Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-09-06
COLUMBIA.
A Newsy and Readable letter from,
Our Correspondent.

COLUMBIA, 1ENN., -Oopb. &, lS1Z.-
One of the Columbians who went to
Prim Springs about eight weeks ago, re-
lated to us an incident that happened to
him while out bunting only a few DAYS
ago. We promised him that we would
keep it a secret, but it Is too good joke to
keep, therefore we give it to the readers of
the UNION AND AMERICAN. This nimrod
got tired Of hunting chickens, and con-
Guided that he would have some squirrels.
He took with him an extra half pound OF
powder wrapped in paper, which he placed
in the rear pocket of his pantaloons. While
out seated under a tree, he commenced
smoking bis pipe; he saw Ia fox-squirrel
Waiting around about two hundred yards
distant. Giving the pipe hasty knock
TO remove the burning "kilakanic,n he
thurst it into his rear pantaloons pocket,
seized his gun, and started for "Barney.''
He sneaked along from tree TO tree, and f.
nally got within range and raised the gun.
"Barney" went round the tree. A little
more strategy and the gun was raised
agaia. Then there was a singular explo-
sion. Some of the party thought that
another war had started, or the gun had
burst. "Barney" skipped away on his ear,
like cricket, and from the way our 200
pound friend jumped around and slapped at
himself, it was thought that he had "sos''
down in 'yellow-j jackets" nest. He ex-
planned between cursss loud and deep, to
be heard to Williamspoft, distance twelve
miles, that he had put the pipe in the same
pocket with the powder. He sat in Lick
Creek from choice during the remainder of
his stay at the springs. He says that he is
''red-hOt and still heating"
GILBERT SISTERS.
Mr.. John V. Gilbert, business manager of
the above-named popular troupe, and which
is the favorite troupe among Columbians,
was in our city last Thursday, posting bills.
They will perform in our city for one week,
during our Fair. Mr.. Gilbert informs us
that he will present new plays every night,
and that he has gone to the expense of hav-
ing new scenery painted, and that such will
be -christened at Columbia. We promise
him crowded house every night during his
stay amongst US. We learn that number
of first-class members have been added TO
the company since they performed here
last.
CIRCUIT COURT
is now in session, His Honor, Judge VIM.
p. Martin, presiding. Capt. Jos. 81. Fus-
sell, the District Attorney, is discharging
efficiently the functions appertaining to the
office. This gentleman was our friend and
schoolmate during the halcyon days of our
youth, and it is gratifying to us to know that
be has attained an honorable and enviable
success in his profession.
YOUNG CALIFORNIA.
Mr.. Theo. Lipscomb, of the firm of
Lipscomb Bros, of this city, returned from
Prim Springs last week, and has shown US
a specimen Of gold that he found while he
was erecting bis cabin. 1t is of the purest
kind. 1t has been examined by DR.. I. B.
Rains, and he pronounces it as fine as ever
found. | send you specimen. Mr.. Lips
comb informs us that it can be found easily
anywhere near the springs. There was
found also beds of slate and wheat-stone,
which will be fortunes to the owners of lots
at these springs.
FARMERS CLUB
met at the Courthouse Saturday last.
There was on exhibition some of the finest
Irish potatoes, beets, corn and seeds that
we ever saw. sold Maury" can beat the
world on anything.
COUNTY COURT
was in session last Monday, and great
deal of business was transacted. All the
new county officers gave their bonds and
were sworn into office.
FLOATING REPRESENTATIVE
from Maury and Williamson is now dis
cuSsed, and within the last few days the
name of Col. A. NJ. Looney, the old "wsr
horse" has been the most prominent name
mentioned. A gentleman distinguished by
tireless energy, and as fluent, earnest,
forcible speaker, he would serve his party
in the coming contest quite as effectively as
any one named on the same ticket,
aud when elected Maury and Williamson
Counties will have no more ticelssS or eff
Gent servitor in the General Assembly. If
Col. Looney can be prevailed on to run,
every man in Maury aud Williamson may
rest assured that their counties will be well
AID worthily represented. :, Col. Looney be-
fore the war held this same position in
the legislature, aud he is one of the men
that can make ''Rome howl"
VIM. j. SYKES
made railroad speech in the courthouse
last Monday to large crowd.
JAS. I. MOORE AND ANDREW JACKSON.
Candidates for the legislature spoke in tie
courthouse last Monday, both of the candl-
dates, declared themselves for Chatham.
At the present time there are eight candi-
dates. We understand that convention
will be held in this city soon to nominate
a candidate.
A. NJ. HUGHES, JR
has also declared himself as a candidat for
the Legislature. The more the better, +
the printer.
WA. L. PILLOW,
large cotton planter of Greenwood, His
sissippi, is now on visit to his parents in
this city. We are glad to learn that Mr..
Pillow will raise a large supply of liking
Cotton" He is proof against the chills,
and can pull down 200 pounds on any pair
of scales that Fairbanks ever invented. He
will leave for his home in few days.
HURRICANE CAMPAIGNING.
Last Sunday morning eight coaches full
of passengers arrived at our depot checked
for the above meeting. -Four more coaches
were filled from this city, making twelve in
all. The meeting is still progressing.
CAMP wHITTHORNE
is the agent for the Madison County + air,
to be held at Jackson, Tenn, and has tick
cts to dispose of, where there is a Sl5,OO0
prize offered. Give Camp call.
"J. n. THH TWO TINES"
Last Monday after Messrs. Moore and
Jackson had finished their speeches, gen
tleman was seen to crawl over the bansters
and mount the rostrum. No one appeared
to know his name or or object; we imagined
that it was the immortal 81. NJ" he COM
menced by saying that he was no aspirant
for Office, but that he thought ''there was
too many married men in this world" The
crowd commenced leaving the court room.
We afterwards understood that be was
crazy.
BOOTHS AT AUCTION.
Mr.. Joshua G.. Bailey, the polite and ac-
commodating Secretary of the Maury
County Agricultural and Mechanical Fair,
informs us that on next Monday he viii
sell privileges for two refreshment stands
on the inside of the inclosure, and one bar
Der stand, one refreshment stand and hitch
yard on the outside of the Enclosure, to the
highest bidder. There will be tall old bid
ding for the above privileges.
NEW ENGINE.
Mr.. w. w. Cherry, Superintendent of
Waterworks of this city, informs us that
the ity Council have ordered a new en-
CINE to take the place of the "big weeep
that now stands two feet above low water
mark in Duck river. The dolly Warden"
waterworks have not been in running or
der for six or eight days, no water in the
hydrants. The steam establishments of
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