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The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-05-17

ra "a Now that Smith is getting
ahead of Pettibone and Randolph in
manipulating preliminaries for the
BULBS Gap nomination, the cry goes
out by the weaker partizans that he
wont resign his Judgship even if
nominated! r If this is true, it only
proves that Smith correctly appre-
ciates the situation and while will
ling to experiment for glory, it is not
TO be at the sacrifice of a good sit
uation for a dead uncertainty. But
what assurance has Judge Randolph
given that he would resign if nomi-
mated? Both are shr eWd, careful
Of their best interests and not apt
to surrender a bird in hand for one
in the tree; but both, unfortunately
for them, are surrounded by n good
" number of not altogether disin-
terested friends, who are generally
not the best advisers.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-05-17
cor. w. H. TURKEY.

We publish the following call from
! Granger county with the hope that
it may be responded to affirmatively
by Col. Turley, aud that he will &C.
cede to the wishes of the people of
his Senatorial district by consent
! ing to serve them again as Senator
We have heard the name of no other
gentleman spoken of for the place.
and without intending disparaging
reflections upon any of the able and
popular men of the district, we may
say that probably no other man
in it combines as many elements OF
! success or would make a stronger
and more successful race than he.
| During the last canvass, an unfor-
tunate accident while on visit to
the west, rendered it impossible for
him to leave his room to mix with
the voters or canvass for the posi-
ton. 1t was with the greatest per.
suasion his friends prevailed upon
him not to decline the nomination
and withdraw from the race. He
went into it for his party rather than
for Turley-for principle rather than
for political preferment. His sue
cess, under the circumstances, was
most signal and triumphant. In
point of mental and physical activi-
ty, he has few equals, and the dis
trict needs man of his practical
sense and answering integrity. We
trust and believe the Colonel will
not find it incompatible with his
private affairs to serve the district
another term IN the Senate; for we
regard his election by a handsome
majority as only contingent upon
his acceptance of the call made up
on him:
To the Editor of the Morristown Gazette:
The Democrats and Conservatives of
Granger county take this method to ex-
press their preference for, and desire
that, Col. VIM. II. Turley, of Knox,
should again represent them in the Sem
atorial branch of the next General As
sembly. They are we'll pleased with his
stewardship in the last legislature. His
votes and acts in that body prove him
to be a man who understood the wants
and desires of his constituents, and one
who could be trusted He is man who
knows how to manage his own business,
and that is the best evidence of his ca
pacity to shape and fashion the interests
of his community and State. He has
proved it once, and his experience will
give him additional weight and influence
in that body for our good. We hope
Col. Turley, in due time, twill consent TO
accede to the wishes of a large proper
ton of the voters of the district, and
permit his name to go before the people
for reelection from the Fourth Senate
rial district. GRANGER.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-05-17

~ Our Constitution says that
"All male citizens Of this State over
The. age OF twenty-One years, except
such persons as may be exempted
by law on account of age or other in
trinity, shall be liable to poll tax
Of not less than fifty cents nor more
than one dollar per anuatnl." Upon
what ground is it, therefore, that
State, county and municipal corpora
-tions each impose a poll tax Of one
dollar? is the query put by the Win
chester Home Journal, and which we
would also be pleased to have salts
factorily explained.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-05-17
= sehoolev. the defanlting

q Schooley, the defaulting ex-
press clerk, has been returned to
Nashville. Only 800 of the $10,-
600 which lie stole was recovered.
He refuses TO tell what he did with
the remainder. He said that the
express Company had treated him
badly at Cincinnati, putting him on
one meal a day and keeping him in
irons. besides putting ipecac in his
food, in order to sic]ken and weaken
him until he made a confession.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-05-17

A proposition has been sub
mitted to Congress to have storm
flags carried by locomotives of pas
senger trains, and announced by
three whistles every few miles. 1t
is assumed that this warning would
enable the farmers to save hay and
grain which otherwise would be in
jured by the rain to the amount of
several million Of dollars a year.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-05-17

~ Col. C. j. Mckinney, Chair
man Of the Republican Executive
Committee, publishes a call for a
Convention of the Republican party
Of the First Congressional District
to meet at Bulls Gap. Tuesday, 9th
day of June next, for the purpose OF
nominating Republican candidate
for Congress and a Republican can
d;date for Judge of the First Judi
cial Circuit.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-05-17
" The Enelzi,ln NM has

u The EUening Mail has been
discontinued and transferred its sub
scription list and good will to the
Nashville Banner, leaving but two
daily papers in the city. The Ban
1le' claims to be permanently es-
tablished fact. and we don't see how
it could be otherwise in as appreci-
able a city as Nashville. She has
now just as many papers as she
needs, and we hope all may live
long and prosper. We congratulate
the Bonner on its new. chaste head,
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-05-17
WARNED, FoREARMAD.


1a.rssWe copy prominently elsewhere
to-day an article from the Knoxville
Tribune in regard to the probable
result of the elections in Tennessee
in 1876, and the comparative strength
of the two parties, which we COM
mend to the thoughtful considera-
ton of those who think the continu-
ed success of the Democratic party
in Tennessee is. important. The
Tafb1ne'S figures present the subject
in quite a serious light. But there
are other factors to be taken into
the calculation which are by no
means unimportant For instance ::
it is well known that very large
majority of the Democratic party of
Tennessee are in hearty sympathy
with the Western Democrats en- the
g Greenbacks question:" We see
such organs as the Memphis Appedl
coming out for Tilden for President.
This, too, in the face of the strong
expression recently given by so ma
ny leading citizens of the State in
endorsement of the Greenback move
ment of the Northwest. Again I: |
Notwithstanding the fact that the
great speech of Senator Key on the
Mississippi resolutions came down,
all OYER the State, like oil on the
troubled waters, we see the Bour-
bonistic organs condemning him and
his speeclii in most unneasuredterms.
Let US add our warning to that Of
the Tribune. If Democratic success
is desired in Tennessee, LEI the par
ty leaders heed we'll the determine
ton Of the masses to throw the
weight Of their ballots in favor of
peace. and Of financial policy that
will give relief to the suffering and
employment TO the idle.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-05-17

~ Alasl what is an untarnished
name The great and good An,ert-
can calls him g Sam MeNelly, of the
Cleveland Banner = and, speaking
Of geese, intimates that before the
year is out he will be party to the
most stupendous gander-pulling
since the flood
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-05-17
ION WI MF1RLAND-

The popular and distinguished
Representative in Congress from
this district reached his home here
last Wednesday and spent the few
days of adjournment with his family
instead of at the Centennial. He was
in fine health and met hearty and
cordial welcome from his constitu-
ents. No representative the dis
trict has ever had has received more
unqualified appreciation for fdeli-
ty, promptness and interchangeable
application in the discharge of the
arduous duties he was selected
to fill, than has he. Although COM
paratively a stranger to a large por-
ton of the district, he has in a few
months won the hearts of even those
who opposed his election by his
prompt and personal attention to
the demands and interests Of who
ever requested labor at his hands.
His integrity is unimpeaehable and
he has proved himself full of those
business qualities that additional
experience will greatly enlarge, and
render more influential. That he
will be triumphantly returned in
for another Congression-
al term we have not the shadow of
a doubt. Honest. unimpugned, prac-
teal business men, with honest
hearts and sound minds. justly APP
preciating the trust con6ded to them
by the people they represent, are
the kind Of men the people of this
district, irrespective of parties want,
and just such a man they have found
in William Mcfarland. Mr.. Nc
Farland thinks, from present indica-
lions, that Congress may adjourn
about the 10th of June.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-05-17

Shannon s. Co. are in receipt OF
full stock of Summer Dry Goods,
White Goods, etc., to which they invite
the attention of the ladies of this vicin-
ity. Their assortment is full and their
prices as low as other houses.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-05-17
TIE Morristown Gazette.
WEDNESDAY. MAY, II 1876.

~ Charles O'Connor has sued
the New York Times and Sun for
( libel on account Of their statements
charging him with extortion as coun-
SET for Mrs. Edwin Forrest, in the
famous divorce case.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-05-17
Local Notices.

The New Calicoes, Percales, Lawns,
Piqnes and Fine Dress Goods are so re.
markably cheap at L. P. 8 G. Z. Speck's,
they're going OF like "hot cakes
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-05-17

Shakspere says 7" there is divinity
that shapes our ends - but we say that
Shannon 81 Co., Main street and
Railroad crossing, shape Ladies' Hats,
Bonnets and Millinery Goods in the Ia
Shannon g Co. 8 and see their stock.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-05-17

If You stand in need of good pair of
Shoes for yourself or your wife, or your
son or daughter, and want to buy them
at the BOTTOM PRICE," call on L. p. &
G. e. Speck
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-05-17

Earnest s. Briscoe keeps the best Boots
and Shoes. If they do not give entire
satisfaction will return money or give
new pair of shoes.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-05-17

Ladies and Misses fine Shoes a speci-
atty at Earnest 81 Briscoe's.
- See new legal advertisements from
the Clerk and Master of Claiborne CO.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-05-17

People want GOOD Coffee and Sugar
and they can always find it at the store
of Il. p. g. G.. T.. SDeck.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-05-17

Earnest s. Briscoe's is the place to
buy good clothing cheap-bought very
low for cash.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-05-17

A good stock of Jewelry at Earnest s.
Briscoe. All goods guaranteed as repre-
sented or money refunded.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-05-17

Fresh ground plaster far sale by Earn
est q Briscoe.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-05-17

Every man in Hamblen county who
wants a good Hat, at very great bar
gain, should call on L. p. 8 G. e. Speck.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-05-17

Large stock of gents Shirts, white and
cOl0red at Earnest s. Briscoe's.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-05-17

=" Domestic Paper Fashions for
sale at EARNEST s. BRIscoE's.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-05-17

Handsome spring styles gents Hats at
Earnest s. Briscoe's.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-05-17
OPENING OF TIE .OENTENZA

/
The Centennial Exposition opened last
| Wednesday with a pride and pomp OF
display BETTING the occasion. Three
hundred thousand persons were estimat.
ed as present. A letter writer describ-
| ing the opening says the ceremonies
were introduced by medly of national
airs well rendered, but indistinguish-
able to most persons. Each nation was
honored with single stanza. The En-
| peror, Dom Pedro, came upon the stand
about the time of the Brazilian hymn,
| with dramatic effect, as great as if it
had been prearranged. Prayer by Rt.
Rev. Bishop Simpson followed. After
prayer hymn composed for the occas-
ion by Whittier, and sung by the choir;
the address of John Welsh, President of
the Centennial Board of Finance, pre-
senting the buildings to the United
States Centennial Commission; the can
tanta composed by Sidney Lanier, of
Georgia, and sung by the choir, with
organ add orchestral accompaniment;
the presentation of the Exhibition to the
President of the United States by Gen.
Hawley; the address of the President,
proclaiming the opening of the Exhibit
ton; the hallelujah chorus, with the Or
chestral and organ accompaniment; a
salute of one hundred guns, and ring
ing of the chimes.
A noticeable feature in these cere-
monies and scenes was that the element
most necessary to give the whole affair
its greatest effect-the effect tacitly de-
sired by every one-the element of an.
neeftsaty, was there. Everything was on
large scale, so much so that no one
could expect to see all thai passed.
The climacteric of the occasion was
the solo of Lanier's cantata, sung by NJ
w. Whitney, of Boston. The words
are as follows: t so
''Long as thine Art shall love true love,
Long as thy Science truth shall know,
Long as thine Eagle harms dove,
Long as thy Law by law shall grow,
Long as thy God is God above,
Thy brother every man below,
So long, dear land of all my love, $50
Thy name shall shine, thy fame shall glow!n
These lines were sung with immense
volume of voice, amid the profoundest |
silence of the multitude, and in the |
continued applause that follow
I'd, compelling Mr.. Whitney to repeat i
he solo, there was more than delighted I
musical taste; the desire of the nation at
his moment for a true life spoke out
PRESIDENT Grants speech had the merit of
1revity, like all his other productions, a
quality for which those who heard him
we're never more thankful; it was evil
lently his own, showing more polish and
are than usual 1t dwelt more ON the
Industrial and useful which on the whole
vas, herhaps, more in. accordance with
he character and spirit of the exposi-
ion. -
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-05-17

Large assortment os Silver Ware at
Earnest & Briscoe's, which they will sell
as low as any one
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-05-17

Vegetables are late and scarce so
far in Morristown.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1876-05-17
MIR. John G.. Nesseler, a photograph

MIR. John G. Nesseler, photograph
artist of experience and excellent repute,
has located in our town and is fully pre-
pared to take pictures in any style in the
best manner. He has been connected
years, and from our knowledge of his
work we can assure our friends that he
is proficient in his art, and will give sat
isfaction. His gallery is over McCrary's
store, opposite the Baptist Church.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-12

port that every boat must have been cap
tured or destroyed. And ~ the transports
contained tho great bulk Of our ammuni-
ton and Eations, the eject Of such dis
aster on the army may be easily conceived.
Az it was, the escape of the feet was mar
row enough. At and above Grand Ecoro
are high bluffs, suitable to the operations
of artillery against vessels, while the guns
of the deet could be used with like effect.
Down to Grand Ecore came gunboats and
trannporte, literally running the gauntlet of
cannon and musketry that lined the banks.
All wero saved but two, which got aground
and had to be abandoned; but every boat
bore the marks of hard usage. Says the
officer already quoted from:
"The mutilated appearance of the steam
ers tells its own story. Some Of them are
literally riddled with cannon shot and
transports are half shot away, and their
smoke-sacks look like huge pepper boxes.'
The shallOwnees Of the river contributed
to the difficulties of the situation, as the
boats were continua tally getting aground. At
one place where the banks were low, q
bold attempt was made to board and cap
ture gunbOat that had grounded near the
shore. A large body of Confederates, led
by General Greene, charged directly upon
her, az they would have charged battery
in the field. They were met by tremendous
discharges of grape and canister from the
heavy guns OF the boat, which literally
scattered them, killing large number and
wOunding others. Greene was smong the
killed. He was another General of eminence
among the Confederates in this department.,
and his death was also severe loes to
them.-Ner York Times.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-12

Thee for ny reeitativel ,o~-.h.
snev-the winter day declining:
THAI IN fhy penoply. thy neasured dual throb'
bine snd thy beat convu!nve;
Thy black cylindric body. golden nFass and slvery
Thy penderous eide barr, parallel and connecting
rods gyrating, shutting at thy sides;
Thy metrical. now swelling pant and roar-now
taperlng the distance;
Thy great pTOtruding heAa light 6x'd in 'front.'; :,
Thy lorg. pale. floating vavor.pennants. t,nged
with delicate purple;
Thy dense and murky clouds outbelchng from
Thy knitted frane-thy springs and valves-the
tremulOus twinkle Of thv wheels; ,
Thy train Of cars behind obedient. merrily foLow-
Through gale OF calm. now swift, now slack, yet
steadily careering:
Type of the modern! emblem OF motion ana poWeu
pulse Of IT, c0nttnent'
For once, come servo the muse ana merge In verso,
even az here lee thee,
With storm and bufieting gusts OF wind, and fall
By day. thy warning, ringing bell to sound its
By night thy silent signal lamps to swing.
Fierce tbroated beauty!
Roll through my chant with all thy lawless music!
thy swinging lamps at night;
Thy piercing. Taoly'wh'stled laughter! thy echoes
Law Of myself complete. thine own track firmly
holding
(No sweetness debcnnair of fearful harp or glib
piano thine)
Thy trills OF shrieks by rocks and hills returnd,
Launch'd DER the prairies wide-acr0rs this lakes.
To the tree skies, unpt mt, and glad and strong.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-12

British ccneuls in Brszil notice the extra.
ordinary floral wealth of that vast empire,
Their reports in 1875 call attention to the
abundance Of the trees from the juice OF
which India-rubber is prepared. At Aracaty
this has recently become the most valuable
article brought into the produce market Of
that place. From Bahia Consul Morgan
eends translation from book published
by the inspector of the customhouse Of that
sumption Of century would not exhaust
the eupply Of India-rubber. The in.
spector gives an account of q very
remarkable tree, the Carnauba palm,
which grows in Brazil without any culture,
and it 10 SO hardy as to flourish in the most
prolonged drouth, and has often served ct
such times as the means of support to the
population Of more than one province. The
top, when young, is an appreciable and nu.
tricious article Of food; and from this tree
also wine, vinegar, and . saccbarine matter
are extracted, as well as kind of gum
similar in it's taste and properties to sage.
From the wood musical instruments are
made, - also tubes and pumps for water.
The delicate fibrous substances of the
pith of the stalk and it's leaves make q
good substitute for cork. The roots
have the same virtues as the earsapa-
rilla. The pulp Of the fruit is of an agree
able taste. and the nut. oily and emaisive,
is roasted and then used as coffee by many
persons. From the trunk are Obtained
strong fibres, and also 9 species Of flour
similar to maizena,, and LIQUID Resembling
that of the Bahia cocoanut. From the
dried straw are made mats, hats baskets
and broonr, and large quantities of the
straw are exported to Europe for the manu-.
facture of fine hats. Finally, from the
leaves is produced the wax used in the man.
ufacture Of candles. and the export of this
w exceeds El62, 900 year in value. The
inepectOr suggests that perhaps in no other
romnfrv can fhere be found o plant applied
TO 60 many ard varied purposes.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-12

The market opened under the stimulating infu.
ence of an advance Of l-l6d at Liverpool where
the sales were put down at 900 bales. and ar.
dency, and an improvement at New York Of &c in
spots snd 1858 Ice in futures. Factors we're
ccnsequ nt!y more stringent in their pretensions,
stricted operations and the sales during the morn
ing hardly exceeded $500 bales in some cases at
after which buyers came for ard with more spirit
and the movement becoming quite active, add.
tional transactions report ed to the extent of
II $50 bales making total fer the day, noted
above of IA $50 bales Under the competition
among buyers, after II NJ prices hardened and the
bulk Of the business at figures indicating the
advance Of i q &c, to which we have raised our
The Exchange makes the amount on shipboard
not cleared before todas's exportsl l26472 bales
embracing a. pa for Liverpool. l8, 500 for Havre,
O9l for the North sea: 1888 for Bremen, SIS
for coastWise ports, leaving In presses, agree
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-12

Since its introduction, and until recently,
quinine has been regarded as necessary in
the treatment Of fever and chills. Sedlne
has all of it's virtues in its action; it is more
prompt; leaves none of its bad effects, and
the proprietors bind themselves to refund
the price if any case of chills is not cured
by the use of one bottle. M. B. Morrison
e. Co., general SCENTS. For sale by r.
Lorio, Al2iers.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-12
ADJUSTMENTS.
THEATRE.

VARIETIES THEATRE.
'THE LADIES' THEATRE"
Engagemen Mt for six nights of the beautiful your
emotional artistic,
MISS MAY HOWARD.
Whose brilliant success in Australia, California
and the chief cities Of the country, comments her
to attention.
Monday, Tueeday, Wednesday, Thursday,
and Wednesday Matinee.
THE NEW MAGDALEN,
OR, THE RED CROSS OF GENEVA.
Fridsy-Miss TOWARDS farewell benefit. First
production here Of . new comedy, written for her
by Colonel Barnes, of the California bar, SOLID
SILVER. mhl2
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-12
COMMERCIAL.

COTTON-The sales to day (not including 1000
bales additional yesterday, when the actual bust
irregular but gel orally higher prices, the closing
rates showing an advance Of nc on the lower
grad and &c on the higher. We raise our quo
tstions Accordingly and give also the figures and
rapQrt of the Exchange "a below:
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-12
st. CHARLES THEATRE.

CT. CHARLES THEATRE.
Brilliant success Of the charming protean a,tistes
THE WALLACE SISTERS,
JENNIE. MINNIE AND MAUD.
Supported by select company of twenty-five
artists,
Thursday, Friday and Saturday. March g. 10 and
ii, and Saturday Matinee-JACQURrrE; or
IN THE TOLLS
Sunday, March DUMMIES LUCK
Monday March I3-The beautiful young trags.
dienne,
MISS MARY ANDERSON.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-03-12
The Temperature.

The Thermometer at Louis Frigero's, No.
so Chartres street, stood as follows March
IL: At ga. NJ, 100; at 2 P. NJ, 760; at 6 P
NJ, 74o. Lowest point during the night Of
March 10. $50