The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1869-09-10
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surprise.
But the gentleman would return a
eleven; only the porter was not to 60 Il
bed, as he was going out again, and nigh
be absent some hours.
Mrs. Horsfall's heart gave throb.
That is IL, then," she murmured, an(
sunk into trembling meditation. In thi
condition we must leave her, and repair t,
another part of the country.
Doctor s., who at this time presided
over an important inland diocese, and wa
in the prime of intellectual, if not physi
cal life, was man who never spared him
self in his Masters service. 1t was there
fore an unmistakable token of overtaxet
energies, when the bishop, sinking into hi
chair on the 7th of May, acknowledge
that brief respite from labor would no
be unacceptable to him. His wife caught q
the idea. For the last few days, a sort o
harassed look, not habitual with him, hat
attracted her attention. He wanted rest
How wish, my DEAR" said Mrs. s.
"that you could escape, if it were but fou
or five days, from all hard work! Now
really think that, with the assistance 20,
can command, and ="
my dear, you anticipate my thought,
the good bishop replied. Nothing woult
recruit me more efectually than fai
three days holiday, exclusive of the trav
cling; little unfatiguing journey, som,
whither-say towards the sea. ought
yes, certainly, l ought to do it," he added
half to himself
That you ought" exclaimed his wife
triumphantly. AZ shall order William t.
prepare your things, so that, if you please
we can leave this very day"
"Gently, gently, my DEAR" said the
bishop. @ ReP nay, nay; 1 must no
take all my comforts with me, and expec
to find health to boot. 1t is enough that
| find rest, and-and change. shall make
my little expedition entirely alone"
alone =" echoed Mrs. S. my dear,
shall be so nervous"
"On behalf of which Of us, my love!
inquired the bishop, laughing. "Come
come, the dangers of the highways are re
duced to a minimum. As regards the
perils of damp sheets and doubtful fare,
can make your mind easy. 1 shall
ask the hospitality of my cousin, Anna
Meadows, at their pretty place neal
Brighton, and occupy the bachelors
rOOm,"
"At least, you will take Charles?"
(Charles was the bishops nephew, hi.
chaplain and secretary)
The bishop hesitated. 1t was clear he
purpossd to have gone alone, but his wife's
tone of entreaty prevailed. Moreover, he
was very fond of his nephew.
"Well, well, Charles shall CO."
They set off that day, and the
next, May the 9Th, saw them, to
the delight of their amiable host
and hostess, comfortably established
at Parkhurst Dene Mrs. Meadows, was
indeed little disappointed next morning,
when her right reverend guest announced
with some reluctance, that business en-
gagement of pressing nature would com
pei him to absent himself for that evening
and night, but that he would return early
on the morrow. Except that his destina.
ton was Brighton, the bishop added nc
further particulars, and, the distance being
but eight miles, the carriage was not
ordered till four o'clock, at which time, &C
companied by his nephew, he took his
departure. He had made feeble effort to
shake off this faithful companion, but
Charles had laughingly reminded him Of
the promise his aunt had eXacted from
him, not to lose sight of the bishop till the
latter returned in safety. So the prelate
had given way.
During the drive, their conversation
turned upon the state Of the agricultural
districts. There had been some threaten.
ing of disturbance, and several incendiary
fires visible from Brighton; but the
presence of a large cavalry force at the
latter place Kept the fashionable folks en-.
tirely at their ease as regarded visit from
the "mob."
After passing through the village OF
Portslade, the bishop began to scrutinize
the locality with keen interest.
"Here are spots he observed, "in which
escape or concealment would not be diff
fcult for these misguided persons, should
these ample rick-yards tempt them to fresh
crime We are approaching still more
broken-My friend" added the bishop
taking the advantage of the carriage walk
ing up hill to accost rustic who was al
hand, "do you know Coldstone Bottom
and-and Twin Tree Lane!"
al low do," said the man, whereby
| I've lived at Coldstone better nor twenty
years. T'other's to the left, handy"
For the remainder of the drive the
bishop was silent and meditative. They
were quickly in Brighton, when the bishop
drove to the York Hotel, dismissed the
carriage, and ordered apartments.
1--WE will dine together, Charles, at
seven," he said to his nephew "the eve
ming is at your disposal, for my work
which may possibly detain me to late
hour, admits of no assistance or interfer
ence"
There was an emphasis on the latter
words that forbade remonstrance. But
the Reverend Charles Lileham was sensible
of an underlined anxiety which induced
him to resolve that, happen what would
he must not let his honored relative wan
der far from his sight. 1t was little be
fore eleven when the bishop, suddenly
rising, put on his great-coat, took his hal
and stick, and affectionately pressing hi
nephew's hand, walked quietly forth alone
That night, the 9th of May, was festi
val one at Brighton. A gentleman of the
highest distinction, in his line, was receiv
ing the compliment Of what might be just
ly called public" dinner, inasmuch a!
it was held at the Clenched Fists, Birdcagt
Lane, North Street, and was open to any
gentleman interested in the matter to tht
amount OF three-and-six liquors moi
included.
1t was well attended, for Mr.. William
Beekes, far better known as the "BradfOrG
Dumping" retired champion of England
was the son of much respected yeo
man farmer in the vicinity, and
though making Bradford the city o
his adoption, had never forgotten tn,
peaceful village that gave him birth
The heads he had punched in youth were
like his own, tinged with gray -for.tht
Dumpling had attained the (for the ring
patriarchal age of forty-five,-but his VISIT
were hailed with undiminished enthusiasm
and, moreover, this 9th of May was tn,
anniversary of the last great triumph o
his professional career.
The festivities were prolonged to lat,
hour. At that disturbed period,i it was fel
that the usual loyal toasts should be re
ceived with double honors, if not witt
double draughts, and it was past ten o'clocl
before the chairman arrived at the grea
toast of the evening.
A song (patriotic), and another (pugilis
tic), with choruses to both, wound up tn
evening; when, as closing time approached
it was proposed to escort the ex-champiol
to his private residence in Burr Alley
West Street, give him three cheers, an,
dismiss him to his slumbers. But to thi
little attention the Dumping opposed
strenuous opposition. He preferred walk
ing home quietly, alone and unrecognizcd
Indeed, he was not going home, least
ways, not yet He had an engagement be
yond the town, Patcham way, and it wa
near upon the time. TO the playful com
ment of one Of his friends that it was
rum start" the Dumping merely re
sponded with wink To another, a littl
fiuttered with drink, who affectionatel,
insisted upon bearing him company whith