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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-01-27
WHO ARE THOSE " BEST MEN?

In Hobbs examination about the
sale Of the Comptrollers Office, about
which Mr.. Maynard told the people
last summer. was asked this ques-
ton:
Q. How did John L. House say he had
spent this 1900, for which he gave his
memorandum due-bill to Dr. Morrow
A. do not like to state that. 1t would
involve some Of the best men in the State,
and did not believe it when he was stat
ing it. He told me it was expended in buy
ing members to vote for him, and also re-
marked that these men voted for me. The
Colonel was drunk, and excited He spoke
Of this frequently.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-01-27

THE New YORK Times has had for
several months a correspondent in the
South, who has been writing letters
very favorable to the Democracy.
His sympathies have evidently been
all that way. He is now in New Or.
leans, and writes to the Times the fol-
lowing report Of the White League, its
organization, means of maintaining
itself by forced contributions, &c.
He says:
1t has been stated by those interested that
the league was composed Of the best yonng
men in Louisiana. There can be not doubt
that there are many respectable young gem
tlemen among its members. At the same
time, it is none the less true that large
number of worthless characters have gain
ed admission to its ranks. It can not be
disputed that great many business men
who openly approve of the existence Of the
league are secretly opposed to IT, They
have good reason for this. willing or un-
willing they are obliged to subscribe large
sums of money for its support. If they re
fuse 10 do 50 they are looked upon and
treated as traitors to their State. When all
these things are considered, it can not be
doubted that the White League should cease
TO exist. Every non-partisan here vino is
interested in the welfare Of Louisiana, who
sympalhises with the tax payers, and who
desires TO see a good and honest govern
nent secured 10 the State, would pardon
what is called General Sheridan rashncss
aud indiscretion if he succeeded in peace
| fully disbanding the White League.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-01-27

KIRBY the little fellow who edits
the Chattanooga Times telegraphs to
that sheet from Nashville on the 22d,
the following:
Rule testified that he knew OF no money
paid TO influence the passage of the fund
ing bill. He charged it in the Knoxville
Chronicle, OF which he was an editor and
proprietor, TO influence elections.
The last sentence is a deliberate lie,
Of course. 1t is only necessary in
this community TO tell the author to
brand it.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-01-27

SCHUMAKER, the Democratic Con.
gresham, who got 100000 Of the
Pacific Mail Subsidy Corruption fund,
has made a second statement, which
puts him in a worse position than the
first, when he denied handling the
money. Now checks, drafts, &c, for
over 100000 of it. with his name,
confront him. He admits the genu.
ineness Of the signatures, but says he
can not recall a single fact about it.
He stands convicted. The Demo
Gratis have suddenly lost all interest
in that investigation.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-01-27

The COMING MAN in Tennessee is
the legislator who has the ability, per.
severance and determination TO Sc.
cure substantial Legislation to adj
vance the material interests Of our
people. The member Of the Senate
or House Of the present Legislature
who is instrumental in procuring a
good road law will make more repu.
tation for himself than the man who
lays the ropes that secure the Sena.
torial or Treasurer's or Comptroller's
prize. The people have their eyes
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-01-27

THERE are some rich disclosure in
Houses testimony before the Hobbs
Committee. As the bribed men were
not straight Democrats" or Radi-
Gals" what were they ?
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-01-27

ATTORNEY GENERAL WILLIAMS
thinks Turley has ruined himself pc.
iitically by deserving Andy and going
for Brown. Johnson's friends are
determined and hopeful in this sec
ton.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-01-27

The PEOPLE are aroused as to the
necessity for better public roads. Our
exchanges are taking up the subject
and urging it with a good deal OF
earnestness. Several Of our best citi-
zens now attending the Federal Court
in this city, called yesterday at our
Office for the blanks we have printed
for circulation. We hope to send
them all out and have them promptly
signed by our best farmers and mer
chants, and sent ON to the Legislature
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-01-27

The Kingston East TcnncSscedn
says: 1.-TWO more unfortunates were
placed in our Jail last week They are
colored men, and we learn forged Maj.
Rese's signature 10 lot Of Roane Iron
Co. scrip
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-01-27

m"r House Bought up Legislators.

NV" AH"'"o houbHt UP h'S'S'"'V'S'
The following is from the testimony of
John l.. House before the Hobbs Investi-
eating Committee:
BY Mr.. Gibson DO you know of any
member of the Legislature receiving any
thing, directly or indirectly, to vote for
any of the candidates for Comptroller?
A. can answer the question but will
not give the names
Question by Mr. Noblitt Did you pay
any man any money to pay TO a Repre-
sentative that you did not pay directly?
\. will answer the question, and it
will be truthfully. | will answer the first
one, but the other one | can not did
not pay money to secure my own cleo
ton. paid money to secure Hobbs
election. | know of money being paid to
the members of that General Assembly to
secure Hobbs election. There is not a
member of the General Assembly here to-
day that was paid anything by my knowl-
edge. \ part of the money | gave to a
third party, and whether he paid it or
not. ! do not know. He said he did; it
was my own money. | had rather not
give the name of the third party. These
men are my friends they were not MEM
bers of the Legislature, but outsiders,
that | gave this money to. They did a
thing that they would not do for any
man living but me.
BY Mr.. Head-HOw much money was
used?
4. reckon paid out about 81 200 or
81, 400. From what was said, | believe
that four members received money, two
of them Senators and two OF them Rep
rcsentatives.
q. What time did you pay the money
A. 1t was after the election. | never
mentioned to any man any bride or any
thing else | would not do it. Major
O'COnner got under the influence of
whisky and went to betting that | would
be elected, because, he said | had bribed
the Republican party. On Saturday |
determined not to be candidate. / did
not want the office. was satisfied that
| came here an honest man, and was
afraid ] would be put in the penitentiary
before | went home. On Monday, after
| had withdrawn from the race, went to
work and asked some parties if they knew
where some money could be used. and
they said yes. then told them that |
was interested, and wanted it done.
gave to one party 500. to another $500,
W duOlutI rlOU. anu Incn / gave some
clothes and money together, and settled
some hotel bills. Mr.. Hobbs was not a
party to it; he did not know anything
about it he never knew that | paid the
money. put this in my expenses. |
told him | had spent money; that he
owed Morrow that 1900, and that he
must pay it. do not know how much
he put his expenses at they We're not
like mine do not suppose he ever
thought Of such thing as that. | never
spent one cent on my election. The SEN
atOrs received more than the Representa-
tiyes. had no respect for the men that
took the money; | have an utter con-
tempt for them; they voted for Mr..
Hobbs. | think they ought to be in the
pcnitentiaTy.
Question by Mr.. Head Were they Re
puhicans or Democrats?
\. They were not straight Demo
crat~.
THE LAST OF HERE 1T IS
Duncan Cooper, counsel for John
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-01-27

FRERsoN has come up. Wonder
if he explained where Duncan got
that $4,000?
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-01-27

TIE ADMISSIONS Of Frierson's At
torney are not complimentary. Ii ali
this exposure was only on some car
pet-bag legislature what a howl we
would have.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-01-27

THE DEMOCRATIC press are begin
ming to find out Hobbs is somebody.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-01-27
TIE LAST OF "HERE IT is. .,

Duncan Cooper. counsel for John
FriprSon before the committee. Frierson
was now in Alabama, and would not ap-
pear a witness in the investigation lie
had been put in such n fix rs not TO be
able TO communicate even with his attor-
ney; Frierson had been guilty of the in
discretion, or whatever the committee
might term it, of knowing of the Comp
trollership transaction and occupying the
position which Mr.. Duncan gave him he
had never paid dollar, directly or indi-
rectly, in any shape, form or fashion /;
there could be no Disgusting the fact
that Frierson knew what was now going
on. but the committee need not wait for
him: though deserving censure for all he
had done, he had not paid dollar; the
officers of the First National Bank of
Columbia could prove this he would be
very willing to come before the committee
as to GOV. Brown, Col. Burch, Duncan
and himself. but there were other parties
whom he did not intend to speak of
what he knew did not involve the parties
just mentioned he would go before the
other investigating committee with pleas
IRE whenever the Comptrollership Inves-
tigating Committee adjourned Banner,
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-01-27

The Chattanooga Commercial says
We hear the subject of street cars
again agitated i'm our midst. How
long will it be all talk and no work ?
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-01-27

JEFF. DAVIS received one vote for
Senator on the twelfth ballot in the
Tennessee Legislature ON Friday
last.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-01-27

THERE WILL be no war with Spain.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-12-30
Personal MATTERS.

George F. Seward, who has been ap.
pointed to succeed the late Minister Avery az
Picking, is a nephew Of William H. Seward,
and has been consul general at Shanghai for
some time.
Hon. Alonzo Abernethy has been elect
ell president OF the University OF Chicago.
Mr., Abernethy graduated at this university in
1866, aud now holds the position OF Superin-
tendent Of Public Instruction in the State Of
Iowa 1t is understood he viii accept the po-
ltion
Congressman Rice Of Kentucky has
been appointed Librarian OF the House OF Con-
gfess in place Of J. j. patt Strong interest
was made in behalf Of Mr. piatt whom many
hoped would b. retained, notwithstanding his
politics, out Of respect for his literary Iabors.
Mrs j. +. Foster, the lady lawyer OF
Clinton, Iowa, won her first case in the Su-
preme Court on tue sfh, gsining a reversal
Of the District Court decision IN the case OF
Oswald vs. Hayes The lower court held that
a mortga ee could not enforce the claims to a
chattel mortgage after the goods we're sold by
his consent. The higher court held that the
verbal consent 70 sell does not iuvalidate the
chattel mortgage
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-12-30

Washington Telegram, 10Th, to Chicago
Times

Washington Telegram, 10Th, TO Chicago
Times.l
VIM. r. Morrison Of Illinois, instead Of
the military committee, to which he had
bccn assigned as first choice, will, to the
astonishment Of the country. take the
chairmanship OF ways and means. Mr..
Morrison, it is understood, is forced upon
the Speaker by the necessities Of the case
presented in the relations existing be-
tween Fernando Wood and Samuel ).
Cox. These gentlemen were both aspir-
ants for the same committee. Both
deluged the Speaker with delegations
setting forth their pre-eminent claims
upon and fitness for the chairman>hip.
In view of the peculiar relations hereto
fore sustained to the country by Mr..
Wood, and the bad odor in which he is
held ia his own community as a public
man, and the general distrust of the coun'
try, the Speaker felt con.
strained to deny him the head Of
the committee. lie is placed second
on il, with no intention or desire to de-
grade him, but for the purpose of solving
difficulty arising out of the situation
81 hich the country will understand with
any detailed statement Of it. The
lia ut was that after he had received that
complimentary vote in 1873 it was fol-
lowed by. a universal cutlery. Even the
Democratic press and party of the coun
| try condemned the act because of the
peculiar standing and political reputation
Of Nh. Wood. Nearly every one had to
apologize for his vote afterward. 1t was
I fu Of ~ a n nt
Mr.. Blame felt constrained to put HIM
on the committee on ways and means.
Mr. Morrison, although not an accom-
p ished economist or great public speaker,
s Known TO be man of eXtraordi 1ary
ability IN the practical management of
C. fairs and in the control of men,.
lie is also known to be more
sluarely ard unqualfiedly sound in all
rs pc itical views than MIR. Wood. lie
a hardmoney Democrat and revenue
clormer of the most advanced type.
Whilst he may not lead on the floor Of
Inc House, he will lead in.the committee
DOM, and direct the conduct of tne affairs
. this committee in the House as wisely
as any man that 1t would be possible for
the Speaker TO select.
Mr.. Cox sustained toward the country,
the House ard the Speaker an entirely
different relation. He has goodreputa-
on In the country; he was one of the
competitors for the Speakership; he has
A following in the House. These are facts
which the Speaker co nd rot overlook.
The efoie. whilst denying to Mr.. Cox the
cha rmanship of the ways and means. Mr..
Kerr did not feel at liberty to deny him
prominent position. lie will, therefore,
be made chairman Of the committee of
banking and currency, and Mr.. Payne, of
Ohio, will be second.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-12-30

Mr.. Cooke says. is far greater than even
the directors themselves imagine. The
completion of the last 200 miles OF track
in Dakota gave the company 100000
acres more than are contained in the
whole State of Massachusetts,. The res
ervation OF the alternate sections belong
ing to the government for actual settlers,
in tracts of 80 acres, or 100 to soldiers,
enables the company to virtually offer the
settler who buys farm OF It another
farm adjoining as free gift. The settler
who buys so acres from the company has
only TO build his house on the adjoining
so acres TO own the whole loo. If he
was a soldier he gets 800 acres by the
same process. Mr.. Cooke argues that
the strict provisions of law to prevent
spectators getting possession of any land
within the limit of the grant will event
ualy result in thickly populating the re-
gion through which the Northern Pacific
runs, and, as a consequence, will produce
a large local business for the road. The
friends Of Mr.. Cooke will be glad to learn
that he is in excellent health and spirits.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-12-30
Remarks OF gen. sherman mt the New
England SOcIety OF New York city.

At the seventeenth annual dinner of
the New England Society of New York
city, the 22d inst, Gen. Sherman, in re-
ply TO the toast, "lhe Army and Navy,
touched upon several topics of interest,
as follows:
Upon the civilization Of New England
is based the civilization Of North America.
The black man is as free as | am. The
Japanese are free to come here, so are
the Chinese. But the civilization of New
England will remain, and will govern this
continent. A New England man, 90
where nc will, carries centre which.
enla-ging, will affect everything he comes
in contact with. lie is the embodiment
OF all the English speaking people who
.ehlht in honesty, truth and patriot
,1m.
Referring to the result Of the late war
he declared: Never was there such al
example of conquerors giving the cor.
Qucred the same rights they themselves
possessed. The moment the vanquished
laid down their arms we said to them,
Go home, 20 TO work for the flag which
is 90 be the common flag Of our homes
1 Ilsay o every southern man who will 20
With us heart in hand TO build up thi,
land, they are Just rs welcome as If born
on the very surface Of Plymouth rock.
But if they cherish any hopes for the old
conflict, storm will arise over their
heads ten tunes as heavy as the last oar.
speak for the army and navy, the men
Of bone and muscle, the brain and Slnew,
the aggregate American.
lie referred to the hard times. and
said: "lhe troib,e is, that the people
flock too much to cities. ask them to
come west. Laughter. There is no
trouble in ST. Louis plenty to eg; and
drink, aud we will give yoL a hearty well
come and God.speed to the best land west
of us. II the people Of New York will
learn a lesson Of the Pilgrim Fathers, and
90 back To somewhat OF their economy,
the national debt will be extingli,hed III
I've years and specie payment would
come naturally. Let Ms 90 back T. the
times rs before the war. Unnecessary, |
myself will give an example OF earning
my own living. But in dong so let Us
still keep ourselves prepared for war,
whenever il comes. Let as Keep the art
Of war before ms, So that we will not have
the modification OF sending to Germany
for soldiers TO drill our soldiers In t@
next war Great cheering.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-12-30
POLITICAL.

Al meeting of Methodist ministers at
Cincinnati, the Goth, resolution was offered
oensuring Bishop Haven and the Boston
preacher, for the expression about the third
term for Grant The resolution was the sub
lect OF long discussion and the meeting ad.
iourned without taking action uponit
The following is the work Of Congress
thus far; Ia the House, referred 20 the COM
mittee, since the session commenced, 10 House
ANA "a Joint resolutions PSI bills So miscel.
hneous and q executive documents, including
the presidents message an unlimited mum
Der OF editions and an unusual number o. cor.
tested election cases. Three hills have passed
the House removing political disabilities, and
one Senate ldll las uecome a law.
Governor Chamberlain Of South Caro-
lima has refused to issue the commission OF
Whipper aud eN Governor Moses obnoxious
judges elect. ~ says TINT as the present IN.
cumhenis Of Office, 20 which the above named
persons claim 20 have been elected, will not
expire until after another general election of
members Of the general assembly, the present
general assembly has no right % elect their
Successors
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-12-30
THE NEWS RECORD,
4 REVIEW OF THE WEEK
Ar HOME AND ABROAD.
CRIMES AND CRIMINALS.

P. w. HamOlin was arrested at Forest
City, Ark, on the 2Oth, on suspicion OF being
connected with the bank robbery at Corinth,
Miss, last year.
In the libel suit at New Orleans, in the
case OF Bailey & Pond VS.. Paul Fourchy and
the Merchants insurance company, wherein
100000 was claimed, the iury awarded plain
tiifs one cent damages and costs
The amount Of money obtained by the
robbery Of the U. S. express car near St Louis
the night OF the nth, IS now stated 10 be
5000 No arrests have been made and the
detectives decline to say whether they have
any clue to the robbers,
In the U. S. Circuit Court at Miwau.
kee, the Goth, Burbach, convicted Of conspira-
cy to defraud the revenue, was sentenced TO
eight months Imprisonment, fine OF $4,000
and half the costs OF the trial. In the
case Of Reynolds, his partner, sentence was
suspended
John Ryan, a druggist Of New York
city, has been arrested and held in $4,000 hai
to answer to the charge Of an attempted rape
on a school girl Of II years. The girl visited
the drug store to make purchase, when Ryan
after presenting her with bottle Of cologne,
locked the outside door and dragged her into
an inner room, where he attempted the out
rage, part Of the pr ceedinys being witnessed
by John Mamen, Who had Ryan arrested
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-12-30
GENEnAL mArrI.I.s.

Hon. I. l. le Dickey was elected Judge
Of tIr supreme Court rom Illinois from the
Chicig5 judicial district. a. q special election
on The 4isi, hy q large majority.
Two.thirds Of Tho paper makers &C The
country ire .aid 20 have agreed 10 suspend
production until January l1ih, thciro l iect he
ing 90 effect raise Of ten pr cent UH the
selling value Of iue papers.
Gsofge Reynolds. on trial at salt Lake
ltah, iof some time past, charged with palyg.
amy, wis sentenced % tso year. imrr sonment
aud 20 pay fire Of sjOo, tut wa, released on
$1,000 bail, during his appeal to the supreme
Court
Yale University club has issued a cbal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-12-30

of Congress, with the possible contingen-
cy Of the death Of President Grant.
Another version is that the Democrats
had formed a conspiracy to capture the
office, by sprnging the question daring
the absence Of a nun Der Of the Republl'
can members, and when they had them
selves fall attendance. Somehow Ed.
munds come possessed of the secret, and
observing that the Democrats had on the
floor a majority Of at least two. at once
offered his resolution, thus forcing the
Democrats TO offer their nomination. IS an
amendment, thus gaining time in which
to hunt up the absent members. As IT
was it proved very close.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1875-12-30
INCIDENTS AVD ACCIDENTS.

The residence Of Hon. E. d. Winslow,
at Auburudale, Mass, burned Saturday night.
It was valued at $4,000.
The Congregational church at Norway
Me, was burned Sunday, the fire having
Si4-ted during the service.
Jack 4 Lowers Touring mill at Des
Moines, Iowa, burned on the night Of the 18th
Loss sl4 600; insured for $1,000
By the fail OF one span of new bridge
at Meadyille Pa, on the 9th, Price was IN
stantly killed and X. Sill, Anthony Trace,
James Green, Joseph Hack and James Clark
severely injured.
On the night Of the 18th, James Carr,
eighteen years OF age, was found frozen to
death near Boston. The same day wood
chopper named Mullen met his death from
the same cause near fremont, n II The
latter had been drinking
In Flint, Mich, pending the trial Of a
man named Person, charged with rape upon
the wife Of Lewis Miller, the man Miller COM
mitted suicide By drowning This was on the
l4th inst Next day the jury failed to agree
upon a verdict in Persons case.
Another fatal accident from leaving
loaded revolver about the house. On the 2lst
two little ons OF Howard FIR ger, living near
Arcadia, Ind, o ami years Of age, got their
fathers revolver, and while playing with it,
it was discharged, fatally injuring the eldest.
family named Beale, living about ten
miles north OF indianapolis, have been lately
dangerously Injected with trchina from eating
pork tenderloin. A little girl of the family
died and the others at last account were in
critical condition. In piece OF muscle from
the chili's body, not larger than pin head,
microscopic examination revealed twenty o.
the triehin4 alive and Of mature growth