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The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1883-06-13
LNTERPERATE TALK By OLER-
GYKEN
From the New York Sun


''He said he cared nothing for what
the secular press would say he has no
fears of il, and asks no favors from H."
These are the sentiments of the
Rev. Howard Crosby, rs reported on
Tuesday, at the General Assembly
of the Presbyterian Church at Sar-
atoga. The remarks were called out
by a suggestion from another minis
ter that certain action would leave
the Steubenville Presbytery open to
the assaults of the secular press.
Fairness, federation and modera-
ton in the use of language are com
monty accounted desirable attributes
in a minister of the Gospel. To show
how poorly they are exemplitied by
DIR. Crosby in this remarkable utter
ance concerning newspapers, let us
see how a similar statement by the
press in regard to the clergy would
read:
I'VE care nothing fer what the cler-
gy may say. We have no fear of cler-
gymen, aud ask no faVors from them. "
What DIR. Crosby calls the secular
press, considered as a whole, is the
steadfast supporter of morality and
religion. Every intelligent clergy
man appreciates the invaluable SER
vice rendered by the newspapers To
the cause of good morals; and there
is no more propriety in speaking Of
the press i'm the tone of careless con-
tempt adopted by DIR. Crosby than
there would be in assuming thai
ministers generally must be bad men
because a Reformed Presbyterian
clergymen was denounced as "a liv'
ing disgrace to the General Synod
the other day at Philadelphia.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1883-06-13
PARDONs By THE GOVERNOR.
Nashville Banner.

nashville banner.
From February 10 to May 81, inclu-
sive, Gov. Bate has granted forty nine
pardons; one for drunkenness, one for
toe sale Of lottery tickets, two for as
sault and battery, thirteen for felOnies
where conviction was 10 the peniten-
tiary, fifteen for violation of four-mile
law and seventeen for carrying pistols.
We understand that the State didn't
lose anything" by any of these par
dons, since costs were, In every case,
secured before release. 1t is further
stated that most of the pardOns for
felOnies were recon nended by judge
and attOrney-genersl, or by physician,
and no doubt there was good cause for
all Of them. But what most strikes us
in this executive clemency is the num-
Der of pardons granted for carrying of
pistols and OF violating the foVr-mile
law, the best temperance law ever on
our statute books if properly executed.
For the public, we should like to know
the cause for granting pardon to a man
who will deliberately carry a pistol
about on his person, or one who know
ingly offers whisky for sale in viola
ton of law? There may be good rea-
sons for the action of Gov. Bate In this
matter of pardoning such viOlators OF
the law, and remitting their fines, and,
if SO, he certainly should give them
to the public. The people are as much
interested In having those laws exc
cuted which prohibit the carrying Of
pistols and the sale of intoxicating
drinks in certain localities, as in see
ing execn ted those laws which punish
felonies. Perhaps, it is of more con
sequence that the former be strictly
obeyed, for most crime results from
whisky and pistols. If, therefore
men who have been convicted of vic.
Iating the pistol or four-mile law are
10 be pardoned, should not the reason
for such executive c!emency b. mace
publicly KNOWN OF what benefit are
statute enactments am judicial inves
tiyation and conviction Of criminals
under them, if they are to be annullet
by the chief executive Of the State? Il
pardons are injudiciously granted OF
ilimsy pretexts, the proceedings in oul
courts become mere formalities, If no
An actual farce, and the public lose all
respect for the law which cOnvicts but
never Furnishes. Judges and jilie'
should rather be encouraged in the
prompt conviction of offenders, thar
iisheartened by an undoing of theil
work through pardons. We, there
fore. trust that Gov. Bate has had gooC
and Sufficient cause for releasing thii
large number of men from fine ant
IMPRISONMENT. We offer him the col
umns of the Banner for reason, ant
urgently request that he give it TO thu
Dublic. From the records, no cause
whatever can be learned why thes'
pardons were granted Sentiment anG
the social standing of offenders SHOULD
not move the governor to such action
rhe rich and the poor, the learned ant
the ignorant should alike be made q
suffer, but IL any difference Is TO b'
made, let &c be in behalf of the poo
and ignorant; the chance of escap'
from conviction is sufficiently in favo
of the rich and learned, without tn
J a Edition Of executive lenlency.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1883-06-13

When Governor Bate does the
proper thing, it affords us much
pleasure To commend the deed. This
he has lust done in the appointment
If Col. c. Powell, of Knoxville, as
one Of the Commissioners Of the
new Hospital for the Insane, to be
erected at Lyons View, five miles
southwest of Knoxville. The last
legislature made an appropriation
of $50. 900 for the purpose and there
has been some apprehension felt
that, through delay, the aPpropri-
alton might lapse and the act be re-
pcaIed. rs occurred some years ago.
The selection of Col. Powell, how
ever. gives assurance that the work
will not only be done, but be well
done. The Governor could not have
found. within the limits OF East
Tennessee. gentleman whose ap-
pointment could have given more
universal satisfaction. He has the
capacity to grasp the undertaking
in all its purposes and practical de-
tails. coupled with the energy and
force of character TO push it right
through to successful completion.
We have already expressed our opin-
ion Of his two excellent associates
in the Commission, Messrs. Fland'
ers and Armstrong. \ new Asylum
Is one of the pressing needs OF the
State, and VIC are glad that it Is now
assured.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1883-06-13
TERHS OF THE GAZETTE.

RATES OF SUBSoRLPTI0N.- one
year (52 issuEes) 81. So; si- months, IS cts;
shree months, 40 cents.
RATES OF ADVERTLSLNG.- One inch
frat insertion, ST.; each subsequent fhSer-
ron, 80 cents: Displayed adrertfsenaeHts
trizl Be charged according 70 the space oeeu-
pied az Gb0Ce rates.
TO REG ULAR ADVERTISERS acc Of
fer superior Inducements, both as 70 rae
ofehGrges and manner Of Displaying Their
TGo0ra.
NOTICES IN LOCAL C0LUMNS-lO
cents psr linz for. first insertion and Scents
per Eias fer each additional fnsertsoH.
ALL Bills for aduerfisiRg are due trieH
contracted and payable on demand.
OONNUNICAT TONS must Be aoo0HPdn
led by the true name and address o. me
tsrissr On order % TeceiUe attention
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1883-06-13
Chancery Sale Of Land.
In the Chancery Court at Morris
town, Tenn.
Ge.. s. Crouch, Commissioner, &C., cs. W.
@. Taylor ct al.

Ge- s. Crouch, Commissioner, &C., cs. W.
G.. Taylor ct al.
TN OBEDIENCE TO A DECREE OF THE CHAN
i Gerry Court at Morristown, In the ABOVE entitled
cause pronounced 1t the January term, 1883, 1
will at the door of the Court House, in Morris
town, Tenn, ON the
First Monday of July, 1888,
IL being the second day of said month, offer at
public outer to the highest bidder the following
real estate, to-wit:
Ist. The tract Of land known the John Rob
insons heirs tract, situate In the stn cis district
of Hamblen county, adjoining the lands OF nm:
Robinson j. Morelock and 4. III. Barton and
described in the blu tract No. IL, containing
about zoe acres. -, =,
and. one tract Of land situate in the 10th civil
district Of Hamblen county, the property OF MRS.
Mary Il. johnson, adjoining the lands OF =:
WRIGHT j. Burnett and Hoston river, and de-
scribed in the bill as tract No 81 and containing
26s acres -, :,
srd. One tract Of land situate in the 18th civil
district of Hamblen county, the properly o. ".
Anderson. adjoining the lands OF r. O. Sherwood,
A. Hopkins, Thos Anderson ct al, described IN
the bill As tract No. Is and containing ABOUT W
acres. .o.x -,
1th. One tract Of land situate In the l2tn cavil
district OF Hamblen county, the properly OF MAry
Cobb adjoining the lands of n Lee, J. Davis,
W. G. Read ct Al. described in the bin - tract NO.
a, and containing about IS acres.
The above described property win De sold Iof
cash in hand aud for the purpose OF satisfying the
States lien the same for State and county TAX
e due for past years. This June l, 1888
GEO. s. CROUCH,
iun9-1w Special Commissioner, &c.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1883-06-13
SUIT FOR $1O4, 900
TO BE BROUGHT AGAINST THE O'CoN-
NER ESTATE.
From the Nashville American, June 8.


From the Nashville American, June 8.
1t is understood that in day or two,
the State will bring suit against the es-
tate of the late Maj. Thomas O'Conner,
in which about $1O4 900 is involved. 1t
will be charged that about the time the
100 3 discussion was rendered by the
State Supreme Court an agreement was
made between Maj. O'COnner and
Treasurer Polk to enter into a specu-
lation by selling Tenn ssee bonds short,
Mai. O'Conner having obtained infor-
nation of the decision before it was
formally made public by the court. 1t
will be claimed that as a result of this
speculation, shown on the books of q
private bank of this city, $104 ,0C0 was
realized. The State will endeavor. to
recover whatever part of the profits
belong to ex-Treasurer Polk under the
alleged agreement.
1t is said that the suit promises in
teresting developments, and will prob
ably throw light on the means by
which Spectators in Tennessee bonds
are alleged to have discounted the Su-
preme Court decision and made large
sums by selling short on Wall street.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1883-06-13

Elsewhere we speak of the neces-
sitv that Is on us to press immedi-
a.elv to the front in enterprise, If
we secure the glorious possibilities
that lie before our town. One way
to help on the possible greatness a
near future will give US, if we are
true 10 ourselves, is to GIVE Us MORE
HOUSES. Every day, inquiries are
made for houses to rent by those
who are anxious TO become citizens
OF our beautiful little city. We feel
sure our population is being held
back. and consequently our prosper-
ity hurt and our future Imperilled
for the want of houses to let Here
tofore the wisdom Of the town has
mainly met this demand for houses
By raising rents. This, of course, is
the first dictate of selfishness, and
is neither public-spirited nor wise.
In the end it will defeat itself The
true policy of everybody interested
in the welfare of the town is to give
rs houses as comfortable and cheap
as possible. The rents of q place
are in the nature of taxation, and
are, consequently, drawbacks to its
prosperity, and may become destruc-
tive. A generous policy will prove
In the end the wisest. The first aim
of all should be to get as many
workers as possible to the place, and
to put them to work at as many d.
versifed employments as possible,
The amount they pay in rent will
be an inappreciable good compared
to their general contributions to the
prosperity and advancement Of the
town. Even those who receive the
rents ought to be able TO see this,
even as il touches themselves. TIC
run up rents TO a pitch that torbids
an increase Of population Is to "kill
the goose that lays the golden egg.
This will be seen, but perhaps toe
late.
Akin TO this is the lack of wisdom
that puts a check on the growth and
nrosperity of the town for want OF
enterprise enough-to see that every
man who would settle here, and give
his brains aud Drawn TO building up
our business interests, has house IN
which to live. IL may be very nice
20 sit around and speculate in bonds
or real estate, but il is ut the same
time showing off all chances for our
prosperity as a place, and to reduce
10 the widest speculation any hope
Of future greatness. IL Is time some
of us begin To look an inch or two
beyond our noses. 1t is time our
men of means begin to give atten-
ton 10 the fundamental conditions
of a permanent prosperity. Let US
have houses BY all means let US
have houses. We believe fifty, or
even a hundred, small houses-hous-
es suitable to young business men
and mechanics could be rented al
most at once. What an addition to
our population would such men be
What a factor i'm our material pros
perityl Again we say, Let us have
houses Let every man who car
possibly put up n house to rent dc
50. Let some capitalist step forward
as a public benefactor, and at the
same time make money for himself
by giving us houses. The present
and future prosperity of Morristowr
i crying for houses! HOUSES
HOUSES III
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1883-06-13
THE FLORIDA ENTERPRISE.
Ex-GOv. JOHN C. BROWN ACCEPTS THE
PRESIDENCY OF THE SHIP CANAL
COMPANY
From the Nashville American, June 8.

From the Nashville American, June 8.
kilograms were received yesterday
by Col. r. F. Looney, Gen. A. B. Up
shaw and Rolf S. Saunders, from ex-
Governor John C. Brown, at present
in New York, stating that he had ac-
cepted the presidency of the Florida
Ship Canal Company. Mr.. Brown
left Nashville last Saturday for New
York, whittier he went to examine in
to the prospects of the canal company
before deciding on the offer of the
presidency, and in response to tele-
gram from Senator Jones, of Nevada,
one of the directors. After thorough
investigation of the plans and pros
poets of the company, he he's decided
to accept. In doing so, Gov. Brown
resigns lucrative and important posi-
ton with the Texas 81 Pacific system.
While here recently he expressed the
utmost confidence i'm the success of the
proposed canal. 1t was, he said, one
of the grandest schemes ever conceiv-
ed, and should he accept the presi-
dency he would give it his undivided
attention. There is already in the field
a large corps of engineers under the
direction of Gen. Stone, formerly of
the United States engineers. The
strength Gov. Browns ability and rep
utation will bring the canal scheme
will be of incalculable value. The
company also numbers among its ac-
tive member such men of promine ice
and capital as Senator Windor, Sena-
tor Jones, Geo. Butler, Gen. Malone
and ex-GoV. Jacobs.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1883-06-13

The New Hampshire State Prohibi-
tory Convention, held at Concord las.
week, adopted resolutions asking the
next Legislature to take the necessary
steps to have submitted to the people
a Prohibitory Cons itutioHal Amend
ment, and deprecating any weakening
Of the present prohibitory law.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1883-06-13
THE MORRIOFOWN GAZETTE.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE IS, 1888

Major John W. Daniel, of Virginia,
and not ex President Jefferson Da-
Wis. it is authoritatively announced,
will deliver the grafton at Lexing-
ton. Va, on the occasion Of the I'M
yelling of Valentines recumbent
statue of Robert f. Lee, June 2Sth,
1883. This, it occurs to US, is more
in accord with the eternal fitness
ofthings, and more honorable to the
memory of the grand old chieftain.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1883-06-13

The reduction of the public debt
during May amounted to o. 500, AVG.
The reduction in the eleven months
ending on the LIST instant, amounted to
@l15, 725 COO, and for the entire year
will probably not exceed $l25, 000, 100,
as against $3.50, GOO, OOJ during the last
fiscal year.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1883-06-13
Harvard College refused Il

Harvard College refused to be-
stow the degree of LII. ID. on Gov.
Ben. +. Butler, and Ben. unbosom-
ed himself on the subject TO a re-
porter thus Enthusiastically saw
age: al am, perhaps, one of the
two or three men who have receiv-
cd il during the last twenty years
who could have read it and trans
lated it without the aid of diction-
ary."
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1883-06-13

Ex-Cadet Whittaker's father, James
Whitaker, died in Kershaw chnnty,
South Carolina, the other day, leAving
about So 900 in money and an imp ov-
ed farm. He was once a slave.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1883-06-13

Recently the largest mule in the
world was sold at Kansas City. 1t was
IS "a hands high, weighed 1873
pounds, measured Is feet from nose to
tail, and was years old.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1883-06-13
In the County Court Of Hamblen
County, Tennessee.

A. W. WILSON ct uz Cs. Bella Wilson ct al
TN THIS CAUSE 1T APPEARING FROM THE
Il petition of complainant's, which is sworn to,
that Bella Wilson, Sallie Wilson, and Maggie VIII
SON. three of the defendants, are non-residents OF
the State of Tennessee. 1t is ordered by the Cerk
OF the County Court of Hamblen County, Tonnes
see that said Bella, Saliie and Maggie Wilson, be
required to appear before the County Court OF
Hamblen county, Tennessee. at Morristown, on
The first A0nduy Of August, 1888,
and make defence to said petition. 1t is further
ordered by said Clerk that said notice be publish
ed for four consecutive weeks in THE NORRIS
TOWN GAZETTE, . weekly paper published at
Morristown, Tenn.
--' H. WILLIAMS, Clerk.
iun13-4W
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1883-06-13
University of Tennessee
AND
AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE.

IT'S EIGHT SCHOOLS AND COURSES OF
Il study include the various sciences, languages,
etc. students Is years old, who know arithmetic,
geography, English grammar and y. >. history,
are prepared in it for College.
Tuition 40 weeks. is $40; Board, $50 to $IoOi
College Fees $40 Fuel s. Lights, IS; Washing
S13 to SIS; Total, SITS to $185. Cadet Uniform
costs S22 or $23; Furniture for room, 81 or ~.
Tuition is free to Students appointed by members
of the Tennessee Legislature.
Military Tactics are taught. Under Conn
maudant the Cadets conduct the daily order and
discipline. Among them is Young Mems Chris-
tian Association.
The situation of the University is eligible and
its surroundings are beautiful. Its climate IL
superior. 800
The next School year begins Sept. 9th, 1888.
Address at Knoxville, Tennessee,
THOS. w. HUMES, Prest.
iunl9-2m
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1883-06-13
Order Of Publication.

@W@he insolvency of the estate of John Devault
Il deceased, having been suggested to me, Harry
Richie, Clerk Of the County Court Of Claiborne
County. Tennessee, by the Administrator, James
II Pearson 1t is therefore ordered by me that
all persons having claims or demands against said
estate will come forward and file their claims at
my Office for payment, on or before the nrst Mon
day in November next, or tho hame will be forever
barred, and that this notice be published it THE
MoRRrsrowN GAZETTE q weekly news paper pub
Ished in Morristown, for four successive weeks
This May 30th, 1888. HARVEY RITcHIE,
Clerk County Court Of Claiborne county.
Tennessee juno-4t
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may 90 If.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-06
Official Report of the Fight at Hanoi
Ashantee Dificulties-The Mayor of
Moscow Banished.
Marquis Tseng Discusses the Rela-
tions of France and China.
Irish InVincibles Using Poison to Further
Their Schemes-Resignation of Lord
Rosebery-Cable Notes.
THE QUEENS HEALTH.

Grave Anxiety Caused by Severe Dropsical
Symptoms and Melancholia.
Boston, j une 5-The Herald's cable dispatch
gives the statement of correspondent who
made it his business to interview well-known
and influential member of the inner court
circle, in relation to the Queens health He
was informed that severe dropsical sym ptoms
had set in, and that the Queens condition is
considered so unsafe that her doctors all pro-
tested against the present journey to Scot
land. The only reason why the doctors
assented to her removal was the in
ability of her Majesty to get about.
The hurt leg has minimized her outdoor ex-
ercise This has been most sadly missed, but
it was thought that the fresh air of Balmo-
raj would in great degree make up for it.
The immediate result of this cessation of out
door life has been fit after fit of serious de-
preston. This melancholia has frightened
the doctors and, added to the internal NOR
bidity of the system, is causing all who
knowit to anticipate at nc very distant day at
least the fear OF the Queen being confined a
confirmed invalid, to her bed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-06
The Ohio Iron Failure.

PITTsBURG, June 5.-John Graf, of Graf,
Bennett & Co., made a statement to-day set
ting at rest the rumors concerning the suspi-
cions of the solvency of his firm and Robin
son, Rea & Co. He said it was true the Graf
ton Iron Company, OF Leetonia, O., had
asked for an extension, and that he had no
doubt this would be granted but if it was
not no assignment would be made, and the
financial standing of Graft, Bennett & Co.
and Robinson, Rea & Co., would not be af-
fected. From another source it was learned
that the liabilities of the Grafton Iron Com
pany are $780, 900 and the assets about $3.50,
200; also, that an extension of six years is
asked. The embarrassment was brought
about by carrying the paper of firms that
have failed recently.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-06-06
ROSEBERY RESIGNS.
The Commons Want a Member of the House
for Under Home Secretary.

The Commons Want Member of the House
for Under Home Secretary.
LONDON, June Sin recent debate in the
Commons, Sir William Harcourt, Home Sec
retary, implied that Lord Rosebery, in the
capacity of under secretary for the home
department, was specially charged with
Scotch interests merely as a temporary plan
intended to propltiate the Scotch members.
The statement of the Home Secretary has
offended Lord Rosebery, who, on entering
the House of Lords, to-day, took his seat
apart from his colleagues He has evidently
threatened to resign, and it is asserted, has
already written to Gladstone, acquainting
him of such intention. 1t is still hoped that
the matter may be settled.
LATER.-Lcrd Rosebery has resigned the
office of Undersecretary for the Home De-
partment, and John Tomlinson Hebbert,
member of Parliament for Oldham, and par
llamentary secretary to the Local Government
Board, was appointed Lord Rosebery's sue
cessor
The resignation is due to the recent ex-
pressions of feeling in the House of Com
mons that the Under-secretary for the Home
Department should be a member of the
House of Commons.