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The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-09-19
OUR STATE DEBT.
A Semi Official Proposition from
the BOndhOIders Of New
York.
To the Americas


In one of the speeches delivered by
Gov. Porter when recently he visited
New York, he is reported to have said:
Eve shall pay off its (Tennessee's) great
debt"
This, Mr.. Editor, has encouraged the
friends of Tennessee to hope that plan
for the payment of her debt in full, the
rescue of her credit, and the preserva-
ton and perpetuation of her good name
and honor will surely be found praeti-
cable at no distant day. Of course no
plan that fails to provide for the pay
ment of her debt in full will do all of
these most desirable things.
1t is believed by parties here, who are
in position to know that a proposition
could be gotten up in which the bond
holders of Tennessee would offer to take
new four per cent. bonds in payment of
the bonds they now hold and the over
due interest on them; the new bonds to
be payable fifty or one hundred years
hence; and redeemable at any time af-
ter six months notice, and then inter
est coupons to be received for all taxes
and dues to the State; and it is further
believed here that by the honest masses
in Tennessee such a proposition would
be favorably received.
The making and accepting of such a
proposition, it is claimed, would forever
remove the only barrier which exists to
Tennessee's at once entering upon a
career of great prosperity.
The debts due from railroad compan-
;es to the State may now, am reliably
informed, be considered practically set
tied. A settlement with the credit ors
of the State would therefore seem to be
the next thing in order.
If the friends of Tennessee at home
and abroad will, in the present favora-
BILE condition of the money market, ex-
ert themselves in her behalf, a settle
ment of her debt in full on the plan /
have indicated can, / earnestly believe,
be accomplished before the year is
out.
OF Tennessee's ability to meet prompt
ly the annual interest charge upon her
resources that would result from such a
told, entertains doubt.
If, therefore, such a proposition as
! have outlined should be made and can
be accepted, its acceptance should not
be necessarily delayed.
1t is undoubtedly true that every citi-
mercial and financial - would be i'm
mensely and Immediately benefited by a
| settlement of this vexatious, question,
and that the proud old Volunteer State
could thereafter take once more hel
rightful position in the march to pros
perry.
NEW YORK, Sept. 8. 1877.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-09-19
Meeting of the Board of Mayor
and Aldermen.

The regular meeting of the Board Of
Mayor and Aldermen of Morristowr
was held at Mayor Gammon's Office las
Friday night, with the following mem
bers present: ]. NJ Bewley, d. Pence
G. T. Magee, M. Carriger, and r. E
Rice. Mayor Cannon in the chair
The minutes of the previous meeting
having been read, the Board proceeded
to business. The following is an abb
stract:
The Street Committee was ordered to
inspect stepping rocks put down by A
Hutton and report to next meeting.
Marshall, Ed Riggs, was instructed to
establish the grade of Cumberland
street, west of Messrs. Van Huss s. Bro. s
store; and also the grade of Main street,
in front of Van Huss, Eames and Folsom
property.
Curbing stones were ordered to be
laid in front of Messrs. Folsom and
Morris's lots, on Main street, west of
Morristown. Those gentlemen having
agreed to do the paving. Also, step
street, from Van Huss s. Bro. s store to
Eames' corner.
The following bills were presented
by the Finance Committee and ordered
paid:
Jas. Spoon, hauling lumber. .....$ 5-25
McCrary and Baird, lime. ........ 1925
Noe and Miller, laying plank walk
on Cumberland street.. 1000. %. 46
Three lamp posts, with lamps, to burn
all night, were ordered by the Board to
be placed in the town. Two on Main
street; one on the corner of Main and
Henley and one at the corner of Shan
mons store and Buncombe railroad, the
other on Henry street, at the terminus
of the plank walk leading to the depot.
Mr.. D. Pence and DR.. M. Carriger
were appointed committee to settle
with the Treasurer, Recorder and Con-
stable and report next meeting
On motion of Col. j. NJ Bewley, the
Board adjourned.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-09-19

Now that The Turkish Minister, at
Washington, has officially notified the
Associated Press that Osman Pasha is a
native of Asia Minor, of Mussulman pa
rentage, they are all going back on r.
Clay Crawford, and taking from him
even what little of note there was in his
early adventurous career. The Cleve
land Leader publishes a long account of
his operations during the year 1878, in
Cleveland and vicinity, at tie very time
that he has been reported as being in
the employ of the Khedive of Egypt.
The Leaders, account contains a letter,
written late in the fall af 1878, when he
was engaged in the business of lecturing
on chemistry to audiences in little Ohio
towns, or after General Joseph Rey-
nolds, of Chicago, professed to know
that he was in Egypt The Chicago
Times even goes SO far as to try to take
from him the distinction of having cap
tured Bagdad. 1t says:
The fact is, Crawford had nothing to
do with the capture of Bagdad, nor with
the organization of that filibuStering ex-
plot; but, with his limitless cheek, he
stepped in at the right moment and COB
bled the honors, and perhaps the spoils,
of the achievement, at the same time
assuming command.
The C0uI5er-JourRaI, dismisses its
hero with the philosophic observation
that cit was not to be expected that the
Turks would own up about Crawford,
but they are welcome to him now"
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-09-19

ish soldiers fraternized heartily VIII en-
ever they met during the armistice.-
They shook hands, exchanged broad,
bartered trinkets for tobacco and for the
first time in the war came together like
civilized people. In the evening after
the termination armistice the Russians
evacuated Ablava, finding it useless to
attempt to hold out longer with nine
battallions against sixty.
Late this afternoon the whole division
reached Bonitzka, where they bivouac,
together with large part of the 31st
Division, retreating from Yuzana and
Polomarka
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-09-19
Clothing for All.

Mr. Jos. T. McTeer, the popular cloth
Ter of Knoxville, is now thoroughly pre-
pared for the fall trade, having an ex-
cellent stock of goods. Mr.. McTeer
purchased the stock himself, and it is
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 we
feel confident that they can get bargains
In the merchant tailoring department
the best of workmen are employed and
the finest of piece goods are being used
and perfect fits are. guaranteed. Give
him a call.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-09-19

To our readers who are anxious to
know about the matter, we will say that
it is now expected that President Hayes
will arrive in Knoxville, on next Fri
day, about noon. Arrangements we
understand have been made fol public
reception, to which all are invited, at
the Lamar House, lasting for two hours.
At the close of this, it is expected that
the President and his party will be in
troduced to the city schools in the Opera
House, after which they will have din
ner at the Lamar House. The most am
pie opportunity will be given all who
may attend to see the President, hear
what he has to say and take him by the
hand. The President will come on a
special train from Chattanooga All the
roads running into Knoxville will sell ex-
cursion tickets on that day to persons
desiring to be present.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-09-19

From two or three of our valued
friends, we have received communica-
tions in regard to paragraph published
by US sometime ago, in regard to a $50
cial game of cards" said to have been
played at Tate's Spring. These friends
seem to think that it was our purpose to
make fling at the Baptist church by
the publication of that article. Now,
we desire to say once for all:
I. We published just what we had
been told occurred.
2. As soon as we ascertained that there
was no Baptist preacher in the game, we
promptly published that fact.
3. We published the paragraph, with
no remote intention of making fling at
any church.
We are sorry that any of our Baptist
friends should have taken Offense at the
article; but we are well aware that GER
tain persons are trying to use the para
graph in a false aspect to our injury.
We only ask our Baptist friends to re-
fleet, and they will see how foolish is
the charge that we intended to injure
the denomination. 1
Suppose for instance that we were
credibly informed that certain minis
ter (of any denomination) had been seen
drunk in the street and were to publish
that fact, would that be fling at de-
nomination? The accusation would be
absurd in the extreme. Then suppose
we should find that we had been misin-
formed, and were promptly to correct
the mistake. Who ought TO ask more
than thisg
Mol the accusation against US is fool
h-false-absurd. If we hereafter
learn that Baptist minister, Metho-
dist minister, or minister of any other
denomination has been guilty of immor-
al condnct, we shall still feel at liberty,
in defense of morals and religion, to
publish the facts, and have no doubt, as
a rule we will receive the thanks of such
denomination for doing so.
But when we are led into mistakes in
such.matters, all we can do is to correct
promptly. Finally we say to our Bap-
list friends that meyer in our life have
we entertained anything but the most
sacred regard for the Baptist church and
her ministry, and he who speaks OF US
otherwise is falsifer.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-09-19
To Business Men.

Advertising in the MOREIsrowB GAZETTE is now
recognized by business men, having faith in their
own wares, as the most effective means Of secur-
ing for their goods a wide recognition Of their
own merits.
Advertising in the MoRRIsTOwS GAZETTE impels
inquiry, and when the article offered is of good
quality and at fair price, the natural result is
increased sales.
Advertising in the MoRRIsTowE GAZETTE is a
permanent addition to the reputation of the goods
advertised, because it is permanent influence,
always at work in their interest.
Advertising in the MoRRIsToWE GAZETTE il the
most energetic salesman, addressing constantly
the public in the advertisers interest, and cease
lessy at work, seeking customers from all classes
Advertising in the MoRRIsTowN GAZETTE pro-
duees trade, for, even in the duIest times adver
tisers by the largest share of what is be-
ing done.
Advertising in the MoRRIsTowN GAZETTE en-
phatically pays The paper is popular and has
bona-hde circulation Of one thousand. 1t is read
by the substantial business and agricultural class
Of its seesion besides being the official paper of
Hamblen, Claiborne and Granger Counties.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-09-19
To Our Patrons in Hawkins.

We would pleasantly inform our sub
scriDers in Hawkins county, who are in
arrears, that we viii be in Rogersville
on the 4th Monday of this month, and
will expect the last one of those indebt-
ed to us to be prepared to pay up. IT
any of them desire to pay before that
time, they can do so be calling on our
associate, L. L. Poats, and leave with
him whatever amount they are DESTROYS
of paying. We have been very patient,
but now we need money to meet cur
rent expenses, and it is essentially neces-
sary that all who are in arrears for sub
scription or job work should pay up.
Let there be no misunderstanding about
our seriousness in this matter
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-09-19
The old Lady cot her Back mn

In Knoxville the other day, an old
lady got into the place she didn't want,
bought Dry-goods, Shoes and other
goods She asked it that was the cheap
store, they told her certainly. She
after awhile brought up at the great
house of McNulty George s. Halls and
priced some goods she had been buying
of course McNulty George 81 Halls
goods were much lower. The old lady
said, "Well, now I've done an bought
but I'll just go for that fellow that made
me believe was in this store"
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-09-19

We had the pleasure of attending the
annual meeting of the teachers of Clai-
borne county, Tenn, on the 18th of Sep
TENDER, at Springdale. Our worthy Sup
erintendent, Mr.. d. F. Sharp, of Messy
Creek abilities, being promptly at post
who proceeded to organize the Institute
for the business of the day. The names
rolled, after which the body elected Mr..
J. W. Bailey, Secretary, Mr. w. J.
Breeding, Critic. A noticeable feature
of the Institute was the essays by differ
ent members. Mr.. E. G. Burchette de-
livered many good thoughts on the sub
ject, "Too Many Books in School, -
which was made doubly interesting by
some new departures which we do not
remember to have heard before, though
they showed to be from thinking mind
Mr.. Bailey chose for his subject, "Our
Historical English Tongue" which
showed that much preparation had been
made, and elected the communication of
all present; truly it was q noble effort.
Mrs. Plank and Miss Matte Hurst had
excellent productions, which spoke loud
Iy to all, that the female department
fully appreciated their privileges and
advantages. All the pieces of this
branch of the exercise were original and
frought with subject matter which
should interest every live teacher.
The Query Box" was then call for,
as il was thought to contain much, and
truly it did, for it was filled with such
questions as the practical teacher must
answer by act and word both. Many
good practical hints were given. Great
difference of opinion prevailed, which
called forth quite number of short dis
cussions, which the teachers all seemed
to enjoy. Next, the Superintendent
gave some very Encouraging words,
which were well listened to by the body.
With a promise to convene again, the
Chairman dismissed the body All hav-
ing been highly pleased with their meet
ing.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-09-19
SECOND BATTLE OF PLEV-

The Manchester Examiner publishes
the following dispatch, announcing the
capture of Plevna by the Russians:
SIsrovA, Sunday night. Sept. 9.-This
morning an attack on all sides of Plev-
ma was commenced, and was continued
throughout the day. BY 6o'clock in
the evening the town of Plevna was in
the hands of the Russians, and the
Turks were in full retreat in great dis
order. The losses are enormous. De-
tails are not yet received.
The Daily News has the following
were driven from Loratz are said to be
cut off from Osman Pacha's camp by
the Russian cavalry. A Russian de-
tachment fs marching in great haste to-
ward Sopla which is wholly unprotect-
ed. The mavement will stop Turkish
reinforcements while ROumanians block
the road to Widdin.
The Times Bucharest correspondent
telegraphs as following: 'tThe Gar
witnessed the operations on Friday be-
fore Plevna. A regiment of Chasseurs
of the Imperial Guard has already left
Bucharest for the scene of action
The Times .Ostrok correspondent
shows that the surrender of Nicsics was
necessitated by the Montennegrins hay
ing stormed the positions commanding
the citadel. The ammunition of the
garrison was also failing, as was evidenc-
ed by the feeble reply to the lombard
ment. The garrison which was ordina-
rily 5000 strong lost 200 during the
seige, in killed and prisoners.
BURTNG THE DEAD.
LONDON, Sept. 10. The Daily News,
correspondent with the army of the
Gear witch describing armistics to bury
the dead, says: The Russian and Turk
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-09-19

From the Bristol papers we learn that
Rev. B. G. Maynard, who has had charge
of College Hill Baptist Church, Lynch
burg, Va, for two years past, has been
unanimously called to the pastorship of
the Goodson Baptist Church at Bristol,
at salary of $500 per annum. The
Courier says the church has only been
offering $500. The Neaos says: "We
do not know whether he will accept,
but only the condition of his health has
caused him to entertain it at all, as his
Lynchburg congregation have no idea
of consenting to his leaving them if they
can prevent it. But the very qualities
that have endeared him to the Lynch
burg people make his acceptance an alb
solute necessity to the church here.
Aside from his conceded ability as a
preacher, his social magnetism and
great activity in the pastoral relation
are such that he always builds up a
church. Here in Bristol he is absolute
ly revered." Wherever Rev. Bird May
nard may locate, he is a minister OF
probity and pulpit power, an efficient
church organizer, Christian gentle
man well known in this community,
where he has ahost of friends who watch
his growing fame with qualification and
pride.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-09-19

A Convention of the Farmers of East
Tennessee is announced to meet in
Knoxville on 10th October, and the
farmers of the different counties are re-
quested to send delegates. We consider
this meeting of very great importance
ito our producing classes throughout this
section of the State, and every county,
if possible, should be fully represented.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-09-19

We do not read anonymous letters and commune
cations. The name and address of the writer are
Indispensable,
Rejected communications we cannot undertake
either to return preserve.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-09-19

DR.. Tut has been en-.
/ gagged in the practice of
medicine thirty years, and
h for a long time was demon
strator of anatomy in the
Medical College of Geor'
gia, hence, persons using
his Pills have the guaran-
tee that they are prepared
on scientific principles,
a nd are free from all
quackery.
He has succeeded in
combining in them the
h heretofore antagonistiC
qualities Of a strengthen
tng, bntgaff2S, and a PHr-
IfYisig tonic.
Their first apparent eff
4 feet is to increase the ap-
petite by causing the food
to properly a ssimilate,
Thus the system is nour'
ished, and by their tonic
action on the digestive or.
\ gans, regular and healthy
excavations are produced,
The rapidity with which
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-09-19

Four wagons, loaded with men, wo-
men and children, and plumber, passed
through town Friday evening last.
Gone to catch glimpse of the Great
West, we suppose. 1t is, indeed, strange,
that this country of ours is not good
or big enough to hold them.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-09-19

Our woodward is now ready for those
who are ready to pay their subscriptions
in wood, as promised. Don't be back
ward, gentlemen, but bring it in before
the cold weather arrives and bad roads
Interfere
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-09-19
TUFTS PILLS

A distinguished physician of New York
says:
at is astonishing how universally DR..
TUFTS Pills are used. In my daily rounds,
I of them not only among the poor,
but their virtues are heralded from the man
sions of the wealthy and refined. Know
ing the inventor from his long connection
with the medical profession, I have great
confidence in their merits, and of late have
often prescribed them with the happiest res
suits in cases where I desired to make de-
eided impression on the liver.n
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-09-19

A well known countryman, while
in town last Saturday, took on just
enough "moonshine" to make him trans
act his business on the apple-pie system.
His first job was, to undertake to twist
tune out of hog by its tail; but in
this he was not successful-for as soon
as his music begun, officer Riggs waltzed
around and cabbage-headed him. He,
it appears, was 10th to leave the place OF
his pleasure, whereupon officer Riggs
intimated that it was necessary, and in
the attempt to help him, they became
mixed for time, and it is said Riggs
kissed him with his billet time or two.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-09-19
Died.

Mrs. Pierce, an estimable lady of this
village, died Suddenly last Friday-the
result of child birth
The youngest child, a sprighrly, in
teresting son of VIM. Cole, of this place,
died suddenly last Sunday night.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-09-19

We learn that Mr.. Theo. A. Salvo
has disposed of his jewelry establish
ment to DR.. T. j. Evans and Mr.. J. X.
Lawless. Mr.. Chapman, the former
workman, will be retained by the new
firm.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-09-19
Married.

At the residence of the Brides father,
in Russellville, Hanlblen Co., on the 18th
inst, by the Rev. 4. J. Evans, DIR. d.
A. NELSON and Miss MARY MAXWELL
BURTS
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-09-19

Friend Bewley, across the street. is
having a substantial wood-house erected.
A sensible idea, Colonel. Your wood
will be dry and good to burn in cold
thieves
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-09-19

r. Clay Crawford is yet unbound, and
Osman Pasha is another man. News
papers will now be dry for spell; and
those who have wasted their time and
breath in talking about something, will
feel mortified to know that it was moth
ing.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-09-19

We have noticed several droves of
sheep stirring during the past two weeks.
They were all in a fine condition, and
represented a good and valuable mutton
market, when placed on it.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-09-19

Three street lamps have been ordered
by our city authorities, and we doubt
not that we will have light on the sub
ject at an early day
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-09-19

Commodore Grigsby, of the Grigsby
House, will interview President Hays
and party, in Knoxville, the 21st inst.
Any message placed in his hands, will
be dispatched in an expeditions manner.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-09-19

Rev. DR.. F. A Ross, of Huntsville.
Ala, formerly a resident of Sullivan
county, Tenn, delivered mastery SER
mon last Sabbath in the Presbyterian
church, of this place.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-09-19

Patrick Bradley, hagman at the
Nashville and Chattanooga depot, Chat
tanooga, was crushed to death the morn
ing of the nth instant, while in the act
of uncoupling car. He was about fif-
ty years old, and had been fiagman at
the depot seven years.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-09-19

A tramp printer last week. He hailed
from-we don't know where-but he
knew Katie Cloud, of cambridge. He
was sick-love sick-home sick-sick of
the Southern climate-in fact, was sick
of himself, his calling, everybody and
everything, and intimated that he would
probably feel better, by ''shufiiing off
this mortal coil. a"
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-09-19

1t is not every day and Sunday people
can see President, and those who de-
sire to see one should run down to
Knoxville, the 21st inst, and take a
peep at His Excellency, Rutherford b.
HAYS
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-09-19
jon printing.

For Cards, Circulars, Bil-Heads, Letter-Heads
Envelopes, Tags, Dodgers, Posters Pamphlet
Work, call at the GAZETTE once and examine spe
cirnens and prices. We duplicate Knoxville or any
other bills
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1877-09-19

Knoxville is excited very much over
the proposed Presidents visit, and is
getting the pie-pans and soup-bowls
ready for the occasion.