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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-24
WEEKLY SUMMARY OF NEWS.
H0lIE.

The trade of San Francisco has increased
S9,OOO,0OO within the past year. West Virgin
ia acknowledges her Indebtedness to Old Nir-
ginia in the sum of 81 900, OOO......The Wharton
poisoning case is not yet concluded....The
Georgia Legislature has adjourned CA de-
structive fire occurred at Abbeville, Court
House, South Carolina, on the night Of the 18th
inst.....A mob disturbed the proceedings of the
City Council of Chicago one day last week..
A Grant Club has been organized at Boston.....
The Grand Duke Alexis has killed a buffalo
...... \ woman named McCarty shot two men in
a stl eet car in { tioa, New York, the other day
.... The Georgia Legislature before adjourn
ment. provided for paying the bonded debit.
Loui ,ana matters are not yet settled."..A
canar is going the rounds that Alexis has mar
ried Russian lady since his arrival in this
countr Y......The Japanese Embassy has arrived
at San Fpneseo...-.Small pox has appeared
at Salt Lake City ...... Edward Freeman, one Of
Quantre us men, was kidnapped in Louisiana
and take. u to Missouri without shadow Of law
but was eleased on writ of habeas cerpus......
The Cuba n leaders despair of their rights as
belligeren S being recognized by the United
States......C Generals Porter and Babceck have
been exope rated from the General Order frauds
Three Ia dies were poisoned in Louisville by
eating came d fruit ..-. Carter says the United
States troops are protecting great ipfamies in
Louisiana
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-24

THE recent message of Governor Wash
burn, of Massachusetts, shows a very re-
markable degree of prosperity of the work.
ingmen of that Old Bay State. There
We're one hundred and sixty savings
banks doing business in that State during
1871 with a total number of depositors of
2,965, an increase of S2,09S over 1870.
The aggregate of the deposits during the
year was $191 1925, 78S, or Sl57 5S to each de-
positor, an increase of $27,798, S45 over
1870
These figures are very encouraging and
should lead our workingmen to consider
their savings can be used to their oUn
profit
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-24
SUBSCRIBE FOR THE CHRONICLE.

We hope our friends throughout East
Tennessee appreciate the Importance OF
circulating reliable Republican paper
among the people, and will aid us in plac-
ing our WEEKLY in the hands of as many
as possible. If the people keep correctly
advised of current events, they will vote
right. We invite attention to our terms,
published in another column, and hope
our friends will help us along.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-24
nNGHESSIONAL-

The Senate j considering the propriety of
giving artificial legs IL Il. S. soldiers...--.A bill
has been introdL ICED allowing women to vote
and hold Office in the terrtories,...Seyeralb bills
granting pensions have been passed...-..A uni
form tax of sixteen scents en- the pound has been
asked by the tob aeo@ hl"nufacturers..'.-'I he
liquor dealers also re Pe-l1onihg Ior cohsol-
idated tax "A bill 'or The rehef OF oiheers VINO
lost funds by the Chic ago IRE Is before congress
...."A petition TO excl uds 0rsLhkafas from mold
ing office was prcsente u.-,"'t rank blair wants
the United States to pu rcna'e CUBA. Aihhes
ty will soon be forced to an lSsue""''the disa-
bilities Of Herschel V. } ohnson nave oeen re-
moved.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-24

THE New York Post noticing the suffer-
ings of the Persian famine calls upon
Americans to contribute to relieve the UNI
exampled distreSs, and says:
Such is the p1ssEnt state of financial cor
Fespondence, fhat o gift made here to-day
may be applied tomorrow 10 the purchase
of food in Bombay. aDA in week our pa
per money may become rice in the mouths
of a starving mother and her dying brood
by "Oman'a green water"
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-24

A Washington dispatch says: "a COM
munication to the chief Of the bureau of
statistics, from Dover, Tennessee, says
that German and Swiss immigration is
passing in rapidly, and the old worn out
fields are bringing forth grass and clover.
About thirty families from Switzerland
are expected within a short time"
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-24

TIE Washington correspondent of the
New York HerdEG says of the Russian
trouble:
One thing is very certain, that come
what will of our relations with Russia, the
President will sustain his Secretary and
accept the fullest consequences, even to-
the point of instantly recallin Governor
Curtin and suspendng all relations with
Russia, should GortschalIof attempt 10.
put any indipnity upon Mr.. Fish.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-24

THE stockholders of the Memphis and
Charleston Railroad meet at Memphis on
Wednesday, to consider the terms of q
lease to the Southern Railroad Security
Company ofPennsylvania. The Avalanche
of Tuesday morning expresses the opinion
that the di -cusslon over the measure
would be lively, but that the lease would
be ratified
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-24

THE Clarksville (Tenn.) Chronicle con-
tains the following atrocious article. Its
editor, we presume claims to be one of the
'Chivalry" of Tennessee;
Major General Halleclk Is dead and John
Sherman is reelected Senator from Ohio Tho
former incident may not prove a curse to the
country-the latter certainly will.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-24

THE Il over House of the Kentucky Leg
islature. Ivy the decisive vote Of 50 to 3S
passed a Al granting a charter for the
Cincinnati southern Railroad. The Louis
uille Courier-J ,04'nGI predicts the defeat
az the measure Ia the Senate,
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-24

THE guerilla John b. Mosby has been
appointed AID confirmed Brigadier Gen
eral Of the Maryland militia.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-24
FOREII IN

Tbiors rosigped the Presi dency Of the French
Republic but withdrew his resignation al the
solicitation of his friends on the 10Th TWEEN
+,,-ninn Of the East Indian r, volters have been
cvocutad Juarez has talk, n Mazatan.."nA
cartridge factory exploded at Greenwich, Eng
land last Thursday, and was Otally destroyed.
The backbone Of the MeA ican revolution
has bnon broker. II Annexation to the United
States is popular in Mexico"....1 ne interest IN
tho ce,abrated Tiobeborne case i. reviying.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-24
WE were very glad indeed to hear Jud

WE were very glad indeed to near Judge
NeIson nronounce himself 80 decidedly in
favor az nrotectiun- immigratio n and ed
ucation IN his lecture af the Board OF
fTrade Rooms. We were espec tally en-
couraged to find that he agreed WIN the
NO ebouId seelx immioration. and hat the
tin,a vyps onnor+nne far orr peonle I. SnVite
II and ,norE for n we have long urged
orr naonle 10 work in this direction. ) Judge
Nelson's idea that we can not hop e 10
compete with the West for immigra uoh
so long as they have cheaper and more YER
tile lands, we believe to be correct. & ur
views on this subject We're given at leng II
in Sundays CHRONICLE. Will the Boar u
of Trade act upon Judge Nelson's sugges
tions and press upon the people the inn
portance of action on this subject? We |
will guarantee success if they will make
the effort.
New-York tribune., 1872-09-26
FROM FRANKLIN TO WARREN.

WARREN, Pa, Sept. 25, 10 p. m.-The fur
ther We 20 the more intense becomes the enthusiasm
stoppages OF only moment find everybody at the
depot with torches and an abundance OF noisy
welcomes We have just passed Tonesta and Tdiout,
and are hardly away from the noise and rumbeo these
demonstrations. At Tdeoute, especially, nothing more
could have been desired in the way Of cordially Such
cheering, such cries Of "We're all for you, Uncle
Horace 70 and such oldfashioned handshahng was
inspiriting TO degree. An unresrainablo
adrnlrer pulling the skirts Of Mr.. Greelg's coat
while he was yet speaking, held out large
brown hand which was grasped and heartily
shaken amid the cheers OF the entip popu-
lace Another pushed his way to the
front Of the crowd, caught at Mr.. Grees's hand,
which was being tossed here and there blythe crowd
giving powerful squeeze, and swinging ht hat in the
widest manner fairly shouted, "Mr. Geeey,
are all night here; Germans are gong for you
solid every man Of u.s." When Mr.. Greeleyconcuded,
the bell was rung the train TO on, ut the cry
had gone up for Gov Walker and the foremost in the
crowd declared that the train should not 90 until
they had had speech from the GOernOr. At
last aroused from deep sleep into which had fallen,
exhausted by loss OF sleep and wearisOne speech
making, Gov. Walker came TO the door AID delivered
one of his most impassioned and encourage speeches,
which took away the little remaining clmness that
existed on the outskirts Of the mass an the entire
crowd cheered him to the echo. Calls then made
for GOV Randolph but he had left atsrie sick
and exhausted to go The party will remain at War
ren tonight.
New-York tribune., 1872-09-26
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. BY SENATOR SCHURZ
AND Prof. MILLER.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUHEl
LANCASTER, Sept Ex-senator SchuZ came
10 Lancaster this afternoon and met at the railroad
station by of the German Liberal clubs with band
Of music and escorted through the crowded streets to the
residence Of one Of the leading GcrmanAmerican cii-
OF the few minutes later train from Har
rsburg arrived, bringing large Greeley and Buckaew
Club from that city, who presented fine appear
they paraded through the streets. At least 200
members Of this club left behind for want of
portaton. meeting at organized in the
largest hall in the city, which Immediately filed
with about 1000 persons. The orator the afternoon
Prof. LEO Miller Of New-York State, Liberal Re
publican who addressed himself particularly the Re
publcans of his audience nadonal Issues. The meet
ing, which presided by the Hon. III. G.. Long
late resident judge of this district unusually large
and enthusiastic for afternoon gathering in this
place.
While Prof. Miller was speaking Senator Schurz
tered the ball. and greeted with music by the bands
and shouts of applause by the people He excused him
self from making speech, simply saying that when the
from Vermont and Maine were received In the
West the Liberals not discouraged as they knew
that the battlefield OF this campaign was not In New
England. but in the great Middle and western States
He would the people that the West would do its
duty and for Pennsylvania since he had entered the
State at Pttsburg he had the evdense that the
people propose 10 vote HoFciu
ment on the 9Th Of October. This received with
immense applause.
After the adjournment OF the afternoon meeting
severe storm began and continued during the whole
evening" and at the time appointed Tor the evening
meeting descended in torrents and the streets
were almost flooded greatly interfering Of course, with
the great outdoor demonstration for which arrange
ments had been made, and preventing the speaking In
English in the public square. But the patriotic Ger
Lancaster not to be deferred from showing
their respect and admiration for Senator Schurz or
miss the opportunity OF hearing him speak in the Ian
suage the Faderand storm, however severe, and
least 800 OF them drenched to the skin filed
every available spot in the hall and him reception
almost as enthusiastic that he had already met In
Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. The President Of the even
in meeting j. j. Springer, late Consul at Venice.
Senator schurz spoke in German for nearly two hours,
discussing chiefly the issues of the national contest not
falling, however show that the fight against the Cam
Ring, this State, is in full accord with the
tiSnal movement for REFORM and every friend of the
Liberal Presidential ticket should vote for Buckaew In
After the close of the meeting Senator Schurz
received q great number OF his fellOw-cOuntrymen at
the MdnnerchOr Hall. Lancaster County though little
late in getting aroused is in a full blaze Of enthusi
asm and viii make good report OF itself election
New-York tribune., 1872-09-26
LIBERALISM IN NEW-HAMP PSHTRR.

THE CAMPAIGN OPENED IN VIGOROUS MAN
NER-THEOD0RE TILTON ADDRESSES LARGE
LIBERAL MEETING AT MANCHESTER-riE
STATE ASSURED FOR THE LIBERALS.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNEI
MANCHESTER, Sept. 25.-Theodore TiltOn OF
NewYork arrived in this city this afternoon. In the
evening there a very large and most successful
political demonstration. The Liberal Republicans and
Democrats made their first rally during the campaign
procession OF citizens to the number Of about 500
corted Mr. Tton Smiths Hall, there being about 500
torches the procession. Lieut.. c. W. Piper acted
Chief Marshal and the escort accompanied by the
Manchester COrnet Band. The hall completely
packed, and nearly 1000 persons were unable
TO gain admittance. The platform was occupied
by many distinguished citizens ofathe State, among
whom were the Hon. Edmund Burke Of NEWPORT, for
merly United States Commissioner Of Patents, and the
Hon John g. Sinclair Of Littleton, recently the Demo
cratic candidate for Governor Col. Waterman smith
presided and introduced Mr. Tlton in few remarks.
Mr. Tlton spoke about two hours with great power and
eloquence and immense audience frequently inter
rupted him with cheers. At the close Of the speech
three cheers given for Greeley and Brown aud
three for Mr.. Tton. After the meeting many ciu
and several ladies presented to Mr. lton aud
thanked him for his address The of Greeley and
Brown Is daily gaining strength In New Hampshire.
The already shows that the Liberal Republicans
and Democrats have good majority.
New-York tribune., 1872-09-26
SOUTH AMERICA.

SMALLPOX EPIDEMIC IN SEAPORT TOWNS.
SAN Francisco, Sept. 24.-MayOr AlyOrd re-
ceiyed to-day communication from ID. j. williamson,
United States Consul at Calao in which the writer says
that the smallpox prevails in epidemic form at many OF
the seaport that coast between Valparaiso aud
Panama The character OF the disease he says, is more
pernicous than ordinary smallpox and much more de-
structye OF nre The letter continues n hospital at
Santiago Chilli out OF 5s patients entered In week.
died. and there eight or ten such hospitals IN
that city, you conceive OF its destructyeneSs The
disease is making its way steadily 10 Calao We have
many not of epidemic form in the hospital The
entire negligence which prevails among authorities ~
all towns in sanitary affairs gives this
disease and yellow fever greater ded To spread over
than they otherwise would have II the necessary pIc
cautions were taken"
New-York tribune., 1872-09-26
clans who are now Liberals, but whose names 40 no'
remember except that OF the Hon. ]. X. Morehead.

clans who Liberals, but whose names uo no'
remember except that Of the Hon. j. X. Moreheao'
The most prominent Liberals Of Pittsburgh expect not
only that Buckalew will be elected, but that the ADMIN
istraton candidates for Judge and for Congressman al
Large VIII be defeated, though by smaller maJorues
than against Hartranft In the XXIId Congress
District which comprises the western part OF Allegheny
County, Gen. Eegley is pretty sure to be reelected
though his majority is not likely to be as great as 1t was
two years ago. His opponent is Dr. King Liberal Re-
publican and very popular man. The XXIIIdDstrict,
which takes in the eastern portion Of the county, VIII
probably return Mr. Junkn, the Administration candl-
date. No Liberal has yet been nominated against him
Washington County, adjoining Allegheny on the SOUTH
and which has always been closely contested VIII
give Buckalew about 400 majority also hear that the
Liberals will make very great gains in the northwestern
counties of the State Uhe oil regions especially in Mer
Ger, Crawford Eric and Venango.
New-York tribune., 1872-09-26
DOMINION OF CANADA.

ARRIVAL OF THE ERNoR-GENERAL--PRE,
PARATIoNs FOR HIS RECEPTION.
TORONTO, Ont, Sept. 25.-The Governor
General arrived here last evening and received by
the LieutenantGovernor and the military, and
corted to the Government House by torchlight pro
cession. The Government House spleDdldly illun
nated grand ball is TO be given tonight in honor OF
the occasion. Tomorrow he goes to Hamilton to visit
the Provincial Exhibition and will return here Fri
day, when he will be officially received by the Mayor
and Corporation. Arches erecting Ia various parts or
the city. He will remain here for tive or siN weeks.
house has engaged Tor him He is expected 10 gyo
a series OF
New-York tribune., 1872-09-26
GERMANY.

TELEGRAM FROM LOUIS NAPOLEON INTERCEPTED
THE CASE OF THE BISHOP OF ERMELAND.
BERLIN, Wednesday. Sept IS, 1872.
The authorities have stopped the transmits
sion by telegraph of cipher dispatch Of 400 words,
signed by Napoleon.
II is given out official authority that, as the Bishop
OF Ermeland persists in Withholding acknowledgement
of the sovereignty Of the State the Government Intends
at the next session OF the Prussan Diet TO provide
for meeting the seruples, reservations, and en-
croachments of the Church.
The NOrddeusche Allgemeine Zettng contains an ed
itorial in reply certain statements Of tho Russian
press in regard the recent conference OF the Emperors
of Russia Austria and Germany The writer says that
the unanimity shown by the Emperors and Cabinets OF
the three countries TO the general character Of the
policy to be pursued by the respective Governments
indicates that the Conference will prove TO be the most
conclusive and fruitful in benefcent results which has
ever been held in Europe.
New-York tribune., 1872-09-26
THE PACIFIC RAILROAD wAR-CHARGs OF
BRIBERY


SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 24.-The Bord of
superysors IN addition their action reported yestcr
day passed an order submitting the people h propo
s,tion "a give subsidy of s2JOO.COO to the Central
Pacific Railroad Company 10 construct brdg across
the Bay of san Francisco. at Rayenswood q miles
south of this city Before the vote was taken thtsuper
ysors were served with application for an Injunction
from one of the District Courts complaint Of citizens
who charged that Supervisors had been brihd for
100000 10 pass the pending orders IN the ntere the
monopoly. Dsregardlng these sworn ehargeI the
suneryisors proceeded 10 take final action in for OF
the measures thus protested against. legal mvsuga-
ton OF the facts will be had Public sentiment APPEARS
TO be almost unit against the action OF the Super sors
and both the subsidy schemes are considered cerdn OF
ELECTION by the people q majority OF whom evienty
favor the Independent S5h parallel road In competition
with the Central Pacific.
New-York tribune., 1872-09-26
PROPOSED RECEPTION IN THIS CITY.

1t is proposed to give Mr.. Creole an ova-
ton on the occasion of his from his restern
The matter was discussed yesterday at tn Democratic
and Liberal Republican headquarters, Site and Ma
tona and the details will probably be arr@ged to-day.
1t believed that return be made tk occasion OF
one of the most significant demonstratIonOf the
palgn Wherever the matter was talked ofyesterday it
met with universal favor, and it was asserted that
100000 persons would readily gather alog the route
traversed in Unionsquare to welcome hone the Lib
eral candidate for the Presidency.
New-York tribune., 1872-09-26
SWITZERLAND.
THE EVANGELICAL CONFERENCE.

GENEVA Wednesday, Sept %, 1872.
NJ. Barthelemy-Saint Hilaire, the distin-
uished French philosopher, delivered interesting adj
to-day before the members of the Evangelical Con
ference in which he reviewed length and with great
erudton the abors OF the preachers OF the gospel in
cent modern times. The Of the Conference
was attended by over 1000 persons.
New-York tribune., 1872-09-26
FRANCE.

NUMBER OF COMMUNISTS AWAITING TRIAL
PARIS. Wednesday, Sept 20, 1872.
Notwithstanding the large number OF cases
already disposed 1900 Communists still 10 prison
in France awaiting trial. OF these some 1000 will soos
be discharged without further proceedings. onyper-
sons accused OF assassination robbery arson will Do
held for trial.
New-York tribune., 1872-09-26
MAcurNlsrs. AND RLAcKsMrrHs, CONVENTION.

ALBANY Sept. 25-At the session of the lnterna-
mahusts and bekmihs TO-DAY the following
PRESIDENT John Fsbrtnbseh Of CeyeAnd Ohio,
ycePresiden LeAs C. Wilcox Of Buffalo n T., Reha Swami
orean L. Wa H. Hardman Of Aoua Peua James W.
Leyesey Torosto. ouL, Treasurer Federek p MePe MID
dIetovu Y The Finance Committee reported receipts u
the Executive Department Slss5 "a disbursements slSto
For Newiork sirke-Reoep, S37OS s0i dsbafsemsnts
saool l balance hand si4 is for Insurance Department
policies &4S disbursements S41l 81 Number
good standing For Treasury pepartu Resrpls
ess,i ss dsbarsewsrt sis 81 baauee Aard, s3sso
he ora vss
New-York tribune., 1872-09-26
THE HEd1HER.
WAR DEPARTMENT.


OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER
WASHINGTON, ID. C., Thursday, Sept. 2G- q. M
SglODsis Tor Me HceHtgfOar h0lR
The low barometer, which on Tuesday nightWas prob
ably central over upper Michigan, has mOvd north
eastward into Canada with diminishing pressure thence
TO the Atlantic coast.
Cloudy weather, with Of rain, Is Prevailing
from North Carolina TO New-NOrk and New Finland aud
over Wisconsin and Eastern Minnesota The )rsk and
high winds over the lake region have diminished force
everywhere except AT 81. Paul
Probabilities.
For New England winds veenng 10 wesey with
clearing weather the western portion dring the
day time and over the eastern portion during ne night
For the Middle States westerly winds, with lear and
clearing cool weather. For the Southern Stats east or
the Mississippi light fresh winds and genery clear
weather.
From ohio 10 Missouri and nOrfhward, souherly to
westerly winds with probably cloudy weather ,nd rain
areas over the upper lake region.
New-York tribune., 1872-09-26
TURKEY.
siENT OF

TIE RELATIONS WITH RUSsIA-APPONTMENT Or
MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
LONDON, Wednesday, Sept. 25 1872.
special dispatch from Constantinople to
The London Times says that OF the last public acts
OF the late Djemilpasha was hold meeting with the
Car. The meeting took place on the 10th inst. The
Car on that occasion expressed desire to render the
relations between Russia and Turkey still more friendly
Khahl-C Cheritpasha has been appointed Minister oi
Foreign Affairs.
New-York tribune., 1872-09-26
AN 1NsASR ASYLUM BURNED.

CLEVELAND, Sept. 25.-The Northern Ohio Lrnatic
Avlum situated sswbay Ohio miles from this ey caught
Ere caused BY spares from small furnace bed In
timing Al adjoining roof flames spread rapidly TIT the
,lols ucure was Gre before the engines from this
e,tr could arhve aud arrest the prcgy" OF the ames
NJ loe lie mAn old portion Of the building eomsiey
ntbns being len eIcepi walls OF watch hte al
yesd alsn There about 800 inmates In the budng Al u time
The IRE all said 10 be safe and pumbef Oi ihet have
escaped and are o large
New-York tribune., 1872-09-26
A FEDERAL oFFICE-HoLDER IN THE COMMITTEE
OF SEVENTY.

To The Editor OF The Tribune.
SIR desire to call your attention to the fact that
Thomas C. Acton Of the Committee Of seventy Federal
Office holder be there for specific parO woad DO,
be eous place should be he by that
d. not hold Administration particularly
Mr. HSvemeyer question Municipal Reform should be
keot outside of National and state polles D.
Nnn. York Sept N lsA