The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1880-05-27

is rapidly swelling, we still
adhere To our original opinion
that Grant will be nominated at
Chicago, If not on the first ballot,
very soon after the organization of
the convention. The men manag-
iGg the third term movement are
adopts in political intrigue and the
master spirits of the republican
organization; while Blaine's bench
men belong To the enthusiastic but
non-rnling class, which makes a
great deal OF fuss, but Invariably
gets truunced in convention.
Unless something startling occurs
20 arrest the march of events, the
republican ticket will be odorous
this year OF the fumes of tobacco
and whisky.
Hon. Henry s. Foote died in
Nashville on the 10Th inst. His
malady was cancerous affection OF
the scalp, resulting from an injury
inflicted by striking the top of his
head, when suddenly rising, against
a spike at the bottom of a chande-
lier under which he had been sit
ting. This accident happened in
Washington during his recent visit
there. He suffered excruciatiug
pain for several days previous to
his death-pain which the appli
ances and resources of medical sci
ence failed to alleviate. Mr.. Foote's
erratic career in politics is some
thing with which everybody is ia
miliar and since we cannot refer TO
its salient points without rejecting
upon the dead, we fOrbear com
ment. He was a man of decided
ability, aggressive, full OF snap. and
as uncomfortable to handle in de
bate or controversy as a porcupine
with its prickles presented. In
private life he was genial and acces
slble, and especially fond OF the Sc
ciety of young men.
The seventh annual session of
the Supreme Lodge, Knights of
Honor, was held at Charleston,
South Carolina, recently. Repre-
sentatives from thirty-two states
were present and the session con
tinued six days. Some wholesome
laws were passed and others so
amended as to conform u the rapid
growth OF the order. Among the
former we notice the following:
One requiring applications for
mem bership to be submitted to the
State Medical Examiner before
they can be received; one requiring
Benefit Certificates to be issued by
the Supreme Lodge instead of the
subordinate lodges, as heretofore;
one reducing the minimum rates of
fees for the three degrees from $40
Co So. subordinate lodges being al
lowed at their option to fix them
at any higher rate. The people of
Charleston entertained the dele
gates with prinCely hospitality.
One of the most enjoyable features
of the occasion was an excursion
around the harbor, taking in Fort
Sumpter. As the vessel passed
that historic place the band played
the ''Star Spangled Banner" and
the solitary sergeant guarding the
fort waved back response to the
huttering handkerchiefs of the fair
patriots on board. During the
excursion an elegant collation. was
served between decks, and after
the tables were cleared eleven regu- /
lar toasts were drunk. Hon. Burke I
Bond, of Franklin, Tenn, respond !
ed in telicItous style TO the follow
ing; The Southwest-Hand in /
hand with her sister sections, she
will be found foremost IN the ranks |.
OF Benevolence. Brotherly Love
and Charity" Tennessee was rep
resented by John W. Childrcss. OF
Murfreesboro; Burke Bond, Of
Fraaklin; ). A. Champion, of Paris,
aad Fount Smithson of Pulaski.
Mrs. +, SmithsUn. OF Pulaski, and
Miss Matte Bond, Of Franklin, &C
'ompanied our representatives and
were highly delighted with the trip
According To reports furnished. the
order In the United States now
mum bers 10000 members. Minnea.
Apohs, Minnesota, was selected as
the next place of meeting.