July 21, 1870 Dead---Joseph Harding, Loomis & Bennett sawyer, died yesterday from injuries received on Monday, while sawing. He was sawing cedar, and had started the saw into the log, when the log sprung together so as to cramp the saw. The bearer-off, as was customary, drove a wedge into the log behind the saw so as to open the log. Mr. Harding not noticing that the wedge had been driven in, backed the log out, the saw caught the wedge and threw it with almost the speed of a bullet, striking him in the stomach, and knocking him down and passed soon out of the mill. Mr. Harding lived in great agony until 6 a.m. yesterday morning. ----Chattanooga Times. The Affair at Greeneville---On Sunday night, the 3rd of this inst., at Greeneville, a Negro attempted to violate two little girls. The facts, as we learned them, are these: Mr. D.C. Dukes and wife went to church, leaving their children at home, Mr. D.R. Britton's little daughter, Jessie, staying with them. Shortly after dark, a Negro by the name of Joe Kelly, entered the house and commenced making insulting proposals to the little girls. He attempted to close the doors upon them, but they made their escape to a neighbor's house. Mr. Dukes, upon returning from church, and learning the facts, in company with Mr. Britton, started in search of the scoundrel and found him in bed; but, in the confusion, and aided by the darkness, he succeeded in making his escape, was recaptured near the Washington County line on Wednesday following. Upon making another attempt to run, Mr. Dukes shot him in the thigh, inflicting a painful, though not dangerous wound. The villain is now lodged in jail at Greeneville. Obituary---Died of consumption, on the morning of the 17th of July, at the residence of his mother, Reagan's Station on the E.T. V. & G. Railroad, John M. Reagan, aged twenty-two years and five months. Well versed in the various branches of a liberal education, he commenced last fall attending the Law School at Lebanon, Tenn. He there prosecuted his studies with diligence and success until spring, when his efforts were cut short by the hand of disease. For two years previous he had been a student of the University of Virginia, where he was distinguished for his studious habits and gentlemanly deportment. Frank, generous and warm-hearted, he made a host of devoted friends wherever he moved, but only those who knew him intimately could truly appreciate his many virtues. Combined with so many noble qualities, he possessed talents of a high order, and his friends predicted for him a brilliant career of future usefulness. But neither mental endowments, nor the prayers and tears of relatives and friends were of any avail to turn aside the darts of death. If these had availed anything, we would not now have to deplore his untimely loss. But "we mourn not as those who have no. hope." Some years ago he made a profession of religion, and a few hours before his death he said he felt that his sins were forgiven and that he was prepared to die. He is not dead, but only sleeping. "Asleep in Jesus! Blessed sleep, from which none ever wake to weep." And he will awake on that glorious day of resurrection, when this corruptible shall put on incorruption, and this mortal, immortality. ---W.B.L. July 28, 1870 Murderous---Last Saturday night, about 9 o'clock, as Captain William Harbison, of Athens, was entering his house, he was shot by some unknown person. Several buck-shot took effect in his neck and shoulder, but we are pleased to learn his wounds are not dangerous. This is the second time that Captain Harbison has been made a target of lately, and it is believed by many that young Woody was mistaken for him, when the former was killed some time since. Bound Over---The peace of the town was disturbed last week, by Mrs. Martha Johnson and Mrs. Becky McSpadden, ladies of color. Martha was about to go for the McSpadden when Squire Boyd went for both of them. The ladies were ungallantly required to give bands for their future good behavior. Death of an Old Citizen---We were surprised and grieved to hear on Friday last of the death, at Nashville, of Samuel H. McCallie, Esq., of Madisonville. Mr. McCallie's health had not been good for some time, and a few weeks ago he went to Nashville to avail himself of the skillful treatment for which the University of Medicine and Surgery of that city has an extended reputation. He was placed, we understand, under the immediate care of Professor Paul F. Eve. One day last week a member of Mr. McCallie's family, at Madisonville, becoming uneasy at not having heard from him for several days, came to this point and telegraphed to Nashville for information as to his health. The startling reply was that he was dead and had been buried two days! It is perfectly unaccountable to Mr. McCallie's many friends here why the proper officer of the University did not have consideration enough, at least, to telegraph the sad event as soon as it transpired. Mr. McCallie was one of the very best citizens of Monroe County---a man respected and loved by all who knew him. The circumstances of his death make it a peculiarly sad one to chronicle. August 4, 1870 Obituary---H.P. Dickey, son of Houston Dickey, Sr., died at White Cliff Springs on the 26th of July, 1870, aged thirty years and eighteen days. He was married to Miss Mary H. Rowan, January 3rd, 1866, with whom he lived pleasantly until death. Mr. Dickey had been suffering for some time with disease of the heart and liver. He came to the springs hoping to find some relief, but he was so prostrated by suffering that he was unable to use the water or to give these health-giving streams a trial, and gradually declined until his death. He was a professor of religion and a member of the M.E. Church South for many years, and when death came it found him ready. I watched him in his last hours and have never witnessed a death-bed scene more touching, nor did I ever see one meet death with more composure. His wife came to his bed-side weeping a short time before his death and he said: "Mollie, my dear, don't weep so," and she said. "Husband, it is hard to tell you, but it is true; you will soon be gone. Tell me now, dearest, do you feel prepared to die?" His answer was, "I am prepared. Tell my old father and all my friends that I feel prepared to die." None but those that heard these words can appreciate the force of these expressions. He talked to his wife and gave directions concerning his burial and his temporal affairs. And when death's cold grasp had stilled his voice, there was an expression upon his countenance that spoke. Near his last moments he looked at his wife and smiled. And even after his spirit had taken its flight, a smile rested upon his face and speaks to his friends in the last lingering look, and says: "How blessed the righteous when he dies, When sinks a weary soul to rest." Mr. Dickey was known as a citizen of Monroe County, Tenn., as a gentleman and a Christian. And as his wife so often remarks in her deep distress, there is none but her that knows her loss. The kind regard shown his remains, and the tears of sympathy for his wife drawn from eyes not accustomed to weep, show the hold he had upon the affections of many friends. He leaves no children behind, but a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. And his life and that of his companion were so closely connected, that when the chord of life with him was severed, it seemed that both would be broken. According to his request he was buried at New Hope, on Pond Creek, with Masonic honors. And when the Great Architect of Heaven and earth gathers up the stones for the eternal temple, we expect to see him a polished stone in that building. May this dispensation of God's providence prove a blessing to all his friends and relatives, and may each feel that there is another chord loosened from earth to draw them to Heaven. ---B.F. Nuckolls. A Murderer Shot and Captured---Henry Davis, the Negro who, killed Policeman John Merryman, at Chattanooga, three or four months ago, was shot and captured last week at Huntsville, Alabama. He was a desperate scoundrel and it was about time he was being brought to grief. From the nature of his wound it is probable that his trial in this world will be dispensed with. August 11, 1870 Killed By Lightning---A gentleman of this town learns by letter from Atlanta that Mr. Charles Strong, clerk for Mr. W.T. Spillman, of West End, Ga., (formerly a Sweetwater merchant,) was killed by lightning on Monday. Dr. Sewell, who has a drug store next to Spillman's was very severely injured. August 26, 1870 Obituary of Samuel H. McCallie, who was born November 15th, 1813, in Sevier County, Tennessee, and died at Nashville July 18th, 1870. The subject of this notice was well and favorably known in Monroe County, having been a resident of the town of Madisonville for more than twenty years. He was a plain, unassuming man, industrious, frugal and honest. His word was his bond under all circumstances. He never failed to fulfill a promise, unless there was an insurmountable obstacle, amounting to a providential interposition. Hence, he commanded the universal esteem, admiration and confidence of his associates, not one of whom failed to heave a sigh when the melancholy news arrived that "Samuel McCallie was no more." He was nicely interred in the City Cemetery at Nashville, and he was quietly reposing in close proximity to the hallowed bones of Charles Carroll, General Zollicoffer, and other illustrious worthies, who sleep to wake no more until "the Archangel's trump shall sound;" yet, notwithstanding the honored company he reposed in, his family and friends were unwilling that he should rest in a stranger's land, and consequently he was disinterred and buried in Madisonville on the 4th of August. Though no professed follower of Christianity, he bore the seal of deliverance by a broader commission, honesty, virtue, worth and incorruptible integrity; all of which combined form the essence of true Christianity. Truly, "he rests from his labors and his works do follow him." May he quietly repose until God shall gather his jewels together, and may he form a sparkling gem in that divine tiara, is the earnest desire of all his friends, who deeply sympathize with his devoted wife and family in their affliction, and pray that finally they may all form an unbroken circle in that Home "where sickness, pain and death are felt and feared no more." ---Madisonville, August 13th, 1870. Notice---John B. Warren moved from North Carolina in the year 1824 or 1825, and settled in Giles County, Tennessee, seven miles northeast of Pulaski. He raised a large family. Elizabeth Wood (a widow and sister) moved with him. George Kelly, and wife, Katherine Ann, (called Kitty Ann) a sister of mine, and Nancy Warren, widow of Joseph N. Warren, moved sometime after brother John, and report says they went to the Western District. If they or any of their children should see this, I should be very glad if they would write to me, as I should be happy to correspond with them. All communications to me should be addressed to: Brisco Warren, Quitman, Nodaway County, Missouri. September 1, 1870 Death of President Calloway---This estimable Christian gentleman and valued citizen breathed his last at half past two o'clock Monday morning at White Cliff Springs in this county. His many friends had been for some time prepared for the sad event, although they hoped to the last that kind and skillful attention might prolong his life for several years. Colonel Calloway was born in Knox County on the 15th day of January, 1812. About the year 1821 he removed with his father, Joseph Calloway, to this county. In 1838, having been appointed one of the surveyors of the Ocoee District, he removed to Cleveland. Shortly after this he married a daughter of Hon. Luke Lea, then Entry Taker of the Ocoee District. On the 5th of February, 1852, he was elected President of the East Tennessee and Georgia Railroad, but resigned in September, 1853. On the 25th of July, 1865, he was re-elected to the same position, and on the 27th of November, 1868, he was elected President of the East Tennessee and Virginia Railroad. On the 29th of November, 1869, the East Tennessee and Georgia and East Tennessee and Virginia Railroad Companies having been consolidated, he wa elected the first President of the consolidated companies, and was holding this position at the time of his death. Colonel Calloway was an active and consistent member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and in all the relations of life set a bright example to those who would win respect and love. We know of no other man in East Tennessee whose loss would be so generally and sincerely deplored. His remains were taken to Cleveland on Tuesday and buried with Masonic honors. The number in attendance at the funeral was very large, comprising delegations from along the line of the East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia Railroad. September 8, 1870 John Murphy who was condemned to be hung in Blount County a year or two ago, for the murder of Louis Lunsford, but who escaped from jail, has been captured and is imprisoned in the Livingston jail, Overton County. On Thursday last the citizens of Loudon were again startled by "another atrocious, foul and unprovoked murder in town." It appears, says the Loudon Star, that Hezekiah Hunt, colored, while on his way home, just before sundown yesterday evening, was brutally and without cause, or provocation, shot down in the street by a white-skinned, black-hearted villain, by the name of Franklin, who after firing upon Hunt, fled and up to the time of writing has not been arrested. Dr. Harrison was called immediately, and upon examination it was soon discovered that Hunt was fatally wounded, the ball having entered the neck near the collar bone. He survived only a few minutes. Franklin has since been apprehended. Another Murder---One day last week Pres. Crowden was killed by Leonard Baker at the house of the latter, three or four miles south of White Cliff Springs. Baker beat a tattoo on Crowden's head with a piece of wagon timber, and then beat a retreat with his runners. The head feat and foot feat were both successfully accomplished. We have failed to learn further particulars, and notice that very little interest is manifested in the affair. From this latter fact we draw our own conclusions as to the character of the parties. Boiler Explosion---On Thursday afternoon last a terrific boiler explosion occurred at this place, resulting in the instant death of Mr. H.L. Barger, an engineer on the E.T.V. & G. Railroad. Mr. Barger was running a wood train up the road, and had scarcely passed through Sweetwater when the boiler of his engine exploded, scattering large portions of the iron in every direction, and throwing him a distance of twenty yards or more into an adjoining field. He was horribly mangled but was killed too suddenly to have experienced any pain. The fireman, "Hack" Minton, was injured but not very seriously. Murderer Arrested---Lafayette Franklin, the man who killed the Negro, Hezekiah Hunt at Loudon last Thursday has been arrested and committed to jail in Knoxville. The Negro is said to have been a well-behaved man and his killing entirely unprovoked. If these statements are proved to be true, the quicker the law adjusts a rope around Franklin's neck the better every respectable citizen of East Tennessee will feel. September 22, 1870 Died---In this town, on the 16th instant, Mr. John Webb, Sr., in the 65th year of his age. Died---In this town, on the night of the 16th instant, Henrietta, daughter of J.H. and Margaret Patton, aged 1 year, 5 months and 11 days. October 6, 1870 Sudden Death---Colonel James Forrest, who was nominated by the Athens Conservative Convention, last Monday, as a candidate for Representative from McMinn County, died very suddenly the same night. We are without any of the particulars of this sad dispensation. The deceased was held in high estimation by a large number of personal and political friends. Married---In this place, on Thursday, September 29th, at the residence of the bride, by Rev. Bishop D.S. Doggett, of Virginia, Mrs. Fannie J. Grant and Rev. Rufus M. Hickey, of Holston Conference. The very many friends of the bride in this county, and her husband throughout the limits of Holston Conference, wish the newly-made couple an unlimited amount of happiness and prosperity. This office acknowledges with thanks the receipt of a quantity of delightful cake, a circumstance of itself sufficient to induce the half-starved printers to join in the chorus of good wishes with unwonted zeal. Arson---On Saturday evening last, a party of one male and two female scallawags from North Carolina, domiciled temporarily in a cabin about one mile from here, got into a drunken row, and, as proved on trial before Esquire Boyd, the man set fire to the house, leaving the women to seek their accustomed retreat---the woods. After a thorough investigation before the Justice the women were set at liberty, but Jasper Patton, not being able to give bail, was sent to the "tombs" at Madisonville, to answer to the charge of arson at the next term of Circuit Court. Suicide---The Knoxville people were shocked Monday morning upon hearing that Mr. D. Richardson, of the firm of Richardson, Burr & Terry, had shot himself. The circumstances, as related by the Whig, were as follows: About nine o'clock a.m. Mr. Richardson entered his house on Summit Hill, and took from his bureau a Smith & Wesson revolver pistol. He went out into the back-yard immediately, and in a few minutes the inmates of the house heard a pistol shot, and, upon going out, found Mr. Richardson lying insensible on the ground. Upon examination it was found that the ball had penetrated the right temple, fracturing the skull, a portion passing through the brain and coming out at the left temple, while a smaller fragment had coursed around the brow. It was at once ascertained that the wound was fatal. Mr. Richardson was one of the most substantial and prosperous citizens of Knoxville and his death will be deeply deplored by the community at large. Faded Here to Bloom in Heaven---We are sure that our entire community sympathizes with Mr. & Mrs. Thomas G. Boyd in the severe affliction which has recently overtaken them. On Sunday afternoon last, little Clifton, their infant son, a beautiful child six months and four days old, was taken away by the hand of death. In their bereavement the stricken parents have the consolation of feeling that they can safely confide their treasure to the everlasting arms of Him who aid, "Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of Heaven." "Oh change! Stupendous change! There lies the soulless clod; The sun eternal breaks--- The new immortal wakes With his God." October 27, 1870 A Fatal Difficulty---A difficulty occurred at Brownsville, Tenn., a few days ago, which was attended with fatal results. It seems that Mr. Lewis L. Bond, Sr., endeavored to separate his nephew and a man named Frye, who were fighting, when he was shot and instantly killed by the latter. Frye was promptly arrested by the Sheriff. The deceased was an old and highly respected citizen, of known peaceable disposition, and his death occasioned the greatest excitement. The affray occurred in Frye's store. November 3, 1870 Fatal Accident---On Saturday last a young man named General Stallions, in company with two others named respectively Addison Vaughn and John Reagan, went out on Chilhowee Mountain. While rolling rocks down the mountain, the pistol of Stallions dropped on a rock and was discharged, the contents entering his breast and killing him almost instantly. ---Maryville Republican. Deaths In Loudon---We regret to learn through the columns of the Star of the death, within a few days past, in Loudon, of Mrs. William M. Alexander and Mrs. James Mahoney. They were both estimable ladies and their loss will be severely felt in the community in which they resided. Mrs. Alexander's death was preceded but a few days by that of her husband. November 10, 1870 John Murphy at Large---We are informed that the notorious John Murphy, on the first Monday of last month broke jail at Livingston, Overton County, Tennessee. The Sheriff of the county intended starting to Blount County with him as soon as their court adjourned, but Murphy made his escape, and is again running at large. Accident---A Negro boy, named Jim Spencer, was seriously, perhaps fatally, injured at Chattanooga, a few days ago, by being run over by a car attached to the switch engine. He formerly lived in Knoxville. November 24, 1870 State News---An old man named Adam Hasler, living two or three miles north of Kingston, committed suicide last Sunday week by hanging himself. The family had gone to church, and on their return, some boys going to the mill for the purpose of weighing themselves, found the old man suspended from a rafter by a rope. Life was extinct. Mr. Hasler was eighty years of age, altogether rational, and his family are at a loss to account for his rash act. Accident in Knoxville---A very serious accident occurred in Knoxville, last Thursday, to Mr. W.H. Parker, foreman of Atkin's Planing Mill. He was working under the race, when one of the props by which it was upheld gave way, and the immense weight of water and the wooden structure falling upon him, he was crushed to the earth. He is reported as being in a critical condition. Mr. Parker was a fine mechanic, a good citizen, and in all respects an estimable man. A Man Killed---A man named Clayton, son of Robert Clayton, formerly of this county, was killed by a party of men on Hiwassee, in Polk County, on Friday last. Clayton had shot and wounded Duff, the former Sheriff of Polk County, some time ago. Duff's friends are supposed to have killed him. We learn that seven shots out of twelve or fourteen took affect. December 1, 1870 Cow Killed---A very valuable cow belonging to Mr. Charles H. Bean was killed last Saturday on the E.T. Va. & Ga. Railroad. The company will, of course, pay something for it, but not enough to recompense Mr. Bean for the loss of so valuable an animal. Serious Accident---William Hightower, son of John Hightower, a former resident of this place, was seriously injured a few days ago by the accidental discharge of his own gun. The shot took effect in his right hand, which has since been amputated. The accident occurred while he was on a hunting expedition in the upper end of this county, near Jalappa. Returned---Rev. W.W. Morrison, who has been absent for some time, attending the death bed of his father in Virginia, returned to Sweetwater last Saturday. Our community sympathizes with him in his sorrow, the more that his heart is ever ready to feel for those who are afflicted. State News---Henry Clay a Negro barber at Loudon, was shot in the cheek last week by David Nelson. It appears Nelson had sold the Negro a watch for $20.00 and the Negro being too slow in making payment, Nelson was about taking some of his property to satisfy his claim, when the barber resisted and a difficulty ensued, resulting in the shooting of the Negro. An article about the burning of Henry Mayes' house. State News---The Greenville National Union of last week says: "On last Thursday evening, Willie Burchfield, about 14 or 15 years old, son of Mrs. Nancy Burchfield, was killed at Dr. B.D. Harold's in this county. The Dr. was having his wheat crop threshed out, one of his hands was taking the straw away from the machine with a very sharp fork, and passing it up to some boys who were packing it away in the barn. It is supposed this little boy Willie was stooping to gather up an arm full of straw while the man with the fork was in the act of putting up a fork full. One prong of the fork entered the right eye passing into the brain, instantly paralyzing the little fellow's right side. He never spoke, lingering several hours in terrible agony, dying about 10 o'clock p.m. There was no external wound, the eye-ball was not injured, and only one drop of blood, one tear of blood trickled down his cheek. This sa death is the more distressing as Willie was just arriving at an age and strength to help his widowed mother." December 8, 1870 A Relic---Mr. Sliger, a resident of McMinn County, has a saddle which he used in the Creek War, the skirts, tree and stirrups of which remain the same. Mr. S. is 79 years of age, and was discharged from the service in 1815. State News---The Greenville New Era states that a man named Solomon Collins was murdered near Carter's Station, in that county, a few days ago, having had his throat cut on the right side from the windpipe to the cartoid artery. His face was badly mangled, his nose being cut through and a gash extending across his face. The coroner's jury have made no report of the case as yet, though one man has been arrested on suspicion. December 22, 1870 The Franklin Review says: "A Negro man named George Youngman, was killed about five miles from this place on last Thursday, on the premises of Mr. E.H. Reams. He was at work in a cotton gin, and by his own carelessness allowed himself to be drawn into the machinery, and his head being caught between the large cog wheels, he was literally crushed to pieces." It Was Rumored---In Knoxville on Friday last, that Charley White, formerly a clerk in the city post office, and well known in sporting circles, was killed in a bar-room in Memphis on Thursday night. An Old Citizen Gone---S.S. Glenn, an old and highly respectable citizen of this county, died of apoplexy on Tuesday of last week and was buried on Wednesday. Bear Killed---Mr. J.H. Grimsley informs us that a large black bear was killed on the 12th inst., near Ten Mile Stand. Several shots entered him before he yielded. He weighed 375 pounds. Engineer Dead---Mr. Richard D. Collins, the engineer who was injured by the recent engine explosion at Knoxville, died last Friday morning from the effect of his injuries. He served as a Federal soldier during the war in the 8th Tennessee Cavalry. Murder in Blount County---A man by the name of Wear killed another by the name of Murphy, in Blount County, last week by hitting him a blow on the head with a billet of wood. Whiskey was the main cause of the murder. Information Wanted---Mrs. Nancy Clark, or her heirs, will learn of matters of the moment to herself or them, by addressing the editors of the Knoxville Whig & Register. Mrs. Clark's maiden name was Book. She emigrated from Virginia to Tennessee many years ago. Dots From Madisonville---Sinkler Rudd was killed in Blount County last week, and his murderer, Watts by name, was put in jail here night before last for safe keeping. January 5, 1871 Married---On Tuesday, Dec., 27th, at Cumberland Stand, Fork Creek, by Rev. A.G. Small, Dr. W.E. Foute, of Adairsville, Ga., and Miss Eliza Roberts, of Monroe County, Tenn. We rejoice to know that our esteemed friend Foute, "has chosen this good part," with a hope that it may never be taken from him. The fair bride and groom left here on the evening train of the same day for Adairsville, Ga., where we hope they arrived in safety. In wishing them a long life, we add, in all sincerity, may their lives be a long and cloudless summer's day, and peace and trust be with them, happiness dwell around about them like an atmosphere of our soft southern air, and every flower in hymen's yellow leaf bloom and blow. May the domestic "bond of happiness unite their hearts together. When their gentle lives are ended blameless as they were blessed, may they fall to the earth together as softly as the leaves of two twin roses, neath the soft sigh of the western winds, drop to the earth together." Local Jottings---It was reported the other day that Ned Brewster, one of the Amendments, had been stealing fire-wood, and was to have been brought before the Squire, for the offense. But nothing as we know of was done with the case. Dots From Madisonville---A Blount County posse came on Sunday last, to remove Watts, the supposed murderer of Rudd, from our jail to that of Blount County. January 13, 1871 Death of Mrs. Crawford---Mrs. Crawford, wife of Rev. William H. Crawford, died in this place on Friday night last at about 10 o'clock. The funeral services, conducted by Rev. Mr. Russell, of Knox Co., were held at the Presbyterian Church, on Sunday at 11 o'clock, after which the remains of the deceased were conveyed to the cemetery and there interred to rest until the final day. The deceased had been a member of the Presbyterian Church for a number of years, and lived a devoted Christian up to the time of her death when she feel asleep, and her spirit took its flight for the realms of eternal bliss. Before she died she requested it made public that she desired the people of Sweetwater to strive to meet her in Heaven. Dots From Madisonville---John Cunningham, one of the most excellent young men of the county died on the 3rd inst., and was buried on the 4th. January 19, 1871 A Brilliant Meteor---A very brilliant meteor was seen last Tuesday evening, at about half past six o'clock. It passed in a southeasterly direction, and its path was visible for ten minutes after it had vanished. It was almost as brilliant as the meteor of 1859. It seemed to be nearly as large as the apparent diameter of the moon, and made a noise like that of a rocket in its passage. Married---On Tuesday, the 17th inst., at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. J.B. Lee, of Loudon, Mr. John W. Hill and Mrs. Isabella Anderson, daughter of Claiborn Hotchkiss, all of Loudon County, Tenn. Two more hearts that mean to go triumphantly over every ill by the irresistible power of true love. Two more souls have left the shore for the wide sea! Earnestly do we hope for them that there will never be a wave upon the waters or a gale in the air. The bride and groom are sojourning for a few days with the family of J.C. Starratt. Our kindest thanks for the handsome waiter of cake, fruits, etc. January 26, 1871 Personal Items---Mr. Lewis Rutherford, after an absence of 18 years in Missouri, is also on a visit to his relatives in this county. Tribute of Respect---At a meeting of Tennessee Lodge No. 204, Free and Accepted Masons, the following was adopted: Whereas, on the 5th inst., God in His Providence removed our much loved brother, Walter Julian, from this Lodge, we hope to a mansion in the skies; Therefore be it. Resolved, That he was a member of this Lodge at the date of his death, that he lived a true Mason, and ever acted upon the grand and ennobling principles which should govern every true Mason. Resolved, That we, as Masons, have lost in him one of our most worthy brethren, society one of its brightest jewels, and father, brothers and sisters a worthy son and brother. Resolved, That we tender to the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathies in this their sad affliction. Resolved, That the members of the Lodge were the usual badge of mourning for thirty days, and that a copy of these resolutions be forwarded to the Press And Herald, and Sweetwater Enterprise, for publication; and also that a copy be furnished the family of the deceased. --James Mahoney, G.O. Cannon, S.T. Blair, Committee. Dots From Madisonville---The only notable event of the past week was the arrival on Friday last of James A. Johnston, Esq., and his "fair young bride." The latter is a daughter of the late T.H. Calloway, Esq., of Cleveland, Tenn., formerly President of the E.T. Va. & Ga. Railroad. The bride and groom have just returned from a trip north and northwest. A brilliant reception was given on Friday night at the residence of Joseph Johnston, Esq., the father of the groom. Some of our Sweetwater beaux were on hand. Our old town cannot supply a sufficient number of unmarried gentlemen to get up a good sized party. Miss Carrie Johnston, sister of the groom, who for several months has been visiting her sister in Cincinnati, returned with the bridal party, and is as bright, pretty and lively as ever. February 2, 1871 Terrible Accident---We learn that on Thursday last a terrible accident occurred at Midway, on the E.T. Va. & Ga. Railroad, resulting in the death of a brakeman on a freight train named John Clark. The train was just starting when he slipped and fell between two cars, the wheels passing over and crushing both legs and one hand in a horrible manner, besides inflicting severe bruises. He lingered in great agony until six o'clock that evening, when he expired. Rev. R.M. Hickey, and family, left here Tuesday evening. They will locate near Rome, Ga. February 9, 1871 Cowardly Murder---The Union & American of Friday gives the particulars of a horrible murder in DeKalb County on the night of the 29th January. A man named John Presswood went to the house of James Billings about midnight and made an attempt to enter. Mrs. Billings resisted for a time, but was finally overpowered. As soon as he effected an entrance, Presswood killed Mrs. Billings with an axe, and also wounded a little daughter, aged about thirteen years, whose person it is supposed he attempted to violate. Mr. Billings was absent from the home, having started several days previous on a raft for Nashville. Presswood was immediately afterwards arrested, arraigned before Justice Judkins, found guilty and committed to the DeKalb County jail to await trial by jury at the next term of the Circuit Court. February 23, 1871 State News---Dr. W.W. Drake died recently at his home in Greeneville, at the age of fifty-five. The body of Casey the man who was killed recently in Memphis by a cotton-bale, was robbed in the night time by some person, who forced open the doors and stole a watch and certain other property. When the freight train on the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad reached Bristol, a few days since, one of the brakemen, a Negro named Willis Davis was discovered dead on the top of a car. A coroner's verdict was rendered to the effect that the deceased came to his death from apoplexy. Another Horrible Klu-Klux Murder---The Columbia Phoenix, of Tuesday morning says: "We are reliably informed that a number of mounted men---supposed to be about 500---appeared at Union Court House, about 12 o'clock, Sunday night, and proceeded to the jail. They demanded the keys from Jailor Hughes and Deputy Sheriff Hill, who refused to surrender them. Mrs. Hughes was then catechized as to the whereabouts of the keys; but being alarmed, did not answer---merely pointing to a bureau, where they were deposited. The drawers were immediately opened, they keys obtained, the jail doors opened, and ten colored prisoners (under indictment for the murder of Stevens, the one-arm Confederate,) were carried to the "hanging ground"---about a mile and a half from the town---when six of the party were shot, two hung, and two "turned up missing." The Jailor and Deputy Sheriff were carried off from the jail about a mile, and tied in front of the Sheriff's residence. There is no clue to the perpetrators. A writ of habeas corpus had been served upon Sheriff Dunn to bring three of the prisoners before Judge Thomas, in Columbia, but owing to some informality had not been obeyed. Dots From Madisonville---Mr. A.W. Torbett, died about one o'clock on the morning of the 15th inst., and was buried on the 16th. The burial was attended by a great number of persons. March 2, 1871 Stabbing Affray---The Soldier's Gazette says that on the night of the 22nd , about five miles northwest of Maryville, at the house of a Mr. Brown, a very severe stabbing affray occurred between Jack Davis, of Miller's Cove, and Nelson Bond, in which the latter received six severe wounds, one in the face, one in the neck, one in the back, and three in the chest. Dr. Blankenship, who is treating Bond's case, informs us that he regards his recovery as extremely doubtful. Davis, whom it appears was the assaulting party, received several severe, but not necessarily fatal wounds. He was committed to jail on the evening of the 23rd. Death of an Editor---We sincerely regret to learn of the death of Mr. A.D. Reed, Junior Editor of the East Tennesseean, which occurred after a long and painful illness at the residence of his mother, in Charleston, West Virginia, on the 15th. Shooting Affray---R.B. Dowell shot and wounded his father-in-law, George Bowling, at Knoxville, on Friday last. Dowell had married Bowling's daughter, at Clinton, three nights previous, when the father-in-law administered soon after the nuptial knot was tied, a severe castigation to the newly made groom and rescued his daughter from her husband's hands. Dowell obtained a writ of habeas corpus, and all parties went to Knoxville, the father in charge of the daughter and wife, the parties met near the Lamar house, Bowling drew a pistol, when Dowell fired two shots, one of which took effect in the thigh; it is not known whether the wound will prove mortal. Dowell was arrested, and the general opinion is that he will be acquitted. March 9, 1871 Killed---It is stated in an exchange that Gatewood, known by many people in this part of the State as a scout during the war, was killed at Waco, Texas, a few months since, in a melee. March 16, 1871 Mortality Among the Clergy---Rev. James Blair, Pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at this place, so long and favorably known as an earnest and devoted Minister and servant of Christ, died at his residence in Loudon County, on the 9th inst. He had been afflicted, and at times a great sufferer for two or three years past; yet, when able to go, was always at his post. His life was one of much labor and usefulness, and long will his stentorian voice and heart-searching appeals be borne in mind by the people of Sweewater. The funeral services, conducted by Rev. A. Templeton, came off on the 10th inst., in the town of Loudon, and a large concourse of people and relatives were present. The sermon, from the text "Blessed are the dead," etc., was powerful and overwhelming, every eye and cheek was wet with tears, and the testimony of all seemed to be that "truly a great and good man has fallen." The remains were then taken about a half mile from town and deposited in their last resting place, until the trump of God is sounded. We learn that the Rev. Joseph Peeler, of this county, a Cumberland Presbyterian Minister and co-laborer with Mr. Blair, died also on the 10th inst., and was buried with Masonic honors on the 11th, near Madisonville. Mr. P. was an earnest preacher, and endeared to many in this county. His loss will be greatly felt, yet we must bow to the will of Him who doeth all things well. Tribute of Respect---At a called meeting of Tellico Lodge No. 80 of F. & A.M., at the Masonic Hall in Madisonville, Tenn., on Saturday, the 11th day of March, 1871, occasioned by the sudden death of our worthy brother Joseph Peeler, the following proceedings were had, to wit: On motion, the W.M. appointed brothers C.W. Hicks, W.L. McSpadden and E.E. Griffith, a committee to draft suitable preamble and resolutions of respect to the memory of our deceased brother. Said committee reported the following, which were adopted, viz: Whereas, It has pleased the Grand Master of the Universe to call from labor to rest, our beloved and worthy brother Joseph Peeler and, Whereas, In his death our mystic circle has been broken, and the fraternity has lost one of its most esteemed members, the church one of her most zealous and useful ministers, and the community one of her best citizens. Therefore be it, Resolved, That while we bow with humble submission to this dispensation of Divine Providence, we yet feel a deep sorrow for the loss of so worthy and good a man and Mason. That we tender to his bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy in their irreparable loss, but share with them the hope that our loss is his eternal gain. That as a mark of respect to the memory of our departed brother, this Lodge will attend the funeral in a body, and inter his remains with Masonic ceremonies, and wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days. That a copy of the foregoing be presented to the family of the deceased, and also that a copy hereof be sent to the Sweetwater Enterprise and Banner of Peace, with a request to publish the same. C.W. Hicks, W.L. McSpadden, E.E. Griffith, Committee.