The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1879-07-09
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KlFGsToN TENN, July 4ths1s79.
To the Editor of the MOrristown Gazette:
WHY 9

" ~ ~ . ~ ny lnss q 4SllU y = Ra,sAAS1AsLl
escapes IN streams of scaIding perspira
tion, and though he had soul like q
Washington or Jefferson, such a day
like this would melt it like tallow can.
die. CAGE an, and acknowledge that
my patriotism is not equal to the occa-
sion, and laying off my coat, vest and
paper collar, devote my share of the
holiday to the GAZETTE.
ABOUT THE CINCINNATI SOUTHERN.
Last Tuesday, the LIST inst / extend
ed my peregriuatiOns to the line Of the
Cincinnati Southern RR., where found
large and busy force at work, ballast
ing the road bed preparatory for laying
the track. / am informed that this
company expect to run the cars through
on this line by the last of September.
WITH HON. r.. K. BYRD.
spent Tuesday night under the hos
pitable roof of Senator r. K Byrd,
near Emory Gap, on the bank of Emory
river, and on the G. s. RR. This is,
undoubtedly, one OF the most delight
full situations have ever seen in all
this beautiful country, and is destined
to be one of our most popular places of
summer resort. found Senator Byrd
in the familiar character of "Cincin-
nattus," working ON his farm. He is
here, like he was in the Senate, wide
awake, and making things move.
81 WHAT HE THINKS. 60
Knowing that Col. Byrd was the head
and front of the State credit idea in the
legislature last winter, was interested
to hear his views on the State debt stu
alton. With characteristic frankness,
he spoke in favor of ratifying the 50-4
measure-said it was the best adjust
ment that could be agreed upon, when
so many conflicting opinions prevailed
among the people. He thinks the bond
holders suit against the railroads will
amount to nothing, and that the 5O-4
adjustment will be ratified by the peo-
pie, and will finally be accepted by the
bondholders-al of them. He will take
the stump in his district after the goth
inst, and urges the people to turn out
on election day, and vote TO settle the
debt on the 50-4 basis 'A-' .-A
SAM CUNNINGHAM.
While at Col. Byrds, 1 had the addi-
tiOnal pleasure of meeting our mutual
friend, Hon. Sam Cunningham, of Cum
berland county. SamueTs course in the
legislature is Endorsed by his constit-
uents, and he is more popular than be-
fore his election. He wished to be
kindly remembered to his Morristown
friends, especially Hon Tom G. Cain,
Tin which he is cordially joined by the
writer.)
BETTER THAN GOLD.
A mans wife is often designated "his
better half" in Col. Byrd's case this
axiom may be fittingly applied, as every
one must conclude who has enjoyed the
bospitalities of his most estimable lady.
THE oAKDALE PROPERTY.
Capitalists from St. Louis are exami-
ming the Oakdale iron and coal mining
property in this county, with view to
purchasing and operating it. Should
this be consmumated it will greatly en-
liVen business in this section.
COMMERCIAL ECONOMY.
Drummers representing O'Brien &
Co., Nashville, are practising a new de-
parture in the way of commercial econ.
omy. They drive up and hitch their
horses on the street, feed about five or
ten cents worth of oats; go to a cheap
grocery store and make their dinner on
cheese and crackers, washed down with
ADAMS ale, then proceed TO take or
ders. Were l q retail merchant,
wouldn't patrOnize a drummer who was
too stingy to get his dinner at a hotel !
and feed his stock at stable, like a
white man or Baltimore commercial
traveller"
EXPRESSIONS OF COINCIDENCE.
would like to express my sym
pathy(?) for the poor starved Deputy
who have been so cruelty
treated Dy a Democratic Congress. But
this letter is already too long, VIII |
touch that subject some other time.
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