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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-03-19
FOREIGN GOSSIP.

A HANDSOME boy of poetical temper
ament is now one of the reignine Lon
don beauties. His name is Oscar wilde
The Austrian Empress, having AGAR
chosen Ireland and England as her HINT
ing ground, will probably spend in Ire
land another 100000. Last wear she
brought eighty attendants and all hel
own horses.
THE Princess Louise will return te
her husband in May, and the two will
join large party of English visitors in
fishing excursion on the lower st
Lawrence. The Princess will then
with her English guests, visit Manitobs
and the northwest provinces of the Do.
minion.
The presence of the Prince of Wales
at the marriage of Mr.. Leopold Roths.
child has caused much satisfaction in
Jewish circles, as, following close on
the speeches of the Crown Prince OF
Germany, it is regarded as a sign that
there is no royal sympathy with the per.
secutions of the Jews. No English Prince
has visited synagogue since 1909, when
three of the royal dukes attended a
service at one.
A LARGE cross, hewn out of white
granite, has been placed at the head OF
the grave of Adelaide Nelson. in
Brompton Cemetery, London. At the
foot of this simple monument is this in
scription:
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
ADELAIDE NELSON,
Died August 10, 1886.
GIFTED AND BEAUTIFUL.
RESTING.
Mr.. BLENNERHAssET will introduce
in the British Commons thissession a
bill for extending the hours during
which marriages may be solemnized
His proposal is that the time should be
between s in the morning snd in the
afternoon. But no clergyman of the
Church of England would be under any
obligation to solemnize a marriage after
midday. The advantages of such q
change was recently shown at the Roths-
child marriage, all the arrangements
working much more comfortably on &C
count of the lateness of the hour at
which The Gel emony took place.
THE marriage of the Baroness Bur-
dett-Coutts will doubtless lead to an
almost interminable lawsuit. 1t is I'M
derstood that a bill will be filed in
Chancery to restrain the trustees under
the will of the Duchess of St. Adams
from permitting the Baroness to con-
tinue to receive the income heretofore
paid her under her life-interest in the
property devised by the Duchess, includ-
ing her share in the profits of Coutts' s
Bank, the house in which she now re-
sides in Piccadilly, and landed estates
in Hampstead, worth altogether f100,-
600 a year. The Baroness has received
hitherto not less than 100000 year
from the bank alone. 1t is resolved that
the suit will be contested ON the ground,
first, that the provision of the will is
illegal, because Mr.. Bartlett is not an
alien, but naturalized subject. If the
contested property be lost to her, the
remainder will amount to f2,0O0,000,
all of which will devolve on Mr.. Bartlett
If he survives the Baroness.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-03-19
An Excited Congregation.

The New England States were never
more deeply in state of suspense than
when waiting the result of General
Gates campaign to prevent the march
OF Burgoyne's army. The following
anecdote exhibits the deep anxiety
which pervaded all classes:
The indecisive action at Bemis'
Heights but deepened the suspense, and
during the following days every clatter
OF hoofs upon the road was startling
sound, for all hearts were awaiting fresh
news. On an October Sabbath a large
congregation filed that same church in
Sharon from which we saw four hun
dred men sent forth at the news from
Lexington. The pastor, Mr.. Smith, had
prepared a sermon to cheer the hearts
of his people and fill them with fresh
courage. He announced his text,
Waterman, what of the night? The
watchman said, The morning cometb. :"
After recalling the promise of God, he
briefly reviewed the situation, and then,
looking away from the dark prospect
around them to the light of Gods love,
he suddenly lifted his face, shining with
glorious, prophetic faith, and cried:
We are on the point of hearing ex-
traordinary news of victory. Lo! the
morning 'a0D cometh l see its beams
already gliding the mountain-tops, and
you shall soon behold its brightness
bursting over all the land!'
Then, closing the Bible, he bowed his
head and added, in deep, tremulous
tones, amen, amen"
AS the deepest stiffness filed the sa-
cred house, clash was heard far off
upon the road, and then the rattle of a
horses feet, in furious motion. The
pastor eye kindled with triumph; the
people looked at one another with
speaking faces. Horse and rider APP
preached, stopped at the church; yet
not person in the congregation stirred.
A solemn awe rested upon all The
next moment the m-bespattered
horseman walked hurriedly up the aisle,
and stretched out slip of paper to the
pulpit. The PASTORS face blanched and
his hand quivered with excitement, as
he stopped to take the message. AS he
opened the paper. he looked like one
struck dumb with sudden Joy; then,
with choking voice and streaming eyes,
he cried:
''Burgoyne has surrenderedr'
The scene of confusion that followed
the sobs of women and the prayers of
men-was as pure service of praise as
that sanctuary ever witnessed. = Youth s
Companion.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-03-19
Religious.
MY TRUST.

TAKE Thou my hand, o Lord,
And guide my way:
Without Thy loving voice
can but stray.
Not rs | will, but Thou
Shalt choose each lot for me.
leave it all. and still
Trust where / cannot see.
In every pathway dim
Hold Thou my hand;
L grasp il firm and tread
At Thy command.
Thou oanst not lead astray,
| can but follow on,
Secure in every way
Where Thou hast gone.
Shall sorrow be my lot,
IT'S AZ Thy will;
Shall pleasure crown my days,
praise Thee still.
Through life hold Thou my hand,
In death be at my side.
fear not Jordan S wave.
Still trusting in my guide.
-Mdrg v. Elong, in Interior.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-03-19

MACON, Ga, is considerably exer-
eised about bull that has taken nos
session of vacant lot near school
house, and makes the children's lives a
burden to them. Macon has clause in
its city laws prohibiting COWS from
roaming the streets, but nothing Is said
about bulls. Hence these steers. THE
city fathers are gravely debating wheth-
er the bull can be absted on the ground
that he is a nuisance.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-03-19

A POLITICAL mission in England sends
beautiful sea-shells, which are generally
collected by children, to little sick peo-
pie in homes or hospitals. Since May,
1879, it has distributed quarter of a
million Of shells, from the West Indies,
South Africa. and Spain, as well as from
the English coast.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-03-19
Sunday-SchOOl Lessons.

FIRST QUARTER, 1881.
Mar. o-Witness OF Jesus TO John. Luke Z: 1925
Mar. 13-The Sinners Friend m Luke Z: $3.50
Mar. 20-Review of the Lessons
Mar. H-Preaching the Kingdom Luke 8: l. 6
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-13
MINOR DISPATCHES.

AUSTIN, TEXAS, Dec. 10.-The an
nouncement is received of the death
of Hon. Rudolph G. Doorin, of Jas
per County, on the 5th inst. He was
formerly the Republican Member of
Congress from this State.
AUGUSTA, Ga, December 1O.-John
P. Kings manufacturing company,
with a capital of 81, 100000, will bs
organized December, 25th. The
stock has been subscribed over
100000 in Boston, New York and
Philadelphia the balance being in
Augusta. This makes nearly $780,
900 subscribed for the cotton mills
in Augusta, inside of three years. ALI
the mills here have made over IA
per cent. on their capital within the
last year.
FORTRESS MONROE, December TO-
Gen. Edwin B. Babitt, retired
officer, died this morning at the RESI-
idence of his son, Matt L. S. Babitt.
SANFRANcIsoo, December 12.-An
Olympia, Washington Territory dis
patch says. Thomas Phelps, Mrs.
Thomas DObson and daughter, and a
Miss Dora were drowned while ats
tempting to ford the Cheblais river.
Their carriage was overturned by the
force Of the current.
CHICAGO, December IA Manito-
voc, Wisconsin, special says: "Willie,
Joseph and Johnny, sons of John
johnson, of this city, aged eight, ten
and twelve years, broke through the
ice yesterday afternoon and were all
drowned. A search for the bodies
proved fruitless."
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-13
CONGRESSIONAL.
SENATE,


WASHINGTON, December 12-Sen-
ator Hampton appeared in his seat
for the first time this session.
A communication was received from
the Secretary of War, transmitting
the reports relative to the proposed
new building for a pension Office in
Washington. Referred to the com
mittee on appropriations.
Bills and petitions were introduced
and referred to appropriate commit
tees, as follows:
Senators Edmunds and Hampton
Petitions for the abolition of the tax
on bank checks.
SenatorMiller: California, To ascer-
tain and report the losses to citizens
of Arizona from Indian depredations.
Senator Sawyer,Re establishing the
Court of Commissioners of the Ala
bama Claims, and the distribution of
unappropriated balance of the Geneva
award.
BY Senator Cameron, of Pennsyl
vania: For the relief of the office rs
and crew of the steamer Mohawk,
which part ,cipated in the action
ayainst the ram Merrimack in 1862
BY Senator Harrison: For the
delivery to the society of the Army
of the Cumberland condemned can.
non to aid in the erection of statute
for Gen. Garfield.
By Senator Jones: That the Sec
retary of War grant the temporary
use of the United States barracks at
Baton Rouge to the State institu-
ton for the blind.
BY Senator Butler: Making an
appropriation for continuing the i'm
provements of Charleston harbor.
Also, appropria.ing portion of the
proceeds OF tue sale of public lands
for educational purposes.
By Senator Morgan: A request
granting the right of way over
public lands in Alabama, and
granting the Chicago Air Line Rail
way Company the privilege of use
of the same
Senator Pugh submitted a res
olution upon which he said as it re-
related to matter of great national
Importance, he would ask for prompt
action, He requested the President
to communicate to the Senate, if not
incompatible with the instructions
sent to our Minister in London, in
regard to the modification of the
Clayton Bulwer treaty. The reso-
luton, to read. as modified at a
suggestion of Senator Edmunds.. If,
In his opinion, it was not incompat-
ible,' &c.
1t was agreed to without discus
sion.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-13
NORTH CAROLINA. NEWS.

RALEIGH, December 10.-A special
from Shelby, N. c, says: Amos
Horn, colored, beat his son, aged
16, cruelty. The corpse was buried
yesterday, and was exhumed to day
by coroner's jury of inquest.
Amos was arrested and incarcerated
The negroes are excited, and swear
that they will have vengeance on
him.
II. G. Watson, railroad agent at
Selma, n c., made an assignment
last month and went to New York,
where he was heard from December
I'd. His wife has received a letter
from Wilmington, Del, with memo
randunh by postmaster, stating that
the letter had been received under
cover from Charleston, S. G. The
setter was partly written by Watson
and partly by another person, and
stated that he, Watson, had been
fatally wounded by robbers in Balti-
more and was allured to write.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-13
TEXAS NE VS..

GALVESTON, Tex, December 1O.-A
News special from Rome says
Joseph B. Lindsay, of Fishomingo.
Indian Territory, was found dead,
caused from blow dealt with an
axe in the back of the head by some
unknown party.
Morris B. Runo, owner of a wagon
train, was murdered last night.
A San Antonio special says: A
German woman named Starcell
stabbed herself in the breast with a
pocket knife and then hung herself
by the neck to nail in her room
where her dead body was afterwards
found.
A Texarkana special says: Two
we'll known and industrious farmers
J. d. and A. J. Adcock, who were
brothers. living in Little River Coun
ty, came into town ON Wednesday to
dispose OF their cotton, Ind were
murdered on their way nome,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-13
Secretary Blaine,s Visit to Atlanta

Washington Correspondence Atlanta Con-
stitution With reference to Mr.. Blaine 8
visit to Atlanta / am told that he has, after
repeated solicitations by friends, and renewed
invitations from the managers of the Inter-
national Cotton Exposition, decided to visit
the exposition Immediately after his retire
ment. 1t is his desire to see the South and
her great industrial show, but in his eapaci-
ty as private citizen only. If the infor-
nation 1 get is not varied by later arrange
ments, he will leave Washington by special
train on Monday the 18th. He will remain
few hours in Lynchburg, and 60 thence to
Knoxville, spending Tuesday morning in
that city. Thence he goes to Chattanooga
where he will be rendered a banquet at
night, and will thence 60 to Atlanta on We'd
nesday. 1t is his purpose to remain in At
lanta several days and see the exposition
thoroughly. He expects to return north
over the Piedmont Airline, getting view
of the region it traverses; and remaining a
day in Richmond, whore he has many
friends and admirers
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-13
RESCUED FROM DEATH.

William j. Coughlin, of Somerville, Mass,
says: % In the fall OF 1876 I was taken with
a VIOLENT BLEEDING OF THE LUNGS, followed
by severe cough. l was so weak at one
time that could not leave my bed. In the
summer of 1877 | was admitted to the City
Hospital. While there the doctors said /
had a hole in my left lung as big as a half
dollar. was SO far gone at one time re-
port went round that [ was dead. l gave
up hope, but friend told me of DIR. WM.
HALLS BALSAM FOR THE LUNGS. l
got a bottle, when, to my surprise and graf
iication, conmeneed to fell better, and to-
day feel in better spirits than have in the
past three years.
60 write this hoping every one afflicted
with Diseased Lungs will be induced to take
DIR. WIN. HALLS BALSAM FOR THE
LUNGS, and be convinced that CONSUMP-
TION CAN BE CURED" Sold by drug
oicfc
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-13
WASHINGTON.
ANOTHER CAUCUS OF REPUB-
LOAN SENATORS.
MIR. Frelinghuysen Nominated For
Secretary Of State.

WASHINGTON, d. c., December 10
The President to-day informed
the committee appointed hy the Re
publican caucus of the Virginia Leg
islature to wait upon him, that on
general principles he was always in
favor of a Republican, but the Goa
lition for men in Virginia changed
the state of affairs there, and he de-
clined to interfere one way or the
oth@r
Mr.. Mcpherson, Clerk of the
House of Representatives, to-day
promoted John Baily, late disbursing
clerk, to be chief clerk in his Office.
WASHINGTON, December 12.-The
Republican Senators this morning
held caucus of very brief dura-
ton, at which report of their COM
mittee ON the subject of revising the
Republican membership of some Of
the Senate committees, was read, ex-
plain ed and accepted without any
controversy. It provides for making
Senator Window chairman OF the
foreign relation committee; Senator
Miller, of California, chairman of the
committee on revision Of laws sand
Senator Sewell, of New York, chair
man of the committee on enrolled
bills. Seneator Window will also
be placed on the committee
on patents, education and labor and
transportationroutes to the seaboard.
No comprehensive resolution on the
subject will be submitted to the Sen
ate, but various changes will be made
from time to time separately. A eau
Gus also this morning adopted a reso-
luton providing for the creation of
a Senate committee on the rights of
woman. Senator Lapham will be
chairman Of this committee, with
Senators Anthony, Fry and Dawes
as it's other Republican members.
The Chair submitted memoran-
dun from the Legislature Of Mime
sofa for al appropriation for the i'm.
provement of the Mississippi River
from st. Anthony's Falls to New
O-leans. The paper was read to de-
termine whether it should be referred
to special committee on improve
ment OF the Mississippi as desired
by Senator Cockrell, or to COM
mittee on commerce as suggested
by Senator Mcmillan. It states
the Importance, commercially
and in point of revenue of the re
gion drained by the Mississippi
and its navigable tributaries, which
produces 80 per cent. of corn, 73
per cent. Of wheat, SO per cent. OF
oats, 64 per cent of tobacco, II pei
cent. of cotton and &c per cent. Of
value of the fine stock OF the whole
country. Referred to the special
committee ON Mississippi river i'm
provements.
The President has to-day sent te
the Senate the nomination of Fred.
T. Freelinghuysen to be secretary OF
State.
WASHINGTON, December 12-The
President to-day accepted the resig-
nation of Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury Upton, to take effect De-
cember 81.
The Senate confirmed Frelinghuy-
sen as Secretary of State unanimous
ly, and without discussion.
A lady postmaster was among the
nominations sent in to day.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-13
FOREIGN.
Funeral of the Victims Of the
Vienna Disaster.
a Vast Concourse Of People at the
Cathedral

LONDON, December 12.-Fivs per
sons were killed and thirty injured
in the collision Saturday, at Canen-
burg, on the North London Railway.
A Vienna correspondent of the
Daily News says; The polict, under
the impression that the entire audi
fence had succeeded in escaping
from the theatre, locked the doors
in order to keep the outsiders from
entering, without ascertaining if
there was one within.
A Vienna correspondent of the
Standard says: Steps to secure the
safety Of the Imperial Theatre are
published.
A Madrid correspondent of the
Daily Telegraph says: The catas-
trophe at Vienna has caused great
excitement, and measures will be
taken to secure a public safety at
theatres.
There were three arrests to-day
under the coercion act.
VIENNA, December 12.-An i'm
mense crowd of people were present
this morning at st. Peters Cathedral,
where solemn requiem mass was
celebrated for the reprieve of the
souls of the victims of the fire. The
Cathedral was entirely draped in
black and catafalque erected which
was surrounded with candles
and exotic plants. The clergy
entered the Cathedral in process
sion, followed by the Crown Prince.
Archdukes, members of the Imper-
ial household and other dignitaries,
members Of the Reichstach, repre-
sentatives of the army, civil service,
municipality, etc. Bishop Gerr Off
ciated. The Court opera choir as>
sisted, and their voices were occa-
iionally almost drowned by the agon-
lied sobs of the mourners. The large
square in front of the cathedral and
the adjoining streets were filled by
many thousands of people.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-13
GUITEAU
Introduces O. Horse Doctor to
Provo his Insanity
Some One Creates Sensation in
Court.
The Jailor Warned Against q
Dynamite Explosion.

WASHINGTON, December 12.-In the
Guiteau trial this morning DR.. Spitz,
of New York, testified that he ex-
amined Guiteau yesterday and was
satisfied that he is insane. Cross
examination was quite pointedly
directed to the witnesses practice
and standing as an expert, and en-
quiries were made as to witness s
position as professor at the veteri-
nary school.
Scoville objected to the questions
as not pertinent.
Davidgereplied.-The attainments
of this witness have been paraded
by the counsel on the other side, and
we think it decidedly pertinent to
the cause to discover what opportuni-
ties for professional requirements
witness has enjoyed.
Scovills noted the exception.
Witness had no reason to feel
ashamed of his sphere of duty in
that connection. The branch of in
quiry pursued by him, had also en-
gagged the attention of Cuvier and
other noted scientists.
Mr.. Davidge.-''Yes." "Bu5 your
treatment at that time must have
been contided mostly to horses, and
these gentlemen, then, are what are
known as horse doctors, are they
not?'
Witness reddening. and with
some excitement. - My treatment
has been confined to asses; when an
ass with two legs asks me a stupid
question I endeavor to treat him as
he deserves" General laughter at
the expense Of counsel
Without concluding the cross-ex
animation, recess was taken for an
hour.
After recess DR.. Spitzka again TODD
the stand. Before he had a chance
to speak, Guiteau broke out with the
statement that "there are a good
many poodle dogs in the newspaper
business, and'I won't express my
utter contempt for poodle dogs. I
am going to notify the jury that the
hightoned press are saying that it
would be stain on the
American people to hang man
in my condition" AS he concluded
some pels son in the crowd shouted,
''Shoot him now," causing great ex-
element, but the party offering the
suggestion could not be found and
| the excitement subsided.
Spitzka testified to the belief that
Guiteau was born insane Spitzka
was still on the stand when the court
adjourned.
Warden Crocker has received sew
eral anonymous letters advising him
to remove everybody else from the
wing of the prison where Guiteau is
confined, SO that in event of an dy-
mantle explosion, no one but Gui
teau may be hurt.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-13

Senator Hill, of Georgia. from the
committee on privileges and elections,
reported back certain memorials
from members of the New York Leg
islature, efecting the right of
the present Senators from that State
to occupy seats in the chamber, and
asked that they be tabled, and the
committee discharged from their
further consideration. He stated
briefly that the committee did not
think any one nor all five reasons
alleged by the memorial as invali-
dating their election were sufficient
to justify further investigation, or
did, in fact, invalidate it.
Senator Garland asked that the
report, over under the rule. So ord
cred.
The tariff committee bill was then
taken up and Senator Garland pro,
ceeded to address the Senate.
Senator Garland took ground
against Senator Morrill,, in favor
of tariff for revenue.
Senator Beck Of Kentucky, fol-
lowed Senator Garland, taking the
same line of argument.
All bills on this subject were
finally referred to the eommitte on
| finance
Senator Pendleton's civil service
reform bill was then taken up and
laid over as unfinished business fol-
! to morrow
The rules and resolutions intro
duced to day, numbered over eighty
After an executive session the
Senate adjourned.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-13
Fire in Chicago.

CHICAGO, Dec. 10.-The large four
story brick warehouse of D. M. Os-
borne & Co., on south Morgan street,
was entirely destroyed by fire this
morning. The building was filled
with reapers and machinery, on
which there was an insurance of
100000. The building itself was
insured for $4,000.
LATER,-The loss on the stock was
S28O,OO0, and on the building $40,-
900. The cause of the fire is un-
known. For some months the firm
had employed no watchman. The
building was an extensive one, occu-
pying Nos 800 to G1O, Morgan street.
The insurance is about 100000.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-12-13
A Horrible Death.

Chattanooga Times: An old man named
Higgins, from Bristol, Tennessee, met a
horrible death near Dalton, on the Selma,
Rome and Dalton railroad, ON Tuesday.
The Western and Atlantic and the Selma
Rome and Dalton tracks run parallel out of
Dalton for nearly six miles, and we are in
formed that it is the rule for the engineers
of the respective trains to race, and that
sometimes they attain . fearful rate of
speed Our information is that the trains
were having their usual race on Tuesday
and the Western and Atlantic train " sg
several car-lengths ahead of the Selma train,
when Higgins, who was On the Western and
Atlantic track, espied the train, and, seeing
no other train, stepped aside to the Selma
track, but hardly had he reached it when
the train came laundering along and struck
him with such force that his body was
thrown over the smoke-stack and mangled
into small bits. The coroners jury returned
3 verdict exculpating employees Of the road
from any blame, rs the accident was un-
avoidable.