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Editorial
May 25, 1873
Knoxville Daily Chronicle
Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
The editorial quotes the Athens Post's criticism of a new assessment law, predicting its unpopularity and backlash against its supporters, including loss of free passes to Nashville. It notes early administrative issues with blanks and the Comptroller issuing explanatory cards, referencing past political figures Harris and Netherland.
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The Athens Post has a pointed way of putting things square before its readers. Of the new assessment law, it says:
We are apprehensive, however, that the new assessment law will prove immensely unpopular; that it will soon stink in the public nostril; and that only the fewest number of those who voted for it will ever again enjoy the privilege of traveling between their respective homes and Nashville on the free pass system. The 'last plow, the last shovel, and the last hoe' we used to hear about in the days of Harris and Netherland, wasn't a priming to it. The blanks have hardly been out a week, and already the Comptroller has found it necessary to issue two or three explanatory cards. How many more the poor fellow—fresh from the plow handles—will have to print, it would be difficult just now to conjecture.
We are apprehensive, however, that the new assessment law will prove immensely unpopular; that it will soon stink in the public nostril; and that only the fewest number of those who voted for it will ever again enjoy the privilege of traveling between their respective homes and Nashville on the free pass system. The 'last plow, the last shovel, and the last hoe' we used to hear about in the days of Harris and Netherland, wasn't a priming to it. The blanks have hardly been out a week, and already the Comptroller has found it necessary to issue two or three explanatory cards. How many more the poor fellow—fresh from the plow handles—will have to print, it would be difficult just now to conjecture.
What sub-type of article is it?
Taxation
What keywords are associated?
Assessment Law
Unpopular Tax
Free Pass System
Comptroller
Explanatory Cards
Harris
Netherland
What entities or persons were involved?
Athens Post
Harris
Netherland
Comptroller
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of The New Assessment Law
Stance / Tone
Apprehensive And Critical
Key Figures
Athens Post
Harris
Netherland
Comptroller
Key Arguments
New Assessment Law Will Prove Immensely Unpopular
It Will Soon Stink In The Public Nostril
Few Voters For It Will Enjoy Free Passes To Nashville
References Past 'Last Plow, Shovel, Hoe' In Days Of Harris And Netherland
Blanks Out Less Than A Week, Comptroller Issues Explanatory Cards
Comptroller Fresh From Plow Handles, More Cards Likely Needed