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The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-10
An OLD Maids Defense.

DEAR CITIZEN There seems to
be a perfect mania for writing these
days, but someth ng to write about
must be very scarce, from the way
some of your old bachelor CORES
pondents hit at the opposite sex. l
think some of them, with all their
scraps of learning, have failed to
find out that men become more cal
culating as they grow older, and
even the homage offered to old
maids by one who has passed the
glow of early manhood is apt to be
much mingled with their money.
Perhaps it would be well for some
of them to remember, "That he that
studieth revenge keepeth his own
wounds green" If we ''Old maids"
have procured mourning, we laugh
at such flimsy barrlcades as bloom
of youth, Follet's enamel, Green
halge's hair restorer or green glass
es. Still, old maids find it hard to
break down the breastworks of a
a pathy with youth and youth
full pursuits. It's wonderful how
different things look to a reflective
mind at one time and at another;
and as l am very impartial, would
like to know what old maid gave a
certain correspondent his quietus.
Perhaps he has been driven away
and is expecting to be whistled up
again. However, "there is small
choice in rotten apples" I will
wear my heart upon my sleeve, if
for no other than woman's reason.
The green in judgment will say,
this is one of the detestables writ
ing; she is more of the serpent than
the dove. But even on this there is
room to hang a doubt. DOUBTFUL.
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The Railroad Again.

DEAR SIR:-I am consulting with
the citizens along the proposed line
of the P, L. and w. R. r. and find
them all exceedingly anxious to see
the road under contract again.
They express themselves as willing
to renew their former subscrip-
tions and in some instances to in
crease the amount if necessary. If
Pulaski will only vote a subscrip-
ton of $4,000 or $4,000 at an
early date | am confident the road
can be built. Now with the pros
pect of the early settlement of the
State debt ana with wise and dis
Greet legislation by our Democratic
Congress, our country will again be
prosperous and happy. With pros
perIty will return confidence and
hope and our factories and fields
that are now idle and waste will
again resume their busy hum and
blossom like the rose. l am glad
TO know that some of our citizens
who were opposed to the manner of
our former subscription to the T.,
L. and w. r. r. are now in favor Of
subscription and will gladly sup
port the proposition when submit
ted by our Hon. Mayor and
Aldermen. Let US push forward
this enterprise ere it is too late.
BUSINESS.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-10
From Pulaski, Tenn.

From the GAINESVILLE Chronicle:
When your readers learn that my
apology tor writing is that ! am
confined TO my room by affection
they will be sorry that have been
sick. AS usual l read great deal
and to but little purpose when out
of my work. 1 have for several
days turned from Church to State,
and from State To Church, weigh
ing them by the "signs OF the
times" until l am almost crazed.
To me it seems at this time that
Tennessee is but a battered vessel
in the midst of a storm. Her OIL
GERS, standing by with idle hands,
say to those who have entFuste
their interests to her, take a pit
lance of your interest or we will let
her sink" when she will certainly
sink in any event unless her leak
ages are stopped. Stop them and
every interest committed to her
trust win be secured. Look at her
thousands of ignorant children, with
no means for their education. Can
a State be expected to stand by the
principles OF public honesty when
It's masses are growing up in perfect
ignorance of those principles? Look
at the great swarm of consumers
" no produce nothing Tor the growth
or development of tue State. Can
a State prosper when its people, by
their Incidence, burden and stife its
efforts and resources Look at the
tyranny of the few over the many.
When the legislature meets and
threatens the interests of class of
people, it is seized upon, and soon
sends back to its expectant constit-
uency a wall of despair. The cries
OF thousands of suffering women
and children must he hushed TO ST.
lence, and their wretchedness and
disgrace Knocked by a hackneyed
Legislative subterfuge that the meas
ure is unconstitutional. Men leave
their homes perfectly aware of the
troubles of their people, and the leg
islation needed for their relief, and
yet when they reach the punt where
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Modern Socialism.

1t is not generally known that the
late John Stuart Mill, perhaps the
ablest OF modern writer's on polIt-
ical and social science, commenced
in the year 1869 a book on Social
ism, which, if it had been compile
ted, would probably have been rec
og lied as the greatest OF his works.
Manuscript chapters ~ the incom-
plete work have recently been
brought TO light, and are found so
nearly complete in themse yes, and
ably 10 discuss questions now most
prominent in the public thought,
that a London Review, and also The
Library Magazine of New York are
publishing them. They are au-
nounced to appear in book form on
Apri. 25th, published by the Amer
lean Book Exchange, New York.
The price, post paid, in cloth, will
be 50 cents, or in paper 20 cents.
1t is a work which all students OF
political and social topics, and all
enlightened citizens, will be glad TO
read.
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TriggbOrO.

MattersIand things in and about
this place seem to have an upward
tendency. Trade is brisk, in the
mercantile department. The inces-
SAINT ring of anvil and puff OF bel
lows tell OF heavy run of business
on South Hill. The farmers are
wide awake, as they are wont to be
at this season, preparing their soil
for a corn crop, this being the sta
pie crop grown here. The wheat
crop is becoming rather promising
since the passing off of the extreme
cold winter and the approach of
genial spring. Not great deal is
said o hard times, as every one has
something else to do.
w. K. Collins, A. p. Clark and
James Childs (the bachelors) are
buy ing poor cattle at inflated prices.
our old friend JEFF Clark, who came
near dying of pneumonia recently,
has entirely recovere., and may be
found at his post, ready To wait
upon his friends and customers
Prof. E. c L. Bridges has left us
Tor while, TO take charge of Beech
Hill Academy near Blowsburg.
see your Midtown correspon
dent is disposed TO have little fun
over a slight eulogy passed upon
the Rev. w. j. b., and presumed TO
explain what we meant by Mason
and Dixon's line. Milltown's ex-
pranatiOn reminds US very much OF
old Uncle Elisha Carr and the little
negro. In the days of negro bond
aye this venerable old minister was
catechising a group of colored chill
dren, beginning at head enquired
who was the first man? Adam
Who was the wIses. man? Solo
mon Who was the strongest man?
Mr.. Joab Williamson. Now, Mr..
Joab Williamson was the stuutest
man in all this Bradshaw country,
and the negro had never heard OF
Sampson, and what else could he
have responded? AS l am not dis
posed to tax editor or readers with
Il full account of Mason and Dix
on line, to which reference was
had, will turn Midtown over TO
uncle Billy Worsham for insJruc-
ton. OLD SMAsHER
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CITY to give them lessons in the ru
d ments of an English education.
Little did he know that as he went
every Sunday morning into the
dingy back streets of London to
gather new additions t. his Sunday
school that he was laying the foun
dations of one of the most stupen
dous institutions that the world can
boast of, and that he was establish
ing a nursery for the Lord, from
which would emanate some of the
brightest lights that ever graced
the sacred desk. Within It's folds
have been reared and trained men
and women who have devoted their
lives and talents to the cause OF
Christianity. And to day doubt
less there are thousands of children
in the land of light, walking the
beautiful streets of the Golden City,
who received their initiative lessons
in the Sunday school. There they
learned To lisp the name of the Re
deemer, and never regretted that
they accepted the proposition, Re
member THY Creator in the days Ot
thy youth" Others are following
IN their footsteps who will bless the
day that made them members of the
Sunday school band They will
rise up In their day and shine as
beacon lights to the people in dark
ness. The means of attaining this
end are various. A great deal may
be accomplished at home by parent $
taking a decided stand for Chris
tianity and manIfesLing spirit OF
Christian integrity, thereby imbu-
ing the minds of their youthful
charge with "A knowledge OF what IL
right For the effective training of
children So as To become useful rs
well as ornamental members OF so
ciety l know of no better place than
the well regulated Sunday school
Here are lessons taught that elevate
society, raise the moral and Chris
tian standard of the community
generally, and enhances the zeal for
Christianity As social institu-
ton 1T stands without a peer. Here
are weekly interchanges of social
greetings-of social and religious
conversation that does more for the
elevation of moral a I'd religious so
ciety. Here the people of mature
age can meet and exchange ideas
and learn the things mete for eter-
nifty better than they can by stay
ing at home or visiting their neigh
hors. Here lessons may be learned,
the fruits of which may be gathered
many days hence, the value OF
which we know not now. The Sun.
day school affords better facilities
for disseminating Christian knowl-
edge among the children of the
Church than any other of it's Insti-
tutions. The sacred injunction,
Feed my lamos," can find no bet
ter place to be applied. The youth
that needs the admonitions that fall
from the lips of Christian teachers,
applies the lessons and practices
the precepts taught at Sunday
school, will in days to come fill i'm
pOrLant stations in Hfe-will honor
whatever profession he chooses and
Will be an honor to the world ant
an ornament to society.
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For the Citizen,
OF the NlblLSn'I
The Sunday School,

1t has been the custom of Chris
tian parents from the earliest times
to Undue the minds of their chill
dren with a spirit of piety and TO
impress them with sense of their
responsibility To their Creator. And
it has been clearly proven that the
earliest impressions are the most
lasting; hence the necessity of be-
ginning at the time when reason
first dawns upon the mind. The
fact that children are initiative has
never been denied, And that should
be "a good reason for their early
training, and serve as an incentive
TO action. Religious training and
cultivation of children has agitated
the Christian world from time i'm
memorial, bot the theory never as
snmed or attained any definite
shape until Rob't Rake OF London
conceived the grand idea of collect
insr TIA fssum pzusxon1l sshkAslssssr ~ ai.s.s
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-10

The recent cold snap has doubt
less greatly damaged the early fruit,
but we still hope tor a bountiful
yield.
As the beautiful spring time
glides in upon us, we find ourselves
anticipating the joyous fishing par
ties and the May day festivities.
Monthly lectures at Bethel is the
order now. The last one was by
Ira 2. Jones, Esq, on the habit OF
using tobacco, delivered on the 2d
ult. There was a large audience,
much applause, and lots OF bou-
quets. He is a talented young man,
and we cordially invite him to favor
us again soon.
There will be lecture at Thomp
sonville Wednesday, 9th, by whom
am not posted at present.
Some of our young men have
business down about Mt. Rozell,
Ala, mighty often. Wonder what
they are up tor Guess they are
studying medicine.
We have two small but interest
ing schools in this vicinity one by
Miss Sallie Cherry and the other by
Miss Dora Jones.
Mr.. a. c. Thompson is doing well
with his saw mill. Appearances in
dictate that some of our boys would
like TO take an interest in his-mill
Go slow, boys; you might run
against sawyer"
1t is with profound sadness We
chronicle the death of Miss Carrie
R. Edmundson, who died on the 5tt
inst. at the residence Of Jos. 5 Ed
mundson, ESQ. Death has sum
moned one of earth's brightest jew
els. Her generous deeds endearec
her to all who knew her, and viii
live after her. The funeral service
was conducted by Rev. Mr.. Byron
at Pleasant Hill on Sunday.
TX Y.
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gntal 9Ews.
Woman's Temperance Meeting.

Mrs. L. A. Summers of Chicago
is stopping at the Linden, and de
signs Inaugurating Il wOman's chris
tian TEN perance movement in Pu-
laski. She has beer operating in
Indiana and TO some extent in Ten
lessee. She will be glad to confer
with and enlist the co operation OF
all temperance people. OF course
the cause is a noble one and should
receive encouragement. Her prin-
cipal field of labor is among the
Young. She enlists their interest
from the first. The boys are uni
formed in military suits and pub
liciy drilled. This pleases them.
The time and place for beginning
will be given hereafter. Mean
time Mrs. Summers represents
the United Order of the Gold
en- Cross. This is a benevolent So
ciety with a sick benefit and $4,000
insurance, and is a purely relig-
ious organization. All 'sympathiz-
ers and especially the ladies should
investigate, as they are allowed the
same benefits and privileges as gen
tlemen, taking all the degrees and
are eligible to hold the highest Off
ces. Those wishing to join the Gold
en- Cross must do so on or before
Saturday, April 10Th, as the char
ter will be closed and Mrs. Sum
mers will organize a cOmmandery
on that day. This is a growing in
stitution, was organized in 1876,
has now 5000 members and 33 Com
manderies.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-10

The second sociable of the Mite
Society of the Presbyterian Church
was given at the St. Giles Tuesday
night, and was highly enjoyed by a
large number composed of all ages.
During the forepart of the evening
the crowd was entertained by mu-
sic, recitations and readings, as .Ol,
lows: Wont you Tell me why,
Robin" vocal solo, Miss Mamie
Sloss; Bruce to his Soldiers aS the
Battle of Bannock Burn" recita
ton, Rev. Mr.. Long; "The Soldier
on the Rhine" recitation, Miss
Clara Campbell; Judge McLemore
here read a selection from Mark
Twain's Innocence Abroad; KILLED
at the Form" read by Miss Alice
Osborn; kentucky Belle" recita
ton, Miss Lizzie Caldwell; Cottage
by the Sea-" vocal solo, Mr.. Will ).
Eel; dublin Bay" vocal solo,
M. j. G. Ray. The remainder of
The evening was spent IN playing
blind mans buff, and in general
social commingEng. Before the
crowd dispersed Mrs. Gov. Brown.
by special request, sang MARY OF
Argyle which was rendered in her
usual happy style. The President
of the Society, Mrs. Will S. Eel,
made it a point to see that every
one had a pleasant time.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-10

Sterling Alternately, Esq'r, died
at his home near Pisgah on Wednes-
day, April End, after a long protract-
ed illness. Deceased was one of the
"old" citizens, a worthy, industri-
Gus, exemplary citizen, whose loss
to the Church and to the neighbor
hood will be seriously felt. He
was born OR the Goth of Nov. 1911,
and was therefore In his 6Sth year.
His remains were buried at the fam
ly burial ground on the Sra. The
funeral services were conducted by
his lifelong friend, Rev. Jno. H.
Birdsong. Though long expected,
the death of this venerable man
brings poignant grief to his family
and friends. Peace to the ashes of
Sterling Alternately.
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The Columbia Presbytery

Convened at Richland Church April
Sd, 1879. Opening sermon by Rev.
Mr.. Wood of Bethany, the modera-
tor of last Presbytery. Nearly all
the Churches were represented from
Maury, Marshall, Lincoln and Giles.
Rev. 5. w. Mitchell was chosen
Moderator. Mr.. Coldwell of Gull
leoka preached his trial sermon on
Saturday ut IL o'clock, after which
he was ordained. Rev. n. NJ. Long,
late of Florida presbytery, who has
been preaching so acceptably in
Pulaski for several months, present
ed his letter and after examination,
was received by the PresbyteIy.
Messrs. Newman and Edmiston OF
Bethany were received by the Pres
bytery as candidates for the minis
try. Letters of dismissal from the
Presbytery were granted to Revs. j
+. DuBose and j. IL. Alexander
Proceedings all harmonious. Next
place of meeting at Bethany, Gle:
county.
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The examination Of Rev. n. NJ.
Long before the PIesby terry last
week we are informed was very rig
id and thorough, but he was well
prepared upon all points and gave
prompt and comprehensive answers.
Oar friends of the Pulaski Church
are to be congratulated upon their
good fortune il securing the paste
raj and pulpit services of a gentle
man combining so happily the quail
tiles of head and heart, and the
gifts of speech and personal mag
netism, which so eminently qualify
him for the Holy work of the min
istry. Although yet quite young
he has already taken high rank as
a pulpit orator and won the esteem
and admiration of large and appre
ciative congregation.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-10

We are thankful to Mrs II. c.
Crow for o bottle of delicious cider,
made by her own def fingers by
some new process out of dried ap
Piles. 1t reached US safely, because
the bearer said it wac not "strong
enough for him to fool with.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-10

DIR. j. +. Grant was appointed at
the State Medical Society meeting
a member of the Committee on Ne
crology. DIR. d. c. Gordon was ap
pointed the Censor for the 9th dis
trict and also an alternate delegate
to the American Medical Assocls
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-10

The steady advance of cotton,
cotton goods, woolens, bacon, corn,
wheat, &c, together with the steady
demand abroad for our exports and
the diminished and diminishing i'm
ports, all augur we'll tor the imme-
diate future. All we need is a good
crOD this wear
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-10

Swift Justice was meted out to a
negro last Tuesday. Ben Smith
stole Mr.. w. j. McNeeley's saddle
bags at p o'clock and he was ar
rested. indicted and convicted be
fore 4, with two years board at the
penitentiary. We call that quick
work
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-10

Advertisements standing 3 months or le-s
payable always in advance Other bills due
quarter in advance. 10 per cent Of Of
yearly or half yearly bills when all paid in
advance.
Obituaries and tributes of respect charged
Tor at cents per line in advance without va
ration.
Calls upon persons 20 become ardidates
and answers 10 same 10 cents per line. ia ad
vance.
Announcements Of candidates for County
officers IS in advance. District officers 80
iu advance
Local notices among reading matter scent
per line for fret and 10 cents per line for each
subsequent insertion. Locals ordered in for
specified time longer than l month, 10 cents
per line each insertion. No local less than
so cents for first insertion.
Job work must be paid for when ordered,
except by special agreement
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-10

The dead body of Mr.. Dub. Ran
dolph was found about ten days
ago by Maj. Dick Williamson in
Bradshaw creek at the shoals above
the bridge, near Bradshaw store.
He vent fishing on Friday, and not
returning home at night as usual
his wife was necessarily alarmed for
his safety, especially as he was sub
ject to fits The coroner's inquest
revealed the fact that during one of
these fits while fishing he fell into
the creek and drowned. Deceased
was a brother to Mr. Sam. Ran
dolph, was near So years old, and
leaves a wife and several children
to mourn his sudden and unfortu-
nate death.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-10

On last Friday night DR.. t. B.
Harwel's gin, at Harwelrs Station.
was consumed by fire. entaillng a
Joss of about $500. 1t was doubt
less incendiary work. as there had
been no fire about it in several
months.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-10

A small shipment Of the Prophylactic
and Hog Cholera Specific now on hand
In ten pound cans-a dose for 80 hogs.
Get a can and use IL 70 prevent the chOl-
era among your hogs, and 20 cure them
If they have Il. 25 cents per pound, at
this Office. Il
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-10

We learn that Mr.. Richard Day,
of the firm of Balientine, Haley d
Day, tobacco manufacturers, left
last Sunday evening for Brentwood,
where he will again engage in the
tobacco business. May prosperity
attend him.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-10

Pitman's Silver Band came out
Saturday. the first tin in several
weeks. There are very few bands
that can bea; it and we mean no
compliment, but simply to speak
truth, in saying that 1t plays cxquls
itely.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-10

Rev. j. C. Mitchell of Columbia
spent Sunday in Pulaski and
preached at neutrality-suspicious.
in the morning. He was formerly
pastor of this church, aAd his nu
merous friends were delighted to
hear him once more
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-10

Mr.. L. r. Burgie has moved his
Sewing Machine office from Green
vile to Knoxville. He can better
supervise his territory, East Ten
nessee) from that central point. He
is one OF the most active men and
best agents in the South. Mr.. Jno
III. Ezell will also make his head
quarters with Mr.. B. at Knoxville
John is also a first-class success in
this business. They both modestly
attribute their success to the excel
lence of their machine-the old re-
liable Wheeler & Wilson.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-10

The following pupils of the
Pulaski High School are on the
roll of Honor for the month of
March: In the Classical and Math
ematical Department, Thos. Mason;
in the English and Mathematical
Department, Tyree Rivers; in the
intermediate Department, 1st, Sam
Orr, End, John Hill; in the Primary
Department, 1st, Charlie Bunch, End,
John BumDasS,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-10

The Linden House suffered terri
bly, one night last week. A jury
stayed all night. Messrs. Hick Bal
lentine, Lee Rosenau and Milt.
VOORHEES, were members of the jury,
and one can imagine the great
strain on the cook. The regular
boarders didn't get supper until 10
O'clock.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-10

The women, God bless them,
have such exalted ideas that they
cannot descend to contemplate q
nickel. At the five cent counter
last week where verything was ad
vertised at nickel by cards hang
ing up all around, and which fact
was the attraction that brought
such rush, every lady asked the
price of every article and was sur
prised every time when told it was
q nickel
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-10

John R Jones, Esq'r, has been
absent a week or more attending
the bedside of his mother in Mar
shall county, who is very ill and not
expected to recover.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-10

Mr.. Chap. II. Pullen lett Mon
day for Brentwood where he has
formed a partnership with Mr..
Campbell, who owns a tobacco fac
tory at that place
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1879-04-10

Mr.. 10. w. Haffner is now en-
ployed on the X p. Railroad be-
tween Wallace, Kansas, and Den
yer, Colorado His health is still
improving. His address is Box
27S5, Denver.