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Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-12-29
LETTER FROM EBENEZER.
The HOIidays-Chris mas Trec-Ihe
Presents, dc.

ne bFec-l ne
Presents. &c.
EBENEzER, Dec. o. 1875.
To the Editors of the Chronicle:
Friday eve brought the Christmas
tree, and with it the largest audience
the writer has ever seen in Ebenezer
Church. The tree was simple, yet
beautiful, and contained presents for
all the smaller scholars, the larger
ones being content to witness the bliss
that sparkled in the eyes of Young
America" rather than fill themselves
with "Peter's Injuries" The big
'uns" enjoyed themselves, however,
by engaging in the laughable and
ridiculous.
Three things that Raleigh was using
when he got sprinkled with Adams
ale were abundant. The writer re-
ceiYed one of large proportions though
fine featured, but not being in the
habit of using the weed" handed it
to "Santa Claus" ESQ, whose initials
are 2--G-4, and whose practices are
similar, in this particular, TO U. S.
Grant.
Prof. NJ. received an elegant pair
of spectacies, but declines using them
for n quarter of a century yet.
w. p. s.. received a package of
" nothing" tied up.
Instrumental music by Messrs.
Murphy and Moore gave interest to
the entertainment. The gentlemen
have the thanks of the Sabbath school,
CHRISTMAS DINNER.
The threatening blasts of Friday
night were dispelled by the genial rays
of "Old Phoebus" as he lifted his
smiling face above the Eastern waters,
and shot his brilliancy into our tenn.
perate zone with almo st tropical heat
and from an early hour crowds were
gathering from every direction, so by
II M. there were plenty to set the table
| for, and accordingly their baskets were
| opened and the contents placed upon
large table that extended the entire
length of the building, having a sur.
face of nearly 100 square feet, which
was filled with "substantials anC
deserts" All were filled, and there
were II baskets full taken up. Aftel
dinner toasts were responded to, by
several gentlemen, which embraced
the laughable, the sublime and tn,
ridiculous. All were excellent, but W.
can not refrain speaking of Mrs. w
r.. Murphy's response to 1.-THE young
men of EbeneZer." 1t was one of tn,
finest in style, thought, brilliancy o
language and delivery l have eve
heard.
EXPLANATORY CONTEST.
There will be a public contest TO
championship in defamation at Ebe
neZer New YEARS. eve. The young
men Of surrounding communitie
are invited TO participate in the exer
cises, and general good time, doubt
less, will be the result.
FREE THINKER.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-12-29
"a Complete Pictorial History of the
Times. THE best, cheapest and
most successful Family Paner
in the Union"
Harper's w eekly.
ILLUS TRATED.

Harper's Week. is the ablest and most power
full illustrated periodical published in his country,
lts editorials are scholaTl' and convincing snd
carry much weight. It's illustrations Of current
events are foil and fresh and are prepared by our
best designers With a circulation OF l51,0O0 the
Weekly is real by at least half a million persons
and its inf uence an organ Of opinion is simply
tremendous. he Weekly maintains a poslty g
and soc al prublems.-Lou syille Courier Journal
Its artic es are models Of higil-tOned discussion
and its pictorial illustrations are often caTrObqrA
tive arguments Of no small foGee.-HeW York EX-
amner and G irOnic e,
It's papers upon existent questions and its inim-
table cartoons he p 70 mould the sentiments Of
he country Pittsburgh commercial.
Harper's Weekly stands at the head Of illus
tratsd journals in the United States in eircula-
ton, editorial ability and pictorial iustratOn.-
Ladies' Repository, Cincinnati.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-12-29
HONOR TO WHOM HONOR Is
DUE.

a Washington special to the New
York Times says:
"N- Mcpherson during the twelve years
he was Clerk of the House disbursed over
six millions Of dollars. When he had a
final settlement a few days ago the Treasury
accounts showed one dollar and seventy-six
cents to his credit more than was shown by
his own accounts"
This is one case that Democratic
journals will carefully refrain from
speaking about. If one Republican
official among ten thousand proves
dishonest, they make a great blow
about it, but utterly refuse to give the
nine thousand nine hundred and
ninety-nine the credit which is due
them.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-12-29

The story of the Chicago Inter
Ocean, relating to what Babcock is
going to do, sounds slightly sensations
al-rather too much so to be strictly
reliable.
Speaking of the Republican
members of the House of Representa-
tives, the New York Herald says it is
"the ablest minority ever seen in that
body"
We noticed few days ago that
Gov. John G. Brown had been tender
ed the appointment of Vice-President
Of the Texas Pacific Railroad Com
pany. We learn that he has accept
ed. His well known energy and
business capacity will prove Of value to
that great enterprise. He will doubt
less prove an efficient officer, and will
aid materially in the completion of the
line in contemplation.
THE New York Tribune is not
favorably impressed with Speaker
Kerr's treatment of the Liberals. 1t
says:
"If Speaker Kerr had been especially
DESTROYS Of teaching Independ-
ents, Liberals, and all other unattached
people of that kind, to go back to their
own place. he could scarcely have devised
a better plan than he fell upon in the APP
pointment of some ofhis committees. Snub-
bing Mr.. Chittenden, Gen. Banks, and
others, is likely to be construed as a good
indication that the Democratic party wants
n al from people who do not run with
the machine %
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-12-29
Our Politics.

In the future, as in the past, we expect to
wage a never-ceasing war on the corruptons of
the Democratic party. We do this because we
believe that party is not fit to hold the reins Of
Government in this Land of the Free and Home
of the Brave" We advocate the principles of
the Republican party, because we believe they
are right. We expect to stand by our party and
to work vigorously for its success.
While we do this our eyes are not closed to
the possibility of corruption in our own ranks
Wherever we believe it exists we will strike i;
boldly and fearlessly. We will, at all times and
upon all occasions" cry aloud and spare not"
Neither dove expect to consult dictionaries for
soft words we intend to call things by their
right names ia man is thief. VIC will cal
him thief Ifhe is a scoundrel. we will emphat-
ically denounce him as such If he is dema-
gogue. we will SO denpminlte hin. If he is . VII
lain. we will not shield him.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-12-29
The Centennial

This year Is the Nations Centennial Birth
Day 1t will be celebrated in every town. village
and hamlet in the land. The Exposition at Phil
adelphia will be a grand event in our history
Every patriot will want to know how it is ceie-
brated: Memories OF '76 will be revived and
patriotic emotions will be kindled in every breast
We wi devote large share of our space to re-
porting these celebrations. and especially the
Great Exposition at Philadelphia. ....
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do this we recognize the fact that we
must make thoroughly reliable and
live journal. This is our purpose. We
propose to keep our readers posted
during the Centennial Year, in every
thing in which the public is interested.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-12-29
The Elections

Next year an exciting Presidential contest
will be upon US. Every one will want to keep
posted in its progress. II bids fair to be one Of
the most exciting events ofits kind in the history
ofthe country. We do not expect to DO neut-a
in that contest, but will BIO heard from on every
question involved. No Republican, in Tennes-
see especially, can afford TO be without the
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until after he returns Of the Presidential cleo
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Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-12-29
A Repository Of Fashion. Pleasure
and Instruction"
HaFpeF's Bazaar
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Notices Of the Press.

Notices OF the Press.
The Bazaar is edited with a combination Of tact
and talent that we seldom find in any journal; and
the journal itself is the organ Of the great world
of fashon .-Boston Traveller.
The Bazaar commends itself to every member of
the household-to the childr by droll and pretty
pictures, to the young ladies by is fashion.pate'
in endless variety TO the provident matrOn by its
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Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-12-29

Gov. Hendricks, of Indiana, has the
Presidential fever badly, and looks to
the Southern vote for aid. Sometime
ago he went South to the Carolinas,
and now he has engaged to deliver
an agricultural address IN Louisiana.
He has an undoubted right to be a
candidate if he desires to be, but
sensible people would think more OF
him if he would come out and say
SO, and not 60 about making agricul-
tural speeches to gain popularity.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-12-29
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Some of the most popular Of modern novels
have first appeared as serials in this Magazine
In all respects, it is an excellent periodical. and
fully deserves its great success.-Philadelphia
Ledger.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-12-29
THE WHISKY CONSPIRACY
Affecting Interview Between Col
Joyce and His wife In the Mis-
souri, PenitentiRrp.
Special Dispatch to the New York Times.

special DisPatch 10 the New ork Times
st. Louis, Dec. 24.--Mrs, Joyce, wife Of
Col. Joyce, arrived in Jefferson City yes
terdsy morning with her little girl and
babe, and az once proceeded to the Peni-
Tertiary where her husband is confined.
She had seen Joyce since bis Incarceration,
and the meeting between the two is desert
bed to have been most affecting. During her
recent severe trials Mrs. Joyce has sust9in-
ed herselfwith remarkable heroism. While
waiting in the reCeptiOn-rOom of the prison
yesterday she endeavored 70 preserve her
accustomed compOsuTe; but when her hus-
band emerged from the adjoining room,
clad in his convict stripes, she at once gave
way 10 her oVeTburdened feelings. She
finally became composed, and had a con-
yersatiOn with him lasting. several hours,
Joyce bore the meeting and the ears of his
wife manfully, but whom the prison author
tiles notified them that the interview must
end and she arose 10 say good.by, and told
him that she would return the next day
and bring the baby, born since his impris.
onment 10 see him, be broke down and
| left her presence abruptly. During the alb
sence Of Mrs. Joyce from her hotel the
| United States Marshal, accompanied by
Assistant District Attorney Bliss, and de-
tectiye, proceeded 10 the room which had
been assigned her and seized all her bag
gage. The trunks we're then opened in the
| presence Of Mrs. Joyce and searched for
| United States bonds aud other wealth Of
Joyce, alleged 10 be In his wifs's possession.
| Mrs, Joyce took the matter quietly, and
watched the examination Of her dresses and
her babys apparel with evident uncOn-
Germ. Though her entire baggage was
OverhRulcd no bonds or papers could bC
| found except few letters received by hel
! from friends and relatives. The Marsha
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-12-29

Tue Nashville American gets of
tn following joke:
&c y merry Christmas to the fifty thous-
ar -esders of the American"
i would have been more appro.
p'iate, however, for the first day OF
4 bril-.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-12-29
Agricultural.

We will endeavor in each issue Of our journal
make it more interesting and of greater benefit
the farmers Of our country. We recognise in
hem the chief source of our prosperity. With
he aid Of cur Agricultural friends. we are deter
mined to make this feature alone in the WHIG
AND CHRoSIcLE worth more than the price we
ask for Il.
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Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-12-29
I'm Wasbington eorrespondent OF
The Courier-Journal says:

The Courier-Journal says:
"Mr. Blaine Is about TO make trip Of
observation and pleasure to Virginia.
During the holidays be will visit the Uni
versity Of Virginia and Richmond. The
criticism upon Mr. Blsine's failure to vote
on the third-tern resolution is not just.
In view Of the fact that he is known 70 be
obnoxious to the President, and Is notori-
ously hostile to the third term he could not
conseiep tiooaly vote against sPringer's
resolution, and had be voted for H. bis
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-12-29

G would have been ascribed to his ambi-
i for the Presidency. His opposition to
ird term is well known, and by no
G rs reoent.u
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-12-29
Miscellaneous,

In addition 10 the foregoing, we will give Tie
latest news by telegraph from all parts of the
world. We shall not forget the family circle, but
will. in every issue Of our Weekly present. short
stories, poetry, and other literary as well as sci
entifc natter taking care that nothing appears
which can possibly give offense 10 the most fas-
tidious taste.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-12-29
Market Reports.

We expect to give full and reliable market
reports. both by telegraph and from our home
market. 1t is our purpose to make these reports
a source from which our farmers. mechanics and
business men may at all times obtain and full re-
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-12-29
PROFESSIONAL JURORS,

Jonesboro' Herald and Tribune:
"Col. Reeves and his deputies went for
the professional Jurors this Court, though
some Of them, withou. being summoned,
slipped into the jury box and got to serve
on two or three juries. The Court being
advised of this fact announced that in the
future no juryman should be paid per diem
unless he was regularly summoned"
We are glad to see this incubus
upon the Courts of our country re.
ceiving proper attention in some To-
calities. We remember to have been
present in one Of the Quarterly Courts
Of Washington county some time ago,
and we were pleased with the manner
il which the professional juror ques-
ton was handled. Col. T. II. Reeves
made some pointed remarks on that
occasion, in which he seemed to have
the sympathy Of the Justices present
in the Court. A man who will hang
around a Court House habitually with
the view of being placed upon juries,
for the paltry compensation allowed,
is not fit for the position and it is
this class of men that is fast bringing
the whole jury system into disrepute.
Justice administered through the
agency Of such men is nothing more
nor less than a game of chance. They
lack the honesty and intelligence
necessary to make competent jurors.
RANDALL, Chairman of the House
Committee on Appropriations, makes
great boasts about what he is going to
do. The Washington correspondent
Of the Cincinnati Gazette says:
"Mr. Randall, after full consult ton
with such members of his Committee as are
present, and q close examination of the esti-
mates submitted from the Departments, and
] q isA7DLA4 an wow WIN LAG lCduluB Nlll-
cials in the various Departments, maintains
his belief that he will be able to reduce the
annual expenditures at least $40, 600, 600.
AS two principal items, he takes from the
army and navy establishments $4,000, OOC
each. This involves a reduction Of the
army to 1900 men, and a
gradual mastering out or discharge Of su,
pernumerary officers, and also the sale OIL
most OF the small ships and iron-clads Of the
navy, and corresponding reduction
among the force Of officers, seamen and ma,
riners. Mr.. Randall feels confident that h,
will obtain the support of the Republican.
Of his Committee, and a majority of the Re.
publicans on the floor, for these two meas.
ures OF retrenchment.
1.-THE bill for the reduction Of the army
will be introduced shortly after the holi,
days, and the degree Of reduction, a.
= already stated is fully determined upon
: The method by which it is to be accomplish
, ed, SO far as the surplus officers are con,
cerned, is not yet determined. The pur
pose will be either TO provide for reduc
ton TO take place gradually, by the usua
casualties Of the service, and by stopping
both promotions and new appointments, o.
in some way make it as easy as possible TO
} the of.ee,s who in the end must be dropped
} A proposition to place such upon the re
tired list for a time is in consideration"
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DEcLAMATORY CONTEST

There will be a public contest for
mpionship in defamation at Ebe-
neZer New YEARS. eve. The young
men Of surrounding communities
are invited TO participate in the exer-
cises, and general good time, doubt
less, will be the result.
FREE THINKER.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1875-10-05
Gusrrero's s Great Sale.

J. d. Guerrero, who has so long
kept an extensive wholesale and re-
tail store at the corner of the Plaza
and upper Main street is offering his
stock at less than cost. This stock is
one Of the largest in Los Angeles and
the purchaser can find first class as
sortment of dry goods, clothing, fancy
goods, boots and shoes, hats, groceries,
liquors, cigars and crockery. Mr.. Gu
errero in consequence of his increas-
ing trade has to enlargeIhis store and
is compelled to close out his entire
stock for the purpose of making i'm
provements. A visit to this store will
convince any purchaser that bargains
can be obtained at the buyers own
figures, Come Immediately as the
whole stock must be cleaned out In
less than sixty days. Many articles
are marked down one half and others
one quarter on their cost. No such
opportunity may ever come again and
we recommend call at Guerrero's OPP
posite the Catholic chnrch. See dou-
Bile column advertisement on the first
page.