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Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-03-04
CHICAGO Journal.

sYes, we tried the reform plan 10
our county last year" said an Ola farm
er on the incoming train. 1--WE
erangers jined in with the democrats
aud the liberals and the independents
AID the woman snffragists and the what
Lots, and Jest carried everything before
us W. ,lil--al to save expense and
extravaganza in office. YOU see 2"
Wei, did You succeed in yonr object2'
asked gentleman passenger
Nav 2 excl lined the ancient soil
tiller in disgust We jest got ourselves
into 6x--expenses is gettin' bigger
and taxes is eatin' Ms up worsn ever"
Indeed
"Yes, sure's yon're porn" continued
the elderly plow-pgger +: "Now there's
our county superintendent - we 'lected a
woman to that position, and she didnt
want no salary or nothin, she said, but
yon should a-seen her last years report
sent in fort'nit ago"
.What. was il heavy one
"Wal, should say was !" respon-
ded the grim husbandman ''fog me
if she didn have go days charged up
for EXAMINATIONS, so days for visitin'
schools, and 4 days for bein' at the state
sociatiun-st iokin us taxpayers with
313 days at S4 day 1882, by hok-
ey MORN could earn farming in
three hull wears
s.She ought to be satisfied with that, "
remark d another passenger.
But she wasn't" declared the old
man blamed If she didn't seem to be
mad because it wasn't leap year, SOS
she could crowd in mother workin'
day ~
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-03-04
Detroit Free Press.

Dssra it girl picked up new beau
the other -, ening at church. and when
thew reached her fathers. he accepted
her invitasis,q % so in. He was per
fumed to- kin. - d wasn't long before his
mnsk rssebs,3 Ga. back room where the
old folks sat.
The old man VA heard stumbling
around, mutteraag - "a growing, ana
presently he operedplis. door and passed
out and walked areaud !. ne mouse ne
came back after snnffing "ounu y, :
few Minutes, and pouneing AZ 'n' pa''''
door he inquired: III ~
~Evangeline. where's tnst .''' can
de ~
II don't know. father. why r. 81, NJ
quired in return
~Tberes a skunk or something On
other under the house, asd I've rot 10
hunt him, or we cant i've here over
night
Tie young man lidnt stay long after
that
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-03-04

This is the age of science, and if a
woman sees man winking on the
streets, it only takes her about ten
seconds to tell whether he's got a
cinder in his eye or wants to get ac-
quainted with the pretty girl across
the way.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-03-04

A young lady in Austin, New,
who has been for some time past
wrestling with the problem Of a
suitable costume to wear at the
coming masquerade, on being
asked what she intended 10 wear
on hat occasion, replied "Oh,
bother! II can't think of a good
costume to wear, SO / don't think
I shall wear anything" The win
ter has been very severe in Neva-
ia - Chicago Tribune.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-03-04

The time for man to stand fimly
by Jobs example is when he washes
his face with home made soap and
begins to paw around over the chairs
with his eyes shut, inquiring for a
towel, quick, and is told that the
towel is in drawer, but the keys
are lost.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-03-04

AT the caucus of Republican SEN
ators Friday evening it was decided
to oppose the provision in the Pen
sion bill allowing arrearages of PEN
sions to those dropped from the rolls
on account of dislOyalty.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-03-04

The Sandwich Islands are going to
adopt a flag, but they can't decide
whether to take gray horse blanket
with hole in it, or an old vest with the
back ripped out.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-03-04

The Mississippi Senate has resolved
itself into Court of Impeachment
for the trial of Lieutenant Governor
A. X. Davis, and the House has
adopted resolution for the impeach-
ment of Governor Ames by a vote of
G to a.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-03-04

The democratic county conven-
tons in South Carolina are app.o-
wing the administration of Cover
nor Chamberlain.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-03-29

May, 1875, to appoint delegates to the
National Democratic Convention to
meet at St. Louis on the 9th of June.
Also, that the Chairman be hereby in
strueted and authorized to call q conven-
ton to meet at Nashville on the 9th day
of August, 1875, to nominate Governor
and electors for the Democratic candi-
date for President
Col. Fite offered the following. in
lieu of the resolution of Dir. Talliafcrro:
Resolved, that the Committee call q
convention to be held in this city on
the day of for the purpose of APP
pointing delegates to the National Dom
ocratic Convention, to nominate elector-
al candidates and to nominate Il eaudf
date for Governor, of the Convenf1on
may deem it wise and proper then to do
20. NA 8s aaf9N %
After extended discussion the vote
was taken on the resolution In lieu,
which was lost by the following vote:
Ayes-Hood, Newman, Fife, Rice, 4.
son, Wisdom - sssa.sas...
then adopted -
The following resolution was offered
by Col. Wisdom, and adopted
Resolved, that the Democracy of the
several cOunties'of the state, be requst-
ed to meet IN convention on the FIRST
Monday in May, for the purpose of ap-
pointing delegates to the May conven-
ton and that they be further requested
to meet in convention on the first Mon
day in July, to oppoint delegatesto the
August convention. IS
On motion of Dir. Helms, the commit
tee then adjourned
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-03-29
" The Pittsburg Post, sick 0

~ The Pittsburg Post, sick of
the delay Of the Democratic House,
rHusters up courage to say:
'FToo much time has already been
wasted by Congress. Instead OF re-
pealing the Infamous Resumption
Act the FIRST week of the session aud
settling down to the serious work of
removing the money question from
the domain of politics, it is permit
ting the Radical party to cut the
ground from under Democracy, as
has been done in Lodiana, and Will
in all probability be re-enacted in
the United States Senate. There
must be prompt work done now, or
success is oHt of the question.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-03-29
LOHEa LAROR LOST

The strenuous efforts being made
by our Republican contemporaries to
SOW dissension in the ranks of the
Democracy, of this District. are
simply pitiful. The same old song
"Union-Conservative'' and Rebel
is again drummed into our ears with
that energy and persistency always
exhibited by them just before cleo
tion times. and which is indeed wor-
thy Of 3 better cause.
But, gentlemen, the frebrand will
not burn any longer. The animosi-
ties, the prejudices, the bitterness
and i'll feeling engendered by the
war have died oat in the Democrat
ic heart, and it is beyond your pow
er to fan them into flame again. It
matters not now whether man
wore the blue or the gray twelve
years ago; whether he marched with
Sherman or rode with Wheeler;
whether his pulse beat fast to the
music of " Yankee Doodle" or his
heart was thrilled by the strains of
Dixie" neither the one nor the
other Of these is qualification nec-
essary to full and complete member
ship in the Democratic party they
are not questions pertinent to the
issues Of the day. All who oppose
Grantism. Belknapism, Robertson
ism, Babcockism, etc, crooked
whisky" fraud. peculiar corruption
in office the stealing big and steal
ing little, and the Thousand other
sins with which the leaders of the
great party of "moral ideas have
deemed themselves and disgraced
the nation. are invited to come and
will be heartily welcomed into onr
fold. So, our Republican friends
need no longer trouble themselves
concerning the Union and '"Reb-
el" elements Of our party. IT'S
only Loye's Labor Lost"
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-03-29

IL The Maryville Republican,
published by w. B. Scott, colored,
says:
So far as we can learn, the De-
mocracy in Eastern Tennessee are
favorable 20 the denomination Of
Gov. J. D. Porter, who has, most
certainly, made a good and faithful
Executive officer; and, under the
existing circumstances, we see no
reason why be should not receive
the united support of the voters of
this commonwealth. irrespective of
party. The sacrifice of a Repuhli-
can candidate for Governor, for the
sake of party ambition" when the
expenditure of funds and the waste
OF strength might be concentrated
to better advantage, with better
hopes OF success, might be rightly
termed suicidal" and most assurd-
ly would lessen the Republican
popular vote in Tennessee AS a
Christian gentleman, profound sch6T-
ar and pure pHblic man, Governor
Porter has no superior in the State.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-03-29
DEATH OF HON. 4. o. p.
NICHOLSON


Through the Knoxville Daily Trib-
une we learn of the death of Hon. A.
O. P. Nicholson. Chief Justice Of the
Supreme Court or Tennessee. That
paper says:
Judge Nicholson was born in
Williamson county. Tenn, August
Is. 1903. and graduated at Chapel
Hill University, North Carolina, in
1927. lie settled soon afterward as
a lawyer in Columbia, Tennessee.
AS a public man he has had con-
spicuous and honorable esreeF He
was q member of the Tennessee Leg
islature from 1888 to 1889, and was
q Senator in the United States Con-
gress from Tennessee from 1910 to
1912. lie was also q member OF the
Tennessee Senate from 1843 toilets.
In 1S45 he was Chancelior for the
middle district Of the State. In 1916
and 1847 he served with ability as
President of the Bank Of Tennessee.
He was chosen Printer Of the House
of Representatives by the Thirty
third Congress. and Printer Of the
Senate by the ThirLy-fourth Con-
gress. From 1853 to 1856 he was
editor of the Washington Daily IN
ion, and under his management that
paper became a political power in
the land as the accepted Democratic
organ of the United States. In 1859
he was chosen United States Sena.
tor from Tennessee, but his career
in that capacity was cut short by the
war. In his political faith he was
ever q consistent Democrat, but al
ways national aud conservative in
hisviews. AS a iurist he has "erect-
ed a monument in the opinions he
has pronounced from the bench. As
expositions of the law. the produc-
tons Of but few men outrank his de-
cis!ons."
We regret profoundly to record
the death of this eminent man, who
so honorably and fifty filed every
position in life to which he was call
ed. Our State has lost one of her
noblest and brightest lights. Our
whole country will feel painfully the
void which but few can fill as worth
lily as did Judge Nicholson, We
beg TO tender our sympathies to his
sorrow stricken relatives, who so
sadly feel this great bereavement.
BY request of Mr.. Deaderick, Clerk
of the Supreme Court, the ceremony
of the tolling of the bells at Knox
vile last Saturday was complied !
with.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-03-29

Things are not Just as lovely
and harmonious with the opposition as
they would like, but still at the same
time wonderful effort is being made to
not let the troubles of the party be made
public. We know whereof we speak
Herald and Tribune.
Now, Doc, "that's too thin" "iC
won't 60 'roand," cit won't spread"
"it WON'T pan out" Everything
is lovely and harmonious with
US. There is no discord among US.
nor have we anything to conceal.
We expect to run the Hon. VIM. Nc
Farland for Congress, and We await
the result with that calm confidence
and serenity which is so conspicuous
in the countenance Of an individaal
who holds four aces in his hand and
has pocket full OF money. Ours is
the winning hand, and we know it.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-03-29

Tze Centenaiaf History of The United
States. from He Discovery of the american
ContSsseTat to the Close Of The First Century
of american Independence. By James ID.
MoGabc, 1Autkor Of "a Manual Of Gene7at
History" ''T'he Great Repabasc," Etc.
1t is well known fact that the great
mass of our people are compelled to re-
fy, for their knowledge of the history of
their country, upon the outline works
intended for the use OF schools. which
by their very nature are brief; designed
for. the comprehension of children, and
i'm every way unsuited to the adult MIMI
There has long been felt genuine want
of a History of the United States, cover
ing the whole period from the d fscovery
of the Continent tosthe present day, and
presenting in succinct and comprehen-
sive form the history of our country
through Its various periods, from highs
or and more thoughtful standpoint than
would be proper in q school history.
This demand we are. happy to say rs
satisfactorily met in t'The Centennial
History of the United States. a work
which is evidently destined to take rank
as the Standard History of our country.
The author, Jas. ID. McCabe, is an able
and we'll known historical writer. Eis
|; We most heartily commend this work
to our readers. 1t is no dry mass OF de-
tails, no boTnbastic effort to infiame the
national priGles but Is clear, vivid, and
brilliant narrative of the events Of our
history, from the discovery of the
American Continent to the present day.
1t gives most interesting account OF
the Indians Of North America, from the
time of the coming of the white men.
The VOYAGE of Columbus the explOra-
stions of the differe Mt nations of Europe,
and the wandering of the Spanlards in
search of gold and immortality youth,
are told with graphic power. The story
of the Revolution is related with all the
interest of q romance;f then follows q
clear and succinct account of the for
nation os the Federal Constitution, the
Second War with England, the Mexican
War and the events of orr history up to
the commencement of tine Civil War
The History of the Civil War is related
with intense Yigor, and with strict fidel-
ity to truth. The author writes through
out with calmness and impartiality, and
pleads the cause of no section or party.
The book contains an Appendix, giving
an account of the approaching 1nterna-
tional Centennial Exhibition.
1t is comprised in one large aud hand
some volume, of 925 pages, and contains
442 fine engravinga on steel and wood.
The book is Issued by the National Pub
fishing Co., of St. Louis, whose imprint
is guarantee of the excellence of the
workmanship. The price is low consid-
ering the character of the work, and
each subscriber is presented with hand
some photographic engraving of the Cen
tennial Exhibition Buildings and
Grounds 1t is sold by subscription on
ly, and the publishers want agents in
every county,
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-03-29
REAGAN HIGH SCHOOL

Reagan High School, of our town,
we are happy to learn rides brayely
thEeugiFsatbe elements that. for "a
time, seemed to encompass -it-;- and
contrary to the predictions Of many,
her halls will continue to resound
with the students voice until the
close of the term. Owing to the f.
nancial pressure of the day through
which all honest effort is now wad-
ing, the number of students is some
what less than formerly. Under the
management of Professors Jas. Car
riger ard Bassett, tie discipline of
the school has been enforced, the
moral tone of the students kept at
its standard and any attempt at VIC
iousness subdued at once. Every
facility has been employed within
reach to develop the true principles
Of manhood. 1t is to be regretted
that Prof. Carriger contemplates
Withdrawing from his present we'll
filed seat in the school, and with
due Difference to the opinion Of 9TH
ers, our idea is that no more compe-
tent instructor could be found, all
things taken into consideration, who
would fill his place as devotedly and
unselfshly as has been his aim with
one aud All. Prof Bassett has re-
turned TO his former post, having
been indisposed for few days, and
we trust these gentlemen may be
prevailed upon to continue their
present high calling and bring Rea-
gan to the front ranks of academic
learning. EEs ga Ff
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-03-29
THE TENNESSEE DEMOC.
RACY. EaIk5G as
NETTING OF TIE STD TIE EXEC u
TIVE G0MlhITTEE
STATE CONTENTION CALLED
FOR Ma Y 81 AND 4 UG ILST O..
From the Nashville American

STATE CONTENTION CALLED
FOR MAY 81 AND 4 UG UST o. e.
From the Nashville American
In pursuance of the,caiI OF Maj. James
l.. Rice, Chairman, the Democratic
city yesterday. The committee is COM
posed of the following persons:
James l. Rice, Nashville Chairman.
john E. Helms, MorristownF First
District
r.. N. Hood, Cleveland, Second Dis
triet. .-s
P. D. Sims. Chattanooga, Third Dis
John A. Fite, Carthage, Fourth Dis
trict.
Jumes w. Newman, Fayetteville,
j. NJ Sharpe. Edgeheld, Sixth Dis
E. T. Talliafcrro, Pulaski, Seventh
District
g. NJ. Wisdom, jackson, Eight Dis
trict. @k - -. - 6
Hiram Johnson, Humboldt, Ninth Dis
trict. 49, &
Luke E. Wright. Mmephis, Tenth Dis
trict.
All of the members were present ex.
cept Gen. Wright and DIR, Sharpe. The
meeting was OTBdnlZeu At eieNen D CIOCh-
The chairman explained fully to the
committee the object for which he had
called them together Aslengthy inter-
change of opinions took place relative.
to the propriety of holding two 'conVen-
lions, one before and the other after the
St. Louis National Convention. 1t soon
became evident that there was consid-
erahle diversity of opinion as to the
proper course to be pursued. Some of
the members urged the calling of two
others favored two conven-
tions; but preferred that the prOpriety
of holding a second should be left to the
discussion of the first. To this it was
replied that H. two conventions were 70
be held it should be known at once By
the people, so that the delegate could
be chosen and sent to the conveR-
ton with distinct understanding of
the work before them. FThem there
were others who favored the holding or
only one convention which should not
only appoins delegates TO the National
Convention, but also dominate . eandi-
date for Governor and an electoral tick
ct. The following resolution WIS offer
ed by Dir. FallEafarroz q g.
! Resolved, that the ChAfkman Of the
Executive Committee be authorized and
instructed TO call q conventtUH t0yTeer
It Nashville Tens, sh,tbe 3lst Say *
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-03-29
~ The Knoxville Tribune says

u The Knoxville Tribune says
Of our Representative Mr.. McFar-
land:
There is no member of the Tennessee
delegation who has more promptly
served his people than the quiet, unob-
trusive member from the First District
He has been always at his post, and has
never cast vote, so far as we have OBJ
served, that any Conservative or Demo-
cTat could take exception to. There
seems to be general disposition
throughout the First District for his re-
nomination.
True as preaching; and unless VIC
most woefully mistake the signs of
the times, the people Of the First
District will show their appreciation
OF his faithful services and their en-.
dorsement of his course, by re-elect-
ing him by majority greater than
has ever been received by any Con-
gressional candidate in this District.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-03-29

In point of cool andaeity. the cir
enmstance of the forging OF an order by
q negro on E. Love of our town exceeds
anything of the kind we have had for
long time. As we gather the facts, Jerry
Kyle halls from Rogersville, aud wish
ing change of scenes, appeared on our
streets about q month ago. Last Friday
this insky vagrant walked into the store
of Brown, Crowel & Co., and approach
ing salesman Williams handed him what
proposed TO be an order from E. Love
for So % worth of goods After scruti-
MIXING both the bearer and order, Mr..
Williams refused to accept it. and the
negro hustled out. Mr.. Love, upon be-
ing notified OF the occurrence recognize
ed forgery and at once started in .pur-
suit of the fugitive. AT this writing the
negro remains at large.
J SCOT any corns in this Office, boyssp
We looked over our shoulder and seeing
the man meant business, we laid our
stick and rule aside, and told him we
had. Z" Let's see 'eIn; only cost. a thou
sand type to remove them" Seeing we
were Interested, he, continued: : nice
business, gentlemen; take 'em out, root
and all, without any pain just place
your foot upon this pedestal, and won't
even. remove the smile from your couH-
tenance" He was the most Irresistible
little cuss we ever clappcd eyes on ,<al1c
we trotted out the most chronic case In
the Office. ssAhi don't you seer Look
there, that little piece is just seed;
now for the roOts;" and with the blade
of his pen-knife he soon left a cavity on
the foot of our typo about the size of a
cow pea. ANY more, boys?" We
thanked him and told hinf no, and he
waltzed out, humming 2 tune to the
words Of 49,
A thousand type for n chronic corn,
A bottle of salve to plaster on
Then punch away, and g punch with care,
But not t" in the presence Of the old printaire "
- Out from the thoroughfares of
Morristown, about half mile, on beau
tifuI eminence, overlooking for miles
away the lovely scenery ot our noun
tains and valleys, is spot selected to
receive the remains of the dead, dedl-
Gated Aforristown Cemetery. With
others, of late, we have followed the
cold, lifeless bodies of several of our citi-
zens there, to sleep in quiet repose till
the resurrection morn. Surely no more
appropriate location could have been Sc
1ecIeQ near our Town &HcF6 HdtuIS unS
30 wonderfully finished her work, but
in other respects, as regards art and
little time and means, we have nothing
to say in its favor. Tho fact is, il is a
shame and reproach to the company
owning the grounds that such a sad
state of neglect and uncultured barren
ness should be permitted to remain,
when few days labor would add
so much towards making it an ornament
and lasting monument TO MOrristown's
public spirited men. How many happy
peaceful moments could here be enjoy
ed by relatives and friends of the de-
ceased lying there, if the grounds were
beautified and seats added here and
there. Think of it, you who control
this sacred spot, and at least clear away |
the briars and weeds, so that one can
see where their friends lie sleeping in |
death.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-03-29
MARRIED..

MILLS-MILLER AT the residence
of the brides brother, j. NJ. Miller, on
the 18th March, 1876, by Rev. W. H.
Dawn, Mr.. HOLLAND MILLS, of Hancock
county, to Miss SALLIE a. MILLER, of
Ressellville, Tenn.
HENDERSON-CA the resi-
dencc of the brides father, near Russell
vile, on the 18th February, 1876, by
Rev. w. III. Dawn, Mr.. GEORGE HEN
DERsoN, of iBlount county, to Miss Lucy
A. CAIN, of Hamblen county, Tenn.
q ROBINSON-STANBERRY AT the
residence of the brides father, John F.
Stanberry, near. Newport, Tenn, on the
22nd March. 1876, by Rev. j. p Gam
mon, Mr.. J. P.aROBINsoN, of the firm of
Jones, Bros s. Co, to Miss S. FLoRENcE
STANBERRY The honor. of attendants
was conferred upon Prof E. s. Mallory,
Mr.. sc. Jones, Miss Rosa Robinson and
Miss Lou }. Robinson. =Man.Eever we'd
deG a fairer lady than Miss Florence.
j. w NJ. Is
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-03-29
Sherif's Sale.
IN OBEDIENCE TO Two Y

IN OBEDIENCE TO TWO VEN
n ditioni exponas issued from the Circuit Court
of Hamblen county, and to mo directed, will sell
to the highest bidder for cash. at the Court House
door in Morristown, on the Sd Monday in April
next, tract of land lying in the 10th civil district
of Hamblen county, adjoining tbs lands of j p.
Carriger, the lands formerly owned by Hugh Cain
and others said to contain one hundred and
seYenty-lve acres Said land viii be sold to satis-
fy two Judgments and cost one in favor of Z. b..
Hale against Mary Il. Johnson, guardian, &c. the
other i'll favor of lewis and A. T. Howry, and
against Mary f. and Harriet Johnson. Judg-
ments rendered by T. C. Miller, Esq.
= &E .RBh .csasz O.. III. BOYD, Sheriff.
: March Is, 1876, 4w-prs.fee IS -a.-5iti