Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-06-29
HUNTINGDON.

Fine Crops In Carroll COunty-Im-
proved Social Relations of thc PeO-
pIe-Grand Preparations for the
Fourth Of July.
Correspondence of the Union and American.
HUNTINGDON, Tenn, June %, 1872.-
Since my last letter dated at Hollow Rock,
but little of interest has transpired in this
ancient stronghold OF Radicalism. IF any
Of your critical readers should find fault
wi b my use of the latin compound, tran
spred, let him consult Thos. II. Benton's
speeches, on the subject of its proper use
The crop prospects throughout the county
are more cheering now than they have been
at this season, for several years past. The
wheat crop is about harvested, and viii af-
ford a better yield, in proportion TO
the acres cultivated, than has been known
for several years. The number Of acres
being cultivated in cotton is in excess of the
usual area, and the stand is pronounced the
most thrifty looking ever seen in the county.
With favorable showers, a good picking
season, and present prices, our farmers will
be able to relieve themselves Of their present
impecunious troubles. The corn crop like
wise compares favOrably with any ever seen
in the county. In view of these considera-
tions, and the further fact that our gardens
are unusually prolific this season, giving us
more vegetables than we know what to do
with, we are encouraged to look forward
10 the future without any fears Of hard
times.
am happy, too, to be able to report a
change for the better, in the social inter-
course Of our people. The harsh antagO-
nisms 'engendereG by the war, are soften
ing down people that once saluted each
other coldly in passing, seldom mingling
together with social pleasure, without any
warm glow Of friendship, are changing
front. The philosophy of accomplished
facts" is exerting its mild influence over
their minds, and the long winter of
our discomfort is destined soon to be
glorious summer once more. Apropos, of
this subject, ! will here mention that the
citizens of this place are making prepara-
tiOns for a grand celebration Of the Fourth.
All classes and all parties viii participate,
however, with slight restriction as 'to
former condition of seTvi5ude and color"
Provision is being made for an abundance
OfeVerything that can minister pleasure TO
the palate, and also yield substantial delight
TO mans higher nature. "Brght-eyad
beauty" is TO be there. emusic, with its
Yoluptous SWELL" will float through the
groves and Pan, with his troupe once more
will fancy that the days Of Apollo have re-
turned. Those who have a talent
for thu Terpsichorean art will
have a chance to display their accomplish
ments, and you, Mr.. Editor, if you viii
come down on the great anniversary, will
be Cheerfully afforded an opportunity to
show whether you are one Of the foster
sons Of Calliope, the muse of rhetoric.
Say, Mr.. Editor, can't you come down and
add to the good things of the day an intel
lectual mince pie, compounded Of Webster
ian wisdom, PTentician wit, Josh Billings
humOr, and sAICed with some splendid
bursts Of Spread Eagle Oratory? Do come,
'twOnt cost you anything don't
charge editors, and city editor is as great
a curiosity with our people as a circus If
you don't come, I'll make all of your
subscribers in this county quit you. Now,
sir, ! EROJ- you'll come. Your "bread and
butter" depends on it.
Not the least among the items Of attrac-
ton in the picnic programme is balloon
ascension, the balloon to be made here, and
to ascend with the three latest men in the
county-M. Dill, Postmaster, w. w. Muir
~, United States Commissioner, and 7. Z.
Jones, COrOueT-eaCh weighing 240 pounds.
Suppose they should fall out Of the car, or
the balloon bUStf G!-hOsiphat Grease
would be scattered all over the county.
In my next l viii say word or two
about several matters of local and general
interest. QUID NUNC.