The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-07-12
gOtal alutes and Other aJews.

NJ A. Whit has erected a new shop
in the upper enl of town and is now
prepared TO do up business in the right
kind of way.
= The familiar and genial face of Col.
Fl G. Gillespie, of Coffin, Martin & Co,
Knoxville, lent its attractions to the
Turley House last Sunday.
William NJ. Allison, formerly of
Knoxville. on trial at Franklin, Tenn.
for the killing of Col. House, has been
acquitted.
= Until the last few days it has rained
in this section almost daily for weeks
We hear much complaint from farmers
of the damage done to Outstandingwheat.
- The United States. Senate has con
firmed the nomination of Mr.. Thomas
Taylor, of the Commercial Printing Com
pany, for Postmaster at Chattanooga.
- Spake, the throat-cutter, was arrest
ed last week at Marshall, n. c., and in
quiries made if any reward was offered
for his detention. No money being in
sight, the impression is that he is again
ut large.
- Wheat and oats have been harvest
ed. The average is fair, but not as good
as could be desired. Grasses of all kinds
are fine, and corn looks exceedingly
well.
= George Walker, son of Henry Walk
er, the old reliable" town barber, has
returned home after a long absence in
the Carolinas He is "A good barber and
can be found at Henry's shop.
- Ratification returns come in in
great profusion. From all points the
news is that the Tilden and Hendricks
ticket is receiving the warmest support
that can be extended to Presidential can
didates.
We are glad to learn that the con-
dition of Col J. NJ. Bewl ley. who has
had a severe attack of bilious fever,
is much improved, and that with prp-
dence he will be able in a few days to
be around with his friends again.
- We would be glad to see the men
of both political parties meet in every
civil district in the county and put for
ward their best men for Magistrates and
Constables. Elect none but intelligent,
honest, sober men and our county will
prosper.
We are pleased to meet in our town
Hon. j. NJ. Pettigrew, of Memphis, who
is on a visit to his brother. Mr.. Petit
grew is large tobacco merchant, an ell
egant gentleman, and delighted with
Tilden and Hendricks.
- Gov Porter has commissioned Col
Jas. g Rose, of this place, as Judge
to fill the vacancy OccasiOned by the re-
signation of Judge Randolph. The APP
pOintment was good one, and meets
general appreciation.
Miss Annie Wells, an accomplished
young lady of Dalton, Ga, aged nine
teen years, Suicided at that place on the
Both instant by shooting herself through
the right temple with pistol. No cause
for the act.
= We learn that the term of the Fed
eral Court that was to have met last
Monday at Knoxville was adjourned, by
from Judge Trigg, until the
Sd Monday in September. No jurors
were summoned, though u gOOdly num-
Der of witnesses were in attendance.
= The Clinton DispateA suggests the
name of Gen. William Cullom, of An
ierson county, lis the Democratic candi-
date for CoGgrasG in the Knoxville dis
Lrict. Gen. Cuiiom has had Congress
sional experience, Is gentleman Of
ability, would reflect credit upon him
self and his constituents, and Will be
elected if nominated.
Brother Poats is making the Hawkins
County Department of the MoRRIsTowN
GAZETTE lively and good; but POats al
ways was Il real jOvial and good fellow
even when we used to play the devil for
lim-and we do not wOn1er that his de-
Of the GAZETTE is good. Sue
,ess to you, old friend. -SqRfDql Land
l9aFi6.
1t has been remarked that man
who would take paper ont of the Office
or one or two years, and thon refuse TO
)ay arfearages, would chase his poor
anne grand mother blrefOoted half q day
through Il thorn thickct just to get a
;hance to knock out her front teeth to
ell them for old ivory.
The Republican county convention,
which met at this place on Monday last,
fter considerable WraI Cling, nominated |
lanes 4. Denton for Sheriff, and Maj. !
\. j. White for County Trustee, at the |
approaching August election. We were |
lot present, but learn the proceedings |
we're rather inharmonious. = Cke0eL1Hd |
Banner.
avs "DaVid p. O'Brien is Il candidate |
or Constable iq tle Fine District" We |
rediet that Pat, if elected, will mako Il |
nc with persons living in said district, |
ghen lie finds them not toeiag the mark
QuaPely. But be 1t as II may, he will |
md that successful el0etioReeFiRg re-
uires fine man who understands how |
o put fine touch to it.
The name of S. ]. Kirkpatrick, Esq,
f JonesborO, has been mentioned as
uitable man for District ElectOr in the
approaching canvass. Mr.. fitzpatrick is
OEDg, &cIlye and q ready debater, fired
nth true zeal t9F the tEiqmph Of Til.
en- and Hendricks, and the great Ise-
ppm measures which are represented in
lat ticket. Should he be selected for
ne position, he will bear the standard
the party with credit to himself 10 9
result,
We learn that there Is n probability
Reagan High School property being
I'D TO an experienced educator No
Oint in the State is better adapted to II
,hoOl for boys than this. Heretofore
20 school has had more reputation than
~ other Of The same character in East
ennessee. Shall this interest die9 Let
lie citizens of the place aud The county
TX bold and be prepared to strengthen
e hands Of the gentleman who takes
I'D of it.
~ Why did not the people of Morris
wn and Hambiea county have some
ing to do the Fourth Of July? It was
IT only gala day at other places, but
CHI displays were made as revived the
We of country which existed in the {
arts of the people in s'ye oltlen time. " {
II alasl in Morristown, though the day
wned lovely and beautiful, patriotic
splay was at . seaRqalqIs discount.
he serepeness was oppressive. Nqt 2
If stirred, not Q man stirred; not dog
FFed, not q goose stirred The want
energy on the part of our people is
humiliating to their ehildFen as IT is t
maging to The prosperity of tlie town. .
= Capt c. f. Dunn. of LeadVale, f
pped two carloads of fine beef cattle 9