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The New York herald., 1872-07-05
OBJ T U A R Y.
John Aukland.

Captain John Aukland, Of the British Army has
just died at his residence in Drogheda Ireland He
was ninetythree years OF age; man OF iron frame
and lion heart, and true specimen Of a race of
splendid soldiers which the Green Isle has given to
the cause Of the British Crown. He served in the
Ninth regiment OF infantry OF the ine and had won
before mis- retirement from active duty six clasps OF
honor on the field. At Corunna he commanded the
burial party which committed the body OF Sir
John Moore to the earth under the fire of the
French army. AT the battles OF Talavera, Sala-
manca and Ciudad Rodrigo his bravery was distin-
gushed. He was one of the leaders OF the "forlorn
hope" at the storming of Badajos. He fought at
vittoria and used to say that one of the greatest
reach the field OF Waterloo until Napoleon had
taken to flight Captain Auckland was descended
from an ancient Drogheda family, and when he re
turned, bearing the marks OF wounds about him,
at the close Of the great war; the Corporation of his
native town could hardly honor him enough. He
outved all the rest Of his family.
The New York herald., 1872-07-05
RAILROAD ACCIDENTS In JERSEY.

About three O'Clock yesterday afternoon mar
whose name was not ascertained, was run over an,
instantly killed by train at the depot OF the Erie
Railway, in Paterson.
william Carter, OF Poocack, N j., was struck by
an express train passing through Paterson yester-
day morning, and for some time was thought to be-
killed. But presently he astonlshed all the by
ISLANDERS by jumping up unhurt and asking them
what they were all staring at. He was intoxicated
at the time, and the blow failed even to make him
sober.
In Newark, on wednesday night at the Market
street depot, little Italian fiddler, named Thomas
Rutfutze OF 1873 Wooster street, New York. met with
an accident which, it is feared, will prove fatal.
between the cars and the platform, and his right
arm and head frIghtfully mangled. He was re-.
He was alive last evening, but not expected to-
live.
The New York herald., 1872-07-05
LONG ISLAND.

The Barn OF Thomas Warren, the
President or the Newtown Reform
Association, Destroyed by an Incen-
diary.
Yesterday about ten O'Clock q large barn Of
Thomas Warren, President OF the Newtown Reform
Association, situated in the town Of Newtown, was
destroyed by fire, evidently the work OF an incen-
diary. Threats had been made against Mr. Warren
by friends OF the Newt0wn "Ring,o on account OF
the late trial and conviction Of F1aherty and 1t
with the firing of the barn. Loss about $5,o00 par
TALLY insured.
The New York herald., 1872-07-05
AN UPSET IN THE BAY.

The United States revenue steamer Uno, while
going down the bay yesterday. and when Off Bay
Ridge, found sailboat, bottom up, with her mast
and sail noating alongside. The boat is
cat-rigged, about 16 feet in length and
about feet beam; is painted white from
plankshear to water line remainder green, and
green inside. pocketbook containing small
sum OF money and mans gaiter was found In her.
II Is named Lilly May. What became Of the Occu-
pants Ia unknown, hut it Is supposed they were
picked up by passing boat. The boat lies in the
Barge Office Basin, at the Battery.
The New York herald., 1872-07-05

Fac-Simile Of the First Teeaphic Despatch Ever Sent from aun
paper in the World
The New York herald., 1872-07-05
THE LIBBIE aARRABRANT MUDDLE.

Card from Clerk Smith, or the Superior
Court.
TRENTON, July 8, 1872.
To THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD:-
The reply from Trenton to despatch from Mayor
Tutte, counsel of Libbie Garrabrant, in reference
to the reputed action Of the Court OF Pardons was
not sent by Mr.. Smith, the Clerk Of the Supreme
Court He was in Philadelphia at the time. The
Communication OF the sentence had been announced
the report without question. Upon the reception
OF the despatch one Of the clerks In the 0filce re-
piled to the best OF his knowledge and belief, with
out supposing ior moment as Is alleged, that the
reply was 10 be used oilciay or communicated to
the prisoner The Secretary Of State s the Clerk oi
the Court OF PardOns
CHARLES p. SMITH, Clerk OF Supreme Court
The New York herald., 1872-07-05
Fatal Case OF sunstrolxc.

Patrick Higgins, residing at 125 East Twenty.sev-
enth street. New York, was sunstruck yesterday,
about noon, while at Hunters Point and died be-
fore night
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-24
An Appeal 60 ReRnon.

Health would be much more carefully guarded than
it at present. and the average Of human life length
eneh by many years If common sense and the light Of
experience were accepted by the universal public as
their medical monor and guide The true philosophy
of health is simple. 1t consists in reranng from in
dulgenoes and imprudenees which impair the vital
forces, aud in supplying any deficiency Of vital power
and constitutional yigor that may exist by invigorat
ing and Alternative treatment To reinforce and regu-
late n feeble system, and 10 prevent igorous
physique from yielding TO unhealthy and facilitating
influences. HostetterS Stomach Biters is unquestona
bly, the most potent Of all vegetable purifiers. A.
stmulant it Is the purest ever administered in med
cal practices tonic and stomaehic the most infa-
hbls as anti bilious agent, the safe and sufest
and aperieut and regulating medicine mid and
painless yet irresistible. IL IL prot ctlon agains
disease Of every kind. and all Seasons and Is paTtcu-
lari ethcacou. as me Ms Of ming tho cyst IN
against the ailments generated By raw, damp, un
genial atmosphere Hence its gr at value MS winter
tSnic AMI inyigoTant. No one r dispo-e ed TO gee
ton, biiousneSs cunst ttion, rheumatism nervous
headache & Ould er be without this WAL II 1ir As
certain class Of count dealers are very anxious
dose their customers with local htters.' Of worth
le or pemci0us character which they represent be
equal or superior to the national tonic the pub
lie Is hereby orewarned against their tricks Of trade
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-24
THE CUSTOMS OF OUR FORMER PRESIDENTS


The progress made in the rapidity, COM
fert and cost Of travelling in this country is
well illustrated in comparing some of
the tours made by our early Presidents
with those made in these days by our chief
rulers. Col. Forney, in his anecdotes Of
public men, gives some interesting facts
connected with Neutrality-suspicious. through
the South in 1871. He left Philadelphia,
then the seat of Government, in March of
that year, In a large coach drawn by six
horses, carefully selected by Washington
himself for their style and endurance. As
it was said of him that mo man in the
army had better eye for horses" his Sc
lection proved superior. His tour extend
ed through Delaware, Maryland, Virginia,
Georgia and the Carolinas. BE was trans
ported on water, wherever that kind of
conveyance was necessary,tn barges rowed
by naval officers. This tour lasted three
months, and extended over eighteen hun
dred miles. 1t was regarded as a great
feat at that day, and accounts of it were
published abroad.
If Washington lived to-day he could in
less time than one month make journey
to the Pacific, a distance of seven thou
sand miles, and travel through dozen
States in silver palace eating and sleeping
cars. Washington was as fond of travel
Il
mer vacations and trips with as much
pleasure as our present much abused
President The example of Washington
was followed without censure or exception
by all his successors, save Mr.. Lincoln
who was constantly at work i'll the midst
of a great war. Washington was more
particular as to his personal attire and APP
pearance in public than either Mr.. Lincoln
or General Grant. He had three fine car
riages for his use large family coach a
light carriage and achariot, all iight-cream
cOlored, painted with three enamelled
figures on each panel, and very handsome.
He went in the coach to church every
Sunday morning, with two horses; used
the carriage and four for his rides into the
country and to Lansdowne, The Hills
and other places. When he visited the
Senate he had the chariot, with six horses.
All his servants were white and wore liv-
cries of white CLOTH trimmed with scarlet
or orange. -. a--- ....-. --
His habit, when the day was fine, was
to take a walk, attended by his two secre-
taries, Mr.. Lear and Major William Jack
son, one on each side. He always crossed
directly from his own door, on Market
street, near Fifth, to the sunny side, and
walk ed down towards the river. He was
dressed in black, and all three wore cooked
hats.
On state occasions, as was the custom in
those days, he appeared III full dress. his
appearance on the occasion of his opening
Congress in person in 1915, is given as
follows:
The carriage of the President was
drawn by four beautiful bay horses. 1t
was white, with medallion ornaments OH
the panels, the liveries of the servants
white turned up with red. His costume
was a full suit Of black velvet; his hair,
blanched by time, powdered to snowy
whiteness, dress sword hanging by his
side, and his hat in his hand.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-24
THE MASK THROWN OFF.

There are some Republicans dissatisfied
with the present Administration. They
profess to despise Democracy. They say
they will not be instrumental in placing
the Democrats in power, but if netU party
can be formed they will join it 10 defeat
the Republican organization. Their idea
Is that million or more Democrats will
calmly surrender to q few thousand Re-
publicans, giving up their party, spoils,
&c. They may be foolish enough to be-
lieve so, but sensible people will not be.
very evident. The Memphis appeal does
not conceal it, as will be seen from the fol-
lowing: Every few days some little
country editor, whose paper looks like it
were printed with swamp mud, mounts
his tripod and reads out of the Democratic
party every man who would win to our
ranks enough liberal Republicans to make
victory certain. 1t is time for all such
tomfoolery to cease. In the next contest
party will present united front. Bat the
duty Of the hour is to beat up recruits. 1t
is useless to fret and fume about the issues
and to twa6dle about dying in the
last ditch. So far as the appeal is
concerned, it will be easily pleased in
regard to platforms, so for as national
questions are concerned. Democracy is
lOl ubs w htlO bhop 10 hO
body of men can instruct US. We hare bit
one plank IN our platform, Just aotp, that
is to beat The RadicdtS-drive them from
power and install Democracy in all the de-
partments of government. Until we do
that it is idle to talk about what we pre-
fer.p e.
Is there anything in the above about
abandoning the old reasonable principals
of the party? Is there any admission of
error or any promise of more enlighten-
ed patriotic or progressive policy in the
future ? Is it not on the contrary unblush-
ingly proclaimed that the only object is to
gain enough recruits from the Republi-
can party to insure success, with the GER
tainty of rushing the country into the
same unhappy plight from which we have
just emerged through blood and trials
without number? Can there any longer
be a doubt as to the hope and purposes OF
this passive policy or coalition Can Re
publieans who profess to desire re-
form reasonably hope to reform De-
mocracy reeking with corruption and
treason, easier than to rid their
own party of the abuses that have
crept into the public service through its
agents? If there be any who have be-
heved that they would secure from Democ-
racy more efficient aid in this matter than
they have received from their own minds
let them disabuse their faiends of such a
delusion by watching the drift of discus
sion in Democratic jourr ais, such as the
one from which we have quoted. rT
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-24
THE PROPOSED LABOR COMMISSION"

The efforts Of Mr.. Hoar and other friends
of the laboring man in Congress to secure
commission to inquire into the condi>
ton, wants and prospects Of the laboring
men of the United States are endorsed by
the best men of the country. Certain edi-
tors and professional politicians who pre-
sumo upon the ignorance of the working
men charac terize the proposed commission
as 'absured and insulting to popular in
telligence" and a CLEARING humbug."
They can see nothing good in movements
for the advancement of the interests of
the laboring classes, and, therefore, char
acterize workingmen's unions and associa-
tions as "solicitous of the numbers
of hours they work per day."
and as representing only those of the work.
ing classes who think more of their own
interests than they do of their employers.
These men have but very poor concep-
ton of the Importance to the government
of these very interests they ridicule, or
they would better appreciate the necessity
of Mr.. Hoar's commission. The friends of
this measure realize what its opponents do
not-the growing intelligence and influ-
ence of workingmen's aSsociations-and
they therefore feel the necessity of estab-
fishing some understanding between the
two growing interests. Capital is not in
dependent of labor, neither is labor indie
II
the growing power and intelligence of the
laboring men and the increased influence
of capitalists reasons why the two Interests
should be barmonized.
The purpose of the commission as eX-
pressed in the act, is to Investigate the
subject of wages and hours of labor and of
the division of the joint profits of labor
and capital between labor and capitalists,
and the social, educational and sanitary
condition of the laborinG classes of the
United States" Can there be any obiec-
ton to such commission on the contra
ry, would not reliable statistics upon the
subjects indicated be of incalculable
importance to both the workingmen
and the employers? One of the OBJ
iections we have heard advanced against
it compares it to the Freedmen's Bureau,
and characterizes it as an attempt b
court the laboring classes. Now, we
have confidence enough in the intelli-
gence of the workingmen to know, that
II it is "a glaring humbug" they will soon
find it out and will think little of the men
or party that proposed it, We have more
respect for them than to suppose that such
q Commission could play the part of
pauper tribunal for them and they not
know it. We know they are in earnest in
seeking to advance their interests, we SYM
pathize with them in their efforts and we
believe they will have sense enough to APP
preciate such Commission if it is for the
public good, or condemn it if it is not;
therefore, we hope Congress will pass the
act We believe it will work good to the
large class of employers who want to deal
fairly and intelligently with their employ
ees, who need q fixed basis upon which
both may settle their interests when con-
fiicts come, and therefore, again we think
the proposed law desirable.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-24
TIE SPANISH QUESTION.

The administration has not, as yet made
public the course to be pursued in the mat
ter of the outrage on the Florida. After
calling attention to the fact that the
searching of the Florida was directly con
trary to treaty stipulations with Spain and
to custom, the New York Tribune says
There is no real disagreement as yet be-
tween the two Powers, but we cannot
share the tranquil confidence of some of
our contemporaries, that all is to be arrang-
ed satisfactorily. The present Spanish Cabi-
net is composed of men who regard their
own retention in office as matter of more
consequence than either the laws of ma
tons or the prosperity of their country. 1t
does not follow, because they have no case
and because n refusal of justice would in
the end prove disastrous to Spain, that
therefore they will do their duty in this
matter. Defiance of foreign demands is
always unfortunately popular in Spain,
and if Sagasta and the Union Liberals
could confirm their present precarious hold
upon the reins Of power by an insulting
rejection to our demand for redress, there
is but too much reason to apprehend they
will take that rascally course. No convic-
ton of the clearness of the case should de-
ceive our Government into peglectffIg to
take all practicable measures to meet the
issue, whatever it may be.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-24
THE cArAcAzY TROUBLE,

The very curt note of Prince Gortscha-
koff to Minister Curtin in reference to the
troubles between our Department of State
and Minister CatacaZy, creates consider
able comment in diplomatic circles in Eu-
rope and in political circles at Washing
ton. The public are not fully acquainted
with all the facts in this case or the course
pursued by Secretary Fish would be fully
justified. We have reason to know that
aside from the officious intermeddling in
important State negotiations of Catacazy
himself, very grave charges were made
against certain members of his family
which made it extremely embarrassing
for the entire diplomatic corps at
Washington. During the sitting of the
JointHigh Commission this embarrassment
became as serious as TO make it necessary
to have the whole trouble referred officially
to the State Department. The cause for
special provocation to Secretary Fish, was
that Prince Gortschakoff was fully aware
of the nature of the complaints against
Catacazy, but because of the personal rela-
tions between himself and Catacazy, he
refused to act rs the merits Of the case de-
manded.
We have no idea that any serious re-
suits will follow this diplomatic bonn
bardment. Mr. Fish is naturally very
conservative in his official communica-
tions, and we do not think his letters are
more spirited than the case Justlfed. There
will not likely be hasty action in the
premises-euch as the reported call Of
Minister Curtin, but Russia will find that
she has more to lose from such policy as
Gortschakoff has pursued than Americe.
Our supposed intimate official relations
with Russia have served her great pur-
pose in continental negotiations, and if
she chooses TO dispel the opinions 30 long
entertained by European Cabinets on this
gUhiarf lN EtIph Nnrf nntll A nh has
sador at st. Petersburgh, it is her misfor-
sumo not ours
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-24
GROWTH OF RAILROADS.

Statistics recently published concerning
the growth Of railroads III the United
States give some interesting facts. From
3 miles of railroad in operation in 1927 this
great interest has extended to 60,3S2
miles on the first of the year 1872. The in
few of seven thousand miles. OF this in
crease we find the greatest in Illinois, 0O2
miles Missouri comes next with sos miles.
Michigan, Iowa, Minnesota and Pennsyl-
vania rank next in the order named.
The gross earnings of thirteen of the
leading roads of the Northwest for the last
month of 1871 was SSH $50. The total
earnings of the same roads for the year
was S63 ,03l, 7l8. an increase of five and
quarter millions over the preceding year.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-24
THE LOUISIANA TROUBLES AGAIN.

We are sure all friends of law and order
\ will be glad to read in our dispatches of
{. his morning the intelligence from New
o Vieans that the difficulties there have
be Ell settled and the opposing parties re-
COZ yelled. The laws referred to as being
rep. Aled are probably the registry law and
the police law" We are not advised at
this writing as TO the terms of the compro-
mise, but suppose Carter has been restored
as Spe. IKer Of the Senate and the reforms
for viii, sh his party contended have been
carried ut.
The II asons prompting the settlement
are not given, but the course pur-
sued by TIE President and the prompt
action of the House OF Representa-
ives in appointing committee to
investigate the origin sad causes of
the frOubles doubtless were t!.e principal
ones. We are glad the House provided
for subj q committee. As appointed II l..
am Able ald honest body. The chairman
the Hon. GIenni w. Scoield OF Penn
syIyania is an able lawyer, q cautious,
sbreN-d man, clear head1d aud Of ex-
cellent Judgment. he Will gct TO the
rootof the troubles and has the courage 70
do his whole dL'& IN the premises. What
the country wants 70 know, Il, who Is re-
sponslble for, and wI.% are tue ciIlses OF
such disgraceful occurreh~ *-, And whoever
II proves "a he should be de- WIN as the
law provides.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-24
A WORK IN WHICH ALL CAN JOIN.

We invite attention to the earnest APP
peal of Chancellor Temple, the ne Pres
ident of the Eastern Division Fairs, in
behalf of that enterprise which we pub
lish in another column. 1t is not at all
too soon to begin preparing for the next
fair. We do not know in what way we
could better prove the measure of growth
of East Tennessee in its agricultural,
horticultural, stock and industrial inter-
ests, than in q full exhibition in these de-
partments next fall. There is no question
but that these fairs do great good and there
is no doubt but that VIC can make this one
a success if we put our hands to work.
Knoxville and East Tennessee have grown
since the war, let us prove it by full ex~
bition next fall, of our gardens, of our
shops and our business enterprises of ev-
cry kind.
The suggestions of Judge Temple to inn
prove the fair grounds are timely and
should meet with prompt responses.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-24
GRANTING BOUNTY LANDS.

Hon. l.. ID. Shoemaker has introduced a
bill in Congress providing for a grant Of
100 acres Of land to every officer, non-com-
missioned officer, musician or private Of
the army who enlisted and served ninety
Gays, at any time, between March 1881 and
april, 1855.
The bill makes an exception in case Of
persons dishonorably discharged or de-
serters, and provides thatin the case Of the
deasa of any person who if living woul d
be ekstitled to the grant, the same should
go to-nis widow or minor children.
I'hsse are the main features OF the law
and SYeapprove them heartily.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-24

CONVERSATION IN FRONT OF THE TRID-
uNE OFFIcE-Ye Yesterday crowd of boot
blacks stood gazing on De Groots fiag-en-
veloped statue of Franklin.
81 say, Spooney," said one bootblack to
another, whose statches yer think that
ere Is ?'
"Why, don't yer know, Spooney?
heard Horace Greeley Il tellin' COrny Jake
as how it was Franklin"
'Franklin ~ exclaimed Nosey Mcbride,
throwing down his box with evident dis
gust, "rhat statches amt Franklin's.
know whose statchee it is That's an act
or who used to play down here at the old
Chatham theater. That's Kirby, that is.
d. dn't he wrap himself in the American
flag. and die like a son OF "a guu2 Guess
know. IN y Sun.