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The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-02-07

An imperative Constitution is but dead
letter, and if tile members of the Supreme
Court OF the United States be not lost to
self respect, or corrupted by party preju-
dice aud bigotry it will pay no more atten-
tion to Congress than the resolutions Of a
seuseless mob. Congress can make laws,
but it cannot instruct the Supreme Court
how and when to constrae them.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-02-07

The cath to be taken by officers elected
under the constitution now being framed
BY the Louisiana Reconstruction ConYeH-
tion is as follows Il do solemnly swear
that accept the civil and political equal
ity of all men, and agree not to attempt to
deprive any person, on account of race,
color OF previous condition, of aOy Polti-
cal right, privilege or immunity enjoyed
by any other class OF men,"
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-02-07

CLEVELAND, Quo, February 4-Genel-
O'NeH. President Of the Fenisn Brother
hood, in speech last night offered to Pres
ident johnson the services of 1Oo. 900 Fen
ians in case OF a war with England.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-02-07
Destructiyl Fire IN Knoxville.

A destructive confagration occurred in
Rockville, Tenn. on Monday morning last.
by which about sI2o. 600 worth Of proper
" was destroyed. The tire was caused BY
kerosene OF Aurora oil.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-02-07

Too LArE.-We received last evening
from R. D. Smith, Secretai y, an invitation
to be present at the Winter Examination OF
the Columbia Athenaum, the exercises at
which commenced on Wednesday evening,
and closed last night. Something wrong
in the mails, as this letter was dated on the
25th.-NdshVale Gazette.
One came to US too, day after tie feast.
Curious, isn'tt?
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-02-07
Administrator's Notice.

A Ii pc. sons indebted 70 tho estate Of J. P. Ep-
Il person, coed, arc hereby notified that they
mustsette with me by let March or find their notes
&c in the hands o. an officer for collection.
ian sl-ft BEN. LPPEKSON, admir-
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-02-07

The celebrated horse. Skedaddle, owned
By General John H. Morg-n at the time OF
his death, has been purchased for $4,000
BIZ W. c. Walker, Of Logan county. Ky.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-02-07
Notice to Mill Goers.

N will be accounted for IL lost at nay mill. Per-
sons NUT mark their sacks if they wish hold me
responsible for them. jan3I-4t JOHN REBCE.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-02-07

NASHVILLE BoARD1NG HoUsE.-Mrs. NJ.
II. Hardy, formerly of this county. has
opened 6rst-class boarding house at No.
1877 N. College St, Nashville, Tenn, where
she would be pleased to entertain her old
friends from GILES. See card.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-02-07

VIM. Cullen Bryaat's chyrography, as
respects inteIligibiIity; is second only o
that of H. Greeley, Bryant's signature.
when executed in hot haste, reminds one of
. scorpion sufFeriug from ST. Virus dance.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-02-07

THAsKs.-We are obliged to our thoughtful and
popular friend J. r Osborn for copy Of the Yves
tern Farmers almanac and for couple of boxes of
improved paper cellars. Go everybody and sup
ply yourselves with these indispensable articles.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-02-07

The Editors of tie Memphis Avalanche
are fined $3.50 each aud imprisoned seven
ty days, and as long thereafter as they re-
fuse to answer certain questions PROFOUND
ed by Judge Hunter, for contempt of court.
Since this decision the Avalanch is
more bitter than ever on Hunter.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-02-07

On Thursday last the r co lstruction
Committee agreed upon bill which pro-
hibis the Supreme Court interfering in
any way with the reconstruction cts, and
requesting it to dismiss ali suits touching
the cousttutionality Of said bill So it
seems we are fast approaching the begin
ming Of the end. If Congress can instruct
the Supreme Court not to adjudicate one
case, II can also instruct it as to all cases,
and the Supreme Court thus becomes a
piece Of putty in the hands of Congress.
Il is evident that the Radicals intend to
uproot the Constitution, abrogste the Su-
preme Court, strip the President OF his au-
lhority, produce anarchy and erect a mill
larry despotism upon the ruins Of the Re
public. The daily proceedings OF Con
gTess is but daily record Ofcrime against
the liberties of the people and the gonius
OF our Governmental.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-02-07
A Niger Threat to Burn Atlanta

q N455O1 TITO % II
The Atlanta GA correspondent OF the
N. Y. Times (Rsd. writes. under date Of
the 22d ult:
"The Savannah negro, Bradley, made
speech to day which made many enemies
TO reconstruction, and will make thousands
ofenemies in the State He made the dis
tinct threat that il the people "dared to re-
fuse to raify the proceedings Of the Con
vention, the burning Of Atlanta, and the
march of Sherman through Georgia would
be buta forelaste OF what his race and the
United States army would co in Georgia"
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-02-07

coTTos-in Nashville yesterday, advanced to
serL
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-02-07
DTSSOLJJTTON.

THE eo-partnership heretofore existing betvyeen
i Duncan s. Seoggin is this day dissolved by rnu-
tual consent. W, T. Duncan will continue the
business at the old stand.
Those indebted to the firm are requested TO call
0nd settle with W. T. Duncan. and all claims a.
gainst said firm will be presented to him.
Jan 2I-3t W. T. DUNCAN.
RM SCOgGIN
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-02-07

In Congress on Saturday, M. EggIeston
presented the Ohio joint resolution, with
drawing ratification of the constitutional
amendment, and requesting return of the
official papers relative thereto. He doubt
ed whether the persons calling for such pa
pers had any rightto return them to the
Governor Of Ohio, and thought the Legi5-
lature had gone against the wishes of the
people. Referred to the Judiciary Com
mittee.
A bill was reported to continue the Freed
mems Bureau until July 10th, 1869, ex-
cePtin States represented in Congress,
where it is subjecr to the discretion of the
Secretary of War, and that the educational
part thereof shall be continued.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-02-07
a Big Man.

President johnson Is reported to have
said in a conversation on the 1st inst, that
he would give $4,000 out of his own
pocket. if the American people could have
seen Gen Grant at the Cabinent meeting
On Friday, while questions were being put
to him about his action in the Stanton mat
ter. He never saw man look meaner or
more Inundated.
He is not a big man." said Johnson,
."ei'her mentally, morally, or physically /;
but before he had answered the questions
we put to him; he seemed to have shriveed
up into no bigger than my fist"
Grant having shriveled into nothinguess,
be may soon be expected to fzzle out
The idea of making man of such mental
and moral proportions President, with a
still smaller man riding behind, won't be-
| gin to do.
The Reconstrue ion Bill in the South
When the new reconstruction bill
was up in the Senate on its. second reading
Mr.. Doolittle was allowed to speak at length
on the question. In the course Of his re-
marks he said
When LaGnium, q Roman province, re-
volted, and the revolt was suppressed, the
| question arose in the Roman Senate what
| shall be done with Latinium and the PEG.
/ pie of Latinium There were some who
said, ''disfranchise them - others said
"eonfsoate their property" There were
none who said subject them or reduce them
to vassalage 10 their slaves. But old Ca
miIlus, in that speech which revealed bis
! greatness and made his name immortal
said. 'Senators, make them your fellow
citizens, and thus add to the rover and
1 glory of Rome Mr.. Doolittle added
In this hIg h place, in the Senate of the
great Republic of the world. the out-growtt
of the civilization of all agee, cannot we
Senators. rise to the height of that grea
argument"
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-02-07

J.B. McCullaugh, the Cincinnati Com
mercial's Mack" Is to be Andrew john
sons private s cFetary.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-02-07

Il is currently reported that Capt. E. J.
Brooks. recently paymaster in Brown
lows loyal militia, has absconded from the
State with over $4,000 of public funds
An intimation to this effect is conveyed in
an article published in the Knoxville Press
and Herald of Sunday and written by the
Captain s late friend and partner.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-02-07
The Cotton Tag.

At last, after much contention and great
hurt to the domestic iutefSsts of The. eoun-
try, Congress has repealed the cotton tax
The bill that passed in one body, baked in
the other. conference committee was the
result, and (stilI, however, not without
much haggling.) the end was reached
This went through like flash, being car
ried in the Senate without a division, and
in the House by mo:e than two-thirds
vote.
We have not seen the bill IL. lis present
amended form, and are unable 10 give its
provisions. Don't know at this writing
whether it takes effect Immediately or
whether il only commences with the crop
of 1863
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-02-07

Jaurez 70 have $50. GOO salary. if he
says ine sc long enough to draw il.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-02-07
PULASKI
Female College.
SPRING SESSION oOMMENCED Jan. 6.

J. c. SCALES, a. NJ, Principal, Prof. Classics
and Sciences.
a. D. WALLACE, a. NJ, Associate, Prot, gathe-
mates &c.
Mrs. J. c. SCALES, Teacher Of Music and French.
9 A. d. WALLACE, 50 Drawing and Oil
Painting.
MissSALLIE sHAPARD, " Guitar.
We teach everything, Ornamental or Iiteral '
taught in the best Female Schools in the land
For terms apply for circular. jan81 ct
n Office to Tax PAYERS.
TAX PAYERS are hereby notified to come for
i ward and pay their taxes by the 18th of Febru-
airy or they viii have to settle with an officer
jan3l-2t II. II. AYMETT, T. c.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-02-07

Senator Doolittle opened his great
speech against tie pending reconstruction
bill in these words : "Mr. President, there
is more involved in this measure than any
other, all othres, perhaps. see in it a
complete overthl ow of the constitution 10
ten States in the Union. 1 see in it prac-
teal dissolution Of the Union. 1 see re-
public, in form at least. still remaining
north of the Potomac 1 see an empire
rising South Of it.. see in ii the widest
dream Of Calhoun dull EXECUTIVES
President TO execute the laws in :he repub-
lie Of the North a military dictator, indie
pendent of the President. to make as well
as execute laws in the negro empire Of the
South.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-02-07
lax g ALE.

TN pursuance of an order from the circuit court
L Giles county, made at the December term, 1887
hereof, WILL ,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-02-07

The Pope has received $500, 900 from
France, England and Ireland.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-01-17
Latest from Washington.
A SCENE IN THE HOUSE.
WAsnINGToN, Jan. ID.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.
The President refuses to recognize Mr..
Stanton as Secretary of war, and it may
be that we are ON the eve of stirring
events. The Union men are firm, and
backbone seems to be coming up all
round. In the House, while Fernando
Wood was speaking to-day upon the new
reconstruction bill, he used the following
language. cit is monstrosity, a meas
ure which is the most infamous of the
many infamous acts of this infamous
Congress"
Mr.. Bingham Immediately called Mr..
Wood to order for using such language.
The Speaker called Mr.. Wood to order
and said the House was ready to listen
to any explanation he had to make.
Mr. Wood replied: 4" | have no ex-
PLANTATION to offer"
Mr.. Dawes Immediately moved res
olution of censure on Mr.. Wood. The
House adopted it by vote of ia yeas
to 38 nays.
Mr.. Wood was then called before the
bar of the House and publicly rcpri,
manded by the Speaker.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-01-17

and community, and whose loss will be
very widely lamented. Mr.. Williams
had stroke of paralysis about year
ago, and has been in declining health
ever since. One ofthe latest acts Of his
life was thus noted by the Woodstock
Standard last week "On Friday last,
the occasion of the preparatory lecture
in the Congregational church, Hon.
Norman Williams and wife presented
the Society with a beautiful communion
service, consisting of two fagons, six
goblets, two plates and a baptismal bowl.
The presentation letter was read by the
pastor. The service will long be treas
ured by the Society as memorial OF Mr..
and Mrs. Williams who have for many
years been among its most valued mem
bers. What heightens the interest at
tached to this gift is the fact that it comes
from the ven cradle and beloved donors
just as they have passed that period Of
life, so rarely attained, the "Golden
Wedding" and it is to be considered
not only as a memorial of them, but al
so their memorial Of that memorable
event."
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-01-17

SpRINGrIELD.-Mr. j. ID. Powers of
Springfield, while recently clearing the
snow from skylight to his Photographic
saloon, fell distance of two stories to
plank walk below, rendering him insen-
sible for while, breaking one arm and
very seriously injuring him otherwise,
and though at last accounts he was still
lying on his back unable to move; it was
thought, we are glad to learn, that he
would recover. Mr.. Powers is one of the
best Photographic artists in the country,
and his family having been " brought
up to the trade, are also masters Of the
art, so that his business will not suffer
by the serious accident to himself. He
had recently nicely fitted up his rooms
and filled them with great variety OF
pictures and works of art from the best
sources, and although unable himself to
see his customers, his wife and daughters
who are most excellent artists, can and
will attend to their wants and serve them
equally well, and we therefore take plea
sure in bespeaking for them and theii
picture gallery, generous patronage.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-01-17

pIsrRcT OF WESTMINSTER, and for said district
10 all persons interested in the estate of ZIBA CHA
Greeting
V0U are hereby notified that Lmney Chaplin, ad-
Il ministrarix of the estate Of said deceased, will
present her administration account for allowance at
the session of said court to be held at the Inn Of
first Wednesday of February, 1865 and that said
court will then and there decide upon the allowance
Of said deceased for additional assignment of per.
sonal property and will decree distribution Of said
place may be heard in the premises if you shall
see cause. c. B. EDDY, Reg'r.
Jan. /, 1868. "a
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-01-17
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
Him m Hoiu1eps Eaeage.

WE. the Subscribers. being duly appointed BY the
w Hon. Probate court, for the district Of Wsstmn-
stcr, Commissioners to receive. examine and adjust
all claims and demands of all persons against the
tate of Hiram Holmes late of townshend in said dis
trict, deceased and also all claims and demands ex-
hibted in Offset thereto; and Elk months from the
Court for that purpose we do therefore hereby give
notice. that will attend TO the business of our APP
ponment, at the late residence of the deceased, In
Townshend. in said district the first Thursday Of
March, and june next. Mt 10 o'clock. A. NJ. until
four O'clock, p NJ, on each Of said days.
o. s. HOWARD. r,r,,-.
NJ. f. EALL0u, Son' -
'" i-sw D''' HENRY HOLMES Admir-.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-01-17
From Washington.

We copy the following from the Wash
ington correspondence of the Springfield
Republican of Wednesday:
WASHINGTON, Tuesday, Jan. IA.
The unanimity of the Senate on the
Stanton case and the House on the SUI
preme court bill is having an excellent
effect in this vicinity. The republicans
are holder and more confident of success
before the people than they have been
for long time. The democrats are dis
concerted, though they pretend surprise
over what they deem these revolutionary
measures. The feeling among the repub-
hcans is defiant. They are determined
that nothing they can do shall be left
undone which shall tend to the enforce
ment of the reconstruction acts.
Gen. Grant left the war department
at 8 o'clock this morning, handing over
all the papers to Mr.. Stanton. Both
seemed to enjoy the transfer, and after it
was done took smoke together. Short
ly after Tennessee delegation came in
to see the Secretary of War, expecting
to find Grant there, but finding Stanton
in possession laid their memorial before
him. His reply was humorous. Gen
tlemen," said he, q" / have been absent a
few weeks and am not familiar with the
condition of the department, but l will
soon look into the matter you present"
A messenger arrived with letter direct
ed to Gen. Grant, Secretary of War;
and was sent over to the Office of the
General. He CURLY stated to the mes
senger that if he wanted the document
to 90 the Secretary of War he had come
to the wrong place. By special invita-
ton Gen. Grant was at the meeting OF
the cabinet. Stanton was not invited
However, he is duly installed in the wal
department and he cannot easily be put
out.
In senatorial circles, Pitt Fessenden's
speech, yesterday, is very much talked
about. 1t was the most eloquent speech
of the debate, and was thoroughly radi
cal. Fessenden advocated a bold poll
CIV, and stated his firm conviction tina
f any other would hand the governor
and the country over to the enemy.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-01-17
Julia M. Cobb. Essase.

STATE OF VERMONT. } The Probate, Court
DISTRICT or WESTMINSTER. in and for said district
To all persons interested in the estate of JULIA N.
COBB late Of Jamaica, in said district. Greeting:
NOU are hereby notified that instrument In
writing has been filed in the court here BY Henry
a. Walker. the executor thereof. purporting to bS
the last will and testament Of said deceased; and
that said court will decide upon the probate Of said
Instrument at the session Of said court to be held ct
on the first Wednesday Of February, 1858, when and
where you can be heard in the premises # you shall
cause. c. b. EDDY, Reg'r.
Jan L 1863 a
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-01-17
Taxes.

PAY YOUR TAXES NOW AND SAVE FOUR
PER CENT. ON YOUR STATE TAX.
TNHE TAX PAYERS of Rockingham, are hereby
notified that tha Treasurers warrant for the col
lection of the State of 50 per cent the list OF
1851 oriere.iisy the Legislatures now in my bands
Also the warrant for Town and State school IaTes.
Four per cent will be deducted from. the state Tax
Of those who pay before the first day of February
next Isiial be at
Saxtons River, the 18th 10Th and goth of January.
Bartonsviile the 2lst. from 10 A. M. until r. NJ
Cambridgeport the 22d. from A. NJ, unit! z; N.
Bellows fal1sthe sd Il 2Sth from 10 An, till r M.
Rockingham, the 9th, from 10 A. NJ. until Z. NJ.
for tho purpose Of receiving said taxes.
n b, No deduction will he made and no receipts
given after February l. 1868.
EHAS. HU BEARD, Collector.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-01-17

WEsMINsTER.-An interesting and in
structive essay was delivered before the
Lyceum in Westminster, on Friday eve
ming of last week, by Prot. L. f. Ward.
Also an interesting paper was read by
Miss Lcra L. wilkins and 1nez Il.
Morse. The debate on extending suf-
frage to the opposite sex was very ear
nest and kept up till late hour, and SO
much interest created that the dIcscus-
sion was adjourned for another debate
on Friday evening of this week.
Disputants, affirmative, Mark Ward,
negative, III. G. Shepherd. An essay
will be read by Rev. F. J. Fairbanks,
and paper by Miss Mamie Richardson
The pastor of the Church in West
minister East, in justice to himself, de-
sires to say that the eight dollars OF
"funds" mentioned in the last week 4
TIMES ''were emptied from the treasury
of the Dramatic Association into the
treasury of his Sabbath School" without
either his knowledge or consent, and
with his well known and ayowed disap
prevail.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-01-17
Farm for. Sale.

A FARM of about one hundred and sixty Q60)
IA acres. suitably divided in moving and pasturing
pleasantly located mile from Cambridgeport on
road Of much travel free from drifting SHOWS About
IS acres of the moving is level and free from stone
in high state of cultivation specially adapted to
corn, grass &c, pasturing good. good sugar lot
with sugar house and fixtures complete, and nearly
Der more than is necessary for the of the farm
Near market. Buildings in good repair and conye-
nient. good well at house. and good running
water to house and barn. Half of the above named
farm would make good home for any one wishing
small farm and would be sold separate II desired;
$780, S. L. PERHAM.
ATHENS Jan. s. 1868.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-01-17

DEATH OF HoN. NORMAN WILLIAMS.
Hon. Norman Williams of Woodstock,
died at his residence in that village, at
quarter past 8 o'clock on Sunday
mornin g last His age must have been
about 76 years. Mr.. Williams was a
graduate of the University of Vermont,
of the class of 1910, which numbered
among its members, Hon. Jacob Cola
mer, 1t. Gov. ID. NJ. Camp, Timothy
Toilet and VIM. Noble. He was Coun
ty Clerk of Windsor County, for more
than generation, and was one of the
most valuable men in that region; one
of the most respected, and relied on fol
every good word and work, in the church
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-01-17

TowNsHEND.-The friends of Rev.
Horace Fletcher made him a donation
visit ON Thursday evening of last week,
leaving him over 500 in money and
various articles. 1t was a very plea
SAINT occasion
The reunion of the students Of Le-
land and Gray Seminary was very
happy success, the company partaking
of an excellent and we'll served oyster
supper at Wizards
-On Tuesday the 18th the Temper
ance Society held their annual meeting,
and listened to an interesting address
from Rev. Mr.. Ober, of Newfane, after
which they were suppered at Wizards
Hotel. frs
We have other items from Towns
bend which are crowded out this week.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1868-01-17

CHEsTER.-We make few additions
to Chester business list published last
week; Boot & Shoe Makers, S. j.
Smith, S. Weston, North Chester Pho
tographs, A. S. Hayward. Planning
Mill, J. B. Cram. Postmasters, North
Chester) III. Blanchard, (Gassets Station)
F. w. Boynton.
Those in want of drugs & medicines
or fancy goods, will find all varieties al
the store of DIR. j. N. Moore, WHO'S evel
ready to serve his customers with good
article at reasonable price.