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Little Falls transcript., 1879-09-04

taste,7 and three quarts Of good vinegar.
Boil it we'll and stir it well together.
The vegetables should be cooked till
tender and elear.:97s8 u a,;..L ~:
Little Falls transcript., 1879-09-04

The Products Of Indixestion.
Inability of the stomach to act upon the food
the entire bodily economy. The circulation
languishes and grows poor: 1eanness. pallor.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-09-04

A tornado last week destroyed all the
buildings on the farm Of ofStephen Herman
at Oxford, Isanti county. Loss ZOO.
The New York herald., 1879-12-13

the treasury the discretionary power Of determin-
ing what ports should be included in the list The
Commerce Committee amended the act so as to In
clu6e all ports of delivery and in the discussion In
the House it developed that this feature OF the
measure Objectionable. Tho bill having been
recommitted, it will be reported again to the House
after the first proposed by Mr. Wait and IN
that form is believed there will be objection to
its passage.
INTERSTATE COMMERCE.
The House Committee Commerce heard argu-
mcnts to-day from q committee of the Board OF
Trade. which took strong ground in favor OF Con-
gress interfering and attempting to regulate the
charges OF transportation OF freight by railroad COM
panies. The committee will finish the hearing for
and against the Interstate Commerce bill next Tues
day. after which tho committee will consider the
BILL and expects to report it favorably Immediately
after the reassembling OF Congress in January.
THE NAVAL OBSERVATORY.
The Joint resolution reported to-day from the
Committee Naval Affairs for the appointment of .
commission to select site for the Naval Observatory
will. it is believed enable the commission to deter
upon proper place for the location of the OBJ
scrvatory. so that the work may be begun without
delay.
The New York herald., 1879-12-13
THE STATE CANVASS.

ALBANY, DEC. IL, 1917.
The Board Of State Canvassers met at noon and
proceeded to canvass the returns of the late State
election After canvassing the votes each candi-
date certain imperfect ballots were allowed to tho
candidates they intended for. These consisted
chiefly Of ballots with initials instead of names
on them and the erroneous spelling OF
names. Resolutions were then adopted declaring
elected the candidates receiving the greatest
number of votes II was found, already pub
lished, that all the republican candidates, except
the candidate for State Engineer aud surveyor were
elected and they were declared elected. Horatio
Seymour Jr.. democratic candidate for State Engi-
neer and Surveyor. declared elected. George g..
Hoskins. the republican candidate tor Lieutenant
Governor, was declared elected.
Following the total numbers Of votes cast for
eac h candidate:-
Cornell, 41s567; Robinson, 375,790 Kelly. 1866;
Lewis greenoxckl. 90 1885, Mears (prohibtion. 4431;
scattering, 4.SS9
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
Hoskins. 4s53O4; Potter. 435oi4; wieting 23.oo';
Bronson. 5000 scattering, i,s2i
srATE
Carr, 436 0l3 Beach. 434 l3S; McCann, 22o5o; HOP
kins, 4.226; scattering. 4.0O5.
wadsworth, 43s. .253; olcott, 432.325; Shannon
22,572; Allis, 4,l92; scattering, 3.9oO.
Wendell, 436, 800; Msckin. i334s5; Winnie, 2l,646;
Merritt, 4,14y; scattering, o.ooo.
Ward as5 aga; schoonmaker, 433.23s; Wright.
81 e6I. Farriugt ton. 4.073; scat ttcring. 4,56S.
STATE ESoINEER AND SURVEYOR.
sevmour 43y 6sl Soule 427.2i0 Nage. 22,7I9;
Hooker, 4,043; scattering 5,3l2.
The New York herald., 1879-12-13
GENERAL WASHINGTON DISPATCHES.

WASHINGTON, Dec. II. 1879.
APPROPRIATION BILLS PASSED.
The Fortifcations bill passed by the House
to-day as reported by the committee with amend
ment offered by Mr.. Reagan. of Texas appropriating
$4,000 for the defence OF Galveston Aarbor.
Tho Pousion Appropriation bill. which appropri-
ates s3 oO0 against 900 last year. was
agreed to In Committee Of the Whole without
amendment and. its being reported to the House,
was passed.
THE INTEROCEANIC CANAL.
Mr. Gibson. of Louisiana introduced BILL which
was referred to the Committee Commerce. for
the appointment Of an interoceanic commission to
determine the best plan and route for the establish
ment Of communication for trade and commerce
between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans across the
Isthmus Of Darien.
It provides for the appointment by the President
of o commission. to consist of five members. to be
selected-one from the navy and one from the army.
one from the coast survey and two from civil life;
the first three without extra compensation.
and the latter to receive $500 per month. which
commission shall be called the "Interoceanie Com
mission"
The New York herald., 1879-12-13
ACQUITTAL OF NEW JERSEY FREE
HOLDERS.

SOUTH AMDoY, Dec. TO- 1879.
To THE EDITOR THE HERALD:-
Some time ago the Grand Jury indicted the
Chosen Freeholders of Middesex county. N. j.. on
the ground that the mileage charged in the Free
holders bills was illegal charge Mention was
made Of this indictment in most of the newspapers.
The trial OF the indicted Freehoders was set down
for November 49, and the test tried that OF
Thomas Mxcan, the director. The jury after an ab-
OF Ave minutes, brought in a verdict OF not
guilty; and as the Public Prosecutor ackno owedged
this to be his strongest Judge Cogswc ordered
him to enter nolie prosequi as to all the other
cases.
Those newspapers that mentionedtthe indictment
should also notice the summary acQuittal of the
criminals, Of whom l. your obedient servant, was
n.
The New York herald., 1879-12-13
FATAL MINING ACCIDENT.
[pY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. I

BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
PorTsvILLE, Pa. Dec. IL. 1879.
terrible accident occurred this afternoon at
Faust Sons colliery. the village Of fremont.
caused by q fall Of coal. from which three men.
named Frederick Hoy. John Eckler and William
Jameson lost their lives. From all indications they
must have been dead for several hours before they
discovered. Their not coming out at
quitting time aroused suspicion. and Mr..
Jacob Culbcrt. the mining boss instituted a
search aud found their mangled bodies
underneath several tons Of coal anu slate which it
took i've hours to before tho bodies could be
reached. They were taken to the mouth OF the pit
where they were met by hundreds Of men. women
children. all anxously awaiting the result OF the
search The wives of the were present
and gave way TO their anguish. The scene
most heartrending one. Hoy. aged hfty-two
years, had both arms and ono leg broken. and his
head crushed. He leaves wife and four small chill
dren. Ecklcr, aged torty-fve. had one arm aud
leg broken. and his mock dislocatcd Ho leaves y
wife and two girls. Both of these men resided at
fremont. jameson aged nineteen years. His
head was crushed. His mother lives at Pine Grove.
The excitement ut this hour is intense, but it is
thought other miners killed or injured. Tho
Coroner has withheld the inquest until the mine In
sp0ctor be examined.
The New York herald., 1879-12-13
NAVIGATION OF HUDsoN's BAY.

MONTREAL. Dec. IL, 1879.
Professor Selwyn. head of the Dominion Geo.
logical Survey. being interviewed In
statement OF tho Deputy Governor Of the Hudson's
Bay Company S to the impracticability of
constructing ay railway from Lake Winnipeg
to Port Nelson. states there would be no
difficulty in constructing such . road.
Tho distance from Lake winnipeg to Port
Nelson is 3ol miles. through very favorable coun-
try. which presents engineering difficulties. The
great obstacle in the way Of development of tho
Northwest is the cost OF transporting the produce
by way OF the lakos The construction of this road
would greatly lessen the distance. He considers tho
navigation of Hudson's Bay practicable by ships
specially constructed for that purpose.
The New York herald., 1879-12-13
THE GUILTY UTES.

WASHINGTON. Dec. II. 1879.
Secretary Schurz this afternoon received tee-
gram from General Hatch. dated Los Pinos, Dccem-
Der lO stating the Indians in their request to
be tried in Washington meant to be tried
by the general government. They are willing to
be tried anywhere out Of Colorado. They
stated through Ouray that they might as we'll
hanged the ut the agency to be taken to
Denver. Ouray says that the commission has de-
manded all the warriors mentioned by the women.
but that the women made some mistakes. which will
be known ut the trial. but that the proper persons
will be secured aud turned soon - it is
certained who they are. They will turn all
persons mentioned by the'women.
The New York herald., 1879-12-13
NO LIKELIHOOD OF A TRIAL.

DENVER. Col, Dec. T.. 1873.
A special despatch from Los Pnos. dated the 11th
inst, says:
After leaving Los Pinos the Commissioners will
proceed to Denver Fort Steele. whore they will
continue the investigation. General Hatch chair
man of the Commission. says:-"I do not believe
that these Indians will allow themselves to be tried
in Colorado do not believe that they be tried
else where, and 1 believe might we'll end this
business and fight tlsem now" No Utos have ap-
pcared at the agency up to noon to-day tThursday)
though Coiorow and Jack had promised to return
with Douglas and others specified by Thursday.
The New York herald., 1879-12-13
LAND IN CONTROVERSY.

An order condemning certain land for the New
York aud Brighton Beach Railway Company was
recently made by Justice Barnard. of the Kings
county Supreme Court. A portion Of this land.
located on tho north side of the Concourse. was
claimed by the town of Grsvescnd and the Park Com.
missioners. Justice Barnard's order was appealed
from and argument in the matter was heard Dy
Justices Gilbert and Pratt in General Term OF the
supreme Court yesterday. Decision WAS reserved.
The New York herald., 1879-12-13
ACCUSED OF POISONING.
[pY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD. !

LANCAsTER. Pa Dec. II, 1873.
Tho poisoning case against Julia Ann Hoover was
before Alderman spurrier this afternoon. Miss
Hoover presented q nervous appearance she
listened the evidence and tho matter appears
to weigh heavily upon her mind. Professor Baker
testified that he found poison in the chds stomach.
about three grains, which more than sufficient
the death of child j. NJ Fertzer. druggist,
testified that he sold Julia Ann Hoover six OF
arsenic under tho pretence that she wished 1t to kill
rats. The testimony of several doctors was merely
q repetition OF the facts divugcd during tho Coro-
ner's inquest The case will be concluded to-mor-
The New York herald., 1879-12-13
ELIZABETH MUST PAY.
[pY rx1EoBApH TO THE HEnALp.1

TRENTON. N. j.. Dec. IL. 1879.
In the United States Circuit Court to-day, on
application of Robert aoelet and ElDridge L. Gerry,
executors OF the late Peter and Robert Gocle OF New
York, Judge Nixon ordered the city authorities
of Elizabeth to show cause on December AZ next
why writ of mandamus should not issue requiring
them to lovy and collect tax Elizabeth city
property to satisfy Judgment rendered in favor
of the Goeies against the city September 16 last for
s6307 49, with interest the time Of the collection
OF the same.
The New York herald., 1879-12-13
METROPOLITAN ELEVATED RAILWAY.

ALBANY, Dec. IL, 1879.
The annual report Of the New York Metropolitan
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-10-02
'gghns Cheap Encyclopedia"

Volume one Of the new Library Of
Universal Knowledge is issued Sep
TENDER 20,h. L contains 736 pages of
small buc clear and beautiful type,
handsomely printed On good paper,
and is neatly and strongly bound in
cloth, half morocco and half Russia,
st SO cents, Is cents, and $100 per
volume The succeeding volumes will
appear about two each month, till the
20 volumes, com plotting the work. are
issued. Specimen volumes are sent to
any part Of the United STATES 10 cents
extra for POSTAGE, with privilege of
return after ten days examination.
Special terms are offered to early sub
scribers aud to clubs, Of which full
particulars are sent free on request by
the publishers, the AMERICAN BOOK
EXCHANGE, 55 Beck man street, New
York.
That complete Ency cIoI @iia, first
class in character, and containing
more matter than any heretofore pub
lished in this country at any price,
should be made and sold for the
trifling sum OF $40 co, seems so extra
ordinary, that many who wish it may
be true, ere very naturally incredu
logs. The same house publish 8 large
list OF standard works, all at similarly
low prices, and the presence OF some
of them already in the hands Of hun
dreds Of thousands Of lovers OF good
books in ell parts Of the land, is rap
Idly transforming the incFedulous into
| patrons and enthusiastic friends Of the
| enterprise. No mystery is made about
the cause Of the low prices-they are,
the reduced cost Of manufacture to
about one,half what it was "a few
years ago, the method Of sale, direct to
the purchaser, saving him the large
commissions commonly paid 10 agents
and dealers, and very large sale. Ii
is worth the cost of a postal card to
see their catalogue.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-10-02
THURSDAY, oCT. 2, 1879.

The Jonesborough Union Flag,
Capt. John S. Hayes, editor and
proprietor, has heretofore been neu-
trial in politics. In the last issue it
says:
THE editor and oprietor tif this
paper was q Confederate soldier and
! as been Identified since the war with
the Democratic party. He seeks no
office at the hands of any party, bus
has become go thoroughly satisfied
that the POLICY and principles Of the
Republican party on the leading
questions of the day are in harmony
with the hest Interests of the country,
that the Union Flag will hea ceforth,
as in the past, exert its infueT c. to
perpetuate the supremacy of party
that has done so much TO make this
country so great and glorious at home
and abroad.
LAS actions speak louder than
words, we hereby announce that Gen.
U. =. Grant is our first choicein 1880
for President of the United States.
I'VE have no war to make upon any
one, end call upon all men in The
State of Tennessee who desire to see
Gen. Grant made President in 1880 TO
use their influence TO extend the circu-
latiOn and usefulness of the Union
Flag, and thus make it pover.f0r
good in the approaching contest.
Grant and Victory is the watch
word" r
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-10-02
SEEEREEE,S SALE.

7 WILL ON MONDAY. THE 9Th DAY OF
/ october. 1879 By virtue of two executions in
my hands issued from the Circnit Court of Knox
county. Tennessee, each in the case of Perry
Mulraney VS.. Lindsey Rose and G. J. Rule, pro
coed t. sell in front of the cour' house ia the
city of Rockville, Tennessee, all the right title,
claim interest and demand the defendant
Linsey Rose has in and to following d. scrihed
piece of land situated AID and lying il the 22nG
civil distr ct of Knox county. Tennessee, and
bounded si0ilows Beginning at pine knot
an small sassa fras, W rcks and Caster corner.
OAK. thence south go east three poles 10 small
hickory. thence south $50 west o0e bun RED and
fdrty-six poles to a stake, thence north 25o west
three poles to a fallen down pine. themes north
$40 west fifty seven poles to a stake, thence
north $50 east one bund ed and sixty four poles
to a stade, Vim Carriers corner. thenoe south 40
east sixty " pol a we'll, thence south 79o
east twenty seven poles to the beginning, con-
taicing 8, acre more or less. Sa d sale will be
made to satisfy g judgment in the above case.
This September 18th, 1919
septlid!tw3t c. B. H0SSETT. D. Sheriff.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-10-02
Attempt to Interview Blaine.
Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette.

Pittsburgh Commercial Gazette.
Senator, I see the latest thing in
political circles is that Secretary Sher-
man and you have formed an alliance
to defeat Gen. Grant for the next
nomination for President"
"Ah [ was not aware of it. / don't
think Sherman would take the second
place on any ticket"
Suppose he would take first place
and you second-how then?"
81 have nodesire to speak ofmyselt
or of improbable contingencies"
"The Tribune appears to have it
fixed"
"Ahp
"Dont you think Gen. Grant will
be candidate?',
II have not heard from him since
he left Washington"
Il merely want your opinion
II am aware Of that
''Do you think Mr.. Tilden will, be
the Democratic nominee?
z-'I am not in the confidence Of Mr.
Tilden or his friends
"But your opinion, if you please.
81 can stell you better after the
New York election"
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-10-02
Chancery Sale of a Very Desirable
HGusa and LIT and acani Lot.
~ OH
u o. al


@. P. TEN pie vs. 2. a. Reeve I'D wis o. al.
DURsUANFT ADEJEEa PRONOUNCED
! in the above cause ~ the June
torn, 1879 Of the Charcery Court at Knox
vile, Tennessee, I will sell at auction, to the
highest bidder, in front OF the court nouss oooE'
in knoxville.
ON SATURDAY, THE 11TH DAY OF 0CTO-
BEk Mkt, Al II O'CLOCK A. NJ
The house and lot mentioned and described IN
tle eadings, lying in the l2th civil district OF
Knox county, Tenn, ard bounded as follows !:
Beginning at a stake il Temple avenue 1oo lset
north fr1 N the point of intersectlon OF Lem PIC
avenue and Motif street. and II the ca terry
line or side of sad avenue, thence an easterly
course at right angles with sald avenue Z.o teet
to stake, tperce with an alley norGherly pdF
allel with Temp e avenue 100 feet to STA Q;
theI ce at right gies with salo avenue ~ leeC
to q stake in said avenue theme WIN SAIL ave-
uus lou fee to the beginning. and being the
property f0rmerl7 occupied by f. a. reeve, ana
also ono vacant lot 81 uae1 in The i2th civil d1s
trict of Knox county, Tenn: bounQed on q
west by enpie avenue. on the south Dy MoHt
street, On 81 east by alley ana on tne noT =
~ the lot above desert ed, having 'front.' OF 10
feet on The east side of Temple avenue ana
de tn cf go feet. Comfortable evening anu
out~houses, and large number OF irUlt ana oF'
namsntal trees on the premises.
TERMS.
Said pr perty viii be sold on credit of nine
and eighteen months, aud a oGr OF IN eqtiII
Of REDEEM ption and homestead. taking from tut
purchasers rotes with approved secufttS' pear
ing interest from date, and retaining hep rs laT
ther security. Ihis, 10Th of Stptem Der. 1879.
sept Og4t III L.. PATThrtO n. G. z NJ.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-10-02

Chancery sale Gf Two Valuable
Houses and Lots.
No. 3l86.


T. r. C0rnick Jr.. Trustee, etc IS Vim. Braine.
Peter +. enkins and wife ct al.
PURSUANT TO AN INTEhLOCU TORY
7 decree pronounced in the above cause st the
June term 1879 @ tn CaauceIy Court at Knox
vile. Tennessee. will sell at pubic auction, to
the highest bidder. IN front Of the court house
door in k knoxville, on
SATURDAY. THE 18Th DAY OF OCT, I Xr
AT Ii O'CLOCK A. NJ.
tn two houses and lots mentioned end DESERT ed
in the pleading, situated on tro4d street, IN
h CITY OF Knoxville, Tennessee being log No:
66 in MaXweh's Addition to knoxville, and al
the Improvements thereon. fronting so teet on
the east side If Broad street and bounded On
the south by lot NO. 81. en- the east by oneed,
King & Co.'s Railroad Abolition, and on the
north by lot No. t5, first Of ring fr sd g the
northern half of said lot and the impro emsnts
thereon, and the southern half with ths i'm
provemects thereon separately; and then offer
ing the whole lot toge her and adopting the
sale that rca.iz IS the high st price.
TERMS
Said sole will be made OF credit Of 6. r. and
IS mon his and in bar OF the equity of redt N D.
tior, taking f. N the purchaser notes with good
security and retaining lien as further security
This Sept. l7tE, 1879.
sept Wat Nj. L. PATTERSON, C, & NJ,
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large emigration should pour into
the 'Solid South" all these untold
riches would be wasted in a few
centuries and our distant posterity
robbed of their heritage.
Our statesmen know that saving
makes rich. They know that it
will cost millions to educate all the
children, and 50 they propose to
save allthis Wa8teful outlay. They
know that the spelling book is an
ally of Radicalism, and they propose
to keep it away from the people.
They know that paying State debts
means taxation, and they are in far
yorzof economy and low taxes.
They know that Harris is greater
than Webster, Savage than Andrew
Jackson, Hill greater than that poor
creature Blaine, and Jefferson Davis
a ''biger man than old Grant .
Talk about Cavour and CARR
baldi! They made Italy unit.
But it took forty years to do it
Our Democratic statesmen have, in
dozen years, made the South
solid," and it is three times as
big as Italy. We commend Dem.
ocratic craftsmanship as illustrated
by the Solid South - to every
aspiring young man.
"These are imperial arts and worthy o
| thee -
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-10-02
Alex. e. Stephens Religious Faith.

Interview in indianapolis Sentinel.
Correspondent-Mr. Stephens, l
have long desired to know what
your religious sentiments are, if you
feel free to speak of them? Mr..
Stephens-Certainly, sir. I am a
member of the Presbyterian
Church; and have been since my
boyhood days. They have never
turned me out, and have tried to
live so that they could never have
occasion to do so. Correspondent
Mr.. Stephens, what do you say of
your faith now, that you are old
and bending over the tomb? Mr..
Stephens-I am trusting in the
atonement of Christ for its cleans
ing efficacy. Correspondent-H9w
does it look beyond the grave? Mr..
Stephens-all clear through the
blood of the covenant. | hope
there is nothing in the way.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-10-02
ORDaR or PUBLICATION.
Es eTaa EaanCeEy Court al Sc
ieTylks@. Tennessee.

AL
A. Rogers. Administrator of Ohm Garner, dec'd,
VS.. Joseph N. Garner, ct ais.
IN THIS CAUSE IT APPEARING FROM
| the original bill, which is sworn to, that the
deIendsr I, J. ". Garner, is nonresident Of the
state Of Tennessee, so that the ordinary process
of law can be screwed upon him, it is there's
fore ordered hy me that public ton be made for
four consecutive weeks in the Knoxville weekly
WIG AND HROEICLE, newspaper published IN
the city of Knoxville Tennessee, notifying said
noz- Te sident fendant to appe7r before the
Clerk and Master at SsviervIie, Tennessee at
his Rules. on or before the first MONDAY Of Octo
Der, 1879, and make defense to the bill filed in
To is cause or the same will be taken confessed
and set for hearing ex parte. This September
5 h. 1879. r. III. WYNN. 9. D..
septg Ilta4t By VIM. FOWLER D. c. NJ.