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The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1874-05-20


One of the delights of the edito-
/. rial professionals the necessity to get
mp an editorial. whether there is any-
thing to write about or not. or w1eth-
er the editor feels like itor not. III
So says an exchange. But We
think. our contemporaEy-laborsaahder
a serious error Editorial matter is
not necessary to make apaper either
Interesting or acceptable, and the
editor who supposes' that his. readers
will be pleased when he Yrites,Ewhen
lie has nothing to write about. Or
whetheF.hefeeIs like writing or not
places a very low estimate on their
discrimihatIon. Interesting meses.
with which his exchanges usually
abou9d, is far more acceptable and
does far more. to elevate the cilafac-
ter of his journal. While the public
like toIhaSestlle thoughts and opin-
ions of the editor on all important,
questious, especially where he can.
help on the cause of right byshis len..
they take newspapers b get The netUs,
what Is going on in the world. and
.thateditor is plostsnccessful who ex-
cells in the art OF collecting and pre-
senting it. As q general rule they
4 g MNN e Il
attach no great Rpottance TO. the
editors individual opinions. and GER
tainly none when ne. writes about
nothing just to have editorial. The
spaeestirus thrown away can always
be better filled ~ ID
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1874-05-20

KNOX COUETY.-We learn from
the Chronicle hat a convention OF
the friends of the Democratic candi
dates for county offices. recently
held in Knoxville, agreed to present
the following gentlemen for the en-
dorsement of the people, at the
August election:
For Sheriff-M. d. Swan.
For County Court Clerk-Judge
j. f. j. Lewis.
For Attorney General. G. J.
Williams.
TIE FIRsr-J. C. Napier, colored.
of Nashville, has been appointed u.
S. Revenue Agent at Washington,
in place of Col. Isaac Stewart, re-
moved. The position is worth So, 600
a year. and this is the first time a
colored man, or q southern man has
filed it.
GRAND Commemorative fol-
lowing officers were elected for the
ensuing year at the recent session of
the Grand Commandery at jackson {:
Morton B. Howell, Nashville. Emf
nent Grand Commander; H. NJ.
Aiken, Knoxville, Deputy Grand
Commander; w. r. Butler. Muir
freesboro,' Grand Generalissimo {;
Ed. Worsham, Memphis. Grand
Captain General; Rev. Ii. ii. Sneed.
Chattanooga. Grand Perlate; G. c.
Conner, Chattanooga, Grand Senior
Warden; A. i. Jones. jackson,
Grand Junior Warden; John Nc
Cleland Nashville. Grand Treasurer;
w. II. Atwell, Nashville. Grand
Standard Bearer; S. A. Caldwell.
GAINESVILLE. Grand Sword.Bearer;
P. L. Wright, Memphis. Grand
Warder; George Seiferle, Nashville,
Grand Sentinel FgylE
The Grand COinmamlery meets at
Chattanooga on the FIRST. Thursday
in May, 1875.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1874-05-20
The nashville Life Insurance

laG0mPanEs of Gaahwilies Eenn., n, aresgia1 e
know, extending its business in this direction.
This ia ono OF the substAntial progressive inntitn-
tions Ofour State, and one, whict, at no very dis
SAINT day, people will be Us proud of as the peo1
pie OF New York now are OF their monster Com
paniea We - Policy holder, know whereof we
speak, when say that there IL no more reliable
Company on the continent than the Nash vile Life
Insurance Company It has not the age that some
have, nor as consequence the accommodations,
but it has proven, during the last six seven
ed company can be, by doing all, and more than il
even promised. It does not wait sixty nine y
days after proofs of loss to pay its claims, but
IN thirty days after such pFoe, every loss it has
ever had has been sqtlarely settled. Any good man
desiring to represent such Company, cannot do
better than address JRo. NJ. BROoKs its Genl Agt.,
at Knoxville. $500
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1874-05-20
For trustee

We are authorized and requested to announce
: A. Bentley, of Russeilvilie, a. a candidate for
Circuit Court Clerk Of Hamblen county ut the en-
fuing August election. tes
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1874-05-20

We are authorized and requested to announce
ENOCH MARSHAL a candidate for Sheriff Of
Hamblen county at the ensuing August election.
We are authorized and requested to announce A
J. DONALDSON 4 candidate for Sheriff Of Ham,
hlsn county, at the ensuing August election
FELLOW CITIZENS Il take this method of an
nouucing myself candidate for reelection to the
office Of Sheriff Of Hambleu county, at the August
election I have held the Office four years and
have endeayOred TO discharge the business Of the
Office TO the best OF my ability, irrespective of PAR
TY and if reelected will ia the future, III past,
give the Office the strictest attention.
G. HENRY BOYD.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1874-05-20

DR.. Shnrp's Specific cures Dyspepsia, LAYER Com
plant, Constipation. Vomiting of Food, Sour Ston-
thirtytve years never failing TO the most OBJ
stinate cases. Sold by druggists generally. EAR
NEST 4 BRISCOE, Agents for MorristOwn. Dep0A
l45 Eighth ST., n. Y. Circulars mailed appliaA-
ton Nil 4w.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1874-05-20
For Register.

We are authorized and requested to announce
The nam. Of JAMES i THOMPSON a candidate
Tor Reelection to the office Of County Trustee at
The ensuing August election. t.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1874-05-20
For Coun,v Court Clerk.

We are authorized and requested to announce
Ghs name Of JEHU MORRIS a candidate for
County Court Clerk of uaLnblen county, at the en-
suing August election.
We are authorized and requested to announce
the name Of SAM BELL q a candidate for County
Court Clerk Of Hawkins county, at the ensuing
August election.
We are authorized and requested to announce
D. W G. DAVIS candidate for reelection to the
ONCE of County Court Clerk Of Hgmblen county,
II he AUGUST election
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1874-05-20
Our Dormant Energies.

very low for cash.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-22

"Kind words are wonderful in their
way" says an exchange, "but so far as
children 60 boot-iack exerts a more
powerful influence"
The Boston says; NAOMI, the daugh-
ter of Enoch, was $50 years old when
she was married. Courage ladies.
Chicage's last blaze was percep-
tible fifty six miles.
German phiologist says the mean
ing of Eve is ''Nib."
Gilmore.is furnishing music for
horse trots all over the country.
A Salem, Mass, canary has had
10 offspring within six months.
A Saucon, Pa, lady of103 scan
still see to thread her spectaeles.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-22

A MURDER in A STORM. There
was terrible thunder storm in
Central township,a few miles from
st. Louis, last Sunday. In the
midst of the pouring and rafting
thunder, farmer named William
Litsinger, thought he heard diff
erent noise mingiing into the din.
He went to the door and looked
out into the darkness, for it was
before daylight,a the storm shut
off any glimmer from the sky ex-
cept that Of lightning. AS he lis
tened the unexplained sound came
again. 1t sounded like q woman's
screams. Mr.. Litsinger went to-
ward the sound, which led him
into the orchard. He entered the
enclosure, and as he did so three
pistol shots and flashes startled
him. He went on, however, and
caught glimpse of men running
away. He stole after them, but
had only taken a few steps when
he was thrown by tripping over a
body that lay on the ground. Just
then q vivid fash of lightning
showed him that he had fallen
over the scarcely lifeless corpse
of a woman. The men who had
fled were her murderers. Mr.. Lifts
niger was greatly agitated. but
still sensible enough to see if the
woman could not be saved. Deter
mining that she was really dead,
he went to the house, and hitched
up horse, and rode to the near
est village to tell of the crime. 1t
was daylight then, and the vicini-
ty was searched for the criminals.
Who the woman is has not been
found out. She was young and
extensively dressed, hut her pock-
cts were not rified. Tracks of a
light vehicle showed that she had
been brought there in a wagon.
The supposition is that her life
was needed by some plotters, and
that under cover of the storm the
intention was to hide her body
The arriv j of Litsinger, probably
cut short the entire accomplish
ment of the deed.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-22
THE SYMPATHY OF NATURE.

How could it be that everything was
living still, now that she was gone?
Tell me not that nature can console;
against actual pain, against real loss,
nature can do nothing When you
have been pining in your chamber,
mortified by the treachery, unkindness
or deceit Of those around you, 60 out and
breathe the free fresh air of the pasture
and the woods, and you shall soon re-
gain your peacefulness; the malicious
mischief Of the slanderous can harm you
not amids the pure and nnsullied
charms of nature; but when the bitter
stroke Of bereavement has fallen on
your wife is taken from your gaze, then
neither tree, nor stream, nor flowers, nor
blue sky, nor music of the birds can
avail to alleviate your woe, these things
all belong to a different sphere, and
have no voice of solace for the mourner
as he bewails his loss.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-22
TOO THIN.

A correspondent of the Courier
Journal says Of the Kentucky wo-
men:
There is nothing they don't
know, and what they don't know
they divine. A man can not creep
ID little late at night without
disturbance and an explanation,
which comes of their training
Even Slybuck, who is the smartest
of smart Alexis, has learned also
the futility of his best tricks. The
Observation-Disclosures T; the all-nIght-
in-the-country dodge; the late ses-
sion-of-the society dodge; the
meeting-of-council dodge the
coming home from market
race-of-chickens dodge !;
all the old shifts and expedients
have played out. he other night
he slipped in about one o'clock,
very softly, denuded himself gen.
thy, and began rocking the cradle
by the bedside, as If he had been
awakened out of a sound sleep by
infantile cries. He had rocked
away about five minutes, when
Mary Jane, who had silently OBJ
served the whole manoeuvre. says,
Come to bed, you fool, you! the
baby amt there y"
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-22

British crop reports have suddenly as
sumed a changed aud ominous tone. and
one of those vicissitudes which are al
ways to be apprehended has fallen upon
the harvests Of England. A protracted
drought is apprehended, and water is so
scarce that in several of the agricultural
districts, for domestic purposes it is be-
ing carried from the brooks. This is at
tributed to the denudation of large tracts
of land of their timber-aridity and a
rainless territory being the invariable
sequent upon this wholesale and entire
destruction of forest growth. AS a con-
sequence of the late deficiency of rain,
the hay is thin. and light, and other
crops are likely to be injuriously affect
ed by the same cause. The result of
the season will probably be- demand
for our cereals considerably above the
average, and that will as naturally
stiffen prices in our home markets.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-22
OLIVER AMES SUES THE ESTATE
0P CAKES AMES.

There was a hearing in the SUI
preme court of Massachusetts Fri :
day before Judge Gray, on a suit
in equity from Bristol county,
brought by Oliver Ames against
the executors, widow and devisees
of Cakes Ames. The plaintiff sets
forth that he is the only surviving
partner of the firm of Oliver Ames
& Sons, which was formed in 1916
by Oliver Ames, Sr., Cakes Ames
and the plaintiff. Cakes Ames died
largely indebted to the partner.
ship. His personal assets, together
with the real estate owned by the
firm, were sufficient to discharge
the debt, and the plaintiff accord
ingly asks that the real estate be
converted into money and the pro-
ceeds paid to him, to be used in
paying the debts of the firm and
adjusting the balances between the
partners.
The real estate is is of great value,
and comprises land situated in
Easton, Canton, Stoughton, West
Bridgewater, Braintree and Spring
field. 1t was agreed by all the par
ties in interest that a decree
should be prepared and handed to
the court, by which the case is to
be referred to Dwight Foster as
special master, to find the facts,
and, If proper, to report to the
court some scheme for the sale of
the property.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-22

The facts of a very ad and pain
fully humiliating suicide in Nor
ristown, New Jersey, have just
come to light, the victim being
none other than Mr. Albert Mer-
rift, brother of Rev. Mr.. Merritt,
dean of the Episcopal church and
rector of st. Peters. The deceased,
who was young man of about
twenty years and unmarried, had
been for years q resident of his
brothers. house, and said to have
heen given to habits of dissipa-
ton. One day last week, as the
facts are given, he returned home
after a season of prodigality and
asked money from the dean He
was refused. He then asked for
revolver. This also was refused.
He then left the ouse and sought
to procure laudanum in several
drug stores. Two refused him, but
the third, not knowing him yield
ed and gave him two ounces. This
he swallowed, and retired to the
grave yard and layed down to die.
In the evening ne was found, still
alive, and removed to his broth
er's. For twenty-fours the physi-
clans tried to save his life. but
without avail. He died on Friday
night last.-N. Y. Herald, 11th.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-22

In compliance with the law passed at
the late session of Congress, the circula-
ton of National banks that has been
successfully counterfeited is to be called
in. In cases where counterfeit Of
any National bank is discovered, all of
that denomination in circulation of tho
bank is to be Cancelled. Ten thousand
dollars were appropriated to defray the
expenses of such a cancellation. A call
for outstanding notes of this character
of various National banks is soon to be
made by direction ofthe Comptroller of
the Currency.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-22
Everett House
CORNER QUEEN AND BURKE STREETS,
VIM. Rutledge, Proprietor.

This popular House has been thorough
ly renovated, and the present proprie-
tor who assumed charge on the lst of
April, is now prepared to accommodate
guests in the most comfortable and sat-
isfactory manner. The House contains
"a chambers, all of which have been
handsomely furnished with new furni-
ture.
THE TABLE will be we'll supplied
with the best the market affords, pre-
pared by experienced cooks. Charges
moderate
THE BAR will be supplied with a
choice variety of Pure Wines and
Liquors.
Abundant Stable room, with atten-
tive Ostlers.
My old patrons and the general pub
lie are invited to give me call.
April 7,-1y.-W.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-22
WATER SPYDTS.

When a whirlwind occurs out
at sea, it agitates the water con-
tanned within its diameter to such
a degree as frequently to Cause a
column of spray to rise in the air.
If the skyis cloudy, the upper
Strate of the whiriwind acts upon
the lower clouds in precisely the
same manner in which the lower
strata acts upon the surface of the
water, and thus causes a column of
vapOr to descand Immediately
above the ascending one. These
two columns will, If the whirlinp
motion of the air continues for
any considerable period, become
heightened by the continuing pre-
sure ofthe atmosphere, but will
ultimately join themselves togeth-
er. What are termed waterspouts
in inland districts seem to be quite
a distinct phenomena. They are
nothing more or less than very
heavy showers of rain confined
within narrow limits. These show
ers may or may not be accompa-
MED with whirlwind motion of
the atmosphere, but will, of conrse
come nearer our idea of what q
waterspout may be when it is so
accompanied. tut
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-22

If every person were master OF
something, know how to do some
thing that is useful, and that is in
demand, and if the plague spots of
intemperance, lewdness, and
gambling were dried up, nine
tenths of the poverty would be an
initiated. The hoor house and
the Jail would be "To Let. "-No-
tioa10L Baptist.
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-22

A sentiment al young man, in speak
ing to his fathers coachman Of . neigh
boring family, remarked that they were
"happy until sorrow came and left her
traces there" The coachman looked
puzzl ed, but finally responded "Indeed
sir, an what did she do with the rest of
the harness
Martinsburg weekly independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1873-1875, 1874-08-22

While a. menagerie was on its
way to Saratoga from Schenectady,
N. T., Monday night on a train OF
cars, the lions cage, standing on
a platform car, struck bridge a
few miles south of BalIston, break
ing it, demolishing the cage and
giving the animal its liberty. 1t
made dash through a field. re-
turned and jumped like cat from
the ground to the tsp of the car,
in which there was horses, and
reaching down his paw attsm pied
to sieze them through the stats. 1t
injured one or more of the animals.
A calf in a field near by was kill
ed and thrown into a freight car,
and the lion jumped in after it,and
was caught.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1874-08-22
lsrvExrH DISPATCH

The, latest reports from Austin state
That tho improvised troops has dis
banded and gone home and peace
was restored. The impression pre-
walls here that a few determined men
could have prevented the whole al.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1874-08-22
2pet'S Nprllrr.
THE COMET.
ny GEORGE 1.UNr.

~ :! .fE!It..'.
Yon car of fire, though yelled BY day,
Along that field Of cleaning klue,
When twilight folded earth ID gray,
A world wide wonder few. sl..,''
Only in turn each orb Of light ~
From out the darkening c0ncaye broke
Ewes glowing herald SWAN in light
And every star awoks. =. .sa. ,p
The Tyre restrung its burning chords;
Streanletl from tho cross it's earliest r:,y
Then rose Affair, more sweet than word,
On music's soul could say.
They, from old time in course the same
Familiar SGT, familiar rise;
But what art thou. wild, lovely fame,
Across tho startled, skics1 49,.
Mysterious yet, as when it burst
Through tho vast void of nature hurled
And shook their shrinking hearts, ut first
The fathers of the world.
No curious sage the scroll unseals-
Vain quest to lattied science given
Its orbit ages, while it wheels,
The miracle of heaven. r., ss.s
In natures plan, thy sphere unknown,
Save that no sphere His order mars
Whose law could guide thy path alone,
In realms beyond the stars.
:. 80 "l..j .hi
Gods minister! We know no more
OF thee, thy fame, thy mission still,
Than he who watched thy light, Of yore
On tho Chaldean hill. *, -.
Yet thus, transccnlent from thy blaze
Beams light to pierce this mortal clol
Scarcely II fool on thee could gaze '''
And say-there is no God! -, : ..,is
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1874-08-22
fair at the outset by meeting the ne
groes, before summoning help from
elsewhere. ....,
The Election in Vicksburg,

Vicksburg llas fallen n second time.
Out of the hands Of white Radicals
and negroes, it has passed into the
hands Of tire best men in the city. At
the election for city officers held on
the 18th, the opponents of tho Radi-
Gals were triumphant in every ward,
and elected q full ticket of RESPONSE
hlc. white men whose interests are
identified with good government.
We congratulate the good people OF
vicksburg on this signal triumph Of
their earnestness and zeal. Better
discipline and organization, in a party
sense, could not have been shown. OF
was ever more richly rewarded. The
necessity for unity and action became
apparent from the insulent conduct of
the negroes and the revolutionary
purposes Of their white leaders. The
issue rendered was met by the whites
with firmness aud unanimity' which
ut once assured the weak whites, aud
brought tie aclude1 negroes back to
a knowledge of their true situation.
The conflict Of races, ut one time Sc
rionsly apprclendcd, was in this way
prevented; and subsequently, the can.
vass went on quietly, and the cleo.
ton followed with entire observance
Of law and ORDER. This election, we
believe, will hare its effect all over
the Union, because it demonstrates
the fact that poaceable elections can
be held at the South, in the very heat
ofpolitical excitement; while it brings
to our own people the lesson that
kadicalism eau 30 fought successful
ly without tho employment Of any
but temperate determined means.-
Ouachita Telegraph. ',a... &. .ti-
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1874-08-22
NAILS.
ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES.

NEW ORLEANS, Red River Landing
5Chcneyville Qnamntico, Alexandria
5Cotile and Cloutiorville, Daily, a,
IA. II. .. ......
SHREVEPORT, Keacllie, Mansfield, Mar
thayiilc, aud Pleasant 1lill-oDaily al
10 A. NJ. Ing.
NACOGDOCHES, Melrose, Chirino. San
Augustine, Milan, Pendleton, Sabine
town, Many and IT. Jesnp-on Tues
day Thursday and Saturday, at
5P. N. .....t.,...
HOMER, Minden, Bnckhorn, Ringgold,
Coushatta aud Campte-0n Tues
day and Friday, at S p. NJ. ,s..
WINFIELD, Atlanta, Sutton and St.
-'." Maurice-on Tuesday and Friday,
at9 A. N. -. a.I 1885,.
MAILS CLOSE
At ga. N. for New Orleans, Alexandria
and Cloutierville. ~" g..
At % \. NJ. for, Shreveport, Keachi, Mans.
%. field md Pleasant Hill.
AtGP. N. for Nacogdocles, Texas, Mel
pi rose and San Augustin.
Ats 7. NJ. for Homer, L., Buckhorn,
COushatta and Campte.
At 10 A. NJ. for WINFIELD, &c. " r"
Office Hours-fronl 10 a. N. to 9 r. N.
and from SPIN to7pM.
J.F. DEvARGAs, Post Master.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1874-08-22

James Gray Of Vernon, wrote l,cr :
~ love You as the tempest loves the
placid lake ;" aud now she is ohlise
to sue him for breach, Of p,omise.
The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1874-08-22

BEN. Hills Farewell 70 \. IL
SrEpnENs.-Ben. It'll did bis level
best OH this closing paragraph Of his
"great historic controversy" with
Stephens, and, Of course, it was Dc.
signed as u "sqnelcler'':: ..,ta,a,.,
"Anl now let mo take leave OF
Alexander Hamilton Stephens. l have
known him long and studied him we'll.
In my opinion he has inflicted upon
the Southern people more injury u,al,
was ever inflicted upon any people
by one civilian. For much Of this in.
jury . too charitable and easily de-
luded people aud press are RESPONSE
BILE. To what shall we liken him
We must not blaspheme the dead by
hunting among them for his model.
We will not insult tile living by seek.
ing among them for his rival. We
cannot lible nc innocent unborn by
snpposing that among them he could
ever have an imitator. No! this dc.
famer Of Davis and culogist of Grant
this reckless accuser OF ,lespotism in
tho Confectionery, and ready apologist
Of usurpations by radicalism; this
prctentious oracle Of State sovereign
ty, and supple prosecutor of mana
cled Louisiana; this wicked maligncr
Of others aud worshiping allulator of
himself; this lord Of slanderers, king
Of demagog,es, and hero Of narplots,
must bo left forever alone-unap-
preached and misrepresentation the
ghostly solitude Of his own irrccon.
cilable and anomalous self, serene,
self-adored and infamous!"