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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-06-17

A party having large residence of 10
to II rooms, well located, will sell on easy
terms or will exchange for smaller resi-
dence, equally well located. For particu-
lars apply to E, Dean Dow, Central
Agency, apl10dtf
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-06-17
Every Man to His Trade.

I have in my employ Mr.. G. D. DoniVan
a practical machinist. He will clean or re-
pair your Sewing Machine. No botch
work, but every job fully warranted. Re-
adjusting the Wheeler & Wilson a special
ty S. P. ANGEL,
Union street, between Gay and
apl6d&wtf Market Square.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-06-17

just received complete line of
Clothing and Furnishing Goods,
which Will be sold cheaper than
ever, at A. LObenstein's Cheap
store, north of Knoxville Bank.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-06-17

The most strictly temperate can drink
Peter Kern's Ginger Ale without any vio-
lation of their pledge.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-06-17

Imported French CHIP HATS,
and BONNETS, at One-half the
usual price, at A. ID. DUNBAR'S.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-06-17

The most Stylish, and Fashion
able Millinery Goods in the city,
at A. ID. DUNBAR'S.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-06-17
For Sale.

HsveIy House and Lot on Crozier street
in rear of First Presbyterian Church. APP
ply to a. s. PRoSsER.
mrh26dtf
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-06-17
WHICH Is CHEAPEsr

A package eff DUkE's Durham, conta ming
tI9enty pips-fulls of the best smoking tobacco
made, or common cigar? Each costs ten
ce7ltS.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-06-17

Hundreds of Certificates of its merits
have been given by the best people in the
country. The Proprietors, L. 6. w. Jones
& Co., Memphis, Tenn, have bill of
lading for 1000 Cases or 12,C00 Bottles
sold to one firm at one time. McCabe's
Medicated Blackberry Brandy.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-06-17

Fine German Canary Birds for sale at
Rev. ]. L. 81. Sweres on Clinch street.
iune15d6t
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-06-17
CITY ITEMS.
Buggies and Spring Wagon for
Sale CheaD.

1 have for sale very cheap for cash three
new Top Buggies, one Spring Wagon.
Also, one set fine Chamber Furniture.
Three large Mirrors, Mattresses, one set of
Harness, sc. Must be sold to close out.
june17d2t e. A. AKERs.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-06-17

DIR. Warmers HEALTH COR.
SETS, SI.25, at A. ID. DUNBAR'S'
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-06-17

MILLINERY afreduced prices
at A. ID. DUNBAR'S.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-06-17

Soda Water, Kissengen and Tate Water
drawn from the arctic fount, at p Kern's.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-06-17
s CENT CIGARS.
Pure Havana Filler

FIFTY DOLLARS offered to anybody
in this city who can beat this Cigar in price
and quality. f. HocKENJes.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-06-17
BUY PURE CLEAN ICE
From the Knoxville Ice Com
panY'S Wagon.

Families and others who wish to use the
Ice manufactured by the Knoxville Ice
Company, on account of its known purity
and excellence, are cautioned to see that
they get it from the Company's wagon,
from which only it is delivered. Should
the wants of our customers demand it we
will put another wagon on the streets, of
which due notice will be given. Be sure
you get the KNOXVILLE ICE COM
PANY'S ICE. may30d1m
Excelsior and Congress Water, the
healthiest drink for simmer, at P. Kern's.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-06-17
EAST TENN. CIGAR FACTORY.
n KHnNNEN Hos RHnnraaanr

#. HOCKENJOS, Proprietor.
CIGARS, TOBACCO. SNUFF, PIPES
and SMOKERS ARTICLES.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-06-17

Go to e. e. LOcke's for Cheap
Groceries.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-06-17

Chew. JacksOnsBest sweet Navy Tobacco.
Call for Tom, Dick and Harry, at J.
RlaufaI,ls
New-York tribune., 1879-01-14
nIsAoTERS ON THE 50.

marx AND 4 sCHOO ABANDONED-IHE BARN
BRrsLAu N DANGER. WITH THE CREW ON
BoAKD. ,,,. - >, ,o-o
The French bark Equateur, Captain Menard,
from .an Francisco August ,, for Liverpool has been
,b.ud,ned of P!yLhel North Wales. The crew wero
saved
WEST HARTLE2OoL, Monday, Jan. l3 1879.
The steamer Ayeri encountered terrific gales on tho
pa--s,c and lost overheard most Of her live stock
HALIFAX Jau. I3-Ihe brigaHtine Atlanta OF and
from Uarbor Grace y. F. for Boston, with 1900 barrels
NJ ,,cked nsh arrived here to-day leaking badly. Cap
tain Wbean reports he lett HarbOr Grace on tho
o,tb nit and encountered a succession Of heavy
,,hvre.t ,ales His vessel strained and leaked.
~ was as far south as latitude SO but was driven
max The crew kept continually az the pumps
Four hundred barrels Of hsh were tArowG overheard
IN Feep the vessel ahoat On January spoke the bask
Rr.ro of ana from Bristol, Ne for Liverpool with -x
feet OF her hold. aud her pumps caok.d her
cufalu requested the Atlanta % lay by HIM The brig
autur renamed uutl! O'Clock on the morning OF the
-fh when the bark stood away toward land and was
oon ont of sight, Captain Nhelan offered 10 Take Tue
c-sv ~ me bark of the offer was declined The At
lanta will transhp cargo here Tor Boston and De re-
pairrd The vessel IS insured IN Halifax the cargo IN
The nrigautine Willie nina arrived az LunenburR to-
aav thirty DAYS from Turks Island. She WAS twenty
davs On the coast, having eXperieuCed succession
Of Northwest gales On the 10th inst she took OF the
whch was dismasted the gale of the 81 inst. The
mate OF the POusand died on the outward passage.
The vessel 10 owned by Lewis Anderson Co., vi
Lunenburg.
New-York tribune., 1879-01-14

RESIGNATION OF rHG MINISTER 'F "AH-A N"hS
PRONoUNCED REPUBLICAN cABlNtI ptNNNpLp
PARIS. Monday. Jan. -, t-79.
The Temps announces that General Borel
,,s,..,,,cd me Ministry u War. General fadnera
v.l. succeed
AttAe meeting ~ the Republican UDio2' the Left ana
r.-rcme Lcft, to-day. N. F-ogHct urged the
desIrabuty of replacing the present cabinet
Iy one of more pronounced RrphDhcah
cnar!r.er lie much dpp.ani' T. 'At t-c 'i'lIa," M ~
~ ,.J re Lift tItir- dreln n.. - up-JiI tA'
pr,~.Ii- Cabinet. . .. ,,,.r., ~, ~
Iie ali0Hdi announces that y. I"uis blahc ana 81
I>,i.,. n tgr leaders of the majority. 70 issue
manifesto a-AIns lOr me Imminent %. me We" % '-'
New-York tribune., 1879-01-14
TIE 1SSEuBLT COMMITTEES.

SPEAKER ALVORD STILL AT WORK On THE LaI-
POSSIBLE PUsrPoNFMFNT OF The ANSOCNCE-
MENr UNTIL THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK.
lEY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
ALBANY, Jan. 13.-Speaher AlyOrd has re-
saiutd here since the adjournment " the Legislature on
Thursday last ami has hard NJ work upon hs list
Of committees Most OF the members % the Legislature
are absent from the city, ana he has abundant time 10
give to his occupations but the division Of places among
uluety-seven Republicans l. hard task and little sur
Prise is felt when the statement Is made that 'he speaker
la, not aaf completed his labor kZ>pcaAer Oau has
gwen valuable information regarding the qualification
u some Of the memJcrs FOurdths OF the j. publ an,
arr new members however, and II IS difficult 10 g't
much ueedful information concerning them. II is
r,imored tonight the committee list viii not be
presented this week, even II IL IL completed. Next
MoudIv night the Republican caucus 10 nominate a
can tdate for United states senator Will be held. and
upon the following day the senator Will be chosen by
the LEGISLATURE. Turr, 4 considerable III lrrHhg al
WAYS N "A legislature after the ANNOUNCEMENT or me
ll.t OF committees by me speaker, owing % diSap-
uolutrd ambilOuS A g would he well 10 nave slcH an
iunor. ant officer United states senator elected a.
r,rue when the I'g stature E ih tH uud't' mood lIr
announcement %! tEr committees may '" posi- "'cl r
the mdle of 10 secure such al alnlci-
Die attitude toward CaudldaUcs
New-York tribune., 1879-01-14
SUGAR DCHEs UHIcH NO one LIKES.
THE DECISION OF THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMIT
TIE UNEXPECTED.


THE DECISION OF THE Ways AND MEANS COMMIT
TIE UNEXPECTED.
iBY TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBCSEI
WAsHINGTON, Jan. l3.--The representatives. OF
the sugar importing and refining interests, who
have been IN Washington tor a week past, urg-
ing their respective ideas upon the Committee
on Wavs and Means. were unable 20 agree
upon any plan for adjusting the various questions
relating to the rate of duty and the methods Of
assessing il. The committee itself, however, by
a vote # 6 yeas TO nays, came to 4 decision upon
the subject this morning, the details Of which are
given below:
ANY decision would Of course have disappointed
one faction or the other. but the one no"
reached seems 10 have disappointed both.
The representatives II the Boston sugar
men. .as wei as Of factions Of the New-Yor1 IN
terc,ts are much excited over the decision and VIII
endeav0r 10 defeat the committee m the House One
Of the Boston men sad, Cuba has defeated rs.
Another ad ed, The planters have carried The
day
The decision of the committee Is this " On tank
bottoms -yrups of sugar, cane juIce. melado con-
all sugar above number thirteen Dutch stand
ara. a duty Of 2ti,oo cents per pound.
on the same classes Of sugar rating between 10
ana Is Dutch standard. a dUtv o' ~ cents per
pound; On sugars above Is Dutch standard. /
New-York tribune., 1879-01-14

Budces as Appraiser of Merchandise at Baltimore
and 20 retain the present Appraiser. Mr. LiHth!cum
The President promised to refer the request to the
Secretary Of the Treasury.
The Massachusetts, Society viii take formal notice
Of tho death Of Caleb Gushing by a meeting to he
held next Monday night. Invitations TO attend
Ill be- extended 10 citizens Of Wdsliagtou At;or-
ney-''cucr1l Dcveus vii probably preside.
committee of The Woman Suffrage Convention
Ms. spencer. Mrs. Wells and Mrs., Williams.
the latter two from Utah. called upon the Pres
ldent this morning and presented various p1ners
ident toI ignoring The women Of the country III his
annual message. They also ask,i Lin T.
veto any bin 20 enforce th. act Of
would MAKE thousands Of 6ntcasts. Tie Prr,.drrt
said he would carefully consider what the ladies
had saId aud IN his next mes age would act accord
ing 10 tAc llotAies Of Al- cnnso.tnce.
New-York tribune., 1879-01-14

disadvantages Of figure she has an agree
able undulaton Of movement IN passing
from one pose to another. She has lntelli-
gence she has a manner which impresscs many
people as charming, and she las 4 thorough knowl-
edge of her business 1t Is said she has pursued her
studies far as 10 visit insane asylum, which
would point 10 n taste for realism alien from the
highest art. BE that as it may, her OpheiG was
touching and true. Ii was, moreover admirably
fitted to the Hamlet Of Mr. Irving and can readily
agree with the remark Of an accomplished actress
who was present that they were the only Hamlet
and Ophelia she ever saw on the stage who were
really in love with each other. CIV :.
New-York tribune., 1879-01-14
4 COMMITTEE 10 Go TO VIRGINIA.
CHARGES ABOUT a SOLD!EL>' ASYLUM WHICH COT-
CCLN CENTRAL BUTLER.

WASHINGTON. Nan. 13.-Grueral Banning las an
pointed Nr>ers. Adams. Mash and N,CcoR. of tha
Hons" Military Committee. 10 go 20 Iiami.ou. Va,
and iuy stIcatc the accusations against the manage
ment oG tie Natoua. :, ldIeIs' Asylum These acsu-
>atioas were sent 20 tie Secretary OF Var JY dis
ablcd volunteer officer now an inmate there. and
were by the Secretary laid before the Iiousc They
aIcce iil-treatmeut OF the inmates by Deputy
Governor Wooddu. ile-al cXprnd lures Of funds
concealed under false vouchers. and various otLcr
violation, of law, General BIt)cri, represented "a,
concerned with WoodGu in the Irrc-Ilar,t:sS 10
wacA atteltIon is called. Tie accusations are not
credited EFF .Irr at the War Dcpar1meut or Ia the
Military Committee hu. they were of sucu specific
cha.ac;crtlatl II viii not be just either 90 the IN
mates or the authorities Of the institution to let
them pass without inquiry and report.
New-York tribune., 1879-01-14

prepared some sections having that object in view.
He does not propose TO reduce the salaries of
officers, or to muster any out Of the service,
but he does propose TO offer inducements for some ot
them 70 resign and if they do not do 50 they Will he
employed as best they can or put uron the retired
list The actual saving BY Mr. hewitts
plan IS to be in the future than at present. and
bis reductions 10 be made by natural cause-.
rather than bv di5missions. This part of the oIli
Will be discussed by the full committee tomorrow
morning. The fact thar il has been pre-
pared by Mr.. Hewitt is guarantee
that il will be moderate IN its character
and tnat its treatment of the officers of the Army
VIII Ice far. Mr. Hewitt l. very pronounced III his
opposition 10 the Burnside bill.
New-York tribune., 1879-01-14
lnv TELEGRAPH TO rHE rR,BrvE.l

lBy TELEGRAPH TO TER rRIBTNEi
TRENTON y. j., Jan. 13.-Of course the
OVERLOOKING crowd gathered here th- Il c.eany
and auet because tn CIIN legislature OF New,JerSey
y Republican both branches; Du none the less are
the undercurrents OF feeling strong and the wire
working industrious. In spite of energetic canvass
ing however. a satisfactory slate has not been fully
prepared and the Of both Uouses-contrary to
the ordinary usage-naye been O-tpoued until o-mor
row morning. It seems now 10 De an assured fact
that General Seweu Will be named for the
r,dcncy Of the Senate All the south Jer-cy Senators
Will support him. which will give him a majority
Of one in the caucus. Il Is aso understood
that all the od officers OF the senate
under tile Republican organization ot two
years ago VII be reapponted. These officers rely
largely fur upou prevalent feeling that, mas
much Senatorial continues FOR three years
the Term OF service the should be- of the same
.tugth This rule II net with some vigorous
criticism from the friends Of M Caleb Svayze, o War
ren. Mr. Swayzts recent services 70 the party
and - the state have been 20 Conspicuous tuat
recognition ~ the fdC5 1eens desirable. MS
name y urged Tor the secretary snip or the maze
There IL also lust shadow Of DOUBT ~ 70 the srlccOu
ot Mr.. f. l. Patterson to his old place as EnTOssin@
1h. Pe7ubIictn Assembly caucus called FOR
. o'.'o. K tins cven'ng but for some reason ihc
-oufh Jersey members and few Others failed
to appear. aud action postponed until TO-
morrow. The Indications ar tnat Schuyler
b. Jackson viii he named for speaker. CUMMINGS q.
Co1uer who was ietIauded his by he Democrats
asst Hln-er VIII be elected Clerk without any consider
ltp
New-York tribune., 1879-01-14
TELEGR4PHIC NOTES.

MURuEGEE- BURIAL
pUrr lDrIPHf4. Jan. l3.-BeDiamn Hunter, who
Tas hange. aucen on triisy was Duued this uornins
from h4s late residence
CONVICTED o. MURDER.
S,N FRANCI-,o %, jan 13.-Edward Anderson. the
aron,rr- Troy Dye the murder ~ A. NJ. Iul has
i,en rttyic'ed Oi murcrr IN the arst degree.
POST OFFICE ROBBED
GpAFTOV Ont. Jan. - The Post ONCE at this
,l X.- entered by burglars Last nht who blew open The
at and stole 800 IN money anu nsmDer Of registered let
r--,,... r--rr-p
PRovIpFNCE. X. l., Jan. l3.-Hiram Goh. \
o,krrnan was led to-day the stonngtOn Railroad be-
zen ~ionagton and Mystic lie leaves VIE and Two
children IN THIS city
KILLED n A MINE
TFRANOV Penn, Jan l3.-A workman named
ar amilton was crushed by fa Of az the Cornwall
Nine utar here today ani badly injured that he cannot
I've.
DEATH FROM FRIGHT.
NORFOLK Va, Jan. l3-Ihe wife Of q farmer
named Hysop Of Norfolk COUNT was frightened TO death on
SATURDAY. by beng by horse while out 10 HELD
COUNTERFEITiNG SMALL CHANGE.
FrNTRA y Y. Jan. l3.-tieOr1e ". Slmons and
m "A f were brought before United states Comm .soner
davidson OF this city today charged with counteeitlng
ve cent uickles a Mercbantye, Steuben county Ihey
e held 10 aw ait OF the Unted states Grand
Trv AZ Albany u INST Two secret service deec
ye aye been engaged working up The case LOT Two years
New-York tribune., 1879-01-14
TURKEY AND RUSSIA.
CoysT,yTryorLr. Monday. Jan. -, 1879.

CONST lNTTNOPLE N0ndlY, JIM TN IT'J'
Prince Lobanotf, the Russian Ambassador.
has accepted all the articles OF the dehni'ye treaty Oh
neaca as agreed 70 by the Porte but clause
relative 20 Russia Supervision over the execution
OF ,he Treaty OF Gerlin, accepted "a referendum
Tie scheme for the o.~an,zatou = age"lHmcr.e
adpptrd by the Eastern EOul. Ian COZ u'uit>l1n pro-
Tlss that the commander and instructors be French
men.
LONDON Monday, Jln. l3 is-9.
R.u,cr's Constantirope dispatch says eleven D't'a'
hons OF Turkish troops have been ordered ID hoH 'ueh
selves IA readiness occupy Adrilnope n soon a. ths
dcfnit1ve treaty with Russia has been sig1ci.
New-York tribune., 1879-01-14
Pill. TIE MISSOURI LEGISLATURE.

ST. LOUIS, Jan. ia jefferson City special
SAYS bin has been Introduced In tba senate providing
tEa the retention by county Electors Of fees not allowed
bv law snail De fciouv ant punishable by mprsoIm nt
III the Peuteatlary for not less tuaa five years bll
fr re establishment OF the wuippng post and 1uOtACr
fu, NE insurance policies nDu-.NTc!fan. after the
,rc0ui annual payment. were also introduced. ) hul
.,. nerD introduced in me House making criminal J,-
..,4It tuuis suablc by han .DC.
New-York tribune., 1879-01-14
PRICE FOUR CENTS.
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.
AFGHANIsTAN SUBMISSIVE.

80 OPPOsIrIOV TO THE BRITISH TROoPs-A DEMAND
FOR CABINET RECOMMENDATIONS ~ FRANCE-PE-
TITION FROM THE RUSSIAN PROVINCIAL CHAM
BERS.
The British troops in Afghanistan Of the Pesha-
wur and kurum divisions have settled down IN
Winter quarters; their health Is reported
good. An imposing Durbar was held at
Jellalabad on January l, by General Sir Samuel
Browne the purposes OF the British Govern
meut were explained to the assembled khans,
who thought their chief expressed content
ment with the change of authority. Cen
eral Borel, the French Minister of War, has
resigned; extreme Republicans urge tha, new
cabinet be formed. The Rus ian Provincial Cham
bers have petltioaed for constitutional rights.
THE BRITISH TROOPS IN AFGAHNI>TAN.
TWO COLUMNS SETTLED DOWN II WINTER QUAR-
TERs-AN IMPOSING DUEBAR At JELALABAD.
LoNDoS. Monday. Jan. l3, 1879.
\ Calcutta dispatch to The Times SAYS: The
troops of the PeshaNur ana Kuram go umns are now
sei,lei down IN quarters which, unless Unforeseen
events occur they Intended 10 occupy for tho
next two months. General Brownies and General
Nauies vison- are ecche nned m mutually supporting
detacuments extending rom Jelalahad to Nowshera
This extension aud distribution ot tho forces, besides
aIor.ng the requisite protection 20 the entire line Ok
rhe road has the advantage Of diminishing. far AS
Major Ctyagarl ha- received friendly letters from most
Of the Clbul ami GhitzAr chiefs,
Al Imposing DurJar held ~ Jela.abad on the lst
~ Jiuuarc by Goucrl' samuel Browne Most " the
lo,ll Kuars and influential men ~ ,e ntSAborhpod at
tended Major Clvagrar addressing them. explained the
Vc,roy of IudIa's proclamation. He commented on tho
recent events ~ nancsure the strength OF the Brit
lsh Government and the failure ~ the Ameer'' re'ist
ance repeated the assurance that We have no quar-
with tho people OF Ngl1nlstIn. The priHci-
pal Knan replied. Language which may Dc
expressing lis contcntncnt with the change
cf authority, and freely OF ru< his service
Tie health OF tire troops IL present IS good
and they aIe settling thcm-elyes down comfortably,
in th,ir 4 4, rent camps. Wth Wet weather. however,
tr re viii certainly come more sickness. Hut not sum
cir.t to make a serious urprd on tG" strength OF the
force. The most unhealthy positions are prop
ably Alua-ii aud DaEka General eiewrt9
troops marched through 'audahar on Tue
gth inst fDrobablyl and encaapei or ~" bnuzcs
road supplies are bong p.sTltfuliv "t.rrc bv the
people VINO show fricndlv spirit. Aocs the WhHlr OF
General stewards line Il march, 90 fd-t. tue p"puttl"h
nas been quc, There has Deeu no moie-ta 'u o bag
gage or attempt 70 interfere with ne progress ot Tue
column.
New-York tribune., 1879-01-14
1N rur sHAnoW 0F rHE GALLOWs.

March CHUNK. Penn. Jan. 13.-AH the
n~eparatons for the execution 0f CHARLES sharpe and
Ja. Mcdonnell for the murder u Geor- n. smith to-
r,or.v, have been made The scatf d cted this
,,,,o,r -barne's friends sad sDoI-pye 20 him tins
,tf-riopu bur for some reason McDOnnelIs reaiFrc
nav. NOT arrived. TurV arc expected early IN the morn
,1g The execution Will tdAt pace al 1880 OcIICA
New-York tribune., 1879-01-14
CURRENT TOPICS AT THE CAPITAL.
THE bKOkEN SARATOGA BANk-.
WAsUI,GT0S Monday. Jan. -. SIS


REPRESENTATIVES of the First National and
tEc commercial National Bank OF Saratoga. botn OF
winch el, ,pcuded are Washington in conference win
tar Control er the Currency regard 10 the Reopen
M o! te two Danas. Their affairs nave been made lie
subject of Investigation by examiner from the Treas
urr Department. who reports that assessment Of 80
Der cen, m n the stockholders oftlr First National. and
from - to 80 rrr those Of the CpmmercIal
National would lc necessary able the banks 20 re-
omen with safety 70 depositOr The representatives OF
tne haub- say that this excessive amount and an
unnecessary hardship upon the stockholders They say
that the Commercial National II permitted to open IL
doors icoud pay cent per and c"ulc proceed
with it, u.scs, without assessment upon ~ stock
i-r- T. behalf the Frsf N'-lona. Bank th5 repre-
.prta made tIIt >sncut ~ 20 per r"ni j.
ample ter throwing ont a.. G'iiuI per IN iS pos
session ta enable 70 continue IL business with entire
.tf,tv 10 IT, tcIosItur~ ali! creditors.
AN EXTRAORDINARY OFFICIAL CALL
The House Committee OF Expenditures
ID .c STATE Department TO-DAY continued the eIamIna-
ton of d. -Wr.s Williams. of Y- Co.e ~, in rc-p.G 20
tc promises c.uc uy linn aHa occu ned by the United
r- LEGATION t Prh4u. China. In he course Of bis re
,aa.: Dr. Williams explained 10 the committee that ne
lad ..ou induced To- purchase the buildings iu question
because WINE acting Charge dAtaire- ~ PcrrS, g
had lrt tAA tAc CuItcI a.cs Government was benz
hum Hated by 10 occupation " the previous iar'rs
IT, stratio ot tins fact nc related -Aaj on he occasion
yy. t.c % Llae-. Prime Nn.sier and other prominent
t4-e- - mat Government pad niu az Official Visit
ID consequence Of the doors ~ tn American Legation
. l.u- .-.-, 90, small 90 admit Ot thCIr cntIaEct
New-York tribune., 1879-01-14
RRIrIsnLAROR TRDrRLEs.

THE srHIAEs EXTENDING TO DIFFERENT TRADES
THE TROUBLE Ok NE MIDLAND RAILROAD
LONDON Monday, Jan l3 l-79.
\ strike Of cotton operatives at Preston Is
ret on the 23I INST wucn the 10 per cent reductlou
OF wages viii De enforced.
In consequence of the resumption " work ny the raf
way conductors at Leeds. All the striking Fa'l"@J
aunioves at BrldiOrl have a-h And been granted re-
lr.tatemrut Ou the terms offered by the rdA"hy ui
rcctOr5. .,-.. .,o r.t, go,
TY. ,rould.rs filter, and bIch-ulthH ~ the rtl4Nay
rol s-ocE works 10 Barrow, nave f. ruca "-lhsI Ile
eron.lon OF the n0urs Oh labor from hyoui 70 nil!
Line hours a week.
New-York tribune., 1879-01-14

L0yD0S. Monday. JIn. -. I-77.
Ron I.mail, the Prime Minister Of Tunis,
.o,,,tr,d an Friday. in full uniform aud
r,r,oauled by numerous suite, TO the
French Consulate, and, on behalf OF the
p,v an1ered full apoogv The Consul of France re-
,f5cer- Of tLe French lcct stationed of Tuus