Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-09-16
KNOXVILLE TENN: WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER Is, 1874

He expresses his gratitude to Ex-
President Theirs, who defended him
on his return from Mexico. AS regards
Mexico the Emperor had to choose be.
tween evacuation and n war with the
United States. To avoid a conflict, he
gave the order to return, but Maximil.
liam was unwilling, either to return to
Austria or to abdicate. Although he
well understood that Napoleon could
not sustain a struggle with the United
States, MaXimillian i'm spite of wise
councils, preferred TO seek an honor
able death that is the truth, and that
is the extent of each ones responsible
ty. For my consolation the thought
remains that even Washington did not
escape injustice, and that Lafayette
passed through oydeals more terrible
than mine.
In conclusion, the Marshal says, /
am far from being rich, but besides my
liberty there still remains 10 me UNI
measurable treasures. Formy conIpau-
ion | have an American lady, who
gives me the strongest proofs of devo-
ton. l have children | adore, broth.
er and some friends, who have remain
ed faithful. My position is not hope
less. If need should be, | would follow
the example and take refuge in labor,
n simple soldier. have carried a mus
ket, and labor is not dishonor. !
do not look on my military career as
ended. | enjoy health and bodily Wig
or, aud some duties remain to be ful~
filed, and | shall fulfill them when the
time comes. | hope fortune will grant
me last smile as she often does TO old
soldiers.
Bcpcher Resumes Duties az Pastor of
Plymouth Church Oct. LIST.
At the Plymouth Church prayer
meeting, which was largely attended,
nearly all the speakers in their prayers
or addresses, referred to their absent
pastor with unaltered affection and
confidence. Bro. Clealand, who had
recently seen Mr.. Beecher i'm the coun-
try, informed the congregation their
pastor was cheerful, and unmoved by
SANDER, and was coming back Oct. LIST
to resume his duties with greater eff
cacy than ever. One gentleman prayed
that Beecher's enemies might be put
to shame.
Thc Papers UnfayOrabIe so mOuItOn.
All the papers comment unfavorably
on Moulton's late statement, except
the Herald, which thinks Moultonis
new charges require an answer. The
Times and Herald say the charges of
blackmail against Moulton are over
thrown. The Sun can not see that the
statement adds any conclusive testi,
mony to what was in the case before.
The Tribune, World and Times ex-
press similar sentiments.
Owing to the pressure of the times,
the masons, brick-layers, hod-carriers
and helpers in Jersey City, Bergen,
Hudson City and Hoboken, during the
past week, have been abandoning the
eight-hour rule, and to day it is an
nounced that all are working ten hours
day without asking an increase OF
wages. The builders say this will re-
suit i'm very decided Improvement for
their business.
The bank statement is as follows
Loans increase, 81, 100 900; legal
tenders decrease $3.50 900; specie
increase nearly 81 100000 deposits in
crease over 81, OOO, 900; reserve decrease
S9l 900.
Mendelsohn, who was convicted
of forgery yesterday, took arsenic last
night and died this morning.
Lewis G.. French, Secretary of Pali-
SADIE Insurance Company, was arrest
ed yesterday on a charge Of fraud
committed in Jersey City, in default
of s. 600 bail.