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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-02-20
A NEW CODE OF MORALS.

A, journalist who fearlessly discharges
his duty has no easy task to perform. He
Is called upon to guard the public by the
exposureof wrongs, in the shape of frauds,
corruption and outrages, often committed
bygmen in high position entrusted with
the property. honor or lives of their pat
rons. In doing so he sometimes comes in
conflict with men whose ideas of honor
are peculiar. What can be said in
defense of that foolish notion
that sometimes obtains, that grave impu-
tations upon q mans character can be re-
moved by the accused appealing to the
so-called .'codesof honor" What should
be said of public sentiment that weuld
hold scoundrel guilty of breaches of trust
and stupenduous frauds, absolved from all
odum for those. wrongs, by resort to
brutal personal conflict in the form of
duel? Ought the mere PROPOSE
ton n of such a coward and
scoundrel, to appeal to brute force,
relieve him from charges of such char
acter? Most assuredly not. To eounte-
nance such practice would hurl us head
long into the utmost depths of barbarism.
And yet such is the practical result of the
teachings of those who uphold the code of
honor. According TO that code, the man
who is branded as defaulter or betrayer of
trusts, relieves himself of the stigma which
such crimes justly affix, by proposition
to fight duel. Though the charges of
fraud be true; though the crimes charged
were committed, the accused justifies him.
sslf aud vindicates his honor in the esti-
nation Of the ehivalry by a willingness to
resort to brute force or to risk his life on
the chances of shot or sword thrust.
What an idea! What a depraved senti-
mcnt. What an unchristian, uncivilized
custom. To recognize such an amend
ment to the code of morals or the laws of
humanity, would he to turn our faces to-
ward barbarism. Happily for our genera
ton, more enlightened and progressive
sentiment exists in the South on this
subject than once obtained. The appeal
to brute force is no longer evidence
of courage, but is rather regarded as an
evidence of cowardce. 1t is not proof of
manliness, and no right minded man will
so regard it. The day for duels has passed
and the reign of law and reason is es-
tablished.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-02-20

that will do justice to our creditors with
out reference to the spectators. If we are
just to those we owe we will lose nothing
by it. Nothing, in our opinion, will pre-
vent the Legislature doing this, unless ii
be the persistence of some would-be leaders
In politics who are determined to have us
pay the expense of funding the entire
State debt, including such liabilities as the
courts of the State may adjudge against us
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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-02-20
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Sale Of Valuable Lands near Knoxville.

DY VIRTUE FA DECREE PRONOUNCED BY
ID the United States District Court for the 6 ern
District of Tennessee. at the January term 10 the
matter of SAINT II. Davis 4 Co.. bankrupts. wi sell
public sale to the best bidder. all OF that tract OF
land which lately belonged to S.n.l Davis Or.
one mle and half distant from the city of Knox il
Said trrct contains about z, acres 30 acres Of which
is well tmbered II Is al productive ard lies well
noes and the most eligible locations for market gar.
dens nurseries uairy farms to be found in the vi
cnty of the city. 1t will be carefully surveyed. and
sub divided in pats and tracts to suit purchasers.
plat ofthe ground will be prepared for inspection
soon as practicable
The terms of the sale will be- 0nethird of purchase
money in cash, one third in six months. and third
in twelve months from the day Of SALE without INFER
est. Notes with approved security will be taken for
the unpaid purchase y. and lien retained the
nd as additional security therefor.
S n, VANCE, Assignee
in Bankruptcy. of Saml II. LAWS & Co.
febl6dtilmay3sow r.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-02-20

GAMUEL NEh NAN. iyDERrAKER. Corner Cum.
~ berland and High Streets. Knoxville, Tenn-A
complete STOCK of Fisks Metallic Burial Caskets and
Gases. both plain and finely ornamented. Also all
sizes OF finely ornamented Wooden Caskets On hand
at all time ready for immediate USE Orders Solicited
and satisfaction guaranteed. a,,---I - :
Funerals attended. and Hearse and Carriages fur
nished when requested. oc.a
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-02-20

SCEILEI ER'S
A RI CALLER Y.
REDUCTION
Price Of photographs.
Having been awarded ~
ALL THE PREMIUMS
offered in the different branches Of Photography at the
Fair just closed, and my business being rapidly in
creaslng, haze concluded TO
Reduce the Price on Photographs
from this date as follows:
Card Photographs from s. 90 to 81 90 per dozen.
GShnet phot1Srapas IRON Sdu J, % ~ 9S I'm FIRST
and duplicates for 81 90 instead eff 81 50.
LARGER WORK IN PROPORTION.
ONLY FIRST CLASS WORK
will leave my establishment.
II. Nj. SCHILLER,
95 Gay Street, .s 50
oct20d3Iyl KNOXVILLE TENN,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-02-20

cErnC VEGETABLE AND FLOWER,
OCGO0 Plants Roses. D ,hlias. Fuchsias. Ger
anums, BeIding Plant. Gladolas. etc. Send stamp
for Dreers Garden Calendar 6S pages. ILLUSTRATED,
with practical directions. HENRY 4. DREER, II
Chestnut ST., Philadelphia Pa.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1873-02-28
SPECIAL NOTICES.

BISHOP LEE have just received fresh sup.
ply of Toilet Soap, Morphine, Golden Balsam,
Jaynes Expectorant, etc, etc. f26.3t
OYsrERs.-J. H. Lynch has just received, at
Chop House. New York Transplanted and other
fresh oysters from San Francisco. Also trout
and other fresh fish. f22-lw
WILSON 4 SoLoMoNs. dealers in Cigars, Sta.
tionery and Periodicals, ct Fulks 4 McAlpins.
f20-f
Wilson's Restaurant, next to Halpin's.
Fresh bread and cakes. f2O-tf
The Alta California Almanac for sale at C.
Wiederhold's. f9.1m
ALL accounts unpaid on our books are trans
ferred to B. f. Hastings, Jr., with full power to
collect. ONEIL 4 ARMSTRONG.
fe1l.tf
$4,000 IN CASH FOR Sl.-We call the attention
Of our readers to the advertisement in another
column of the Nebraska State Orphan Asylum
Here is chance to win fortune in q Public
Legal Drawing, and aid 8 noble charity. fe4tf
CUTTING Co.'S California Canned Fruits, Jel.
lies and Jams are far superior to all other brands
For sale by all first-class grocers.
WATCHES CLEANED and warranted to run for
two years for $500, at Goodspeed's, next door to
the postoffice. ja17-tf
H. M. BARNES, Notary Public, at the postoface.
Go to Alexander's for your Drugs.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1873-02-28

HEAVY Loss OF TEXAS CATTLE REPORT
EDIT is reported that five hundred
Texas cattle persisted in the late storms,
in the Spring Valley mountains, about
ninety miles north of here, in White
Pine county. They had been grazing
up in the mountains, where the feed was
good before the storms, and could not
be got out and down in the Valley after
the snow fall. They were driven into
the country from Texas last fall 1t is
feared that this is not the greatest loss in
the grazing regions during the late
storms.
FURBURz DISTRICT. This is new dis
trct, about 140 miles north of Phoebe,
from which very encouraging reports are
received. The ores are of the smelling
class, and very rich, and the veins are OF
extraordinary width. The natural work
ing advantages are good. The thrifty
agricultural settlement of Deep creek is
not far from Furburz district. Develop
ment is in progress on several lodges.
THE FUNDING LAW OF LINCOLN COUNTY.
This law, of so great importance to our
citizens, has not been published by us
because it was not ordered printed, and
has not, therefore, been received. Our
special correspondent at the capital
writes us that it is nearly an exact copy
of the Elko county funding bill. We
will say more about it in our next.
Connection. In our item on Tuesday
morning last, of the starting up of the
railroad foundry, at Bullionville. we
stated that it was the first enterprise of
the kind in Southeastern Nevada. This
is an error. The Meadow Valley Mining
Company have had foundry in oper-
alton in Dry Valley during the past
twelve months.
JURY EMpANELED. - In the case of
Donohue vs.. Snodgrass, q civil case APP
pealed from the Justices Court, jury
was yesterday empaneled and the case
will be tried to-day.
An ingenious gentleman of Phoebe has
invented green pea-sheller, and ap.
piled for patent with fair prospect OF
receiving it. It works to charm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-01
TRANSPORTA7ION PROBLEMS.
THE sNEATE COMMITTEES INVESTIGATIONS AT ST
1nI.1s- An1n1-pN ALENr TIL NOV. L.

THE sNEATE COMMITTEES INVESTIGATIONS AT ST.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS TILL NOV. Is.
ST. LOUIS, Oct. 31.-The Senate Transporta-
ton Committee to-day heard the statements OF several
old steamboat owners and others acquainted Win COM
MERGE as 10 the condition and capabilities as means OF
trans poration OF the Mississippi River All Of them
agreed that II the river properly improved freight
wonld be carried at half the present minimum rates
Cant John g. Mcclure President OF the Keokuk North
ern Packet Line and steamboat man Tor 80 years. said
that the Upper Rapids been greatly improved by
the Government and but little more work Is needed
there but much still required at the Lower Rapids.
The canal there should be pushed to completion rap
idlv "a possible aud when finished navigation from 81,
Louis TO St. Paul would be good. Capt. T. W. Gould,
President OF the Missouri River Packet Company called
the attention Of the Committee to the Importance of the
Missouri River That is in such bad condition that
1t Is worthless for navigation, and the railroads have
secured almost the entire trade. At a comparatively
small expense the river could be put in excellent nayi-
gable condition aud barge lines established.
Col. II. I. Van Horne Of Kansas City, formerly Con.
gresham OF that district submitted report from the
Board OF Trade of that city setting forth the extent Of
territory tributary to II, with Its abundance OF pro-
ducts said that compared with other sections OF the
country this vast territory is practically OF from
both foreign aud domestic markets. that In times OF
abundant crops Its products do not admit Of shipment
with profit TO producers and that only when prices arc
high result OF failure OF the crops east OF the Mis-
ssspp River Its grain be probably transported to
the seaboard by the present facilities The report asks
for relief as follows:
Improvement OF the harbor Of Galveston so as to ad
init heavy draught vessels removal or avoidance OF
instructions at the mouth OF the Mississippi River
and securing connection with permanent deep water
and permanent freedom from ice with the Mississippi,
River by extension of Government aid 70 rallroau
from the mouth OF the Kansas River 81 Memphis
number OF railroad men were invited to appear De-
fore the Committee aud make statements regarding
then adourned 10 meet &c Washington NOV 10, wheh
they will GO 10 New Orleans TO inspect the oostrncons
M me mouth OF the Mlssspp, and exninlne a. 70 tue
nracttcabity of the Ford 81 Philip Canal They leave
Tor their respective homes Tonight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-01
CURRENT TOPICS AT THE CAPITAL.
REPORTS ABOUT SECRETARY RICHARDSON'S REsIG-
NATION DENIED.


WASHINGTON, Friday. Oct. 81, 1873.
Many inquiries we're made to-day at official sources
concerning the rumOr that Secretary Richardson
about 10 vacate his Office and numerous kilograms from
Eew-YOrk were sent asking II the reports were true
To these the Secretary gave positive denial. and TO
repeated oral inquiries he equally emphatic, adding
that the President aud himself in perfect accord.
In order more eectuay TO set the at rest call
was made upon the President by the writer of this.
The President said he loss to account for the
rumor as nothing had occurred to it,
He did desire the Secretary to resgI and therefore
never even intimated that such a course would be
agreeable him, had Judge Richardson ever sgni
fed to him any way that he wished OF intended to
resign. There was. he repeated not the slightest
ground on which the rumor could rest and besides,
Judge Richardson had recently taken house. thus
showing that he intended remaining in Washington.
DEBT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
George f. Baker, Controller OF the District Of Coum-
ba written the following letter In reply to certain
inquiries about the District Indebtedness:
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. CONTROLLERS OFFICE.
WASHINGTON d. C.. sept IS, 1873. 5
sT 3a IN i rsp bonded debt OF the District Of Columbia
does not exceed ls0O0oOo the limit fixed by Congress
a The interest on this debt has always been promptly
paid by the Commissioners OF the Sinking Fund.
g. Tue amount OF certificates OF Indebtedness hearing
issued by the Board OF Public Works and regis
tered IN this office, u E,OO0O0).
No part OF the School, Police, Fire Interest Funds
arising from the proceeds OF general taxes has
transferred issued by the Board Of Public Works
s. The District of Columbia will suffer loss by the
OF Washington Its balance deposit $4,000 Offset
by amounts due TO the Bank from the District.
~ GEO L. BAKER Controller.
PUBLIC LAND STATISTICS.
The following statement has been prepared
by Conn soner Drummond Of the General Land Office
for his forthcoming report
During the last ascal year public lands were disposed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-01
FOREIGN NE WS.
THE MONARCHICAL NTRIGUEs IN FRANCE.
ALL HOPES OF THE RES roRATIoN or THE MONARCHY

THE MONARCHICAL NTRIGUES IN FRANCE.
ALL HOPES OF THE RES roRATIoN or THE MONARCHY
ABANDoNED-TIIE CONSERVATIVES TO FAVOR
THE PRoLoNGATIoN OF mACMAHoN's TERM
PARIS, Friday, Oct. 81 1873
1t is reported that in consequence of the position
maintained by the Count de Chambord in bis letter
to NJ de Chesneong all hopes of the restoration oil
the monarchy have been abandoned.
1t is probable that the Conservative deputies In
the Assembly will vote in favor of prolonging the
term of Office of President MacMahon.
A special meeting of the Cabinet was held at YER
sailles last evening.
1t is not yet known what decision the Royallst
Committee came to at their meeting yesterday. Inc
announcement of their policy is anxiously awaited
1t is known that one section of the Monarchch
party desires to proclaim the monarchical principle
without naming sovereign, and to appoint
Regent or Lieutenant General of the Kingdom to
act Professionally.
The press generally advises the prolongation OF
Presidents MacMahons term of Office, which is also
supported by the lmperiaists.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-01
WALL STREET TOPICS.
WALL III iNb'
RUMORED RAILROAD DEPAULTs-GossIP OF THE


STREET.
The fiscal agent of the Burlington and
Cedar Rapids Railroad Company in conversation with
TRrpUsE representative last night, regarding the ru
more that the Company had refused to pay the
coupons on their bonds said that as his relations with
the CORPORATION were amply the payment OF moneys
furnished him by them he not prepared to give an
explanation OF these run0rs. Yet, "a be had received
no information that the Company would not meet their
obligations In tins respect and he had no reason to
believe that they would not, he assumed that thefcou
pous would be paid. The President OF the Company,
he said was expected TO arrive in this city to-day to see
what ARRANGEMENTS could be made. There was. how
ever no difficulty with the Company's affairs and until
the arrival OF President and the receipt OF moro
dearite adyces the agent wac unwilling TO give any
opinion as 20 what would be DONE but was disposed to
believe that the interest would be paid.
IT was rur1ored IN this city yesterdlythat the New
Rrunsvich State Bani which served with an In
urcton ON account Of financial troubles growing out Of
tho irregularities OF former cashier, will re-
eume business today under new officers and
a now board OF direction. Tho new President
is Abraham VOORHEES,, and the Cashier, George Conoyer
whoormerly occupied this position IN the State Bank:
The affairs OF the New-Brunswck Carpet Company,
which was thrown into bankruptcy few days since,
t the source Of much comment AMI 1t ID understood
that James Short the superintendent Intends TO con-
tes tho suit OF the Bank against the company,
the ground OF collision between Henry Richmond who
was formerly Vice President Of both Institutions. and X
n Woodwork. former President and Treasurer OF the
Garnet Company. Mr. Short also claims that number
Of the large stockholders OF the Carpet Company have
never paid for their stock
Judge Barrett refused yesterday the motion made
few days ago for order to compel the Lake Shore
Railroad TO transfer books 70 James Cheney II
bonds, amounting to $4,000, which ne bad purchased
for tho Broadway National Bank. TLese bonds
deposited with the bank by Grnne Co. as collateras
o,Id Tho hank IN th. ,far
after the voluntary bankruptcy OF Grinnell Co., but
before the bank received notice.
The directors OF the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Yesterday resolved 10 default their semiannual in
terest statement viii he made 10 bondhoIers, prob
ably to-day and they will be asked TO fund the four first
maturing coupons Into a seven per cent income bond.
The pooling Of greenbacks at the Clearinghouse ended
Yesterday and to-day each bank Will begin with the
same percentage Of these notes. when every bank VIII
have TO look out for itself the greenback question.
The loan certificates continued without Limit
the time amount but the banks generally are not IN
favor OF increasing them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-01
PRICE FOUR CENTS.
THE STATE OF BUSINESS.
NO MATERIAL CHANGE IN THE CONDITION
OF AFFAIRS.

II
HOPEFUL REPORTS FROM BUFRALo-THE CONDITION
OF BUSINESS IN NEw-JERsEy-TBE BUILDING
INTERESTS OF THIS CITY
The general aspect of the state Of business remains
unchanged though reports from various parts OF the
country show that manufacturers and business men
generally are disposed to look forward more hope
fully than few days ago. In the special cor
respondence of The TRIBUNE from Buffalo u
stated the grain shipments from the West nave
decreased largely during the past month ana
in the lumber ores, &C.. have almost entirely
ceased. The iron works of that city have made
but slight reductions in time and in some branches
of the trade there has been material improvements
of late The leather business also con-
times in a fair condition. The manufacturing
interests of Paterson, N. j., which are
largely dependent upon the RAILROADS.
are at present somewhat depressed. The locomotive
works cannot continue unless their manufactures
are taken off their hands when fnished and az
some of the railroad companies do not at present
feel able to do this, they have been Obliged
10 reduce the number of their employees.
At Newark there has been falling OIL IN the
business is anticipated. The mills OF Lewis
ton and the shoe factories of Auburn, Me- are
running on full time. Inquiries among leading
builders of this city show that the general uepfes
sion has not yet been felt in that branch OF bust
A dull Spring, however IS predicted, applea-
ceased One of the largest individual depostorsoi
Jay Cooke IL Co. declines TO accept the hrns prop
OsitiOn for a settlement until a more satisfactory
statement of its affairs has been made
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-01
COMMERCIAL DEPRESSION.
n1SonIETING RuMoRS.

REroRTED TROUBLES OF PROMINENT DRY GOODS
FIRM-RAuRoAD COMPANIES AND THEIR coMrLI-
CAr1oNs-DECIINE IN sToCR9-A. 4 W. sPRAGUBs
MOTIFS PROTESTED.
Operations on the Stock Exchange opened rather
dsmaly yesterday, the reports of commercial fan
urs in this city and elsewhere having had de-
moralizing effect upon the operators, who were
afraid to enter into any large transactions or III
deed to take any risks whatever until matters hao
become somewhat settled and confidence IN some
degree restored Much of the Generalization was
attributed to the circulation of wild and reckless
rumors concerning number Of commercial houses
that have thus far met all their obligations, ana
hone 10 do so in the future In addition 1T was re-
ported that several railroads would default on their
interest due to-day, aud that there would DC con-
adorable hardship among the bondholders III con-
seouence All these stories combined to depress the
stock market, and when it was reported that
prominent Vanderbilt house on Broad-st. had failed
and there were likely TO be sales of large quanu-
tics of stocks there still greater depression
At the second call prices showed decline OF To -
per cent from the opening. This decline was re-
covered to the extent of to Il cent but another
sharp decline took place in the late dealings NJ
the close the market was steadier.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-01
THE BAZAINE TRIAL.

CONTRADICTORY EVIDENCE RESPECTING BAZAINh5
INFORMATION OF MACMAHoN's MARCH TOWARD
PARIS. Friday, oct. 81. 1873.
At the trial of Marshal Bazaine to-day, Col.
Lewa testified that on the afternoon OF Aug % he re-
ceiyed aud delivered Blzane dispatch stating that
MacMahon was marching toward Metz. Bazline READ
tho dispatch, and witness Saen asked him to put Ills
army in motion as quickly possible to avert Mac
MahOn's danger.
The counsel for the defense denied the correctness OF
the date sworn by the witness.
Marshal Bazane with marked emphasis declared that
the dispatch in question not delivered to him until
the 29th OF August
Col. Dandlan and Commandlnt Samuel deposed that
IewaI informed them the 10th or 27th that Bazaine
had been aware of MacMahOns advance ever since the
23i
Capt. Mornay soemny affirmed that Bazane received
no such dispatch on the 23i.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-01
FOREIGN NOTES.

The German Reichsrath viii meet on the
4th of November.
The Government troops besieging Cartagena
have been reinforced by 5000 men.
Several members of the Society of Jesus left
Rome OH Thursday for the United States.
The waters of the Tiber arc rising. Some
streets are already overlooked aud disastrous mum
datiOn is feared.
The trial of the TichbOrne Claimant has
been adjourned until Nov. IT, when It il expected that
Important witnesses will have arrived rom America.