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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-02-24
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THE CIVIL RIGHTS BILL,
The passage of the Civil Rights Bill
IN the Senate has not been abandoned
There Will be another Senate caucus
on Monday morning, to determine the
order of business, The New England
Senators having the bill in charge in
tend to press it, and threaten to antag-
onlze all other measures with it.
THE TARIFF BILL IN THE HOUSE.
The House spent most of the day
upon the new Tariff Bill. 1t was de-
bated for several hours. Thebil con-
trary to general expectation, seems TO
grow in strength. The vote on strik-
ing out the fifth section, relating TO
the horizontal or ten per centum du-
Ties, was considered as something of
test vote upon the bill itself If that
section had been stricken out, the bill
would have most certainly failed. The
TACT that il was retained indicates the
probable passage of the measure. The
motion to strike out was defeated by
the very close vote of 81 yeas to l6S
nays.
TEXAS PACIFIC AND NATIONAL
GRANGE.
The marvellous intricacies of Tom
Scott's Pacific lobby were illustrated
by the introduction in the House this
afternoon, by the eccentric Crutchfield.
OF tennessee, of the resolutions of the
National Grange, urging an appropria-
ton for the Texas Pacific. Some of the
shrewdest Western politicians in Con-
Fhl. L. n a
with the Grange movement, predict
mat the action concerning the Texas
Pacific has destroyed the political in.
fiuence of the Grange, in that il de-
monstrates susceptibility TO lobby in
huence. Tom Scott's people are in
great glee at the successful manipula-
ton OF the National Grange. They
now claim 20 majority in the House
for the Texas Pacific bill.
CAUCUS ON THE LOUISIANA QUESTION.
The Louisiana people have been en-
deavoring for some days to harmonic
on the Wheeler compromise. They
held caucus to-day with leading Re
publicans Of the Congressional Delega-
ton from their own State. They final
ly agreed upon the form of compro-
mise, which bosh factions of the Con
sentative party accept, and which was
Endorsed by the Congressional Delega-
ton in writing. This latter compro-
mise leaves out ofthe question the cleo
ton Of 1872, on the ground that il was
in no way connected with the election
of 1874 1t is agreed, however, to re-
cognize Mr.. Kellogg as the dc fdcto
Governor as long as the President sus-
talns him as such. 1t is also agreed
That the five Conservatives unseated
by the military in January, shall be
seated, and that new organization of
the Legislature shall be had. The Con
servatives are not disposed to insist
that the Witt organization was legal.
and will not consent to recognize the
Hahn organization as legal 1t is
thought that this adjustment will
prove satisfactory to all parties con-
cerned.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-02-24
CONGRESS AND THE PRESS.

The Louisville Courier-Jou,7uj
says that of all the Republican Sen.
ators whose successors have been
elected, Brownlow is the only one
who is not indulging in lamentations
and regrets, or ill.natured comments
on their ill-luck in ceasing to be
members of Congress. Had the
Co'Tier-Jo,und known the estimate
the editor of this paper places on
being q member of Congress, and
that in leaving the Senate he was to
control one of the leading newspa.
pers Of the South, it would not ex.
pect any regrets from him.
Brownlow informs the ca. of
Louisville, that he is getting up in
the world; he is promoted; he is now
in a position of far more power and
responsibility than being a member
Of Congress. Small men, with plenty
ofmoney and no brains, may crawl in
to the Senate as the snail crawled to
the top of the pyramid, but such a
fellow can't run q great newspaper.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-02-24
WILLIAM G.. BRowNLOw.
WILLIAM RULE,
A. j. KICKS.

With this issue of the Chronicle
my editorial connection with the pa
per ceases. From its first issue. in
March, 1870, to the present, its edit.
ors have labored diligently and con-
scientiously to use whatever of infiu.
ence it has been able to exert. for the
good of this community and State.
In this work it has had the encour.
agement and support Of large circle
of intelligent readers. from whom |
part with regret. My relations termi-
nate at time when the CHRONICLES
success is as fully assured as any bu-
siness enterprise can be, and when its
future promises to be one of increased
influence and prosperity, under the
control of the distinguished Senator.
who is beyond question the best
known and most experienced editor
of the South. In retiring from all
editorial connection with the paper. |
am but carrying out an earnest desire.
which have entertained for several
years, to return to hepractice of law.
The wish of Senator Brownlow to re.
turn to editorial life, seemssto afford
me the opportunity to fulfill this de-
sire, without in any way interfering
with the plans of my friend and asso-
ciate, to whose high character, good
judgment and recognized abilities is
so largely due the success of this pa.
per.
| will retain an interest in the new
enterprise, for the success of which |
shall use whatever influence | nav
possess. A. J. RICKs.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-02-24
TO THE PATRONS OF THE
CHRONICLE AND THE
PUBLIC.

During the present week the Knox
vile DAILY and WEEKLY CHRoNICLE
have passed into the hands of Joint
stock company, and / have become a
stakeholder, purchasing one-half in
terest therein.
Hereafter the DAILY CHRONIcLE
will be published under its old name,
the WEEKLY under the name and IT,
tie of the Knoxville WING AND
CHRONICLE. OF these two papers, /
will have editorial control in associa-
ton with Mr.. William Rule as Man.
aging Editor. The DAILY CHRONICLE
and WEEKLY VINO AND CHROSICLE.
under my control, viii be Republican
newspapers. | am not Of those who
believe that the welfare and prosperi-
ty Of Tennessee, or the country at
large, are TO be enhanced by the sue
cess Of that organization calling it.
self the Democratic party. In the
past, that lawless and nefarious or
ganization has been the Pandora's
box out Of which have flown all the
evils which have afflicted Tennessee
and the country. In the character and
antecedents Of the leaders Of that
party, | see no guarantee that its
tendencies and purposes are changed ;
no guarantee that the so.called Dem.
ocratic party will be a safe custodian
OF a regenerated and disenthralled
Republic.
Nor do read " the SIGNS Of the
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-02-24
TO THE PUBLIC.

We have sold to Senator W. G..
Brownlow an interest in the DAILY and
WEEKLY CHRONICLE, and the bust.
ness Of the Office will hereafter be
conducted upon the basis stated else.
where. All accounts and debts of
every kind due to Rule & Kicks, will
be paid to them, and all debts owing
by said firm will be paid by them.
WILLIAM RULE.
A. j. RICKs.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-02-24

OUR Nashville correspondent d.
vides the Lower House of the Legis-
lature into three classes" gas-bags,"
working members and figure.
heads We presume that this di.
vision applies very appropriately.
The "gas-bags" and the figure
heads" who are more likely to follow
the former class than they are the
working members) control the action
of that body, and hence we have lit
tie TO expect. There are few men
in the Legislature who have shown
that they are possessed of the ability
and the inclination to take intelligent
action on questions which are of vital
interest to the taxpayers of the
State. But the "gas-bags" man.
age TO throw mist over
what is Ineligible and practicable,
the "figure-heads" become muddled.
and the consequence is the working
members are left in tue minority.
with little hope of accomplishing any
thing. After pretty closely watch
ing the Legislature for nearly two
months, we are forced to the con.
clusion that if anything is accom-.
plished this session, it will be &C.
cidental. We believe that a MAORI,
ty Of the Legislature is composed OF
men who honestly desire to do some.
thing, but we despair of their ca.
pacity to do it.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-02-24
ANDY ON THE wAR.pArH.

In an interview with correspond
ent of the st. Louis Republican, few
days ago, Senator Andrew Johnson is
reported as saying:
g had seventy-one thousand dollars,
the accumulations of my lifetime, in Hen
ry ID. Cookies bsnE in Washington, and
the receiver has thus far been able to pay
depositors fifty cents on the dollar NV
main object in going tie Washington at this
time is to stir those fellows up, aud see if
the victims of Jay Cooke & Co. can not
get little more than half of what belongs
to them. | shall try to make it lively for
that concern in one way or another.
presume the country will know more about
Jay Cooke & Co. before long than is now
known
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-02-24

The carpet-baggers seem to have
it their own way in the West. The
three new Republican United States
Senators from that section-Chris.
tiancy, Of Michigan, Paddock of Ne
braska, and Cameron, of Wisconsin
are all natives Of the State Of
New York.
Maynard, after a forty years resi-.
dence in Tennessee, as a candidate
for Governor was a "carget-bagger,"
in the opinion Of the Union anil timer.
tclH.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-02-24

The PRESIDENT has issued his
proclamation for an executive session
of the Senate to convene on March
9Th. 1t is not improbable that an cx-
ira session of Congress will be called.
The revenue law does not seem likely
to pass. Many other important bills
are pending. We see no reason why
the Democratic House should not be.
gin its task of saving the country, at
once
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-02-24
EUROPEAN WAR CLOUD
The Nations Armed and Ready for The
Fray-Authentic News Indicat.
ing q Great War In Europe

WASHINGTON, Feb. l5.-There are
good grounds for the assertion that the
foreign ministers here are in the re-
celpt of intelligence from their home
governments indicating that a great
war IN Europe is fact not far in the
future. These rumors are generally
credited in administration circles, as il
is well known that all the great DOW
ers have been quietly arming for O
year past, and the maneuvering of the
grand armies OF Germany and France
In she spring means something more
than military pageant. The chaotic
condition of politics in France, and
the desire Of Prussia to establish her
naval strength, are Of themselves good
reasons for the opening % hostilities,
leaving out of question Frances desire
for the reacquIsitiOn of her lost terri
tory. The presence of Bazaine in
spain Is thought 10 be an important
part OF the programme for an early
declaration Of the empire in France
and the proclamation Of the Prince
Imperial "a emperor The Bonapart-
lists have taken fresh courage by the
enthrOning Of Alfonso, and since the
latest change in the rule of Spain, it is
known here, have been actively plot
ting for the accomplishment Of their
pet project. There can be no question
that Europe is on the eve of a great
war, and what America may do in re-
gard 10 Cuba when the struggle is
fairly begun is yariOusly interpreted
here; but il would seem that the ac-
QUESTION Of the island would be one of
the reasonable probabilities Of the
hour GrdDhfc.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-02-24

HARPER's WEEKLY, ante-dated February
q, engages in the sacrilegious endeavor
to draw parallel between George Wash
ington and Ulysses Grant! The man who
never told lie and the man who has been
caught in several. HYPERION to n Satyr
Look upon this picture and on tha,.-Bon-
ner.
The editor who pens the forego.
ing and charges that the President
"has been caught in several" lies,
was going around two years ago and
protesting to be at heart Republi-
can, and supporter of Grants AID
ministration. What has brought this
change lover the spirit of his
dreams?"
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-02-24
THEY have become reeoneiled. Il

THEY have become reconciled. 1t
was an event of surprising interest.
A correspondent of a Metropolitan
daily tells all about it. 1t was the
editor of the Chattanooga Times and
Senator Andrew johnson. The con-
versation lasted some time, and the
ceremony of " burying the Ratchet "
is announced as an interesting one.
But it was duly buried, or rather, as
the correspondent of the st. Louis
RepublicdR'puts it, cit was drowned"
How drowned we leave our readers to
infer. Kirby has q penchant for
drolcning things, and the drowning
may account for this remarkable con-
ciliation. We are glad the reconcil-
iation was brought about, and john
son no doubt feels easier.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-02-24
Tobacco Stir in Lynchbure.

The Lynchburg Virginian says there
Is good deal Of stir in the tobacco circles
OF their city, owing to the proposed in
crease Of the tax to "a cents on all tobac-
co except such as may be tax-paid at the
time of the passage OF the bill On the
supposition that the bill viii pass, man
ufacturers are busy procuring stamps for
all the tobacco they may have ON hand,
50 as to save the advance OF four cents on
the pound. One firm on Thursday order
ed 100000 worth Of stamps.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-02-24

A CORRESPONDENT of the Louis
Republican speaks of Kirby's Chat
tanooga Times as the principal DEM
ocratic daily in East Tennessee, which
is a joke on our Democratic cotempo-
rary in this city.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-02-24
A. j. KICKS.

The undersigned have formed CO.
partnership for the purpose Of con.
Quoting the Publishing and Job
Printing business in the city of Knox.
vile. We will continue the publica-
ton of the KNOXVILLE DAILY CHRoN.
ICLE and the KNOXVILLE WEEKLY
WING AND CHRONICLE. Said news
papers will be published under the
editorial management of William G.
Brownlow as Chief Editor and vii.
liam Rule as Managing Editor. The
business will be carried on under the
name and style of THE WING AND
CHRONICLE PRINTING COMPANY. at
the CHRONICLE building, on Market
Square.
WILLIAM G.. BRowNLow.
WILLIAM RULE,
A. j. KICKS.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-02-24


times" as those who believe that the
country is to be afflicted with the sue.
cess of the Democratic party in the
Presidential election of 1876. On
the contrary, the indications point to
the defeat of that party in the great
National contest. And | here predict
that the great party which has con.
trolled the National Government for
fifteen years, will not only have a
new lease of power in 1876, but the
day is not far distant when il will re.
deem and regenerate Tennessee.
While saying this of the Democratic
party. am not so blinded by party
prejudice as not to have long known,
what l have hitherto publicly de.
clared on frequent occasions, that
evils had grown up in the Republican
organization in some quarters, which
needed correction.
1t shall be the aim of the WING
AND Chronicle to frankly and en-
phatically condemn in its party asso.
ciates whatever it regards as corrupt
in purpose or evil in tendency. But
in Republican administration | will
as unhesitatingly wage war on what
| regard as injurious or oppressive to
the State and section of which | am
a citizen as l did when op-
posing Summers mixed school
bill. But the evils of
can be corrected more /
within the pale of the Re-
publican party, which has been gen.
orally guided by wisdom and justice
in its dealings with all men of all
classes. than by the Democratic par
ty. which has never acquired power
save to betray and abuse its trust.
In a word, l shall edit AN Indepen-
lent Journal. l shall endeavor to
it TO public support by
showing that it deserves support.
While discussing questions of party
policy we shall endeavor to give due
consideration to all questions of do
nestle interest, and especially of the
Industrial and mercantile classes.
theCHRoNICLE has the largest
circulation of any journal in East
tennessee, but the WING AND CuRoN-
Gle will have as large a circulation
IS any newspaper in the State, and
will be inferior to none as an adver.
islng medium.
In conclusion l will say, that it
viii not be my fault if my personal
citations are not agreeable with my
of the press of all parties.
n the discussion Of public questions
is my purpose to treat all with
ourtcsy who do not elect to be treat.
d otherwise.
All letters on business connected
With the Office should be addressed to
he WHO AND CHRONICLE.
Subscription price of the DaayI
Jdronicle, $500. Weekly Wing and
Chronicle, $500, payable invariably
n advance.
For further particulars as to terms
If advertising and subscription, see
ates given elsewhere.
W. G. BROwNLow,
Editor Wing and Chronicle.
Knoxville, Feb. 20th. 1875.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-02-24
OF TIRE
D ALL Y CHI R NICL L
AND THE
Weekly Wing and Chronicle.

Senator Brownlow will have control
of the editorial columns, which. in
view of his long experience and re-
cognized journalistic ability, is a suf-
ficient guarantee that the WING IND
CHRONICLE will be lively journal.
The terms above given will be rigid
ly adhered TO, and payment will inva-
riably be required in advance.
Remittances may be made by draft,
money-order or toy registered letter at
our risk. Give posiofiice. address in
full, including State and county and
address.
WIG AND CHRONICLE,
Knoxville, Tenn.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-02-24

WE have managed to get report
Of some Of the proceedings of the
State Grange Friday, not intended
for publication. 1t is possible we
may allude to them in the future.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-02-24

THEeditorial from Haper's Weckly,
which we re-publish this morning.
will bear close reading. The politi-
cal waters are deeply moved, and the
coming elections promise TO be the
most exciting ever held in this coun-
try. The Republican voters Of the
country are more united to-day than
they have ever been since 1872.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-02-24

Blaine's address combined them all. lie
came down on the floor, and gave a noble
foretaste Of what we may expect Of him
next session. lie was for no arbitrary
change in the rules that he would not be
willing to submit to as a member Of the
minority hereafter. James G.. Blaine Is a
man Of transcendent force the monarch
Of living politicians the incarnation Of
readiness. He will be a wasp IN the BON
net Of the Democratic majority, and may
the Lord have mercy on the next Speak
er II Blaine happens TO be taken with a
worrying Chicago Times.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-02-24

The first of the spring elections
will be in New Hampshire, the first
day of March, for State officers and
Congressman. Each party has a full
ticket in the field.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-02-24

WHILE the winter in this locality
with the exception Of few days
has been very mild one, it has been
very cold in the North and West, and
in some localities suffering and desri-
tuition has been the result.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-02-24

THE Wisconsin Legislature has
passed a bill making women eligible
to school offices. And why should it
not be 50 in every State?
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-02-24
Editor Wing and Chronicle
Knoxville, Feb. 20th. 1875.

WE understand that it was re.
solved, or agreed in the meeting Of
the State Grange Friday, that the
CHRONICLE should be denied any
further reports of the proceedings,
for the reason that it had not been iden.
tJied 1cth the turner's Increment.
When this is viewed by our readers,
who know what interest the CHRoNI.
Gle has taken in the welfare of the
agricultural portions Of our commune
ty, itmust appear supremacy ridicul-
Gus. In the past five years, this pa
per has done and said more in behalf
Of the farmers than any paper pub
lished in East Tennessee. This we
say without the fear of Successful
contradiction. The farmers know it.,
although the breyet farmers and spec.
ulating nlaillle men, who make the
dues Of honest Changers the basis of
their business, may not admit it.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-02-24

AEoTHER name is added TO the
long line of ex-Confederates who will
pass muster in the 44th Congress, in
the person Of Mr.. Caperton, SEN
ator elect from West Virginia.
He was a member of the Richmond
Congress. Out of one hundred and
thlrty-six Congressman elected from
the South, all but twelve were Con.
federates.
The Cincinnati Commercial, speak.
ing Of the new Senator, says:
West Virginia has succeeded in electipg
a new Senator Allen T, Caperton. lie
was Senator in the Confederate Congress.
which will On him for his high duties in
the future, when the Southern Confederacy
takes its turn as a reform measure atop Of
the Nation
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-03-26
No. 13.
JOINT RESOLUTION
Secretary Of State.

NO L Al.
JOINT RESOLUTION
Requesting the congressional committee of
investigation on Louisiana affairs to visit
New Orleans.
Resolved by the Senate and House of
Representatives Of the State of Louisiana,
in General Assembly convened, That We
earnestly request the special committee on
Louisiana affairs appointed by the Hon.
Speaker Blaine, December IS, 1874, to visit
this city at the earliest practicable moment,
and institute inquiry into all the facts con-
nected with the present condition of affairs
in this State; and that the Governor be re-
quested to transmit this resolution by tele-
graph to the Hon. George F. Hoar, chair
man Of said committee.
(Signed) MICHAEL HAHN,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
(Slgned) C. G. ANTOINE,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate.
Approved March l6. 1875.
(Signed) WILLIAM p. KELLOGG,
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy:
p. G. DEsLONDE,
Secretary of State.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1875-03-26

CURED no .S Sn 49, 81 hsaSa' and
seems to have had but little difficulty, if
any, in controlling the destination of the
freight, think one half per cent 10 an over
charge, and particularly 90 as it is not
shown that Small & Co. would not have
received it without his services. One-fpurth
per cent is all l think him justly and fairly
entitled to. There mus be Judgment,
therefore, for Small & Co., as prayed for,
subject to deduction of $248 80. to take
effect from the twenty first of January,
1879, Cambon & Co. to pay costs.