The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-06-12
CAMP BRANCH ITEMS.

Camp Branch is noted for the fertility
of its soil, generosity and beneVOlence
of the people. 1t extends along the
banks of Bigbee, whose ripping waters
make pleasant music. This valley is
well watered, and is adapted for the
production of corn, wheat aud vegeta-
bles of every variety, Although the
farmers were badly used by the April
showers, crops are looking remarkably
well; especially the wheat, which bids
fair To be superintendent yield. Cot
ton scarcely commands attention from
the well TODD farmers.
Mr.. II. d. Ricketts, has repaired his
mill-dam. which was badly damaged
this spring by the flood, and is now en-
gagged in grinding, adding greatly to
the convenience of this locality.
A Sunday School was recently organ
lied under the superintendency of Rev.
ID w. Grimes, and the prospect for the
diffusion of Biblical knowledge is good.
This is noble undertaking, and every
one should manifest an interest; there
tore:
If We love me, feed my lambs"
On the 10th of January, an |. Q. q. T..
Lodge was organized at the DOtsOn
schOol-house. 1t is now tiOurishng,
numbering sixty members. An election
of officers was held on the first of May,
and the secretary reports the election OF
w. C. T:J. W. Jennings, r. W. c. T.;
Z. NJ Kindel, w. S L. M. Ricketts,, w.
f 5 j. G.. Neal, w. T.; 9. II. King, w.
NJ; l.. w. Grimes, w. c. The ladies de-
serve praise for the interest they have
manifested for the promotion of this
worthy cause. Many, through their in
;iuence is being brought into the social
folds of temperance; and thereby cast
ing the beams of love and s0briety
around the hearthstOnes of many fami-
lies, suppressing the vices which it
tends to introduce into thu quiet shades
of peace and love, dabarTing the
hearts of the youthful against
its pernicious influences, and establish
that tor which posterity will certainly
be grateful. Go onward, oh, messengers
of peace, and thine endeavOrs shall be
crowned with guccees.
The Rev. VT. Issery held divine
service here Sunday, two weeks ago, at
| o'clock. He is a good divine of the
Baptist Church, and his discourse was
logical and impressive, replete with fine
metaphors, startling elOqueuce and
sparkling imagery. Long may he live
TO labor in the vineyard of his Master.
We regret to say that our section of
the county was poorly represented at
the Fair, very fvW turned out, probably
owing to the prospect for rain in the
early part of the day, as some of them
were out last fall receiving poor fare
and much rain, We suppose they are
inclined to think that 1t is better to
stay at home and then it will not rain,
which resulted i'll destroying our long
hoped for Joy. Our atfable and esteem
ed Young friend, T. NJ. L., returned at
night, appearing as Tom MO0re's "Lsst
Rose of Summer" He Toasted too
bountimlly on the sunnptuously pres
pared dinner OF ice cream and other
delicacies. We hope he will open a
diary soon.
\ few evenings since, as the ''powe--
full hing OF day WAS sinking behind
the western hills, and seemed to
Iiuger to kiss the earth with his farewell
RAYS, musician OF not MUCH repute
was seen to mount his noble PAGER his
eve seemed ablaZe with the sweetest
boon o: earth, bespoke the emotions of
his heart az he directed them westward
as If to pierce the impenetrable woods.
Directing his course Westward with
uuickened steps he moved on toward
the domain of the lowland beauties. AS
the shades OF twilight deepened, he en-
tered the beautiful vale, crossed the
stream Just IS tins moon peeped from
the oriental skies, mirroring her tran
scendiug beauty upon its placid bosom.
He halted beyond the stream, not to
admire the sublime scenery, for he
tdrDeQ not MS neau To De4Qld tue luXu-
RANT holds waving in the verdue OF
| Spring The Tipening wheat upon his
| right, "bathed in CinLhia's silver" light
| ne looked not upon it. His ears seemed
| deaf to the melodious voice OF the night
bird, or the musical roag q! Fhe waters.
He drew non his hasom a lutte, plac.
I ing it to his lips and uiging his course
/ forward at the same time, poured forth
| the symphoniouS strains which vibrated
! and osciliated through the long drawn
| valley below; melting in sweetness
/ every opposing element; all nature seem
| ed to stand still-enraptured. The lulu
/ ing zephyrs nOiseleSsly bore it's notes
| DER the distant fields. He ceased
/ awhile, and in meditative mood " as
| heard to say, "If there be magic in thee
| oh music! exert it now; call from the
| dreamy couch of repose the sleeping
| Fairies, and oh Fairies if aught can
| stir thee, come hither, whilst / harmon
| ize all things, tuning sweet notes fol
thee" Again he pressed his lips TO his
| flute, and music flowed from his an
gushing soul, and yet no fairy came.
| Alas his musical charms were una
! vaiing.
/ lis needless farther to relate,
| mat whilst the beauties slept,
! lie hung his flute on "a red-haW tree,
SAT down meath its bouEhS and wePt.