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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-15

a SICKLY YEAR.-FrOm causes
which we are unable to comprehend, a
number of our wise men, and others of
less magnitude, predicted at the close of
1880 that this year would be noted for
its great amount of sickness, death and
general distress in the land. So far,
these unfavorable predictions have, to a
greater Or less degree, been verified, all
points OF the country suffering the dis
tress OF some particular disease or male-
dy.-Hdge''stoWa md Globe.
DEssBG HATS, for Men, Boys, and Ladies',
CHEAP,a at G. L. WELLER'S
Boot and Shoe Store.
Ladies' Embroidered and Rid Slip.
pers for the HOLIDAYS, at
c, L. WELLER'S
Boot and Shoe Store.
AGENTS AND CANvASSERS Make from sa5 to
500 per week selling goods for Z. G. RIDEOUT
70, III Barclay Street, New York. Send tor
thelr Catalogue and terms augl7-Iy
GENTLEMEN'S SLIPPERS FOR CHRIST
MAS. nice ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
G. L. WELLEk'S
Boot and Shoe Store.
uMBRELLAS-large and smal-at
C. L. WELLERS
Boot and Shoe Store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-15

A POLITICAL CONFERENCE.-The Winchester
Neaos says that a conundrum asked by one of
the burnt CORK artists at the Duprez & Bene-
dict entertainment last Tuesday night brought
down the house. 1t was as follows why is
the State of Virginia like a bad razor? Because
the more you may hone (Mahone) it the worse
it gets.''
This conundrum was gotten IN Staunton.-
The originator deserves chrome.
1.-THE FOUNTAIN OF YoUTH."-Since the
time when Ponce de Leon sought the mythical
fountain OF youth, numerous nostrums have
been widely advertised, stating that what he
| sought for had been found. But it has been
lately discovered that the great and only pan
acea for sustaining the "bloom of youth" is
to lie in bed and take your meals there for three
successive days in each month.--Healh
Journal.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-15

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, Feb. 7 1881.
Prices this week for Beef Cattle range as 1oi
lows - -
Best Beeves 25G5 81
rated first quality...........4 50@5 70
Medium or good fair Quality..........3 500l4 80
Ordinary thin steers, Oxen and Cows.2 75@3 90
Extreme range of priees................2 75(n5 81
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-15

L MBRELLAS-large and small-at
C. l.. WELLER'S
Boot and Shoe Store.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1881-02-15

Ladies' Embroidered and Kid Slip
pers for the HOLIDAYS, at
c, L. WELLER'S
, 1881-01-29
+ K A N G L.
Times Of 3rd Jannary.)

The New Year is in France devo-
ted to complimentary visits, to the
exchange of good wishes and kindly
offerings, to inquiries after the health
of friends. The practice IS one that
will bear to be initiated on a larger
scale, and E~nglishmen may well take
the opportunity of asking, with all
friendliness and respect, what are the
prospects of the French Republic for
the coming year, It is hardlynecessary
to assure the French, not only OF the
attraction which their country, their
society, their life, exercise on the
English mind, but Of the genuine
cordiality OF feeling that exists to-
wards them in England. Recent
events have, it is true, produced some
slight friction in certain quarters, and
some French journals have expressed
a feeling of irritation at the attitude
Of England towards France on the
Greek question. This, however,
, 1881-01-29
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o. NOTICE. ~

THE undersigned begs to inform
the public in general that he will
from the 26h inst. sell MUTTON
at l4tts. 3 To. VEAL also at 14cts.
and BEEF on Sundays at II CTS.
p ID.
Christiansted, 25th January 1880.
ALBERT JOSEPH.
, 1881-01-29

AStb UuG "a ". o~0uAO0tl0s VOpA0
ask, on what theory ofgovernmentc can
a statesman remain irresponsible who
in one year, has shown his power by
removing two Ministries from Office
and by keeping in a third after a de-
feat in the hamberS In all specu-
lations on the future of France the
first question that 10 asked, and that
must be asked, is, What will NJ.
Gambetta dos viii he take Office
or not7 Will he wait for the gener-
al election, and then, if his majority
is great enough, will he be Minister
or Presidents These questions,
which all must ask, and which none
can answer, increase the uncertainty
of the public affairs; and that they
cannot be answered is a sufficient
reason for the malaise which, in
spite of an unbroken peace and an
expanding revenue, is undoubtedly
general in France at this moment.
To a foreign judgment, indeed, it
would seem that the uneasiness
is somewhat exaggerated. M. Gam
BETA is no adventurer, and will not
accept power unless the majority of
the country is really with him. And,
notwithstanding the Cherbourg speech,
we need not suppose that his Access
sion would necessarily have an un-
favourable influence OF the tranquility
of Europe. Men are sobered by ofici-
al responsibility, and no n knows
better than h6 that the true policy of
France, for many years to come, is
policy of peace.
The desire of every one who wishes
we'll to France should be to see the
Republic strengthen itself. Its diff
culties are great; but the
and it may be fairly regarded as a
success-ot the last ten years gives
reason for hoping that they r not
insuperable. W. are apt to forget,
in our impotence, that a society on
vulsed as that of France has been
does not settle down to smooth Con-
stitutional commonplace in one or in
two generations. Our W Revolu-
ton was a very small affair compared
with that Of France !; and yet, as has
often been remarked, more than a
century elapsed between Edge-hill
and CuIloden. For half century
after the apparent settlement Of
the Constitution our sober and
Unconditional society was disturbed
with plots. intrigues, invasions. It
can hardly surprise any n who
makes this obvious reflection that
France is yet a long way from social
peace. and not yet safe from danger
of civil tumult. But the third Repub-
lie has lasted for ten years, without a
war, without armed collisions, and,
except in one direction, without
any very heroic Legislation. Even
on the ground of past success,
therefore, it would seem likely to
live and the expectation is confirm
ed when we look ut the possible al
ternatives. The Legitimistso are re
presented by a childless man OTTO, SO
hopelessly out of sympathy with his
age that his own followers have long
ago despaired of him. The Orlaan-
lists are no longer a party they
have never. survived 1871, when
, 1881-01-29
u.s. &NOt6Ce.

RHE undersigned begs leave to
inform the Public in general
tIlathe will sell MUTTON at l4ctS. per
pound, also BEEF on Thursdays at
14cts. and Sundays at 12cts.
Christiansted, oath January 1881.
j. w. DERkICKS.
, 1881-01-29

our AuOllVoo, WAA SOOl pass away
and nothing, we trust, will occur to
interrupt the sympathy which exists
not only between the Governments,
but between the peoples of the two
countries. Each nationha for the mo-
ment quite problems enough to solve
at home, without seeking fre1h diff
culties outside. In France, indeed,
the year has ended in increased ma
terial prosperity. There is outward
peace, trade has improved, and Paris
was never more brilliant. But 1880
has been an eventful year, a year of
trouble and of danger. 1t will be
remembered as the year Of the Am
nesty and OF the Decrees-of the
return of the Communards and the
expulsion of the Orders. The Repub-
lican Government, as might be ex-
pected, is more unpopular than ever
with Society" which it has alarmed
and horritied; and it has stimulated
without satisfying the aspirations of
the Reds. In such a position, its
future must be anxious and uncertain.
Our Correspondent in his recent
letters has dwelt, almost with dismay,
on the strength of the antipathy with
which Partisan society regard the
authors of the DEGREES. In truth it
is but the latest instance Of that fatal
quality of the French character which
has for many generations severed
France into two camps-that spirit
Of intolerance, springing perhaps
from the too logical character of the
national mind, which makes each
party regard itself MS infalli-
bic and its opponents as enemies.
In France, whatever the form OF
government, the ruling party must
always be absolute, the Opposition
must always be irreconcilable. A
Government is discredited if it does
not 6 govern"-that is if it does not
translate its theories into law and
enforce them with the strong arm.
An Opposition is discredited if it nc
cepts a compromise. There are num-
bers of men in each of the parties
that divide the State who are as in
tolerant and obstinate as old Blanqui,
who has just passed away.
One of the most notorious conse-
quences of this astrological mode of
conducting affairs is the instability of
French Ministries. The story is
always the same. A Government
comes into office with n certain pro-
gramme, and is expected to carry it
out. Experience brings to light prac-
teal difficulties the higher logic of
facts interferes with the logicof theory.
The Government is forced into
compromise, and, as an inevitable
consequence, it alienates the more
ardent of its followers. All this has
taken place lately more often than
we need recall and an additional
circumstance has been present to
bring home the sense of Ministerial
insecurity to the mind of every one.
In ordinary times, whatever party is
in power, Minister succeeds to Min
lister with more or less sudden
ness but without any special ex-
element of the public mind. But
ever since nj. Grevy became Presi-
dent Of the Republic-ever, that is to
, 1881-01-29
LUTHERAN CHUR C Il.

On Sunday the 3Oth inst. (4th Sun
day after Epiphany there will be
Divine S. r,ice for both Congregations
in Christiansteds Lutheran Church.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-17

OFFICE OF EAST Tenn, Va. & GA. r. r. Co.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. May II, 1881.
A meeting of the stockholders of the East
Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Railroad
Company will be held at the Office Of the
company in Knoxville, Tenn, upon the goth
day of July, 1881, at y M, to approve Of
the further increase of the capital stock of
the company and the issue of additional
bonds. To approve of the purchase of the
stock and bonds of the Alabama Central
Railroad Company, and also of thepurchase of
the stock bonds of the Knoxville and
Ohio Railroad Company, and the en-
dorsement of the bonds of said Company
by the East Tenn, Va. and Ga. Railroad
Company. Also to approve OF the pur-
chase of the bonds of the East Tennessee
and Western North Carolina Railroad
Company, and the endorsement of said
bonds by the East Tenn, Va. and Ga.
Railroad Company. Also to act upon some
matters to be presented to the convention
of stockholders for securing and extending
the railroad connections of this Company
by purchase consolidation, lease, Or other
wise, and for such other business as may
lawfully come before the meeting.
By order of the Board.
JAMES G.. MITCHELL,
Secretary & Treasurer.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-17
The NObbiest newest designs,
and Ch eapest Children's and
Boys Suits In the city.
HEART Bros,
The zone Price" Clothiers.


Knoxville Business College and Tele-
graphic Institute.
This very superior Training School, con-
Quoted by Professor Jones and his sons, has
now been in successful operation in this city
nine months #
It's thoroughly practical business course
has given universal satisfaction, and nearly
a hundred students from this and adjoining
States have already availed themselves of
its advantages, and concur in the opinion
that this College equals, in every essential
respect, any of the most popular Northern
institutions.
The rates of tuition, as compared with
those in other places, have always been
considered cheap but we are authorized to
announce that after the commencement OF
the fall term, in September, these will be
greatly reduced, so as to make them much
less than the rates of any rival institution,
| and bring the advantages of the course
within the reach of all.
Weare glad to know that the enterprise ano
| conscientious regard for the welfare of theil
students, displayed by these gentlemen, il
| meeting with liberal recognition from al
/ appreciative public and we trust that thu
\ coming fall and winter will witness thei
| rooms more than ever crowded with young
men from every section of the country.
| Those wanting further information SHOULD
! call on or address Jones and Sons, corner o
Broad and Depot streets.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-17
The Steamer johnson,

Capt. John H. Jackson has his steamer,
the J. Fl. johnson, still at our wharf, having
been here for the entire excursion season,
during which he had good run of excurs-
ions. but it is now about over, We under
stand that there is a party here from Gin
cinnati negotiating with Captain jackson
with the view to chartering the boat to run
below Chattanooga in connection with the
Cincinnati Southern Railway in the cotton
trade. If this arrangement is made, the
steamer will likely return to Chattanooga OIL
the prefent trade.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-17

When a medicine performs such cures as
Kidney-Wort is constantly doing, it may
truly be said to have wonderful power. A
carpenter at Montgomery, Vt, had suffered
for eight years from the worst of kidney
diseases, and had been wholly incapacita-
ted for work. He says, Zone box made a
new man of me, and l sincerely believe it
will restore to health all that are similarly
affected" 1t is now sold in both liquid and
dry FORM D0abaTy Ne1os.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-17


Mrs. w. I. Brazelton and children left on
Yesterdays train for visit to relatives at
Dalton, Ga.
Miss Alice McEwen, who has been stop
ping at the home of Col A. A. Barnes Tor
some months, left yesterday for Chat'a-
nooga -
Nh. Jas. M. Queener, the popular travel
mo. salesman, representing the well known
and reliable clothing house of JOS l. NC
Teer. left yesterday for a trip on the Cincin-
natl Southern Railway.
Mrs. E. NJ. Mcdowell and her beautiful
and accomplished daughter, Miss Fannie, of
Eufaula, arrived on yesterday evening
train, and are guests of Mrs. J. T. Moffett.
Mr. Charles Wright, a popular young
salesman, left yesterday for trip over the
Cincinnati Southern Railway, representing
the popular grocery house of Lewis & Car
hart.
Capt. Scott Bennett, State superintendent
of prisons, left on yesterdays west-bound
train.
Maj. Edwin Henry, of Greeneville. ar
rived in the city on yesterdays train. HI
has recently returned from an extended
trip to Washington and Eastern cities.
Hon A. H. Pettibone has returned to hi
home at Greeneville, from trip to Wash
ington.
Prof W. L. McSpadden, who has bee1
successfully engaged teaching at Rogers
vile, returned yesterday to visit his Knox
vile friends, accompanied by his ittl
daughter.
Capt R. J. Yearwood, one of the mos
popular young conductors on the E. T., y
& G. Railroad, left yesterday to enjoy
frIrlough of few weeks. He stops at hi
fathers home, near Sweetwater, until Mon
day, when he will start for an extended tri
through Texas. We wish him a pleasan
Journey and safe return.
Rev, j. G. Miller who has been assc
ciated with Prof. L. P. Summers in the cor
duct of the Morristown High School, passe
through on yesterdays train for Loudo
county.
Mr. W. H. Simmonds, secretary of til
Knoxville Insurance Company, with h
little son, left yesterday evening for Tat
Spring.
, Rev. w. G. E. Cunningham, note
= minister of the NJ E. Church, South, an
Rev Dr. r. G. Jones, an eminent Bapti
!, divine, both of Nashville, were through pa
} sengers on yesterday evenings easter
3 bound train.
Mrs NJ. B. Fleming and her gram
children left yesterday to visit in upper Ea
. Tennessee.
Mrs. G. III. Jones and children arrive
home yesterday evening from an extend'
visit among relatives and friends in Ohio.
f Misses Pherriba and Julia King, of Athen
:. arrived yesterday evening, and are guests
: their brother, J. M. King, Esq. Miss jul
will attend commencement at Martha Was
/" !" ington College, Va.
n Mr.. S. P. Condor went out on yesterd
evenings K. & O. train to the works of
l. J. Condor & Ce.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-17
KNIGHTS remplar Conc1ave Echoes.
Cant. ]. Harvey Mathes in his paper, the

y ".
Memphis Ledger, deyotes three columns to
a minute description of the great Knights
Templar Conclave in Knoxville last week,
and impressions made. He relates the fol
lowing incident which occurred the morning
after the arrival of the Memphis Knights:
One prominent citizen and Knight, who
woed the drowsy god very sweetly for two
or three hours, arose rather suddenly and
started for a barber shop. After a shave
| and the backing of his boots, he inquired
| the amount of his BILL at the same time
feeling in his pockets for some change.
"Seventy-ive cents" said the colored razor
list, rather nonchalautly. This reminded
the clean-shaved, handsome Knight of Chi
cago last year. and he blurted out Well,
Twill not submit to any such .extortion; who
runs this shop, anyhow" Looking around,
he discovered broad grin on the face of
the barber, who explained Your bill is
already paid, sir; | thought you knowed
it." This afforded an illustration, in a
small way, of the courtesies perfected for
the honored guests of the occasion.
In regard to the banquet and reception
he says: ''The banquet given that night
was elaborately described. 1t was perhaps
the most elegant affair of the kind eve,
given in East Tennessee, if not in the State
or the South"
He closes his article in this manner;
We have thus epitomized the grand con
clave and the visit of our Memphis friends
to Knoxville, and early capital of the State
They found it place of progressive tend
encies of wealth, intellectual, elegant PEG
: pie, magnificent landscapes, princely resi-
dences and open-hearted hospitality. Al
came away pleasantly impressed, and ther'
. can be no doubt that the two cities, one thu
metropolis of East, and the other of Yves
. Tennessee, are knit together by stronge
4 fraternal and social ties than ever before.
$ The Avalanche, in noticing the return O.
the Memphis Knights, and attendant cere
, monies, says:
+ Commander Williamson paid an eloquen
tribute to the hospitality of the citizens o
Knoxville. 1t was not generous simply, bu
: princely in extent and the manner of its be
: stowal. Even the dogs were SO educated b
! the committee of reception that they neve
barked at a visiting Knight. He mentione
Il the fact to member of the committee, VIII
answered that ''if any dog has so far fol-
e gotten the obligations of hospitality as t
9 bark. just let us know the yard he is in an
| Wen have him killed"
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-17
New York General Market.

New YORK, June 16-Southern -four
firm common to fair extra, $5.25a5.7 rs
good to choice do, S.. S0a7. so. Wheat
heavy, !a1c lower ungraded red, $1.18a
1868. Corn dull and heavy, &c lower; IN,
graded, 50a57c. Oats, cash, shade
easier; options. !a1c lower; No. 3, 454c
Coffee quiet and firm. Sugar stronger anc
in fair demand: fair to good refining, u
test, 75aSc; prime, 8bc; refined strong
standard A, Zoe. Molasses in fair demand
and firm Rice steady and fairly active
Wool firm and fairly active domestic fleece
31a45c pulled, 50a37c; unwashed, 12a32c
Texas 14a2Sc. Pork shade higher ane
strong, with moderate trade; old, Sl6.25
new, SIPS; middles dull and nominal
| long clear, 83c short. 8 3-16c; long ane
short 8 slice Lard about 10c higher anC
more active, 81 15a1125.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-17
louisville Market.

LOUISVILLE, June 16.-Flour firm
extra family, 81. OOa4. so; choice to fancy,
S6.00a6. So Wheat steady, $1.05a1 OS.
Corn firm, SIT. Oats steady and firm,
41c. Pork firm, $3.50. Bulk meats
strong and higher; shoulders, $6.05; ribs,
So. 55a6. 60; sides, 1896. Bacon active,
firm and higher; shoulders, $6.75 ribs,
$40; sides, 1890; sugar-cured hams,
HE Whisky steady, S1.O6.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-17
Haunted Me,

A workingman says: debt, poverty
and suffering haunted me for years, caused
by sick family and large bills for doctor
ing, which did no good. I was completely
discouraged, until one year ago. by the adj
vice of my pastor, I procured Hop Bitters
and commenced their use, and in one month
we were all well, and none of us have been
sick day since ; and [ want to say to all
poor men, you can keep your family well a
year with Hop Bitters for less than one
doctors visit will cost ~ Christian Advocate
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-17
CITY ITEMS.

AND STRAW WORK
By Mrs. Kate Dallas Titus, on Gay Street.
Mrs. Titus, having given up her millinery
department, has decided to give entire at
tention to Dressmaking, general sewing and
Straw Work She will give special atten-
ton to
DRESSMAKING,
and with plenty of competent help, she
feels satisfied that she can give her Gus
toners entire satisfaction, guaranteeing per-
feet fits and the latest styles.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-17
Chicago Market.

CHICAGO, June 16.-Flour active and firm.
Wheat unsettled, lower and active; No. 2
Chicago spring, $1.o99a1. O9a for cash
$1.114 for July. Corn in good demand and
lower; 45sa459c for cash 45Bc for June.
Cats dull, weak and lower 3S3c for cash
and June; 38i for July. Pork in light de
mand, but holders firm; 1888 for cash
SIG SIS for July Lard fairly active and q
shade high, $40. 875a1O.90. Bulk meats in
good demand and shade higher; shoulders,
1913: rib $3.50; short clear, $3.50.
Whisky steady and unchanged.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-17

Kidney diseases afflict the greater part Of
the human race, and they are constantly on
the increase, but where the virtues of Kid
neyWort have become known, they are
held in check and speedily cured. Let
those who have had to constantly dose
spirits of nitre and such stuff, giKe~this
great remedy trial and be cured. In the
dry form it is most economical, in the
liquid the most convenient Phija. Press.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-17
SPIRO g. BROTHERS.
Ice Cream Hall.

We respectfully announce to the citizens
of Knoxville and vicinity that we have
opened our Ice Cream Hall for the season,
and are fully prepared to furnish Ice Cream,
Confectioneries and everything that is kept
in first class confectionery house Picnics
and festivals furnished on short notice We
thank the public for past favors and hope
for a continuance of the same.
y3dtf
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-06-17
Marriage at MOrristOWn.

Mr. c. r. Jonson, a well known and pop
ular express messenger on the line between
Bristol and Chattanooga, and Mrs M. J.,
Price, of Virginia, were married at the
Presbyterian Church, in Morristown,
Wednesday evening, Rev. J. c. Miller
officiating. It is said to have been one of
most brilliant social events Morristown has
| experienced for long time.