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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-12-25
Jesus OUR SAVIOUR AND KING"
Severely Rurneti.

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cantons and other fsnnels,a at S. b, BOWS
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Furs! Furs: Furs .
Received To-Day.

You can find something nice for ladies an
children, at LEWIS & JACksON's,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-12-25

Packed in ice received daily at Eifer's Elk
change, prepared in any style, and sold at &C
cents per quart or can. Xl3Od3m
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-12-25

Flour, moderate demand and steady. Whis-
XIV active at 96I. Wheat 1a2 better. and very
quiet Corn quiet, but firm. Rice quiet at Ga
81. Pork steady. Lard frmer at 74aS!
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Open Every Sunday.

The Exchange Restaurant will be open every
Sunday. Positively no liquors will be sold.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-12-25
Festival and Supper.

Last evening the members of the First Pres
byterian Church enjoyed festival and supper
at the Ramsey building. The building. was
decorated with evergreens and at the end.was
the inscription,
Jesus OUR SAVIOUR AND KING"
The exercises consisted of reading extracts
from the Scripture by the pastor, which were
answered by the various classes. The infant
c!sss, taught by Mrs. A: L.. Gillespie, acquitted
itself in a manner worthy of special mention.
The exercises were interspersed with music
by Prof Hodgson, the organ used being kindly
furnished by Rev. j. A. Lyons.
Refreshments were served up stairs at the
conclusion of the exercises, the supper being
occasion was highly enjoyed by all present, its
success being greatly due to the exertions of
the efficient superintendent, Mr.. j. A. Rayl, III
which he was warmly seconded by the ladies
of the charge.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-12-25
GEMS OF STRA USS!

The surprising success of this brilliant book conin
ues Edition after edition is eagerly called for go
large pages of the Best Strauss Music. Price, d,
s. s.; c., $500; Fine Gilt for presents, 81 90.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-12-25
WINNERS NEW SCHOOLS
FOR TIE


Piano Forte Cabinet Organ. Melodoon Guitar. COrnet
Violin. Fife, ACCORDION, German ACCORDION, Clar-
ionet Flute FIageolet. Price Of zach book I5c.
These little works are great favores, because they
are heap are full of easy and lively music, and have
enough of instructive matter for the wants Of amateurs
The above books mailed, postpaid, for the retail
price.
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EUEPSONS SINGING SCHOOL

Has abundant material for the instruction Of evening
and other Singing Glasses. Widely used Costs less
than Church Music Book. Price IS cents.
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100 heating stoves at cost, for cash, at
II 24dlw ATKIE s COFFMAN.
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New York Market.
STOCKS.

STOCKS.
New YORK, Dec 24-Gold, $1.1lsa1.1l4.
Governments steady, G0la61.
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GENERAL

Cotton dull Sales 4,4G3 bales. Middlings
1qI. Orleans 213
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-12-21

express great desire to come to an agreement
with the government The monarchists no
longer insist or confiinng the action of the
committee to the relations of the executive and
the legislature.
The Committee already approve of the theory
OF the second chamber, but await the govern
ments plan for its organization before pro-
ceeding to discuss the matter in detail. The
first subject taken in hand by the committees
Will be suspensory veto power,
The Assembly to-day unanimously voted the
supplies of 1873 as estimated in the budget.
All the members of the municipal govern
ment of Nantz have resigned in consequence
OF the removal of the mayor.
Ihe Paris press generally regard the step
taken by the President as an indication of the
conservative policy, and the radical papers do
not attempt to conceal their Indignation.
The Minister of the Interior is consulting
with the Project and Mayor of Lyons as to the
expediency of suppressing the existing munich
pal government of that city on account of the
pronounced radicalism of its members, and of
dividing he city organization into several
municipalities.
Personal.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. 20-A deputation from the
American Chamber of Commerce waited to-day
ed consul of the United States at Liverpool aud
rendered him hearty welcome
Various Matters.
LONDON, Dec. 21-6 a. m.-Count Won Beust
Austrian ambassador to Great Britain, has
gone to Vienna probably to assume higher
functions
There are fears that the steamship Shannon,
from Montreal for Hull, has foundered.
The Osprey from Quebec, arrived at Hull and
reports very heavy weather. Her carpenter
was washed overheard and lost.
The river Cambridge has overf1owed The
vicinity of Cambridge for miles is like swamp
and the streets of the city are flooded Brooks
side and Eyresburg are deluged The recent
rain fall is estimated at 100000 of tons.
Special prayers were offered in the churches
to-day for the success of the missionary enter
prlses of the Church of England.
spanish Cabinet.
MADRID, Dec 20.-The newly appointed
ministers were presented to the King to-day,
and took the oath of office. Senior Gorilla had
long conference yesterday with Senior Riv-
erero.
Dominion Politics.
OTTAWA, Dec. 20.-The Citizen newspaper,
the government organ, in a review of the sit
uation, says it is obvious that the head of the
government may be called upon at any moment
to reconstruct his cabinet, that Mr.. Howe will
very soon be made 1t Governor of Nova
Scotia province, and that his place will be
filled by Archibald, and that Mr.. Langerin is
the most capable of the leading French Cana
dian supporters of the government, instead of
Sir Geo. Cartier
The statement published in the Toronto Globe
that the connection of Mr.. Bridges with the
Grand Trunk Railway, would cease on the 31st
inst. is not credited by well informed parties
here. 1t is thought the paper has been impos-
ed on by London correspondent.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-12-21
xLIId CONGRESS-.
WASHINGTON, Dee. 20.
CEN TN

w ASHINGTON, Lee. ~
SENATE.
Senator Anthony was elected President pro
tenn.
A bill appropriating $751; for the expenses
of the Texan frontier commission. Passed.
Eight thousand copies of ealoges ON Garrett
Davis were ordered printed.
Mr.. Edmunds offered q resolution of inquiry
of the Secretary of War for information rela-
tive to the reimbursing of the territory of
Washington for expenses in suppressing Indian
troubles in 1856
Mr.. Rice moved as an amendment to his
resolution for a special commission to investi-
gate the Arkansas elections, saying he did SO in
order to get the matter before the Senate He
then gave detailed allegations of fraud against
Republican officials in making false returns in
Arkansas.
Mr. Clayton argued that the allegations of
fraud made by his colleague were incorrect.
Mr. Sherman favored the reference of the
subject to the Committee on Elections. who. if
they thought pIoper, could authorize SUBJ
committee to undertake an investigation.
Pending further discussion the Indian appro-
prIation bill was postponed and the deficiency
bill taken up.
There was some debate in reference to the
of Columbia ''' ''-'''
Mr.. Edmunds, before voting for the appro-
priation desired an investigation as to whether
the moneys heretofore appropriated were ex-
pended with propriety.
Mr. Morrill, of Vermont, supported the ap-
preparation believing that the Board of Works
had acted with fairness and justice according to
law.
On motion OF Mr.. Edmunds an amendment
was adopted by % to 81, that the amount ap-
propriated shall be paid on the approval of the
prices named by the Commissioner of Public
buildings. The bill was passed and goes to
House for concurrence in the amendments.
The Senate after the Executive Session ad-
journed till January 9th.
HOUSE.
Several bills were introduced, among which
Was one providing for the election of President,
vice resident and Senators by the people.
A call of the House showed thirteen less
than quorum. The time was consumed in
calling the yeas and nays on motions to ad-
journ.
Finding it impossible to obtain quorum, the
House adjourned to the 9th of January.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-12-21
$5, 900, 90 REWARD
Is Offered for better Remedy.
The Avcrill Chemical Paint
WILL PROVE ITSELF. .

The Avcrill Chemical Paint
WILL PROVE ITSELF. o.
1st-Far more beautiful then any other.
2d-More durable then any other.
3d-Lower in price then pure Lead ard Oil.
4th-To be all ready for use.
5th-To require no thinning or drier.
6th-The best wood preservative ever discovered.
7th-Rain before dry does not wash it.
Sth-It will not I'M or chalk.
9th-It is positively water and fire proof.
10th-Covers old work as well as new.
11th-Superior for covering brick.
12th-The best paint for iron buildings.
This paint has becn and is being used upon the fin
est villas and buildings both public and private in
this country north SOUTH east and west giving uni
versa satisfaction, and in all cases has proved its
GEAR to be fully twice long, without chalking
ackipg, as any other paint.
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-12-21
FOREIGN
FLOODS AND GALES IN EUROPE
Large Sections Inundated,

LONDON. Dec 20-The late heavy storms
have swollen the streams throughout England
to great height, and several have overflowed.
Windsor and Eaton are flooded. The river
Trent and it's afftuents, the Scare and Derwent,
have risen above the banks, submerging large
portions of the country in Leicester, Derby and
Nottingham. In some sections of these coun-
tries only the tops of the trees and hedges are
visible.
Heavy land slides have occurred near Dover,
and railway communication with that town is
interrupted.
Peterborough, in Northampton county, is
flooded, and many residents have been compell-
ed to take refuge in the upper stories of their
dwellings,.
A despatch from Liverpool says that 449
persons, including passengers and sailors, have
persisted by marine disasters during the past
ten days. Thirty persons were lost by the
sinking of the ship Matchless, off East Nor
cumberland
PARIS, Dec. 20.-1t is probable that some of
the bridges crossing the river Seine, in this city
will be swept away by the floods.
NAPLES, Dec. 20.-A gale of unprecedented
violence swept over Naples yesterday, causing
much damage to property in the city and ship
ping in the bay.
French Affairs.
PARIS, Dec. 20.-The Committee of Thirty
has appointed two subcommittee, which st
separately. The members of the committee
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-12-21

AUCTION COLUMN.
Auction Sales 5-F. o. Bailey g. Co.
ENTERTAINMENT COLUMN.
Fourth Entertanmsnt-Army and Navy Union
SPECIAL NOTICE COLUMN
Butter and Cheese--Aldrich s. Co.
Posponement.
NEW ADVERTISEMENT COLUMN.
Marked Down-Nelson & Co.
Lost-Rairoad Tickets.
Horse for Sale.
Hoolbrook's.
Maine Savings Bank.
System for beginners-olver Ditson s. Co.
Lost-Gold Ear Ring.
MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES.
A Good Place-Nelson S. Co.
An Unpulchased Opinion.
DR.. C.. c. Bennett-Lecture.
Josh Bilings-Lecture.
Baths-Smith's.
IN SUPPLEMENT.
Artits' Materials Schumacher Bros.
Apothesares-H -Whttier-Whipple s. Co.
Books-Dresser g. Aver.
Carbohydrates,
Crockery-Rani & Themes.
Confectionery-P erkins-Hu
Dry Goods-Leach-Thra % NJ. g.
E. P, Brooks.
Fancy Goods-Talbot s. Co. Peabody -Baker-
Butler g. Co.
Fire Insurance-Heath
Furniture-Corey s. Co.
Groceries-Wilson g. Co.
House Furnishing Goods Sawyer s. Co.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES s. Poarson-McDuffes
-Senter.
Lie Insurance-Sparrow.
Millinery-Eastman s. Cults.
Observation-Disclosures.
Plating-Atwood
Sewing Observation-Disclosures ycr-Plummer s.
Wilder.
Stoves-Nash.
Tailor-Beckett
General Variety-Cogia Hassan.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-12-21

Consultation About Ship Building Ma-
terials.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 2O-S. T. Snow of the
Revere Copper Company of Boston, and lead
ing manufacturers Of copper and composition
metal for ship building purposes, are now in
this city in consultation with the Maine Con-
gressional delegation Mr. Dawes and the Sec
rotary of the Treasury, in regard to the ad-
mission of ship building materials, provided
for i'll the act of June 6, 1872. Their object
Ris to secure wider application of the law,
which will be more satisfactory to the shipping
interest and entirely SO as to metal manufac-
turers. They will be heard before the Commit
tee OF Ways and Means in January, and the
indications are that the act referred to will be
included in this session of Congress to harmon
lie the conflicting interests aud give it greater
usefulness.
Movements of the President.
The President left Washington this forenoon
for Covington, KY, for the purpose of paying
brief visit to his father The President re-
turns next Tuesday. In consequence of his alb
sence the usual cabinet session was not held to-
day.
The Louisiana Committee.
The Louisiana Committee at their meeting
this afternoon agreed to issue an address to the
people of the United States setting forth the
law ard facts in the ease now disturbing that
State. and to petition Congress for relief imme
dately after the holidays. The committee adj
journed to meet in New York on Monday next.
having been invited by prominent men of all
parties TO visit New York and lay the whole
matter before the people. This afternoon the
committee paid their respects to Speaker
Blaine.
Territorial Legislation.
The territorial delegates had meeting this
morning. Mr. Clagget's bill to promote edu-
cation in the territories was favoraby consider
ed, and the delegates agreed that the District of
Columbia might with propriety be included in
the bill advancing the salaries of territorial
Governors and Secretaries, recently agreed to
by the House Committee ON Territories.
MIR. Brooks not in the Ring.
At session of the Credit Mobiler Commit
tee to-day, Cakes Ames said he never heard
that James Brooks had any stock and he did
not believe he had, and Mr.. Alley, another
witness, denied McCombs statement that Mr..
Brooks was interested in that way.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-12-21
MINOR TELEGRAMs.

Ten inches of snow in Concord, N. H., Fri
day.
A meeting of 300 soldiers of st. Louis ask
the Senate to pass the present land grant bill
They want other soldiers to join in the request.
The stockholders of the Mechanics Mutual
Fire Insurance Company of Boston, have voted
to apply for the removal of the injunction, con-
tinue business and pay up losses
A collision occurred Friday at Providence
between passenger train from Stonington and
some freight cars, doing much damage to the
cars but not hurting any of the passengers.
A Heralds Washington special reports that
Mr. Summers health is worse, and his friends
have serious apprehensions.
Another crisis in Spain and new ministry.
AS there may be change before night We omit
names of the new one.
Secretary Delano has arrived in Havana.
The tobacco crop of Cuba will be large.
Judge Orr accepts the Russian mission and
will leave for Europe the middle of Janury
King Victor Emanuel has the rheumatic few
er
The Senate confirmed large number of NOM
nations Friday.
Halifax reports heavy snow storm Friday,
preventing the arrival of all trains.
The Spanish Senate has approved of the cler-
gy donation law.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-12-21

DECEMBER TERM, BEFORE JUDGE sYMONDs.
FRrDAY.-Hannah M. walsh VS.. Michael Sullivan.
Action to double damages for injuries alleged
to have been received by reason of defendants dog
biting her,
Motley for plaintiff.
Howard g. Cleaves for defendant.
Richard o. Conant ct al Virgil P. Hall and Joel
Hall. Action two notes of hand alleged to be
given BY Virgil P Hall and Joel Hall as surety for
the sum of $2s5 each, to Conant s. Rand of this CITY,
Virgil p Hail. who is the son of Joel Hall, made
no defense and was defaulted. Joel Hall appears and
defends on the ground that his signatures to the
After the testimony was out the plaintiff discontin-
ed as to Joel Hall.
Howard s. Cleaves for plaintiff.
Bolster for defendant.
Samuel winslow VS.. David B. Soule This was an
action on an account annexed for labor. Defendant
admitted that there was due S17, and says that he
made tendes of that amount before suit was COM
menced. Plaintiff then claimed about $50. Plain
says the tender not valid tender, and the only
question involved in this trial was to the validity Of
the tender. Decision, that the tender was valid
md legal tender.
Motley for plaintiff.
Mattocks g. Fox for defendant.
George Curtis vs. Charles Staples & Sons. Action
to recover commission of two and one-haf per cent
upon the contract price OF machinery, which the
plaintiff as agent of the Forest Paper Company, en-
ployod the defendants to manufacture for said Com
pany.
Plaintiff says that in consideration of his giving the
defendants the contract they agreed to give him a
bonus Of two and half per cent. upon the contract
price, which was S11 1926.
The firm of Charles Staples & Sons has since dis
solved, the firm assuming the liabilities. The
present firm defend this action the ground that
such an agreement, If any such was ever made, was
against public policy and therefore void. Decision
reserved.
Bradbury g. Bradbury for plaintiff.
Butler &s.Fessendens for defendant
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-12-21

SECOND PARISH FAIR.-The City Hall will
be open at 10 O clock this morning for the sale
of useful and fancy articles. Att o'clock and
throughout the evening supper will be served
by the ladies of High and State street societies.
Fancy Zouave Drill this evening at O'Clock.
Owing to the severe storm of yesterday the
entertainment by "Mrs. farley" provided for
last evening will be given on Monday evening
next, and the fair will continue through Mon
day. Snpper served on Monday evening.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-12-21
MASSACHUSETTS.
A Democratic Mistake-Piercc Elected
MayOr-Mrs. Woodruff Barred Out
Tho atnv.,>

A Democratic Mistake-Piercc Elected
Mayor-Mrs. Woodruff Barred Out
The Storm.
Boston, Dec 20.-The committee on recount
ing the votes for Mayor and Aldermen conclud-
ed the Mayoralty count this afternoon, and
their figures elect Henry L. Pierce by plural
ity of 70 votes over Mayor CASTOR. The recount
of ballots in ward 2 show mistake of about
500 votes and other wards also show discrepan-
cies.
The Boston board of Aldermen has refused a
license to the women Woodruff and Claffln to
lecture in Music Hall.
A heavy snow storm, followed by rain, ex-
tends throughout New England. In portions
Of Maine nearly foot of snow fell
The Old South Church.
At the meeting of the pew proprietors of the
Old Sotuh Church this afternoon, vote was
passed % to % to lease the church edfice and
vacant ground around to the United Sta.es
government to use as a post office. The lease
runs for two years and the rent is $4,000 a
year, the society to pay taxes. A motion was
also carried that the standing committee Of the
society publicly announce that they will sell
the church edifice to the Massachusetts His
torical Society at price to be fixed by three
disnterested persons, to be kept forever a his
toric building, this action being taken to enable
those from abroad who demonstrated against
a lease of the building to the government for q
post office, to subscribe
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-12-21
Brief JOttings.

The Grand Trunk train got in about seven
o'clock last night.
Morris Brothers troupe will appear in this
city soon.
The snow was too deep yesterday for any
thing to happen in the shape of news.
A fire alarm box has been put in at the foot
of Green street, and one at the corner of Mount
fort and Wilson stress.
A grand Christmas ball is to be given at
Fluent Hall on Christmas uight, for the bene-
fit of Mr.. Fluent. Webster and Saunders pro-
vide the refreshments, The music is to be
furnished by Chambers full band,
T., Preparations are ON foot for grand compli-
mentary concert to Miss Annie Starbird.
w. H. Montieth passenger on the Pullman
train from this city Thursday, had his right
foot run over while attempting to get upon the
car. He WINS on his way from Maine to Phil-
adelphia.
The M. L. A. anniversary assembly to take
place on the 29th inst, promises to be a very
recherche affair.
one OF tho passengers on the Peruvian broke
hrs thigh on the passage over, and has been Ia
ken to the Marine Hospital.
During the gale yesterday house at the foot
of High street had its head blown off
A heavy snow storm began yesterday morn
ing and continued until afternoon Some SIX
inches of snow fell.
Ashes or sand should be scattered on the
pavements about the postofice -Four men
slipped and fell there yesterday, one of whom
spraned his wrist.
The heavy swell in the harbor yesterday in.
dictated very severe storm outside from which
we shall probably hear.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1872-12-21

New York Stock and Money Market.
New YORK. Dec. 2o--Bfornina.-Gold at I'LL
Money at hper cent. Sterling Exchange, long, l09
do short110s. Stocks steady. State stocks dull
New YORK. Dec. 2o-Erenino.-The restitution by
Jay Gould Of 900 of property to Erie is the alb
sorbiug topiciD financial circles and stock specua-
ton was to great extent in shares of that company
Money active and stringent and advanced to per
cent per day. closing at 1872 per cont. Sterling
Exchange higher at 1904 a 1909 for long and l10A a
110A for short sight. Gold unsettled opened at 11a
fell to 111s rallied to 1i1s and III 1i1s loans at
a per cent. for carrying and fat for borrowing. The
clearances were S67 100000 Treasury disbursements
only S160000 but they expected to be heavy to-
morrow on account of the January interest. Govern
ments were heavy most OF the day but closed trife
better and firm. State bonds very dull. In Stocks
Erie was the great feature, which opened strong ut
So advanced co. fell to $751; sold up to eis down to
59k, and closed at COL. The business was enormous
at the fluctuations which largely cccasioned by
the unfounded reports OF hitch in the Gould settle
ment. Pacific Mail was ais, very active, opening at
1885, it sold down to 7s and up to 7Ss closing at ISL
West IN Union, Lake Shore and Indiana Central
uctuated about per cent. with considerable bust
ness The rest of the list was quiet with fluctuations
Oft a per cent. The whole market closed steady
with Pacific Mail and st. Paul strong