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The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

A man from the lower walks of life
entered drug store and inquired the
price of an ounce of arsenic. Being in
formed, he drew paper from his peck
ct, consulted some figures, and said:
''That's two cents more than they asked
me in Chicago" "Well, those are my
lowest figures" replied the druggist
The man took out stub of a peacil, fig
ured for three or four minutes, and sage
ly observed: ats time to practice
economy, and might as well begin here
Two cents on an ounce is thirty-two
cents on pound. Thirty-two cents on
a pound is thirty-twe dollars on a hun
dTed weight or six thousand four hun
dred dollars on a ton. Great heavens!
but do you think | would recklessly
throw away six thousand four hundred
dollars?" The druggist could make no
reply, and the man locked terrible in
aignant as he went out.-Scjentifc Amert-
can.
Could make no reply! Why notg He
could have said that the cute calculator
had made a mistake of five thousand
seven hundred and eighty dollars-the
increase at two cents an ounce being
only six hundred and sixty dollars ton.
suppesIng it to have been avordupois
weight-which was quite large enough.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17
The southern Humorist.

We have received copy of this new
monthly paper, published in the Courier
Journal building, Louisville, KY, by
Lester c. Hubbard & Co. It is capt.
tai paper. 1t portrays the comIcal side
of life in the South, particularly as it was
in the past, reviving the rich old stories
and incidents over which the dust of
many years have gathered. The pres
emit number contains, as one of the lead
ing features, Proctor Knots irresistably
funny Duluth speech, which set the
world agog with laughter, with maay
other selections of equal merit. II is
prefusely and hnmorously illustrated
and is artistically and carefully gotten
up The subscription price is 81 90
year; dime enclosed to THE South
ern Humorist ?" Louisville, KY, win Sc
cure sample copy. The publishers Of
fer premium for contributions. Who
will send The best joke from this sectione
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17
How to Cure Consumption.

The great number of deaths from this
destroyer of the human race, and its
rapid increase, call with trumpet voice
for the genius of some one to divise
means for the dethronement of its pow
err The cure has been discovered and
is saving thousands. Genius has invent
cd Il detector; nature has furnished the
remedy. Avail yourself of it before it
is too late. A slight cold, if neglected,
often terminates IN consumption. To
guard against this sure and fatal des-
troyer use the only known antidote,
Coussens' Compound Honey of Tar.
Price only fifty cents bottle. For sale
by w. P. Carriger, Morristown,
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17
TIE BILL to pension the Mexican

TIE BILL to pension the Mexican
soldiers has not yet passed Congress.
but it seems to be understood that it
will at an early day. The law GER
tainly ought to pass. Mr.. jefferson
Davis sent a request to Congress
to leave his name out of the Bill if
it was thought any gentleman of a
tender conscience would vote against
pensioning the heroes of the Next
can war, because he would get pen.
sion along with the rest. Well!
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

Washington special to the Cincinnati
Enquirer: Montgomery Blair is still a
daily sutton at the Capitol, trying to
drum up some one who will introduce a
bill in either House to confer on the
United States Supreme Court jurisdic-
tion TO reopen the Presidential sore.
Thus far Blair has not been able to
scrape up statesman who will assume
the pressure, but he reiterates that he
will find one, and that the bill will pass.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

We are pleased to present this week
the announcement of Judge James G.
Rose for reelection to the Circuit Judge
ship of this tthe second) Judicia. Cir
cult. During the term which Judge
Rose has acted in this capacity, he has
given ample evidence of his qnalifiea-
tions for the position he occupies, and
so far as we have noticed, or been
able to learn, he has discharged his dn-
ties honoFably faithfully, feaTIessly and
impartially Judge Rose is a high-toned
Christian gentleman and as such, is de-
serving the support Of the entire dis,
trict for. in the election of such men to
public offices depends law, order and
good government. We hope that the
Judge will continue to wear.the crrnine
after next August.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

Mr.. EDITOR:-We desire to call the
attention of your readers to the case of
"a young man in our employ, who for
several years, up to one year ago, was a
sufferer from severe attacks of bilious
ness, and hardly month passed with
out being forced from this canse to take
his bed for several days. A judicious
use of DR. Harris Antibilious Discovery
has entirely broken up these attacks,
and he is now in the full enjoyment of
health
SANFORD, CHAMBERLAIN s. ALBERs,
Proprietors H. A. d.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

Il seems that our eolored feIlow-towns-
man, George BesEley, has beer. having
some trouble in The quiet bosom Of his
little family, from the following Ian
guage which we heard him use in an
emphatic manner to another colored in
dividuaI the other morning: g Now, I
doneto1 you fer de las time dat eff you
eber darkin my dor, or put yer foot dar
agin, one OBJ US is gwine to lay flat on
our backs in de grade yard, whar de
weepin villas grow, til old Gabrul blow
his horn!"
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

The latest of the financial schemes in
troduced in Congress is thatOf Congress
man Fuller, of Indiana. He proposes to
have the Government issue $500, 600. 600
of legal tenders annually for five years.
Then they are to be used for the redemp-
ton of the National bank circulation,
and in this way he proposes to establish
a positive greenback currency.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

AS a freight train was passing around
the foot Of Lookout Mountain in Chat
tanooga. one of the bFakamen discov-
cred atrampi In . car load Of mules The
tramp was astride enc of the animals,
and was asked what he was doing there
/" Driving mules to Chattanooga" was
the laeonic response. as he yelled out
whoa" 70 the animal.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

The House committee on revision Of
the laws regulating the counting of the
President has agreed to a proposition
providing for the election of President
and Vice-president by the direct vote of
the people
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

A negro played Richard III. in
New York. few nights ago, and the
Times AYERS that it will require many
centuries of development to make
negro a tragedian. 1t is sad that
loyal paper should begin to doubt
the universal genius and excellence
of Hams defendants.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

The Postmaster General has estab-
lished post-effice by the name of Whit
well, in the county of Cooke, Tenn,
and appointed John S. Lee postmaster.
1t is between the offices of Bridgeport
and Big Greek, on the Buncombe Rail
road.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

Over ten years ago. according to the
Cleveland Herald, Cleveland man mark
ed fifty cent piece with his initials and
started il again on its way, having little
expectation of ever seeing 1t again !;
and certainly the chances against such
an event are almost innumerable. Tt
may be judged, then, that he has not
been at all surprised at never having set
eyes on the coin since.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17
rheumatism Quickly Cured.

"Durang's Rheumatic Remedy" the
great Internal lHeC5dcj.ae, will positively
cure any case Of rheumatism on the face
of the earth. Price 81 bottle, six bot
ties, So. Sold by all Druggist. Send
for circular TO Helphenstine & Bently,
Druggists, Washington, ID. G. Sold by
druggists in Morristown and wholesale
in Nashville. 6m
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

'sThe Kiss in the Dark" was played
as farce by amateurs In Mount Sterl-
ing, KY, up to the point where the
young man kisses the pretty girl. The
girls real lover, jealous of her stage
lover, and discerning that the kissing
was real and much relished, shet the
offender on the spot The wound was
tritiing, but it brought the performance
to a close.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17
CLUB RATES.

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Persons getting up club of six or
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The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

Henry Bum, one of the most promin-
emit business men in Stevenson, Ala,
was shot and instantly killed by a drunk
en- blacksmith, named Weidman, last
Thursdayssnlght at that place. $500 re
ward is offered for his capture.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

4 bit of news for the Supreme Courts
of the various States and of the United
States 'sThe issuance of bonds by the
various States of the Union are viola
tions of the Constitution of the United
States ''-Sarage
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

They were at dinnert-party, and he
was wicked enough to remark that he
supposed she was fond of ethnology.
She said she was, but she was not very
we'll, and the doctor had told her not to
eat anything for dessert except oranges.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

Rev A. II. Redford, agent of the
Methodist Publishing House at Nash
vile, will publish the Conference Daily
Advocate during the session of the gen
eral conference at Atlanta in May.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17
January %, 1878.

P.J. PITTMAN, opposite post-office,
Merristown, Tenn, has just completed
an assortme of French and American
Calf-skin Boots and Shoes, which he
will seal so low as to defy competition
Call and examine his stock before buy
inp
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

NOT STRANGE BUT TRUE
Worms do exist in the human body and
often are the cause of disease and death.
Shriner's Indian Vermifuee will destroy
and expel them from the system.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

A woman was shot dead in a theatre
at Providence, r. l., few nights since,
while standing for an apple to be shot
from her head by marksman, taking
aim from a reflection in q mirror.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17
TRUSSES.

The Jones' Ventilated Trusses and
Supporters are the Easiest, Safest and
Best in, the world. Now on exhibition
and for sale by W. P. Carriger, sole agt.
Feb. 6 4.mo.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

Our energetic depot agent at this
place, "Doc," was all over in smiles last
Sunday morning. Only ~ pound
girl, we learn, but enough to make it
stick to the agent like Leach.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

"a CHANGEABLE COMPLEXION
indicates the existence of worms. A
few doses of Shriner's Indian Vermifuge
will destroy them and make your com
plexiOn bright and healthy.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

If England and Russia should go to
war with each other, the battle-ground
will probably be in Asia, between the
frontiers of Russia and British India
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

QUERY: ''Why will men smoke GEM
mon tobacco, when they can buy
Marburg Bros Seal Of North CaTOl5iaG,
at the same price?" Jan. 30 78 1-y
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

ALEXANDER FL. STEPHENS uses "Du-
rang's Rheumatic Remedy" for rheuma-
tism. 1t never fails. Ask him
tnov7'77-6m
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

Fifteen Nellie Maguires have been
hanged in Pennsylvania since last June,
aud the sixteenth is to be hanged on the
18th instant.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

The spirit which animates many of
our citizens in identifying and adjoining
their premises is commendable- 1t is an
evidence of refinement and culture.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

The April term of Circuit Court con-
vened in this place Monday and will
most likely hold through the week.
Judge Rose is on the bench. Candi-
dates are numerous and lively. Gentle
men if you wish the people of Hamblen
to know what you are running for, an
nounce yourselves In the GAZETTE.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

The GAINESVILLE Tobacco Leaf has don
ned a new dress, and come out in an
eight page form.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

So far the indications are that we will
have an abundant crop of fruit. Peach
and apple trees and grape vines lock
promising. 4..
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17
For. SAIEt

One one-horse wagon and horse and
harness complete. Terms liberal. APP
ply to undersigned.
JAMES L. NEAL.
MorristOwn Tenn.
January %. 1873.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

We have before us the first number Of
The academy, q monthly journal of Sa-
lem IN. c. Female Academy 1t is
very trim and neat little sheet, edited
and conducted by the young ladies of
that school. The local paragraphs are
sparkling, witty and fresh--''only schoaI
girls gossip, you know, innocent, SIM
pie, and pure as snow" Subscription
price, SO cts. per annum. Address The
academy. Salem, N. C.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

II you need anything in the dry
goods, dress goods, or millinery line, go
to J. III. Tate s. Co..
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

The Presidential vote of Claiborne
county was 1,71O; Granger, 1,727 !;
Ham blen, 1 ,742-a very even vote for
three contiguous counties.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17
Special Notice.
FOUND!

TN Morristown, on the 18th instant, GOLD
Il RING, which can be had upon description, or
and upon payment for this notice.
Apply to j. H. TATE Il co.
apr lift
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

Tennessee bonds were quoted in New
York Saturday at 39t for old and 80 for
new
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17
L II
TERMS. &c:

These properties win be sold on the day above
named, and in the order above shown ana the
premises; and they will be sold on six and eight
months time, and in bar of the equity Of redemp-
ton. Notes with approved personal security will
be required Of purchasers and liens will be retain
ed the properties to further secure the purchase
money. Purchasers can have conveyances execu-
ted at once.
For fuller information in regard to these proper
ties the nature and terms of the Trust, &c. refer
ence is here made TO the Deed of Trust
These all valuable and desirable properties,
and invite persons desiring to purchase in Nor
ristOWn to examine them.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

Some malicious person has predicted
that we will have killing frost on the
oath of May. a..
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

Gold opened in New York Saturday,
at 1909 and closed with 1909 1909.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

" The prospect for large wheat crop
was never finer" is the welcome tidIngs
from all over the county.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

Several of our citizens INDUCED in
hook and line last week. Fine weather
for it.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

The saloons done good business last
Tuesday, or rather bad business for
some of the boys.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

Charlie Scott, Whitesburg youth,
while attempting to mount the eastern
bound train at this place, last Tuesday
evening, lost his hold Che says though
that some one pushed him) and fell off
the train, his left hand striking the rail.
when one of the moving car-wheels
passed over three of his fingers. crush
ing them so badly that they had TO be
amputated
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

Our exchanges report business reviv-
ing throughout the country.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

Straw hats and white vests have made
their appearance in Morristewn.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

Does small waist enhance lady's
beauty? Corset does. At'-
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17
TRUSTEES SALE
OF
VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE
In Morristown.
DURsUANT TO THE POWER

DURSUANT To THE POWER
III in me vested by Deed in Trust executed Nv
Drury Norris AM his wife, NJ E. Morris ON the
9th day OF May, 1876, which was reg stored in
the Registers Office in AIorristown in trust Deed
Book No. 7. pages $685. 239, $40 and 24I, Oh the 9th
day OF May 1876. will, Trustee, &c, on the
premises, IN the town of Morristown, on the
eth day of April, 1878,
offer for sale and sell to the highest bidder the fol-
lowing described property, to-wit:
L.
One undivided half interest in very irabTe,
lot with the improvements thereon situate be-
tween the Baptist Church and the residence Of Dr.
u. L. Magee, being the property upon which E.
Baird now lives fronting about 100 feet on Main
street and extending back to list North street.
II.
The lot situated south of, aud fronting on the F.
T., Va. & Ga. Railroad, and bounded on the south
by DR.. Harris lands west by Harrison's lot, and
on the east by g. w. FOlsoms lot, containing about
3-4ths Of an acre.
splendid lot of two acres, situated Immediate
ly east Of Capt TaylOrs residence, and bounded as
follows: On the north by the L. T., Va. h Ga.
RR. on the west by Capt Taylors lot on the
south by the lot where Foster Whitesdes now
lives or by LIST South street (when extended) and
on the east by part Of an hundred and five
tract, now owned or supposed to be owned by
Joseph R. Anderson.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

A consistent member of one of our
leading churches was duped out of $50
show day by three-card-monte man. IT
he had succeeded in getting the right
number, the +" sharper" was to appro-
priateh $50 for the benefit of the church
es of Morristown. But the tide in that
affair didn't lead to fortune. and SO the
good old man lost his $50. He! He!
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

J The house cleaning season is upep MS u.s.
LIZ Large stock Of New Goods at fates'.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

Fine Bourette Dress Goods at Shan
mons, cheap.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

J. Fl. Tate q co. have the latest pat
erns in prints. Ba3 a. s
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

Go to McNutt's for groceries if you
want good quality and low prices.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

Latest style Hats at Tates'-bottom
prices. -
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Local Notes and Other Nescs.
Spring bepnets are budding.

Hyacinths are In bloom.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

Champagne Cider-extra fine--at G.
A. McNutt's.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

J: H. Tate s Co. offer goods exceed
ingly lsE.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

We have received g Drifting with the
Tide" new song and chorus, by Will.
L. Thompson, which is said to be even
prettier than the famous Gathering
Shells from the Sea Shore" by the same
author. Amy music dealer will furnish
you with it for 40 cents Published by
W. L. Thompson 81 Co., East Liverpool,
Ohio.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17
Atlanta Market.
ATLANTA. Ca. April 10,

CONNECTED WEEKLY BY H. T. cox & co
WHOLESALE PRODUCE AND COM
MISSION MERCHANTS.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17
D. A. NELSON, M. ..

HAVING RETURNED TO YOUNGSTOWN,
offers his professional service to the citizens of the
town and country. Can be found at his residence
rear of the Cain House-Evans place.
Dec 10, 1877.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

Mr.. John Mitchell, Sr., respected
and good citizen of Greenevi!le, WAS
found lying in an insensible condition
in livery stable in that place Wednes
day, Sd inst. All efforts to restore him
to consciousness awaited nothing, and
death ensued in few minutes. 1t is
supposed that he fell from sill in the
loft
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

Bristol Ne,cs:: Prof. Winston informs
us that lower East Tennessee and West
ern North Carolina are recognizing the
value of Bristol as tobacco market.
S. NJ. Williams, of Lenoir's, has ship
ped eleven hogsheads l.. Foster, of
MorTlstown, IL, 900 pounds, and he has a
shipment now from Marshall, North Car.
oliua
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17
G. T. MAGE, NJ. D..
Physician and Surgeon,

KNTOULD RESPECTFULLY IN
" W form the public that he has resigned his
position as Cashier of 'fsThe Lookout Bank " Of
MOrristown, and will hereafter DEVOTE HIS
WHOLE TIME AND ATTENTION to the PRAC-
TICE OF HIS PROFESSION. Office at the Drug
Store of W. P. Carriger.
September II. 1877-tf
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17

But suppose we repudiate the State
debt. The world believes-knows-it
is done either because of our poverty or
our dishonesty. In either event the re-
suit is the same. Immigration will not
flow into a psverty-stricken country
nor will it flow into a country believed
to be dishonest zx#
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-04-17
o. G. KING.

Trustee, &c.
March q, 1s7s-tds.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-08-22
ca
ADAMS g. BINGHAM,
G. II O G. T. K S
AND
Commission Merchants,

Dealers in all kinds of country pro
duce. Prompt attention given to on
signments of Cotton, Corn, Peas,
Flour, Dry Hides, n. q. Meat, Chick
ems, Eggs, and everything grown on a
Farm, will get the best of prices and
make prompt returns. Shippers will
find it to their interest to give us a
trial. We have at all times a large
stock of Groceries, such as Bulk
Meats, Cotton Yarn, Sugar, Coffee,
Meal, Nails, Molasses, Soda, Fish,
Leather, and Dry Goods, &C., which
will be sold as low as the lowest.
Give us a call and be convinced.
ADAMS 81 BINGHAM,
may94m Raleigh, n. G.