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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17
THE CINCINNATI soUTHRN ROAD.

The vote of the Chamber of Commerce
of Cincinnati, in which one hundred anu
forty-seven merchants voted for q repeal of
the Ferguson act, satisfies the Commercial
that Cincinnati as a city will never build
the Chattanooga road. After reviewing
the whole question that paper gives the
Knoxville route the following encouraging
exhibit: "The GdzeHs cutlery that the
building of the road would be directly for
the city money making business, Is not
given the slightest credit. The Cleveland
and Columbus, and Fort Wayne Rallroad
built a road, not with credit, but with
cash from indianapolis to Terre Haute, ana
the cost per mile exclusive of the right OF
WAY, and inclusive of very moderate
eo,iiDmcnt. was $40 800. 1t is not reas-
enable TO talk of building our South
ern Railroad for less, and that means
seventeen millions of dollars expenditure
between Cincinnati and Chattanooga Per
hans we can negotiate for the Kentucky
Central Railroad and use the Newport
bridge, so that we need not spcnd
two million of dollars ON the first mile oil
our road, but perhaps not. II we prioSe
the Ohio, and construct an indepehdeht
road to Chattanooga, and equip the road,
the cost cannot be less than twenty mil
lions, and when we get our money back,
it will be not through the direct earnings
| of the road, for it will do very well indeed
if itpays expenses for the first ten y. years
We have mentioned that the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company and Southern
organization in corporation with that
great company, and now controlling two
| thousands miles of Southern roads, are in
possession of the Knoxville road that is
constructed to the Kentucky line, ana
have an amicable understanding with the
Kentucky Central. They propose to con-
meet the Knoxville and Kentucky with
the Central Kentucky road, and there are
but ninety miles to build, If they wanttoo
solve the Cincinnati Southern Railroad
question, let them go ahead and build that
road. Let them put it through next sum-
mer, and open their road to Knoxville in
the fall. The Ohio Constitution will be
changed by that time, so as to enable the
people of Cincinnati to do something in
the railroad way without building their
own railroad. .H .-..f... . .t.....
We do not know whether the Cincinnati
Southern Railroad charter will pass the
Kentucky Legislature or the United States
Congress, or not 1t is doubtful. But the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company, with
bridge across the Ohio and line to Knox
ville and the city of Cincinnati with the
Ohio constitution amended, would be in
good condition to enter into an agreement
as to the management of the road to their
mutual advantage" ...
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17
THE INFRINGEMENT INVESTIGATION.

WE suppose IL Is generally understood
that the investigation now going on in
New York in reference to the abuses in
the Custom House were expected by the
opponents of the President to develop
some corruptions with which ne was con-
nected tbs very evident that this was
the hope of certain Republican Senators
who pressed the investigation with so
much zeal. 1t is perhaps not venturing
too much to say that prominent journal
ists anticipated being able to show that
tbe profits of the General Order business
I'm New York went partly into the Presi-
dents official family. We have carefully
read thus far the evidence before the COM
mittee-for its sessions are public-but
have failed to see any true encouragement
to the Presidents opponents: There are
abuses and frauds existing in the New
York Custom House. They have existed
there under dozen administrations.
We expected the investigation to develop
these frauds, and trust and believe they
will be speedily suppressed. The effort OF
some to make out of the assessment OF
Federal Office holders for political purposes,
n new and startling expose of civil service
oorruption is rather novel. 1t is an abuse
that dates back to the good old days OF
jackson. 1t is unquestionably an evil, but
one not confined to the New York custom
house at present or not peculiar to any
party. The fact that, with the immense
patronage now pertaining to the Admins
tration at Washington, there is some cor
ruption is not new but the people well un-
derstand that it is less now than it has
been, and that it is the constant effort OF
fine President to suppress it. He has been
unfortunate in some of his selections-im-
posed upon by professed friends-as Leet,
one of his former staff officers, but that he
has been cognizant of his corrupt prac-
tees. or that lie will tolerate the abuses,
now that they are exposed, no reasonable
man believes. ... -..... ....
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17

Commodore -Maury --eontemplates,-b but
more particularly to the East and West,
where abundant surplus capital and en-
terprise are to be found. The class there
that is interested in the South and looking
in this direction for homes, is far larger
than many seem willing to believe. That
they will come here i'm time we do not
doubt There are causes to make them de-
lay-causes that time will remoVe-put
that they will come, and in numbers, we
confidently believe, and we offer our
suggestions for what they are worth
to Commodore Maury and his associates.
Harpers' Weekly and the. New York
Times both pronounce themselves decided
ly in favor of the denomination of Schuy-
Ter Colfax for Vice President. The Times
saws of him: As speaker of the House,
and again as President of the Senate, he
has gained invaluable experience his IA
miliarity with Parliamentary usages Is
probably unexcslled; his fairness and im-
Partially have never been called in ques-
ton; he possesses a temper which no pro-
vocation can ruffie ; aud he habituaily
lives up to that high standard which the
people more and more look for in their
Dublic men.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17
THE CINCINNATI RAILROAD.

The committee appointed by the Cincin
natl Chamber of Commerce some time ago
to consider what action, if any, was advis-
able on the part of that body in reference
to the projected railroad South, reported
on Monday. They recommend that the
members of the Chamber of Commerce
vote for or against the building of the
Southern railroad on the Ferguson plan,
and that two thousand tickets be printed
upon the above basis.
The report of the committee was after
wards modified so thattlIe vote should be
for or against the repeal of the Ferguson
Act. A dispatch dated Monday says of the
probable result of the vote: Though the
action to-day was preliminary, it is gener-
ally conceded that it indicates the result,
when the test comes, and it has produced
much enthusiasm among the friends OF
the present project Taken in connection
with the action of the Board of Trade on
Thursday night, re-afiirming by decided
majority their adhesion to the Ferguson
plan, it leaves little room for the oppon-
| ents of the measure to hang hope of sue
ca4a
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17
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, 1872-01-17
THE SPANISH OUTRAGE ON THE FLORIDA.

Our dispatches this morning pulport TO
give in detail the sworn statements of the
officers of the ship Florida in regard to the
boarding of that vessel by the Spanish war
steamer. From the facts set forth in this
statement the act was a gross outrage, and
the country will be prepared to fully sus-
tain the President in his determination to
demand prompt and full redress. We
are prepared to believe from the character
of the reception rendered Gen. sherman at
Madrid, and from pacific sentiments ex-
pressed by the Spanish Ministry, that the
arbitrary act of the Spanish commander
will be repudiated, but if not, full repara-
ton will be exacted. We gave few days
ago a semi-official statement of the views
of the administration on the subject. The
course therein indicated will doubtless be
pursued that is, to demand of the Spanish
Government First, to apologize Tor me
outrage. Second, TO disavow the act OF the
officer. Third, to punish him; and Fourth,
to pay all damages.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17
Tbrow An ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

The Citadel of Life is in state Of siege all through
the year. but is more closely invested than IN
mid-winter. The liveI is usually somewhat torpid ana
the bowels less constpated at this season. ana
dyspepsia often assumes its most aggravated form in
cold and wet weather. In short the sluggish system
seems inclined to ntormit shirk ofits most m-
portant duties under the influence Of low tempera-
ture and requires wholesome Stimulation. The ipT
required Is Hostetters Ston ach Biter the only med
cine which quckens the action of the secretiye organs
and brings out the latent vitality of the system with
out creating any febrile symptoms or the slightest
nervous excitement, OH" "... .'
The great Vegetable Tonic is not recommended 20
spec &c for Coughs. Colds and COnsumpton- that hea
being left open the concocters OF preparations whlch
cannst by any possibility reach the lungs but as
specfc for the eOnstitu tODa and physical weakness
which invite pulmonary disease il is literally lnlaoie
The most insidous and terrible enemy OF human ie IL
lot disease ITSELF but the weakness which a3rds ~ an
opportunity TO gain firm hold Of the vital system.
Remember that Stamina. Vital Energy lie. prn-
al ple or wha ever VI choose 70 call the resstan
mower which battles against the causes Of disease ana
death il the grand safeguard o. health 1T Is the gar
rsOn Of the human fortress and when II WAKES weak,
the true policy il TO throw in reinforcement In other
words when such IN emergency occurs, commence
course Of Hostetters BtieEs, ,..,- f.f.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17
DEATH OF GENERAL HALLECK.

Our dispatches this morning announce
the death of Major General Henry w.
Halleck. General Halleck was born near
Utica, New York, in the year 1916. In
1899, he graduated at West Point Acade-
my third in his class of thirty-one. He
afterwards held, for a time, the position of
Assistant Professor of Engineering in that
institution. He distinguished himself on
several occasions during the Mexican war,
for which he was promoted to a captaincy.
He held the position of Secretary of State
in California from 1S47 TO 1919. He held
other important positions ON the Pacific
coast. He practiced law, for some
time, in San Francisco, being the
senior partner of the leading law
firm in the State. After the commence
ment of the late civil war, he was
commissioned Major General Of vol
unteers. IN July, 1862, he was appoint
ed COMMUNICATIVE Chief of the land forces
of the United States, which position he
held until he was succeeded by General
Grant, 1Sfoni tlIattime tilE The lelose of
the war he was Chief of Staff of the Unit
ed States Army, and has since that time
held many important positions with which
our readers are familiar.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17
MEN WILL CHANGE THEIR MOTIONS.

The Memphis appeal, some time ago,
was very much averse to tom Scott, the
Railroad King controlling Tennessee
roads. 1t has, however, changed its opin-
ions Of the7gentleman, as we see by an ed
itorial in its issue of Monday last. In that
article, after noticing the refusal of certain
roads in Alabama and Georgia to sell to
his company for fear of its solvency, the
Appcdl saws: " What its real wealth may
be, and whether it can execute its proposed
contract with the Memphis and Charles
ton company, we do not know. In Balti-
more, where several of the largest OF
Scott's partners and shareholders live, the
Security Railroad company is deemed in.
vulnerable. The Gazette gives ii q capital
of seven millions. It's ownership of ma
jority of the stock in the roads of East
Tennessee constitutes a sufficient basis o.
wealth to satisfy the public that its pre-
tentions TO solvency are by no means base
less. 1t paid the holders of majority o.
the stock in the Bristol and Chat
tanooga lines more than n million
dollars in cash. Its contracts fol
roads in Virginia and the Carolinas have
been faithfully and promptly executed
Its trades have been profitable and ad
vantageous to an extent never known be
| fore in the arena of railway speculation
and unless unanticipated developments b
| made, the stock holders in the Memphi
and Charleston Company will ratify, as w
are advised, the preliminary contract exc
cuted by President Wicks with the South
ern Security Railway Company, in direct
ting whose fortunes the illustrious Ton
Scott is the presiding genius' ,-...,.. ..
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17
FOREIGN.

The Prince of Wales was out on the eth for
the first time since his illness.....Louis Napo-
leon is soon to publish book of history ......
General sherman was presented to King Eman-
uel at Madrid, on the 10th, and banquet was
given at the American Legation in the evening.
The Pope will shortly send his ultimatum TO
the Bishops who have not accepted infallibility.
Another destructive colliery explosion has oc-
Cured in w ales.. There was an immence DEM
onstration- in favor Of home rule at Limerick,
on the 11th......A cable direct from England "a
New York is proposed. Small pox is spread
ing in the British Isles.....The Spanish Minis
try is divided on the Cuban policy.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17

OK Friday last Senator Brownlow pre-
sented to the Senate numerously signed
petition from citizens of this State, late
soldiers in the Federal army, asking to be
allowed to enter lands granted by Congress
without the requirement of settlement and
cultivation, and also bounty of eight dol
lars month to honorably discharged sol
diers, for the term Of their actual service.
The petition was referred to the COMMITTEES
on Military Affairs. a..
Weare indebted to Hon. Horace May
nard for copy of Secretary BoutwelPs re-
port, in which he recommends among
other things the appropriation Of 100000
for the continuation Of construction OF
the Court House and Postoffice building at
ibis place. work for which we are main
" indebted to Mr.. Maynard SO il WILDE
seen that our Representatives are by no
means idle to the Interests of their cOnsti-
tuents. ...a-
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17

THE Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce
decided in favor of building the Cincin-
natl Southern road after the Ferguson
plan, by the very decisive vote of 36l to
AZ; The newspapers continue to discuss
hnth sides of the subject. o. - =
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17

THE stealings i'm the New York custom
house for year, as charged by Democrat
ic Journals, would make about one days
work for BOSS" Tweed and his Tam
many gang.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17
CONGRESSIONAL.

Prof. Abraham De Sala, jew, prayed at the
opening Of the House after the holidays To
baceo dealers from New York presented pc
tition for uniform tax of sixteen cents....
Goldthwaite. Of Alabama, has been seated......
4 bill to admit six japanese youths to West
Point went over.....W. T. Clark, from the
fourth Texas district, has been seated....The APP
preparation for the Kuklux Committee has
passed the The House has passed the
Alta Vea Bill. The bill removing all politi-
cal and legal disabilities failed, but another ex-
Guiding all who left Congress, the army or the
aavy, was passed......A committee has been APP
pointed to investigate theLouisiana troubles.
A House bill passed making Pittsburg port
entry and delivery.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17
WEEKLY SUMMARY OF NEWS.
HONE.

Jim Fisk's father has gone crazy from the
news of his sons assassination. Charles D..
Perry. ex-Mayor of Hoboken, has committed
suicide..... Gen. Halleck died at Louisville on
the 1oth......A boy shot his mother dead on the
10th at Evansville, Indiana Thousands OF
cattle persisted by the great flood in the sacra-
peuto Valley. Williams has assumed the At
.ornev Generalship vice Alderman resigned.....
South Carolina bondholders consure Governor
Scott and other State officials for oyer-issues..
bin has been passed by the Albany Legisla-
+ure for the relief of New York City".".Hsn.
James Brooks has returned from his journey
around the world .. The Mississippi Paducah
and Gulf railroad has consolidated with the
Memphis and Charleston road, and contem-
plates lease to the Pennsylvania Centrai..".
A convention of Philadelphia nail manutac-
turers have advanced the rate to $40 for ten
penny nails...... The National Republican Nomi-
mating Convention will meet at Philadelphia on
the first Wednesday in June......The Kentucky
lotteries have been decided legal.....Alexis has
established camp and is hunting buffalo on
the Western plains......O. II. P. Archer succeeds
Fisk as Vice President of the Erie railroad.....
Two hundred persons were arrested at a cock
fight in Hoboken, n. j., on the THE
Pacific road is still blockaded.. 49,. The Russian
feet has been ordered to Pensacola whence the
Grand Duke will finally embark""..A family
ct Cleveland, Ohio have eaten trichina pork,
and the father and mother are dead. The
Supreme Court at Washington, overruling for
ner decision, decides that all treasury notes are
legal tenders except in cases of special contract
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17

A CORRESPONDENT, of the Missouri
Democrat styles Governor Palmer 1.-THE
oham pion hair splitter
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17

THE Republicans of Iowa held caueqs
on the night of the 10th and nominated
Hon. w. b. Allison for the United States
Senate, as the Successor sf Senator Har-
Ian. This nominotion is equivalent to an
election. Mr.. Allison is a member of the
House, this being his fifth term. He
served as a member of the Ways and
Means Committee during the forty-first
Congress. He is AZ years old, aud is a gen
tleman OF acknowledged ability and in
tegnty.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-17

Quite & sensation was created in Washington
last week, bya report that Elizabeth Csdy Stan
ton would address the judiciary Committee OF
the Senate on the question or feniHae suffrage.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-27
THE TUEF.

DROSPECT PARK FAIR GROUND ASSOCIATION.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER s.
Purse No. l.-Sl50 for horses that have beaten
80; $50 to first $40 to second and $40 to third.
Purse No 2-$1oo for horses that have never beaten
80; S75 to first and $2S TO second.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER B.
Purse No s$W f2r horses that have never beaten
Purse NJ 1-si5o for double tesms sioo to hrss and
TEs above purses will be mile heats, best three in
In harness with four to enter and three 70 start Sx.
cept purse No. A. and governed by the rules OF INC
National Association. Entries close at tho ONCE Of tho
association, Fulton corner Bocrum street brookym,,
% aiyel every Tuesday and Thursday OF each week
sEo. ". OAKLEY Superintendent.
T,ROTTING AT FLEETWOOD PARK.-ON TUESDAY,
August 27, at p NJ. match $500, mile heats, best
In 8, In harness
H. Sheldon. b. m Lady Sheldon
M. Mcnamara, r g. Sorrel Dan.
Same day-Mach $780, mile heats best In In harness
John Rogers, blk. IN. Black Fly.
Thomas Leo blk m. Jersey Bcl!c.
WM. H. VAN COTT, Superintendent.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-08-27

AT THE AUCTION HOUSE OF
n JOHNSTON 4 VAN TASSELL.
Office and salesroonl, 81 Nassau street,
opposite the Post Office
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~ n3on from pier ~ NORTH Kiyer New York Currcncy
by Wednesdays steamers $50; by Saturdays steamers
S65 and S75 ex .urson tickets, SEQ Intermediate S3
steerage $2S Certificates at lowest rates bc bought
here by those wishing to send for their friends.
Apply at the cOmpany's Offices to
HENDERSON BROTHERS,
No. 7 Bowling Greon.
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HORSES. CARRIAGES, Sss


n JOHNSTON VAN TAssELL
Ofnce and salesroonl, 81 Nassau street,
opposite the Post office.
THE HORSE AND CARRIAGE BRANCH
Of hs our business ,is,s = conducted at our
ITO, liz and ia East Thirteenth street. nj Fourth av
sA1Es AVas% %asSsg e. SSS sAa
CATALOGUE o. ERti Il SsSS Ssfse ruksDAYs' SALE
TEAM BAY. CARRIAGE HORSES. lb,s HANDS 7
are in every respect first class family team and war
ranted sSund M n1 sS set HsTpSs; 81 nv ao,,D On
BAY HORSE, EoSi is HANDS, YEARS OLD; KIND AND
true in all hnrness fseo from vice. an eXssent road
Tts SS S Sus yss
''s TOP WAGON built BY sTivERs
BLACK HORSE, IS HANDS HIGH. YEARS OLD ;
kind and true In all harness free from vice good ira
weller supeTos G 1 wSTksS, , and warranted sound
ROAM pony is MHNDs YEARS OLD; KIND AND
ana SaSK MoRS aoh Np YEARS
kind and true in all harness; free from vice. good ira
vGFsF FSURasExT ans xaFlaAisS PARR ipina PMAEroN
THE SORREL HORSE SUREFOOT, 16n HANDS,
has trotted in S and is warranted to trot in minutes
day fears nothing and lady can drive him also set
nsiesSSs BREwsTER FER ROAD WAGON.
GRAY HORSE, Is HANDS YEARS OLD; KIND
and true IN every way free from Vice good traveller and
sosREL PONY, ll,5 HANDS, 8 YEARS OLD; KIND
and true In gil harness free from vce fast traveller;
good worker and warranted sound
SEVERAL OTHER HORSES. DESCRIPTION TINE
ofsa1e.
Top and No Ton Wagons, Phaetons Rockaways; Depot.
Express and Road Wagons, Horses, Sc.
Weather never intericrcs with our sales
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YACHTS, sTEA,IBOATs, sc.

E,OR SALE CHEAP-TuB CELEBRATED 2oFOoT
yacht Br0gan In perfect order with full racing suit
Apply At iN Mercer street. Jersey City alter r. X.
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4 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. BEST MEDIUM IN THE
A cityi-The new fence around the Drexe building.
corner Wall and Broad streets Apply to CLINTON lsz
Broadway.