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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-12-29
History OF Tom Nast's Gratz Brown Tag

At q moderate estimate I have heard a
thousand persons try to account for the tag
to Greeley's coat-tail as the representative
of Gratz Brown in ali the cartoons of
Hgper's Weekly during the late cam
paign-all but one, to speak correctly, for
there was one in which the human face
divine of our Gratz was there in all its
beauty, with label of Bacchus and wine
cask near by. | rejoice to be able to ex-
plain the mystery of the tag, which, like
many other things, began by being unac-
countable and ended by being voted eX-
ceedingly appropriate.
That very expressive tag i'll the Harper
cartoons was the result of an accident of
omission on the part of Mast in preparing
his first cartoon after the Cincinnati con-
vention. He had sketched, as he thought,
all the principal figures, and was ready to
hand his drawing over to the engravers,
when friend called his attention to the
fact that he had omitted B. Gratz, who, of
course, should have been one of the prin-
cipal figures. Mast was greatly troubled
he could not deny the imperfection to
which his attention had been called, and
yet it was too late to remedy it, for his
time was up and the workmen were wait
ing on him. He hadn't in his studio
picture of Brown, and even if he had,
there was no room for it in the cartoon,
every inch of room being already occupied.
At the very last moment he picked up a
pencil, drew the tag and labeled it Gratz
Brown. When the picture came out, some
admired the happy hit and others inquired
what it meant. It was Nast's intention to
remedy the defect in a subsequent issue,
but while he was hesitating, public opin-
ion passed from inquiry to admiration, and
the artists friends finally persuaded him
that no caricature could equal the tag in
the idea intended to be conveyed !; and so
it happened that Gratz was constantly pre-
sented to the public in that way.-1Nock's
letter. to no. Democrat
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-12-29
THE TAYLOR GUN SUCCESSFUL.
An East Tennessee Invention Stands the
q 'tA '-.- Test. = ~ Il - 81

Our readers have heard more or less of
an invention of Mr.. J. A. Taylor's, which
is nothing more nor less thaAa a great i'm
provement on the Gatling gun, by which
several hundred balls can be shot every
minute from gun with some twenty or
more barrels mounted and transported
like a light piece of artillery. The gun
if complete success, as now seems prob
able, will simply revolutionize all the pres
ent artillery of that character in use. 1t
shoots so rapidly and with such accuracy
that regiment of men within its range
would be annihilated before they could
march the distance of their battle front.
After patent rights for the gun were
secured OH the model in the United
States, and in all the countries
of Europe, the gun was put into the hands
of an experienced Prussian machinest in
New York who has constructed gun for
testing what it actually can do. A stock
company was formed upon liberal basis
and stock enough sold principally in East
Tennessee), to defray the expense of max
ing one gull and giving it a private and
public test. Mr.. D., Hockett, of this city
has acted as agent,for the sale of the stock
He has been all the while sanguine of
success, and has been sustained in his
opinion of the gun by all who have ever
examined it,
THE TEST SUCCESSFUL.
Mr.. Hockett and the Messrs. Taylor
(sons of Rev. N. G. Taylor have been in
New York for some weeks, preparing for
the private test which came off yesterday
in New York city. The hefollowing telegram
from Messrs. Hockett and Taylor to gen.
tleman in this city explains itself:
''NEw YORK, Dec. %, 1872.
"The gun test progressing. Movements
perfection. Shoots splendidly. Inform
friends. All right"
If the test is as successful as they evil
IDENTIFY believe 1t it, the gun will prove a
great peacemaker and ought to prove
ther information will be looked for with
interest.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-12-29
Our Prenlidm List,

The most liberal premiums ever offered by
the publishers of any magazine are those now
offered to the subscribers to Demorest $ Monthly.
You can have choice from list of thirty -four
valuable and useful premiums, worth from 81
to $40 each, among which is a splendid pair of
Chromos (Falls of Niagara and Yosemite Falls),
which could not be purchased for less than $40.
Each subscriber to the WEEKLY CHRoRNICLE
and DenoreSfs Monthly gets one of these valu-
able premiums. xiid&wtf
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NO. 200.
Ten Reean...

A hundred reasons might be given why LIZ.
on's Kathsiron should be used BY eve intelIi-
gent human being in preference to every other
preparation for the hair, but ten will suffice.
Here they are: Because it nourishes the Rbers,
it thus prevents them from withering and
bleaching; because it removes the scurf and
dandruf which choke them as tares choke the
golden grain; because it keeps the scalp cool
and prevents eruptious; because it renders the
plant and elastic; because it is fragrant and
delightful dressing; because it does not soil the
pillow, the cap or the hat; because it is without
q rival IN cheapness, and because no other srti-
Gle sold for the same purpose, in this or any
other country, possesses al, or even one-half,
Of these invaluable properties. rr
@ Pimples on the face, Eruptions, Blotches,
Scrofulous diseases and al sores arising from
impure blood, are cured by DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-12-29
Christmas Tree at Broad Street VI e.
Church south,

i. At an early hour last evening the Broad street
NJ. L, Church South was we'll filled with mem
bers and friends of the Sunday School to enjoy
Christmas tree. There were about two hun
dred presents distributed, which seemed all to
be of costly nature, and reflected credit on the
purchasing committee. Also tho tasteful man
ner in which the presents were displayed upon
the tree reflected credit upon the management
of the whole affair, which proved to be grand
success The scholars after receiving their pres
ents were as happy as children could be. and in
fact, every one present enjoyed it to the utmost.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-12-29
Local MtseeIIauy.

Inc ponds were covered with skates yes.
terday. ..gf. -
Pryor and John Roberts were brought
before Esquire Yardley Yesterday, charged
with committing an assault on Mrs.
Harold. They were bound over to the
Criminal Court.
North Carolina wagoners arrive almost
ually with supplies of fine apples.
Candidates for Aldermen are becomino
more numerous. The morethe merrier.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-12-29

Brick Pomeroy has been presented by his
wife with daughter. 1t is to be hoped that
Brick will now recognize the claims of the fam
lily relation, and in the words of the Kansas ed
itor says:
Ring out wild bells-and tame ones too
Ring out the lovers moon,
Ring out the little slips and socks,
Ring in the bib and spoon;
Ring out the muse, ring in the nurse,
Ring in the milk and water;
Away with paper, pens and ink
Ny daughter, oh. my daughter.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-12-29

THE CHICAGO PosT OFFIcE.-The late
appointlnent of a new postmaster at Chi
cago was not professed to be made under
the civil service rules, but according to the
traditionary usage by which Senator not
opposed to the Administration selects tie
postmaster at his own place of residence
Wash. Re,1ublicotf. a Mss
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-12-29
A Dairy Enterprise.

a gentleman lately from Virginia, formerly
Of Rochester, New York, has leased for five
years the farm of E. p. Bailey about mile
north of the city for the purpose of establishing
a large dairy to supply the city with pure fresh
milk at low rates. He is an experienced
dairyman ard will devote his entire
attention to that business. He will
keep the best breed Of milch cows and
will keep them in a stable the year round, and
feed them on steamed food He proposes to de-
liver milk, morning and evening, all over the
city, and establish depot in the city where
fresh milk can be found throughout the day.
he hopes to furnish such cheap and good milk
that few people in the city will be annoyed with
COWS.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-12-29
Notes from Nashville.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 81, Is

NASHVILLE, TENN, Dec. p, 1872.
MEssRs. EDITORS The snow-flakes have
ceased to fall. The sleighing, which has
been INDUCED in for some days by the Rock
City boys, is done. Coasting on the streets
was more extensively engaged in than we
ever saw in any city North or South.
Some of the authorities here think of
making a requisition on the Governor to
get candidates for Secretary of State--only
twenty-five aspirants, so far as heard from,
for that position, Hon. T. III. Butler, the
present incumbent, than whom no more
noble-souled gentleman lives, wishes to re-
tain his present position.
The gifted Mrs. Paralee Haskell has gone
to Arkansas to spend the Christmas holi-
days. 1t will be remembered that she is
the widow of the great orator, Col.
Haskell.
The colored Masons, numbering about
125, turned out to-day, headed by a fine
band of music. They made very re-
spectacle appearance.
The Governor, Secretary of State, Treas
urer, Comptroller and Librarian pro tenn
are faithfully at their posts, seemingly
ever ready to please the most fastidious.
A few cutting scrapes of minor impor-
lance and few" slick ups " on the streets
was all in general in public for Christmas
here. Doubtless "Santa" did much that
we know not Of.
Our Self-made man, Senator Mcconnell,
is here. He boards just this side of Frank
lin, walks TO the capitol every day. does
the work OF three men and then walks
home
Hon. Jesse Woods and Hon. Isaac
Clemmons, colored, eX-POrters of the 36th
General Assembly, are again aspirants for
that position. ID.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-12-29
WASHINGTON.

WAsHINGToN, D: c., Dec. 2S.-The an
peal Of the New Orleans Committee to the
people OF the United States has been
eiI printed oip IN pamphlet form, with an appen-
ulx oa quUtlng Inc laws bearing upon the
a committee of investigation, upoS wbnSo
report they hope that body will devise
some means Of relief for Louisiana.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-12-29
FOR EIcN.

LONDON, Dec. 2S-Tke Augusta, from
Hollyhead for Wadington, is foundered.
All lost.
A severe gale prevailed along the chan
mel yesterday.
dispatch from Hong Kong says the
snip berares, thence for San Francisco, is
wreck on Loochoo Islands. All of the
crew s% were lost, except five.
81 D iELERsBURG, Dec. 2S.-The Czaro-
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-12-29
Christmas Nigh. at the Epiphany Church.

J Christmas night at the Church of the Epiph-
any, on Broad street, was one of those occasions
which will always be remembered with pleas
ure at an early hour in the evening, the house
was filled with bright and happy faces. Pa
rents and children, teachers and friends came
crowding in, until all space was well nigh oc-
gay with every hue which the bookbinder and
Santa Claus could devise, was the great attrac-
ton.
The exercises began with singing followed by
prayer. The programme was excellent, Strong,
hearty, thrilling music, alternating with recita-
tions by the scholars, was succeeded by the dis
tribution of the gifts. Valuable presents were
also made to those who had not missed a Sum
day during the year. as well as to the one who
for the Sunday School.
To appreciate the spirit of this school. one
must be present to see and hear. The officers
dound to the glory of God, and the edifcation
of many souls.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-12-29
Turner Rail

The Committee of the Knoxville Turn
Verein appointed to designate the time
for their Holiday Ball, have decided upon
giving it on Tuesday night next, New
Years eve. The p. and III. was a trifle
ahead of the hounds in announcing it for
Monday night. The ballwill not be a pub
lie one, but given for the social interming-
ling of members of the Society, their fami-
lies and invited friends.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-12-29

PUBLIC SCHOOLING IN THE SOUTH. =
The Bureau of Education Is in receipt 'f
gratifying reports of the extension OF the
public school system in the Southern
States, some of which have not heretofore
had any public school systems at all. Cel-
ored children are fairly provided for ln
most of the new systems Wash. hepto-
Ecnn
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-12-29

An acorn suspended by piece of thread
within half an inch of the surface OF wa
ter in hyacinth glass, will, in q few
months, burst and throw root down into
the water, and shoot upward its straight
and tapering stem, with beautiful iltue
green leaves. A young oak tree, growing
in this way ON the mantle-shelf of room
is a very elegant and interesting object.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-12-29
THE HORSE MALADY AND HOW TO
CURE 1T.

When your horse first shows signs of the dis
ease blanket we'll and put in a warm stable.
Give Immediately a warm bran mash with a
large dose of Damon's Stock Powders, to move
the bowels and stimulate the action of the kid
neys; then rub the throat and chest freely and
vigorously with DR.. Hart's Great Relief. This
will relieve the swelling and soreness of the
throat, and by repeating this treatment a few
times your horse will be all right again.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-12-29

A commercial traveller in Western city
handed merchant, upon whom he had
called, portrait of his betrothed, instead
of his business card, saying that he repre-
sented that establishment. The merchant
examined it carefully, remarked that 1t
was fiue establishment, and returned it
to the astonished and blushing traveller,
with hope that he would soon be admit
ted into Dartnership.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-12-29
PERSONAL.

Mr.. Ii. Clay, concerned in the manufacture
of the cable lightning rod, is in the city. He
and his associates propose to establish manu-.
factory somewhere in the South and if proper
inducements are offered they might locate here.
Some of our sister cities have offered them sub
stantial inducements.to locate in them.
Mr.. Baker, son of Hon. Jos. a. Baker, Com
missioner of Pensions at Washington was in the
city, yesterday, with Mr.. Henry Ault and other
of his kinfolks.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-12-29
StOp the FOolishness.

There are always some busy tongues to
spread excitement and CONSERVATION over
every little thing. We have heard of at
least fifty cases of small pOx that never ex-
listed save in the Imagination of some rat
tie Drained news mongers. There has been
a report that there was case of small poX
in Col. G. NJ. Branner's family. We have
seen him and he authorizes us to say that
there has not been, and is not now case
in his family or even in his neighborhood.
All the foundation for all this scare is
single case of small pOX on the outskirts of
the city. Rumors have been floating
about that boarder at Mr.. w. j. Lambs
house had it, but Investigation has shown
that it is false. There is no cause for alarm
and no reason to apprehend that the dis
ease will get a foothOld in the city. One
or even two cases isolated and really out
side of the city ought not to alarm any
bOdV ~
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-12-29
Another Premium.

To every person sending us a club offvc SUBJ
scribers to the WEEKLY CHRoN1CLE for one
year accompanied with the cash, eight dollars
and seventy-fve cents, we will send Wood s
Household Magazine, for one year. 1t is a
splendid Magazine, sent monthly, full of good
reading and worth one dollar per year.
We will send the Magazine and WEEKLY
CHRONICLE one year for two dollars and twen-
ty-fve cents. dec2Sd&Wtf
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A splendid Chance.

We will send the WEEKLY CHRONICLE and
Densoresfs Monthly, which is So, for one year,
to any person who pays us three dollars and
twenty-five cents.
Denorest's Monthly stands unrivaled as
family magazine. Its choice literature, its SUI
perior music, its large amount of valuable infor-
nation and artistic illustrations, give it just
claim to its well-earned title. 'the Model Maga-
zine of America dl1dSwtf.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-12-29
Tho Ladies, Dining Rooms,

Over the Exchange Restaurant are extensively
patronized now, and any gentleman wishing to
treat his lady to some nice Oysters or anything
that can be found at frst-class Restaurant,
should give Eifler call. n22-d3mo.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-12-29
Aerial Light.

Last night about Ills o'clock, strange
phenomena appeared in the heavens ia the form
of an aerial light coursing from west to east.
with variegated colors left in its train, present
ing most beautiful spectacle to all who be-
held it.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-12-29

The coal and wood yard kept by Col. A. S.
Mariner, on the Charleston Railroad. has been
leased by Spence & Patton. The best of wood
and coal constantly on hand. Orders taken at
Lee s. Howarter's and John Litchenwanger's,
Market Square; also at Gilbert & Bros and
H. Mann & Co.'S, Gay street xiil5dim
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-12-29
ALETTER FROM JENKs.

Here is q characteristic letter from old jerks,
Mrs. Sanderson's sea-minded servant, written
% Arthur Bonnicsstle, the hero of DR.. Hollands
tory in Scri6nerS S:
Bring home your Attlus.
l stere boldly for the Troppicks.
Desk and eGmpasses in the stable.
When this you see burn this when this
you see.
The see rolls away and there is no old
woman thare.
Where the spisy breazes blow,
l shall come for you with the ShaZe.
From aG old Tarr.
lTHEoPHnUs JENKs."
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-12-29
For Fine Cigars

Go to PETER RITTER, who constantly
keeps for sale the best brands Cigars, Colossus,
America Longfellow, Partage, Ritter's Pet, Ia
Gloria, Cinderella, &C., also good little cigar
] at 5cts-can't be beat vi27dtf
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-12-29

There now," cried little Bessie, the
other day, rummaging drawer in the bu>
reau, grandpa has gone to heaven with
out his spectacles.n
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-12-29
THE OLD YEAR AND THE NEW

The years have Innings just as goblets do:
The old year is the lining of the new
Filled with the wine of precious memories,
The golden tcaS doth line the silver "a.
Nt Scri6ner' s for January
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-12-29
Removal.

James Kennedy has removed from his old
stand, No. 90, to his new building on the West
side of Gay street, No. loo, one door North Of
Scott, Simmonds s. Co.'s furniture house, where
he will be pleased to see his old customers and
the public generally.
The cCal office of Kennedy & Morrow is at
the new stand and orders for coal will be
promtly attended to. decl8dtf
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-12-29

The Methodist Episcopal Church in the
United States, built on an average two
churches for every @ in the year 1871.
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nr PHI CardueIl.n

Dental Office, West Side Market Square, front
rooms Meters building, up stairs, north of ?.
Kern's. iii19dtf
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-12-29

500 Reward is offered by the proprietor of
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, for
medicine that will equal it in the cure of BroH-
chitis, severe Coughs, and the early stages of
Consumption. ~ mo - =. n
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-12-29
ReceiNed Tn.nay.

By Express, large and beautiful lot Of chro
mos, selected by myself while Fast.
II 24dlW t. NJ SCHLELER.
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Omen Every Sunday.

The Exchange Restaurant will be open ever
Sunday. Positively no liquors will be sold.
xii15 dim
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-12-29

Buy blankets, carpets, sheetings, shirtings,
cantons and other fannels,at S. B, BoFD's.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-12-29
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS

AT w. w. WOODRUFF & CO.'S
SKATES FOR BOYS. SKATES FOR GIRLS
~ #7 SKATES FOR MEN
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RV TELEGRAPH.
MORE SERIOUS LOSSES By FIRE.
Further Shipwreck Horrors Reported.
Coal Famine i'm Memphis and Little
7He Rock.
Goy. Warmoth Still on the War Path.
The Ice Storms AbatiBg in Intensity

Health Of the CzarOwitch Improving
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-12-29
C0af! COall

Fine Gold Bracelets at Hope & Miller's.
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HOME NEWS.
A CHAPTER OF HORRORS.
The Cold weather ModeratIDg.

Fires. Murders and ship.wrecks.
The Cairo bulletin. [volume] (Cairo, Ill.) 1872-1878, 1872-12-18
MARKET REPORT.

Monday Evening, Dec. 10th, 1872.
The market continues active and, in some
cases, at small advance over the prices Of
last week. Oats are u shade higher, Corn
is in good demand and unchanged. Hay
is firm, all on the market was taken early
in the day, receipts fall below the demand.
Corn meal and -four are active and I'm.
changed.
There is good order demand for grain
and Hay. but some difficulty is experienced
in making shipments.
The weather is cold and unpleasant to-
day
Freights are stiff and unchanged.
DFD-Correspondents should bear in
mind that cur quotations represent prices
for round lots from first hands, unless
otherwise stated, and that in filing small
orders higher prices must be- paid. -6us
FLOuR-Ths market is firm and ac-
tive, The demand is principally in grades
from MN to choice. Sales comprise 300
choice bakers lour del at 50 o. 800 yari.
Gus grades D 90 to o %; 300 do 8 90 10
. 10 800 do D 70 to o - on orders; 100
XIX 80; 800 xxx Winter n.
80 various grades 80 to 8 so; 400
Uhls Triumph and loo browns choice
on PIT
Sales to-day by Cniro City Mills were
100 bbls white wheat flour . so; $50
XAXX white wheat -four 90; IS xxx
7 ooand 100 low Xxx sent on orders 10
Charleston South Carolina Z co.
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CAIRO DAILY BULLETIN WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 49, 1873
end freight was handled lively.
Tho weather vas pretty clear; and quite

end freight was handled lively.
Tho weather vas pretty clear; and quite
cool.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Andy Baum arrived from the Ohio
Monday evening with barge in tow, and
laid here all night transferring from the
barge, and left yesterday morning with q
good trip for Memphis and way points.
The Mary 4. Poe brought up the trip
Of the City Of Cairo from Memphis. 1t
consists Of molasses, sugar and cotton.
The Dexter was having her railroad iron
taken of and loaded on the cars, and will
ship IL to st. Louis.
The Ashland, Armadillo Ora, Airing.
ton and Lawrence coame out of the Ohio
river, each having fair trips for the stage
of water.
The B. Hurt came 10 from. and had n
fsir trip for Big SUI Flower river.
The Glasgow came to the wharf and
took a load TO Hickman. She has been
purchased by Overton Il Steele OF Hick-
man. and will run regularly in the trade
between here and that place.
The Burksville will likely withdraw
from the Hickman trade, and seek pms.
lures, green, in some other trade.
The City Of Quincy commenced loading
yesterday for New Orleans.
Mart Burnham, pilot royal, has taken II
position on the Mary Z. Forsyth.