The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1873-05-02
MT. PLEASANT ITEMS.


| IL Is sad commentary upoR the religious
moral and public spirit of this community, &c
| look at our public burying- ground. The tombs
are broken and tumbled about, fences broken
down, and great excavations, or holes in the
graves that looks like we were III land OF
| "hyenas,' rather than civilized country. A
place that ought to be held sacred, is used as
public pasture for cattle, sheep and hogs. We
might ask why is this, in this beautiful and
opulent country. 1t is because the dollar the
everlasting dollar, is more sought after, and
thought of than our dear departed relatives
and friends. There is hardly man, woman or
child in tEis neghborhood, that would not
walk over this mutilated spot, who would not
bring from the cells of memory the form, the
look, the words, the life of some dear de-
parted friend or relative, whose bones lie
buried there. The mutilated graves, it is true,
hold the dust, but their lives are with us
still. The pious words, the fervent prayers,
their devotional songs, their last sickness, with
suffering and patience, their closing hour with
contest and triumph all are ours TO dwell
upon. Holy lights these are, that burn beau
tlfuliy bright IN the sepulchre of the past,
penclflng with the beams, ali to remind US of
the dead. And yet this holy and the conse-
Grated ground, is roamed over, and rooted up by
the loathsome ''hog." Rut such is the spirit of
this Goods county," There is nothing that
speaks so we'll for country, as to see a nice
and well adorned cemetery, filed with singing
BIRDS aud blooming flowers, arrayed in its robe
OF sunshine, and glittering in the dew-drops
of morning. With a little exerton, and few
dollars, this sacred spot could be made beauii-
fuI; but no this community is too much ell
gagged in other things, that are much more i'm
portant than fitting up the resting place of
those that have passed to the silent City of the
Dead. We think that If man has a few
dollars" and puts them in a chest, under a
lock and key, be is pretty certain to foster up
his heart in the same till. This is stated in no
bad spirit to this town and vicinity. We
ought to be proud of; but we do think it is a
disgrace TO our people, to neglect our DEAD in
this way. Let not those gone down into eternal
silence with the noble dust, the animated be
forgotten, no / no!
These shall resist the empire Of decay,
When time Is DER and worlds has passed
away,
Cold in the dust, the persisted heart NAV lie.
die"
Our hilarious and humorous friend, j, w
Mayes Esq, of Tall Poplar was in town a
few days ago, and entertained his many friends
with his extraordinary conversational powers,
on many iteresting subjects, especially with
entire new fishing stories, having made the
discovery to catch game fish in the clearest
water. John promised to visit Blu ffalo soon,
and supply several of bis friends with fishing
boots and tackle, and instruct them in the new
and novel art. Gully for John"
Mr.. NJ. Gardner, who was unfortunately
thrown from his buggy, by the running away
of one of his fine horses last week, is rapidly
recovering; and his good looks, as be thought
was totally spoiled. We are glad to saw, we
think they are improved. very much, to the
delight of the "widow's" and his many spe-
cial friends. His brother-in-Iaw, Capt. McCann,
of steubenville, Ohio, one Of the first railroad
men in his state, was telegraphed for, and ar
rived here on Friday last, whose presence was
like balm to the wounded man.
Capt. Joseph II, Russell ,our industrious and
efficient Attorney General, passed through our
town, last Thursday on his way to attend the
Criminal Court at LawreDceburg.
Judge John '. Wright and Col. A. NJ
LooIey, wcnded their way homeward from
Lawrence, where they had been on legal Isl
ness and angling. Did not catch any game fish
but caught very bad cold.
our good looking, beau ideal of geutIa-
man. Capt. Archie A. Lipscomh, alias British
Lion,' visited our town, Friday last where he
has as many friends and admirers, as any one in
all the country in the interest of his nercan-
tile house, ostensible,-but reall1, looking
after other business in the future. We believe
and hope he will succeed. as he was steering
Clear of all snags. Esq. Chas. Clear, was
in company with him.
Maj. W. j. Sykes, addressed large crowd
OF cItIZens ut ti4i5 pldeo and surrounding coun-
try, on Saturday last, in an able, f0rcible,
truthful and convincing speech on the i'm
portant question of the Duck River Narrow
Gauge Rail Road. Col. D. F. Wade, who was
called for responded, endorsing the words Of
MAJ. sykes, arg SAID he was emphaticalIy and
uneqniVocaiiy for taking the people to build lie
Rail Road, IN bis hannv ana element stvie.
ne people in this section will vote the
tax by an overwhelming majority.
The Rev. DR.. McFerrin, Of Nashyilie preach
ed in the Methodist Episcopal Church on Sun
day morning last from 4th and 9th verse, st
chapter of Paul's EpistIes 10 Galatians to
which was able, logical, practical and eloquent.
That portion Of his sermon which alluded to
the country, grandeur and perfection of this
world, could not be surpassed, in truth and
eloquence by neither ancient and modern ora
tors. After divine service the Doctor address
ed the congregation on the importance of
giving mite" for missionary purposes. He
never having failed in religious undertakings,
succeeded admirably; obtaining, to use his
own Language, ga full Methodist measure"
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