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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-14
MRS. TILTONs TESTIMONY.

II is probable that no objection will be made 20
the reception of Mrs. TilOns testimony, which the
defense will probably offer next week Mr. Morris of
counsel for Mr.. Tilton stated yesterday that the
plaintiffs counsel would not object to the recep-
ton of her testimony, and Judge Nelson had already
said to TRIBcNE reporter that, both sides con-
sentinp, he should permit her to be sworn
Mr.. Beecher's testimony will unquestonably close
this week. if not indeed on Thursday Mr.. Cleveland
may then be called; or Mrs. TiltOn may be put on
the stand if Mr. Clevelands illness continues. The
future NAV affect the views of the defense in this
regard but it is more than probable that the plans
above indicated will be followed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-14
WHY MIR. BEECHER PREFERRED THE NEW
ENGLAND FORM OF OATH.

ENGLAND fORM Ot OAlH
BY Mr.. FullertoA-Mr Beecher, when the Bible was
presented TO you with view to administer the oatn
believe you refused to upon preferred to swear
with the upfed hand Has that been your custom else
where in taking oath A. had never taken-i had
no custom Of taking oaths had never to my memory
taken an oath til this suit began except to swear To
document something Of that kind and always then
had been called to swear by the uplifted hand
O. Did you appear before the Grand Jury when the in
dictmen was found against Theodore Titon A. did
O. Did you then and there swear upon the gospel A.
presume did, Sir.
O. Don't you recollect that you did A. do not rec
Object distinctly, but presume that did
O. You did not state then and there that you had con-
scenous scrupes against swearing upon the bipie A.
did not.
O. Have you no recollection upon the subject az 10
whether YOU did then and the Gospels
A. have none at ALL Sir
Mr. Beach Ito Mr. Fullertonl-What were his conscieh-
tious scruplcs
Mr. Fullerton-Yes what your conscientious
scrupes when you asked TO take an eath IN TINS
ease A. II did not appear me, Mr. Fullerton, until
after came here and heard the various wit
nesses swearing to into the oath minutcy ana
when Icame felt that was unwilling TO swear
except by affirmation; shOuld-ny private preference
would been the oath, but II swore in the ordinary
sense Of the term swearing by nothing else than Dy
God and not by any lower form or symbol OF the DIVING
presence.
O. Do you recoilect how you sworc 10 the document
that you speak o-whcther by the upted hand OF upon
the Gospels A. To what document, Sir
O. The one that you alluded to. refer to the answer
in this case 4. don't take your meaning, Sir excuse
O. The that you put in TO the complaint OF the
plaintiff in this is sworn answerf A. Yes eir
O. It was not upon the Gospels when you affixed
your name AMI sworc to the contents OF it, was 1t A.
think did not, Sir.
O. Have you any recollection upon the suDectf A.
recolect OF the OF ring to it, and where swOr'
10 it, but don't recollect swearing upon the Gospels
| O. Do you recoect that you did not SeaF upon thu
| Gospels A. No, Sir.
| Q. Then you have recollection on the subject
take it A. have recollection Of everything excep
the particular form in which took the oath. II was al
ninistered to me in NewHampshire, and whatever tn
| customary form there is that took.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-14

sayng that whenever he spoke Of IL he avys ead may
the crimnaly attached TO him alone, and NOS 70 ~.
Tilton always insisted that she not 10 blame NC
was the person on whom the condemnation should ia
Did you ever make any statement OF that kind or enec1
in connection with any accusation imputaton, OF nt
nation Of criminal between yourself ana MIS-
Tilton in any you made to any such aeSns%
tion imputation, or ntmation No, never did. ST.
O. And Mr. Moulton was asked the close Of his redi
rect examination:
There IL but other question, Mr. Moulton, and u IL
this In of the conversations to which your asn
other side with Mr.. Beeeher or to which your attention
was directed upon direct examination, did MI Bcecner
ever DENY 10 YOU s xua intercourse with Mrs Tlton
A. Never.
Now Sir did Mr.. Mouton in all his intercourse with
you in any his conversations with You upon the SUD
ject your relations with Mrs Tilton or any OF inc SUD
jecs connected that formed the topics OF con-
versaton between You any time make any accusation
or mputaon, or !ntimatiOn Of sexual intercourse De-
tween yourself and Mrs. Tiltoni A. He never did, sr'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-14

when you read clause from the book you will take the
trouble 10 give the page they think 1t win facilitate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-14
CROssExAMINATION OF MR.. BEECHER.

When the answer to the last question was
given. Mr. Evarts bowed and. without saying word
sat down. Seeing the movement, Mr.. Fullerton under
stood that the direct examination finished and open
ing large portfolio containing sheets Of fool'cap with
CLIPPINGS from THE rRrBUSEs report pasted them and
pencil in the margins be rose and began the
crosse Examination, as follows
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-03-18

Mccormack, Of the Democrat. pre-
tends to be terribly enraged because
Congress did not add from sl00, ,000,-
600 to $500, ,000, 600 to the public debt
by passing the soldiers bounty bill
at the request OF few thousand
agents and attorneys who wanted to
gobble a few millions on the credit
of the soldiers. Mac. has been dis
tressed for several years about the
enormity Of the puelic debt, and has
been pummeling the Republican par
ty with his puny broomstraw for sad
ding a weightupon the country that
"can never be paid" And now he
is mad because 1.-THE Republican
Congress-" as he terms ii, thinks the
debt is large enough, and that it
is time to practice economy and
make the government revenues pay
current expenses before making any
more such gifts. Perhaps he can se-
cure some soldiers vote upon such
mean and transparent pretenses.
Perhaps there is soldier or two In
Marion county who will vote for
Mccormack and his ticket because
Republican Congress would not give
him a hundred dollars out Of trea-
sury already depleted. But the De-
mocracy do not all see this matter as
Mac does. Carleton, Of the Oskaloo-
sa Standard IL abusing Mr.. Loagh-
ridge because he favored the
Bounty bill.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-03-18
Postage Or Miscellaneous or
Third Class Matter.
Estate Register.)

- 4 =
The PSstmaster here received yes
terday offinial notice that under the
provisions ofxhe Act of Congress APP
proved March Sd, 1875, the postage
to be hereafter charged on all malta
BILE matter of the third class enumer-
ted below, shall be at the rate of one
cent for each ounce or fraction there
of, instead of one cent for each two
ounces or fraction thereof, as hereto
fore provided by law.
Third Cldss.--This class embraces
all pamphlets, occasional publica-
tions, transient newspapers, maga-
zines, handbills, posters, unseaIed
circulars, prospectuses, books, book
manuscripts, proof-sheets, maps,
prints, engravings, blanks, flexible
patterns, samples of merchandise,
sample-cards, Photographic paper,
letter envelopes, postal envelopes
and wrappers, cards, plain and orna-
mental paper, Photographic repre-
sentations of different types, seeds,
cuttings, bulbs, roots, scions, and all
other matter which may be declared
mailable by law, and all other arti-
cles not above the weight prescribed
by law which are not, from their ma
ture or form, liable to destroy, de-
face, or otherwise injure the con-
tents Of the mailbag, or the person
Of any one engaged in the postal
service. ,a
All packages of matter of the third
class must be so wrapped or envelope
ed, with open sides or ends, that
their contents may be readily and
thoroughly examined by postmas.
tiers without destroying the wrap
pers; but seeds and other articles,
liable from their form or nature, to
loss or damage unless specially pro-
tected, may be enclosed in unseaied
bags or boxes which can readily he
opened for examination of the con-
tents, and reclosed; or sealed bags,
made of material sufficiently trans
parent to show the contents clearly.
without opening, may be used foi'
such matter.
No writing will be permitted upon
articles of this class, or their wrap
pers or envelopes, except the address
ses OF destination. Any other writ
ing in or upon any package or article
Of this class will subject IL to letter
rates Of postage packages, limited 10
four pounds In weight.
The law takes effect Immediately,
and 1t would DO well for ali parties
who have been sending mail Of this
class to cut out this article and post
II up for reference. This change is
the more important to be noticed
and remembered because of the fact
that no mail matter Of the class
named can be forwarded unless fully
prepaid. If therefore, the daily or
weekly Register, for instance, is de-
posted in the post.office by any Of
our friends, In one cent newspaper
wrapper only, it will never reach
the person addressed. All the post
age must be paid-one cent for each
ounce or fraction thereof.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-03-18

At Northport, Long Island, re-
Gently, some $50 men assembled to
see large hog killed, dressed and
weighed and 100 guesses were made
at so cts. each. The man guessing
nearest to the weight of the hog
when dressed was to have the hog,
for which $75 had been paid. In view
of the great excitement, and the
claims made by some that this was
the largest hog in the country, west
ern hog growers will be surprised to
learn that the dressed weight was but
666 pounds. 1t was little singular
that five different persons, one of
them representing large club,
guessed the exact weight, although
most thought the weight would be
over 700 pounds.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-03-18
A strong Point.
{ Vint0n EaOie.)

Few writers on political questions
are able to arrange facts In such a
striking array as is George William
Curtis, editor of HWper's Heekiy.
Recently, In discussing the question,
How to Elect a Republican Presi-
dent, he made very brief but very
striking comparison Of the two lead
ing political parties. He says:
"There is this difference between
the two parties, that the mass OF
those who are inclined to the Repub-
lican organization are better and
wiser than their leaders, while the
Democratic leaders are very much
safer than the mass Of their party. In
deciding upon his political action,
therefore, the voter must look over
the shoulder Of Governor Tilden and
Senator Thurman and see what stands
behind them. He will see there
many Of the most dangerous elements
and tendencies in the country. The
surviving passions of the war; the
kind Of barbarism and impatience OF
law which slavery breeds in the
society In which ii has long existed ;
jealousy ofthe negro hostility to the
common school system extravagant
dogmas Of State sovereignty; the
most relentless party tyranny-these
and such as these are the tendencies
and influences which are Dassed be-
hind the Democratic leaders, and II
Il to these, not to an ideal Democratic
party, that the government Of this
country would be intrusted In the
event of n Democratic success.
But while there Is scarcely one OF
the Republican leaders who COM
nlands the enthusiasm and confidence
Of the party, the voter can see over
their shoulders the great mass OF
those who sustained the war, and
who gladly approved the principles
Reconstruction compact multi.
tude OF industrious and Intelligent
voters, trained to obey the law and
to seek the remedy os, evils in the
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-03-18
There are few States in this news

There are few States in this news
paper making and newspaper read
ing republic, with which Iowa will
not compare favorably in the APP
pearance and editorial ability dis
played In the make up and columns
Of her home papers, what are gener-
ally classed under the head of the
country press. The country paper is
always Of inestimable value to its
own locality. More than any ons
thing it builds up the town; its local
patriotism fires up at the slightest
assault, from a rival or an overbear-
ing contemporary. 1t is quick to de-
fend its town when all others are
careless, and its influence in the up
building of 1t Is as free as 1t is great
and widely extended. Ha,okeye.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-03-18

There seems to be a marked change
in the sentiment of the Legislature
of Minnesota on railroad questions.
A bill has passed the lower House,
and probably will the Senate, repeal
ing the law of last year fixing rates.
A commissioner is provided for
whose duty 1t Is to collect facts. Rail-
road companies are prohibited charg-
ing one person more than another for
a like service, and from making ex-
tortionate charges. Parties agrieyed
can recover three times the actual
damages. Questions Of alleged dis
elimination or extortion are to be
settled by the courts.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-03-18

A genuine "EnOch Arden case
excites Quincy ILL.,, at present. Six
years ago John Bimpson, wealthy
manufacturer, left for Europe with
two daughters, and sailed on the
United Kingdom, which was never
heard from until now, when news is
received that Bimpson and his
daughters are alive and coming
home, In the meantime Mrs. Bimp-
son has collected five thousand dol
lars life insurance on Bimpson's pol
ley, is married, and has child by
her second husband.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-03-18

March, the third month of the
year, said to be named In honor of
Mars, the God Of war, being IN Ita-
ly the most favorable Of the year for
military operations. Is upon us.
While civilization has restrained tho
fierce spirit OF former times and the
nations learn war no more, the re-
turn OF this peculiar season brings
into every household bad colds, sour
tenper, and the -spirit that begets
bitter strife which determinates so
disastrousIy to pugnacious families.
Consequently We would advise ell 20
beware-grumble little, keep COM
Portable, also box Of pills aud a
bottle of cough medicine IN case Of
taking sudden cold. Say nothing
when mad and to be noble TO NIL
with whom you have any dealing.
The conflict between the rough feI-
low winter and virgin spring IL for
the mastery, with varying fortunes,
absurdities, Inconsistencies aud con-
tradictions, to-day rough, cold,
cloudy aud forbidding, followed by
sunshine, warm breezes and adj the
promises of approaching buds and
blossoms, leaves and flowers, grass
and growing grain. These will DO
repeated in rapid succession and sud-
den changes until having gained tho
full meridian Of her power, spring,
clothed In her lovely hues is mistress
Of the season. n.--Er.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-03-18

Up to last Saturday the hegister
had only heard mentioned dozen
or two Of names for U. S. Senator to
succeed Judge Wright. But of course
its too early for the full crop to ap-
pear. Among the number which
have thus far come to the surface
are Kirkwood, James f. Wilson of
Tama, McCrary, Carpenter, Hiram
Price, Belknap, Cole, Caleb Baldwin,
Loughridge, Kasson and Col. Sap.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-03-18

The Democratic press istrying to
hide the truth as to the late New
Hampshire election behind boasts
that they have gained Congress-
man. But that is not settled. Be-
sides, the Democracy carried the
State last year by 1865 majority,
and the Republicans have carried IL
this year by a larger majority than
that, making gain Of about 1900,
or 81 per cent, which In Iowa would
make 1900 to $4,000. Small foun.
dation, indeed, have the Democracy
for boasting over the result in New
Hampshire.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-03-18
KNOXVILLE NATIONAL BANK.

u KNOXVILLE, IOWA. CAPITAL $l00, 900
IA Gold, Silver, Government and other
PsUitiss bought and sold. Interest allowed
! tine deposits. Special attention given to
Fllsctions. Open from A. N.to 4 r. ID.
Pep, Sundays.
DIREorORs,
!. v. Collins, s. l.. Collins, J g. Ginning
fn A. J. Kerr, Jackson Raniey, B. /.
|slimy, J. Bittenbender, W. Bachelor. T..
Woodruff.
OFFICERS.
w. COLLINS, President.
s.crssIsGHAH, Vice President.
y. BsIeGs. Cashier. (b.lbt
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-03-18

There will be a grand reunion OF
all the veterans Of the war, in Chica-
go. May, 18th, 18th and 18th, under
the auspices of the Grand Army OF
the Republic. Preparations are In
progress to make this q reunion on
the grandest scale, says a Chicago
dispatch. Gen. Sheridan arrived IN
that city on the 18th.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-03-18

A new party is talked OF, and a
paper to advocate its claims is TO DO
started at Washington. Prohibi-
tion - is to be the name and watch
word of the party. Some of the pa
pers give warning that Is Is only a
dodge. to divide the Republican vote
and help the whiskey-loving Demo
cracy to power.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-03-18

A rather singular scene occurred
in the Senate at the closing hour of
the last Congress. The chamber was
crowded in every part, but there was
no haltin business until the last mo-
ment of the last hour had arrived.
The correspondent of the Chicago
Inter Ocean, in describing the scene,
says:
"But when the gavel fell, and
Speaker Blaine rose TO make his
farewell, there was absolute stiffness
throughout the vast throng, aud ut
his close such an ovation of applause
as no Speaker has ever received be-
fore. 1t rose and fell, and rose again
in great waves Of sound, until all
present were reused aud Joined with
constantly increasing enthusiasm.
For the first time in his office Speak
er Biain was completely broke down.
He could not respond to the repeated
calls made, and sat down in the desk
with tears streaming over his face"
Noman, in all the history Of Con-
gress, has presided with more gem
eral acception than has Hon. Jas. G..
Blaine. He retires from the respon-
sible position which be has so long
occupied, with the highest esteem
OF men Of all parties.- - V0,ton Eagle.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-03-18

The Page county Democrat nomi-
mates DIR. Guilbert, of Dubuque to
receive the votes Of the Iowa De-
mocracy for Governor. The Indian
ola Tribune says: "This is a most
excellent suggestion, but we see no
reason for opening up the campaign
for at least three months"
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-03-18

Don't 20 to the Black Hills. a
Washington dispatch Of the loth
saws the Government has determin-
ed to secure to the Sioux Indians all
their rights in the Black Hills 70
which they are entitled. All per-
sons will be prohibited from going
there. and those there will he requir'
ed to move until the Indian title Is
extinguished, which will be as soon
as possible.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-03-18

It is reported that coolness has
sprung up between the United States
and the Russian government. just
think of the sweetness that was vast
ed on Alexis. Will American citl-
zens never learn that toadying 70
royalty is unbecoming a freeman
and accbmplishes nothing?
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-03-18
AHEAD 113.254.

CIsGER SEWING MACHINES-No. sold
D in 1873, 232 ,444, being 1925 more
Pa we're sold by any other Company in
(As time. Now is the time to get the Best
b most Popular Sewing Machine in the
[sh. keep on hand good supply OF
PNls', attachments, eto. North side Of
|asiie Square, Knoxville.
I. YARGER.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-03-18
NOTICE TO BUILDERS.

THE UNDERSIGNED is row prepared
i to take contracts for all kinds Of work
in his line Of business, such q.
Brick and stone Laying. Plastering
and Cistern and Flue Building,
All Of which propose to do with dispatch,
and in good workman like manner. l war
rant satisfaction.
MATERIALS furnished If required; and a
CREDIT till Christnas will be given par
ties desire IL.
(640ly) II. J. B0NIFIELD.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-03-18

Colorado is now State, and/the
asth in the Union. With p6pula-
tion OF only 10000 it will hSve two
members in the United States SEN
ate-the same number allowed to
New York with over 100000 of
people. The bill for the admission
of New Mexico did not pass.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-03-18

courts, and not by revolution aud In
timidation and every form of law
lessness.n
No man, it would seem, who bears
in mind this truthful picture, and
who entertains shadow of faith in
the principles of the Republican party,
tieaving out its shortcomings and its
h,iluresl can for moment desire the
the success of the Democratic party.
What possible hope for good govern
ment can there be with such a follow
ing as that party has
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-03-18
G. W. HONGATE,

'as NOTED STOCK AND CHATTEL
Aaetionssr, Of Indisoa, Illinois ana
has located three miles west of hed
4, =. 10 this eounty, and will attend al
' sny distance. Terms reasonable tof
~ fendslod, and satisfaction guarsu teed.
IVA him 1t Red Rock, Marion eouny,
sS leave .riers 1T Glark's store. ~ zo'i
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-03-18

Judge Wright, having positively
declined to be candidate fnr re-elec-
tion To the United States Senate,
will, on retiring, engage iu the prac-
tice of law at Des MOines, becoming
member OF the present firin OF
Wright & Catch, The present
Wright of the firm IL a son Of the
Senator.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-03-18

The President, in a conversation
Friday, is reported saying he had no
faith that the Conservatives of
Louisiana would stand by the
Wheeler compromise.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-03-18

Democracy and the South have
possession of the U. S. House of rep
rerentatives, and gold goes up. 1t
is quoted at 1.l6 in New York on
Monday last.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-03-18

It is stated that Hon. Matt. Car
penter is to have ex-Postmaster
Cresswell's position as Government
Counsel before the Geneva Court.
The latter gentleman is thinking of
an European trip.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-03-18

The annual report Of the Chicago,
Alton & st. Louis railroad, shows its
gross income in 1874 to have been
IS, lbs, ,223, and its new income e., 224 :
SIC. This sum represents the amount
left after deducting operating expen-
ses, but does not include interest on
the debt, or rent paid for roads leased.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-03-18
FURNITURE.

N YOUNG would respectfully nform
II. the citizens of Marion County that he
a opened a Cabinet Shop on Robinson
krss., west of the fremont House, up stairs,
tie room formerly occupied by the Repabh-
la 0Ece, where he will have on hand all
rds Of Furniture, and Cofinsof allsizes,
|hich be- willgeIl Low for Cash. (n)
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-03-18

Andy johnson is preparing big
speech on the Pinchback question.
He declares he can't keep silent and
see his country's liberties throttled
while he carries the constitution in
his right hand.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-03-18
G. E. CONWELL.

lkALER in Stoves, Tinware, Shelf and
= Heavy Hardware, Reapers, MoWsrsand
IasaltuEsi Implements generally. Agent
NV. Wsrrsn's Pate mt Atmospheric Port
y Soda Fountain. Old Stand, east side
lsars, ,Knsxvilis. 1,2tf
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1875-03-18
|aAWeantile, Grades, Gtt.
BLAcKSMlTHlNG.

hoBERTS AND JAMES have opened q
n Blacksmith Shop in the building for
|.rly occupied by J. R. Roberts, just west Of
|. New Bank building, and are prepared to
all work in tn cir line in the best manner
IA at fair rates. Will also build wagons,
kriug wagons and .buggies to order. orders
.lieted