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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-02-24
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Feb. l9-Thc President
has issued proclamation calling for nm ex-
ira executive session of the Senate at
twelve clock, March 9th.
There was full Cabinet meeting to-
day The Consular and diplomatic appro-
priation was approved
The House Committee reported favor
ably on the Texas Pacific Railroad bill. 1t
was rccommjted The House will give n
night session to its consideration next
week,
WAsmNGroN, d. C., Feb 2O.-The Balt-
more San special says Hoar, Chairman of
the subcommittee on Louisiana Affairs,
will make two reports one seating the ex-
members expelled by the military and the
other recognizing Kellogg.
The Library Committee heard General
Denver's and others of the Mexican Veter-
an Association favor an equestrian statue
in honor of General Zachary Taylor.
The Treasury Department received four
million bonds from Europe tosday for re,
demption and exchange.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.-Messrs. Burke.
Hacharie and Leonard had long interview
with Wheeler and the Committee. They
are now with the President for his sanction
of the conclusions reached, when they will
be telegraphed to New Orleans, where the
Conservative caucus is in session for
confirmation. In the meantime details are
inaccessible.
The caucus this morning reached no con-
clusion beyond that they will dispose of the
appropriation bills as they reach them from
the House and give Pinchback and the
civil rights al interim attention.
The following nominations war, mad,
to-day; Commodore Reed is to be rear ad-
miral and Capt Hughes to be admiral.
Tho report of the Committee on Elections
stands six to five in favor of Lawrence and
Sheridan. Lawrence contests the seat of
General Sypher, and Sheridan was con-
testant against Pinchback as Representa-.
tive of the State at Large. The majority
report was signed by three Democrats and
three Republicans; the minority report
was signed by five Republicans, including
the chairman Of the committee.
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what IL Means.

The address of the Democratic mem
bers from the South and Southwest to
their constituents, which we published
yesterday, is as very piece of political
demagogery as men occupying such places
as the signers of it do ever put their hands
to. The assertion that the "Southern
people are suffering provocation and
wrongs" that make the present " fearful, {"
and which it requires "heroic patience "
to bear, is ridiculous balderdash, if it is
not intended to suggest mischief. We
are inclined to think that it will be gem
orally interpreted simply to mean ''for
Gods sake don't kill any niggers till after
this Radical Congress adjourns, whatever
you may do afterward. Louisville
Commercial
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FOREIGN.

LoSDoS, Feb. lit is reported that
John Mitchell will refuse 10 take the oath
Of allegiance. 1t is also said that the
Home Rule members will refuse to support
Mitchell his policy differing from theirs.
At a meeting in Tipperary, it was declar-
ed that in case Mitchell was rejected, they
would again return him.
LONDON, Feb. l7.-Disraeli will intro
duce resolution, declaring John Mitchell
Ineligible.
LONDON, Feb. 19.-Five men-of.war at
Kial are ordered TO rendezvous for i'm
mediate service. The officers and crews
are not allowed to go ashore. It's sup
posed they will sail Tor Spain in case OF
further delay of satisfaction from Spain for
the Gustav outrage. This move will prob
ably force Spain to resume active opera
tions against the Carlists.
1t is stated that John Mitchells son, who
was captain in the Confederate army,
will be returned from Tipperary should he
be disqualified Mr.. Kickham, a released
Fenian, will be invited to stand for the
county.
Mitchell is reported seriously i'll, in co6se-
quence of the excitement of his electidn.
MADRID, Feb. 22.-The reported cohpli-
ctionsa between Germany and Spain, ovsr the
Gustav affair is denied.
The Political asserts that the "indemni-
ty TO be paid TO the relatives of the Victims
OF the Virgnus affair is fixed at eiglay-four
thousand, and that the convention Eyill be
signed when Cushing presents his hreden-
tials to the new government J
DUBLIN, Feb. 22.--John MitShell has
issued an address to the TipperaF electors
presenting himself again for Pfrliament.
At a meeting in Tipperary it Vi resolved
to support him. It's believed Y will have
no opposition.
LONDON, Feb. 2.-Zanziba 9advices state
that a feet of British men-ofs gar lombard
ed and captured Fort Wom1a zique, on the
Island of Wombaz, off TIFF east coast of
Africa. The engagement ted five hours,
and the garrison lost seveHeen killed and
had fifty wounded. TweMlave ships, with
three hundred slaves abb d were captured
BERLIN, Feb. 22.-G9 of the principal
measures to check Inauguration is the pro-
hibitiOn of enlistmaE on foreign account,
by payment of pJSniums. 1t is specially
directed against IAzlian agents.
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HOUSE

A petition was received from Lincoln
and Moore counties, praying for protection
from red fox hunters.
BY Mr.. Jameson, resolution directing
the Secretary of State to proceed against
the Nashville and Chattanooga railroad to
recover certain damages due the State on
account of the Nashville, MurfreesbOro'
and Shelbyville Turnpike Companies.
By Mr.. Mathes, resolution providing
for the appointment of joint committee to
Investigate the Bank of Tennessee and sus-
pend the salary of Judge Watson, the Trus-
tee, meanwhile. Adopted.
Both Houses adjourned at noon until 10
o'clock on Tuesday, in order to join in the
demonstration here on Monday in honor OF
Wsshingtons birthday. b.
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HOUSE.

Judge Gardenhire introduced a bill ex-
empting from taxation for ten years the
Southern States Coal, Iron and Land
Company of England for improvements
made in Tennessee.
The local option bill was recommended
for rejection by the Committee on Tip
pling, but passed second reading and or
dered to be printed.
The bill to repeal the conventional law
passed second reading and was made the
special order for Thursday next. Il.
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The NeySatiOnaI Bank Bill.

The Coygmittee on Banking and
Currencyhas had for some time under
consideration various propositions to
furthePregulate national banks, and
have>Firtually agreed upon bill which
is Substantially the same as that of Mr..
Maynard, which was introduced on
the Sth inst. The Committee has the
power to report at any time, and will
probably report at an early day and
press their measure to vote. AS the
Committee is unanimous, it is sup
posed that it will be able to pass the
bill through the House, with a chance
for it to go through the Senate.
The bill makes material improve
ments in the present banking act. In
ils first section it removes the Testric-
tiOns in the present law by which
banks having a capital over one mill
lion dollars are limited in their circus
latiOn to 50, 70, and 60per cent. of such
capital. All banks will, under the
new bill, be allowed a circulation
equal to 80 per cent. Of the paid up
capital.
Section two provides for the appoint
ment Of "A receiver to wind up bank,
upon application from any judgment
creditor whose judgment is unsatisfied.
Section third provides that when
any association has gone into liquida-
ton, the individual liability of the
shareholders may be at once enforced
by bill in equity, by any creditor. AS
the law now stands this can not be
done until the receiver has closed his
account, and in one case this has last
ed four or five years.
Section fourth provides for better en-
forcing the payment of assessments by
delinquent shareholders by selling
their stock at public auction.
Section fifth excludes liability for
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1875-02-24

Only woman's hair! Who has not,
some time in his life, picked such a
golden thread from his best coat collar,
and felt his heart beat the quicker for
it? Or gazed upon tress laid away in
some nook, and not felt the influence
of tender memories? Only woman's
hair and yet we don't like it in a bis
cult.
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mode orEIeciiug President.

Mr.. Harrison, of Tennessee, presented an
elaborate report to-day from the Committee
of Elections, with bill providing for an
amendment to the Constitution providing
for a change in the mode of electing the
President and Vice President ofthe United
States This Bill is now before the House,
and likely to lead to n discussion of an
interesting nature, though it is very doubt
full whether the legislation contemplated, or
that favored by Mr.. Morton, can be passed
at the present session of Congress Wash
ingtOH Dispatch, l7th.
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Mr.. Jordan offered resolution exclud-
ing Sundays from the 10 days fixed by the
Constitution for the session of the Legisla-
ture.
By Mr.. Marchbanks, resolution in
structing our Senators and Representatives
in Congress to secure appropriations for
the improvement of the Tennessee and
Cumberland rivers.
By the same, bill to relieve delinquent
tax payers from all penalties if paid by the
first of July, 1876.
Senate bill making betting on elections u
misdemeanor, passed its third reading.
A resolution pledging the honor and good
faith of the State for the payment in full
of oil State indebtedness, principal and in
terest was made the special order for next
Tuesday.
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special 10 KNOXVILLE Chronicle.
NASHVILLE, Feb. 10, 1915

In the Senate the Committee on Com
merce reported a resolution instructing
Senators and requesting Representatives in
Congress to vote in favor of bill to i'm
prove the mouths of the Mississippi by the
Eads Jetty system.
Gen. Quarles introduced bill providing
for the purchase by the State of the Her
mitage property, and the erection thereon
of State Hospital known as the Jackson
Hospital.
The Senate billto repeal the conventional
interest law was reported back by the Com
mittee ON Commerce, with the recommen-
dation that it be rejected. 1t was made
the special order for the 9th inst.
The Senate bill authorizing the election
of County Judge for Jackson county
passed third reading.
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Special to Knoxville Chronicle.
nashville, Feb. 20, 1875.

NASHVILLE, Feb. 20, 1870.
SENATE.
Mr.. Turley introduced bill, providing
for the distribution of the funds Of the Min
eral Home Railroad Company.
The resolution introduced yesterday in
reference to the Improvement of mouths of
the Mississippi river was adopted.
House resolution directing the Governor
to appoint commissioners to represent the
State at the Centennial exposition was con-
Cured in
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HOUSE.

Cummins introduced bill to lease the
Penitentiary at the expiration of the pres
ent lease, the Governor and prison inspec-
tors to advertise twelve months previously
for bids, the Penitentiary TO be leased to
the highest and best bidder.
Senate resolutions in reference to the
Cumberland and Tennessee rivers were
ooncurred in. B.
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special 90 Knoxville Chronicle.
NASHVILLE, Feb. 18th, 1875.
SENATE.

SENATE.
Petitions were received from thirty-three
counties in the State, signed by over seven
thousand persons, praying for passage of
stringent liquor laws. There was also pre-
scented memorial from mass meeting,
held here last night, asking for the passage
of a local option law.
Senator Jordan was granted leave to
withdraw his resolution offered yesterday
excluding Sundays from the legislative
term of seventy-fve days.
House bill declaring wards in cities, and
towns, from six thousand to eight thousand
inhabitants, civil districts, and allowing
two Justices of the Peace to each district,
passed its third reading.
Senate bill taxing dogs was discussed on
its third reading, and finally re-committed
to the Committee on judiciary. 1t will
probably become law.
HOUSE.
Senate resolution in regard to the Texas
Pacific railroad was concurred in. B.
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Mr.. Logan introduced resolution pro-
viding for an adjournment of the Legisla-
ture at noon on Monday next, in order to
observe Washington's birthday. Rejected.
The House resolution providing for the
purchase of Bibles, Testaments and spoilers
for convicts in the Penilentiary was con-
CURED in
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NEW BILLS.

By Speaker Paine-To make the new
county of Wisdom, to be formed of portions
of Madison, Henderson, McNairy and
Hardeman.
The bill allowing juries to dispense in
certain cases came up on its third reading,
and was debated at length and then recon-
mitted.
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HOUSE.

The resolution providing for the appoint
ment of Commissioners on Fisheries was
rejected.
A petition was received from citizens of
Washington and Carter, praying for the
formation of new county.
A petition was received from the Home
Insurance Company, protesting against the
bill requiring Foreign Insurance Compan-
les to deposit bonds with the Secretary of
State.
Also a petition from the citizens of
Grand Junction praying the establishment
of special court at that place.
Both Houses adjourned at noon to visit
the Insane Asylum. d.
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Mr.. Flanagan presented concurrent reso-
lutions from the Texas Legislature asking
pensions for the soldiers and sailors of the
Mexican war
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Senate resolution in regard to the Texas
Pacific railroad was concurred in. B.
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NASHVILLE, Feb. ls, 1875.
SENATE.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1875-06-18
TRUTH WILL OUT.
Jakey, His ma, and the Sunday-SchOO
Teacher.

Jakey, His ma, and the Sunday-SchOOI
Teacher.
Jakey crept up and sat down by his
mothers side as she was looking out of
the window yesterday morning. After
a few minutes of silence, he broke out
with
Ma, amt pas name Jacob"
Yes, Jakey."
elf I was called young Jacob, he'd be
called old Jacob, wouldn't he ?"
eyes, my dear, what makes you ask
such question as that ?"
"Nothing, only I heard something
about him last night"
Mrs. Watts became suddenly inter-
ested. "What was it, my son?'
ooh, nothing much something the
new Sunday school teacher said"
You oughtn't to have anything your
mother don't know, Jakey," coaxingly
plead Mrs. Watts.
"Well. if you must go poking into
everything, I'll tell you. The new
teacher says to me, What's your name,
my little man p and when I said Jacob,
he asked me if ever heard of old Jacob,
and thought that was pas name, SO l
told him guess / had, but I'd like to
hear what he had to say about him. He
said old Jacob used to be a little
boy once just like me, and had bean
shooters and stills, and used to play
hockey and get licked, and used to tend
cattle"
Eyes, 1 believe he said his father
used to keep COW" interrupted Mrs.
Watts.
"And he hogged his brother out of
something or other, and got struck with
a Young woman named Rachel Mrs.
Watts became still more interested J,
and was going to marry her, but the Old
man fooled him and made him marry
his other daughter but pa said he
guessed he wasn't nobody's fool, and
married them both"
"The wretchr calculated Mrs. Watts,
shaking her fist at Mr.. Watts slipper.
"He said old Jacob had dozen or
two children and"
"Did / marry him for this?" ex-
claimed Mrs. Watts, sobbing and throw
ing herself on the sofa, making ali the
springs hum like set of tuning forks.
Jakey said he didn't know what she
married him for, but she wouldn't catch
him telling her anything very soon again
if she was going to kick up such row
about it, and went out of the room feel
ing highly indignant.
When Mr.. Watts came home he met
Mrs. Watts in the hall with very red
face, who pointed her finger at him and
jerked ont the word civilian T. and
asked him if he could look his innocent
wife and infant son in the face, Mr.,
Watts showed that he could by staring
very hard alternately at Jakey and Mrs.
Watts.
81 know where you go, sir, when you
etay away from home" continued Mrs.
Watts 'Tve heard the story of your
perfdy. Cant you tell me how Rachel
and that other woman is to- day p she
asked with forced calmness. Mr.. Watts
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Sheridan's Brides TrOsseau.

The brides dress for the interesting
ceremony is of soft, white, Persian
silk, thick and lustrous, with simmer
light over its rich, thick cords, like the
reflection of harvest moon on a sleep
ing lake 1t will be made up in a man
ner beftting the youth and beauty of
the bride, and not scrap of lace, how
ever costly, will adorn its silky white
ness hut will be trimmed with soft,
fieecy, lovely tulle. The skirt will be
cut In a princess train. with a founce of
intricate design. The overskirt will be
a marvel of workmanship and taste 4:
the corsage will be high with elbow
sleeves.
The long circular will be worn over
this, falling TO the hem of the train in
the back, and nearly to the waist in
front. 1t will be fastened on the dark
hair of the brunette bride with a cor
net of orange flowers. The corsage
will be one mass of most exquisite buds,
and wherever a loop or fold is placed
1t will be caught together by spray of
orange blossoms. Many of the deco
rative features of this dress are entirely
lew French designs. The travelling
dress will be of brown silk, trimmed
very elabOrately with the two shades of
silk and a third in fringe. A hat to
match with long, dropping ostrich
plume, Several elegant hats have been
ordered, the dress hat being of white
CHIP, with a pTofusion of delicate and
costly French flowers.
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conference with commissions, who.4 I
had sent TO treat with hin, For Major
Andres release.
The manner in which Major Andre
was drawn to the enemy's shore (mani-
lestly at the instance and under the
Sanction OF the general ofFceF who had
the command of tke district), and his
being .ayowedly compelled by that
oIHcef 20 change his dress and name,
ana return under his passports by land,
we're circumstances which, as they
much lessen the imputed criminality of
MS ohense, ought at least to have
sottened the severity Of the council of
wars opinion respecting it, notwith-
standing his imprudence of having pos
sessed himself of the papers which they
round on him which, though they led
to discoveey of the nature of the busi-
pes5 tnat drew him to conference with
Gen: Arnold, were not wanted {as they
must have krown) for pay information.
For they were net tgnorant that I had,
myself, beer over every Part of the
ground On which the forts seood, and
had, OF course, made myself perfectly
acquainted with everything necessary
for facilitating an attack of them. Mr..
6tcl1 OuRAb d1SC 10 nave TeQ6m-
bered that had hever, in one instance.
punished the disaffected colonists
within my power) with death, but on
the contrary, had in scT5ral, shown the
most humane attention to his interces-
sion even in favor of avowed spies.
His acting therefore in so cruel e rtaii-
ner IN opposition to nv e3inest soIici-
tations could nos but excite in me the
greatest surprise; especially as no ad-
vantage whatever could be possibly ex-
pected to his cause by putting the
object Of them to death. Nor Confd he
be insensible chad he the Smallest spark
OF honor in hiB Own hearty that the
example (tkcugh ever SO terrible and
ienoiAinfous) would never deter Brit
lsh officer from treading in the same
steps, whenever the service of his
country would require his exposing
himself to the like danger in such
war, But the subject affects me too
deeply TO ptoceed-nor can, my hearh
cease to bleed whenever I reflect On the
very unworthy fate of this most amiabIe
and valuable young man, who was
adorned T7lth the rarest endowments of
education and nature, and (had he
ived) could not but have attained to
the highest hohots 5f his profession.
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"CROoKEO" MILLINERY.
BrIstOvx Threatens Raid on the GentIer


Sex.
Secretary Bristow has anticipated the
summers hegira to Europe by pro-
nunciameRto that will doubtless bring
about his head a shrieking hurricane
of feminine wrath. Having placed on
record his intention 10 collect the whole
revenue of the Unted States, he has
aimed a shot at the millinery establish
ments of Paris that will have a consid-
erable effect upon their American patron
age. 1t has hitherto been the practice
of fashionable young ladies to caiole
their doting papas into giving his con-
sent to take them European tour by
reminding him that the saving Of GUS
tom-house duties on the dresses bought
at Worth's and elsewhere in Paris and
London more than covered the other
expenses of the trip. But the fair ones
who would thus compromise their con-
sciences with their patriotism will have
to seek another plea. Special revenue
detectives have been appointed 10 look
after this CROOKED" millinery. When
the tourists return, their trunks will be
vigorously inspected and every article
duly appraised, and everything not sup
posed to be in actual customary wear,
and that does not give evidence thereof,
will be required to pay duty. As an
evidence Of the thorough character OF
the examination it is said that the chef
of the new bureau of foreign travel owes
his appointment TO the fact that he esti-
mates the governments loss from this
source as amounting TO more than one
hundred millions of dollars. II seems,
therefore, that Uncle Samuel's dear
girls have not been conducting them
selves with the due regard of filial piety
that ought to be expected Of them, and
his faithful secretary proposes to see
that the old man suffers no longer from
heir little improprieties.