Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-12-03
Notes from Washington.

| WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov. 9th, 1873.
! Now when Congress is about to assem-
BILE, and the dignitaries from all parts Of
the country are gathering in, few notes
from the National Capitol will not be un-
interesting. Among those from our own
State now here, we may mention Hon.
Horace Maynard and Hon. j. NJ. Thorn
burgh, of our city. The former, owing to
long experience and faithful service in the
past, will exert an influence over Congress
at the coming session, second to no man
in that body. AS is known, he has been
prominently mentioned in connection
with the Speakership of the House. He
has many warm friends and supporters for
the position, and if he does not get it, l.
will be owing to circumstances and comb
nations, and not want of confidence in
his ability and fitness.
Col. Thornburgh is familiarizing him
self with the workings of the various De-
partments, and getting ready for effective
work for his constituents. He has Just
succeeded in getting a tri-weekly mail
route established from Knoxville to Sc
yieryille, instead of weekly mail as here.
tofore. \ semi-weellly mail is to be car
ried from Concord to divers instead of q
weekly. These changes will be of service
to those residing in the interested locali-
ties.
Hon. D. A. Num- is also here ready for
work. Dave,n as Tennesseeans are in
the habit of calling him, for short, is hon
est, unassuming and possesses a good fund
of common sense, which makes him prac-
Teal. He will perform efficient service
and his constituents will have no cause to
regret the .qua6rangular fight which re-
suited in his election. "IHGu
Judge Butler, of the First District. ar
rived yesterday evening and is in harness,
ready to work night and day for the inter
est OF his people. He is known as one of
the most active and efficient workers in
Congress, and hardly ever fails to accom-
plish what he undertakes. Barbour Lewis,
Crutchteld, Harrison, Whitthorne, Atkins
and Bright are daily expected.
Among those soiourning temporarily in
Washington, we find DR.. Josiah Curtis, of
your city. His education, his geniality
and good humor and his vast fund of gem
eral information, all taken together, make
nun companion such as one is always
glad TO meet.
NopNs w H. I1eNul Is mere, anu DIV Ills
pollteness and attentions, makes every
Tennesseean who visits the capital his
friend and debtor. He spent n short
time in Europe this summer, and
Madam RumOr, who is always on the alert
for such things, had it that he had gone
for wife, which turned out not to be true.
he seems to be pretty well confirmed in a
state of single-blessedness.
Tennesseeans may, and do look with
pride upon Hon. Sam Milligan, of the
Court of Claims. He is by nature gen
tleman, and stands high with his profes-
son. His character is without spot or
blemish, and he is honest beyond suspc-
ion. He has host of friends in Washing
ton, and discharges the duties of his office
with entire satisfaction. Change of resi-
dence and change of position make no
change in the man. He is always the same
modest, agreeable gentleman and pleasant
companion.
The friends of young Nelson, Cson of the
lamented Judge Nelson, now at the Naval
Academy at Annapolis, will learn with
pleasure of his progress there. He stands
sixth in Algebra, in class of one hun
dred and fifty, and about the same in all
other studies. He has not received single
demerit mark. This speaks well for the
young man.
Alex. II. Stephens arrived in the city
yesterday, and will he ready to take his
seat in Congress on Monday. He is said
to be only shadow, but we predict he will
be heard from.
a lively contest is going on for the vari-
GUS offices to be filled by the House. Mr..
Ordway willb reelected Sergeant-at-Grms,
and Mr.. Buxton has no serious opposition
for Door-keeper. The great bone of con-
ton isutheI .Postmastership of the House.
For this position there are numerous can
didates. From the South we have Glenn
ents, of Virginia; Perez, of Mississippi ;
Stokes, Of Alabama, and your modest
friend Gov. Sam. Bard, of the Atlanta
Net0 Era. Under the rules of the House,
the man who gets the most votes will be
elected but reports from a score or 50 of
candidates are so contradictory that it is
now impossible 70 state who is the lucky
man. More anon. w. X.