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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-09-20
A MeteOrite in Nevada.


The Virginia (Nev.) Enterprise says:
"Henry Johnson, who has been pros
pecting to the northward of the Wells
Fargo Mine, in the direction of Castle
district, reports finding on the side of a
mountain about five and a half miles
north of town what is undoubtedly
huge meteoric stone. He says the rock
will weigh at least 1900 pounds, per-
haps more, as a good part appears to be
imbedded in the ground. The rock is
of dark gray color, oblong in shape,
and smoothed and rounded like bowl
der. Mr.. johnson tried to break off
piece of the stone, but did not succeed,
as he had no tool with him but light
prospecting pick and there were no
parts of the meteorite that projected
sufficiently to give him any purchase or
advantage in his efforts. All he sue
ceeded in doing was to dislodge some
pieces of scale, which came off in the
form of the bowlder, and showed the
part underneath to be of somewhat
lighter gray than the outside. Being
disappointed in not obtaining piece of
the stone itself, he neglected to bring
away any of these scales. He is conf
dent, however, that the rock is a me-
teorite, as it is in place where there is
no sign of there ever having been wash
of any kind, and where bowlder is no.
where to be seen. Had be brought
some of the pieces scaled off the rock,
one of our assayers would have been
able at once to have ascertained whether
or not it was meteorite. Mr.. johnson
says he don't want any assayer to tell
him what the rock is, as he knows it is
a meteorite.' It is different from any
thing of the rock kind he has ever be-
fore seen, and he is confident that it can
be nothing else than meteoric stone.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-09-20
HI.

Humphrey Hubbard had heard Heph-
zibah Higgins humming hymns hilari-
ously, he having helped Hephzibah
homeward. Humphrey, hankered huge
ly, harboring handsome Hephzibah
heartwise. He had high hawthorn
hedges hiding his handsome house,
harnessed horses hauling harrows, he
hoeing hills, helping herdsmen, hewing
hemlocks, hacking hemp, harvesting
hops, hunting hawks hurting Matching
hens. Hephzibah, helpful housekeeper,
hemmed handkerchiefs, boarded honey
hitherto hived, heeled hose having
holes, handled harpsichord harmonious
ly; happy Hephzibahl Her honest
homely happiness hit Humphrey heavi-
ly. He hovered, handsomely habited,
limiting humbly how Hephzibah had
harried his heart. Hephzibah honored
his hearty homage. Hating, however,
hap. hazard haste, Hephzibah hung her
head, halting, hemming, having,
hoping, Humphrey had harmless
habits, hypocritical, hesitating Hephzi-
bahl He held her hand hopefully,
hungrily humoring her. Happily HepR-
zibah needed her hirsute hero. Hymen
hitched Humphrey Hubbard -Hephzibah
Higgins, he hugging her, happily hys-
tericall Henceforth husband helped
housewife hop hornpipes, holding
honeymoon holiday, hardly hearing
harlequins bowling halleluiahs, hailing
house warming. Hal Hal Hol Hol
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-09-20

A great deal of damage has been done
to the crops in Cyprus by the ravages of
locusts, but it appears that these insects
are not likely to trouble the agricultur-
ist there hereafter. A bit of scientific
observation by M. Mattel, rich land
holder of Larnaca, suggested a means
of determination which is said to have
proved most successful. He noticed
that the locusts could not fly or crawl
up a smooth surface. Accordingly he
dug bitches across the line of their
flight and behind these bitches he put
up screens of smooth material. The
locusts flew against the screens, were
unable to climb over them and fell back
into the bitches by thousands, when
they were at once destroyed. The in
PRODUCTION of these screens into other
parts of Cyprus is believed to have
finally disposed of the locust scourge.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-09-20

we can all go and live in our old nest
again."
"And give over this fine one to Jean
and her professor" said Mac.
"But the creditors" cried Jenny.
"There is the only man to whom 1
owe any thing in the world" said Mac,
pointing to Shlel.
Jenny looked about her rather rueful
ly, and said to Shiel, "Can't we go back
to the old nest, Shiel? Can't we go
back ?" Shiel was near the door, and
caught both her hands in his.
"There are no birds in last years
nests" said poor Shiel, and left them
alone together. r.-Harper's WeeklY.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-09-20
A Song Of the Year.

A song OF tne tears
With roar of trumpet and bugle blast
A giant comes from the North;
With snow-white pennOns and glistening spears,
To battle he marches forth.
Dire havoc he works with his icy breath,
And the green earth pales with fear
While his heralds shout, "Long live the king
King Winter, who rules the yearr'
But bark from the East and West he hears
A murmur of ripping rills;
And a helmeted warrior and blue-eyed maid
Come speeding over the hills.
Away flies Winter; the broken ranks
or his army no help can bring;
ID the sleeping beauties, by Winter charmed,
A'> walked by the kiss of Spring
M s~utle rustic the grasses wave,
P.' sne soft wind from the South
ever the meadow a greeting sweet
From baby's rosy mouth.
But even fair Summer grows old and to-day
The forests are doffing their green,
And fiinging out banners of scarlet and gold
In honor Of Autumn, their queen!
Marion Mitchell.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-09-20

The crush" from England to Cyprus
is much like that from the Atlantic
states to California in 1S49 and 1850,
with this difference, that they go in
steamships and have short passages, and
can easily return if homesick.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-09-20

Recently uncovered lodges of rich
gold bearing quartz in Alaska lead ex-
perienced miners to believe that country
will rival California and Nevada in min
eral wealth.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-09-20

A gentleman who lately oought pair
of marine blue gloves in Hamburg, Ger
many, found that his hands were soon
covered with an eruption. He gave the
gloves to a chemist, who discovered a
considerable quantity of arsenic in the
dye.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-09-20

Five hundred and forty-eight Euro
pean journalists have decided to make
a pilgrimage to the Vatican on the ami
versary of Leo XIII. 8 election as pope.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-09-20

Mrs. Sarah Thompson, of Glover
Grove, N. O., has been married twenty
years, and is the mother of twenty chill
dren, born singly,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-09-20

The yearly revenue of Denmark is
about $12, ,920, 600, and its expenditure
$11, ,415,00 Its public debt in 1877
was $51, $40, 900.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-09-20

Accordingto French statistics recently
published, a person had in France, in
time of the diligences, chance of being
killed in making 100000 journeys, and
of being hurt once in making 10000.
On the railways, from 1872 to 1875, the
chances were reduced to one death in
$4,000, 900 journeys; and injury in one
million,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-09-20

An important experiment is being
tried in the Boston public schools, where
books have been excluded from the pri-
mary departments, and oral exercises
and object lessons substituted. The
young pupils are especially taught to
express ideas in their own language.
The teachers lecture, or talk, daily about
such knowledge as little children best
acquire.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-09-20

The Pabellon Mejicano of Guadala-
jara says that over forty bolts of light
ming fell upon that city during recent
storm. Three persons were instantly
killed, one a student who was passing
along a public street, and several others
were injured. At the same time deluge
of rain fell. The inhabitants of the
town were overwhelmed with terror.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1878-09-20

Henry NJ. Stanley's real name, ac-
cording to the Baltimore EUery Sat,r-
day, is Henry M. Eastway, and he was
born in New York city. His father was
sea captain. The family went to
Europe when Henry was very young,
and soon afterward the captain died.
Henry quarrelled with his mother at the
age of sixteen, and went away to seek
his fortune. Other accounts make Stan
ley.a Welshman, by name Rowland.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01
Pisgah.

Everything is passsbly quiet
about here now. The warm wealth
er has put a quietus to Discordia
and everything lies IN the shade
that can. A young Mr.. Curry of
this neighborhood died a few days
since of congestion of the lungs
and brain, caused, we suppose by
overhead. Sterling Alternately is in
very bad health, but endures well
this warm weather. 1t is very dry
out this way now, July 81, and the
farmers say the corn is ruined al
ways too wet or too dry-such is
human nature. We imagine that
we would like to be across the Arc
tic circle for awhile; Imagination is
not correct always-we are always
to be blessed but never are We
ought to be more thankful. We an
ticipate a good time ere long-wa-
ter melons, peaches, good water,
nice young ladies and the pro-
tracted meetings coming on; but
with all this there is one aching
void that is to DE filed. Our read
ing club (anonymOus) is one of the
features of this neighborhood. OF
course it is a success, as the fair
ones have taken part. We meet
once every two weeks on Saturday
evening at Rev. j. A. McFerrin's.
We expect to have music in the air
in about two weeks. Prof. McFar-
land is expected. We would advise
those fellows with organs to be
careful how they come around.
That Cosmopolitan would not throw
any reflection upon the young la
dies unjustly-no indeed. God
bless them-for well-he is not an
old bachelor yet-nor did he say
anything about the cigars without
due respect and good motive
you never get mad but you make a
fool of yourself.
That dreaded Thursday draws
near and we would advise the can
didates to send a new supply of
shirts out this way. Be quiet, gen
tlemen, the right men will be elected
~. Candidates might do well out
here, especially those who are after
one vote. This is a hard time on
those in debt-so hard the young
men can't pay their respects to the
young ladies. We want no Savage
out this way, nor any other man
who will not pay his honest debts.
Our public school progresses with
about fifty young minds, with II.
c. Worley at the helm. The pub
lie school is like the bankrupt law
and the exemption-instituted with
a good motive, but operates badly.
They are encouragements to indo-
lence and rascality. | guessibus it
is about timibus to quitibus. We
had the pleasure of shaking hands
with our old friend Mr.. S. II.
Strickland of the lone Star State q
few days since. Welcome.
CoSNoS
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01
Tragical Fracas in Nashville.

A difficulty fatal TO two of the
parties TO it occurred in Nashville
on Wednesday, the oath inst. 1t
originated IN a scandalous charge
against Judge N. Baxter, now a
candidate for Circuit Court Judge
IN that city. The author of the
charge was Samuel Hicks. The
statement of the Banner is that
Hicks brought this charge in writ
ing to the Banner Office, and it was
declined. Upon this Hicks took
occasion from a meeting Of the In
dependent party and made the same
charge orally before the meeting.
He there stated that he had made
the charge in private and proposed
to withhold it from publication If
Judge Baxter would retire from the
contest, that the Judge promised to
do so, but did not, and meantime
Hicks was denounced as a black
mailer. lie now, he said, made the
charge in public TO vindicate him
self. All this occurred on Tuesday
night. On Wednesday morning at
10, Ed. and Nat Baxter, two sons
of the Judge, met Hicks on Cherry
street near the corner Of Union; an
unknown person was with Hicks
and took part in fracas which en-
sued. 1t is not known who shot
first, but Hicks was shot in the
breast and shot at his assailant.
Two other Baxters, Jere and Jones,
now took part and the firing became
general. Hicks took refuge in a
jewelry store, in which some firing
took place, injuring property there
and endangering the inmates. Hicks
left the store and ran down Union
to a millinery store, receiving
shot from Jere Baxter on the way,
He soon expired there. Meantime,
Jones Baxter, who had not so far
taken any part in the fraeas, was
shot through the heart by Hicks
unknown companion, and fell on
the spot. He was carried into the
jewelry store AMI died there in less
than half an our.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01
A Card.

l respectfully announce to my friends
that l have been appointed agent for
Maury, Giles and Lincoln, counties for
the sale of, THE LIFE OF GENERAL
SIDNEY JOHNSTON, by his son, Col.
William Preston Johnston. One large
octave volume, 773 pages. Illustrated.
Price, in Cloth, $4,000; Sheep, 5000;
Half Turkey, 800.
The preparation of this biography is
in response to the request of many
persons who feel an interest in the life
and character of its subject, and in the
events that marked his career. 1t con-
tains many anecdotes and Illustrations
of the life of citizen and soldier on the
frontier during the past half-century.
General Johnston was an important
actor in some of the most striking cpl
sOdes of his time, and a faithful nara
tive of these has been deemed essential
to correct pOrtraiture of the man. 1t
contains a succmct but entire History
of Texas, from its discovery to its annex
alton to the United States, in which the
errors of former historians are corrected.
An account of the Opening of the Mex
lean War, with sketches of the Battle OF
Monterey, by General Johnston, and
the Hon. Jefferson Davis, occurs in the
course of the narratives. The Mormon
War of 1857, conducted by General
Johnston, is described, showing the sig
nal triumph of prudence and energy
over the rigors of winter campaign in
the Rocky Mountains, and in spite of
the resistance of the false prophet of
Salt Lake. The book has been prepared
in great measure, throughout from Origi-
nal data. 1t is not too much to say that
it lis the first account, at once truth
full and full, of the campaign in Ken
lucky and Tennessee, in lS6l-'62. The
operations are described with all neces-
sary PARTICULARLY and the battles of
Belmont, Henry, Donelson, and Shiloh,
which latter has been considered by
many "the pivot of the war;" are given
in detail, with official reports and re-
turns, carefully verified. This book
ought to have value as the life of an
eminent citizen and great soldier, and as
the record of an heroic life. Its lessons
are for all who value probity ,censtancy
fortitude, courage, energy, and the phi
losophy which subjects everything to du-
ty.
As soon as possible L will call upon the
people of the district named and submit
the claims of the book for their patro-
mage, but in the mean time will be glad
to furnish it free of postage on receipt
price.
The fact that the book is published by
Co., New Y ork, it is hoped will be suf-
ficient guarantee of its excellence as to
its get up. b. p. Roy.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01
G, W. Merrell's Response.

To MEssRs. HARRIS, WORLY, FRY,
EFT AL.-Gentiemen: Yours of the
10Th inst, expressing a confidence
in my qualifications to represent the
people of Giles, Lincoln and Moore
in the next General Assembly is re-
ceived. l tender you my thanks
and beg you to receive them in full
faith, and be assured that l esteem
this evidence of your confidence as
a compliment of no small value.
Though l feel a deep interest in
the welfare and prosperity of my
people, and regret the deplorable
condition Of our government, both
State and Federal, / am unable to
find a panacea for the ills now suf-
fered by our State, yet do appre-
ciate their existence, and am pain
fully aware that they must be met
and cured, or we must go down in
one common wreck. With no eX-
perience in the management of pub
lie affairs, am unable to form and
execute plans for the amelioratiOn
of the condition of my people,
whose interest | have so much at
heart. l therefore prefer not to en-
ter political life at this particular
time. We are in the midst of a
great financial crisis, from which
every interest of the. country is suf-
fering, and we need all the eXpe-
rience and ability that we can pos
sibly command 10 save the State
from impending ruin. In view of
these facts, / believe it is wisdom
to select some man that can bring
more experience and ability than |
claim to grapple with these grave
questions. Besides, / have JUS en-
tered upon the duties Of life and the
practice of profession that impe-
riously demands all of my energies
and capacities to attain that high
standard to which / aspire, and no
thing short of which will satisfy my
ambition.
am deeply and most gratefully
impressed with the interest you
haye manifested in me. / recog
nize my obligations to you for the
favors you nave done me, and l
concede your right to demand my
services as a citizen in any line of
public duty to which you may as
sign me. If my sense of duty to
myself would admit, and were | sat
isfied of my qualifications to repre-
sent you, l would most heartily &C
cept and tender my services to my
country. am, very truly, your
friend and fellow citizen,
C. w. MFRRFII
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01
Pleasant Valley.

Miss Ada Alternately made fly
ing visit to our Valley last week,
visiting friends and relatives. If
she only knew how much we ad-
mire her, how much we appreciate
her society, her visits would not be
so brief. Why, we hardly had a
glimpse of her bright face.
'"Twas sweet, twas heavenly,
But, alas tits past"
The beautiful and fascinating
Miss Jennie Yokely and the intelli-
gent lady of DR.. Herbert, in compa-
ny with the Dr.'s estimable sister,
dined with Miss Ella Rogers one
day last week. We would liked to
have been there, for Miss Ella
understands exactly how to enter
tain company, and we know they
Jared sumptuOusly.
The friends of Miss Alice Ham
lett were invited out at her home to
play croquet last Saturday evening.
Miss S. V. Alternately went over.
She is a splendid rider; so much
ease and grace. Miss Alice does
not live in our Valley, but she is
one of us.
We have some sickness in our
neighborhood at present. Mr.. w.
j. Craig has been shaking with
chills, l believe. Mr.. Follis has
chills and his wife has the fever.
Report this morning says all parties
are better.
While writing, the sad news of
Capt. Flournoy's death reaches US.
The regret we feel cannot be eX-
pressed by words. In losing him
the county will have to sustain one
of the greatest losses it has ever
been called upon to sustain. He
was one of our very best citizens.
We are not prepared for this shock,
as his illness was very brief. We
tender our heartfelt sympathies to
the grief stricken family.
JESS ANIME
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

kinder neighbor, more eXempia
rs citizen and more devoted f. lend.
lie was in the vi2or of manhood,
and in afew da, his friends W"uli
have had an opportunity 10 cast l.
vote for HIM for the first oil fc
ever sought.
But he is gone. The places that
knew him WEI Know hin no m re !;
but though dead his fncm, ry is en-
balmed iu the hearts OF his couAtr -
men, an i there it will live, honOrei
and cherished, uHtil those who are
now taking part in this tribute TO
his worth snail have followed him
III the journey, where for a brief
pace he has proceeded themthrOugh
the dark valley of the shadow Of
death. BE 1t therefore
RESOLVED, As q testimonial of
our high regard for him while liv-
ing, and as a tribute of our respect
for his memory, that we will attend
his funeral and burial to-day at IL
o clock.
RESOLVED, That we tender our
heartfelt sympathy to his bereaved
widow and distressed relatives and
family, and that they be furnished
with a copy Of these proceedings,
and published in the PULASKI CITI-
ZEN. THos NJ. JONES, Chm.
JAMES MEDALLION,
j. O.. BALLENTINE,
X. A. MITCHELL,
JAS. r. GROVE,
l. L. SHAPARD,
j. +. GRANT,
Committee.
Jno. G.. Brown moved the adop-,
ton Of the Resolutions in a short
speech in which he paid a high
and feeling tribute to the worth and
merit of the deceased. The Reso-
lutions were adopted and on motion
the meeting adjourned sine die.
JNo. II. WOODBRIDGE, Chm.
JNo. S. Wilkes, Sec'y.
About 1870 o'clock the solemn
funeral cortege approached town.
On the outskirts it was met by a
large cOncourse in the order named
above, and the sad procession
moved with measured tread and
aching hearts through the square to
the Presbyterian church, where the
solemn and impressive burial SER
vice of the Episcopal Church was
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Newman.
Immediately thereafter the largest
funeral procession ever seen in Pu-
laski moved to the solemn music of
the cornet band to the rev GENE
terry, where the mortal remains of
w. G.. FlournOy were deposited
Peace to the ashes of the gallant
dead.
In compliance with the request
Of the Mayor every business house
was closed during the services, and
in the afternoon Gov. Brown, in
response to repeated calls, pro-
bounced an eloquent and just eulo-
gy upon the life and character of
the deceased.
During the solemn march to the
grave all the bells in town were
Jolled, including those OF the col
ored churches.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

DR.. Rivers. the distinguished,
able, honorod and greatly beloved
President of Martin College, re-
turned home on Monday last, after
a somewhat protracted trip to De
catur, Montgomery, Florence, Tus-
cumbia, and other points in Ala
bama, accompanied by Mrs. Rivers.
The doctor has been preaching and
lecturing wherever he went to the
edification and pleasure of large au-
diences, but Notwithstanding the
excessive heat and the fatigue of
travel and of preaching, he returns
with greatly improved health, which
is better than it has been for sew
eral years. We join in the univer-
sal wish that he may live long TO
bless his fellow man, and win i'm
mortal laurels for himself.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01
HORSES & MULES

Bought and sold at Wells New Liv-
cry and Sale Stable, and Bargains given
Left Side North Main Street.
Also runs a commodious and com
Portable Passenger HACK to Lawrence
burg try-weekly. Express or other
packages delivered at reasonable rates.
Orders left at the stable or at the POST
Office viii be promptly attended to.
mar2-f
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01
10 lie Democracy Of Giles County

Yoa arc respectfully requested to
meet in convention on Monday, tire
9TH day Of August next, IN the
Court House in Pulaski, for the
purpose of selecting delegates to
she Gubcruatorial and Senatorial
Conventions. Il. w EWING,
# Chairman Dem. Elk. Com.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

The Young Mems Christian As
sociatiOn will hold its regular
business meeting at the c. p.
Church Friday night, it being the
first FRIDAY night of the month, che
regular night in course for such
meeting.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1878-08-01

On Tuesday next, 9th inst, there
will be an Ice Cream Supper at
Prospect, given for the benefit of
the NJ. +. Church. We are not per
mitted to use any name as our au-
thority, bat we can say upon the
best that it viii be an elegant and
enjoyable occasion, such as the fair
maidens and gallant beaux, the
amiable matrons and brave men of
Prospect and vicinity know how to
get up and enjoy. We thank one
of the most charming of all the
fair" for an invitation to be present
and partake of the feast.