Connecticut western news., 1875-03-26
Knoxville Tennessee.

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 FRIEND PRAsE From time immemorial it has been customary for persons who have emigrated from the nutmeg state to some locality unfamiliar and almost back to their county paper dazzling descriptive letter, describing the second paradise which they have settled in, and setting forth the many and great adyan- tages which the place of all places" possesses over the land they have left. FNms can be had for mere song, work in all branches of business plenty, at high rates of wages, climate and society most charming, and last but not least, eggs only fifteen cents per dozen, For once shall deviate from this time honored rule, and write what little do write of Knoxville as seen through unprejudiced eyes. This city is the acknowledged metropolis and business center of Tennessee. It is situated on the Tennessee river. four miles below the intersection of the French Broad. The population of Knoxville is between twelve and thirteen thousand, of which about three thousand are colored, or, at least, were before the passage of the civil rights bill.
 This city is finely laid out, the streets being much wider than in majority of the southern cities. Unlike it's sister city, Chatanooga, 1I2 miles below. Knoxville is built upon high ground, being situated upon series of hills, abutting on the right bank of the Tennessee river, which advan- tage has been greatly appreciated during and since the terrible freshet of last month, Of the disastrous effects of this freshet presume you are well aware, so l will not attempt to describe it suffice it to say that although the people of Salisbury, Lime Rock, &c., have witnessed much dsvasta- tion by water within the past two years, still when they have seen river of twice and more, the size of the Housatonic with the water at forty-three feet and half above the high water mark tearing its way through their midst, they can realize what frsshst is, in earnest. The climate of East Tennessee may be said ts be truly temperate: neither the long, severe cold, and dreary winters of the northern states, or the fully long and intensely warm sum- mers, of the far southern states. Since l have been here, Jan, 18th, have seen ice but once, and that only for short time in the morning. Of snow we have had since that time one or tive light flurries, but none but what at once disappeared. Of the healthfulness of Knoxville will say that it can scarcely be improved, all things combining to insure it's healthfulness. I am well aware and must say that those of my Litchield county friends whom well remember from the fact that they were invariably seen at this season of the year, especially, with tears in their eyes. a handkerchief in one hand, and pinch of snuff in the other, would be miserable failure here, The people of East Tennessee don't catch cold worth cent. Among the residents of Knoxville may be found many who have left -the severe climate of the north for this mild and healthful cline, op account of i'll health. mostly lung difficulty and am safe in asserting that in nine cases out of ten, they have found relief. But enough about health, and now to what Knoxville has, and is doing. There are several manufactolies here, including two foundries, one Car wheel manufactory, rolling mill, nail factory, three sash and blind manufactories, furniture, carriage, saddletree, harness and saddles, keg and broom manufactories, aud numerous others which l will not enumerate. Of the schools 1 will remain silent, for I must confess, l have not taken interest enough to ascertain what advantages or disadvantages, attend upon the schools of this city. The East Tennessee University and Agricultural College, is located on what is termed University Hill. within the city limits. This is state institution and numbers about 300 students. These are appointed by state senators and representatives, each one hay ing the privilege of appointing three. send you copy of the University Magazine which made it's first appearance this week. Well, friend Pease, am aware that have made this letter too long and uninteresting, but should l chance to wrte again 1 will e1deavor to find something of more impor- tance, but when, as it now is, it is SO quiet that our city papers fail to interest their readers, how could expect to interest you and yours. The civil rights bill has as yel been a dead letter here, for the race oi people who have been lifted" are 10th to lose their intense interest in the Beechel Hilton trial, in order to realize their present situation as regards equality. expected to have rich feas: of report for you soon, as We were to have hanging here on the third Friday in April, but th. supreme court has granted a new tria which has for time, if not forever, delay ed the proceedings. Alas, We are doomed te disappointment. suppose you art aware that this is the end of this sheet, st consequently adieu. Yours very muchly.
 WANDRRER.
 Knoxville, Tenn, March 18th, 1875.
 Ellsvv0rths
 We have but n,ournful tribute to offel this week. Quite a number are sick anG Hw6 have died Charlie Northrop S;aT