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The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-12-26
n VOICE FROM GHOLAR.

TURKEYS Mill, Tenn, Dec. 10, ~.
To the Editor of the Morristown Gazette:
1t has been my good fortune to read
in various journals, brief sketches, from
almost all sections of the country, but
seldom see word from that portion of
the creation, called-Gholar. 1t might
not be amiss to give your readers an &C
count of this section of our district 1t
is situated in the northwestern limits of
Hamblen county, bounded by Holston
river, and embraces some of the most
fertile lands that we have in the State;
while little further, we have a range
of Chill country" extending from west
to east, parallel with the river, which
affords the finest timber in the world.
Still behind this, we have the f1at-woods,
where the tall pines admiringly bow be-
fore pleasant breeZes-and where corn,
wheat, clover, and potatoes, grow in as
tonishing abundance, which affords one
of the most agreeable homes, for the
farmer or mechanic, in the world.
While it is a fact, Mr.. Editor, that
this portion has been behind the times
in point of literary knowledge, we may
boast of the efforts of our people in the
interest of common schools. The la
bors of three of our best teac hers were
employed this fall, with comfortable
houses to teach in, with the combined
cooperation of all concerned.
had the pleasure of witnessing the
last days exercises, on the 18th inst. and
some of our boys and girls who, year
and half ago did not know the alpha
bet, spelled about twelve of the most
difficult pages in the Elementary
without missing a word.
Several scholars contested for the
'prize" for not having missed an hour
from school in five months.
After this, the teacher, J. G. Mays,
gave the regular treat of apples, then
babe the school farewell, while the
"sweet By-and-by" was sung by ]. C..
Mayes, to perfection.
will close, hoping this may elicit
something from other Gholarites.
More anon, JOHN Fl. MAYEs.
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Personal.

Judge Geo. Brown, Knoxville's live
agricultural merchant and liberal ad-
vertiser in the columns of this paper,
was in the city last week, attending
business before the honorable Circuit
Court. The Judge has the most com
plete agricultural house in the State, in
which he has stored and offers for sale
at moderate prices to the public, all
kinds of farming implements and field
seeds. We urge the farmers of Ham
blen, to cast aside their worn out and in
ferior implements, and purchase new
ones from Mr.. Brown, preparatory
to putting in spring crops. Let our
farmers then open negotiations with
him for such implements as they may
desire, and we assure them he will deal
literally with them and that they will
realize at the end of the harvest season
better crops and prices than experienced
for years from their inferior and old
time implements. Try new ones.
The familiar "phizes" of Joe Joroul
man, Jack Williams, and the indefati-
gable Sturgis, all Knoxvillians, were
visible on our streets last week
Capt. T. ]. Berry, the GAzETTE's spi-
cy and interesting correspondent from
Lee Valley, Hawkins county, illumined
our sanctum Tuesday morning last, and
left US satisfactory rules and figures for
the adjustment of the State debt.
Col ]. Monroe Meek, of New Market,
was present last week at Circuit Court.
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COnk ling VS.. Hayes.
Philadelphia Times d.

The better class of the whole people,
regardless of party, sustain the Presi-
dent in this issue, and in whatever de-
gree they withhold from him unquali-
fed appreciation, it is only because he
has hesItated in forcing and maintain
ing the issue that has now, for the first
time. been squarely met. That few
Bourbon and contracting Democrats
should fall in the rear of the old-time
Republican revolutionary masters, and
serve the debauchery that has deposed
the two-thirds Republican power of the
Senate, is not surprising; but unless the
President shall be faithless to himself
and to his cause, he must speedily tri-
umph over the combined Bourbon and
Republican foes of reform. Let Hayes
read up the history of the jackson adj
ministration, and betakc himself with
renewed determination to his great
work
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DON'T FORGET.

That the Detroit Free Press, published
at Detroit, Mich, is the most popular
paper for the farmer, mechanic, and
home-circle that is now published in the
United States. Thousands reads it ev-
cry week. To read it is to love and ad-
mire it. 1t is the most humorous paper
published in the world, and by reading
it twelvemonth you win get as fat and
sassy as bear. 1t also contains vari-
of miscellaneous matter, brief and spi-
cy, and a detailed report of State and
National doings weekly. Its columns
of correspondence are able and interest
ing. The Free Press is one of the few
Northern papers having any considera-
BILE circulation in the South, or which
desires or publishes Southern CORE
spondence. 1t takes interest in affairs
of the South. 1t wants communications
from our planters, fruit-growers, stock
raisers, miners and manufacturers,
which will interest thousands in the
North who are restless for change of
abiding place. Subscribe for it. You
can get it at 81 year, or both the GA
zETrFE and Detroit Free Press for 1895.
Now is an excellent time to club and Sc
cure great variety of matter at a little
expense. Ii is the only paper that pub
fishes the laughable and original pro-
ceedings of 'BIJAH'S COURT This
alone, is worth the price Of the paper.
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H A Washington corresponder

~ A Washington correspondent,
writing to the Baltimore Sun, OF a
recent date says: Some harsh criti-
cism has been INDUCED in by the
Eastern press as to the attitude of
Southern members on the currency
subject, and the South is accused Of
q design to destroy the public cred
it. The fact seems to be lost sight
of that the Southern Senators and
members are not leading in this mat
ter. but are merely following the lead
Of the radical Republicans of Penn
sylvania and the Vest. 1t is to the
honor Of the South that at this mo
ment some of it's leading men, and
some Of those who have always
warmly sympathized with it, like Mr.
Bayard, are doing whatever they can
to stem the tide that is running
against the public credit. Ii for
twelve long years or peace the party
in control of the government had
taxed its ingenuity To devise meas
ures for the degradation and oppres-
sion of the North, that section would
to-day take not one-half the interest
in unfolding the government and
protecting its honor that the South
does.
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Clothing for All.

Mr.. JOS. T. McTeer, the popular cloth-
pared for the fall trade, having an ex-
cellent stock of goods. Mr.. McTeer
purchased the stock himself, and 10 il
just suited to the East Tennessee trade,
as he has no superior in the business, be-
ing thoroughly posted in regard to the
wants of the people in East Tennessee
in the clothing line. Country mer-
chants should visit this establishment
whenever they are in that city, and VIC
feel confident that they can get bargains.
In the merchant tailoring department
the best of workmen are employed aud
the finest of piece goods are being used
and perfect fits are guaranteed. Give
him call.
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A Great Hunter KILLED.

Jimmy Todd. one of Lees favorite
scouts in the West Virginia campaign,
was killed last week in dispute with a
hunter on the mountain near Stanton,
Va. He was the most remarkable hum
ter in the Valley of Virginia, having
killed over 2, 700 deer up TO 1860 with
one old muzzle-loading rife, which he
had bored so often that you could get
your thumb in it. He had killed hears
without number. He was dead shot,
and could perform the feat of putting
q bullet through hat on the opposite
side of tree by placing an ax-blade for
the ball to glance. -Stattston indicator
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-12-26

TThe new California Senator,
Jas. T. Farley, recently submitted
to be interviewed. AS to the Texas
Pacific Railroad he said: Il am
absolutely opposed to the Govern
ment's paying a subsidy to that or
any other railroad. l am perfectly
willing, and am glad 70 see Tom
Scott and other capitalists build
railroads in any part of the United
States so long as they build with
their own money, but l am not will
ing to soc the Government lend
tbem its aid or credit" OF the sill
yer question: Il believe silver
dollar should be a dollar in fact as
we'll as name and. if elected shall
strive to bring about that result.
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GIVE TIE TRAMPs WORK.

We were speaking the other
day Of the great number Of idle men
and boys TO be seen in this country,
on the streets Of our towns and viii
lagos and all over the country, when
a getleman who was present, and
who had spent the fall 10 one Of the
North Western States, remarked
that we people here knew nothing
ofidle men and cramps :" that there
were hundreds out West where there
was one here. And we are told that
10 the North and East this thing is
far greater than in the West. What
is to be done with the great army of
idle people now infesting the United
States, and who are prowliDg from
place 10 place. living on charity or
by theft, is getting to be very seri-
Gus question. 1t is useless to tell
these people TO go to work. There
is no one TO hire them. The land
holders have no money to employ
Iaborers. The price of grain and
farm products, present and prospec-
tive, is to low to justify them in at
tempting to raise any greater guam
tity for market next year than they
produced this. What is the cause OF
this great stagnation in business, We
are not altogether prepared to say.
Some men attribute it all to the con
traction of the currency OF the Fed
eral Government and the consequent
shrinkage in the prices of all manu-
featured goods and the production of
the soil. This we suppose is the
true explanation of the matter. lift
is so, we u k. what is the use OF all
this suffering? What good does it do
for the Government TO subject The
great mass of private citizens to
such an amount of hardship? 1t is
only that the rich man may get rich
err and that the land holder may be
"protected' and paid all his dues
in gold at the expense of the land,
owners and the working men of the
country.
Something must be done to put
all these idle people to work, or an
army of a hundred thousand men
must be organized to hold them in
sebiection. These poor, suffering
people must be put to work so as to
earn an honest support, or a great
standing army must be employed to
murder them. This is the startling
alienation that is now presented TO
the American Congress. Is it not
better in every sense OF the word to
find employment for them? If a
large issue of greenback will re-
move the trouble and remedy the
evil and put all the wheels of indus
try in motion, in the name of hu-
mainly let the green-backs come.
It surely is far better that all the
people Of the Union should be pros
porous than that they should suffer
while a favored few are growing
enormously rich. The greatest
good TO the greatest number is what
the government was created for. Let
us have it so.
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THE EASTERN WAR.

The Russians are still passing on
ward with their victorious columns.
The Porte thinks the war might be
terminated now on the basis of the
Protocol. The Porte has been in
formed that Russia desires Turkey
to negotiate directly with her and
that mediation would only make the
terms harden. Orders have been is
sued in Russia for sixty thousand
fresh troops, and new battalions are
constantly CROSSING the Balkans.
Upon the surrender OF the Turks
comes the trouble in Europe. What
will Russia demand? What will
England do? The English parlia-
ment has been prorogded, and ru-
,Inors are rife that she is putting her
self upon war footing. 10 a short
time now we shall see whether Tnr-
key will. be amicably disposed of, or
all Europe be in blaze Of war.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-12-26
Nj Getting of Osman Pasha and the
Grand Duke.

A correspondent at Plevna tele-
graphs concerning Osman Pasha's
reception by Russians The Grand
Duke Nicholas rode up to Osman's
carriage and for some seconds the
two chiefs gazed into each others
faces without the utterance of
word. Then the Grand Duke
stretch out his hand shook the haRd
of Osman Pasha heartily, and said:
II compliment you on the defense
OF Plevna. II is one of the most
splendid military feats in history"
Osman smiled sadly, rose painfully
to his feet in spite of his wound,
and said something that could not
hear. He then reseated himself.
The Russian officers all cried
"Bravo," repeatedly. and all saluted
respectfully. There was not one
among them who did not gaze on
the hero Of Pievna with the greatest
admiration and sympathy. Prince
Charles of R0umania, who had arriv-
ed, rode mp and repeated unwilling.
ly almost every word OF the Grand
Duke, and likewise shook hands
with Osman, who again rose and
bowed, this time in grim silence.
He wore a loose blue cloak. with
no apparent mark on it to designate
his rank. and a red fez. He is a
large, strongly built man. The
lower part of his face is covered
with short. black beard, without a
streak of gray, and he Las q large
Roman nose and black eyes. sit is
a grand face" exclaimed Colonel
Gaillard, French military attache /;
II was almost afraid Of seeing him.
lest my expectation should be dis
appointed, but he more than fulfills
my idea" cit is the face of a great
military chieftain.'' said young
Skobeleff; II am glad to have seen
him. Osman Ghazi he is, Osman
the Victorious he will remain in spite
of his surrender"
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Astonishing Success.

1t is the duty of every person who has
used BosCHEE's GERMAN SYURP TO let
it's wonderful qualities be known to
their friends in curing Consumption.
severe Coughs, Asthma, Pneumonia, and
in fact all throat and lung diseases. No
person can use it without immediate re-
lief. Three doses will relieve any case,
and we consider it the duty of ali Drug
gists to recommend it to the poor dying
consumptive, at least to try one bottle,
as 40, 900 dozen bottles were sold last
year, and no ore case where it failed YVES
reported. Such medicine as the GER
NAN SYRUP cannot be too widely known.
Ask your Druggist about it. Sample
Bottles to try sold at 10 cents. Regular
size rs cents. Fer sale by W. p. Car
riger
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-12-26

The grand jury of Mason county, Ken
lucky, have recommended the revival
of the whipping-post
Senator Blain will spend the recess of
Congress at Hot Springs, Arkansas, for
the benefit of his health.
Both Houses of Congress adjourned
over until the 10th of January, on the
10Th inst, and most of the members left
Immediately for their homes.
England is making extraordinary war
preparations, and the general impression
seems to be that she will take hand Ia
the melee over the water.
@. B. Woodward, of Knoxville, has
purchased the Maryville Republican, and
re-christened 1t BE0unt County SentSndi. :.
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bloody Shirt and the Rebel Debt

Bloody Shirt and the Rebel Debt.
Having utterly failed TO fire the
Northern heart on the subject of
Southern outrages, the last move of
the Radical leaders is an endeavor
to create financia! panic by incul-
eating the idea that in the event of
more complete Democratic ascenden-
cy in National affairs, the rebel
debt" will be recognized. and the
credit of the country hopelessly ruin.
ed. If there was a vestige of foun-
dation for this most preposterous
idea, the efforts OF these panic.
makers could be excused but there
is not, never was and never can be.
1t is simply most wicked and un-
pardonable crime on their part. and
they know it; bus. true to their mot
to of rule or ruin. they hesitate at
nothing that will serve to aid in sus-
tanning their rapidly sinking cause.
philadelphia Chronicle and Herald.
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~ There must be danger of some
kind ahead, on the silver question:
for the New York Tribune says:
In any case there must be no quar-
reling among the Republicans at
Washington. The country is in dan
ger; in greater danger than it has
been for any time since Gettysburg
and President Hayes, with the Re-
nublicans OF the Senate and House,
must save it.
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~ The London papers officially
announce that the British Parliament
will meet January II. 1t is stated
that the Cabinet is to ask Parliament
to vote a grant of money for such an
increase of the British army as the
present state of Europe demands.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-12-26

U The bill to tax whisky by the
drink, similar to the Moffett law in
Virginia, has passed the Tennessee
Senate on its second reading. If the
legislature will pass it into law and
fund the debt at so cents, the reve-
nue. from drinks will pay the inter
eat on the State debt
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-12-26

V Senators Gorden and Conk-
ling had an angry passage of words
in the Senate chamber a few days
ago which for a while was thought
likely to result in a duel. But their
differences were peacefully settled
by a committee of the Senate aud
no gore was shed.
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The MORRISqOWN GAZETTE.
WEDNESDAY, DEC 26. 1877.
NOTICE.

In accordance with newspaper custom
in observing Christmas, there will be no
paper issued from this office next week
We do this in order to give our hands a
week of rest and recreation once In
wear, and a chance to participate in and
enisy the holiday festivities the same as
other people. Therefore the next GA
zErrE will be issued Jan. 9, 1873, and in
the meantime we wish all our readers a
merry Christmas and happy New ear
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A Christmas Carol.

n Uni ASGAAGSS NGLEOAa
TAir, "HoLD THE FoRT."
Hark the herald angel voices
Sounding from afar,
Earth is glad and heaven rejoiees,
Brightly CLEANS the star.
CHoRUs-shout the tidings! swell the chorus !
Hallelujahs sing,
Christ is born, and ruleth DER US,
Loud let praises ring
See the wise men, presents bringing
To the newborn king,
While the shepherds, carols singing,
Makes the fountains ring.
CHORUS
So come we with joy and gladness,
On this fest al night.
Christmas tide dispels all sadness,
Bidding us be bright
CHoRUs-
Glory be to God the Father;
And on earth be peace,
No more discord but the rather,
Let goodwill increase
Nxropua
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NONRESIDENT NOTICE.
Farm for Sale.

A VALUABLE FARM CONTAINING ONE
hundred aud seventy-hve Acres. Seventy ii We
acres in high state of cultivation and under
good fence one hundred acres ell-timbered
This ID rich loaIny Beech Greek bottom Also
SIX hundred acres mountain land, wen timbered
and adapted to sheep raising his land lies about
SIX miles from Whitesburg, ON the Va. Il. II. II.
X. and convenient TO market, and is portion OF
the late Sterling Cooke tract Of land
For particulars apply to Mr.. JAMES WRIGHT
at Mooresburg, East Tenn, or s. H. BUCKING-
HAM at Aberdeen, Miss. oct lO-2m
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Special Notice.
Advice i'm Season.

Exposure begets a cold. With the
cold comes cough. A cough neglect
ed, is consumption, which means death.
Beware how you neglect the cough, as
your life may pay the forfeit, for at first
simple remedy removes what medical
science is unable to cure when neglected
too long. Medical men think no medi-
cine has yet been discovered which will
cure cough as quickly as symphyx.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-12-26

Miss Julia NJ. Jones, of Jackson.
Madison county, has won a prize of two
hundred dollars offered for the best orig
inal short story written by a boy or girl
between twelve and seventeen years old,
for the Philadelphia, (Pa.) Saturday
Night.
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OYSTERS! OYSTERS !

Fresh oysters, selected, per can. .50cts
Fresh oysters, best, do -. 40 cts.
Fresh oysters, in bulk. from 35 to 80
cents per quart.
Orders by mail promptly filled.
Address, p. KERN,
nov 21--tf KNOXVILLE, TENN.
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The Sullivan Landmarks local page
last week was filled with GAZETTE locals
without being credited. Gentlemen, if
you do not propose to give credit, you
would do well to "clip" further from
home hereafter
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-12-26

A handkerchief Irritation is a very
simple thing. 1t only requires two fools
and two handkerchiefs.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-12-26

Do not neglect to make the carrier
boy happy, by donating to him literally
of ''Uncle Sans" currency.
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The little folks will hang up their
stockings tonight, [Monday,l with joy
full hearts and beaming countenances.
Don't disappoint them.
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Money was circulated pretty freely
in town last week-the bulk of it going
for Christmas tricks.
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Mrs. James Thompson will please &C
cept our thanks for beautiful box of
fresh and living flowers.
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A large number of chickens were
brought into town last week and dis
nosed of.
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The Murphey excitement has taken
possession of greensboro, KY. Six hun
dred pledges have been signed.
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Horse trading was in order last week,
and we doubt not good and bad bar
gains were realized.
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The best whistler in the new county
Jail last week was ZEE - Moore
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Christmas comes but once a year;
''drunks" will now begin to appear.
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From present indications, we will be
apt to hear from a cold spell soon.
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A married woman remarks: When a
man returns home at night and kisses
his wife with more than ordinary ten
derness, she may be pretty certain that
he has been in mischief.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-12-26

Mr.. G. B. McCrary, of this place, is
the authorized agent for the White Sew
ing Machine. He sells them cheap.