The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1870-02-04

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For Raleigh has vanished since - has
left. - =
No coach and fine horses now e1cises our
amaze, .s ;5lss ~, i.g
Dsshing DER these rough roads with its fast
trotting greys. s a2.e ~
For sometime twas the wonder and inquiry Of
the creek, f -.
What this grand turnout in our neighborhood
/ could seek -s . srs5s Is r..~
And then the many gailants that were passing
up our stream,
Especially ofa Sunday the roads with them did
tecm.
And then they looked SO knowing, with their
hats all set aside, s 80 ed
,ers ne'er deserted
For the Press and the Bar were frequently pass
ing about ~ sfitf, sreea
When you see them leave the city you may
know there's something out. U.s. easil
My curiosity being excited would know what
all could mean,
For in this quiet section the like was never
seen; 81 f,sH3 li'nds
Columbia nc'er had sent us such host Of
gay gallants- i'e 'atip
So many prancing horses such fancy coats al d
So goes to the General, for knew that he
could tell,
There's none in this section that's posted half
so well;
Although he's hard Of hearing and from age his
eyes are weak,
To hide your doings from him you'll have to
leave the creek.
Now, Geacral, can you tell me what all this
| stir's about. .sr,,.,- 81.
frankly do confess that it's completely put mo
out.
Have they found another frog? You know
| there's Osborne's cave,
All tend in that direction, and lcok so very
bravev'
"My friend" quothed the General, Pin very
| much surprised
That you're not better posted, nor of these move
| ments more advised.
IT'S every where reported (and its truth they
don't dcny)
That all these dashing fellows have pepper in
| their eye!"
"Now, General, cease your joking, the cause
you know full well;
1 came to learn the truth, and not 10 catch
| SELL"
.'Well now, my christian friend, the truth did
| but TELL
| If you'll come to church tomorrow your eyes
may suffer as WE'LL"
But, to be more candid with you, as I've
known you all your life,
All these gay and dashing fellows are trying to
| get wife. .
There is up at the Station a most beautiful fair
| girl;
| No fairer, perhaps, is known to the world.
From Wartrace she came, and the beauty of her
mind
Surpasses all the charms of her person com
bined.
Her name is Miss Podd, and / row under
stand,
Joined to her attractions is large tract of
land.
Now she is the cause of this stir you have seen,
And Raleigh's badly smitten, and is very keen.
"Now, General" says !, " Raleigh's head is
| quite level;
To win such prize I'd drive those greys to the
"Kind friend,' says the General, "now don't be
| fool,
Such rustics as we Raleigh'd quickly over
| rule.
There's Rainey and Horslcy you know are both
| smart,
| Even them he outgcnerals in affairs OF the
hearth
Buta few evenings ago to Ra'eigh's they went,
To visit Miss Pepper was their serious intent.
| "Some horses, friend Raleigh, to Cars We
must go,
So hurry up your hostler. don't let him be
SLOW"
"Your trip" quoth Raleigh, ''you had better
give DER;
IT'S getting late now, and to night, l am sure.
Will be very dark, and the roads sloppy, too"
'Come, come, now, Raleigh, you see it's quite
clear,
That truth I'll admit, at least it's so hear,
| But out on the creek tits Raney l fear"
Said Raleigh: 'Youre determined your
horses are out.
So III give you the direction of much nearer
| route =
Just follow the river along near its bank,
| Till you come to the farm owned by a MIR. Tank,
| And then to the left far away you arc borne
| The third house you come to is Mr.. Tom Stones.
There you'll get directicns-'tis not very far
Only a couple of plantations till you come to
Mr.. Carr.
"Now," says the General, "this was all very
well,
And partly the truth that Raleigh did tell.
From Columbia to Stones you know is as far,
| And abont mile further than to Mr., Carr.
Here he had guide posted to lead them astray,
So when they reached the Station twas almost
| day.
And now, don't ,on see, here's the upshot Of it
all,
Ralei gh got pay for his horses, and they failed
in their call.
Up to this time Raney wa; second to none.
Being out-generaled SO completely he swore he
was done,
As he rode to town by the light of the sun.
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