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Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-05-05
ABoUrUsING soft" WORDS.

The editor Of the Clarksville To.
Jocco Leat, who by the way is the ug.
Hest as well as the cleverest Demo-
cratic editor in the State, west Of the
mountains, gives the senior editor of
this paper q lecture on the spirit Of
some Of our editorials. lie thinks
we ought to lay aside our bottle of
gall and henceforth dip our pen on,
~ in sweet things. Now we wish to
assure Brother Doak, that our heart
is filed with the "milk Of human
kindness. If all mankind were hon
est we would be at peace with all
mankind. 1t is not our nature TO be
at all quarrelsome. But how any
one can expect US to say pretty things
Of lot ofrascals and dead beats, such
as lead the Democratic party in this
country, is more than we can under
stand. How we are TO speak of
an unmitigated fraud like Andrew
johnson, or such an inscriptions
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-05-05

The appointment Of Hon. Ed
wards Pierrepont, as Attorney General
of the United States, is one of the best
the President has made. He is law.
yer Of very high character aud great
ability. For years he has been recog-
nized as one of the foremost lawyers of
the city Of New York. His name is
not as familiar as some others as figur-
ing in great trials, but he is known to
the Bar as a lawyer whose opinion car
ries great weight in the courts and in
transactions where legal opinions are
necessary TO give value and stability to
Important enterprises. He Is a gentle
man of unblemished character, far re-
moved from all unworthy Influences,
and his presence in the Cabinet of the
President will give the Administration
increased influence and ability no.
In the celebrated Brooklyn trial,
wh!ch Is dragging its weary length
through the fourth month, with fair
prospect of lasting at least two months
longer, great many disgusting things
are brought out and talked oyer. In
the cross-examlnation of Mrs. Palmer,
the Spirltualist, who testified on Mon
day, this feature Of the proceedings
was painfully prominent.
The Clarksville Tobacco LcaJ
says Of Brownlow: Notably in his
A. j. letter TO the New York Tribune
we see nothing too strong"
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-05-05
THE CENTENNIAL.

A meeting of the Board of Centen-
NAL Commissioners, appointed by
Gov. Porter. will be held at Nashville
on the 18th day Of next month, and a
number of gentlemen from different
portions Of the State, belonging to
the organization effected some time
ago by Hon. Thos. II. Caldwell and
Col. w. I. Prosser, Commissioners
appointed by the President, will, we
understand, be present. We trust
these two organizations will cooper
ate and harmonic with each other.
There is no reason why they should
not. There is work enough for all
to perform. We desire to see Ten
nessee fully represented at Philadel-
phia, and to secure this object there
is no time to lose.
We are glad to know that Gov. Por.
ter takes a deep interest in the sue
cess Of the Centennial, and will do
anything that comes within the scope
OF his authority or influence to bring
it about.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-05-05

SPEAKING of the next political con-
test ip Oregon, the Washington cor
respondent Of the Cincinnati Comn,er-
ciol says:
at is certain that Attorney General
Williams is making active preparations to
enter upon the Senatorial campaign in
Oregon. Williams claims to have reason
able assurances Of success. His most
formidable opponent will be Nesmith, his
bitter personal and political opponent
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-02-24
THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE.

ELECTION OF oFFICERs-FINANCEs.
Yesterday afternoon, pursuant to adjournment.
q meeting OF the directors OF the Brooklyn Bridge
was held at the Office, No. 81 Water street. There
were present:-Lawrence Turnurc, James Mclean,
James S. Motley. John REILLY. Lloyd Aspin wall,
Charles G. Canda, DAVID NJ Stone. James s. T.
Strananan, Thomas Carroll, william Manshall,
George l.. Nichols, Samuel Booth. Mayor Hunter,
Samuel S. Powell (ComptrolerJ and Mayor Wick.
ham, The latter named Official occupied the
cnaIr. T1e minutes of the meeting having beer
read and approved, Mr.. stranahan submitted
the following from the Committee GU Nomlna,
tons = resident, Henry G. Murphy; vlce
President, Auram ). Hewitt; Secretary, u.
=. Qulntard He said the committee was not
was tnen taken Tor President and Vice President.
William &. Kingsley AMI Lawrence lurnure &C ing
as tellerS. Tae entire vote cast was sixteen,
which was for the officers nominated. Mr.. Gum.
that Mr.. Prentice be appointed Treasurer. Ne sd.
vOcateu economy. and was VI the oplnlou that Mr..
Prentice would accept the position without pc
cuniary reward. He was elected Treasurer, ia
gested tnat committee be appointed to LOOK after
bridge legislation at Albany. On motlon
oil Mr. Aspinwail a committee OF two " as appointed
from each city to take charge OF the bridge
oils. Mr.. Turnure sad he wanted to nave |: IN
derstOOd what the bridge was TO COST II was
rumored that 1t would cost ten or fifteen mltOne
additional. |. would be We'll that the directors
ana the public should know all ABOUT tue 1gureG,
and That they should Know what the eject o
their actIOn VIII be before proceeding. A financial
statement made up TO February l, 1875 was read
by the secretary, RON wnlch 1t appears that there
Is balance oil Cash on land TO da OF Sll,0l 70.
the IidUl ties OF the company AMOUNT 10 81, 600.
The Board auJourned to meet on Monday alter.
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THE PRODUCE EXCHANGE.

Yesterday the Produce Exchange nad an in
portrait meeting lie erence to the great question
OF the grading OF gram. Mr.. John NJ. Hughcv
rules as recommended by the committee, but biz
principal objection seemed TO be ON the score o,
the title. Messrs. George u. Webster and William
j. Preston followed In lengthy speeches In favor Of
the rules as recommended by the COMMITTEES IA
the Board Of Managers. Mr.. Preston mad no,
concluded his Argument when the Board ad.
Journed until Friday morning next at halI.past
ten O'Clock.
There were appropriate resolutions passed by
the petroleum trade In reference to the decease O.
valued member.
Mr.. ADNAH NEYuARr,
who departed this II e las heretofore noticed 10
these coiumns) AT san Diego, CAL, on the l7tb
inst. RESOLUTIONS were pas.e \! condoling with hta
family ana eXtoiiing tae CHARACTER OF the Dc.
ceased.
THE CANAL DELEGATION
go TO Albany to-day TO present The resolutions N
regard to the canas. heretofore Adopted by the
latlUn may DC moulded TO suit tue requirements OF
the merchants and the eXiSencles OF trade ny toe
Efforts oi tne committee NAMED.
the VISITORS AT THE EXCHANGE
Yesterday COMPRISED tie folOwng naneS:-J. r.
Gale, OF Norwicu, Conn, oy Hughes 4 90. CHARLES
Mousloul es, VI Columbus. Onio, ny !. h. kn0o.
land: A. H. Bronson iitusvnle, bv Owen Fer.
guson I. Ezekiel. OF savannah, by W. A. WORK;
l.. WrIghs N Co.; r. koverty OF Buffalo, Dy n.
Fieicniadn; Captain A. Ma zsiia. OF brig san uae.
tado. b, q. Slrraii; jacob l.. lrip or, OF Mlln, BIZ
N. a. Calineil: captain Henderson. OF steamship
.AleNacdra oy ". hudson; nonas Garret, a
Betast Ireland, 10y george Smita 90. Captata
Rushrup OF Norway by Uhrmln Il 90: HegInsn
Williams, OF Baltimore, by W. q. Bracker: Eli u
Arnold. oi Parker. Pa. BY Jonn y. Cox.
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REAL ESTATE.

The announced sales at the Exchange yesterday
attracted large audience and were disposed OF
as lollows:-Messrs. A. Ii. Muller Il Son sold, by
order OF the COul t. under the direction OF George
S. Sedgwck, referee a house and lot located IN
Fifty.nith street, west OF Madison avenue A. H.
Nicolay disposed OIL under the direction OF o. y.
Ackley, referee. one lot Eighty.l fourth street,
west OF Eleventh avenue.
James NJ. Miller sold by order OF the court,
under the direction OF II. W. Allen referee, the
premises known as No. $50 Broadway and No. Il
Franklin streer, aud, by order OF the executors
OF Thomas McCabe, sold the premises No. 378
Eighth avenue, and No. 234 Mott streets Mr..
Ollver Bryan sod, by order OF the court, under
the direc ion OF j. Hayes Ieferee house and lot
on FIT, filth street. west oil First avenue Mr. X.
V. Harnett solu, under the direction OF Maurice
Seyne. referee houses aud lots on Prospect place,
between forty-second and Forty-thrd streets,
anu under the Ill ection OF j. T. Olin, eferee dis
posed OF a house and lot on l2stn street., west OF
Third avenue.
Messrs. Blocker Il co. sold under The direction
oil +. j. Shandley. referee, house and lot on the
and Mr. B. +. Fairchlld sold az puolic auction a
mousse and lot on l26th street, east ol Eighth ave-
nue. Annexed are the full particulars -
NEW YORK pRorERrr-BY A. II. MULLER AND son.
Madison ava ana lot ssSio % 'is tn Eg 1t w.
lot of s.S St. 80 f Il VI oi hiR sS asxl@a
Mary h. Bunker plainun ..;:..:. '...''..'''.'' 2lU
iss iron front b. and t. 40. 50 SrSsdway; vs..
M d5 50T o. n and bs no Sss r., n u adjoining
Ok and t. 10 SIS Sin av Of ,'o
& Ss St. FS S ss., o. James S Say ana l. No. sO
isss .n and on stn s., . i., T. W. of ON
ia e. aHS fssnf' rGRS1 Si s
ST. lot a was sT'DeS cu Rals palna 1000
So H. ana ! on ,9sth ST. 20 IT, w OF Sd .so
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MUNICIPAL NOTES.

The Mayor was very busy at his office yesterday
and signed an immense numoer of warrants.
The Mayor has not vet signed the Strack ord
nance relative to the use OF snow ploughs and
sweepers by city railroad companies.
The Board Vi Aldermen VIII meet tomorrow at
two Z. NJ.
Henry Clausen, william A. Fowler, william c.
Kingsley william A. Bond and Commissioner Van
Mort were among the visitors to the Mayor yester-
day.
City Chamberlain Tappan makes the following
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sinking fund. and IN 1876 this VIII ADO ,Ssao,'
oofl TO The ,ncome.sof the sinking fund, n ',,
king /, s27s 32S. which, at thesa.ne rae, VII.
bnv Of these State bonds to the amount OF
1902 1877. to be added to the siokihs Iuhn
and SO the scheme willago on uciog 5 !. 9
nrincipnl of the public debt, curtatiinE' II Tue
frat wear half million OF dollars, AMI an =.
nnaliy thereafter increasing this curtan a.. AZ
the rate OF compound interest, until Tue
whole OF the priucipalwil be paid OF; IL ton :,
,anpears that even 1.-THE estimated sdeicit> o.
sI71.O79 should be permanent, the operation
of th- sinking fund will rapidly overcome IT,
Bru there is no probability that this denclt
will be permanent. The growth OF our CUES
and the development Of the wealth OF. Inc
country will soon more than overcome lnis
small deficit. Moreover. the s!DkIns iuon
will be annually increased under eXlst.ns
laws from fines and other sources tnan Tue
interest on its own bonds. Besides, closer e.,
scrutiny into the expenses OF the State VIII
suggest other reductions that will De made
In the current expenses.
We conclude from these CONSCIENTIOUS
that TO paw off the debt and interest IT IS only
necessary to keep up the present rate OF as
sessrneut and taxation, and that there IS no
occasion for dependency IN REGARD 10 Tue
payment of The State debt.
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Advance IN w heat.

The elastic and impulsive spirit oil specu'
latlon In this country seems to be sucn 't'a'
il never takes lesson. Auy little stim'i'u.
to speculation causes "grcat ACTIVITY a''
orcrs 1i.e 10 the majority of cases 10 an III
warranted height. No other country ~ ~
noted for this. We harejust had Il pef''u %
biph prices and speculative fever ID tooaceo'
and now that prices in that staple nave pe'
o,,n to drop we apprehcnd that there VIII o'
,o..c. uncom,or,ably diminishing the gains
accumulated during the upward movement
Th. floods in France and copiouS r''hs !"
E,yI,ud have afforded the chief ca'iseS lor
considerable advance in TIC price OIL "hea'.
:, This instance, as has been gererally thu
c,>c. the speculative feeling, we apprebend,
oil, = reyond reasonable bounds, and emo
j, g, to many. The present year will pro-
ba lly give us larger and better crops than
we have had since the war. The crops IN
Great Britain are fine. and it is yet TOO carly
to decide the question as to-thc extent O
loss therc from moisture. France has lost
by the floods, hut chiefly urou one river.
Ii must be remembered that there was
surolus l,s' year in Europe, and that VIII
as,is. TO make up any deficit that may occur
in this wears crop. 1t must be further re-
membered that there may be little strategy
| in the grain trade abroad. 1t may be seen
how by cx ravagant reports of crop disasters
large shipments may be invited, and wber
grain is in Europe It will hardly pay 10 shiE
it back home. 1t then goes 10 SVEN lux
foreign supply and reduce prices proDao'y u
poin, involving loss TO the American spec
ulator.
Sill We bave no idea that any ADVICE cal
restrain The SPECTATORS. We are glad toa'
the farmers will profit by their folly, FOL
after all it j, happy for the land that the fai m
or, should thrive. But we may look out to
tame ducks in this matter.
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PAY AS YOU Go.-[Gordonsyille Gdzette.-
We all see but too plainly what has been
the tendency and result of stay and baDk'
rupt- and homestead laws-to.wlt, the DE-
moraIizauon of the people. Shall We per
init our people and ourselves along win
them to be debauched into dishonesty
deeoer than has already been accomplished
Are We ready to adopt the teachings OF tne
"Roeue's Council" whose motto seems to
have been that of ancient Pistol F.: . Base Ii
the slave that pays'" Are we willing to
lose everything else, and even our own SELL
respect, in order to make doubtful al
tempt at getting rid OF debts honestly con-
tracted? For our part we trust aud believe
that the Conservative party will not permit
itself to be harassed and distracted By the
introduction Of any such issue as this. we
will 20 on making our best effort to pay all
we can on the debt we will reduce gov
ornamental expenses so as to leave more
money to pay accruiug interest, and 'hs
women of Virginia who made her great vii
see to it that she remaius state "itnou,
fear and without reproach in the grea'
family OF nations.
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.,,ere !; 10 prIe,edeot Tor it in our country
since be Constitution of the United SAFE
va. adopted. I do not propose to seno you
rom my library the books have men
ioucd; thep are somewhat TOO valuable I"
ne trusted abroad. The works OF Mr. JET
fcrson consist of nine volumes; oS,
,.vo. together with four !, nr;
oc;avo of bis miscellaneous . 1 n,,-
lirgs. and his life by Mr. h nun
dali, and his friend. in three volumes; ne
wo,ks If Mr.. Ca,houn consist Of six volumes,
irclndinp bis memoirs, written whilst ne was
,ivinr. and under his observation. by HOE.
,:nbert nj. T. Hunter, lately senator from
lbe state OF Virginia. Bntyo may come 70
nv house. at any day or hour you may ap.
point. and one Of my sons shall wait upon
on with The key of the book cases. and VIVID
a. MANY sheets Of paper, and with As many
pens, and with az much ink SO you can de'
Gently require. write you this, General
ncc,rlse think 1t is high time that those WHO
nre.ume to advise the people should nnder-
Stand that whereof they speak and afnrm.
Very respectfully, your ohedient servant
GEORGE +. PCGH.
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New Books.

The Poems Of DupaN Porter. Lynchburg !:
j. z. BELL & Go.
4 new Book of Poems by a candidate for
fame who Resides in Lynchburg, amidst
scenes that may well ill the poetic mind with
The finest fancics. We have always thought
that there must be liberal amount of poetic
genius in Lyrcbburg for very obvious rea.
sons. Messrs BELL g. Co. have printed this
book Of poems in handsome style. For sale
10y them.
Cr1tico- Biblical Disposition on The Time
during aoh,ch CHRIST Lay IN the Tomb.
by FRANCIS De uIgRoNLYMo JovlNo, S. D.,
Professor Of Sacred Scripture and Oriental
Languages III Woodstock College. Mary
laod- Latin and English. Woodstock
College print.
This is a learned argument with regard to
the length of time during which Christ lay
10 the tomb, in reply to the views of the
R"v. DIR. p. S. G. WATSON, published in the
Religious Herald of this city on the 10th of
August, 1874.
The work may be had at MuHPHY's, Balti.
more, and at the office Of the college, Wood
stock Md,
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The display OF passion by Mr.. PLlasoLL
in tue British House Of Commons is so en-
traordnary that he is believed to be laborinS
uader mania on the subject of marine disaS'
tcra caused 10y unscawortby ships. DIR. Dis
RAElI's announcement that the Government
would for the present abandon the laer-
chants shipping till seemed to have thrown
him into phrepzy Of rage. lie denounced
the Government and ship.owners in fu-
rious manner.
Certainly the number Of disasters at seq
has been Ct iale learluIly large, and it would
give greater sense Of security to the public
if the governments OF the principal States
interested ia maritime pursuits should take
rigid and wise measures for the protection OF
life at sea. But such folly a. that Mr.. PLIM-
SOIL has committed will not help The cause
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WATER.-Hot weather makes a decided
impression upon the supply of water by iu-
creasing the consumption. At the present
time the inhabitants situated upon the high
elevations are much restricted in the use OF
water by the feebleness of the supply. Many
are most of the time without it. This is
unfortunate for now is the time when it Is
most wanted. Frequent bathing in such
weather Is not only one of the greatest of
pleasures, but one Of the best expcdients for
preventing Sickness. 1t is, therefore, not the
time for scarcity Of water. We know some
localities where the Inhabitants have to wait
until most citizens bave retired to rest and
stopped using water before they can get q
bath.
70 all such people it is q great coGsola.
ton TO remember that the city is at work
upon the new reservoir, and considering
their priVa'ions it is gratifying TO all TO
know that we shall before thi. lime. next
year have an abundant supply Of water for
all sections, iDciudinS the highest level,
such supply Is the creates, earthly bless.
ing for city, asd here we are delighted 10
kbo" that the quality of ours is unsur-
passed.
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a Great Championship.

america must Guido all creation. Some
botly-GILDHKsLEhvE,o OF " our team mas The
credit of it-has established "woitd's
cham 2ionshp" in shooting. That great
honor 10 be awarded next year after con
test at the Philadelphia ccntcnnil. GLIDER
SLEEVE Gas invited the leans of England, Ire
land. and Scotland 20 be present and COM
pete TO. the stake OF I" championship Of the
world"
As,uredly il would be unfair to crown any
one with the laurel Is the wolld'S champion
une,, all quarters OF The globe should De
reyye.eoled in the contest. 1t would be
quite sensation if CEinaman were to win
II. 1t has been considered that bis
almond eyes cannot take proper OBJ
srrv.tlon OF "hulrs eye; but there
may he mistake in this. In trick be Is
uuuucsrionatIy the worlds champion. We
lIuvc seen him hedge al ound his couatry man
With knives thrown distance OF twelve tett
Tia. pinned him as it were TO board, and yet
while in contact did not cut the skin. Thai
Uas feat which required rs much nerve as
skill. and Il more remarkable degree OF both
rnuu either GIIDERSLEEvE or FULTON showed
in their shooting, over which we have bad
50 much shouting. 81 all means let An
Sin" tax. hand.
We were just thinking that If all the
world be represented at the centennial, and
al the world be admitted to Il contest for The
worlds championship which all tie
world should be admitted before any such
prIZ. should be awardod--it will take a long
time to settle it. And when it comes to that,
will such aspiring Places AS Lynchburg and
Pe'rr,nutg let the honor 20 withou! slrug-
gle: We hope net. There arc people in
byt p aces who shoot out of guns that for
ltnvtn are unrivallcd. Accuracy is quite
another matter ; bu. if 'placlicc makes per-
feet" we Shall indeed stake what little
money we have upon them.
Bravo the "World'S champion! He will
overl"p any hero that ever lived. AS hi>
grta Leaf wi!I b. putting out bulls eye hc
should wear the skin and horns of that an
NAL,
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The Financial Question.
LETTER FROM GEORGE Z. puGH TO GESERa
CARY.

LETTER FROM GEORGE +. PuGH TO GENERAL
CARY.
Good Sir D.: observe in the report Of your
speech at Niles, in Trunbul county, wba.
purport to be quotations from Thomas JET.
.erSon aud John &. Calhoun in favor CT a
system of inconyertible paper money. lam
rolerably familiar with the writings and oral
utleQnces $50 far Us any record exists of
these two statesmen, and have in my library
complete editions of both. do not recog
uze either quotation, and therefore request
you TO give me specific reference in each
instance. Understand me, General, speak
not OF Treasury notes, nor of any
other form OF Federal indebtedness,
10 denominations ever SO small, re-
ceivable by the United States 10 payment OF
whatever is or may become due to them
whether Of customs duties, or DUTIES Of ex.
else, or upon purchases of the public lands,
or upon claims of any description. i speak
OF promise Of the United States which is
To be DOT merely receivable by them as the
nrom'sors, but compulsorily legal tender
hei wen two private citizens. That, in nv
judgment, is the peculiar vice of the green.
back. No bank note in this country ever
that element; the notes OF the ia.
tiopal banks do not now contain it. And
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bIr. Lucas's poem, read before the semi
centennial celebration at the University, mas
undergone a good deal OF crltcsm-Socd,
bad, and Acknowledgements, unfaVoraole,
and doubtful. Our opinion is that the metre
WAS unfortunately chosen, the verslticAtion
defective, and the conception inferior 10 mat
of some others of Mir. Lucas 5 Efforts. Inc
difficulties inherent in The plan OF making i
Numa of Mr.. Jefferson, and importing Eye
ria to the Southwest Mountain were not
ligntencd by the device of setting a solemn
memorial poem to The measure OF " Farewe'i
to thee, Arab.'s daughter."- Winchester
Ne1cS.
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p,pktur at Il Big Profit.

From the Cincinnati GaZetteJ. r. .:::-.~
A good many voters put it thus: A ma
tionaI bank buys 100000 10 Government
bonds, whlcb draw n,erestand pay no taxes.
II can deposit these bonds in the Treasury,
and receive therefrom bank notes 10 the
amount of 100000. This it may lend IN the
way Of business at such rate as it can get.
Now the bank is out of pocket only the diff
terence between 100000 and the cost OF the
bonds. say $4,000. Yet it receives interest
on the bond, deposited, say $500, or ~ per
cent. upon its actual outlay. Then 1t has lts
800 900 to operate with. These people Il
speak of figure out enormous prohts 10 the
bankers upon toe transaction.
Will you be good enough to explain tne
actual practical operation of a national bauk
in getting into business, and lis average
nrotits. fer the benefit of the uninitlated!
REPUBLICAN,.