The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1873-04-04
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Blood viii tell, In animal as la human,
anu VIII be cultivated and encouraged by
tntelligent people. While such gentlemen
as Gen. Harding and Col. Johnson, and ma
ny other distinguished stock men, are I'M
| proving the thoroughbred racers, our unas-
Stunning model bachelor, Mr.. NJ. Dawson, Is
devotedly engaged In improving the "gnme
bird" Mr.. Dawson recently imported from
the world-renowned poultry-yard of Gen.
Lowery game chicken, at the cost Of thir-
The cry and alarm of shrel" was heraldcd
on last Wednesday. In less than no time
the boys" rallied to the scene OF aeticn .,
door, windows and roof of the storehouse
of. +. Guthrie It Co. All acted in perfect
bars, were promptly brought from all quar-
tiers, by women, boys and girls. Doors and
ceiling on the upper floor were soon laid
waste. impromptu, In manner that would
any of the large cities. Excitement pre-
vailed to an alarming extent, many think
ing that the town would be destroyed; when
lo! MIR. Guthrie. an old and feeble, but esii
mable man, looked out of the house, yelline
to the utmost of his voice, "It's nothing but
smoke from the burning SCOT in the chin
ney ~ Buckets were emptied, "featheIs
fell, }" and all went home plugged
President Myers and Gen Whitthorne
spoke here on Saturday last, in the interest
the narrow-gauge railroad. Mr. Mye,s
first addressed the large and attentive au
dience, in a successful and powerful man
ner. some of the Oldest and most obstinate
religious faith, in the Interest of the rail-
road. Gen. "Whit" followed in his able
eloquent, happy and convincing style, pc
culiar to himself, clinching sthe spikes that
Mr.. Myers had already driven, and confirm
ing the once 'old hardened sinners" bu
now new converts, that we would soon have
a alive" railroad, with "live" steam horse
whistling and putting through all of ouI
country in few months.
Our energetic friend, Mr.. j. NJ. Gardner,
late of this vicinity, and recently from West
Virginia, on the great Pan Handle route
has returned TO the country OF his adoption
Mr.. T. NJ Kittrell's livery stable, which ht
has fixed up in grand and magnificent style.
He is now prepared to furnish his friend
generally and customers at large. with the
fastest of horses, and the best and most sty
fish of vehicles. We cordially recommend
all who wish pleasant and fast ride TO give
him a call. Prices to suit purses.
AN ITEM FOR ANGLERS.
Your attention, Black Thompson, Edward
Black, Joe Dew, and J. W. B. (Bulgerl Thorn
as: We learn from one whose veracity II
undoubted, that Mr.. David Pickard, who
lives on g tw Creek, not far from its entrance
into Buffalo, caught, two weeks ago, sew
eAty-six pounds of trout, red-horse, perch,
and pike, using the rediw9 9 m alone, from ON
place known as the "BOsheers Hole" in
Buffalo, near the mouth of Saw Creek. This
is no "1ish story" but a grand reality. Can
any of you scientific anglers beat II, for a
half dozen bottles of best Heidsick?
Our distinguished, able and efficient rep
TeSenLALlNe on ln6 GdPL W. ~
Polk, arrived in our town Saturday even
ing last, looking admirably well, and as
"maiden sixteen" We account for his
gentle and blooming appearance in this
orable Grand Jury were Toasted and toasted
by the present and eXpectant officials OF the
future. Look out for squalls, candidates.
Rev. Mr.. wilkes occupied the Methodist
pulpit on Sunday last, and delivered hap
py and impressive lecture and sermon, es-
pecially to the young folks.
Large fiocks of English snipe and blowers
having been stopping in this neighborhood,
on their migratory march North. from the
sunny South, great many have been kill
ed by the amateur sportsmen of this vicin-
ity. AS many as six snipe were recently
killed at one shot. This remarkable shot
was not made by an amateur, however, but
by an Old sport, who some years ago killed
four grown deer at one shot. Where is your
charm-string, "Bulger?"
Our venerable citizens, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F.
Guthrie, will ere long leave US, and become
valuable residents OF Columbia, having
disposed Of their effects and valuahles, and
made a quit claim deed of their beautiful
cottage to our deserving Mayor, John Hill
Bond & Bond mot U. s. or State bonds
have purchased Mr.. ]. f. Guthrie's stock of
goods, and will open within a few days up
on the "narrow-gauge" principle, an entire
~ new stock OF merchandise, with marrow
s ssass price'-~hioh means pay 0ei0reyoO
We see that our friends, q. W, MeCord and
Walter Akin have returned from the South
very successful in trading mules. We do
not know whether they penetrated as far as
the sugar plantations of Louisiana or not,
but from present appearances they seem TO
haye Toasted on, not wine, but coffee, MIR
and honey"
An interesting suit of repleyin was dis
posed of in Justice Ricketts, Court on last
Saturday, in favor of plaintiff. The case
was, Mary IL. Conner VS.. Stratto. Cheney
4 Roy. Counsel for n..s.inant, General
Whitthorne; for dssendants, A. w. Stock
ell. Genere. Whitthorne's ability is we
kEown. Mr.. Stockell acquitted himself adj
mirsbly and creditably for young m IN,
and we prophecy for him brilliant career
PRoJEcTE MARRIAGE.
Not TO take place In our state, however.
The gentleman lives in this neigh oorhood,
and being of high literary taste and attain
ments, has decided to go TO that classic
place, Chapel HILL in the Old North state,
for his fair anticipated bride, who lives
there, having left this vicinity recently.
The young man, like Lord Byron in his
face on earth, and that is shining on him.
II Is to be hoped that he is not doomed 10
disappointment. like Byron.
GENEROUS DoNArIoN-FoLLowISa THE tx
AMPLE OF THE LIBERAL vANDE lBILT.
Mr. Nj. l.. Stockard proposes 10 donate
number OF acres to Central Methodist Uni
verSIty, to which the immortal Vanderbilt
has contributed so literally. We think this
is very liberal in Mr.. Stockard, as the lot he
proposes to give is one of the most beautiful
and picturesque spots in the State. He also
proposes to give a thousand dollars for
building purposes. Will our wealthy citi-
Zens, who have many children, follow his
noble example? He, unfortunately, has
none.
The well known, estimabIe, kind, gener-
Gus and noble citizen e'the Old Hawkeye"D
of Lewis, MIR. John Floyd, who has always
an eye TO business when our huntsmen,
fishermen and friends come around-and
they are sure TO find genial and warm
welcome in his "wigwam"-paid our village
visit on Tuesday last. He was perfectly
delighted that law to protect game had
been passed for the benefit of his county.
He is a veteran hunter, but true to the in
stincts Of justice, he never shot deer in the
"Red season"
ht. Pleasant, was struck by lightning. She
has ljghtniaS rods on her house now.