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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-12

The Carson Register says: Zone of the
prettiest sights the human eye ever rested upon
is gold IN liquid state" The Baltimore
American suggets blandly, that the human eye
in this vicinity would be satisfied if could see
any of the metal in the solid state.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-12

The Postmaster General has ordered postal
car service between Washington city and Chat
tanooga, via Lynchburg and Bristol, Tenn
The service is to be double daily, and will be
extended to New Orleans As soon as the Ala
bama and Chattanooga Railroad rc>nmrs iun-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-12

There is said to be about one hundred faro
and keno banks in New York. This is the
lowest estimate. Connected with these cstab-
lishments arc large numbers Of proprletors,
Dealers ''look outs. decoys, walters, &c, &c.
Faro ruins those who bet, and supports small
army Of attaches
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-12

Miss Catherine f. Beechcr has written a let
ter to the New Haven Corraut, in opposition
10 woman suffrage, in which she says: The
majority Of women believe that it is for their
good that the responsibility of civil government
be borne by men and not by women, and that
it will be an act of injustice and oppression to
obliye conscientious women to take these re-
spousibiities, as they must do if universal
woman suffrage is established by law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-12

Butler assumes the role Of Danton, in the
matter of 'audacity.' Whether he will sue
seed in Massachusetts,, is as yet doubtful. Its
said that Communism in that State will rally
around him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-12

We hope that the large reward offered by
the legislature of New York, for the invention
of steam canal boat, fulfilling the require
ments set forth in the offer, will lead to the
successful accomplishment of the desired OBJ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-12
SDeciC S1siDnIonf.
THE Markets.

New YORK, July l2.-Specic export 1926
D0O gold and $4,000 silver. in transit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-12

F. NJ. box. member Of Congress from Ala
bama testified before the ku- klux Committee
Yesterday that Rev Mr. Lakin, heretofore
examined did not possess good character IN
Huntsville, and that Mr.. l.akin, notwth>tand-
iny his pretended love for the colored people.
had had difficulty with 4 colored preacher,
whose church he endeavored to break up
There were no ku-Klux in Mr.. Dox'S section,
which was As quiet as any other part Of the
country, and the people obedient to the laws.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-12
ALLEGED CASE OF p1ISoNIN';.-Tl BAL

ALLEGED CASE OF p"lSnNIN';.-I BAL
il::oT" papers give the particulars oi 4 remark
able c;,.c oi alleged poisoning which has occur
red in Baltimore. The lady accused Miss.
Whartoni is the widow Of L deceased ci!I.er 81
| the /, : army. and las always lmovri in he
| lig!I:.i circles ii >,n.icty ticn. kctchum. the
victim. was her guest. and l.;.,l for many years
been arl intimate friend Mr. Van Ness who
is how recovering was her confidential business
ASCENT and adviser. They both took ii Il; her
lloll-r. om the <a!mr day and showed the same
SYMPTOMS. Gen. kctchum died June -. four
,l,ys after liz had taken the tr>; poison iii>
attending pl.ySic;an suspected l,oi>olin= and
advised - lr>t-nor,in examination. TWEEN
t. @r;iiii> g: tartar ynttic was found III the
<Eo!nach. The saline poison was found in 4
glass OF milk punch prepared f.: Mr.. Van Ness
during hi, illness. 1t Is sad thai Mr.. " mar
ton Vas nlr~cu TO General kctchlm N the
SUN Of 3.Go' Others think that the accused
WAS affected with the poisoning lnana. and
!n,!r sudden deaths which have "rturr'! i'll
her family arc cited III proof {" i!r thc"ry.--
The ac,.ll>,,l has been PET under arrest. and
the Grand jury will investigate The case on
Saturday next Owing to her fragile health
she wa, %, taken to jail. bur made i prisoner
in her own ho;l.c. around which u "nard vi
pole Officers Ia, hccn placed.
DREADFUL FIGHT IN NORTH tAE"IINA.-
i ,iSIacih from Wilmington, y. e.. -ay> "A
fearful! butchcry was rerrctratrd j" Rohc$on
county, Yesterday afternoon. BY Henry Berry
i.nwrv: and ba,ri ii black. \ Sheriff :
lo>>,. having in char" Lowry wir ami *cvc-
RAJ o hers wilo hal been aiding and I betting
the :...k~. va, amid!.'ar,l near Bur : Store.
i Pt,,l ,r,l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-12
mar RIEU.

At the rcsdcucr "l the bri, father in Ai''N
uudria July II. lo1l. hy Rev. {. III. Rylnnd
Rev THOMAS CRlMES. of Carnr$vLil,.
Gi,.,rgia. and Mis- LAURA '. LAMBERT
daughter .. +. H. Lambert, "-q. "G this city.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-06-14
cfvfE SERVICE REFORM.


The President liss -hken an advanced
step in the matter of civil service reform,
which the country will hail with joy. 1t
is carrying out in detail plans which he
has long matured, and inaugurates reforms
which the more rejecting minds in the
country have long felt desirable. If to the
strict integrity and economy which now
characterizes the management of the de-
partments at Washington can be added n
thorough and intelligent reform in the APP
pointment of men and women to civil po-
sitions, we shall have arrived as near to a
perfectly honest and efficient administra-
ton of the affairs of the Government as is
possible. 600. .
AS step of very great Importance In
this direction we note with pleasure the
recent appointment by the President of
George w. Curtis, Esq, the able editor of
Hdrper's Weekly, Joseph Medill, ESD, ed
itor of the Chicag o ri6uac, ex-senator A.
G.. Cattili, of New Jersey, ID. A. Walker, of
Pennsylvania, +. b. Elliott, of the Treas
ury Department, Joseph ii. Blackfan, of
the Postotfice Department, and Colonel ID.
G, Cox, of the Interior Department, to
prescribe such rules and regulations for
the admission of persons into the civil SER
vice of the United States as will promote
the efficiency thereof, and ascertain the
fitness of each candidate in respect to age,
health, character, knowledge and ability
for the service into which he seeks to- en-
ter. The board will convene on the 18th
instant, at the Interior Department
We are sure this new proof of the Presi-
dents determination to give to the people
an honest administration-One in every
respect superior to his predecessors-win
be accepted rs additional evidence Of his
eminent fitness for his high office, and an
other OF the very many reasons why he
should have their confidence and support.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-06-14
THE INFLUENCE. OF SLAVERY YET VISIBLE

The people of the South will not recover
entirely, from the influence ofslavery, for
the next half century While large
majority of the people have accepted the
new order Of things with the best grace
possible, it seems to be impossible for them
to get rid of the influence and teachings
of former days. No greater misfortune
could hefall people in pecuniary point
of view, than coming in contact with a
system of slavery, such "a we had in the
South. The institution was made the chief
corner stone upon which society was rear
ed, and many men. now living, have re-
ceived such lessons, that they have almost
become. ascend nature AN d.itseenls. can
not be shaken off, --.r.1 t-...r 4- I'7.f s :
Ia We lave recently liad tile privilege of
conversing with men from a number of
the moststiourishing States in the South
Whenw have asked them relative to the
success of industries intheir States, they,
, almost invariably give a gloomy account
They seem tobe deeply interested in build
ing up agFlsultural and manufacturing ms
! terests, but express their Inability to do so.
When we have asked their reasons for
thinking so, their reply c,ht.s Deem Our
labor is so uncertain that We can't rely
upon it, The truth is the negroes won't
work. y THIS is the result of their teach
ing under the institution of slavery. They
cannot reconcile it to their own minds
how the first families" are required to
''earn their bread by the sweat of their
brow" 'fhey do not realize that to be
successful now, every man must paddle
his own canoe" They have no idea of
padding their own canoe" but are de-
pending upon the negro TO paddle it for
them. Ifhe does not feel inclined to do
so, they seem willing to let it drift along,
wherever the current may carry it.
This one idea Is doing the South MS
much damage rs anything else. When
we come to oOk upon this matter squarely
with "a determination to succeed even if
we have to perform IL portion of the labor
ourselves, We will see IA marked improve
ment. When we make up our minds to
do thing ourselves, we will be very apt to
do it, IL we show determination 70
help ourselves, it will be much easier to
get the aid of Others five need it.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-06-14
-HNrNCrpENT wUKrHY- OF NorR.-

1t is an incident worthy ofynote that on
the evening when several of the English
and American members of the Joint High
Commission sat down to a complimentary
banquet at Delmonico's, in New, York, to
receive the con gratulations of the repre-
sentative men of the metropolis of the
Continent, upon the great peace work
they had just accomplished, and that about
the very hour these festivities were begun
the flames were applied by the insurgents
in Paris to the palace of the Tuileries.
And while in New York leading men of
the two great Anglo-SaXon nations were
exchanging their predictions as to the flu
ture of these great powers, the skies over
Paris were glaring with the light from the
burning palace, where but short twelve
months before reigned the most ambitious
and INSCRIPTIONS monarch i'll Europe.
The incident is striking, and not without
its practical lesson. The two scenes pre-
sent the widely differing results of two pol
icies in governmental affairs, not at all
strange or unknown to men of ordinary
sagacity, but one not at all common in the
administration of aspiring, INSCRIPTIONS
rulers. England and America had mu-
tual claims growing out of the events OF
our late war of sufficient importance and
magnitude to warrant the grave and ear
nest negotiations that had long been car
ried on but that are now so successfully
terminated. These claims were of infin-
itely more importance than the differences
that involved Germany and France in
war. But the popular feeling in both Eng
land and America was averse to war, and
their rulers had wisdom enough to submit
their disputes to the arbitrament of COM
mission of liberal and able men. |-
Had they been prompted by ambitious
and INSCRIPTIONS motives they would
have plunged the two countries in war;,
and the scenes of Paris might have been
shifted to New York, A squadron of Brit
ish iron-clads might have run by the bat
teries in the harbor and their shells have
spread fires over the city, where lately
< altered peace commissioners to rejoice
over their work. Had Queen Victoria or
her Ministry, or President Grant and his
cabinet, been actuated solely by such in
fluences as controlled in the councils in
the Tuileries, the fire-fiend might have
been Embossed either in New York or Lon
don. r.-..ss s...4... .... .
But in England and America the policy
of exhaustng first, all honorable means
for peacably settling international ques-.
lions prevails, while in France the control
ling motive, seems to have been to find o.
pretert for war Large standing armies
always equipped and ready on moments
notice to go to the field, are a constant me-
mace and invitation to war.
These are the two differing policies that
explain the widely differing scenes wit
messed in New York and Paris on the relay
night first referred to, and the incident is
one which might afford food for profitable
reflection in many council chamber in
Europe.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-06-14

THE views expressed by President Grant,
in his interview with the Herald cores
pendent, given in our issue of yesterday,
will be received with pleasure by the
American people. They have no idea of
submitting to a Reputation of an honest
debt, contracted by the government in the
suppression of q wicked rebellion, but they
would gladly have something of the bur-
den of taxation removed. When q propo-.
sition was submitted TO Congress to reduce
the peoples taxes eighty millions, the
Democratic members voted against the re-
duction, almost to man. Now the Pres
ident favors another reduction of forty
millions, will they oppose this? These
are matters for the people to remember:
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-06-14

Hon. JAMES B. BECK, in speech at
Bowling Green Kentucky, few days ago,
as an evidence of the honesty of Democrats
stated that the rebels in Tennessee had
taken our school fund. carried it with them
all through the war, and that every cent
of it was turned over to the State authori-
ties, when-in the hands of the Radicals, -
since which, it had all been stolen. 1t is
unnecessary for rs to state what has come
to he part of the States history. Every
body knows, that the school fund was
squandered by the rebel authorities, until
small portion was left at the end of the
war. We are no apoIogist for those who
have mismanaged and lost that part of the
fund which remained at the close of the
war, but We think even the devil might
blush at his own audacity, We're he to
make charge so palpably false as this of
Mr.. Beck. He certainly knew his state
ments were untrue.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-06-14

favorably known abroad, as prosperous and
growing, than Knoxville. Most of this
reputation has been made through the ef-
forts of private individuals. None of it is
the result of public enterprise. Why does
Knoxville not have some organization, or
make some effort to take advantage of this
widespread, popular and favorable impress
sion prevailing? Cities of less size, in 9TH
er sections, spend thousands of dollars to
secure what we enjoy, principally through
the public spirit of a few. Can we not
do something now to help ourselves?
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-06-14
NEWS SUMMARY.

THE Supreme Court of Tennessee is sitting at
Jackson in two sections Judge Nelson il the
presiding Justice of the second section, and it Is
now engaged in causes from Hardeman county.
STEAM fire engines and additional pumps arc
constantly at work in Now Orleans and have
only succeeded in reducing the flood fifteen
inches below high-water mark. Strong winds
raise the water ms fast rs it is pumped out.
RosRBoRoUGH AND HARRIS were executed at
Marion, Arkansas, on Friday, for the murder
Of Freeman and Crockett. Both men desper-
atcly resisted their fate, and were dragged to
the scatfold bound, after having made deadly
assault on a deputy sheriff
JAMES q. COLLINS n wealthy young planter
living near Bledsoe's Landing, Arkansas, lin
the same county where the above executions
took place. was murdered last Thursday by
John l.. Dunn.
CHIEF JUSTICE MCCLURE, of Arkansas, in n
recent decision denies tho validity of the pro-
ceedings of the court of that State during the
time the Confederate authorities held the State.
The decision opens the hoodgates of litigation
in that State.
Hon. B. F. WADE has written letter to the
Republicans of Ohio, in reference to his candi-
dacy for Governor, saying: Having been hon
ored for eighteen years by you, l cannot de-
cline any service you may choose to impose,
but prefer living in retirement Gen. Hayes,
a very popular young soldier of Cincinnati, is
mentioned forthe same Office.
CONNECTICUT is to have a. two and half foot
gauge railroad from Hartford to Unionvile
ten miles, which, it is said can be built for less
than ten thousand dollars per mile.
A COMMISSION sent by Russia to England to
examine the workings of narrow gauge rail-
roads reported favoraby, and the former gov
eminent proposes at once to build one to try.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-06-14

THE Banner boasts of the progressive
Democracy" of Davidson county, and the
Courier Journal boasts of the same spirit
in Ohio. We venture to say that for real
substantial progression the democracy of
East Tennessee lead the van. The only
twodalies they have in this division are
edited and owned, one by an EEX-Loyal
Lacquer, the other by an cx-ofiicer of a
colored loyal regiment--both genuine carr
pet-beggers. Talk about 1ifogression in
Nashville and Ohio! When the B0a,er or
Vallandigham can show where Dem6cra-
cy has literally covered, ltseif With dirt
andoshes as it has here, we will yield the
point, but until then, we claim the glory
for the unwashed, simon-pure Democracy
of East Tennessee. .4sstr-ruH
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-06-14

MACK" late managing editor of the
Cincincinnati Enquirer, now of the Chi
esgo Republican, II shrewd observer, saws
OF the Ohio Democratic nominees: "Mr.
MeCook, like Vallandigham, Pendleton,
and the most of the leading men of the
ConNe ntion, is principally distinguished
by the persistency of his aspirations for
ofice aaad the multiplicity Of his defeats /;
and NJ, Hunt is only known as an active
operate. ~ the local politics of Cincinnati,
In which he has been more successful
in accumulatinE money than reputation.
There does not appear TO have been much
contest over candida ties in the Convention,
which is pretty decided proof that the
hopes of success at the election were not
high"
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-06-14

The New York Post in reviewing the
financial and revenue planks of the Ohio
Democratic platform, asks very peril
nently: fl" .-'-.s .ir .,i'r f#7'' .-'.' ''t.
What will New York Democrats think of q
scheme which would Mt once destroy public
credit mstcn an irredecmable paper currency
upon the country for generation, and turn
all tho trade of the country into gambling
What will revenue TefoTmers think of abolish
ing all internal revenue, and practically Civ
ing up the whole field of taxation to the tariff
monopolists2 What viii honest men every
where think Of forfeiting the pledged word of
the nation that the funded debt OF the nation
shall be paid in gold coin? -..f.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-06-14

SOME of the most unscrupulous Demo
cratic papers publish glaring falsehoOds,
when those claiming respectability take
them up, and give currency to them. The
first know them false, while the others
don't care to inquire rs to their truth. For
instance some one of them has started n
report that President Grant has appointed
a son of Brigham Young as cadet 10 West
Point, and that he refused to appoint n son
of Gen. Thomas Francis Meagher, though
strongly urged TO do 50. The truth Is,
Brigham Young, jr., was appointed 10y the
members of Congress from Utah. Presi-
dent Grant had nothing fodow It, AS
to young Meagher, hsappitntionNTase en-
dOrsed by the President, but he was APP
pointed by Mr., Roosevelt, member of Con-
dents PeednInieRdhtioR VAS atted upon.
Not one Of these papers viii ever have the
manliness TO retract. ....
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-06-14

THE proposition to divide the State of
Tennessee into two dioceses, made in the
Episcopal Convention at Chattanooga,
West Tennessee to constitute one diocese
and Middle and East Tennessee to con-
stitute the other, is now being agitated.
The question is being submitted to vote
of the several parishes in the State.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-06-14

TwEED.--But u few years since William
NJ. Tweed was bankrupt chairmaker.
On Wednesday of last week his daughter
received wedding giftswortll-halfa million
of dollars. Mr. Tweed is himself worth
several millions, all made by holding pub
lie office. l.. |- 20 blue N'EN" rU'0 i. -U
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-06-14

II we had a hundred thousand dollars
to expend for political purposes in aid of
Republican principles, we would spehd
every cent of it in hiring Bob Toombs and
JEFF Davis to spit out their venom. We
hope every reader will carefully peruse
Toonbs' interview. ..iu.H... .-l... .-r- r..
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-06-14

1t is said that New York gentleman
offered the Commune 1000 francs 10 be a.
lowed to make the last ascent OF tile Co Z.
umn Nendome. The Commune in spite
OF the state OF the finances, refused to con
sent. .....
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-06-14

,vFAny one can dTifI, But i takes .PIrayer,
religious principle, earnestpess Ofpurpose,
constant whtchihgto fesist tire tVif of tliis
world-to struggle agamsO tile tide.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-06-14

We suggest to our Tennessee 1oya1ists OF
the Radical stripe, that If any of them
Wish to srotein the affections of u. s. c..
they forward to him a load or two of good
manure I NFdsh'fHe, Union old 4'neri-.
a i,5- 81 o. sees 'tts nRl Its- .a.p11 MIS- a
IA No wonder our State capital enjoys a
prominence among the cities of the landg
Such brilliant editorial articles ought to
make the central Democratic organ of the
State aud its city far famed. 1t is decid-
edly the most characteristic argument We
have soeu in those columns for some
time. -g-..t..
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-06-14
CAPABLE OF MAKING OUR OWN CHOICE.

The Democracy are very much eXer-
cised just now as to who will be the next
Republican candidate for President. They
express n preference for everybody in our
party, before President Grant. They are
willing to take, Horace Greeley, with his
lifelong opposition to their party ;they
would take Charles Sumner, whom they
have held up AS an example of all that is
detestable, upon every Democratic stump
in the South they would even take Beast
Butler, "ps they call him, whose names is
used by Democratic mothers 10 frighten
their rec1eant boys into submission but
the name of Grant throws them into con-
vulsions-they can't bear it, The reason
is obvious. They fear Grants popularity
before the people. They know that when
the voters of this country come to speak
upon his administration, they will heartily
endorse it. They know that his nomina-
ton will unite all the elements of the
party, and that certain victory awaits such
nomination.
But our Democratic friends need not Dor
row trouble on this score. No matter who
may be nominated, Democracy can't win
yet. If Republicans conclude to elect HO-
race Greeley President, they will do it
without any advice from their enemies.
If General Logan, or Speaker Blaine, or
Ben Wade, or Ben Butler, or any other
man of character is wanted for Chief En-
ecutive, by the Republicans, they are am
ply able to elect him. But while we have q
man at the helm who is doing so well as
General Grant, we see nogood cause for q
change. A National Republican COnven-
ton will be able, when it meets, to make
a selection for President and Vice Presi-
dent, such as the Democratic party is in
clined to give now, as gratuity.