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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-12-30

THE contest for a United States
Senator from Indiana, to succeed Mr.
Pratt is interesting. Two Of the prin.
ciple aspirants are Hon. Daniel w
Voorhees, and Gov. Hendricks. Mr.
Voorhees, has been making speeches al
few points, for the purpose of turn.
ing the tide in his favor. He is man
of ability, but is the representative o.
peculiar sentiments which have beer
condemned time and again by the peo
pie of Indiana and elsewhere
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-12-30

THE new finance bill which has
passed the Senate, and will probably
pass the House without material
amendment, meets with kind recep-
ton from the hard>money wing of the
Republican party. The New York
Times says the bill constitutes a long
step, and probably decisive one, in
the direction of payment of the Gov
eminent notes lin COIN. The Senate
caucus bill is based unqualifiedly on the
fact that these notes must be paid. 1t
does not evade that obligation, or seek
to get rid of the sacrifice necessary for
that purpose. In this respect it radi-
cslly differs from any bill which has
received anything like the same sup
port. A bill which declares day for
the payment of the Government notes
in coin, aud which provides Cor the
steady reduction of the volume of those
notes relative to the bank issues which
are redeemable in them, is, ia our
Judgment, one which deserves hos
pitable reception at the hands Of the
friends of specie payments
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-12-30
The Hon. WILLrAM II. FonsrER,


THE Hon. WILLIAM K. FORSTER,
the distinguished English statesman,
who has been In America for some
months, made speech In New York
on the eve Of his departure, in which
among other things, he truthfully
said The only thing you want, II
| may be excused for telling you, is
that your men of station aud culture
should not be satisfied with criticising,
but that they should take part in the
government of their country
In this our foreign friend is exactly
right. And had he gone further and
added that 1t was the duty of this class
of men to begin their patriotic duty al
the basis of all government-that OF
the city and county. This matter is
worthy Of special attention to our clti-
zens just at this juncture. Fortunate
ly our city has heretofore not been bur
dened with heavy city debt. But
there are alarming indications that u
reckless spirit prevails which may
soon overwhelm us with taxes that
will repel from our midst capital and
population. We need a better city
council. Every tax payer mus!
admit It. We need men of higher
character and better qualification
than many who aspire to the
position. The beginning of good
Government must begin at home. A
first class Board of Aldermen in
Knoxville-a Board composed of good
men, could transact all the business OF
the city in one-fourth the time now
wasted in our Council meetings, and
could administer the affairs of the city
at less cost and with greater good TO
the public. Why not have non
partisan Board of Aldermen of unex-
ceptionable men?
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-12-30

THERE were only fourteen votes in
the Senate against the passage of the
Finance bill, to thirty-nine in favor of
it. All those voting in favor of it
were Republicans, including Seua-
tors Schurz and FentOn. Those
voting in the negative are all Demo
Gratis except Sprague and Upton.
Mr.. Schurz does not think the bill
perfect, but voted for it on the ground
that 1t is "a step in the right direction. "
The Democrats are giving various rea-
sons for their opposition, but the reaI
reason no doubt is, that the measure
was agreed upon in q Republican cau>
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-12-30

QUITE CONSERVATION was created
in the House of Representatives few
days ago by the whispered announce
ment that one of the colored Repre-
sentatives from south Carolina-Ran-
sier-had been invited to dine with
Hon. Fernando Wood and q number
Of leading Democrats, at the elegant
mansion of the woulb>b be Speaker OF
the next House. Democratic members
rubbed their eyes in wonder as they
read the invitation, to satisfy them
seves that there was no mistake. Ran
sier was not embarrassed, He was
quick to decide that he could not ac-
cept the invitation, and was writing
his regrets at tie time that knot oI
about him, discussing what the wiley
Fernando meant. a leading Demo
crat approached him for an explana
ton. "Ab! ali yes, that explains
where RdnsoDl's invitation went,
answered the New Yorker. An invi
tstion Tor Senator Ransom of n. G..
by mistake was delivered to the Hon
Ransier OF (. c., and that is wha
threw the democracy Of the Capita
/ into such stew. A narrow escap
was that for Fernando. What mean
Vicksburg and Trenton and New Or
leans if the Democratic leader of tn
House couldinvitea "nigger to din
| with him,
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-12-30
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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-12-30

THL SgCREIARY Of the Treasury
Ays that the estimate of the Directors
& the Mint shows q gain IN specie in
40 ytarz OF about SIS, goo 600, aud the
-;Ock "i specie in the country il said to
about $4,000 900 This, ia CON
ection with the annual production of
ABOUT S70,000,0OO OF p,ecious metals,
alfords encouragement that the stock
II cCin may, within reasonable time
and with favorable legislation, be ac-
cumuiated To an extent sufficient TO
enable the resumption Of specie-pay-
meDt 60 be taken and maintained
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-12-30

THE jackson Courier Herald has
the following in reference to the Sen
atoTial election:
We have abundant realons for saying
that Col W. H. Stephens, Of Memphis,
has three times the strength in West Ten
nr.sce Of any other candidate for the Uni
ted States Senatorship He hiss also deci-
ded strength in Middle Tennessee. Indeed
We regard him as the coming man.
There seems to be a strong feeling
in West Tennessee in favor Of Col.
Stephens. We have thought that even
the AUaldnche Is not nearly 50 jealous
for johnson as it was, and 1t may be
that It's favorable feelings in behalf Of
Stephens, a Memphis man, has some
thing to do with its lukewarmness
From all appearances, Stephens will
develop considerable strength on frs
ballot.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-12-30

AN ESTEEMED CORRESPONDENT at
Athens, who furnished the account OF
the sad accident published elsewhere,
rery properly adds in note to us these
>eusible remarks: Singulariy in
cousonsnt with rTopriety is the meth
ii adopted 10y mot Christian people
;or distinguishing from other days
that which, as the natal day Of Jesus,
mas been adopted in this and other
csCiliEed countries for a national holi-
day, when wassail and masquerade
and other incongruous sports prevail,
aud senseless detonatiOu~ from whisky
and gunpowder shock the seuse.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-12-30

A CORRESPONDENT of the Cincinnati
Commercial urges that the City Coun-
Ill of Cincinnati limit the appropris-
lton for the Southern railroad to an
amount sufficient to pay the interest
on So, COO, 600, aud that the Trustees be
requested to eXpend that sum in ILL
ng up the present gaps in the line of
railroad from Lexington south. There
= considerable excitement still ia Gin
4nnau over the discussion Of this sub
-4isf
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-12-30

THE RESULT Of the libel suit of Miss
Proctor has greatly incleased public
confidence in the innocence Of Henry
Ward Beecher. Moulton, after public
y cOnfessiDg himself liar snd slam
lerer, can never expect his word to
stand against that Of unimpeached
witnesses. Miss Proctor and Mr.
Beecher have exchanged congratuls-
iIry letters.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-12-30

WEsToN has again come to the sur
-sce ~ the champion pedestrian OF a
4sst age This time be wslked five
hundred niles in six days, starting on
donday Of last week and ended his
,ask Saturday evening. He walked
10 miles the first DAY. IS the second,
% the third, 50 the fourth, 10 the fifth
and IS the sixth His feet were not
Clustered even aud be was up Oh sun
~ morning in time for the forenoon
--rvices 1T church, 4 wonderful man
e, his Dir. Weston.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-12-30

Mississippi is singularly blessed in
some respects. A traveller there says
some of the land in that State is so
poor that disturbance could not be
raised on IL. 1t don't seem to be in
the nelghborhood of Vicksburg at any
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-12-30

FROM ali over the State, wherever
euterprising, Industrious farmers try
TO raise sheep, we hear complaints from
the depredstions Of dogs. We have
frequently alluded to this subject, aud
called attention to IL as one well worthy
Of legislation. If there is any reason
why thousands Of worthless animals,
that never make q dollar for their
owners, should be allowed TO roam at
will through the country and destroy
thousands Of dollars worth OF sheep
annually, we have never been able to
see Il. The Legislature will be in ses-
sion again soon, aud we trust that a
vigorous law may be passed for the
protection Of sheep. The prosperity Of
the State demands it.. Let there be a
law that will not leave timid County
Courts to arrange details for its enforce.
ment, but let the matter be taken out
of the hands Of the County Courts
This has been tried long enough for US
to know that 1t will not do. If any
thing is TO be accomplished, the Legis
lature must pass a law that can moi
be eyaded or Ignored.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-12-30

4 STORY is going the rounds that
yae Of the newly electeced Democratic
Congressmen from Indiana, went on
Washington at the opening of the
resent session, thinking that he
could go right in aud take his
LAT as a member. We don't believe
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-12-30

THE FINANCE BILL adopted by the
Republican Senate caucus is fair
measure that will probably become a
Law. On this subject few men agree as
to the details Of the law that the coun-
try Needs. 1t is evident, from the re-
ports Bow reaching US from the East,
that there is more confidence and ac-
tiyity in business circles than there has
been for over a year The proposed
bill GICS day for specie payments, and
this, it seems 10 us, is its best feature.
Men will differ as To whether that day
should be one, three, live or ten years
off, but the fact that some Grcd policy
IL decided upon IL essential, and this
the proposed bill seems to do. The
best thing to be done nov, is 10 pas,
this hill 20 soon a. il il evident that il
l. the best bill the two Houses can har
monte upon. The country needs t.
know soon what the financial policy
OF the Republican party is, and the
sooner that policy is established, by
appropriate legislation, the better TO
the country and the party.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-12-30
The WEEKLY CHRONICLE.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 80, 1874.

HON. HORACE MAYNARD offered a
-e4alutlon ia the House of Represen-
.a..vez Oh Tuesday, calling fora report
~ the Government survey of the Hol-
ION aud Tennessee rivers, which was
g}opted.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-12-30

GEORGE ALFRED TOWNSEND,
Gath " of the Chicago Tribune, who
j as made national reputation rs a
stter writer, has closed his engage
nent for the present with that journal.
lie continues his connection with the
.yr1phic, in which serial story is
a3on to appear from his pen.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-12-30

\ ST. LOUIS correspondent o. the
Cincinnati COmmCrciol writes alarm
ingly from Missouri about ring in
hat State which threatens 10 saddle
lpon that State debt OF from three
% eight millions OF dollars FOR rebel
war claims The sst Democratic Leg.
stature passed bill allowing ccrtifi-
;orm to be issued payable when the
claim for which ic was issued was al
owed by the Congress Of the United
states. Tie COUmercini refers eds
torially to the letter, aud says that The
shadow of reputation thus threatened,
though not now larger than a mani
hand, may darken the SKY before long.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-12-30

WE learn from a Washington spc-
ciGl to the Cincinnati Gazette that the
friends of the House transportation
measures are urging the Senators to
AXE up AIr. McCrary's bin for action,
urging that it il very important that
s1me measure be passed by the present
Congress which will assert the power
IF Congress over railroads and the gen
5ral subject Of transportation IN such a
way that a test case may be made and
carried to the Supreme Court for de-
cisiOn. The friends Of the bill viii be
quite cOutented IL those sections relat-
ing to "a commission are Ignored, rs
well as all the remaining measures OF
he bill, except the section designed 10
prevent unjust and unequal discrimi-
nation in the matter Of freights, that
discrimination being regarded as the
greatest evil now existing, and the one
most important 10 correct, and, at the
same time, afIording every opportuni-
" for a thorough testing Of all the
questions involved in the Government
claiming jurisdiction over lines Of
transportation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-03-05
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Tooth and NAH BRUSHES sc
Checker and Backgammon Boards, with men, Dice
Ladies, ,5bu.ton Kids, one quality. 81.
Infant and WORK Baskets, si, soc. 4, and Csc.
a-foot Rul,s, plain, sso |, brass bound, soc.
Extra large and heavy JapAnhed Walters, &c, SOC.
TiI Shell and Pearl hsndle blade Pocket Knives
English shawl straps, soc. and al.
Mems heavy Msrino Shirts and Drawers, 81.
Ladies' best Iron Frame Hese, pair for 81.
CASTLE sosp, for 2sc IA pieces SOC.
Fine and strong suspenoers, SOC.
Jet and Geld Bracelets, new style, 81 each.
S Ss,s plstee Chains ain n.S pstierns, q.
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Lsdies' Ball DroTs and Earrings, very hne, %.
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Gents solid Gsld Masonic and ODD Fellows Pins.
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All Of these articles will challenge your sdnirs-
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B. SILvRRBRRG
Metropolitan Dollar Store.
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febal-u EKAR PKsNYLvASIA AVENUE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-03-05
EVENING STAR.
Reading Matter on Every Page
WASHINGTON CITY;
rHURsDA March 5, 1874
where TO Advertise,

TIE STAR, which, from its start, has been the pa
per Of the people, has, By the pains taken to make
10 safe, reliable, nevsy and acceptable visitor to
every family, gained . popularity amongst all classes
Of the Community second to that Of Newspaper In
the country with the Of population. Keep
ing full pace with the extraordinary growth Of the
city, and reaching every household in the District
and vide range outside, TEE STAR has nov at
tsined circulation very mach larger than that OF
all the other city dsilies combined This is no idle
claim, but one we are prepared to establish any
time By "beoks and papers" And this circulation
a. stated above, is universal, reaching the bust
ness community, the wealthy, the great indus
trial forces, the skilled mechanics, the lAboring
men, the bankers, the merchants, the house
keepers, the government employees, the Congress
men-in short, there is circle where The
Star IL not q regular and welcome guest. The
result is that The STAR affords unsurpassed sd-
vsutages . medium Of communication between
all classes Of the community, the way of the sa-
ustment Of demand and supply.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-03-05

The recent breaking up of a pigeon-shooting
match near this city, by the police, has excited
considerable comment, especially among sports
men who have hitherto been accustomed, in
this part Of the country at least to indulge their
inclinations in this direction without let or
hindraNce. They claim that interference with
their sport is wholly unjustifsbIe; that the birds
which they use for targets are shot by sports
men the country over for recreation the same
as voodcOck, or snipe, or reed birds; and that
persons who object to the sport as unnecessarily
cruel 90 altogether too far in carrying out their
notions Of what Is and what Ia not cruelty
to animals. The opponents of the sport
take the view hat there are many
Objectionable features in 1t; that the shoot
Ing Of the birds is not for the purpose of
securing food, but is done for prize, and that
consequently ii Is wantOn and without justifca-
uon- At these matches the birds are frequently
wounded and have their legs or wings broken,
and in that condition return to their cotes to
suffer and die. They also claim that these
matches have q tendency to harden the hearts
OF the young men and boys who attend them by
accustoming them to scenes of cruelty, and
that for this reason If no other, they ought to
be suppressed In many instances. The Alexan-
dria Gazette shows up another Objectionable
feature in pigeon shooting matches. 1t saws:
"This morning q young gentleman called
upon an acquaintance who owns a large pigeon
loft on the wharf, for the purpose of procuring
SQUAD for his sick mother. He was told that
his request should be granted, and the porter
was at once sent to get the bird, but when the
latter entered the loft, instead of disturbing
and driving out hundredsof pigeons, as he ex-
Pectsd, and as he had always heretofore done
Wnen ne went for like purpose, only two old
pigeons few out, but he found fifty young
squads dead in their nests that had been starved
10 ceath- The owner of the loft, when informed
OF what his porter had seen, sent to the pro-
prfetor OF another large loft and learned that
tne same mortality existed among his pigeons.
All the old birds bad been caught to be shot at,
and killed or wounded in the late shooting
matches, and the young birds consequently left
to starve."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-03-05

The Springfield Republican notes that quite a
number Of the towns in western Massachusetts,
have chosen women as members of school
boards, and says they were chosen not as the
Candidates OF either party, bat from a sensible
conviction among voters generally that it was
a good thing TO do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-03-05

1.-The influence of Altitude OF Health" is ably
treated OF, in a recent article. by the editor ~
the Washington EVENING STAR. We can't
however, agree with him, that a man is healthy
In proportion as he lives high.-N T. Commer-
cidi.
And yet we are sure the Commercial won't
maintain that low living is healthier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-03-05

IL is stated now that Mr.. Corcorau will al
vance months pay to all the school teachers.
This is well. Now let the wealthy mem1rialists
advance the pay for all the other District en-
ployes and lsborers, TO enable them to keep the
wolf from the door while business and work is
psrslysed and resources cut of by the ''inyes-
LEGATION" distractions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-03-05

The appointment of Col. Robert W. Hughes to
re judgship in Virginia made vacant by the
death of Judge Underwood, continues to elicit
commentator from all sources in the state A
correspondent, writing from Culpeper Court
House, says that though Col. Hughes could not
be governor, 1t is thought he will make good,
and what is better, q just judge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-03-05

Col John s. Mosby is finally Gin the hands OF
his friends" and has consented to be a candi-
date for Congressional honors at the next cleo
ton. SO says the wsrrenton Cva) correspond
ent OF an Alexandria paper, which says: ''we
are satisfied OF one thing; that il Col. Mosby
were returned to Congress he would be of much
more real service to this district and the South
ern people than any other man we could select. %
The correspondent thinks Mosby can be easily
elected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-03-05

Simmons, the new collector of Boston, de-
ehnes public reception. In this 'the poor
boy" shows good sense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-03-05
LOST AND FOUND.

OsT-On last Tuesday evening, in the street
l. cSrs, from Geor Retown TO Washington, a small
bAsh kT cont aiming lady cap. A liberal rev ard
will be paid to the HIder, at 1223 n st. msr6-3t-
0sT-On Monday night, a yellow snrlkR
- DOG, with lea her collar and brass
1lae, stating name OF owner, Sc, Phila-A<
delphia A bersl reward will be given If
returned to the Drug Store Srh ana stree.
southeast, or Information leading to his dis
cOvery. mar5,3tr
S2A BEWARD-Stolen, on the night o. the 81
NCO instant, from Chapel & La dor, ~ -
G., an IRON GRAY HORsE, Is hands Ugh, 9
years old four white feet, shaved fetIocts, letter
I'M" branded under name, with ne saddle on
Address Captain JOHN A. W. OLARYOE, Ohef Of
Detectives, Washington, d. c. mar5 ST.
I OST-On the I'd inst. a black ONYX EAR
- RING. The tinder will be rewarded by leav-
ing II at the National Hotel. mar4-2t'
EOUND-At the OoneregationaI Church. Mon
owner can have by calling on JANNEY HOGE,
tisemeLt. mar4-3t.
G REWARD-Lost on Monday morning, ID Of
pc March, 1874, at or near the German
American Bank on 9TH street, Q smallA~
and collar on. The above reward will be paid If
Las, JsnitSr Of the Bank Ba HRi na1s.s $50
I GsT-A young Black NEWFOUNDLAND
II DOG; whitesta on breast. A person
above dog from M Street, between Iii and
18th streets, the 18th Of February, and s known
III the shove dog Is not returned at once will pub
lsh the party's nsme, as he has been heard to say
offered. will give Ave dollars to say rson re-
turning the dog, or information as TO where he is
II. N. BARLOW,
mar3N" 1920 Pennsy lya1ia avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-03-05
BOARDING.

ONE Oh TWO GENTLEMEN of regular habits
" can obtain Board and Il )oms, at 1000 street
northwest. Terms reasonable. mars 81"
TNREMONT HOUSE, corner of ID street aud In
Il diana avenue-Board, So 80 per day; Sl0to SA
per week; 8 30 to $40 per month Elegant suites of
two and three rooms --mmunicating. House all
newly furnished and heated with ste am. febl0- I'm