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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-19
HOUSE.
VIRGINIA.

RICHMOND, Dec. 18.-A bill was
introduced in the Senate to-day by
Mr.. Fulkerson to incorporate the
Richmond & Southern Railway Co.,
to extend from some point on the
southeastern boundary line of Ken
lucky, to and through the city of
Richmond, to tide water in the State
of Virginia. 1t is claimed that
the incorporators propose to expend
$5O,OOO,0OO in Virginia, in the
construction of the road, and the
development of mineral and other
resources of the southern part Of
the State. ,.s--e y p
This enterprise is alleged to be
under the auspices Of Boston capt.
talists exclusively.
No progress was made to-day in
the General Assembly in the cleo
tion of county Judges, although a
number of candidates had been
selected by the Readjusters IN cau-
Gus last night. The delay was due
to some decentralization among the
members of the dominant party
arising from dissatisfaction with
several of the caucus nominees.
A resolution was therefore adopted
postponing the joint order until
tomorrow. In the mean time the
caucus of the Readjusters will be
held Tonight. Everything will be
set right and the work will 60 on
again.
PETERSBURG, Va, Dec. 18.-A
large cotton gin at Weldon, N. O..
belonging to Thos. L. Emory, was
destroyed by fire to-day, with ff-
teen bales and a large quantity oi
loose cotton. Loss, $4,000; no in.
surance. The fire originated by
friction of the gin igniting the cot
ton which passes through it. An
adjoining building, valued at about
$4,000, belonging to the Petersburg
Railroad Company, also took fire,
and was completely destroyed.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-19
The New Secretary Of War.

s Alexander Ramsay, the new Sec
retary Of War, is a native of Penn
sylvania, and is 81 years old. He
held, the office of Register of his
county when only 13 years old. In
1910 he was Secretary Of the Elec~
toral College of Pennsylvania; and
the next year Clerk of the Penn~
sylvania House of Representatives.
In 1843 he was elected Repre>
sentative in Congress, and was re-
elected for. a second term. He was
appointed by President Taylorl in
1849, to be Territorial Governor of
Minnesota, holding that Office until
1873, and assisting in negotiating
several treaties with Indian tribes
for the extinction of the Indian
titles. In 1856 he was elected
Mayor of St. Paul, and three years
later was made Governor of Min
nesota, continuing in the latter
Office until 1862. He was elected
United States Senator in 1868, and
served two terms, retiring in 1875.
He was a member of the National
Committee appointed to accompany
the body of President Lincoln to
Illinois. tes i..-.-.z.f'.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-19
TELEGRAPHIC.
Another Bombshell Exploded in the
Democratic Camp.
Disgraceful Charges Brought
Against Burch and Bright,
Secretary and Sergeant-at-Arms of
the U. S. Senate,
And that By Bourbon Democratic
Newspapers.
The Charges Said to be of a Very
Specific Character,
And a Demand that the Democratic
Senate Must Purge Itself.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Is, 1878

WASHINGTON, Dec. Is, 1878.
spt cial to rhs Knoxville Chronicle.
The most disgraceful charges
against Jno. G. Burch, Secretary,
and R. J. Bright, Sergeant-at~
Arms, of the Senate, appear in the
Chicago Times and the New York
Sun of to-day. These charges are
so specific that the Senate will have
to take action. The Sun states
that Burch and Bridgt were both
indicted for felony in their respects
i've States, and that their retention
in office will be a disgrace to the
Democratic party.
A. @. Buell., another Senate en-
ploye, has denounced all Germans
as Hessians, and his removal has
been demanded by the German
Representatives in Congress, but
thus far he has not been disturb
The San and Times declare their
purpose to wage ineessant war until
the Senate purges itself of disre'
putable characters like Burch and
Bright.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-19
FROM NASHVILLE.
eEs8 .f--T IHe ann
The Legislative Solons Sitting in
Special Session.
Resignation of Representative Dyer.
of Jefferson County.
Legislation to be Confined Princi,
pally to Benefit of Memphis.
Special Dispatch to the Chronicle.

Special Dispatch to ths Chronicle.
NASHVILLE, Dec. II, 1879.
Hon. S. NJ. Dyer has resigned
as Representative from Jefferson
county. # hs5as e1G apps
The Legislation of the session will
be principally confined to the pas
sage of a law to enable Memphis to
levy 2 per cent. tax for sanitary
purposes.
A bill was introduced IN the Sen
ate to-day giving Boards of Health
power to abate nuisances, and pass
other sanitary measures.
In the House, Representative
Driver called attention to, the fact
that the Capitol building was being
defaced, and if it had to be sold un
der the hammer, it ought to be pre>
served, SO as to bring as large an
amount as possible. 'afs rs
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-19
H RhWRY RObb cry.

A Mr.. Hudson, who was en- route
: from Leadvaie, Hamblen county, to
Mr.. Stratton, in Grassy Cove, Cum
berland, county, with a pock et.full of
money, to buy cattle, on Tuesday
week, when about nine miles north
of Kingston, on the Knoxville road,
leisurly riding along, was suddenly
confronted by three villainous-look-
ing men, one white and two black and
with presented pistols, they demanded
of Mr.. Hudson his money or his life.
He at once complied with the former
and handed over his pocket-book, con-
tanning 1885. wherenpon the robbers
as suddenly disappeared in the bushes.
Fortunately they did not search him,
and be thus saved the several hum
dred dollars which were in an en-
velope in bis side pocket. Mr.. Hud-
son returned, fearing he would fare
worse in the wilds Of Cumberland
mountain. He had a revolver on his
person at the time. but he was so sur
prised and paralyzed with fright that
he forgot to use it.-Eost Zennesseon,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-19

GEN. YOUNG. of Ohio, is keeping
bis eye on United States Courts. The
following dispatch to the Cincinnati
Gazette tells the tale:
"Tne Judiciary Committee of the
House to day agreed TO report the res>
oIution of Gen. Young, of Ohio, pro
vidiDg for q special committee to in
vestigate the methods of business OF
officers of the United States Circuit
aud District Courts, with a view of
correcting the abuses that have grown
up In all quarters in the matter of ex
traVagant and illegal charges. The
committee omitted the restriction to
Circuit and District Courts, aud made
the resolution apply to all United
States Courts. This was for the pur-
pose OF including an examination into
the system of fees and costs La the Su-
preme Court as well.
Representative Young presented
written statements OF various specie of
irregularities in several of the circuits,
including Louisville and the Eastern
District of Ten essee. He detailed the
late discoveries in Cincinnati, and
showed that the present system of au.
diting accounts by the Judges required
far too much time of the latter, AMI
seriously interfered with their more
important duties. The committee will
probably report the resolution to- NOR
row.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-19
SOUTH AMERICA

LONDON, Dec. 18.-Details of the
last Chilian victory state that the
allied forces of the Peruyians and
Bolivians, 1900 strong, are
marching northward from Novia to
effect a junction with a reinforces
ment of 5000 men under the CONS
mand of the President of Bolivia,
who attacked the Chilian advance
corps of 5000 men, who occupied
an intrenched position at Dolores,
near Agna Santa. The Chill
ians' heavy cannon committed great
ravages among the ranks of the
enemy, whose cavalry charged
three times upon the guns
and then attempted to carry
them, but their efforts on each
occasion were unsuccessful. In the
evening the rear Of the Chilian
force came up and decided the day.
The allied forces were driven back
then and the camp taken, in which
thirteen cannon were found and
many wounded officers, including
the Bolivian General Villegas, who
was taken prisoner, and another of
the allied Generals killed. The
losses of the Chilian forces were
heavy.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-19
MAINE.

AUGUSTA, Dec. 18:-Full details
of the count made by the Governor
and Council show the following re-
suits: In the Senate the Fusion
lists are given 20 members, and the
Republicans IL. In the House the
Fusionists 78 Representatives, Re-
publicans 81, and five cities, with
IL Republican Representatives,
Portland, Bath, Lewiston, Rockland
and Saco, are disfranchiaed. The
The House will thus be II members
short at the organization.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-19
Chancery Court at Knoxville, Ten
neSSee,

Charles A. Bulkley VS.. D. Hcc1e:t Knoxville
Land Company and Chas. Seymour.
TN THUS CAUSE THE COMPLAINANT.
i Charles A. Bulkley, having filed his bill Of
complaint, upon cath in the Chancerg Court at
Knoxville, agaiDss D. Hockett and Others.
charging, among other tn ngs, that the said D..
Hockett is justly indebted to him and is a non
order and fat of the Hon. ii. L. Hall, Judge of
the. Criminal Court, an original attachment
against the estate of aid D. Hockett returnab,e e
to the January term. 1850 of said court and tb 70
same having been levied on the property of said
D. Hockett it is ordered by the Clerk and Mas
ter that the said D.. ,Hookett be required to
court house, in Knoxville Tennessee. on the
1st Monday in January next, and make defense
fessed. and cause set for hearing ex parte.
This notice will be published in the
Knoxville Whig and Chronicle for 1our onsecuc.
tive weeks. This the Sd day of December, 1879.
decsa4t N. L. PATTERSON, C. I'm.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-19
ANNOUNCEMENTS IT'S.
For MRYOE.

We are authorized and requested to announce
s. B. LU ETRELL a candidate for Mayor at
the ensuing Municipal election, Saturda Janu-
ary II. 1880.
We are authorized and requested to announce
Ell. B. BRANNER as a candidate for Mayor.
election to be held January l7th, 1880.
We are authorized to announce GEORGE w.
ALBERS as a candidate for Mayor at the ensu-
ing election in January, 1887.
For Aldermen
We are authorized to announce B. r.
RADGETT as candidate for Alderman ID the
Sixth Ward a. the e-suing January election.
We are authorized and requ ested to announce
T. A. BURRLER as candidate for Alderman in
the Sixth Ward at the ensuing January election.
We are authorized and requesed to announce
PAT. MACKEY as a candidate for Alderman in
the Seventh Ward at the ensring January cleo
tion, 1850.
We are authorised and II 1ested to announce
HU. MICHAELS as candidate fvr Alderman
in the Sixth Ward at the ensuing erection.
We are authorized and requested to announce
HARRY GALLOWAY as a candidate for Alder
man in the Fifth Ward at the ensuing January
election.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-19
FOREIGN NEWS.

LONDON, Dec, 18.-A Candabar
dispatch says a conflict occurred
between the Herati and Cabuli
troops, near Herati. 1t is uncer tain
which party were the victors, but
Ayoub Kahn has been imprisoned
by Cabuli, who holds the citadel,
under the leadership of a low ads
venturer, who has heen proclaimed
Governor, in Ayoub Kahn's place.
The Afghans hold Bola, Hissar
and Cabul.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-19
xLYI CONGRESS.
SENATE.
w ASHINGTON, ]

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.
The Vice President laid before
the Senate communication from
the Secretary of the Treasury,
transmitting, in compliance with
Senate resolution calling therefor,
information concerning the effect
upon the revenues and upon con-
sumers, of the repeal of the duty
upon tea and coffee in 1872. Re-
ferred to the Committee on Finance.
Mr.. Salisbury, from the Com
mittee on Privileges and Elections,
reported a resolution that an att
tachment issue to the Sergeant>at,
Arms, commanding him to bring to
the bar of the Senate for contempt,
Mr.. Smith and other witnesses, sub
peLaed by the subcommittee to in
vestigate the charges against Sem
ator Ingalls,, and who have refused
to testify. Adopted.
Mr.. Hoar presented a petition
signed by Robt. G. Winthrop, Chas.
Francis Adams and other dis
tinguished citizens, members of the
Massachusetts Historical Society,
praying for a suitable appropriation
for the erection of a monument to
commemorate the victory of York>
town. Referred to the Committee
ON Library.
Mr.. Hoar presented petitions of
citizens, asking for the appoint
ment of a Labor Commission. Re-
ferred to the Committee on Educa-
tion and Labor.
The resolution introduced by Mr..
Davis, of West Virginia, reported
yesterday from the Committee on
Agriculture, instructing the Agri-
cultural Committees of both Houses
to consider the subject of agricul-
ture and report what ought to be
done by the Government to promote
agricultural interests, was adopted.
The Senate then proceeded to
consider the Pension Appropriation
bill, and it was passed.
The Senate took up Mr.. Voor-
hees' resolution, for the appointment
OF committee to investigate the
causes of negro emigration from
the South. Mr.. Voorhees, spoke
against it.
The taking up by the Senate of
Mr.. Voorhees, resolution for the
appointment of committee to in
vestigate the negro exodus from the
South led to long and animated
debate, which occupied the most of
the afternoon. Mr.. Voorhees, said
it was desirable to know whether
the exodus was or was not caused.
as alleged caused, by unjust political
treatment of the negroes in the
South. Indiana did not wish
to be colonized by negroes,
any more than California
to be colonizedE by Chinese. He
considered Mr.. Windows amend>
ment providing for the inquiry with
regard to setting apart separate
territories for the negro colonists
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-19

PERUsAL of the following. clipped
from the New York Tribune, will
serve as conclusive evidence to the
minds of the generality Of men that
its editors are not easily surprised:
1.-THE Democrats are so repentant
and docile that the country would not
be surprised to see the Joint Caucus
resolve itself into q Sunday School,
with Beck as superintendent, and
meet every Sunday afternoon to re-
ceive instruction from Hill, Black
burn, and Chalmers on the beauties of
Christian meek uessn
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-19
q WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.-The
President sent the following nomina
tions to the Senate to-day: Col. G.
Williams, to be United States Con-,
sui at, Sgatow, China; Samuel
Spackman, of Pennsylvania, to be
United States Consul at Ghent;
Lawson Reno, Postmaster at Ovens
boro, Kentucky.
At the meeting of the National
Republican Executive Committee
yesterday Col. Thomas B. Keogh,
of North Carolina, was elected
Secretary, to succeed ex-Gov. Nc
Cormick.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-19

KELLOGG must go. The Democrats
on the Senate Privileges and Election
Committee have so decided. and their
will is law. This is 10000 more Re-
publican votes for 1880. These, with
the $1,000 made by Maine. the 100000
made by the extra session, the 10000
made by Bob TOombs' dispatch, and
the 100 900 made by the Dixon MUIR
der "sees' that Tilden quarter of q
million mj ity, and "goes" it few
"better."
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-19
JOnes bOrO' Items.

Jonesboro' Herald and Tribune !.
Uriah Squibb, who was accidentally
shot in the Hartman and Howren
difficulty, was in town on Monday.
He says his wound was not as serious
as he first thought it was.
The Touring and saw mill of w. G.
Hale, Buffalo Ridge, was destroyed
by fire q few days ago. Besides the
loss of the two mills and fixtures, we
understand that Mr.. Hale also lost
about 900 bushels of wheat. We do
not know whether there was any in
surance or not.
4 Journal More stables than one are
now the saloons of Jonesboro'. II the
la " can be thus easily lodged, it is of
very little practical benefit. While
the Grand Jury is now in session,
whisky is being drank; by the buck ct
full within forty yards of the jury
room, In open violation of law.
Amount of freight received and
shipped from Jonesboro' depot, for the
month of November
Received 255, ,403 pounds; shipped,
3l7 $50; cket sales, 1903 10.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-19

THE Tribune thinks II the Maine
law is a bad one, the Republicans
made it, and must not object to the
Democratic swindle. There may be
logic in that-we expect there is. But
then honest men-nomiually honest
anyway-make laws to punish thieves.
If an honest man is sent by packed
Jury to the Penitentisry for stealing,
oughtn't he to object? There's meat
in this last question, too.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-19

THERE Is one thing about that
Maine matter we can't understand
Portland elected five Republican mem
bers Of the Legislature, and yet the
city is to be represented by Demo
Gratis. Now, if there were "irregu.
larities, s,"-and no Democrat claims
more-how in the world can the Re-
publican vote be irregular" when
the Democratic vote, cast in the same
ballOt-box, and certified 10 on the same
sheet of paper, be regular? That's
what puzzles US.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-19

Look out for another railroad war.
The roads leading East from Chicago
are discriminating against New York
in favor of Baltimore and Philadel.
phia. and Vanderbilt is going to take
IL nm
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-19

INDICATIONS: For Tennessee and
the Ohio Valley, falling barometer
northeast to southeast winds, STA
tionary temperature, partly cloudy
weather with rain or snow.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-19

IT is thought by the Philadelphia
neople that one week more will dissi-
nate the mystery now enveloping
Cen. Grant as Presidetial candidate.
$50 mote it be.n
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-19

THE exodus abateth not. From
fiftv to hundred negroes pass through
Washington every day, Westward
bound.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-19

g. o1nnsrollI,AN,APoLIs, Y, IND, Dec. 18.-
nr Ts41uel 4Sa il, 3. Perkins, Chief Justice
Jiod ii 5ne e supreme Court of Indiana,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-19

CARLoTTA PATTI has brought suit
against the st. Louis Post Dispatch
for saying she had been intoxicated:
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-19
DIR, T. 0. EGGLEST0N,

Educated at the North in both Regular
and Homeopathic schools. Homeopathic
remedies used. Both medical aud surgical
cases will receive attention. Office ad-
joining Ladies entrance to Lamar House,
Cumberland Street, Knoxville, Tenn.
nov20-dtf
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-19

25c. buys pair of Lyons Heel Stifens-
ers and make boot or shoe last twice q
long.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-19

premature. Better let tie COM
mittee act upon its own discretion
with regard to such sugges.
tions. After brief defense by Mr..
Window of his amendment, Mr..
Hill, of Georgia, said he was tired
of these Congressional investiga~
tions.
On motion of Mr.. Gibson, Of
Louisiana, a resolution was adopted
authorizing the Committee on Mis-
sissippi Levees to proceed over the
Mississippi river to it's mouth, at
such time as the committee may di.
rect, for the purpose of acquiring
knowledge of its peculiar condition
and wants, and gathering informa>
tion relative to the best method for
its improvement, with power to take
testimony.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-19

070A WEEK. s12 day at homo easily
OH made. Costly Outfit Fl ee. Address
TRUE IL Co., Augusta, Maine,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-12-19

H5 tn 800 per .s dag z at home, 1s..s Samples
STIEsoN j. Co., Portland, M ne.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-01-09
The Home Doctor.

CABBAGE PoRf HEADACHE
Last evening you we're drinking deep
So nov your head aches. Go 20 sleep.
Take some boiled cabbsge when you wake,
And there an end 70 your headache.
Dr. Picktctck
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-01-09
The BarrOOm Bell Punch.
New York Herald Richmond Telegram.

New York Herald Richmond Telegram.
The returns of the Mofet system oil
liquor taxation, embracing the whole
State, and covering the first fiscal year,
have just been made public. They show
that the registers and licenses combined
only produce $50, 500 more than the old
system, great disappointment. 1t was
claimed for the registers that they would
yield at least 100000 per annum. In
many localities public opinion has been
sgainst the law, and in consequences
lit.le real earnest effort has been made
to enforce it. Dealers have in many
instances neglected to ring the bell upon
the sale of drinks, and have not been
reported because their customers re-
garded the law sSoppressive, inquisitorial
and unjust. In Richmond, where the
courts was certainly active enough in
prosecutions, it is conceded that only
about half OF the drinks are now regis
tered for taxation that used to be when
the register was first introduced. This
is more especially the csse with small
GROCERIES. Now, as some Offset TO these
discoursgipg symptome,it should be said
that the law is susceptible of amendment
that will increase its efficiency, and that
Moffet hss q much better register than
the one now in use, but as the liquor
dealers sre clsmorous for repeal of the
law, and will undertake to prepare a
bill that will raise more money by the
simple license system: it is doubtful ii
the Moffet plan will be much longer
continued. DR.. Moffet ia leader of the
readsdjusters. He is just now in an
awkward position. he would like to see
his system q success, but it is the policy
of his party not to put money into the
State treasury. Between these conflict.
ing interests he is thought to waver;
and, in the meantime, the enemies of
the bell,punch, relying upon the years
results TO prove it failure, are urgently
demanding its repeal
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1879-01-09
Big Grane Vines In California.

California has probably twenty vines,
each of which produces more than 500
pounds of grapes as an average crop.
Among these are the vines at ColOma and
Blakes, and near Montecito and Stock
ton-representing the Sierra Nevada, the
coast mountains north of San Francisco,
the San Joaquin valley, the southern
coast, the level of the sea and an elevation
Of 1000 feet above it. The Stockton
vine, mile southeast of the town, in
Mr.. Phelps house, is foot in diameter,
and has this year produced 5000 pounds
1.-TWO and half tons), according to the
Independent. We have heard nothing
lately of the yield of the Montecito and
Coloma big vines. We saw the latter in
1867, when young, and it then bore 500
punches of grapes. The Montecito vine
grew from a cutting of the old big vine
at the same place, set out in 1895, and
cut down in 1875, when eighty years old.
1t had diameter of fifteen inches, COW
cred an arbor of ia feet long by 70 wide,
and averaged three tons in its annual
yield. The big vine at Blakes separates
at the surface of the ground into two
stems, each six inches in diameter. The
vine at Coloms is an Isabella; the Others
there are of the Mission variety.