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What Schools Should Teach.

1t is a serious fact that the more
"branches" our schools teach, the
less the pupils learn. Not only is
the time so cut up that but little is
devoted TO any one study, but the
constant shifting from one to an
other so distracts and confuses the
pupil thst the impressions which he
receives are apt to be vague and
heeting. 1t is very certain that the
more a pupil knows the better, pro-
vided he knows it certain" Our
present system of education has
many warm and earnest defenders,
persons whose opinions are entitled
to the highest possible regard; but
it is nevertheless true that tree is
best judged by it's fruit, and iG is
very certain that the annual crop of
graduates" is not what might rea-
sonably be expected, considering the
mocey spent upon our schools and
our boastful claims concerning
them. True the pupils have a su-
perficial and ''showy" knowledge of
many things, but thorough knowl-
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edge of any one branch Is hard to
find. Now, the chief object of
schooling, the rudiments having
been mastered, is to learn how to
learn; but our schools, too many Of
them, are teaching how not to
lean. The arts of drawing and
music are taught to a cetain extent
but the greater art of study, the art
which enables the pupils to concen-
trate the energies of his mind and
master the subjects in hand, is
shamefully neglected The fact is,
that study, real study, is hard, tire
some. eXhausting work, and no
new-fangled system" or method"
will ever make it anything else
The boy who is going to learn alge-
bra, geometry or trigonometry, has
TO think-think for himself; and
that's just what the schools rarely
teach him to do. 1t is not enough
that he should understand the solu-
tion of a problem, the demonstra-
tlon of proposition, or the deriva
ton Of formula. That is superb
cial. If he is really to learn, he
must think out the solution for
himself, demonstrate the PROPOSE
tion, and have as clear a knowledge
of why formula is correct as of the
formula itself. But teaching of
this kind takes time, and here seems
to be the thing which our schools
lack. To be sure, they have all the
time there is. but they seek to
crowd so much into it that it comes
very short Boston Transcript.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-30

A merchant in Jonesborough
failed last week and made an as
signment at once of all his effects
for the benefit of creditors. The
papers of the village say he acted
honorably and fairly in all things.
We are not surprised at this. 1t is
only one of a great number of sim
liar announcements which are GER
tain to be made in the next twelve
months. Almost every merchant
who bought goods on a credit last
year, and every one wh0 buys them
that way this year will be apt to
travel the same road. Business
men of all kinds who are in debt
now are standing on dangerous
ground Their utter ruin seems
inevitable. Every land holder and
farmer in the country, who is in
debt now, must meet the same fate
he will be unable to pay out. II
he raises a large crop OF grain he
will not be able To sell at what the
raising cost. His horses, mules,
c4ttle, hogs and sheep must be sold,
If he sells them at all. at ruinous
prices. These predictions are
gloomy it is true, but we fear they
are all to come literally true. The
cause is a simple one. 1t all
comes Of the law of Congress re-
quiring gold payments of all kinds
OF debts after the first day of Janu-
ary. 1879, ard the drawing in and
destruction of the greenback cur
rency. The business of the coun-
try cannot stand the strain Nor
ristOwn Gazette.
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Liver is King.


The Liver is the imperial organ of
the whole human system, as it controls
the life, health and happiness of man.
When it is disturbed in its proper action
all kinds of ailments are the natural re-
suit. The digestion OF food, the move
ments of the heart and blood, the action
of the brain andRervous system, are all
Immediately connected with the work
ings of the Liver. 1t has been success
fully proved that Green's August flow
er is 1. .""~.Ialed in curing all persons af-
flicted with Dyspepsia or Liver Com
plaint, and all the numerous symptoms
that result from an unhealthy condition
of the Liver and Stomach. Sample bot
ties at Sumpter & Lacey's to try, 10
cents. Positively sold in all towns on
the Western Continent. Three. doses
will prove that it is just what you want.
Sold by Sumpter & Lacey.
Sant5-aOur-1 1U-9
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GOOD ADVICE.

Now is the time Of year for PneumO-
MIA, Lung Fever, &c. Every family
should have a bottle of BoscHEE's GER
MAN SYRUP. Don't allow for one mo-
ment that cough 10 take hold of youi
child, your family or yourself. Con-
sumption, Asthma, Pneumonia, Group,
Hemorrhages and other fatal diseases
may set in. Although it is true GER
MAN SYRUP is curing thousands ofthese
dreaded diseases, yet 1t Is much better
to have it at hand when three doses will
cure you. One bottle will last your
whole family a winter and keep you
safe from danger. If you are consump-
tive, do not rest until you have tried
tins remedy. Sample Bottles 10 cents.
Regular size 70 cents. Sold by your
Druggists, Sumpter q Lacey.
iune2I-eow-1y-2
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constituency, 1t is not thought to
be improper to look at the question
IN its influence upon the future OF
that party that controls, and should
in future control, the destiny, not
only of Tennessee, but of our en-
tire country.
l have never had any correspon-
sonally acquainted with but one per
son known 10 be hondholder, and
that one is a young man whose
guardian, In his anxiety to make
safe investment for his ward, so
that his patrimony should be forth
coming, thought that he found the
safest and surest method to be the
purchase of the bonds of his native
State-a State upon whose escutch
con not the shghtes stain rested,
and whose plighted faith was as
firm and lasting as the eternal
rocks. Alas! that man was not
prophet, and to him the dark days
of tae future are as a closed book.
He had lived just long enough to
fear he had made a fatal mistakes
But to return. l am not in the
confidence of the bondholder, but
if | were, and could read their
wishes, [ would find that their wish
is that we refuse to pay one cent of
this debt, for then the great body
of our Northern Democratic breth-
rem would be estranged from US
division would spring up in our
rapks, and instead of going on to
victory and coming into possession
of the then co ordinate powers of
the Government, we will lose what
we would have achieved, after long
wears of patient endurance, con-
slant vigilance and unceasing toll.
This division would insure the re
turn to power of Gen. Grant, man
in whose bosom ranked more ven
ON and hate, in whose blood was
more poison, in whose heart was
more hatred toward the Southern
people than is the case with any
other man in our country, no one
excepted. Can Senators, with the
splendid record of Democracy be-
fore them, with its grand fight for
liberty a matter of history, commit
an act that will thwart all future
possibilities for that party?
Should we reject the resolution
of the Senator from Shelby our ma
terial welfare will be destroyed, our
fields 90 to waste, our wheels cease
their motion and business circles
stagnate. 1t is the history of all
countries that their future growth
has depended upon immigration.
So with us. We need the strong
arm and money of honest, thrifty
immigrants. They will not go to
a State where credit is gone and
her good faith at a discount. If
the State cannot be trusted, her in
dIvidu4l citizens cannot be trusted,
and when there is a want of conf
dence business and trade must
cease. Would it not be better and
wiser to encourage our people by
Xamples Of economy and honor,
than TO listen to complaint and
blindly rush on to ruin, 1t is an
act in bad faith and a skeleton will
arise so hideous as to shock the
very senses-the rivers will no
longer be coursed-our fields un-
furrowed--our walls decayed--a
cloud of infamy hang over us, and
over all the dark rain will break
happiness and prosperity return
never more, never more.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-30
WHY Hesitate?

We have no besltancy in recommends
ing COussens' Compound Honey oi Tar
as an unfailing remedy for Coughs and
Colds, az we can give the most substnn-
tlal and weighty evidence as 90 iis vlr-
tues. It has cured Thousands, aud its
increasing popularity h abundant proof
that IL Is appreciated Ia vigorous cline
where Coughs, Colds and diseases Of the
Throat and Lungs abound. ify0u Wish
70 obtain speedy relief from these alice
tions remember that COussens Com
pound Honey Of Tar Is the best remedy
Ia the world, and Is only 90 cents "a bot
tie. For sale by Sumpter q Lacey.
ianlO-eoW-lY-2
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Live Stock Premiums.

The RURAL SUN, Nashville, Tenn, is
Offering a Cotswold buck, ($35.00,) a
Merino buck, ($25.OO,) a Southdown
buck, ($25.00,) Berkshire boar,
$4,000 and a pair of Poland-China
pigs, ($25.00,) as premiums to canvass
ers. These animals are thorOugh-breds,
from the most noted flocks and herds in
the United States. Won't some of our
cOunty-men try and capture one of
them? Send to the RURAL SUN for
particulars, at once. apr25-ly
Col. D. Ussury, of parish Desota,
informs the editors of the Caddo
Gazette that he has fully tested a
remedy for cancer, recommended to
him by Spanish woman, a native
of the country. The remedy is
this; Take an egg and break it; put
in salt and mix with the yolk as
long as it will receive it; stir them
together until the salve is formed:
put a portion of this on a sticking
plaster and apply it to the cancer
about twice a day. He has tried
the remedy twice in his own family
with complete success.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-30
A New Proposition.

Men and women tell us almost daily
they would like to take the CITIZEN, but
they are too poor. Therefore we make
this offer: Widows and destitute, home
less men with families, shall have % per
cent. discount frem the regular price if
they are really and truly hard pressed.
We make this offer in all sincerity with
no intention to offend, and we cordially
invite all such to avail themselves of it.
We are anxious to put the CITIZEN into
the hands ofevery family in Giles coun-
ty, and no one shall have an excuse if
we can possibly help it. If you haven't
got the money bring us something to
eat at the market price.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-30
BoRRRoBoo1A CHA.
rom the Religious Herald. I

From the Religious Herald
A stranger preached last sunday,
And crowds of people came
To hear two hours sermon
With barbarous sounding name;
Twas all about some heather
Thousands OF miles afar,
Who lived in land of darkness,
Called Borrroboola Cha.
So well their wants he pictured
That when the plate was passed,
Each listener felt his pocket,
And goodly sums were cast;
For all must lend shoulder
To push the rolling car
That carried light and comfort
To Borrroboola Cha.
That night their wants end sorrows
Lay heavy on my soul,
And in deep meditation,
! took my morning stroll,
Till something caught my mantle
With eager grasp and wild,
And looking down with wonder,
l saw little child;
A pale and puny creature
In dirt and rags forlorn;
What conld she want, questionedf
impatient 10 DC gone.
With trembling voice she answered,
"We live just down the street,
And mamma she's dyin',
And we've nothing left TO cat"
Down in a wre etched basement,
With mould upon the walls,
Through whose half buried windows
Gods sunshine never falls,
Where cold, and want, and hunger
Crouched near her as she lay,
] found a fellow creature
GaspiDg her life away.
A chair, a broken table,
A bed of dirty straw,
A hearth all da rk and freless-
But these scarcely saw,
For the mournful sight before me,
The sad and sickening show
Oh, never had pictured
A scene so full of woe
The famIshed and the naked;
The babes that pine for bread,
The squallid group that hnddled
Around the dying bed;
All this di tTess and SORROW
Should be in lands afar;
Was / suddenly trausplanted
To Borrroboola Cha.
All, mol the poor and wretched
We're close beside my door,
And had passed them needless
A thousand times before.
Alasl for the cold and hungry
That met me every day,
While all my tears were given
To the sufferingSfar away.
There's work enough for Christians
In distant lads we know;
Our Lord commands his servants
Through all the " orld 70 go,
Nor ONLY TO THE HEATHKN;
This was his charge to them
$50, preach the word, beginning
FIRsT at Jerusalem"
o Christian, God has promised
Whoe'er to thee has given
Cup Of pure COLI wateS
Shall find reward n heasen.
Would you secure .he blessing,
You need not seek il far,
Go find il in yonder howell
A BorTroboola Cha.
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A SUPERB MONTHLY

The November number of that
superb monthly, The Housekeeper,
Is brim full of good things, includ
ing bill of fare for every day in
the month, a rousing one for
Thanksgiving, and the fullest chap
ter on oysters we have ever seen in
print. The publishers offer to send
1t free for two months to any lady
who sends them the address of two
ladies' at each OF five post offices.
The offer is good to Jan. 1, '79.
Address, Buckeye Pub. Co, Mime
apolis, MINI. nov2I -2m
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-30
Snit the Action.

The best Liniment in the world for
man or beast is COussen's Lightning
Liniment. For rheumatism, Lame
Back, Pain in side, Neuralgia, Corns
and Bunions, it is a certain cure, and
tor SPAWN, Ringbone, Calls, Cuts and
Scratches on animals, it is the best rem
edy known. Price 30 cents a bottle. For
sale by @ A. Pope & 90. sepl2-tf
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-30

There is no denying that, as a
rule, the editor is expected to do
more for nothing, to give more for
the money, to expect less thanks, or
even acknowledgment for favors
done, than the lawyer, doctor, cler-
gyman, merchant, mechanic and
farmer
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-30

A level headed preacher, in a ser
mon on the l.dties of wives, said, Il
see in this congregation a woman
who has been guilty of disobedi-
ence to her husband, and in order
to point her out, l will fling my
breviray at her head" He lifted
his book, and every female head in
stantly ducked.
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There are two human beings that
everybody is thoroughly competent
to advise-one is an editor the 9th
er is a member of the Legislature.
When a miserable wretch happens
to possess both honors he bigins to
pray most fervently for GabriePs
trumpet.--T Oshkosh Christian Ad-
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Three Cheers,

II afflicted with that most painful and
and annoying disease, Hemorrhoids, or
Piles, use Tabler's Buckeye Pile Oint-
ment. 1t is victorious in cases of even
the longest standing, and establishes a
permanent cure. Procure bottle and
Oe relieved. Price 80 cts. For sale by
G. A. Pope 81 Co. sepal-i
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b. Venus is now at her greatest dis
tance from us-one hundred and
sixty millions of miles or one hun
dred and thirty five millions farther
away than when she is nearest the
earth. This may seem startling
but it is true. She always gets as
far away from us as she can as
soon as Congress meets. And we
don't blame her Norristown Her
aid
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-30

The Centaur Liniments are of
two kinds The White is for the hu-
man family; the Yellow is for horses,
sheep and other animals. Testimonials
of the effects produced by these remark
able preparations are wrapped around
every bottle, and may be procured of
any druggist, or by mail from the Office
of the CENTAUR Co, As Dey St., New
York City. feb2S-1y
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-30

"Be ever ready to acknowledge a
favor" says a writer. We are, sir;
what troubles US is that, on one side
we are completely loaded down
withreadiness, while on the other
side opportunity is painfully scarce.
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The pencil marks you sec around thi
paragraph (thus) mean that your sub
scription Is out or unpaids and that you
are rsesekteri to pay-ap At once. we
would-taiSe great pleasure in extending
credit % our friends and patrons, but
cash sIone viii way our expenses, ana
we are forced 10 adhere TO strict cash
rule. We hope you win comprehend
and appreciate the necessity OF such a
course, and renew your su seriptlon
without delay. We solicit your favor.
sE- We enter no new names on our
books without the money IN advance.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-30

A clearinghouse mistress, like
all the rest of US, has her weak
and strong points, the weak points
being her coffee and her strong
points the butter.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-30

The poor devil who twelve months
ago was almost dying 70 get into
the newspaper business, now writes
that he has been there and - anN-
ious to get back again.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-30

The New Orleans Pic. suggests
that corner loafers. be labeled with
the names of the streets for the
convenience of strangers.
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A man was boasting that he had
an elevator in his house. $50 he
has" chimed in his wife, land he
keeps it in the cupboard in bottle"
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-30

Gum Arabic is an excellent rem
edy for tickling cough. just put
a small piece in your mouth, 1t will
dissolve and give relief.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-30

A wise man ought to hope for the
best, be prepared for the worst, and
bear with equaimIty whatever may
hapDen.
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C1PTTAL PRIZE, $40, 900.
100 900 TICKETS AT 2 DOLLARS Each.
HALF TICKETS ONE DOLLAR.

1,s57 Prizes, amounting to-. $llO,4Oo
Responsible corresponding agents wanted
at Gil prominent points, to whom liberal
Application for rates to clubs, should only
be made TO the Office in New Orleans
Write, clearly stating full address, for fur
ther information or send orders to
NJ. A. DAUPH1N,
P. o. Box 692, New Orleans, La.
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Do You Want Money a?
Advertise your business.

E# Here you are reading a
borrowed paper again, as usual.
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LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY co,

n HIS institution was regularly incorpora-
4 ted by the Legislature OF the State for ed
ucational and charitable purposes in 1853,
with a capital of 81 200, 900, to which it has
since added a reserve fund of 1850, 900. Its
Grand Single Number Distribution will take
place monthly on the second Tuesday. 1t
never scales or postr ones. Look at the fol-
lowing Distribution:
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-30

To illustrate slackness, take q
cask of lime or delinquent sub
scriber.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-30

To make a man think as you do;
endorse his note and lend him V
now and then.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-30

All our Grand Extraordinary Drawings
are under the supervision and management
of GEMS G. T. BEAUREGARD 81 JUBAL
A FAIRLY ian1D- At
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-30

There are lots of men that can
tell the truth, but it seems to hurt
them so bad that they never do it..
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convenience of strangers.
A man was boasting that he had
an elevator in his house. $50 he
has," chimed in his wife, land he
keeps it in the cupboard in bottle"
Gum Arabic is an excellent rem
edy for tickling cough. just put
small piece in your mouth, 1t Will
dissolve and give relief.
A wise man ought to hope for the
best, be prepared for the worst, and
bear with equaimIty whatever may
happen.
To illustrate slackness, take
cask of lime or a delinquent sub
scriber.
To make a man think as you do;
endorse his note and lend him V
now and then.
There are lots of men that can
tell the truth, but it seems to hurt
them so bad that they never do it.
Forward the medal. please. A
composltor set up "Sock of Ajax"
for Rock of Ages" in New York.
II you've got a bad wife don't
'liquor." 1t does no good.
---ss.-
Uneasy lies the head that that
tells a good many of them.
Wearing the green-placing a
cabbage leaf in the hat.
Nothing has so many ties bind
ing it to earth as a railroad.
Hens come into the world by the
hatchway.
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Hens come into the world by the
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Forward the medal. please. A
compositor set up ''Sock of Ajax"
for Rock of Ages" in New York.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-01-30

II you've got a bad wife don't
"liquor." 1t does no good.
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Nothing has so many ties bind
ing it to earth as railroad.
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Wearing the green-placing a
leaf in the hat.
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| s.

A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO
II WIN A FORTUNE, Second Grand Dis
tribution, Glass Ii, at New Orleans, Tues
day. Feb. llth ,lS79-l05th monthly drawing.
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Uneasy lies the head that that
tells a good many of them.
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NICE Sortaca.,corner orthe square. Upstairs
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1879-09-26
Board Meeting at the Institution.

The session of the Board OF Visitors OF
the D. D. & B. Institution, "Wednesday,
was protracted one, lasting from an early
hour until 9 O'Clock at night. All the
members were present as follows: Meade
F. White, President; Jas. H. Skinner. l.
D. Ranson, and Edward Echols, Staunton;
Thomas Moore, Fairfax; ]. D. Jones, Al
fbemarle, and q. C. Henkle. Shenandoah
Resolusions in memory of Capt. Chas.
ID. Mccoy, the late Principal of the lnstl-
tuition were unanimously adopted and
placed on record.
The important matter of the election OF
a new Principal consumed most OF the
session. Six names were presented. Prof.
Thos. S. Doyle. the ranking teacher OF the
Institution. Prof. Leondas Poyntz, Mr..
VIM. Frazier, DIR. R. S. Hamilton, staan-
ton; Mr.. o. D. Cook, Wheeling, W. Va;
and Mr.. Haslip, shenandoah. There was
no election, howe wer. the matter being
postponed until the 9th of October. Mr.
Doyle meanwhile actiL' g AZ principal.