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Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-12-11


Our workingmen usually occupy comfort
able residences and thousands of them are
as well clad as the manbf capital or the pro-
fessional man. Who does not rejoice that
such is the fact Show us a man who
would so regulate business and social af-
fairs that a mechanic shall be distinguished
wherever he is seen by the garb he wears,
and we will show you one who would
change our form of Government to an aris-
istocracy. We rejoice that the condition
of American workingmen is such as it is,
and trust that it may improve. We re-
joice that the workingmen have such ex-
amples as Franklin, Wilson, Greeley, Bur-
ritti and a host of others, to encourage
them in aspiring to wealth and distinc-
ton. We trust that the financial affairs of
this country will be so managed, that
wages may always be reasonable, and that
workingmen will not only live comfort
ably, but that facilities will continue to
be afforded them for educating their off
spring, and laying up in the prime of life
enough of the worlds goods to keep them
comfortable in old age.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-12-11
MOURNING FOR THE EDITOR AND CITIZEN.

Horace Greeley was fortunate in his
death. He could not have passed away at
any earlier hour of his life and have had a
whole nation to stand mourning at his
open grave. 1t is not alone the sad cir
cumstances of his death that provoke the
universal grief that is manifested in every
section and State of our extended republic.
His last sad hours were we'll calculated to
soften the animosities of his political oppo-
nents. They bridged over the temporary
chasm that separated him from lifelong
friends and over it they passed in
multitudes to express at his grave
the love and admiration they bear for his
unselfish, effective and unceasing battles
for the good of mankind. Blotting out
the unfortunate history of the past ten
months, the American people mourn to-
day for Horace Greeley as Editor and Citi-
zen. The tears that fill millions of eyes
come forth in remembrance of the great
work he has done for mankind in the pow
erful journal he founded and built. He
was always the friend of the oppressed
and the poor, and though in his great life
work, in the zeal he threw into his labors,
he offended many by the force and aggres-
siveness of his writing and speaking, he
has weeping friends to-day in every creed,
race or nativity in the land
From the Executive Mansion at Wash
ington, from the halls of Congress, from
the pulpit, from the courts of justice, from
the busy marts of trade, go the best and
most honored Of the nation to do honor to
the great journalist. The noisy bustling
streets of the metropolis of this continent
rowful throng that gather to bear testi-
mony to the worth of the philanthropist.
What a popular verdict of the power and
influence of the press! What striking
proof that Horace Greeley, as editor, was
immeasurably greater and nobler than
Horace Greeley as the candidate for Presi
dent In the latter character he arrayed
against him, and justly too, the friends of
life time, men who had battled by his side,
with all the fervor and untiring zeal of re-
formers, in many hard fought campaign
against oppression and wrong. But to-day
charity covers the errors of his later days and
in the memory of old associations, for the
great work of a noble life, for the sake of
the good that he has done, great people
grieve for the death of the philanthropist
and journalist. In the past decade the ma
ton has mourned over the fall of many of
our great men and the people have wept
over the grave of many patriots, but there
have been but few of them whose names
were more familiar or whose death has
awakened more general sorrow.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-12-11
THE CONDITION OF OUR WORKING CLASS

If there is any one feature in our condi-
ton as people, upon which we ought to
congratulate ourselves above another it is
tn condition of our working class as COM
pared with the working classes of every
other country in the world. There is less
of poverty and all its attendant evils
among our working classes, than among
any other working people in the civilized
world. England boasts of her wealth-her
ineXhaUstible capital-her civilization, but
there capital holds arbitrary sway over a
large portion of her population, and keeps
them in absolute subsection. Poverty,
want, disease and death are the constant
companions of the working thousands in
England. Low wages and unsteady en-
ployment is the prime cause of their de-
plorable condition, aud yet their misery
adds to this wealth, this capital, to which
they are abject slaves. We presume that
few people in this country have any ade-
quate idea of the sufferings of the English
working classes. Thomas Wright, the
Journeyman Engineer published an
article some time since in an English peri
odical, on the condition of the working
classes in England, which abounds in de-
tails Of the most sickening character, We
present an extract:
The home life Of vast numbe of the work.
ing classes Is somethng-'a thing to shudGer
at, not to see II is life that puts decencv
morality, and religion, rs well AS physicai
health and comfort, out of the question that
so degrades and brutalizes those condemned TO
it that they live rs well as die like the beasts
that perish. Indeed, as literal fact, the poor
or members of the working classes often fare
worse than the beasts of the field In every
requisite of health their dwelling are inferior
to most stables we have seen piggeries in com
parison with which the same might be said of
them and any master of fox hounds would be
indignant If he were asked to kennel his hounds
in such foul dens for a single night; while any
master of hounds or owner of horses, who fed
his animals as scanty as some of the poor are
fed would be in danger Of prosecution by the
society for the prevention of cruelty to ami
mails"
The writer then proceeds to give facts re-
lative to the crowded and unhealthy con-
dition of the miserable tenements where a
large number Of the working classes lam
guish out miserable existence, and I'M
folds an almost fabulous story, when taken
into consideration that all this exists in a
country that boasts of its civilization. We
might extend these quotations, but have
neither space nor inclination to do So
How different with the working people
OF the United States? Here, every man
who is willing to work and is able to do
so, can almost invariably find employ
ment at fair wages. The employment of
working men is reasonably steady, not
subject to spasmodic suspension and
revival of business merely to suit the con,
venience of some arbitrary capitalists
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-12-11
A SUCCESSFUL RAILROAD MANAGER.

We see that the exhibit of the financial
management Of the Memphis and Charles
ton Railroad shows that for the past four
months the net earnings Of that road, I'M
der the management of Capt. Jos. Jaques,
have increased one hundred and eighty
thousand dollars. This is at the rate of
five hundred and forty thousand year, or
equal to six per cent on nine millions of
capital. This, be it remembered, is an in
crease OF net earnings over the previous
management. 1t is splendid exhibit and
shows Capt. Jaques to be one of the very
first railroad men of the South. DID, ..,...-
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-12-11

The New York Herald denies the ac-
count published by the San of Mr.. White
law Reds suppressing GreeIey's card
explaining the Crumbs of Comfortn edi-
torial. Mr.. Greeley's private Secretary
says, he destroyed Greeley's card himself
The Herald says: ot
The brotherly intimacy and warm
affection which existed between him and
Mr.. Reid was never Interrupted for a mo-
ment, and his last act was a glance of re-
cognition toward him, and an effort 10
extend to him his almost pulseless hand.U
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-12-11

EVERY one who has any regard for the
high social position which the United
States holds among the nations of the
world, will endorse that part of the Presi-
dents Message which relates to the Nor
mons. Polygamy. is an institution so mon
strous, that enlightened Christian people
must suffer loss of respect in the eyes of a
civilized world, while it is even permitted.
We would not favor the adoption of rash
measures such as might bring about I'M
necessary shedding of blood but the whole
country viii endorse policy looking to
the exiting of Mormon polygamy.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-12-11

The Memphis Appeal is in good way.
1t cannot sleep, for war of races" is all
ways fragrant in it's vivid Imagination. 1t
says that whenever the negro attempts to
force himself under the protection of an
infamous law, into the dining-room of the
Peabody and Overton Hotels, and into the
sleeping-cars occupied by our wives and
daughters, that moment'-What do you
suppose, reader? Blood knee deep the
land over? No! "That moment SAYS
the -iPpca', Twill there be an intense
hatred towards the negro, and the strifes,
which the whole country desires to be
buried, will be renewed" The AppeaL
has our sincere sympathies. We are ell
tirely satisfied that unless speedy and
stringent legislation prevents it some
plantation woman of color will yet marry
the 1PpedL editor.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-12-11

THE President, in his letter accepting
Gen. Horace Porter's resignation as an
officer of the L. S. A. and Private Secreta-
~, pays him high compliment for his
services in war and peace. Gen. Porter
takes charge of the entire business of the
Pullman Car Company. 1t is response
bic position and we hope may prove profit
able, as we know it will, laborious.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-12-11

ATTENTION is called to a letter, publish
ed elsewhere, from the Secretary of War,
addressed to Hon. Horace Maynard. 1t
will be seen that Tennessee is entitled
to another appointment to West Point
after the 4th of March.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-12-11

THE Memphis Ledger comes out square,
ly and unequivocally for more liberal
system of free schools. We think that
there is no doubt of the fact that the Leg
islaturc which meets next month will give
us such law. Enlightened public opin-
ion demands il.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-12-11

We are glad to see that bill was
promptly introduced into the House (by
Mr. Harris, of Virginial, providing for a
modification of the tobacco tax law as it
now exists. 1t contains odious if not un-
just features, of which it should be divest-
ed. 1t is an inconvenience and hard
ship to say to small planters that they
shall not sell their productions, even in
small quantities to neighbor, without in
curing penalty for the violation of the
law applying TO retail dealers in tobacco.
A great deal was said about this law dur
ing the late campaign. Those who agitat-
ed the question then, did it for political eff
feet. The people knew this and preferred
10 leave the matter to a sense Of justice on
the part Of Congress, rather than to COM
init their interests into the hands of those
in whom they had no confidence. We are
satisfied that they decided correctly and
that Congress will do what Is right and
just,
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-12-11

THE indications are that Gen. John b.
Gordon will be elected United States
senator, from Georgia, to succeed Hon.
Joshua F. Hill. His political disabilities
were removed sometime ago, hence there
is no trouble on that score.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-12-11

THE Presidents message was transmit
ted to New York, Philadelphia and Balti-
more in about forty-five minutes, which is
the shortest time ever attained with so long
Il document, Twelve wires were used, and
the weather was favorable for working
purposes. There were IL $3.50 words in the
message.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-12-11

Hon. WARD HUNT, of Utica, New York,
elected a few years since Justice of the
Court Of Appeals of the State, has been
nominated by the President for Justice of
the supreme Court, in place of Justice
Nelson, retired. The nominee is said to be
a man of irreproachable character and I'M
questioned legal ability.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-12-11

Col. JOHN c. BURcH, of the Union and
AB1cricdn, having completed the biography
business, has announced himself candi-
date for Comptroller. No surprise is mani
tested,
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-12-11
WEDNESDAY :. DECEMBER II, 1872.

Hon. Horace Maynard was one of the
Committee from the House to wait upon
the President and inform him that the
two Houses of Congress were ready to re-
ceivc his message.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-12-11

TIE Memphis appeal shows evidence
of returning reason. Il has quit spouting
nonsense about Judge Lewis aud the ne
gro voters, and has turned its attention to
manufacturing for the South, We con-
graduate, ... t..r no nj. ID. -.sr
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03

TEST LFE INsURANCE CAsE-Itis stated that thu anti =,
hamilton against the Mutual Lite Insurance COMPANY of New
iork decided in the United Circuit Court of that CITY
on r M instant as reported BY telegraph % undrstood
~ " Case Ior many Others involving the points, and
tue presumption rs that the decision will be accented nv ali
companies interested Hna The suit it will be remem
oered was brought to life insurance pocv
eu 70 Mr. Goodman on March "a 1853 The defense claimed
" pocy ceased to exist on account of the yment
annual premium, on March g. 1862 plaintiffs however
concluded ha the defendants by withdrawing all of tbei
agencies from Alabama where Goodman resided in March
' prevented he payment by hun of his annual premiums
ana the elect OF the war being make payments in New
iorK oy Goodman unlawful This view is sustained by
Judge Batchlord
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03

l"kED-Mr Tweed has kept himself in hiding long enough
10 hnd new bail and having further
appears once more III the streets For days he has sku
ing IN holss and corners like galley slave He has
not dared to enter his house. with his own family
70 sleep IN his own hotel to be caught own Office His
CHOSEN friends have been his Terence Farley whom
" Peu OUT OF the streets and shade rich has ;he
al ms Heels jay Could Tor whom he compelled the
Legislature to pass the Classification Bill and Gsy Hoffman
WIN oushes and apologies to sign it, has him INTO
lhe hSnds OF the law Hugh Hastings even has refused
- oe ns surety Douglas Taylor whom made Com.
missioner Of Jurors, with a salary more than tvice w -
hSt Of the ChefJuStice of the United States has Ia
MIN out otthe rammany Committee His boon companion
brennan has hired detectives dog his footsteps
vulgar thei ana rogue as he is, there something almost
pathetic in his misery. We hardly refrain from tb.nb,
COMMUNICATION for the wretched rascal who when tho
Nemesis Of many sinful overakss him finds
IN MS lace and every associate turned against him.
TRBUNR. "
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03

REAL ESTATE SALEs.-The following sales
were made at Dover by Sheriff Harpadine on
TIE 10Th ult.: Land OF Isaac G.. I.ofand. viz
4S acres In lover Hid. to VIM. II. Colescott
Tor S2l4 46i acres, same Hd, to CharIe,
Denney; for 500; lot in Marydel nj acres
to r. ". Hall, for $50; % acres in Dover Hd
to DR.. G. IL. Hall, for 5000. '''' 'iu
a lot in D ver. belonging to G.. w. Tucker
adjoining the NJ. f. Cemetery, to Geo V
Massey and T. C. Walker, for 1895.
The farm of WIN. Kersey. in Dover Ud
near Marydell, 265 acres to DIR. G. II. Hall
for 81, 600 H. iiS'i'
The Sheriff also resold, in this town. ON tbo
27S8t 28th ut., the VIM H. HofTecker farm 70 ~ q
W. .Cummlns, for $l4500. The former sale
declined by Mr.. Timothy Slaughter. was
- IIighman Foxwell has sold the farm of the
Dawson heirs, near this town. recently mr..
chased by him, to John Taylor, for price Daid At
public sale--abOut $lO,I20.
William Bright has sold for George Chandler
iarm OF 284 acres, situated near DUPONT :
station on the Railroad, near Dover. to EIIs
NJ. Nichols, for $1,000. Mr.. Chandler takes
the farm of Mr.. Nichols near CentreviIle. New
castle CO., containing 70 acres, at $4,000.
ueo. w. Collins, in . the Neck, " near this
town. has bought of Hon. j. p. Comegvs a
portion OF the Dickinson lands in st. Jones 3
$4,000. ''' '0f
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03

LEAP YEAR PARTY.-The especial preroga
tives supposed to accrue to the fair sex during
Leap Tear were taken advantage of by the
young ladies of this town last (Tuesday) even.
ing at the weekly dancing sociable given in the
town hall. They extended invitations to the
gentlemen, (before Leap Year came in, by the
wayJ and managed the entire programme OF
the evening. Three ladies 1--WE will doubtless
conform to wishes by omitting names) were
elected hoor managers, and they arranged the
sets, called the music, and did the other duties
deVolvlng heretofore upon the gentlemen, in a
manner worthy OF imitation by the sterner sex.
while the ladies chose their partners in the
dance. The gentlemen remained seated until
selected as partners, and were waited upon
oy their far escorts even to the smallest minu.
tia IN gallantry. Water was proffercd to
them frequently, to avoid a drought. and
their habit of standing around the stove and
the water bucket was usurped by the ladies
with accurate lmltatOn-thus getting off a
good burlesque and suggesting a good hint
Inc novelty of the proceedings drew forth
large company, yet the fifty or sixty dancers
were arranged without confusion, and in the
shortest possible time. The whole assemblage
partlclpatOrs and spectators alike, manifested
the greatest pleasure, while the gentlemen of
the soclable acknowledged themselves exceled
In the management. At the close, the ladies'
presented the band, to which so much is due
Tor their fine music, with handsome cake.
mus ended the first Leap Year party Of the
season--in the State, perhaps
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03
MARYLAND ITEMS.

Fdtdt Acctdent.-On Christmas day mum.
Der OF coored men assembled Chapel District Talbot
participated in shooting match when Isaac Nichols bo,
ABOUT Is years 0fage almost instantly killed by the acct
dental discharge OF his The rail broke and threw
hlm on his gun, which made it discharge
Accidem to Judge L.riaq. There is pain
u runor ahoa that his Honor Levin H. Irving one Of the
associate Judges for the Eastern Shore fell upon the ice in
baltimore city few days ago and broke his leg
AT a recent meeting of the friends of tenn.
Chestertown committees were appointed in each
uIstrct TO obtain sgners to a petition "askng the
Legislature OF Maryland To enact law authorizing the
voters OF the several wards the the State and
Eect"n districts OF the to decide Inv
"hetner license shall be granted sell Intoxicating uors
'heFen OF not and in in any of any CITY or district
o any county the vote of the majority shall be in svor
granting license to make and hold the party holding such
Incense and the premises such r
any and all damages that from the sale or
intox lcatng liquors"
The Cecil Wing twits the gossipers of Elkton
rouhdy or allowing marriage place there last week
"aou their knowing it in advance evidently shows lack
of enterprise ~ A
The week before Christmas there were shin.
ped over the Maryland Delaware railroad n the norb
oOO lbs of dressed poultry which neted to the shin
pers 81 293, or l3 cents per h.
senator Vlckers has secured an ammonia.
zion OF $4,000 to deepen the mouth OF IN. ~
$4,000 Tor the erection of house at Love Point no,h
oi Chester river which the waerInen in that locality have
lsng desired. "
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03

The "DRUMMER" QUEsTox IN YIRGISII-ssvero drrr,p,s
10" orherh business houses Richmond last
week ior plying their business without local license Tho
c" justice held that Virginia statutes e1aced an equal
TAX from virginia statesmen and those other States
therefore they imposed discriminating burden on the
aho they 1d not fall within the principle Of the late decision
the Supreme Court Of the United States in the case Of Ward
the state OF Maryland in which the foreign trader
TAX attempted to be levied 10y this State was held to he
nant TO the federal because did discriminate
against the foreign trader and thus the citizens of
state tbs rights privileges, several States Wn,
Que OF the parties convicted and representing New
i"tA pickle rm refused pay ne in order
test the police Justices ruling by habeas corpus be-
fore superior court
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03

"HAT GREELEY SAYS ABOUT HIS Own NoMISArIeS-Tba
chicago Posi- last week, said is said that Mr. eaav m
the sake of preventing all dSharmony will soon nnhIih =
long letter declining political honors under anv
stances To which the TRIBUNE replies: 1t is the nubI
n" mas somehow mbibed the notion one who publicly
uecnes an Office which he has been to Gill; or noi
nation which has made n after something
begins at once to speculate he has his eve
IL must be twenty since H. firmly resolved never IN
'e "nat ne mad not been asked to take all those
years ne mas oeen required to decline ONE Office
that OF Minister to Austria. Should he live twenty years
longer he will probably have trouble Of the kind
AT all events he adherence the excellent rule
not declining anything that has not been offered him.
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03
AN EpIsoDE ATA ITNroN wv . NJ

a. An EPISODE AT A UNION WATcH MEETING
The PresbyteIians and Methodists of Dover
held Union Watch Meeting at the church Of
the latter, Sunday night Rev. Cyrus Hun.
IIngton opened with sermon, followed by the
usual sacramental service, after which Rev. 7
r. Merritt made short address which was
followed by a general experience meeting. &c
ht twelve O'Clock Rev. j. B. Merritt said the
time for closing had now arrived and-before
ne concluded the sentence the audience was
attracted by the appearance at the altar, lust
10 ~, front OF the minister of Mr.. James T.,
Wolcott, and Miss Mary NJ. Goodwin who
were Immediately united in the holy bonds of
matrlmony, to the surprise of almost everv one
10 the room. Their friends pressed around
them, shaking hands aud kissing, and wishing
them Happy New Year." and long life.
while the organ s lively strains pealed through
the room. With hearts of love and grat;tmda
all retired to their homes, at the dawnins Of
the New Year. u
Smyrna times., 1872-01-03

p KETRIBUTION!-INsTANT DEATH ON THE
RAILROAD TRACK.-The afternoon train north.
ward, on the Delaware r lilroad. on Wednes-
Day struck and instantly killed man living on
the track atout three miles above Mt. Pleas
ant when hrst seen by the engineer, the OBJ
Ject was thought to be dog, or bush, but as
the train drew nearer ia was discovered To he a
man lying lengthwse between the rails. and the
steam was shut of and the engine reversed,
But this did not suffice, and before the train
could be stopped the cow catcher struck the
man feet, doubling him up and pushing him
ahead OF the engine, horribly manpline his
mead and stripping his right thigh of its flesh
beath was almost instantaneous. The mangled
corpse was put upon the train and brought 10
NlrkWood, where Coroner Woodward held an
inquest last evening, and verdict was rem
dered IN accordance with the above facts. The
victim OF this accident proved BY the testimony
at the inquest to he Geo w. Bliss late Of
brooklyn, but since the late reach season re-
siding with InO. Cochran, near Mi1dletown
lie nad nae been drinking and it is supposed Law
or IeIl DOWN upon the track, where sleep over
came him. The strangest part of this horrible
aualr remains to be told. On Christmas
light, young girl in Niddletown was raw.
lShed' IN the absence of her protector. and
there Is strong proof tc show that Bliss com
mltted the act Several persons identified him
aS Tue brutal perpetratOr Of the act. If there
Is no error here, what singular and swift IA
taIlty followed him = JYHn,ia1ton Comner.
ci0L S'''' Oo"'"'eF-