Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1870-07-06
nd section, Col. Tnrney

VI McMlnn county, who in stereotyped purlia-
mentary peroration, wished to know the cause
of this vast assen,blage present-what powerful
motive had induced them to leave their home
on this day? No one telling him that they had
come to enjoy the National holiday and had
only assembled to kill time Mr. Clementson
proceeded dwelling with great JUNCTION on the
glorious day that gave the Nation birth. and
anon changing his theme 20 the hackneved pa
thotic appeal on behalf Of the lately disfran-
chised, and onimalyerted on the impropriety of
giving an ignorant amt irresponsible portion of
the people the right of voting while the intelli-
gence Of the commonwealth were taxed to sup
port their corrupt9ns
Anon he descended from his lofty height TO
the unbelievable guLchcsof heL' showing
most intimate acquaintance with profane
California mining phroseoogy. and made
mild alluson to the discussions existing. in his
party, which he said were made by men trying
to stir up strife and who were fit to be consigned
to the gloomy caverns he mentioned above [Ap-
plause, though just where it came in would be
difficult to say, Clementson is a member of the
Investigating Committee, against whom serious
charges have been made by Colonel John Bax-
ter, and this allu,on was no doubt intended for
that gentleman
In conclusion, he urged upon his party to
array itself in a united phalanx against what he
was pleased to term in choice phaseology the
most damnable despo;ism the world ever saw"
and advised them to beware Of the dogma of
consolidation as urged by the Washington Gov
ernment With q few words to the ladies Mr.
Clementson clgsed.
The band then discoursed appropriate music,
when Hon. \. Blizzard, Of Athens, was intro
ducel
MR.. blizzard
Was no more prepared TO make speech than
the gentleman who had preceded him, he said,
which was perfectly true, Us his hearers found
cut before he got through Mr. B. stated that
there were but two great national parties in the
country. One was in favor Of Capitalization in
the Government Of the United States; the other
was in favor Of administering the laws according
to the Constitution. They were the Republican
and Democratic parties. HE was right in this,
and we chronicle the admission with pleasure
The speaker thought that if his party was
not successful, civil revolution would result,
and ncoherently deplored the possibility of fail
ure, as the christian religion would be scorned,
and its ministers driven from the pulpits
concluding with the usual Democrat denuncia-
ton Of the Radical party, which was rather
wearisome, and so the crowd considered it. for
there was a sensible dimnution of their num-
bers seeing which he subsidel
col FLEMING
Pronounced the benediction politically speak
ing, and paid a touching tribute % the memory
of those who fell on both sides in the late civil
war, concluding with the sentiments of Senator
Brownlow
Forever float that standard sheet
Where breathes the foe bat falls before IL
With Freedoms soil beneath our feet.
And Freedoms banner glanring Ger usi
INCIDENTS or THE DAY
Were not of startling interest. i large number
Of persons were intoxicated, some of whom
We're accommodated with lodgings in the cals-
boose, while others staggered TO seque.tered
spots and slept off the effects of their debauch.
VISITORS
Many prominent gentlemen were present from
a distance among whom we may mention All.
Pettbone, of Greeneville, Col. r. X. Byrd of
Roane, beside Representatives Of the press from
various points in East Tennessee
THE FIREWORKS.
About eight o'clock the pyrotechnics began.
and the river bank was lined with an immense
concourse to witness the display, which was
very fine indeed, and reflected credit upon the
gentlemen having the matter in hand
PIcSICs
The employees Of the East Tennessee, Virgin
ia and Georgia Railroad celebrated the day bya
picnic, FIVE miles from the city, and had pleas
ant time Trains ran every two hours to and
from the ground, and the passenger trains
stopped there going and returning, But one in
toxicated person was on the ground, and he was
not rairoader The tipsy gent wis soon made
to eyacuate the premises. Spiro 6 Bro. fur
nished the refreshments, but toattempt praise or
description Of the yiands would he a work of
supererogation, ana we viii not attempt it.
REV. G. W. yERE's SCHOOL
Went to Clinton on a special train, at o'clock
and enjoyed themselves finely An address was
delivered by Maj. c. d. McGufey, Col Dough-
ty, Bishop Tate and the Pastor which was weH
received. The party numbered upwards of two
hundred and returned at late hour feeling the
day was well spent
THE WELSH,
Miners and operatives at Coal Greek and found
cry celebrated the day in fun style. An ad-
dress was delivered by Jgdge Temple, followed
by Judge Houk and David Richards Esq.
Then music by the colored band.
Eatables were abundant and so were consu-
mers as we are informed that rations were scarce
when all were filed
The grove where The festivities ,y.ra held y,as