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The Republican. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 187?-187?, 1874-05-30
Explanatory.
Maryville College, !
May 9th, 1874. {

The Knoxville Chronicle of April
22d, 1874, made an attack upon me
which [ did not then deem it proper
to notice, as the editors deal solely III
MISREPRESENTATION and abuse but, as
thew seem to have monthly hts, and
as | desire to furnish them an ex
cuse for the recurrence of their PERI
odicaL illness ON the Odd proximo, l
now beg leave to correct the misrep-
reservations made by these august
and in fal-li(e)ble personages, on the
above date, aud also on the 22d inst.
THE FIRST ATTACK.
The "trooly loil" Republican news,
papers had exhibited an unwilling
ness" to publish my letter by insert
ing everything in opposition to the
Civil Rights Bill and nothing in its
favor. The Chronicle men received my
answer lin the American Eagle to
Senator Brownlow's second letter
before they seen it in the Nashville
Banner.
Why does not the articles of the
colored writer's of Knoxville appear
in the Chronicle i? SO far as my in
fuence is concerned, or the influence
Of any one connected with the REPUB'
L1oAN, it has not been used to close
its columns against defense of the
colored race; but the editorial col
umns of the Knoxville Chronicle are
closed against the defense or advoca>
CIV of the Civil Rights Bill
1 never proposed to any one, in
1869, or at any other time, to support
Stokes for money considerations ;
let the author of this base falsehood
come forward and sustain the charge.
I favored Universal Suffrage three
months before ! took editorial charge
of,the REPUBLICAN, in 1850, as | can
provo by competent testimony
The Republican. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 187?-187?, 1874-05-30

honest manhood may be found under
the blacklist skin. God looks not al
the exterior it is the heart he
examines.
I would like to inquire whether the
whole colored race must be denied
the privilege OF the Civil Rights
Bill because, forsooth, few repre-
sentatives Of that race are asking for
mixed schools. l am ali advocate for
the Civil Rights Bill. We ask the
right to go just where our money
will carry us. II VIC desire first class
tickets, give us frst-clas seats. We
cannot stand tobacco smoke, whisky
and obscene language, shy more than
the whites. Neither do we desire 10
90 iuto the kitchen to eat our meals ;
we prefer a cool dining room, where
the heat and the scent Of grease will
not be so offensive. Neither is it
every colored woman that wants to
be stared out of countenance by low
or vulgar white men, for no gentle
man will stare at n woman, be size
white or black. If we desire to hear
a good, qniet sermon, we should like
to 60 to the house of God without
coming into contact with the dust o.
the galleries.
And above all, we should love t.
bury our dead in Gods acre, ire
spective of color, for we know in that
last day when we shall stand before
the Great Judge, we shall not be
known by the color of our skin or the
curl of our hair. b
The Republican. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 187?-187?, 1874-05-30
Music Emporium.

While in knoxville this week we
visited Mr.. w. f. Cummins Music
Store, No. AT Gay street Mr. Gums
minis has the only music store in East
Tennessee, and is prepared to furnish
any kind of musical instruments at
much lower prices than the same
instruments can be bought anywhere
else. His stock of Pianos embrace
the best and most celebrated pianos
in use, among which is International,
superior to any in the U. s., and
warranted for 6 years at 1920. In
the organ line he has all the favorites,
which includes Simmon & Coughs,
Mason & Hamlin's and the Cabinet
Pipe Organs.
The people of East Tennessee are
advised to patronize Mr.. Cummins
when they want anything in the
musical line.
The Republican. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 187?-187?, 1874-05-30
TENNESSEE NEWS.

The Summit House on Lookout
Mountain was destroyed by fire last
week.
The decoration of Federal soldiers
graves at Knoxville comes off to-day,
A new paper is to be published at
Wartburg, Morgan county.
Marshal County is building a
$4,000 courthouse, and a narrow
guage railroad.
The State Democratic Executive
Committee have called State
Convention to meet on the 10Th Of
August.
A little son Of Samuel Douglass,
living near Henry's X Roads, Sever
Co., fell on a pair of scissors, last
Saturday, one Of the blades entering
the little fellows abdomen, causing
his death in short time.
The Republican. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 187?-187?, 1874-05-30
4 Gard from President II,
Nh. Bartlett.

1 learn that some persons are
misinterpreting the points l
made in the lecture given last
Sabbath night, on what is called
Social Equality" So well satisfied
am l of the correctness of all the
principles taken at that time, that /
have no fear of their being shaken.
Let it be understood that it was
no part Of my design to discuss the
merits of the "Civil Rights Bill. =
Tie allusion to it was incidental
Months since l resolved to unfold
the nonsense of the cry Social
Equality" In rejecting upon the
theme it seemed to me it was only
necessary to set forth some common
sense views with regard to social re-
lations, to convince any candid mind
that the repeated cry of "Social
Equality was the veIiest "Humbug."
l said, there is not now, never had
been, nor will there ever be social
equality even among the whites, much
less between the races. The idea
that all caucasians are on the same
social level is all nonsense. Such u
thing is utterly impossible il any
society this side of heaven; and do
not believe that even there it will
exist in the sense I understand many
TO use the phrase referred to.
In my lecture [ endeavored to show
there was no valid reason why differ
ent races might not be educated to-
gether in our schools, as they had
been in our. churcleS-that every
reason I could assign for excluding
a child on the ground of race, would
apply with equal force TO very many
whites, with the exception of mere
complexion.-that the opponents of
the co-education of the rae s, did not
found their objections, after al, upon
colOr since they did, in some instanc,
es, receive into their schools persons
mUch ddrk;er than many called blacks
that if the complexion must decide
who should be educated together,
then, l asked, what must be the
shade? how white? how dark ?
that caucasians had become bucks
in hot climates so that if school
must be confined to Il single race, it
would include some blacks at any
rate.
If any one supposes that my com.
parison between the blacks and ig-
norant and vicious whites was in
tended To reflect upon any one be-
cause of poverty, he grossly perverts
what I said, and shows himself to be
incapable of approaching the force of
an argument. No man is better or
worse because of his poverty, and
the same may be said with regard to
wealth. Mems character and worth
do not lie in rags or broadcloth.
This institution glories in offering
it's advantages to the worthy poor;
and should it happen that it must
choose it's pupils exclusively from
either the poor or the rich, then.
without a moments hesitation, it will
select the former.
1 have written these hasty lines
amidst the pressing duties Of Com.
mencement, yeserving fuller state
ment until the coming week.
p. NJ. BARTLETT.
Maryville College,
May 9th, 1874.
The Republican. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 187?-187?, 1874-05-30

Early in the campaign ] felt certain
that Stokes would be the champion
of the Universal Suffrage party, but
in this / was mistaken and 80 soon
as it was clearly defined that y. w.
c. Senter would be the candidate OF
that movement, / advocated his cleo
ton. after / had determined to
support Senter and had declared in
faoOr of Universal Suffrage and
amnesty, and had The first No. Of
the Republican almost ready TO issue,
certain parties ichO favored Stokes
and opposed "Re6eI Eatranc|tiSe
me,at," and iohO held q mortgage on
the printing material, required me TO
pay tie dmOunt-,chich 1 acas unable
to do at once acithOm tie assistance
Of the friends Of the cause, among
tohom vere some Of the most pronai
nent Republicans Of RnOr0iue.-
That's aohat a certain set Of 6rainleSS
feliO,cS call "Selling outi
Since 1869 / have not supported
the nominees of the Democratic
party; and l voted for j. G. Brown
as a Conservative, the first time, and
the last time he ran / neither voted
for nor supported him. 1 never did
vote "straightout Democratic
ticket" in my life, although I haze
voted for Conservatives in local cleo
tions-for which I offer no apology,
and would do so again if l desired to.
1t is well known to the people of this
county that I have voted for and
supported such Republicans as L. 7.
Hall, Maynard, Ciutchfeld, McTeer,
Edmondson, Greer. Garner, and Nc
Council and, during my whole edi-
torial career, have always advocated
Republican principles, and have never
endorsed q party platform which did
not recognize the freedom and politi.
cal rights of the colored people I'm
fortunately cannot say as much for
the chief editor OF the Knoxville
chronicle; his Journal. tic record
will bear investigation, perhaps
THE SECOND ATTACK.
In regard to the falsehoods in the
Chronicle, of the 22d inst, l have the
following to say:
did not "draw up" the "foolish
resolutions" alluded to, but / endors-
ed them. There is not now nor never
has been any "close" intimacy exist
ing between Mr.. S. G. Ramage and
myself; but, [ must say, that the
Messrs. Ramages have always treated
me courteously and fairly. They
have never tried to control me in
business or political matters-accord'
ing to me the right to think and act
for myself, whether my views were
agreeable to them or not. | have
not been to Knoxville but once this
year--in Februa,y-and 1 lave not
even seen Mr.. S. c. Ramage since
last Fall The reputed conversation
and "hobnobbing' between Mr.. S. G.
Ramage aud myself is utterly false IN
every particular, and are deliberate
and contemplate inventions Of
despicable and cowar lly heart
l knew that the editors of tAc
Chronicle were vindictive, narrow
minded partisans. but 1 never knew
until now that they would wilfully
and unblushingly write deliberate
falsehoods.
W. B. SooTT, JR.
Marvville, Tenn, J
The Republican. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 187?-187?, 1874-05-30
Views of a COiOred Female
Teacher.
From the Knoxville Press aud Herald.

From the Knoxville Press aud Herald
The following commun cation is
from a colored female teacher, in one
of the public schools of Knoxville, sci
apart fol~colorel children The ideas
and arguments are interesting
as those of woman who is, by virtue
of some degree of education, a leader
| of thought among the better class OF
colored people. AS such, the conmu-
nication will repay perusal:
MEssRs ED1ToRs: At the present
time the question of mixed schools is
one which appeals to the majority OF
thinking lnen of the republic, and
more especially should it appeal to
the colored man. We should not let
prejudice and ignorance bias our
minds, but take into consideration
the great demand there is for educa-
ton.
Should our present public school
system fail, as ii most dSS~re0ty 'otH,
in the event that the bill passes as it
now stands, in what q deplorable
condition We shall be placed. Some
one may answer, that should the
school system fail, associations at the
North will carry on the schools. We
have no such promise. We do not
wish to go groveling all our lives,
asking help at the hands of others.
When we are able to help ourselves,
should the school system ,ail, we shall
find ourselves worse than the un-
learned. Too well do we know the
truth of the old adage, "Little
knowledge is worse than no knowl-
edge"--it tends to make men self
conceited, arrogant, and pompous.
As O class we are ignorant. Not all
there are noble exceptions, men and
women of high culture and intellect,
who would be an ornament to any
community, but as a class we are
fearfully ignorant. The raising our
selves from this ignorance must be
done by the education Of the youth IL
our public schools.
I would no sooner think Of sending
my child to school, to mingle with the
poor whites, than Mr. Brownlow
would send his to associate with the
negroes. 1t is true that in Mass,
and out on the Western Reserve, in
Ohio, children of all classes are edu-
Gated in the same SCHOOLS, recite in
the same classes, with no evil effects.
And we see less intermarriage there
than here; we see fewer colored
children with white fathers; we see
more chastity, more modesty, and all
those graces that make woman 80 en-
nobling; but for all this, | am not
an advocate for mixed schools at the
South. / would have the schools
continue as they are. would not
have the training of the young neg
lected. I would have teachers
placed over them who would educte
them to fill places Of usefulness, so
that as they become more enlightened,
and tho struggle for education
becomes stronger. they may see in it's
fullest sense, their own weakness.
We know that mind we'll stored
with knowledge, still reaches out for
more. Neither am an advocate for
intermarriages of the two races. ]
wonld rather follow a child Of mine
10 the grave than see her united 70 q
brainless fop, no matter how white he
NAV be, or what his parentago. True,
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The Republican. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 187?-187?, 1874-05-30
Personal.

Personal.
Rev. A. n. Carson, of Goshen, o.,
arrived here last week, and gave us a
pleasant call Tuesday.
Rev. Mr., Wilson, of Athens, Tenn,
gave rs u pleasant call Tuesday.
Mr.. W. T. Rogers, student of Lane
Seminary, Cincinnati, c., gave us an
agreeable call yesterday, :
The Republican. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 187?-187?, 1874-05-30
For County Court Clerk.

We are authorized 10 announce tn
name of J. A. Greer as a candidate for
County Court Clerk.
We are authorized to announce the name
of G. r. Love, of Louisville, as a candidate
for County Court Clerk,
We are authorized to announce the name
of w. II. Henry as candidate for County
Court Clerk.
The Republican. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 187?-187?, 1874-05-30

Ca Last Saturday evening diff
Guilty occurred between DR.. Jas. w.
Hannum and Mr.. VIM. Curtis, result
ing in Curtis assaulting the DR., who
procured u pistol and fred three
shots at his assailant. We learn that
the affair was amicably settled.
The Republican. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 187?-187?, 1874-05-30
MARTVILLE NURSERY.
Grinncll ~ Jones.

Maryville, Tenn, lst mo. 18th, 1878.
Encouraged by the extensive sales Of the
present season, the proprictors are aTang-
ing very much to enlarge and extend their
Nurseries Parties desiring fruit trees OF
nursery stock of any kind may rely upon
getting varieties adapted to this climate, by
purchasing of us. GRINNELL & JONES.
The Republican. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 187?-187?, 1874-05-30
For County Trustee.

We are authorized to announce the
name of John w. Eakin for county Trus-
tee, at the ensuing August election.
We are authorized to announce the name
of D. n. Broy les as candidate for re-
election to the Office of County Trustee,
subjec to the voice of the people at the
hallnt box.
The Republican. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 187?-187?, 1874-05-30

nGa- Mr. W. W. Lawrence is agent
for splendid patent gate. Our
farmers are advised to call on Mr..
Lawrence, at Springfield, and exam
inc this gate.
The Republican. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 187?-187?, 1874-05-30
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microscope ever invented It reveals the
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The Republican. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 187?-187?, 1874-05-30

Rs5" We will notice the closing
exercises Of Maryville College next
week we find it impossible to do SO
this week, and give this Justly cele-
bratcd institution full justice.
The Republican. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 187?-187?, 1874-05-30
For Sheriff,

We are authorized to announce the name
of j. p Elmondson as candidate for
Sheriff at the ensuing election.
We are authorized TO announce the name
of ]. A. Jackson as a candidate for Sheriff,
at the August election.
The Republican. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 187?-187?, 1874-05-30
90 Cents Per DOzen.

Needles for all the loading ma
cbipes-at GO cents per dozen. Or
ders promptly filed. Attachments
for all machines ut 80 per cent. less
than agents charge.
s. p. ANGEL,
Knoxville, Tenn.
The Republican. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 187?-187?, 1874-05-30
Ecw Announcement this
Week,

Mr.. J. A. Jackson is candidate
for Sheriff; see his announcement.
Mr.. Jackson is an upright and
competent man, and his claims are
entitled to the consideration of the
voters Of Blount.
The Republican. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 187?-187?, 1874-05-30
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Circuit Court Clerk.

We are authorized and requested to ar
nounce the name OF Will A. McTeer as h
candidate ror reelection to the Office of
Circuit Court Clerk.
The Republican. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 187?-187?, 1874-05-30
The Lecture

The lecture
In the New Providence Presbyterian
Church, last Sabbath night, delivered
by Rev. p. NJ. Bartlett, President of
Maryville College, was largely
attended by the citizens of this place
and vicinity. The subject, Social
Equality" was ably and eloquently
discussed; and we don't believe we
ever listened TO q more sensible and
manly address on any subject. The
speaker based his arguments upon
the New Testament, Truth, Justice
and Common Sense. We regret that
we cannot publish this lecture entire.
The Republican. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 187?-187?, 1874-05-30

re- Mrs, Margaret Wear, who
lives near Clover Hill, this county,
broke her leg near the ANGLE, on last
Thursday. Mrs W. is 76 years old.
The Republican. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 187?-187?, 1874-05-30
Go to Lewis g. Jackson's,
Go 10 lewis 81 Incksnn g.

No. 50 Gay Street, Knoxville, Team,
No. 81 Gay Street, Knoxville, Tenn /,
And Buy Your
And Buy Your
Boots, Shoes, Ready.made Clothing,
Boots, Shoes, Ready-made Clothing,
&c, &c, Sc.
The Republican. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 187?-187?, 1874-05-30
Our Special List

We hare perfected arrangements NTH
the pWbtshers of the toiiowing pcriodi-
Gals Whcreby tCe are enabled to offer
special inducements to subscribers to
these frst-clasS publications, clubbing
them icitR the REPUBLICAN, at the
f,IJo5y;,50 y.Ofo9.
The Republican. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 187?-187?, 1874-05-30
Oliver s. Baker

Oliver ~ Baker
Still keep full stock of CONNECTIONS and
family supplies on hand, at thoir store near
the Mckenzie House. They make the best
article of Bakers Bread, which they keep
constantly on hand. On public days our
country folks who are in town and want
nice, warm vicluals, can be accommodated
hy calling on Messrs. Oliver & Baker.
The Republican. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 187?-187?, 1874-05-30
ITO Candidates.

Announcements will be charged for
nj tho following rates: County
officers. $500; State, $500 United
States, $40 90. ne cash must be
paid IN 0drdncc.
The Republican. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 187?-187?, 1874-05-30

HSS~ The cash must accompany all
names. Hand in your orders to, or
address, ". B. SCOTT& CO.,
MaryUiHe, Tenn.
The Republican. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 187?-187?, 1874-05-30

w. IL. stephens, Attorney and
Counselor at Law, Maryville, Tenn. Will
practice in Blount, Loudou, Monroe and adj
joining counties. Office, room No. 4, above
the store room of Messrs. Walker 81 Faulk
ner. je2l-T9.
The Republican. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 187?-187?, 1874-05-30

HGE for Sale at G. P. JOHNSON s
BAR, Main Street, Maryville, Tenn.
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wINa d y d B 2
A N D

DRESS M a KING
am Just in receipt of choice selection
of goods IN The above named line, among
which willbe found the latest fashions OF
LADIES' BON NET S,
HATS, TRIMMINGS, &c
RAJ The public are invited to call and
examine for themselves. Business room
over A. Carriers store.
NJ. i. McKELvEY.
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Dr. i. w. HannwIll is now

Dr. d. w. HAatenSsN is now
permanently located at Maryville, Tenn,
and will practice medicine in its various
branches; also Dentistry. All Dental work
insured. To accommodate ladies, work
will be done at their residences, when de-
aired
The Republican. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 187?-187?, 1874-05-30
9rutessipnal Garas.

Sam Y. Rowan, Attorneysat
Law, Maryville, Tenn, will practice in the
Circuit and Cbancery Courts of Blount,
Sewer and adjoining counties. oct 26 $50.
The Republican. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 187?-187?, 1874-05-30

W.. II. YardIey. Attorney at
Law, Knoxville, Tenn. Will Practice in
Knox and adjoining counties. Special at
tention paid to collecting
The Republican. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 187?-187?, 1874-05-30

Dissolution of COpaTtnership.
The copartnership heretofore existing be-
tween the undersigned is this day dissolved
by mutual consent, G. W. VI. Nichols re-
firing from the firm, who has the books of
the firm; and all persons indebted to the
old firm are notified to come forward and
settle with the retiring member of tine firm.
Chares Rafter will continue the business
at the old stand.
G. RAFTER,
G.. w. NJ. NICHOLS.
AIaryvilIa. Tenn, J
May %, 1874.