The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1872-08-01
For the Clarion
FoF TIE I1H11Ons
AsarbeeMe ~ G0Alaen Sprfmgs, Miss.
1m the Interest," OF the .IacIxsOm.
Matches umd COHmmabua
Railroad.
EDITORS CLARION :

EDITORS CLARION:
1t was my good fortune to be a partie;-
pant of this estiVity. Not since our land
has worn the badge of mourning has il been
my pleasure to p2rtake of an enterLafu4
ment more universally enioved. or mora
tremendously arranged. Heaven itself
seemed 70 smile upon the event, giving
Piehteously OF sunshine, that all might 90
VINO loved the interest of their county and
crowd That would have done honor TO any
county or state. assembled to welcome the
frinds of the Raiiroad-to hear their luciI
reasonings and convincing arguments. and
proht b. the hearing. Arriving late | did
NOT witness the opening proceedings. When
came upon the ground, Col. w. =. Shelby.
OF Brandon, was speaking. In closing his
interesting address, he strongly endorsed
the nomination OF Greeley and Brown. His
speech concluded, dinner was announced
ny the Ihafshals OF the day-Messrs. s. F
Afford and-Fitzhugh and a multitude OF
beautiful women gathered at a board, that
carried as back to scenes. when want was
unknown in all our fair land. Everything
IN abundance. and deliciOusly served. To
MT. ~. Johnson, the company was indebt-
ca Ior this treat, and all who partook of
thein, enjoyed and appreciated his Judgment
ana ielt that Prince might have been
proud TO have had them spread upon his ia
Die. The arrangements and construction
~ the tables were superb-haViDg been
Planned by Mr.J. notwithstanding could
ca 10 make 1t magnificent feast. The
grounds beautifully arranged for ease and
comfOrt-variOus saloons of refreshments
uahclng and music crowned the day with
rosy hues. Various counties were repre-
scented by some of their sweetest daughters
and noticeable among them was the hand
some and graceful Miss A. G., of Leake !:
and not least III beauty were Rankin's sweet
MOWERS; and conspicuous. for their lovely
ease, winning address, and many decided
attractions were the beautiful sisters, the
Misses Mchye; and most agreeable to the
stranger was the generous hospitalities of
the marShal's house. whose accomplished
hostess lett nothing undone to make pleas
ant the few sunny hours we passed with
her.
For short time social interchanges were
made, and the lovers of TerpsicOre, made
light feet, lightly dance, to music made In
natures green bowers. Soon speaking was
again announced, and all gathered within
OF the speakers stand, when Mr.. Afford
Ellis, OF hemper, was introduced, and i'm
forcible and eloquent manner made strong
err the chain of conviction that Col. Shelby
had thrown around us. Mr.. 5. +. Afford
then took the stand and added many more
bright links. DIR. 5. Robbins being called
upon, gracefully declined giving his voice,
feeling that he could add nothing more to
the arguments of his learned predecessors
The meeting now closed with perfect salts
faction to all. Gen. Martin, the President
OF the road, had been expected, but being
unable to attend, sent a letter, in which he
spoke hopefully of the early construction of
the road, and the benefits to be derived
theretrom to our section OF country. Our
lands are good and productive, as the crops
now on them can bear witness. We need
this road and must have it. The survey can
soon be made. Citizens are willing and
ready 10 subscribe to have it done. Now is
the time to invest in lands in North Rankin.
subscribe myself
STRANGER.