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The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-08-17
eve have had a two-vear

said: ''We have had a two-year
republican administration, and ex-
cept the loss ola half dozen offices,
we do not see that the state has suf-
fered materially On the contrary,
it was an advertisement of literally
in politics which was really of some
value to the state
Col. Marsh I. Polk, of the fund
ing; board, sid in New York:
"There are thousands of state-cred-
it democrats who will vote for the
republicans rather than run the
risk of a victory by the regulators.
You can imagire how strong must
be the honest sentiment in the
state. when we are willing to vote
for the party We have bitterly OPP
posed for the last twenty years, and
help it to success. > Tribune and
Banner.
The Hon. Jmes Z. Bailey, in a
speech at Nashville, night before
the convention of July 18th, said !:
Il would rathe, see democracy go
to destruction than to have such
a platform forced upon them"
World.
In the convention of July II, he
also said: 1--WE may not succeed
in electing our candidate for gov
ernor, but we will succeed with the
people OF Tennessee. A majority
of the people Of Tennessee will be
with u.s.
Col. j. H. Holman, prominent in
the convention, said, "there could
not happen greater misfortune
than the election of Bate
World, July 10.
Gen. r. n. Hood, member of
Mr.. Fusselps executive committee
said: ut would be a calamity to
Tennessee should Gen. Bate be
elected Governor. Tennessee could
afford, and l would rather see Haw-
kins re elected than to see Gen.
Bate elected on the platform he is
running on. AS between Bate and
Hawkins, L would vote for Haw-
kins."
Further citations are useless.
The gentlemen referred to are prom
inent and representative.
This is the situation. The invi-
tatiOn first rendered, and by the
regular nominee, has been declined
by Gov. Hawkins, in order to can
vass with Mr.. Russell as a nominal
competitor, who agrees with him
entirely as to the excellence and
merit of the COS 1876 act.
Appointments for General Bate
will shortly be announced. The
invitation extended to Gov. Haw
kins is not withdrawn but divis-
ion of time will at any appointment
be accorded to him.
JOHN j. VERTREEs,
Chairman Dem. St. Elk. Com.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-08-17
Will Democracy Live?

If we are to have any more demo
cratic rule in Tennessee, boiling
must be severely condemned at the
ballot box. 1t is getting to be quite
too fashionable for little squad of
displeased and unpleasable malcon-
tents to hoist the flag of rebellion
when the whole government is not
made to. conform to their views.
There can be but one result-there
never followed but one result in all
the history of bolting-the common
enemy triumphs. 1t is inevitable.
Democrats must unite if they would
hold control and the old time
honored, indispensable rule must be
adhered to- the majority must govern!
There is no use of any organization
if this rule is not observed. There
can be but one duty for a democrat
in this dangerous crisis, and that is
to submit to the expressed will of
the majority as promulgated in the
June platform. There is no use in
discussing the why's and wherefores
and differences and per cents: The
question is, is democracy to prevail
or republicans triumph? Can a
democrat hesitate in such an emer-
gency? We believe Gen. Bate will
be elected, but we are solicitous for
the personal welfare of those who
would bolt the party and we urge
them to fall in and help us beat the
old-time foe, so that it may not be
said of them that they consorted
with republicans to beat the old
democratic party.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-08-17

Are the republicans for a settle
ment? They are now, because on
that side is their bread buttered.
The rank and file of them are on
principle opposed to the COG, and
while they acquiesce in it for the
purpose of fostering n bolt, when
the time comes to decide upon its
real merits and the decision does
not affect their grip on the govern
ment, they will oppose the tax to
meet it. To sustain the COG on the
ground that it is a settlement is to
lean on a stick already broken and
ready to give way when the load is
heaped on. If the debt is ever
settled, it must be by the democrats,
because they are in the majority
and are the taxpayers and the par
ties in interest. This Stacking
patching will collapse. Peter
Geddes, the only man on the face Of
the earth authorized to speak for
any considerable number of credi-
tors, knew these things, and while
yielding TO the opportunities of Gov.
Porter and Judge Butler to propose
COG, he turned right around, know
ing it was a Stacking concern, and
invited the people of Tennessee to
propose a figure. They propose 50-3,
in direct response to his invitation,
and if he accepts it, it will be the
only real settlement that can stand, |
because it will be the only one sup
ported by the dominant party.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-08-17
The Real Issue.

The strength OF the Boilers posi-
ton is in their oft-repeated claim
that COG is a settlement in a regu-
lar way by an authorized tribunal
and in keeping with the democratic
platforms. The Banner claims this
and upon its face it has a degree of
FEASIBILITY that is misleading
That paper last Friday, excusing
the inertness of the congress Just
adjourned, said that 'fnothing could
be done for the simple reason that
the country has not yet spoken as
to the new issues which have now
to command the attention, in such
tones as to compel direct and posi-
tive action" This recognizes the
country's right to dictate measures
and policies and the legislators
duty to be governed by the people.
1t precisely elucidates the position
in Tennessee. The current legisla-
ture was elected under different con-
ditions and during it's existence the
debt question underwent such ex-
traordinary phases that it required
nprecedented extraordinary ses
sions. The creditor changed his
terms and the courts set up start
ling point of law that blew up the
debt question as if it had been
undermined with dynamite The
members were sent there at first
under the then existing conditions
to get the best settlement obtainable
as result of negotiation. They at
tempted it. 1t was blown up. Par
ties and people and opinions were at
wreck. The old conditions no
longer existed. Then another (60-6)
was mooted, and as q complete
demonstration Of the upheaval of
opinion, the people everywhere in
structed their members to let it
alone and come home for fresh in
structions that would meet the new
status. The country had a right to
be heard. In addition to these ex-
traordinary changes, there were well
authenticated mutterings of bribery
and corruption, and the people had
a right to demand that their mem
bers stop short then and there and
come home. They had served a
longer term than usual already, and
the changes in conditions and the
uneasiness as to the integrity of
their purposes, under the shameful
developments being made; whether
it actually abridged their right to
deal with a question that had
changed its aspect beyond the scope
of their instructions, made it at least
decent for them to pretermit the
question to their successors and
give the country an opportunity to
speak. If the congress could do
with new issues until the
country spoke, then the legislature
was deprived of power to act until
the country spoke. And in addi-
lion to this, they were explicitly in
5tructed to leave the matter un-
touched then, because it was not
safe for them to deal
with it. They were therefore with
)ut instructions and hence unable
% act with authority; they ignored
md transgressed Overwhelmingly |
intructiOns; they could |
lot act under the provisions of any |
previous platform because none had |
,een framed under the new status.
Acting without authority, against
tainted themselves with
totally outside of any
'arty expression, their act is
old under any rule of law or equity
hat can be imagined, and the COG
S no settlement and is not binding
s law.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-08-17

Hawkins positively, absolutely
declined two years ago to canvass
with all the candidates because it
would take all day to get through
speaking. Now he wants all of
them. Why? Because in encour-
aging Beasley and RUSSELL he is tax
ing from Bate. The triple-headed
republican electoral board will now
waltz over the state and hug each
other before the people. Hawkins
sees victory for himself; Beasley
don't care an immortal bowwow, for
he will hardly black the board; Fus-
sells leaders announce their inten-
ton to elect Hawkins. Let the
sensuous, sickening hugging match
go on before empty benches. When
Bate, the democrat, the nominee,
the man selected by the people, the
only man who opposes republicans
when Bate comes, let the people
come. Democrats, see that your
neighbor understands that boiling
is nothing short of republicanism in
thin disguise.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-08-17
The Cloak Comes OFF.

There is no longer any doubt as
to the object of the Hawkins-Beas-
ley Russell combination. The
charges made heretofore that there
was an alliance had sufficient verify,
but now the fact is set up by them,
clearly and purpOsely and distinctly.
We publish the correspondence of
Mr.. Vertrees and Mr.. Brownlow,
chairmen of the democratic and re
publican committees respectively.
On July 6, before the 18th fiasco,
Mr.. Vertrees invited Mr.. Brownlow
to meet him to arrange a list of ap-
pointments for Bate and Hawkins.
Brownlow delayed his answer until
July II and then said he had invited
the Beasley and RUSSELL chairmen"to
meet ME in conference" The whole
correspondence thereafter shows
Brownlow the spokesman for the
three opposition parties, acting to-
gether with interests Joined, all
combined for the purpose of defeat
ing the democratic party and elect
ing Hawkins. 1t is not necessary
to go through this correspondence
here, but we ask democrats to read
it closely and connect it with the
few utterances and opinions APP
pended to it, and the proof is clear
and unmistakable that the coalition
is agreed upon and understood and
will be carried out.
Who is doing this? OF course the
republicans are jubilant and are
justified in taking advantage of
these things, but in their hearts
they dispise the treachery that is
playing into their hands. Their
lieutenants, aiders and abettors are
a few sore-headed and sour tempered
dethroned bosses who have lost
their grip upon place and are on
the down grade.
Everywhere the people have
spoken they are overwhelmingly for
Bate. Now these bosses are to come
before them and under the specious
plea of honesty and state credit they
are attempting to beguile the people
and win them from Bate for the sole
and distinct purpose of electing
Hawkins. They confess it. They
are at it. Will democrats be drag
ged into the Hawkins fold? What
shame upon the name of de
mocracy that men can be found in
its ranks to betray the people into
the hands of republicans. The rank
and file of them do not know it.
They are being led by the nose.
Drop it, democrats, as you would
viper. 1t is a viper and they intend
it to sting you and it will sting you.
Andy Johnson said while presi- !
dent, that, to perpetuate the re
public, treason must be made obi !
Gus. 1t is true in Tennessee to-day. |
To perpetuate democracy and to rid |
Tennessee of the party that even
Andy johnson deserted because of
its immense corruption.
Treason must be made odious.
Boiling is odiousl
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-08-17
AlVinhaha!

Ebeneezer, just to tease her,
Making pretense that he'll seize her,
Though he dare not to displease her.
Smite old Granny Hawkins, playing,
Slashing hard, pretends he's flaying,
Bleating, bowling, blowing, braying,
From the shoulder sends jolter,
'Twixt the eyes he smites the dolt
Dousing lunge-he, Eb., the Bolter,
Hits his Granny Hawkins--Neverl
Artful Eb., assembling ever:
alive, Old Granny, live forever"
Eb. and Alvin, joint cahOOters,
Princes proud of all the hooters,
Hail and well-met old freeboOters,-
Fraud, deception, snare, evasion,
Trap, inveigle, dupe, persuasion,
Flourish, bombaSt, gull, illusion,
Pitfall, ruse, hoodwink, confusion
These, beguiling, they together
Practice, juggle, birds of feather.
"Hist, my Granny, when L tease thee
don't mean it, may it please thee;
Let US pat the gentle Beasley,
Let us sweetly pat each other,
Hug in concert all together
Partners cheek by jOwl, by thunderi
Triad colleagues, never sunder,
Get the democrats all under,
Cadet Butler, Rhoderick Dhu,
Be2sleY, him and me and YOU"
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-08-17
LAND FOE SALE.

No. Is. Is the property Of J. N. HArde-
man, situated 4 miles southwest from Pu-
lAski on Chicken creek, adjoining the lands
Of Joe Kennedy, Charlie PittArd and others;
contains 90 Geres, Of which 46 are cleared and
in cultivation, the balance we'll timbered. 10
rich and productive soil, fencing good, has
good springs and good stook-water, one
spring within 90 yards of house. IMPROVE
MENTS-A small frame dwelling house with
2 rooms, log kitchen and smoke house, .
buggy and wheat house, crib and stables;
has q few good peach and apple trees Is
one Of the best small stock farms in the
county and viii be sold cheap.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-08-17
Tribute to Capt. WorIey.

BRADSHAW, TENN, Aug. 10, 1882.
A gloom has been cast over thiI
community by the death of Capt. WILL
LIS WoRLEY, This neighborhood has
been his home for more than a hall
century. Here, where his character
was best understood and his usefulness
as 4 citizen best known, his loss is
deeply lamented.
lie was a man of strict integrity and
maintained through life a spotless repu-
tation. In his private life and various
official trusts-in peace and war-no
act nor charge OF dishonor blurs his
name. l was intimately acquainted
with him through long period OF time
from his young manhood To old age,
knew him in adverse and prosperous
circumstances, when struggling with
poverty and when surrounded by plen-
ty, and he was always the same honora-
BILE, high-minded, true man.
He was liberal and charitable, the
friend OF the poor and oppressed, the
widow and the orphan, the calls OF
charity were never heard by him UNI
needed, he was as generous AS he was
brave.
His devotion to his family, wife, chill
dren and kindred, was all that affection
could claim. His conduct towards his
friends was manly and sincere, and was
all that friendship should ask. lie is
dead and gone; the grave has closed
over his mortal remains, but his name
and deeds will live in the momory OF
his friends. | never knew drawer,
manlier, nobler man. y FRIEND.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-08-17

The yellow fever is raging at
Matamoras and Brownsville, and
other towns in Texas are greatly
frightened. New Orleans is rigidly
quarantined and no cases have APP
peared vet.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-08-17
Nj ISIC

Music like every other branch ofstudy will
be taught not only as a pleasing accomplish
ment, but with a view to making q pupil
thoroughly proficient. Miss HELEN NJ,
HASSLOCK, q lady of established reputa-
ton, has been engaged to take charge of this
department. A fine vocalist herself, her pu-
pills will have the advantage not only of the
best theoretic instruction, but also of &C
curing style by imitation. Special attention
will be paid to clear and perfect enuncistion.
Miss Hasslock will also teach German,
which she SPEAKS fiuently.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-08-17

A sagacious dog at West Point,
Ca, caught a runaway horse and
stopped him by grabbing the lines
in khis mouth. Two little children
were in the buggy drawn by the
horse.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-08-17

In chronic disorders resulting from
fixed bad habits of mind and body, the
removal OF the evil, to be permanent,
must necessarily be gradual. Although
in some instances il is slow, Brown 5
Iron Bitters are always sure and never
fail to restore perfect health TO the
physical organization. 1t is complete
strengthener.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-08-17

1t is rumored officially that Arab
Pasha will submit to the Sultan and
will be pardoned. 1t will wind up
the possibilities of immediate fight
inc, but does not solve the situation.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-08-17


A trustee cannot exceed his
powers expressed in the deed and
when he does it is void. A legisla-
tor cannot exceed his powers given
him by his constituents, and when
he does, it does not bind them
The COG bill was passed over the
expressed disapprobation of the
people and it is therefore null and
void. 1t is no settlement because
without authority. The Boilers say
it is a settlement and as a settle
ment it is irrevocable and binding.
The various findings were settle
ments also and equally irrevocable,
and yet this COG attempts to read
just these irrevocable settlements.
Thus it is clear their argument is
the purest bosh-Or the filthiest
bosh. The bondholders invited
Tennessee to make a proposition.
They have made it and it is 500.
If it is accepted, then and then only
will there be settlement. A settle
ment requires the agreement of both
parties. The people of Tennessee
have not agreed to COG, but ex-
pressly instructed their Legislators
to vote against it. 1t is simply an
attempt to cram a thing down the
Threats of a people without their
consent. We do not object so much
to the figures as to the highhanded,
dictatorial, rough-shod assault upon
the right of the people to act for
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-08-17

A German saloon keeper, his wife
and seven year old son were muir
dered in Evansville Sunday night.
The man and woman were killed in
bed and the little boy in an adjOin
ing room, evidently trying to escape.
They all had their skulls crushed
with Ratchet and their threats
cut. An infant was found growing
in the cradle. Four men are ar
res ted.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-08-17

We gave an account Of the
terrible mutillating of young Mr..
Thompson who was drawn into 4
cane stripping machine near Colum-
bia a week or so ago. In few
days his brother, a young lawyer of
Columbia, was drawn into the same
machine and horribly mangled.-
The first lost an arm and the other
is very dangerously injured.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-08-17

Those who have or expect to have
children or the care of them should call
at II. NJ. Grigsby's, their drug store and
get a circular of DIR. Moffett's Teethina
(Teething Powders 1t may be the
means of saving their child's life.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-08-17

Would it be fair to Gen. Bate,
leaving out other considerations, to
enter a canvass with three opponents
all fighting him alone, with two of
them exactly agreeing upon the
main question?
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-08-17

Mr.. Earnest Sylverton, rich Wall
street broker, living in Hoboken, n. J.,
opposite New York City, writes: "The
excessive strain of nervous excitement
resulting from stock speculation and too
high living, made quite an invalid of
me. Browns Iron BitterS restored me
to perfect health and strength"
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-08-17

We ask for information: What do
the Boilers propose to do about the
bonds not funded by Jan. l. The
law says they must be presented by
then. Answer. please.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-08-17

Gen. Luke Wright positively de
clined to take the nomination be
cause he didn't have time. Now he
is gadding about all over the state
and has dared Col. House to stump
the whole state with him.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-08-17

insist upon reply to your PROPOSE
ton of July 9th for a joint discus
sion between Gov. Hawkins and
Gen. Bate. If interpret your let
ter correctly you desire a discus
sion with Gov. Hawkins in which
Hons. J. II. Russell and j. R. Beas-
ley shall not be permitted to take
part. To this, of course, l cannot
as the representative of Gov. Haw
kins and the republican party of
Tennessee consent. Gov. Hawkins
is anxious to meet all his competi-
tors and to join with them in pub
lie discussion upon the questions
now dividing the people of Tennes-
see. 1t is his desire that said dis
cussion shall be free, fair and full,
and open to all corners. He cannot
take it upon himself to discriminate
between candidates and ignore the
representative of any party now
asking the votes of the people. l
will be in Nashville on the 18th
inst. to meet the representatives of
the Hons. Russell and Beasley with
view to arranging a list of APP
pointments and hope you will be
present at that meeting and take
part in its deliberations.
Very respectfully,
w. p. Brownlow.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-08-17
The bodies of De Long and party
are to be brought home.

The republicans will surely be
beaten in Pennsylvania and Boss
Cameron dethroned.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-08-17

Mrs. Scoville has sued for divorce.
George, the wheel of fortune has
rolled your "day" around. Reach
forth, take to your comfort.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-08-17

TEorton's Indian Root Pills are hav-
ing an extensive sale. They are the
only purgative medicine that strength
ems during the process Of purgation.
Mark this, and thry never grippe.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-08-17
Wanted.

To sell cheap on easy terms or ex-
change for a store house in town or for
and near town either one of two large
brick residences-one of thom just re
modelled. ianl9-tf. /. w. McCoRp.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-08-17
COPY.
WASHINGTON, July I3, 1885,

WASHINGTON, July 13, 1882.
SRI have the honor to invite
your presence at a conference to be
held by the chairmen OF the various
political parties in Tennessee with
a view of ageeing upon a list of APP
pointments for public speaking
throughout the State.
As the time for such conference
has not been fixed, 1 should be
pleased to have you state what day
will best suit your convenience. A
request similar to this has been for
warded to the chairmen of the other
Executive Committees.
Respectfully, &c.
w. p. BRowNLow.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-08-17

Senator Jackson gave a thousand
dollar champagne supper in Nash
vile the other night. Gentle reader,
dost know that the grave senator is
one of the four-mile fiapdoodlers?
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-08-17

Good morning, Mr.. Rew-zell,"
one gentleman greeted another
yesterday.
"You mistake your man, sir; my
name is Russell" replied the party
addressed.
'Oh, 1 know that; but if FUSS
ell spells Few-zell, you ought to be
Rev zell, especially since they talk
of running you for constable next
election. J.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-08-17

We beg leave to call your attention to the
opening of the Springs the present season
Aside from every effort to render the place
attractive as q SUMNER RESORT, and its
being u sale retreat from cholera and yellow
fever, the waters remain unnvalled in the
euro Of debility, dropsy, dyspepsia, chronic
sore eyes, diseases of the bowels and kidneys
and diseases peculiar to females.
e8S Cabins to rent at any time. Hotel
opened July LIST, lss2--&i
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-08-17

j. H. Lester, who lives near Nc
DOnough, Ga, is 113 years old, hav-
ing been born in Rockingham, N.
c., December Z, 1869. He distinct
ly remember the Revolutionary
war, and when eleven years old was
detailed with other boys to de-
fend the women and children from
the Tories. He served under Gen.
Floyd during the war of 1912.