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The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-01-13

doing them justice to say, that when
passed through the crucible of a
rigid examination, they came oGt
pure gold. If, among the numbers
OF his Academieal Glass, any one
can Justly be deemed more deserv-
ing the need of praise than another,
Miss Alice Y. Miss Sallie c.,
Miss Mary A. Miss Lou E, and
Mr.. Hugh Y are entitled to such
honor. The essays read formed an
important part Of the exercises
The language was pure and CLASH
cal, the reasoning analytical and To-
gieal. Scintillating sparks of gen
ius flashed in thoughts that breath
ed and words that burned. The
fair essayists are gems in the starry
skies of intellect, uniting in them
selves the charms of beauty and the
sweet delights of knowledge. The
examination was closed by a lee
ture from Prof. McQ., on the sub
iect--"How men become immortal,
during the delivery of which he por-
trayed the power of thuse moral and
intellectual attributes that harmon
iously blended in mans nature,
wreaths his brow with the glory of
immortality. The refreshments
furnished by the exemplary house
keepers of Big creek, upon the trio of
days devoted by Prof. McQ-to the
review of his pupils, were in quanti-
ty, superabundant, and in quality
tempting, select, and varied, to
which was done ample justice by
the urbane individuals of the assem-
bly,. On two of these days, the
weather being pleasant, dinner was
spread in the campus upon tables
formed by volcanic action, and en-
circling these stood the giant bodies
of ancestral trees whose ''crumbling
trunks the ivy climbs to decorate
decay" Here were grouped many
specimens of manly worth and
feminine grace and beauty, who
lost their appetites by dining on
the dainties spread on petrified ta-
bles. The scene brought vividly be-
before US the happy days of the
past, when
Dear to the heart was the teacher that
taught us,
And also the campus now played on no
more
The boys aud the girls who eagerly fought US
Toeapture the prizes of mystical lore.
Often, indeed, does the faded resemblance
Ofthings that have been, when life is meas
run,
Give pleasure to age, and a1eir sweet remem-
brance, -
Adds splendor aud beauty to life's setting.
sun.
Then let us remember the scenes Of our
school-days,
And the girls we kissed when the teacher
was gone
For, vanished pleasures are certainly always
The things that in old age we iinger upon.
NJ D.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-01-13

After "Uncle Daniel Drew" had
subscribed two hundred thousand
dollars toward founding a new
Methodist college. he remarked to a
friend one day "Wel, sir, 1 didn't
know where the money was coming
from. 1 was worried over it, and so
made it a subject of prayer. After
fasting and praying over the matter
for one day, I went down on Wall
street, and in less than twenty-four
hours / skinned those fellows out Of
two hundred thousand dollars.-iS.
Louis Globe Democrat.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-01-13
what County Papers DO.

An exchange combats with con
slider able vigor the argument that
the city weeklies are cheaper and
better than the country papers, be-
cause they give more columns Of
reading for the money. Do the
city papers, it asks, ever give you
any home news? Do they ever say
anything in regard to your own
country Nothing. Do they con-
tain notices for your schools,
churhes, meetings, improvements,
and hundreds Of other local mat
ters Of interest, which your county
paper publish, without paYg Not
an item. Do they ever say a word
calculated to draw attention 10 your
county and its numerous thriving
towns and aid in their progress and
enterprise2 Not q word. And yet
there are men who take such con
tracted views OF this matter that
unless they are getting as many
square inches of reading matter in
their own paperas they do in a city
paper, they think they are not get
ting the worth OF .heir money. It
reminds as Of the person who took
thelargest pair of boots IN the box,
because they cost the same as =
pair much smaller, that Ct him.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-01-13

1t is strange for what trlGles in
considerate men will sometimes
sacrifice their own lives and the lives
of others. For instance, two men
shot and killed each in this State
the other day for the comparatively
small sum of two dollars-iust one
dollar a pieee-and neither of them
got the money at that. Consider
ing the amount at issue, such a
double cffusion of blood was extrav-
agant, to say the least oft. Under
scarcely any circumstances ought
more than one man to be killed in
cases involving sums of less than
five dollars. If a man owes YOU
anywhere from one TO five dollars,
and won't pay you, why, shoot him
of course, il you feel like it, but by
no means encourage him to shoot
you too until the accumulated inter-
est has increased the amount at
least fifteen or twenty per oent.-
Courier Journal.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-01-13
Impolite Things.


1. Loud and boisterous laugh
ter.
,. Reading when others are talk
ing.
5. Reading aloud in company
without being asked.
1. Talking when others are read
ing.
5. Splitting about the house,
smoking or chewing.
6. Cutting finger-nails in COM
pany.
Z. Leaving church before pub
lie service is closed.
5. Whispering or laughing in the
house of God.
8. Gazing rudely at strangers.
10 Leaving a stranger without
a seat.
II. A want ofrespect and rever-
ence for seniors.
II. Correcting older persons
than yourself, especially parents.
1S. Receiving present without
an expression of gratitude.
Il. Making yourself the hero OF
your own story.
10. Laughing At the mistakes Of
others.
16. Joking of others in com.
pany.
Il. Commencing talking before
Others have finished speaking.
Is. Answering questions that
have been Dut TO others.
10. Commencing TO eat as soon
as you get to the table
20. In not listening to what one
Is saying in eompany-unless you
want to show open contempt for the
speaker. A well bred person will
not make an observation whilst an
other of the company is addressing
himself to it.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-01-13

WAKEFULNEss-When persons
who do not otherwise appear to be
sick suffer from continued wakeful-
ness, this is a sure sign of mental
exhaustion. When any part Of tho
body is specially eXerted, the blood
flows in increased quantity to that
part. So when there is any stress
laid on the brain, the head becomes
surcharged with blood as is shown
by the flushing of the face. If
this condition is long continued, the
blood vessels lose the power Of con-
tracing. Then the brain remains
in an excited state, even when the
mind has no longer any desire to
work, and it cannot take its proper
rest in sleep. In order to enjoy re-
freshing sleep it is necessity that the
blood be not concentrated in the
head, but diffused equally through
all parts of the body. This is prob
ably the reason why the warm bath
just before going to bed is so con-
ducive to a good nights repose. It
is, however, the best way not to al
low the mind to get excited near tho
hour of rest, but To let it ran down
gradually. like clock in the even
ing. There have been sosase won
derful cases OF sleeplessness caused
by undue mental exertion. Boer-
have. the Dutch philosopher, tells
us that at one time he was so absorb
ed in a particular study that he did
not close his eyes in sleep for six
weeks. This seems incredible.
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instead of going, though we are
sure he INDUCED il nothing more
Intoxicating that day, than the so
ciety of some of the most charming
ladies, of which our, or any other
neighborhood can boast. Speaking
of our ladies, l must tell you that
the fame of their attractions has
gone abroad, and several young
gentlemen from Columbia, Waynes-
boro, Pulaski, and other places, are
prospecting in our midst, and viii
each find bozanza of female love
illness and enter claims, of which
will apprise you, as soon as we
shall have a chance to consult the
village Squire.
The irrepressible young Ameri-
cans of the village had their share
Of mischievous fun, and amongst
other things suspended a rope over
the road, which had the effect of
frightening away a young gentle
man from about Pulaski, who had
been seen lurking about the village
for several days, who was suspected
of having designs upon one of the
richest gems in our exquisite coIlec-
tion. The boys were only in fun
though
As voracious chronicler we must
tell you that we have a colored de
batting society in our midst, and on
Wednesday, the club, with its
snowy regalia, consisting of a red
belt and yellow sash, variously
striped to indicate the grade of
Office, took the train for Prospect
to attend a festival, and a debating
tilt upon Che very interesting ques-
tion, of (which is the most neces-
sary money or MOTHER" we need
not tell you that the festival was a
success, and that the question de
bated was after a very able and an
imated discussion, decided in favor
of money.
On Friday evening a large and
gay party assembled at DR.. Buffers
and the closing scene of our Christ
mas programme, was one of the
most beautiful and animated of the
merry round. All! there was a sound
of revelry that night, and to the in
spring strains of Will Rodes'
band, beautiful lasses and merry
lads, danced the delightful hours
away. Bewitching ladies in beauti-
ful and appropriate costumes, still
float airily before our charmed Wis
sion, and suggesting sweet possibil-
tiles, and giving to our recollechons
of this delightful party, the rosey
hues,, that colored so warmly our
spring time experiences. More than
one stricken swain whispered into
willing ears, the sweet old story,
and several pairs of rosy lips utter
ed softly the eagerly hoped for re
sponse that alone could assuage the
pleasing pain that filled true end
manly hearts. We have seldom
been more interested locker on in
so gay throng, or speculated with
more pleasing expectations, on the
number of white ribboned cards
that would fall to our share.
Our letter, Mr.. Editor, has grown
long, but we don't know a place
more worthy of a whole column in
your popular paper than Aspen Hill,
and so have no apology to offer,
except that we love to write about
our village. Wishing you a happy
and prosperous year, we are.
RUSTIC.
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Good Templar's CeIebration.

EDITORS CITIzEN:-On Thursday
Dec. Both 1875 the 1. o. G. T. was
celebrated by Blooming Grove
Lodge No. 395. Rev. John Marks
Past Grand Worthy Chaplain, de
livered a very interesting lecture,
showing the design of the order and
who should be its leaders and many
other thing too numerous to men
ton. Miss N. A. Dickey w. V. T.
was next to address the audience,
who read a lengthy and very inter
esting essay on temperance. Bro.
j. H. Edwards then addressed the
audience briefly, after which the au-
dience retired from the hall to grove,
where they were formed by the Mar
shall of the day and marched in pro
cession to the table, which had been
so lavishly prepared with huge
turkeys and many other good things,
by our friendly neighbors and the
members Of the Order. After the
expiration of an hour, the audience
repaired to the hall again, and Rev.
j. B. Anderson, Past deputy G. w.
G. T. delivered an able address.
Brother Anderson commenced his
address by saying that God never
made alcohol, that it was not found
in any living vegetable or fruit of
earth in its natural state. 1t was
the product only of decay and de-
composition, brought about by the
works Of man. Secondly, he show
ed the effects of alcohol upon the
mental and physical system of man.
In his discourse he said that ii was
the duty of every man, whether or
not a member of the church, to as
sist in the great work of the temper
ance cause-that if it was left for
the inebrIate to organize and carry
out, the work would never be ac-
complished. After the speech OF
Brother Anderson the meeting ad-
iourned. We think all that was
done and said will prove a success
and was as bread cast upon the
waters that will be gathered up ere
long. Coon TEAIPLAR.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-01-13

The Health Almanac saws: New
Year is a good time 10 commence
better life. Old persons should dis
continue all bad habits. Young per
sons should have health education.
1t is one of the things needfui for all.
Young men should abandon liquor
and tobacco. Young ladies should
eschew corsets and high-heeled gait
ers. Doctors should be prohibited
from poisoning persons because they
are sick. Rum-sellers should not be
licesed to sell "alcoholic food"
Graham -four should be introduced
into every family. Farmers should
cultivate more wheat and apples and
no more pork and whiskey. When
sickness occurs do not run after
drugs, but bathe, diet rest, sleep;
give nature a chance; exercise com
mon sense. When You have q Sc
we're cold, fast one day; take a warm
bath; drink plentifully OF cool water;
have a good sleep, and save your
doctors bills. Cease TO do evil and
learn 10 do we'll generally. Then
you may live to some purpose, the
world viii be better because you have
lived in it, and each succeeding New
Year be happier than the preceding.
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Z LOOK x
The pencil marks you see around this
paragraph (thus) mean thai your sub
seription is out or unpaid, and tiIat you
are requested 60 pay up at once. We
would take great pleasure In extending
credit to our friends and patrons. but
cash alone win Yay our expenses. and
we are forced to adhere TO a strict cash
rule. We hope you viii comprehend
and appreciate the necessity Of such a
course, and renew your subscription
without delay. We solicit Jour favor.
- We enter no new names on our
books without the money in advance.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-01-13
Original Attachment.
80 Of TennneaseeI IaIleg eoantE.

State of Tennnessee, ,IGiles county
Room Wilson VS.. Mrs. NJ. E. Westmoreland.
IN THIS cause it appearing by affidavit that
the defendant, NJ E. Westmoreland, IS
instIv indebted to the plaintiff, and Is non
resldent of tho State Of Tennessee 50 that the
ordinary process Of the Law cannot be served
on her. and an original attachment having
Ieen levied on her property, Il Is therefore
ordered that publication be msde in the Pu-
laski Citizen, newspaper published IN the
town of Pulaski. for four successive weeks,
commanding the said NJ. E. Westmoielsnd to
e.,,,oa befors me or soma other acting US
t}ye Of the Peace, at my Office IL the 10th
civl district OF said county, on the sth day Of
January, 1876, and make defence e said SUI
'-st her or it will be proceeded with eX-
agail., HARDIN GRIGGS,
psrte. J. p. for g. C.
dece-4ts
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Several interesting eommuiiica-
tions are deferred from necessity.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-01-13
IN THE COUNTY COURT AT PULASKI
DECEMBER TERM, 1875.
In the Circuit court of Giles County.

W. A. Scott, Plaintiff, VS.. Stout, Mills &
Temple, Defendants.
IN THIS case the plaintiff shas filed his pc
L tition, which is sworn to, in the Circuit
Court of Giles county, Tennessee, alleging
that defendants, Stout, Mills q Temple, are
indebted and liable to HIM in the sum of
sl4OO as damages for failure to comply with
contract to furnish mill machinery, and that
they are non residents Of the State, but have
property in the State, and praying for an at
tachment. And an attachment has accord
inply been issued, TetuFnable the 4th Monday
in March, 1876, levied upon the property Of
Ire said Stout, Mills 81 Temple. 1t is there
fore ordered hat publication be made for four
weeks in succession in the Pulaski Citizen,
requiring said defendants, Stout, Mills q
Temple, to appear at the next term Of the
Circuit Court of Giles county, Tennessee, to
be held at the court house in Pulaski, on the
4th Monday in March next, and plead to and
defend said attachment euit-otherwise Judg-
ment by default viii be taken
H. NJ. STANLEY, Clerk.
J. & W. II. Mel alum; Attorneys.
deel6-AW@
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-04-17

INVESTIGATING THE CONDUCT OF
THE WAR.-The Confederates are
about to enter upon an investigation
into the conduct of the war, in the
hope Of demonstrating to an astound-
ed nation that the horses in the Army
Of the Potomac were not properly fed,
and that the uniforms of the boys in
blue were abandoned to the ravages
of the moth which corrupts. In
short, the vanquished Confederates
expect to show that the victorious
Union armies were badly managed as
regards horse fodder and clothing,
and that some of the quartermasters
were not as honest as they should
have been. Incidental to the investi-
CATION it will be necessary to show
that the quartermasters, horses and
moths were all Republicans, else why
investigated
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-04-17
The New Mexico Job.

Tie Territorial Secretary reports
that there are now 116 public
schools in New Mexico, all told; /;
children in school. 1904. In four
teen OF these schools. the instruc-
tion is in English; in thirty it is
partly in English and partly in
Spanish. In the greater number
OF the public schools the text books
In use are the work of the mem bers
OF the Society OF Jesus, and the
Roman Catholic catechism is part
OF the curriculum. In five counties
the schools are directly supervised
and controlled by the Roman
Catholic) clergy. The Secretary
reports decrease of seven in the
English schools, and an increase Of
twenty-five in the number of Span
ish. He writes to the Commissioner
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-04-17
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Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-04-17

of Education that t'nine-tenths of the
people of the territory "speak for
eign tongue" that most Of them are
illiterate, and that there is very lit
tie comprehension as yet among
them of American institutions. And
this is the promising population to
which the United States Senate
would give an equal voice and vote
in its chamber with the people of
Massachusetts,. 1.-THE Springfield
Republican.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-04-17

OFFICE HOURS FOR CONSULTATION
From Q A. N. to 5p. NJ. and from to p. N
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-04-17

Exchange for Sale
.....,ON...,..
NEW YORK, LONDON,
BOSTON, PARIS
SAN FRANCISCO, DUBLIN,
SACRAMENTO, ETC.
Collections made on all points. Bullion
Purchased at the most favorable rates.
Stocks, Bonds aud Legal Tender Notes bought
and sold. Agency for the sale Of Quicksilver
j. p. MARTIN. Agent.
J. ". ECKLEY. Cashier.
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BANK OF CALIFORNIA
AGENCY,

At Virginia and Gold Hill. New.
Virginia Agency. DriscOIPs Omce.
A. j. RALSTON, GENERAL AGENT
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-04-17
DIR. THOMAS,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
Has resumed the practice Of his profession
at the DOUGLASS BUILDING tsecond fioor)
SOUTH STREET, three doors south of the
Bank of California entrance on and D
streets.
OFFICE HOURS FOR CONSULTATION
From A. N. to 5p.M. and from to p. NJ.
DIR. THOMAS graduated at the Royal Col.
lege of Surgeons, England, and the Royal Col.
lege of Physicians, London, and received his
diplomas as member of the Royal College of
Surgeons, England, and licentiate of the Royal
College of Physicians, London, in the years
1859 and 1864.
DIR. THOMAS also passed his examination
at Liebeg's University of Glessen, Germany,
and received his diploma az Doctor of Medi.
cine with the
HIGHEST HoNoRs.
These diplomas, together with testimonials
from the FIRST EUROPEAN PHYSICIANS,
may be seen in his office.
DIR. THOMAS may be privately and conf.
dentially consulted for the cure of Diseases
of the Generative Organs, Nervous Debility,
Spermatorrhea or Seminal Weakness, Strict
a. w
Lung and Kidney Affections. Skin and Conta
gious Diseases, venereal or otherwise.
DR.. THOMAS treatment is EMINENTLY
SUCCESSFUL, at once arresting seminal loss
and restoring power to the most broken-down
constitutions, and that AFTER OTHERS
HAVE FAILED.
The young, middle-aged and even those ad-
vanced in life should not despair of q
SPEEDY AND PERMANENT RELIEF
From their sufferines, but should, without de
lay, consult DIR. THOMAS, who will give
conscientious opinion as to the extent Of dis
ease in each particular case.
TO THE LADIES:
DIR. THOMAS merely states that he may be
GONE CoNobLl Ell III uiS-
eases incidental to FEMALES.
In 1864 DR.. THOMAS received special
diploma from the Royal College Of Surgeons,
London, in
MIDWIFERY AND DISEASES OF WOMEN
AND CHILDREN,
Signed by DIR. ARTHUR FARRE and DR.
ROBERT LEE. Physicians to the Princess of
Wales and Duchess of Edinburgh. This di-
ploma can also be seen in the Doctors Office.
In conclusion the Doctor desires to state
that every patient treated by him will receive
a GUARANTY OF PERMANENT CURE,
DIR. THOMAS receives invalid male pa
tients into his Private Medical Establishment
where every attention is paid to their comfort
by experienced nurses. the Doctor, etc.
m20tf
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1876-04-17

IARDERs LEFT AT UNION OR GOLDEN
" EAGLE HOTELS, or at the SHOP, Fifth
street. will be promptly attended to. Furni.
ture vanished and repaired.