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The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22
Gen. Oheatham COrrOborated.

Gen. Oheatham COrrObOrated.
We came into possession last Satur-
day of fact that ought co have been in
Genl Cheatham's possession before he
made his recent vindication. 1t fur
nishes solution to the perplexing fail
ure at Spring Hill which led to the &C
cusations made by Genr Hood, and not
only vindicates Gen'l Cheatham, but re-
lieves Gen1 Hoods memory of the re-
fleX odium necessarily attached to it
when Gen1 Cheatham threw back upon
him the responsibility of the failure.
Several years ago Col. Jas. I. Wheeler,
who now lives near Pulaski, and who
was well known during the war as one
of Gen1 Wheeler's most reliable lieuten-
ants, got upon the train at Pulaski and
on his way to Nashville became ac-
quainted with n federal officer who was
then paymaster and who said that he
succeeded Genl Grant in the command
of his first regiment. He cannot re
member the officers name, but as they
passed up the road he pointed out pla-
ces and related incidents that showed
his acquaintance with the events of that
unfortunate day. He had heard OF the
accusation made by Genl Hood, and he
said that it was unjust, that Gen'l Hood
did issue two orders to attack, but that
both cOUriers acre captured By the .feder
ais. He said that the army was demor-
allied and could have been annihilated
if the attack had been made, but that
they averted it by capturing the dis
dispatches, and the army marched out
towards Franklin in full view of the
rebel camp fires. Col. Jas. I. Mckis-
sack, who was at the residence of Mai.
Cheairs, within one mile of Spring Hill,
and saw the whole occurrence, says that
the federals were utterly demoralized
and that they marched out between the
pike and the rebel camp and in less than
five hundred yards of their camp fires.
He was also present upon the train and
met this federal paymaster, who related
the capture of the dispatches. Col.
Wheeler furnished us with these facts,
and there is no reason to doubt their
correctness; but upon the other hand,
the ineXplicable conduct of Genl Hood
and all bis lieutenants bears out the
theory this revelation sets up, to-wit:
that Gen1 Hood ordered the attack, that
all his generals were ready and anx-
ious to attack, bnt that it was prevent
ed by the miscarriage of the dispatches.
Gen1 Hood asserted he sent them
Gen1 Cheatham asserts he never re-
ceived them. Now they are found, and !
both generals stand blameless.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

THE PULASKI CITIZEN takes 1t for
granted the Banner, in declaring itself
out of the wrangles and disputes of the
democratic party, has Topped into the
republican ranks. If the CITIZEN is bet
ter pleased to put us there, so its shots
will hir the better, we have no sort OF
objections to its fun. But we slightly
protest against being put there all the
time. 1t may be the intention of the
CITIZEN is to drive us there. AS for
ourselves, we prefer staying at a poin t
where we can throw at the CITIZEN and
republicans alike. We admire the love
and devotion TO party shown by our
contemporary, but we prefer country to
party. We do not assume for ourselves
more patriotism than we merit, but we
do think we can be of more service to
the state in our present position than
where we so Intellectually cOntended
heretofore. We also assure the CITIZEN
the World had no influence on our &C
tions. If it wished to steal our thun-
der as the harmonizer, it is welcome.
We never harmonized worth 4 cent, al
though we spent some OF our best years
at it. We predict the CITIZEN will be
lighting side by side with US before this
canvass is over, if it adheres to the
course it has contended so ably for here
tOfoTe. In fact, we feel certain of it.
There is no place left for it, unless it
ilops to the low-taX party, a contingent
cy we think and hope will never occur.
II the press of Tennessee will lay aside
all party jealousy, and all party bias, it
will be OF infinite service to the state in
bringing immigrants and capital among
us, and we know of no section that
would be more improved than Giles
county by such an accession Banner.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

A resolution deploring the death Of
President Garfield was introduced into
the house of representatives at Nash
Monday and passed by a standing vote,
every member voting for it except Jno
Il. Beasley, the low tax leader. lie
said he would not endorse Garfield as q
patriot. Several speeches were made
and Bessley received hot shot from all
quarters. 1t was ridiculous and dis
graceful.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

Keene played Richelieu in Hammer
Hall in Columbia one night last week
to very small audience. We are sur
prised that the Columbia Herald should
have to lecture its people upon their
lack of appreciation. II this great ac-
tor should appear in Antoinette Hall in
Pulaski we would guarantee a packed
house.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

The Banner says it once essayed the
role of compromiser and peace maker
and the leaders and big fellahs patted it
on the back and bid it god-speed, but
never with the intention of joining in
the movement. Now that it has as
sumed an Independent attitude it is
again being patted and c4joled by other
consequent ial patriots. Don't you fear
these fellows arc stufling you too?
Don't be so easily wheedled.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

The low tax leaders have determined to
seek to dismiss their bill before supreme
court and commence another suit in
chancery. They believe their case is
lost as it stands and they will do this
only for delay that another legislature
may have opportunity to repeal the law.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

TIE PULASKI CITIZEN says the next
chapter from the Banner will be on the
difference between independence and
imbecility. The Banner has already ia
ken its stand upon independence; do
we understand the CITIZEN represents
the other horn OF the dilemma?-[ Banner.
whenever we refer to the Banner.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22
The Appeal for 1850.

In issuing its prospectus for 1882, the
Appeal has but one promise to make,
and that is, determination to maintain
its character and rank in the forefront
of American newspapers. The Appeal
is now regarded as one of the institu-
tons of the south. Its history for the
past forty-one years is the history Of
the development of southern thought,
southern politics, southern industry and
southern literature, and its sympathies
and aims will be the same in the future
The paper will continue to be the con-
slant reflex of the most reliable intelli-
gence obtainable from all parts of the
world. 1t will remain infleXibly dem
Ocratic, but its space will be mainly de-
voted to news, the interest of agricul-
ture, trade, commerce, manufactures,
internal improvements, the develop
ment of southern resources and all
branches of industry. While always on
the alert for the latest intelligence, it
will avoid the mere sensational, and
will never pander to vitiated tastes.
The Appeal is specially devoted to the
interests of Tennessee and Memphis, its
great commercial emporium, and will
use its best abilities to promote both.
1t realizes that the future empire of this
country lies in the south and will labor
to combine the political and business re-
latiOns of these two sections in inducing
the legislation of Congress for improv-
ing the navigation of the Mississippi
river and its tributaries.
TERMS: Daily one year, $1,000;
Weekly, 81 90. Address all commune
cations to GALLAWAY g HEATING,
Memphis, Tennessee.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

Patrick J. Stevenson, known by
everybody who travelled the Decatur
railroad, died in Nashville Sunday
night. He was one of the most pleas
ing, accommodating and efficient con-
ductors anywhere and was universally
liked.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

The Memphis Appeal pays the follow
ing handsome compliment to the Mem
phis congressman in flaming headlines :
"Wm. X. Moore, N. C.-The Great
American Jackass-A Butt for the Rid
icule of Congress, and-The Laughing
Stock of the American People-From
the Same Piece of Cloth as Guiteau."
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

The clerks, pages, officers and iaoorer
around the capitol at Washington all
together get s37O,79s year. There
are above hundred fat places where no
work is required.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

Maj. Henry Heiss has resigned a;
managing editor OF the American and
has moved to Cooke county. He has
been for years a leading factor in
southern journalism and his retirement
is a very serious loss to the profession
and the country. We guess he will not
long remain in retirement.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

Benz. H. Brewster was confirmed as
attorney general by the senate Monday.
He is not the Brewster that once kept
the St. Giles saloon.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

One great thing that should inspire
out brethren of the press to hasten the
settlement Of the state debt question is
that Brer Russ may buckle down to his
noetrY AGAIN.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

Secretary of State Frelinghuysen is
nephew of the late Theodore Freling-
huysen who figured so ably in Ameri-
can politics before the war.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

Whether man likes the 1908 adj
vancement decision or not, he must &C
knowledge the force of the arguments
of the opinion and admire the court for
bravely doing its duty in the face of
very strong and threate ming opposition
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22
INC New Millinery Store

Is new all over. New Goods. New
STYLES. New Prices. If the ladies want
goods fresh and new, call on
nov94-tf. Mrs. y. s. CULLEY.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

Boys, did you notice the supreme
court said this cuts off the power to re-
peal the 1908? We tried to get you to fix
this thing before it got to the court and
ye would not. Now let's buckle down
to the task of outstripping Missouri and
then Tennessee will be the foremost
southern state. Our discussions have
held us back
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

The Banner has had some very inter
esting editorials on "Fish Culture"
Give us one on "Crawffsh Culture"
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22
All! What is thisY An Editor who

All! What is this? An Editor who
is Trying to say Something smart
Why Does he put in so many capital
letteRS? Because the Printer who got
OUT The LIST edition of aSop's fables
was a DANG FOOL. dang amt ours
ing, my SOM Wherein is the Joak
now, my son, YOU'RE the dang fOol.-
What do these Fables tEach? That the
man Who wrote them is the above
Mentioned Aforesaid.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22
Stylish Trimming.

Mrs. Ophelia Goldsmith, whose ex-
quisite taste has so pleased the ladies,
presides over our trimming department
Ladies will remember this.
ny24-tf. MRS. S. S. Gully.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

There is one consolation in dema-
gogues coming to the trent. The hon
est men behind can kick 'em.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22
WANTED.

On trial for two weeks, n milk cow.
II satisfactory as to quantity and quality
OF milk, a liberal cash price offered. APP
ply at the CITIZen office.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

Timothy o. Howe OF Wisconsin
was nominated for postmaster
general Tuesday.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

Mr.. Richardson of South Carolina in
troduced bill in congress Monday to re-
fund the cotton tax OF 1S66-7-S.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22
Cnrsetsl Corsets!

A large stock OF elegant New Corsets
at reduced prices. Ladies had better see
them. nv24-tf Mrs. 5. 5. Gully.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22
Dinner Today.

The ladies will serve dinner
again to-day at the New York
store. The bazsr is being contin-
ually replenished by donations and
purchases and many persons seek
to find presents for Christmas at
their handsome counters. Be sure
to 60 there to day for your dinner.
Do not fail to call at Winship's jew
elry store and examine stick before
you complete the puchase of Christmas
presents. decl5-3t.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22
48 Acres OfLrllfk,

lying In the 9th civil district of Giles county,
and directed by his will to be ssld the
Henry Watson land. 1t baA wood and water =,
about So acres Of open land, And will mako n
desirable settlement. Terms six and twelve
months credit Notes bearing interest aud
approved security required Of the purchasers
and liens retained
JOHN L. BROwNLOW,
dec22-Its Executor of S. II. RTown.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22
Neil S. Brown.

ain hoe signo vinces - NEIL S.
Brown is the only name given under
the sun and among Tennesseans where
by the democratic party may be saved!
Is that drawing it a little too strong?
Perhaps it may be, but of one thing we
are sure, if the old hero OF honesty can
not do it, it cannot be done. If his
years do not sit too heavily upon him,
and il he can throw into q canvass one
half the magnetism and power that in
years past placed him so high above his
fellows and so deep in the hearts of his
countrymen, he can draw all men unto
himself and democracy in Tennessee
will assemble, with unbroken unanim-
ity, to honor him and redeem them
selves. His country calls NEIL S.BROwN.
Gas We Before Pointed Out"
We called attention several months
since to the statute requiring the adj
vancement OF causes "the decision of
which shall directly involve questions
concerning the public revenues" and
gave it as our opinion that under that
statute the supreme court would adj
vance the 1908. y learned gentleman
of Pulaski furnished us with an article
denying the application of the statute to
the case in hand and we yielded to his
opinion and without close investigation
concluded that we were mistaken per-
haps. We sincerely hope the court was
not influenced in its decision by the
opinion we expressed. We had an
opinion once on horse race, and a
stranger walked off with our pool; and
we may have been mistaken in tn is. |
However, right or wrong, we claim
head distinction in the class of "As-we-
before pOinted-outs."
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

The Princess of Wales still wears six
buttoned gloves.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22
Executors Sale Of Land

On Saturday, Jan. 18th, 1882,
A Executor of Sterling II. Brown ! will
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22

Reed'sGlt EedgeTOnicispurely medical
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22
CHEAPCOWFEED.

Buy crushed corn for your COWS. Deliv-
cred anywhere in town on short Aotiee.
Shelled Corn crushed for one-twelvth toll
and corn IN the car for ono-eighth.
dec22-4t. tai K. MO RGAN.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1881-12-22
COAL! COAL!

Good COAL delivered in any quantity
wherever desired IN Pulaski. Orders left at
J. a. Cayce's Jewelry Store or at Lanes
butcher shop promptly filed.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-17
Charlotte IN. C.) Observer.

It is now learned that DR.. Daniel Ash
bury's flying machine will be given its
finishing touches within one week. For
two years DR.. Ashbury, with the aid of a
skilled mechanic, has been engaged in
be gathered from the description
of those who have enjoyed the privi-
lege of viewing its construction, about
the following idea is given of it. The
invention reverts to first principles
for its basis. Nature furnishes the
model, and the birds of the air are
robbed of the secret of their motive
power for its purpose. The body of the
invention is in shape something between
a boat and the body of a bird. The
wings are made of canvas, aud con-
structed in imitation of birds wings.
They measure thirty feet from tip to tip
They are made to operate, not by work
ing the arms, as is supposed, but by in
genious machinery to which pedal is
attached, and which is worked by the foot
like sewing machine. This is only used
when it is desired to ascend. AS soon
as the proper altitude is reached the
Tapping of the wings being extended on
level, the bird d-machine, with the aid of
propellors on the sides, sails through the
air any distance desired. The machine
is nicely balanced, and fit is desired to
descend, all that is necessary is to throw
little extra weight forward to give the
beak the right incline downward, and
the object is attained. DIR. Ashbury's
reputation as an inventor is established
by his method of curing tobacco, exten
sively in use in this State and in Vir-
ginia, and leads to hope that his latest
idea may be success.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-17
BENTLEY'S RESIGNATION.
Pointing With Pride so His MAN.
agement of the Pension Bureau.

WASHINGTON, June 16 6-Commissioner Of
Pensions Bentley, in his letter to the Presi-
dent resigning his position, says: "In COM
pliance with the desire intimated by you at
our interview yesterday that vacste the
Office of Commissioner of Pensions, in order
that you may be able to appoint another
person to the place, / have the honor to
tender my resignation. In surrendering
to your hands the important trust to which
was commissioned by ex President Grant,
point with satisfaction to the records OF
this office as showing an increase of work
performed since have been In Office, and
an average improvement and economy in
the management OF the affairs of t. e
bureau Of more than twenty-five per cent.
of the total cost for salaries and
expenses, or more than $500 900, to
which may properly be added the addi-
tional sum of $500, 900 and upward effected
by the consolidation OF agencies where the
improvement in the service has been equal
to that in this Office. These records, when
supplemented by the records OF Congress, also
establish beyond successful contradiction
that every allegation and pretence which
has yet ventured into publicity derogatory
to me, personally, or to my management of
the office, has been utterly false. l make
reference to these records In no boastful
spirit, and with no view of self
defense or exculpatioD, but in order that
my silence in regard to them NAV not here
after be taken advantage of and misinter-
preted as an admission to the contrary by
persons interested In having the contrary
believed ="
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-17

LONDON, June 16.-In the House of Com
mons to-day Mr.. stanhope, Conservative
member for MidlincoInshire, gave notice
that he would ask on Monday next whether
representation had been made 70 the Ameri-
can Government In regard to the American
organization for committing outrages in
England.
Mr.. Gladstone said he hoped to give Sir
Michael Hicks Beach, formerly Colonial
Secretary, opportu uity at an early day for
the discussion OF his vote of censure of sthe
governments policy relative to the Trans
vAal.
The House Of Commons went into com
mittee on the land bill to might. Mr..
Heneage, Liberal, moved, as an addition to
the end OF the first clause, that, subject to
the discretion of the court, the provisions
OF this section shall not apply to the tenancy
OF any holding which has heretofore
been maintained and improvedsby land
lord or his predecessor In the title. The
government opposed the amendment which,
after prolonged debate, was defeated by a
vote OF 225 to 200. The smallness of the
majority caused loud cheers from the op-
position. Clause one was then carried by a
vote OF 204 to AZ.
The Times says: "We have no reason to
believe that O'D0novan Rossa's boasts to
his ignorant and credulous dupes have,
with respect to the sloop-of-war Doterel, at
least, any foundation in fact; but they show
contempt for the morality of the civilized
world which is hardly exceeded by the
Nihilists themselves. With such perverted
instincts it is difficult to deal except with
strong hand. We have, after all, to look
to force not only as remedy, but as the
only one available"
The Controller of Telegrapts has issued
circular to the London operators, insisting
upon the necessity of compulsory overtime
work. The operators, however, quote the
statement of the Right Hon. VIM. Monsell,
who was Postmaster General In 1871, to the
effect that oEertime work is not compulsory,
and declare they will not be bound by the
Controllers circular.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-06-17
CREMATION IN SIAM.
A 100000 Funeral with Ten Days
of FestIv1tY.

The Princess Suntariat, one of the
favorites of the King of Siam, and her
infant daughter were drowned last year
about forty miles from Bangkok, by the
upsetting of barge. The remains were
embalmed and kept about nine months,
when they were cremated with imposing
ceremonies at an expense of $500, 600
in decorations and in the presentation
of gifts. A correspondent of the
Louisville COurGer-J0urnGE says that
the rite took place in a cross
shaped building two hundred feet in
length, covered within and without by
gilded cloth. All the principal people
and the foreign representatives were
present, and fine quarters and a free
restaurant were provided. The fire was
lighted by the first King, the second
King also being present. After the
funeral pyre had been consumed there
were fireworks and athletic sports for
ten successive nights. Among other
representations was the lotus dance, par
ticipated in by fifty men swinging colored
lanterns.
During the entertainment each day
lines, species of the lemon, containing
silver coins and also tickets to lottery,
were scattered freely among the specta.
tors. Many beautiful prizes were drawn
by both natives and foreigners. The
Buddhist priesthood were the principal
gamers by this cremation. One hundred
thousand dollars were distributed in
gifts to these gentlemen of the
yellow cloth. This was done to
make merit" with the hope that
some might reach the spirit of the dead
Princess Sun-an-ta-rhat as she wanders
through the long travail of births and
deaths that await her before she can find
rest. When the crematory services were
over, the ashes and few charred bones
were tenderly gathered and placed in a
golden urn prepared to receive them.
This urn was made almost entirely of
the jewels of the dead Princess, and a
smaller one received the remains of the
royal babe.