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The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11
The Memphis Riots.

The recent riots In Memphis commenced
in an afray between party of discharged
colored soldiers and a squad of the city
police, in which both were at fault. We
are glad to learn that no good citizens were
engaged. We give below the comments of
the Appeal and Bulletin:
We expect nothing else, says tbs appeal
of the 9th inst, but that the late unfortun-
ate disturbances in this city will be made,
by the INSCRIPTIONS and lying reporters
who furnish fuel to keep up the fire of
Northern fanatical hatred against the South,
the occasion of slanderous accusati ton
against "rebels" and ''rebel sympathizers. !"
Lamentable as these disgraceful occurren-
ces are, in the insensate destruction of
churches and school houses of the poor
blacks-edifces which the city will have to
replace or pay for-and III the brutal de-
struction of the lives of negroes who had
nothing to do with the origin of the trouble
which we repeat, had its source in the
bad conduct of the vicious portion of ne
gro regiment which had been discharged
and was about to be paid off-they are
scarcely less lamentable in the use which
will be made of them by the Radical faction
at the North, in opposition to the Presi-
dents benign and wise constitutional policy
of restoration.
They are lamentable, most lamentable and
discreditable to the fair fame of our city;
but they are incidents of that fallible HUI
man nature from whose excuses neither
the dwellers in Northern or Southern chimes
are exempt
Whoever shall connect "rebels' with
these sad events. and so draw from them an
argument against their fitness to be entrust-
ed with the management of their own local
affairs, or assert that the negro race is not
safe under their protection, will simply lie.
The Bulletin says: When people abroad
condemn Memphis because of recent out
RACES, let them remember that the people Of
Memphis-property holders of this city
have no share, or voice, OF vote, in NUM-
cipal government. Recent riots w9reoficf-
al-not citizens riots-and were conducted
by the enfranehised, and not by the dis
franchised. If any doubt, let them inquire
of Federal officers in command at this place
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

The Augusta Ga.) Chronicle says: Zone
of the most extensive manufacturing estab
lishments ever projected in the South is
now under construction on the South Caro-
lima Railroad, nine miles from Augusta.
This enterprise is known as the Kalmia
Mills, and will consist, when completed, Of
a cotton factory, one paper mill for the man
ufacture of writing paper, and one for the
manufacture of news and book paper"
The Charleston Neaos, abiding to this
Company, states that the machinery is all
imported, having been ordered by the Presi-
dent of the Company. while in Europe last
year, and consists, in the cotton factory, Of
ten thousand self-acting mul-spindles for
filing, and five hundred looms. The Com
pany will also introduce approved bleaching
machinery adapted to the finer grades OF
long cloth, print goods and shirting, OF
which their manufacture will chiefly con-
sist. Their paper machinery viii comprise,
in the latter mill, a forty two inch machine
and in the news mill, an eighty-fou inch
Foudenier machine. The capital of the
company is half million of dollars, with
tie privilege charter, of increasing it to two
millions.
It is the intention of the Company to en-
ploY white operatives, and they will be
chiefly selected from the vicinity. It will
afford employment for several hundred
hands, in the different departments; and
though owned and controlled chiefly by the
capital of neighboring city, it will confer
material advantages upon the industrial
classes of our city and vicinity.
A vouno ladv out West is charged with
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11
Treason against the State.

The theory of treason against the State
set up by Judge Swami in the Circuit
Court of Jefferson county, few days ago,
is the most astounding that was ever pre-
sented to the bar or people of any country.
Under it probably three-fourths or a greater
proportion of the adult male population OF
this State and of the other Southern States
are not only subject to be hurried into the
penitentiary prison, but deserve to be
and should be so punished! The case
was one of private soldier, who served in
the ranks of the Confederate army, and also
in the capacity of Sergeant and Lieutenant.
There is nothing in the record to show
that he was not true and brave soldier, OF
that he ever, in the slightest matter, violat-
ed the established rules of warfare. Yet
he was Convicted of treason against the State
of Tennessee, and condemned to fourteen
years Imprisonment and hard labor in the
penitentiary.
This conclusion was reached in the face
of statute of the State in effect prohibiting
such trials by abolishing the crime of trea-
son against the State. This law was enacted
by the Legislature, regularly elected il
1859, on the Sd day of May, 1861. Judge
Swami did not declare this law unconstitu
tional, as we understand, because the Legis
lature had full power to pass it, but de-
clared that it was absolutely null and void
This decision itself was contrary to th'
"amended Constitution" which validated
all acts of the Legislature prior to the sixth
day of May. 1861, and held those passed
after that date of no binding force, unless
/ specially re-enactsd.
This is an unparalleled stride toward
unlimited judicial power, setting aside al
laws and constitutions, and making the per
sonal feelings or capEices of Judge tn
standard of right and measure of justice
and if it is to be sustained, the liberties 0
this country are not only in danger, but en-
tirely swept away Union and american.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

AEECDoTE OF THE PREsIDENT.-A Wash
ington letter writer tells droll story of the
President, by which it would apper that he
was shaved the other day, when the barber
accidentally tweaked his nose a little too
hard. "Pardon me-" said the barber, very
naturally. "Put your hand in my coat
pocket and pull out one," reioined the
Chief Magistrate, "and I'll fill it out for
you when you've DONE,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

The Tennessee House on Saturday pass
ed Senator Trimble's resolution declaring
Jefferson Davis, Gen. Breckenridge and
others Infamous, and that they ought to be
arrested, tried, and punished with death on
conviction, after leaving the name of James
Buchanan out
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

The age of bastiles and guillotines has
passed, but there is a despOtisn in Con-
gress as infatuated as that which caused
France to weep tears of blood. The ma
jOrity of the House of Representatives has
invested COMMITTEE of Fifteen" with
powers which, under the guidance of ia
Goblin Chairman, is becoming as odious as
any triumvirate created by despotism.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

The Watertown Democrat announces the
discovery, that what were formerly con-
sidered bodies of water on the moon are
vast seas aud oceans Of petroleum, and that
an association has been organized to go and
see about it.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

The Senate, on Thursday, Goth ult., re-
fused, By vote Of 70 to 7, to admit Hon.
Cave johnson to the seat to which he was
elected by the citizens Of Robertson, Mont
gomery and Stewart, simply because he is
not Radical.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

GEN. SHERMAN, in his D@roit speech,
said, 81 know the man at the head of af
fairs at Washington, and all we have to do
is to trust him. Exercise forbearance and
patriotism. and give the President your
hearty and earnest support"
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

Pass HIM RoUND.-Mr. J. J.. Mcmillan,
a very tall, slim man, and matchmaker,
dancing master and teacher of guitar music,
very unceremoniously left here last Satur-
day night or Sunday morning, leaving quite
a number of unpaid bills. We hope our
brethren CT the press and all others will be
more coutious about trusting him than some
we wot of.-Ronae, { Ga.) Courier.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

The President has directed Major Gen.
Woods, commanding at Mobile, to turn
over to the United States District Court of
that city T. c. A. Dexter, without waiting
any proceedings by habeas corpus. He
further directs that the Marshal receive and
take into his custody the said T. G. A.
Dexter and hold him to answer to any
charge that may be alleged against him for
offences against the United States, until he
be discharged by due course of law. The
official order is published in the Mobile
papers under the head of civil law su-
preme 10 Alabama
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NEW ADVERTISER MIS-,


IN the 9th day of June, 1866, I win sell, at the
" court house door in Pulaski, at public sale, for
cash, two Town Lots in Pulaski, bounded east by
I'd main street. north by shoa street. west by lot Of
w Alexander, and south by lot -, estimated
to contain each 821S feet 'front.' and 165 feet back
being the same lots on which B. W. Knight
sdes-and sold to satisfy an execution in my hands
against him and others in favor Of John g. Aber-
nathY, from Supreme court at Nashville.
may 9tb-ld =. II. PEDEN, Shift.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

A NOVEL DEvICE.-One Of the Govern
ment revenue detectives on the Canadian
frontier writes to the Commissioner of Gus
toms that the smugglers have laid pipe
across the st. Lawrence river, and are en-
gagged in pumping whisky from Canada into
the United States.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

TwENTY-NINE negro Paupers were buried
in Louisville, KY, last month, and one
white pauper. The record is black in more
senses than one. It marks the CLEAN of
philanthropy so-called. 1t is lustrous with
misery-it is the echo of the freedman
shout.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11
County Officers.

B. H. PEDEN, Sheriff.
r. l.. EVANS and E. D. BOWERS, Dept Shifts.
a. COX. c. s. n. Chancery Court.
+. T. McLAURINE Circuit Court Clerk.
ED. W. ROSE, County %
DANIEL G. ANDERSON, County Register.
THOS. S. RIDDLE, County Trustee.
H. II. AYMETT, State and Co. Tax Col.
G. A. HOPKINS, Coroner.
JAMES R. DICKEY, County Surveyor.
DANIEL G, ANDERSON, Chm, County Court.
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GENERAL DIRECTORY.
CITY OFFICERS.

DIR. J, A SUMTER, 1Gayor.
JNO. EZELL, Recorder, g. w. PETWAY,
JOHN KOUNS, A. r. RICHARDSON,
ALLEN E. MAY, JOHN c. GORDON, 2
officers of Pulaski Lodge No. 101- z. & a. n.
E. EDNUNDSON, W M, s. JROGERS, S. w,
JOB. CHILDERS, J.W., W. BATE, Tres,
J L JONES, Secy. J. SUMTER, S. Deem.
r. r. REED J. Deacon, F. W. RUDD, Tyler.
Meets first Monday night in each Month,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

The country around Baton Rouge. La,
is said to look like an ocean. The crevas-
ses continue to widen, aad the levee com
missioners can do nothing.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

Coon news is pouring in upon us from
the mighty West. The spring elections
indicate a great reaction in the political
mind, in favor of the Presidents policy,
against the Radicals and Disunionists.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

A benevolent lady went to visit family
who were said to be almost starving. She
found them half,clad and not morsel OF
food in the house. ''What do you most
need? What would you like to bave?" she
asked the mother of the family. The wo-
man thought for moment--her face
brighlened-and she answered: ''Why
always did want waterfall; they're SO
becoming %
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

BELLE BoYD.-A gentleman who saw
the Rebel heroine, Belle Boyd, in London,
a few weeks since, states that she had sued
for a divorce from her husband, ex-Lieu-
tenant Harding, Of the United States Navy.
Cause--utter worthlessness and dissipa-
ton. Harding was also in London in very
destitute circumstances. He tried to OBJ
tain a passage in one of the Cunard steam
ers. under pretence of having lost his ticket,
but was landed in Queenstown. His wife,
Belle Boyd, was under the protection of an
eminent actor in London, who was training
her for the stage.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11
[POsTPONEMENTI
HOUSE AND LOT IN PULASKI

For Sale.
PURSUANT to decree Of tho Chaneery court ct
4 Pulaski in the cause Of Geo 81 Brownlow,
admir-. W knight, viii, on
Saturday, eth day of fInne next,
sell to the highest bidder at the court house doar in
Pulaski,
FOR CASH
the house and lot No. 81 in the town of Pulaski,
belonging to W Knight, and upon which he now
sesides. april It'd a. COX, c. 3 n.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

DR.. S. H. Stout, of this county, deliver
ed an Introductory Lecture at the opening
ofthe eighth Summer Course of the Allan
ia Medical College, on Monday last.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

A lot of regular soldiers, full of fighting
whisky, INDUCED in a general cleaning out
of negro soldiers, in Chattanooga, one day
last week. Negro stock was below par at
dark
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

IT is thought Cairo will be free from
water hereafter when the river rises above
its level. It's new pump, capable of throw
ing 10000 gallons per minute, went into
operation last week.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

THE grand ball given at the Gayoso
House, in Memphis, last Saturday night,
the proceeds of which were to be devoted
to the purchase of limbs for MANNED Con-
federate soldiers, was crowded with beauty
and fashion, and is considered one of the
most brilliant affairs ever witnessed in
Memphis. Over FIVE thousand dollars
were realized. 1t was noted that many Of
the guests were Northern people.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

ARE You KIND TO YoUR MoTHER?-Who
guarded you in health, and conferred you
when III? Who hung over your little bed
when who were fretful, and put the cooling
draught on your fevered lips? Who taught
you to pray, and gently helped you to learn
to read? Who has borne all your faults,
and has been kind and patient in all your
childish ways? Who loves you still. and
who contrives. and works, aud prays for
you every day you live? Now let ne ask.
care you kind to your molher?"
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

AN INDIAN out West was heard to make
the following remark, on seeing one of our
fashionable (hooped) ladies: "Uh! much
wigwam -
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

IT is reported that the Cabinet meeting
in regard to the Reconstruction" report,
Secretary Stanton was the first to break the
silence and declare against it.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11
Sheriff Sale.

DY virtue of an execution to me directed from the
ID Circuit Court Of Giles county. viii
On Saturday, ed day of June.
sell the highest bidder for cash. at the court house
door in Pulaski q tract Of about 200 land in
the goth civil district Of Giles county, belonging 20
stith NJ Harwell, and bounded on the south by Jas
I. Mcdonald.
may /, 1862 y II PEDEN, Sh II
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

PETITIONS are in circulation Iraying Con-
gress to enact civil code and general cor
poration law and allow the District of
Columbia DELEGATE in Congress.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

COOP NEws.--The Tennessee Legislature
viii adjourn in week or two. It might
have adjourned long ago for all the good it
has been doing.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

A certain Liberal General in Mexico, with
an unpronounceable name, of no conse-
quence, anyhow, has proclaimed himself
President
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

THE man who never told an editor how
he could better his paper, has gone to St.
Louis to marry a.woman who has never
looked into a looling-glass.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

THE French troops are to be Withdrawn
from Mexico in three detachments; the first
in November next, the second in March,
and the third in November, 1867.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

The Nashville Dispatch of Saturday pro-
poses that an election be held for District
Attorney on the 4th Thursday of this
month, without regard to the registration
to be made under the Franchise act just
passed by the Legislature. If the Governor
shall refuse to commission the person elect
ed, it is then further recommended by the
Dispatch that writ of mandamus shall be
sued out against him, and, in this way, the
constitutionality of the newest Franchise
law be tested.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

THE Ways and Means Committee report
ed one day last week, and the House at
once passed, bill imposing duty of 20
per cent. al yaloreno, on all live animals i'm
norted into this country.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

A bad state of affairs exists In Washing
ton county, Tenn. Large numbers of those
who sympathized with the South during
the late war, are receiving orders to leave
the country, being notified that if they do
not comply, they viii suffer the penalty of
death.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

A bill, indirectly to aid Mexico. has been
presented in Congress. It empowers the
Secretary Oft the Navy to sell vessels to any
government on this continent, and accept
its bonds in payment.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

The contemplated Secession Convention
met at Knoxville on the Sd inst. Judge
Sam. Rodgers, was appointed President
Many counties were not represented, and
many of the delegates opposed the scheme
of separating East Tenn. from us.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

TIE House of Representatives has passed
the bill reviving the grade of General in the
United States Army.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11
FOR CASH,
NOTICE

THE Books and Papers Of Richland Manufacturing
i Co., having been placed in my hands for settle
ment, all persons indebted to the Company by
note or account are requested 70 come forward and
settle without delay and save the cost OF . suit
nav LIN &. W. PETWAY.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

CoNF1scAT1oN proceedings have been
ordered to be stopped in the United States
courts in Florida. by the President.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

The wealthiest congregation in New York
city, and perhaps in the whole country, is
that Of the Ascension (Episcopal) in the
Fifth Avenue. Their aggregate incomes
last year are shown by the official returns
to have been nearly S18.OOO,OOO.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

The President, it is said. intends re-
moving every ofice-holder who Is opposed
to his policy.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

The New York Tribune, whose editor
has heart as black as it is villainOus, pro-
poses, in future, to try white people in the
South before black juries, as the only means
to secure their conviction
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

THE authorities are taking away all the
guns and other weapons from the discharg-
ed colored soldiers, as some of them have
made bad use of their gifts.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

The St. Louis Dispatch asserts that pilots
on lbe Missouri rivers get from sixteen to
eighteen hundred dollars month at pres
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

and win "colored geman" Of Nashville.
She failed Lucky for the negro!
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NOTICE.
TO FARMERS AND OTHERS

A Large lot of cheap Bread-stuH for sale. C0un-
Il try produce purchased, and uucurrcnt Tennessee
money taken ia trade.
arif2l-tf FISHER & HARRIS.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11
Justioes of the Peace.

2JP REED and THOS CAMPBELL.
q THOS HANNAH and j G EDMUNDSON.
60 4 WILLIAM SMITH and 7 H NOBLETT.
" WIN q WOOD and JOHN SANDUSKY.
JAS F SMITH and THos A MAULTSBY.
% JAS L JONES, w II ABEBNATHY and
DAN'L @ ANDERSON.
J NJ EDWARDS and JNo G ALTERNATELY
9 W H BAUGH.
% 10 WILLIS WORLEY and H GRIGGS.
IL W w BLOW.
20 Is JAS SAUNDERS and D Fl PARSONS.
" IA JAS DICKEY.
81 Is JAS NJ WAGSTAFF, Jos NJ FARMER and
JAS NJ SHIELDS.
q 16 - WEST and - CLARK.
" II r w ERWIN and JAS F CHAFR IN.
% Is LEVI REED and A Nj BIVENS.
q 19 J NJ PARKER and SAM'L HAYS.
- 90 Z w MoLAURIN and ALT HOUSE.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

THE local excitement in Washington con-
tinues to be IN the failure of the Merchants
National Bank.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

Washington dispatches state that the
President expresses himself in favor of
maintaining the Constitution as it is, until
a National Convention of all the States
could be called.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

MARRIED-On Tuesday, LIST inst, at the
residence of Gen. Lucius ]. Polk, in Maury
county, by the Rev. D. Piese, DID,, Capt,
F. D. BLAKE, of Charleston, South Carolina,
and Miss SALLrE H. Polk, daughter of the
late Rt Rev. Leonidas Polk, Bishop of
I.nnisiana
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

THE Chamber of Commerce of Nashville
has sent to the suffering people of Alabama
over SIS, 600 worth of provisions.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

THE New York Times correspondent
deems the Reconstruction Committee report
as doomed to defeat
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

The Southern Methodist General Con-
ference have extended the pastorate to four
years, and appropriated $4,000 for the
support of the Bishops. They have also
granted to the Missouri and ST. Louis Con
ference the privilege to divide. The revis-
ion of the discipline has been Aery extern
sive. Previous to the adjournment sine die,
on Thursday, Sd inst, it was decided to
hold the next General Conference at Mem
phis, in May, 1870.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1866-05-11

PORTRAIT OF Miss AUGUSTA EVANS. "A
New York artist has painted portrait of
Miss Augusta Evans, author of "Beulah'
and other books, and a lady correspondent
thus describes the face: cit is as unlike
the Southern type as possible. Those eyes
might have caught their hue from the azure
of the North, and that face has been mould
ed to it's outlines in Ionic air. The brown
hair is gathered back from broad, high
brow-"Beulah Benton's" brow-reveal-
ing too the delicate shell-like ears. The
eyes, of a deep grey-blue, are winsOme,
even pathetic in expression. The nose,
just touched with acquiline, which nature
made TO be very sweet, has grown little
curt in the upper lip, and is slightly sour
about the corners; yet with the simple
white rose at her throat, you see the por.
trait of lovely woman"