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The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-02-07
Ve&et1ne.

SourH BERWICK, ME, Jan II, 1872.
II z STEVENS, Esq,
Dear Sir:-I have had dyspepsia in its
worst form for Tho last ten years. and have
taken hundreds Of dollars worth Of medicin es
without obtaining any relief In September
last I commenced taking the Vegetine, since
which time my health has steadily Improv-
ed. ely food digests well, and I have gained
fifteen pounds OF flesh. There arc several
others in this place taking Vegetine and ali
have obtained rellef. Yours truly,
THOMAS Z MOORE.
Overseer Card Room, Portsmouth, Co.'S Mills.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-02-07

There are many thousand Turk
ish refugees at GalipoIi; and the
distress and suffering is immense.
Vast numbers of them will die
from cold and hunger. There Is a
general movement eastward. Most
of them reach the sea perfectly DIES
tituLe. and having lost about half OF
each family en- route. l. is de-
seribed as a nation moving without
transportation, and without homes
to go to. 1t is wreck and ruin to
the people.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-02-07
The Eihernians.

Healey's Hibernian Minstrels, and
McEvoy's New H1bernia Brass Band
and Orchestra viii give an enter
tainment at Antoinette Hall, Friday
and Saturday, February 8 and 9.
Also Matinee at P. II. Saturday.
This troupe was here a year ago
and very fayorably spoken of. We
copy from an exchange:
Corinthian Hall was filed last
night with an audience to see Nc
Evoy's beautiful panorama of Ire
land, and the wonderful oomicali-
ties ana sketches by Healey's Hi
bernian Minstrels. Ed and Alice
Murray, in their original Irish Gu
steal sketches, were very funny and
very entertaining, but 1t was the
great and only John Henshaw who
made everybody laugh until the
tears ran down their cheeks. He is
unquestionqbly one Of the finest tai
ented men in his line, on the
minstrel stage. We have heard
nearly all of them, but John f..
Henshaw stands head and shoul
ders over all. John Griffin, in his
speciality a. Judge Callahan, also
made an immense hit. His con
struction of the duties of the police
judge, under trying circumstances,
was a mastery effort, and the
house brought out an encore that
finally made the building ring.
Billy McCann's clog was another
excellent feature that the large au-
dience enjoyed.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-02-07
For sale.

DURsUANT 70 an order Of the Chancery
Court at Pulaski, ! will,
On Saturday, Feb. 23rd. 1873.
sell 20 the highest bidder Il the C0urt-houso
door in Pulsski for cash, certain Town Lott
in Pulaski, or a sufiieiency Of them 20 pay
the taxes, known on the plan Of Shutdown a.
Lots Nos 40, 14l, l42. l42 and a lot lying
moth OF and adjoining IS, belonging 70 the
estate of Nathan adams, deed. and assessed
to him for taxes for 1866 aud 1867. ind the,
will bosold for the Pay meut Of said taxes and
Costs amounting % about ki25
Z. EDMUNDSJN,
jane4-td Rev. Commissioner.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-02-07

Major Burke says that he knows
positively that Conkling had a
speech already prepared-in favor of
throwing out the vote of Louisiana,
and that he refrained from making
it because he feared that the carpet
baggers would supper. Morton.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-02-07

Gen. Jno. NJ. Bright, of Fayette-
vile was the first member of Con
gress 30 suggest January 1879 the
RECOMMENDATION Of silver. He is
one of the first men OF the nation
ANYHOW.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-02-07
TIasoErenf NOfice.

HAVING sugge sted 70 the County Court of
II Giles c0anty The insolvency Of the estate
81 Owen Sullivan, deed. notico - hereby Civ
en- creditors thareof 60 file their clnirnn with
the Clerk 81 said court. daily authenticated,
On Or before May lat, ISIS, % they viii DO
forever barred flrsons oNirg the estate
faro required 70 settle forthwith.
frI1E JAS. A. SUIT TEX, Admir-.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-02-07
SCHEDULE.
The Knoxville Tribune has bee

The Knoxville Tribune has been
purchased by Mr.. Franc NJ. Paul,
late of the Chattanooga Dispatch.
Mr. Paul was the publisher O. the
old Chattanooga Rebel, and ranks
as one of the best newspaper men
Ia the State. When he was about
to commence the Dispatch last year,
some one suggested that he call it
the Chattanooga Ex-Rebel, while
another thought "PauPs Daily
Epistle'' would be the proper thing.
But there's nothing in name, they
say. There will be no change in
the editorial staff. Col. Jno. NJ.
Fleming, one of the best writers in
the State remains in charge.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-02-07
According to Ddnn's Mercant

According to Ddnn's Mercantile
Agency, the total number of COM
mercial failur IS IN East and Middle
Tennessee, during the month OF
January, was fifteen-six taking
place in Nashville, three in Chatta-
nooga, and one in Columbia.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-02-07

Returning Board Wells has APP
peared in Washington and demand
ed protection from prosecution or
money to live independently abroad.
Failing to get either he will make
unpleasant disclosures invoking
other prominent parties. Let him
peach.
Later.-Wells has returned to
New Orleans and is in prison.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-02-07
VEGETINE.
WHAT Is NEEDED.
sRo.-o~, EoE % Tz-r

Il Z STEVENS, Esq,
Dear SiT-AbOut one year slice found my
self in feeble condition from general debll-
ity. VegelIne was strongly recommended 70
me by friend W no had been much benefited
by its l procured the article, and alter
using several bottles WAS restored to health,
and discontinued its use l feel quite conf
dent that there is no medicine superior to it
for those complaints for whichit is especially
prepared, and would cheerfully recommend
1t to tho SO who feel that they need some
thing to restore them 20 perfect health.
Respectfully yours,
u I PErTENGILL,
Firm of VI Pettengitl q CO,
No 10 State st, Boston.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-02-07

A Louisiana politician quietly
predicted TO a few friends that before
the courts got through with the Re-
turning Board frauds, Secretary
Sherman and General Garfield
would be indicted as fellow conspir-
ator. He partly bases this predic-
ton on what he claims is more
than a presumption; that colored
members of the-bOard, will, if they
find they are docketed for the peni-
Tertiary, reveal such information as
will bring about this result.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-02-07

The Governor of Tennessee offers
a reward of $3.50 and the railroad
$500 for the detection of the party
or parties who wrecked the train at
Lavergne.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-02-07

Dispatches from Louisiana state
that nearly every man who went ito
see fair count will be indicted
for participation in the Wells forg-
cries, including Secretary Sherman
and Minister StOughton.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-02-07

CTRATED OF stolan irr m the place Of xor-
y ms Levi. 10 miles from Pulaski, on the
Fikton pike dark Bay Mare, in foal. about
years old. and i inclined to be sway bark.
A reward Of Ten DoilArs viii be paid for Der
return by
.desO- Il ISAAC BUTLER d co.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-02-07
Trustee 5 Sale of Land,

y 7 virtue % a Deed Of Trust made % us by
II NJ Marks and vito Mendoza, We will
offer for sale, a. the court houso door in tho
town Of Pulaski,
On Saturday, Fen. ODD, ISIS,
~ public sale 70 the highest bidder. for cash.
All the right. title and Interest which the said
u Marks and wife haze Ia and 20 q trnct Of
zf3 acres o. land in the 18th district OF Gilss
county Tenn. on @brnd=haW's Greek. and Is
bounded on tl,e east BY the lands ~ 2 b
STACY. -, on the north b. those Of AbDe
Stevenson and A Young. on the vel hy
those Of Wm Horsham and on Tie south Is
. Roller. and Is known a. The dover tract
Of said Mendoza ia the asfate OF 4 \ Young.
and the Interests - DO sold II her lie estate
IN zaid lardH- We win also soil &c che saine
time AMI plaee. and on n snms terms. tho
Zee simple title 20 another tract u x acres.
adjoining the above rancd tract, aud aieo
that Of > = Roller and other, for thc pay
rnent Of The debts provided for in -Aid deed
o. trU-t. which recorded ia the Register
Office - Giles county IN Trust Deed Book -
pages l63. -. AMI ~ referred b for . i1rt her
% scription 81 said lauda.
q. A HOPKINS.
MACLIN MARKS.
iaE3i "a Trustees.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-02-07

For several years our lists of
subscribers at Lynnville, Camp
bellsyille, Bohemian, Elkton and
Brick Church have been leading al
ternately- Sometimes one would
be ahead and sometimes another,
with Bunker Hill, Wales, Buford,
Aspen Hill and Prospect coming
close along behind. Our lists at
Good Spring and Minor Hill have
been on the increase continually,
from year to year, while Pisgah,
Bradshaw, o. f. Hall, Marbut, Vale
Mills, Minnow Ford and Testers
barely hold their own. Now Lynn
vile leads all competitors. Next
week it may and probably will be
ElktOR. The next it may be Brick
Church or some Of the others. At
all events our lists at these compel
ing offices are all large and exceed
ngly satisfactory to US. We take
occasion just here to express our
grateful thanks to our friends who
have so generously contributed to
the growth of our circulation all
over the county. 1t was never
larger or more cheering to us, and
it is growing rapidly every day.
Thanks to one and all.
p S,-Elkton came in on the
home stretch yesterday through the
kindness of our friend A, w.
Moore ahead of all competitors.
She is now the champion Post or
fee on the CITIZEN books. Lynn
vile has worn the belt for several
weeks until now.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-02-07

One OF the jnrymen in the Re
turning Board case in New Orleans
says he was offered $4,000 to acauit
Anderson.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-02-07

The Shslbyville Commercial
didn't have the fairness TO correct
the impression it made that we had
been using ITS thunder without
proper credit, Notwithstanding we
have called It's attention to the fact.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-02-07

Rev. J. r. Hubbard of the New
Jerusalem Church, Nashville, says
the second coming of Christ has al
ready occurred.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-02-07
FOR 1szs.-
f-sssa
NASHVILLE WEEKLY BANNER,

a Large Pbpor Published u tho Capitol Of
the state.
Latest reicgraphic Dispatches.
Freshest Nevs 81 Wire and Mail
Able aud Interesting Correspondents from
tbs Leading Men Of he rfate
Original Editorials on ibs Vital Questions 81
the day.
hecords % Abe Daily Doiugs 90 tho Capitol.
Weakly Rofiews 81 The ii0mo Markets and
Foreign Markets By Telegraph.
This paper Brim Fuil ~ The latert rnd be.t
reading matter, vii ho -ent. postage rfrpaid,
30 Iuy addrots
Months for - ~
Moufds fir .. 70
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Club che Weekly Banner with your county
paper ut reduced rates.
Agents Wanted
Al every poet Office in the STATE. sample
copies sent free. Aadrr-s
BAENEk PUBLISHING CO..
ianiO-u Nashville, Tenn.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-02-07
STORE HOUSE I LOT ar s.lI.

I y PURSUANCE Of decree of the Giles Coun-
" Court in the cause Of G Butler.
Admir-, ct al, W. Elizabeth Browning OF
al, ! Wi,
On Wednesday, Feb. goth, 1878,
sell nc public sale 10 the highest bidder. on
the premises, on credit Of II months. with
interest. the
Store House and Lot.
mentioned in the fpleadings, situated in the
town OF Aspen Hill, being the same formerly
occupied BY Strong 81 Browning. Notes and
approved security required Of the purchaser.
and lien retained for It's payment.
ian3l-td II. II. AYMETT, Clerk.
A IL J Alternately Atty's for compits.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-02-07

The tfty mules burned at Law
erg1e belonged to Mr.. Wooten, OF
Nashville.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-02-07
Ladies. Don't Fail to Cali.
InSOJceIet Notice.

LAYING suggested 10 the County Court Of
Ii Giles county the insolvency Of the estate
OF Dennis O'Herrin, decd, this is 20 notify
~'-~- aoainst the same
all persons hoI0Iug vs-.----
70 Me them. duly authenticated, with the
Clerk OF said court on or before Saturday
July 20, ISIS. foi pro rata payment, or they
viii he forever barred payment
ianl7-4+ NJ 5. WATERS, Admir-.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-02-07

memphis sent twenty. five conviets
70 the ptnisentisty Wednesday.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-02-07

a st. Petersburg dispatch saws
that tbe cessation of hostilities has
produced more anxiety than re
ioiciur.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-02-07
FOR CIRCUIT COURT CLERK.

We are authorized 20 announce POLK All
ERSATRY candidate for Circuit Court Clerk
Of Giles county IL the ensuing election.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-02-07

The Nashville Banner favors Gen.
W. B. Bate for Governor.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-02-07

I'VE quote the prices paid for country pro-
duce by our merchants. Of course they sell
for small advance--ED. CITIZEN.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-02-07
Patent Silver Milking Tube.

DY which more than half the time and la
- bnr Of milking cows is "a. led. -Four tubes
20 a set, which VIA be sent poet paid 70 all
parts Of she country on receiut Of ~ per set
GEO II. PILLIN G.,
III Soath fOlf ST., Phii~JeIUhia. p.
ianlT-4t
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-02-07
ANNOUNCEMENT.
Election Ist Thursday in Ang. '78.
FOR SHERIFF.


FOR SHERIFF.
We are authorized to announce HExEr
ARROWsETTH candidate for Sheriff of Giles
county at the next election.
We are authorized to ANNOUNCE II Clay
/ McLAURISE candidate for sheriff Of Giles
county at the ensuing election
We are authorized TO announce Ros'r A.
Blow a candidate for re election to the Office
Of Sheriff Of Giles county.
We are authorised to announce J P.
ENeLfsH a Candidate for Sheriff of Giles coun-
ty at the ensuing election
FOR CIRCUIT COURT CLERK.
We are authorized TO announce Polk All
ERNATsY candidate for Circuit Court Clerk
Of Giles county II the ensuing election.
We are authorized to announce Henry N +.
STANLET a candidate for reelection to the
office OF CircBit Court Clerk
We are authorized to announce ALEX. N.
CARTE & a candidate for Circuit Court Clerk
at the ensuing election.
We are authorized to announce JoHv Raj
sToF a caa.lidate. for Circuit Court Clerk az
the ensuing election.
We are authorized 70 announce %. W.
BRADEs a candidate for Circuit Court Clerk
at the ensuing election.
FOR COUNTY TRUSTEE
We are authorized to announce r. N. Bueo
a candidate fer County Trustee at the en-
suing eleetioR.
FOR REGISTER.
We are authorized to announce JORDAN is
PuL1Ps candidate for Register of Gle
county at the ensuingeleeton.
We are authorized to announce ISo. ".
DYER q candidate for reelection to the Office
of Register at the ensuing election.
ArroAzEz eENERAL.
We are authorized TO announce Lars. y.
McCoRD candidate for Attorney General Of
this district, composed of the counties of
Giles, lawrence. Marshall, williamson and
Many: Election lst THURSDAY in Aug rs
We are authorized to announce GEO. G.
TAYLOR. Eco, Of Marry. a candidate for At
torney General Of this, the eth, judicial Dis
tlict.
We are authorized to announce A. y.
MILLER, Of Marshall, candidate for Attor-
ney General OF this Judicial district.
We are authorized 70 announce Jas B.
WOhEhAt OF Lawrence. q cafuiuute Tor Atror
ney General of this Judicial district.
FOR CHANCELLOR.
We are authorized TO announce Capt JNo /
G. LKsrER. of tiiles. a candidate for Chancel- (
Tor OF the Eighth hancery Division OF Ten T
nessee, composed Of Giles, Maury, William
son and Marshall
FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE.
We are authorized 70 announce Hon. W. =
u oLFHoRE. CT Williamson, d candidate for
1ireGit udge Of this strict
FOR COUNTY COURT CLERK.
We are authc rlzed 70 announce Can't W
:. FLoUENoT Candidate for County Court
.lerk Of 6iIes Go. q the ensuing election
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-02-07

We are authorized to announce JORDAN is
PH1L1Ps a candidate for Register of Gle
county at the ensuingelecton.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-02-07

l,s57 Prizes, amounting 90 100. $4,000
Responsible corresponding hgnnts wanted
at an prominent points tu whom. liberal
mpensation viii DO paid.
Application Tor rates 20 clubs. should only
be made TO the Home Office in New Orleans.
Write for circulars trend orders 20
IS "A. DAUpHfN.
%. Box 692, New Or.cEns, Ia.
Or 20 AS. Richnrdson, Pulaski, Tenn.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-02-07

We are authorized to announcs JSO. ".
DYER q candidate for reelection to the Office
of Register at the ensuing election.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-02-07

All Of cur Grand Extraordinary Driving
are under the supervision aud management
Of GEMS q. T. BEAUREGARD & lUBAL
A. EA KLY. innlT. 40
The fext drawing occnrs Tua.lar. y lrcIl b.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-02-07
Woman's sweetened Captivity

We are authorized 70 announce Capt. ".
G. FLouRNoN Candidate for County Court
Clerk Of GiIes Co. az the ensuing election :
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-02-07
Brooms-per doz, 90 10 8 so.
Soap-We quote at 4 0094 rs per box
BONDS. COTNs -
Nashville Markets.

OOnnEorED FROM Latest REPORTS.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-02-07
FOR REGISTER.

We are authorized to announce r. n. BUee
a candidate fer County Trustee at the en-
suing elestiOR.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-02-07

We are authorized TO announce Capt JSo.
c. LISTER. of tiiles a candidate for Chancel-
Tor OF the Eighth rhancery Division OF Ten
ncssee. composed Of Giles. Maury. William
son and Marshall
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-02-07
FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE.
ZOE couNrY couKr cIrrr.

We are authorized 70 announce Hon. W. :
MoLFMoRE. CT Williamson, d candidate for
CircGit Judge Of this strict
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-02-07

We are authorized TO announce GEO. G.
TAYLOR. Esq., of Marry. candidate for At
torney General Of this, the eth, Judicial Dis
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-02-07

We are Authorized TO announce LARS. =.
McCoRD candidate for Attorney General Of
this district, composed of the counties of
Giles, lawrence. Marshall, Williamson and
Many. Election 1t Thursday in Aug rs
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-10-15
A CRUEL CEEELD.

A young Canadian eight-year-old takes
the palm for cruelty. She being left with
the care of sister of five, became angered
because it interfered with her frolics with
her companions. She determined to rid
herself of the incumbrance, and began to
abuse the child in the most fendish manner.
First she filled its mouth with snow, next
dipped it into quantity of water until it
was nearly drowned. Then it was placed
in the oven of the stove and burned and
bruised, and ext thrust under the stove.
All these devices failing, she went for a
saw to saw its head Of, but relented, and
hit upon the plan of placing it in bag
and dragging it about the room. She was
engaged in this pleasant amusement when
the horror-stricken mother returned. OF
course, the injuries proved fatal
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-10-15
WHITE TEETEas
said.

The famous DR.. Nicholas Saunderson,
although entirely blind, being one day
in company, remarked of a lady who
had just left the room, and who was
wholly unknown to him, that she had very
white teeth. The company was anxious to
learn how he had made the discovery;
for it happened to be true. Said the pro-
fessor:-
81 can think of no motive for her laugh
ing necessarily, but that of showing her
teeth"
DR.. Saundefson was blind from infancy,
but became eminent as classical scholar
and mathematician, and occupied for many
years the chair OF mathematics in Cam
bridge University England. He judged
philosophically, and from his observation
of human nature, as in the case of the
lady's teeth; but he possessed in high
degree the sense of feeling and hearing.
He could distinguish true from counterfeit
Roman medals by the touch. He could
tell, by some effect of the air upon his
person, when light clouds were passing owe,
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-10-15
A CELESTIAL FAIRY TALE.

That snakes contain in their heads certain
precious stones is an old belief common to
most branches of the human family. A
story in native book of anecdotes relates
how a foreigner passing pork-butcher's
shop asks the master what he will take
for the bench on which the pork is ex-
posed. The answer, given in fun, is eff
ty taels." The foreigner offers to pay the
money. This convinces the butcher that
there must be something valuable in the
bench, so he declines to sell it, and care
fully puts it by. The foreigner leaves the
place and returns after years absence.
Seeing the butcher be asks after the bench,
and in answer to very natural inquiry
why he deems it so valuable, informs him
that lodged in a cavity within it is snake,
holding in its mouth precious gem. He
further adds that the snake lives on the
blood that soaks through the wood from
the raw meat exposed on it, and that when
this supply is cut off the snake will die and
the gem become worthless. Cursing his
own stupidity, the butcher seizes hatchet
and splits the bench open, finding the
snake dead, while the jewel it undoubtedly
holds in its mouth is of the same color as
the eye of dried fish.-N B. Denny IN
Folk Lore Of China.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-10-15
POURING CO. ~; TEEElTROUDLEB
WATERS.

The idea expressed in the above heading,
though commonly held to be of sacred
origin, or as merely poetical manner of
expressing commonplace occurrence,
may nevertheless be taken literally as well
as fguratively, it being matter of fact, a
saying which has satisfactory groundwork
in natural facts. 1t was recently stated in
evidence before the Commissioners ap-
pointed to inquire into the herring fish
cries of Scotland that the practice of pour
ing quantity oil from boat on the sur
face of the sea during heavy weather had
the immediate effect of calming the waters
and relieving the boat from the danger of
heavy broken water "But, added one of the
Witnesses, although the oil has this effect
for time, the sea becomes rougher after
ward, and so the advantage of adopting
the plan is practically not very great" 1t
is more than probable that this latter
statement can be explained by the law of
comparisons. The oil cast out of the
weather-side of the boat effectually assauge
the violence of the waves, which instead of
breaking over it, glide smoothly under it.
Presently the film of oil becomes dis
persed, and the waves, again unchecked,
appear, by comparison with the late calm,
to be still more formidable. fresh dose
of oil would, however, again prove advan-
tageous but the experiment is seldom re-
peated, and 50 the efficacy of the remedy is
called into question. The best way Of
adopting it is to throw overheard barrel
OR skin filed with oil, and pierced in two
places, to allow of the gradual escape of
the contents. This reservoir should be
secured by rope, and kept on the weather
side of the boat, and renewed as often as
necessary. The plan is frequently adopted,
with the best results, by the native boat
men in the Persian Gulf and in parts of
the Indian Ocean, where sudden squalls
are apt to spring up Chambers Journal