock in the afternoon
was dOzing on bench, when | heard
some of the boys rushing about the
house. There appeared to be some.
thing unsual going on. [ got up and
looked out, aud saw the devilishest-
looking fish ever put my eyes on. 1t
was moving along about as fast as a
man could walk. / took a pair of
strong glasses and followed it along
fhe beach. 1t was not more than three
uuhored yards from the shore. With
tHe glasses the head looked as large as
Iogshead. The front of the head
IookeG square, and was about three
iset nigh, with a projection two feet
io' Z, extending from the top Of it's
neau. The eye toward the shore was
az large as the top of my hat, was
Inihy black, and had white edge.
- t,i nad very farce look After I had
LioIIo"ed it about quarter of mile
ssn Zero" the station it gave it's tail a
9TTEaHe' TE.A' made plunge and disappeared.
IT, n,s was the first sight had got of
~ ;tS laIi, aud from the head to the tail
h, ~ was, at the least calculation, three
nIuuofed oIded feet long. It was moving
mug the water the same as an eel.
me me mead and several parts of the
TT'uy were constantly out of the water.
~ was some species of serpent. 1t was
certainly not a whale"
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-07

The position of the Democracy in
regard to Tilden is very forcible re-
minder of one of Josh Billings say~
iDgs. Josh is great on mules and one
of his mule remarks is: [ don't take
any foolish chances. If VIZ called
upon TO mourn over a dead mule i
should stand in front of him and do
my weeping" TAden may be dead,
and lGe D mocraoy may be called
upon TO mourn over him, but still they
take good care to get in front and
weep,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-07

THERE is only one thing to break
the fallto Republican pride, occasioned
by the action of the Republican mem
bers of the Virginia Legislature in
voting with the Readjusters, and that
is Virginia is no longer solid. This is
very poor consolation though, copsid-
erlng the manner in which the happy
result was brought about.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-07

THE st. Louis Globe Democrat
thinks Dion Boucicault can now sup-
nlv himself with something he has
been wanting a long time, viz. material
for frst-classAmerican comedy. The
CD. says it is to be found in the
Presidents message, where he speaks
of the civil service reform.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-07
THE Bayard "boom" has struck a
sand.bar in Texas.

INDICATIONS For Tennessee ana
the Ohio Valley, rising barometer
westerly winds, colder clear or clear
ing weather, possibly followed in west
ern portions by falling barometer ana
warmer southeasterly winds.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-07

ALECK Stephens is indignant over
the report that he wants monarchl-
cal form of government. The trouble
is he is so small that verybody says
what they please about him without
fear of any after consequences.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-07

GEN. BUTLER will soon sail for
Cuba in his yacht America. II we
were q Democrat we would advise
Ben. to look out for squalls and the
Cubans to do ditto with their silver"
ware. AS we are not, however, we
vuOu}t
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-07

Morgan Dispatch At the last term
of the Circuit Court Of Scott county,
a negro man was sentenced to the PEN
itenitary for five years for an attempt
ed assault upon white woman.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-07
Futu res,

New YORK, Dec. 6-Net receipts,
$50 bales; gross, $500 bales. Futures
closed unsettled; sales, 1913. 600 bales.
December, 13 20a13 %; January, Is ga
Is 38; February, 13 59413 so; March,
13 77al3 79; April, 13.93a13 95; May,
14.O9a14 II; June. IA 23s14 "a; July,
IA. 4.30AI4 33; AUGUST, l4.36al4 40.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-07

Y any body is surprised at the result
in louisiana let him read two dis.
patches found elsewhere. A man
dangling at the end of rope. two
men, in fact. a man without a head
and men out of the State certainly
would not prove very formidable can
d:dates. TIE White Liners are to be
Congratulated upon their discovery of
this fact. We also print in this issue
denial of the story, dated Vicks-
burg. Why Vicksburg We are unable
TO understand. / might have been
Atlanta, or Nashville. or Chattauoogs,
or New York, or London, or Paris or
Berlin, just as well, it seems to us, but
then We are not into the game"
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-07
VIRGINIA..

RICHMOND, Dec. GA joint
resolution passed both houses. of
the General Assembly to-day,
naming next Tuesday as the time
for the eletion of State officers.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-07
N4w York CottOa ngarket

NEW YORK. Dec. 6-Cotton nom-
inaI; sales. 1856 bales; uplands. 134:
Orleans, 49,; consolidated net receipts,
36 046 bales; exports to Great Britain,
Is 323 bales; France, 1928; Continent,
6Si bales
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-07
szARKErs BIZ TGLEG.APH.
Rev York sTonev warket.

New YORK, Dec. 6.-Money. 81. .05a
al 06. Exchange, $4.824 Govern
ments strong; SIS, 022; As, 1863; 4Ys,
ST. OBJ. States unchanged.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-07
pFsOD al.

Mrs. Ex-Gov. VIM. @. Br0wnlow,
and daughter, Mrs. CaIie Hale, have
returned home from visit of several
weeks to Mr. and Mrs. Latta, at Hot
Springs, Ark. Miss Annie Brownlow
also came with them from visit to
the family of Gen. VIM. Patrick. in
st. Louis, Mo.
Maj. Edwin Henry, of GreenevilIe,
arrived in the city yesterday.
Col. A. F. lexis, of the Quarter
masters Department, with headquar-
ters at Maryvilie, is in the city.
and made the CHRONICLE a pleasant
call yesterday.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-07

Amusement lovers will bear in
mind that the famous and renowned
Rentz-Santley Novelty Company, fe-
male MINISTRIES and burlesque opera
troupe, will grace the boards at Staub's
Opera House, on Thursday and Fri
day nights next. Look out for re.
served seats early. It will be some.
thing rich, rare and racy, and front
seats will be iu demand.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-07

Get quarter or half box Of candles at
the old price, sold at before the late big
advance in price, at John Hudiburg's,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-07
MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.
Proceedings of The city Council Last
Night.

Night.
The Board met as usual last night,
Mayor Luttrell presiding, and the
following Aldermen present:
Allison, Burrier, Lyons, nockeDjos,
Lewis, Boyd, McAffry, Patty, Stephen
son, Sullivan, Harris, McCroskey and
Irwin.
The minutes of the previous meet
ing were read and approved.
The following bills were presented
by Alderman Allison, Chairman of
the Finance Committee, properly ap-
Droved and Dassed for payment.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-07
ATKIN HOUSE.

kh hOLOi5 AOA OCCCD4OC1 Otu
ATKIN HOUSE.
John Branscom, Morristown; r P.
McFeer, Baltimore; G.. c.. Hale
Boone's Greek, Ed. Il. Smith, Jackson;
John F. Lyle, Johnson City; L. Nj
King, Talbotts; J. d. Williams, Dalton;
J. l.. Glover; Princeton, KY; f. M
Fulkerson, Rogersville; B. M. Sher-
rill, Louisville; Jas. T. Shields, Jno.
K. Shields, Beans Station; DR.. e. ]
Peck, Wolf Cree6, Andrew J. Thomas,
Newport; G. Johnson, N. Y B. B.
Lenoir, Lenoirs; Il. CLANCY. Flat
Gap; O. P. Mesryman, Baltimore; B
f. Welcker, Kingston.
LAMAR HOUSE.
G. F. Sewer, Jonesboro; A. B. Carr,
Bristol; John M. Meek, r. Snead,
Strawberry Plains; Geo. f. Hessel-
meyer, Claiborne county; John G.
Richberg, Chicago; w. B. Lenoir,
Sweetwater: L. 2. Bright, Chattanoo.
ga; J. I. r. Boyd, Elizabethton; w. J.
Heacker, MorristoWD; Edwin Henry
Greeneville
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-07

Everything that you want in the
way of Picture Frames, at McCrary g.
Branson's.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-07
AT THE HOTELS,

List Of Arrivals In the Ctty.
The following is q list OF arrivals Il
the city hotels for December 9th:
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-11-27
D! {: =.

On The % inst. at her residence in thl
place. Mrs Cassandra Picking. wife @
Leonard Picking, aged II years 8 month
a / 10 days.
She toilcd IN the vineyard Of God,
And fought for the crown lover there
She left us--fo awtll up on high,
That bright Crown of lite now 10 wear.
Like Mary and Martha Of old
She ever was humble and kind;
To- Wien we would visit her home,
\ Welcome reception we'de find.
Farewell aged friend thou art gone,
On earth, we will greet the no more;
Wen earnestly fight for the Crown,
Prepared on the heavenly s!ore.
FRIEND.
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-11-27
MAR RED.

On tie Goth inst, at Mr. john porsey's,
bv Rev. w G. Wire. MIR. ! NJ. Fisher to
Miss NJ. Ada Dorsey, both Of this county.
On 25th mat at the residence Of the
bride, Mr.. Joshua A. Stansbury te Miss
Mary NJ. Dtvilbiss, both Of This county.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-11-27
Lumber !! Lumber !
CARRCLA Street.
AT THE WARE HOUSE

~.---.1.-----
have on hand as fine selection OF
Lumber as ever offered in this town, con-
sisting of
YELLOW PINE, SPRUCE
and HEMLOCK JOIST
and SCANTLING
of all lengths and sizes A, "a. Ga,
S-4 White PING Boards and Plank, Vel
low and White Pine Flooring, dressed and
undrcssed Weathcrboartling. White Pine
Shingles, No. /, 9, and 3. Poplar Parks
Al, ID, Cd, and So ri,sc SntI !I"n}
lock PicScts Shinglc and Pastering
Laths A prime lot Of
CHESTN UT RAILS and
LOCUST POSTS.
Also all the
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-11-27
Especial TO THE CLARION.

The United Brethren Congregation at
Hagerstown are in the midst of a glorious
revival Of religion. About two weeks ago
the pastor, Rev. G. ". Stlnespring com
menced the meeting. Rev. ]. ID. Freed oil
this place labored earnestly with them al,
most a week. Up to this writing there
has been forty conversions, and thirty six
acccssions to the church. God can work
and none can hinder. MAY the good work
go on until scores more may be washed
from their sins "in the blood Of the Lamb,
Thou dying Lamb, thy precious blood
Shall never loose its power.
Till all the randsomed church Of God,
Are saved to sin no more"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-11-27
Different Kinds Of Coal,
PURE LIVERPOOL SALT

Flour and Feed of all kinds, Bacon, Lard,
and Fish in season. A full stock of Gro.
ceries that will be sold cheap Hardware
Of all kinds, wooicnwarc and Carpenter
tools of all kinds.
PAINTS, OILS, PUTTY, & GLASS,
GRINDSTONES. &C.
N B. Will buy all kinds of grain and
produce aud anything that can be sold,
and pay the highest market prices III cash
or trade.
Give me call as I will not be an
dersold. Thankful for past feyors, |
still ask for share of the trade ju the fu.
ture.
Yours, &c.
GEO. W, STOCKSDALE.
jansp MoIdan;cetown. NJ,
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-11-27
For childrens slate sponges, go to Gilds

For childrens slate sponges, go to Gilds
The fourth Quarterly Conference Of the
U. b. Church of Mcchanicstown Circuit,
will convene Saturday, Nov. Goth, at Sa-
bllasvile. Rev. w. o. Grimm, P. E., will
otflciate. 1t is earnestly requested that all
the official members be present. Services
Saturday night, Sunday and Sunday night
The meeting will be protracted for a season.
All are cordially invited to attend these
meetings.
The revival at Otterbein Chapel, Har.
baughs Valley, closed Monday night Nov.
18th. The church was much revived, and
two persons sought and found peace In the
Lamb Of God who taketh away the sin OF
the world"
ga charge to keep / have,
A God to Glorify,
A never dying soul to save,
Aud ct Il fov tic sky
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-11-27
Ne,u rtiscnecnts.
Estr:ey IS office.

q anne upon my property ana into my
y possession, on SUNDAY, NoI. 9th, u
Black Roam Mare about 10 years old, with
right hind foot white nearly to pasture
Joint. The owneri is hereby notified to come
forward, prove property. pay charges and
take her away.
JOSIAH WILLHIDE,
Near Shutdown,
nov 20 3t Frederick CO., Md.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-11-27
For Carlisle Shoes
Go to Roots.

A FINE WEDDING DRESS According
to the "Parisian," the wedding dress OF the
future Qncrn.of Spain will be of white
baccarct, covered With court mantle of
excessively fine lace. All the escutcheens
of the ancient kin ydoms of Spain ana their
alliances are reproduced by a process hi,h
crto unknown. The cscutcheons form the
border, and the ground of the mantle is
lowered The bridal veil is a reproduce
ton IN miniature of the mantle. The gala
toilette will he of gold brocadc, cmbroilcr-
ed with touttes OF roses in relief. joined to-
gether by hants Of myosolis and little tlcur
dc lys, Another grand reception toilette
will be of silver brocale, embroidered with
geranium flowers of all shades.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-11-27
For ladies Ruffs, choicest IN town, go to
Gilds' Pharmacy.

For ladies Ruffs, choicest IN town, go to
Gilds' Pharmacy.
PANIC IN A CHURCH AT WAYNEsBono,
PENN.-Wc are informed that on Mon
day evening last, during the discussion
pending for the last week on Infant Bap-
tism, between Rev. DR.. Burgstresser of
the Lutheran church, and Elder Bashore
Of German Baptist or TINKER church.
Quite an excitement was created by the
cracking of bench, when some called
out" the church is breaking down, which
caused stampede, some breaking win
dows and jumping out, others rushing fol
tho door, breaking the banisters anc doing
considerable damage to the church, quite 4
number being bodily injured.
For cigars and tobacco, 60 to Gilhs
Pharmacy.
CURED OF DRINK1Ne.-'A young friend
tcmine was cured of an Unsuitable thirst
fro Liquor, which had so Frustrated him
that he was unable to do any business. Ht
was entirely cured by the use of Hop Bit
tiers. 1t allayed all that burning thirst
took away the appetite tor liquor; made
his nerves study, and he has remained {
sober and steady man for more than two
years, and has no desire to return to hi:
cups; know Ola number of Others tina
have been cured of drinking by it.-Fron
a leading r. r. Official, Chicago, Ills.
For Mems and Boys Clothing
Go to Roots.
For Ovcrcoats
Go to Roots.
For oil cloths from four quarters to cigh
quarters wide
Go to Roots.
CARD.
Although l have undertaken the editor
| shall still continue to carry on the OLD
busin, IS at the "Crescite' crilZer Mill
AMI take this early opportunity Of on
nouncing that fact, inasmuch, as it might
be assumed. not knowing anything 10 the
contrary, that | had relinqulshcd my old
business in undertaking the new.
oct 80 1t CHAS. E. CASSELL.
For ladies kid gloves, go to Gllds' Phar
macy.
WICKED FOR CLERGYMEN Il believe
il to be all wrong and even wicl ell for
cergvmcn or other public men to be
led into giving testimonials to quack doc
tors or vile slutfs called medicines, but
when n really mcritorious article made OF
valuable remedies known to all, that all
physicians use and trust in daily,w should
freely commend it. therefore chccrtully
and heartily commend Hop Blters for the
good they have done INC and my friends,
FIRMLY believing they have no equal for
family use will not be without item"
Rev -, Washington, ID G.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1879-11-27


Harbaugh in town Tuesday morning. She
looks as gay and cheerful as ever. She is
visiting Miss Ella Martin, and intends re-
naming until Thursday. Fannie We feel
glad to see you.
We notice our old friend John Gernand
in town on Tu; sday last, we were stopped
short by the attraction of a very fine set
of solid Aicklc harness exhibited on the
back of his driving horse, we consider
them first class in style and make. John
you understand your business, we will
hand you over the champion "bclt"
Mr.. J. Abner Saylo-, of the firm of Jno
A. Horner and Cos popular notion house
of 3OS w. Baltimore St. Baltimore, visited
our town on Friday last, and we noticed
from the amount of boxes and packages on
Yesterday, from that firm. that, that gen
tleman must have made a paying visit
For Horse Blankets and buggy spreads
Go to Roots.
We he'd a colored wedding on Thursday
night. Mr.. Henry Bell to Miss Mary Jane
Rollins were the high contracting parties
The ceremonies came off in the NJ. E.
church, which was filled completely, not.
withstanding the binding snow storm that
ragged for the timebeing. Enmitts5ury
Chronicle
We would suggest to the turnpike Com
penv to make disposal of the stones that
has been hauled along Church street, for
the purpose of repairing the pike. You
would favor the citizens Of our town by
having them moved, rs it is almost impos-
siblc for conveyasces to get close to their
houses Could you not have them broken
and spread on the streets. Gentlemen give
this thought if you please.
For the celebrated Hop Bittcrs, go to
Gilds' Pharmacy.
The Mcteorc Shower predicted by Prof.
Ticc, for the night of the Nth and 18th,
failed to put in an appearance. But Prof
Proctor has come to the relief of those who
lost resi- at that time. aud says there will
be brilliant Mrtcoric Shower on the
night of Nov -. The tire set 10 o'clock
at nj , ht, will afford them an opportunity
to see this display without sacrificing any
the sleeping hours of the night.
FINE WoRk.-Our tcwnsman, Mr.. w,
II. II. Mackley, painter, has just completed
for Thos. F. Birely, Of Mid,leburg, Carroll
county, halGsomc two story and half
residence, 80 feet front by 50 feet deep in
the most artistic manner All who have
seen il pronounce it ono Of the most com
pleic j,bs Of s.:l!ful paiaing ever seen,
and it is with pleasure ii.at We announce
all such work by our Mechanicst"wn me
chanics. This, however, is not the first
good job done by the Mcssrs. Mackley.
For cleap dry goods and groceries so to
Gild,' ltharmacy.
RUNAWAY AT HANDsoNvI.LE. -Mcssrs
Bell and Wiles, while drying along the
pike Oh last Thursday, on their way home
from Frederick City, tneir horses became
frightened ami ran away. Mr.. Bells team
started first, causing Mr.. WiIes' team to
star, also. Mr.. Hck's lead horse was very
seriously injured by some means in the
runaway. Mr. Wiies' off wheel horse fell
and the wagon run over him breaking hi-
lsr This il rat ,rr unfortunate for NJ l.
Wlles as it is Tie second h, rise he has lost
this season.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1879-11-26

SLEEP.-In a recent work on
"Sleep," DR.. Mortimer Granville OBJ
jects, without reserve, to the use OF
narcotics in order to produce it.
They produce not sleep, but coun-
terpart Of it. When man says I
will take a sleeping draught in
order to get q quiet night, he
speaks in parallels. What he
really says is, I will poison myself
a little, just enough to make me
unconscious, or slightly paralyze
my nerve centers, not enough to
kill. He declares that if the peo-
pie troubled with sleeplessness
would resolutely set themselves to
forming the habit of going to
sleep at a particular time, in
a particular way, they. will do
more to procure regular sleep
than by any other artifce. 1t
is not so much matter what a
person does to produce sleep but
he should do precisely the same
thing, in the same way, at the
same time, and under nearly as
possible, the same conditions, right
after night, for a considerable Pc
riod, say three or four weeks at
least.
The Newberry herald. [volume] (Newberry, S.C.) 1865-1884, 1879-11-26

The QUAKER's BoND.-A deVo-
ted family Of the Society Of Friends
was deeply afflicted. They had
lost their property, and;~were left.
almost penniless. The wife was.
sad indeed, and ready to despair,
but the dear old man was cheer
full. The wife was almost ready
to "curse God and die" She was
astonished at the GOODNESS with
which her husband met his loss,
so she asked him one day:
Husband, how is it that you
bear this trouble so we'll ? It al
most crushes me to the EARTH
why, wife, we are not quite so
bad off as you imagine. We have
one bond left yet that we can live
upon --- .@ es.!...; ,
sWhv, husband, what bond do
you mean? I thoaght all was
lost
oh, no! Here is one bond, and
l will read 1t to you. It is in the
old family Bible and reads as fol-
lows: I will never leave thee nor
forsake thee ..-
His wife inquired: DO you call
that a bond?
Yes he replied it is the word
of God and cannot fall
Dear reader, the common trials
of life will come upon you, and
you will have sorrow upon sor'
row, and you will need some
strong arm to lean upon-some
refuge to fly to, some bond that
will do to live upon. Now is the
time to live so near to God that all
will be we'll in the deepest sorrow.
But l am writing to some who
are in trouble already, and they
need help now. Then take the
Quaker's bond-'L will never leave
thee nor forsake thee Gods pro-
misses are always on demand, and
he will be with you in six troubles,
and in the seventh he will not for
sake you.--Meth. Home Journal