Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-12-10
TENNESSEE REPRESENTATIVES ON THE
COMMITTEES

llNcs III SOuSISsS W places Oh lue ICSul"l
standing Committees of the House. We
have already alluded to the appointment of
Mr.. Maynard to the Craftsmanship of the
Committee on Banking and Currency,
which is fit recognition of his valuable
services and ability.
In addition to the above committee, Mr..
Maynard stands second on the important
Committee on Rules, composed as follows {:
The Speaker, Maynard, Garfield, Cox and
Randall-able men, al of them. Speaker
Blaine not being on the floor, it leaves Mr..
Maynard practically Chairman.
Hon. r. r. Butler, of the first district,
is Chairman of the Committee on the
Militia and is also on the Committee on
Indian Affairs-an important committee.
AIr. Buffers long service in Congress gives
him an insight into the business of that
body, and he is man to profit by expert
ence. His activity and zeal in behalf of
his constituents gives him an influence
with the Departments which 10 drone
can equal to.
Col. Thornburgh, fthe second district, is
very appropriately, as we think, assigned
to the Committee on Military Affairs. His
efficient service as an officer in the Union
army during the late war was very proper
ly recognized by an appointment of Major
in the regular army, which he declined,
but which he would have filled with cred
it to himself aud satisfaction TO the Cow
ment He will make an active and eff
cient member of this committee, and his
suggestions with reference to the army will
meet with consideration. When we take
into consideration the amount Of money
required to pay the expenses of the army,
and the necessity of economy in this di-
rection, the importance of this committee
will be understood.
Mr.. Crutchfield, of the Third District, is
on the Committee on Revolutionary Pen
sions and also on patents. His practical
common sense and energy makes him
valuable worker on any commit
tee and we rather regret that
his name does not appear on the commit
tee on war claims and on manufacturer
but nevertheless, he will manage to do
good, solid work for his constituents and
for the country. ........ ...
Hon. Jno. NJ. Bright, of the fourth dis
trict, serves on the committees on private
and claims, and on expenditures in the
war department. His we'll known ability
is sufficient guarantee of his efficiency,
wherever he may be assigned to labor,
Judge Harrison of the Fifth, is on the
Committee on Elections His tastes would
have been better suited on the Committee
To-,
yer and his well known studious habits
would have fitted him for that position.
But the Com ulittee on which he serves is
one of importance, and one on which he
will prove most efficient member. His
laigh character, and natural conservatism
viii give his opinion great weight.
General Whitthorne. OF the Sixth, is on
the Committee on Naval Affairs, and also
On Expenditures in the Postoffice Depart
.ment. He served on the former committed
at the last session. In case of a war with
| Spain, this committee would be second in
Importance to no committee in the House
and Mr.. WhittG0rne will acquit himself
with credit.
! Mr.. Atkins, OF the seventh district
seryeso on the Commute of Post Offices and
Pos. Roads, position in which he may
exercise an influence for good. Post of.
| fees and post roads is question in which
we are all more or Less interested. and we
prediJ valuable service from Mr.. At.
kins.
Col. ID. A. Num-, from the eighth. is on
the Committees on Claims, and on Freed.
mems affairs. He Is hard worker, and
will be of service to the State generally
and to mis- constituents especially. Col
Mum has had the advantage of seat in
Congress a previous t.rn, and acquitted
himself with credit aud distinction.
Hon. Barbour Lewis is on the Railways
sad Canalc. All the Legislation on the
much vexed question Of transportation v III
come through this committee, hence its
Importance is easily understood. The judge
will prove a valuable member. He
has given these subjects nueh study, and
will not be unpoepared to take action. lie
is an active worker wherever placed, and
we are glad that Le will have an opportu.
nifty to exercise bis energy aud ability in a
direction likely 10 result in practical good
to the country. n.rr
Taken altogether, Tennesseeans have no
reason to blush at their Representatives,
aud we are pleased TO know that hlOst OF
them haze bean nlaced I'm nOsitious ~ bs ra