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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-02-18
CONG cREsSIoNAL.
First Session FOrty.third Congress
SENATE.

SENATE.
Mr.. Gordon introduced bill in relation
TO claims for cotton seized by Treasury De-
partment.
Mr.. Goldthwaite presented memorial
for the improvement of Mobile bay,
Alabama. Referred to committee.
Mr.. Sargent presented memorial signed
by lG,65S citizens of California, calling the
attention of Congress to the influx of Chi
nese Oh the Pacific slope. The memorial
said there were 60,000 Chinese near the
Pacific coast. They underbid native la
Dor. They impaired no value to the COM
munity. They were pagans. They evinced
no desire to become assimilated to our in
stitutions. There had been bnt one or two
instances known where any of them had
expressed a desire to become citizens.
They added nothing to the material wealth
of the community, taking away with them
all that they accumulated, and not even
allowing their bones to rest in American
soil. This was question which did not
now concern the Eastern States, but it
would soon become national question, for
the Pacific coast was the gateway through
which these people would pour and finally
spread over the whole country.
The memorial will be carried to the Com
mittee on Foreign Relations.
Mr.. Gordon, of Georgia, introduced q bill
in relation to certain claims arising from
the seizure of cotton by the Treasury De-
partment, Referred to the Judiciary Com
mittee.
The resolution offered few days ago by
Mr.. Bayard, calling upon the President to
inform the Senate as the conduct of Maj
Lewis Merrill, an officer of the army ON
duty in South Carolina, was taken up and
discussed by Bayard and Scott.
Mr.. Bayard during his remarks referred
to the fact that many members of the
South Carolina Legislature were ignorant,
not being able to read or write.
Mr.. West, of Louisiana inquired of that
gentleman whose fault that was.
Mr.. Bayard said that it might suit that
gentleman to ask that question now, but
there were periods in his life when he
could answer, having lived in his conImu-
nifty under the laws, and in sympathy
with those who were charged with pre-
venting the colored people from receiving
an education.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-02-18
RELIGIOUS ITEMS.

Nine hundred and ninety-three mission
aries were employed last year by the
American Presbyterian Board of Home
Missions at average salaries of S275.
A correspondent of the Je,0iSh Messenger
is panied at the frequent tintermarriages be-
tween Christians and Jews, and thinks
such marriages will "destroy Judaism and
make the Mosaic faith thing of shreds
and patches"
The Methodist Episcopal Church, with
in about year, has sent thirty new mis-
sionaries to the foreign field commenced
three new missions in Japan, Mexico and
tally, and re-entered Bulgaria.
The Colored Methodist Episcopal Church
in America, an organization which dates
from the clcse Of the civil war, has pur-
chased property in the city of louisville
for the establishment Of a college and the-
illogical school.
The Methodist Board for distribution of
the church extension fund aided |, ,l27
churches, scattered through the States and
Territories last year, TO the amount of
$4,000, of which 500, 900 were granted in
the way of loans on easy terms.
The city of Richmond, Virginia, has
forty eight churches, with ., ,G09 members,
being an increase of POS during the past
year. Nearly one-half the entire popula-
tiOn (57 ,03S) belong to some church, being
= larger proportion than in any other city
in the United States.
The Non Episcopal Methodist Churches
in the United States dedicated sixty one
new churches during the past year. OF
these twenty-one were in the Methodist
Church twenty-one in the Methodist
Protestant Church, aud twenty in the
Wesleyan, Congregational, and Primitive
Methodist bodies.
The Presbytorians of England and Ire.
land are engaged in securing susie otatiOn
funds for the better support of their minis
teTs In England the minimum stipend
contemplated is tlJ0 in Ireland GlOO. For
the year 1873 the sum proposed was secured
by the English Pre~byteriGns; Irish Pros
yterians are making good progress.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-02-18
4 Family Quarrel,

Family quarrels are very dsagreeable, TO
say the least of them, especially when
they terminate in belligerent attitudes be-
ing taken by the members of one family.
And tits just such n case we have to de-
scribe, as having recently taken place in
the 4th district of this county. A man
and his wife-shame on them both-had q
terrible quarrel, durin which the old lady
5igniiied that she would as soon as not
shoot him if the shot gun was only loaded.
Oh, said the husband, if that is all, I can
soon load 1t, aud at once took down the
gun, and in order to test his wife, put pow
der and paper wad in one barrel-forqcg-
ting however to put i'm the shot-and cap
ping the gun, placed it i'm the corner, and
stepped out in double quick. The old lady,
however, as full OF wrath as she could be,
was quick on trigger, and up came the gun
~ her shoulder, which movement was
soon followed by n report and the falling
down of her husband as though he had
been killed. She then went up To him aud
turned him over TO see the extent of hi1
injuries, when at glance she discovered
that he was only playing o 'pOssum on het,
and she deliberately stepped back a step or
two 10 the wood pile, and taking up an AK
approached him IN a business like manner.
About that time he suddenly TecollecJed
that he had urgent business 20 transact
with a neighbOr, where ne made 10 cOnven-
lent To remain until his wife had time to
cool down aud send him word Como
home, John % and all will be right.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-02-18
WASHINGTON.
Serious Illness of Alex. Ste phens
The Howard Court OfIDquiry Appointed

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1G.-The sub-com-
mittee of the House Judiciary Committee
have prepared long report in favor of the
abolition of the test oath in all cases. and
will this week present it to the full Com
mittee. The temper OF the House is in fa-
vor of such legislation. The bill will re-
lieve pensioners and deputy postmasters
from the eXactions of the test oath and to-
tally bapish iron-clad oath prescriptions
Hon. Alex II. Stephens, is quite ill at
his rooms with neuralgia of the kidneys
Night before last several physicians were
in consultation in relation to his case, and
agreed that his condition was serious. He
was somewhat easier yesterday and to-day.
General Eaton, Commissary General of
Subsistence was retired to-day by order of
the President, and General Shiras assigned
to duty as Commissary General, and Gen.
Amos Beckwith, was assigned to duty at
Washington.
The Howard Court of Inquiry meets on
the Sd of March. The following Generals
compose the Court, Sherman. Mcdowell,
Pope, Meigs and Holt with Mai or Garden
er as Judge Advocate.
Nominations, Fabius Stanley to be Rear
Admiral in the navy and Phillip Clayton,
of Georgia, to be Consul at Valparaiso.
The Department of State has informa-
ton relative to reports of martial law in
Havana and other disturbances there.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-02-18
THE TEMPERANCE CRUSADE.
Progress West and Beginning i'm New Yorl.

CINClNNATI, Feb. Especial dispatches
to the Gazette, from various parts of South.
ern Ohio, report that about 50 out of 40
places where liquor was sold have been
closed since the beginning of the temper
ance movement. These reports came from
fourteen towns and villages.
New YORK, Feb. lG.-Ten women and
two men organized here yesterday for a
crusade against alcohol. They will devote
this week to work and prayer for the in
crease of their number. There is much
feeling on Long Island against the whisky
trade, and it is probable that movement
will he inaugurated there.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-02-18
THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT.
Correspondence of the Chronicle.I

GREENEvGLLE, Tenn, Feb. 18th, 1874.
The one important and engrossing fea-
ture of Greenville society now is the great
temperance movement which is going on
here. The ladies are taking the lead in this
matter. a large number of the most
influential ladies in town have been
actually besieging these drink
ing saloons and doggeries ali week
and holding prayer meetings there and
pleading with the keepers thereof to aban-
don their wicked callings and follow some
better vocations. Thus far they have sue
ceeded very well one or two keepers have
agreed to abandon the business, and have
closed doors. There will be grand rally
and mass meeting at the Presbyterian
Church to-day of all the friends of tenn
perance. Rev. r. ID. Black and Rev. $.
Y. McCorkle will deliver temperance ad-
dresses before the meeting. Much good
will doubtless result from this temperance
move, and it will eventually work much
needed reform in this community.
OPsIE NJ.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-02-18

The Quakers of Philadelphia have
formed a "Friends' Historical Associa-
ton - for the purpose OF collecting aud
preserving manuscripts, diaries, letters,
and other literary productions illustrative
Of the history OF their society. The life of
the society i'm America is large part of
the history of the founding of the nation.
The literary material worthy of preserva-
ti0n must be very considerable.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-02-18

In approaching session ofthe German
Imperial diet the government party will
have about .G0 votes, aud the opposition
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-02-18
HON e NEWS.
PROGRESS OF THE OHIO LIQUOR
LAW.
Ladies' InsuIted by. .RnmseIIers.

CINCINNATI, Feb. 13.--The whisky war
continues with farcical fury, At Shelby,
Ohio, one hundred ladies were grossly in
suited on the street by n saloon Keeper. At
Holland they were assaulted by q saloon
keeper with poker.
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 1.-THE Episcopal
Convention adjourned after midnight.
Failing to elect II Bishop, an election will
take place in June next, at the annual
meeting of the Diocese. The contest is be-
tween High and Low Ritualism.
Heavy Reward offered.
1T. LOUIS Feb. l3.-Governor Wood
will issue proclamation tom jrrOW, offer
ing a reward of two thousand dollars
apiece, dead or alive, for the men who
robbed the passenger, express and mail
train on the Iron Mountain Railroad at
Gad's Hill, Jan. 3lst. In addition to this
1t is understood that the Governor of Ar
kansas has offered $500 and the PostofIice
Department $1,000, making an aggregate
of Sl7,J00.
Progress in DissectinG ih e Siamese Twins.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb.-It is believed that
the dissection of the bond between the
Siamese twins began ye terday morning,
but no facts haYe been obtained regarding
IL. Everything is conducted with the
greatest secrecy, the operation being per
formed solely in the presence of five med
ical gentlemen, whose names have already
been published.
In thoGpproaching session ofthe German
Imperial diet the government party will
asst IA
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-19

genee in not needing the signs of danger
which had been manifest several days To
rr"'.,rrain this vast bulk of water-104 acres,
averaging 6 feet in depth-a dam had been
Constructed of earth with stone overflow,
inst such a dam as would have been con-
structed twenty years ago to restrain lit
tle mill-pond. The earth itself was clayev
and treacherous, and could not do the work
of stone, with such a pressure upon it.
There is also evidence to show that men
whose Judgment was worth respecting had
considered the reservoir insecure, and had
at various times expressed their fears that
the frail barriers which held back the wa
tiers would give way. But their counsels
were not needed. 1t was also known for
several days previous that the water was
teaching through the earth embankment.
but even with such warning as this, the
proprietors did nothing TO stop the leaks
and strengthen the dam. And, of
course, the disaster came. The cor
poration has been punished in part
by the loss of its mill property. It's mig
gardEness in making the requisite repairs
and using ordinary caution has cost it hun
dreds Of thousands of dollars. This, how
ever, counts for nothing compared with
the lives which have been sacrificed by its
negligence, the hearts which have been
wrung, the homes which have been broken
up, and the private property which has
been lost For this desolation some one
is responsible That responsibility should
be located without delay, and a penalty
should follow which will be an effectual
warning hereafter to parsimonious and
negligent corporations Chicago Tribune
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-19
b 5di!||lSJsy;!

This unparalleled SPECIFIC is compounded in
Natures laboratory, and, from its magic power and
unprecedented achievements the most eminent
men in this country have, after a thorough and Sc
test, pronounced it the only Sovereign Remedy
for
BRIGHTS DISEASE AND DIABETES;
Also, all Urinary, Bladder and Liver Affections,
with DrOpsy, &c.
To the minds of many our claim may seem pre-
pOsterous to accomplish with Bethesda Water that
which has long and still continues to battle med
ical science. We ask but test; do not allow your
skeptisicism to be your peril If Bethesda don't
cure you 1t can not certainly, do you any injury
therefore, avail yourself of the most pleasant and
eicacious curative agent offered TO suffering
humanity.
We claim Bethesda to be specific in all cases of
Diabetes, Inflammation of the Kidneys Infiamma-
tion of the Neck Of the Bladder and Ufethra Inam-
nation of the Bladder Dropsy, Gouty Swellings,
Stoppage of Urine, Albumenuria, Ropy or Cloudy
Urine, Brick Dust Deposit, Thick, Morbid Bilious
and dark appearing Urine, with Bone Dust Depus-
its; Burning Sensation with Sharp Pains when vol
ding Urine; HemOtOrage of the Kidneys Pain in the
Kidneys and Loins, Torpid Liver Indigestion Cal
/ culus, and Female Weakness.
| COL. RICHARD DUNBAR,
! 4-25d&w1yl IN Director and Gen'l Manarpr
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-19
A Harn.

The Pittsburgh Despatch Of May / con-
tains one of those common place histories
of heroism in the discharge of ordinary du-
ty which we note with emphasis from u'ne
time, not only because of their own SURFING
meaning, but for the indication tney give
of the tone and temper and the rulng mo
tives of the great under-mass OF American
society the men and women whose names
never End their way into the papers; new
or even enter into calls for charitable sub
scriptions who 60 through life with one
DAVIS meals, and work with no better pros
pect than to begin another the next morn
ing; who know nothing of the college grad
uate lofty resolves or aims; never ana
lived their own souls estheticaHy; would
set down Longfellows Psalm OF Lltessaor
CarlysIe's Thoughts of Living as senti-
mental bosh, vet when occasion demands,
live and die in their cheap homes, beside
their tools or their engine, simply and
erandly as though all the years gone be-
fore had been q solemn preparatory vigil.
Take this young fellow Sutton, for instance
"a subordinate Of some kind or other on
a railway train. THE conductor" the
Despatch states, sent him to the rear to
flag another train coming up behind, On
Ills way lCll Ou bAC bldOh duN wac III
over by FIVE cars and the caboose. His
legs were completely cut off above the
knee, but, remembering his orders, he
cleared the track Of the dismembered por-
tons of his own body, and taking a fag
out of his pocket, waved it until he had
stopped the approaching train. Without
this, collision would have been inevi
table"
1t is only necessary for us to repeat thu
story. All our college and school boy
have histories of countless heroic deaths
stored away with the rest of their bool
lore They can tell you how Cato paused
sword in hand, and Socrates waited to sac
ri6ce cock--so coolly did these old sages
watch Deaths coming. Their eyes will
fash, and their ingenious faces redden, anC
their hearts beat to lOftier measure thereaf
ter at the hackneyed recital of how Nelson
died like woman in the first breath o.
his great victory how kings have dice
like kings, on the scaffold, spectacle TO
the attentive world; how unnumbereC
young heroes in our own war leaped Il
meet Death, as though he bore crowns TO
them. Such facts of history are ennoblinl
aud good for any American boy to learI
and remember, be the book Latin or Eng
lish. But the notice in the morning pa
per of this poor railway workman THROWN!
his own severed legs from the track, ant
signaling the train before he lay down Il
die, is of more import to him than all the
others, and more wholesome in its mean
ing-N T. Tribune
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-19
VINEGAR BITTERs.
DIR. ]. Walkers California Vim

DIR. j. Walkers California Vim
egar Bitters are a purely Vegetable
preparation, made chiefly from the ma
tive herbs found on the lower ranges of
tie Sierra Nevada mountains of CaIifor-
MIA, the medicinal properties of which
are extracted therefrom without the use
of Alcohol. The question is almost
daily asked, "What is the cause of the
unparalleled success of VINEGAR BIT
TERs?" Our answer is, that they remove
the cause of disease, and the patient re-
covers his health. They are the great
blood purifier and a life giving principle,
q perfect Renovation and Invigorator
of the system. Never before in the
history of the world has a medicine been
compounded possessing the remarkable
qualities of VINEGAR BITTERs in healing the
sick of every disease man is heir to. They
are a gentle Purgative as well as Tome,
relieving Congestion or Inflammation OF
the Liver and Visceral Organs, in Bilious
Diseases.
The properties of DR.. WALRER's
VINEGAR BITTERs are Aperient, Dlaphoretlc,
Carninative, Nutritious, Laxative. DluTetle
Sedative. Counter-Irritant, SUdoritic, Altera
tive. and Anti Bilious.
II. III. MCDONALD g. CO..
Druggists and Gen A CTS San Francisco California,
and cor. of Washington and Charlton SITS. N. Y.
Sold by all Druggists and Dealers.
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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-19
MOFFAT'S LIFE PILLS
and
PHOENIX BITTERS.

The Most Successful Medicines
in the World.
Established in 1885, by one of
our Most Eminent Physicians.
and now used throughout North
and South America, with more
pleasing results than any other
Medicine in cases Of diseased
Liver, Blood or Skin, Indiges-
ton, COstiyeness, Bilious Corr
plants, Rheumatism, and Fever
and Ague.
Thousands of certificates are
in our possession, giving detailed
accOuts of perfect CURES effect
ed by these invaluable Medicines.
They regulate the System and
put all the functions Of the body
in a healthy condition.
B- Sold by Druggists everywhere.
j. P. MILLS, Sole Proprietor,
So Liberty Street, New York.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-19

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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-19
1T IS NOT GRANGE rs NOT REPUB-
LICAN-IT Is NOT DEMOCRATIC"
"It.Includes ALL"

The Aledo Banner, in publishing the
call for an Independent State Convention,
says:
This is matter worthy serious cOnsid-
Grafton. If men who are anxious for a
change in the government,as administered
by our present officials in State and ma
tional affairs, will take the matter in hand
and give it uRdiUided and GctiUe support,
much good can be done by a proper course
1t is almost useless to think that the pres
ent state of governmental affairs will be
changed by any of the parties reforming
within themselves. Men rarely reform un-
less they are influenced in some way.
Why, then, shall we expect parties, which
are composed of individual men, to re-
form, unless some counter influence is
brought to bear upon them Force must
be met with force of some kind. The
to the primary elections. The Bloom
ington call says:
1.-THE farmers and other industrial classes have,
by their past actions, acquiesced in system Of
class legislation, which makes the great majority
slayishly subservient TO a small minority
This great majority means the vast num-
Der of voters who are laborers, and who
have neglected to investigate matters for
themselves. The call further says:
THE preservation of our national life impera-
lively demands that every American voter should
attend with care all primary nominations and cleo
tions, to insure the election of competent and
honest men to all offices in the gift of the people
Nothing is truer than this, and we hope
in this instance it will not be forgotten
Maybe that you will be busy in your fields
and workshops, but you had better spend a
little time in attempting to preUent evils,
than great deal in trying to correct them.
The call is broad enough for all to stand
upon 1t includes ALL 1t is not Grange, 1T
is not Republican.it is not Democratic but
ike the movement in this county last fall,
is Anti Monopoly, and will, no doubt, re-
ceiye the votes Of all Anti MonopoIists.
Think the matter over, attend the prima-
ries, and help put down all monopolies.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-19
CLIMAX! CLIMAX!

Pages Climax Salye, a Family
blessing for 25 cents.
1t heals without a scar. No
family should be without it.
Wewarrant it to cure ScrOfuIa
Sores, Salt Rheum, Chilblains,
Sore Breasts or Nipples, Burns,
Scalds, Cuts, and Sprains.
1t has been used over twenty
years, without one failure.
Ithas no parallel-haying per-
fectly eradicated disease, and
healed after all other remedies
had failed. 1t is compound of
Arnica with many other Extracts
and Balsams, and putup in larger
bOxesfOr the same price than any
other Ointment.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-19

SDSYCHOMANCY, OR SOUL CHARMING
I How either sex may fascinate md gain the
love and affections of any person they choose, in
stantly This simple mental requirement all
possess free, by mail, for % cents together with
Marriage Guide, Egyptian Oracle, Dreams, Hints
Ladies'. queer book. 100000 sold Address
& co. Publishers, Philadelphia.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-05-19
Another Hero.

A,telegram from the scene of the Hay
donsville disaster says
Last night there was a heavy rain, filling
the reservoir 10 the brim. and soon after 6
o'clock this morning the Waterman was
terrified to find its weak support giving
way, and mighty torrent OF water pour
ing out Hastily mounting horse, he
drove with the utmost possible speed to
Williamsburg shouting to every one to
flee for their lives, as the torrent would
soon be upon them. His horse was so
urged beyond his strength that the animal
dropped dead in the streets of Williams
burg. Procuring another horse, he dashed
on to Skinnerville, a little village next in
the path of the food spreading dismay in
every direction 1t was fearful ride, with
the torrent roaring behind him,-a race
not for his own life but for the lives OF
others, and almost as worthy to be i'm
m0rtalized in verse; Jas Sheridan's ride to
Winchester"