Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-04-23
:. d. INGHAM.
REPLY TO Mr.. 1NGHAM's LETTER.

Yours respectfully,
= d. INGHAM.
REPLY TO MR.. INGHAM's LETTER.
Mr.. lngham will excuse the liberty
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, rs 1t has
All extensive circulation throughout the
Northern States.
am glad to know that my article in
answer to some questions prOpOunded to
eX-Prcsident 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 as fair eXpOsi-
ton of matters in East Tennessee. If the
people of Ohio knew US much about the
climate of this favored section as the writ
or 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 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 issan important
element in a city. II Knoxville were To-
Gated i'll swamp, or upon low, fiat ground,
common sense teaches US that it would not
be desirable either as home or az a place
to do business in. It would be Stunned,
as it ought to be. But this is not tile fact
concerning il. Ii 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 q vast scope of country in
every direction. This makes it exceeding
ly desirable as 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
lngs, and many more are in process OF cree
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 in the last few years, n fact that
1 will notice more at length directly.
From what have said the inference, Of
course, would be that We have a 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.
have alluded to the growth and pros
perlty OF Knoxville. Her present pOpula-
ton Is about 5000, and il the increase
goes forward as it has during the past five
years, | have no hesitation in saying that
IN the five years TO come, it will have a
population OF more than 2O,000. New adj
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, OH all sides Of the
city. For one, [ look on with profound
aniazement. But it is so.
In view of these facts there is no risk to
run in purchasing real estate, even for
speculative purposes. Property has stead
iiV advanced all the time, and Though
seemingly high now, will be considered
low in a year or two. Our shrewdest bus
mess men have large amounts invested in
city property, which l consider the strong
est evidence of the value Of real estate in
our midst
i nave SAID enough 10 lHtllCdIe the DuSl-
ness character of the city. A place so IA
vorably located and extending its area SO
rapidly, cannot be otherwise than bust
ness place. There is heavy business done
here in all the departments Of trade. 1t is
in the heart Of a fruitful region, and must
command the trade for radius OF one
hundred miles. Nearly all the merchants
within this radius buy their goods
here of our wholesale dealers. The
most Of the grain, provisions, and
fruits of East Tennessee center
here. In handling such a trade
as this, it must be apparent that activity
abounds if there is any one branch of busi-
ness "overdone." / know OF none. and
still they multiply, owing to the constant
growth of the city. There are good open
inps. in nv judgment, for "black-smithing.
caTpentering, wagon-making, saddiering.
hotel and MISUNDERSTANDING" &c,
especially, Horticulture and horticulture, y
either of which could be made both a
pleasant and profitable occupation.
We need more manufacturing establish
ments in our city, and, to man Of capital,
there is no better opening than Knoxville
affords. | am urgent and emphatic on this