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The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1875-04-21
WEST NASHVILLE TRAGEDY.
Lycurgus McCasIand Shot Dead
For Burglar.
The Deed Done by His Friend
and Former ROOm-Mate.
A Catastrophe That Looks Like
The Work of Fate.

A Catastrophe That Looks Like
The Work of Fate.
From the 18th of last February
till night before last, Lycurgus Nc.
Casland was engaged out on the
Nashville, Chattanooga and st. Louis
Railway, in guarding convicts. Wed.
nesday night he returned to this
city in charge of a number of con-
victs. who were unable to work, ar
irving here between twelve and one
o'clock. Shortly before the latter
hour he went to the house of his
brother in-law, Matt +. Allen, on
Porter street, a short distance from
the Chattanooga depot. AS the fam
lily had no intimation of his coming,
and his arrival was altogether unex-
pected to them. he possibly intended
to play little game of surprise by
slipping quietly in the house without
arousing any one; or it might have
been. that he was unwilling to dis
turb anybody on his account, as he
was little peculiar in this respect
At any rate, instead of knocking at
the front door he came to a rear room
of the house, occupied by William F.
Allen, brother of his brother-in-
law.
People in that portion Of the city
have recently been much troubled
with burglars, and Mr.. Allen was
prepared for their reception. A lit
tie while before Mr.. McCasland came
to the house Mr.. Allen heard a noise
in the yard. and went out to see
what was the cause of the disturb
ance; but hearing nothing he return
e6 and went to bed again. ta
After he had been in bed a few
moments he saw some one at the
window on the porch. He could see
nothing bnt the mans face, and
thinking it was a robber, took his
pistol out from under the pillow.
The face now appeared at window
on the opposite side ofthe room, and
the man trying to raise the sash.
This excited Mr.. Allen very much,
and he was now convinced that
somebody was endeavoring to break
into the house. Aiming towards the
window, he fired, and the ball took
effect in Mr.. McCasland's left breast.
After having been shot he walked
around the house, entered the porch,
and when in the act of falling was
caught by some member OF the fam
ily, oil OF whom had been aroused by
the discharge Of the pistol. lie was
taken idto the house, and after lin
gering about three-quaFters of an
hour, expired.
Drs. Compton and Henry were
sent for, and. both living near. were
soon on the scene. But the fatal
bullet bad done its work. and no
human power could save the unfort-
innate victim from death.
The deceased was thirty 1.-TWO years !
OF age, unmarried, and man Of cx-
good morals. His up
rightness and unobtrusive manners |
won for him many friends, who will |
mourn his loss. While loving rela-
lives shed bitter tears over his un.
timely end. no one gives way to
mere violent grief than the man who
brought about his prema-
lure death. When Mr.. gMcCasland |
was in the city he and Mr.. Allen
roomed together and were always
Recorder Duling summoned as =
ury or inquest j.. II. FIRTH, r. I.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1875-04-21

1The Comptroller ofState, says
the Bonner has issued a circular
letter to the various County Collec-
tors, constituting the law granting
until next November to tax payers
to pay their taxes. He instructs
them, under the law, to collect
interest at the rate of per cent.
per anum on all taxes TO- the year
1874 not paid before the first of
November for that year 1t will
thus be seen that while the law seeks
to afford temporary relief to tax
payers it also imposes 6 per cent.
interest, so that they will gain moth
ing but time by the postponement of
the day of payment. All those who
are able will therefore save the ae-
cumulating interest by paying their
taxes without delay. The same rul-
Ing applies aa well to corporation as
to State and county taxes.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1875-04-21

E Sam Tate, n. j. Wicks, and
others have brought suit against the
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
Company to recover $500, 900, claim
ed to be due them in connection
with the transfer Of the North and
South railroad to that company.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1875-04-21

U The Chattanooga Commercial
understands that the contracts for the
erection of bridge over the Ten
nessee for the Cincinnati Southern
Railroad will probably be let in June,
and that the letting of contracts for
grading the lower end of the route
will Immediately follow.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1875-04-21

H Officials III Washington say
that more than one hundred persons
are now serving out term impris-
OnEaent for counterfeiting, orpassing
counterfeit money who were pupils
Of Mccartney, the noted counterfeit
or, arrested in Texas a few days
400
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The Morristown Gazette.
WEDNESDAY,, APRIL. 81. 1878.

~ Old John Robinson, the show
man. turned Radical to get the
nomination for Mayor of Cincinnati.
He got the nomination and he got
beat also by about 10000 majority.
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~ The Chattanooga Times states
that troops have gone from that city
with the United States Deputy Mar
shall for Putnam county to assist in
arresting the persons who murdered a
revenue official last january.
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The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1875-04-21
DE-. n. g. TayIor,s Lecture.

Monday night this distinguished gen
tleman delivered his lecture on ''the
North and the South" to an appreciative
audience at the Court House. We re-
get exceedingly that our want of space
prevents an analysis of the lecture. 1t
was replete with patriotism, logic and
beauty. In tracing the causes which
led to the alienation between the two
sections of our country, he was clear in
his statements, and showed that he fully
understood the political history of the
United States. In delinea:ing the causes
of the present differences of opinion, he
manifested a nobleness of heart which
proved that he loves his country more
than party, political emoluments, or any
thing that comes from strife.
The Southern patriot viii be instructed
and entertained with the lecturer. The
northern patriot will be profted by it,
and after hearing it, will strive more
earnestly to eradicate all bitterness from
the hearts of his people toward the
South. The political mountebank, the
sneaking, driveling scallawag, and the
professional place hunter will find no
comfort in such sentiments of wisdom
and patriotism.
DR.. Taylor is also a most beautiful
word painter. His eulogy of the Wing
party, his description of the sublimity
and the honOrs of war, and his delinea-
ton of the death-bed of Henry Clay
showed him to be master in this line
Take it as a whole, the lecture is
great, we would say, complete success,
were it not for the length. Some will
not weary, but in this day of rushing,
the masses will not receive instruction
for two and half hours at time.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1875-04-21

U. S. INTERNAL REVENUE
SPECIAL TAKES.
May l., 1876, to April 80, 1876.
ME REVISED STATUTES OF

THE REVISED STATUTES OF
n the United States, Sections s2S2, S7S7, SASS,
and $3.50, require every person engaged ia any bus
mess, aYoeaton or employment which renders him
liable to SPECIAL TAX, to procure and place con-
splcuously in his establishment place OF business
q STAMP denoting the payment Of said SPECIAL
TAX for the SpecialTAx Year beginning May 4.
1873, before commencing or continuing bGuinsss
after April 80, 1875. -
The taxes embraced within the provisions OF ths
law above quoted are the following, viz: 80
DeoIar ot, h. 80 ~
Daai.' ,i AtHuu " .s.+---.. $1,000 ~ ~
Dealers in malt liquors. wholesale. so 90
Dealers in malt iiqlIors retail. =. =. q. 40 90
Dealers IN leaf tobacco. ............ rs co
Retail dealers in leaf tobacco $780,, 500 90
And ON sales of sIOO0 fifty cents for every dol.
lar in excess Of $1,000.
Dealers in manufactured tobacco 90
Manufacturers of stills .............., so 90
And Tor each still manufactured. .... no 90
And for each worm manufactured 20 90
9 a1an alacturers OF tobacco ...-.--.--... 70 %
peddlers of tobacco, first class (more than two
PeddTs Of obs so aecond class two horses or
other animalsl .... Is 90
Peddlers Of tobacco, third class Zone horse e.
pedders q to6scco fourth class ION foot or r p -
Brewers Of less than 500 barrels - SO 90
Brewers eff 500 barrels or more ........ 100 90
Any person, 80 liable, who shall fail to comply
with the foregoing requirements viii be Eubjeea 10
severe penalties.
Persons or firms liable to any of the SPECIAL
TAXES famed above must apply TO JOHN x. MIL
LEls, Collector Of Internal revenue at johnson
City, Tenn, and pay for and procure the Special
Tax Stamp or Stamps they need, prior to May ],
1873, and WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE
j. w. DOUGLASS,
Commissioner of Internal ReTenus
OFFICE OF INTERNAL ReyRxuK, HttF
wAsHrGrox, d. c., February I, ls7B.-ns Gw
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Bristol FanaI1 C!I9gl,
BRISTOL, TENN.

The next Session of this Institution will open on
the FIRST MONDAY IN SEPTEMBER NEXT,
with full and experienced Corps of Teachers.
EXPENSES PER TERM OF FIVE MONTHS.
Boarding, including washing fuel and lights. s65 90
Tuition IN Literary Department. $50 90 to 20 90
Painting and Drawing - - -........... 2J 90
Music Piano. Organ Guitar, each, ......... 30 DO
Ornamental Branches, each, ......-......-... 90
Use of Piano, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 90
Contingent Fee, $50. ..---....---..--. 90
Young ladies furnish one pair piilow-cases, one
pair sheets, pair blankets also towels aud
brushes.
Expenses are to be Paid quarterly in advance,
unless otherwise arranged.
For further information address,
3. G.. MANARD,
Sept 16 1874 If PREsIDENT.
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NOISY CREEK, TENN,
Wednesday. May rs, 1875,

At public auction to the highest bidder, the vaua-
BILE Real Estate, Fixtures and Personal Property,
attached and levied upon in all or either of the
above entitled causes except such Of the personal
property has been sold and delivered, belonging
10 the said East Tennessee Zinc Company, situated
and being in jefferson county, Tennessee, in and
adjoining the village of Messy Greek; and also all
the right title, interest and claim OF the said
pany of, in aud to the minerals in certain lands
tachments in the above causes, and al the right
said company has Of mining upon said lands.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1875-04-21
Monday, Sd day of May, 1876, )
Saturday, sth day of May, 1875.

at the Depot in Clifton, VIII offer piece Of wood
tys adSoflE1ne the LANDS OF John Stokely, III w.
Hampton and others, containing Sc acres moro or
less, Notes with approved personal Eeeurfky WIFI
be required Of the purchase and n liam naBainna
on abe lands until the purchase money IL fully
paid D. Fl. MEEK CLERK and Master.
Feb 2A-T
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Terms.

The real estate, With Its fixtures, viii be sold
upon a credit ak, twelve and eighteen months ex-
cept the sum of S2o00, which shall be paid in cash
upon day of sale. Notes with approved security
shall be given In equal amounts, falling DIRE in 6,
10 and IS months, bearing interest from date, and
lien shall DO retained upon the property until all
Notes are fully paid.
Payment on al suma OF $9s and under. accruing
from the sales Of personal property, win be re-
quired 90 be made at tbs time OF sale, bat credit
OF SIX months viii be extended 30 al purchasers OF
personal property whose purchases exceed the sum
from date. for the payment OF such sums.
II. ii AIKEN,
April 81 1S75-4t. Clerk and Com.
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ERRORS or YOUTH.

A GENTLEMAN who suffered for years from
n Nervous Debility, Premature Decay, and all
the effects Of youthful fniscretion will for the sake
Of suffering humanity, send free to all who need it.
the receipt and direction for making the simple
remedy by which he WAS cured Sufferers wishing
20 pro1t by the advertisers experience can do -
by addressing 20 parfee3 confidence.
JOHN q. OGDEN, ~ Cedar St., New York.
AprI4 n6-6m
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Fare from BRISTOL, Tenn !. TO RICHMOND r
ENa.s. - -s.s &A1 10
Fare from BRISTOL, Tenn to PETERs-
Fare from BIifslf. rs,,;, NJ. , ~ !" -
BALTIMORE. -..( meala and state
room on steamer included) =. s.s.... 80. 10 a
Fare from BRIs5fOL, Tenn. VIA Norfolk, to a -
FHlLADEIPHIA, win Baltimore. ..n.. ~ VI -
fneals and state room steamer fneluded9 10 a.
Fare from BRISTOL, Tenn, via Nor19llz, 20
New York, via Baltimore, i. T.. .-.-..-..8.h
ineals and stafe-rooF on steamer inciudeaY nc GO
Fare from BRISTOL Tenn, via Norfolk, to
New York, via Old Donna A. 81. Go. a...aa.
meals sDd state-ro0m on Steamer inetuded3 m 10
Fare from BRISTOL, Tenn, via Norfolk. 70
BALTIMORE and return, -. :. =. 80. ....Tf a
kmeals and state-room en- steamer ineluAea4 sI 90
Fare from BRISTOL, Tenn, via Norfolk, 80 asn
NEW YORK and return .s........... 80.
tmeAla and ststesroom ON Htermar included3 sB 90
Baggage Checked Through.
N1t4 HHHzs tf s- ..He aTr1aft
For further Information apply 10 Depot Aaumia
at Knoxville and Bristol, or 70,
ii Il w. E. M. WORD, ri n
Hs Geaeral Rzsasasav Aesak
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-12
HON. HoLMEs CUMMINGS.

When the Hon. Lewis Bond was
elected Speaker OF the House Of Repre-
sentativs a few days ago, over the Hon,
Holmes Cummings, Of Upton, the dis.
patches from Nashville announcing the
fact, stated that Mr.. Cummings in his
candidacy for the ~Speakership repre-.
sented the johnson strength" and hat
bis defeat for that position indicated an
anti Johnson" defeat. This, as We have
received information since, vas erroni-
Gus and did Mr.. Cummings great injus-
tee in classifying him with Andrew
JOhnsOn's supporters IN the Legislature.
We are assured that this sterling young
Democrats u~nsquiEOcAl IN his OppOE-
ton TO Johnson, was known to be 50 be
fore his elsption 10 the Legislators, ana
SINCE that event he hER been oatspoksn
On TINT subject al ali times. We have
the highest admiration for Nj .Cunnings,
fur he possesses excellent Information
in politics and thoroughly c1nprshen6s
the nesafEl Legislation required. for the
.rnEia u our DsuplA Mr. Cummings,
mt having svHl been s Johnson sup
porter, hiE non-eisuann should No b
E~tributei 10 & johnson defeat fhO1Eh
Mr.. Cummings VII. 81 fbs proper tine,
c0Hulruss 10 thai result
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-12

WASHINGTON, January l2.--For Ten
nessee and the Ohio valley, falling ba-
rcneser, rising temperature. east and
north winds and rain or snow, with de.
eidedly colder weather. For the upper
lake region, upper Missouri and lower
Missouri valleys and the Northwest, in
ereasiDg east or northwest winds, cloudy
weather and snow, followed in the two
last sections by rising barometer, winds
backing to north and northwest and de.
oidedly lover temperature and CLEARING
weather, which condition viii gradually
extend eastward over. the two first sec
tons to-niFtL. For the Middle States
and lover lake region, falling barometer,
rising temperature, east to north winds,
cloudy weather, with rain, sIeet and snow.
The Mississippi river win continue slow.
y rising today at Vicksburg and New
Orleans. The Ohio and Cumberland
rivers will continue falling today, out
vii BE- rising at Pittsburg on Wednes.
day.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-12
nuxTEKuonGL urKREsr.

A COMMITTEES Of gsntlensn from the
Memphis Board Of UsderrriierE pre-
scented q oonaunies6on to the Citizens
mesting yesterday at the Cotton Ex-
change. protesting against the repeal
Of the present Interest Law Of the State, =
which q ter per cent The position Of
These E~snilszen "a squad. and the mem
sers frpn Shelby should give It their
FErn sspp0rt IsEisz5 Of ~ssbEitsting
the prese1t interest lsE with ore for .
lower rate. the memorial ufgss or iss-
makers rE1ber 70 lsi al uEarJ avs Be
repealed and IesTs tie question Of inie-
rest 10 regulate Itself y the lzws ofsup-
ply and ds=sna." fhis il sound doe
trins ard the best enc ssieh can be
spplisd ros 70 the condition especially
Of Memphis. the great Commercial point
IL the State.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-12
Amusements.

MEMPHIS THEArER.-Last night Mrs.
Lander commenced an engagement at
the thester. appearing in the role Of
Marie Antoinette," in which she ap.
peared to advantage, displaying a high
order Of histrionic talent. The play is
the thrilling story OF the m~isfortunes Of
the Inflated pair, Louis XVI and his
consort, who travelled the circle OF life
from the throne to the guillotine. Mrs.
Lander gave a most thrilling and dra.
matte representation Of the role and
fairly captivated the audience. She is
an artistic who has long since deseryedly
won a high position on the stage. Mrs.
Lander is supported by a very fine com.
pany, the best company for heavy bust.
ness that has ever appeared in our city.
Mr.. Taylor as the King" Mr.. Lawlor
as Lafayette" Mr.. Very as Simon,
in fact, each member Of tho company in
his or her role, appeared to advantage,
and filled up most creditably the elegant
and effective presentation of the play.
Tonight the attraction will be Eliza.
beth, and tomorrow night School For
Scandal. All lovers Of the Legitimate
drama have now an opportunity Of sat.
isfying themselves to the top Of their
bent.
JEFFERSON 0rERA HoUsr. -This TEN.
pie Of variety amusement is open nightly
to the public. Manager Steele haa 1
fine company, and presents O change Of
programme each evening.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-12
0hin Lari,lnfnre

Columns, o., January IA House
bill was introduced to pay salaries to
County Clerks, Sheriffs AID Probate
Judges according to The population of
their respective counties, and to all
other county officers according to the
tax duplicate. By this measure iees
viii be considerably reduced from what
they are nov also to exempt physicians
visiting charity patients from paying
toll. The House bill making it burglary
to fOrcibly enter a corn crib, chicken
or poulry house was passed.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-12

A large number Of cats in the vicinity
OF Richmond, Va, have recently died
from what is supposed to be trichina.
The negotiations which we're going on
between Nine. Nilsson and the manage.
ment Of the Imperial Theater at Vienna
are said to have been broken off because
It was insisted upon that she should sing
in German.
"Celumbarium is the Swiss crema.
tionists pet name for a set Of funeral
pigeon holes" now in course of con.
struction at Zurich to bold the ashes Of
the departed. Over six hundred persons
have enrolled themselves for postmortem
combustion.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-12

The brewers Of Cincinnati are using
cornmeal and rice -four mixed with the
usual barley malt in making lager beer.
At least these substances go there in
large quantities, presumably for that
purpose. although neither Of the brewers
will admit that he is a consumer. Rice
is cheaper than barley, as it contains
more starch, but it imparts to the beer
an unpleasant aftertaste. Corn gives a
peculiar sweetness that is disliked by
most beer drinkers. Any adulteration
Of lager is resented by the Western Ger.
mans, and consequently there Is much
excitement 10 CINCINNATI.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1875-01-12

NKw Yosx, January l2-Ae erpasse
order has been granted ressrainlne tAe
Lske Shore and Michigan Southern
Railroad Company from paying the dlvi'
dend declared on December 2etA, The
complaint recites that the Company, ia.
stead Of paying a dividend, ought 10 pay
the interest on their bonds 10 secure the
mortgage on the road for $25, 600, 600
held by the Union Trust Company
The Colored cisisens Of New York me.
last night to pay a tribute Of respect 10
the late Gerrit Smith, His only daughter
aud nephew and niece attended
A FIRE in ~thescrOekery and glassware
establishment Of James NJ. Shaw, Chat.
ham street. this morning damaged the
stock to the amount &C $4,000 Ia,
surance, $ls0.OeA
The usual throng Of spectators 6lled
the Brooklyn courtroom this moraiag Al
the Beecher trial. while IN the corridors
the crush was as great as ever. Beecher,
his wife and son and assistant pastor
Halliday occupied seats near their
counsel, while Moulton aud Tilton had
seats on either side. ExJudge Fullerton,
Mrs. TIton and Mrs. ovngsoa came
into court with Judge Morris aud Ira
Wheeler. Their arrival excited great
commotion in court, and for some time
they we're subjected to the steady gaze
Of nearly all in the room, Upon the
opening Of the court Judge Morris, OF the
counsel for prosecution, resumed his
argument