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The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-03-02
An ARRAY on shoal Creek.

On Sunday evening last, on Shoal creek,
near Mt. Rozell, man by the name of
Daviswas attacked by party of four men,
among whom were two Whites and Mr..
Weldon. Davis being alone and unarmed,
made an effort to get out of the way, but
was pursued by the party, all being on
horseback, and was finally oYertaken by
one of the Whites, who presented pistol
and attempted to shoot him, whereupon
he turned, wrested Whites pistol from his
hands, and fred at him, killing Whites
horse. BY this time Whites party came
up, and Davis escaped into the woods,
carrying with him Whites pistol.
On Monday morning Davis procured a
States warrant, and with an officer and a
posse of men started in search of the Whites
and their party. Meantime the White par
ty was searching for Davis. Finally the
two parties met, and the Whites were or
dered to surrender. They refused. The
order was repeated by the officer, who told
them that he had warrant fol theiy arrest.
Finding themselves encompassed by posse
cOnaitatus, equipped with arms and authori-
ty, they fed: whereupon an attempt was
made to arrest their flight with bullets
Two of them were wounded-White, slight
ly, in the arm, and Weldon severely, in the
body-but all made their escape.
Davis had been a rebel soldier, and th,
Whites-had not
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-03-02

AN Illinois paper urges the farmers of
that region to cultivate castor beans. a Some
years ago, when they were worth only one
dollar bushel, it was considered remuner-
alive to cultivate them; but now they bring
from FIVE to six dollars per bushel, and must
be regarded as profitable crop.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-03-02

FLOwEEs.--Spring. bright, beautiful
Spring, with her sunshine and her flowers,
is approaching. Her coming has been
heralded to this Office by a beautiful bouquet
the frs: and the prettest of the season.
Some fair damsel had it put into our sane
tum, as she would steal the heart of a
''feller. y -"on the sly" We thank you,
fair one; send us a curl and kiss next time.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-03-02

A terrible tornado occurred at Knoxville,
Tenn, on Friday lest, which blew down
thirty buildings, unroofed the depot and
machine-shop of the Virginia Central Rail-
road, and destroyed a large amount of other
pronertY.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-03-02

SEWING MACHINES are the most orna-
mental Is well as useful things about a
house. In fact, they are indispensable in
''well regulated families First, there
should be one Of the female persuasion,
with curls, ruby lips, sparkling eyes, &C.,
and then one of the Florence or Howe pat
tern. Either of the latter may be obtained
of FRANK BRowN, and FRAME Brown
s'orter' obtain one of the former. Maybe
somebody would swap.
Anyhow, read the advertisement headed
''Sewing Machines"
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-03-02

o-OUR STREETs.--We rejoice to see our
corporate authorities displaying the proper
energy in repairing our streets. We notice
that number Of white laborers are now
engaged in opening and repairing culverts
near the Methodist Church. The work is
to extend to all parts Of town.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-03-02

Mrs. SToNEwALL JACKSON has written a
letter stating that the contributions that are
called for on her behalf are given under a
false impression, and it is inconsistent with
her ideas of rectitude and honor to accept
them. She begs that all efforts made to
raise funds for her "relief" will be imme-
dlately stopped.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-03-02
Rethanv High School

1t affords US great satisfaction to learn
that this deserVedly popular institution is
nos in most fourishing condition. Stu
ated in one of the most lovely regions of
country, in our dear old State of Tennessee,
and in our fertile and hospitable old county
of Giles. under a corps of teachers thor
oughly educated, 9TH in head and heart;
surrounded Immediately ty score or more
of the best families of the South, and pos
sessing within itself every facility enjoyed
by any other school In the country, j; is
certainly a most desirable institution to
patronize.
1t is designed for the education of both
sexes, and the buildings as well as the regu-
lations of the school were originally devised
and constructed with this specially in view.
The two never meet except in the reeita-
ton room.
The boarding house for young ladies is
under the special supervision of one of the
teachers, Rev. I. N. CALDWELL, at the
very moderate price of 81 per week, while
the tuition remains the same as before the
war. Young men board in the immediate
neighboIhood in the best of families.
The principal of this school, Rev. W E.
CALDWELL, deserves great credit for the
eommendable zeal he has displayed in be-
half of education, and the indomitable ener-
gy he has exercised in placing the High
school upon such respectable aud, we hope,
successful footing. Certainly he deserves
the patronage of the Southern people, and
we feel safe in saying that all of his scholars
will leave him improved, not only in mind,
but Gin morals and manners"
We shall have more to say upon the gen
eral subject of education in future issue.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-03-02

ERRATA.-In speaking last week of DR..
GREENS proposed changes in the Methodist
Church, we stated that he wanted to adopt
the pew system and do away with free sit
tings. This is a mistake. The pews are
to be free under his new programme.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-03-02

Our of a population of FIVE thousand,
fredericksburg, Va, sent one thousand
two hundred to the Confederate army.
Over one-tenth of the number were killed
or died in The service, and at least ten per
cent. more are disabled.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-03-02

- Don't forget that We have a splendid JOB
OFFICE in connection with our Newspaper estab-
lishmeEt which enables 20 put NJ neat job as
can be done. am where in the State. Bring your
cards, hand-bills, circulars etc. 49,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-03-02

FOUND.-Four false teeth, in gold plate,
which the owner can get by calling at this
Office and paying for this notice
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-03-02
UNDER wBAR.

We take great pleasure in announcing 70 the in
habitants Of Pulaski and vicinity, that we hsve
cured the services Of Mr.. Charles W. Smith, gen
tleman well known 20 the residents Of Giles county,
who viii always be pleased % see, and wait on his
old friends and former customers,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-03-02

FISHING Thanksgiving opens beauti-
fully, and the fish win soon begin to bite.
Call on JIMMIE Osborn and supply yourself
with tackle. He has a splendid stock, just
received.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-03-02

No MAIL.-There was no mail at this
place from Nashvill last Wednesday. Rea-
son--there was no Route Agent aboard the
train. Oversight himself that morning,
probably, All right, though Of course.
He ought to have his ease and pleasure,
though the whole route from Nashville
south 90 without mail.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-03-02

We are authorized to announce BRYANT H.
PEDEN a candida4e for reelection to the Office of
Sheriff, at the ensuing March election.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-03-02
Wall Paper.

When neatness is cheepness, how foolish
it is not to be neat, Wallpaper is one of
the cheepest things in the world, and yet
there is nothing more essential to the neat
appearance Of your house. OSBORNE & Co.
have just received a large lot of it, and
they bought it to sell. Better go to see
them before it has been picked over.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-03-02

We aathoTized to announce LEVI REED,
Esqr., candidate for reelection to the Office Of
County Trustee, at the ensuing March election.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-03-02

We are authorized TO announce f. T. McLAU-
RINE, Esq'r., candidate for Circuit Court Clerk,
at the ensuing March election.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-03-02

We arc authorized to announce WILLIE WILL
LEFORD forare-election to the office Of Circuit
Court Clerk at the ensuing March election.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-03-02

We authorized to announce BUCKNER
HARWEI.L a candidate for State and County
Tax Collector at tho ensuing March election.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-03-02
Groceries.
FOR THE WHOLESALE TRADE,

To which We invite the attention of the Merchants
of Tennessee, Georgia, aud Alabama.
Strict attention will be paid to receiving and for
Warding and to the sale Of Groceries and all goods
on consignment.
Being in the large and commodious store and
warehouse so long and favOrably remembered as
Fisher, Wheess g Co., with the immense sheds
and storage rooms, we feel prepared to handle all
Cotton Tobacco and General Produce, as any house
in the city; and expecting TO establish business
upon a permanent basis, we promise 70 do ali in
our power TO merit liberal share Of public patron
age.
BAGGING and ROPE always on hand.
REFEREsoEs.--Thos. Martin, Ezeu q Edmandson,
Gen Jno. G. Brown, Mai. Th0s NJ Jones, Marion
Childress Pulaski; W. +. KerchevaI, J. G. Good
rich, Wright & Trentham, Fayetteville, Tenn
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-03-02

We are authorized TO announce HENRY r.
McMILAlON a candidate for reelection to the
othce Of State and County Tax Collector at the
sung March Election. ~
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-03-02
NEW. ADVERTISER MS
The Elite Art Gallery,
OPENED IN PULASKI, TENN.
Sic. Coloring, &c.

In this Celebrated Establishment are made those
beautiful pictures of EUry Style, and of All Sizes,
from Life-size to The smallest Finger-R ng-kiinia-
ture and so elegantly coored in OIL that the HAIR
Eyes, Complexion and Expression be we'll
preserved by the Artist that the Likeness Is at once
identified as (almost) ga living creature"
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-03-02
~ MONEY -A

If Cash is paid in advance for pictures not good,
they shall be re- taken, or the amount RGfr'sded.
1 Warrant Every Picture, and Guarantee
Satisfaction 10 Every Customer, or Make No
Charge
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-03-02
GENTS. FURNISHING GOODS,

consisting Of Full Bosom Shirts, Linen Shirts, I'M
der Shirts, Drawers, Cravats, SuspendeTs, Collars;
In faet complete line Of
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-03-02
OLD PICTURES. Ere.

of any kind copied any size. also take pictures
ing at Games, Groups, and Schools, Rebels in Uni
form, MasOns and Odd Fellowsin Regalia, ETC., and
colored, if desired, by the most Accomplished
rti ST in this country.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-03-02
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

We AZ g authorized to announce II. II. Aynett,
as a candidate for Tax Collector, at the ensuing
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-03-02
GENTLEMENs CLOTHING,

which we are selling TO compete with Nashville pr-
prices. We also call attention to our fine stock Of
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-03-02
PEARL MINIATURES. s.

These Portraits are Rich, Complete and Beauti-
fll. They can be highly colored and given deli
cacy of complexion not possessed by the Faire
Lady, or even the Pure Alabaster Wilderness Of &
Babe. In this respect only these hkenesses fat
tering, OF the myriads of pictures taken in the
various styles of art, the "Pearl is unquestionsby
the prettiest and most remarkably Life-hke Por-
trait the world ever saw. 1t is Elegant.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-03-02
Photographs. Vignetts, Carries de Visits, etc

Taken IN the Iatesti mos popular and aPproVed
styles known to the art of SIn-drawing. My pro-
auctions of all other kinds known to the profession,
viii also compare favorably with any photographic
specimens of Art in christendom. Hence you see
the folly of expenditure on railroads and at hotels
lost time and risk life to distant cities foreign
countries) They have the middle tints- are Rich
in tone, Complete in detail, Bold in feature, and
finish and durability, there is question of their
inriEr
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-03-02
DRESS GOODS,
BALMoRAL SKIRTS,

Cloaks and shawls, Hats, Boots and Shoes,
And great many other goods too numerous 70
mention. We call particular attention TO our largo
and well selected stock of
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-03-02

WE wiz keep on hand large and well selecte
w stock Of
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1866-05-26
THE WOMEN OF DAMARA.

BAINEs, the traveller in Southwest
Africa, in describing female costume,
says of that of the Damara women:
"The bonnets are very elaborate pieces
of furniture. The head-piece is of stout
hide, bent while still soft to fit the head,
and kept in form by rows of ornamental
stitching; the ears seem to be slightly
thinner, and are also stitched in such
patterns as to give them the proper hol-
low. The curtain, or sunshade, or ugh
ly,' in front, is of very soft leather, and
is rolled more or less back at pleasure;
and the long strings of the iron tubing
pendent down the back We're formerly
made of good, thick, honest iron, pur-
chased, like their assagais and other or
naments of metal, from the Ovambo.
Now, however, since the country has
been visited by Englishmen, pieces of
hoop and tin are generally substituted.
The weight of such head-dress is no
tritie, and thinking on one occasion that
my sister must be weary, l told her to
leave her bonnet with me and go to my
hut-abOut the most fearful breach Of
etiquette, l presently found, a Damara
woman could be guilty of; for Dikkop,
if he did not die of shame at seeing her
shaven head uncovered, would infallibly
kin her for appearing before him in such
dishabille, Actual infidelity would be
laughed at compared with such offence
against the conventionality of Damara
land. The iron ornaments worn like
gaiters on the ankle are also generally
of Ovambo make. The sandals, which
in picture might appear too large, are
purposely made so, the pointed ends
projecting three or four inches beyond
the toe and heel; the thong passes up
through the sole between the great toe
and the next, encircles the heel, and is
confined about the middle of the foot by
a smaller thong on each side knotted
through the sole.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1866-05-26
LONDON BOYS.

THIS aflliction of the streets has
grown up to its present monster proper
tions within the current century; and
it continues growing. 1t would be
against the grain Of reason to suppose
that in the old stately ages of our histo-
ry, or even in the jaunty days of Rane-
lagh, boys could have been what they
are now. We take it for granted that
they were born with an entirely differ
ent set of notions of themselves, and of
the surrounding world in which they
were permitted to expand. Probably
the low posterns; or the dim lattice win
dows; or the narrow causeways; or the
mighty farthingales that created awe
wherever they moved; or the long waste
stretches of ground, relieved here and
there by gardens and orchards that in
terposed between the patches of streets,
may have had something to do with it;
but it is not to be conceived that in
times when there were great city pro-
cessions and Mosques and mummeries on
the highway; when there were sights to
be seen out of doors which filed the
eyes and thoughts of old and young;
and when reverence was paid to func-
tiOns and offices which have since fallen
into contempt, it is not to be conceived
that boys had it all their own way, and
maintained such reign Of terror as
they do now. From the earliest ages
they have been wiser than men; but
that seems to be providential arrange
ment, by which practical lessons are, as
it were, taken by storm out of life in the
first ardor of youth, that could not be
obtained by the natural process of
growth. We do not object to their SUI
premacy as philosophers, because that is
Il dispensation which, whatever social
disturbance it may occasion, is pretty
sure to come right in the end. But we
do object to their violent assertion of
exclusive rights on the pavement of the
metropolis. Old heads upon young
shoulders is one thing but heads with
brass throats and corresponding supply
of implements of war is another. We
are ready to admit that "Youth's tho
season made for joys" but we strenu-
ously object to the new reading,
Youths the season made for noise"
Why the existing generation should
be more riotous than its predecessors is
Il question that we will not undertake
to solve. Perhaps the diffusion of
knowledge is implicated in the respon-
sibility, or the rapid increase of popula-
ton by which the young may be des-
tined to force the old off the scene, as
the enlightened white man pushes for
ward on the hunting grounds of the
Indian; but whatever may be the cause
the fact is patent. Take an example or
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1866-05-26

the lantern; 81 will be back in a mo-
ment.n
The two slowly assembled the stairs,
and | heard them enter room immedi-
ately above where / was standing. In
less than a minute the lady returned.
"Shall / close it, madam 2" said I,
placing my hand upon the door of the
vault.
"No! now she exclaimed, hastily
seizing my arm; sit awaits another oc-
cupant!"
" Madam, you certainly do not intend
to"
" Arc you ready?" she interrupted,
impatiently holding the handkerchief
to my eyes. The thought flashed across
my mind that she intended to push me
into the vault, and bury me and my
secret together. She seemed to read the
suspicion, and continued: "Do not be
alarmed you are not the mani"
81 could not mistake the truth of the
fearful meaning of the remark, and
shuddered as | bent my head to the
handkerchief My eyes were as carefully
bandaged as before, and was led to the
cab, and thence driven home by more
circuitous route, if possible, than the
one by which we came. Arriving in
front of the house the handkerchief was
removed, and | stepped from the vehi-
Gle. A. purse of five hundred dollars
was placed in my hand, and in a mo-
ment the cab and its mysterious occu-
pant had turned the corner and were out
Of sight.
! entered the shop, and the purse of
gold was the only evidence / could sum-
mon in my bewlderment that all had
just done and witnessed was not dream.
A month after that saw the lady and
the gentleman taken from the vault
walking lesurely along Montgomery
Street. / do not know, but believe the
sleeping husband awoke within the
vault, and his bones are there to-day
The wife is still resident of San Fran
cisco,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1866-05-26
ORGAN-GRINDERS.

a NEW GORK paper says the appear
ance of the organ-grinder in any city
indicates, like the presence of the swal-
low, the welcome approach of the Sum-
mer. Like the fly, he remains in state
of torpor during the cold spell, as Mer-
riam would have it; and he initiates the
ant and the spider by shielding himself
in his nest from the storms which he
scents in advance. This description,
however, applies only to one section of
the Italians who move the handles of
the hurdy-gurdy. There are others
and they are the most numerous-who
rush in advance of the Winter sea-
son to more genial climes, where the
palm, the cedar, and the lily flourish
and thus, by the strategy of travel, Ell
joy not only perpetual summer, but an
ample reward for their musical labors.
The members of the latter class have
just made their debW in this city for the
Spring season. They returned during
the past month, and Immediately joined
their families in their old settlement in
Baxter Street. The reunions in some
instances We're curious and strange.
Monkeys who had been left behind uni
ted with their kindred in greeting their
old masters, who had comfortably pro-
vided for them in various boarding.
houses in the Points devoted exclusively
to the care of the ring-tailed tribe, the
cost of living for each ranging from one
dollar to one dollar and a half per week.
Nearly all these monkeys are trained in
Paris by Italians, and their prices vary
from seventy-five to one hundred and
fifty dollars, the latter quotations ruling
for such monkeys as can tumble, dance,
and discharge pistols.
There are about one hundred and fifty
Organ-grinders now in this city, who
decide each week the musical routes
they shall take, in order to avoid any
possible interference with each other.
But few of these own organs; they are
generally rented at from two to three
dollars week by a joint-stock company,
who have made large fortune by the
business. They live economically, their
earnings-about ten or twelve dollars a
weeE-requiring them to do so. They
have adopted Il peculiar mode of avoid
ing high rents, for several families Oc.
cupy one room, undivided by Il parti-
tion, the bounds of each so distinctly
understood as to avoid all possibility OF
trcspass on another's section. General
Jackson never hated paper money more
than these eself-sameo eorgan-grinders; they
love pennies and silver and gold. In
many instances their children have been
taught to play the violin and sing in the
streets, a calling which brings them
three dollars q week. Living exclusive,
ly on maccaroni, their board costs them
but Il tritle, and they are accordingly
enabled to hoard up riches for old age
Although they carefully avoid burthen-
ing themselves with the privilege OF
citizenship, they give the law but little
trouble, an arrest among them taking
place about once year.
Such are the men who are now play
ing" Annie Laurie" )" ne " MarsellaiSe," +"
and the Wearing of the Green" in our
strpptS
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mirror much more congcnlal to her taste
than the one that confronts her in her
dressng-room. The "widow indeed"
derives sweet and solemn consolation
from the letters of the beloved one who
has journeyed before her to the far-oH
land, from which there comes no mes
sage, and where she hopes one day to
join him. No photograph can so vivid
ly recall to the memory of the mother
the tenderness and devotion of the chill
dren who have left at the call of Heaven
as the epistolary outpourings of their
love. The letter of a son or daughter to
true mother Is sometimes better than
an image of the features; it is reflex
of the writer's soul. Keep all loving
letters. Burn only the harsh and cruel
ones; and in burning them forgive and
forget them.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1866-05-26
OLD LETTERS.

NEVER burn kindly-writton letters
it is so pleasant to read them over when
the paper is yellow with age, and the
hands that traced the friendly words are
folded over the heart that prompted
them, under the green sward. Above
all, never burn love-letters. To read
them in after years is like resurrection
of ones youth. The elderly spinster
finds in the impassioncd offer foolishly
rejected twenty years ago a fountain OF
reiuvenescence. CHANGING over it she
realizes that she was once a belle and a
beauty, and beholds her former self in a