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The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-25

THE LOCAL OPTION MOVEMENT.
To the people of Tennessee :-aftcr
thorough discussion at three consetu-
tive meetings held in the city of Nash
vile, the undersigned committee was
appointed to draft and circulate petit
tion to the Legislature with regard to
the passage of the law known as the
Local Option Law" so
So many other States have this law,
and their Supreme Courts have declared
it constitutional, that there can no longer
be any reasonable doubt on this point
We therefore entreat all the friends Of
the law in the State to give their infu-
ence promptly 10 this end, as united
petition has much more force than sep
arates petitions. We ask, therefore, that
you circulate, rapidly as possible, the
accomps nyisg petition, and get as many
signatures Us possible to the petition,
and return it to the committee promptly
by the Goth day of January next, and
they will l5ilt them together, each coun-
ty by iteelf, and present them to- the
Legislature ); and we viii also publish
the number of petitioners from each
county A. s.. COLLAR,
fr REV. d. @. KELLEY, D. d,
81 a Rev. Al. BAIRD, ID D.
v,e r REV, L. B. Fish, s--ra
A q ADAMs
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-25

The new and attractive brick residence
of Maj. g. w. Folsom, on the c., G. G. and
G. railroad, in the suburbs of our town
came near 2erishing in flames one night,
last week. Fortunately the fire was dis
covered and extinguished before any Sc
rious damage was sustained. Right now
we invite the attention of the Major,
and all others who would be prepared
for such misfortunes, to the advertise
ment of the Knoxville Fire Insurance
Company, on our fourth page. 1t was
created for the relief of sufferers from
Just such accidents and misfortunes.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-25

In difficulty in Rheaz county, recent
ly, Mr. George Tucker, an esteemed cit
izen. was killed by man named Cas-
tile. The tragedy was the result of a
dispute which arose while the two were
slaughtering hogs. The weapon used
was large butcher knife, which CASTLE
plunged into the body of his victim,
killing him instantly. During the fight,
Mr.. Collet, partner of Tucker, struck
CASTLE heavy blow on the head, from
the effects of which he died. re rs soft.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-25

Joseph s Doyal, County Court Clerk
of Granger county, met with fright
full accident one day last week while
alone in his Office at Rutledge He was
discovered by one attracted to his room
by his cries and means walking the
room, his hair burnt of, his forehead
and scalp crisped. his face blistered and
raw and his clothing on fire. He can.
remember nothing of the occurrence
himself, and it is supposed he tainted
and fell into the fire. AT last accounts
he was suffering intensely and his re-
covery was considered doubtful
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-25

We were pleased to have an old fash
Toned social call from Judge John A.
Mckinney, who was attending Circuit
Court last week, as counsel for the de-
PENDANTS in the suit for damages of Wat
tenbarger VS.. A. G. Lyons and others,
from Greene county. The Judge was in
splendid physical condition and in good
humor with himself and all the world.
Strange that man possessing so many
good domestic qualities should still ad
here to life of brotherhood. We trust
some good woman win in compassion
gather him in the meshes of loves net
soon. And we think the Judge hopes go,
90.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-25

Tie Trustees Of the Hebrew Orphan
AsS1nua .ofEew York, have very prop
erly declined gift OF money from Mrs
A.. t. Stewart offered by Judge Hilton.
The peculiar position in which Judge
Hilton, who is Mrs. Stewards best friend,
has placed himself, would very natural
fy cause the Hebrews to throw cold wa
ser upon the effort now made by the
Judge to curry favor with race that
he has hitherto defied.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-25
PETITION.

To the Senate and House Of Representatives I
Tennessee, in session at Nashville:
We, The undersigned citizens of -
county, State of Tennessee, would here
by most respectfully. but earnestly, Pc
tition your honorable body that you,
during yolir present session, pass the
law on the subject of tipping known as
the, "Lacal Option Law" prohibiting
the sale of Intoxicating liquors as a be r
erage. until the people of each civil dis,
trict, ward, corporation, or county shall
declare, ~ vote, that they desire it sold
in the bounds of their district, ward,
ccrP9TEiion. or county, as beverage.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-25

A Berlin dispatch of the 18th an
nounces that Bayard Taylor, Minister
OF the United States, died at 4 O'Clock
that afternoon. The fatal symptoms
came on suddenly. He had been out Of
bed aud was transActing business with
the officials of the American legation
Abe dav before. His death was peaceful
and PAINLESS.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-25
THE STATE DEBT.


The AD1erican gives the following
as a summary of the State debt, a
given by Comptroller Gaines in his
report to the Legislature Total
number of bonds issued 40 1913 /;
total amount issued S49.173. 3l6 sc,
accounted for as follows: Number
registered and uncaucelled IA 955,
amount $14,957, 800; number be
longing to East Tennessee Universe
tv 397, amount 1897, 900; number OF
new series funding boDds outstand-
ing 1857, amount $4,867, 600; num-
Der outstanding as liability against
State, 2O.2t9, amount of LIABILITY
S2O,221,3OO. Number cancelled af-
ter registration 2,790, amount ST.
100000; number cancelled before
registration $22, 421, amount $22,-
197Ol6.66; number cancelled by
renewal, 400; amount, 81 400 OO0i
number of new series funding bonds
cancelled, 1,774; amount, S1,774.-
900; number cancelled. %. 385;
amount cancelled, $28 1853. Ole. sc /;
number out TO be registered, 373;
amount, 1878, 900; number outstaHd-
ing and unaccounted for, 789;
amount unaccounted for, 1888, 900;
number issued, 40, 1898; total amount
issued, $49,173. 316.66, The debt
with accumulated interest from July,
1875, to January, 1879, inclusive, is
S24, 274, OH.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-25

Mrs. r. S. Welsh who has so efficient
ly and satisfactorily presided over the
Musical Department of our Female
High School, left Tuesday to spend the
holidays with her daughter in Georgia.
We trust she will have a pleasant visit
and safe return.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-25
Happy is the man
Who reads all the news,
Pays the printer punctually,
And never has the blues.

Judge Geo. Brown, of Knoxville, was
in attendance at Circuit Court last week
representing the E. IT,, Va. g. Ga r. r.
Co. in the case of Sira VS.. East Tennes-
see, Virginia and Georgia Railroad Com
pany. 1t is needless to say that the
Judge understands the law thoroughly
and knows how to tackle such cases as
well as he knows how to sell all kinds
of agricultural implements, hence he
gained the suit for the railroad.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-25
from OUR 0WNCoRREsP0NDENT
BBULAH r. o., Dec. 81.
To the Editor OF the Idorristown Gazette
PER9ONAT,

M PERSONAL.
Mrs. Baker is recovering from her Sc
we're attack of sickness. She was very
near Deaths door, for several days, but
did not enter his portals.
Wilburn Baker is getting bravely over
his infirmity. His cough is nearly well,
and he is now out attending to business
on his farm.
Dr. Nelson, of your town, was called
upon in both the above cases, and has
done well no one could have done any
better.
saw two of your town s'bucks" here
on Wednesday last They informed me
that Judge Rose was running the Cir
cult Court at your town with success,
and that they were going over into
Cooke countysko run "a COURT there,
without judge or jury. They had al
ready made up their minds to remove
the county seat of that county from
Newport to ParrOttsville. They were
in high glee, and apparently as happy
as salt water clans at high tide.
Shade 81. Inman and w. E. Dotson
arrived home from South Carolina Sun
day and Monday last. Their success
with hogs was only so so.
TEE GoRDIAN KNOT.
A novel affair occurred on the line di-
VldIng Greene from damblcn counbleSi
on Friday forenoon, the GOTH Jerry
Murphy was married to Eyeline Crane,
by Parson Swinney. l noticed a beyy
of people going by the store, but thought
nothing of it. The party consisted OF
Murphy and his affianced, Parson Swim
Dey and another man as a witness. The
latter had rifle on his shoulder, but for
what purpose l do not know. They
passed on down TO the county line,
where the Gordian knot was tied and
the throng scattered. Two other pairs
have been tied at the same place, right
on the highway. and that spot is becom-
ing famous as Gretna Green.
J.S.W.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-25

A well written notice of the closing
exercises of a school, in Granger county,
though nothing more than first class
advertisement, would have appeared free
of any charge had the writer's name ac-
companied the request. "a Subscriber
is not sufficient of itself to secure atten,
ton to any communication sent us.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-25


HE rides to the East, he rides to the
West,
Of his goodies, he touches not one;
He eateth the crumbs of the Christmas
feast ~
When the dear little folks are done.
Old Santa Claus doth what he can; ~
This beautiful mission is his;
Then, children, be good to the little old
man
When gOu find scho the little man is. ''5.s
Two men, named Mefford and Lotus,
became engaged in an alteration Tues
day of last week, on the Buucomhe rail
road, about a mile from town, which re-
suited in the latter receiving a severe
cut on the wrist, of the left hand. 1t
appears that the disputants had been at
outs with each other for some time
that on the day in question, Mefford
met Lotus on or near the railroad carry
ing cross-tie on his shoulder, and stop
ped him and accused him of stealing it,
intimating that he would have him
indicted before the Grand.Jury then sit
ting at Circuit Court. To which accu-
sation Lotus denied, and gave the d--n
lie. Whereupon, Mefford struck at him
with an axe, inflicting the wound de-
| scribeG above. az5a ef1 -a.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-25
THE MORRIOTOWN GAZETTE
q AREDNKsDAY. DEC, 25, 1873,
NO PAPER NEXT WEEK.

In accordance with the custom we
sssiII issue. no paper from. this Office next
. week; and the whole establishment will
6eek a respite from its labors. Master
Jas. Holston, our Carrier, win be out
with his Christmas greeting to our city
spatrona He has been and is a faithful
apprentice and a good boy, deserving to
be made happy by substantial Christ
mas guessing from the aggregate ofthose
lie has waited upon SO faithfully during
the wear now closing.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-25

Tomorrow Thursday night the
Knights of Honor will elect officers for
the ensuing year. Every member should
be in attendance, and see that good men
are elected to fill the offices. We are
glad to state this institution is in a
f1ourishing condition-the lodge here
numbering some twenty-five-and a
finer bedy of men cannot be found any
whore
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-25

The elastic and youthful-looking Maj.
w. N. Clarkson, of Rogersville, paid his
respects to the GAZETTE office last week.
We have known few truer friends than
he in q pilgrimage of forty years.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-25

! Toys! Toys! Toyst Foys
If You want something to glad
den tie hearts of your children
during the festive holidays, go
to w. p Car1'iger's, Mage $
old stand. He has a large as
sol'tIncpta Of toys, fancy goods,
&c. Be sure and see his stock
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-25

The magnificent display.at the jewell
~ house of Hope 8 Mil!ers corner of
FClinch and Gay streets, Knoxville, is
unusually attractive and complete in
every department They are enteFpris-
ing business men and offer every in
ducement to purchasers. Besides the
brilliant display in stock, they are daily
receiving a full line of holiday goods,
embracing watches, sets, rings, pins,
sleeve buttons, chains, bracelets, solid
silver tableware, large line of silver
plated ware, etc, all of which is mark
ed down to bottom figures, to which at
itention is invited
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-25

A decided change in the atmosphere
is perceptible since Saturday. On Sum
day it was sublimely snow-stormy and
cold. At this writing (Monday) we are
enjoying the coolest weather of the sea-
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-25

Our handsome friend of the Morris
town GAZETTE, John E. Helms, will be
a candidate for Clerk of the Senate, a
position lac filled acceptably in the last
Legislature. He ought to have it. His
Democracy is of the rock-ribbed sort.
He has fought good fight. He has
kept the faith. He swallows everything
the party does and never grunts or
grumbles. He eats and drinks whatso-
ever is set before him without asking
any questions And besides all this, for
80 ''pizen" Democrat, he is a clever
fellow. More than all, he will make a
good clerk.-Kn0D0ilLe OtrOnSoye.
We thank our friend of the Chronicle
for this unsolicited and unexpected ex-
preston of his kind feelings. We trust
it will receive the endorsement of at
least thirteen members of the Senate
Whether il does or not, however, we
gratefully accept it as we'll intended by
our friend, and could crave no more
lavish epitaph even from brother in
our own ranks
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-25

3 If you have more good things than
you will consume in your own family
during the holidays, divide them with
the poor people of town.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-25
Murder,

Fl. W Hail, the Shoe and Hat lner-
chant, on Gay Street, in Knoxville, re-
Gently killed Mr.. High Prices, and as
his just reward the people are bcstow-
ing upen him large patronage. Low
prices an good, goods has supereedpd
high prices on shoddy goods. Try him
when you need shoes and hats.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-25

We call attention to the advertisement
elsewhere to-day of the East Tennessee
Dyeing establishment, Knoxville. We
speak what we know to be true when
we say that Mr., Carlstedt is an expert in
his line, and will give satisfaction to all
who entrust their work to him.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-25

care we so better, now, than they
Who failed'the new born Christ to see?
To them helpless babe,-toIus
Fle shines Savior glorious,
Our Lord and Friend and all-yet we
Are half asleep this Christmas day"
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-25

Mr.. Thomas B. German and wife, of
Warm Springs, n. c., will spend the
winter in our town.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-25

All of our farmer readers and others
who desire to gain additional agricul.
tural information at Il small cost, should
send ten cents, each, to John P. Nor
ton & Co, 156 and 156 Main street,
Louisville, Kentucky, and get copy of
the Western FdTnoe1's A1,nG71ac for 1870.
NO-farmer can well afford to do without
it. Farmers, try this valuable publi-
cation, it will give you knowledge.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-25

If you wish printing of any descrip-
ton, at lowest figures, call at the
GAZETTE job printing rooms.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-25

The annual Christmas-box of choice
delicacies for the young and old mem
bers of the GAZETTE family was receiv-
ed yesterday from its venerable friend
and affectionate relative, Mrs. Margaret
Rohr, of Bristol. Many, many thanks.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-25

Hang up the baby's stocking,
Be sure you don't forget;
The dear little dimplc darling
Has never seen Christmas yet.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-25

Our young friend, w. c. Perry, of the
wholesale liquor house of Rogers & Per
~, Knoxvi lie, gave us a call last week.
He represents a reliable and accommo-
dating establishment. Articles in his
line are furnished in as unobiectiona5le
state of purity as it is possible to manu-
facture them, and his ter ms are satisfac-
tory. See advertisement
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-25

Hon. j. II. Randolph spent portion
of Friday last in our town en- route to
his home in Cooke county during the
Congressional holidays.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-25

The universal query of every child;
''What scia old Chris bring me, 1
wonderen
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-25

Do not disappoint the children Christ.
mas. Even nickel, stick of candy or
cheap toy in their stockings would fill
their hearts with inexpressible joy. Be
Sides the opportunity may never again
present itself to make glad their prec-
ious hearts. So don't disappoint them.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-25

Boys, strike the egg lightly and let
the Hog alone.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-25
Congress.

The people of East Tennessee care
but little what Congress, does so that A.
w. Hall still runs his Shoe and Hat
store in Knoxville, where everybody
gets good bargains.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-25

The Knoxville. Soap Company are
buying all kinds of grease. dec25 ct
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-25

The House bill appropriating $3.50, 600
tor the transportation of the mails by
railroads passed the Senate.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-25

For family groceries-best articles
90 to McNntt's.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-25

II. T. Cooper, Esq, of Knoxville, was
in attendance at our Circuit Court last
week. e.e-r
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By-bye. Wen see you later.
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Divide your good things with thepoOr
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Don't all send at once.
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Green Apples, at Ell. Hyatt's, Whites
burg, Tenn.
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'tHe rides to the East, he rides to the
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-25

Total decrease in the. State $780,. .s1s, eo6 o5
The percentage of decrease is 5.7S.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-25

Of his goodies he touches not one;
He eateth the crumbs of the Christmas
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-04

grounded period. He might have put in few
catch phrases in it, and got some praise from the
New lork papers. but 1t will now he strange II
any of them will praise it, They have all set
forth that side of the question with more strength
aud drectness. 1t is the worst kind of wind -
Senator Jones said that he had heard several SEN
ators who opposed the bill express their disgust at
the message.
Senator Kernon was u'prised and disappointed
that the message was not a stronger document.
Another Influential senator who voted to sustain
the bill said th, re.wss not country editor who
had not stated the case in better stN lie aud more
folcby than the President has done
Senator Kellogg said he thought the President
in the wrong, but admitted that the message was
simple, strong and dgnihed. II was a good pres
entatlon Of the facts on that side.
Senator Nancy said that he knew of no PIcsi-
dent who had ever received such q blow from Con
gress as that administered to Mr. Hayes to-day.
The case of Andrew johnson was not analogous
There was an overwhelming m iority against Mr..
johnson IN both houses OF Congress. But Mr..
Hayes party has a majority in the senate and the
parties are so evenly divided in the House that
neither has any great advantage. The id,a that
both Houses. IN such a short time, hardly waiting
to read the message, without a word of debate and
with not even a copy of the message in the hands
of the mo mbsrs, should vote to pass the bill over
the Veto piece of disr spect that will long he
remembered. 1t showed that the country was in
earnest on the Silver Bill.
Senator Beck did not consider his opinion Of the
message worth anything. He thought that both
House, OF Congress lad given ptctrv clear eN-
preston TO Their idea, 'f IT, "Audrow," said he.
1.-THE President hes no + 'ud, len. Even Charley
Foster, in the liou.c and Stanley Ma th,ws. ia
the Senate, have gone back on Ia M
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-03-04

There may be strong reason for be-
lieving that any declaration on the part OF
the President, at any stage of the contro-
versy in Congress, would have at all af-
fected the result The summary, half
c0ntemptuous manner in which the veto
was disposed OF in both chambers does
not indicate the presence of a personal
following in either, or even pass
able degree of respect for his opinions
But the sense of duty which compelled
him at last to speak would seem to have
required an earlier attempt to relieve
himself from misapprehenslon, and to
utilize such moral influence as President
may lawfully exercise for the furtherance
OF his convictions. IL is manifest, how
ever, that these are still hazy, so far as
the possibilities of double standard are
concerned. His failure TO comprehend
the bopelessness of preserving IA fixed re-
lation between the values of gold and sill
yer, the mild amiability with which he sug-
gests as a desirable measure that which in
existing circumstances is obviously i'm.
practicable,-may partially explain the
feebleness OF purpose OF which the friends
OF sound money have not unreasonable
complained. Aud these characteristic,
reappear in the veto message, wherever
It's author alludes to the reconciliation q
silver apart from its bearing upon publ,
credit - New York Times