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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-05-06
The ssRrinlle TailS.N

1t was in the rOtunda of the Burnet.
The time was about ten last night, and the
crowd was at its maximum of density.
Mr. Tabbs Gross, a colored gentleman-in
fact, gentleman whose color is midnight
ltsef-who became locally famous in our
city years ago by an effort to rescue Blind
Tom from his owner, came sauntering
through the halls and elbowed his way
well into the throng. Mr.. Tabbs Gross,
we might remark has lately become citi-
zen of Arkansas, and in that capacity
visits his native heath for the purpose of
taking part in the Convention.
Mr.. Gross in the course of his elbowing
and pushing operations finds himself sur
rounded by bevy of newspaper men, all
OF them anxious for information OH the
political events of the day. So they accost
him first by asking him to what delegation
he belongs. 7 III ....
''To Arkansas, sab, +" was the reply.
"How does Arkansas vote?"
Yves waiting, sal, to see how the cat
jumps before we gives out our minds,n said
he, buttoning up his coat suspiciously, and
shutting his lips like clam-shell.
"Well, we'd like to know how you are
going yourself"
Yes, sab, l spec you would, but L amt
gwine to telI.n .... az.
~ Noo IuC HuClJ.
Because Pm gwine to know how de rest
vote fust."
Are you Republican,
mo sab Use a Brindle Tail. Mebby
you don't know how our parties is down
in Arkansas ?n
We confessed we did not.
"Well, sab, we has Brindle Tails and
Minstrels. De Minstres am de fellows
that sport the 'minstration, while we
Brindle Tails is de ones what want re-
form. We's the Liberals, as you call 'em
here"
A loud gutfaw followed this definition
of the political names.
$50 you want refOrm?n
"Yes, sab, we want new deal Some
of us Brindle Tails want to have office"
But you won't tell us who your candi-
date is ~
NO, sab, we'll wait till we know some
thin more bout it. The black delegates
isn't gOin to be fooled this time"
And the Brindle Tail delegate continued
his efforts to penetrate the crowd.-C Cincin-
natl Gazette.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-05-06
Maynard Oh the Tariff.

The several Ways and Means Commit
tee bills being before the House, Mr.. May
nard on Thursday is reported as follows !:
He advocated the minority bill as a
substitute for the bill reported from the
committee. He advocated a revision of
the internal laws, with a decrease of the
number of officers, the abolition of the
stamp tax, reduction of taxation on other
articles, and ultimate abolition of the inter-
nal revenue system.
He next proceeded to argue there was
no popular demand for a change in the
present tariff, and claimed that the pros
perity of the country did not depend upon
our foreign trade. Our manufactures had
prospered since the tariff of 1861, and by
their prosperity had contributed to the
general prosperity Of the country and
that the protection afforded by tariff en-
couraged the immigration of clrss of
mechanics and others of a higher order
than would otherwise come to our shores.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-05-06
FOREIGN.

The Progress Of the Spanish InsurrcctiOn.
LONDON, May 4.-LeGranges Refine won the
New Market general stake of G1 600 yesterday.
Direlict was second and Highland third. Elev-
en- started.
MADRID, May 4-Marshal SerranO was yes
terday at Puerta Deletona and YsuruD, in
Sierra D'Arator.
The Carlsts in BiAcap have burned the rail-
way bridge at Areta, near Biloa
PARIS, May 4-Advices have been received
here from Spain which contradict most posi-
lively the dispatches sent from Madrid in re-
gard to the Carlist instruction.
The Union announces on what it terms Off
cial authority that Don Carlos is in Spain at the
head of his volunteers, and Don AlphOnzO, his
brother, is with him. The proclamation signed
by him, which was circulated in Madrid, was
genuine
There is deep uneasiness in Madrid.
MATAMoRAs, May 4-The revolutionists have
retired. The refugees are returning
MADRID, May 4.-The Gazette's official con-
firms the report that Don Carlos has entered
Navarro and been joined by Reods.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-05-06
Greeley in Knoxville.

The nomination of Horace Greeley was re-
ceived with marked favor here among the ca
Confederates and Democrats. Many of them
we're enthusiastic and it was truly refreshing to
hear the hearty endorsement of the old Tribune
Abolitionist Passing along the street about
every minute one could overhear parts of con-
vcrsations, such as these "On Jeff7s Bail
Bond" Liberal to the South" Thinks Lee
and jackson as good as Grant and Sherman" j"
Wanted to LET US have our Confederacy in
Peace" Opposed the prosecution of war by
Force" Would have made treaty of peace
with Jake Thompson in 1864" kind hearted
old man." "Who would have thought we
would ever vote for Greeley?' Anybody to
beat the Radicals" &c, &c:
The principal lawyers, politicians and active
Democrats in the city very generally thought
they could stomach Greeley. Nevertheless,
when they hear from the leaders, we suppose
they will make up their minds to take it
straight as heretofore
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-05-06
Political Notes.


Ed. |. GOlliday has announced himself
for reelection to Congress from the Nash
vile District. .........
J. d. Tillman, a son of Hon. Lewis Till
man, late Republican member of Con-
greSs, and brother of l.. Tillman, Jr., of
Knoxville, is a candidate for the State
Senate. -aa--n-- - -a-
The Memphis appeal is authority for
saying that Senator Hughes or Gen. Ben
Hill will lead the Democracy in the Third
District in the coming Congressional CAM
paign.
The same paper says that Count D. Orsay
b. Thomas aspires to go to Congress from
the Seventh District, but Senator Tharpe,
of Henry is the more popular man. 1t
says Thomas has been counting his chick
ems before they were ha.ched.
Vermont stands firm in the Union Re
publican line. On the 1st inst. her State
Convention unanimously endorsed the
Administration and set the seal of her dis
approval of the Cincinnati movement.
1t is not believed that Whitthorne will
have any serious opposition in the Con-
gressional race in his district.
The Bristol Ne1CS and Greeneville Sen
HncL fail to harmOniZe on candidates in
the First District, the latter being for John
son, and attempting to ridicule Mcclellan
and Haynes for starting out so early. The
Nc'rS says: ''We are not willing to con-
cede that Mr.. Johnson has the destiny of
the party exclusively under his control,
and that knowing SO he is determined to
give it to the radicals Mr.. Johnson had
very good opportunity to consent to
nomination two years ago. He was im-
potuned to accept, but he positively re-
fused"
A correspondent of the AuuLnnchc
makes haste to propose the name of Judge
Archibald Wright, as a marvelously pro-
per individual to succeed Gov. BroWnIow
in the United States Senate.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-05-06
WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, May 4-From loose CONVEX
satOn the following may be regarded as a close
approximation of to-days meeting at the State
Department: Schenck has notified his Govern
ment that England, under no circumstances,
will permit the question of consequential dam
ages to be presented at Geneva.
It's noticed that Democratic members of the
Foreign Committee of the House and Senate
were not invited to the conference. Parties to
the conference have their mouths closed. A
back down on the part of the Administration is
probable and nearly certain
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-05-06
THE BAREFOOT BOY,

There hangs on the wall before me.
Where the sunshine loves to dwell,
A picture, a sweet, little picture ..
That holds me in a spell
4 boy with sun-brown features,
All dimpled in childish joy;
And gaze through the tears that blind me,
On the little " Barefoot Boy"
The eyes are full of brightness,
And the cheeks so rosy red, ....-
That it hardly seems picture,
But living child instead
"A child, with his brown hands hidden,
In the pockets where turks each toy
Which know brought childish pleasure
To this little Barefoot Boy"
And think, while my tears are dropping
Like rain on my open book,
OF my little barefooted darling
That the summoning angels took;
And sigh for the vanished brightness,
AS l see each unused toy
That once belonged to my darling
To my little Barefoot Boy"
And think of one sad juno evening, .....
When the mOurnful robins sang,
And up from the gathering shadows
The cry of the whip-poor-will rang;
And l think of the gloomy shadow
That fell on life's brightest JOY
When the angels came in the twilight
For my little Barefoot Boy"
l see from the shadowless hearthstones
Glad children at merry play; -
And think of my life's broad shadow,
And weep and turn away;
And l look at my little picture,
And the face so bright with joy,
And think that a sinless angel
Was once my Barefoot Boy"
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-05-06
CONGRESSIONAL
SENATE,

Mr.. Sumner called up his bill for mixed
schools, which meeting with objection, he
threatened to object to every bill until his was
disposed Of
Mr.. Sumner then moved to take up the bill,
which was agreed to-yeas 25, nays Il.
Mr.. Bayard, (Democrat) who was entitled to
the floor on the bill, said this was an utterly
unnecessary measure and nncalled for. The
people chiefly to be affected by it, are opposed
er TO the black or the white does not demand il.
Itis as unjust as it is uncalled for. It is mere
act of visionary zeal. He believed that This
mixture of the two races would be frought with
great evil to the weaker race and that It would
be most injurious to society.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-05-06
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Notice to Contractors.
U. s. ENGINEERS OFFICE.

U. S. ENGINEERS OFFICE.
CHATTANOOGA. TENN, April 29, 1872. .
Q EALED PROPOSALS IN DUPLICATE WILL
- he received at this office until 10 o'clock A. H. on
Wednesday. May 18th, 1872 for improving the Tennes
see River at the following points, viz:
At Ro>s' Towhead and Tumbling Shoals from one
to seven miles below Chattanooga Tenn The Suck at
Colbert Shoals the Suck from to seven miles below
Chattanooga, Tenn. At Colbert Shoals and Bee Tree
Shoals, from seventeen to twenty-five miles below
Florence, Ala.
The work to be done consists in general terms of the
excavation of rock both in ledge and detached the re-
moval of gravel and the construction OF rip rap dams
all in the river the depth Of water varying from zero
to hree feet at the lowest stage.
Descriptive specifications and instructions for bid
ders. and printed forms upon which all bids offered
must be made may be had application at this office
WALTER MCFARLAND,
ap9Od6t Major of Engineers
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-05-06
Chase After Thief.

On yesterday afternoon quite lively chase
took place after colored man from Market
Square, down Union and McClung streets to
SSrozer Cumberland and Gay, and on the river
t.Lank, but he finally eluded his pursuers near
'ng ENC mouth of Second creek.
he ne was suspected of completely in the rob
I,'a nefy oi Mr. Charles Seymours office, which
wa; was Sa Entered on Thursday night through the
.E, TElnueW, the desk broken into and the key taken
tne!elrotn and the safe opened. Ten dollars in
stan stamps, Two silver watches and number of pa
Lancasters, on Market Place probably for re-
pairs. and it was one of the rogues Who was
chased from there, as above stated
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-05-06
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
FOREIGN NEWS By THE CABLE
miscellaneous and Washington News
HOME NEWS.
NATIONAL LIBERAL COMMITTEE.
The Irish for Greeley and Liberty.

CrxcryxAT1, May 4-Tho following tele-
Gran, from Greeley was received here after he
bod been informed of his nomination
NEW YORK, May 3.
To WHitclatv Reid:
Please tender my grateful Acknowledgements
fo the Convention for the generous confidence
they have shown me and assure them l shall
endeavor to deserve it. HORACE GREELEY.
The address of the National Council Com
mittee of the ish-American League concludes
by suggesting the immediate organization of
Greeley Clubs or Leagues in every town and
hamlet, in every ward, city and county, and
that efficient State Committees be appointed
for the more general direction of and co-opera-
ton in the good work, then organize and let
our watchword be Greeley and victory. Sign
ed on behalf of the Committee by james j.
Rogers President, New York, and John Nc
Catferty, Secretary, Missouri
The National Liberal Republican Committee
has on it the following names South Carolina,
S A Pierce; Texas, NJ Pease; West Virginia
NJ c Church; District of Columbia G NJ Alex.
ander; North Carolina, d. r. Goodloe; Louis
lana II c Warmoth; Arkansas, John Kirk
ward; Florida, c Drew; Tennessee, H FOw-
Ter; kentucky, LIN Beurbibe; Alabama VIM 7
Hatchett Mississippi Jefords; Georgia, r.
G. McWhorter.
National Executive Committee-Ethan AL
len, of New York, Chairman; Dan'l Z Good
loe, of North Carolina, Secretary. The Com
mittee adjourned subject to the call of the
Chairman.
NEW YORK, May 4.-The Methodist Confer
ence has indefinitely postponed the Investigation
of the affairs of the Book Concern, by vote of
1879 to $50.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-05-06

a Baltimore lady sends this to the
Drawer: Lieutenant General Early ,Sheri-
dams opponent in the Valley, was much
opposed to any Of his men going to the
rear in time of action. He was also some
what addicted to profanity. On one o0c-
casion, when battle was in progress, he
met gentleman in gray going to the rear.
He halted him, and inquired, in no gentle
voice: tEHf
Where are you going, sir?
"To the rear.n
"How dare you go to the rear, sir, in
time of action ?'' mo
"Oh, General, ann clergyman"
"a clergyman! that's a " pretty
note! You fellows are always praying to
get to heaven, and when the chance comes
you are the first to run away! Go ahead,
parson !f-Hdrper's for Nay.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-05-06

Mrs: Isabella Beecher Hooker, who is in
attendance at Cincinnati, is not a candi-
date for the Presidency, though she has a
pedigree. She merely wants a plank, as
she says in a note to Lyman Trumbull.
In the same note she says of Philosopher
Greeley: II consider him heavy load
to any party, since he always deserts or
turns somersault when thepinch comes ~
and OF Herr Schurz she observes with
MN desire no communication, and can
only wonder how he has consented to be
born of woman"
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-05-06

Bishop Whitehouse recently undertook
to illustrate point in his sermon, by tel
ling his congregation how he had once
been lost on the prairies of Illinois, and
had wandered for long time, weary and
almost hopeless. At last he saw light,
and made his way slowly towards it,shout-
90 &c : no o. farther said the t bishop, "and was
about sinking down in dispair, the door of
cabin opened before me, and the long
looked for Sucker came.n His uninten-
tional pun brought the house down.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-05-06
Can It Be?

We dislike to mention any names but W.
should rather enjoy reporting the eulogies o
our prominent Democrats on certain Horace
Greeley who has enjoyed through the recollec
tions of a long and busy life the unrelentns
curses and maledictions of these same parties
Can it be2 Is it possible that the great unwash
ed Democratic party is to manifest progressive
spirit? We cannot believe it.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-05-06
HOW THE NOMINATIONS ARE RECEIVED.



WASHINGTON, May 4.-The nominatlo1'
while it excites mirth inal high political circles
here, seriously changes the prooaoIe pro-
gramme The Democratic leaders were Vlr-
tually pledged to the Cincinnati Convention
with Davis as the standard bearer, but now
the shrewdest politicians predict square Demo-
cratic nominations.
In view of the interest taken in the prooaoie
action of the Democratic party, the folloW-
ing from the World, telegraphed it edltorialiy'
expresses the profoundest surprise at the re-
suit in Cincinnati adams, who proved by
far the strongest of all the candidates who had
been expected to be strong in the convention,
might have been cordially endorsed by the
World, As he would have been cordially sup
ported by the Democratic party. Greeley can
receive no such endorsement; nor has he any
reason to expect such support. The conVen-
ton has chosen to nominate the most heated
and CONSPICUOUS opponent of the Democratic
party in the country Called for revenue re-
form, it has selected the most jealous OF
protectionists This leaves the Democratic par
ty entirely free to await the developemcnt of
the immediate future and opens way for pos
sble Democratic victory. The World will re-
serve its judgment until the meeting of the
Democratic Natioral Convention to be called
next week by the National Committee. The
meeting in this city would be recommended at
an early date for the assembling of the conven-
tion."
PH1LADELrHIA, May 4.-The Age suggests
straight Democratic ticket.
NEW YORK, May 4.-The Herald editorially
welcomes Greeley into the campaign as man
whom the people will always respect and honor.
The Herald adds whether we shall sup
port or oppose him must be declared by him
SELF He has received this nomination, and If
he avoids certain follies that have embarrassed
tie usefulness of his career, we shall support
him."
SYRACUSE, May 4.-One hundred guns were
fired in honor of Greeley.
ALBANY, May 4.-One hundred guns were
fred in honor of Greeley.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-05-06
still Ahead.

The CHRONICLE not only furnished the latest
telegraphic news manufactured to order" but
intelligence of the fire yesterday morning,
which was the first in timation many of our read
ers had Of it. and which was not furnished to
order, and which appeared in our city edition,
except about twenty numbers Enterprise is a
characteristic appreciated by the reading pub
lie in local as well as telegraphic news.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-05-06

THE Democratic party will find it neces-
sary tosmake nomination to save their
party ffrom Generalization, down South.
GreeIeys record would unite the party
pretty well, but the Northern Democracy
have felt Greeley's lash too long to give him
anything like united support. The lead
ers have decreed nomination and the
usual Democratic press that were green
enough to hang on to Cincinnati, will
draw out as fast as decency will allow,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-05-06
Trustees Sale.

pY VIRTUE OF A DEED IN TRUST EXECU-
ID TED to me BY The Wilcox Mining COmpanv " n
body corporate having principal office in Knoxville
tennessee, and doing business at "fmOry Roane
county Tennessee, viii expose t. sale to the highest
7, on the
Both Day of May, Is72,
upon the premises, the following personal property
9eI9ngng 10 SAID mpany. to wit: Coal Cars, Bargss,
Scales, WIRE Rope Drum and Windlass, Mining, Black
smith and Carpenters Tools. Wagons, Carts. Ma
chnery the interest of said Company IN Steam boat
nearly completed lying the wharf at kingston. Ten
nesSee and other property Also the valuable lands
OF SAID Company lying in ROane and Morgan counties,
consisting three separate tiacts lying adjacent be-
ing the lands conveyed to said Company by John Bax
ter and E. P Bailey, rustee, John DeArmond and n
P. Barton and NJ. c. wilcox containing one THOUSAND
acres, more or less and covering the valuable coal
banks now worked by said Company.
Said sale will be made on credit Of one and two
years. the purchaser giving bond and approved seen
rty for the purchase money bearing interest from date
at the rate of seven per cent per annuu and lien
will be retained the lands till the purchase money
is paid.
The lands will first be offered in parcels to suit pup
chasers and afterwards a whole and that sale which
shall bring the largest will be ad pied The sale
will be made in bar Of the equity of redemption.
W. p. WASHBURN, Trustee
Knoxville. March q, 1872 -l6d6Od
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-05-06

WARTS FROM Cows TEATs.-A cores
pondent asks our readers for the safest and
surest way to remove warts from cows
teats. Apply caustic potash two or three
times a week.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-05-06

Is the fact that men are shouting for
Horace Greeley to-day in Knoxville who
ten years ago would have hung any man for
endorsing him, proof of greater iberality
in politics or evidence of deeper hatred
for the republicanism that preserved the
country from rebellion? Two years ago
they only hated Republicans bad enough
to take the new departure, now they hate
it bad enough to adopt radical platform
and vote for the old he radical on it.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-05-06
LIBERALS IN OHIO.
None of Horace Greeley for Them.
Stanley, Mathews, HOadIey and other
Bright Lights Disguised.

CINCINNATI, May AT the College Hall
the meeting of the Ohio delegates was held to-
day, which was composed of about half of the
Ohio delegation to the Liberal Convention, and
which turned out to be very strong, Judge w.
B. Blame, of Port Clinton, was called to the
chair. \ large number of delegates made
speeches and some of them were denunciatory
and exciting, while others counselled modera-
ton. Among the most prominent were Judge
Hoadley, who was one of the Committee on Re-
solutions
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-05-06
To the Taxpayers of the 1St Civil District
of Knox County.

HAVING BEEN APPOINTE BY THE HON
III ORABLE County Court. at the April Term Tax
Assessor for this district herewith not y all tax paw
ers that will be at my Office from this date until the
18th day of May for the purpose of receiving lists of
tn, r property. Office the CO ner of Cav and Asy
lum streets up stairs the store of j S. Waters 4
Bro. (ap23d3w) w. F. YARDLEY
Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1872-06-06
SOMETHING MORE THAN 4
STRAW.

It is a significant fact that rebel papers
have 80 warmly espoused the candidacy of
che "great and good Greeley" in giving
eheir brief accounts of the decoration OF
Federal Cemeteries in respective locali-
ties invariably announce, with unsup-
pressible accents Of qualification, ''but
few whites. a large crowd of colored per-
sons present." The absence of the whites
is an acknowledgement that the Southern
people have no holy reverence for this
final resting-place of the Northern inva-
der. The golden-tonged orator sounds
his glowing eulogies upon the immaculate
Horace to applauding audiences, but the
flowing measures of his eloquence die in
silence over the graves where the heroes
are buried. No free and generous ming
ling in wreathing and g~arlanding those
grassy hillocks where sleep the children of
the North -they occupy stolen territory
in 'the land we love" If you admire
Horace Greeley so much, why respect so
little those who fell battling for the prin-
-eiples we advocated? BE consistent, %
Greeleyitcs. for in no other way can you
show your faith than by your works.