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The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1873-10-22
Letter FROM TEXAS.

EMIGRATION
from your State to Texas, and as
there is quite panic in many parts
of this State on account of yellow
fever 1t would be we'll enough, for
those contemplating changing their
homes. to wait until all fears are re-
moved. They may not be going in
to the infected portions of the State
to settle, but may have to pass
through some towns on the railroad
routes where they will be delayed on
account of quarantine regulations.
Unless emigrants are coming in their
own conveyances, it is much better
that they should postpone their trips.
THE CROPS AND FINANCE.
Texas has raised fine crops this
year and provisions of all kinds will
be low. 1t is fine farming country !;
the land is rich and cheap. But then
it is no easy matter to get the land
fit for cultivation. In the first place
rails to fence in the land will cost
$50 per thousand, and every improve
ment made on the place will cost
twice as much as the same kind
would cost in any part of East Ten
nessee. Texas, like every other
Southern State, is trying to encour-
age emigration. She is probably in
a better condition than any other
Southern State. Before the war she
was not only out of debt. but held
several millions of dollars of United
States bonds. These bonds are gone
and there is a small Indebtedness
which should not be permitted to in
crease. States, like individuals,
should avoid paying interest, if it is
possible to do so. The lands owned
by the State are ample to pay all our
present Indebtedness, and it becomes
our Legislators to adopt rigid sys-
TEN of economy.
POLITICS AND THE GERMAN SABBATH.
The two political parties in the
State are preparing for a very active
canvass. Both parties have a good
deal of luck, as they are bringing
out county candidates, even to JUS
tices of the Peace. County Surveyor,
&c, through the workings of Con-
vcntions composed of delegates fresh
from the people. There seems to be
mania in this State for Conventions.
A few weeks ago we had a State
Convention in this city Of Germans.
having for its object the abolition of
all Sunday laws. 1t was certainly
very wrong if any immigration So
ciety induced the Germans to come
to this country by telling them that
we wanted them here to aid in civil
izing the country, or for the purpose
of outstanding Texas. About the
time the resolutions of the German
Convention were published, saw in
Knoxville paper Rev. j. B. Ford's
programme of the 18th National
Campmeeting. which closed by say
ing, mo Sunday train.'' 1t occur
red to me that if Bro Inskip would
spread his Tabernacle on the banks
of the Colorado. at the foot of Con.
gress Avenue. in the city of Austin,
and bring with him his whole team,
composed of those who remember
the Sabbath 10 keep it holy" they
might perhaps fire the hearts of our.
local clergy. and keep them ever
ready to war on Sabbath breakers,
no matter how strong they may be in
votes.
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TAdye-tisement.l
tAdYe-tlSement.j
Another FORGERY CASa :.


On the 18th day of June, 1873.
Martha J. Mansfield, resident of
Morristown, Tenn, employed me as
her Attorney, to look after and pros
ecute a claim which her deceased
husband, John Mansfield. in his life
time. had filed before the Commits
missioner of Claims at Washington,
D. c., against the United States, for
horses, &c, amounting to the sum of
about $5O4. On the 18th Of June I
wrote to the Third Auditor of the
Treasury concerning said claim, in
answer to which the Auditor, under
date of June p, 1873, informed me
that said claim having been settled,
Il draft in favor of John Mansfield
was issued on or about the 10Th of
April last for $320-and sent to the
care of J. Daniels, OF this city. On
the 2Sth of April last. John Mans
field executed a full power of attor-
ney to j. Daniels, authorizing him to
endorse said draft, describing it,
which he accordingly did. and the
draft was paid on the 18th ult. The
power Of attorney is on file with the
draft" -r- -..
On the 3Oth June, l addressed a
letter +. E. Spinner. Z. S. Treasurer.
in which l stated that the power of
attorney, dated April %, 1878, un-
der which draft for $500 in pay
ment of the claim in question was
paid, was palpablc forgery, as John
Mansfield died on the 4th February,
1872, over one year before said pow
er of attorney was executed as it
purports to be. In reply to which
the Treasurer states, under date of
July IA, 1873: The draft in ques-
ton is draft No. 2.577 on War War
rant No. 1914, pit. issued April 16,
1878, payable to the order of John
Mansfield for $500, and paid at this
office, May Is, 1873. to j. Daniels,
attorney in :act. Mr.. Daniels has
called upon me, at my request, in re-
gard to the matter. He states that
the power was received by him from
James o. Senter, through whom the
original claim came to him. Said
power of attorney purports to have
been executed in presence of Charles
Wilson and Joe Davis, and to have
been acknowledged by John Mans
field before A. j. Donaldson. Esq, of
HaInblen county. on 28th of April
last. Under date of August 18, j..
Daniels writes to me and says: "I
am in receipt of letter from James
o. Senter, the party who sent me the
power of attorney, and that he has
paid her (Mrs. Mansfeld,) the full
amount of the draft"
In reply to which here insert the
affidavit of Mrs. Mansfield, showing
the same is still due and unpaid
State of Tennessee, Hamblen
county.-Personally appeared before
me Martha j. Mansfield, widow of
John Mansfield, deceased. and made
oath in due form of law. that she has
never received one cent from James
o. Senter, or any one else, on account
of the claim allowed her husband of
$500, or authorized any one to re-
ceive the whole or any part of said
claim from said Senter, and that the
same remains wholly due and unpaid
and that her said husband, John
Mansfield. died in said county on the
4th day Of February, 1872 mas
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Professor Donaldson's compan-
ions in his balloon voyage to Europe
are George Washington Hunt and
Alfred Ford.
New HAVEN, or, October Gas
near as can be learned in this city
at present, Donaldson's balloon
reached Conway. about 80 miles dis
tant, in the northeast corner Of the
State, at 20 P. NJ, where il, was
caught in a violent storm. For
few minutes before that time, it had
been near the earth. Donaldson and
Ford jumped. Hunt was caught in
some trees. but finally succeeded in
reaching the ground unhurt. The
balloon escaped and has not been
captured at last accounts.
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Two DOLLARS A YEAR.

was brought he c at the instigation
Of Hipple-Mitchel to swear to his
identity as legal heir to property
to the amount of 100000 for the
paltry fec of $4,000. In less tlan a
year be again swears in Court that
he is not Himself, and more lately he
swears be is neither. Now it is very
doubtful who he is. lie is destitute
and begging. G. A. N.
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is formed for the purpose of making
war on temperance is it not time that
all good people should unite and
make no sort of consession or com
promise until the influence of liquor
dealers is crushed?
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NJ. Edwards and Col. j. w. Cliff

On mOtiOn lt was
ResoIced. That in view Of the inn
portaucc of the objects had in view,
we respectfully request all papers
friendly TO the proposed movement
10 give publication to these proceed.
ings, which will entitle them to the
thanks of all the survivors of the
army Of Mexico.
There being no further business
TO transact. the Convention anjourn-
ed sine die.
JGs. a. COOPER, Pres't.
JNo. F. HELMS, Sec'y.
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The Barnesville, Ohio, Enterprise
says: An old gentleman and lady
from Pennsylvania are visiting our
fair whose history is somewhat
singular. II appears that d widow
lady took an orphan boy 10 raise,
and when he arrived at the age Of g
she married him, she then being in
her fiftieth year. Ten years ago
they took an orphan girl to raise.
This summer the old lady died, being
SO years of age. and i'm nine weeks
after the old man married the girl
they had raised. Tie being 6S years
old and she lS.
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MARTHA ], X MANsEIELD. /,

Sworn to and subscribed before
me, this 11th October, 1873.
A. J. DONALDSON, j. P.
for Hamblen county,
1t is an outrage that Mrs. Mans
field should be TINS treated by said
attorneys, The money was paid to
j. Daniels May Is, 1879, and up to
this date / have been unable to have
the same paid to her, although Sc
cured on the said forged power of
attorney
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1873-10-22
Kansas Central Land Agency.

sALINA. Maj JOHN W. BERKs, Manager. {
Real Estate Business; also have for sale all the
lands Of the Kansas Pacific Railway Company,
Amounting TO over 100 600 acres Of the most des-
irable in Central and Western Kansas: Also Mill
sites Coal Lands, Farms, Cattle Ranches, and City
Property in Sahna and the neighboring towns, for
sale at all times.
ep- send for the s'Kansas Central Advocate" {"
large J2-coluunn PAPER, see what We have for
sale and yoad all about the great Keysone state Of
ne west [mchia
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A dog-owner Of San Francisco has
been required TO pay $500 damages,
his pet having bitten q peddler who
had entered his back ard.
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ANOTHER ASSOCIATION.

And now here is another Associa-
ton which has thrown down the
gauntlet, and none to take it up. I
clip from the Austin State Gazette !:
On Saturday night. August 10th.
the liquor dealers of this city met
at the Mechanics Saloon for the
purpose of organizing a society,
under the name and title of the
Austin Liquor Dealers Protection
Society. Mr.. Page Mcdaniel was
elected President, and Mr.. j. K.
Farrall, Secretary. On the motion
of Mr.. N. B. Mitchell, a series of
resolutions were adopted in favor
of just taxation, but opposed to un-
Just and discriminating taxation,
deploring' excess in anything, bnt
denying the right OF legislation to
dictate what a man shall eat or
drink, eschewing party politics, but
expressing adetermination to vote
for no one entertaining feelings hos
tile to their interests, denonncing
as unjust the demand of the State
Temperance organization for a pro-
hibitory statute. and inviting liquor
dealers all over the State to coop
crate with the Austin Liquor Deal
ers' Protection Society.
have read a great many argu.
ments in favor of Temperance. but
have never seen any SO powerful as
this Association of Liquor Dealers
1t is admitted by all that liquor cau-
ses more deaths than cho' era and yell
low fever, and when an Association
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ADVERT TIsING RATES.

04fanafc (ten lines, nrlest, for first insertion
One Dollar eaeh Subsequent insertion Fiftycenfs.
liberal discount from the above rate viii be
made to yearly advertisers
Obituaries of over ten lines will be charged an
Embellishments.
All bills due upon first insertion of advertise
meut, unless otherwise contracted for.
All announcements Of candidates mttst be paid
for in advance.
jon WoRK must be paid for on delivery.
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Morristown Masonic
FEMALE ACAD MY.

English, Mathematical, Ornamental and Classi-
cal.
Experienced Teachers in every Department.
The next session commences September 9Th, 1878.
Address the Principal,
REv. T. p. SUMMERS, A. NJ.
Morristown, Tenn.
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aug13-tf.
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP.

The co-partnership existing between T. C. Cain,
John Smith and B. F. Mitchell, under the name of
Cain Smith < Mitchell. III the hack and livery busi-
ness, has been dissolved by mutual consent.
T. @. CAIN,
JOHN SMITH,
Is. T. MITCHELL.
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whom Ned Buutiine made famous,
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EUGENE CITY. LASE Co., Oregon, Oct. s, 'T3
DEAR GAZETTE Thinking you
would like to hear something of the
perSoneI of some Of our Oregonians.
| write.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-09

AN ECCENTRIC VERMoNTER. - The
Hon. Elias Keyes, of Vermont, was for
twelve years Presiding Judge of Wind
sor county; and served one term in Con
gress many years ago. He was a man
of immense brain and great native tall
ent, but wholly uncultivated. 1t was
the privilege of the writer to know him.
personally, and to be cOgnizant of many
incidents in his life which have never
been published. The following will
give a fair illustration of some of his
quaint characteristics
The old man was not particularly re-
lgions, but his wife Che had no children
was devout and exemplary member Of
the Congregational church. When the
Judge was about eighty years old. he
was laid up one winter with lung fever
1t happened just at that time that the
young men (the boys as the Judge called
them) had been for some DAYS on the
trail OF bear which had been seen de-
Wasting the sheepfold of the farmers.
and, IN common with the good folks of
the vicinity, the Judge felt no little in
terest IN the bear hunt. His good wife
(herself about four score years oId) felt
very anxious about the condition of the
Judge, both physical and spiritual. and
accordingly sent for her pastor to visit
him.
The young pastor, Rev. Mr.. H., was
but recently graduated from the semin-
airy at Andoyer, and knowing the pe-
culiar characteristics of the Judge. inVit-
ed an elderly member of his church ia
accompany him on the pastoral visit.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-09

ALMOST BURNED To DEATH WHILE
OUT RIDING.-Two women, mother and
daughter, on Thursday last, came near
losing their lives by being burned to
death while riding in a cutter from South
Bay to Whitehall. on the ice 1t was a
fearful day to start out on such a jour
ney. After they had gone on about two
miles, they discovered that their duffel
in the bottom of the sleigh was on fire.
They gave the alarm and as luck would
have it, A. d. Pierce was within hear
ing distance and went to their assistance,
rendered his aid and rescued them from
the flames. 1t is not known how the
fire Observation-Disclosures from a spark
from her own pipe, or from her husbands
while eating the sleigh in readiness pre-
vious to their starting on their journey.
Before reaching their place of destina-
ton, the sleigh again took fire and A.
D. Pierce rendered them assistance in,
eXtinguishing the flames the second time.
The mothers hands were badly frozen
on reaching Whitehall, where Mrs Dill,
landlady, assisted her in removing the
frost.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-09

In Louisiana, several important d.
posts Of Ochreous earths have lately
been discovered, which offer excellent
facilities for the manufacture of paint
In Bienyille and Jackson parishes their
occur very commonly beds of fine grain
ed yellow nodules which only require T.
be ground up in oil to equal the best
Terra di Sienna.
The Virginia City Enterprise, noticin-
a Tumor that diamonds had been found
at the mouth Of Six-mile Canyon, makes
the following emphatic decision: '-Ibe
report may be true but the man who
attempts to sell share of the stock fla
this market will be shot 1t is evident
ly not healthy place for diamond stock
jobbers in Virginia City.
The breeding of silk-worms used 10 be
quite an extensive business in South
Carolina, but died out a while ago. IL
has now revived, and some very success
full experiments have recently been mace
near Beaufort. The cocoons which have
been produced are said to be very hne,
and efforts are making 70 establish Al
extensive silk-Worm nursery there.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-09
Real Estate Transfers for DeceH-
Der. 1879.

Michael Pagan to Timothy Murphy,
lot on Granger street consideration
$3.50.
NJ. J. Perkins to c. R. Hayward,
house and lot on North street; consider
alton, So, 200.
Farrand Parker to Henry Beals, lot
on Green street; consideration 81, 800
Geo. W. Tower to G. L. Long, lot Oh
Center street consideration $472.
John Hynes and wife to Francis Muir.
thar, house and lot on Main street; con
sideration, 50, 500.
John Hynes and wife to Felix j.
Micott, house and lot on Main street;
consideration So, 500.
r. o. Hewett to Patrick Dalton, lot
on corner of River and Forest streets
consideration 5000.
Robert Moulthrop to Fayette Northrup
lot in Nebraska consideration $3.50.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-09

How they CLEAN, the golden years,
On the ardent eye OF outh
In his ravished soul ne hears
All the music of the spheres,
And tomorrow, then, is truth.
These to-mOrrOws all are mine :"
oh divine
Years of youth In his dream
How they CLEAN!
How they fee, the rushing years,
Past the hating path of Age
sounds are in his startled ears
As of clashing swords and spears
That a desperate combat wage
In a fight more desperate still.
Win, oh, will
None be stayed 20 None! All, me!
How they fee!
How they go, the vanished years,
Down the ebbing tide of Time!
Bearing freight of hopes and fears
Der q current swOll'n by tears
Onward to the sea sublime
To the ocean of the Past,
Where at last
Shall be rest? Ay! No,
How they go.
Let them glcam, and flee, and so,
Each with its appointed train,
Shining, sOmbre, swift and slow!
In your heart of hearts We know
All those years of earth are vain.
shadows of the life to be,
Sorrow free.
Use them as God wills, and so,
Let them go!
-Appletons' Jon1nat
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-09

MARINE DISASTERS IN DECEMBER
The number of vessels belonging to or
bound to or from ports in the United
States reported totally lost and missing
during the past month is rs, of which 40
were wrecked, 10 abandoned, 2 burned,
8 sunk by collision, 4 foundered, and 7
are missing and their total value, eX-
elusive of cargoes, is estimated at 81, )
40, 900. The whole number of vessels
belonging to or trading to ports in the
United States, as reported totally lost
or missing during the year 1872, was AIT,
valued at $11, O97, OO0 The number of
vessels lost in 1871 was AS, valued at
$11, 1886, 900. Total for the two years,
1872, valued at 1928, O82, 00O
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-09

THE DIrroULTY IN THE WAY.-An IL
lustration of a new difficulty in the
operation of the competitive examina-
ton system exists in the office OF the
third auditor of the Treasury. EXamin-
ations will be held next week to fill ten
vacancies in clerkships, second class,
and thus far of the whole force of fifty
nine first class clerks only twenty-four
have made application for examination
for promotion, and would not probably
include all from whom the auditor would
select If matters were left to his discre-
ton
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-09

REMARKABLE ESCAPE OF A PASSENGER
TRA1N.-The express train going west
on the West Pennsylvania railroad,
Thursday afternoon, was wrecked by
being run into by a freight train at
Townsend Station, and a passenger, a
little girl named Armstrong, was instant
ly killed, and a man named Learn, a
resident of McKeesport, was severely
injured. The express train had stopped
for water at Townsend Station, and was
just starting again, when the freight
train of thirty cars, drawn by two en-
gines, ran into the rear coach, demOlish-
ing the platforms of the cars. which
were doubled up and instantly broken.
The speed which the express train had
attained prevented the coaches from be-
ing completely wrecked. Previous to
the collision, the freight train gave q
warning whistle causing a panic among
the passengers, and all of them endeav-
ored to reach the platform, but were
prevented from doing so by the conduc-
tor, who succeeded in getting them to
remain inside, with the exception Of the
little girl Armstrong, who pushed past
him and reached the platform just as the
crash came. The freight train was run
ming in violation of the rules, as it was
only four minutes behind the express,
while it should have been ten minutes.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-09

THE METIs DISASTER. - The local
board of steamboat inspectors at New
London have concluded their inyestiga-
tions of the circumstances attending the
Metis disaster last summer, and the find
ings have been approved by the higher
authorities. They recommend that the
licenses of Captain E. L. Burton of
the Metis, and Pilots Abraham TORY
and w. w. Palmer be revoked, and that
proceedings be instituted against the
first mate of the Metis for neglecting to
obtain license, the testimony showing
that the first officer was performing the
duties without that important authority.
This decision is substantially the same as
that of the former investigation except
in the case of the mate, who was not
then discovered to be sailing without a
license. The removed officers have the
right of appeal to the board of supervis-
ing inspectors, but it is doubtful If they
will avail themselves Of it.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-09

THE FIcKLENEss OF MEN. Never was
the fckleness of mans nature made more
apparent than it was lately in Scranton,
Pa, where man, lying in Jail on a
charge of murder, was taken out some
four days ago by fifty citizens, to be
hung, without the expense or Formally
of a trial. The wretched prisoner, feel
ing that his last hour had come, frankly
confessed himself guilty of the deed by
way of easing his conscience, where
upon the mob returned him to the au-
thorities, to be dealt with in a more legal
manner. Here were fifty men, who
were ready to lynch man who was sus-
pected of murder, and as soon as it was
made manifest by his own words that he
really perpetrated the awful crime, and
that his life was justly forfeit, returned
him TO the clutches of the law, to await
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-09

much mooted question, and finds able
advocates upon either side.
Business is remarkably lively. The
people are young and vigorous and en-
ter with zeal upon their calllngs. Our
society is first class. Much public spirit
is manifested, and the best talent of the
country is engaged to caterr to the
community during the winter months
In fine, we are city to be envied.
OHIO.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-09

SUDDEN DEATH. REV. b. V. Meeker,
of the Troy Conference and formerly
pastor at Castleton and more recently of
the North Second street Methodist
church, Troy, died at West Sandlake,
Friday night, very suddenly. He had
been slightly unwell during the week,
but was not confined to his bed and
was sitting up at the time of his death.
Mr.. Meeker was fifty-nine years of age,
and had been in the ministry about
thlrty-tour years. He was greatly es-
teemed in the Methodist denomination,
and his death viii be greatly regretted.
He was an uncle of J. B. Meeker. of
Rutland.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-01-09

CoURTING. One day last week it hap
pened to be our good fortune to oyerhear
the following conversation, between two
young gentlemen in one of our stores,
alluding to the Bennington County
Court: ''Mr. -, have you been court
ing this term 2" S.N-no. In fact | have
not seen Molly for ten weeks. B'ieye
she's forgotten me, sure !" sBut, Mr..
-, you do not understand my mean
ing | say, have you been to Court at
Bennington, this winter ?" II told you
that | hadn't seen her for ten weeks,
and the last time | courted herin Shafts
bury, in Squire IS house. By this
time peals of laughter were ringing from
the other people in the room, whereupon
Mr.. -, in nervous excitability.
scratched his head and left, and went
on his way to Glastonbury, not knowing
that there is Court House in Bennines
ton. Bennington Banner.