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The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-11-06
Elk River.

Since writing you last, We have
realized the fulfillent of our fears,
in the removal of Rev. George S.
Byron from our midst, but az the
government of the NJ. K. Church Is
military>in its operations, We must
cheerfully submit, although we de-
sired his continuance with as very
much indeed. The Bishop, like
the chief General of an army, fire.
Quently moves his officials from one
post of duty to another, although
they were doing good service where
they were, and as this is best IN an
important battle, 10 gain the victory,
so it is with the Church, and the
Bishop, with his officials, having
the oversight of the entire field,
and we but a small portion of it,
be places his subordinates at their
respective posts of duty, where they
will accomplish the greatest good
for the Church. While We feel that
we have lost a treasure in Bro. BY
rom and his excellent lady, the Pu
laski circuit has gained prize. We
therefore dismiss them with our ben
edicsion upon their heads, and with
open arms we are ready to embrace
his successor, Rev. w. d. Cherry,
although we have known him from
the cradle, and was. perhaps, an
eyewitness of his conversion. He
has always sustained a clear record
y d we are willing to risk the cir
cult in his hands.
We are glad to state that the cot
ton crop is more than half gathered,
and is yielding a halt bale to the
acre, and some acres are producing
full bale. 1t was greatly dam
aged during the later rains. The
people are backward in sowing
their wheat crop; some are nearly
done, while others have scarcely
made a beginning. The acreage
will not be as large as last year.
The matrimonial wave is sweeping
slowly on, and its first fruits in thIs
vicinity consisted in a young
couple, Is and Is years, whom. we
understand made their appearance
at Anchorage at 2 o'clock A. NJ.
when the silken knot was tied. and
they were made one by the Rev. L
F. Brown, and they went on their
way rejoicing. If this is the styl,
to be pursued hereafter, which is
becoming very fashionable, we fear
that few wedding cakes will be eaten
in our midst, but we trust that the
best vine will be reserved until the
last of the feast. We will not
therefore despair as yet, but look
for better things. If such should be
the case, you may hear from u
again. HoRTENsUs.
Oct. 29th, 1879
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Consumption Cured

An old physician, retired from prac.
tice, having had placed In his hands by
an East India missionary the formull
for simple vegetable remedy for the
speedy and permanent cure for Con-
sumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma
and all throat and lung affections, also
a positive and radical cure for Nervous
Debility and all nervous complaints, af-
ter having tested It's wonderful curative
powers In thousands of cases, has felt IL
his duty to make it known TO his suffer
ing fellows. Actuated by this motive
and desire to relieve human suffering.
] will send free of charge TO all who de-
sire It, this recipe, in German, French
or English, with full directions for pre-
pairing and using. Sent by mail by adj
dressing with stamp, naming this pa
per, w. w. Sherar, l49 Powers Block,
Rochester, N. Y. nO45eow-13t
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We have met Messrs. G. A. John.
son and Geo. w. Sterling of New
Jersey who are here, the one to
look at our lands and the other at
our cotton mills. The one is a
farmer and the other a manufactur-
er. They are both young men OF
Intelligence, experience, integrity
and capital, and we would be glad
to welcome them as citizens. Mr..
II. Monoor is also here from the
same State, and comes with the best
of references. Mr.. Sterling thinks
OF negotiating for the purchase OF
the cotton factory by a new stock
company, and it is probable our
capitalists may be invited 10 join
hmm Ia forming the company. He
links be can increase tie produc-
zion OF the mills 25 per cent with
pense. This of itself would he a
very handsome profit, even upon
the amount OF capital now invested /;
but If the property and machinery
can be purchased free OF inCum-
brance a 40 or so or TO cents in the
dollar, the profits would then be
enormous. We hope the stock
holders and bondholders may be
able to consummate some arrange
ment by which this gentleman and
his father may become citizens and
manufacturers here. We hope our
citizens who have lands to sell will
offer them at reasonable figures SO
as to induce them and many others
from the cold northern sections to
seek homes in our genial climate
and upon our generous soil. They
will find our lands productive and
our climate healthy.
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Bethany on the Rail.

EDITOR CITIZEN There are lofty
feelings and deep interest manifest
ed by our people in reference to the
good ideas advanced to the Rail
Road Company by W. L. Nj. OF
Cyruston, in your issue of Octo
be- Both.
That the route from Pulaski to
Fayetteville Via Bethany is the most
practicable, all that have the remot-
est idea of the two counties will ad
nit; and if the Louisville, Nashville
and Great Southern Railroad Com
pany contemplate building a road
from Pulaski to Chattanooga via
Fayetteville, we think it would be
expedient for them to examine the
route spoken of ny w. L. M, for it
embraces the most fertile valleys
that run east and west through
Giles and Lincoln counties, produc-
ing large crops of cotton and corn
and yielding an abundant amount
of heat, more than compromising
the husbandmen for their toll, be
sides being rich and productive and
yielding abundantly to the hand of
natures noblemen. The splendid
farms are beautifully adorned with
magnificent cottages, fine barns.
large granerles. numerous gin hous
es and mills, which speak of thrift
and energy. Indeed, the people
along the whole line are Industrl
Gus, energetic, well TODD farmers
and stock raisers with but feaO.
if any bankrupts. Besides, Fayette-
vile could not possibly be reached
from Pulaski in a shorter or more
direct way nor with as little cost,
because the road would traverse IA
level section of country all the way,
while if it should go farther north
it would be much more rough and
undulating. The unanimous wish
of thu people is that the road may
be built. We heard a citizen of
brains and money, who owns a good
mlli and the Rest mill-seat on Elk
river, say that it chad always been
his opinion that we ought and
would some day have an East and
West Railroad running through this
section OF country"
Now, Mr.. CITIZEN. we want you
to help us "agitaLe;;" while the wa
tiers are beginning to be troubled
let us step in. / see in every issue
of the honored old CITIZEN an arti
Gle or paragraph stirring up other
parts of the county on the subject
OF railroads and turnpIkes. Why
not "slIng" your quill little in our
behalf? l think we are as deserv
ing as other parts. So while pros
perity is turning hither it's eyes let
us act and act Immediately. Let US
hear from W. L. NJ again.
Bethany, Nov. 4th, '79. j. H. 5.
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Parker's Store.

There are at least two ways for
people to attract attention at
Church, and either is sufficient to
bring one into notice. One way is
to 60 quietly up the church steps,
enter softly and walk lightly to a
seat as near the pulpit as you can
get without intruding upon the
rights of others. Keep your seat
and do not notice those who are en-
tering. Give the preacher your en-
tire attention. and show him that
you appreciate his efforts to inter
est you. And if he INDUCES in sal
lies of wit, show him by your coun
tenance that they had the desired
effect. Most pulpit orators are
good judges of human nature, and
aside from reading your character,
he has this line of positive proof
that you have been properly trained
and that you have proper regard
for the house OF worship. Ii you
can sing you will greatly add to the
beauty and sublimity of the service
by mingling your voice with the
congregation. Sing with an easy
and unassumed tone, grace and
spirit that will delight the ear. and
show that you are not putting on
airs. Ii your nearest neighbor has
any whispering communications,
politely request him to defer the
matter until sitter service. This
line of con duct will surely recon-
mead one to the considerations OF
good people and will be the means
of bringing about a much needed
reformation among the @orshippers
of the present day. This sort OF
notice will in the end turn out to
the advantage of those who are the
fortunate ones.
Another way to obtain the boon
of public notice, is to whisper and
giggle in church and comment
ON the attire of those WHO are too
poor to dress as fine as you do. II
any one comes in wearing some
thing unusual, why just giggle and
laugh a little, looking in the direc
tion OF your victim, SO that he can
see and know that he is the one, and
that you intend for him TO feel "a
bad as be can. Now. look zround
to see who that is coming in; if it Is
lady whisper loud enough for her
TO bear that she is wearing her last
years hat trimmed in this years
style. If you are fortunate enough
to have on a new pair of screaking
boots, don't forget to get up and
walk out when the preacher has
commenced his sermon, for by so
doing you will be sure to get your
share of public notice. Don't tor
get to whisper and smile and giggle
while the minister 10 gesding his
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opening lesson for fear that he will
forget that you are there. Those
who follow this course are sure to
share their part of public notice.
Whispering and giggling in Church
should be deprecated. No one
knows who or what they see that
has excited their risibilities and the
consequence is that some one is un-
pleasant Besides that, it is not
genteel. Who would think Of going
into a parlor and committing this
breach of etiquette. They would
incur the disp easure of their host,
besides being branded as low bred.
The church is said to be the
house of God and the glory of the
great Chekinah fills it while he is
giving audience To his followers
through~his minister Attendants
upon divine worship should sit IL
reverential awe ana hear the servi
ces through. Every one should be
engaged in holding communion
with the great Creator regardless of
surrounding circumstances. The
Church is no place TO poke fun at
others. Better wait for an oppor-
tunity when not surrounded bv
such hallowing Influences. Some
of the MethodIsts in this section
are are not well pleased with the TIL
tie that graces our new circuit.
Not that they particularly object to
the name but they claim that Salem
should have had the preference, as
that Church is a great deal the old
est and the strongest numerically.
The people would like to common
crate The happy scenes that were
enacted on old Salem Camp Ground
in the "long ago." by calling the
circuit after it. Them's my SEN
timents exactly, but not being a
Salemite, ! will say no more. We
wish Bro Woodland successful and
happy year, The people should
hold up his hands and co operate
with him in the momentous work of
outstanding the section under his
charge. He is christian gentle
man and comes in and out before
his charge as becomes one of his
position.
Mrs. Fortress of Haywood has
been spending several weeks with
relatives and friends in this commu-
nifty. This neighborhood was the
scene of her childhood and her visit
doubtless awakens memories that
recall wildly her girlhood's happy
days. The forest has fallen before
the woodlands ak, the wild animals
have disappeared since her father
first opened a farm in what was then
a vast wilderness. Mrs. Gracy of
the neighborhood of Pulaski, is Wis
iting at Mr.. Wm. Anderson's. Hope
her stay will be pleasant. The
young 70 ks had a chestnut hunt a
few days ago. Rumor has it that
they enjoyed the thing finely, hut
it is not like love among the roses.
One young fellow was sadly disap-
pointed, but then this will not be
the last hunt, and perhaps sorghum
making will not be on hands at that
time. Let US hope.
The ice cream supper at Moriah
was attended by several of our Young
people, who express themselves as
having had good time. KULLY.
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Testimony Of Regard.

Last evening, Rev. W. NJ. Left
witch and wife were agreeably sur
prised by being the recipients of 6
handsome present. 1t was a silver
water service-five pieces--the wait
er Of which is beautifully chased in
German letter, and each piece OF
service bears the family initial, IL. y
The following is the inscription
on the waiter:
Presented by the Ladies OF Elm
Street Church to Rev. w. NJ. Left
wich, ID. D.. and wife, as a testimo
NAL of their kind regard"
The doctor, his kind wife and &C
complished daughters carry with
them to their new field of labor the
hearty good wishes of a host OF
friends. white every boy of South
Summer street play grounds will
miss for some time the right good
boys of the family Nashville
Banner.
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A large number of the friends Of
Mr.. and Mrs. B. Hymes assembled
by invitation at their residence last
Sunday afternoon to witness the sol
emn ceremonies of circumcision
performed upon their infant SON
The rite was performed by Rev. E.
Altman, of Nashville, with the
quaint and impressive ceremonies
peculiar to such occasions, and was
not only interesting to the Chris
items present who had never wit
messed such proceedings, but i'm
pressed all with its solemnity. The
guests were invited to partake OF
one Of the most palatable feasts it
was ever our good fortune to sit
down TO, the elegant viands being
washed down with fine wines and
seasoned with humorous jests. Mr..
NJ. Samuels of Columbia. the uncle
of Mr.. Hymes. is a man of infinite
humor and kindness, and he made
all feel at ease and filed them With
enjoyment. Mr.. and Mrs. Hymes,
assisted by their friends, entertain
ed their friends in hospitable man
ner, and many were the Loasts and
wishes for long life of happiness
tor them and a career of honor able
usefulness for the offspring who oc-
casioned the solemn celebration.
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ADVERTISEMENT.
ENNIS. ELLIS Co., TEXAS, I
October 18th. 1879.

October 18th, 1879.
EDITOR CITIzEN-Dear Sir: We the
undersigned citizens of Ellis county,
Texas, wish to make known TO the citi-
zens of Giles county, Tenn, the charac-
ter OF w. w. Briggs, who is now con-
fined In prison In that county for kill
ing man In said county. We have
learned that there are some reports in
circulation there against said Briggs,
charging him with killing a man In this
State, and other reports also calculated
TO cause prejudice 70 exist in the minds
cf che people OF your county, and there
by do great injustice to said Briggs. We
do know that these reports are false, as
we have been personally acquainted
with him for many years and have al
ways known him TO be q quiet, peace
able and lawabiding citizen, his only
fault being that of using too freely Of
Intoxicating liquors. We feel a deep
sympathy for him and for his wife who
is pure, high-toned lady In every re-
spect, and a jealous Chri -tian. We
learn also that said Briggs was charged
with killing man in North Carolina.
This report Is also false, as his parents
moved from that State 70 Texas when
he was almost an infant, being only
lAICc years OlO ~ Tue time OF their emil
grafton to this state, wherein they have
resided ever since, until the said Briggs
emigrated to your state. Neither has
he ever made a trip or visit TO North
'arolina since his emigration TO this
state We the undersigned as a few of
his many friends In this state do sin
cerely trust that tho people of Giles
county will lay aside all prejudice and
give the said Briggs a fair and Impair
lal trial, as we are confident that the
deed was not committed In cold blood,
but while he was under the influence OF
strong drink, and in the heat OF ptssion,
brought about by intoxicating liquors,
and II he had been sober would have
acted In quisea different manner. You
will confer a great favor to his many
friends aud relatives by publishing this
letter We are, sir, most respectfully
yours, &c.
Signed: G. w. Beard, G.. F HembIe,
VIM. Arden, Y, sellers, 10 Boren, J !.
M. Camp Dell, X. J Mitchell, F. G. stew
enson, q. + kirkpatrick, James Camp
bell.
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Deaths.

Died-At his residence s miles
north of Pulaski, on Saturday eve
ming, Nov. l, of liver disease, Mr.
ALEXANDER BLACK, aged about IS
years. Mr.. Black was taken sick
on last Christmas day, and though
he got much better some three
months since and was out, he has
been slowly approaching the end
ever since. He never recovered
from the shock occasioned by the
death of his wife, it is said, to whom
he was devotedly attached. He
leaves five children, all young, and
though he left property, they are
sadly to be pltied in being bereft OF
such loving parents. ALEX. BLACK
was one of the best and kindest
hearted men that lived, always
friendly and charitable, and his
death is a serious loss to his neigh
bors and TO US all. His burial
took place at Mrs. Buford's Sunday
afternoon and was largely attended
by mourning friends and relatives.
On Thursday night, 30th, al
Aspen Hill, of congestion of the
bowels, an infant daughter of DR.
j. p. Butler, aged 90 months.
On same day of same disease, an
infant con of Mr.. 10. Fiippin,
in Pulaski, aged about 20 months.
On Friday night. 31st. at its
grandfather's. Mr.. Ben. CARROTS,
an infant child of Rev. Mr.. CASTOR
aged 9 months.
On Thursday, 30th, of whooping
cough, on Sugar creek, an infant
child of Richard Booth, aged l3
months.
On same day, near Cedar Grove.
of diphtheria, an infant daughter OF
Mr.. sam. HTwell, aged about two
years.
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MoxIMMINs R1AcxWoop, JR
An Animal of Many Qualities Wins
Fifteen Premiums-Mc's
Liberality.

Mr.. A j. McKimmin,o of Nashville
won more premiums last week on
one horse than was ever achieved
before in the State. The horse was
Blackwood, Jr., and the humber Oi
premiums won, we believe, were
fifteen. And what is also astOnish
ing, every one deemed the horse
worthy of all his triumphs, and he
and his owner were greeted with APP
plause on their every appearance in
the ring. The horse is a magnifi-
cent animal aud secured a wealth OF
admiration as well as premiums
Mr.. McKimmin is one of the lead
ing stock men of the State, and ia
nous not only Tor his splendid ami
mails, but tor strict integrity and in
teIligent liberality. Some time ago
Mr.. McKimmin Indignantly refused
a very heavy bribe TO throw off a
race in New York. and then rejected
an offer to purchase his horse at
$4,000 from bis would be bribers.
Their object was to buy and with
draw the horse from a race he was
sure to win and on which they had
large sums against him. For this
evidence of incorruptible integrity
Mr.. McKimmin won add wears the
admiration and confidence OF the
public.
During the week of our Fair Mr..
McKimmin donated two of Black
unn1 I've v0ropninrno ~ tho Mnnn
mental Association of Madison
county, amounting to $35, for which
he will please receive the thanks and
gratitude of the committee, and our
people generally. We hope he will
attend all the Jackson Fairs during
his natural life and that he may be
every time as successful as he was
last week Jackson Tribune and
Sun.
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Sherif'S Sale.

Ordway, Dudley q Mcclure W Thoo West
mnfelund.
DY VIRTUE Of q venditioni expoaas issue
~ to mo from tho Giloa county Circuit
court In the above CAUSE. I will oxpo.o 20
public sale TO the highest bidder, for cash, az
the Court house door in Pulaski,
On Saturday. Nov'r 22d. 1879.
the following described tract Of lands The
dover OF Mrs Lydia Nelson laid on hy Com
missioners appointed by tho ChAncory court
OF Giles county at tho Sept. term. 1873. aud
bounded a. follows 10 wit Beginning al a
point in the middle Of Little ShoaI creek,
buckeye pointer, thence " with Cal Gilbert's
5 chains 80 links 20 hickory; thence with
smith n ~ K j. chains: thence so deg
" % chains 20 a stake; thence N ono deg X
chains 70 links 10 beech; thence with Sam
Causby's S 50 deg Il 50 cl,ans; thonoe : deg
W chains; thence 50 deg r ~ chains %
the middle OF ~aid creek; thence down the
middle Of said creek with IL moandorinRs 20
the beginning; containing
218 ACRES.
Levied on a. the property Of said Lydia Nell
son and her hfe estate sold TO satisfy this
ffa. IA. ARROWsMITA
oct2O ID sheriff.
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Who is the Next?

Daniel Wright, an invalid soldier,
about fifty six years of age, who served
two years in Company @, l24th regi-
ment New York volunteers-the Army
OF the Potomac-living at 76 Oakland
street, GreenPoint, Brooklyn, L. L., and
a Pensioner, has received Sic, 900 for one
dollar.
William III. Hogs, for over twenty
years the collector of the Boston Post,
sent one dollar, and also received 49,
600. The occasion was the September
drawing, Louisiana State Lottery. Fol
further information apply by mail or
express to M. A. Dauphin, +. o. Box
692, New Orleans, La, or same perso
at No. 319 Broadway, New York City. n
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Mr.. Robbins, Eastern agent OF
the L. & N. & G. S. railroad, was
among the CITIZENS callers I ues
day, and we found him to be an In
telligent, straightforward business
man and gentleman. He bas al
ready been instrumental in sending
several representative men of New
Jersey here to inspect our lands
and investigate the general outlook
for business. Among them are sew
eral farmers, whose character and
integrity he vouches for, and one
cotton mill man whose qualifica
tiOns for such business he lauds
very highly. Mr.. Robbins will be
here several days and would be
pleased to have brief business in
terview with such of our citizens as
feel any interest in this movement
towards Giles. We have great ex
pectations ahead of us in this re
spect. We have the assurance of
Mr.. Robbins chat there is a good
feeling toward this county in New
Jersey and good Impressions were
made upon those who have been
here. Our citizens should at once
organize a board of immigration
and work in harmony and concert
upon this question.
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The following note is about
sweet potatoes;
EDIToRs:-I send you bushel of
frying size" 1 measured ten and
they made beaping half bushel. l
only send 2 dozen for q bushel.
Could have sent you some larger
ones but the little ones would never
eat one of them. Let me hope that
yourselves and the '.little ones" will
enjoy like your friends enjoy the
CITIZEN. Yours truly,
Nov. 8, '79. GEO. MCCALLUM.
How sweeter than the sweet
est SWEEP potatoes it is to have. such
kind friends. His generous, cool
mother during her life always re
membered us kindly, and we are
proud that her good example is fol
lowed still. They are very fin
indeed,
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Married.

License issued since last report:
John Fults and Elmanza Howard.
A II Cobb and Marric A johnson.
T ID Harwel an, r + Simpson
A w Walker an. Mrs Ann johnson
z S Somers and Matilda Woodland.
VIM B Hays and Dozia Young.
J Ii Parker and Sallie arpenter.
T J Arnett and b o Hargrove.
W II Bledsoe and Z j Austin.
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Old Clothes Made New.

We have opened a shop in Pulaski,
opposite the Linden House, for Clean
ing, Dyeing and Renovating Clothes.
We make them look rs well as new
Gents and Ladies' Clothing of any Kind
dyed any color desired. Charges low
down. Call and See US.
nov6-tf WARE & Bones.
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In addition to their immense dry
goods business, Rosenau q Loveman
are the largest cotton buyers in Pulas
XII, having shipped 1900 bales last sea-
son. They do not bid for speculation,
but ship direct to spinners, and hence
pay the very highest prices in cash.
Farmers will make money by getting
their hid on cotton