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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-05-22


THE designations of Conkling and
Platt continue to be the topic of
conversation in local and political
circles, but the question as to whether
the ex-Senators did wise or fool
ish act is no longer debated. It is
even admitted by their friends, in
New York and elsewhere, with few
exceptions, that the course taken by
the retiring Senators was uniustif l.
bic. The voice of the people is loud
in its condemnation of Conkling.
Especially is this the case i'll his own
State, where his power seems to be
gone forever. The condition of the
ex-Senators is apparently helpless
one. Information from all parts of
New York State indicates that they
cannot be reelected. Petitions from
many cities and towns, signed by the
citizens, are being sent to the legis-
lature demonstrating against their re
election, and requesting it to stand
by the Administration. The Ger
man citizens Of New York city
are making preparations for grand
mass-meeting for the purpose of
expressing their approval of the
Presidents course. There is no
denying the fact that President
Garfield is in the right and Mr.
Conkling in the wrong Although
some think that the appointment of
Robertson was mistake, they uphold
the President in the step he has
taken. In New York there is much
rejoicing over Robertson's confrma-
ton and the knell of bossism is
tolling. A special from New York
city to the Cincinnati Gazette says:
Every day, and every hour, even,
Conkling is losing ground among
Republicans here and throughout
the State. One hundred guns were
fired IN the City Hall Park this after
noon for the Administration. This
is significant in city where it was
supposed Conkling held the party in
hand. Among business men the
feeling against Conkling is almost
universal, and the reaction through
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the country, they will stand by the
administration as the only agency
which can secure it. Mr.. Conkling
invites the Republicans of New York
to join him in his march to anarchy
and revenge. The President invites
them to stand by his administration
in the UNFOLDING of principle and in
the maintenance of each department
of the government in its proper
sphere.
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r. IL A. III.

MASTERS LODGE, No. 244---Stated commu-
IfI nication upon third Monday night OF each
month at Hall in Masonic Temple.
E. E. McCFoSkey, Sec. II. w. Hall, VIM.
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WHAT L SAW.

The following beautiful and expressive poem
BY Rev. j. Milton Akers, so full of truth and deer
meaning, affords a graphic picture of some OF
the sad events brought about by that % fell de
streyer,' IntemperaLce i
| saw a pretty cottage stand
III grounds that were both trim and neat,
Where graveled walks and charming flow.
ers,
Solicited the wandering feet
\ very Paradise it seemed,
With virgin joys and glories crowned:
4 spot upon this sin-cursed earth
Which yet the serpent had not found
| saw a woman, pure and good,
Upon whose cheek the roses bloomed:
Who deep inhaled the atmosphere
Her dearest husbands love perfumed
A calm aud happy life was hers,
No grief upon her spirits pressed;
And hope, the darling angel bright,
Sat monarch in her loving breast.
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posed. All the nominations were
confirmed in spite of their opposi.
ton, but neither Mr.. Blaine nor ATr.
Hamlin thereupon burst into tears
and declared that if he couldn't have
all the candy he wouldn't play"
1t is generally understood that it
is a part of Mr.. Conkling's scheme
to be re~elected for Mr.. Platts term,
and, thereby, exchange short term
for long one. In carrying out this
plan it is to be hoped, for the good
of the Republican party, that he
will fail, and meet with he Just dis
appointment and punishment he so
we'll merits. Il. L. White, editor of
The Providence Press, sent the fol-
lowing dispatch to his paper in re-
gard to Conklings scheme: "The
motive for Senator Conklings extras
ordinary course is just beginning to
he appreciated in Washington.
Hither,o one of the restraining con
slderatlons which would seem to
bind him in common interest with
the Administration was that the
Presidential election of 1884 in
Volved also his continuance in the
Senate; for the legislature to be
then chosen will elect the successor
to his present term, which expires
March 4, 1885. The design which
is now unearthed and made mani
fest is that MIR. Conkling is going to
swap terms with Plat so as to get
himself into the long term which
expires March 4, 1887, He
can thus make war upon the
administration of President Garfield
clear through to it's end, and make 6
fight against him in 1884 should he
be the Republican nominee, and still
have two years left in which to make
new combinations before his Senae
torial term shall expire. Plat mean
while is to satisfy his political appe>
tite on the cold victuals of Mr.
Conkling's old term, which has al,
ready more than one>third expired.
"The New York legislature is ask
ed to lend its aid to this nefarious
scheme, and to place in Mr.. Conk-
ing's hands the entire political power
of the Empire State wherewith tC
wage war upon an Administration
that more than five hundred thou
sand New York Republicans helped
to place in power. By electing Mr.
Plat as Mr.. Conkling's colleage the
latter controls both Senatorial votes,
and will devote his whole energies to
breeding ennlity, strife and ill~will
with the Administration.
eff the half million Republican
voters in New York think the inter
ests of the State will be promoted by
using this gigantic political power to
break down General Garfeld's adj
ministration, they will instruct the
legislature at Albany to do Mr.. Conk-
ling's bidding. If, on the other
hand, they respect the splendid firm
ness with which President Garfield
maintains the dignity and preroga
tives of his Office, and desire the
perpetuation of Republican power in
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Cgt 9ailp CBrnitlt.

IEntered at the Post Office at Knoxville, Ten
aessee. as Second-clasS matter
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rEUR DE LION COMMANDERY, No. g.
Ii Stated concaye upon second Monday night
OF each month meetings for drill upon Friday
night of each week, at Hall in Masonic Temple.
s. j. Todd, Rec. E. Bolli &c.
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SUNDAY, MAY %, 1881.

The New York Tribune says that
" Senator Frye makes the statement
in our Washington dispatches that
not single important appointment
was made in Maine during President
Hayes term to which both the Sena~
tors from that State, Mr. Blaine and
Mr.. Hamlin, were not strongly OPP
posed. All the nominations were
confirmed in spite of their opposi,
ton, but neither Mr.. Blaine nor ATr.
Hamlin thereupon burst into tears
and declared that if he couldn't have
all the candy he wouldn't play"
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DEARL CHAPTER, No a, r. a. M.-Stated
couyocation upon first Monday night OF each
month at Hall in Masonic Temple
l. Gredid, Recorder. w. A. GalDraith, ID. T
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HIYE YOU kIER KNOWN

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these organs are in good co dti0n do you not
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the system. II has cured hundreds of deSpairng
lnyalidS ASK your HtighbOF about it,
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. a. BROWN.
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Line of Steamers, between Baltimore and Bre-
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sphere.
A BRILLIANT serenade was given
Judge Robertson, new collector Of
the port Of New York, in honor of
his confirmation, on the night OF the
18th inst, at the Kenmore Hotel,
Albany, his place of residence in that
city, which was brilliantly Illuminated.
The entertainment originated in the
Republican general committee, of
Albany county. Mr.. Robertson, who
was introduced by Mr.. Thurlow
Weed Barnes to the multitude assem-
bly, before the hotel to listen to the
customary speeches, made few
brief and appropriate remarks, which
were followed by short congratu-
latory speeches from other members
of the legislature. The serenade
was a grand success thorough
vindication of Republicanism. Many
thousands of people were present
Col. FRED. CoNKLING, who is said
to be the only man who has the full
personal confidence of his brother,
Roscoe Conkling-although polit-
ically opposed to him-and who has
been in Albany ever since Roscoe's
resignation, is Of the opinion that he
will be disappointed by the New
York legislature. He is quoted as
saying that, "a careful canvass of
the assembly convinces me that the
anti-Grant Republicans will refuse
to go into caucus, and will combine
against the caucus nominees. There
are seven Democrats and twenty
five Republicans in the State Senate.
Thirteen Of the Republicans will re~
fuse to go into caucus.
"In the house are forty six Dem
ocrats, one Independent, and eighty
one Republicans. A majority Of
these, from my observation, will stay
out of caucus The result will be
that the caucus nominees, Conkling
and Plat, will be defeated, and the
anti-Grant Republicans will com
bine with the Democrats and elect
in Conklings and Platt's places an
independent Republican and Dem
ocrat. [ am confident this will be
the result. Never was q body OF
men frmer in connection and more
resolute in purpose than the anti
Grant Republicans.
We are of the opinion that Col.
Fred. is right as to the defeat of
Conkling and Plat, but, according
to our information, be is very much
mistaken if he believes that a Re
publican and Democrat will be
elected to fill the vacancies III the
United States Senate. The Repub-
leans are too wise to act in any such
manner, when they have the power
in their hands with which, by the
exercise of little wisdom, to
elect two good and worthy Republi-
can Senators.
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WASHINGTON NOTES.
wAsmISG1ox. Friday, Jan 2s, 1891

Secretary Sherman left the city for Boston to-day.
The senate In executive session today confirmed the
nominations Of posima'tcrs and rejected the
uoininatun Robert ". Wallace To DC Cmt,d states
Marshal OF South Carolina.
The Board ~ Supervising Inspectors OF steam vessels
to-day adopted n resolution requiring persons who may
send appliances To the Board Tor examination 10 ac
company them with drawings
The House Committee on Patents agreed TODAY to
mort fayorably 10 the House Representative Horace
Dayss (Cal) bll Ia facilitate appeals 10 the Court Oi
Chains decisions ol the C"mlnl' sOnrr Of Patents
No instructions have been issued To Major llRe' rea-
five to hs inquiry whether aOt he should proceed 10
hc Canadian border for the purpose Of receiving sitting
IuIi and Ilancc Of nlt nlinwrrs III the event 0I
their surrender to the Mounted Police.
Governor Jewell. Chairman Of the Republican Ma
touaI Committee testified today before tG House Sc
lcct Committee appointed to investigate alleged abuses
Of the ranking privilege during the te Presidential
caiupaIgn, that tue RrpuDlchh NdNohHI IOMihlttc"
used franks whatever
The Senaic Committee Privileges and Elections to-
dav examined a number OF the Senate employees In re-
q ,rd to the publication Of the Chinese treaties II IL
undcrStOOd the next step OF the comnlite VIII nc
tn rraues stat inGuts this subject, honor, from All
the rcnatOra lniIVlhuhly
CmnmI.soncr Williams OF the General Land once
anucarcd before the House Committee on Pubic Lands
tc day and urged tie prOprcy and necessity for re
survey Of the public lands The 'oinnlltee urectch
tts chairman ruue- the Appropriation Committee u
include Sndry CIv bll an appropriation Tor ths
purpose.
The cub committee OF the Ways and Means Committee
have aPrced To report bill removing the tax from
uatchcs bank checks, deposits aud bank capital. IL
has agreed 10 report f0voraby Representative Cdr
Isoh bl regulate the manufacture or vinegar ny thc
nl ohnic tvapOrzltoD process AMI Tho bill regulating
the taxation VI wciBS beer.
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THE RUSSIAN INVASION.

CT PETERSBURG. Friday, Jan. %, ISL
News from Acrqn,z Of the 18th inst. stated that
in sortie on the 10th the TurcOmans captured sixty
prisoners, whom they Immediately murdered. Ash
kabad Turcomans captured and killed hundred
perslan raiders The victorious Lieutenant -icneral
skobeloR has been appointed General OF Infantry.
and ,le Car has conferred upon him the decoration
Of the Order of st. George.
LoSDoS, Friday. Jan. 2s. 1891
In the House of Commons to-day tho Marquis OF
harrington Secretary for India. replying to ques-
tion said the Governments decision in regard to
Candahar was taken with a full knowledge of the
probable success of the Russians at Geok-Tepe
A dispatch from 81. Petersburg states that the
oplnion il gaining ground that Ashkabad will be
occupied and held III order TO keep the Akhal-Tek-
kcs III check.
A meeting of the Indian Council. suddenly sum-
monrd was held to-day, aud the abandonment of
Candahar was discussed. Considerable differences
Of opinion were manifested.
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THE BRITISH FORCES REFUSED.
GENERAL CofLEY CHECKED AT THE DRAKENBERG
PASs-IIEAyY LOSSES.


LONDON, Friday. JAN 2s, 1881.
in the House of Commons to-day Mr.. ChIlders,
the Secretary of War, announced that Sir George
COlley telcgraphed Oh the Goth as follows: " At
tack OF pass repulsed. Casualties heavy. but not
yet known | hold the camp until the arrival OF
reiniorcements." The Secretary of War said he be-
lieved the English attack had been repused.
News previously received from the Transvaal indi
Gated that the Beers had taken up position the
Drakenberg Pass, which is among the last of the
steep ascents leading to the plateau They had per-
mittcd General C0lIey, whose progress had been
only about twenty miles since he began to move to
advance unmOleNtod through some of the worst
places in the mountains but their present position
enabled them to await an encounter when his troops
must have been fa, isued with the rough travelling
whilst the Borrs had behind them a comparatively
level PLAN. which, in the event of defeat, thoy
could retreat much faster than the British could
follow them. The Bocrs are nearly all mounted.
telegram from Newcastle. dated to-day, an
nounccd that General Collcys artillery opened fire
upon the Beers and his infautrymen advanced,
whereupnn the Beers retreatcd out of range. The
J'ners had received rclntOioenens from iieldelberg
Their force opposing General COllcy numbcied be-
tween 1000 and 5000 men. They returned the
British hrc, but the engagement sceus to nave been
trimg
The core spondcnt Of The Tins at Durhan saws :
" The Boers are anxious to know If General Colley
has terms to offer them. Pretoria has provisions
which could last Il month. The town is deserted
but Is covered by the guns OF the fort lie country
around IS patroed day for radius Of six miles"
DETAILS or TIE REPCL>E.
A Renter dispatch from Durham gives the follow
ing account of the engagement with the Beers:
General Collcy's advance guard, consisting of a
portion of tho 5Sth Regiment and force of
horscmen. attacked the Beers position The attack
was 1t first partially successful. but subsequently
the Bner, were strongly reinforced and rcpused the
British troops with heavy loss. The Beers suffered
scvcIey Both sides MAINTAIN their former positions.
As to the TeIniurcencntS which General Sir George
Collty must now await the infantry portion of the
troops. which arrived 1t Durham by the Euphrates
last luesday are now on the way 10 Pietcrmarltz-
burg by railroad. wheacc they will have TO march
Horses To- mount the lussars. who arrived at the
same time, are still on the way from Capc Town.
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clares and confirms the light of the Poncas to have
and hold their lands in Nebraska and the Territory
of Dakota. which ceded to them by the Gov
ernment of the United States. 1t directs the SeGre-
tary of the Interior, within sixty days after the
passage of the act. to institute negotiations with
the bands of Sioux Indians, in whose grant for
reservation the POnca lands were wT0ngfllly in
cludcd, for the relinruishment of any clam they
may have to said POnca laud, and authorizes the
Secretary of the Treasury 10 satisfy the Sioux for
such relinquishmenr by giving them other lands or
money, or both lands and monev. 1t also requires
the Secretary. after the completion of such negotia-
tions to inform the Poncas that the Government
will hereafter protect their persons and property
upon these lands, and to inform them that they are
free to 60 upon their old reservation with their NOV
allie property. the Government paying the cost OF
transportation. oo,
The bill provides for appropriation of T30,OOo
te be expended for their benefit i'll the erection of
houses and schoCl-houses, aud for agricultural I'M
plements. and also an annual appropriation OF
SJ:i 900 for the period of hve years III addition 10
all snnuitles which may be due them. Finally, IL
provides for the allotment Of their lands in sever
alty the title to the same not to he subject to len
alienation encnmbrance, subject to taxation oI
any kind for thirty years.
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stRIoUs EXPLOSION on THE ONO RI
TELEGRAPHIC NOTES.

r,Np LEAGUE In NEvJERSEY
RopnrEroWN. n j., Jan. 25.-A Land League mas
heen FORMED M apdcD N j. under The name OF tno fsh
Parnell Branch .. -. ..,,,.r.
c.y I'm XcIsCO Jan. 2S.-In the Nevada senate
90 90 eounon opposing the confirmation CT the Chlhese
tTcatyss y, wa, tabled by the Republicans
ATTRACTIONS AT NIAGARA FALLS.
Nt.cARA FAILS, n Y, Jan. 2S.-lhe Ice d0rma-
oo the Falls aTandeI and more Deauuiu than
vr before and they keiy 10 continue for some ue !"
come' FAILURE IN THE STONE TRADE
RoNDoUr n. Y, Jan. 2S.-The Hon John Sia1- Lax,
a of Maiden largest buestone dealer along he n
On m Ss made an assignment The labOers and quaymen
are preferred cre,lit0ra
LEGISLATOR UNsEATED
NASHVILLE lenn., Jan. 2S.-lhe stewart con-
election case which created 80 much aK III connec
n th rho election United states SENATOR WAS ueeueu
to-day by the unseatinB OF stewart
PROTECTED AGAINST THE SEA.
LONG BRANCH, N j., Jan 2S.-Ihe road. bed oed Oh
the New Southern Railroad between HEhand Sls
ZION and sandy Hook been thoroughly proteoteo @
ha Of tho By substantial ouKheaa looo
{eet long aud feet deep.
THE PERRY MILL STRIKE A..
NEWPORT r. l.. Jan. 2s-Ine wsaveas 9i me sro rs
psrrv M have agreed To go TO work on monaa ~ e
dncsd prices providing the manasus VIII tHe M I
weayers back and give them tDsir GU iVos' anu
nav when wages are raised Ia ! AL fA'eA
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GENERAL POLITICAL NEWS.
THE PENNSYLVANIA DEADLOCK.
SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES, GETTING TIRED
AND GOING HOME-OLIyEKs SUPPORTERS SAY

THE PENNSYLVANIA DEADLOCK.
SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES, GETTING TIRED
AND GOING HoME-oLyEKs SUPPORTERS SAY
KE WILL DE ELECTED NEXT WEEK.
lBV TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBCNE.i
HARRIsBCRG. Penn, Jan. 28-The members oil
the LEGISLATURE are growing restless under the
strain of the Senatorial excitement which has kept
most of them here nearly month, and large num-
Der in the House and Senate obtained leave of alb
sence to-day. causing some apprehension as to the
possibility of there being no Guornm in to-moTrow's
Joint Assembly. More than half the Senators and
about eighty Representatives have either paired OF
obtained leave of ABSENCE and this fact called forth
an earnest protest in both houses this morning. when
a futile effort was made to revoke the leave already
granted members to 20 home.
The eleventh ballot was taken at noon and only
178 votes were cast, making the number necessary
for choice 90. OF these Oliver received 63, wal
lace, GA; Grow, ~; Hewitt, 3; Phillips. 2; Mac
Veagh, . and Baird and Agncw. l each. Before the
result was announced quite a stir was caused
through the House lest there might have been an
accidental election, because of the large number OF
absentees but these alarms quickly set to rest
by the Lieutenant Governor, who stated that there
was no election. and that the Convention stood ad-
journed until tomorrow at noon.
There appears to he material change in the ST.
uat0n, although Mr.. divers supporters claim that
he will be elected early next week. The Grow men
are equally confident that there will be no election
tor some time and that when the breakup comes
Mr. Grow will be found the strongest man III the
Convention,
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FOREIGN NOTES.

LONDON. Friday. Jan. %, 1881.
Laycock did two good spins at southwick yesterday
UanIan did not 20 on the water owngto ios ou' 'ooA
walking practice ,,, ,,,
The British steamer Rochester, Captain HYDE which
.rod hero Ianuary 25 from Boston, lost 5i9 head OF
cattle ON the passage.
A dispatch TO The Standard from Athens says seVera
,at,oona have been ordered be ready to march to
the front at any moment ., -
The case of Mrs. Fletcher the socalied spiritual me-
dium accused or defrauding Juliet A. Davies nus pee
adjourned for q fortnight
From statement made in the House OF Commons py
Mr. shsw.Lefevre, Commissioner OF WORKS anu nur'u-
nc. last night It appears likely that the Temple Dar
memorial will shortly DO removed
-. por,,n dispatoh to The Tines says: "The Marquis
chinese Ambassador TO Russia has informed the
cn,resc Ambassador here that the Kudla difficulty may
now be regarded In falr way for iaVoraoie so'e
The latest dispatches received by the Porto show that
rng,n Is more disposed TO concur with the otner row
er. In adherns n principle, to the Turkish proposal 0'
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PRICE FOUR CENTS.
AFFAIRS OF THE CITY.
LEGISLATION AND MEETINGS.

lION ANU MEE lINGS.
BILL FOR KEEPING THE STREETS or Nhw-YORR
CLEAN-sENAToR MCARTHY's BIII-oPINioNs
OF THE OFFICERS INTEREsTED-cHANGEs NOT
LOOKED UPON WITH GENERAL rAvoR-AcrioN
OF THE POLICE coMMissIoNEEs-ExpEND
IN The CORPORATION COUNsEIs OFFICE.
Senator Bixby yesterday introduced bill at
Albany to regulate street-cleaning in New
York; it has the approval of the Council Of
Municipal Reform. The politicians and office
holders of this city are much interested in the
Mccarthy bill, but cannot be said to be pleased
with it. They do not think it will pass.
There were lively scenes at special meeting
of the Commissioners of Emigration yesterday
which was called to consider a communica-
ton signed by agents of the Elie and New
York Central Roads, containing charges against
Commissioner Ulrich.