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The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-04-26

There are certain pretended philosophers and
wiseacres who, when you speak to them Of the
progress OF mankind, shake their heads and talk
of the good old days before steam applied and
the Morse telegraph invented Away with such
hunbugl rhe great discoveries which have en-
riched mankind; united by wire Link great ma
tons separated by mighty seas, dwarfed Space
with Speed and reduced disease to its nnininium,
cannot by any exercise Of ingenuity be dsmonstra-
ted to be aught but blessings.
Among the sanatory discoveries of the nineteenth
centary Is enc, that in yiez of the salutary inu-
ence it has ,xerted, deserves foremost place We
ailude to Hstet.er's stomach Bittert, which is one
of the most deserveily celebrated tonics and al
terati-es of the present day The most uHirn-
peachs9ls testimony establishes the fact that this
popular melicated stimulant and corrective anni-
hiIates indigestion, constipation. urinary CON-
plants, maliriai disorders, and many affections of
the sensitive organs. In the mining regions and
new cleariuIss of the West, it is regarded by the
inhabitants az an Indispensable means of proven
ting. well curing ehills and feve g. and there
Is scarcely city Or town in the Union, some of
whose den1zsEs have not borne witness to it's eff
cacy in remslying the first named class of maadies.
AS an invilorant, appetizer and carminative, Hos
letters Btters ineomparably the most effective
and the purest Their basis of fne old rye, the
most healthful alcoholic spirit obtainahle, is of
itself no mean tonic, but its strengthening prop
critics are increased fifty fold by the vege BILE ex-
tracts which it holds in solution and to which the
surprising quality of the Bitters due
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-04-26
Two RIonIH Riots.

On Saturday, the 18th of April, an
election was held in the Cd, or Upper
Clinch District of Hawkins county, for
a Constable. 1t seems there was a large
quantity of whisky on hand, and many
persons took too much of it, A fight
ensued, which soon assumed the proper
tiOns of riot Pistols, knives, sticks
and stones were freely used by the con-
tending parties, and quite number were
more or less injured, none of them seri-
ously, however, except q. w. Lawson.
whose throat was cut, making, as we
learn, AN ugly and serious, though not
fatal wound. Another man received a
was shot on the side of ethe head, the
ball grazing the skull and tearing ont a
handful of hair in its passage. Several
others were bruised with stones and
sticks. The sober, well disposed people
on the ground were entirely unable to
control the excited crowd. The parties
who furnished the liquor on the election
ground ought to be severely punished.
Capt Hacker viii look after them.
At Slanks' Store, five miles west of
Rogersville, on Monday, the nth, dis
graceful row occurred, and big noise
was made by some young men under the
influence of liquor. In this row sticks
and rocks were tho weapons, and sever
az persona were hurt. Bob Kyle, a col
ored man, had his bead skinned, and
Whit. Gamble, white man, got his
shoulder stove In. The other casual
tics were slight.
Whisky seems to have 5eenat the bot
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-04-26
Wonderful Success.

It is reported that Bosahee'a German
Syrup has, since Its introduction in the
United States, reached the immense sale
of 40, 900 dozen per year Over 900
Druggists have ordered this medicine
direct from the Factory, at Woodbury.,
N. j., and not enc have reported single
failure, but every letter speaks of its as.
touishing SUCCESS in curing seVere
Coughs, Colds settled on the Breast,
Consumption, or any disease of Throat
and Lungs. We advise any person that
has any predisposition to weak Lungs
to go to their Druggist, DR.. M. Carriger,
and get this Medicine, or inquire about
it. Regular size, rs cents; sample bot
tie 10 cents. Two doses will relieve any
case Don't neglect your cough.
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RogersyiIIe improving.

The noise of the hammer and saw has
been constant in our village for a week
or two, and the spirit of Improvement
seems TO be general. We notice partie=
ulaFly the residence of Mr.. Thomas
G. Brownlow has been adorned
by two new balconies. Mr.. Wells has
removed the unsightly old porch in front
of the old store-house known as the An
derson corner, and is having the upper
story of that building repaired for a
Masonic Hall. The little wooden build
ing adjoining is being raised to a two
story house, and whole block of build
ings belonging to Carson and Wells
will be overhauled and repaired. Mr.
Riley is having the old house between
Hale's store and the hotel made over
new, and In short time 1t will be a
handsome dwelling house.
F. ID. Alexander is making some ex-
pensive improvements about his lot, of
which he seems quite proud. And all
around town we notice new fences, i'm
proved streets and general move-for-
ward in the way Of fixing up and bright
ening things for the summer All of
which is highly gratifying.
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"a Grave charges OF official corrup-
ton were preferred by Col. Whitley,
on tue goth. before the Committee
on Expenditures of the Department
of Justice. against President Grant,
in regard to the use of the money
annually appropriated for the detec-
ton and prosecution of c=ime against
the United States. The testimony
of Whitley is eorroborated by ex- At
torney General Williams, whose fes-
timony directly duplicates the Pres
ident in the illegal and corrupt use
of the public morey. and Williams
shields his own conduct by a written
order Of the President
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Cabinet

and the public that viii continue the
Furniture, Coffin and picture Frame busl-
ness at my house, opposite Brown & Sons
Carriage shop, in the east end of town,
till l can get my New Shop ready to
work in, and after get my former en-
gagement done, / will reduce the price
of Furniture from 10 to 30 per cent /;
and will say further, that will not be
undersold, but all work except Collins,
must be paid for when taken away
Satisfaction guaranteed. All kinds of
produce taken in exchange for work at
market prices Remember always give
prompt attention to all orders for Collins,
and try to give every person neat and
satisfactory Job in that line as wen as in
other work M. A. WHIT.
March 90. 1S76-tf
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A Few Words to Feeble and Del
icate Women.

| By r. V. PIERCE, NJ. D., of the Worlds
Dispensary, Buffalo, N. Y, Author of
"The Peoples Common Sense Medical
Adviser" ETC., etc.
Knowing that you are subject to a
great amount of suffering, thai delicacy
on your part has strong tendency to
prolong it, and the longer it is neglected
the more you have to endure and the
more difficult of cure your case becomes,
/, as a physician, who am daily consul
ted by SCORES of your sex, desire to say
to you, that | am constantly meeting
with those who have been treated for
their ailments for months without being
benefitedsin the least, until they have
become perfectly discouraged and have
almost made up their mind never to take
another dose of medicine, or be tortured
by any further treatment. They had
rather die and have their snfferiags cas-
ded than to live ana suffer as they have.
They say they are worn out by suffering,
and are only made worse by treatment,
Of anything more discouraging, we Ger
tainly cannot conceive, and were there
no more successful mode Of treating
such difficulties than that, the principles
of which teach the reducing and deple=
ting of the vital forces of the system,
when the indications dictate a treatment
direetly the reVGFse of tho one aq0pted |
for them, their ease would be deplora- |
BILE indeed. But, lady sufferers, there |
is better and far more successful plan |
Of treatment for you; one more in har-
mony with the laws and requirements !
IF EgHr system; A Aarah, irritating
caustie treatment ana strong incidence
VIII never cure you. II you would use
rational means, such as eOmmon-sense
should dictate to every intelligent lady,
take such medicines as embody the very
best invigOrating tOnics and nervines,
compounded with special reference to
your delicate system. Such a happy
you win and IA raF Favor
tie Prescription, which has received the
highest praise from thousands of your
sex. Those languid, tiresome sensa.
tons, causing you to feel scarcely abl6
to be on your feet or ascend a flight of
stairs; that continually drain that is sap
ping from your system all your former
elasticity, and driving the bloom from
your cheeks; that continually strain
4poH FegF vital faEees that renders you
irritable and fEetful, may all he over
come and suhdqed by preseyering use
# that marvellous remedy, IRREGULAR.
les and distractions 10 tile proper work
ng of your system are relieved by this
mild and safe means, while periodical
PAINS, the existence of which is a sure
of serious disease that should
lot be neglected, readily yield to it,
nd if its use be kept ~ for e reasonable
cHetA Of time, INC special cause of these
,ains Is permanently removed. Further
light on these subjects may be obtained
rom @ The Peoples Common Sense
Iedical Adviser" in which l have de- >
oted large space to the consideration !
f all forms of diseases peculiar to your !
ex. This work will be sent (post-naid1
o any address Ola receipt OF 81 so My
'avorite Prescription is sold by drug 5
lists
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-04-26
The North Fork Bridge.

Motherhood, Hawkins Co., Tenn,
April IA, 1876.
To the Editor of the Hawkins County Department.
The Commissioners from Sullivan and
Hawkins counties, appointed at the
quarterly Court of said county, are here
to-day in consultation in regard to the
building of the bridge across the North
Fork at this point. The only trouble
that seems to be in the way is the right
of way, or the privilege to use the river
banks. We learn here to-day that par
ties owning the abutments of the old
Ross bridge viii ask compensation We
do not believe that the counties will be
willing to pay anything for such right
Of way, nor they should not
SUBscRTREV
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Col. sam. Powell.

1t will be gratifying to the many
friends of this distinguished gentleman
to learn that he has been appointed by
the Governor of Mississippi one of the
Judges for that State. Col. Powell is a
lawyer of much ability, a gentleman of
incorruptibIe integrity and will make a
capital Judge. Judge Powell left Rog-
ersyille at the close of the war, and has
been a practising attorney in Northern
Mississippi for several years where he
has made fine reputation and many
friends
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Married.

SMITH-FLOWERS. = AZ the resi-
dence of, and by c. l.. Gregory, Esq,
near Wits Foundry, Teun., Thursday
morning, April Goth, 1876, Mr. LEE w
SMITH and Kiss MITTTE G. FLOWERS. all
of Haml5ien county
Mittie, you were once a Flower, and
bloomed modestly, to gladden. the hearts
of those who reared you; now, the name
of Natures choicest gift is taken from
you; but may the emblem of purity and
goodness ever be retained in your souls
affection. H. NJ J.
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HaIe's Springs.

We have been pleased to learn from
Capt. II. T. Powell that the probabilities
now are that the plans of the late Judge
Gillen waters in regard to the improve
meiCs Of the Springs estate which he
had purchased a few weeks before his
death, will be carried out and that ar
engagements will be made over there inn
mediately for the accommodation of Wis
itOrs the coming summer.
This will doubtless be gratifying news
to those Of our friends in the South who
contemplate spending the heated term
in that delightful valley.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-04-26

EE- Rev. j. c.. Cowan, formerly of
Washington county, has taken charge of
the First Presbyterian church in ROg-
ersville and has preached here the two
last Sabbaths We learn from members
of the church that he gives satisfaction.
He is a young minister of much promise,
and we hope he may succeed in doing
much good here
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NOTIGE.

As surviving partner of the firm of w
F. Wright, Mooresburg, Tenn, / will
call the attention of all persons ihdebt-
ed to the firm, either by note, open ac-
count or lien, to at once come forward
and make settlement All persons hav-
ing claims against the firm win present
them, properly authenticated, to the
for payment
JAS. WRIGHT,
April 5-1m Surviving Partner.
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MOrriStOWn Produce Market.
Wholesale Prices.
NnRpTCToTyNy AnYfl II 1919
THE LAMAR HOUSE,
KNOXVILLE. TENN,
JOHN SCHERF, Proprietor.

Southwest corner Gay and Cum
berland S;ts., in the business centre
al the city.
My aim will be to keep In the fu-
ture what Knoxville has long need
ed, a
FIRST-CLASS HOTEL.
1t has the advantage over all other
hotels in the city in regard to looa
ton. being sltuated
In the business Centre of the City.
The interior of the Lamar House
is being refurnished and refitted
throughout. Good Beds, an excel
lent Table and attentive servants,
await the traveller.
Terms will be reasonable and the
Public Ia Invited to give the house,
under the new management, trial.
JOHN SCHERF. Proprietor.
WIN. II. LILLARD, Clerk.
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LOOK HERE.

We expect to open, in this place, on
the 1st of May, Furniture Store, and
will keep on hand full supply of Bed
steads, Sofas, Lounges, Bureaus, Cane
and Split bottom Chairs, and, in word,
everything; commonly kept by Cabinet
dealers. We shall also keep on hand q
full supply of Collins, of every style
Prices to suit the times. Country pro.
duce taken in exchange
SULLENBARGER s. EVANS.
Morristown, April 19.-tf.
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Nothing Better than This.

For Indigestion, liver complaint,
constipation, and the many ills arising
from torpid liver, impure blood or
diseased kidneys, there is nothing better
than DR.. Harris Ambitious Discovery.
The testimonials daily received are
proof of this The same report of it's
good qualities comes from every one
who has tried it.
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Us The Bristol Courier says, {" to &C
before the people with Col Mckinney is
to invite defeat According to the pro-
gFamme Of the Sullivan county press, no
man from Hawkins county can expeci
any support from Sullivan for any posi-
ton this year. 1t is well enough for the
two counties to understand each other
IL This matter, Hawkins is not selfish.
She is willing 10 give aAa lake, Fa liFf
and let live. Because a man lives in
Sullivan is no reason why he cannot get
votes in Hawkins. Such a position as
this would not be in keeping with the
character or the people of this county.
! But, at the sstHae time, iE that 10 tie rnle
! to be applied to her sons in the future,
| selfsEespect will require that she apply the
same rule to others.
If Judge Mckinney is to he snubbed
and kicked and sneered at because he
lives in Hawkins county, or because he
is the son of one of those splendid old
lawyers who won fame and wealth by
his genius and learning, II l. Wall enough
for our people TO know it at the start,
Col. Mckinney is a man of ability, and
a man of honor, and we venture to say
he has never done any act of injustice to
any citiEen of Sullivan county. These
little filings at him about silver spoons,
&c, are contemplate, unmanly and
mean. Col. Mckinney is altogether too
mgeA Of 4 nan to fight a Sullivan county
rival with such WEAPONS as these.
Heretofore the people of Hawkins and
and Sullivan have been friends and
close allies. Their interests have been
and yet are identical, and they have
worked together without jealousy or
iII-feeling. 1t is to be hoped that the
people will refuse now to listen to the I'M
wise counsel of imprudent, Incorporate, |
hOt-headed correspondents of few news |
papers, who seem to be, for some selfish /
purpose, aiming TO stir pp strife ana en-
nifty between them.
The course pursued by few disap- !
pointed lawyers and imprudent papers,
has doubtless mortified and wounded |
Col. Mckinney, for he is a sensitive gen.
tleman, but it has not hurt him before
the people in the least Col Mckinney
was not without friends. la fat, l.a
had them, and warm ones, wherever he
was known. The petty spite and mean
malice displayed towards him since Gov.
Porter appointed him Judge, instead of
breaking him down, as was the inten-
tiop of his enemies, has made him large
Of new friends, ana has drawn
his old ones closer to him. 1t Is not in
the nature of generous people to stand
by and see an unoffending man perSe-
cuteQ ana hacked 10 Qeatn Dy ulSap-
pointed rivals Col Mckinney has al
WAYS been the friend of the people, and
now, when a small squad of angry law
yera are making a seIfisb war on him
they viii come to his Fese4e,
Six lawyers, as mad as March hares,
elect Judge for this Judicial
Circuit next August. The people win
attend to that election, and while they
are willing TO be advised they will not
be dictated to. Let the Bar take this
hint, and act prudently.
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For Sale at a Bareain.

offer for sale one of the most desir-
ably located residences in Morristown,
at very low figure. The house is a
large two-story frame with l., on a three
quarter acre lot, on which there are Two
good cisterns, and other c0nveniences.
Apply to, l.. p. SPECK.
Morristown, Tenn.
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Old Resolution Countyhas three Dem
ocratic papers, viz Courier, News and
Landmark; also 1000 Democratic Ma
jority. Why shouldn't she have the candi-
date for Congress and Circuit Judge. We
say by all means stand up for your
rights Il entlcnsa. Give US lib erty or
give US resolutions. -EEiz16etliton Repu5-
LlcIH.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-04-26

s The Easter snap was a rough one
this year; plenty of frost two mornings,
but we believe no harm was done the
fruit. The prospect now IS that we are
to have a few peaches and an abundance
of cherries, apples, &c.
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A Card.


GREESEyILLE, TENN, April 1, 1876.
MEssRs. SMITH 4 STEVENS;
GBHILEAsBS Ill affords Us much pleasure to
say that the monument You have recently erected
over our fathers grave gives entire satisfaction
each member Of the family and is greatly admired
by all who have seen it. We take pleasure in re-
commencing your work.
Respectfully
C H & I'll i. NIIII.IGA AN
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tom of both these fights, as it is the NOV
ing cause of more than half the diff
culties and sorrows of the country. The
devil did a sharp thing when he put it
into the mind of man to make alcohol
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~ George W. Webb is announced in
the GAZETTE as a candidate for Tax Col
leetoF of Hawkins county; and Smith E.
Mooney as a candidate for Sheriff, Both
these gentlemen are well known to the
people of the county.
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It's said that Mcfarland of Hamblen.
has some aspirations, for Congress, but
Vance, of Sullivan, viii no doubt be the
Nominee of the Democrats. If lie is not
look out for Resolutions. -Egizr6etlttoa
ReDlfJE1qn
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"a A valuable horse was stolen from
DeWOlfe Miller, of Hawkins county, re-
Gently The thief has thus far made his
escape with the animal.
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- S. J. Norton sells books rich with
pure gospel truth; such as the Saints
Rest, Come to Jesus" ssDew Drops, :"
Tract Primer" and advice to Young
Christians" March 21-11w
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EB- r. l.. Blevins returned from the
CarOlinas few day ago. lie had been
down with horses. Bob reports times
dull, though he did very well with his
stock
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~ Judge Mckinney reached home
on Friday last from holding court in
Washington and Unicoi counties. The
Judge il a SUCCESS.
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eY- The surest way to be elected to an
office this summer is to announce your
name in the GAZETTE.
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Are POstn1asters Confidential
Servants of the Public.

To the Editor Of Hawkins County Department:
How far may postmasters be regarded
as confidential az ents of the public? III
a young gentleman addresses a young
lady through the mails, is it the privi-
lege of a postmaster to notify the gossip
loving of the fact? or should he only
give such information tn a parent or
guardian who may make the inquiry,
and who may have a right to look into
the matter2 If letters are dropped in the
pOst-ofiiee for local delivery, is it the
privilege of a postmaster to give notice
of the fact to the curious, and put them
on the lookout to know what such let
tiers mean? If two political friends cor
respond, is it the privilege of a postmas-
ter to give notice of the fact and signify
his suspicious as to what the correspon-
dence relates to. In short, have the peo-
pie the right to believe that the outside
world shall know anything of their pri-
yate correspondence, through the instru-
mentality of postmasters and their en-
ployecs
would like for you, Mr.. Editor, to
give your views on this subject, which
l regard as important to the public, and
one which many postmasters may have
never duly considered. Yours, X
Sealed letters deposited in poatoffice
or committed to the z. s. Mail are invi-
Oiable. A postmaster has no right to |
tamper with such letters in any way. 1t |
is his duty to keep them safely in pri- |
vate place, under lock, until called for |
by the person to whom they are adj I
dressed. 1t would be violation of Off /
cial propriety, if not palpable violation
Of law, for a postmaster to talk about |
letters deposited in his office or passing
through his hands If a postmaster
should notify the gossip-Ioving of the
Faot' that q correspondence was going
On between gentleman and lady, he
would violate his duty as an officer and
4 gentleman, and could be removed from
office for such conduct. No one except
The officer himself, or his sworn assist
ants has any right, at any time, to ham
lie or examine any letters, or any other
mail matter in post-officc Altogether
t is a responsible position, and one which
ought GoR6r 10 hp held except by men
who are trustworthy and honorable.
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A good stock of Jewelry at Earnest 81
Briscoe. All goods guaranteed as repre-
sented or money refunded