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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-07-12

The Mobile Register is not az tractable
as it might be. 1t says the Northern De-
mocracy may lead if they choose, but that
the old leaders of the South will endure
''no air of superiority, no lofty looking
down upon secesh and rebels" If such
spirit is not manifested, if Davis, .Toombs
and Stephens are not respected, it init
mates somebody's ambitious prospects
may be hurt and there will bc still another
DEPARTURE
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-07-12
GEN. GEORGE H. THOMAS.


The people of Tennessee, those of them
who remained loyal to the Government
during the late war, will never cease to re-
spect the memory of the gallant soldier and
patriot, whose name heads this article.
With feelings of pleasure we learn, that an
effort is being made to perpetuate his menu
DRY by the erection of suitable mOnu-
ment, the funds to he raised by private
contribution from those who feel disposed
to lend their aid thereto. We know that
the thousands of gallant "boys i'm blue"
who served in his commands during the
war of the rebellion, will esteem it high
privilege TO contribute small amounts to
be used for the purpose mentioned. We
say small amounts because we presume
there are so many who will wish
to do so, that il will be unnecessary
for any one to contribute largely
1t is a fitting way for his late cont
rades in arms TO express their continued
admiration of the old hero, who "never
made n mistake or lost a BATTLE notwith-
standing he is gone to the " bourne from
whence no traveller returns" The place
where the mortal remains of Gen. George
ii. Thomas rest should ever be held sacred
by patriots and soldiers, and we rejoice at
the movement above alluded to. We will
do anything in Our power To render the
movement successfully.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-07-12

WE might make another suggestion TO
Ramage that would enable him to give
away more than one of his Press and Her
dlC'sin the city of Chattanooga. He was at
one time not only member but an dctice
officer in the Union League at that place.
Now If he could persuade his former as
sociates in the league, as well as his North
ern friends, that he is now Democrat
only temporarily, purely as matter of
business he might induce them for the
sake Of told times" to help him out We
have no doubt Of their readiness 10 believe
it, and the matter is worth trying. Any
thing for money, you know
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-07-12

The Proclamation of the President an
nouncing the ratification Of the "Treaty
of Washington" on the 18th OF June, be-
tween Minister Schenck aud Earl Gran
vile, was appropriately issued and dated
on the 4th Of July.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-07-12
THE SPIRIT OF IMPROVEMENT.

The spirit of improvement, which is
manifesting itself throughout East Ten
nessee, we note with much qualification.
While we are many years behind other To-
calities in this respect, we have high hopes
that it will not always he thus. We know
we have advanced from our former posi-
ton, and the fact that the people are
thinking, warrants us in saying that no
backward steps are to be taken. Wherev-
er we go, we hear men talking about this
or that enterprise looking toward the de-
velopment of their county or neighbor-
hood. Old things, which have been used
for half century, the impracticability and
worthlesness of which have been thor
oughly demonstrated, are being laid aside
for modern inventions and modern inn
provements. Our farmers are taking the
lead in this respect. We will venture the
assertion that more improved agricultural
implements have been sold i'm East Ten
dessee in the last two years, than have ever
been disposed Of in any ten preceding
years. They have come to the conclusion
that the best is the cheapest, and are act
ing accordingly. Farms are in better con-
dition now than any time previous. They
are in higher state of cultivation, and
are producing more. Our farmers are get
ting to be wide-awake set of men, and in
the next ten years there will be radical
changes in their mode of cultivating the
different crops.
But the farmers are not the only men
who show such spirit. The spirit of inn
provement shows itself among mechanics
Of every class They are providing them
selves with the labor-saving inventions Of
the times. They do work with much more
rapidity than formerly. They economist
time and money. They are forming asso-
Citations with view of cooperation among
themselves, and with n view to mutual
improvement
While we are not what we should be, W,
nevertheless have cause for self-congratu
lation. AS we said before, the people ar,
thinking and when men think they nc
complish wonders. There is clearly {
brighter day dawning. a more prosper
Gus future awaits us. Only let the people
keep up the spirit already manifested, and
our country-East Tennessee-will at NJ
distant day, stand alongside with the mos
advanced and progressive States in the
Union.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-07-12


THE troubles Of last year, in the city of
New York, between the 0rangemen and
the Irish Catholics of that city, are yet
freshin the minds Of the people. TO-mor-
row, the 18th of July, is the day for the
regular annual celebration of the Orange
men, and the probabilities are that there
will he trouble again. The Hibernian so
cieties have been holding meetings look
ing to the attack Of the Orangemen,
should they decide to march through the
the streets. The city and State authorities
are said to be unprepared for quelling any
outbreak or breach Of the public peace,
hence the Hibernians look upon this as
giving direct encouragement TO their in
famous intentions. We will see il i'm this
land of boosted religious liberty, these
Protestant Irishmen are not suffered to
celebrate day, TO which they attach 20
much Importance.
BY orr dispatches this morning il will
be seen that the excitement Is very high
Ia New York, and We are prepared 20 hear
trouble Of a serious nature.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-07-12

The murder of Hon. Oliver 5. Halstead,
Jr., Of Newark, New Jersey, in the room
Of a common prostitute, and at the hands
Of a rival parampur,- is one Of the most
fearful lessons Of the day. The murdered
man was the son Of x-Chancellor Hal
stead, an able, eminent jurist, hOnored
and beloved by his people, and brother of
Mayor Halstead, of New York, and Gen.
\. n. Halstead, of Hudson county, both
men Of great culture, wealth and influence.
His family for generations has been a
proud one and has occupied an exalted
position in the aristOcratic State which
has always been its home. He was
himself noted for his culture. rare
social qualities aud great ability
Possessed of such talents, lie might have
lived long and done great good In the
world, but giving away to his passions,
leaving a magnificent home with high
ly cultivated wife and accomplished
daughters, to make frequent visits to a
woman of low instincts and character, he
lost his life under circumstances that are
likely to derange his aged father and bring
reproach upon his widow and fatherless
children. The case is one of such distress
and fearful dishonor that It's lesson will
certainly not he allowed 20 pass unim-
proved
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-07-12

SENATOR ScHURz has written a letter
expressing his preference for Charles
Francis Adams as candidate for Vice
President at the next election.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-07-12
MEET 1T AT THE THRESHOLD.

We invite attention to the communities
ton from Hamilton county, giving the
facts of Il kuklux outrage in that county.
The Democratic editor of the Chattanooga
Times vouches for the high character of its
Democratic correspondent, who gives the
facts of the outrage. This correspondent
says the colored men who were whipped
and driven out Of the county were good
men, and, as he expressed it, mot bet
ter negro than one of those whipped didn't
live on his side of the river"
Hamilton county is just on the line be-
tween Middle and East Tennessee The
hellish work of the kuklux, taking Mid
die Tennessee for its base of operations,
first develops itself in this border East
Tennessee county. Let ii be met there by
the loyal, law-abiding, people of East Ten
nessee. Let the midnight assassins be
given to understand that when they show
their masked heads in loyal civil district
or county, their fate il sealed.
Let East Tennessee, ever faithful and
true in her adherence to the Government
and its laws, preserve herself now from
the pollution of such crimes. We are glad
that the testimony of this outrage comes
from Democratic sources and that it was
committed in Democratic district. We
do not know what better evidence of its
character and origin could be found. Thus
far this border county is the only one out
ragged. Let East Tennesseeans see to it,
! that this fiendish khan advances no further
into our borders. Let us meet them at the
threshold and by fym stern, UafiHching
and prompt administration of the law and
above all by pronounced emphatic pub
Tic sentiment, let US dispense and punish
the numbering crew., East Tennessee can
not afford to tolerate such crimes, and let
us show the covering, sympathiyzing peo-
! pie of other sections of the South, how
| loyal men treat sucn Williams. We hope
| the good people of Hamilton county will
| see to it, that these outlaws are speedily
arrested and punished. .. L-.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-07-12

The Knoxville CHRONICLE is the best
advertising medium IN Fast Tennessee.
New-York tribune., 1871-12-13

wishes the Committee had judged otherwise Ls Temps
expresses deep sympathy with Rosse but says M nrst
duty TO respect the decion OF the Committee Of Par
SsR: n
Tho Consultation remarks that TO the last moment, 1t
made an appeal for clemsnoy, and 1t reproaches lie
sns
litical mistAte and hopes that after such terrible
Sc pss:ed By the &s:s%Sy 4 'nH In '1is the y e
there was merely announcement Of the execution
cupytnR four lines
Monseigneur Dupanloup, Bishop Of Orleans,
has addressed letter to M. Gambetta lling several
pages Of tho Gazette de France in answer to n. Gam
bettas speech at Saint Quentin, demanding gratutous
obligatory and lay instruction The Bishop assails
S'aaSs GsmSetta With great deal Of scsdemicai Bl
honeyed words " treacherous," thinks 70 crush him
BY asserting that his language 10 that Of the
..v. n, n o. WITH Of me
the honesty Of Frenchman." The oishop then denes
In studied terms as to be disageeabe possible
TO Gambetta that there s anything In the past life OF
the latter TO entitle him now to speak to the people
with authority.
1t has been decided to cut the Thirty-nine Ar
tcles from the Of theological studies at tho Uni
versity OF Oxford England The London Telegraph says
he vote Of the Oxford betokens the change
that passing the Church, full of Importance
the feather which betrays tho direction Of the
logical breeze. 1t asserts with all the intellectual and
theological force Of the learned body that much
religious forms and institutions established
by law be repealed revised and readusted by the
It also declares that the time has arrived w6en in the
OF religion itself It be desirable to widen the
Prof Rawlinson's objection to the amendment the
strongest argument which was attempted in its favor
He said that henceorth 1t would be impossible to dis
tnguish between Churchmen and Dssenters Can any
contamination DE more dcsiraDlef
New-York tribune., 1871-12-13
THE GRAND DUKE IN BOSTON.

BosroN, Dec. 12.-TO-day the Duke Alexis
and SUITE accompanied By Schoolsuperntendcnt Phil.
BRICK visited several Of the public schools The ordinary
school exercises and selections Of music were rendered.
much to the apparent qualification OF the distinguished
yisitors After tho exercises, Mr.. Machfn briefly ad
dressed the scholars behalf VI the Duke, and
them excellent advice The Duke appeared highly
interested In the schools, and req sed the Superin
tendent him with VI the school statistics.
reports and rules and regulations In the evening the
Duke visited the Globe Theater, aud Witnessed Mjss
Cushmans personation Of Queen Catharne The follow
ing is the proposed route Of the Grand Duke;
Boston morning. Lowell and Concord n.
H. for Montreal arriving there Pad., and rsn.ss ant. Ms.v
remaining Friday when he for Niagara and
Buffalo Tuesay 26h be leaves Buffalo for Cleveland
Thuay 28h be leaves there Or Detroit and Saturday h 10
leaves Detroit for Chiesgo
In Of death Of the Prince Of Wales, the route
may be changed.
New-York tribune., 1871-12-13
REGULAR REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS.
SENATE -. WASHINGTON, Dec. II, 1871.
THE HOLIDAY RECESS.

THE HOLIDAY RECESS.
The Senate cOncurred in the House res0lu-
ton to adjourn over from December u to Januarys.
Bills were introduced and referred as follows:
Mr.. WILSON rep. Mass)-TO establish marine reg
stry OF shipping and promote tho interests Of Amer
can commerce.
Mr. WEST Q,ep. La)-AuthorlzIng the free tmporta.
ton Of all materials including iron ties, used III DaiihK
and baggng cotton -. -.
Mr.. CONKLING (Rep, N. Y)-To amend the act OF
March 1865 regulating proceedings In criminal cases
The bill relate, uamhs Of p.rcmpo challenges that may DO
allowed in such cass a. ~. ~, g..
Mr. WRIGHT cp -Appropriatine ~ 600 ,ooo Tor
the PURPOSE OF paying balances that may ne 0und que
under the act to indemnify the States for war expcnd
lures. . -, g., A. .
Vice President authorized to I'LL the vacancy caused
by Mr. Summers retirement from the Chairmanshp Vi
the Committee Privileges and Elections.
Mr.. MORTON (lep. Ind) at his own request, was re-
eyed from his position the Committee on Agicni'
re and the Vice President authorized to I'LL tic
vacancy. , L.. -
Mr.. Morton moved to take up the resolution for q
final adjournment the third Monday In May
Mr.. SUMNER tRep., Mass) moved to add the follow.
ng Provided that there shall be no adjournment OF
Congress until after tho passage OF SUPPLEMENTARY
Civil Rights bill, securing equal rights without d1stinc-
ton Of race r color. (Laughter
Mr.. sCIIURZ rep, MOI moved to amend the amend;
mcnt by adding bill to reduce the arn ana lhternal
taxation and q bill to reform the Civil Service .
Mr.. TRUMBULL (Rep., ILL., moved to lay the pending
bill for the removal Of political disabilities Lost by
to 81. ,.,..
Mr. WILSON moved TO post the resolution for ad
t0,lrnment and to take up his bill for the compensation
OF certain aborers in Massachusetts, under the Eight
Hour law.
y. m into Executive session, and at 1880 p, nn
New-York tribune., 1871-12-13
SEVENTEEN PERSONS SAID TO HAVE BEEN
FROZEN TO DEATH

ST. LOUIs, Dec. IA gentleman who arrived
In Kansas City on Saturday reports that the Sum
day pre- vios tho following terrible affair had occurred In
Saline County. Nebraska: party OF emigrants with
their families passing through the county vest
ward when the weather became so cold that they con-
clded to camp and light fire. They were ou piece OF
high prairie. several miles from any house, bu
three miles from them was piece Of timber land Arer
uphclg their teams the started for this timber
TO procure fuel Not returning for several hours the
left their children and started t0 hunt fOr te
This is all that Ia known. save that the next oay tne
frozen bodies OF II who per1shed from the IN
tense cold found. The children who were lett III
the wagons the only SURVIVORS Of the party
New-York tribune., 1871-12-13
rTLE0RAPHIC NOTEs

Tho English Parliament will meet on the I'D
Of January.
Hem Won Arnim has been appointed Germs
EnbasssdoT 70 Prases.
The italian Budget shows adeAcit Of one hund-
red and dIty nhess Of hsss
william H. Foster died suddenly In Provi-
dsscs. yssssrdsy. u heass dissas'.
Thesteamshp Prussian rom . .. VIZ Ss.a
She 10 qsanstssd. - II,
The elections IN Spain. In which the Eepuo-
::. is,s 80 "a ssssss vss nusopa sosndb ~ - -
The CenA - Isessssslly dAtsl
Tho Missouri Leeslatuse has ADOPTED tesolu-
Alan: sisS ,sa. CSsSrs. = q 10 sssAAas shp sAea
,srJ ii ons psInt On Western ssasy NJ ~ 'ssss
d w nsssvtasy d ~ hsv1.
New-York tribune., 1871-12-13
p O ST S RIPT.
400 A. M.
THE PRINCE OF WALES.
HIS CONDITION STILL FURTHER IMPROVE

HIS CONDITION STILL FURTHER IMPROVED.
LONDON, Wednesday. Dec. ls-s NJ.
An official dispatch from Sandringham this
morning says the condition Of the Prince Of Wales
is without alteration.
The Prince takes food and stimulants, and has
been twice lucid at intervals but sleep is badly
wanted His condition is, however, somewhat more
hopeful.
cable telegram announcing that prayers have
been offered in America for the recovery OF the
Prince is well received by the English press.
New-York tribune., 1871-12-13
CUBA.

THE VOLUNTEERS RELIEVED FROM GARRISON
DUTY.
HAVANA, Dec. 12.-To.day, and hencefortb,
the regular troops will garrison the Morro Cabans and
Principe orts view Of the arrival reSnforcements
from Spain. Captain General valmaseda considered it
just to relieve the Volunteers from this service He
thanks them for the manner I'm which they have per.
formed their duties in garrison during the past two years.
Span will send TO Cuba this month four batalions Of
troops from the regular army OF span besides the
reSnfOrcements which to follow within one year.
sehOr Moreno, the new Governor of Havana, has be-
gun the work OF suppressing the gambling bouses per
sonally supertntending the against them. He has
already closed two gambling establishments.
New-York tribune., 1871-12-13

those that made IT, saying that under II ONO ana ho
Island would each lose Representative MI. oahcu
admitted that the Amendment was knife that cut oo'n
ways and that the back Of the blade appeared TO DC
sharper than the edge. Without taking any voe' tne
Committee rose and the House adjourned.
Tho Superintendent Of the Census sent to the House
yesterday statement Of the number Of persons In each
State who being male citizens Of the United States over
q years Of age deprived Of the right 70 VOTE for
other causes than crime or participation In Rebeon
According to the Census reports the following Is the
numbers Alabama, 800; Arkansas, 100; California; 243
Connecticut l24s; Delaware, 2; Florida, Il; Georns'
Io Illinois, eo9; Indiana, Sss; Iowa, 2sa Ksnsas l22a
Kentucky, s7s; Louisiana, 1856; Maine $40; Maryland
5s3 Massachusetts, s7ls; Michigan Isis; Minneeota'
III, Missouri, os5; Nebraska, lis Nevada, 10, New
Hampshire, $50; NewJersey. 6a5; NewYork 46s Nortn
Carolina, Ga Ohio, l25sl Oregon. l2s Pennsylvania
246 South Carolina SIG; Tennessee, 1888; Texas 26o
Vermont, 1o7; Virginia. osl West Virginia, 9S2 "scoh
SIM S total $780, The number excluded Is 80 small IN
proportion to the whole voting population that 1t 10 not
probable that the Representative Of State unless II
be Missouri, win be reduced by the deduction that must
be made and the vexatious question that puzzles the
House as to how the apportionment must bo made to
conform with the requirement Of the XIvth Amendment
would bc readily settled it were not for para
graph added to the statement which makes the above
figures appear Of little value. The Superintendent says
that not much reliance Is to be placed ON the returns
the question being one OF 100 mnch oincu'y ano Hco
for the Deputy Marshals to determine Some members
think that returns should be taken again. as the State OF
Georgia now substantially deprves abont 0oco colored
men Of the suffrage requiring that they should pay u
potax before they VOTE and that her repre- senta-
ton ought to be reduced according to the terms OF the
amendment.
Mr. Fnken burg says that the explanation OF the gross
error in the Census Report Of the number OF persons oe
prived of the suffrage in Missouri was probably oocs
ain nv fha ignorance
Marsals At the time the census was taken, persons
were still disqualified from voting who had been proved
to have aided tho Rebellion Many Of these persons, ne
thinks unwilling to say that they had been Rebels said
they could not vote but. when asked II was because
they participated in the Rebellion said they had had
nothing do with it. The Marshas getting this answer
put the persons down as denied the franchise for some
other cause. Every male citizen over 81 now votes
in Missouri but the states that over 1000 are
dsfranchised.
New-York tribune., 1871-12-13
FOREIGN NOTES.

The Bien Public of Paris c0ntradicts rumos
asserting that the army Unaffected All the generals
and commandants Of corps are animated by the best
spirit and frankly attached to tho Government and
the President Of the Republic A like feeling reiRus
throughout the army The Journal says the In.
tenOn Of the regularly to send to the papers
corrections Of false news
The Paris press is almost unanimous in de-
plonng the fate OF the condemned Communists. L<
Slele while believing that the Committee Of Purdons
consceatousy thought the sxecutvp " be necessary,
New-York tribune., 1871-12-13
FOREIGN NEWS.
THE PRINCE OF WALES


xrerrpnIy,s prLLErINs FROM sANDhINw1 sANDwr1,
sowr FAVORABLE SYMPTOMS REPoH.
Ioxpor. Tuesday, Dec. H. l''i'
The first official bulletins publisheo ''A''
Sere the following: .,.,o.. n. m.Lme
~sAxDRMGHAM, Dec l2-1p"s His deI,rium
Prince Of wales had very restless n,enS r0
vas constant There are no signs y, -. So. ,..r
"sIxpR1ycHAM Dec. L-Seo".-ine iiin'0 Aes
g" IN .sn r,orn,ne. His condition if unaltered"
Ths Roval steam.yscht Victoria and Albert mas
-, s,...tobad IN hiring the Princess Victoria, vile
- ths German Prince Imperial, to England.
e. .,.yoot , n-There are rumors that incidents
- oocnrred at Sandringham which indicate q
80 favorable condition of affairs Nothing definite
49,. "a, heen given to the public, and the report Is
given with caution.
q, oolock o. m-The latest bulletin has just ap-
,..red As the worst has been expected all day,
thi. statement although very guarded, tends to re-
yiye hope. 1t reads as follows:
"sAspRISGHAM Dec l2-FYpe o'clock p. n,.-The Prince
hss somewhat less restless this afternoon Ills
sral condition is unchanged"
This was signed by Sir William Jenner and the
other attendant physicians.
Seren o'clock p. m.-Private and unofficial advlces
from Sandringham and Windsor. received by the
Central Press News Agency, hold out some shgnt
hope of a favorable turn in the Princes disease'
The PATIENTS voice remains strong proof that ma
ture is not completely exhausted. The preparations
which were making against an unfavoraDle Iesui1
arc relaxing The kilograms sent from sandr1ng-
ham to Windsor are more reassuring, and the hopes
Of the ROYAL household at the Castle have been
raised this afternoon by private dispatch from
Col Ponsonby.
The Princess Alexandra is almost constantly by
the bedside of her husband. When she is compelled
to retire for rest her place is supplied by the Princess
Nat tho
drinGham.
Eleren o'clock p m.-The following bulletin, issued
by the Prince Of Wales's physicians, has just been
issued:
"sAspRrNeHAM Dec I2--Ten o'clock p. m-The Prince
has passed unQuiet evening but the prosraon does
not increase
THE FEELING IN CANADA.
TORONTO, Ont, Dec. 12.-The excitement regard
ing the Prince of Wales is intense The newspapers
are issuing extras every half hour. No public
demonstration viii be made on the arrival OF the
Grand Duke Alexis, who is expected here on Thurs
day. He will be received privately by the Corpora
tion Committee.
New-York tribune., 1871-12-13
MISCELLANEOUS ENGLISH NEWS.

SERIOUS RAILWAY ACCIpENT-THE TELEGRAPH
ERs' STRIKE.
LONDON Tuesday. Dec. 70, 1871.
BY a railway accident near Sheffield, last
evening, one was killed. and many were injured.
The strike of the tecgraphcrs is beginning to break up
The employ e. important point have already re-
sumed work, and others are following their example.
New-York tribune., 1871-12-13
THE NEW DOMINION,

WRECK OF THE SHIP FANQUAl-ALL ON BOARD
LOST.
HALIFAX, N. g., Dec. 12.-The ship Fanquai
Of GreeDOck about 800 tuns burden, with cargo Of
wheat. has been wrecked between Inconish and Cape
North Cape Breton. 1t 10 supposed that she epcouu.
tered the gale Of the 20th ult. Al hands were lost