davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-02-18
CHEAP POSTAGE.

&Cheap postage is one Of the greatest con-
veniences in any country. 1t enables the
people to communicate with each other in
all parts of the country at trifing cost,
and encourages the diffusion of knowledge
through the medium of the public press.
People hardly realize the great difference
between the rates of postage paid now and
the rates collected half century ago. On
this point we submit an extract from an
editorial in the Baltimore Sun:
The rates of postage from the organiza-
ton or the post office department in the
United States until 1916 were, for single
letter, that is composed,of a single piece of
paper, under 40 inches, eight cents under
80, ten cents, under $50, twelve and a half
cents; under 300, seventeen cents; under
500, twenty cents over 500, twenty-five
cents. In 1916 these rates were modified
as follows: Single letter not over thirty
miles, six and half cents over 80 and I'M
der so, ten cents; over so and under $50,
twelve and a half cents; over $50 and under
100, eighteen and half cents; over 400,
twenty-five cents, and an additional rate
for every additional piece of paper, and if
the letter weighed an ounce four times
those rates. 1t was not until lS45 that O
law was passed making any reduction in
postage, nor till 1851 that the postage on a
single letter (of half an ounce weight was
reduced to three cents, if prepaid, under
1000 miles, or if not pre- paid five cents.
The law of March 8. 1855. fixed the rates
on single inland letters at three cents for
all distances under 5000 miles, and ten
cents for all over that distance and all in
land letter postage was TO be prepaid.
And now proposition comes before Con-
gress to reduce the present rates of letter
..ostage ene-third. This proposition may
not become law now, but the time is not
far distant when it will. The interests of
the whole country demand that postage
shall be put at the very lowest possible
figures. 1t was never intended that the
Post Office Department should become a
source of revenue to the Government.
Even in these times of high taxes, and
with heavy public debt hanging over us,
if the Post Office Department approx
mates sustaining itself it is all that is ex-
pected. Give us cheap postage, even if APP
preparations are required annually to meet
expenses.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-02-18
Educational Items from Sewer.
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OFFICE,
SEYIERYIIIE. Tenn Feb Z 1874

COUNTY SUPBRINTRSDENT's OFFICE,
SEVIERvILLE, TENN, Feb. ', 1874.
EDS. CHRONICLE Seeing that you are
ardent supporters of common schools, /
send the following which / hope may find
place in the columns Of your valuable
paper;
No. OF school districts, IA; No. of schools
organized, Sc: white 50, cOlOred 4 No. of
pupils enrolled, 3,036, out of an aggregate
of i,l53; No. of teachers licensed, IS:
white 50, colored 8 No. of females licens-
ed, ): white 3. colored .; average per
month paid teachers, $2768; average
grade OF certificates, except those under
five, seven and one-eighth.
The principal object in the way Of or
ganiling the schools of the county was
want of sufficient houses, which I hope
may be greatly improved by fall. There
are several good houses being built in the
county and Others are under consideration.
We want more houses and better ones. A
good house will command q competent
teacher, and the time is near at hand when
school masters will quit teaching in houses
without roof, chimneys, etc.
ID. q. EMERT, Co. Supt.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-02-18

SPEAKING of the action Of the House Of
Representatives on Monday, on thu trans
portation question, the Washington corre>
spondent of the Cincinnati Gazette says :
The resolution of Mr.. Smith, of Ohio, on
the subject of asserting the Governments
power 10 control railroads crossing State
lines, and engaged in commerce between
states, was the first test vote had in the
house upon any Of the issues raised by the
graz gers. 1t was understood on both sides
of the louise TO be such a test, and the
Democrats, with a very few Republicans,
at once attempted by motion 10 adjourn to
avoid a vote, but all attempts TO dodge the
question, or delay present action. were yot.
ed down by nearly unanimous Republi-
can vote, and the resolution was finally
agreed to by almost strictly party vote.
Unless the Democrats are enabled to do
something to neutralize the effect OF to-
Gays work, 1t is agreed on all hands that
there can not in future be much in com-
mon between themselves and the grangers,
while the Republicans have not opposed
them in any Of their main idea.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-02-18

The great majority Of American news.
papers, big and little, put, more care care,
from day to day than the people who crit
icise them-or, for that matter, the people
who read them-have any idea Of. Critics
and public read the unpleasant stories
that get into type; they know nothing Of
the vastly greater number Of unpleasant
stories that are kept back and suppressed
suppressed, too, from motives which even
the critics would confess TO be worthy and
honorable. The average reader has, and
caa have, no conception Of the food Of in
formation that continually pours, from all
directions and from all sorts Of sources,
into the Office Of a leading Newspaper. IL
he had, instead of finding fanlt with il for
its occasional plain talking, ne would Won
der az it's acknowledgement tMass.)
EepRottO4it.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-02-18
SnpSrillr 2A'rfklp Chronicle
OUR CIVIL EXPENDITURES.

some days ago the Cincinnati COniH1er-
Cldl in a lengthy editorial made some COM
parsons between the cost of the civil SER
vice of Great Britain and the United
States. Its detailed statement showed that
the civil expenses of the United States ex-
oeeded Great Britain's 10y about thirty-sE
millions. The Commercial thinks the ex-
hibit an unfavorable one for this country.
Let us see how that is To begin with, 1t
admits that our population exceeds that Of
Great Britain six and half millions
lust about the per cent. of the excess of our
expenditures, as set forth in its table.
Then we find that while the British
Government pays only tritie
over seuen hundred thousand dollars
for pensions to its soldiers and sailors, the
United States pays near thirty millions of
dollars. If the Commercial will notice,
this is Just about the difference it figures
out in the civil expenditures of the two ma
tions. But while England parcels out a
few farthings per capita to her wounded
soldiers, let US see how she treats her royal
family, and just here we wish to say that
the Commercial fails to add the following
list of expenditures to its civil list. Com
pare this expense with that of the allow
anees for the Executive Mansion and tax
payers can appreciate the difference.
The allowances for the royal family are
a.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-02-18
200 PIANOS AND ORGANS

INV ] TTNIVOS TNVU OIIOTNTVO
New and SECOND HAND, of First Glass Makers, will
ments in City Country during iris Financial crisis
and the Holidays. by HORACE WATERS & SON, 4sl
Agents wanted to sell WATERS Celebrated Pianos.
Concerto and Orchestral Organs illustrated cata-
Trade A large discount to Ministers. Churches, Su n
day Schools, etc,
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-02-18
New Advertisements.
$I,5O0,00O!
Fourth Grand Gift Concert
FOR THE BENEFIT OF TIE
PUBLIC LIBRARY OF KY.
DRAWING DEFERRED TILL
:BIst Of Tar CHI Next.
to complete the sale of tickets and make n
Flu LII ID II A WIN
1900 CASH GIFTS WILL BE D1sTHIEUTED Ely LOT
AMONG TIE TIcKET-HoLpERS.
LIST OF GIFTS.

1900 CASH GIrTs WILL BE D1sThIBUTED Ely LOT
AMONG TIE TIcKET-HoLDERs.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-02-18

The Couri.r.JournaL Of Tuesday came
to US half-sheet. The cause was prin-
ters' strike. The cause Of the strike was a
disagreement between the compositors anu
the foreman Of the Office. On "Wednesday
the piper came out its usual size, having
procured q new corps Of compositors.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-02-18
FEVER AND AGUE.

Fever and Ague Cured for Fifty Cents.
There is not remedial agent in this world ths will
cure Fever and Ague. and AL other Malarious Bilious
Scarlet, Typhoid, Yellow and other Few (aidsd by
Railways Pills. so quick as Railways Ready Relief
Ready Relief 90 cents per bottle. and Pills q cents
box. Sold by DrugKis
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-02-18
ia. RAILWAYS
REGULATING PILLS,

Perfectly tsteless, elegantly coated with sweet gu a.
ways Pills, for the Of all disorders Of the Stom-
heh, LIVER. Bowels Kidneys, Bladder. Nervous Dis
ton, Dyspepsia, BiliOusness. Bilious Fever, Infam-
nation of the Bowels, Piles and all 1erangsmenp OF
the internal Yisce-A Warranted 10 effect a positiye
cure. Purely Vegetable containing no mercury MIN
erals, or deletsriOus drugs.
So Oberye the following symptoms resulting from
diseases Of the digestive organs Consum ptiOn Inward
Piles fullness Of tha Blood IN the Head Acdfty
Stomach, Nausea, Heartburn, Disgust Of FOOD Pull
ness or Weight in the Stomach. Sour SjnE-
ing or Futtenng at the Pit Of Tie Stomach. Swimming
Of tho head. Hurried and Difficult Breathing FluttsT-
lag at the Heart, Choking or Sufoestng Sense tion
yhen IN yipg POSTURE Dimness Of Vision, Dots or
Head. Deficiency Of Precipitation, YellOwDsss u the
ski1 and Eye. Pain in the Side, Chess Hnbs. and
A few loses Of RADwAY's PILLS will free the system
from Il theahoVe named disorders. Price. % Cents
per Box. SOLD By DRUGGISTS.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-02-18

Yhe Knoxville WEEKL,Y 81 CH r.. M. IL
laasI he largest circulation OF any paper III
East d'VnBeSsee'
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-20
TIE PLYMOUTH CHURCH TROUBLE.

Mr.. T. G. sherman, The clerk OF Plymouth
church writes as follows to the independent in ref
erence TO the meeting Of the Congregational
Councll:--
The action OF the church in this case was in no
ma terial respect different from It's action about
forty other cases. Some members have been
dropped from the roll because they had joined
Episcopal or Roman Catholic churches, which
would not take letters from US; some because they
have become permanent absentees, and some be-
cause they have distinctly notified the church that
they would not remain IN membership. The
church cannot. by the terms OF ITS rules, accom-
pany this act OF dropping with any censure. The
withdrawal OF a member by uniting with the Eps.
copal Church may be even commendable Certainly
the hundreds OIL Baptists IN our church VIII never
condemn any OF our people IOr joining Baptist
church Yet IL often happens that those churches
will not receive letters OF dlsmission from Ppdo-
baptist churches. And we deal with such cases
iust as we deal with permanent absentees or vol
untary departers. One rule applies TO all, unless
formal trial - had.
The church has not evaded and does not cvade
Investigation into charges against any member,
high or low. It's officers have IN the proper way,
without parade, given every lacilIty for lnvesti-
cation that could reasonably he desired, even by
the most captious critics. They nave simply de-
ciined to take indirect and insincere method Of
investigating one man under the false pretence OF
investigating another.
Why was not an explanation given OF these mat
ters TO certain nquring cburchesf Simply be-
cause IL was not asked. except IN a letter OF dis
tncty hostile spirit. threatening excommunlca-
ton IN every line. To have submitted 10 snch
compulsory questioning would nave established
weak churches. Meantime otner churches did re-
quest an explanation in Christian manner and
spirit received w promptly and accepted II as
Satisfactory.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-20
ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH.
McCloskey and Bishop Nc

Archbishop McClOskey and Bishop Nc.
Neirney Confirm 1900 Children.
Impressive services took place yesterday at st.
James Roman Catholic church. Of which the Rev.
Felix H. Farrelly is pastor. The occasion was the
confirmation OF some 1900 children male and
female At eight O'Clock mass was celebrated by
Father Farrelly and communion given to the chill
dren. At the conclusion OF the first gospel the
reverend gentleman delivered an eloquent and ap-
propriate discourse, dwelling upon the import
ance and blessing OF the sacrament which
the children were about to receive. After
mass Bishop McNeirney confirmed the boys, who
were brought up to the altar steps in twos, with
sashes across their shoulders and white gloves.
For two months, three times q day, the jealous
pastor, assisted by several other clergymen, has
been engaged in preparing those children for the
important grace which their Church, through Its
sacrament OF Confirmation, was about TO confer
upon them.
the ceremony OF confirming the boys about 500
in number, was concluded at eleven O'Clock, when
Bishop McNeirney, with the assistant clergymen,
retired from the altar to the pastoral residence.
The female children, to the number of 500, were
dressed in white, with wreaths OF flowers upon
their heads and long white wells depending there
from. Archbishop McCloskey arrived soon after
the children had been ranged in the church and
completed the services or the day.
ST. James church Is located IN one OF the most
populous districts OF the city, and tins accounts
Tor the large number OF children who were con-
frmed yesterday parochal school, accommO-
dating over 500 children. hes been built, and Is
presided over by the Christian Brothers and the
Sisters OF Charity. This school can compare with
any educational institution OF ts Kind in the city
in point OF proficiency and advancement among
the pupils. Its construction has cost about
$l20.0OO. Attached to II IS an Industrial school,
where poor and starving children OF the parish re-
ceive one meal per day and two suits OF clothes in
the year. These excellent institutions and the ad-
vancement OF the parish itself are manly due to
the untiring exertions OF the Rev. Father Farrely
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-20
URUGUAY.

Failure of the Oriental Loan In Europe
The Relations with the Argentine
Confederation Observation-Disclosures at u
Critical Point-COmmerciaIR Report.
MoNTEvIDEo May 49, 1874.
The fears entertained in Europe OF rupture be-
tween Brazil and the Argentine Confederation pro-
duced notable fall in the prices OF River Plate
bonds on the London Exchange. This depreciation
appears to be the principal cause which has para.
lyzed the efforts OF the Uruguay Commissioners
who were sent TO England to negotiate a loan OF
f6,0o0.00o destined II realized to convert some OF
the debts OF this Republic. The return OF one OF
the Commissioners IS announced, which has dis
heartened our commercial community tor 1t IS
feared that some time may yet elapse before the
monetary difficulties OF the country can be relieved.
THE WAR IN PARAGUAY
The latest advces from Paraguay are to the
effect that revolution and anarchy stll prevail.
The Brazilian forces were sustaining Vice Presi.
dent Jovellanos. The Argentines baye concen-
trated in the disputed Chaco territory Dpo.
matte relations have been broken or between the
Argentine Republic and this government the
origin OF the rupture being question or the clos
ing OF the ports, as when the cholera appeared In
Bnenos Ayres our health authorities smut OF CON-
munication with all ports Of the Argentine terri
tory. This decree was, however, repealed when
the decline OF the disease was announced, and
only renamed In force ~ regarded intercourse
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-20
NEW YORK HERALD SATURDAY JUNE 90 874-rK1rlE SHEET

with Buenos Ayres. President Sarmiento took
umbrage at this and retaliated by closing all the
ports OF the Argentine Confederation against YES
sells from this side. This act was nnlustined, as u
was well known no contagious disease exlsteu III
any part Of this Republic; but the most onensve
thing OF all was the wording OF the decree" tnat
me oriental government was incompetent TO de-
termine II II was convenient TO have intercourse
with some OF the Argentine ports while MAINTAIN
Ing its intercoInmunlcatlOn with Buenos Ayres."
This was followed by an energetic
PROTEST
rom the oriental representative who, by lnstruc-
ton OF MS government. requested an explanation
OF the uniriendly conduct, which the Argentine
Executive eluded giving. Meantime the total dis
appearance OF The epidemic induced our autn0ri-
ties TO decree the opening Of IT'S ports, which was
followed by like decree on the part OF the Argen-
the government; but the latter still persisted in
eiuding the demand Tor explanation, even gong so
FAR as to return the Consul Generals note In view
OF this new aggravatlon the oriental government
resolved TO declare diplomatic relations sus-
pended, thus ending the quarrel Tor the present
COMMERCE..
The Oriental Consul at Buenos Ayres ana the
Argentine representative mere continue their re-
spectlve functions as regards commercial anairs.
SO al least the mercantile interests Will not be
affected. Business Ia every branch IS completely
paralyzed. our dealers only provide themselves
with what they require for immediate consump-
tirn and the nigh rates OF interest together with
the limited facilities offered by our banks 70 the
commercial community tend TO depreSS transac-
lions OF every description.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-20
THE KIND TEAT STICKS,

To THE EDITOR or THE HERALD
The London DGUy Ne1rs compares Napoleonism
In France 20 couch grass, and says II has not
struck deep into the SOIL but has taken possession
OF the superficial stratum, "-Herald Tune 10.
Just so. Couch, or kutch, grass takes 'pos-
session OF the superficial stratum and ever
lastingly spices and piaits It's roots into
indestructibe sinnet II cannot be rooted ont.
In india and Persia, where every blade Is
scoTched by the blazing sun and hot winds
o. the dry season, horses and cattle are fed on the
succulept roots One rain shower covers the arid,
baked, insured plains WITH emerald verdure. 80
WI one streak ol good luck show Comparison
reVlvlned 10 the France ~ blessed with wealth.
prosperity, and the greatest good OF the greatest
NUMBER am
HADJI NlCKA BANKER KHAN
NEW YORK. June 10. 1874.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-20
GALL HAIL. THANE OF CAWDoR!p

From the Harwich tMass.) independently
we nave fallen upon troublesome times ana the
country needs leader OF peculiar ability. The
times demand Chief Magistrate who is fixed,
firm and steadfast in his opinions conscientious,
OF good common sense and with the broad views Of
a statesman. All this Ulysses S. Grant has moye
than proved himself TO be- lie is In every sense
the man OF the people, by whose voice he has ever
been guided As result the people trust nm az
they trustno other man In authority. In their
opinion ne ia the strong bulwark against which
the tide OF corruption inhation and anarchy strikes
in vain, and ne viii allow himself to be presented
for the SURFACES OF the people Tor third term
there is no doubt about the result-the man does
not 1--we VINO could be run successfully against him.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-20
BRAZIL.

The steamship Merrimack, Captain Weir. ar
rived az tins port on the 18th inst, with the mails
from south America. She brings news from RIO
Janeiro to the 10th; Bahia, 2sth and Pernambuco,
3lst Of MAY, and from Para to the 5th OF June.
Had also full cargo OF merchandise and large
number OF passengers.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-01-08

part. Ntx' in eraer was the reading of an
Essay followed by reading and answering
the questions from the query box. The audi
ence next listened to recitation by Mr., La
cy, District No. Bristol.
The subject of debate foi the evening
RI solvtd, that The school officers should
have more power In the school room than
the teacher was then discu eed. Az, Messfs.
Cor Tell and McVicar, Neg Messrs Mahoney
Cavanaugh and Pcase. The question was
very wisely decided in favsr of the negative.
The timesand place of the next meeting
was left wholly in the hands OF the President.
On motion, 9 vote Of thanks was given to the
people OF the vicinity for favors received or
the occasions.
TIE people also rendered thanks to the
teachers fer the entertainment furnished by
such meeting. t
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-01-08

capital In storing, pay as the cash for IL. and
distrif ute 1t according to the demands OF the
Consumer
T. K 6NYDER.-There is no doubt of the
usefulness of Tho middle mar. but we often
.rave to complain of their dishoneaty A
com nisHion merchant received a shipment Of
buck wheat flour which he sold The marxat
falling ina mediatey after he replaced n rom
his own -four and reported it. unsold. T had
personal Knowledge of this Transaction. and
do not report 1t from hearsay.g The mos.
reliable com mission m erchants ara the Sc who
Go not indulge in speculation, bat do a
strlctiy commission business. l'.l.r.
They Will always sell when instructed. aud
make Immediate returns. Iu marketing
on ter We cannot expect the commission 10 a
to realize the price paid Dy the consumer
The commission merchant sells in lois to the
grocer, and the grocer sells II in Quantities
from one to four or Ave pounas to the con
sumer, The commission man raust have his
commisSlon and the grocer his praft. These
with the cost OF transportation added max
the difference between the price realized by
the producer and that paid by the consumer.
At the close of the discussion the following
was offered by I'll. A. NEwBURY ESQ. and
UNANIMOUSLY adopted.
ReSotved: That in the opinion of this club
each one should, after acquiring all the In.
formation he can, use his own Judgment in
bOt h buying and selling. ~
There was a full attendance of the club and
some visitors present. The discussion was
animated and earnest, and WAS interspersed
saIles OF pleasantly tl2h #5 4I aI
The question to be discussed at the ext
meeting Is the subject Of q Coanty and State
Farmers A Association. aa8 eefes 81 q
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-01-08

SALEM. The new Church so honorable to
the en- erpIize and catholic spirit ofthe com
Mhnity Ct Salem Station. wSs filed with q
large and delighted congregation on Christ
mas ere. In The con,modious basement
tables o which one hundred could sit at
once, weres loaded With abundant arS
de icious refreshments Including oysters
Btiei addresses from The two pastors, capt.
tai singing by the hne choir under the able
directions of Mr.. Late, the tasteful evergreen
decorations, ths richly laden tree, the Veri'
table 9. G. in true character so kind, the
joy, the order, and the splendid sociality
made the occasion most happy.
VISITOR
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1874-01-08
TEACHERS MEETING.

Tho teach RS Of the e D. will hold their
next ,necti4g In Dist No 5 Somers generally
ksswt as the Bowker DIST. Saturday, JAN
10th commencing ~ halt past one.
Prog anime. School Reports, Class Exercise,
D. Il. Flett. Eesay, --k,ss Carrie Burgess.
Qaery Box, ClsEh Exercise, OrhssrAPhy-
Alas U. Strong. Pspsr-J. P. Briggs, DiscuE-
sion OF QuestIou: Should National U niver-
atty be esGx blishsd? All. ". Wheeler, j.
Fisst. P. r. Barnes, Neg G. q. Pacsy,i J.
Petrs, d II Fleet -Ig1g
Aesrdial invitation is excluded TO the pRb-
lie. r. Barnes Pres, Z. D.