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The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-04-02
NO. H.

demons poured over the threshold. /
knew that had no time for deliberate
movement. They would instantly dis
cover the mode of escape, and either cut
the rope or else fire down upon me. i
had taken the precaution to draw on my
heavy riding-gloves and my hands thus
protected did not suffer as much as might
have been expected. With my eyes fixed
on the open window, i slid rapidly down,
and struck the earth with q Jar that
wrenched every bone in my body.
Quick as lightning / was seized by
Bose, and dragged some PAGES on one
side, and close against the face of the
cliff. Not second too soon, for down
came volley, tearing up the earth at
the foot of the rope, where moment
before had stood.
Thunder they will escape After
them, down the ropel'' yelled voice,
almost inarticulate with rage. And
saw dark form swing out and begin
the descent
"Now, Mars Ralph, J" whispered Bose.
significantly, and with quick aim l
fred at the swaying figure.
Without sound the man released his
hold and came down like a lump of
lead, shot through the brain. Another
had started in hot haste, and was more
than halfway out of the window, when
suddenly the scene above was brilliantly
Lit up by the glare of a torch. Again,
the warning voice of the watchful black
called my attention to the figure now
struggling desperately to regain the
room, and, as before, L threw up my
pistol, and covering the exposed side,
drew trigger.
With convulsive effort the wretch,
springing far out into the empty void,
turned once over, and came down with
rushing sound upon the jagged rocks
that lay at the foot of the precipice.
A single look to see that the window
was clear-we knew there could be no
path leading down for a long distance
either way, or they would never have
attempted the rope-and we plunged
headlong into the dense forest that cloth
ed the mountain side. We got clear, it
is true, but with the loss of our animals
and baggage; for the next day, when
we returned with party of regulators,
we found the place heap of ashes, and
no living soul TO tell whittier the robbers
had fled.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-04-02
Aneedote of Stark.

Of the famous General Stark, whose
victory over the Hessians, at Benning-
ton, VT, during the revolution, was Gel
ebrated with much pomp last August in
that town, the Manchester IN. HI
Union says that his business habits at
home illustrated his energy and severe
vigilance and ability to hold his own in
an emergency as forcibly as did his con-
duct in the war.
Many instances are related of the Gen.
erals shrewdness and quick wit. 1t is
said that he very rarely came off second
best at repartee, so ready was he with a
sharp reply fol any occasion. While ON
his farm, in his latter days, it is related
that one day he walked out in a field
where his men were haying. The work
was badly done, and the General was
not slow to notice this fact and comment
upon it. Among the men was one nam
ed Whitaker, who was frequently the
butt for the jokes of his fellow-workmen.
The General passed over the field, and
finding a spot particularly bad, asked
sharply:
Who moved that swath S'
Whitaker" said the man nearest
the General, with a wink at the Others.
Passing on, the question came again and
again:
"Who moved that swath-and that
oney"
Whitaker was the invariable
reply.
General Stark made no comment, but
went away. When evening came, the
men collected for their pay and the Gen
eral, after slight mental calculation,
paid Whitaker sum which was equal
to the amount due the whole number.
"Ain't you going to pay us, General ?"
was asked in chorus by the others.
s. Well" said Stark, in his high-keyed
voice, ''as near as 1 could find, Whittak-
er did all the work, and so gave him
all the pay"
The men found that the laugh had
been turned against themselves, and it
is presumed that Whitaker divided the
funds equally.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-04-02
A STARTLING ADVENTURE.

IN THE early autumn of the year
L 1S49, about half an hour of sunset, 1
drew rein in front of large double log
house, on the very summit of the Blue
Ridge mountains of Eastern Kentucky.
The place was evidently kept as
tavern, at least so sign proclaimed, and
here determined to demand accommo-
dation for myself and servant, Bose,
dark-skinned body-guard. Bose and 1
had been playmates in childhood and
boyhood, and need hardly say that the
faithful fellow was attached to me, as L
was to him, and on more than one occa-
sion he had showed his devotion. There
had been a shooting match at the Noun
tain House that day, and as dismount-
ed,I saw by the open window of the bar
room a noisy, drunken, and evidently
quarrelsome set of backwoodsmen, each
of whom was swearing by all possible
and impossible oaths that he was not
only the best shot, but that he could out
fight, out,jump, out-wrestle, run faster,
Jump higher, dive deeper and come up
drier than any other man on the noun
tain
say, Mars Ralph"' said Bose, in a
low tone, as handed him my bridle-
rein, " / don't like de looks OBJ dem in
dar. S'pose We goes on to de next house,
tain't fur y''
Nonsense, Bose" l replied, " these
fellows are only on little spree over
their shooting. We have nothing to do
with them, nor they with us. Take the
horses round to the stable, and see to
them yourself You know they have
had hard day of it,
And throwing my saddle-bags over
my shoulders, walked up the narrow
: path to the house. / found, as / have
istimated, the bar-room filed with a
noisy, turbulent crowd, who one and all
stared at me without speaking as went
up to the bar and inquired IL and my
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1878-04-02
For THE TIMES.
FORGET NOT ME-.
sc sTUTTGART.''

When the lovely Springs returning,
JOY and gladness ever bringing,
Forget not me.
When the birds are sweetly singing,
And the air with music ringing,
Through the earth of mans rejoicing,
Forget not me.
In the bright and balmy morning,
When from sleep thou'rt gently waking,
Forget not me.
In the calm and lovely evening,
Daniel before thee, thou fairy, kneeling,
For thy hand so humbly pleading,
Forget not me.
When thy heart so full of feeling,
Answers yes to Daniels pleading,
Forget not me.
When the wedding march is pealing,
And the echo is resounding,
Thou to wifehood art advancing,
Forget not me.
In days Of sorrow and of mourning,
Look for the morrow's coming,
Forget not me.
Pray to Him who is SO loving,
And the Helper will be moving,
For thy every want supplying,
Forget not me.
Now if thy love be turning,
Toward one who's gently yearning,
Forget not me.
His heart so often signing,
For the love for which he's trying,
His affection meier Disgusting,
Forget not me.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-08-14

A MAN named j. j. Burnett an-
nounces himself as candidate for
Congress in the First District. He
issues circular advising the peo-
pie to elect farmers to represent
them at Washington instead of law
yers and professional politicians.
Mr.. Burnetts idea is good one, if
he would only carry it far enough.
Let him have law passed that no
one except aDle-bodied farmers
shall be elected to Congress and
then that the Government shall buy
or rent thousand acres Of Potomac
river land and every member elected
shall be required to worksix months,
blowing, hoeing. ditching, harvest
ing, &C., on that farm instead of
fooJing away the public time in the
captol, and then we will take him
and his platform into serious con-
sideratfon. NJ
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-08-14
Special Notice.
10. McTEER.

Jo.fMcTeerwills sell goods at wholesale
cheaper than they were ever sold before.
Country merchants can buy goods from
him as low as in any of the Eastern cit
les. Get your goods at once. and save
freights Terms the same as Eastern
houses. Don't fail to get the prices be-
fore you buy. - - 81
10. McTeer has in store the most COM
plete stock of Spring Clothing ever
brought to Knoxville. nF sssg 3 q
10. McTeer has Just received a full
line of white Shirts. Price from 90 cts.
up.
A full line of Black Cloth Coats,
Pants and Vests at 10. McTeer's.
a good Flannel suit, at 10. McTeer's,
for So 75t 9 go ID
A good fit or no sale In the Merchant
Tailoring Department, at 10. McTeeI's.
Afull line of Gents Scarfs, just re-
ceived at 10. McTeer's. inch ID
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-08-14

THE people Of Hawkins county, at
the recent election, manifested their
confidence in and their respect for
Judge John A. Mckinney by giving
him a splendid vote. In his own
county and at his hsme precinct be
came fully up to our expectations.
In the county he received 1850
votes; at the Rogersville precinct
he received 28O; at Mooresburg, PAP,
and at 'Surgoinesville, 178. Those
who knew him best voted for him
with the most earnestness. The
party lines were drawn as tight as
it was possible to draw them; his
enemies werAexceedingly- busy drill
ling the Republicans into line, dis
tributing circulars and resorting to
all manner of electiOneering tricks,
batit was all of no avail. The peo-
pie of Hawkins county knew their
man and they stand to him faith
fully fearlessly and truly. We have
never known any candidate to be
more unfairly or ungenerously trea'
ted than was Judge Mckinney in
this election. 1t was unmanly and
cruel. But the good people of his
native county, as far as they possibly
could, INDICATED him against the
fierce assaults of his aspirants and
enemies, and gave him a vote which
if it had been continued throughout
the judicial circuit would have cleo
ted him by large majority. He is
defeated butnot dishonored. Party
drill on the part Of the Republican
leaders, together with the malice of
certain Democratic lawyers, was
rather too heavy weight for him to
carry, and working together they
have accomplished his defeat. Well,
so be it. There are some other
elections ahead of US to which we
must turn our attention. John Nc
Kinney is not dead-and we are
not. ? - ~
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-08-14
-~ "A FARM
FOR RENT OR SALE.

II WILL RENT OR SELL'MYsFARM.
Il one mile North of Morristown or l
viii sell 100 or $50 acres of the same.
3 The land is good-well timbered and
watered-with good improvements, and
anabHndance of
Choice Fruits, of all kinds.
There are about 175 acres of cleared
land. -
i wilt also sell 800 acres of excellent
land, lying in the beautiful " Beams
Station Valley" 10 miles from Morris
town, 81 miles east of Beams Station,
and 2 miles east of Tate's Spring. The
land is well timbered and well watered
with running streams and. springs of
limestone, freestone and white sulphur
water. About $50 acres cleared, and
much of it set in clover and blue grass.
Apply to me, at Rutledge, Tenn, or
to w. ii. Lane, on the Morristown farm.
jan 30-tf @. G. SMITH.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-08-14

The Lamar House.

The undersigned having released the
above popular Hotel, begs leave to in
form his friends and patrons, and es-
now prepared to accommodate his guests
in the best and most approved style.
The House win be fully renovated and
the table will always be supplied with
all the delicacies of the season. In fact
it will be his endeavor to make the La
mar House second to no Hotel in the
South, Polite walters and the best at
tendance viii be secured the guests.
Passengers will be conveyed to and
from the depots free of charge.
JOAN SCHERF,
Proprietor
Sept. 5, 1877
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-08-14
Natures Noblest Remedy!
Bedford Alum & Iron SPRINGS Water

Efficient for throat diseases.'-Dr. Darlington
of Va. =
Specific in skin diseases DIR. Allen of N. @.
fUnequaled for Scrofulous Affections - DR.
Walker of Va.
Prompt and beneficial as an Alternative. Prof.
Duncan, ID. D. late Prst. Randolph Macon College.
care.-Dr. Hales of Va
Invaluable for Neuralgia.1Dr. Harrison, N. Y
of Va. 1850 - O'-' e''-'' - - 'D'''
'Purifes the Blood.'-Dr. Langhorne, Va.
Successful in Dyspepsia Prof. Jackson, Uni
Has no equal for ChiIls Rev Ellison G. Dod-
son, Va.
Excellent Tonic and Diuretic Medical Asso-
citation of Va, Lynchburg.
Unsurpassed for diseases peculiar to Women
John P. Metteaur, NJ. D =, Ii. D., of Va.
well adapted in Lucrative affections-P
Norman, NJ. D., Va.
None have wider range of usefulness va
very valuable far Stomach, Liver, Kidneys and
Bowels.-Hon. Landon Scruggs, Va.
Powerful Natural Remedy PROF. Hardin, ".
PRICES water, 81 case of doz, Is gal. bottles !;
50 for gal. demijohn; so cents gallon.
dozen; S. and $40 dozen; sent postpaid.
Liberal terms properly graded to wholesale and
package. Fun proof of ali claimed sent free upon
application. Sample supply free to physicians de-
string to test.
These charming Springs are open for
visitors and iRvalids the year round from
and after June 1st, 1873. Board $35 per
month; so week; $3.50 day. Con-
veyances daily from Lynchburg to
Springs, IL miles distant, over pleasant
roads through picturesque country, con-
Meeting with all the trains Round trip
tickets from all points South and North
at reduced rates, Buildings all new or
thoroughly reftted Fare and accom-
modations first class. Skillful resident
physician. A. M. DAVIES, Prest. B..
A. & /. Springs CO.. Lynchburg, Va.
Mass sold by M. Carriger, MoIristown,
Tenn. iu26 7S1v
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-08-14
Special Notices.
OyertasIxine the Eneroies.

1t is not advisable for any of us to overtask our
energies, corporal or mental, but in The eager
pursuit Of wealth or fame or knowIedge, how
many transgress this salutary rule. 1t must be q
matter Of great importance to all who do so to
know how they can regain the vfgor reckleesly
expended. The remedy is neither costly or diff
cult to obtain. Eostetters Stomach Bitters is
procurable in every city, town and settlement in
America, and it compensates for drain of bodily
or mental energy more ehfectuaIly than any iayig-
GRANT ever prescribed or advertised. Laboring
men, athletes, Students Journalists lawyers cler-
gymen, physicians, AL bear testimony to its won
drously renovating powers. Tt increases the capa-
bidties for undergoing fatigue, and counteracts
the Injurious effects upon the svsterI1 of eyposrlfe
sedentary habits, unhealthy or wearying avoea-
aIterative, diuretic and blood den1lrsnf -
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-08-14
NOTES AND DOTS.
Through Granger. Claiborne,
Hancock and Hawkins.
MINERAL HILL SPRINGS,
{ August 8, 1873.


{ August 8, 1878.
To.the Editor Of the MOrristOwn Gazette.
I left your town on Wednesday
afternoon last, at 2 o'clock, sharp,
accompanied by a one-legged wood
en- horse, with view Of an extern
slve Reorganization over the counties
OF Granger, Claiborne, Hancock
and Hawkins.
Leaving town, I took a westerly
course, exactly in the eye of the sun,
and continued that course till /
reached Holston river, where the
sacks. the cats and myself were
ferried over a few weeks previous.
The ferryman, Mr.. Stubblefeld,
Towed his own canoe; did not, /
know. BY the time I arrived at
Turkeys Mill the sun was lowering
in the western sky, and it was not
so tormenting hot as it had been, and
after exchanging some good-natured
remarks with the hdbitUeS Of Read,
Goodson & Co.'s store / hurried on
through q country new to me, for
had never "peregrinated" It before.
1t went right through the heart of
Sklnfoot. The corn was large and
the fields extensive, and the soil and
productions were better than had
anticipated finding. Plodded on and
on till L reached a great big white
house. and stopped. Found it to be
owned and occupied By George II.
Groves, Clerk and Master Of Grain
ger county, who resides on goodly
farm four miles from Rutledge. It
II very nearly surrounded by the
forests and is pleasantly situated,
with other agreeable surroundings.
His wheat turned out badly. yielding
on the average only 81 bushels,
when lie has. in years gone by, meas
ured upwards OF 20 bushels TO the
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-08-14
Mineral Hill Springs,
Beams Station, Granger Co., Tenn.
e. o. TATE, Formerly of Tate
Spring, Proprietor.
This soell-Enopgn resort is noso open
and ooiu be run in .tist-cEass style
this Season.

TT is claimed for Mineral Hill, that it has the
l. finest collection of mineral waters in all the
country, and of the very best quality, consisting
of Red, White and Black, Sulpher, Chalybeate,
EPSON and Iithia, Cor black water These waters
have proven by actual that they are. highly
beneficial for diseases of the stomach and bowels,
liver and kidneys, and especially for cutaneOus
and blood diseases. The Black Water "a natural
curiosity has proven to be specific for Rheuma-
tlsm and Scrofula.
It is also claimed that Mineral Hill is decidedly
the coolest spot to be found in East Tennessee
The formation of the hills and valleys furnish an
invigoratng breeze scarcely surpassed by the regu
lar sea breeze The scenery is the grandest and
most picturesque to be found anywhere.
The. accommodations have been materially ex-
tended and improved during the last season.
There all the attachments of frst-class
watering place here, such good Music, Livery,
Baths, the various games of amusement, sc.
The rates of Board have been reduced viz. $50
per month, $40 per week, 81 per day, with special
rates to clubs or Families.
2 Capt. Charles III. Thomas, of Raleigh, N. c.,
late of Warm Springs, N. c., an experienced hotel
manager, will assist in the management this sea-
son. Hence say to aT whether seeking HEALTH,
or .PIEAsURE, Fun and AMUsEMENT, or REST anti
QUIET, there is no better place in this country
than MINERAL HILL. ~
For analysis and particular information, address
PROPRIETOR OF MINERAL HILL SPRINGS,
Beams Station, Granger County, Tennessee.
Muy8 1878-tS 80 4 a-ss-- s..tstsA
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-08-14

On meeting friend the first inquiry
is always regarding his health. Why?
Because health is of the first considera-
ton; yet many viii sit in cold, damp
theatre, regardless of weak lungs and
hacking cough Discard some of the
ephemeral pleasures of the day, such as
theatre-going, cigar-smoking, &C., and
invest your small change in something
that will be Of lasting benefit. For in
stance, Coussens' Compound Honey of
Tar costs only so cents, and will cure
your cough, cold, and all diseases of the
Throat and Lungs. Try it. ....
For sale -byW. p. Carriger and Dr. M
Carriger, MorristOwn. aug 12-2w
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-08-14
East Tennessee University.

COLLEGES; NINE pRoFEssoRs
Il Tuition free to all. Reduced Railroad fare, es-
pecially to needy Students. Board, fuel, lights,
roOm-rent and contingent fees, $12e
year. FAN term begins September u; 1878, Adj
dress THOMAS W. HUMES, Pres't,
July2+4t Knoxville, Tenn.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-08-14

THE delegates appointed to rep
repent Hawkins in the Democratic
Convention at Nashville will cast
the vote of the county for Hon. A
A. Kyle. II it should be found i'm
possible to secure the nomination
for that gentleman, we are not adj
vised as to their cOurse-they will
not however sanction the candidacy
Of any one who is in favor of repudi-
alton. We really hope Mr.. Kyle
will be the nominee. A better man
could not BIO run.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-08-14
Great inducements
SEWING MACHINES !
CHEAPER THAN EVER.
The H0t0e and american
Se'ci'sg Machines
Are the Best on the Market.

MIR. THOS. B. BAYLESS, of Morristown, is
WI agent for the above mentioned Machines, and
wishes to inform the people of this, and adjoining
counties, that he can sell them cheaper than they
can be bought at the factory. These machines
cannot be exceled either in work. durability, SIM
pieity, or price, If you want GOOD Sewing
Machine for little money, we would say go to Bay
Mr.. Bayless also gives his attention to photogra-
ply and would be pleased to see all who wish pic
lures of themselves or friends. jus 79-1y
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-08-14
Success Attained at Last.

According to scientists the best meth
cd of purifying liquors is to agitate it
and introduce an abundance of fresh
air. A large proportion of the typhoid
diseases of the present day are caused
by the use of impure drinking water.
Bishops Water Elevator and Purifier
will purify the foulest well or cistern in
avery short time. Its excellent quail
ties are recognized by all who have ex-
amined or tried it. They. are not ex
pensive. Buy one and satisfy yourself
what an improvement it is on the old
medern or iron pump. For sale by
ROWE 81 BUTT,
Morristown, Tenn.
Manufactured by J. j. ATKINS, Knox
vile, Tenn. - jy IL, '78-1y
ALEXANDER H. STEPHENS uses 'sDu-
rang's Rheumatic Remedy" for rheuma-
tism, 1t never fails. Ask him.
7tnov777-6m ~ " en
QUERY: "Why will men smoke COM
mon tobacco, when they can buy
Marburg Bros. Seal Of North Carolina,
at the same price?" Jan. 80. "a. Icy
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-08-14

GIVE YOUR CHILDREN A GOOD
start in the world. Shriner's Indian Yer
mifuge will destroy and expel the horrid
worms that knaw at their vitals and de-
prive them of health and beauty.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-08-14
L. L. PoATs. EDITOR.

TIE total vote OF Hawkins coun-
ty at the election on the 1st day Of
August was 8, 478-the heaviest vote
ever cast in the county. In No
vember the poll will be a thousand
less, unless some question should
spring up which will interest the
people and bring them out.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-08-14
THE
TATE EPSON SPRING
BY
THOMAS TOMLINS0N.


FTHIS watering place, we'll known as furnishing
l. the best medicinal water in the United States
is now ready for the reception of visitors, and will
be kept in the best style during the entire
The curative and restorative results from even
short and limited use of this water have been so
signaly illustrated in the past, and experienced by
such large numbers of persons, residing in every
section of the country that it is deemed unnecces
sary to present any elaborate exposition or COM
mendation of its singular and wonderful qualities
Personal experience is reliable and salts
factory test than any chemical analysis, and thus
tried, it has been found without an equal A cor
rect analysis, however, viii be furnished to those
who desire it. Thousands have come to this Spring
for relief, and but few have gone away without
finding it.
No effort to please will be omitted and every
diligence viii be used to promote the health, the
comfort and the pleasure of visitors. Is
The terms of the house will be made satisfacto-
ry.
Morristown, on the East Tennessee, Virginia and
Georgia Railroad is the nearest railway station,
and conveyances running to the Spring connect
regularly with all trains.
For full and reliable information to all mat
tiers of DETAIL address the proprietor Tate EPSON
Spring, East Tennessee, and prompt answers. &C.
companied by circular, win always be received.
THoS. TOMLINSQN,
Proprietor.
May Is, 1s78-tf.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-08-14

The following note was picked up on
the street yesterday, and can be had by
calling at this office
DEAR JOSH :-Please come home. We
need you very much, as several sad acc CT
dents have befallen us. John sprained
his ankle badly, and Sarah's frosted feet
are troubling her. My Germs are increas-
ing in number and severity, and the
knots on our mules back are growing
larger,- Uncle Dick is laid up with the
rheumatism, so do come home, and
bring bottle of Coussens' Lightning
Liniment, which is successfully used by
all our neighbors, for each of the above
Affections. You can buy it at any drug
store for so cents bottle. MARY.
For sale by w. P. Carriger and DIR.
III. Carriger. aug 12-2w