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The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-11-13
Capt. sheafe Defeated !

This will be startling announcement
to our people who are not familiar with the
diabolical scoundrelism of the Radicals
The official returns from the counties in
this district show a majority of over six
hundred for Capt. Sheafe; yet the Radical
manipulators, not satisfied with the frauds
already perpetrated in the name of loyalty,
have seen proper to throw out the vote at
Manchester, which gave Sheafe 296 and
TilmaD 8, and the vote of two precincts
in Coffee county, which also gave large ma
jorities for Sheafe, thereby electing Till
man by about 200 majority.
Can it be possible that we are to submit
to such vilainies as this? Are the people Of
Tennessee cowardly dogs, that they can
thus be kicked about with impuuity by a
set of imported scoundrels, such as com
pose large majority Of Office-hOlders in
Tennessee Is it possible, we ask in the
name of liberty, in the name of justice, in
the name Of all that is dear to freemen,
is it possible that there is no help for this
kind of robbery?
1t is aggravaung, CALLING almost beyond
endurance. to be obliged to cit with the
heavy chains of radical tyranny clanking
about our necks, and listen to the answer
they give us : you have no rights, sir,
that loyalty is bound to respect. Loyalty
g. radioalism, must rule" This is the
only consolation, the only answer we get.
How long, oh! how long will the iron heel
OF oppression be kept upon our necks?
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-11-13
Tha Govarnor's Message.

The Legislature hsving convened at
Nashville on Tuesday last, with quorums in
both houses, the annual message Of Cover
nor Brownlow was read. We have not the
inclination or the space TO publish it entire,
besides there are only few points touched
upon that would be of much interest to our
readers. It had been predicted, and even
expected by some, that the Governor would
recommend the repeal, or at least modii-
cation of the franchise law; that the recent
triumph of the radical party had placed
him in a position that enabled him to be
iust, If not magnanimous, to a crushed and
oppressed people. But those who were
charitable enough to believe that a man in
his position, whose motto for four years
past has been Vengeance upon Rebels"
and whose administration has been distin-
guished alone for it's vindictiveness, could
ever suffer himself to be animated by no.
bic sentiment, or moved by a generous i'm
pulse, now acknowledge themselves deeei
we'd.
The Governor opens the message with
congratulations upon the election of Grant
and claims that it is an endorseme nt Of rad
ical rule in Tennessee for the past four
years. He recommends no more appropri-
atoms to railroads, except to those which
traverse East Tennessee, and recommends
the sale of the roads which are indebted
to the State. He thinks the Legislature
ought to be very cautious 10 tampering
with the Franchise act-thinks discrimi
nation ought to be made between those
rebels who were forced into the rebellion
and those who went voluntarily and fought
for Southern independence until arms were
wrenched from their hands. He is in ia
vor of giving the former the right of suf-
frsge in course of few years; the latter,
never, until the last dollar of the national
debt is paid, and the last dead Union SOL
der is resurrected. Practically, this would
be no extension or modification at all, for
no decent rebel would set up any such
plea, and all indecent rebels have already
gone off with radicahsm, and are to-day vo-
ters and office holders. He devotes few
words to the Insane Asy lum, the Hospital,
the State Guards the Judiciary &c, and
winds up with the most sensible sugges-
ton contained IN the entire message, to-
wit : that the Legislature transact it's bust
ness and 1djourn as soon as possible.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-11-13
COLUMBIA SYNOD.
DOnnen Institute and Religious Interests.
From the Athens ala Post.

From the Athens (Ala.) Post.
The Columbia Synod of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church convened in Athens,
Ala. on Friday. the 10Th ult., and closed
its session ON Monday, 18th. The intro
ductorY sermon was preached by the Mod
orator. Rev. NJ. B. Dewitt, and the exercises
were then opened with prayer.
There were members present from all FIVE
Presbyteries which composed the Synod.
Also there was present the distinguished
divine, Rev. H. B. Warren, D. D., of Tex
as, who delivered, during the occasion,
some very able discourses.
Rev. A. NJ. Kerr, of Richland Presbyte-
ry, was chosen new Moderator, and Rev. J.
II. Patterson. of McGreedy Presbytery,
temporary cierk,
Reports on Missions, Education, State Of
Religion, aud Minutes of Presbyteries pre-
scented many encouraging features of the
Synod's work, and offered stimulants to
greater efforts in The wide field opened be-
fore the body.
Quite an amount of Home Mission work
was reported by the Presbyteries Of Tenn
essee, Jackson and McGready. This much
needed labor ought to be greatly encourage
ed and augmented by all religious denomi-
nations.
Tie statistics exhibited some ninety or
dained ministers, thirty prObatiOners for
the ministry, more than seven thousand
communicates, with quite a considerable
number of professions of religion and &C
cessions to the church during the SyuOdi-
cal year.
The Donnell Institute, the Synod's Fe-
male College, at Winchester, Tenn, was re-
presented to be in fine trim so far IS its man
agement is concerned. having capital man
as Principal and an excellent corps of as
sistants in literature and music.
The report on the state of religion pre-
scented the mingled lights and shadows Of
our couutry's sad condition. Many pre-
eious aud extensive revivals have occurred,
and many hearts made glad over rePentiOg
sinners. while many places remain barren
and cheerless for want of tillage.
Yet. peace and harmony generally seem
to prevail-within the congregations under
/ the care Of the Synod.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-11-13

A dispatch from Washington, dated the
18th, says: Several prominent Republi-
cans now here, had an interview with Gen.
Grant since bis return, when the subject Of
universal suffrage in all the States was
brought up, and the probability of the pas
sage Of law by Congress at its next ses-
sion, and establishing the principle thrO ugh
out the country, was discussed. The par
ties present say that Grant expressed him
self favorable to it, and there is no doubt it
will be brought forward as soon as Con-
gress DssCs.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-11-13

An editor who occupied a room ia ho-
tel not q thousand miles distant, absented
himself from town one night. The house
being crowded with guests, The obliging
landlord put q stranger in the EDITORS bed
This kindness the ungrateful fellow rsqui-
ted by scrawliug on a piece OF paper
which he left on the table, the following
rhymes:
slept in an editors bed last night,
And others may say " hat they please;
saw there's one editor III the world
Who certainly takes his ease.
Wren I thought Of my humble cot away,
! could not suppress sign,
But thought as / rolled N that ieatheTy heaS'
How easilT editors tze.'
The editor, after some inquiries Of the
landlord, made the following addition f:
The chap whose form has rested here,
And LETT his copy behind
For a bad SEaDresss1n should be looked up
As the cut is most unkind.
Behold a prOof Of h2l0 h liss'
In the morning he went away,
And like many who abuse an sdltcr shesti
Has forgotten the bill 70 Fay
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-11-13

WAsHINeToN, Nov. 6.-ln the Supreme
Court of the District of Columbia to-day
the case Of John H. SurraIt came up. The
motion to dismiss the appeal from the Dis
trict Attorney against the decision of Judge
Wiley in the Criminal Court sustaining the
plea of The statute Of Limitation, and dis
charging the prisoner, the Court, Judges
Carter. DIN aud Wylie. dismissed the ap-
peal on the ground that there was no prece
dent for sustaining al appeal in case whose
iudgmeul had been rendered in favor of tie
defendant. This is the end Of The Surratt
case.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-11-13

The works of our mechanics, the serv-
ices they have rendered to civilization, to
Christianity, to liberty, to the amehora-
ton of the condition of mankind, are their
monum ent-iheir eulogy.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-11-13

The total amount of the debt of the Uni
ted States is SO. 641, O02, 512; amount in
the Treasury, currency, $1O,465. O83; coin,
s1O3, 4O7, 985; total. $1I3.873,Ol9. Total
amount of debt, less cash in the Treasury.
SO, 527, I29, $50.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-11-13

The editor of the St. Louis Times has
sued the registering officer in his ward for
refusing to register him as qualified yoter,
without taking the test oath. The, object
of the suit is to test the conetitutionality of
the law.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-11-13

The vote of Alabama is uncertain; forty
six counties gives Grant Sc, 1926 and Sey
mour SO, 464. Eighteen counties are yet
to hear from. The Republicans claim the
State by 100000
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-11-13

Let US not despair of our country. Gods
ways are wiser than mans ways. Who
knows but this apparent success may. not be
the very rock upon which the Infamous par
ty of Radicalism will be wrecked?
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-11-13

A dispatch from Sanfrancisco states that
the entire loss in that city from the recent
earthquake will not exceed 100000. A
dispatch the n Y. Herald estimates it at
s3.OOO.O 900, and says there is hardly build
ing in Sanfrancisco but is more or less
strained
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-11-13

1t is stated that the cost of each slave
rescued on the coast of Africa by the En-
glish fleet has cost the Government not less
than a quarter of million of dollars. On
ly nine persons were rescued from the
SLAVE. traders 10 three years up TO 1867.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-11-13

The "Grecian Bend" when last heard
from, had reached Meridian, aud was still
a-climbing.-Er.
1t is worn little above the Meridian
here,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-11-13

Splendid lands can be purchased along
the coast. river, lakes. and ia various fertile
aud productive sections of Louisiana. for
from one dollar 10 twenty pei acre. Prop
erty Of ell kinds is offered for sale at won
derfully low rates in every portion OF New
Orleans and the country around, Every
indncement is offered for persons Who have
faith in the future OF this country, to 80
thele aud invest. tbs hoped those thous-
ands who believe in the beneficial influence
Of Radical rule. and who have confidence 10
the future prosperity Of this country nnder
such, will 60 there and produce the effect
they piophesied.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-11-13
&HooeHfes

groceries
Will be made speciality with US, a heavy stcck
of which will be kept always on hand, and will be
sold together with Bagging, Rope, Ties and Farm
ing Implements, at Nashville prices, adding freight
and drayage.
We sole agents in Giles county for the ceebra-
ted W heat Fan, Seed Separator and Smut Machine,
manufactured by T. Fl. Jones & Co., Nashville, ex-
hbited and awarded premiums at al! the late Fairs
in Middle Tenn, which we offer at Manufacturers
prices, freight added. We are also agents for the
sale of Virginia Chewing and Smoking Tobacco, q
good stock of which have and will sell at Manu-
facturer's prices. We have built u commOdious
COTTON WAREHOUSE,
Along side the Railroad track, and possesses supe-
rOr facilities for the storing and handling of
We will take charge of and ship for Planters their
cotton, to Nashville, Memphis, New Orleans, Lou
isville, Cincinnati, or New York, and make liberal
cash advances on the same.
Our stock of Bagging, Rope and Ties is large and
viii be supplied to Farmers and Planters during
the season on the most favorable terms.
We will bein the market for the purchase of Cot
ton, Corn, Wheat, Hides, Feathers, Dried Fruits,
Rags, &c, in fact, everything usually brought to
the market Y farmers, and will be able t. sup
ply them win everything needed.
All cotton or Cther produce stored with will be
insured unless otherwise ordered.
Nov. l, 1868 IT, MCGUIRE, EzELL & HILL.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-11-13

Ladies are ''gOing their entire" on the
Grecian bend. They remind one, by the
form they give their figure, of pOOdle-dOg
essaying to walk on his hind legs.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-11-13

There is much fear, Judging from the
condition of affairs in the South, and the
country generally. that he who wrote as an
epitaph for the Union-"Here rests the
wreck of an empire that lost its own liberty
in giving freedom to its slaves" may yet
have to be accredited with more than ordi-
nary prescience.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-11-13

In the United States District Court, in
Chicago, Judge Drummond presiding.
decision was given that where bankrupt
dies, the final oath may be signed By the
counsel or by the administrator of the es-
tate.
The law requires the proceedings to go
on, and The question was who, the bank
rupt having died, should sign the final
oath.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-11-13

The Democrats of YazOo City have estab-
lished a school for the children of colOred
men who voted the Democratic ticket
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-11-13

A rsssz-5 named Charles H. Muninleker-
zin in Memp his stabbed and killed a negro
employe Tuesday night for stealing a sack
of corn. Another Kuklux horror.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-11-13

Prescribe no man, white or black, for
the reason, simply, thet he is a Radical or
Republic his politics. But spot the
dds 3" wherever you see them.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-11-13
The FortY.hr Congress

The Democrats have gained about forty
Representatives to Congress at the recent
elections. In the FoItielh Congress there
were ia Republicans and 50 Democrats
The number of Democrats already elected
to the Forty first Congress foot up SO, with
three States yet to elect. one of which (COn-
necticut) had three Democrats in the For
tietb Congress-. These, together with one
or two others likely to be gained, will foot
up a net gain of forty.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-11-13
Excitement in Upton County-Troops
Sent to the Scene of Disturbance.

Sent to the Scene of Disturbance.
MEMPHIS. Nov. 1O-A dispatch was re-
ceived by Gen. Granger last night, from r.
P. Price. Commissioner of Registration at
Mason's Depot, Upton county. stating that
the greatest excitement prevailed there in
consequence of a report that Gen. Smith,
The defeated candidate for Congress, was
coming there with large body of armed
negroes to take DISPOSITIONS for the purpose
of contestiRg the election of DR.. Leftwitch,
and asking for troops to preserve order.
This morning a dispatch was received
from Sheriff Slaughter, stating that l 900
armed negroes, principally from Fayette
county, had arrived there, and the greatest
spprehensions were felt for the security of
the whites. Many women and children
had left on the train in consequence
Since noon it is impossible to communicate
by telegraph with that point, and it is be-
lieved that the operator has been driven
away.
Gen. Granger dispatched fifty men of the
25Ih Infantry, under three officers, by spe-
cial train tonight, for The purpose of pre-
wing order.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1868-11-13
LATER.

The troops sent to Mason's Depot last
night returned, and report all quiet there,
though there vas large body of negroes
there. No riotOus proceedings had occur
rod
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1868-06-17
r
FROM WASHINGTON

WORCESTER, Mass, June l4.-The
Orphan Girls Home at Newton Cen
tire, was destroyed by fire about three
o'clock this afternoon, while the in
mates were at church. A barn belong
ing TO thu establishment was also de-
stroycd. The fire is supposed to have
been the werk of an incendiary. Loss
not ascertained.
NASHVILLE, June 1.-Two COM
panies of Fenians were mustered into
service last night:
A Federal soldier was poisoned on
Friday night IN a bagnio in this city
and has since died.
CHARLESTON, s. G, June 1.-THE
election returns are now complete from
t~hirty-one districts. South Carolina,
indicates the Radicals to have carried
Is and the Democrats l6 districts.
PHILADELPHIA-June l4.-Timothy
Heenan, who was shot a few days ago,
died TO day. he wa brother to John
G.. Heenan.
WASHINGTON, June I3-Hon
Reverdy johnson will resign his place
in the Senate, on Monday next, and
will leave for Europe with his ereden-
tials as Minister for Great Britain about
the frs. of July. Mr.. Hauilton, Sen
ator elect from Maryland, will be ap-
pointed to fill the balance Of Johnson's
term.
Mr.. Butler hopes to conclude the
of testimony to day concerning
the Impeachment conspiracy, and the
will present their report to
the House on Tuesday next.
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1868-06-17
THE PRESID ENJOY.

sABANNER WITH STRANGE DEVICE
The agitation of the Chase question still
continues. Every day adds new converts to
the cause. Every day the democracy are bus
chance is in Salmon p. Chase, and, if SO, how
much of q chance that is. Those democrat
lie newspapers which do not themselves en-
dorse the yemen at least publish the
the people are set to talking and thinking.
--CLEvE. HERALD.
How dlsinterested. The abolition
organs are extremely anxious hat the
democracy should nominate Salmon p.
Chase for the Presidency. II Judge
Chase possesses the qualifications for
that high position attributed to him by
the Jacobin journals, why did they
not nominate him at Chicago, instead
of Butcher Grant? Having selected
their own candidate, according to their
own tastes and wishes, it seems to us
that to attempt to select a candidate
for the democracy will be regarded as
a work Of supererogation; a gratuit
GUS waste of unasked sympathy.
We have long been of the opinion,
and still entertain the idea, that the
democracy are fully competent to Sc
lect thei; candidate without the al or
advice of the leaders Of the Jacobin
party, aud whenever the democratic
party shall evince any uncertainty on
that point, perhaps it will solicit the
advice of its enemies /; and until that
period shall arrive, we can only say to
the Herald and all of its kith and kin,
"fret not your gizzards" in behalf Of
| the councils of the democratic party,
for It's leaders are abundantly able to
mark out its curse and platform Rand
will do it in due time.
We deny that any sound democratic
paper in the country has been or is
advocating the claims of Judge Chase
for tie Presidency. The whole thing
is a Misrepresentation. The abolition
organs are doing all they can to effect
that object. The democracy are fer
Pcndleton, q and all. Do you ub
deIstand /?
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1868-06-17

You may be sure, gentlemen, shall
haze no policy Of my o1n to enforce
against the 1M Of the peopA.-[Gen
Grant in accepting the Chicago uomin
alton.
Noble words, itly spoken! This sen
timent-this assurance, will be heartily
Endorsed by the people who have seen
the country distracted and weighed
down under the Administration OF
johnson, who took possession of the
Executive Office with a policy of hi.
own to enforce against the will of the
people, and in open violation of the let
ter and spirit of the Constitution =
Cincinnati Ohio Gazette.
What Gen. GRANT meant, when he
declared that he would have "no poll
cy of his own to enforce" was that he
would put himself completely under
the control and direction Of he Jaco-
bin-Republican politicians and minute
ly carry out all their measures But ii
is refreshing to hear the Gazette talk
of 'sopen violation of the Constitution
The Constitution has been a ''dead let
ter" in the hands of the Jacobin Re-
dublicans, so long, that they have lore
since lost track of it.-Fort Wayn,
Democrat.
There is only n thing upon which
Grant can converse. He knows al
about "Marshal Browns female pups ;
nnd-can talk fuently, when a littl,
'tipsy" on fast horses and pretty woman
Policy, is all stuff for him.
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1868-06-17
. FINANCIAL
PUBLIC DEBT STATEMENT.

WASHINGTON, June S.-Dcbt bear
ing coin interest, 5000 27,S41 %;
debt bearing currency, S2O3 III $50
matured debt not presented for pay
ment, So, S34,2O2 "a debt bearing
no interest, S40S, 973, 9S1 81; total,
S2,643, 1853, 500 SO. Coin in the
Treasury, 500. 22s,559 81 currency
s43, 279 ,i2O 80 debt less cash in the
Treasury, 1856 IA. The
gold. bearing debt has increased during
May ,S57. 449, $50 the 7-a0s. were re-
duced $685. $50 compound inter
est notes reduced, st9,70i,7lo; the
debt bearing gold and currency inter
est, and the matured debt not present
ed for payment. was increased So, I20,t
O79, of which 81 100000 consists Of
bonds issued to the Pacific rail road
coin increased, SIa 6s1 ,09S g. u
rency deere; sed 81 I04,983 81. The
entire debt increased ~S9.7i7,O50 l8.
owing chiefly to the heavy payment OF
interest.
At the late Chicago convention the
republican party pledged itself for re-
trenchment and economy in the ex-
penditures of the public money. In
the above we have the first installment
of the new economy. The public
debt has only (N iucrea-ed a little
over nine millions of dollars since the
first day of May! Only nine millions
IF dollars? That is retrenchment with
a vengeance. If the Jacobin party
could get up another Impeachment
case, the national debt would ONLY be
increased about eighteen millions Of
dollars. Who is afraid? $
How long will the people of this
country be deceived by the financial
trixters that are eating out the sub
stance of the land? Must the lash
be put on till the blood runs, before
the tax payer will stop aud think p
| There is q fearful record to be placed
before the people. It is high time tc
change for better rulers, and more care
in the financial management of our ma
tional re venue ; otherwise our people
will be reduced to serfdons, while the
| bondholder will riot in wealth and lax.
ury and laugh at their misery and des-
titution. y
There is not a country on the face oil
the globe that is taxed like this. The
people absolutely groan under the load
1t is no matter of surprise then. tina
they are casting about to ascertain the
cause of all this. So far as we are
able to judge, the people are deter
mined 10 remove the cause of al. fhei
woes at the November election, BY
driving the Jacobin party from place
and power.
The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1868-06-17
STATES & UNION

BET That We msy be able to contribute
al our full share towards the success o.
q the democratic ticket this fall, We have
concluded to offer the Estates and
Union" for six months, during the
sa1Paign5saa TIE following rates:
ams For a club of twelve new subscri
2 abers, $500 or 75ets each in ADVANCE
saa For a club. Of n new subscribe rs
S1s,0 90 or 75cts each, in advance, and
opericopy for the person getting uf
Il the club. Gais
e@S7Ounr expenses for Publishing the
gss.States and Union" have been greatly
efecIeased, in consequence of enla'ging
0 dthesshset aud VIC will be under many
'.s5Bfigati6ns To- cur democratic friend.
throughout the county, if they will
make an effort to enlarge its ~circula-
ton 500 or 600 copies. 1t can b.
easily done. Use
Give rs a trial, friends, and see.