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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1870-06-12
AN EXPLANATION REPEATED.

As publishers of a newspaper, we feel
that we have a duty to perform to the pub
lie. 1t is our mission to give to our read
ers the important events transpiring in the
State and country effecting their interests.
We propose to do this in all cases, and es-
pecially when by so doing we can encour-
age honesty and expose corruption. We
are not publishing paper to cover up the
rascalities and infamies of any one, and il
we find tleih trying to serve the devil in
the livery of the Republican party, we pro-
pose to expose them, and relieve our party
of such drawbacks.
We are lead to make these remarks now
because we have heard of the efforts of
some men to identify us with Col. Baxter
of his own party. We have to repeat now,
what we stated in the issue which contain
ed his first letter, that we distinctly dis
claim any intention or desire of participa
ting in Mr.. Bakers contests, either with
public officers of the State or with his per-
sonal opponents. In so far as he seeks to
effect reforms in the administration of the
State, or to expose corruption, he has our
sympathy and aid, but further than this
we cannot go.v We do not know that we
ought to give the subject any furtheratten-
ton, but we cannot permit any such I'M
founded or unjust reports 10 prejudice the
interests of our paper. Mr. BaXter's posi-
ton, politically, professionally and per-
sonally, is well known in this State. We
think our political principles are by this
time well established, even to the most eX-
acting and captious. We publish Mr..
Baxter's letters because he is making war
upon the corrupt leaders of his own party.
He proposes, as we understand, to arraign
many members of the present Assembly
and State Government for their corruption
and incompetency. We see no reason why
we should not open Our columns to such |
We know that corrup-
ton exists in the Democratic party, and
we are very glad to have it exposed by one /
Of the leaders of that party. WedO not en-
dorse, by any means, all that Col. Baxter !
says, but we are willing to take his charges
against our party for the sake of his expo
sure of corruption in his own. Wecan de-
END our side against such charges, but
5hink the Democracy will have greater diff
f1culty. Mr.. Baxter is competent to look
after his personal controversies. We have
entered into no combination with him to
them. We have simply consent
ID, upon conditions mutually satisfactory,
o publish his letters, knowing full well
hat i'm so doing We shall be the means of
exposing some startling frauds and corrup-
ion i'm the Democracy, which will he of
public interest, and result i'm great good.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1870-06-12

We furnished, in our special of yester-
day morning, from Nashville, the peech
of the editor of the Press and Herald on
the corruption investigation. 1t is speci-
men Of the enterprise of our contempora-
ry, which its readers, we think, will APP
priciate. The bantling" organ still
thrives, and this Radical organ still
grinds its unpleasant music.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1870-06-12
NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENCE.

Communications upon subjects of public interest will
always be acceptable The of the writer will be
required in each not for publication, but
antee of good faith and for protection
The publishers viii reserve TO themselves the prvi
lege of rejecting such articles they deem obec
tOnable. but if requested will preserve and return re-
ected manuscripts. Communications upon matters of
public interest viii be published when we have the
space for them they not Objectionable but we do
not wish to be understood thereby always endorsing
what they contain.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1870-06-12
fHE DAILY CHRONICLE.
SUNDAY MORNING, JUNE u, 1870.

Al advertisements under tie Jolloriag headings
" Wanted" for Sale,'' esF0r Sale or Eschanoe'
" For Rent FOR lease, Found =" Lost" ana
" Pcrsonak Of t.1o three Joar fire lines, inserted
TWENTY-FIVE CENTS.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1870-06-12
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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1870-06-12
CHARLES WARING,
CIVIL ENGINEER,
DRAUGHTSMAN
ATWOOD S TURNER,
-a.F i-l %:
Carriage and Wagon Makers.

ID EPAIRING OF ALL KINDS DONE PR0A1TLY
II to order. Wood Work. Trimming and Painting
done complete to Carriages and Wagons.
BLACKSMITHING
Done in the best STYLE Keep constantly on hand
good stock of Seasoned Lumber of all kinds
STASp-Comstock's Old Shop on State Street. mme-
dately in rear of \. q. Jackson < Co.'S Old Stand
McGhee Block, Gay Street. junS3m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-02-26
VIRGINIA NEWS.

The Shenandoah Valley, in announcing the
death, on the Goth instant, OF Mrs. Antlc
Brown Haynes, wife Of d. f. Haynes, esq,
oil Mt. Vernon Forge, 10 that county, says !:
She was warmly devoted to the hospital work
in Baltimore during the war, aud labored tor
the comfort OF the disabled soldiers OF the
cause she espoused.
The Virginia Advance notices the organlza-
ton of co!ored political club in Culpeper, the
constitution of which pledges the members to
vote for no one for Office who vii not pledge
himself to carry out and execute those clauses
Of the Constitution which give to the BLACK
race equal rights aud privileges with the
whites.
Eighty through passengers We're brought uI
| TO Lyuvhburg On tue Orange cars yesterday
afternoon, and went South over the Virginia
and Tennessee railroad.
The Court of Appeals has adjourned till tho
next term, the second Monday in April next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-02-26
Letter from Fairfax Comfy.

Correspondence of tho AlexandTla Iaze'so
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Feb. 25:-To: days ga
zet;e brings the good tidings of disabilities re-
moved from several Of our citizens among
them our former Circuit Judge, the true-heart-
ed gentleman and accomplished jurist, henry
W. Thomas. May he soon again I'LL the p!sc:e
which he formerly filed with so much credit
and honor to himself
Candidates in our midst sre some thick. -
The most prominent for the County Jud yes M p
are Thomas Moore, Richard H. Cockerlllc,
James Sangster and ID. MctJ. Chichester, either
Of whom, if elected, would IA the position cred
itably to himself and to the satisfaction oil the
community.
Nothing Of any moment 1T our lust County
Court Weather very bad and attendance
slim. Our ground hog has proved himself n
true prophet this year. improvements Rre rap
idly progressing in various parts OF the toHnty.
Among the numerous ino res idouces renensiy
erected those Of Mr. Newman, near Clifton
station, and Mr.. N. o. Bond, at this place, take
precedence, and reflect great credit upon MT.
Alex. Lyes, Of your city, tho master carptn-
ter. he hes. also, been engaged for two others,
near Clifton. during tho ensuing so INNER.
We were delightfully."- entertained last night
by series Of charades and tableau2, gwen oy
the Misses -, for the benefit of the NJ eth,
dist Episcopal Church; while all rendered
their parts we'll, no ono that was prose- Mt VII
soon forget "Samuei's Prayer" by Little Pau
line SIMON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-02-26
NEWS OF THE DAY.
"qo ,hov the gerry age and body Of IT. l"''1'


Rev. John Murray Forbes, D. D., was on
Thursday evening formally installed as Deah
Of the General Theological Seminary, at tue
Church Of tho TRANSPORTATION 10 New Eoih'
The pcculiar circumstances OF his case atITace
ed large congregation. The World says: pr.
Al. Forbes is the clergyman who tWentv-ehG
yea,s ago abandoned the Episcopal 1aitA anu
became a Catholic priest, and Afterwards re'''"'"
to the former again.
The captain of the Cunard steamer Gaaor'a
expresses the opinion that there is no occasion
for alarm relative to the City OF Boston, whose
non. arrival at New York has created mueh tll-
casinrss. The Calabria and other vessels iate
ly arriving report continuous easterly "'nas, ou'
the general opinion is that the Boston Is 'o'',
Yesterday Secretaries Robesou, BeIknap anu
Cox paid formal visit to the British man.oi-
war Monarch. Senators EdmuudS and Ihur'
man, and number OF members OF the HOUSE,
Minister Throntou, Minister Podesta, GoVern
or Bowie, and other persons, accompanied the
party Fitting honors we're paid the VISITORS
Yesterday the long SKIES Of 1881 were at Ills
when gold was at III, the rate at the close o.
business. The Five-t wentes Of 1862 were but
two cents below the gold premium. At Lon
don the bonds approached within one cent Of
the value Of gold.
Something rev in the shape OF the shoe
known as the "Belgrove' has made its appear
ance for ladies. 1t is made of kid, open on the
TOP of the foot, With bands of silk galoon, cross
| ed over the foot. Being novel, they Will pro
baby become popular.
Some conscience stricken individual residing
at Norwich, Conn.,, has forwarded 5000 to th'
United States treasurer, which amount ha
| been placed to the credit Of the "consclcnc
fund.- This is the largest sum received 10
many months.
1t is stated that Whttemore, who resigned
| his seat in Congress on Wednesday, and is go
| ing directly homo, aud if his friends see fit tt
put him in nomination for his Old position
he will probably accept.
Once more Max Maretzek has been compel
led to bring to disastrous close his season o
Italian opera in New York, and journals ther
are lugubrious over lack Of appreciation 10
high art in the community.
The Louisville Couirer-J ournal has bee
mulc.ed by jury In the sum Of 5000, for cal
ing Mary Evans Halls establishment, bawd
house. She sued for $4,000 damages.
The Maine Senate yesterday passed resoll
ton to pay all contracts made prior to febrr
ary 81, 1862, 10 gold.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-02-26
Foreign News.

The anniversary celebrations OF the proc.
lamati0n of the French Republic in 1913 were
very orderly. The police authorities did not
disturb the meetings anywhere.
Three OF the editors Of the AlarseilIalsc have
been released.
The london Times has an editorial on The
troubles OF the Atlantic and Great Western
Railroad. 1t predicts that the organization
recently formed in New York, under the lead
Of Gen. Mcclellan, te further the Interests Of
the creditors, will 90 far to realize the hopes of
the projectors Of this great railroad.
Tie Mordsunt divorce case was concluded
yesterday. The july rendered Il verdict that
Lady Mordaunt was insane, and not responsible
for her words or acts.
The Convention OF the English Chambers OF
Commerce has adopted resolution urging the
sale Of cereals by weight.
Mr. Lowe, Chancellor Of the Exchequer, has
admitted in speech in the House Of Com
mons, that he was opposed 20 commercial
treaties with France.
Letters from Spain state that fierce strug:
gle is going on between the Revolutionary and
Church parties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-02-26
'Es7E gtASasAE.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Feb. 2G Tho mar
kct for Flour continues firm ut yesterdays
quotations. Wheat in f4ir enquiry, with sales
Of ST. bus hos red at lis, l22, l2o and III nc
white WAS offered on Change. Corn firm
sales of mixed ut 89 and 81, and Of yellow at sc
and 81, with offerings Of the former Of 74I bush
els, and Of the latter Of $50 bushels; no white
offered. Ryo steady at IS, with light offerings.
Oats nominal; offerings Of 2G9 bushels, but no
sales reported. Ear-Corn brought 81 80 per
Dbl. Dressed Hogs unchanged; sales at from
IL to Sl2 so. Eggs wanted. Poultry scarce
and high Butter unchanged.
G>uHGETowN CATTLE MARKET.-The mar
ket yesterday was well attended, but the sup.
ply of stock was light, only 200 head of Cattle
Offering, which werc readily taken BY the Ds,
trct butchers ut prices ranging from to IS 81
per 100 lbs gross Sheep sold st 54a73c ser 10
gross Veal Calves 7a5!c per ID gross. No
Hogs Offering.
NoTE.-The sale day for stock has been
changed from Friday to Monday of each week,
for the greater convenience Of those attending
the cattle ds.-[Georgetown Courier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-02-26
ALEXANDRIA. VA.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1870

Yesterday in the Senate the resolution to re
fer the credentials of Senator Revcls the colored
Senator from Mississippi, to the committee on
credentials was defeated by partyvo'e ,anl Mr..
Wilson moved that the oath of office be admin
istered. This was agreed 70, and Revels was
sworn in and conducted to the long vacant seat
OF Jefferson Davis. tue crowded galleries watch
ing the scene with intense interest. On the
question to refer the credentials, the report OF
the proceedings. says, Senator Lewis, OF 'ir
GINA, appeared to be on the fence, and heslta
ted, but voted "No," amid much merrlmen'
Vice President Colfax administered the oath,
and at its conclusion took the new Senator by
the hand and warmly greeted him. Meantime
the Senate adjourned and many of the Sena
tors went up to Senator Reves and shook him
cordially by the hand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-02-26
i'm 60 Sheriff Alexandria county, Va.
uJTOME AGAIN, HOME AGAIN, FROM
"a FOEEIGN SHOkE.'

NJ RUBEN, after doing business here for
several yegrs, left year .1o to better his con
dtion, As he supposed and located in Bslti.
more; but from experience has learned that old
Aexandria is tho best place yet; and, therefore,
has returned and reopencd at the spacious store
No 80 Kirg street. p few doors above Water,
IDr, Cooks old stand where he will keep on
hand gcnorMl assortment Of FURNlTU RE,
TIN WARE, STOVES CLDTHING &C.,
and is prepared to purchase, for cash. RAGS,
METALS. FURNITURE, CLOTHING. &c.
i'm Nii--1ni
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-02-26
,T45-Glvo no u call.

,a.-fa,yo,rcn oct G-tf
NrILlINERY, TRIMMINGS AND FAN
WI CT GOODS.
am now Offering to the ladies m cleg"n: as;
sortmnnt Of SMALL WA Res and FANCY
GOODS, such rs Japan Chi2nons ana Swltche3;
Cni;., Machine silks and Cotons Twists, Al
pscca and Moirair Skirt Braiis llandkcrchiols'
Runlngs, Hosiery Gloves, Fancy Cotton Trim
mings Of all kinds, PRINCES, Breids and But
tons. \ beautiful assortment OF Cambria EGG.
Zephyrs, Germantown Woods, and in fact cv-
crything tbet csn be found in Il lirst-c!ass va
ricty store. ,,>,,.
Some very beautiful MllLIN EKi GOODS
still on hand Black Real Lace-all Of which
can be found cheap for cash only at
Mrs. G.. L. SIMPSONS,
f,h 1876 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-02-26
n ASH NOTICE TO TIA X PA Y e RS.
SHERIFFS NOTICE.

The largo amount Of taxes unpsid and the
heavy demands for money duo on the County
levy. rs also the State. demands prompt action,
and if not paid by tho 18th day OF February l
will be compelled to collect rs tho law pro-
vidcs. As my ayments must be made, to accom-
moda!e those who arc employed during the
day. will be st my office on Wednesday ard
Friday nights. from Gl to hsli-past s o'clock.
Office No l. South Royal street.
l. G. UFEAL,
i'm go Sheriff! Alexandria county, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-02-26

There il little a small speck-ot unpleaS.
antness, between the IT, S. and Russian gov
eroments, in relation to the interest on the
Alaska purchase money, and the claim Of Mr..
Perkins upon Russia Our dearly beloved
friend and ally is thought to lie acting rather
unrracinuslv.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-02-26

The Baltimore American says that the re-
cent rejection of the nomination Of Mr. Hour
for the Supreme Court, was principally owing
to his petnlaut disposition, his rude manners,
and his discourteous treatment Of persons who
have business with him, in the Attorney Cen
erals office
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-02-26

The great mail lettings Of the present spring
will far exceed those Of any previous year since
the organization Of the Postotfice Department.
All the experienced force OF the Contract W
fee which could be detailed from current du-
tics have for several weeks been engaged in y
review OF the present service in each State and
Territory with u view to the improvement OF
mail facilities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-02-26

Laityre jarrett, President OF the Board Of
Police Commissioners OF Baltimore, died very
suddenly last evening from all attack Of paraIy-
sis. The present Legislature had bnt recently
Reelected him Commissioner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-02-26

Ex-senator Wigfa'!, once u man oi note in
this country, is said to be living in l.ondon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-02-26


OATHs -OATHs -OATHs. The Firginians
are likely to become tho greatest swearers on
the globe There are so many oaths required
of our officials before they enter On the du-
ties Of their office, that it has become necessary
10. the Governor to call the attention of the
Legislature to the subject, and to invite at their
hands 4 decaratory act defining particularly
how much the officers of the government must
swear to.
We have had in immense deal of swearing
To do all though the Reconstruction business,
and the legislation on the subject has project ed
;his policy into our future administration. There
we're number OF oaths required under the Old
laws Of Firg nia, and what with those prescrl5
"a in addition by the new constitution and the
acts under which the State was admitted TO The
Union, we~have effsc,ually demolished the
Scriptural injunction Swear not at all.
1t is not settled, as We have said, precisely,
what oaths We shall take, as the Governor seems
to thiuk that some of the old oaths are merged
in the new ones But in his judgment the laws
require that every officer qualifying should at
least swear: !. That he is 4 cltizea o! the
Commonwealth; , That he has not been I'M
plicated in duel since - .--;3. That
Hc VIII SuppDit aux tuC COuStltutiuu
and laws of the United States t. That he will
support and maintain the constitution and laws
OF the State 5. That he recognizes and accepts
the civil and political equality OF all men before
the law 6. That he will faithfully perform
the dut; Of his Office I. That he has never
taken an oath as a member of Congress or as
an officer of the United States, or as member
Of any State Legislature, or as an executive or
judicial officer of any State, to support tho
constitution of the United, and afterwards en-
gagged in rebellion against the same Tor in lieu
Of this that his disabilities have been remoVed);
Nothing it is universally recognized, by, all
writer's on Ethics, is more demoralzlng than
the multiplication of governmental oaths. Those
above specified have reference to our State ad
minis,ration If one of our people should per-
adventure aspire to Federal position, no must
swear in that case (amoug other things) that
he has never given aid, countenance, or en-.
couracemept to those engaged in armed rebel
Ion against the United STAGES. So that we
have perfect chevaux de trisc of oaths to pass
before We can reach the sweets OF ofhce!-Rich-
nona Eng
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-02-26

Both llonscs Of Congress adjourned ycslcr
day, until Monday next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-02-26

The Alaska affair is now generally called
The ALASKA awindic."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-02-26

In the House of Representatives, yesterday,
the committee appointed to investigate the
charges Of "disloyalty" against MIR. Haml'
member from the Fourth Mary land District,
reported that no evidence to sustain them, had
been found and the committee was discharged.
The Legislative Appropriation bill was pass
ed. 1t was ordered that the Military Com
mittee inquire if any officer Of the army or navy
has been engaged in the sale OF cadetshlps.-
The Indian appropriation bill was discussed
and number of speeches made upon the sub
ect of the proper treatment OF the Indians.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-02-26

A telegram from Richmond, dated yester,
day. says:-''Thc Republican State Conven'
ton, of which Charles Fl. Porter is Chairman
met to day and approved the call signed by
Senator Lewis and others for consolidation OF
all political elements opposed to Democracy in
Virginia. and adopted resolution suggesting
10 the other Republican State Central Com
mittee to hold State Convention to carry out
this object
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-02-26
WOOD AND COAX.

-ouN 1E,nuVpItNn
oH1' LIZA - = ~
W. s. ~ e Ris s, s; @s:.5 sa Elects.
Corner Queen and " ase H sI.eet, On
The best descriptions OF oOAA "'"a'
hand.and At the lo"ess prlcos f,iod dec 10
:, ANEW
-. Agent for the .,;.
: ''''' I'll GEORGE'S CREEK,
H~ CUMBERLAND
III AND
ANTHRACITE COAL,
~ Either bv the cargo, car load or retail
-
ns- Coal Dock, Alexandria, Va and George
,oyn D G, oct l8-tt
x51oOD
roostor,,, on hand GOOD family WOOD, at
lcw nrices
Orders left at T. BELLS Bookstore, I'll hine
s wbs4 S Wi1l be prom u attended, TO-
| CUMBERLAND COAL!
-; !, =; :; :, ~; ,n suil nurchssars
C,0AI,I COAL! CoALn
fualliy n.s1 S' r.t ,s aaiJlbs to the .or
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-02-26

CoLoRED POPULATION. The Richmond
correspondent OF the Petersburg Courier say ;
"The total number of deaths in Richmond last
week were 35; of which Is were whites, and
% were blacks. For the three months ending
December 3lst, 1869, there were 800 deaths
| here; Of which 134 we're whites and l66 were
colored. And yet our white population is con
| siderably larger than the blacks. For ln-
stance, even the very unfair registration of the
city gave the white voters 1851 to 1850 black
voters, while the votes cast at the election in
July last when there were many fraudulent
coIorca votsrs) were 6, 3G2 white to 1898 col.
orcd Consider the black exodus from the city
since that date, in every direction, and then
note that out Of 81 deaths in Richmond last
week there we're nine more of blacks than
OK whites.
ARREsr.--A Roman correspondent writes:
Some weeks since sent an account Of the
arrest of false bishop. who was incarceratcd
at Fort ST. Angelo for his unauthorized as.
sumption Of episcopal vestments in order TO be
present at the deliberations Of the Council.
His personality has been at last discovered; he
was not, as at first supposed, spy despatched
by Sgnor Fisconti Fenosto, the Italian Min
lister of Foreign Affairs, but simply the cores
poudent Of a French newspaper! How he pro
cured his disguise is still a mystery. for the
arrest of his tailor has turned out to be myth
but at the Cate de Rome they say he bought
the credentials from the secretary of an Orien.
tai prclate who was prevented by ill-health
from appearing at the evangelical rendezvous.
The Pope scut him his passports and gave him
an escort of gendarmes to the frontier.
WASHINGTON ITEMS. young lady named
Miss Mary Payne of very wealthy family OF
San Francisco, died yesterday at the Arlington
of paralysis OF the heart. Two physicians we're
present, one OF whom had been treating her J
for dipthera. While he was feeling her pulse
the lady fell back in his arms dead
Yesterday morning one of the police found
woman, aged about fifty years, named Ann
Thompson, said to be from Chester, Pa, lying
on q gravel bank on First street, between B
and G in frozen condition and insensible.
She was taken to the station house, "thawed
out" and then sent to the hospital.