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The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-24
To the Late Lamented L. s.


Not voice was heard not a iovous note
- While the party 70 the altar We hnrrie6.
not wit discharged HE farewell shot,
M as our bachelor vas going 20 be married.
married MIN promptly at = hour of s,
,,r oaT eyes from the sad sight turning,
NeaV1 Luns's pale and mystic light,
~ and the chandeliers dimly burning.
No useless fummery covered his breast.
but IN broadcloth and white kids we
wound him,
ana ne stood like hero taking his rest,
7, win his groomsmen all around him
rev ana snort 'gratulatioHs we said.
ana We spoke net word of warning;
But sadly we gazed at the face of our friend
ana sighed that he was not more discern
ing.
LAghtly they'll speak Of the bachelor gone
=, ana some for his tolly'll upbraid him,
In the dOuble-harness DESTINY has made
him. 9H y
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Chancery Sale of Land.

CaleD =. heagln ct al. VS.. Geo w. Gibson
ct al.
DURSU ANT tc a decree of the Chancery
L Court for Giles county in the above cause
! will sell on Saturday, January tire 2ud
1873, at public sale to the highest bidder at
the Court House door in the town of Pulaski
on credit until the LIST day of September
1875, with interest from date, free from the
equity of retention, the tract of land men
toned in the plea1ings, situated in the 14th
civil district Of Giles county on the waters
OF Big Creek, contain about Al acres, and the
same purchased by said Gibson from John
Wright. Notes with good security will
be required of the purchaser and a lien will
be retained until the purchaa money is paid
L b STACY Il Il N
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-24

EE- Two little ragged boys edged up
close TO a well-dressed stranger the 9TH
er day and one of them rubbed his nose
on his Jacket sleeve and snubbingly
said, "Mother'n whip me for losin' that
quarter, fur that's all she had, and she
amt got no fIour-boO-hoo-O-Or" Here,
my little man, don't cry-here's another
one. Go and buy your mothers Hour
now and she'll never know you lost IT,
said the stranger. The stranger met
the two little boys down the street IN a
half hour, each smoking cigar ana
with new iack-knife apiece.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-24
.JournaI of Agriculture.

The December number of this sterling
and handsome Monthly has been re-
ceived. 1t is full of fine engravings
and the Editorial, Stock, and other de
nartments are replete with good and in
structiye things for the farmer and his
Family. The publishers, beginning with
tbe new year, are offering special in
dncemepts to subscribers, and their pre-
MUM list is the best we have seen pub
Iished. The pair Of chromos that they
offer. beautiful Fruit" are worth al
retail 81, and they offer them TO every
subscriber single at 81: 90, and in clu b;
st en- each. The Journal is published al
9iO North Sixth Street, st. Louis.
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Land Sale IN Glles County C0nrt.

J as. Z. Alternately and others vs.. Nary <.
Alternately and others.
n pursuance OF an order of Giles County
4 Court in the above cause, will sell en-
Saturday, January end, 1874,
70 the highest bidder, before the court house
door in Pulaski, a art Of the dover tract of
Mrs W D. Alternately, deed, known in the
Platt as Lot No. !, containing 70 IS acres,
in the 9Th civil district Of Giles county, on
the waters Of Chicken creek about : miles
southwest Of Pulaski, bounded south by
Lewis Rodes, east by T. n Jones and VIM.
Rose, north by Jno. -. Smithson west bv
Lot No. 2 and J. B. Short.
TERNs:-C Credit Of /, 2 years with in
terest1 except = cash payment Of 10 per cent
Notes with approved security required aud q
lien retained. HI. ATMETT, Cl'k.
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Chancery Sale of Land.
". II. McUallum q ". G. Lewis, Assignees

of G. " McGrew, VS.
Samuel E. Mason and James NJ Ingram.
DURsUANT to a decree Of the ChanceTy Court
L for Giles county IL the above-styl led suit
will sell on Thursday, Dec. 81, 1874,
at public sale 70 the highest bidder, on the
premises, credit of a l2 months with in
terest, free from redemption, the tract Of land
mentioned in the Pleadings, situated in the
18th a 18th civil districts of Giles county,
adjoining the lands of Thos. Estes, Swan,
Eos er and Others, containing about ia
acres, the same purchased by said Mason and
Ingram from G. W. McGrew. Notes and
good security required and a lien retained for
their payment. J. B. STACY, c. 81
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Election of Officers,

At a stated cOnvOcatiOn of Pulaski
Chapter No. 20, r. A. NJ, Dec. 9th, the
following were elected as officers to
serve for the ensuing twelve month:
w. II. MeCallum, NJ. Z. II. p; d. w.
c. Gordon, X; F. Arrowsmith, S.; J.
b. Childers, Treas; F. Winship, Sec'y
J. c. Martin, c. H; w. n. Webb, r. A.
c.; c. Q. Alternately, p. s.; Will S.
Ezell, NJ. Sd v; j. Y. Lucas, NJ. I'd V. :
r. A. Mitchell, NJ. LIST "; John Mar
tin. Sentinel,
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Messrs. r. B. & II. c. Crow, with
their usual prOmptness, have completed
the contract on the gas works and other
contractors are now roofing and finish
ing up the houses. These gentlemen
are prepared and willing to take con-
I'LL them promptly and to the letter.
Try Them
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Trustees Sale !

pY virtue of power in me vested as Trustee
ID of A. Cox, viii sell to tho highest bid
der, Oh credit of II and "a months, at the
courthouse door in Pulaski,
On Thursday, Dec. 8lst, 1874,
four small tracts Of land, containing from so
to rs acres each, lying beyond the vineyard
on the COrnersville road. about 21S miles
from Pulaski, being a part OF said Cox. s
lands. The lands are well timbeIed and wa
tered. Notes and security required aud liens
retained. I'd JNo. T. STEELE, Trustee
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Mrs. Adams school.

Mrs. Adams School is announced to
open on Monday, Feb. LIST, at her resi-
dence. This will be the 41st session of
that amiable lady in Pulaski, and as an
evidence of her superior talent in the
school-roOm, her school has continued
to prosper, until to-day its prospects are
brighter than ever. She is a deserving
lady; and besides, the moral and men
tai training of her pupils attest their su-
perior training. She will be assisted by
Mrs. Smiser, an accomplished lady,
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Charter Oak stoves.

This great stove will be furnished by
Clark & Young for cash after Dec. 25th
for less money than it can be bought any
where in the United States and laid
down in Pulaski. We will also sell for
cash only a splendid lot of tinware OF
our own manufacture ut wholesale; al
so a splendid lot of plain and enameled
CRATES. Tin roofing and guttering are
specialties with us. Come and try us,
1t. CLARK g You've.
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,,,,uo, Cuards' saloon,

This euphonious sentence designates
a new smiling resort in Pulaski, the at
6abIe c. Gus. JSnes proprietor. MT.
Cbas. Mousson, the delft and polite par
tender, will take supreme delight IN
serving his friends and OLD customer
from behind the Guards Every tniils
- tbe finest and best. The card appears
In another column.
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EB- On the 21st of Nov, Rev F.
Tyler organized at Sharon the Cross
Water Lodge l. O. G. T., with 81 charter
members, and the following officers;
Epperson Tarpley, w. 9. T.; Buth
Kellum, w. V. T.; r. J. Brunson, w.
S.; 7. j. Kellum, w. A. s.; a. NJ. But
G.. NJ. Marks, w. c.; j. T. Marks, w.
M; W. II. Odineal, w. d. NJ; Mary
Reader, w. l. G Robt. E. johnson, W.
o. c.; Mary Hays, w. r. S.; 0. d.
Brown, w. l.. s.; l.. p. Logan, Z. w. G..
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-24

* Foreign subscribers who renew
their subscriptions before Christmas
may do so at the old rates, and we will
prepay their postage. After Christmas
81: 20 cents win be required invariably.
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READ THIS TWICE.

We need money very badly, and think
some of our friends have not been as
prompt to pay as they should have
been. JOh-work and election work is
strictly cash, and yet very little cash
have we seen. Please come everybody
and pay us.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-24

GB Alex. Wigs, the founder and for
long time before the war editor and
proprietor of the Huntsville Independent
has resumed control of that Journal
He is one of the best newspaper men in
the South and will make the Independ-
ent popular and profitable. He is the
author of Halls Travels and a writer of
n ility-
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-24

Ladies and gentlemen interested IN,
or wanting to buy Sewing Machines esq, SIe
requested to call at my Office IN YIN ~ III
ships Jewelry establishment, Rlch-
land Savings Bank Building, LIST Mali
Street, where l viii during next week
exhibit that great wonder OF the UNI
verse, The Neio Wheeler and Httson' -
YOU are prejudiced against II come any
have it explained away. Come an ~
see the finest machine ever ofough ~, =
the State Of Giles and pick you out one
Delivered. guaranteed three years, Iuil
instructions and all attachments free O
charge. Sold on time without interest,"
to suit all good parties. Resp'ly,.
1t. 7. II. BURGm, Ag't,
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Attentlon. Good TemDIars,

Every member of Pulaski Lodge OF
Good Templars Is earnestly requested to
meet at the Lodge Room tomorrow
friday at 12IS O'Clock sharp. It is
expected that every member will be
present at the hour mentioned.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-24

Pulaski Lodge No. 3S7, 1. o. G. T.,
will have Christmas tree at their Hall
next Saturday night. Persons expect
ing TO contribute will please hand in
articles bY O'clock Saturday.
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Real Estate transfers.

w. r. Black to A. +. Foster, 6o5s
acres, 4th dist, $500. o,zl
j. II. Taylor to Lewis Moore, 4O4is
acres, 4th dist, $I57. n
j. b. Williams to Thos. II. "atsoh' =
acres, 4th dist, $50. a
Same to j. w. & J. ID. warren
acres, 4th dist, $50. -.
Same to S. X. Gooch, acres 4'h
dist, 500.
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IL Anvhndv Wants

A splendid new Piano for 20 per cent;
less than it is actually worth, they nad
better buy that Haines Brothers Instru-
ment. 1t is one of the best Pianos IN
Pulaski regardless of make or cost, anu
can be bought for $500 including STOOL
and cever. Better come and get it.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-24
KNIGHTS of Prthias.

Tomorrow friday night is the reg
ular time for the election of officers OF
StOnewall Lodge No. II, h. OF +. All
officers and members are urgently re-
0uested to attend.
By order of the G. c.
/. ID. MCCoRD, X. of r. & ).
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Attention. Patrons.

The next regular meeting of the Giles
County Council p. of II will be held at
Pulaski Thursday, Jan. 7th, 1875. All
the delegates are earnestly requested to
be in attendance, as business of impor-
lance is to be attended to.
j. @. ROLIRR Snc'tN
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-24

The many friends of that charming
and accomplished Tennesseean, Mrs. J.
A. Jackson, will be glad to hear that she
is expected in the city, and will spend
the winter with u.s. Washington, d. c.,
Lnzeffe-
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-24
Martin COIlGGG.
PULASKI, TENN.
Session Begins 18th January, 1875.
In ChancerY at Pulaski.

UEOEMbEh hU LES, ISI4
Thos. G. Jones and Redding Jones' surviving
Partners of John r, Jones & Co.,
vs.. Andrew J. Roberts and Others.
Tx this cause it appearing to the satisfaction
i of the Clerk d Master from an order Of
Court in the above cause that the defendants
VIM. Rutledge, John Everts, and the I'M
known heirs of John o. Roberts, deceased
are nOn-Tesidents of the State Of Tenn
essee 50 that the ordinary process of this
court cannot be served on them, on motion
it is therefore ordered that publication be
made for four weeks in succession in the Pu-
laski Citizen, . newspaper published in Pu-
laski, Tenn, requiring the said defendants to
be and appear on the first day OF the next
Chaneery Rules, to be Feld for the county OF
Giles at the court house in Pulaski on the
LIST Monday in January next, and answer
comPl ainant's bill, OF the same will be taken
for confessed to them and set for hearing
ex-parte. do J. B. STACY, c. q NJ
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-24

G$- If you want something really
nice, go to HILL 81 BALLENTINE's and
get a few gallons of that Pure Cane
Juice Syrup. 1t costs but little more
than the common, and is superior to
anything ever in Pulaski. If.
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INEOLVENT NOTIC

INSOLVENT NOTICE
HAvHG suggested to the Clerk of Giles Co
IL Court the insolvency of the estate of
James Barnes, decd, it was ordered by the
Court that the administrator thereof make
publication that all persons holding claims
against said estate file the same duly anthem
ticsted with said Clerk within six months
from this date, OF the same viii be barred.
Dec. 7, ls74.-4tS JOHN c.. MoCRAoKEN.
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tB The old Tennessee House, under
the proprietoTship of Capt. Jno. r.
johnson, is being thoroughly renovated,
and will be made perfectly comfortable
He asks the boarding and travelling
public To give him n trial and he will
make them cosy and at home. IL.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-24

EB- The Teachers Institute an
nOunced to be held at I.ynnvfIle during
the Christmas holidays has been indefi-
nitely postponed. Notice will be given
hereafter if it should be held in the flu
ture
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-24

eB- The Executive Committee of the
Giles County Patrons of Husbandry re-
quests the Masters of the several Gran
ges to meet in Pulaski on the first Tues
day in January next, on important bust
ness.
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ReIipious InteIIipence

DIR. Rivers viii preach at the NJ. E.
Church next Sabbath morning, and the
Lords Supper viii be administered by
the pastor after evening service.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-24

Sarah L. Angus ct Al. vs.. Jas. Angus ct al
this cause il is ordered by the Chancely
Court for Giles county that all creditors
Of David Angus, decd, present their claims
duly authenticated TO the Clerk Il Master OF
said Court on or before she LIST Monday in
March next, 70 be nled for pro rata pay Enent.
DIS J. B. STACY, G. q N.
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Piano and Organ Tuning and
Remaining.

McClure's Temple of Music, Nash .
Vile, will send Prof. Hahn, a skilled
and experienced Piano and organ
Tuner and Repairer to Pulaski on Mon
day, 18th inst. His stay will De snort
and Instruments must be ready Tor MIN
Orders may be left at this office IN the
mean time IL
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-24

C8 Mr.. Robt. Stone, nephew of Mr..
Jno' M. White, and cousin of Mrs. Har-
RS, nee Mrs. Coleman, nee Miss. NJ. E
Blaekwell, contemplates returning &c
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-24

The following articles have been de-
ferred for want of time and space. They
will appear as soon as we can reach
them: An Aecrostic, Letter from Col
OradO, James and 1, &c.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-24

The Shapard Residence, convenient
TO business, and pleasant and comfort
able home, will be rented for 1875, or
sold on easy terms at a great bargain.
Apply to l.. w. MCCoRD.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-24

~ The Pulaski Grange. y ofu
wiz meet on the first Saturday in jam
airy, at which time it is specialiy ~
quested that every member be nrsso,'t
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A Hinge Pnrker.

Mr.. T. n. Hughes, of Bethel, killed a
hog last Friday which weighed 579
pounds net. The same gentleman says
he killed 10 hogs at one shot about two
weeks ago-a SOW and Is pigs.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-24
Christmas GIFTS Free

Clark & Young will close their books
on December oath, and on December
25th, as heretofore published, put all due
and unsettled claims in the hands of an
officer II
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-24

tB A Grand Masque Ball viii tal-o
pace at the Alamo House in this civ
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Ho. We NIuIIipansI

Full delegation demanded at the
Kings Den tonight when the dial
marks the hour of Doom. Heed well
the Mandate KING DoM.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-24

e In the past few weeks Mai An
man has soil stock to parties from sava,,
9lnerent States, and now has orders from
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-24

All our customers must come forward
and settle with us Immediately. AS we
are determined to change our business,
we must have money. BE wise
d24-4t Z. II. EZELL &c son.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-24

CSS Mr.. Jones Hardy, near Brick
church, sent a couple of very fine mr.
nips TO this Office last week, WEIGHING
In the neighbOrhOod of ten pounds each
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-24

free Eggnog Tomorrow mornino, -,
hULLIGAN GUARDS Secs, 81
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Notice TO Creditors

III r. wILKINSoN'S FARM FOR SALE
L at greatly reduced price FOR CASH OF
on good terms n5tf
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-24

resh oysters at all hours in any style
At the MULLIGAN GUARDS SALOON
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-24

Fresh Oysters at all hours in any style
NJ the MULLIGAN GUARDS SALOON.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-24

~ sold Kris" on hand with a good
supply (2t) POPE q GORDON.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-24

a NO. second hand Champion Drag
saw. For particulars apply to
J. =. ABERNATHY,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-24

resh oysters at all hours in any stvla
al the MULLIGAN GUARDS SAToonc -
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Distressingly healthy.-Not .,
death Is reported from our undertat ars
i'm a month. ~ >ers
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-24

E8 Have you tried any of that Old
Mexican Coffee at HUI a. RT1rI ~
TINE s! If not, don't fail to get a sun
P'J NOiOiS IL 70 OUT. If
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-24

E8- This has been a good winter TINS
FAR upon stock. Maj. Altman informs
us that his mares were stabbed only last
Saturday. i'a'
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-12-24

Free Eggnog tomorrow morning a
MULLIGAN GUARDS SALooS
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Free Eggnog Tomorrow morninc -
MULLIGAN GUARDS SAIooS
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~ CHRISTMAS Toys at
~ PoPE & GoRDoN's
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Es DOLLS, Toys & Christmas Tricks
u at Pore & Coupons.
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THURSDAY, :: deer. "a, 1874
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l. W. MecoRD. Editor and Mpnagor
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,ulaski Citizen.

Ag Citizen Printing COn.pa,,,,
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Quorum Court Monday.
JIM. Bass, surveyor, resigned, to take
effect Jan. LIST.
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gntaI sews.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1874-09-30
Ike PartInuton's Competition.

"Piymouth Rosk" being the subject
given out for the exercises Of the school,
the teachers and boys wsre astoAishsd
at the following luminous composition
BY Ike Partington. which displays great
historical acumsn and . most astoaish-
ing chronological facility: plymouth
Rock. This rock was brought TO this
country in the Mayfowsr, In the year
1892. BY the Pilgrims. under the dirsc-
ton Of Elder 0sman Brewster, who
afterward moved to Boston and became
an alderman Of that city. II wa on
this rock that Governor Curver frst
shook hands with Sanosst, who said:
Welcome EnglishmenI' It il recorded
that when Sanosst anne up, Governor
Curver asked him II he was ! real Ingins
or only . member Of an Ingine company.
The rock has long bson regarded a. O
famous place. The American eagle, for
. great many years. used to como and
whet his beak on the rock, but in 1863
Miles Standish, In order to keep II from
being stolen. carried and put Il In front
Of Pilgrim Hall, where II remains at the
present time. invested with great inter
est and IN iron fence. The fence bears
the name Of oil the Pilgrims In cast.iron
letters that can't DO rubbed out. The
rock 10 . good deal worn out by the allu.
sions touching II that are thrown of by
Fourth OF July orators. Plymouth Rock
10 the cornsr-stone Of the csllar-wall OF
our republican structure. p~arsgorieally
speaking. and the spirit Of liberty sits
upon II with Q drawn sword in one hand
and the torch Of freedom in the other;
and II foes invade the shores OF Plym-
outh at high water-for they never can
get at II at low tide-they will throw this
rock in their teeth. II Is a precious
legacy from the past to the present, and
from 1t may DO recorded the Pilgrims
Progress,