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The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-04-13
BUNKER HILL.

Since spring opened our farmers
seem to be alive to their interests in
planting corn, and preparing their
lands for cotton, etc. think there
will be more cotton cultivated this
year than has been for several years
in this neighborhood. The wheat
crop is looking finely, though there
is not as large crop this year as
last.
1 failed to mention heretofore the
fact that we have a Dentist in about
three miles of as, DIR. J. Nj. w. who
is always at his post, ready to do
any work in his line when called
upon.
Our friends, L. H. S. and R. H.
Nc, had nice time fishing, in com
pany with several young ladies, last
week. 1 suppose it should be call
ed leap year fishing party.
We were visited by a pretty good
sized Bugg last week, Or. Nj. B. }
Candidates need not be backward
in calling at our village, from the
fact that our merchants are not SO
busy but they can take time to
give them at least part of their at
tention.
There were two gentlemen among
us from Marshal county last week
buying sheep, hogs and cattle, pay
ing fair prices in money. We are
glad to see that our citizens have a
surplus on hand that they can get
off for cash.
Our old organization (the Do
nothing Society has lately been re
vived, new officers elected, and the
members attend regularly every day
If everything moves along as it nov
is 1 think our numbers will be quite
as large as it was two years ago. L
we succeed in carrying out the de
4
signs of the order, 1 am sure we vii
not be troubled about having hand:
to gather crops and haul produce K
market. And the best of all, ",
will not be in danger of choler;
from eating roasting ears, MELONS
etc. On application to our society
bylaws and constitution viii be fur
nished 10 parties wishing to organ
| ize in other neighborhoods. Ihopi
that all heretofore opposed to on
society viii weigh the matter wei
/ in their minds and organize imme
diately.
Some of cur neighbors seem e
wage war on the Grange. They sa,
that they are the cause of hare
/ times, etc. I cannot think any o
them are in earnest only jesting,
lhope. However, If they are in goo,
earnest I would advise them to Iool
/ into the matter and inform them
selves upon the subject. for it is Ger
tainly for lack Of information tina
they say what they do.
Respectfully. KILLER.
April 10th, 1876.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-04-13

The residence of our venerable
friend b. L. Russell, Esq'r, father
of our brother typos, Liant. and Will
Russell was consumed by fire, at
SheIhlviile on Wednesday evening
9th inst. His insurance policy had
just expired and had not been re-
ncwed. The loss is a heavy one to
him and he has the sympathy of
many, many friends.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-04-13
The Educated Hog.

Prof Gessley, the armless man,
and his educated hog have been on
exhibition here for nearly week
The performances of the hog are
truly wonderful, and the Professor
himself deserves the sympathy and
encouragement OF the public in his
efforts to make an honest living
He gave two free entertainments
Tuesday, afternoon and evening IN
the court house yard, which were
literally attended.
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In Quorum Court Monday.

Certificate of character granted
Jno. r. Jones upon which to base
application for license to practice
law.
Chas. F. Butler qualified as adj
ministrator of Jos. A. Browning,
deceased.
The will Of GrandersOn Pittard
was probated and Thos. S. and Jno.
w. Pittard qualified as executors.
j. B. Stacy, Jr., and Jno. f. Rose
qualified as Notaries Public.
G. w. West qualified as admins
traitor Of Phillip Perry, cord.
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Pulaski Oitiz en-.
.: APRIL ID 1876.


Advertisements standing months or less
payable alwuy- iu ld Vance. Other bills due
qgarter in advance. 10 per cent. off Of
s,uriy OF haii yearly bills when ali paid in
advance.
Obituaries and tributes of respect charged
tor DO cents per line ia advance without va
riu.ilu.
tslls upon persons 20 become car didates
aud answer 20 same 10 cents per line, in adj
vance.
Announcements Of candidates for County
oiEeers 50 iu advance. District officers SO,
IN advance.
Local notices among reading matter 20 cent
per line for fret and o cents per line for each
subsequent insertion. Locals ordered in for
specified time longer than I month. 10 cents
per line each insertion No local less than
80 cents for lrat insertion.
job work must De paid for when ordered,
eXrept By ciu agreement.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-04-13

Sheriff Garner arrested a man
named Irwin Powell, in Giles coun-
ty, last Thursday, who was charged
with an assault with intent to com
NIT an outrage on the person of a
young girl living near old Rossboro.
The man was placed in Jail to await
his trial at the coming term of
Press.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-04-13

laski, not hundred years ago
there lived, labored and loved a
young man of elegant aspect, lofty
aspirations and eminent talent
Femininity bowed before Linn in OBJ
seqnious alteration, while chival-
rous manhood withered in scoreb.
ing envy in vain and futile attempts
at rivalry. Fifteen miles from his
palatial abode there lived a beaute-
Gus damsel whose queenly charms
had brought submissively to her
shrine Thousand gallant men, who
laid their bleeding hearts an offer
ing before her and pledged their de-
votion. Our hero seemed favored
Of them all, and to retain the van
tage he had gained, he kept con
duetors busy collecting fare between
his and her abode, and the Incl
dents connected with two Of these
trips form the story we are about
to relate. One shining day he
boarded the train and in due time
landed at his destination and short
" had his inamorata engaged in
sweet discourse. Moments flew IN
needed and heightened into hours,
and still he sat spell bound and
adoring, until at length stern pater
appeared at the door and recalled
his thoughts to earth by telling him
that his train was coming. He
snatched himself forthwith away,
got to the depot two hours before
train time and landed safely at
home. There is nothing strange in
this first chapter except that it is
hard to imagine how papa could
have been so much mistaken in the
schedule. a week flew by on tardy
wings and Saturday again found
our hero sitting at the feet of his
adored, joyously admiring and
in the words that fell from
angel lips, while time slipped by I'M
needing and UNDECIDED. Papa was
away at the station and there was
no one to awaken him from his
spell and notify him of the APP
proach of his train, until suddenly
he was awakened by the deafening
AS quick as courtesy and
gallantry would permit he withdrew
and FASTENED to the depot, in time
to see the train disappearing around
the curve. He stopped and knitted
his classic brow, grasped his fore
head in his palm, assumed a tragic
attitude and Shakespearically ut
tered, "There, by gum! Fifteen
miles from home, no train till Mon
lay and not a cent in my pocket
One alternative was left and he took
it IN at glance and started on the
homeward trail. Night was draw
ing her sable robe about her and
the glistening west proclaimed the
departure of the god of day, and
yet he trudged, foot-sore and weary.
Eight miles lay measured out be-
hind him and the lights of the next
station doomed up before him, when
he stumbled over a hand
ear and a niger. Trading his hat
to the negro he was soon seated on
the car with his feet hanging over
in front for a cow-catcher and max
ing time towards home, where he
landed, breathless and hatless, just
in time to see Congress adjourn.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-04-13

Mrs. Katie Kirk, wife of Mr.. Jno.
Ii. Kirk and daughter of Col. +. II.
McCord, formerly of Pulaski, died
in Nashville of consumption last
Saturday evening at S o'olock. Our
sympathies go out TO the bereayed
husband and family. She was good
and lovely woman, loved and re-
speeted by all who knew her. and
all will be grievtd to hear of her
untimely death. She leaves one lit
tie son about four years of age.
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LYNNVILLE.

On Monday, the 10th, we had the
honor of travelling on the cars with
the distinguished man and brother
Pinchbaek. His chronological status
is scarcely recognizable from his ap
pearance, whiehis that of a German
with the skin of highly tanned
Frenchman. His speaking abilities
and general information are said tc
be very good. We are sincerely re-
joiced that he is exercising his gifts
in conventions instead of in the u.
IS. Senate.
TRADE.
In the utter absence of money in
this community, the principal medi-
um of exchange in the village fol
some months, has been eggs. We
regret to notice that even this cum
bersome currency is going out OF
circulation. What our people will
do, when the supply fails, it is hard
to see. Blu: if the hens should from
this time on make a strike, their
achievements since Christmas would
entitle this present twelvemonth
to be known in history as the egg
year.
EPIDEMIC.
Miss Mamie johnson returned
from Culleoka last Saturday. She
went to that village two weeks ago,
and has no doubt been spreading
that cardaic epidemic which has
proved fatal in so many cases, and
which there seems no way of stop
ping. Whether the infection is con
yeyed by the eyes, the hair, or the
complexion is a matter as yet un-
settled. But it is certainly more de
SPRING PIETY.
A number of blithesome lads and
lovely Iassies of Pulaski and the cir
cumjacent vicinage, came on a pious
picnic on Sunday morning to this
place and helped to give glitter to
the congregation, and to Mr.. Ezell
an overlooking crowd. The advent
of such a brilliant company caused
no little sensation in our quiet
village.
PERSONAL.
Miss Josy Mitchell has, for some
time, been suffering from the effects
of an attack ofpneumonia. We IN
derstand that she will leave in a few
days for Lawrence and Marcella
Falls, which is our Saratoga. She
goes there somewhat on the princi-
pie of the hair of the dog being good
for the bite, for her sickness was
the result of exposure on a previous
visit. We, in common with her
numerous friends, wish her good,
better, best speed in her quest for
health and strength.
The regular meeting of the Ma
sonic Lodge occurred on Saturday.
There was small attendance. Nor
was there the usual Saturday after
noon collection about the depot,
most people being hard at work at
home. Mr.. Boyd has been absent
for few days as a delegate to the
Presbytery held at Columbia. This
gentleman has almost as remarkable
a procliyity for falling among
widows as a cat for falling on its
feet, but report has not charged him,
this time, with developing his spe-
eialty. TIL
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-04-13

] c--eN-t-~ --A-Nt ~ \. f---l AAo cAAAA DAG3A4A
where it is split and tells smith to
shoot him with the gin-screw first
so he will be kinder used to it when
he gets to the shotgun. But Smith
must talk few before he shoots,
and while he is talking the editor
takes the coal SHUTTLE and goes out
the back door for coal, and while
he is out he thinks of his poor, sick
mother in Kansas and concludes to
90 there after clean shirt. That
bushes up the matter, and mort
cages take the Office. He gives the
news too, and when you read it you
don't know whether it is true or
not, and you afterwards find out
that it was all lie. His local items
| fill sometimes a whole half column;
telling about Mr.. Snob mailing up
the crack in his garden fence, how
the widow Lumpkins' yellow cat
slipped off the chicken coop and
sprained its tail; how Col Skewball
blistered his finger while buttoning
his brooches; how ex-Judge NJ. T.
Head snagged his boot leg on the
scuttle; how Miss Gumpy Blistergot
stuck a splinter under her toe-nail,
etc. And the rampageous cuss
wholly omits to give the big events
thatare taking place under his nose
How Rev. Blathersl<ite preached an
exhaustive discourse upon the rela-
tive idiosyncracies evolved TYPOS
tatically from a consanguine hyper
@sthesia; how Judge Snoot ex-
hausted the law, science, history,
himself, jury and the court, in an
elaborate argument upon the right
of g coli5ertus to absolve himself
from feudaI service on the termina-
ton of the lords estate-tail in the
possum dogs on the premises; how
Prof Igno Ramus elucidated the
hydrostatic paradox by blowing a
bladder full of whisky and sugar
and catching it all in his mouth |
when it bursted; how Madam High
nose gave a dinner party to Gov. |
Tumblebug's grand daughter when
she married Capt. Loon A. Tick,
(and forgot to invite the editor) J
how Majah Rangum Root stands
OF the dog tax, being a candidate
for the lower house of Congress;
how Judge Lazybones decided the
case of Pukeup VS.. Shagnasty in a
damage suit for bursting a rotten
egg against his ash hopper; how
Col. Blood killed Mr.. Nuisance with
a wagon tongue because he said the
Col 5 watch chain was oreide, and /
how the coronor's jury returned a
verdict of insanity in the first de-
gree. And many other items of
equal magnitude. All, my friend,
YOU don't know our troubles, and /
how we are beset by candidates,
how we dare not mention them be
cause we can't put both names first,
how we dare not go out on the look
for items for fear of duns, how we
dare not tell all we know for fear
the people will find out we don't
know much, how we dare not tell
everything we hear because it's al
ways a lie. Have mercy on us, o
reader, according to the multitude
of fools that beset us and of dead
beats that impose on us; and every
one of you come up and devil us,
and keep us from work, and talk to
the printers, and read proof for us,
and knock things about, and make
a general, special, unmitigated fool
of yourself, and don't pay US a cent,
and we will ever pray, DC.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-04-13

A countryman stepped into a
store in Pulaski the other day and
asked to look at the clothing. The
merchant recognized him as an old
customer with an unpaid account
on his books, and he showed him
through his stock and bowed him
ont telling him that he couldn't fit
him, and pointing him to another
clothing store. The man went to
another store, found a fine suit of
clothes that fit him, paid for them
and left. Directly merchant No. l
came over and SAID: i sent You a
customer. He's goot but mighty
slow. How much vat you credit
himg'' Not a cent" replied the
other. "He paid for a fine suit and
had money left" @Mine got from
himmeli 1 fits dot man so goot as
nobody, yen I thinks he's got de
monish. Veil, Veil, be's so WOOL
ish." He hurried out to hunt the
man and found him just as he spent
his last dollar at the shoe store, and
then went back and howled over his
misfortune.
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ILLEGAL AND vOID.
Judge Turley Decides the r. Il.
Case.


Judge Turley gave a lengthy writ
ten opinion in the NJ. d X. R. R.
mandamus suit last Monday morn
ing. The history ofthe case is this:
On 9th June, 1874, the corporation
Of the town OF Pulaski by over
whelming vote subscribed $4,000
to the capital stock of the NJ. d K.
Railroad to be paid in twenty-year
bonds. Early in 1876 the Com
pany presented the books of the
road to Mayor Osborn for him to
subscribe the stock. Mayor Os-
born refused to do so, and a writ Of
mandamus was issued and served
upon him to compel him to sub
scribe, and the matter was brought
to hearing in Circuit Court last
week. Defendant demurred to the
mandamus. saying that the voting
of the tax was void for the reason
that the Company was not legally
chartered and had not complied
with statute made and provided in
such cases. The case was ably ar
gued on both sides, and Judge Tur-
ley on Monday morning sustained
the demurrer and quashed the
mandamus. Bond has been given
and the matter appealed to the Su-
preme Court.
Itis useless here to commend up
on the state ofthe case or the action
of the parties engaged in this mat
ter. The CITIZEN has always been
uncompromisingly in favor of the
railroad for the reason that we be-
lieve it would be of infinite benefit
to Pulaski, and we are not a whit
less in favor of it to-day. We con
graduate ourselves that we repre-
sented the overwhelming majority
Of the people of the town in this
matter, and we believe that the pro-
iect Is as much favored to-day as
it was when eleven out of every
twelve of our citizens voted for it.
While all this is true, however, we
must accept the decisions of the
Courts as the law in this case.
If it is finally decided that the law
has not been complied with and
that the tax is void, we are still not
without a remedy, The Company
can renew and amend its charter,
follow the line pointed out by the
Court, and make another applica-
ton to the people, and then we can
vote it again. The people of Pulas-
XII want this road and are going to
have it. We hope they may get it.
Hill e. Rallentina are selling now for
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-04-13

Judge Thos. NJ. Jones presented
the resolutions Of the bar in rela-
ton to the late Hon. A. o. p, Mich
olson in Circuit Court Monday
morning, and passed a glowing
eulogy upon the life and character
Of the illustrious Chief Justice.
Juge Turley spoke at some length
upon the noble virtues of the de
ceased, and directed that the reso-
lutions be spread upon the minutes.
1t was the occasion of much inter
est, large audience OF citizens be
ing present.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-04-13

j. J. Davis, alias Dale, was arrest.
ed in Nashville last week on a
requisition from the Governor Of
Texas, on the charge Of having OBJ
tanned $4,000 Of the public funds of
Parker county, Texas under false
pretences. He is now in custody
awaiting the arrival of the sheriff of
Parker county.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-04-13

Judge Jas. Fentress OF Bolivar is
said to have made one Of the finest
legal arguments in the railroad case
last Wednesday ever made at this
bar. Judge East also made a very
powerful and learned argument of
six or seven hours length.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-04-13

IL Stricken Damsel." An article
under this heading republished by
as two weeks'ago from the Browns
willie Democrat, was enormously cred
iLed t6 The Slakes.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-04-13

The Jewish feast Of the Passover
commenced last Saturday evening
at Cookbook and is TO continue until
nNNl sunday evening.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-04-13

Alice Neral, by Jack Malone,
the property of b. II. Peden, drop
ped a very fine Bay Woodford colt
at Mr.. Peden's stable last Friday.
1t Is said to be an extraordinary
colt, having some of the marks Of
its ancestor, Jack Malone, and the
fine form of Woodford. The blood
runs pure in its veins from both
sides of the house.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-04-13

Capt. Pat. Stevenson and other
i. R. men have been in attendance
upon our Circuit Court several days
This week as witnesses in several
suits against the Company.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-04-13

Judge farley decided last Thurs
day that the dog tax was constitu-
tionaL The Supreme Court will
next decide whether Ju lge Turley
is correct.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-04-13
". T. Wells New Livery Stable.

Where you can hire or buy cheaper
than anywhere else saddle horses, horses
and buggies, hacks, &c. Left hand side
of North Main street. mar2-tf
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ON ENnnine

The Campbell Corn Drill at Flautt;
Martin 81 Cos. lt opens, drops anu
covers eight 10 ten acres per day ana Is
warranted to- plant I'm any kind of ground
that can be planted by pillow. m3O-St
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-04-13

Jim smith and Wash Rivers, col
ored. were arrested on Tuesday
night last by detectives Richardson
and Irvine, and lodged in Jail,
charged with killing fine bullock
belonging to Mr.. JLo. d. Reynolds.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-04-13

The Lawyers employed to defeat
the railroad subscription we are told
are 70 get $1,000. We understand
that application will be made to
have the corporation pay tins Zee
Wouldn't chat be thin2
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-04-13

Notice hin 81 Ballentine's "Notice
Extraordinary" They have found out
that she credit business doa't pay
Don'ta,k them for credit again. m3O-lm
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-04-13

The corporate authorities have
had several additional lamps put up
around and near the square.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-04-13

The fruit is not all killed in this
section, though we doubt whether
there will be much of n crop.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-04-13

] VIII sell my entire stock Of Cooking
stoves and Tinware, and "A good lot of
Flows, for 30 days at cost. / will do
what say. Come and get bargains
North side Public Square.
aprl3-tf &c. YouNG.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-04-13

Major Stacy has bought Mayor
Osborn's fine mare for a family
horse. We understand he gave
5000.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-04-13

Hon. john L. II. Sneed, of the
Supreme Bench of Tennessee, was
in Pulaski Monday and Tuesday.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-04-13

When, OH when, will the gas
works be completed? 1t seems to
have almost died out.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-04-13

One man has offered $4,000 for
the railroad yia Wales. A few more
such Offers, and where IS Pulaski?
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-04-13
goeat CLAWS.

Hon. ID. NJ. Key has\obliged us
Wioh some interesting Pub. Docs.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-04-13

Iumau has gone after new STOCK, anu
Will sell them cheaper than was ever
heard of before i'm Pulaski. apro-4t
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-04-13

Mr.. &c. ROLAND is announced to-
day for Shorthand still they come.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-04-13

Lawrence county is bound to have
aflroad outlet, and if the anti
boud men of Pulaski succeed IN
th efforts, they may have the sat
ismcuon. before q great while oil
seeiug the road turned asiie to
Wales Station, or TO Columbia
Lawrenoe5urg Press.
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New Firm.

F. Arrowsmith and Lilies Alternately
have formed a partnership under the
name of Arrowsmith & Alternately, and
will conduct a general Dry Goods,
Clothing and Boot and Shoe business at
The old Stand of F. ArrOwsmith. They
respectfully invite their friends and the
public to call and examine their stock
and prices.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-04-13

Hill q Ballentine are selling now for
Cash. Go and see them. Extremely
low prices. They can afford to give
bargains under the new order OF things.
mar3O-Im
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-04-13

Bishop Talbot of Indiana admin
istered confirmation to Mrs. and
Miss Wagner, Miss Ada Alternately
and Mr.. Il. Taylor Voss last Thurs
day night at the Church of the
Messiah. He preached a very eff
iective and practical sermon and
concluded the ceremonies in very
impressive manner. A large con
gregation was in attendance.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1876-04-13

Mr.. C. C. Stribling, editor OF the
Wayne County Citizen, and Mr..
Cook of Clifton, were in to see us
yesterday. They were attracted
hither by the interest they felt in
our r. r. mandamus case. Mr.. S.
yields a vigorous pen, and has
done valiant service in behalf Of the
NJ. & X. r. r., and we are. sorry
that his reward now appears to be
doubtful.