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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-08
GROCERIES.
TXTRA INDUCEMENTS!
REDUCTION IN GROCERIES

A new stock of Fresh Teas and Groceries Just
Observation-Disclosures Gnnpowder, Imperial, Old
and Young Hyson, Japan English Breakfast,
Oolong and Blnck Teas These Teas having been
selected with great care, We guarantee the quail
ty and price to suit the trade
A fun stock of Demerara Y. P. Porto Rico
Refined Sugars and Golden Syrups.
Rio, Lagnyrs and Old Govt. Java Cotfees
3 hhds Shoulder Middling and Breakfast
Bacon.
, tierces Plain and sugar-cured Hams.
tiercps Prime Leaf Lard.
II boxes prime Factory Cheese
Fine stock of English and American :'ances,
Pickles and Canned Goods Bordeaux Oil, Salad
Dressing; full stock of Bakers Old Rye Whis,
key, and large assortment of other brands OF
choice Rye Whistles and Wines; English Ale
and Brown Stout constantly on hand-together
with large stock of Fine Family and Fancy
Groceries all of which will be sold ut reduced
prices. All persons wishing bargains will do
we'll to call at
GEO McBURNEY & SONS
Washington Hall Building,
t.hG no King street
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GEO. r.. WILMER g. CO.,

General Agents for Virginia. West Virginia,
North Carolina. Maryland and the District Of
Columbia.
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The higher per ccntage of interest obtaining :,
the Western States a. compared with the East
ern Se.board and our large annual income,
must constitute III irresistible appeal to those de
string assurance with the ST LOUIS MUTUAL
in the iiltur" of their policies.
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A MOTHER GREAT REDUCTION


MOTHER e r 7sn REDUCTION
PRICE OF TEAS AND COFFEES.
TEAS:
Japan, uncnlorcd, 81; Best Extra. ~
Oolong 80 and 4c; l.O
English Breakfast soc and ST. 40
Imperial 81, Sl.l5; l4o
Young Hyson, ooc, 81; 40
Remember that we guarantee our Teas t" be
fresh, pure and unmixcd, and if not satisfactory
will bc exchanged
Confess:
Java, Mocha, Ceylon, Maricabo, Lnguyra and
Rio, Green, Roasted or Ground, if desired, from
to Sc per pound less than formerly. We use
great care in the selection of our Cotee>, and
guarantee them to give entire satisfaction
We would also call attention to our stock Of
Jclics. Canned Goods, French, English and
American Mustards, Cross Il Blackwelrs Pick
les American Pickles Peak, Frean l. Cos. eel
cbr,,ted Biscuits, Albert Biscuits, Pure French
Candy, from 30 to GOc per pound.
Every variety Of Spices, perfectly pure ground
and whole A liberal discount to the trade.
CHINESE TEA COMPANY,
No II North Royal street,
ian u Near the Market
DARGAINS BARGAINS!
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THE GAZETTE.
WEDNESDAY, EVENING, MARGINS.

The Washington Chronicle states that the
pressure on Governor Cooke Of the District of
Columbia, for office is very heavy and perplex-
my He is assured by scores of men every
day that there is dissatisfaction, but that the
appointment of certain individuals will surely
harmonize everything The number of self
sacrificing patriots who are willing to hold Office
simply for the sake of uniting and harmonizing
the Republican party is truly astonishing,
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TRANSPORTATION LINE
TyJF STEAMER EXPRESS.

THE STEAMER EXPRESS,
Capt A. 9. N1cKLE,
VIII resume her route on Tuesday, February e,
cnving pier No 10 Light street wharf, xKSA
Baltimore, EVERY TUESDAY, atl@xf zszsszazias
40. ill.,, for Alexandria, Washington and George
the Potomac river: Piney Point Stone wharf
Cpburn, Chaptico wharf. Chapel Point, Matthias
Point, Smiths Point, Nanjemuy Stores and
Pyes wharf
Returning, will leave Sixth St. wharf Wash
incton, EVERY SATURDAY, at u Il. H., and
King street wharf, Alexandria, ut ! Il. IN:
j. BRODERS i co.,
feb ~ No. II King street, Alexandria.
OFFICE POTOMAC FERRY CO.,
~ Washington, February ~, 1871
Steamers of the Potomac Ferry Co. III
will make their hourly trips betweenG -
alexandria and Washington, as follows:
Every hour. from II. m, from each city
Last "trip at u =. M from each city.
The steamer WAWASET will rc>un,r her
trips to Cone river and intermediate landings ON
the Pntomac-lraving Washington on FRIDAY,
The 9th of February, ut Il H. ILL.,, and AleXnhdrlh
Ut m. :. =. HOWlSON,
feb lO-lf President Potomac Ferry Co.
"a, NEW EXPRESS LINE
~ a -BETwEEN-
observation-disclosures
ANDKll, GEoKGEToWN AND WASH
lNGTuN.
:itranrr, ic1lr" regularly from Georgrt,'Wli,
foot Of Congress street, EVERY W EDN ES-
DAY; from Alexandria, foot of King street,
EVERY THURSDAY.
Freight received daily at Lowest rates.
This lin. connects with all the Northern, East
rrn and Western Railroads and Transportation
Companies, and will forward freight by all the
lines running out of Philadelphia, free of CON-
ini>,iolI :nd gives THROUGH RATES.
-AGEST s.
NJ ELDRIDGE & CO..
No. 4 s. WharveS Alexandria, Va.
VIM. p CLYDE & CO.,
No II South WharveS, Philadelphia.
HYDE l. TYLER,
jc lit So Water street. Georgetown
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FOR THE SPRING TRADE.

800 bushels prime aad choice Ohio
Glover.
100 bushels prime Timothy.
400 bushels kent'y. Orchard Grass.
so bushels Kentucky Blue Grass.
400 bushels Red Top or Herds Grass.
so bushels Sapling Glover.
100 barrels Early Rose and other
choice varieties OfSeed Potatoes.
1l4y"LANDRETH'S GARDEN SEEDS eth
or in papers bulk.
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS AND
MACHINERY of every description
GARDEN and HORTICULTURAL TOOLS
of al kinds.
BUSEY'S EXCELSIOR GUANO.
E. FRANK GOES SUPER PHOSPHATE.
BONE DUST, GROUND PLASTER, &c,
in fact everything for the farmer and gardener
HERBERT BRYANT,
No rs King street.
feb pm Alexandria, Va
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&. WIN. X A NJ y AZ.
Hiking STREET
Is reducing stock in order to remove and is
prepared to give bargains III
FINE FAMILY s. FANCY GROCERIES,
FOR CASH
RICHARD W. AVERY. FL. DAFlDS"H.
4 VERY d DAVIDSON:
CHOICE FAMILY GROCERIES, WlNk9'
No .s2G, King street, corner Of Alfred,
ian l4-tf Alexandria, Va
GORGE McBURNEY q son,
Dealers in
Family and Fancy Groceries,
Foreign and Domestic Wines and Liquors, Eng
lish Ale and Brown Stout,
Washington Hall Building, no King St,
jan ~ Alexandria, Va.
L CLINTON MILBURN,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer IN
GROCERIES,
Garner Cameron and Royal streets
[Oppositc the Market
my 3-tf Alexandria, Va.
WIN. F. BRookks,
FAMILY GROCER,
And Dealer in
Fine Teas Coaees Sugars Pickles, American
and English, Canned Goods Tobacco,
Segars, etc, etc
li4 King street above Washington.
n BAH orders from the country shall re-
ceive prompt attention. ap lit.
- VIM. RAMSAY,
Wholesale and Retail
GROCER,
l4I Ming street,
NH 25-tf Alexandria, Va,
u g. SWAINE,
T. No p North Royal ST.,
Two doors south of old sfand.l
Has on hand and is constantly receiving fresh
invoices of
GROCERIES, WINES & LIQUORS,
which he will sell cheap for cash. fe 70.
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Dr. l.. respectfully inform, the public that for
twenty years he hu- given especial attention to
the preservation Of the natural teeth and Will
continue to do 50, and invites those who wish to
Save them to call on him, knowing that many arc
ment might be preserved and made useful for
life. Artificial teeth inserted only as APPROVED
BY PROFESSORS AND COLLEGES. nos As-t1
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Attest y EWS
TREMENDOUS EXCITEMENT!
WIN. II. DeFAUGhAS.
llu King street, north side, and next to Brengle
Confectionery,
l. selling the cheapest and best
LUW-PRlCED BEDSTEADS,
MATTRASSES, and other FURNITURE ever
offered in this market
Call und see for yourself You will not be
disappointed. feb Is
ONDON BIS UT.
IL
We are III receipt of samples direct from
the London house and have also on hand u small
invoice to fiji present orders.
Having, special arrangement, We can furnish
these goods in any variety or quantity, at very
low prices. Delivered free Of charge.
GEORGE r. HILL s CO.,
feb 2l-e6lmd&tw Alexandria, Va.
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These instruments have been DrlGrr tie plDllC
for nearly thirty years, and upon their excellence
alone attained IN uHPnrchaSed pre-rmiHt"c',
which pr"nDu""eS tIam uncqunllri. Their
TONE
combines great power, sweetness AMI tine singing
quality, rs well great purity of lnt"nuti"ll,
and swrctne.: throughout the entire scale. Their
TOUCH
is plant and clnStIC and entirely free from the
stiffness found in So many Pianos.
IN WORKMANSHIP
they are unequnlled, using none but the very
best seasoned material the large capital employ
ed iii our business enabling us 10 Keep rontilil-
ally an inIlncI:c stock of lumber. &C. "n hand.
40 All our SQUARE PIANOS have our
New improved Over|trung scale and the Ag-
rntfe Treble.
azc~ We would call ;;p,s,cial attension t" our
so sol GRANDS Patcntcd Aug. IL. 1866.
which bring the Piano nearer perfection than has
yet beenattuinrd
Every Piano fully Warranted .'"E Fire Years.
We have made arrangements for the Sole.
Wholesale Agency for the most celebrated L AK
LOR ORGANS and MELODEONS, which We
offer Wholesale and retail ut lowest fuctoTy prices
WIN KNABE j. CO.,
nuy l4r,Jm Baltimore Md.
U GROUND PLASTER!
We will sell, from our mill, on Princess street
near the depot of the " ashington L. Ohio r. r.,
GROUND PLASTER, of the hest quality, ut
seven dollars per ton, bulk eight dollars in
bags-bags rcturnabc in ten days-;nd nine dol
lars in barrels or in new bags sold with the plas-
ter. Orders from merchants and dealers respect
fully solicited.
LEE g. BROTHER,
So, = Manufacturers and Dpn iprs
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I>.Sz1R.4.N"CE AGENTS.
ENERAL INSU RANCE AGENCY
GEO. X. WITMER d. co..
Alexandria, VA.
St. Louis Mutual Life lns. Co


An increase of over FIVE MILLIONS IN ) YEAES
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January 8, lo.l

| do not believe in pillow ,rinlS made BY the
lnsllitucturrr$ themselves. but hope that. every
farmer will nj once make IL full trial OF the Dixie
with every low he can find. and buyth which
does the best work 1 have not been able to sup
ply the demand. nor ill my orders for some
time, and mist lruyr the field trials where they
rightly bclnne-tn farmers themselves.
T. H. :;TARKE. l44O Main street.
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New Market, Caroline County.
February ~, 1871.
Full< Church, VA. October Is, 1870.

Fails Church, Va, UctIbrr 3, ISlU.
MIR. A 7. Skinner. Alexandria:
Dear Sir: The Dixie Plow bought of You
the past season has given me entire satisfaction,
after II thorough test. / have, used the be-,
Northern PlowE and consider the Dixie SUI
rrror t. any ever used. Yours trul IT,,
JOHN L. kVoN.
For sale hy ALBERT IT, SKINNER.
mar IT. and ~ s. Union ST., Alcxa., w.
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FOR RENT-TWO COMFORTABLE
E$ HOUSES, on Royal street between Prince
and Duke. Apply to
f.bl JOHN r.. EVANS
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ID D. GOULD. W. H. WILkESlNGt
GOULD d WILkENING,
VI Successor 10 ". +. Henderson.
GROCERY, LIQUOR l. GENERAL COM
MISSION MERCHANTS,
No. 30 North Royal 81
SUGARS, WHISkEI, BRANDY, WINES
SCOTCH ALE, PORTER, sc
Also Eastern and Potomac SHAD, HER
RING and MACkEREL.
Choice brands of SEGARS and TOBACCO
always on hand.
Strict attention paid to the sale OF COU NTRI
PRODUCE ie l8-tT
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GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
No. "a King street,
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c0.u.uTssIO.S. MERCHANTS.

RICHARDS PAYNE JR ". v MoHH' ~
Warrenton, Va. Londonn, Va.
DAYNE Il MOSS,
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T AIDES LASTING BOOTS.
A great many new styles handsome and very
cheap at
At WADDEY;S, "a King street.
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Roots F.N.D SHOES.
: AIDES BUTTON BOOTS.

T AIDES BUTTON BOOTS.
A fine stock: French Kid. Velvet English
and French Cloth, Md, Foxcd, Russia F"&ed,
Turkey Morocco F"xcd and other new styles,
which cannot he surpassed for beauty, durability
and rhcalI.r-S.
~ At WADDEl''S, "A King .trect.
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S1TOCkHOLDEKS' MEETING.
DIT RE IRI:, II l. y + \

Received from the importer, in New iorl;
Richardson's Linens. They universally ad-
mitted I" have no superior.
feb II Il. J.. DDD.
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We, the judge i'll the Pillow Trial on the
furm of Mr. +. G. Williams, published in the
Wing. hereby certify that it was directed /" Dc
sent to that journal ~ communication BY the
Judges who made the award.
! NJ HURT
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EOR SaEE or RENT.

FOR RENT-A good BRICK D MEh-
LING, convenient 70 the O., A. y n: r. =.
depot. Apply to BECK; kNOA u hEkB1'
Real Estate Agents, " King st. feb 2l-eo3t
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-11-22
REV. A. B. EARL.

This distinguished divine whose minis
rtTStions have been attended with such re-
mGrkable success all over the country, is
now holding a series Of meetings at Nash
VILE which are being attended with the
same success which greets his labors every
wheKe. He commenced holding services
in the First Baptist Church, but the con-
gregauons were so large that not more
than half the people could get in the
house, consequently the Exposition Build
ing, capable of accommodating from fif-
teen hundred to two thousand souls, is be-
ing fitted up, in which his meetings will b
held, commencing to-day. We had the
pleasure OF listening to one Of his dis
courses last week, which was remarkable
for it, calm reasoning, great simplicity,
novel illustrations and deep earnestness.
He wields power over an audience that
can not be explained, and it seems almost
impossible 10 resist his appeals. He can
not be said 10 be an orator in the common
acceptation of the term, and yet his intiu-
ence over his auditors is wonderful. Peo-
pie flock 10 hear him from twenty TO forty
miles around, and scores are being con-
yerted under his labors.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-11-22
From GreeneVille.

Business is extremely dull with us, as
our merchants are anxiously waiting for
better times. There are good prospects for
an abundance the coming year.
Wheat looks very promising and larger
area is sown, showing that the farmers are
determined to make up the deficiency of
the past season.
The amount of acOrns still remaining on
the ground in the woods, is a good evidence
that the corn crop, made short by the
drought, will be economical in the fatten-
ing of pork.
The Smoky Mountains presented beau
tiful appearance after the snow storm last
week, all decked with the beautiful snow,
giving that section the appearance of WIN
ter.
Greenevile is considerably interested in
the construction of narrow gauge rail-
road, by way of the furnaces toPaint Rock,
on the Cincinnati, Cumberland Gap and
Charleston Road.
The object of the enterprise is TO tap the
iron furnaces eleven miles from this place.
The Greene county furnace has made a
liberal subscription towards the enterprise
while the other, now idle, has made no
definite subscription.
These enterprises, though now struggling
in their infancy, aredeveloping their value
to this country, and the people see the
| necessity of giving assistance in the pro-
posed Narrow Gauge.
Capt. Vanderhoof, of your city has been
| appointed Chief Engineer of the road,
| who, with the President, Major Reeves,
are now out looking at the different pro-
posed routes. 1t is said the surveys will
commence some time this week, which all
goes to show that the directors mean bust
ness whether times are dull, or not. Not
TO be egotistical, Greene county has shown
/ more energy in Improvements than any
| other county in East Tennessee, and she
is still determined to push forward.
| JACK.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-11-22
TIE PUBLIC PRINTER.

The firm of Jones, Purvis & Co., composed of
j. .. Griffith * Co., of the Union and Anleri-
can ; Roberts, Purvis S Co., of the Republican
Bajuler Gates, Cameron, Wisdom & Co., of
the jackson Wig and Tribune: Rhea, Wood
son & Sagniago of the Memphis Press; Fig
ures, House & Allison, of the Franklin ReoieW !;
Haines, Brothers & Bond of the Williamson
Journal Cowden & Co., of the Lewisburg Ga
5ette; ID. +. Wallace, Of the McMinnville Net0
Era; c. B. Woodward, of the Sweetwater En-
tcJprisc; and Ramage 81 Co., of the Knoxville
Press and Herald, were elected Public Printers
by the Legislature last Wednesday.
We congratulate our contemporaries upon
their suCcess.-Co Columbia Herald.
\ rather formidable combination, if
numbers mean anything. Now we predict
that the terms of partnership between all
these parties, embracing ten Democratic
newspapers, would be interesting reading.
Jones, Purvis & Co. is "a big thing on ice"
and we have no doubt but the circum-
stances attending the formation of the
company would prove a most interesting
chapter in the history of Tennessee poll
tics.
The idea was that the old firm of Jones
Purvis d Co. must be Vindicated, no mat
ter at what cost, and to do this, they were
willing to enter into combination in
GLIDING every Democratic paper in the
State, if it was necessary, to carry their
point. This being the case it was only q
question of simple addition how the win
dication" was TO be brought about. The
thing 10 be looked at was, how many vote,
can the Press and Herald CONTROL and sci
the number down. Then how many cal
the jackson wing and Tribune control
and set that down directly under the other
observing the fundamental rules of arith.
metic, and so on through the list. Then
add the whole together and see whether
the combination is powerful enough Il
"vindicate." This is the way it was done
How much all these are TO realize from tn,
profits is quite another question. Tn
''vindicatiOn" has been effected; the mex
thing is. the spoils.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-11-22
COLUMBIA.
JACK.

We had the pleasure, during the past
week, of spending a few hours in this
beautiful town, the county site Of Maury
county. 1t is situated in the midst Of one
Of the loveliest regions in the South noted
for the fertility of its soil. and for the hos
pitality and intelligence of its people. We
took occasion while there to call at the
HCrdLd Office, in which we met the genial
face of our friend Rolf Saunders, formerly
81 the wing and Register, of this place.
The Herald is one of the best country pa
pers in the State, noted alike for its me-
chanical as well as for its editorial depart
ment. That office furnishes "printed out
sides for large number Of weekly pa
pers in the State.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-11-22
COMMERCIAL.
WHOLESALE MARKET REPORT
CORRECTED DAILY BY
j. w. GAUT,
Produce and Commission Merchant,
Market Place, Rno~ville, Tennessee.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. Nov q, 1871.
But little Produce changed hands during the
past week. In fact nothing but the scarcity of
money induces farmers to accept the present
prices for their produce.
Messrs. Mcdaniel 81 Co. commenced slaught-
ering hogs that cost At to 4!c gross laid down
Sales could not be made to-day at over cents
Nothing of the hog product offered yet ex-
cept Lard, which is held at 10 cents in tins
The tendency is to lower prices.
Good corn will meet ready sale at so to 52lc.
loose in car load lot. A limited demand exists
for prime hay, at 80 cents in bales that will
admit 1900 pounds to the car load.
QUOTATIONS..
WHEAT-Buyng, Sl.lOal95; selling, 81. 2Oa
40, per bushel. But little offered and only IA
local demand.
CoRN-Buying price for old, sacked CSC ;
selling. in carload lots, roc, on cars new, buy
ing 50a52lc. LOOSE sacked in depot, G2ia65c.
No shipments from this point yet.
OATs-Buying' loose 3ja3Sc sacked, in car
load lots, 50aj2lc
HAr--Loose, wagon load, 7Oa75c per cwt
baled, in depot, Sl.O0 per 100 lbs.
DRIED FRUITs-Dull, market unsettled
Peaches, loose, from wagons, in halves, cts.
per h mixed and in quarters, &C. according
to quality Apples, 5a54c; sacked, in depot,
1dlt higher per
F.oUR-0nly a local demand and very dull ;
best brands of Family held at 400 per sack and
Extras 3,50a3.75 per sack, but to effect cash
sales co cessions must be made.
BACoS-Nominal, in the absence of orders
from the country, prices have a wide range
Clear Sides 7lcs8c; buying price and selling,
9cal0c no Hams or Shoulders offered.
LARD-9a91c.
FEATHEEs-Buying price for prime Goose at
55ca60c. Mixed and Duck new 45ca5Oc.
BUTTER-Prime sells readily at 20c to 22lc,
butirregular and rancid lots are hard to sell at
any price.
EGGs-l5c to lSc per dozen.
IRISH PoTATOEs-Only Il local demand and
| the supply much better than was expected
worth 5Oca70c per bushel as to quality.
SWEET PoTAToEs-Local demand only 6OcaS0C
| per bushel
ONIoSs-Local demand only, Gja SOC pei
| bushel.
GREEN APPLEs-Some very fine North Caro-,
| lima Apples sold last week at 200 per bushel
| Common varieties are worth lO0al.2j.
PoULTRY-Chickens l5alSc each; Duck,
| about the same; Turkeys 6OaSjc
| RAGs-3a34c cash.
| BEEswAX-25a2Sc per pound.
| GNsENG-75aO per pound.
| SEED-Cloyer, SOFAS 30 per bushel Timothy
| 800 per bushel.
| HoGs-Partcs here viii pack several thous
| and hogs AZ &c gross, and some orders for ship
| meLt may be expected at about that price
| When the season opens let the hogs come for
! ward.
CATTLE-Nominal, some demand for stool
cattle 10 ship East.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-11-22
THE EDITOR.s GUESTS.

Will. NJ. Carleton the author of "Bctsey and
arc out read an admirable poem, entitled,
"The Editor Guests at the meeting of the
Michigan Publishers Association, July 18th.
The following are the concluding stanzAs;
But loi on the rickety staircase another reliable
tread,
And entered another old farmer. and these are
the words that he said
Good morning sir, Mr.. Editor; how are the
folks to-dayT
owe you for next years paper; l thought I'd
come in and pay.
And Jones is goin' to take it, and this is his
money, here;
/ shut down iendn il to him, and then coaxcd
him TO try it year.
And here is few little items that happened last
week in our town;
j thought they'd look good for the paper, and
so Just jotted EN- down.
And here is basket of cherries my wife picked
expressly for you;
And q small bunch Of flowers from Jcnnie-she
thought she must send something, too.
You re dom the politics bully, as all OF our
family agree;
Just keep your old goose-quill Aappin', and give
EN- good one for me,
And now you are chuck full of business, and
won't be takin' you time;
I've things of my own i must tend to-good
day, sir; b'lieve l will climb
The Editor sat in his sanctum, and brought
down his fist with thump;
God bless that old farmer" he muttered, he
Il regular jolly old trump"
And It's thus with our noble profession, and
thus it will ever be still;
There are some who appreciate its labor, and
some who perhaps never will.
But in the great time that is coming, when Ca
briefs trumpet shall sound,
And they who have labored and rested shall
come from tie quivering ground
When they who have strivon and suffered to
teach and ennoble the race,
Shall march at the front of the column, each
one in his God-given place.
AS they march through the gates of The City,
with proud and victorious tread,
The editor, printer and devil win travel not far
from the head.