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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-19
Financial.
JOHN BAXTER, CE. P. R4ILEY.
Freslueht'J Cashier.
EXCHANGE and DEPOSIT
"A K,
Knoxville, Tennessee.
L 1850.

KKJE are prepared to purchase, at
Best Rates, Gold, Silver, Gov
eminent, State, County, City, and
Railroad Bonds and coupons, Bank
of Tennessee Notes, New and Old
Issue, Uncurrent Southern Bank
Notes, and East Tenn, Va. and GAR.
r. Stock.
We transact a General Banking
Business, buy and sell Eastern and
Southern Exchange at current rates
receive deposits and make collection
upon the most favorable terms.
Interestpaid on Deposits in Savings
Bank Department.
Tickets by lnman, Anchor and National
Lines of Ocean Steamers, and Exchange on
| all the principal cities of Europe for sale.
Z. P. BAILEY, CASHIER.
JuIy15-d&wtf.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-19

costing hundreds of thousands of dollars.
These are the mel who are now
to go unpunished because furthe
exposures and harsh punishments
great democratic party. The Tammany
Ring has been furnishing the lubricating
material for the great democratic machine,
and to overthrow it completely would be
suicidal. Weawait with interest further de-
velopmight to test the truthfullness of
these charges.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-19
THE SENATE INFRINGEMENT COMMITTEE.

President Grant in two messages has
service. He has under the recent act of
Congress done everything consistent with
the power therein conferred, to aid in this
great reform movement. In organizing
the Commissioners to propose a plan to
carry forward the work, he named emf
nently able men and lifelong friends of
the cause. He has given these gentlemen
every aid and encouragement in their la
bors. By his declarations and acts he is
pledged to reform and purify the civil SER
vice of the Governments.
To deprive him of the credit of this
great work, and as a political strategic
movement his personal opponents in the
Senate attempted to organize a committee
armed with unusual powers, not to
purify the service SO much as to annoy his
administration by interfering with the
plans already matured to ecure the same
reforms. From the recent debate in the
Senate the Democratic press has drawn
great hope for adivision in the Republican
ranks. They are welcome to such a delu-
sion, The people can not easily be de-
ceived. They know very we'll who has
been honest and prudent in dispensing
public monies.
The resolution offered by Mr.. Trumbull
invested theproposed committee with unu-
sual powers, as we have before explained.
Regarding it, Senator Sherman said
Never during my service in the Senate have
l seen a little bit of moonshine so expanded in
to a balloon as this matter. If the Senator
from Illinois (TrumbulD will show me a case in
the whole history of the Government, from the
foundation of the Government, where such
powers as are conferred by this resolution have
been given to any committee of this body, i
will yield to him the whole plan but it never
has been done"
The committee, as organized, headed by
Gov. Buckingham, of Connecticut, is an
honest and fearless body, and armed with
all needed powers, they will thoroughly
investigate every branch of the service,
and expose fraud of every kind wherever
it exists. This is only consistent with the
whole policy of the present administers
ton and no amount of gasconade can make
more out of it. m -1IWf1TF0
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-19
NEWS SUMMARY.

Two more indictments have been found
against Connolly in New York.
The New York Tribune is we'll pleased with.
the new Attorney Generals views on pressing
reforms in the public service.
The Tribune is making a war upon the Gam,
bling Hells. 1t says there are 900 professional
gamblers, ''roperS'' and thieves to be driven
out of New York. and gives a list of 90 of the
worst ''dens' and their keepers.
The receipts Of cotton at all ports last week
was I2O.9l8 bales, as against los, S39 bales for
the corresponding week of last year. The total
receipts since September, 1,118,55 bales. as
against 1872, 557 bales for the same period last
year.
Gen. Daniel T.. Siekles it is said is aboutto re-
sign his position as Minister to Spain to accept q
retainer from the English stockholders in the
Erie Railroad, to prosecute Fisk, Gould and
Tweed for their rascalities in the management
of that extensive corporation.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-19

AN sPIRo & BROTHERS., Refreshment Stall
&c. dec9deodtd
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-19

Furnished free of charge on application: ms pub
nonta;n.s dssc-;nt;ons and prices Of hundreds of proper
ties and much valuable information about East Ten
neSsee.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-12-19

THE time is near at hand when our citi-
zens will again be called upon to vote a tax
for the maintenance of the city public
schools for another year. We have given,
from time to time, in the CHRONICLE re-
ports of the efficiency and zeal with which
they have been managed. We believe the
experiment during the few months they
have been open, demonstrats that by
public schools a greater numberop f chill
dren can be better educated with a smaller
fund than in any other name We
hope if any are not yet convinced
of the great benefits flowing from
these schools that they will at least
give them the benefit of a fair test next
year. We ought to levy atax sufficient to
maintain schools for ten months at least,
and we hope in due time to hear from the
Committee in charge what that sum will
be.
A friend and reader of the CHRONICLE
showed US yesterday a tax receipt just re-
ceived from Kansas, where he owns lands.
That State it is well known is one of the
most prosperous of the West. On a valua-
ton of real property of S3,77O, he paid a
school tar of over $50. We hope those who
felt last year that a tax of one mill was
onerous, will see in the rapid growth of
Kansas reasons for feeling other wise.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-31

Porto Rise sos CSC. English >sand', ssc t5c. New
kAvA, sroRrs.-Ths MARIE, for spts ,urvsntius ruct
ques ana rather easier for gsrces ne dock although
with s sale. " 10 so 81 III. ss%s pries p,
o u he market r.d for =. gssdes was IN .s "yo w
s. 80 r.: q 3; S.. q s ai
lion through e %arss w S unsettled
or Of agd in the absence Of sales accurate oia
o1 %S nor az Ss
price thus showing decided fractional Crude
S SSl. for shipment ics. Case oil was higher.
terms and 1900 cases. screw tops at s In ps Sn
rsS, wsrs higher with moderate pesaays
brace 1000 bbls refined for February az agc 1000 bba
S O ON sacs p Sr weS Sas %asc ana
sSAe Crude on tho creek quoted a, ~ 75 the lower
PnoyIsross s2a bills pork. ssa pkgs beor,
as AZ. -. .S snsasnsea The 5000 bis
s ss% s@s ss Su az ss
were about 1000 SOI.. wo auc,e:~SsT PLAIN ness,
pras ios ssS ssss %'i India S'a ~ e
brisk demand and prices were rm The sales embrace oI
Sa o .c rio si1 eng &c., @
lie. long clear Western, lie short clear do llc.
& s c ns s & but moaeTate9 active The
sss we're @ % %a % % m
iis Butter dull and nominal at previous quotations
s aSs
common to prime. Fancy lots held at 84c Rangoon
was Inactive hut steady at Be. 34c. god In bond, with
trIning sales.
sUGAR-rhc market was firm with fair demand from
liners and moderate inquiry grocery The
were 0 hhds on basis OF 9pc esc for fair good
nnins Also 1910 boxes at from &c. 94c. We quote:
Cuba-Inferior 10 common refining, Sac. 9tac.;
fair to good far refining, 9'se Sac; good to
ysc l0kc prime TO choice grocery lolc loac centr
fugal hogsheads and boxes CSC. 10sc; molasses hogs
heads and boxes, Size 9Sc. meado. DC &c.
Boxes Dutch standard Nos 70 70 H. nc. Toe do 70
10, loc. l1c do 10 to TO- l2,dc. i3c do, white vie
slSAc Porto eoIReln'ng grades shc ssyc. grocery
SIC. 9ac. Mana-Currcnt superior,
New oreans-Rehnlng grades Sac 91c. grocery grades
eAc ilc Refined steady, with moderate
he for soft white and i$c for hard The stock Of
bags, against $3.50 hhds 1896 aud 2a6oo bags
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-31
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.
Death of Commissioner Observation-Disclosures
Of tue Court.

Death of Commissioner Observation-Disclosures mt
of tue Court.
Before Judge Blatchford.
At the opening Of the court yesterday morning
Mr.. Donohue, as mark Of respect to MIR. Newton's
memory-late o United States Commissioner Of the
Eastern District-moved the adjournment OF the
court, and that minute of his motion be entered
upon the records. Mr.. Donohue paid very feeling
aud well deserved euogy TO the qualities Of the de-
ceased In his lifetime.
Mr.. Scudder seconded the motion, remarking that
no man could have performed his duties with more
ildelity and consideration than MI. Newton. Often
times he was placed in positions OF much difficulty
in positions Of extreme perplexity as commits
slOner; but in his examinations ne exercised the
greatest caution, and never permitted anything TO
go beyond what he considered fair evidence against
q prisoner. He had been Clerk OF the Eastern Dis
trlct from the time Of Its formation, and respected
member Of the bar for many years. He seconded
the notion and asked that the court adjourn out or
respect to Mr.. NewtOns memory.
Judge BatchfOrd said he entirely c0ncurred In the
proprlety OF the motion. His own acquaintance
with Mr. Newton ran back for period Of twenty
fve years, when he was first appointed Commits
Judge BlatchfOrd) could bear testimony to the ex.
IRENE fidelity, consideration and assiduity with
which he discharged his responsible duties under
the criminal laws OF the United States In connection
with this court, and In the relations he sustained
with members OF the bar he won their respect.
Judge Blatchf0rd then ordered the court to be adj.
j0urned and o record OF the cause OF the adjourn
Ilnent to be entered upon the minutes.
The court then Adjourned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-31
MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS.

Meeting Of tue Board Of Assistant Aldermen.
The Board Of Assistant Aldermen met yesterday
afternoon, with President Calvin In the chair.
1t was resolved to pave the following streets with
Belgian or trap-block p,vement:-Tenth avenue.
from Fourteenth street to Sixteenth street; Fifty.
first street, between Broadway and Eighth avenue:
Fifty-second street, from Fourth avenue to Fifth
avenue
Permission was given to the owners OF property
on Eightyninth street. between First avenue and
avenue A, TO nag the sidewalks at their own ex-
pense.
The Council passed resolution OF coincidence on
the death Of Mr.. James Watson, County Auditor
and agreed to attend the funeral In body. com
mlttee Of 1--WE was appointed to make arrangements
with q similar committee OF the Board or Aldermen
for attending the funeral.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-31
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT CouaT.
Indictments

The Grand Jury appeared in the Circuit Court
Yesterday morning. and their names having been
called over by Commissioner Shields, they handed
IN indictments against the following persons:-
POST OFFICE OFFENCES.
Joseph Hartnett, secreting ana embezZling letters
from the Post ONCE.
Trash Radosaylyewtz, secreting and embezzling
letters from the Post once.
A CASE OF REVOLT.
Peter Johnson, Charles Peterson and Charles
Thompson, endeavoring to create revolt.
ALLEGED COuNTERFEITERS.
James O. Colgate having In his possession coun-
terfeit national currency with intent to pass the
same.
Lewis Myers, same OFFENCE.
Suits Against n Former Collector of CMstonls.
Writs Of certiorar In twenty SUITS which had been
commenced against former Collector Of Customs
at this port-Mr. Noses II. Grlnnell-have been
issued by the United States Circuit Court to the
Judges OF the Supreme Courts Of the State. The
nature Of the writ implies that the proceedings in
question In the state courts shall be had up for
view IN the United states Circuit Court. The suits
In question relate to various matters with which,
in HIS official character Collector OF this port Mr.
Grinneil was concerned during his term Of Office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-31
MARINE C0UST-pART |,
Before Judge Shea.


Trdttel as. Steinherdt.-PlainuH sold to defendant
diamond cluster ring for $40, another ring valued
at SIS being taken in part payment; defendant
made several small payments afterwards, and upon
plaintiffs sueing for the balance set.up the plea
of minority claiming to be only twenty years Old at
the time he purchased the ring. The father swore
proved on the part or the plalntif that
the defendant was a candidate for Assist
ant Alderman In November 1869, and that
he had made statements OF his being
twenty -0ne about that time. The Judge said that in
order to credit the statement OF the father to his
sons minority he should be obliged to assume that
defendant was willing to commit perjury IN taking
the oath OF office Assistant Alderman had he been
elected, and this, taken with the fathers hesancy
as to the year of the defendants birth and other CIR
cumstances In the case. and tho technically OF the
defence-Jhe possession OF the ring being admit
ted-decided Judge Shea in giving judgment for
plaintiff for the amount claimed.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-31

The Right Of Cashier TO Certify Checks aud
tho Responsibility of the Bank ThereIn.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30, 1871.
The Supreme Court to-day rendered the following
decislons:-
No. 81 The Kerchants' National Bank OF Boston
vA ne State National Bank or Boston-ErTor 20 ne
Circuit Court for Massachusetts, plaintiffs
to " Rs panss ii
1857 coin and coin certificates OF the value
OF sss0 ha ns % sSs under Inc Inc
contract and that the cashier Of the defendants
delivered TO tre plaintiffs thsreupon certified checks
Ward 4 Co., for whose account they directed the
purchase to the amount Of the coin and certincares
and promised to pay them on presentment, but upon
This suit was the result the Court instructed
persons in behalf Of the corporation Is not Inherent
the exercise Of such power within the scope OF his
usual and ordiAary duties; and that the National
authority upon the cashier his certincate did not
bind the bank on the count for goods sold and dc.
hvered. It was held that there was no evidence OF
such sale to the defendants, the view being taken
that MelleD Ward Co., the drawers Of the checks,
were the purchasers and were the debtors to the
plantifs. me cause was argued last spring in this
Mr.. Justice swayne delivered the opinion. On all
the questions lG Is held that the facts should have
been submitted to jury and on the subject OF the
authority OF the cashier TO bind the bank by his acts
ns sna n say s By all
and that by the law OF merchants In this country
the certi1catl0n of the bank that the check
Is good Is equivalent To- acceptance, and is
an undertaking that it shall remain good This
agreement as binding on banks as notes OF circu
lation, and the transferee OF such o check takes it
with the same sense OF security that he would the
notes OF the bank The certifying bank, 1t Is said
without doubt, intended these consequences, and 1t
is accordingly liable. To hold otherwise would
der these important securities snare and q delu-
sion. The power conferred on the cashier invests
HIM with the same authority to certify
check as he has to receive the money OF the de-
posltor. the power inherent in the office.
The cashier Is the executive ocer Of the bank and
conducts al its financial operations, and persons
integrity OF Its officers when acting within the APP
parent sphere OF their duties and the bank Is bound
accordingly. The opinion which Is very elaborate.
sustains the paintirs on all points and reverses the
Judgment.
Mr.. Justice Clifford dissented, and read very
lengthy opinion maintaining the theory OF the Court
below. Mr.. Justice Davis cOncurs with Mr.. Justice
CLIFFORD.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-31

Future deliveries opened higher but the improvement
subse uenty lost the market closing weak at the de-
cline The sales were large comprising 1900 bales fol
100 al lbAc, 700 at Is 3l6c go at Is l6c,
s.o 20 a iss 500 !. 3 sS 800 15s be-
loo at is 5sc so l5ac, 400 Al Is 5isc, 5ac I'D
100 at 5..c 100 q. Is b-lsc, i,s0o at i5Sc; May,
200 at l5c, 500 at bye and in exchange 100 Janu,
for i0J February equal terms and O free
board Mobile, p.vac terms. Also, Saturday evening
after report So bales a. ws:January, 200 at Is
1sc February POO at 15,c 200 at Is ll1c March,
1885, 300 at 70 1lS2c April 100 at 6c 200 At Is 9l6 100
April and U0 May at l6c ogether May, 200 at 1916 200
at l6c. The exchanges were 9l6c paid to exchange
100 January for l April &c paid to exchange 100 Jan
forward deliveries were February, 15l2c. March,
bS7c April, l560c January sold ut 10 l6c. May sold NJ
l5Ac
CoFrEFThe stock Of Rio and Santos at all United
ports comprises ~ 20 bags follows:New York. 1855
bags Baltimore, 1885 bags Galveston LAO bags Mobile,
bags Savannah 1880 bags and Chariestop 2t00 bags
The market tor Rio and Santos continued strong with fair
demand. We note sale of 8l:5 bags Karl private
terms also at Mobile 24 bags per Heoe private
Other descriptions continued inactive almost nominal
quotations. quote Ordinary cargoes, 1oAe ao,4c fair
prime l2i4c 13hc extreme range FOR lots, Zoe. l4c
Java, government bags 1sc 2oc Java grass mats Isc
a Gle; Singapore, l6c l7c. Ceyon, l6kc. l7c Mara
caibo, l4c 1sc. Laguayra, l4c. 16c Jamaica, 2c.
Alsc; st. Domingo, gold IN bond 91fc. = $40, gold.
FLOUR GRAN-Receips IL 10U bbls. -FOUR $50 bbls.
and sacks meal $500 bushels wheat 025 bushels
and Ss5 bushels oats The -four market decidedly
hrmer, and prices l0c lie. better. while holders
generally asked greater advance The saes abou:
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-31

The wheat market ruled hrn and prices advanced &C. &c
per bushe under fair speculative and export inquiry Al
the close however, the market quiet 81 Is bid
81 6s asked for No. and III so asked for No. spring I'm
The sales were about 10000 bushels at 81 Az 81 4s
for old spring wheat In stoe 81 81 so FOR No. In
and aaoa VI 80 81 81 for NO. l. ST. 81 for poor
her winter In store and 81 80 for inferior Michigan.
Corn Was active and &c. &C. higher closing at sec for
mixed The sales g. COO bushels at s6c Soc for mixed
Oats were rmer with sales Of s. oo bushels a. &C. &C.
FREaHrs were very quiet As general thing business
checked BY the extreme rates demanded The
men's we're Glasgow, loads wheat and 5000 bashel:
IS To London. 800 bales cotton at g!d tor compressed
ana sd for uncompressed, by sail $50 erces beet at
Be- I'd To Liverpool 500 bbs rosin SAIL private terms 20
hhds tobacco at IS. There new charters.
Hope continued In light rcques. and prices to some
extent nominal Tie sales were confined TO small parcels
The present stock poorly assorted and OF the new GROWTH
does not exceed 1000 baes which one half rubbish and
Fer 70 Eastern &C. &c. loc Wisconsin. &C. &c sc
nqmnsy &C. q lc g., and ods, nomnay, lc a &c, &C.
Ak was steady with fair demand Tor shipment at from
~ 10 VI S0 Retail lots remained quiet al from 81 20 70
~ ~ the latter PRICE for prime quiet but steady
81 - VI ~ for long 0c 81 % tor short rye AM
sue. Soc. for oat.
MoLAssEs--The market duu Small sales were made
At previous rates, but large lots neglected We
Cubs-Centruga and Mixed nc. &c: oayed &c CSC
uaaacsyAas sstnlpx. &c 3oc. w. sroscrY, 800 |s
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-31
BROOKLYN C0IRTs.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT couRT-cHAMsEss.
The Bognrt Case-Question Of Jurisdiction.
Before Judge Benedict

The Bognrt Case-Question Of Jurisdiction.
Before Judge Benedict.
The case OF Robert D. Bogart, the alleged default.
ing paymaster's clerk OF the receiving ship Vermont
came up yesterday on motion or ex-Judge Beebe,
counsel the accused, to quash the indictments.
Judge Beebe claimed that civil court had no Juris
diction over defendant as the indictments charged
that he had charge OF the United States funds tn
navy, and that therefore, he could only be tried by
court martial. Counsel also contended that this
committed on board the Vermont while that vessel
was lying III the waters OF the Southern District.
General Catlin for the government, held that B0-
CART could also be tried by the civil court as the
offence was not only against the discipline OF the
navy, but against the general laws OF the United
States also General Catin argued further that the
creating the Eastern district gave the court con-
current jurisdiction over the waters OF the bav.
Judge Benedict took the papers and reserved his
decision.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-31

GOLD STRONG AND AoTIvE-llO& A HE.
The European news started more activity in the
gold market, although the dealings and speculation
were lighter than was generally anticipated as re-
suit OF the important news from France The full
bearing OF the capituaton OF Paris upon the finan-
cal question Is problem so difficult OF solution
that few operators have had the courage TO make
any determined venture. In fact the eyes OF the
Gold Room are now turned upon Londsn. and the
course OF monetary matters In that centre Is taken
as the Interpretation for the present OF the financial
situation. Hence, when at the opening con-
soils and nve.twenties were reported higher
and Duoyant in the English market gold opened
quietly at 1l0S. Later on. when the cable an.
nounced decline in both these securities, gold be-
gan to rise. and before noon had touched l11b.
Still later slight reaction in London was reported.
and gold became steady, II not nrm at Ill. which
figure remained its quotation for the rest OF the day
Will peace In Europe occasion such drain upon the
London money market and thence upon our own as
TO render money actve9 IS the uppermost query In
everybOdy's mind For partial answer have
already the fact that large purchases Of our Ave-
twenties were made here to-day Tor Germany, which
would seem to Imply that at least 80 far as the
empire Is concerned peace does not as yet
ind the Berlin ana Frankfort bankers afraid TO make
investments outside their own country. II they
have money enough to send away for such pur
chases now II Is easy to that the end OF the
Will revive thar demand for our securities which
was so strongly marked in the years 1869 ana 1870
The present strength Of gold is also undertake by the
unusually large imports Of the past week, which are
q constant influence against decline In the pre-
MUM. but higher gold means a ready market for
our cotton and breadstuffs, OF which we have an
abundant supply this year, so that the theories OF
the hour are again complicated by this considera-
ton. The course OF the market is shown in the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-01-31
SUPREME couaT-clacuIT-pART |.

Damages for the N0n-Execution OF "a Deed Of
Conveyance.
Before Judge Pratt.
George WinEter rs. Charles cooper ana Jane
Woods.-Plaintin sued to recover damages sustained
by neglect OF defendants to execute ana deliver TO
him deed OF conveyance or certain property which
he purchased from them In March. 1865. The de-
PENDANTS alleged that she plaintiff by the
terms OF the sale was bound to execute
and deliver to them his bond. secured
by a mortgage OF three years on the premises for
to do. They further claimed that they did execute
q deed OF conveyance, and repeatedly offered 1t to
him, but that he refused to have anything to do
with the property purchased.
The jury FOUND for the piaintif, ana assessed the
damages AT 1854.