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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-02-05
SALE OF RAILROADS.

BY our Nashville exchanges we sec that
Hon L. c. Houk has introduced resolu-
ton in the Lower House of the Legisla-
ture, directory to the Judiciary Committee
to investigate and report by what legal
and constitutional authority the railroads
of the State were sold, on which q lien ex-
listed in favor Of the State, was not taken
up, not being reached before the special or
der of the day was taken up. This resolu-
ton requires the committee to report
fully in regard TO the Transactions connect
ed with the sale, purchase and payment of
said railroads; what amount Of money, if
any, has been lost to the State by the sale
Of said railroads, and what legislation, if
any, is necessary to recover the same"
lfthis matter is pushed and the investi-
CATION made full and thorough as it should
be- revelations of All unpleasant character
for some OF our State officials, may he ex-
pected. By all means let the investiga-
ton be made, aud let the people know the
facts. Judge Houk viii undoubtedly push
forward bic -esolutiCt.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-02-05

II has been intimated to US from a relia-
bic source, that number of bourbons in
the present Tennessee Legislature, will
throw every possible obstacle in the way
of an act to re,district the State. They
will not openly oppose such a measure,
knowing that such opposition would bring
everlasting odium upon them, but will use
all the tactics known to intriguing politi-
clans for the purpose of accomplishing
their ends. We may possibly be mistaken
as to the existence of such a purpose--we
trust we are-but if that is their intention,
the wide awake, progressive, liberal ele-
ment in that body should see to it, that
their partisan tricks are thwarted. Let
the miserable little creatures understand
that the day is past for such cattle to
flourish in Tennessee.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-02-05
TENNESSEE SCHOOL FOR MUTEs.

1t is we'll known to those of our citizens
acquainted with the facts, that with few
thousand dollars the operations of the
State school for the Deaf and Dumb could
be greatly extended ana its inmates rem
dered much more comfortable. 1t is duty
we owe to these uufortunates, to see them
properly educated and prepared for life,
so as to render it as pleasant as may be.
The Trustees of the Institution We learn
have asked or will ask the Legislature
for small appropr' alton so as
to enable them to make the
the Improvements demanded for the ac-
commodation of all who ask for admission
into the institution. On this subject we
are glad to see the Nashville Banner
speaking out 50 literally. 1t says
Our Knoxville correspondent furnishes
this morning an Interesting account of the
visit of the Legislative Committee on
Charitable Institutions" to the Deaf and
Dumb School at that place, one of the
WOrthlest OF the States charities and one
OF the proudest monuments to the civiliza
ton and Christianity of her people. This
Institution is admirably managed, proof of
which was abundantly afforded to the
NISllOlS III llle interesting OK
ercises of the pupils witnessed by them.
We can conceive of nothing more touch
lngly eloquent than the utterance of the
Lords Prayer rs these poor children gave
1t, with their expressive sign language, in
the presence of their visitors. Can the
members of the General Assembly or their
constituents resist an appeal of like
character, for an appropriation TO supply
this school with additional accommodate
tons, with repairs to the present build
ings, and with-neehanical implements for
the mental and physical development OF
the pupils? The mute eloquence of such
an appeal can not fail to make its impress
upon the hearts and consciencies Of the
people Of the whole State, and upon their
representatives in the Thirty-eighth Gen
eral Assembly.
One of the proprietors of the Banner was
present with the Legislative Committee,
and speaks from actual observation. We
trust the Legislature will receive his views.
give them the weight to which ;hey are
entitled, and act accordingly
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-02-05

Il is amusing to see how Memphis is
excited on the subject of "spiritualism.n
Quite Il number of persons profess to have
direct intercourse with departed spirits
a year or two ago, Rev. Samuel Watson, Il
distinguished minister of the ME. Church.
South, residing in that city, published Il
remarkable hook with the remarkable IT,
tie 1.-THE Clock Struck One In Deem
Der, his brethren in the church found fault
with the authors marvellous theory touch
ing departed spirits. Since then he has
he has formally withdrawn from the
church, and now threatens to write
another book giving his views further on
the much talked of subject. Just "a few
days ago, the renowned Foster was in that
city practicing on the gullibility
of those who were willing to
see and hear him. Since his appearance
there, number of correspondents have
ventilated the subject of Spiritualism, pro
and con, through the columns of the news
papers, especially the Appedl, The ex-
element doesn't seem to subside worth
cent, and there is no telling where it is to
end
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-02-05

ioME jackanapes acting a. correspond
emt OF the Louisville Courier-JOurnal at
Nashville, shows his ignorance Of Tonnes
see Affairs frequently. IL Il recent letter
he writes at length about the CLONE Min
eral Railroad" and boasts extravaganuy
of the large saving 10 the State and what
Tennessee owes Democracy for it. We
have had occasion heretofore to speak of
the manner in which Tennis sees railroad
interests have been protected 90 under
Democratic misrule, and our readers, as
we'll As the people generally, are too well
posted To require any further presentation
of the subject. We don't know who this
correspondent is, but unless he is better
posted on matters generally than he is about
railroad affairs, he would do well 10 turn
his attention TO something else than ~ rit.
Ing letters for newsIspeIs.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-02-05

THE city Of Lexington has been giving
the whole State Of Kentucky good deal
oftrOuble ever since the Fifteenth Amend
ment came in force. a majority of the
voters of the city are Republicans, and
the question has been how to keep the
city Government Democratic? To do this
the Legislature has been amending the
charter so AS 10 perpetuate in office, those
elected under the old regime. Thus
ar they have succeeded, but powerful
iefiort is being made 10 break up the Demo
cratic nest.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-02-05

THE Postmaster General has referred
the question of charging double postage
on unpaid letters to the Attorney Gener-
nj. If that officer deeds that it must be
paid, further legislation by Congress will
he asked for
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-02-05

OUR dispatches this morning bring in
telligence of extremely cold weather at
the North. The mercury stands below
zero at New York, Chicago, Cleveland, &C.
This winter will rank among the coolest
in the history of the country.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-02-05
SELECTION OF JURORS.

Mr.. Lindsey, of Nashville, has intro
duced a bill into the Legislature, which if
it becomes alaw, will work very material
change in Judicial proceedings in regard
to trial by jury. We give a SYNOPSIS of
the bill as follows:
The bill provides that Circuit Judges dur
ing their several terms of our court shall
appoint three jury commissioners, resi-
dents of different portions of the county
who shall be freeholders of fair character
and sound judgment. The commission
ers, after being sworn, shall retire and not
separate without leave from the court I'M
til they have completed the duties requir-
ed. They shall there select from citizens,
of different portions of the county one
hundred persons of fair character. ap-
proved integrity and judgment, and will
empanel to serve as petit juries at the next
term From this list they shall draw by
lot twenty-five names to constitute %
standing jury, which list, with the re-
naming seventy-five names enveloped
and sealed. they shall deliver to the Judge
who shall, i'll open court deliver the
same to the clerk, first administering to
the clerk an oath not to assess the same
until the time prescribed by said act. The
oath of the commissions also requires that
they shall not make known the name OF
any jury selected by them until the next
term of the court. Within thirty DAYS of
the term, and not sooner, the clerk is to
open list ana issue copy of the same to
sheriffs, who shall proceed to summon
jurors in counties where business and pop
ulatIon requires it. The court NAV, by
order, increase or rednce the number of
persons to be selected by the commission
erS.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-02-05

THE Memphis AUalanche intimates that
there are school Book rings" Private
School rings" &c, willing to hazard the
success of a free School bill before the
Legislature, rather than have law, of
which they cannot take advantage for
their own selfish interests. This is a day
of 'rings." They are to be found in every
DEPARTMENT of life. 1t is hard though, if a
70 this State, is to be held IN jeopardy by
men who prize their own self interest as
Of far greater Importance than the general
good.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-02-05

THE first installment of native raisins
has been received at the Agricultural De-
partment Washington, consisting of four
specimens-white Malaga, Muscat-Ham-
burgh, white Romano and white Mus
catelle. They were grown in Kane coun-
ty, Utah.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-02-05

THE latest absurdity is attribute d to
General Palmer of Illinois, He thinks
railroads ought to be constructed as public
highways, allowing every man to run a
train, who is able to affor it.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-02-05

LAURA d. FAIRS latest achievement is
the delivery of free lecture in a lager
beer saloon at Sacramento, California. 1t
was free for the reason that nobody would
pay 10 hear it..
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-02-05

THE verdict of the jury in the Stokes
case and the recent decision Of the Court
of Appeals in the case of Foster, the ruff
tianly car hook murderer, begins to look
like criminals may get justice, even in
New York. The hanging of these two
noted characters will do great deal to
impress certain class with correct ideas
about the value and sacredness of human
life as well as the just penalties of the law.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-02-05

GOVERNOR YARMOUTH expresses the
opinion that the Senate committee will do
justice in the Louisiana matter, whereup-
on the Louisville Commercial wants to
know if Justice is just the thing he
WANTS.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-02-05

ONE of the happy results of the abolition
of the franking privilege, will be cheap
postage to the masses. 1t is believed that
a measure will be adopted at an early day,
reducing letter postage to two cents.
Newspaper postage will also be reduced.
The people will sustain the action of their
representatives in every effort to cheaper
postage.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-02-05

COLORADO, with her splendid climate
her silver mines and her rich country and
eminenty picturesque scenery, is knock
ing at the door of Congress for admission
into the Union as State. Fortunately
Grace Green wool has taken Il fancy to
that favored territory, and with her facile
pen is doing much TO bring it to public at
tention. In recent letter, speaking of
the Inhabitants, she says:
1t is composed of brave women and pref
ty fair men, and If the most dashing. dar-
ing, wide.aWake boys and girls on the con-
tinent. In the mountains are miuers of
the best quality, the unsettled and ventur-
Gus sort, pushing westward to the more
tempting treasure fields of Utah and Ne
vada Along the river courses aud in the
towns are the very pick of Eastern agri-
cuiturists, mechanics aud railroad men.
There Is n great deal of social refinement
ana intellectual culture among the women
OF Colorado, that would show we'll even st
Washington reception; and there are
men III any one Of the Colorado colonies
who might stand up against the best
eleven OF the Forty second Congress and
be bold.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-02-05

OUR General Assembly seems to have
organized itself into a society forexpressing
sympathy for everybody in the State VINO
has been unfortunate. Rarely are lesolu-
tiona Of coincidence from legislative bodies
appropriate or appreciated. 1t isa custom
easily abused aud one Of little practical
g"r'
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-02-05

IL the Senate on Monday, Hon. c. j..
Mckinney was confirmed as Internal
Revenue Collector for the Sixth District of
Tennessee.
The New York herald., 1873-10-16

COG ID Av, BETWEEN 37TH AND 3sTH sTs.-A
OJO woman good washer and ironer; Is good
baker; can be wei recommended from her last place
best city References
The New York herald., 1873-10-16

CC7 EAST 2lST STA GIRL AS GOOD COOK; CAN
OA do first class washing and ironing and futng in
private family would prefer up town best city
The New York herald., 1873-10-16

ReQ % Av.. BETWEEN 3lsT AND s2D sTs.-A RE
OOO spectacle woman to take washing TO her own
home, to out washing by the day best city
The New York herald., 1873-10-16

OC7 WEST 2eTH ST-AS LAUNDRESS OR COOK.
CCl washer and roner; no objection to the country
good references
The New York herald., 1873-10-16

SH0 % Av.. CORNER OF 18th STA RESPECT
COO able woman ss competent laundress; willing 10
assist with the chamberwork, OBJ ecton the coun-
try; good reference.
The New York herald., 1873-10-16

100 WASHINGTON ST.. THIRD FLOoR-A YOUNG
tCC girl as aundress laundress an chambermaid;
understands her business perfectly wiling and oblging
best city reference.
The New York herald., 1873-10-16

S7O Sd Av., CORNER 18TH STA RESPECTABLE
~ young English woman, aged 2 as washer up. TO
sleep out in hotel restaurant Call on address
The New York herald., 1873-10-16

1E7 EAST 33D sT.-wANTED SEVERAL FRS
LIZ class dressmakers also . good buttonhol
maker
The New York herald., 1873-10-16

S01 WEST 3grH ST., RooM.lL-A FIRST CLASS
OUt ianndress wishes to take in washing and iron
nihcent style s0c 1 dozen best city
Can on address ANNE CURRICK.
The New York herald., 1873-10-16

vNANTED--A SALESMAN IN DRYGOoDs STORE,
w who thoroughly understands his business, with
good Apply at 63 Myrtle av corner OF Kent
HrnoklYn.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-29

jefferson Davis acquires no wisdom as he
advances in years. lie made another silly,
mischieyous speech at historical gather
ing at the White Sulphur Springs the other
day lie claimed that the southern people
had been cheated rather than conquered ;
they would not have surrendered could they
have foreScen how they would be treated !;
Southern women had not surrendered" he
had never seen one who was 'reconstruc-
ted :" and he continued: " Ladies, | have
often sal that IT. you was my greatest hope
for the future of our country. The men Of
this de may y eld the principles for which
they contended, but the children who sue
coed will cherish and perpetuate them. -
The old arch-rebel evidently cannot accept
the situation. and his words are only those
Of bitterness and gall. But, happily. he
las but few followers and little or no inhu-
en- ce with dissection. The South now needs
pc ace, and capital wherewith to develop her
.agnifcent resources, to till her fertile
fields. and her best men take little heed Of
the malignant talk Of decayed statesman,
Her women, too. we have the excellent au-
thority of Ex-senator Foote for saying,
" are not yet all Amazons, and all the more
refined and intelligent among them do ar
IDENTIFY desire peace and the universal diifu-
sion of kind feeling among all classes of our
people" On the whole it augurs well for
the future prosperity of the South that Mr..
Davis is no longer able to 4" fire the South
ern heart
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-29

How THE PRESIDENT CELEBRATES TIE
25TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS MARRIAGE - \
large number Of reporters and other inter
eSted parties went from New York to Long
Branch Friday evening to attend eelebra-
ton Of the twenty-ffth anniversary of the
marriage of President Grant and wife 1t
was said that the festivities were to be elab-
crate, that the members of the Cabinet and
other social and political magnatcs Won Ia
be there, and that ball would finish the
days pleasures. The announcement Of a
celebration was erroneous nothing of the
kind took place. In the afternoon report
er called at Grants cottage and was con-
Quoted through it TO a secluded verandah in
the rear, where the President sat in an en- "
chair.
" Are You celebrating your silver we'd
ding to-day, Mr.. Grant2' asked the re-
porter.
" You can sec for yourself" replied the
President.
" But everybody in the village supposes
that some sort ola celebration Is going on
here. or is to take place tonight"
=" They are mistaken, - said the President.
=" | don't know of anything Of the kind. [
only got back at noon, and if had been
going to celebrate my wedding day should
have returned Yesterday. heard tho report
myself to-day, and that was the first knew
about It.
g Is it correct, Mr.. Grant," said the re-
porter, " that to-day is the 25th anniversa-
~ of your weddirg?"
: Yes was the reply, and that is the
only truth in the rumOr. No members of
the Cabinet or anybody else have been in
yited, and there Is to be no observance of
the day, not even a dinner"
" And the report of presents being sent
to you ," suggested the reporter
" There Is nothing in it.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-29
q. q. BENEDICT. Editor.
The Farmers Movements at the West.

The farmers of Scott county, Illinois, met
in council. to the number OF 1000, on 'he
seventh day of August. The speaking vas
by representative men, the first VINO = IL
ported being the President of the o'a'e
Farmers Association. His remarks "'iO
directed mainly against monopolics anu
almost every kind of business, except i"i
ing. was monopoly, a. he looked at H.
He denounced equally with the railroads.
the telegraph. express and transportation
companies. book and plough makers, and
other manufacturers. These monopolles
must be suppressed. he said, in some way
or other. To do this the farmers must or
oanize and educate themselves to educate
themselves they must read the newspapers.
Here at least he was sound. But the speech
ofthe President was mild affair." by the SIDE
of that of the Secretary Of the State Asso-
citation. Mr.. Smith, who prophesied that
a dav would come, if there was no other
remedy left, that he and his boys, and thou
sands of other farmers and their boys, would
have To ride some of these railroad villains
ont of the State capitals on rail, and that
many A tree in broad America would bear
bpman fruit. Mr.. Smith, it Is said, carried
off the main honors Of the day. But We do
not believe that the farmers Of Illinois,
though greatly exasperated, and though
doubtless having some real grievances are
obout TO inaugurate a reign of anarchy and
bloodshed. Annihilating railroads, or
hanging railroad managers, is not going to
raise the price of corn or land, in the North
west.
The farmers in Iowa, in State Convention
the other day. assembled, declared that they
will act independently of party, and that
they will nominate and support men VINO
agree with them in the platform of primer
ples they set forth. Their resolutions
demand that Congress, where it has the
right of legislation. and the Legislatures oil
the several States where they have jur'dlc-
tjon. should ''abrogate the theory OF the
inalienahle nature Of chartered rights,
which is asking considerable. They also
resolved. that the State should fix the maxi
mum rates of freight. BUTT has already
been decided by the Supreme Court OF the
United States. that the State has no right
to impose restrictions upon the rates oil
freight coming into, going out ot,or through
the State. If, then. the restrictions proposed
are confined. sit would seem they must be-
to freight carried from point to point
within the State. how are they to help the
farmers. on their great problem of cheap
transportation to the seaboard. If the
farmers of the Northwest would secure
speedy and practicable solution OF tins
problem. they must set themselves at work
to secure some great avenue for their grain
to market, independent of the railroads
A correspondent Of the Rutland HTald' IN a
communication the more important portions
of which we publish elsewhere, tells some
plain truths on this subject.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-29

Harvest HArPY.-A Walden correspond
ent of the Caiedonion says he cannot meet a
living face that has not smile on it. Men
who have not been known to smile for
years, unconseiously break out into the
broadest of broad grins 4 sewing machine
man or life insurance agent could call pom
any one of US aud speak his piece without
being called to order. 1t isn't that the
town is out of debt-far from that; or the
roads good-they never were; neither is 1t
because the church has had a new coat of
paint, for 1t has not, although it has need
ed it the past five years. But | tell you Mr..
Editor, that crop of hay has done wonders.
We have literally been Sin clover for
weeks-are in it now, and not likely to get
out of it far a week to come. Barns that
were never filed before are cramned to the
ridge pole: Says to one farmer, How is
hayr Hay says he, why l never sec
the like of it in all my born days, It's cut
and come again all over my farm
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-29

The board of visitors to West Point, in
their official report. refer to the fact that
10 candidates were rejected, this year, al
though the examination was conducted
with extreme fairness. They attribute this
large percentage of failure to the loose man
ner in which those rejected had been edu-
Gated in the rudiments of education in other
schools. They recommend that all candi-
dates be instructed month at the academy
before their examination for admission.
The board say that the outrageous practice
ofhazing has been almost entirely suppress
sed. The affairs of the academy are admin
istered with efficiency. judgment and fdeli-
ty by all its officers, and are in good con-
dltion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1873-08-29

The QUEBEC FIRE.-The lower part OF the
city of Quebec was threatened with destrac-
ton by fire Tuesday. Lumber-yards, wharves
and two schooners were destroyed before the
flames were brought under control. The
loss is estimated at from Sl5O,OO0 to $780,
600. Dispatches were sent to Montreal,
Sherbrooke and other places to send along
steamers. as the pressure ofwater from the
water works was far too Insignificant to
make any impression on the marching mon
ster. The fire still increased, famed by an
increasing wind, until it was feared a good
portion of the city must suffer. At length
it took direction toward st. Charles River,
where it was finally checked. burning
wharves and two schooners. All the time
the people were energetic in their efforts.
and, hoping against hope, contested every
| inch of ground. Great excitement prevailed
as at one time it seemed as if there was to b.
! repetition Of the great fire Of 1858.