The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1872-07-05
AROUND TOWN.

Mr.. Manson, Vestal brought us a
"nIighty curiaP' egg last Monday. 1t
was laid by a hen belonging to Mrs.
Thomas Lawrence.
The Temperance meeting held at Coz
lumbia about the 10th DAY of April last,
requested all the preachers in the
county to preach a sermon on Tenn
perarce in their respective churches
on the first Sunday in May. SACRAMENT
was administered that day at Hopewell
church, and the pastor, Rev. j. FL. Peo-
piles. postponed preaching the sermon on
Temperance until last Sunday, when he
highly pleased.
Rev. S. G. Evins, Of Cuileoks, will preach
in Beechers School House next Sunday morn
ing at eleven o'clock. - r-- r.. O.
Taylor Pinion, employed at the wool
factory. in this place, a few days ago, was
seriously Eurt by piece of machinery
becoming disengaged AMI striking him
in the back '.--r --.--r
J. G. Kirkman, a tailor, recently
removed TO this place from Santa
Fe, was arrested on charge OF fraudu-
lent breach of trust. and had trial be-
fore one OF our magistrates last Wednes-
day, who ordered his release, .--,
BY leaving Columbia on Ihe aacomrpO-
dation train. YOU can leave y ashviile on
the Nashville and Northwestern road,
at Las: YOU reach Burns Station at 3:45,
where there is a good covered hack to
take passengers to Bon Aqua springs,
same evening" distance of eight miles
over a good dirt road. Accommodations
good and water equal to the best in the
State. Those that are now there are
well pleased and all improving in health.
Two of the candidates for Tax Collec-
tor refused to go into tIs convention last
Monday, II. j. Alexander aid j.. F.
Stone. The people Will vote tor air.
Craig, the nominee, thereby insurin &
the election OF Democrat.
The Baptists of this town and vicinity,
which includes some of our best citi-
zens. formed Sabbath School last Sun
day, i'm Mr.. J. Sloane Beecher's school
room. Rev. S. G. Evins, of Culleoka
made an excellent talk, and, an org ani-
cation was effected. Mr.. Joseph IL.
James was elected Superintendent, and
Mr.. ID. c. Shelton Secretary and Treas
urer. -7F H
Callie Smith, COL, put i'm jail last Fri>
day, by one of our magistrates, on
peace warrant, WAS released on giving
bond, Tuesday iast, ..-
Rev. Geo. Beckett, The Rector of the
Female Institute, has a, pleasant sum-
mer residence on Staten Island, New
York, and usually enjoys his summer
vacations there. He expects to remain
at home, this summer, however, in or
der to attend TO his church, and school
The public will be greatly pleased when
he builds the long contemplated hall, in
the rear of the main baiidiag, the pre-
sent one being too small for comfort.
Although the Institute concerts are rare
musical treats, yet the room is so small
and densely Grove ea, that the heat be-
comes a very punlshneet.
Since writing the above Mr.. Beckett
has gone to Staten Island, owing to. a
recent illness. We wish him happy
voyage, speedy recovery, and safe re-
turn.
Chas. Clear, Esq, was elected by the
County Court Commissioner To soil and
and make title 10 lands sold and bid IN
bv the state for non-payment of taxes.
lie will faithfully discharge the duties
Of the Office. Ft'.f
A gentleman who has Just rp.nrned
from Bon Aqua reports thai tbe
Springs are in fine condition and a de-
iightful place. Everything substantial
and comfortable.
Judges A. NJ. Hughes and t. NJ. Jones
candidates for Criminal Judge, ad-
dressed the peopIe IN TINS place last MOI
day. Andrew Jackson, candidate fol
Representative, also made speech
lie advocated the extension of the juris-
dictiop OF Magistrates, and pledged
himself, il elected, to use his efforts tC
that purpose. He made pain, simple
and common sense speech, and was
much applauded by the people.
Col. w. S. McLemore addressed the
people OF Lewisburg last Monday.
A Nice Present Werthiiy Bestowed
Not long since, the excellent wife o
Mr. A, n. Akin, of this place, notified
the Choir of the Presbyterian Churef
that she was no longer able to be organ.
list, but consented to, play until