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The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-05-21

DR.. D. Lee, of Knox county, Tennessee,
says in the Southern Cultivator that, soor-
er or later, all Southern farmers will see
and acknowledge the "blunder" ofattempt-
ing to pull, by hand. corn blades enough to-
feed working stock, COWS giving milk,
young cattle, and keep them in good con-
diLion. Such fodder costs at least five
times more per / 200 pounds, than to raise
a mixture of orchard grass aud clover-hsy.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-05-21

An English writer, in his advice to
young married women. says that "their
mother Eve married a gardener It
might be added that the gardener. in con-
sequence of his match, lost his situation.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-05-21

Sweetening ones coffee is generally the
first stirring event of the day.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-05-21

Forney, who has just got back to WASH
ington from an extended tour through the
South, writes that though the Northern
visitor can easily find abundant materials
for criticism and complaint. yet that life
and property are to-day as safe in Georgia.
Florida and South Carolina as they are in
Pennsylvania. The habit of assailing men
for opinions sake, he says, should =
abandoned. In reply to the declsE
that reconstruction is as far off as
day when Lee surrendereS
mel Forney writes
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-05-21

Why is your nose in the middle of your
face ? Because it is the scenter.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-05-21

The two great Radical organs at Oh lea
go. the Tribune and the Republican. are
quarrelng with each other for the leader
ship in the denunciation of Grant.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-05-21

An old lady. being in a store at Water
bury, Conn, recently sat down and reach
remarking that she ''always did like those
alright stoves"
Wonder where she thought the smoke
would 90?
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-05-21

A drunken loafer was picked up in the
street. There was no sense in his head,
no cents in his pocket, powerful scent in
his breath, and he was sent to tie watch
hnusa
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-05-21

If a man slaps your face, you knock
him down. while you never think of resent
ing smack on the lips from pretty wo-
man.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-05-21

The President favors no man who held
Office under Johnson or voted against his
impeachment.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1869-05-21

A gentleman was reasoning with a
whisky drinker, and told him Of topper
who died while ago from internal COM
busliou. 'HOw did it happen 90 asked
the drinker. Gin trying to blow out
candle, the flame caught his breath, and
he burUed up" was tie reply. "Wen,
now," said the Bourbon lover, 'here upon
my oath, 1 pledge myself never to blow out
a candle as long as live.''
The New York herald., 1869-11-30

The news which we publish in another
column regarding the progress of the revolu-
tion in Hayti is important. It shows that Sal
naves cause is on the wane. His leading
generals have deserted him, and now the
announcement Is made that the Haytien war
vessels, Alexandra Potion, Salnave and Rouil-
lone have been captured off Cape Haytien and
are now in the hands of the revolutionsts.
General Lubin, who joined the insurgents at
the time Chevalier did, and was proclaimed
Provisional President, has rejoined the army
Of Salnave with the forces belonging to his
command. Cape Haytien has fallen into the
hands Of the rebels. General Chevalier,
formerly an officer Of Salnave and at one
time his Secretary Of War, is at the head
of the revolutionary army, and, by latest
accounts, we learn he was marching on Port
au Prince. Here Salnave has taken his stand,
with the resolution to fight to the bitter end.
Travellers who have arrived in this city from
Hayh express the belief that before many
days Port au Prince will be in the hands of
the insurgents. For months past the revolu-
tionists have been working steadily, numbers
have tiocked to their standard, and present
appearances would seem to indicate the
approaching end Of tho Haytien rebellion.
The New York herald., 1869-11-30
A SAD re MINEcENcE.

Demolition of the Scene Of the Helen Jewctt
Murder-a Police Captains Recollection.
On sunday last usually quiet day in the metro
polls, Captain Petty. OF the Fifth precinct police.
found time TO recall the following sad "reminiscences
and entered 1t on the daily return sheet from his
precinct to the Central Police once a. folows:-
The buildings known an Al and 41k Thomas
street In course Of demolition to MAKE way iOr
the erection OF an edince to be used for manulac-
turing and mercantile purposes. me premises
became notorious In consequence OF o murder COM
mitted thereof Helen Jewett by her lover, Richard
p. Robinson--ln April 1894 The place was Kept BY
Mrs. Rosina Townsend furnished IN gorgeous
style and was visited by all the fast young boods OF
The writer Of this distinctly remembers the mur-
der and the high character and standing OF the young
man who was accused OF committing IT; the indict-
ment by the Grand Jury; the tr1al; the crowded
cnurt room in the old City Hall; the father the ever
faithful and uncle, Joseph Hoxie; the
nlaariinn Of the eloquent Ogden Holman to the court
and Jury TO spare the life OF the .poor b0y the more
than teatbly stiffness and tho falling OF the son upon
and the clasping OF his around bis fathers neck
on the rendering OF tho verdict OF mot guilty' BY
rhe Jury as Of the m0sy PROMINENT occurrences
81 nv earlier days. The blight upon the Young
mans name drove him from his homo, never 70
return.
For the last nine years the period OF which have
| been in command OF the precinct the houses have
been occupied by large number OF the most aban-
doned characters whites and blacks. During the
last three years four In the 'front.' Duiidlngs
have been occupied bv Canada Indiana the squaws
working at ornamental bead work 70 support tnelr
male companions.
The New York herald., 1869-11-30
METHODIST MISSION SOCIETY.

The regular monthly meeting OF the Methodist
Episcopal and Sunday School Mission was held last
evening at the Seventh street church. between Sec
ond and Third avenues. Although the night was
somewhat inclement there was large attendance.
Mr.. James II. Peton presided, and after some pre-
lmnary business OF the usual routine character had
been transacted. the Rev. g. Hollis opened the pro-
ceedings with prayer.
Rev. D. ELMARKs read the monthly report, which
set forth the amount collected In aid OF the mission
and the various ways in which had been expended.
The report also showed the progress the society had
already made, and dwelt upon the advantages to be
derived from Its continued support.
Rev. CYRUS d. FORCE then delivered heightened
address, in the course OF which he reviewed the ben
efts which the Mission Society had already con-
rerred aud urged upon the congregation the imp0r-
tance well as the great necessity OF according
substantial support After some general observa-
tions to the benevolent work the mission had
dertaken he proceeded to point out that the labOrs
of the mission were largely directed towards the
that while there was an urgent need for more
churches and chapels throughout this city there
was nevertheless duty devolving upon the mission
tnat required immediate attention, and that was to
ascertain the spiritual wants OF the poor OF this city
who he considered ought TO be the great OBJECT OF
the missions comfort and benev0lence.
Rev. ]. A. VINCENT followed In q similar strain,
and advocated the importance OF practical labor BY
the members OF the congregation. 1t was all very
well, he urged, to build religious edinces and OF
course necessary TO have an adequate pecuniary
supply, but 1t was nevertheless behoden ON the
part OF the mission to dive beneath the surface and
ascertain the spiritual wants OF the needy who
might be unable to help themselves. After diatng
at some length on the true development OF the
Christian character the reverend gentleman con-
cluced by pointing out the great necessity OF prac
tlca and energetic labor on the Of the congre-
The doxology was then sung and, the Rev. W. p.
Corbet having impaired the benedctiOn, the meet
ing was brought TO o close
The New York herald., 1869-11-30

YANKEE PROGRESS. London Times con-
fessed one day after the war that Americans
had right to boast. Certainly we astonish
ourselves. First we wage one of the greatest
wars in the history of Christendom, enroll the
mightiest armies, disband them and then
quietly 60 back to peaceful pursuits. We con-
tract in few years an enormous national
debt and then start a popular subscription to
pay it all off-which came near being success
full. Now we are going back to specie pay
ments with q rush, while England, which
floundered in the mire Of suspension for
twenty-five years, stands agape with wonder
ment. What can the Yankees not do? In
the language Of the newly arrived Teutonic
mmigrant-"What country and what
beeples"
The New York herald., 1869-11-30
Continued Decline In Gold.

Gold has reached point lower than at any
time since the close of the war, and indeed
since the early days Of the war. It went
down yesterday to 1919, and it has been
| gradually declining to this point for several
weeks past. It fact, the decline, it may be
said, has been going on ever since the ex-
plosion of the gold cornering operation of Fisk
Gould, Corbin and Company, when the
strength Of the Treasury in gold resources
was made apparent. But the question that
naturally arises here is, what is the cause of
this steady and persistent fall Of the premium
One immediate cause is the accumulation of
precious metal in Wall street; but there is a
general cause even for this, as well as causes
operating generally throughout the country
and in connection with commerce. The regu-
lar sales Of gold by the Treasury Department
and the purchase of bonds have considerable
effect, but the greatest effect is produced by
the reduced expectation Of specie and demand
for it abroad. We are importing less and
exporting more. At the present time par
ticularly there is large amount Of cotton
and other products being shipped and
on hand for shipment. The specie
export from New York has been
nearly forty millions less in 1869 than
in 1868. The present year it has been little
over thirty millions, while it amounted to more
than sixty-nine millions for the same period
in 1868. Reckoning the product Of the
precious metals in this country at not more
than sixty millions a year, this would show
that the amount remaining in the country has
been increased thirty millions the last year.
True, there has been an export of United States
bonds and other securities to assist in adjusting
the balance of trade, and this may in the
future cause larger drain Of specie to pay the
interest on our foreign Indebtedness; but the
fact still remains that our production of the
precious metals has been far greater than the
export or demand. Nor are we without hope
that the products Of the country, Independent
Of the precious metals, may hereafter be
nearly sufficient to meet the demand of our
creditors abroad without large expectation Of
gold. There may be a temporary reaction
from the present decline Of gold but the ten
dency evidently is downward, and that from
natural and reasonable causes. Why, then,
talk of forcing specie payments? A too sud
den and too great a decline, even under the
natural laws Of trade, might disturb values and
create distress, and any attempt to force specie
payments would certainly be disastrous. The
only sensible policy for the government to
pursue is to let things alone and leave to the
laws of trade the solution Of the question rela-
tive to the currency and specie payments.
The New York herald., 1869-11-30

From Paris and through the columns Of tho
Pdsris we learn that the Sultan has sent bis
ultimatum to the viceroy. If the viceroy does
not see his way to comply with the terms Of
the Sultan we are told that Ismail Pacha will
be deposed and his brother, Mustaphs FAIL
Pachs, will be recognized in his stead. In
these columns we have already more than
limited that from the Sultan's standpoint this
was not an improbable solution of the difficulty.
Mustapha FAIL is the brother Of the Viceroy,
or, as we should say, halfbrother, and It 10
not well known which of the two is the elder
and therefore the best entitled to the viceregal
throne Of Egypt 1t is question of hours
rather than days, of minutes rather than hours;
and there are in Egypt many who think that
the difference, had things been properly man
aged, would have been in favor of Mustapha
rather than Ismail.
This, however, would be unworthy Of notice
were it not for the possibility, which is grad
ually growing into probability. that the rightfL
mastership Of Egypt is to be the subject of dis
cussion before long in q congress Of the great
Powers Of Europe. 1t is not our opinion that
the Viceroy can or will tamely submit to tho
dictation of the Sultan. His position Is toe
strong for that. It is as little our opinion
that the Sultan will retire from the position he
has taken up. Secret diplomacy may do
much; and secret diplomacy is now beyond all
question doing its best. It is not certain, how
ever, that such diplomacy will be able to patch
up the breach. It may, but it may not. The
Viceroy feels that he must maintain his posi-
ton. He feels it all the more that inde-
pendent sovereignty seems within his reach.
The Sultan, on the other hand, feels that TO-
yield to what he calls the extravagant and un-
justiiable pretensions Of his vassal will have
the effect Of encouraging disafection through
out the length and breadth Of his empire. The
granting Of independence to Egypt will be fol-
lowed by most sweeping demands on the part
Of Roumania. Bulgaria will not be less exact
ing than Roumania. General disintegration is,
therefore, the prospect.
If secret diplomacy does not do the needed
work we shall have all the Powers Of Europe
speaking out on the subject. A congress spe-
cially convened to settle once more the East
ern question begins to appear to be of all likely
things the most likely. If the present Difficult
ties cannot be settled without congress It
is still our opinion that congress will make
war for the present impossible.
The New York herald., 1869-11-30

THE TRANSITION EPOCH IN VIRGrNIA.-The
exodus Of Sambo from the State Of Virginia is
attracting the attention of the Virginia press
He goes South, too, seeming to prefer the pro-
mise of milder climate to civil rights, &C., in
the colder North. 1t is one of the singular
facts of the case that Sambo's sometime master
and owner seems to be now dependent upon
the movements of his former chattel. The slave
leads and the master follows. The old vir-
ginia white man, bred under the influences Of
the institution. was as much the creature Of
slavery as the negro himself, and cannot live
with any other laborer. Meantime, as he goes
out another sort Of farmer comes In, and the
change Is oil the better for Virginia,
The New York herald., 1869-11-30

all nations by the electric wire. France and
Italy will soon be joined by tunnel through
the Alps, and the Suez Canal has already
united the Mediterranean to the Red Sea. "
This picture, if somewhat coulsur do ross, ID,
in the main, strkingly true, and the Emperor
completed 1t by graceful allusion to the
Empress, who was absent only ''to testify the
sympathy of France with the wonderful genius
and perseverance Of q Frenchman."
In conclusion Napoleon called upon the
Legislature to apply Loyalty the notifications
of the constitution, which will promote the
more direct participation Of the nation in Its
own affairs-a participation which will be
new force for the empire. The time had
arrived when 1t should be proved to the world
that France, avoiding deplorable excesses, can
support those free institutions which honor
modern civilization. .a.., ,..ss
This brief summary Of the Emperor's states
manlike speech win suffice to show that, profit
ing by the warning examples of Louis Philippe
Louis Napoleon perceives the advantages of
not postponing until too late all reasonable
concessions to that popular will by virtue of
which he claims to exercise sovereignty
By remembering that he styles himself
Emperor Of the French by the grace of God
and by the will Of the people, he still remains
master of the situation. And If both Emperor
and people shall resolutely set aside alike
those passive tools Of personal government
who have hitherto proved such obstacles to
liberty, and those irreconcilable s" who
would subvert order, we may hope that the
era of reconciliation and progress has at length
really dawned for France.
The New York herald., 1869-11-30

TIE ERIE WAR-FIsK AND GOULD VS..
VANDERBILT proceedings in the Supreme
Court yesterday, before Judge Barnard, as
given in another part of this paper, in the
case Of the Erie Railway Company vs.. Cor
nelius Vanderbilt, will be found exceedingly
interesting. They lift the curtain to some
extent and give us a view of the doings
behind the scenes in Erie stocks and Erie
financiering, and in this view these law suits
may be fruitful of good results in disclosing
the rascalities Of railway spectators and how
to head them off. However, we cannot ex-
pect the remedy from State courts or State
Legislatures, for the only remedy lies in Con-
gress
The New York herald., 1869-11-30

THE PoLITIoAL DEMONSTRATIONS IN IRE
LAND have become very noisy and very fire.
quent of late. They are called 'sFenian
demonstrations" We hardly think they bear
exactly that complexion, although the main
object is evidently to obtain the release of the
Fenian prisoners. These meetings are so uni
versal and represent so many Of the leading
classes, including magistrates, members Of
Parliament and the high orders OF the clergy,
that they assume the tone of fixed popular
protest against any kind Of egislation-includ-
ing the disestablishment of the Church and the
promised Land Tenure bill--until the men held
as felons in British prisons shall be treated as
political offenders simply, and released from
imprisonment on the ground that their offence
was political one and not recognizable, in
Ireland, at least, as felony. This seems to
be the one voice echoed from all these vast
gatherings.
The New York herald., 1869-11-30

PRIM AND SRRRANo MASTERS OF THE SrrUA-
rIoN.-The Spanish government is evidently too
strong for all the elements of opposition the
republican party can muster. The proposition
to censure the government for arbitrary use
Of power-meaning no doubt the suppression
Of the recent uprisings-was voted down by
majority that in the absence of any explana-
tion seems extraordinary. 1t was one hundred
and forty-six to thirty-five. If the republican
party has only thirty-fve votes on question
vital to Its existence 1t is weak indeed. The
Ministry has therefore all the support and
encouragement ministry could ever hope for
in supporting order resolutely; but that,
perhaps, Is as far as the sense and meaning Of
the vote reaches.
The New York herald., 1869-11-30

THE LoBBY-A SURE SIGN.-As the COM
ing of the swallows is sign Of the coming OF
spring, so is the dropping into Washington Of
the lobby birds sign of the approach of Con-
gress They are dropping in also in such
numbers that an unprecedented flock is expected
by January. Thurlow Weed, however, they
say, is going this winter to Albany, where the
pickings promise to be very rich.
The New York herald., 1869-11-30

Mr. FISH EooNoMIzRs.-Mr. Fish proposes,
as we hear from Washington, to economize in
the matter of printing, and to deprive us Of the
diplomatic correspondence. Economy is good,
but it is doubtful whether it will be an unmixed
good as thus applied. Undoubtedly there
is vast amount Of stupidity and mere routine
in our diplomatic correspondence that we are
as well without and every part Of it that is Of
interest is given to the public in the news
papers. It is to be remembered also that no
part Of this correspondence likely to be import
ant matter Of history will fail to be called for
by Congress, and it will then be printed in the
documents.
The New York herald., 1869-11-30
Inssn.Isy - swinsii.s.

This 10 an ago Of advancement In sciences
and art. 1t would appear that villany keeps
pace with either Of them; for there is hardly q
day that some new device does not come to
the surface by which unfortunate victims are
swindled. The panel game, the drop game,
bogus gift concerns, lotteries and mock auo-
tions have become old and stale. Even the
sale Of worthless tickets to California, which
was quite common some time ago, is nearly
played out" But the last new piece Of
ingenuity in swindling is that just developed
In William street, whereby hundred and fifty
unsuspecting workmen were cheated out Of five
dollars each-perhaps all the ready money
they had-on the pretext Of getting passage
to New Orleans on the steamer Rapidan, with
the assurance that they would receive two
dollars and seventy five cents day for work
Ing on the levee there. These poor fellows
were entrapped by means Of an advertisement
in the papers, and the game seems to have
been most skilfully carried out by the rascals
who directed it. Now, it is highly improbable
that plan Of this kind can be successfully
accomplished without the knowledge Of the
detective force. They must know something
about that mysterious Office, No. so William
street, which was occupied for time and
then so suddenly closed on the day when the
purchasers of tickets for New Orleans made
their appearance-on Saturday. There ought
not to be much difficulty in finding out the firm
called s'Totten & Company" whoever they are,
who appear to be the principals in this villanous
business. Surely the detectives are shrewd
enough to hunt them up, and we hope that
they will lose no time about it.
The New York herald., 1869-11-30

Our BONDS IN LONDON. rivalry Of
United States and English government secu-
rites In the foreign market is telling to the
advantage Of the former. Yesterday the 67's
sold in London at s54, which, adding the
difference Of exchange. is equivalent to GA.
At the same time consols were quoted 03A-a
difference In favor Of the United States bonds
Of dve-eighths per cent.
The New York herald., 1869-11-30

Mr.. BURLNaAME has not, IL appears by our
telegram to-day, divested his mind Of the
impression that some foreign interest in China,
probably the English, was not very friendly
to his diplomacy at the Court Of Pekin and
actually hostile to the idea Of the Chinese
mission. We agree with Mr.. Burlingame.
Very many persons suspect the English,
The New York herald., 1869-11-30

TROUBLE ON THE MIssIssIPPI-A WAR OF
RAoEs.-It appears from our telegraphic
dispatches published this morning that the
troubles between the whites and blacks along
the Mississippi have been aggravated SO as to
call for the Intervention of the military. We
presume, however, that General Grant will
lose no time in providing for the immediate
restoration of law and order