Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-04
A Delayed Letter from n Lady Cores
p0ndenf at PuIaslki--Items Of the Day
---SOclal and News Gossip, Etc. Etc.

CORRESPONDENTS OF THE UNION AND AMERICANA
"Ba-kis" had heavy cart and a slow
horse, but "Peggotty" was comfortable,
though"
"Well," as we Tennesseeans say if old
friends leave, they sometimes return.
Hence, the general law of compensation.
There is always something to fill vacuum,
As sat listlessly, longing for a paper the
other day, little did | anticipate the treat
the next mail would bring me- Time was,
/ could not sleep until | had scanned the
columns of the UNION AND AMERICAN. But
many Injuries had 10 be dispensed with by
those whose husbands fought, fled, fell or
| failed in glorious war. When our "Jamie
came home" with one "silver" dollar and
honor, both of which l hope to keep, |
laughed to keep back the cry, and adopted
economy for my motto. What with har-
monizing, hardships and heartbreaks, moth
ing had accumulated to bring back the van
ished JOY of long ago. Being related to
Cousin Barney, l am not slow in speaking
the praise of those prizes to expect many
good words.
Our genial townsman, Luther w. McCord,
proposes soon to re-commence the publica-
ton of the Independent Citizen | like that
adjective, 1t ought TO belong to. and des-
cribe every citizen,
Extremes meet" which will illustrate
by giving the news of the week freak. Miss,
| South has married Mr. North. The United
States is inviting, and Love never studied
| Geography. A guard explainiHa why one
of his own color got into difficulty said, he
was impelled into it. The truth is, firmness
fourishes like the Century plant. 1t is
noble flower but seen only once in hundred
years.
The churches are beginning to revive.
Rev. Mr.. Ewing, now Pastor of the Presby-
terrain Church, is making favorable i'm
preston. 1t has not been my good fortune
to listen to him from the pulpit In the
social circle he is a pleasant companion.
| The Methodlsts have held u quarterly meet.
ing. The weather was Indictment, and the
attendance comparatively small. Several
ministers from other churches were present.
At theinvitation Of the Elder, they all Joined
| him in partaking of the Lords Supper ex-
ccpt one, whose name l did not learn. He
is a missionary TO the e6lored Christians and
halls from other parts" He declined to
communicate with the preachers, but AFTER
wards communed with the people. His hui
mility struck me. MAN looketh ON the
Out,rdrd appearance; but the Lord looketh
on the heart"
In times past, this was pleasant retreat,
nestled lovingly among the green hills.
Scathed by the scourge of war, It's beauty Is
gone; but its true hearts remain-no, not
oil. Many a sad face and dewy eye tell of
the mangled form and nameless grave. Said
an old lady, at is wrong in me, know;
but, oh it seems so hard that other bows got
home, and poor Henry could not ~
Chaneery Court is now in session, Chancel-
Tor Rose, of Lawrence county, presiding.
The newly appointed Circuit Judge is II.
Ward, ESQ., vice Judge Walker. resigned.
and present Consul 10 ST. Thomas. On last
Monday he started for his distant Island
home, accompanied by his wife and the
fascinating" Mrs. -.
The City Fathers have awakened. and
kindly given us a police and constable.
The latter walks about like an ancient Lie
tor, stick in hand, and woe to the luckless
wight, forgetful of "the powers that be-"
Hon. Jas. McCallum, ex-meniber of the
Confederate Congress, venerable for years.
wisdom, and his exemplary life, has lately
commenced the practice of law, in partner
ship with John c. Brown, formerly Major
General in the rebel army. Brig. General
Gordon, Who like Absalom, was once "cap-
tured by the hair" because he rebelied. is
here studying law. May his future career
be as useful and happy as his past was brave
and brilliant
The Literary League deserves at least
passing notice. 1t is composed princi fal-
ly of young men, who meet once week for
discussion and debate.
The rain patters pittilessly, the COW stands
shivering, the dog VIKINGS, the cat purrs, the
children come in cold, gray shadows stalk
into the room. Night has come A CHEEKY
voice calling out-a new paper rouses me-
No doubt you are tired of these vagaries. So
good night. Should this serve to enliven a
weary moment, you may hear from me
again after Christmas provided always"
the help doesn't leave, the baby is well and
the work basket is empty
LILLY LYLE.