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ITHOMAs BOWLING. Auctioneer.

OVWAINus AuCCOU6or.
BLACK WALNUT PARLOR FURNITURE. Up
HoI SIEhEn IN REPS. RAW 81 AND
HalhgLOIH FRENCH P MIRROR WINDOW
dANGINGS; VERY ELEGANT AND HAND
SOMELY CARVED BOOKCAsR REVOLVING
OrPICE STAND: TWO ELEGANT MARBLE
PEpESTALS, WITH VASES; ONE HAND
SOME ALABASTEK PEDESTAL; SEVERAL
MASQuERALE QUITS; HANDSOME SILVER
PLAIEO Candida BRAS; SILVER PLATED
WINE COOLERS CIT GLASS WARE; SMALL
LOr OF JAPANESE CHINA: DE IORATED
FLOWER BOXES; SILVER PLATED Cas-
I0sS; T0ahTBER WITH a GENERAL
TURF, ROSEWOOD PIANO. AT AUCTION.
To be sold at my auction rooms, on SA r "A
URDA1, JANUARY 18th, 1881 COMMENCING VI
At ~ O'CLOCK No postponemeRt on account ~
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AUCTION SALES.
TOMORROW,

TOMORROW.
THOMAs BOWLING. Aucuonser
FIFTY GAS FIXTURES, LOT PLUMBERS MA
IEkIAL, SOAP BOILER, SODA APPA
RATUR. AT AUCTION.
TO be sold Ct my salesroom SATURDAY, JAN.
UARY 18TH, 1881, AT 10 O'CLOCK. ~
janis THOMAS BOWLING. Auctionear
THOMAs BOWLING. Auctonee-.
CLOSE CARRIAGE AT AUCTION.
The above will be sold on SATURDAY JANUARY
10. 1881, AT IL O'CLOCK. in front Of my auction
janI32t THOMAS BOWLING. Aucton,er.
nUNCANSON BROS. Auctioneers
~ 9th and D streets northwest.
lCO VOLS. VALUABLE LAW AND MISOEI,.
LANEOUs BOOKS, TWO SIBERIAN SOUR.
BELL COATS.
LOT OF FANCY ARTICLES. ALBUMS. CIGAR
STANDS 80.
AT auction, within sslesrooms. SAT- 1-,=-
URDAIs JANUARY 18th, AT az O'CLOCK k4lAV
p NJ. DITNCANSON RROS NAAA
lan13-N Auctioneers.
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w BHEUNINGER. Practical Wssohm.ker
ing and Repairing Of Jewelry speciality. All WORK
neatly and promptly executed. stock Of Fine
WStc1ees SeWelry and SuvorWAre always on hand.
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eE THE ABOVE SALE IS FURTHER POST
pOned on account Of the weather until THUR
DAY, JANUARY 20TH, same hour and place By
order Of the Trustee. janl2 dts
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LADIES GOODS.

M ADAllE l.. r. JEANNERET, Of III
some assortment Of BONNETS and ROUND HATS.
carefully seected by herself from the leading
Houses OF Paris. Gan be found at her pariors, No
1927 street, opposite Ebbitt House. tan7.2m
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IF THE ABOVE SALE Is POSTPONED. on
account of the weather until TUESDAY, JANUARY
18th, 1881, at same hour and place.
jams HARVEY L. PAGE, Trustee.
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CHR. RUPERT,
Nos. 4O3 and 4O5 9TH st. NV.
Rare ATTRACTIONS
OF NEW NOVELTIES IN
FANCY WORSTED WORK
OF New Designs, for Embroidery on linen Nam
moth and Felt Cloth.
full line OF Worsted (hand-knitted) Goods,
satin and Velvet, Ohild's BJnnets Embroidered
Cloass, oil sizes. and general Outfit for Children
Germantown AND Zephyr Worsted, German Yarn,
all cOlors and all kinds Of Embroidered Material on
hand at the Lowest Market Price dec4-tr
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-26
RAILROAD RACKET.

GALVESTON, Tex, Jan. 25.-A dis
patch from Palestine to the News
says President Gonzales, of Mexico,
has telegraphed to r. S. Hayes,
president of the International and
Great Northern Railroad Company,
authorizing a survey of the Interna
tional Railway from Levado to the
City Of Mexico. The survey will
begin at an early date.
av:PmP5 :PPmHTPg5FSFgsq #Ss Sds 5aRa22$$ aRa 70 wP96fR RP99fR
the southern-bound fast train on the
Petersburg Railroad, by placing a
heavy wooden tie across the track
near a curve, close to Butterworth' S
bridge. Fortunately, it was dis
covered and removed just as the
train came in sight.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-26
COLLISION AT SEA.

HALIFAX, Jan. 25.-The steamer
Widdrington, from New Orleans fo1
Hamburg, which arrived here Sun
day morning, was proceeding to sea
yesterday morning and when of
Georges island was ran into by the
steamer Canama, which was just
coming in from New York. The
statements made by those on board
both vessels are very clear, and the
accident seems to have been the rex
suit of mistaken signals. The Cana
ma was steaming very slowly, and
consequently could not. answer her
helm quickly. The Widdrington
appeared to be under a pretty good
head of steam, and was crossing the
formers track, heading toward the
city. AS soon as this was per-
ceived the Canama 1. reversed her
engines under full speed and
nnrtnl 1o-- -L.e1--~z Lut LufvIU s1Io
could lose her headway she ran into
the Widdrington. The Canama had
her stern twisted and few brew
plates started, but beyond this sus-
tanned no very serious damage. The
Widdrington ran into the Gas wharf
with a crash that might have been
heard half mile off. She was found
with her bow two Or three yards into
the wharf, and apparently sinking
her stern.
The vessel has settled aground her
entire length. AS the tide has still
two hours or more to rise, she will
probably be covered at high water.
All the perishable fixtures in the
cabin and elsewhere are, of course,
seriously damaged, but the full ex-
tent Of the damages to the vessel it
was impossible to ascertain. Light
ers were sent for to save what was
possible. The cargo, loaded at New
Orleans, consists of $4,000 bushels
of Indian corn, 1000 bushels of
which was in bags, and the balance
in bulk, and 754 bales Of cotton.
as the vessel is full of water, the
corn will be totally damaged. The
cotton is the most valuable part of
the cargo, be worth about So per
bale.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-26
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24.-The Presi-
dent to-day sent to the Senate the
nomination of Edward G. Billings,
of Louisiana, to be United States
circuit Judge for the fifth circuit,and
Maj. D. G. Swain to be Judge Advo-
cate General of the Army.
Geo. W. Atkinson to be United
States marshal for West Virginia;
Lieutenant Colonel Geo. L. Febiger,
deputy paymaster general, to be
assistant paymaster general, with the
rank of colonel; Lieutenant Colonel
Samuel B. Halabird, deputy quar-
torrnaster general, to be assistant
quartermaster general, with the rank
Of colonel; Lieutenant Colonel Chas.
FL. Tomkius, deputy quartermaster
general, to be assistant qlartermas-
master general, with the rank Of
colonel.
The Senate, in executive session
to-day, confirmed the following ap-.
pointments: Joseph FL. Burke, col
lector of customs, Mobile, Ala; John
w. Funall, collector of internal rev.
enue for the sixth district of Ken
lucky; Richard @. Kerr, register of
the land Office, Jackson, Miss; J. W.
Gorden, postmaster, Alexandria, La
The Supreme Court of the United
States to-day rendered decision in
the case of H. O. G. Hartman vs..
Samuel A. Greenhow, treasurer OF
the city of Richmond, Va. The
question involved is the validity
of an act of the State legis>
lature, passed in 1876, by which a
tax was imposed on funding bonds
of the State, and by which tax col
lectors were directed not to receive
the interest coupons of such bonds
in payment of taxes without first
deducting from them the amount OF
State tax upon the bonds, of which
they had originally been a part
The court holds that the ect il
question is unconstitutional an6
void, for the reason that it imposes
the obligation of a contract, and the
Judgment of the supreme court O.
appeal, of Virginia, is reversed
The opinion was delivered by JUS
tice Field.
WAsH1NeToN, Jan. 23.--Brigadier-
General W. M. Dunn, judge advocate
general; General Stewart Van Writ
assistant quarternaster general
Lie ltenant- Colonel Samuel Woods
deputy postmaster general, and NJ
jor Joseph Eaton, paymaster, hav'
been placed on the retired list of th
Army. The first two named to dat
from yesterday, Saturday, and tn
latter two from Monday.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-26
HOUSE.
WASHINGTON, Jan. %


The amendments to the military
academy appropriation bill were, on
motion of Mr.. Forney, of Alabama,
concurred in. - -,-F, ..t r.. 49,.
Mr.. Cobb, of Indiana, from the
committee on appropriations, report
ed back the bill providing for the
deficiency in the appropriation for
the interest on the 3.65 loan Of the
District of Columbia, for the fiscal
year ending June 80, 1881. It ap~
propriates $162.169. yohe]half To hn
pad out of the United States treas
ury and one-half out of the revenues
of the District for the current year.
The bill was referred to the COM
mittee of the whole, there briefly
considered and reported back to the
House, when it was passed. 59a
Mr.. King, of Louisiana, gave no
tice that he would on Wednesday
next, call up for action the resolu-
ton heretofore reported from the
committee on the Interoceanic canal.
The House then, at 1886, went in
to committee of the whole, Mr.. Car
Isle, of Kentucky, in the chair, upon
the post-ofice appropriation bill.
A number of amendments pro-
posing to increase various items of
appropriation, among them one for
special postal facilities over the ST..
Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern
Railroad, one for inland transporta-
tion by steamboat routes, and one
for star routes, were proposed and
rejected. The committee then rose,
and reported the bill to the House,
when it was passed.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-26
SNOWFALL IN THE SOUTH.

New ORLEANS, Jan. 24.-Snow con.
tinued to fall during the night and
this morning. It is from two to
three inches deep on the house tops
in this city, and from three to four
inches deep on the ground in the
suburbs. This is the heaviest fall ot
snow in this city since 1852.
MOBILE, ALA, Jan. 24.-About five
inches of snow fell here last night
No damage was done except to trees,
of which many valuable ones had
limbs broken.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-26

GENERAL GARFIELD will go 10
Washington for the inauguration in a
splendid palace Car. which has just
been construct ID for his us", and which
Is probably the fiuest t coach ever drawn
by steam. It's beautiful upholet ring,
delicate frescOes and csTyings, gold-
embellished veneerings ii bright il
luminations, toned down aud softened
through colored glass, are really SUI
perb. 1t cost ST., 900, and with the ex-
ception of carpets, mahogany, holly
and ebony woods. is the production of
Indiana.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-26
Glen Mary Coal Hines and Railroad.

Correspondence Chattanooga Week
ly Commercial: Last week grading
was commenced on the Glen Mary
and Southeaet tern Railroad, aud Is
being pushed forward w,tA considera-
BILE activity. This short line is a spur
track Of the Cincinnati southern
Z lad, running in the direction of
Careyvi le, the present term mas of the
Knoxville and Kentucky R.iIIoad.
TIE road at present is 10 extend two
mules from this point to the extensive
coal mlne of the J. r. Cooke Mining
Company, whose operations are
assuming msgnitude OF no sn,all
importance. They have driran
six entries, discovering coal of the
finest quality. They have built a
splendid turnpike from their head
quarters to the station st this point,
aud are now laying a tram way from
their mines to n'ersect the branch
road now being built. They have lsic
out a town and commenced the cree
ton Of from fifty to one hundred resi-
dences for the miners. Other parties
are also preparing 10 open mines on ol
near the spur track, so that in the neal
future the output of coal at Glen Mary
will be second to none in the State
In few days q telephone will be erect
ed betTeeu Glen Macy and the coal
mtnes.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-26
NEW YORK DEMOCRACY.

New YORK, Jan. 25.-The committee
of one hundred on Democratic re
organization met last highland COM
pleted it's organization. A subcom-
mittee of twenty~one, On plans of
organization, was formed, and was
authorized to communicate with
Tammany Hall, Irving Hall and the
German Democratic organizations,
and to request them to appoint COM
mittees of conference to consult as
to the best methods of organizing
the party in this city to secure har>
mony.
Resolutions were adopted recon-
mending doing away with district
committees and holding joint Demo
cratic primary elections. IS
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-26
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET

New York, Jan. 25.-11 a. M
The stock market opened irregular
and declined I to Il per cent. Gran
ger stocks, Louisville and Nashville,
Kansas and st. Joseph, New York
Central and Northwestern leading the
downward movement. Speculation
was on a smaller scale than of late,
and the changes in the general list
was comparatively slight.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-26
SUICIDE.

ST.. PAUL, MINI, Jan, 25.-At the
inquest on the death of Justus
Ramsey, brother of the Secretary of
War, found dead in his room yester>
day, bullet hole was found in his
head and pistol at his feet. He
had evidently fired the fatal shot and
then fallen forward On his face dead.
No cause can be assigned for the act
except i'll health.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-26
MINOR DISPATCHES.

CHARLESTON, s. c. Jan. 25.-Ad-
vices from the interior of the State re-
port the heaviest snow fall for fifty
years.
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. Pa special
from Pensacols, Fla, Gays that the
steamer Minnie. owned by Clark Il
Co., Millview, Fla, and used for tow
Ing legs on Perdido bar, exploded her
boiler, Saturday night. killing her cap
tain, engineer and fireman, and COM
pletely demolishing the cabin. The
steamer i'm mediately sank.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-26
Baby saved.

We are so thankful 10 say that cur
baby was permanently cared OF q
dangerous and protraolea irregularity
or the bowels by the use of Hop
Bitters by Its mother, which at the
same time restored her to perfect
health and strength. - The Parents.
Rochester. \. I. See another column.
B Ad&io Express.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-26
Another Cabinet Candidate.
Especial to the Cincinnati Commercial.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.-Many let
ters have been received here from
many distinguished men in the South
ern States, suggesting various names
for Garfield s Cabinet from the South.
Garfeld's friends here say that he
fully intends to call one Southern
man to his official family; that he
does not propose to lay himself open
to the charge of making a sectional
Cabinet. The name of Judge
John Baxter has been suggested to
him. Southern Republicans here
think that this would be one OF the
best that could be made.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-26
ness energy.

A DISPATCH from Erie, Penusylya-
MIA, Gays that Col. Robert q. IDgersoil
broke down at the funeral of his sister,
on the 18th inst, and could not de-
liver the Grafton expected. In appear
ance he has aged ten years since his
sf3ter's death,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-26

The Senate then resumed consid-
GRAFTON of the Indian land in sever
alty bills, the question being upon
Mr. Hoar's amendment conferring
citizenship upon Indians receiving
lands in severalty under the act.
After long debate the Senate, with
out action on the amendment, ad-
iOurned -.- - $50 ...
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-26

MRS. GARFIELD is described az
slender, graceful lady. with ;Fsns~
psrently clear complexion, delicate
features and clear, penetrating, brown
eyes; hair the same shade OF brown,
worn in braid ct the back aud frizz ed
quite in conventional style in front.
A dark-bIue dress, simple Lace tie and
little or no jeweIry completes her
home appearance.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-26

EVERB 7DY who knows ANY b ng,
whether Republican or Demncrat,
knnws that Ma nard is the man tn t
Tennessee ough, t send TO he Sen, te
of the United States. Shall il b. said
that
A falcon towering in its pride of place.
Was by mousing owl hawked at and
killed -
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-26

THE sugar planters of louisiana
have lost about one tenth Of their
crop this year on account of the IN
timely freezing weather. The loss
amounts to 25 600 hogsheads.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-26

IT i said ia: w GiC.,~r is laii, sp r.
aad sinewy. amd looks as young as he
did ten yeas sgn, while his dark, IN
quench sble eyes ~ipkle ana elisten
wt1 the brightness Of yOuta. The
wise head il cas- Il ia lem tall Ia
with the brim jL-t ii t wide, as
sign of his @ las err ~.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-26

THE messenger Of the Maryland
electoral college received the smallest
amount from the Treasury Depart
ment paid for the duty of carrying the
vote-it was only $10.50. The Oregon
messenger received the largest sum
S96S.75.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-26

THE snow-storm still continues In
England and various parts Of the con.
tlnent. Thirty eight lives aEerepertad
to have been lost by wrecks at sea in
consequence of the storm.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-26

LEAP LID DE ROTHsCHILD, youngeet
son of the late Baron Lionel de Roths-
child, Was married Cd at Wedues-
day TO Miss Perugis, of Tlissge, in the
Portland street synagogue, London.
TIE Priuce Of Wale-, Lord and Lady
Roseberry, and her persons of rank.
were preseEt al Jbe cerrmohy.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-26

GENERAL FITzHUGH LEE S t" de-
Hver an oration at the unveiling #
nst,newalI' Jsckson's statue at New
Orleans next May.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-26

J. n. CAMDEN has secured the Dem-
ocratic nomination for United States
Senator in West Virginia. He is said
to be a mar Of wealth and great busi-
ness energy.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-26

THE Egyptian obslisk was swung
into its permanent position in the
New York park, at noon last Satur.
daV
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-26

JEFF. DAVIS has just finished
work entitled "The Rise and Fall of
the Confederate Government" The
frat edition will soon be published.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-26
PENNSYLyANIA'S DEADLOCK.

HARR1sBuRe, PA, Jan. 25.-An-
other Intellectual ballot was taken at
noon to-day for .. S. Senator. The
convention then adjourned until tos
morrow. The ballot resulted as fol-
lows: Wallace 80, Oliver 80, Grow
3d. Hewitt 4, McVeigh 8, Baird 4,
Snowden l, Agnew 1, Allison /.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-26
FIRST EDITION.
II 80 p. NJ.

IT is now positively 80 elt." no, -
member of General GaTh7I'
has been definitely selec ed
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-26

EVERYBODY IS FEvERIsH
Over what may happen tomorrow, as
it Is believed to be the deciding day.
Both parties are confident.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-26

changing to aye. The result OF the
vote to adjourn was 81 to 40. Both the
Democrats and Republicans held
caucuses tonight, but nothing so far
has been sscei tanned as to what thew
will do.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-26
BAILEY WITHDRAWN.

Senator Daniel withdrew the name
of Mr.. Bailey, and the twenty-seventh
ballot resulted:
Maynard Al, Taylor 81. T. M. Jones
/, Rose 2, E. A. James 2. Samuel
Watson 2. Nathan Brandon l, Bailey
2, r. L. Caruthers l, VIM. Randolph
2 J. l.. Stokes l, w. c. Whitthorne l,
J. D. Richardson l, Etheridge l.,
East |.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-26
RISING I'd THEIR FEET.

Both parties showed great anxiety to
adjourn over till tomorrow, the Re-
publicsns voting no at first and then
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-01-26

Special Dispatch to the Chronicle.
NASHVILLE, Jan. 25.
When the joint convention of the
two houses of the legislature assem-
bted, at Lo III t,-day, 1t WAS found that
five Democrats and five Republicans
had paiIed off. leaving nlnty members
to vote for Uuited States Senator.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-12-10
LYDIA z. PVNKHAM'S
VEGETABLE COMPOUND
Is n Positive Cure
for oil those Painful Complaints and Weakneuse


for oil those Painful Complaints and Weaknesses
soconlEiOn to our best female population.
1t viii cure entirely the worst form of Female Com
plants, all ovarian troubles Inflammation and Ulcera-
ton, Falling and Displacements, and the consequent
Spinal Weakness and is particularly adapted to the
Change OF Life.
1t Will dissolve and eIpel tumors from the uterus in
an early stage OF development The tendency to
cerous humorstheres checked veryBpeedy by its use
1t removes faintness atulency, dcstroysal craving
for timulnnts, and relieves weakness of the stomach
It cures Noating, Headaches, Nervous Prostitution
General Debility, Seeplessnes Depression and Indi
gestion.
That feeling Of bearing down. causing pain, weight
and backache is always permanently cured by its use
1t will at all times and under all circumstances act in
harmony with the laws that govern the female system
For the cureof Kidney Complaints of either sex this
Compound is unsurpassed
LYDIA f. PINKHAMs VEGETABLE con-
POUNDS prepared at 1913 and 23j Western Avenue
Lynn, Mass. Price sl Six botlesfor S. Sent by mail
In the form Of pills. also in the form Of lozenges on
receipt Of price, 81 per box for either Mrs Pinkam
freely all letters Of inquiry. Send for pamph
let. Address as above. Mention this Puper
No family should be without LYDIA z. PINKHAMS
LIVER PILLS They constipation, blliousnesa,
and torpidlty of the liver. Is cents per box
IS Sold by ell Druggists. ga
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-12-10
The Fire in the Penitentiary.

At $3.50 p. m. last Monday, the ma
chine and work shops of the peniten-
tary at Nashville took fire and were
totally consumed, together with the
three walls that inclosed them, leaving
nothing standing except the cells. The
origin of the fire is mystery. The
prisoners were in perfect confusion and
dread Of fiery death until guard
was formed and armed of the citizens
who bad assembled at the alarm. A
hollow square was formed, the gates
opened and the convicts marched into
it, and thus prevented from escape.
Many of them worked heroically to
save the furniture from the flames.
There were 72S prisoners within the
walls, and when the roll was called
after the fire 721 answered to their
names; the others could not be ac-
counted for at the time, while it is
thought few made good their escape.
The loss of the lessees, Cherry,
OConnor d Co., is estimated at $3.50.
600, and it will cost the State $40, 900
to rebuild so as to confne the convicts
in safe walls. Temporary walls will
be built Immediately so as to enable
the lessees to put in new machinery,
and the convicts in the meantime will
likely be kept in their celIs and enjoy
a sabbath Of many days in succession.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1881-12-10
The 1908 i'm Court.

The Supreme Court met in Nash
vile Monday, all the Justices being
present. A petition was presented BY
the Funding Board asking that the
1908 case be advanced ON the docket
so as to be decided Immediately. The
Court set Monday next for hearing the
case on the advancement and will al
low one hour and half to each side
for argument, This indicates that we
will very soon know whether it is to be
decided now, or await its course for
years to come.