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The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-04
TENNEs8EE BONDHOLDERS AND
TREIR ULT7MATUMS.

- A1AF ~ LSbJtOLIH NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 49,
Il THEIR ULTTMATUMS..
We reproduce IN another column
the record made at several meetings
Of the holders of Tennessee bonds
in New York city. The reader will
observe that the ultimatum presen-
ted. or rather to be presented. toour
next General Assembly by the bond
holders is an alternative ultimatuu1.
They will compromise on go per
cent. taking new per cent. bonds.
the coupons of which shall be re-
ceivable by the State for taxes; or
they will fund the debt in new
bonds, dollar for dollar, bearing A
per cent. interest, payable in fifty
years, or six months after notice by
the State We do not understand
that the A per cent. coupons are to
be receivable for taxes.
What we have to say about it is
that in our opinion the bondholders
need give the first part of the prop
osition no further thought whatever,
1t is utterly inadmissible. The PEG.
pie Of Tennessee or their represen
tatiyes will, under no circumstances,
agree that the interest coupons or
her bonds shall be receivable for
taxes. This would bring upon oar
State government dire calamity, and
would place her at the mercy oil
money sharks in a way that her PEG
pie will never allow.
AS the propositions are presented
the latter, only, need be considered
If it is. to be encountered with the
feature that the coupons are to be
receivable for taxes, no time need
be wasted on it, for it will never be
accepted by the people. But as we
understand it, it does not. And in
this view, we are not prepared tc
say it is inequitable or that it ought
not to be considered, except in this
Any proposition that looks to the
payment by the people of Tennes
see of million dollars interest 71oa0
or while the finances of the country
are as they are now, is not TO be en-
tertained. 1t cannot be done. II
will not be done. If, however, Fed.
eral legislation should be such in the
near future as to put money into
circulation-to restore prices to
something like what they were when
this debt was created-then Ten
nessee could, and we believe would,
willingly resume the payment of in
terest.
The trouble about Tennessee S
bonded debt has not grown out OF
any desire on the part of her people
to repGdiate. Nor has it grown out
of the fact that Federal Legislation
has rendered it impossible for her
people to get money to pay taxes.
Let the Federal government give the
country a sufficient volume of circu-
lating medium to meet the demands
of commerce, or let it unite the
hands of the States so that they can
do this for themselves, and the
trouble will be over. Until this is
done, we believe it will be unwise
for the Tennessee Legislature to ac-
cept any terms that are likely to be
offered by the holders of our bonds ;
at least any proposition that looks
to the payment of interest under the
present financial pressure.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-04

.HopZ Geo: S. Houston. Ez-GOver.
nor of Alabama, was elected by the
joint Legislature onthe Goth instant,
almost unanimously, to the U. S.
Senate. Gov. Houston, is native
of MauFg-eoanty, Tennessee. and is
a man of spotless antecedents and
character. and, sWithal, a statesman
of most enlightened and conserva'
tiyeeopinions-9 He well deserves the
honor, and proudly will old Alabama
b9ase th5the years to come that she
owned and loved and honOred a
statesman so able, so faithful, so
honest. She never had a better
Governor and we predict that his
Senatorial career will be equally
HONORABLE. brilliant and satisfactory.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-04

On meeting a friend the first inquiry
Is Is always regarding ms health. Mhyy
ton; yet many win sit in a 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 by w. P. Carriger and DR.. Nj
Carriger, MOrristown. aug 12-2w
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-04

The Knoxville Tribune publishes the
annual reports of President r. T. Will
son and Vice President G. NJ. McGhee,
OF the East Tennessee, Virginia and
Georgia Railroad, showing as satisfac
tory condition of affairs as could have
been hoped for when the general de-
preston in business and the effects Of
the yellow fever epidemic are consider
ed. The line under the control of this
company extended from Bristol to Mem
phis, and, in the hands of the present
management, its affairs have been con-
Quoted with rare business sagacity. As
means of communication upon which
SO large section of the South depends,
we feel natural interest in its condition
and prospects, and trust that success
and prosperity even greater than that of
the past may attend its future opera
| tiOnS.-An9eTicn1a
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-04

We learn that Mrs. S. X. Hatton.
of Williamson county, widow of the gal
liant Gen Robt. Hatton, viii be proposed
at the next meeting of the General AS
sembIy as a candidate for the office OF
State Librarian. The lady's indubitable
fitness for the office, the sacrifices of her
patriotic husband, who lost his life in
the service of his country, and whose
valuable real estate was then taken from
the widow and orphans to pay security
debts, leaving them now almost house
for her the unanimous support of our
Legislature
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-04
Look Ont for Accidents.

We learn that notwithstanding the
law of the State forbidding the sale Of
coal oil, standing lower fire test than
1870 degrees. unprincipled men taking
advantage of the lax manner in which
the law is enforced, are bringing into
the State and selling an oil which is far
below the legal test, and dangerous to
use. Such trifiing with the lives and
property of persons, for the sake of max
ing little better profit, or of being able
to undersell a competitor who is hand
ling legal and safe oil, cannot be de.
nounced in sufficiently strong terms, and
the utmost care should be exercised by
those buying oil for use, that is of prop.
eF test
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-04
THE ELECTION OF COL. JOHN II.
Sd HAGE.

Colonel Savage's majority over Hon.
Asa Faulkner is 1892 He received, says
the Smithville Journal, more than three
to one in DeKalb; more than five to one
in Cannon, more than eight to one in
Coffee, and 297 majority in Warren,
where, we are informed, many of his
best friends were committed to Colonel
Faulkner, and were told oy Colonel Saw
age that he expected them to vote Col.
Faulkner as they had encouraged him
and made him believe they would sup
port him before he Colonel Savage) con-
sented to allow his name used, or said
that he would serve if elected. This
was the work of the people, and should
lie a lesson to the 5ondholder. Colonel
Savage did not canvass for the office,
and it was constantly asserted that he
did not desire it. Colonel Faulkner is a
man of great wealth, and his friends
claim for him ability. He had been an
active candidate for months before it
was known that Colonel Savage would
serve if elected.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-04
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
viii purife the foulest well or cistern in
a very short time. It's 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
modern or iron pump. For sale by
ROWE q BUTT,
Morristown, Tenn.
Manufactured by j. j. ATKINS, Knox
vile, Tenn. jy Ia, 49, Nv
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-04

The Newark IN J.) Journal relates
the experience of an editor who presen-
ted to an old farmer bill for eight years
back subscription. The countryman
was first amazed, and then indignant.
He put on his spectacles, scrutinized the
bill, and after assuring himself that it
was genuine, he exclaimed "Pve been
supportin this yere paper for nigh onto
eight years, and l never had no SIGH
thing as this flung at me before. I'll
stop suppertin' it," He not only with
drew his valuable support but failed to
pay the bill.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-04

The dwelling house of Mr.. John Lut-
trelI, of this place, was destroyed by
fire last Monday morning. The fire was
first discovered by persons on the wes-
tern bound passenger train, who gave
the alarm at the depot. Before assis-
tance could reach the house, the fire
had such Roadway as to render it i'm
possible to save but few articles of
furniture from the flames. Mr.. Luttrell
is an employee in the steam mill, and
was at work in the mill when the fire
was discovered. Nothing was saved of
the household furniture except a cook
ing-stove. The loss is a serious one to
Mr.. Luttrell, and we hope the effort now
on foot to raise something for the relief
of his destitute family viii be respond
ed literally by our people. go
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The Knoxville Tribune of the Goth ha

The Knoxville Tribune of the Goth has
a notice of the death of Maj. r. I. Will
son, which occurred at his home in
Rockford on the 25th instant. He had
been Frustrated for some time with pa,
ralysis. The Tribune says This death
will cast a gloom over the entire com
munity, for no one in this city was more
highly esteemed than Maj. Wilson. In
his extensive business relations, in the
social circle, his genial manners and
kind nature were the subject of general
remark, and won for him a host of
friends in this city and elsewhere, who
will read with profound sorrow the an
nouncement of his death. Added to
other eminent virtue, he was also de.
vout, humble Christian, ever found car
nestly engaged in practicing the pre-
cepts of divine truth which he SO sue
cessfully taught and illustrated through
a lon li1eof usefulness"
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oressioraI district .
COZ JOHN II FZEhZNG


The Knoxville Tribune Of Sunday
informs US of the withdrawal from
connection with that paper of Col.
John NJ. Fleming, who has 80 long
and so ably occupied the editorial
chair. No comments upon the abil-
ity of Colonel Fleming as journal
ists are needed, for his reputation,
both at home and abroad, is so well
established as to make all such
superfnous. We understand from
hfs vaiedictory that he quits the edi-
torial chair to resume the more lu-
crative profession of the law. OF
the wisdom or unwisdom of the step
it is not for US to decide. but we do
assert that it reflects little credit up
on the Democracy of Knoxville, and
the Second Congressional sdistrict,
and of East Tennessee and the State
at large, for that matter, when they
permit themselves to lose the aid Of
such man in a position he is SO
enineptly qualified to fill, by failing
te-give him that remuneration that
he can find in other avocations.
Notwithstanding we have occasion
ally materially differed in matters Of
policy and principle in the past, we
give you up, John, with regret, and
our sincere and heartfelt good wish
es and friendship attend you in the
path you have chosen.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-04

1t is now generally conceded by the
well informed of his associates that the
mysterious trips across the mountain of
our genial and popular young friend,
Mr.. Frank Cain, will suspend for the
winter, if not for all time "He is not
slow on foot or critter back, hissef,
but den if he cotches up wild dat calico
n0ao, he's got to put wings on dem legs
of his, and jess fly 20 is what John Du-
vault saws
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-04

We, in company with several others,
by invitation of mine host, Maj. JOS.
Grigsby, took our thanksgiving turkey
at the Grigsby House last Thursday
The dinner was of the most inviting
nature-the turkey, ct ceteras, served in
Mrs. G.'s incompatible manner. We
did justice to everything before us,-ex-
cept, perhaps, pretty little blonde, who
sat op 1Osite. We assure "Uncle joe
that portion of our thanks last Thurs
81 lis
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-04

The Morristown Pork Packery, under
the management of Messrs. Magee and
Folsom, hes been running full compile
ment of hands for ten days past. The
number of hogs slaughtered and to be
slaughtered this season insures to the
citizens plentiful supply of choice back
bones, spare ribs, brains, etc, for the
winter. Get them now.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-04
IN CHANCERY AT NORRIS
TOWN.
o. BIZ 26o-DTFORoE

o. Bill 260-DTFOROE.
Samuel IT, Roberts ga AtoylSs Roberts.
ET APPEARING FROM THE
E allegations of complainants' bill, which is
sworn 70 that the defendant is nonresident If
the State of Tennessee. It is therefore order,
bv the Master that said nonresident defenda ut,
Nellie Roberts, appear before the Chaneery Court
at Aorristown the
Third Monday in January. 1879.
and make defense to said bill, or the Will be
taken for confessed and set fer hearing ex-parte
1t is further ordered that this notice be published
fer four consecutive weeks in THE MoRRIsTowN
GAZETTE This Nov. 81, 1878.
A true copy Teste: JOHN MURPHEY,
dec 4s-prs fee S. Clerk and Master.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-04

A. horrible tragedy was enacted in
Edgefeld, across the river from Nash
vie, one day last week. A saloon keep
er named aEangham beat out the brains
OF two MEN, maehinists, named Patrick
MeAndrews and Julius Keister. The
tragedy created intense excitement, and
it was ought at one time the murderer
would be lynched. Whisky was the
cause of the killing.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-04

We are requested to state that Rev. T.
P. Summers will deliver lecture next
Sabbath, at II O'Clock, in the Methodist
Church at this place, in the interests OF
the Woman's Missionary Society of the
NJ. E. Church, South. All are invited.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-04
In Chancery at MOrristOwn, Tenn.
S. " iSIte4Gs, Ada,a'r, dc as. Q. a Mon
ct lrIa

S. " Shte!ds, Ada,e'r, dc os. Q. A. Mon
roe ct ais
In this cause, it appearing from the Sheriffs re-
turn on the process sent to jefferson county, that
John Thompson, Adelaide Keits and her husband,
- Keits, three of the defendants to the Amended
Bill of complainant and heirs at law of Adelaide
Pertrom, deceased, are not to be found in said
county, 1t is ordered by the CLERK ana Master thGt
they be required to appear before the Chanesry
Court at Morristown the Sd Monday Of Janu-
airy, 1879, and make defense to said Amended Bill
or the same will be taken for confessed, and the
cause set f1r hearing ex-parte as to them.
liz is further ordered that this notice be publish
ed for four successive weeks in the MUrfistown
GAZETTE This I'd December, 1878.
A true eapy. TeEtef JOHN MURPHEY,
dec ATS 4w-Irs fee S.. O & NJ
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-04

A full attendance of all the members
of Morr1stown Ledge, No. 972, X. of
H., is particularly requested at the next
regular meeting, Thursday night Bust
ness of an important character, requir-
ing the consideration of all the mem
bers, is to be transacted.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-04
The Hamburg steamer, Pomerania,

The Hamburg steamer, Pomerania,
came in collision with a British Bark
off FaIkenstone in the English channel
in the fog, on the night of the 25th, and
went down. About 90 lives were lost,
among them several Americans. The
scene of TIE disaster as described in the
dispatches was frightful and sickening
in the extreme.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-04
Mrs. E. w. Shannon and family.

Mrs. E. w. Shannon and family, of
Telford's. Washington county, Tenn,
removed to this place last week and in
tend making Morristown their future
home. Mrs. 8. is the mother of our
popular merchant, E. G.. Shannon. We
are gratitied to see such good families
come among us, and extend to all such
a warm welcome.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-04

We had the pleasure of call last
week from Col. T j. Hand, Jr., of Sing
Sing, N. Y, who visited our section to
deliver the fine Jerseys purchased from
his father to Judge Shields, at Clinch-
dale In department and manners, the
Colonel himself is. fine specimen of the
thoroughbred young gentleman.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-04
THE YOUNGSTOWN GAZETTE
A general European war seems to

A general European war seems to
be impeding. - The Washington
Correspondent of the Cincinnati En-
qairer- EFites-that~ the Eeprssenta-
tives of foreign governments in
Washington look anxiously for the
daily Balletinssof the progress of the
conflict between Great Britain and
Afghanistan. for it is generally be-
heved in diplomatic circles that it
will result in war with Russia, and
Ultimately lead TO general Euro
pean war. Some of the best inform
ed members or the Diplomatic Corps
eRtertain this opinion, and have
reached this conclusion after most
careful examination of all the at
taldRnt circumst aRces. -~
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-04

have been enrolled in this school 70 the
present time. Among those from a dis
lance is Mr.. Cox, of RusselIville, prom
Using young man and Turner A. Helms,
of Morristown, one of the most popular
students in the College. Certainly one
of the iolliest and best humored.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-04

The proper way to do business, is, to
do it while there is business to do. Adj
vertise Don't fancy because you have
got come goods and few clerks that
that is all for you to do. Reach out
for trade. Put your goods before the
public in the way of an advertisement
in the GAZETTE
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-04

The housetops and fencing were Gov
cred with snow this week. The old
Cumberland was robed in her wintery
mantle last week. We look for severe
weather. Let it come the people have
plenty to eat, wear, and wood for fire.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-04

Rev. Fl. P. Bailey, assigned by the last
Holston Conf ofthe NJ E. Church, south,
to labor on the Decatur circuit, spent
last Sabbath in our town, on his way
from visit to his mother in Tazewell
county, Va. He filed the pulpit of the
Methodist Church at night Mr.. Bailey
is a we'll educated, intelligent young
man, and promises great usefulness in
his calling.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-04

Violent winds and heavy rain falls
have prevailed in this locality for sever
al days up to Tuesday. The creeks and
rivers surrounding us are full, and trav-
ell is impeded in some directions.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-04

We welcome back to his home, after
a two months visit 10 relatives and
friends in Virginia. that clever gentle
man, master marksman and excellent
citizen, Mr. Sam. Furrow.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-04

Gen. Sam. P. Carter, now member
of the Lighthouse Board at Washing
ton city, has, by the death of Commo-
dore W. f. Spicer, been promoted to be
Commodore in the Navy.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-04

Memphis Lodge, No. 1876, Knights of
Honor, lost 10 members by yellow fever
during the epidemic. The united loss
of all the lodges in the city was nearly
one hundred. The beneficiaries of each
deceased member will receive $1,000
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-04

Shannon & Co. offer better
Clothing and for less money
than any house In Tennessee.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-04

The cambridge Waterman mentions
terrible fatality among the horses of JEFF
ferson county. AS many as six died in
one neighborhood the same night.
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An old rrognosticator prognosticates
twenty-five SHOWS during the present
winter. Will they be beautiful? Oh!
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-04

The Sullivan Landmark, heretofore
published at Union Depot, has been re-
moved to Blountville, the county seat
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-04

Pay your subscription, have a clear
conscience, and spend merry Christ
mas and happy New Year.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-04

DR.. r. B. Owens and family have re-
turned to their residence in this city.
Early in the summer the Doctor was
professionally called to Hawkins coun-
ty. While waiting on his patient he was
himself stricken down, and confined for
months to his bed. We congratulate
him on his recovery, and welcome his
return,
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-04

". Moffett and others.
I'm THIS CAUSE COMPLAIN
IL ants file their bill as TnsoIvent Bin against
Mary Scott o1ett and all creditors OF their Iesta
tor. J. n shannon, deed, alleging the insolvency
OF the estate of said James NJ. shannon, decd, and
praying 70 publication required in this sett ie-
ment of iusoyent estates in Chanoery 1t Is there
fore ordered by the Master that all persons inter-
ested in the settlement of the estate of said James
II Shannon come forward and exhibit thei~ d :
mands against said estate and have themselves
made parties to said Bill and prove their claims in
the manner prescribed by law ON or before the
First Monday IN Apra, 1879, =
or they will be forever barred. Tt is further or
dered that this notice be published in the MORN
TOWN GAZETTE for four consecutive weeks. This
November 10, 1878.
true copy. Teste: JOHN MURPHEY,
nov 27-T8 4w-prs fee So G q A.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-04

The Holston was several feet out of
banks during the latter part of last
week, owing to the recent rains.
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THE STUDENTS

of Tazewell College are preparing to
have a grand time. They have Public
Debate and Concert on Friday before
Xmas Ten young men participate in the
discussion. Their subject is an inter
esting one "That the world, in all re-
lations, is a good improvement on the
past and that the out look is hopeful
of still grander attachments. An edi-
torial, in the GAZETTE, gave to some of
the students much needed information,
regarding the financial status of the gov
ernment of the world. A large atten-
dance is expected. Among those from
a distance, John E. Helms, Editor of
the GAZETTE.
ONE HUNDRED AND TwENTY-oNE STU
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Shannon q Co. are now re-
ceiving their winter stock.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-04

Just received new stock Overcoats and
Clothing cheaper shan any one, at
Earnest g. Briscoe's.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-04

Now for quail on toast. Give US the
quail-we'll furnish the toast.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-12-04

Sausage mills are now running on
double-quick time
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Timothy Seed for sale at Earnest 6
Rriscoe's.