The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1871-07-22
evening state Suarnal
Our Lady Correspondent "Pity"-The Chimney
Town.
FINcAsTLE, July 10th, ISL

our "chimney town." las twas called soon
after the fire, by a very precoclous child?
I determined this beautiful day, when all
nature seems refreshed, and put on new
and lovely garb, after the copious showers
we have been blessed with, to have real
home chat with you. As to its beng M
tensely interesting, / cannot promise but
as editors are generally glddto till Mp Their
papers, even with nonsense, especially as
they never charge, and are considered ar
hirers. determined to contribute my note.
Onr unfortunate town, "Ph9nix like, has
almost risen from the ashes" and yet, we,
who loved the old land marks around which
clustered so many hallowcd associations oil
the past, cannot prefer the brick-aifd-mor-
ter-fat-roofed buildings, to the old. quaint
and honely ones that are gone forever.
Time NAV cause us to admire them, but
never cherish and love Them.
There has been much sickness both III
town and the surrounding country, and our
good little doctor is kept quite busy both
dav and night but as he never tires IN do
inc GOOD. seems every day refreshed for his
continued labors. The monotony OF our
community has been undisturbed-a COM
plete dirth of news.
y
norton of our town have been enjoying
themselves by stripping the light fantastic
foe. >, much to the chagrin of older heads
and feet, who are so rncharitable as to for
get they were once young. That august
BODY. the school trustees, were very indlg-
nanf TO think the hall dedicated to learning
should be desecrated by using it for such
unseeming levity. Twas not a participant,
| for a yery good reason. Was not expected,
as I have long since been considered pdssee,
and laid upon the shelf; the aforesaid shelf
IS not ssas soft as downy pillows are" !
assure you.) The committee forgetting tho
| i NAV be growing old and decrcpid, my
| heart still throbs as warmly as when was
a lassie. Young and beautiful. The years
creep slowly on, bending the once erect
form. making crows feet in my face. II
does not necessarily follow the heart must
grow cold and old. When | feel thus it
gives new impulse to the feet. | under
/ Stand some of the old men IN aoisdom, If not
| in wears. countenanced it by their presence,
though they gravely advised some OF othe
young ladies to refrain from dancing.
rather think the ice-cream and cake were
/ the attractions for them. Our talented
Young Judge honored the party by his
graceful presence, as wen az inc hoolt
editor of the Herald and of course
wherever his happy, genial iace appeared
there contentment and pleasure reigned
! BY the way, Mr.. Editor, you must stol
] cutting at our Hood. :, !,
i A very self-satislied looking party lei
this morning for pleasure trip to th'
Natural bridge. almost envy them thell
pleasure, remembering how way OFT IN th'
eternal past | enjoyed happy visit TO tn
"Peaks," where life wore roseate hue an'
all were as happy as if it were Impossible
for a cloud to dim the bright horizon Q
our lives. Oh! may their young heart
have less of life's burdens to bear than |
1t is expected all correspondents shoul'
say something Of the crops, but L will re
frain as the Herald Keeps you posted IN re
gard to such matters.
Let me know if this desultory epistl
causes your ou'-liring to be less palatable
if so, will not 'intlict a like punishment.
PITY.
We cannot admit the proposition Of GU
fair correspondent, that "editors are gla
to fill up their papers, even with nonsense.
, We can overlook so serious charge in hel
as she exhibits an intimate acquaintanc
with "ourr' Woodo and his paper, frol
whom she must have learned the "habits
of editors. We shall always be glad I
hear from her, but would counsel her
sscut out,o "condense, ,""be brief" an
/ ''to the point" -
We have considerable rejected matter 9
hand, for want of space and merit, al
when we admit the correspondence of OF
n friends, unless concerning matters OF gen
9 raj interest, it is because Of a desire to g
. courage talent wherever exhibited. ~
DON'T imagine, the Herald gives us
: the news, but take ''pity" on US, and
e newsy.
II There is no denying the fact that wom
are better at getting news than men, al
), IF generally much better writers. We al
r therefore, always glad to encourage the
in their efforts in this direction. 81
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