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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-18

WASHINGTON, Jan. l1.-Mr. wash
burne, of Wisconsin, from the Commit.
tee on Appropriations, reported the regu-
lar naval appropriation bill, which was
| made the special order for Tuesday.
The Pacific Roads.
MIR. Butler, of Massachusetts, offered a
resolution authorizing the President to ap-
point three commissioners to examine
and report as to the distribution of aid
granted by the Government to the Pacific
and other railroad companies, what per-
SONS have derived benefit therefrom, and
to what extent and in what manner. Re-
ferred.
Cox Us. Dent.
The House resumed the consideration
OF the bill to secure proper treatment of
cattle transit by railroad and then went
into q Committee of the Whole, Mr..
Scofeld in the chair, and resumed consid-
Grafton of Legislative, executive and judi
cial appropriation bill.
Mr.. Cox moved an amendment direct
ing the payment of John w. Douglas.
Assistant Commissioner of Internal Reve-
nue., the difference between his salary
! and that of Commissioner for December,
1870, while he acted as Commissioner.
Agreed to.
Mr.. Ella offered q similar amendment
applying to Samuel A Duncan while he
performed the duty of Commissioner of
Patents.
Mr.. Cox called attention to the allow
ance of Gen. Dent in the Presidents alb
sence. He did not believe in paying any
subordinates for runningthe White House
while the President was on a philander.
ing expedition through the country TO
Long Branch and to horse races, smoh ug
all the contraband cigars he could get.
Mr.. Maynard recited an example of
Gen Jackson, the greatest of all Presi-
| dents, who used to travel home to Ten
nessee in his private carriage, taking q
week or so for trip.
Mr.. Cox was sorry that the gentleman
from Tennessee did not follow the exam
| pie of Gen. Jackson. Laughter.
MIR. Sergeant called attention to the
example of Capt. Tyler, the smallest of
Presidents.
Mr.. Cox was sorry the gentleman pres
ent copied such small example. Laugh
tet
Mr.. Elias amendment was rejected.
| This ended the bill in committee. The
committee then took up and acted on the
Military Academy appropriation bill, and
having completed it, rose and reported
both bills back to the House. The mill
tary academy bill was passed. The House
then proceeded to vote on the amend
ments to the legislative appropriation bill.
The amendment rep, Ealing the law su-
thorizing the publicat ion in newspapers
of the statutes of Co ngress was rejected
yeas so; noes 80. The amendment
to pay Mr.. Douglas salary az Commits
sioner of Internal Reyenue-yeas and
nays were ordered, but without taking q
vote, the House ad journed.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-18
MASSACHUSETTS.
Henry wilson Reelected.

BosToN, Jan. 17.-Henry Wilson was
reelected United States Senator this morn
ing. Senate-Wilson 81, John Quincy
Adams, 4 Wendell Phillips l. House
Wilson 16S, Adams 80, Phillips 10,
Dawes 8, John Wells Brown /.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-18
StrasbOurg being strengthened
against ROurbaki.

Great preparations of defense is going
on at StrausbOurg. Munitions are being
accumulated. Some say these prepare
tons are being made in case of posi-
bic diversion of Bourbaki IN that direc-
ton, and others say it is for the German
army falling upon the fortress after the
surrender of Paris.
A Messenger from WilheimshOhe.
A new emissary from Wilhelmshohe,
who is the bearer of dispatches to DR..
Conicsn, arrived yesterday and called on
Prince Napoleon, but was not received.
Faidherbe i'm Motion.
LILLE, Jan. 1.-THE army north is ad-
vancing toward Somme, carefully feeling
its way and meeting no opposition. Gen.
Faidherbe has accommodated the passage
Of the river, and discovered that the en-
Ell ny have destroyed the bridges and bar
ric AIDED village on the left bank.
IVhough the ground is slippery and mil
itary movements are difficult, the entire
army is in motion.
Gen. Faidherbe has been heavily rein
forced with men and materials of war,
and has commenced a series of maneuvers
from wi lich great results are expected.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-18

Minister Schenck attended the cabinet
meeting yesterday by invitation.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-18

WAsHINGroN, jap. 7.-Representative
Morgan, a member of the Military Com
mittee, has prepared a bill which the
committee authorized before repeating
the proviso in the sixth section of act 6S,
limiting the application for pensions
within five years from the time of
wounds, death, or any other cause. In
many cases persons entitled to pension,
have failed to secure them by reason of
ignorance of the above limitation.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-18
Manufactures.

John c. Hopper, of New York City,
appeared before the Senate Committee on
Finance this morning, and delivered an
argument on American and British inter
ests. he showed the manner in which
the British manufacturers are protected
by tariff on fine raw wool, and the mode
By which they seek to obtain important
Information from American manufac-
turers of the United States for their own
advantage and the detriment of our man
ufactures at home.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-18
IN THE PROVINCES.
The French Aggressive near BeIi

The French Aggressive near BeIfort.
VERSAILLES, Jan. 16.-Gen. Won Wer-
der was seriously attacked yesterday by
the fourth French corps in position
south of Belfort. The battle lasted nine
hours. The French were VIGOROUSLY re-
PEELED at all points. The German loss
was 200. 4l.---. -s-s 81 j. Pa
LONDON, Jan. II, 1890, A. MA dis
patch from Versailles says q German de-
tachment was attacked at Biare on the
14th by q superior French force, but sue
ceeded in escaping by cutting their way
through the enemy's lines.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-18

Commissioner Pleasanton writes Super
VISOR butcher, that upon careful consid-
Grafton of the question, he is of the opin-
ion that sections 10 and Is of the act of
July "A, 1870, do not authorize levying
and collecting dividend tax upon divi>
dends of corporations therein enumerated,
which have been declared within five
months ending Dec 81 1870
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-01-18
HOUSE.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17.-Mr. Wash
burne, of Wisconsin, from the Commit.
tee on Appropriations, reported the regu-
lar naval appropriation bill, which was
made the special order for Tuesday.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-12-06

A GREAT deal has been said recently on
the subject of the next Presidency. Anti
Administration journals have talked with
affected wisdom upon combinations that
were being found for the purpose of beat
ing Grant. They have tried to throw
mysterious air over the matter, intending
that their disciples should be kept cheer
full with the belief that something would
be developed soon whereby their cherished
plans would be consumated, and the ants
get in. "Zetan the we'll informed cor
respondent of the Baltimore Sun Demo
writes on Saturday last as follows:
Senators and members are now beginning to
arrive for the session of Congress, which opens
one week from tomorrow. Those who are now
here seem to agree that as this is what is called
'President-making session. but little im-
portant business will be accomplished Wheth-
or anythingis really done on the question of
taxation or not depends, as heretofore stated
mainly upon the recommendations of the Sec
rotary of the Treasury in his coming report
The Republicans, in discussing the Presidential
question, of course concede the denomination of
Grant, and believe that nothing can prevent his
recollection but some impolitc step on the part of
the administration, such as thrusting the San
Domingo project on Congress again, and ostra-
cising Senators who do not favor it. The
Tlehus OF tue ADMINISTRATION, however, propose
| to profit by experience, and make an effort the
| first week of the session to restore Mr.. Sumner
| to the Guardianship of the Senate committee
on foreign relations. No one is said to be more
| earnestly in favor of this change than the
| present Chairman of that committee Mr..
| Cameron. Ifthere is entire unanimity among
| Republican Senators in favor of it, Mr. Sum
ner will probably accept the apology, but will
not regard it in the light of any compromise on
| his part. The Democratic Senators and members
very generally oppose any third party move
| ment CT the abandonment of the Democrat
| ic organization now, but express a willingness
| to await the course of the anti-Grant Republi-
! cans and, if deemed cxpedient by the party in
national convention assembled, not TO make q
| Democratic nomination, but to support Con-
| sentative Republican candidate for President
| 1t is definitely learned that the anti Grant Re
pubiicans have not as yet taken positive steT
| for an organization. The reported conference
| TO take place at Harrisburg is utterly without
| any foundation whatever, while two or three
| Republicans prominently hostile to Grant dc
not know of any concerted action calculated e
result in a conference till after all the Republic
! can elements opposed to the present administra
ton in and out Of Congress assume aggressive
| shape.
There is, of course, great deal of talk among
politicians about nominating this or that Con
| servative Republican in opposition to Grant, anC
the most varied views prevail but as yet n,
leaders of prominence have appeared in the fore
ground. This is the simple truth of the situa
ton, no matter what the speculations and GOSSIP
| may cover.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-12-06

The affairs of England are attracting no
little attention in the world just now.
Queen Nictoria's mental condition has
been the subject of considerable attention,
and open declarations affecting her capaci-
ty to reign upon the throne OF so great q
country have been of frequent occurrence.
The Prince of Wales is lying dangerously
i'll, and his death is likely to occur any
day. The English people would not prob
ably regret such an event very much, on
acc0untof the Princes profiigate habits and
questionable capacity for succession to the
crown. In case of his demise, and that al
so of Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, the
son of the Prince of Wales, who is now
only eight years of age, would succeed to
the throne, and a regent would be selected
to perform the duties thereof.
All this taken in' connection with the
apparently unsettled condition of the pub
lie mind in Great Britain suggests that
trouble may be looked for. The condition
of the masses of laboring men in that
country is anything but satisfactory to
them, and they would not hesitate to seize
upon any occasion that might present it
self, whereby they could show their dis
like to such state of affairs, and a popu-
lar uprising might be the result. A revo-
luton there now, with the country so
densely populated, would be far more de-
structive of human life and property, than
during the bloody periods which mark the
history of England in the sixteenth and
seventeenth centuries. If such a thing
were inaugurated, there is no telling
where it would stop. Society would
would be shaken to its very foundation,
and the country, no matter how prudently
such revolution might be met by the
rulers, would not recover from its effects
for q century to come. We would see en-
acted in the streets of London, some Of the
sickening scenes which have disgraced the
Capital of France within the past year.
Ireland, for long time in the past i'm
patient of English restraint, dictation and
control, nigh seizet the opportunity o
throwing off her allegiance to the crown
of England, and the world might see the
realization of everyIrishman's dream-Irish
nationality. Thus would the fondest hopes
of the inhabitants of the Emerald Isle be
fulfilled. England may now be standing
upon the verge of q volcano, that is
liable at any moment to burst forth in all
its fury, and the result may be, instead of
maintaining her position which she has so
long and so proudly assumed, that of the
! first nation in Europe, she may go down
in the scale while proud Prussia goes up,
| and takes her place, as she seems likely to
do, even if everything should prove pros
| porous with her rival.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-12-06
OUR SCHOOLS.

Taking into consideration all the cir
cumstances, we think our public schools
have been quite success. Without APP
proving fully of every thing that has been
done, we take pleasure in bearing testi-
mony to the good intentions and faithful
services of those having the schools in
charge. This is the first attempt at estab-
fishing public schools under the patronage
of the city and county, and it could no. be
expected that the schools would be as sue
cessfully managed as where the people
have had lifelong education in their or
ganization and promotion. We can not
say so much for the schools in the country
as in the city. We do no know SO much
about them. We believe that schools are
kept in nearly every civil district in
the county, though there are nighbor-
hoods in which they have not yet been
started. We hope to see them in operation
in every neighborhood soon. We have vet
to hear singly taxpayer speak grudging-
~ of what he pays to keep up free schools.
We recently heard gentleman of large
wealth and experience, who resides at
Chattanooga, speaking Of the rivalry be-
tween Knoxville and that place. He
said that Knoxville now bad the advan-
tage of Chattanooga in that we had free
scnools' we DelleVe III, out 90 NOT expect
to retain it in this respect, knowing the
public spirit that animates the citizens of
our sister city.
We believe the work that is now being
done with such good intentions, and so
faithfully by our School Boards will re-
dound to their credit, and that in future
years, when public opinion will have
forced the Legislature to provide a more
effective school system, they will look
upon these efforts as the proudest act OF
their liYess
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-12-06
IEe1s1Ar1Na FOR KNOXVILLE.

The following bill has been introdnced
I'm tbo Tonnoosoo or;sIot,,ro +. -.
.ne ,enneS7ee Nesie,'''ie' Az nus
passed the House ana has reached the
Senate:
A Bill to be entitled An Act 70 Authorize
Municipal Corporations TO change the time Of
holding their elections.
SECTION !. BE it enacted, &C., That it may be
lawful Tor the legislative authority of any muni-
cipal corporation in this State, at any regular
- 70 ceahge ny ordnance or enactment
end HIdor y, noiuinS Inc erection lor mayor
in said cornoret;on Prosidnd e az. OLncers
shall NOT in onv event nostnona tbe ti,no ~
ton more than FORTY days and nrovided fur
tber that NO oomnonsa};on sbof 6o olIowad
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-12-06
THE NEW ISSUES.

1t now seems pretty certain that the
State of Tennessee will be called upon to
make good what is known as the new is-
sues of the Bank of Tennessee. BY this
is meant what is known as the Torbett is
sues, prior to the first of June, 1861. There
is no means of ascertaining what the pre-
else amount of these issues may be. 1t is
generally known that under the profiigate,
proscriptive administration of Isham G..
Harris, the fiood-gates of corruption were
opened wide, and the country was over
run with every species oppression and vice.
The State was ruthlessly cut loose from
her moorings in the Union and precipi-
tated into the rebellion, after the people
had, in the most solemn manner, said by an
overwhelming majority at the ballot-box,
that they were opposed to secession. The
measure was put through by force and in
timidation, an armed mob being brought
into requisition for accomplishing the
purposes of those who had control of our
State affairs.
In carrying out their unholy plans it
was necessary to have funds, and the state
of society was such that thepeople thought
very little of the character of currency in
circulation. 1t was this state of affairs
that was taken advantage Of, to flood the
State with these "new issues F" of the
Bank OF Tennessee. No man can tell the
amount issued, There is no record where
by the facts of the case may be ascertained.
Thousands upon thousands of this money
was put in circulation without any show
of authority, and was used for the purpose
of subverting the State Government, and
for forcing the people to take step which
they knew would bring untold misery and
reproach upon them. 1t is strange that
men who are now bitterly denouncing
Radicals ~ for issuing fraudulent railroad
bonds, were then among the foremost in
practicing upon the people of Tennessee
the most gigantic fraud that has ever been
practced upon them.
Again, it is notorious, that this worth
less paper, issued in aid of wicked rebel
lion, in violation of law, is now in the
hands of brokers and spectators, who
have bought it up at from ten to thirty
cents on the dollar. 1t benefits them
alone, while the taxpayers foot the bill
There has never been greater outrage
perpetrated upon people. Scoundrels
grow rich upon it, while the people have q
burden saddled upon them, the weight OF
which time will only reveal. The Mem
phis -Appeal supposes the amount will
reach from three to five millions. 1t is
ust as probable that it will reach double
that amount. We approye of the appoint
ment of Legislative committee to in.
quire into the amount, but have no idea
| that it will be ascertained.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-12-06
EAST TENNESSEE.

We continue 10 receive letters by every
mail, from persons at the North and else
where, who are looking this way for homes.
They want farming lands, grazing lands,
lands for fruit-growing, gardening, &C.,
mill sites, manufactures, ETC., etc. We
are gratified that so many people in al
most every State in the Union, as we'll as
in Canada and Europe, have read our
Facts About East Tennessee and we
fiatter ouselves that they have been pro-
ductive of good. a number of gentlemen
have called upon us in person who have
been induced to come here in search of
homes, while there has been scarcely
day in nine months in which we have not
received letters making inquiry about this
country. We are thoroughly convinced,
that if a small amount were expended, in
putting information about East Ten
nnessee in proper shape for distri-
button, that we. might reap an hum
dred fold in its results. We may talk
among ourselves until doomsday about our
natural resources, but such talking will
never do any good. We want the talking
done in q different way. A few indIvid-
uals, by private enterprise, have done much
in this matter, but the people, those most
interested, have done nothing. Hundreds
of just such men as we want are looking
in this direction, and only need facts to
induce them to come at once.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-12-06
THE NEW YORK THIEVES.

The experience of the world is that men
are shielded from punishment for the COM
mission of crimes, if they happen TO have
money. The poor man is incarcerated in
prison in a summary manner for that
which the man of wealth does on a much
larger scale every day of his life, with per-
feet impunity. The man of small means,
who labors and tolls in obscurity for a mis-
cradle sustenance, is thrown into Jail for a
petty ofiense, while he who rolls in luxury
as the result of his stealings is above the
reach of the law. We have seen this
ftrikingly eXemplified in the case of the
New York thieves. If Oakley Hall, Boss
Tweed, Sweeney and Connolly had been
men of ordinary means, they would
have been thrust into prison for
their wholesale robbery with as little
ceremony as would be used in hang
ing sheep-killing dog. But they
counted their ill-gotten gains by the hun
dred thousands and have been cheating
justice for years.
An attempt has been made to- prove Hall
honest. His friends say nothing has been
proven against him, therefore he is inno-
cent? In that connection the Times
presents the following formidable array OF
facts
jackson 5. Schultz testified that Hall certi-
fed that Keyser had furnished certain materials
to the City, while Keyser asserts that he had
not furnished them.
John II. Masterson testified that he would
give abundant security to do for fifty thousand
| dollars the plastering for which Hall certified
| and paid away million.
| Edward Bull testified that he would furnish
! for twelve thousands dollars the carpets fol
which Hall certified and paid away three hun.
| bred and fifty thousand dollars
VIM. A. Booth testified that-with the hell
Of Halls facile signature-the City had beer
| obliged to pay seven millions for what wa
worth at the most seven hundred thousand
dollars.
Edward w. Baxter testified that he and hi
partner, experts declared the value of the fur
niture in the new court house, when new, to b
S97, 800. For this, by the help of Hall, who Ger
tilted the bills, with unsworn and incomplet
vouchers before him, the City was forced TO pa.
81, 4T6, $50.
The public looks with interest upon tn
: efforts being made in New York for tn
punishment of these men who have grow
rich by plumber Connolly is in Jail and til
ends of justice will never be attained, un
til Hall, Sweeney and Tweed are wit
him.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-12-06
RESIGNATION OF MR.. CAMP.

Maj. e. G. Camp rendered his resignation
as District Attorney for the Eastern Dis
trict of Tennessee, on Saturday of last
week, and we presume it has been accept
ed. This settles a question about which
past, and settles it in q way as near salts
factory to all parties as it could well be
done. OF course, Governor Brownlow and
Mr.. Maynard could not afford to let the
matter rest, after asking for Mr. Camps
removal. and by taking the course he has,
Mr.. Camp has avoided placing his personal
friends at Washington and elsewhere in
what might be an unpleasant situation
for them. The appointment Of Judge
Andrews, as we have before said, will give
| universal satisfaction.