Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-04-24
FACTS ABOUT EAST TENNESSEE,
information About Knoxville.
NO. LNVII.

Charlton, Esq, Commissioners of Immi-
grafton, which will be found to contain
some interesting facts:
RIPLEY, o., April IL, 1871,
L. w. charlton, Esq, KnorCiUe, Tenn.
DEAR SIR Almost constant ill health
for the past three months has prevented
me from noticing your last kind letter.
me circulation of your article in reply to
my questions to Mr.. johnson has awaken
ed an interest here i'm Tennessee never
known before. All that have manufac-
turing and farming most in view, are de-
lighted and will, as soon as possible get out
of this unfriendly region. But Others
want Information concerning business in
Knoxville, which was not given in your
circular. OF course, merchandising is
over-done, as in all other places.
Are there any openings for the follow
ing pursuits Blacksmithing, carpenter
!ng, wagon making, saddlering, hotel and
boarding-house Keeping, (first-class) and
especially Horticulture and horticulture
What Is the population of Knoxville Are
there openings for favorable invest
ments in city property, &C.? Ex-
cuse me for asking questions, but know
-of no better way to learn of your town
and country; besides, others make me
their medium. Please impart all the in
formation you have on these subjects ut an
early opportunity and oblige,
Yours respectfully,
:. ID. INGHAM.
REPLY TO MIR. INGHAM's LITTER.
Mr.. Ingham will excuse the liberty 1
thus take in replying to his letter concern
ing the city of Knoxville. / wish to reach
other persons, and wish to do so through
the columns of the CHRONICLE, as it has
an extensive circulation throughout the
Northern States.
am glad to know that my article in
answer TO some questions propounded to
.ex-President johnson is meeting with
such favor in the region indicated by Mr..
Ingham and thatit "has awakened an inter-
est never known before" That article was
written in the most candid manner, and
therefore, may be treated rs a fair exposi-
tion of matters in East Tennessee. If the
people of Ohio knew as much about the
climate of this favored section as the writ
.er does, they would many of them) ''get
'out of that unfriendly region" and come
here.
But must not forget the real object of
Mr.. Ingham's letter. He wants to know
something about our city, Knoxville. /
think l can meet this enquiry to his en-
tire satisfaction, as have been intimately
associated with this city for the last
twenty-five years or more.
First, then, its location, for it must be
borne in mind that this is an important
element in city. If Knoxville were To-
Gated in swamp, or upon low, flat ground,
common sense teaches us that il would not
be desirable either as home or as q place
to do business in. 1t would be shunned,
as it ought to be. But this is not the fact
concerning it. 1t stands upon number
of beautiful and commanding eminences,
or hills, if you prefer. Hence it is lifted
out of the mud, standing high and dry,
and overlooking vast scope of country in
every direction. This makes it exceeding
ly desirable as q place to live in. There
are SO many charming spots on which to
build fine and attractive residences, which
may be adorned according to the taste of
the owner. Already many of these promi-
nent sites are occupied with palatial build
ings, and many more are in process of erec-
ton. Indeed / have never known, in the
history of any town or city, such. remark
able strides in the way of solid improve
.ments as has marked the history. Of this
young city i'll the last few years, a fact that
1 will notice more at length directly.
From what have said the inference, of
course, would be that we have q healthy
city. do not see how it could be other
wise. Its very location would indicate
this. There is no standing water near It,
The drainage is complete. Two streams
of considerable power run through it,
while on its southern limits flows the
beautiful Tennessee river, which may be
seen from heights" +" of the city winding
on its tortuous course. A number of bold
springs break out in the heart of the place,
and as fine water as ever flowed from the
bowels of the earth. e-
have alluded to the growth and pros
perity of Knoxville. Her present popula-
ton is about $4,000, and if the Increase
goes forward as it has during the past five
years, | have no hesitation in saying that
i'll the five years TO come, il will have n
population of more than 10000. New ad-
ditions are being constantly added to the
city, and the genius of Improvement and
advancement steps onward as the way
opens. 1t is fabulous to think how bold
and energetic these extended improve
ments have swept on, on all sides of the
city. For one, / look on with profound
-amazement. But ii is so.
In view of these facts there is no risk to
run in purchasing real estate, even for
speculative purposes. Property has stead
seemingly high now, will be considered
low In year or two. Our shrewdest bus
mess men have large amounts invested in
city property, which consider the strong
est evidence of the value of real estate in
our midst.
Ihave said enough to indicate the busi-
ness character of the city. A place so IA
Vorably located and extending its area 81
rapidly, cannot be otherwise than a busi-
ness place. There is n heavy business done
here III all the departments of trade. 1t il
in the heart of fruitful region, and must
command the trade for n radius of one
hundrei miles. Nearly all the merchants
within this radius buy their goods
here nf our Wholesale dealers. The