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The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-07-31
THEODOSIA BURR.
The Story of Her Remarkable
Life and Tragic Death.


From Col. John II. Wheeler's Address Before the
North Carolina Historical Society.
The beauty and accomplishments,
as well as the social position of
Theodosia Burr Aston and her
eventful life and her premature
tragic death, have thrown around
her name a spell of romance and
sympathy which recent events have
greatly enhanced. After her mar
rage in New York lin January,
1901 at the age of eighteen, she
accompanied her husband to South
Carolina, where she resided for sew
eral years, interrupted by occasional
visits to the home of her father. Her
last voyage commenced in Decem.
Der, 1912, when with impaired health.
and at the request of both her hus-
band lat this the Governor of South
Carolina,) and her father, she en-
barked from Charleston for New
York in a small pilot boat vessel,
called the Patriot. From that day
she has never been heard from. By
many it was conjectured that the
vessel had foundered in a gale Of
wind at sea and all had persisted.
By others it has been stated that
the vessel was captured by pirates,
and all on board murdered. Similar
statements have appeared in the
public prints, and a painful obscure
ty rests upon the fate of his unfor-
tunate and lovely lady. But re
cent discovery has been made in our
State which dissipates the obscurity
and makes certain the mode of her
untimely end.
A few months ago the late Pro-
fessor Pool showed me an exquisite
photograph Of the original painting
of Theodosia Burr, now in posses
sion of his brother, DIR. w. G. Pool,
who now resides near Elizabeth
City. of which he gave the follow
ing account;
"Dr. Pool is native and resident
near Elizabeth City. in Eastern
North Carolina. Some eight or ten
years since he visited. in his profess
sional capacity. q family near Cape
Hatteras, and, although they were
in moderate circumstances. he OBJ
served hanging on the wall an ex-
quisi'e oil-painting of a beautiful
woman. On inquiry he discovered
that this had been found, with some
other articles. by the man Of the
house (now about eighty years OF
age, when ayouth, on vessel that
had been wrecked near Cape Hat
teras in a furious storm that occur
red In the winter of 1912 or 1918.
The vessel was q small one and all
on board were drowned"
This picture was presented to DIR.
Pool, and from this the photograph
was taken. This settled beyond all
question the manner of the death of
the loved and lost Theodosia. 1t
was near that dreaded Cape Halter
as-so often before and since the
death place Of the fearless and the
gallant-with the wild foam of the
Atlantic for her winding sheet and
the fierce North wind for her re
QUEEN, did this gentle spirit wing
its flight to another world.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-07-31
Bread Upon the Waters.

From the La Crosse (wis.) Democrat, July 1871
In 1853 Miss Myra Kellogg, eld-
est daughter of the late Simeon Kel-
logg, and sister of Mark II. Kellogg,
who fell beside General Custer on
the Little Big Horn, was married
in this city to Mr. Truman j. SAT-
ford, who had represented Green
county in our Legislature in 1852,
and who. in the year above named,
had removed to the promising viii
lage of La Crosse. The next spring,
however, the young couple moved
down into Iowa, and we believe set
tied on a farm, aud several years
since went into Dakota. He was
an honest. Woodworking man, but
never succeeded in accommodating
much of this worlds riches. Four
years since, just after the evening
meal had been eaten. dirty, ragged,
foot-sore tramp called at his house
and begged for something to eat,
saying that he was on his way to
California, but had had hard luck,
having been taken sick after start
ing. Mr.. Stafford made him vel
come, aud his wife went to work
and cooked supper for the stranger.
After partaking OF the meal pre-
pared. they allowed the tramp to
remain over night, and becoming in
terested in the stranger, he was en-
tertained for a week, during which
time he recuperated his health and.
bidding them goodbye, started on
for California. Two months since
the stranger who, during his four
years absence in California, had
''struck it rich.' came back to Da-
kota and inquired out his old enter
tanners. and in disguise again spent
the night under Mr.. Safford's roof.
The tramp was particular to inquire
into the circumstances of Mr.. SAT-
ford, and was told by that gentle
man that he had plenty of hard
work to do but very little money"
The next morning the tramp depar-
ted without making himself known,
and the conversation and incident
had been forgotten, when Mr.. and
Mrs. Stafford received through the
post-office a sealed package which
contained the deed Of one of the
finest farms in their neighborhood.
having 3 good house, barn, stock.
horses, wagons, agricultural imple-
ments and everything complete,
which was accompanied by an ex-
letter, stating that he&
wished them to accept the deed of
this farm. which he had purchased
for these who divided
with him when in need, and treated
him kindly when fOot-sore and poor,
and assured them that he was the /,
tramp they entertained years be-
fore. Volumes could not say more.
and Mr.. ana Mrs. Stafford are now
enjoying the gift made them by the
stranger.
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THE SHRINE OF STE. ANNE
DU N0RD.
A Miraculous Cure Reported to
have been Effected by PRAYER.

From an Occasional Cor Of the world.l
QUEBEC, July l5.-The first mira
Gle of the season is reported from
the shrine of Ste. Anne. Joseph
Charrc' z. Of Detroit. lad of nine
teen, suffered from his youth from
paralysis Of the lower limbs. His
parents spent large sums in sending
him TO mineral springs aud to doc
tors and even to clairyoyants pro-
Tossing to cure such affections by
spirit power, but to no purpose.
Early this year a neighbor who had
seen for himself some of the Won
ders worked by the good OF Ste.
Anne urged them to take him to her
shrine. Charitable friends subscribe
ed to that end and father and son
arrived there on the 22d ultimo, and
by prayer and penance prepared
themselves for the celebration of
the 26th, the Saints day. The
young man fell ill, however, and
was unable to attend until morning
mass on the 9th, when the relics Of
the Saint, inclosed in their crystal
globe, were exhibited to those of
the faithful who through sickness or
misadventure, had been absent the
day before. Young Charrette was
carried into the church. where he
prayed with much devotion from
early daylight, reoitlng the Litauy
OF Ste AnEe with great fervor. At
ter mass at 5 o'clock he continued
at prayer until nearly z, when sud-
denly he exclaimed, Friends, l am
a new man; my limbs are gaining
strength" The worshipers gather
sd about him, and TO their amaze
ment he rose and walked.
Young Charrette will remain at
Ste. Anne du Nord until the miracle
has been duly attested by the cure
and other eyewitness. ...- r.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-07-31

In the United States there are $50
females practicing as doctors, 420
as dentists. 5 as lawyers and So as
preachers. ia
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-07-31

Job printing dispatched neatly and
cheaply at the GAZETTE Job Office.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-07-31

Speaking of dancing. a clergyman
hits the nail on the head with the
remark that people usually do
more evil with their tongues than
with their toes a
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-07-31

Archery is the most dangerous
amusement for young women. They
are sure 10 make an-arroW escape
from their beaux.
An 1 ishmau recently expressed
his imira;ion for laly by the fol
lowing remark: l wisht l was in
prison for the stating ov ye,'
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-07-31

A man may not be sharp, but If
he marries a shrew, he will be a
shFeWed fellow.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-07-31
MEXICAN
Mustang Liniment,
FOR MAN AND BEAST.

This1ininent very naturally originated In Arnerf-
ca, where Nature provides in her laboratory such
surprising antidotes for the maladies Of her chill
dren. Its fame has been spreading for So years.
until now 1t encircles the habitable globe.
The Mexican Mustang Eminent is a matchless
remedy for alIexternai ailments of man and beast
To stock owners and farmers it is invaluable.
A single bottle often saves human life or re-
stores the usefulness Of an excellent horse, OK,
COW, or sheep.
1t cures footrot, hoof-ail, hollow horn, grub
screw-vvornl, shouIder-rot, mango, the bites and
stings Of poisonous reptiles and insects, and every
such drawback to stock breeding and bush life
It cures every external trouble of horses, such
as lameness, scratches, swinny, sprains founder,
wind gall, ring -bone, ETC., etc.
The Mexican Mustang Iiniment is the quickest
cure in the world for accidents occurring in the
family. in the absence of a physician, such as
burns scalds, sprains CUTS ETC., and for rheunaa-
tisnn, and stiffness engendered by exposure. Par
tieularly valuable to Miners.
1t is the cheapest remedy in the world, for 1t
penerates the muscle to the bone, and q single
application is generally sufficient to cure.
. Mexican Mustang Liniment is put up In three
sizes of bottles, the larger ones being proporton-
Ately much the cheapest. Sold everywhere. .
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-07-31

YHVHE UNDERSIGNED HAV-
IL ing leased the above popular and convenient
stand, begs leave to inform his many friends and
the travelling public that he is prepared to
comnodate his guests in the best and most approx
ed style. This House is situated Main street. in
the center of the town aud convenient to the depot
The proprietor has fitted mp in his house room
which viii be known the Drummer's Rest, where
they conveniently display their samples to the
many inquiring business men of this thriving
young city My table shall be always supplied
with the deicacies and substantials of the season.
Charges shall be moderate, servants polite and in
fact neither pains expense will be spared to
make the Grigsbg House pleasant Home for the
traveller and stranger. porter will be in waiting
at the depot upon the arrival of each train to
vey your baggage to- and from the same free of
charge. There is also in connection with the Ho-
tel a first-class Stable.
Please give me call, a thing You will not regret
at all. - - -
JOSEPH GRTGSBY, -
Sept. II, 1877. PROPRIETOR.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-11-24
Dying Game

Tie v!cticu is rapidly gsiLjsg gvoaod
-at -Es ard s losing I er commercial aad
manufacturing supremacy. Is IS rot El:o
PeAa bat American competition :. =, is
working this resui. America has tae raw
uls'erial more P,ent.ful and cheaper tbaD
Europe, and she has 3 population OF more
eneEgy and metal activity. American
i-vertious for saving labor are far mere
numerous and iogeoious titan those of
Europe, while orr mechanics aud ariI2ns
are much more Intelligent than their com
petitcrs across tie oceaC. IL Europe men
are content to pIOd along il the came old
road, hardly dreaming of improving upon
the ways OF their fathers, vhi!e here every
eye seeks for rovelty and every foot is
daring enough to try new paths. Ameri-
can mechanics, like other Americans, are
self-reliaut ard full of resources.
To what shAN We sscribe this phenome-
mont There seem TO be two principal
causes for 1.-THE PhysicA and the Politi-
cal pecalisrities of the country. Physically
it is yourg; everything is comparatively
new, and people get accustomed to en-
counter novelty: they acquire taste for it,
and learn TO search after it. This is an
important element in the formation of =
condition of mental activity aud energy.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-11-24
More Home News from Abroad,

The last European mail brings us another
number Of the London Tablet, dated November
81, which contains a painful example of OBJ
tanning news under difficulties, Tue following
extract ooncerDing Bishop Elder contains four
sentences, obtained from four different sources,
and each one contrsdictipg & the others:
BISHOP ELDER A few weeke ago we an.
nounoed the death. f,om yellow fever of
Of Natchez, and lately nominated cosdjutor to
the Arch hbishop f San Francisco. We are now
glad to learn that the Bishop, although he has
had q severe attack of the disease, has to
assduous attention and careful Durspg Of his
mother, who hastened to him from New Or
leans. Neverthele. s, the Monde of Thursday
lSst, mainta that the fret report WAS cor
rect, and that inquiries made in Rome prove
that Bishop Elder died of yellow fever on
September 5sh. We believe that our rs1aly
accurate contemporary is in this instance in
error, for the San Fran cisco Monitor. OF October
81, speaks of Bishop Elder as slowly recover
ing, but still very weak.
The fitst item originated in Nstcb6z faper
and was copied into one Of our New Orleans
dailies. The second we read in Baltimore
Catholic paper, whose editor should have
kpown better, since that is the Right Rev.
Bishop's native city, and it was there his VEN
Grated mother died many years ago. As to the
third sentence, We cannot exactly comprehend
how the Partisan paper obtained its America
Roman news; but it is gratifying to kno"
that, sfser seeking throughout tie various
quarters of the earth, the London searcheF
after truth was able at last to 6nd, on tne
chores of the Pacific Ocean, correct news from
the valley of the Mississippi!
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-11-24
The Religious Congregations in France
London Tablet.

London Tablet.
The French Chambers met again on the 2sth
of October. and the Minister of Pub!ic Wor-
ship, n. Bsrdoux, laid on the table of the
Chamber Of Deputies the return which had
been ordered of the number f persons belong
ing TO Religious Oede:s ard Copgre gatiors in
France. From this it sppears that, exclusive
Ct the 45 600 secular clergy in receipt of pay
ments from the pubic treasery, there are
200 GOO persons in that sSuntry living under
some kind of religious vow. These are divided
into two categories, those belonging to con-
Rregatiors and ttt ts living i 4 ogle and inde-
pendent communities. OF the Congregations
authorized by the State there are five, which
nave founded lis establshmen in France and
it's coloui 5. and loo abroad, and the me ters
of these i've Cougre gator runber 24lS and
there are four communities of men, with S4
members. OF upauthoriz I'D communities of
men there are 3S4, comprising 7444 members,
and tweuty-three religious associations OF men
devoted 10 the education + the young, (Chris-
tian Brothers, and Brothers of Christian Doc
trine y consisting OF 20 341 members, al d
havir g under their management 3096 schools.
OF nuns there are 224 Congregations legally
author I'D. which possess 245Q houses contain
irg 20 2l5 Religious. There are also thirty f ve
/ diocesan Congregations Cf S794 members and
( GA separate conmuni:ies, comprising q total
/ of 1874 uuus. The establishments which are
unauthorized are 6(2 in rpn Der, and possess
in sll Il COS members. Taere are 525 Copgre.
gatiors of WSneu devoted to education, and
the number of schools under their direc ion il
l6 A. And, according to the summary OF tie
return which has been telegraphed to the
Lordon TTD'.s of the 300 COO Religious sbove e
mentioned only 80 $40 are ueo, ard of tae
women abo1t 40 600 are engaged in teaching
| leaving SO o0o devoted to other duties. The
| aim of these who moved for this report seems
to have been tie suppression of the Religious
communities Unauthorized by the State, fore.
| uost among whom are the Fathers of the So
eiety Of jesus, and the closing of the schools
At present under their management. Pesitionl
TO this effect have already, since the presentA-
ton Of the report, been addressed TO the Co1n-
ell of toe Department Of the Seine.
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Convents and Nunr, eto. are supposed hs H..

Converts and Nunr, eto. are supposed bv A.
enlightened minds Of this century, to be re,;,.
Of an effete superstition-fossii remain, h.
longing to the middle sges, all Of which mn..
pass away before the light of science and .hs
march OF progress. How surprised suoh ps,
sons will be to learn that the Order of Merov,
not more than fifty years old, was founded /,
our own day, by Q young and beautiful heirss,
and has spread already over Ireland, Enelapd
Scotland, the United States, BRITISH Americ,
South America, Australia and New Zealand,
The f.cundity of this remarkable Order I.
an other of it's bright ohsractsrstics, for found
alton after foundation marks its rapid growth
and ever restless charity. Already the houss
in New Orleans has sent out branches to pe,.
sacola and other places, while the ranks of tbs
Order are being constantly renewed and invj.
gorated.
The fever of this summer carried off tbrss
gentle Sisters, noble workers, grand and heroic
souls; but already have the footprints of Death
been covered over by the warm hands n,
Faith, for We see, by Wednesdays reception
that three other brave hearts havs filled m tho
broken line; and the work, even the nsmeas
the dead. are taken up by the living, 100
the Order of Mercy, full Of sctiy'S<snd zs,,
yet noiseless as the gentle deT tom heaven.
continues to spread its beautiff work of devo.
tion to God and service to HiS0reatures.
Science has not yet learned how to relieve
the poor, and progress has not as yet bspishad
Gin and sorrow from the hearts of men. Siste,,
of Mercy are still needed, for the very timesin
which We live call most urgently for the pitv
that asks return, for the service that solicits
no recompense and for the unsefi,h heroism
that anticipates 70 earthly crowd.
It is only thirty-seven years ago that the
Foundress of the Order of Mercy diee-sfts,
having given to the poor fortane of thirty
thousand pounds in the Bank of Ireland. siY
hundred year in perpetuity. Coolock House
with its appendages, jewels, plates, and Sc yeral
policies of life insurance. All this wealth was
converted into charities for tue poor, the sick,
the ignorant and the sorrowing.
And not content with giving gold, she gave
herself also with all her youth and intslli.
gence, her beauty and grace, to the service of
God and His creatures. And in the whole Of
this wonderful life, there was no disappointed
love, no hopes betrayed, confidence mis-.
placed. The world was very brighs-"offsrs
she had galore :" friends crowded about her
Joy revelled around her, love shone at her
side" but how she utilized the money, her time
and her influence, can best be told by the noble
work that perpetuates her charity, her zeal,
her intelligence aud her love, viz: the Sisters Of
Mercy.
With such heroic Foundress, and with a
that seems to embrace within it's
rules the excelleucies of almost every other
Religious Order, it is not strange that the
Sisters Of Mercy lead lives that are wonder
to man, an enigma to the world. and holy
secret between themselves and God.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-11-24
Licenses.
next year.

We are equally surprised ard delighted
at the stand taken by Mayor Patton in the
matter of licenses. This is barbarous
essentially uujlet, and in its effects de =
! structive of prosperity. 1t is unjust,
becanse it is absolutely i'm mpossible to make
it bear equally on ALL A man who EN-
ploys not more than one tenth the capital
of another, aud does only one-tenth as
much business as he doee, must pay exactly
| tho same amount of tax for the privilege
OF course the burden is for him tenfold
more heavy than for the other. 1t is also
destructive to prosperity because enter
prize is repressed by it. Small dealers are
choked eff by demand which for them
amounts to a Prohibition, while it is
scarcely felt by stIesg, we'll established
house. Yet tie wontd.te beginner may
have more energy aid more busint 50
capacity than his older and more prosper
GUS rival.
Human exertion sh ould rever be taxed,
because it is the mother of prod ucton. 1t
is the creative power of wealth. Wealth
is the true object Of taxation and the
"lsest system OF taxation l5 tQaC Wnlch
encourages its formation. The tax which
will not wait for tt at era is premature and
destructive of its own erd. Toll taken
from the mature crop is manifold greater
tEan if taken from tie seed corn.
We know that uow is most inopportuDe
moment to urge reform in this particular.
When the treasury already, every year,
falls very far short of the demands upon it,
how can We propose to cut If one of its
principal sources of supplyf But it must
be remembered that correct priuciples-of
finance as of every thing else-are always
applicable. 1t may eometimes lcok like
bad policy to do right, but it never is.
Better let the city GO without revenue than
to get it urjustly or unwise!y. Accord
ipgly We hope that Mayer Patton's
advanced and liberal views will find
hearty sympathy among his colleagues
and an endorsement in their joint action.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-11-24
limits marked Q ut by necessity. Cut down

limits marked put by necessity. Cut down
expenses inexorably to the figure of reve-
nue.. Diminish the police force, curtail
the number of teachers, extinguish half of
the gas lights, check street improvements.
No one is obliged to do more than he can
do If you have a million, spend it if
you have half a million, spend it; if you
have only enc hundred thousand spend
just that and no more. Who can be
blamed for living within his means.
Ah! say our sanguipe friends, but we
always intend to do that, and always make
a mistake. We always collect less taxes
than we calculated op- Then profit by
experience. Calculate so judiciously and
cautiously that you cannot err, that you
will be certain of the amount of revenue
claimed in your budget, and then bring
within that limit. If at the
end of the year there is q surplus fund on
hand it will be SO m uch the better for the
next year.
The morning star and Catholic messenger., 1878-11-24
City Finances.

Mayor PAtton's inaugural message goes
straight to the leading municipal question
of the day. This city groans under the
weight of debt recklessly or dishonesty
piled upon it. Current expenses are neces-
sarily heavy and ought to be met with cash
payments, but they are not 80 met, because
of old debts and the dem hands for interest
on them. This thing is q crying evil. For
six or eight months every year there is in
the city treasury m oney enough to pay ex
Penses as they accrue after that, employ
ees must sell their time at a sacrifice,
frequertly very heavy, and give the
broker an order on the pay roll.
If the city has anything to Purcha hases
prices of such an e1orbitsnt charac-
ter are placed upon the articles that o loss
will be suffered by the seller even after his
making allowance for the discount of the
citys psper, which he receives as pay yuent.
THUS the want of ready cash entails an en-
uornoas loss aud another increase of
debt. AID thus. too, it may be said that
debt breeds deb.
greA: source c: scandal and discouteut
has been found 10 the fact that while poor
employees 50 unpaid and s;arviDz, bond
. holders, OF the iavo.e1 kind, get every
cea. % their .n;eres: and q co.'s deTab!e
amount towards redemption Of their prin
cipsl. Whstever comes sbort, il is not
/ the bocd holders. School teachers, police
men, street lsboreTs, contractors may
starve. Int the sacred bonds nust be
respected. The ID ultitude ask WHY not
reverse the situation for awhile /! Why
not pay CT Necessary expenses frs;, AID
then use the surplus, if any, for paying
debts To this a scrupulous City Council
auswers The law does not permitit. The
money is not at our disposal. a certain
| percentage of the tax does rot 60 into the
general furd bat is set Aside for the psy.
ment Of bonds ard We eanro; touch it fol
Any thing else.
This seems technically an auswer, bat
the sufferers still susspect tia. II tie Coun.
ell was not at heart With the bond holders
it Would fnd way through tie nesbes
of the law. Let Ne, however, suppose tie
law to be so strongly drawn that It cannot
be evaded, what ttenf 1t appears clear
that the true policy would then be one OF
rigid, il he1ible contraction within the