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The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-07-31
THE EUROPEAN PEACE
TREATY.

During the long session of this
body at Berlin we have not seen fit
to indulge in useless speculations
as to the result. but have waited
that result which we give below.
These are the Articles of the Berlin
Treaty and the studeut of history
will do well to preserve them as
they will play conspicuous part in
future European troubles:
LONDON. July 14.-The following
is the substance of the articles of
the Treaty of Peace concluded by
the Berlin Congress:
Articles /. Bulgaria is constituted
an autonomous tributary Principali-
ty. under the Suzerainty of the Sui
tan, with a Christian Government
and national militia.
Art. 2. The Principality is limited
on the south by the Balkans.
Art, 8. A Prince shall be elected
by the population and confirmed by
the Porte and the Powers. No mem
Der of reigning European dynasty
shall be. Prince. In the event of a
vacancy a new Prince will be elect.
ed under the same conditions.
Art. 4. The plan of Government
will be prepared by an assembly of
Mobiles. convoked at Tirnova before
the election of a Prince. The rights
OF Turks. Roumanians, Greeks and
others will be taken in account in
whatever relates to the election or
Government.
Art. 5. The following shall form
the basis of the public law of Bull
garia: Distinction of religious be-
lief. or confession, shall not operate
against any one as reason of ex-
clusion or incapacity in what con-
Germs the enjoyment of political
rights, admission to public employ
ment, functions or honors, or the ex-
ercise of different professions and
industries; Liberty of public profes-
sion of all creeds shall be assured to
ali the returned population of Bull
garia, as we'll as to the strangers
no trammels shall be imposed on
the Hierarchie organization of diff
ferent commuuions. or their relations
with their spiritual chiefs.
Art 6. Until a permanent organ
ization is completed Bulgaria shall
be governed by provisional organi-
zation, directed by Russian Commis
who will be assisted by |
delegated Consuls of the Great Pow
eFs.
Art. z. The provisionary Govern
ment shall not be prolonged over
nine months, by which time the or
ganic Government shall be settled
anu b L Il1CO CIGCbCOs 4tr
Art. 8. Treaties of Commerce,
etc., between the Porte and other
Powers regarding Bulgaria remain in
force. The people and commerce
,f all powers are to be placed on a
footing of equality ss5 .tfe,s ~
Art. 9. The tribute to the Porte
shall be settled by the Signatory
Powers at the end Of the first year
of the new organization. Bulgaria
snail bear part of the public debt Of
,he Empire.
Art. 10. The vprincipality shall
larry out existing railway conven.
ions between Austria, Hungary, /
Servia and the Porte
Art. II. The Ottoman army shall
,yacuate Bulgaria; /; all the fortress
IS shall be destroyed within year
md new ones shall not be erected. |.
Art. II. Mussnlmans who re1nov.
d from the Principality can retain
heir real property by allowing ft to
,e administered by third nartfes I
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-07-31

AS the night air is so unwhole-
some, do not sit on the front stoop
without putting something around
your GIRL Hackensack Republican.
That's so. We always go armed for
an emergency of that kind.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-07-31

A man whose knowledge is based
on actual experience. says that when
calling on their sweethearts young
men should carry affection in their
hearts, perfection in their manners,
and confection in their pockets.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-07-31
Jersey Milk Stock.

As our people are now turning
their attention to Jersey stock for
milk and butter, it is exactly in
point for US to copy the following
from the Scientific Former the best
authority in America.
re s Jersey Yields.
We believe we have now obtained
some maximum yields for cows of
the Jersey breed. If we are mis-
taken, we shall gladly be set right.
Mr.. Henry Saltonstall of Boston,
sends US a note in which he says !:
:'The yield of my imported Jersey
cow, 'Snowdrop' (569), for one year
was 9so85 lbs; the succeeding year,
9,623 lbs. Her yield for 1877 was
9.546 lbs. Ihaye another imported
Jersey, .Buttercup 3D. Z, ,682). who
dropped her first calf Oct.s1 s16, 1876,
and her. second calf Oct. 4. 1877.
Her yield for 1877 was 9,O8O lbs."l
Il have before me the yield of
imported Jersey Belle Of Newton
l1,747), owned by Frederick Davis,
Esq, Of Newton. She gave in 353
days in 1874, 1O,O85 lbs of milk"
The evidence that we have, indi-
Gates that the Jersey cow is larger
mixer than the native COW, as an
average. She certainly has better
quality she certainly has merits as
a mixer. It is only through com
plete records, that we can give her
just standing. and this standing,
even if below the claims of her en-.
thusiastic admirers, will be found
satisfactorily high by those who de-
sire to seezin the Jersey COW first
class breed. 81 eassssla1 s.ts aa
A young lady comprehending what
is told her constitutes a mis- under
scsalluiuS- nR8ae aa
Sentimental young grammarians
are very APPS to parse "loye" aa .
"fiue night .verb.r @N o
EIopement. marriage. twins. and
divorce have happened TO an Indi-
ana girl within q year - -.
When the women get control they
win organize their militia with nee
die guns. e Vaasss ssas
g "T wonder where the clouds are
going." sighed Flora. pensiyely. as
she pointed with a delicate finger to
the heavy masses floating In the slxY.
:. | think they are going to thunder,"
said her brother. & a s Iasss = so
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-07-31

Art. Sc. In case the agreement
relative to the rectifeation of the
frontier provided by Protocol '13"
between Porte and Greece. should
not be realized. the Powers are ready
to offer their good services to Tur-
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-07-31

Art. 81. The work of the removal
of obstacles which the iron gates
and cataracts cause to the naviga-
ton of the Danube is intrnsted to
Austro Hungary.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-07-31

0d1AOSAAP6. VI pAO AOnSAoe az "
mouth of the river may, howeye
ascend to Galatz..
Art 81. The Commission of tt
Danube, in which Roumania an
Servia shall be represented, is maiI
tanned. 1t will exercise its power
henceforth as far as Galatz, wit
complete independence of territoris
authority, and all arrangements rt
latiVe to its rights are confirmed.
Arts. 50 and 53 contain fnrthe
regulations in regard to the Danub
Commission
Art. 81. The work of the remoya
of obstacles which the iron gate
and cataracts cause to the naviga
ton of the Danube is intr1sted t.
Austro Hungary.
Art. 55. The Porte engages t
apply in Crete the plan of govern
ment. of 1868. Analogous regula
tions adapted to local requirements
shall be Introduced into other parts
of Turkey. Special Commissions Of
the Porte in which the native ele
ment shall be largely represented
shall elaborate details OF these
plans. The Porte, before promnl
eating these acts, shall take the ad.
vice of the European Commission
for Eastern Roumelia. SO z
Art. Sc. In case the agreement
relative to the rectifeation of the
frontier provided by Protocol Il 8"
between Porte and Greece should
not be realized. the Powers are ready
to offer their good services to Tur-
key and Greece. -- -
Art. 81. The Porte having ex-
pressed willingness to maintain
principles of religious liberty and
give it the widest sphere, the con-
tracing parties take cognizance of
this spontaneous declaration. In
every part of the Empire difference
Of religion should not be the motive
Of unfitness in anything relative to
civil and political rights, admission
to public offices, duties and honors,
and exercise of all professions and
industries. Every one should be
admitted without the distinction of
religion, to give evidence before tri-
bunals. Practice of all religions
should be offered to be entirely free.
No impediment should be offered to
the -hierarchial organization or to
their spiritual chiefs. Ecclesiastics,
pilgrims and monks of all national
tiles travelling in European and Asi
attic Turkey shall enjoy the same
The right of official pro-
lection is accorded to agents of the
Powers in Turkey and holy places
With their religious and charitable
establishments. The rights con-
,eded to France are expressly re-
served, it being understood that the
status quo with respect to holy
places shall not be seriously affec-
Jed in any way. The monks of
Mount Athos, of whatever national
ty, shall maintain their possessions
Ind enjoy without exception the
'ull equality of their rights and pre-
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13
DEAF SMITHS FAMOUS DUEL.
How Sam H0uston's Scout Dropped
Col. Morton Of Texas.
Extraordinary Entrance into Council Cham
Der Of q very Remarkable Man Ms Queer
Reception and its Resuit-A Dead Shot.

AUSTIN, Ten, Feb. l2.-Of all
the famous ducls recalled by The
Sun, perhaps none was more re-.
markable than that fought near
this city by Deaf Smith and Col.
Morton.
About two years after the Texas
Revolution, "a difficulty occurred be.
tween the new Government and a
portion of the people, which threat
ened serious consequences. Briefly,
the Constitution made Austin the
permanent capital, but empowered
the President to order the Temporal.
~ removal of the archives IT, case
of danger from foreign enemy or
sudden lnSurrcction. Thinking that
the exceptional emergency had mr..
rived, as the Comanches were com.
hitting ravagcs within sight of the
capital, President llonston, who
then resided ut Washington, on the
BrazoS, despatched an order com.
manding his subordnates to send
the State records TO that town.
1t Is impossible to describe the
excitement which the PRONUNCIATION
OF this order raised in Austin. The
Keepers Of hotels boarding houses,
groceries, and faro banks were
aghast. The measure would be a
deathblow to their business. A
mass meeting was called, and the
farmers of the surrounding country.
who were all more or less interested
IN the question, came in. After
many fiery speeches it was unani.
mously resolved to prevent the re.
moval OF the archives. -Four hun.
dred armed men volunteered IN
guard the State House. The com.
mander of this force was Col. Nor.
ton, who had distinguished himself
in the war for independence, and
more recently i'll two desperate
duels, in both of which he had cut
his antagonists nearly to pieces
with the bowie.knife. Indeed, from
his reputation for vindictiveness as
we'll as courage, it was thought that
President Houston would renounce
his purpose as soon as he should
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13
Missionary Baptist,

Rkv. J. w. MELTON breaches ut Coal
springs, I'd sabbath in each month and
saturday hefore-At Sharon, near Lisbon.
Hh sabbath of each month aud Saturday
bciorc--At Homer, on the 81 Sabbath and
Saturday before of each month.
REv. A. HARRIS breaches at Antioch.
2nd sabbath of each month-At Rocky
Springs, 81 Sabbath of each month and
saturday before-At New Friendship, lth
Sabbath OF each mouth and Saturday lie
fore.
Rev. W. {. MORELAND breaches at
Athens. lst Sabbath in each month and
Saturday before.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13
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Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13

During the recent civil war there
were two volunteers lying beneath
their blankets, looking up at the
stars IN a Virginia sky. Says Jack:
what made you 60 into the army;
IomP WELL replied Tom, al
had no wife and | loved war,
"What made you join the army
Jackf Well he replied. II had
a wife and loved peace, 80 went to
war;
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13
Primitive Baptist.

Rev. NJ, c. PARKER breaches at Leba-
non, lst sabbath II each month-At New
Rsmah, I'd Sabbath of each month.
Rev. II. X. HOWARD breaches at Mt.
Paron, Ri Sabbath Of each month-At An.
tioch 4th Sabbath Of each month.
REv. T. J. FOSTER breaches at Sum.
merheld, LIST Sabbath in each month.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13

The publication Of the GrARDrAS is he
gun under the most favorable circum-
stances. Its financial standing is second
To no other country paper III the state
Mcssrs. MCCRANIE and SiMIoNS. two of
the most solvent men III the parish guar-
antceing it's publication a. announced in
the Prospectus. The subscription list al
ready numbers over 800 names with salts
factory assurances Of large increase.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13
Cumberland Preshyteriar

REV. +. +. LEACH breaches at shiloh
Second sabbath in each month and Satur
day heiore-At Salem Church. Third sab
bath IN each month and Saturday before
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13
Presbyterian.

Rrr. J. 7. DAVIDSON breaches at H,-
mer lst and 81 Sabbaths of each month";
Al Mindcn, 2d Sabbath of each month
At Athens, 18th Sabbath Of each month
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13
THE GUARDIAN,
TINE BEAUTY.
sY NoalHL o'CoSSou


To describe a little beauty;
Though never sew hes fs.s ~
But within picture cue. ~.
Twould look better In bonnet.
With . wreath Of aoyen ppnI,,
And living ssfaleto nm h.
Bat even ronud that pioture-cover,
Love add Memory ever bower,
Like the bees round tops Of clover
IL 10 the daguerreotype
OF all that's rich aud rare and ripe
La me count tbe russry
OF her charms, and bud ths knee
OF unprrtending pocsy
Before the leather-cov~rcl shrine
OF this patron saint Of thine,
Who combining every grace,
Reigns . tsWse bonihrs;
Hair In deep. dam currents Sowing,
Who's smooth waves With light arr glow ing.
A. In COUNTLESS drift. aud whirls
II breaks upon her neck III curls.
Flashing eyes, with azure Hinged,
Jetty arrhed. and sflk~r fringrd
Blert bel I've " hom their warm glances
CoaI along to loves advances
Happy he v no stnll behold
Loves first buds in thru unfold.
Her dainty nose I'll not define
As either Greek ~ alualine.
Nor it with ostentation call
ne nooleN h'nhan u, 'n.", u.
Du' AL tnelr oe"htiss o'c"' ~ o''o
Could only match this paragon;
For in II mingle sll the graees
es~n IN those oi cinS-'c ia'-s' -
Cheeks TINT though ON 'nen' 'el"'e''
War against the jraluns roses;
uainty mouth GU" ~
Dun ire rom M '"'l"r'.,,..u
wir~ curve" Ups N.'nl.i n"'
are ioseso"i' swer' sr"','' ,.
Mhi,c thr"ugn 'heIn w ,.c oe'o"'"
L!asnnH par -'i''''i, ~
lnOat tn"t hse r"S"'' '"'"u"'
Sur'ainen oy ne' N'"e'
stsh"s r.'eai'" ~ u,n''
SSPienaiu'y nioin'i an" ''"'
..ouiu 70 ar',''n i,"cs
There you ace all rare and bright,
face of which dream ut night
II her charms I've rightly told,
I'll. an angel you behold.
" " 10 WI VII '"u war the u"u''
rome "in ieil"w grin anu s",! 1
,ou .'n'IT, ana m',i'"'s, tnlnA u 'un"!'
,T. ne n"'. ne ~ nv ,nr h'o
sou, ~" """'"! nalu "r' US
nou"I Wn"'i "''''lc r"' "''r ul','S n'I u,.',
r""'' "'",' w" 'h"S "pus' "',' '""'"P "'''
vi SOM s'r's E"nnI c"nn.c, I""i"'
'nrrT"' m"Il''a'ng e.Ne -w
n NJ, ! near . ~" ,i,"t - M
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13
Christian,

REV. +. W. NORTHUM breaches ct In.
ION Grove, six miles north Of Homer, on the
Minden and Eldora,lo road, Sd Sabbath of
each month aud Saturday before.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13
Town Of Homer:
RELIGIOUS NOTICES.
Homer Circuit-M. T.. Church south.
REv. J. \. PARKER, PASTOR.

INT1F 7 Nh ] ASTON.
Tulip Church - First sunday in each
month, at IL o'cl'k. a. III. Hcard's Church
Services same day as above. al - y. IN.
Hnmrr-SccOmd and Fourth SUNDAYS in
each month. nj IL u'cl'k, a. m. and second
SUNDAYS AZ y. III. Ariznna-Third sun
day, nj IL q. m, and : y. m. Williams
Chapcl-Fourth sunday, at ~ p. In.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13

Eight thousand and sixty. four
languages are spoken in the world
oo. IN Europe, 500 in Asia, 276 in
Africa, and 1864 in America.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13
THE NEW YORK
TRIB Z N T..
The Leading American Newspaper"
LARGEST CIRCULATION
AMONG THE BEST PEOPLE.

LIT PUBLISHES ALL THE NEWS
The servant N no man and the slave Of no
party, it can afford TO aud does tell tie
truth about all.
lit Is IMPARTIAL AND INDE.
PENDENT. Relieving in intellgen, sui.
frage, IL aims to furnish voters the fullest
and faircst information, to qualify them for
| the wisest discharge of their responsibility.
HIT II. As 1T ALWAYS WAS.
ESSENTIALLY REPUBLICAN. Ii may
quarrel in the future. M il has done in the
past, with errors Of Republican Leaders or
corrnptions in the Republican party; hut il
can never cease TO be- true to Republican
principles, and especially to those golden
doctrines OF civil service r'form, hard
nancy, the sanctity of the National faith,
and equal justice to all classes at the South,
which formed the corner stone Of President
Hayes admirable letter of acceptance.
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ELEVATED. The family circle is never
protaned 10y ANYTHING which appears in
the columns Of THE TRIBUNE.
V.-THE CHOICEST STANDARD AND
CT RRENT LITERATURE of the day 10
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Cheese and other Markets are the recog.
Bized standard.
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eqnaI price in the country-a fact which Il
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Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13
Haynesvllle Circuit.
,Rv. J. 4 MILLER. PASTOR.
Claiborne Circuit Methodist Protestap,
Church,

JAMES W. HARPER, d. d., PASTOR.
Flat Lick-First Sabbath, at liam
Curry'- Sch lio-First " AT 3pm
Snnlihrrhrln-Stcond ut II a m
hickory "rove- at Bpm
state l.ine-Saturday before Third
sabbath, at IL a IN
Gnrdon--Thirl Sabbath. at liam
Shady Grove-Fourth Sabbath, at IL am
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13
THE SUN.
1878. NEW YORK. 1874

As the time approaches for the renew,
of subscriptions, THE Sun would res...S
its friends and wellw ishers everyvhI
that it is again candidate for their Go
sderation and support. Upon its rseord
for the past ten years it relies for Q coptin-
uance Of the hearty sympathy aud rens,>
Gus cooperation which have hitherto bas,
extended to it from every quarter Of n.
Union.
The Daily Snn Is four-page sheet Off
columns. price 10y mail, post paid, Is ssa,s
a month, or $3.50 per year.
The Sunday edition Of The Sry IA An
eight-page sheet Of IS columns. While DIV,
ing the news Of the day, 1t also con I. inn a
large amount Of literary and misce llsneop.
matter specially prepared for it. The srS.
DAY SrN has met with great success. Poas
paid e1.SO year.
The Weekly Sun.
Who does not know The WEEKLY sr,,
II circulates throughout the United Stats
the Capalas, and beyond. Ninety tbou,
sand families greet its welcome pages week.
ly, and regard il in the light Of puide
counsellor, aud friend. Its news, editorial
agricultural and literary departments make
it essentially a journal for the family and
fireside. Terms: One Dollar year post
paid. This price, quality considered, m kes
it the cheapest newspaper published. For
clubs Of ten, with $40 cash, we will sepd
an extra copy free. Address
PUBLISHER OF THE sun,
New York CITY
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13

Board OF school Directors.
W. J. LESLIE. Prcst..
DIR. :. Y. WEBB, Secy..
DR.. J. T.. MEADORS. JOHN COOK,
Con. i. =. YOUNG, GEORGE DAVIS,
Is. +. LEDBETTER, BOB TARKINTON.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13
a San Antonio gentleman recent.

\ San Antonio gentleman recent.
~ had occasion to visit n neighbor
ing town. He did not expect much
In the way of accommodation at the
local hotel, and in this his anticipa.
tons were more than realized. lie
was very hungry, but had the luck
to lose most of his appetite before
he got through with his dinner,
owing tohis discovering few blonde
hairs in the soup. He thought the
landlord would feel very bad about
it, but that gentleman merely re-
marked, IA he excavated a perishing
fly from the butter: ".All | ask is,
Judge, that You don't fish 'em out
with your finger. You have got to
use n fork. 1t is one of the rules of
the house that no gentleman is ex
pected to put his fingers in the Wit.
ties. This Amt no railsOad town
but when it comes to style aud tone
We carry of tie blue ribbon every
time the horn toots."-&tn Antonio
Herald.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-03-13
FORTY YEARS,

Can guarantee the printing. in the yer,
best style, at short notice, of all
The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1878-10-08
A Ball of Snakes.

A gentleman who came from Versailles.
Morgan county, yesterday. informed .
BAzoo reporter, that when this side OF
Swickrath's mill, his attention was At.
tracted by movement in the brushes near
the road. He thought nothing OF 1t first,
but as the noise grew louder and the under
growth exhibited that something unusual
was happening, he stopped his horres and
determined to investigate the matter. He
tlismouuited from his vehicle and cautiously
approached the spot from whence the sound
emanated. He peered through the green
foliage OF the willows AMI creeping vines
and discovered what resembled somewhat a
large black log. 1t was motionless when
he frs, observed it, but after gazing intenily
upon it for few moments it began to ex-
hitit signs OF life. IL moved slowly at
first; then its movements grew more rapid,
and finally eliminated in sounds like those
that had first attracted his attention. il
finally rolled out into a small clearing.
Then the gentleman discovered that the
object was nothing less than large roll Of
snakes! The reptiles were wound together,
and every portion Of the roll Was hideous
with fiery tongues and hi ing noises. He
watched il for some time until he was salts
fed il was no hsllucinstion produced BY
Verssill~s cross-eye; and then continued
his Journey. leaving the roll OF kissing
reptiles TO fight their own battle. This IL a
very singular and surprising story, and
we're it not vouched for by gentleman Of
undoubted veracity, il would be almost be-
vond belief