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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-06-22
An Aboriginal TeetOtaler.

Red Cloud, the Indian chief who is now
figuring in Washington, takes strong
grounds in favor of total abstinence. 1t
would be a good thing if his reservation
embraced portions of the country consid-
cred more civilized than that occupied by
the Sioux Indians. Very few would en-
gage in the traffic. We are sorry his illus
trious colleague, Spotted Tail, doesn't imi-
tate him in this particular; but he don't,
and Red Cloud expresses his contempt of
old Spot therefor.
% ! do not allow my nation, orany white
man, to bring drop OF liquor into my
country. If he does, that is the last of him
and his liquor, Spotted Tail can drink as
much as he pleases ON the Missouri river,
and they can kill one another if they
choose. do not hold myself responsible
for what Spotted Tail does
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-06-22
OUR CAMPAIGN RATES.

We are very glad to state to our friends
that thus far, our efforts to make the
CHRONICLE an interesting and acceptable
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cess. We do not think Il paper was ever
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have surrounded the CHRONICLE. We
make these statements not in boastfuI
way, but because we know them to he
tru" But i'm view of the importance of
the approaching Judicial and Congression-
nj elections, and desiring to place the
DAILY CHRONICLE within the reach of
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our DAILY from now until after the Con-
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during the campaigns now near at hand
The sum is so small that most of our
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We offer the WEEKLY CHRONICLE for
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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-06-22

THE Democrats now claim TO be the only
party which is capable Of saving the coun-
try from ruin. But short time ago, they
were the only men who favored a. sever
ancc of the ties, binding the States togeth-
they raise their voices and wall piteously
over what they are pleased 10 style di-re
gard ON the part Of the Republicans, for
that time-honored mstrument-the Consti-
tuition. Then that instrument was not
binding, and State could secede from the
government at pleasure and violate, with
impunity, the compact existing between
the Stntes
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-06-22
STATE ITEMS.

SIMS AAAhA1'
Chancery Court for Polk county meets
next week.
Hon. G. A. Henry is recovering from his
late illness.
The gas works at Murfreesboro will be
in operation by September.
Dorsey b. Thomas will be candidate
for Congress, in his district.
About seventy Swedes have recently set
tied near Jackson, in this State.
Ion. Henry Craft, of Memphis, will de-
liv, the annual address to the Law School
at .ebanon, on the 2Sth inst.
A dishonest clerk robbed Mike Powers
clothing store in Nashville, on Monday
night, of $3.50 and a quantity of clothing.
The appointment of Rev. +. II. Osborne
as General Travelling Agent for the Ten
nessee Asylum for Inebriates has been re-
voked.
A correspondent, in the Athens POST
suggests Gen. J. W. Gillespie as the Demo-
cratic candidate for Congress from the
Third district
The Reservoir Mills, at Nashville, COM
menced operation yesterday, after sus-
pension of a month or more, to overhaul
ana make repairs.
We understand that Mrs. Rebecca J.
Martin, of Cherry Grove, had fine horse
killed by lightning one day last week.
Herdid and Tribune.
FURIOUS AssAULT.-Out in Slatetown,
last Sunday, a colored man named Brice
johnson tried to get divorce from his
wife by beating her with an axe.
Count Ahrens, the Memphis charlatan,
has disappeared from the public gaze, hay
ing probably gone to discover the place
where the "woodbne twineth."
The construction and other expenses of
the Alabama and Chattanooga Railroad
Company are said to average $50, 600 a day.
A great part of this money is spent in
Chattanooga.
The Memphis and Charleston Railroad
Company have commenced the publication
of the RdHrOdd Record. The Record con
tains the latest Geographic news, market
reports and railroad tariffs. 1t is indepen-
dent in politics.
Col. c. G. Minor has been appointed
Deputy United States Marshal, in Middle
Tennessee, in charge of the census. No
better appointment could have been made.
He will make IL cautious and efficient Off
GER
Our farmers are now busily engaged in
cutting their wheat, although the weather
is not very suitable. We hear that some
smut has been found in a few fields. We
suppose this will not be general, and will
be confined to crops which were sown late
and not well put in.-Cereiand Banner.
THE BILL to practically repudiate the
SS5 bonds issued to the Tennessee and Pa
cifc Railroad passed the Senate Wednes-
day, by vote of IL to 8. Mr.. Cooper OF
Bedford, has been the champion of this
BILL and whatever of discredit and shame
rests upon our State, by reason OF this UNI
called for and shameful legislation, can be
attributed to his zeal in its behalf.
1t may be that some of the "tools' refer
red to by the New York World have been
! literally maid for their votes on this bill
! The World says the Wall street bondhol-
ders have their tools in the Tennessee AS
semblv. who do their bidding very faith
fully. They not only disgrace their own
State, but lend their position and influence
to the gambling rings of New York Tru-
| ~ this Tennessee Democracy are making
a nice record for their party to go before
! tho people,
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-06-22
An Italian VesseI OyerhauIed.

NORFOLK, June l9.-United States Depu-
ty Marshal Farrell overhauled and board
ed the Italian brig, Josephine, this morn
ing i'm the lower bay, and arrested her mate
and crew, charged by the pilot, Geo. W.
Cole, who piloted the brig down the bay
with mutiny and attempting to take his
life. The Josephine was towed to this port
and her mate and crew brought before
United States Commissioner Foster who,
after preliminary examination, the crew
were returned TO the custody of the Mar
shall and the mate released on parole, TO
appear before the Commissioner on to-mor-
row morning, for further examination.
The officers OF the brig claim that the pi-
lOt was insane, and that the dangers he
apprchended were intirely imaginary
The advices from the Darien Canal eX-
petition of May l3th are not encouraging.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-06-22
TiearIn Mind.

That the kSoPymLg DAILY CHRoNIcLE CON
tains the largest amount of reading matter Of any
paper In the city
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-06-22

DEATH or WM. GILMORE SIMMS.-Wm.
Gilmore Simms, the distinguished South
ern novelist, died at the residence or his
son-n-law, in Charleston, S. c., last even
ing, aged "a.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-06-22
4 Chanter am Garnet. Raggers.

Henry Clay and Daniel Webster were
caTpet-baggers. Neither of them were
born or rasedin the States which they rep
resented i'm the United States Senate. Even
Andrew Jackson and James X. Polk were
North Carolinians, Notwithstanding they
presumed to lead political parties in Ten
nessee and Mr.. Davis carpet-bagged it to
Mississippi and Chief Justice Chase was
once carper-bag Governor of Ohio. Sam
Huston was a Texas carpet-bagger and
Tom Benton went rs Il carpet-bagger TO
Missouri, and from thence to the United
States Senate. Senator Gwinn, ii Cali
tornia, was Il Virginian who carpet-bagged
ii ont the 4" digginsn and from thence TO
Sonora. Pierre Soule, the great Democrat
ic light of Louisiana, was carpet-bagger
who learned to make speeches and manip-
uate town meetings as he learned to meas
ure tape and sell calico dresses. John Sc
vicr, the first Governor of Tennessee, and
Willie BlOunt, his successor, We're both
carpet-baggers. Stephen A. Douglass was
not only carpet-bagger, but IA yankee ped
agoge who "boarded round and round"
and who
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-06-22
The Nankcr's puteto cultivate
Strained his t'nthor end

Chief Justice Brown ofthis State is a car
pet-hagger, all the way from South Caro-
lima Associate Justice Warner is Il cerpet-
Dagger from somewhere North of Mason
and DiNon's line. Even our virtuous State
Treasurer is II carpet-bagger, from New
Hamshirc perhaps. In short, nine-tenths
of the merchants, lawyers, doctors and bus
among whom are three the Limballs Most
of our bankers are carpet-baggers, among
whom are General Austell. Even our At
lanta Editors are all, save one, carpet-bag-
gers, including the Governor of Idaho
NclD Fra.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-06-22

The advices from the Darien Canal eX-
petition of May 18th are not encouraging.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-03-03
PROGRESS OF THE IMPEACHMENT,

The Senate adjourned last night at a
late hour without having reached vote
on impeachment. 1t is expected that the
argument will be concluded to-day. Mr..
Gray, counsel for Wicklife, and Mr..
Lowell, on the part Of the State, are yet
to speak in the case.
The probabilities of the case were
freely discussed at the State House during
the evening among gentlemen in the
lobby, Rumors were current, and re-
ceived general credence, that Senators
have been offered large sums to vote for
acquittal, but we can not authenticate
case where complete understanding has
been reached, or, not to put too fine
point upon it, a contract contaminated.
Wicklife undoubtedly sees that his case is
desperate and will employ every means to
save himself, in obedience to that instinct
of human nature which makes drowning
men grasp at straws.
We may, therefore, credit the rumors of
offers or inducements to Senators to shield
him from punishment, but can not for
moment believe he has or will meet with
success. Aside from the confidence we
have in the integrity of honorable Sem
ators. we are aware, as they must be, of
the danger of exposure they would incur
by selling themselves to deny justice
against an offender, whose impeachment
has been demanded by an almost unanim-
GUS vote Of the House.
We may dismiss, therefore, as idle the
rumors referred to, and rely upon thevote,
which will probably be taken to-day, to
vindicate Us in asserting the integrity OF
the Louisiana State Senate.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-03-03

clinging to the city or summing himself on
cotton bales, and yet have no word of re-
proof, no hint of duty to the scores and
hundreds of able-bodied Caucasians, who
sun themselves in the vicinity of our city
Postoffice, for example, or on the corners
of our popular streets, and who keep this
up, we might almost say, from New Years
to New Years day again?
Again, if plantation labor is in such de-
mand and will pay, could we not spare
from our villages and cities a few well mus
cled clerks now engaged in the business,
as intellectual as 1t is wearing, of measur-
ing tape, supplying vacancies from the
ranks of our less muscular but equally
competent and more attractive young la
dies?
Or must we confess the truth, that for
the dearth of toilers on the soil, we can
hope for no relief from southern whites, be-
cause they regard the labor as degrading,
fit to be done by those only, who, through
weary centuries of oppression, have been
treated as menials?
Other thoughts, as to what has been done
by the Northern farmer with labor-saving
machinery, and what might be done here in
that way. press for consideration, but for
the present must be postponed.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-03-03
OUR COMMERCE..

The receipts of custom duties at this
port, for the two months of January and
February of the present year, amount in
gold to s1,O51, 352 ID, and show an excess
over the two corresponding months of last
year, QS69,) of S21l,357 sc. Should the
Customhouse business the next ten months
show corresponding increase, our mer-
chants and people will begin to think
that the commercial activity and pros
perity of the good old times before the
war are returning to US.
Let the people Of New Orleans show
some enterprise, be public-spirited, frown
down mob law, insist on freedom of opin-
ion and fair elections, and there will be no
limit to the advancement and prosperity
of our city.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-03-03
ON CARONDELET STREET,

On Tuesday gold took slight rise, very
much to the discontinue of those who had
sold short, and yesterday it showed no dis
position to rece2e again; nevertheless the
the best authorities throughout the country
believe that it must go still lower, inasmuch
as the causes inducing the decline are not
by any means exhausted. The resolution
of the House Of Representatives, in favor
of an issue of 100000 currency, was
an ill-advised movement, and, if it had
been supposed to indicate serious pur-
pose, might have seriously affected the
market. But the unanimous declaration
of the Senate against any further expan-
sion affords some guarantee that the wild
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-03-03
DEMOCRATIC WRANGLlNG.

The action of the Democratic Central
Committee in revoking its call for State
convention. and postponing such conven-
ton until September, although approved
by the sensible and far-seeing leaders of
tie party in this city, does not suit the
fiery spirits of some of their country
brethren. The Sugar Planter, sprightly
little sheet, brimful of the democracy of
the present period, published at West
Baton Rouge, thus roughly handles some
of the leaders Of the party who, We think,
are deserving of better treatment:
We are somewhat an outsider in this i'm
portant matter, and assume no pride in
making ourseif conspicuous, but we can not
refrain from boarding the remark that this
sort of bungling may result disastrously to
the party aspiring to supremacy. Prompt
aud immediate action is required now; and
if the old fogies, the worthless, fossilized
politicians, who. somehow or other, have
gained the leadership of the Democratic
party, are too imbeCile to assume vigor.
Gus canvass. let them be thrown aside and
appoint better men to their positions. The
time for puppets is over.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-03-03
nd delusive projects of the expansionists

and delusivs projects of the expansionists
will not be consummated. If, whenever
the industry of the country brings currency
near to gold, this salutary effect is to be
counteracted by fresh imitation, we shall
never reach specie basis again. The
cry for more money, raised by
Mr.. Ingersoll and his followers, is
as absurd as the attempt OF children to
reach after the moon. Money, in its true
sense, can not be created by act of Con-
gress; but, on the contrary, the more Of
this pseudo money, called currency, that
the government Issues the less we shall
have of that real money, which measures
the values of the industrial and CONNER
cial world. The idea that the great de-
cline in gold has been caused by specula-
tive movement is now pretty generally
abandoned. Such movements can have
only transient effect, and, at most, can
only create fluctuations, and oscillations
about the normal market rate. The his
tie ca uses producing the decline are gen.
eral and not special, and, consequently,
they could not have been materially inhu-
enced oy the efforts of any combination of
individuals. Those causes are suggestive
OF a prosperous state of our productive
indu stry,as far as prosperity is possible in
face Of the absurd and pernicious tariff
and taxation systems with which the
country is afflicted.
As we have often stated, the cause of
the fall in gold is the large export of pro-
ducts-principally cotton. 1t appears by
the statistics that the value of the excess
of cotton exports during this year over
last year. will be equal to about three
fourths Of the total exports Of specie for
last year. Under these circumstances it
is improbable that gold will become an
article of export in large quantities for
some time to come and hence, no reaction
of great magnitude may be expected. 1t
is more reasonable to anticipate that
prices of all kinds will, sooner or later,
follow gold in its downward course. One
remarkable feature of last week was the
equality for the first time established be-
tween government skies of 1881 and gold.
On the twenty-third these securities sold,
in New York, at 117i-that is to- say they
were at par with gold.
The following were the transactions in
the board last night.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-03-03
THE ELECTORAL LuRY.n

Last week we published circular is.
sued by Mr.. Cu.hbert Slocomb calling a
meeting of committee of twenty-one rich
men to take steps to control the city gov
ernment of New Orleans. At Mr.. Slo-
combs meeting the committee was in
creased to fifty, and this enlarged commit
tee met last night under the following call
issued in circular form:
NEW ORLEANS, February %, 1870
Mr.
You are respectfully invited to attend the
second meeting Of the Electoral Jury, of
which you have been constituted member,
to be held at the rooms of the Chamber of
Commerce, No. l20 Common street, on We'd
nesday evening, March 2, at halfpast seven
O'Clock.
You are especially requested not to invite
any accompanying friends, as the meeting is
to be, in all respects, strictly private.
Dr.. W. n. MERCER, President.
J. n. LEA, Secretary
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-03-03
mh3 3t 2dp
A CARD.
TREATMENT OF THE LUNGS.

Tx EA M IN l. oF TH LUNGS.
To THE EDITOR OF THE REPUBLICAN,:
The following facts | desire to make public for
the benefit of others aft cted with disease of the
lungs:
About year ago took severe cold, which set
tied my throat and chest. This left me with a
harrassng cough shortness Of breath expectorstion
of Rrayish matter and a feeling of raWness in the
nose and throat. I lost my appetite, fssh and
strength, and had profuse night sweats
When the warm weather came some of the syr1D-
toms left me, but turred with the cold weath-r
last fall was continually taking fresh Gods from
the most trifling causes. Several physicians cried
their skill. but without doing me any good. SUCH
my state when DR. Hunters visit to New Orleans
gave me an opportunity to try nhaatons of which
l wish particularly to speak.
The treatment sdvisod by DR.. Hunter consist ed
chiefly OF InhGlations. with applications to the
and throat. From the very fl st L experienced
great relief and benefit. AL of my symptoms i'm
proved. Ny appetite and strength returned. In
stead Of being weakened grew fat under the treat
Inent, and now fee! better and stronger than have
for Years. In six weeks from the day of commencing
L was we'll man.
/ am satisfied that owe my recovery to the skill
and attention of DR.. Hunter and think it proper
that should publicly express my thanks for it.
If my former physicians had treated me in the
same way DR.. Hunter did. would have been saved
from a whole year OF bad health, to say nothing of
the anxiety of mind suffered.
Respectfully.
ALEXANDER SHARPE.
No. l24 Julia street.
New Orleans. Louisiana, February .s. 1870.
luh3 2dp
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-03-03
FIRST NATIONAL. BANK OF AURORA.}
Ird;aua. December q, 1859

Halls Safe and Lock Company. Cincinnati:
GENrLRMES-On the night of the thirteenth IN
slant, our banking house burned 10 the ground
and the safe we purchased from yen, which was IN
the second story fell into the cellar, where 1t re-
manned for hours in the burning ruins ne fire was
so hot and intense that we we're somewhat appre-
hensive as to the result but. much TO our gratica
ton, when the safe was opened. We found It's con-
tents consisting of bank notes, Government Bonds
and our books and papers, all in good condition
and entirely Injured and take great pleasure IN
stating as our conviction that your safes are all you
claim for them as fire proof. The mechanic you
sent MS the day after the fire opened the outer door
with the dial, and all the locks in good working
order, We are IN UGH gratIfed with the result and
shall have no hesitation in continuing the safe In
use in our bank.
Very respectfully your obedent servant.
THOMAS CAFE. PRESIDENT
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-03-03
FilOmcnO's Concert.

FIlomena, the wonderful female vioiinist
and pianist, will give her first concert at
Lyceum Hall this evening, assisted By sew
eral talented artists. FiIomeno's specially
is the violin, for which she has an attach.
ment amounting almost to passion: but
she plays the piano in style scarcely equaled
by some of the first class performers. Since
her appearance before New Orleans audi
ence in 1868, she has visited Boston, where
she gave a series OF concerts before critical
and music loving audiences. The press was
very complimentary, and greeted the young
artist with unequivoCal praise. The follow
ing is sample of the many testimonials she
received from the Boston papers:
from the Boston Post, Friday, October 81
FILoMENo's CONCERT.
Senorita Josefine Filomeno, the youthful
Gillian player, gave the third and last of
her concerts at Chickering's Hall last even.
ing. She gave fresh evidences of her musical
abilities. On both violin and piano her
execution is equally artistic, finished and
brilliant, and she SEXES on the works of the
best masters with strength of grasp and
with a vigor of treatment perfectly sur
prising in one SO young. Last evening she
gave for piano solos Chopin's first concerts.
with accompaniment for second piano. and
fantasia by Gottschalk, "The Battle Cry Of
Freedom"
The violin solos were De Beriot's first
concerts and fantasia by Alard on themes
from civilian Tell" There was scope
enough in these selections to fully display
her powers, and the young lady Interpreted
the works charmingly and to the entire
satisfaction of the audience. She has created
an enthusiasm in musical circles by the
graces of her person. her fine musical cul-
ture, and above all by her surprising and
faithful execution.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-03-03

We received visit LAST evening from sev.
eral of the officers of the wrecked steamer
Mississippi. They accord Captain feathers,
of the steamer Natchez, the highest praise
for kindness and liberality to the passengers
and crew of the unfortunate steamer. As
the feelings toward Captain L., of all
the sufferers, will be expressed in card to
be published, we refer our readers to it.
1t is only one more bright plume in the Cap
of that whole-souled old stager.