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The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26
Extraordinary Rat SCI.


The following rather extrsordi-
nary rae story was told to Us by q
lady Of Pulaski, who touches fYr
the tTuthfulness Of the person relat-
ing it to her.-It seems that the
premises of a certain lady, living
in this State, was made the head
/ quarters for the neighborhocd bri-
gade Of rats, and being very troub-
lesome she determined to exter-
inmate them, 70 some extent at
least. She procured a rap and
before retiring for the night baited
and set it in the corner. A few
minutes after retiring she heard
the trap spring, and striking
light she found a huge he rat
caught fast. Again she set the
trap and blew out the light, and
when about half asleep she heard
another crash Of the trap, followed
By another soueal of a rat. She
again got up and rescued his rat
ship from his perilous position to
make him the recipient Of more
terrible catastrophe. This was re-
peated several times until. at last,
seeing no prospect for sleep at this
rate, she determined to let the last
rat squeal it out on that line till
morning. After a while the squeaI-
ing stopped and our lady heroine,
thinking, perhaps, that he had
made himself hoarse and was oaly
resting Lis lungs to again COM
mence his hideous screams, took
advantage of the silence and went
to sleep. She walked in the morn
ing and looking in the corner saw
a large rat with his nose in the trap
apparently silently studying the
machinery of rat -trap-ism. She
proceeded to liberate him, when
she found that the skin only re-
manned and that the rat had thrown
off his mortal coil of hide and de-
parted for parts unknown. The
strange part of this thrilling nara
tive is that no place or break in
the skin could be found at which
the rat could have made his exit,
except his mouth.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26
The Gilbert Sisters.


On Monday evening next the
talented Gilbert Sisters with a full
an efficient Dramatic Company,
will open for a short season at the
Antoinette Hall Fresh from their
beautiful summer quarters, and
supported by a troupe which is
pronounced talented, powerful and
effective" the fair sisters will no
doubt receive an ovation from our
citizens far surprising even that
of last season. Katie, Jennie,
and Addie with the popular com
median James NJ. Gilbert and sew
eral new faces, in addition to the
regular company, will appear in a
bill Of unusual excellence. Upon
the opening night will be present
ed Mortou's superb comedy Of "All
That Glitters is not Cold" and the
laughable comedietta of the "Quiet
Family" The charming little ia
vorite Our Katie" appearing in her
speciality of Martha Gibbs and the
amusing character of Snarley.
We bespeak for the troop an over
flowing house.
General admission IS cents; re-
served seats 81; children and gal
lery so cents.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26
Personal.

Our genial friend, b. C. Epperson,
conductor on the Evansville, Hen
derson and Nashville railroad, has
been visiting his many friends here
during the past week. Our. good
fortune in having him among us for
a while was the result of an acct
dent which came near proving a
very unfortunate one for him..
He was coupling a couple of cars
the other day, and by some means
got caught between them and
squeezed rather too much for
comfort, though his injuries are
not serious.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26
Mental Imbeeility.

On Tuesday last, Sheriff Parsons
summoned jury of twelve men,
who proceeded to the residence Of
Mr.. NJ. II. Malone, near the Gene
tary, for the purpose Of deteTmin-
ing whe her Mr.. Elias Rambo, the
aged father-in law of Mr.. Malone,
was capable of attending to his
own BUSINESS. Mr.. Rambo is
about 100 years Of age, has a large
posterity in this and Marshall
counties and owns considerable
property in Marshall county. Age
has destroyed the strength of his
mind, reducing him to a state Of
childish imbecility and the jury
recommended that a guardian he
appointed to transact his business
and wind up his affairs.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26
The Colorado Fever.

This malady is now prevailing to
great extent in our midst and many
are likely to be carried off by it.
Groups of men assembled on the
corners of the streets, when APP
preached, are found discussing the
advantagesof Colorado, its healthfLl
delightful climate, life giving wa
tiers, the facilities it offers to work
ingmen TO make q living, its in
ducements to moneyed men to in
vest their captain fact, giving it
the advantage over all countries in
all respects. Inspired by desire
to see for themselves and know that
these things are true which are re-
ported, several Of our citizens,
among whom are Esqr., Boilver w.
Knight & Jas. II. Lester, Esqr., in
tend to start upon a tour Of inspec-
ton next Monday morning, and
will return in about two weeks and
give a full and correct report of
the Eden of the West.
We dislike to lose our good eiti-
zens, but il these reports are sub
stantial realities, we cannot blame
them for going to enjoy the bless
ings Of such a salubrious cline.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26
Machine Shop.

The recent fire on the livery sta
BILE block having destroyed the
machine shop Of Messrs. Patterson
& Cornell, though not their energy,
they at once commenced to build
and have now almost completed a
large and we'll arranged shop on
the street leading east from LIST
Main to the cemeter,. Their "
house is convenient to town, though
in the suburbs.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26
OFF for the West.

Two of our citizens, JAMES H.
LESTER, Esq, and DIi. B. w. KNIGHT,
will leave here next week upon a
prospecting tour through the great
West. Their objective point is
Denver City, Colorado, and from
there they viii visit the Colorado
Springs and other places of inter
est and importance. We will give
our readers a report Of their i'm
pressions when they return.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26
Change of Schedule.

A change of schedule on the N.
q D. r. RI went into effect yester-
day. Hereafter passenger trains
will run daily. Freight trains
daily except Sunday. This begins
to look lively, and we hope bust
ness will continue to increase so
that we may soon have a double
daily train each way. The changed
schedule may be found at the head
of our local column.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26
StilI All the Gnnd Work.

Town constable John Martin.
ever on the lookout for something
to do to benefit the corporation, is
now engaged in fixing up the road
between the bridge across Pleasant
Rum and LIST Main street, on the
street leading east to the cemetery.
At this rate it will not be long be-
fore every waste place in our
streets will be made good.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26
Catholic Dedication.

A very large crowd was in atten-
dance at the Catholic Church Sun
day last, to witness this impressive
service The church was densely
crowded, and ali listened with great
interest to a lengthy discourse from
FIR. Feehan, Bishop of Tennessee.
A handsome collection was taken
up to defray the expenses of the
church, which is now about COM
pleted.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26
observation-disclosures.
Fo~ sheFiG.
From Now Until 1872.

To persons who subscribe for the
CITIES between now and Christ
mas, and pay the regular subscrip-
tiop price, 81 in advance, we will
send the CIrIzEN unta January
1878. This will include present
subscribers whose subscriptions
have expired, provided they settle
past delinquencies up to the lst Of
November.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26
Meeting of the Board.

The Board of Aldermen meets
next Saturday night, at which time
the report Of the Town Constable
will be presented for the past
month, which promises 10 make a
better show in the way Of fines as
sessed for offences against the cor
pOration than last month.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26
The New Dennt.

The New Depot in course of
erection at this place, is being rap
lilly finished, and it will not be long
before the barn, so long occupied
here as a depot, will be abandoned
for one inferior to none along. the
line.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26
Premium Pigs.

Our friend, BUD McGREw, him
self alive to the spirit Of improve
ment which pervades our stock
producing community, became the
purchaser a few days since of a
pair of splendid Berkshire pigs
from Jas. E. Alternately, Esq, one
of which was the premium pig at
our late far. being only four months
old, and weighing l46 pounds.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26
Police Court.

Booker Sample, colored was
fined $3.50 before Esquire AIexan-
der for assault upon AIR. Jno Crook,
and Mr.. Jno Crook, $500 for
crooking a stick across Samples
Uranium, contrary to the peace and
dignity of the corporation.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26
Religions.

A large and interesting religious
meeting was held last week about
five miles from Lawrenceburg IN
der the auspices of the Christian
Church. Rev. Mr.. Morton ofiicia-
ted, and a large number Of CONVEX
sions were made,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26
CIGARS & TOBACCO
NJ. r Y "A n,
Conner Cher = and Deaderieh Streets,
NASHVILLE. TENN.

A LARGE stock OF Cigars and Tobacco
"A comprising al popular brands, always
on hand. Sole aFent for " Battle H0uss
q. LonefslioW. i" . just Out. and other brands
Of ci9ars Log Cabin . Mar=hali rsTiss''
ehs- ing. aud 'sDurham.| i.VirRinityH and
the inc0mfaTHbl8 ssCHprice'' smoking To-
baccs. 50 icits trade IN Gilss eoanhy ard
RuEgan tees easiefactisn- aug5-sm-
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26

Mrs. Elmira Williams, whose hus-
band lives in the neighborhoOd of
Campbellsville, and who has been
confined in jail at this place for the
last month, under the charge oflu-
macy, and being dangerous to the
community, was yesterday set
at liberty by sheriff Parsons, who
says he has efectually cured her of
all symptoms of the disease,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26

bright summer has ended and
autumn has come" bat the wealth
er clerk seems to have lost his calen-
darand fallen behind in time, as he
still continues to give us the very
best specimens of the most de
lightful spring days he has on hand.
The farmers have taken advantage
Of the beautiful weather to gather
in their crops, and it is said by
some with whom we have spoken
that their work is about completed.
We regret to learn that Mr.. Jnc.
H. Woodbridge who was very
promising young lawyer of Pulaski,
before the war, is now in very desti-
tute circumstances, arising from
combination of misfortunes viii b
entitle him to the sincere sympa-
thy and generous assistance of his
old friends and comrades in this
section. He was a gallant officer in
the Confederate army, being Lieu-
tenant of Co, Tx Ist Tennessee
Regiment, and received q wound
through both temples at the dread
full battle of Perryyille which en-
tirely destroyed his eye-sight.
Since the war he has been living
with a brother in-law in Florida,
but recently that relative died, leRv-
ing destitute family, thus depriy-
ing Lieut.. Woldr d &c e hat assis-
lance which was necessary to his
support. We appeal 70 the chart
table feelings oe our citizens to
recognize the necessities OF a gal
liant soldier and most estimable
gentlemen by rendering him nee
essary peeuniary assistance at once.
The Li,uteuant's deiicacy of feeling
prevents him from making such an
appeal himself. which fact of itself
Is another reason why our citizens
should seek out such a worthy OBJ
Jeet for the exercise-ef their ben
evidence.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26

There is to be a well dug in rear
of the South side of the square, for
the denizens of that locality. Wa
ter was found at the depth of 46 !
feet by means of a switch in the
hands of our popular merchant and
water-witch, Mr.. Lee Rosenau. The
South side will find the well a
great convenience, and is lucky in
having among its numbers one who
knows how to find water without
the trouble Of digging for it.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26

FoR House. CLEANING, washing dishes, oil
paint, knives and polishing tin, brass and
all metals. use Enoeh MOrgan's Sons sapo-
lilo. II is cheaper and better than soap
Get it from your grocer, or at all Washing
ton street. n. 7. o5-4t
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26

". c. Sugg, og Lincoln comfy,
took the $500 premium at the Gin
cinnati Exposition, fer the best
bale Of cotton; and Miss Mollie
Thornton, Of the Sane county.
took the $3.50 premium for the Sec
ond best bale.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26

Our friend, Marion Eel, brought
US some of the largest turnips the
other day, we have seen this year.
They were raised by Mack Steven
son, and averaged three pounds
aaf.b
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26
Wanted.

10000 bushels of Wheat at Vale
Mills 40. J, or any quality, Cash
II ". i. CaFAIRs & Co.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26

The cotton crop Of this comfy is
turning out much better than was
anticipated a month ago. The late
fine weather has afforded planters
fine opportunity for getting it
ready for market.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26
PULASKI MARKET.

CITIZEN oFFIcE Oct'r. %, II.
We quote as follows
Wheat, 90 @ 1920
Corn 35c. @ 40
Cotton-Low AIiddiing 1e916l
Market active.
Demarara Sugar 13@I5c.
n. o. Sugar I2ic q lac.
Flour p I00fbs $3,50@$5,00.
Coffee 1Sc q 25c.
Eggs 15c.
Chickens zoe.
Turkeys 75c q 81.
Observation-Disclosures 81 );
Hams, lie; Sides, tie.
elling-Shoulders 71c;
,tB4eaHi4s. 124@51c; Sides, 81 @9.
Real Estate aud Other Transfers.
". F. Bal entine to John 7 Short,
deed to l05 acres -........... $50 %
Clerk d Master to James II Is Mary
p Lester. deed to 875 acres sll,s5e CO
Joseph Doggett ct ais to samr D
Colvet, 20 acres in Marshall CO. 500 90
George W Vaughan ct ais to W z
Black, 6551< acres in 4th district, 500 %
W. II. Aberuathy, Mayor, TO J. II.
Morris town lot in Pulaski 80 $50 90
Clerk & Master to " F. Alexander
s42( acres in llth district -. s76 10
W Alexander to Ed Lanier, uame ZIG 10
Lem Oliver TO Margaret Garden, lot
in Pulaski Observation-Disclosures. GO %
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26
Cheap Music.

It is seldom that eheapness is as
sociated with merit and real u0IUe,
but we must make an exception in
favor of PETERS MUSICAL MONTH
LY. This valuable work comes to
us regularly every month, overflow
ing with choice new Music-some
fifteen pieces in every number. It
is printed from sc full size music
plates, neatly bound, and sells for
the modest sum of 80 cents. The
publisher offers TO send six back
numbers, containing from 80 to go
pieces of choice new Music. for ST..
Address, J. L. Peters, 500
Broadway, New York.
Think oft! 80 to 100 pieces of
good Music 224 pages for one dol
lar.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26

Two singular historical facts
The cackling of geese saved Rome,
and the kick Of a COW destroyed
Chicago.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26

Constant shipments Of cattle
from this county during the past
few months has greatly reduced the
stock on hand. Shipments con-
tinue however. although prices
rule low.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26

Thecorn crop Of this county is
very heavy this year, and there will
be q large surplus.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26

Our friend Ed. T. Taliaferro, who
has been absent at Nashville for
several days past, attending federal
court, now in session at that place,
returned Tuesday. He reports the
court in fine business condition,
and passing over the docket with
despatch and correctness.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26

English experience is said to
show that out Of every thirty colts
from thoroughbred stock but one
proves fast.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26

Advices from the South repre-
sent the market for mules dull and
but few wanted. There have been
very few shipped from this county
this fall
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26

The new drug store of our friend
J. L. Pearcey Esq, is being rapidly
built, the wOrkmen being now in
the third story, we are assured that
neither money nor pains will be
spared in fitting up the inside to
make it the haudsomest drug store
ia the State.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26
Real Estate AID Other Transrer.
Marriages.

John W. White TO Julia Williams,
Samuel a. Martin 70 Salhe Furlino,
jones W. Dickerson to VaEhti Gordon.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26

NEAL's Stare GAzETRE, in addi-
tion TO many other recent improve
meats. comes to US this week with
anew and beautiful heading, which
adds 70 the appearance Of the paper
and reflects credit upon the enter
prise Of Tom NEAL, its accom-
plished editor and pr0prietor.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26

In our list Of articles contribu-
ted to Floral Hall during the Fair
We Intentionally omitted any
mention Of Mrs. 4. c. McKissack's
beautiful Offering "IndUstria." 1t
was not entered with a view Of OBJ
tanning premium but for the pur-
pose of forming part of the deco
rations Of the Hall. 1t attracted
general admiration from all visitors
and certainly deserved the most IA
vorable notice from us.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26
Groceries
PROVISIONS. FLOUR. QUEENS
WARE. NAILS. YARNS,
AND SHEEFINGS,

Canned Goods, Cigars, Manufa ;tBred To-
bacco, Virginia and Kentucky Leaf Tcbac-
co, al of which will be sold at
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26

Over one hundred persons have
visited Gov. Brown, since his in
auguration. soliciting pardons for
convicts in the Penitentiary.
Professor johnson, Tennessee
House, teaches all kinds Of music
and tunes pianos. See Notice.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26

1t was announced last week that
the premium Of $50 offe: ed to the
lady taking the largest number of
premiums at our late fair was award
ed to Mrs. Col. c. G. Rogers. We
now have the pleasure of annoUnc-
ing that our enterprising friend Jas.
F. Smith, Esq, is the lucky recipi-
cut Of the $25 premium offered to
the gentleman taking the largest
number.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26
AVOID QUACKs.

A victim of early indiscreion, causing
nervous debility. premature decay, Sc, hav
ing tried in vain every advertised remedy,
which he will send free to his fellow-suf
ferers. J. il. REEVES, rs Mass 81 street,
New Z ork. EugiT-ly
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26
A Great Offer.

A six months volume OF
Peters Musical Monthly contains
from so to 90 pieces of choice new
music, worth in sheet form at least
s25. ANY one sending rs five sub
seribers the CITIzEN, will be presen-
ted with a subscription to this val
liable Musical Work. A sample
can be seen at our Office.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26

There is a combination of cOun-
try editors at Nashville, trying to
secure the State Printing. If the
CITIZEN belongs to that combination
the proptietor knows nothing of it.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26

The Board of Directors OF the
Giles County Agricultural and Me
chanic,l Society, met at the CITI-
ZEN office on Monday last, and af-
ter transacting some important
financial business pertaining to the
recent fair, not necessary t be
made public, adjourned to meet
AGAIN on the 18th of November.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
Bagging, Ties and Twinr

will be large and complete, bought from the
manufacturers and importers, and will be
soil at low prices and on liberal terms.
We viii continue in the market for ell
kinds OF country produce such as Bacon,
Corn, Wheat, Wool, Dried Fruit, &c. for
which viii be paid the highest market rice
n CASH or 20 DIS.
Messrs. r n. SC )G0IN and KNOX Nc
CONNELL are with as and will be pleased
70 zee their friends aid aequaintarces " HON
it will be their pleasure Ie serve.
augl0-tf MCGUIRE d HILL.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-10-26

Sec new legal notices in this pa
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1871-10-15
Correspondence del ''Boletin. !"
Madrid, ss de Setiembre de 1871.

Sr. Director: Cuando reciba V. es-
ia correspondence va sabra por al
gun tel6grama de la Habana la aper-
tura de las C6rtes que tendra efecto
Ell dia IL, y 81 la eleccion de presi
dente del Congreso ha sido favorable
a los progresistas puros, que desean
10 sea |el Sr. Sagasta, 8 q los Cimbrios,
que quieren al Sr. Rivero,
Nopuede V. fgurarse cuanto Sc ha
escrito sobre esta question gravfsima,
segun los hombres polfticos, dada la
significacion de los Sres. Sagasta Y
Rivero, Y la que tienen los peri6di-
cos que los defender. De parte del
primero estaa algnnos progresistas y
todos los conservadores; y del segun