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The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19

Why doesn't Mr.. Hendricks declare
against the Potter movement, and thus
create an opening for a ticket of Hen
bricks and Stephens in 1S80.-Neao York
Tribune.
Mr.. Hendricks, for one reason, does
not so declare, because he is an honest
man. Fer Mr. Stephens, as for Mr.. Key,
he is not ambitious to perpetuate their
fame by association. IF it were other
wise, he would not have given utteraRce,
in a recent interview, to this sentimen t:
fSince they have determined to investi-
gate, | want it to go on, and the whole
conspiracy probcd to the bottom. It
will do good now, and do good in the
end. do not desire to have the title of
Mr.. Hayes and Mr.. Wheeler doubted +;
but 1 do desire to have the great fraud
unearthed aud the perpetrators brought
to shame, if not to Justice"
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19
A special from Washington says: II

Aspecial from Washington says: The
Republican Compalgn Committee are
pushing the work of collecting money
for the fall compaign. To-day they
went through the Postoffice Department,
and will raise in that department here
between two and three thousand dollars.
Brady and Hagan, Second and Third
Assistants, subscribed fifty dollars each,
and it is understood that Tyner will do
likewise upon his return. The POstmas-
ter Generals name is not on the list, all
reports to the contrary Notwithstanding.
About four-fifths of the clerks and labor
ers subscribed amounts from two to
thirty dollars, but they were first inform
ed that in no case would their positions
be made dependent upon subscriptions.
What they offered must be free and
without constTaint. It is calculated that
the total from the departments here will
aggregate SIS 900.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19
TEACHERS CONVENTION FOR
EAST TENNESSEE.


The Convention of Teachers to be
held at Knoxville by State Superinten-
dent Leon TrOusdale, commencing June
Goth, and to continue three days, will
meet in Staub's Opera House. 1t should
be an occasion of general interest to all
the educators and friends of public
schools in East Tennessee.
The subjects to be discussed the first
day-Thursday-
1. Wants of County Schools.
2. School Organization.
3. Manner of Teaching Mathematics.
4. Drawing in public schools.
5. Education from Root to Flower.
Second day-Friday-
l. The English Noun.
2. Teaching Geography.
g. Aims of Education.
4. Mathematics.
5. General History.
6. Languages.
Third day-Saturday-
1. Analysis of English Sentences.
2. Geology (by Prof. Sharp.
8. The English Language.
5. Science of Education.
Committee on Reception Col Perez
Dickinson, Hon. o. p. Temple, Prof.
81. Nicholson, Supt. III. t. Morton and
Supt. FL. G. Hampstead, who will assign
places to visitors.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19

To "Mexicanize" means, if it means
anything, the assumption of place, pow
er and the control of the Government
by force, fraud or other unlawful means.
When the electoral votes of Florida and
Louisiana were fraudulently and illegal
~ taken from Tilden and given to Mr..
Hayes, and the thieves and plunderers
placed in the Presidency man whom
the people did not elect, the Mexican
ization" of this country was complete.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19
Omr Gold.

We were shown last week, by Col.
o. c. King, of our town, specimen of
the gold lately found in the regions of
Wolf Greek. Cooke county. It is GER
tainly gold and of a rich value, resemb.
ling very much that of the California
dust 1t has not yet been aScertained
how much of the precious article there
is, but we learn the prospects are bright
for quantity. What if this is the big
bonanza that is to lead East Tennessee
to fame, and draw the vast multitude
that is floating towards the Black Hills
in this direction.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19

One of. the venerable men OF other
days, the Hon. Charles Ready. OF
Murfreesboro'. Tenn, died. ten days
ago. in that city. in the 10th year OF
his age. He will be remembered by
many OF our readers. He served
two or more terms in Congress and
was remarkable for his independence
and candor; in social life for bis
quiet and piOus bent OF disposition.
He has not figured much in politics
since the war, but has rather con-
fined himself to private duties and
avocations. -
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19
GOOD NEWSi

All persons troubled with diseases. of
the Lungs, Throat or Chest can obtain
immediate relief by using DR.. DuncGn'S
Cough BalsGn. 1t is pleasant, harmless and
SIRE. 1t never fails to relieve Sore Threat,
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Splitting Blood,
aud all diseases of the Lungs. 1t is a
stre cure for Group IN Children. No mo-
Their would be without bottle in her
house after trying it once. Persons hav-
ing coughs Of long standing should be sure
to give DIR. Duncan's Cough Balsam a
trial, as it gives immediate relief in the
most Advanced stages of Consumption. Price
fifty cents For sale by G.. A. McNUTT.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19
A Diseased LIvER.

Duncan's Liver and Kidney Medicine
is cure for all diseases having their or
igin in diseased state of the Kidneys
or Liver, such as sick headache, dyspep-
STA, swimming of the head, loss of appe-
tite, bad taste in mouth, heartburn, ten
derness or fullness ever the region of
the stomach, cranap collie, costiveness,
palpitation Of the heart, pain in the
back, sides and limbs, and all diseases
peculiar to females. We can say to our
friends that the above medicine is just
what it is represented to be, and is pro-
nounced by every one who has used it,
far superior TO any Liver Medicine they
have ever used. We know that it gives
better satisfaction than any we ever
sold. Knowing it to be purely vege-
table, we can recommend il 10 our snf-
fering friends. Price 20 cents. For
sala by G.. A. McNUTT, Morristown.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19

The Philadelphia Times states the fact
very succintly. 1t says. Postmaster
General Key is proud of his recent le'
ter on the Potter investigation, and says
that il has evidently struck somewhere,
from the fuss made over it. It's true,
it did strike somewhere; it struck Key
with the universal condemnation of all
patriotic people, North and South"
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19

A report obtained circulation in our
town last week that cholera had broken
out in Nashville. In reply to an inquiry
from US as to the fact, an intelligent and
well posted lady of that city assures us
there is no truth ia the report. Nash
vile, she says, " at this season Of the
year, never presented a healthier mortu-
airy, as you will see from the daily fun
nannrs -
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19

Anderson Miller was killed by his
wife, at Burkeville, Va, while at the
breakfast table, on the morning of the
9th. He aroused her anger by announc.
ing that he had found fly in the gravy;
and thus bringing on a quarrel, she ran
for the ak with which she literally sew
cred his head from his body. Mrs. Mil
Ter is in Jail.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19
SPECIAL NOTICE.

To all persons who are troubled with
old Ulcers, Boils, Cuts, Burns, Piles,
Ring Worm, letter, Frost Bite, Chapel
Lips or Hands, and all eruptions of the
Skin, caR be instantly cured, by using
DIR. G. L. Duncan's Ointment with Car
bolic Acid, possessing the most wonder
full healing power of any SalVe that has
ever been made, and SO pronounced by
all who have used it, its effects are like
magic. HORSES WITH SORE BACKS,
Shoulders or Scratches, cured instantly.
Try it. For sale by G. A. McNUTT.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19
BETTER THAN QUININE.

For the speedy aud certain cure of all
malarial diseases. no medicine has been
yet invented equal to DIR. G. z. Duncan's
celebrated Chill Tonic. It contains no
arsenic, strychnine, or quinnine, in any
form; consequently it produces none of
the bad effects which so commonly re-
suit from the use of those mineral and
poisonous medicines Duncan's Chill
Tonic purifies and builds the impoYer-
ished Blood, gives tone and strength to
the whole system-one bottle equal to
Three Dollars worth of Quinnine. For
sale by G. a. McNUTT, MorristoWn.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19

Ben Buffers coincidence with the
Democrats, as to compelling Stanley
Matthews to appear before the Potter
committee, was one of those little ex'
bibitioRs of fairness he is fond of. Ii
commits him to nothing in particular
and yet appears we'll on q side issue.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19
STOP THAT PAIN.

Cramp Cello, Diarrh@a, Flux. and
all affections of the Stomach and Bowel.
can be relieved by using Or. Dtnctaa
Linsment. 1t never fails to cure Head
ache, Toothache, rheumatism, Neural
gia, Sprains, and Bruises in man,
HORSES with Cello. Bolts, or Sweeny
can be cured instantly. For sale by u.
A. McNUTT, M0Fristown.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19

The late election in Oregon resulted
in the election of the Republican State
ticket, but the Democrats elected the
member of Congress from that State.
The legislature, on joint ballot, is Dem
ocratic by 10 majority over Republicans
and Independents, thus securing a Dem
ocrstic United States Senator'in place OF
HipDle-M Mitchell.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19

The St Louis Globe Democrat says
{" Grant ought to have been nominated
instead of Hayes" But how could he
have won that race with the weight he
earned , Was he Atlas that he could
carry the Globe !-Nash. american. tx
cellentl Tally one for the american. 1t
is the first time in two years it has made
q successful home run.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19

The Rev. John Jasper, Pastor Of
Mount Zion Baptist Church, Richmond,
Virginia, immersed 40 converts on the
18th. The baptizing commenced at one
O'Clock, and was witnessed by thou
sands, numbers of the spectators having
come from Washington and Baltimore.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19

The Cincinnati Enquirer says that the
Eastern Democrats are quiet about the
Presidential candidates. They have SO
far offered but two, s. ]. Tilden and q.
B. Mcclellan. In due time the West
win make a stand-off. presenting Hen
bricks, Of Indiana, and some other &C
ceptabIe man.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19

We are panied to learn of the aus,
pension from ministerial duties oil
the Rev, w. II. Bates. of the South.
ern Methodist Church. Knoxville.
This publication Ia astounding. bat
the integrity aud standing % the
Investigating committee. who make
the verdict. is sufficient. guarantee
that an immortality has been perpe-
Grated BY him that deserves punish-
menf, and the Southern Methodist
Church Is not q Pnritanical. Plymsulh
srcanizailon TO Whitewash priest or
Iayinan.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19

1t sometimes happens that the guilty
rogue, when the hue and cry is raised,
is the loudest to bawl " stop, thief =
thus hoping to avert suspicion and pur'
suit from himself. This is just what
the Artful Dodgers are doing when they
so Justify below Revolution" and
sdexicanization, on account of the
Potter investigation.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19

"Durang's Rheumatic Remedy" the
great Internal Medicine, will positively
cure any case of rheumatism on the face
of the earth. Price 81 a bottle, six bot
ties, So. Sold by all Druggist, Send
for circular to Helphenstine g. BentIy
Druggists, Washington, d. @. Sold by
druggists in Morristown and wholesale
in Nashville. 6m
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19

TRY Or. q. r. Duncan's celebrated
Vegetable Liver Pisls--a sure cure for
headache. swimming 10 tile head. bad
taste In the mouth, pains In the back.
side, chest and limbs. Nothing better
for constlpated bowels, sour stomach
aud tenderness over the region OF stom-
ach. One box viii 60 further than two
boxes on any other pill. VIII act on
the liver rs well as blue mass or calosn-
oil. Warranted J Try them. For sale
by G. a. MeNUTT, MoTristown.
inch lily.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19

We thank President Hayes for his
nomination Of John c. Fremont to be
Governor Of Arizona. Not only the
~ Pathfinder" but one dearer to the Ma
tion's respect, his wife Jessie, deserved
this paltry respect.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19

A man win spend twenty-five cents
every time he comes 90 town for whisky
something that will do him no COED
but ask him 10 take paper, which win
cost him less than follr cents per week,
and he win tell you he is not able to
incur the expense This Is saving at
the spigot while u Is running out the
bung-hOle.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19
Fine wheat

Capt. J, C. Hodges left with us last
week head of wheat taken from Geo.
A. Rowe's field, near town, which con-
tanned % meshes, with grains to the
mesh. It was OF the New England Red
variety.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19
Excursion Rates to Mineral
Hill.

Excursion rates viii be given over the
East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia
railroad to the Grand Opening Ball at
Mineral Hill Springs, on the 18th inst :,
from all points between Bristol and
Knoxville, also on the Buncombe rail-
road--good from 18th to Goth. The
hack fare from Morristown to the
Springs has also been reduced.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19

Mrs. Mary Ellen Chase says there are
three times as many women in heaven
as men, and vice versa in the other place.
And Mrs. Chase's announcement may
save many an hungered fellow from 'the
other place."
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19

The reference to q revolution" in Mr..
Postmaster General Keys agonizipg APP
peal is & ridiculous misprint. 1t is "rev-
elation" David wants to condemn and
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19
BRISTOL NOTES
BRISTOL, TEHE., June 10, 1873.


BRISTOL, TENE.. June 10, 1873.
10 the Editor Of the NorFistown Gazette:
coMMENCEMENTs
have been in full blast for two weeks.
Think of it-Joasr commencement ezereises!
were in keeping with the distinguished
character of this Institution. Bishop
Dogget delivered the annual literary adj
dress. It was eminently practical, sus-
tanning the honored reputation of the
speaker.
THE SECOND,
the Baptist Female College. The exer-
cises were the most brilliant In the his
tory of the school. The literary address
was delivered by Rev. j. T. Thomas, of
honor to his head and heart-did him
and the Institution credit
THE THIRD
was that of King College. The most
notable feature was the Literary" ad-
dress of VIM. Fl. Maxwell, of onesboro'.
1t was departure from all usages. being
made up mainly of reflections on the
Baptists the failure of all the clergy to
do their duty-their ignorance the in
fanny of the Sunday school theory of the
age, in teaching the children that 6apti-
20 meant imDersiOn-that this was de-
priving them of the right to freely in
vestigate for themselves unbiased by
sect that doctrines should not be
taught in the Sabbath-school that all
churches should be done away with and
one church organized for the world, &c.
The few pointed hits at dishonesty and
paIsimoniousness were covered up by
his injudicious reflections as indicated.
The sohy " of such an address is the
amusing in quiry. OF course, an occa-
sional sectarian bigot can be found who
Endorses such departures, but the intel
ligent representatives of the denomina-
ton, in whose interest he was present,
did not approve of them. understand
that DR.. Tadlock was very much morti-
fed. because of Mr. Maxwell's snprece-
deHted improperly.
THE FOURTH.
Bristol Female Institute, the exercises
of which are in progress now.
Next week, and superlative dizziness
sets in. For three colleges to send their
students home, and the local students
cease their daily rromenades on the
streets, makes quite q difference. The
ohO1o sp ~ .
the vocation period-that of gloom, in
town and at the churches.
COL. CoLYAR,
made fine impression Tuesday, in this
place. in his discussion of the financial
question: He put eur people to think
ing, and with profit. Mr.. Oolyar Ger.
tainly understands this question. He
does not regard the country, as financi-
ally, on a safe basis, but thinks that
harder times are before us! So think
others. TrGnaps, the nations pets, and
the product of bondholderS' rings, num-
herring two millions, were the source of
true alarm that the bondholders were
seeking the establishment of castles in
society," NoNIED ARIsTocRAcY and a
PEAsANTRY-thatt the contamination Of
Sherman's contraction policy would
drive the country into revolution and
anarchy. He supported the issuance of
State-paper currency of some kind
did not indicate its character.
WHEAT
Is not coming up to public expectation.
Head not well filed, and the grain very
inferior. Farmers are generally hold
ing their old wheat for higher prices
than the market. Wise-so thinks
Your CORRESPONDENT.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19

P.J. PITTMAN, opposite post office,
Morristown, Tenn, has just completed
an assortment of French and American
Calf-skin Boots and Shoes, which he
will sell so low as to defy competition.
Call and examine his stock before buy
inQ
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19

The "Annals of the Army OF Tonnes
see and Early Western History" for June
has reached US, and is brim full of good
reading. A thrilling paper on "Vicks-
burg during the siege" is furnished.
Also interesting accounts of the battles
of Kennesaw Mountain and Shiloh. The
number is excellent. Every old soldier
ought to subscribe for the magazine. Ii
is only two dollars per annum. Address
DIR. E. L. Drake, Fayetteville, Tenn.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19

We cannot speak too highly of that
old and standard monthly that reaches
us so regularly. Wemean the american
Agricultural, which is admitted to be
the best national monthly of its class,
and the Scientific Farmer, which, al
though of comparatively recent birth,
has won highly enviable position
among beautifully printed and useful
agricultural journals. Every farmer
should have at least one of these periodi-
Gals.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19


A very extraordinary card from Geo.
P. Rowell s. Co., of New York, is cir
culated among publishers and business
men. They offer to insert an advertise
ment gratis in 900 newspapers, provi-
ded they are paid the publishers rates
for 30, which are catslogued. On the
same plan, "a different State lists are Of
fered, all of which contain the leading
papers. We can only deprecate the im-
pecuniosity OF Outside" and other sim
liar patrons that enables this Rowell
monopoly to array itself against the
honest labsr of the legitimate craft.
We are very sure THE MoRRIsTowE
GAZETTE is not recorded in Rowell's
catalogue of paupers to his monopoly.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19

We can enumerate but a
1.-THE of Our STocK. tt is full
and complete IN every respect,
and WE WILL NOT BE
UNDERSOLD by anyone.
We guarantee not only q saw
ing of money to all who deal
with us, but guarantee also the
best quality of goods and salts
faction.
Thanking the public for
their liberal patronage IN the
ps.st, we earnestly solicit q con.
tinuance of the same.
Respectfully, Sea-
Shannon 10.
REorriatown. Tenn, April 2, 1878.
apr s-sm
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19
Shannon & Go.
ANNOUNCEMENT
FOR ~
Spring : Sumner.

j. SHANNON

We are now in receipt, and
receiving additions daily, POSI-
lively the largest and best
stock Of GOODS ever brought
to Morristown. Every avail
able inch of space in our Two
SPACIOUS STORE RooMs is filed
to the utmost capacity with the
CHOICEST GooDs. We fiatter
ourselves that the selection
made by our buyer cannot be
excelled. Goods of every de-
scription are very low, lower
than ever; buying such vast
quantities we are enabled to
offer UNUSUAL BARGAINS in ev-
cry line.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19

Hats hatsil hatsil! hats !l!!-for
everybody. We can suit ysu in any
style of hat that you wish. In price
you will find US lower than ever Earn.
est s. Briscoe.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19
CHILDREN CRY

For Dr. Duncan's Worm Syrup-it is
is sure, safe and pleasant to take, and
never fails. Try it. For sale by G. A
McN UTT, Morristown.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19

Call on Earnest Sc BrIscee for ready
made clothing, boots, shoes and hats.
They are retailing these goods at whole
sale prices.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19

Half hose, undershirts, drawers, night
shirts, and other garments worn by men,
can be found at Earnest g. Briscoc's
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19
MOrriStOwn Produce Market.
wHoLEeALE PRICES.

Low quarter shoes and fancy half hose
at Earnest g Briscoe's.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19

The Cain House is the only place in
town where good drink of ice water
can be obtained.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19

To LULA.-No, dear. we don't want
more poetry than the exigencies of the
times necessitates us to grind. You
may have better mill than US, but we
are too impecunious to patronize it.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19

Cash buyers, look to your interest and
buy your goods from the old reliable
house of Earnest s. BriscOe.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19

White vests in every grade of plain
and fancy Ducks and Marsailles, cut in
the latest styles, and manufactured with
special care, at prices lower than ever
before, at Earnest g Briscoe's.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19

Notionsl notions! In great variety at
Earnest Sc Briscoe's, cheaper than ever
offered before in East Tennessee.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19

The Knoxville Tribune brings US in
formation of the sad death of a mute
named Smith, which occurred few
days since, near Campbell's Station,
Knox county. 1t seems the deceased
was at work in the harvest field. and dis
covering threatening cloud approach
ing, he started with scythe in his hand
to seek neighboring shelter. Before
reaching it. the lightning struck him,
killing him instantly, and greatly disfig-
uring his body.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19

An elegant assortment of Ladies' and
Misses hats at Mrs Neweomb's. The
prettlest ever brought to this market.
Cheaper than can be purchased at Knox
vile, or elsewhere. Call and see.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19

Mems necks ties for one dollar per
dozen at Earnest g. Briscoe's.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1878-06-19

Earnest g. Briscoe's is the place to buy
mems underwear, of good quality and
very cheap.