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The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-04-24
In Bankruptcy.

MiddIe District OF Tennessee.
TTNHE undessign ID hereby gives notice that no has
L been appointed assignee of James H Conner
JnO McNairy Knight & Harrison, Jas. II Ay-
NETT, J NJ Marks, w w Gorden, B Cobb, Ro6't
II Butler Smith e Harwell, Marcus MeNairy, 4 8
Aymett, J L Walker, Thos P Harwel, Jno. ID But
Ter and NJ A Barnes, in tho county Of GILES and
State Of Tennessee, within said district, who have
been adiudged bankrupts upon their own petitions,
by the district court of said district.
apr24-2t ROBERT DICKSON.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-04-24

~ Don't forget that we have splendid JOB
OFFICE in connection with our Newspaper estah.
hshmeEt, which enRbes 20 put up M neat Job -
can be done an, whore in the State. Bring yoRT
cards hand -bills circular, etc,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-04-24
The Tax Bill.

Considerable of our space is occupied this morn
ing with the amended Tax Law, as passed by the
Legislature at the late session. This is subject in
we get no pay, as Radical papers do, for publish
ing the same, we give it as matter Of news to our
readers. -s.r .f e.a r. r..r 81 M r-a1
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-04-24
Kn K111x Klani

ID Y consent of the Grand Cyclops of the Knklux
d Khan, we viii expose to public sale, on the pre-
misses on the Esd of May next, at 10 O'clock, to ths
highest bidder, the tract of land known as the An
thony Hill tract miles south of Pulasld on tho
Florence road. Said tract contains sos acres, 400
of which cleared. the balance is covered with
splendid poplar and chestnutstmb convenient to
saw mills. The entire tract is we'll watered with
perennial springs, and is admirably adapted to she
growth Of cotton and all the cereals. p. .-,r.rs
TERHs-The purchaser will be required 30 pay
one half cash. the balance in two equal payments
of 8 and u months. Notes with approved secure
ty required and lien retained. I'd
apr24 It w W. ANTHONY.
RICHARD PEPPER.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-04-24

/. The Senate of Ohio has agreed to the
House amendments to the gvisible admix-
ture bill, and it is now law. It prohibits
persons with any mixture Of negro blood
from voting
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-04-24

A spectator in the Senate gallery thus
sketches Butler during one OF his har-
augues $50 ezecrable a shape during
this delivery surely never contorted itself
before a respectable assemblags. Cushion
ed in the dreadful hollow of his bald head,
and making footstool of his pro-
truding eye-ball, the imp Of insolence could
fairly be seen tOssit. Ugly elves appeared
to perch astride his nose and dangle from
his fabby ears. His hair was populous
with phantoms Of hideous creeping things
A bad odor must have exhaled from him
the odor Of loathsome hates, meanness and
spite" - ,'
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-04-24

Reports received at Gen. Grants head
quarters claim that the Virginia Constitu-
ton will be adopted. There is reliable in
formation in Washington to the effect that
il will be beaten by ,O0O % at Ta-
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-04-24

R. A, Mcdonald, ofFayetteyille, is the
heaviest bankrupt in the Middle District
Of Tennessee. His liabilities are in the
neighborhood of seven hundred thousand
dollars. --- IL ---
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-04-24

u
IN THE GRAIN BUsINEss.-A friend to
whom we return thanks is very solicitous
as to the extension of our circulation. He
writes in brief but pointed manner as
follows:
Money is out Of the question at present,
but could take grain aud sell it for money
in the fall, and forward it on to you, and. #
that viii suit your ideas I can get up a club
and take all responsibility upon myself"
We have had many such propositions in
the last ten years, bu! We do not feel com
petent to run daily and weekly newspa-
pers and also engage in the grain business,
it matters not however limited il extent.
We have been offered in exchange for sub
soription at different times, shingles, tar,
coal-oil, beeswax, spokes, and some years
ago Mississippian offered to forward US
in payment for a club, a second hand cot
ton gin, an article just about as useless 10
cur latitude as an ice pillow would Be under
she equator. Can't trade in too many arti.
clss at the same time.--Cin. Times. CO.'S b
p Our experience aud sentiments precise
ly.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-04-24

The Radicals in Washington, since the close Of
the impeachment evidence, have made such can
VasB of the Senate satisfies them that but three
Republican Senators will vote against conyieting,
which four less than the number required to in
bure acquittRl. F-. .-.. a.t Ir 81. t..
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-04-24

The Round Table has a very simple
method Of returning to specie payment -
off the bondholders would forego one
years interest. the one hundred and TWEEN
ty millions Of gold annually paid to them
would accumulate in the Treasury, aud
with the seventy millions now in its pos
session would make fund in hand at the
end Of the year Of two hundred millions in
coin, enough to enable it to offer payment
on demand Gifts four hundred millions Of
greenbacks.
We fear the bondhoIders. h i'll not con
sent.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-04-24

STATE DmEoToRs OF THE NASHVILLE AND DEOA-
TUR RAILROAD APPOINT D,-The following direc-
tors were yesterday appointed by Gov. BrownIoW
fJr the Nashville and Decatur railroad F.res
) } Noah, A NJ Hughes, w Campbell, .Nobls
Smithson Walker, Z Harrison, Jno Overton,
u Chffe, r Tuthill and Q Bean. I'D ....
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-04-24

Put your finger upon any page Of the
worlds history. and tell where nation has
prospered that las dealt severely with its
insurgent citizens Does the condition Of
ireland or Poland furnish any encourage
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-04-24

Dispatches from official and unofficial
sources. received, show that the RePubli-
cans have elected their Governor, and the
Legislative and Congressional ticket in
Louisiana and South Carolina. In New
Orleans, however, the Democrats have
elected their ticket. Er1
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-04-24
sEARGEANT BATES.
Interview With the President.

Serg7ant Bates called on the President
on last Thursday to perform what he con-
sidered very agreeable duty that duty,
he said, was to deliver to the President the
kind massage for the Chief Magistrate of
the nation which be had received in the
ewamPs and in the woods, along the stretch
es of pine forests through which his route
now and then lay. AT the lonely farm
house and in the vi lagos, cities and towns:
Tell the President" said grey haired
mansa 1--WE are praying for him. Say to
him." said hundreds, 'God bless him."
Many, very many begged the Sergeant to
tell the President that their hope was that
Heaven would bless AndrewrJohnson in his
efforts to secure their rights in the old
Union.s .3 s-zsE g- L-a sEE..
At the request of the President, the Ser
geant explained the circumstances under
which he had undertaken the long Journey
which be has just concluded f'PeTsons,
said hes '.nnade assertions which belieY-
ed to be both foolish and unfounded.
con tradicied them, saying that I did not
care for theiE individual opinions but as
perhaps thousands believed as thew did,
would make propcsit ton that, if carried
out, would disproTe their theory. there
upon made an offer to do what have done
did not think my proposition would be
accepted, norrdid theb principal person Of
those to whom / refer think would dare
to carry out my plan. He, however, at
once accepted. my offer and dared me to full
fl its terms. He had declared. for iaz
stance, that if the Government would -
draw ttaspil itary force from
leave IS flying, the Unia
would Esfdly be out Of sight b
ors would be torn down and tn
dust. replied that was.
that I was not in a condition.
the journey, but that if he R@s5sy
a dollar day for my family uaoff5
gone 1 would go to VicksBurg, ant
alone, nnarmed. and without money
the American flag from that placgzss7}l
ington. was tc Id that my life woun not
be worth cent; that, indeed. l would
never be permitted to leave Vicksburg alive.
Articles Engagement were drawn up, and
I was dared to sign them. did 50, aud
thus bound myself to their performance.
''There was, sir, during the entire jour
ney not breath uttered against the flag OF
myself. whether in therich mans parlor OF
the poor mans cabin whether on the road
or in the city, the old flag received the res
pect and homage of all, and myself vel
come and hospitality. .s. .----
II was determined to carry out the plan
1 have done so, and when I reached Wash
ington had not a penny in my pocket.
did not know where was to get meal, OF
where to find resting place. I have had
money enough offered me on the route tc
make me rich for life but have not ao.
cepted cent, nor have Isold 3 photograph
as some have said, during my whole jour
ney. as es f--El s'z 81. la a.va.s
''Mr President, I reoapiured one Of ouI
flags without expanding q shot. Il was 8
flag that had been taken from US at Chan.
csllorsVille, and it was handed to me by an
ex-Confederate soldier who had preserved
it at his home" 1880 ~
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-04-24

This paper viii constantly. perseveliug-
ly, and boldly fgbt both Democracy and
Republcapism,. and insist on the punish
ment Of offenders in HELL, as alone sds-
quate to the deserts of the yillainous lead
ers Of both these parties. ~ -
W. G. BRowELow.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-04-24

The Gazette says ''fearful chat even Grants
manifesto might fail to secure the Presi-
dents conviction, our U. S. enator and
od interim Governor has written a long let
ter to Horace Maynard, in the course Of
which he declares that if the Senate fail to
convict, the rebels viii ultimately obtain
com peIe mastery of the position.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-04-24
Bring Flowers

e-t-sa.a Bring Flowers -- ea
The twenty, sixth Of ApiilTthe anHiVer-
sary. Of the surrender Of Joseph E. John
ston and his foress-has by general consent
of the Southern people, become sacred to
Rhe memory of our dead. Thia year the
anniversary falls on Sunday. tada
APPropes of the day an exchange re-
Darks +; as1i5 Sd. go. s-ar SOB Tea
The brave hearts who fought SO nobly
fer their country, aRd who sealed their de-
vOtiOn with their lives should never be
forgotten nor Suffered to lie in. neglected
graves. They Sleep many Of them far
from their homes, but sliA in the bosom of
soil they claimed as their cqupGy, Many
Of them lie .buFisdaip tie graveyard at this
place. Leta grateful community see to il
that fresh 6oReFs are laid uPonsthe graves
stall alike-the known and the unknown.
The ladies ofTennosse have selected the a10th Of
Nav "a the- Cav on which they viii decorate the
Sr.,ss of tie Confederate dead They are obliged
no de the ceremony later than the Zoth lnSt owing
70 the scarcity of flowers. i1 sf+sE - esq
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-04-24

Ashburn had announced his intention to
abandon the Radical party. Che next day
he was killed. 1t is now known it was
either done by Radicals or By some one
Jealous of the relations in which he stood
to the negro woman he proposed to have
married.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-04-24
THE NEGRO BURNING IN GEORGIA.
TIE EEGNU BUbNIAG IN GEJhUIh.
Avengers Ofa1 Outrage Imprisoned by
the Military.
a Card From Them.
A Card Prom Them.

The thirteen prisoners who sign the fol-
lowing card are all a0dite men. It is known
that at least fly negroes took an active part
in burning the fend, who had committed
the most horrible crime known to men or
devils, yet not single negro has been ar
rested by the military. Such is the despO-
tism Of Radical rule. The following ap-
pears in the Atlanta Latszligcncer
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-04-24

To relieve the country from all financial
embarrassment, the standing army should
be cut down to peace footing the Freed
mems Bureau should be abolished; the
South should 2 encouraged to bring back
its capital from Europe, where it has been
sent to save it from -confscatioD Northern
capital and Northern emigration should be
invited to the South, that they may help pay
the taxes and when we view the terrible
punishment which has been inflicted upon
our people by the calamities Of war, every
Christian and humane heart should say,
enough, enough
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-04-24

Itappears to be generally agreed in
Washington that the trial Of JEFF. Davis will
certainly come of as soon as the impeach-
ment trial is ended. At present it is Fixed
for May end, and a special yeniro of sixty
Jurors has been ordered, from whom to draw
jury to try Davis. His counsel are said
to antioipste that the trial win certainly
commence on the day appointed. and the
new Indictment which has been found a.
gainst him has been prepared with a view
to his conviction, az it avoids errors and
flaws which were contained in the FIRST in
dictment, which caused the goysrnmentIaw
officers to hesitate heretofore about pro,
ceeding to trial.. -s
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-04-24

; II is understood that The CONSERVATIVE
Republican Senators will make an effort be-
fore the final vote to induce the imPeach-
ing faction 10 forego their purpose, and sc-
quit johnson by a large maJority-holding
that this show of magnanimity would con-
ciliate the whole country, and rebound
more to the success of their party than can
his conviction. 1t will hardly succeed.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-04-24

A-projeet ia on foot to create two more
new Territories.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-04-24
December 17lh, 1859.

December I'm, It59.
Ills not every man who has SO correct an
appreciation of his own deserts as our ven
cradle Governor, and We have no donbt,
now thathe has become a leader of Re-
pubIicanism, that he viii in due time re-
ceive them.--Knozgills Press.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-04-24

To patronize as exclusively as possible
hons industry. aud the local market, is a
duty which every man owes to the cOmmu-
nifty in which he lives. 10 other words,
in the proportion we narrow the orbit Of
exchange and circulation, we spread pros
rerity and plenty about as Paris Lnteili-
\ 'alss1 = - HsIlEes a.E
geneer. E...-s.
There is a whole sermon on political e
economy in that. i3l- a4.N
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-04-24

De-, of New Orleans, Is 10 Wash
iugton at present. He was delegate from
Louisiana to the Charleston Convention,
and a strong Douglas man. When the
Breckinridge faction Withdrew from the
Convention, they went over to the Mary
laHd institute, and held their convention in
that place. 10 passing cut ofthe Conyen-
tom Butler aeeosted Dr., apdsaid ::
doctor, why don't you get away from
this crowd Odd Aboltionistsi and come
over among gentleman % a
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-04-24
MILITARY PRTsON,



Having seen an account IA the Atlanta
Opinion Of the burning 10 Jefferson county.
whichlis calculated to prejudice the public
mind and which is entirely false. please al
low US to correct it through your columns
by giving true statement of the facts as
they really happened. The statement of
the outraged young lady is; that while
walking the public road she was accosted
by the negro Jim Beall, who Immediately
seized her, wbereupon she struck him in
the flee with small bundle she carried
in her hand, at the same time Screaming at
the toPof her voice, but all this did not
bluff the demon. Still holding her by The
throa: until by exertion and fright, she
became exhausted and fell into a swoon, at
which time he accomplished his hellish de-
sign. He remained with her until reason
returned, and then, with threats of killing,
made hsa N several times, and turn
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-04-24

Land for Rent.
E'ROM 100 to 200 acres of good cotton and bottom
corn land-will yield from q TO a bale of cot
ton, and from to 10 barrels Of corn to the acre.
Houses, stables DC. can be obtained with the lands
also use Of implements, tools and wagons. Corn
and fodder viii be sold or loaned 70 th0renter. Ap-
ply to j II. CHAMPEEYS, on the premises, at tie
Tyree Rodes plantation. miles south Of Pulaski,
orto Messrs Rose 81 Gordon at Pulaski. maT2T-8
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-10-29
Csmpa,sn IN the County.

The campaign in the county 10 going on
vigorously. The full canvass announced 10
being carried out, save the appointments of
Frank Semple, Esq. He was called away to
Court ct Des Moines. Van Valkenburg was
also attending Court at Des Moines, and made
. capital speech at the great demonstration
there. He 10 At home again and meeting all
his appointments. Judge Drsyer has made
thorough canvass Of the county, making
strong speeches that have pleased the hearts
Of Republicans. Sam. N. Clark spoke to a
superb audience at Dover Friday evening
and another one at Warren Saturday even
ing. Hon. Geo. W. McCrary il making a
full canvass of the county, delivering graud
speeches.
Gen. Bruce has returned from Washington
county, where he made . series Of strong
and effective speeches, and il doing his usual
splendid work in this county. Col. Leigh.
ton, one OF natures orators, is in universal
demand, and wherever he speaks, Republi.
canism is stronger and Democracy weaker
| for his eloquence and logic. Col. J. G.
Wilson is not only doing most effective worn
with the Plaind<aler, but is active with voice
Is we'll ~ with pen. and Is making strong
speeches DR.. Stenple, A. J. McCrary, L.
g. Rowel F. .. Dorr. Hugh w. Sample and
DR.. Hefmeister, are in harness and working
for victory. Push on the column. It's ligh,
oil around, and the promise Of splendd
triumph in November.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-10-29
Northvutern Union Packet Company.
"White Collar" Line,

Rirular laD - 81 Leuis TWO mol NJ, until iu5-
th1e orders.
Daily llseH biseesees Packets q s.. Losis ma
all intermediate points, consisting Of tne IV.
JAgPHR, Captain Burnett, master; the : Hi.
0uDRlD An, Osrtsin Davidson, master, snd
ths rTAeQA. Captain Robt. Hill, master, one
~ .hiA IN jeave the handling each day 1t
$50 ., m.
The above boats will make close connection
with those running between this point and 81.
PAUL
Arrangements have recently been made IN
transferring at Rock Island by which passenger
can reach ST. Paul ~ hours in advance Of any
other line.
In addition 70 the above the passenger and
freight Packets 00LLIO mePIKE. Captain
Moses Hail, master, VICTORY, Captain SEQ
field, master and tho PAkM2H, VIII make reg
uar trips.
Tickets for sale over the Hannibal and St. Je-
seph and Southern Pacific Road 70 all points
west Of the Missouri river.
Patronizs the Line that reduced the rates
For freight or passage apply TO the nice Of the
Company, corner Bondeau and Lcvec.
s. n. ARcRTR, Agent.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-10-29

csssisirs.


80 10Y- A,rives on Saturday end Wednes-
80. a oscreeh m. and Departs on Monday
and Thursday, 1t I o'clock :. m.
A~nv snsspea0N Arrives on Sunday
and Thursday. 1t 8 o'clock p. m, and Dsparts on
Tuesday snd ITdsy,t 1t s.n.
xnHr nun4RAn Arrives on TssslAy
and Friday, at ?. M, and Departs on "ednes-
dav aud Saturday, 1t .. m.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-10-29

in,sr,e<ed q iss.e 1900 = Whasf Boads to
0ea. Waliasuc, = ansssse - ~ 1naiassr's
seefne1sef ~ - ~ serlA d1po1issd O
levS. 81 ~ 1lss1aoe CompaDJ, tho Bonds
. 5, 6rsI s.bnislsa = ~ Special Wharf
Connis1oe ~ tAsissgsoval.
1ns E0ginser's sstinats Of this dats in
favor Of the lows Coal Company fof esrth
deposited on leves va received, and on mo-
ton Of Aid. McCuns, IN allowances OF SlooO
Wharf Bonds ms msds in favor ef the Iowa
Coal Company ON aceosat Of aid estimate
The EnTinesr's estimate Of this date in
favor OF Carroll / Nehannus on their Third
strese contract, was received, and on motion
the same vas referred to the Special Com>
mitsee on Third street improvement with
power 70 act.
Aid. Sample, from the Committee to
whom wss referred the bill Of the Mayor, for
services rendered the City - engineer, in
1865, amounting 70 3ls5 90, reported in "a
vor Of allowing the same. Report received
and adopted.
Aid. Sample moved that the Mayor be in
structed TO take up outstanding Wharf Bonds
- fast - the Wharf Fund will permit. Mo-
ton carried.
Aid. Rothert moved that the Street and
Alley Comnittss be instructed to call the
attention Of the proper suthoFities 70 the
dangerous condition Of the road leading from
the City to Buena Vista, and 70 ask for i'm
mediate repairs ON sid road. Resolution
adopted.
Aid. Rothert moved that the City Treasu-
rer, the Collector aud the Clerk, be each in
| structed TO report to the next meeting OF the
Council on the financial condition Of the
| CITY. - shown BY the accounts OF their re-
spective offices. Report adopted.
The following bills were allowed and or