davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-04-17
For Lax Cnllecinr.

We are authorized to announce ROBERT
NJ. NICHOLSON as candidate for Tax
Collector of Maury county, at the ensuing
| August election.
We are authorized 10 announce -. PER-
Rl HlGHTas "a candidate for Ia Collector
for Maury county, at tho ensuing August
election.
Weare authorized to announce j. W.
BRADEN, ~ candidate for Tax Collector
OF Maury county, at the ensuing August
election.
We are authorized to announce Mai.
THOMAS Il. JAMESON rs "A candidate for
Tax Collector, at the ensuing August cleo
ton.
We are authorized To announce JAMES
II. GREGORY, as a candidate for Tax Col
lector of Maufy county, az the ensuing Au-
gust election.
We are authorized 10 announce JOHN II.
COOPER. OF Bear Creek. as 70 candidate for
Tax Collector of Maury county, at tho ensu-
ing August election.
We are authorized To- announce IL
(PONEll WARD, Of MI. ploaEaut, us a can
didate for Tax Collector of Maury county,
at the ensuing August election.
We are authorized 20 announce SAMUEL
III. BRATTON, ass candidate lOi Tax COllec-
lector Of Maury county. at the ensuing cleo
ton.
We are authorized to announce Capt. A. A.
LIPSCDMB, aS candidate for Tax Collector
OF Maury county, at The ensuing election.
We are authorized 10 announce SAM. ~.
WATKINS, rs "A candidate for Tax Collector
OF Maury county, at the next election.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-04-17

! followers. though in their souls they no
| doubt bate the man, are seeking and
are fast accomplishing the overthrow OF
| the Republic. In that vast body, if we
| may except Mr.. Beck, there is not a
man with moral courage enough to assail
Mr.. Butler and expose his devilish de-
! signs. Would that the South could re-
call Mr.. Hunter, Mr. Davis, Mr.. Benja-
min, Mr.. Wigfall, or our own Col. Gem
! try, to the seats which they once filed
so honorably to themselves and so safer
ly to the country. These men could tell
Mr.. Butler truth bare and plain even
to his deaf ear, and does any man think
that they would sit still and raise not a
warning voice against the destroyers
of our liberties? What a pity that
Georgia did not send Mr.. Hill to Con-
gress instead of Mr.. Stephens. What
pity that the reign of truth is over!
What burning shame that Ciceronic
valOr is no longer found among public
men. This speech of Mr.. Hill is a re-
buke direct to the people of the North
and of the South. It shows the lost OPP
pOrtunity while it mournfully traverses
the ground of the "1ost cause" This
speech is the voice of one crying in the
wilderness of politics. It marks out the
path which is narrow, straight, and as
yet, without a single traveller for the
past ten years. How it must sting the
politicians of the present day TO read its
burning truths. How it must agoniZe
the great heart of the South to be told
where and how and why she failed.
How matchless, pure, just and true the
words which tell of Lee, and Davis.
Thank God for one man who can and
will speak dispassiouately of Jefferson
Davis. Taken all in all this is the best
paper that has appeared from any man
since the days of 1861, excepting only
Judge Blacks defense of Milligan in 1866.
The people owe debt of gratitude to
MIR. Hill for that speech, the North and
the South owe it alike. Without con-
tanning much that is absolutely new, yet
he tells what others are afraid to own
afraid to speak and afraid to print.
Without being unjust or uncharitable to
any, he yet places before the mind of all
truths which will live and disturb the
mind of bad men as long as free speech
is tolerated in the great republic.
DELTA.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-04-17
SAWDUST VALLEY ITEMS.

This little village is quiet at present
and nothing strange has transpired
recently. The sawdust mills are still
driving away and the shrill whistle is
heard so early tn the morning that ii
awakens the motives from their slum
bers around the suburbs of the village.
Mr.. E. Brinn, the amiable fireman, who
was excused from duty sometime
back on account of mashed hand, has
reported for duty again.
We have two blacksmith shops in our
village; Mr.. S. II. Robinson, Mr.. Cham
berlain, and others, are the smiths.
They are fully able to mash all of the
iron that comes. Our mel chants, Mr..
Anderson and Mayberry d Co. have
assortment of fancy dry goods, and they
are now very busy waiting on their
many customers.
Our neigh Dor Mr.. G. Whit Kinzer,
has been dangerously ill, and is now
slowly recovering, greatly to the satis>
faction of his family and friends.
A citizen of Sawdust swapped horses a
few days ago, and he went out early
next morning to feed, and to his great
establishment he found his new horse in
the crib looking through the cracks at
him. He paused tor a moment, not
knowing how to proceed to deliver his
animal. At once thought struck him,
and he got an ak and went to work cut
log out of the crib and finally released
the animal. We reckon he will feed
the animal next time.
The temperance cause is still progress
ing at Mount Nebo. The lodge there
has over 40 members in good standing.
King Alcohol is nearly dead in Sawdust.
Their haYe been two tipping saloons
there, and they have both taken down
their signs, very good idea. We hope
the women and children will get the
benefit oftheir chicken money now, in
the place of having to skedaddle when
the old man comes in filled with the
poisonous liquid.
Our farmers are striving to prepare
their land for planting. Some of them
are very late on account OF the many
hard rains that have fallen this spring.
The wheat crop looks fine; the trees are
putting forth their green foliage and the
sweet songs of the birds are heard once
more as they fly from branch to branch,
and every thing is gliding along
smoothly and lovely.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-04-17
COLUMBIA MARKET.
Office ofMARrIN, & EMERY

Office ofMARTIN, & EMERY
April 18th, 1874. J
BlttteI-l5c. Dull
BeosWdr-20c.
BJacking-75c.C al 90 y doz
Baitiag-l6 to zoe.
Coton--Active at I454 for Low Middling.
Cotton Seed-3Oc per 100 lbs.
COIn-GOc loose from wagons; demand light
at prices, no shipping demand.
COBee-RiO, 80 c; Java, 379i0; SiCd35c
Coal Oa--S711zc by the barrel; 4O95Oc. v gal
CdHdles-2219g25c. u 10.
Eggs-l0c. Scarce.
Dried FrUit-Apples 81; for quarter Peaches
SIC; Peaches &c; Peeled Peaches LIZ TO l5c
FIoW-f.OO to 800 per 100 MS.
German Millet-25O. r bushel.
Hungarian Grass Seed-20O. A bushel.
Iron Ges-l0 to lie
LqrdI,in new Cooperage, DC: In old, s.
in old.
LtD'e-50gGOc. . bushel.
MedC-7Jc from wagons.
Missouri MiIlet-I75.
M0tasses and SUrups-common, 75c. @l00; gol-
den syrup, Sl@l.25.
Pea NUts-l.2]. Better feeIing.
Pepper-35d Hoe.
Rice-ll6l2c.
Salt-30O. for 7 bu 800 for 5I1b
SOIp-l09l5c.
SOdl-l0ml2c.
SUqdr-New Orleans, ll@l5c; Demerara, lao
II5c; Asugar, l5c; crushed and graduated,
Tea-L2592.50 BB.
1dItOJC &c. IL ID.
WJOL-Dull at quotations, % to- &c,
Whedt-l.JOGl 50; for Red to ch dice White.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-04-17

came, and cut the silver cord and sent thy
gentle spirit into the presence OF It's GOD
We miss thee, and look in vain for thine
appearing. We feel that thou art borne
away to the land of everlasting verdure and
beauty. Yes, Bessie, thou hast left hus-
band who idolized, sister and brothers thai
fOndly cherished thee, to soar on wings Ol
faith to the blest abode of angels on high.
Grief and signs and streaming tears have
usurped the place of mirth. Many a scene
made bright and cheerful by thee, now
grows dim and cheerless; yet thy loved inn
age Is blooming freshly in the garden of
my heart" and ever will, as when the angel
of death first chilled its fresh young stem In
the spring time of life, and there may IL
bloom cherished flower, around which the
hearts best memories will cling, till life :
last throe shall cease.
A few more days or years at most, and
God being my helper, will meet thee in
thy better home. The bright stars that gem
the brow of night, points me TO thy place OF
rest and tell me thou art there-that thou
art with the blest. Thy body sleeps near
our sainted mothers at Rose Hill, and the
little bird that trills her sweetest "wood
notes wild" above thy calm resting place,
T. not more happy in her ethereal home
than my angel sister.
Ihy life, twas like a half blown flower,
closed ere the shades of even;
my death, the dawn, the blushlng hour,
Ihat opes the gate of Heaven.
Near Columbia, April >, 1874 Ga
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-04-17

We are authorized To announce W. -.
WITHERSPOON rs candidate for Circuit
Court Clerk of Maury county, at the ensuing
August election.
We are authorized 10 announce the nnmo
OF BEN. A. ROGERS rs a candidate for
Circuit Court Clerk, at the ensuing August
election.
We are authorized to announce WM. J.
WHITTHoRNE, as "a candidate for Circuit
Court Clerk OF Maury county, at the Cnsut-
ing August election.
We are authorized TO announce VIM. a.
BAILEY as candidate for Circuit Court
Clerk of Maury county, at the ensuing Au-
gust election. Subject tOu convention, II
one is held.
We are authorized to announce EpH. y.
ERWIN rs a candidate for Circuit Court
Clerk at the ensuing August election.
We are authorized To announce A. NJ.
HUGHES, JR., rs candidate for Circuit
Court Clerk. ut the ensuing August election.
We are authorized to announce Col. w. NJ.
VOORHEES,, as a candidate OrCircuit Court
Clerk of Maury county, at the ensuing cleo
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-04-17
CITY HALL, COLUMBIA, TENN,
April 81, 1874.


Present, Edward Kuhn, Mayor; james l.
Guest, Recorder, John Latta, jr., City Mar
shall; Aldermen present, MeSSrs. TitcOnh
Gartner and Latta, of the LIST Ward: Mir
JamiSOn of the ID Ward; MeSsrs. Powell and
Rains of the Sd Ward,
The board was called to order by the May
or, the roll called and abSentees noted. The
minutes of the last stated meeting were
read and approved.
The Finance committee approved and
submitted the following accounts, which, on
motion were allowed by the board:
John Latta, jr, City Marshal, work done
on streets from March to y, SCI -; +. \.
Leonhard, work on hose of Engine No. /, s.;
Wash kerchival, cleaning lamps for March,
So; A. y. Frierson, Record book for Minutes,
SD; |. NJ, Sullivan, III bushels Of coal for Re-
cOrder'S office, S. 2S; II. NJ. FTierSOn, oil and
chimneys for street lamps, So -.
The street Committee, Water Works Com
mittee, Committee on Fire Department,
made no report. Committee on New Water
Works, City Scales, Street Lights and Steele
pond, were on motion continued.
The Committee to equalize tax on property
of James Hodge, continued for report.
Alderman TitcOmb offered his reSigna-
ton as Chairman of the Street Committee,
which was accepted, wherCupOn the Mayor
appointed Alderman LItta.
The chairman of the Street Committee was
instructed to notify the NIeSsTs. Walker,
Cabler & Co., that the corporation intended
opening the new street between their lot
and Mrs. O'Ne1l,
on motion the Mayor was instructed to
proceed Immediately TO a thorough clean
ing up of the city.
4 petition in due and regular form, from
E. MahOn, asking to erect two frame dwell
ings on Embargo street, was granted.
On motion the ReCOrderwaS instructed to
issue checks TO the police for their last
months services.
JAMES L. GUEST Recorder
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-04-17

We lre authorized u announce UNCLE
BACON Al.DEltSON for Register of MnIry
county, at the ensuing August election.
Weare authorized 30 announce FRAN X
WILEY, as "A candidate for the Office OF Reg-
lister at the ensuing August election.
We arc authorized To- announce JOHN X. r..
ALLEN as a candidate for Register Of Maury
county at the August election.
We are authorized 10 announce TIIDS. NJ.
GUEST. as a candidate for Register Of MaurY
county, at the ensuing election.
We are authorized 10 announce ROBERT
GROSS, as aCandidate for Register OF Mnury
county, at the ensuing election.
We are authorized to announce JOHN
CARR, as a candidate FOR Register, 1t the
next election.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-04-17

We are authorized To announce ANCE
NICHOLS, as a candidate for Trustee OF
Maury county, at the ensuing August cleo
ton.
We are authorized tp announce VI. l.
JACKSON, rs a candidate for County Trus-
tee. at the ensuing Aus uSt election.
We are authorized TO announce u. T.. DOW
ELL as a candidate for Trustee OF Maury
county, at the ensuing election.
We are authorized tOannOunce j. CLAIT
MOORE, as a candidate for Trustee, at the
ensuing August election.
We arc authorized 10 announce JAMES
ANDRUS Of Mt. Pleasant, Hs q candidate
for Trustee OF Maury county, at the ensuing
election.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-04-17

disturbed by her uncomeliness than she
fancies it to be. Having once noted the
fact, and stamped her unattractive in
mind, manner and person, it passes her
by in silence. There is nothing to
arouse its curiosity since she could have
had no history. Deep in her heart she
teels the slight and magnifies it into an
injury. The thought spreads gloom
over her face, and thus even the anima~
ton that might have given it some
beauty has fled. 1t is even so that in
all natures plans she shows wisdom
and use. Finally the plain girl settles
down into an instrument, a wonderful
instrument too, at home, though her
merit is seldom whispered or known il
society. Johnny finds her when he
''tuts his fumb;" for she knows where
all the linen strips for sores are. There
is pathos in those old linen strips
neatly folded and hidden away. They
are like her life, clean and colorless. She
binds up sores, bakes bread, asserts
spices, darns the stockings, and never
fails to know when cleaning day comes
round. And thus her days pass drudg-
ingly on, with little love, attention, or
sympathy. If, to the amazement of
her friends. she marries, very often her
husband weighs some vice or weakness
in the balance of her plainness, or an
undisguised condescension at being
HoF IOEU anu maSIer,-prOVlded OF
course he is a brute-which he seldom
is, for that type of man, if he exists az
all, does not curse her fate. In real
lite only pretty girls capture Rochesters
and st. Elmoes. Serving is so natural
to the plain girl that uncomplainingly
she adapts herself to every condition OF
it; for in the same degree that conscious
beauty is exacting, conscious homeli~
ness is humble. 1t is strange with what
rapturOus enthusiasm children, to
whom she is never plain, love and ad-
mire her. But it often happens that
unless The avenues to the heart blossom
children are the first to
enter and discover its excellence, What
her ultimate blessing in this life is does
not readily appear; unless it be that,
since virtue is it's own reward, the
virtue of patience is eminently hers
Patience to endure, patience to wait,
patience paving the way to Heaven.
1t is pleasant fancy, but altogether an
earthly one, that the angels may select
for the plain girl the Ioveliest spot of all
Paradise, that her crown may dazzle us
by its unusual brilliancy, that her robes
may be resplendent with Heavens
loveliness, and her face re-
fleet the deepest beauty of holiness; for
in this life her treasures were few.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-04-17
THE
Grafton House for Sale.

This well known property, situated in
Spring Hill, Maury county, Tenn, il for sale
on very liberal terms. II Is the only hotel
In Spring Hill, and has "a good patronage
The rooms arc large and Well ventilated
with all OuthOuses necessary. The hotel has
very large and fertile garden, together
with sufficient lands for the growth 81 ov-
erythlng necessary 70 the keeping up Of such
or Information apply 90 Horsley ~ Figuers,
Real Estate Agents, Columbia Tenn, or 10
me, on the premises.
Dec. II, lS73.tf MRS. MARY REAMI
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-04-17
CEDAR CREEK ITEMS.

The farmers on Cedar Creek are now bust
ly engaged planting corn and preparing for
cotton. Among our entCrprising farmers
we mention, ), T. HardiSOn, j. W. Sewell,
Hardin Mayberry, Sampson Liggett, &. $.
Richardson, Robert Tindall, and a host of
others too tedious to mention. Mr.. S. r
HardiSOn is Il stirring young farmer, and he
has charming, beautiful young wife and
well does he deserve such an one. ID, NJ.
HardisOn is a ruSher to work. and he is
thought by some to be a little stingy, but he
is too young to be as Stingy as old Vines
Fox, of Lewtsburg. c. ;. Richardson has
been quite fortunate IN employing IOney
Allen as his OVerSeCr this year. TOney is
Jack at all trades and good -. | believe he
can beat the living man catching minks,
very jOvial fellow and we think he would
make first rate Esq. ESQ. SeWell and Esq.
Hardison had better "loOk sharp" in this
day OF primary elections, lock box, &c.
Strange events transpire sometimes. Allen
has the gift of speech, and his stentOridn
voice heard ringing in the halls of the Maury
County Court House would remind you of
the days of yOre, when the elOquence OF
James X. Polk, James c. Jones, Merideth p.
Gentry and the Irish orator were heard in
old MaGry. The third district is determined
that Tony shall have on office, if no higher
than "dOg-pelter.'
The debate between James H. Morton and
Calvin HardiSOn came off at Antioch at the
time announced. Col. w. j. Soweu acted as
President Moderator on the accession. There
was a large crowd present to hear the rather
novel question discussed: "RCsOtUeI, that
Eve carried out the designs OfGOd in partall-
ing Ofthe forbidden fruit" Mr.. HardiSOn, Nor
alist, affirmed, and Mr.. Morton, of the Chris
tian Church denied, Several outsiders were
of the opinion that Mr.. HardisOn got
the best of this discussion, while members
of the different churches, especially Metho-
dists, Cum berland Presby terianS and Chris
tans expressed themselves to the contrary.
The friends of both parties are eager Tor
another debate. Mr.. Harrison has discuss
ed this question several times. All agree
that he was harder pressed this time than
ever before. We cannot give even a syn
opsiS Of this interesting discussion,
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-04-17
Enr Sheriff

We are authorized to announce ESQ. II.
Il. ALLEN rs a candidate for sheriff OF Maui
ry county, at the ensuing August election.
We are authorized to announce W. a.
ALEXANDER, as a candidate for Sheriff OF
MauTy county, AT the ensuing election.
We are authorized to announce MAI
THOMAS J. CROSBY as "a candidate for
Sheriff of Mnury county ut the ensuing
August election.
We are authorized 10 announce HENRY
JOHNSON as a candidate for Shcridof Maui
ry county at the ensuing election.
We are authorized tO announce JAMES
g. McGAW, rs n candidate for sheriff OF
Maury county, mt the ensuing election.
We are authorized To announce JAMES
j. UNDERWOOD, rs "a candidate for sheriff
of Maury county, at the ensuing OlcCttou.
We are authorized tO announce SIMS
LATTA as candidate for sheriff Of Maury
county, at the ensuing election.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-04-17

| Hickman; our mail facilities have beer
completely cut off, we don't know
whether Bald Mountain, and the tenn
perance crusaders are quiet or not. We
don't fear the crusaders much, but the
last account we had old Badly was
turning up things generally at Frank
lin, and our nerves have not been so
quiet, since. New springs are bursting
out at the base of some of the hills in
Hickman, where there were never any
before: whether it is from the temper
ance move for more aCGter and less
aChiSky, or Bald Mountain, we leave
the question to be decided by others
We won't take SawbOnes' evidence,
though.
o. A. Nixon has little dog at Centre
vile which, every time it gets crossed
or offended, spins round after his tail
like a top. The origin of this strange
habit, is, that when he was starting out
in lite, some cruel kinsman of his-the Of
gems homo-cut it all all off except
about two inches, and his dignity there
by was so much wounded that he has
ever since taken this method of reyeng-
ing insults, offered him in this world.
This item is given to support of the pres
ent popular theories of Darwin. We
love natural science, and admire the
rapid strides being made at this day
and time in bringing to light hidden
mysteries, which we never dreamed OF
before, and we have determined that
the HERALD Items, shall have a lew
facts occasionally in its support.
Duck River is booming now and we
are all or the qui-vive for that steam
boat which Jack Moore lately sprained
his ankle to see but didn't.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-04-17
TurnpikeS.

The Turnpike Commissioners appointed
~ the Quarterly Court OF Maury County at
its April term, 1874, met at the Court House
on Monday, the 18th. Col. ;. w. Fitzpatrick
was call to the Chair, and y. G. Hickey was
elected Secretary. The Secretary was then
called on to explain the object OF the meet
ing which he did, by saying: That we nave
met as the representatives OF the people Oh
Maury County, appointed by Jhe county
Court to build up an association whose oD-
jectS and purposes shall be TO locate, eSltlD-
lish and construct general system OF turn
pike roads in MauTy County. our nfSt duty,
then, to-day, will be be TO form an Orsdnl-
ZatiOn with its necessary OtIcers, ana 10
adopt such rules, bylaws and regulations
for the government of the same as may be
necessary 10 enable US to petition the County
Court at its adjourned Quarterly term on
Monday, the 10Th OF April, TO submit the
question to the qualified voters OF the coun-
ty, as to whether the county Will ana the
company to the amount OF one hundred
and twenty Thousand dollars 1t is the OBJ
ject OF the association to build good turn
pike road to every important place IN the
county. The President then appointed
Maj. Cam. Brown, Col. A. ). Goodwin, cen
l.. T.. Polk, Mr.. Walker Scott, Dr.. 1. H. Rains,
Mr.. q. w. Jones, Maj. James Ii. AKIN, MI.
James Andrews, Col. l.. ID. Myers, Col John
V. Wright, Hon. James IL. Thomas, capt
\. c. Hickey, MIR. George Parks, and X. IL.
O1iIVie, Committee on organization. Upon
motion of James Andrews, the committee
on organization We're requested TO confer
with the Governor and Secretary of Sttear
and ascertain upon what terms the state
would relinquiSh its interest in the turn
pixies in Maury County. Mr.. James An
drewS then addressed the meeting in for
chile and pointed speech in favor of build
ing up a general system of turnpikes in the
county, and also of building the cOntem-
plated narrow gauge railroads. The speech
was listened to with marked attention.
Col. l.. ID. Myers then followed with a
convincing argument in favor of turnplkes
and railroads. The speech had a me elect
upOn all who heard il. We never saw a
finer feeling than pervadcd the whole body
of the commissioners. There was but one
view, and that was, that the people OF Ten
ncsSee have been hCWCrs Of Wood and draw
erS of water long enough to Northern rae
tories and Northern capitalists; and II TINS
was a fair index TO the popular heart OF
Maury County, the people are determined
To manufacture something at home ana
keep their money nj home. The meeting
then adjourned to meet on Monday the zOtn
of APRIL 1874, at which time il is hoped all
the Commissioners will be present.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-04-17
Year Columbia, April 5, 1874,
Columbia District. Tennessee Confer
ence. Third Round of Quarterly

Columbia District, Tennessee Confer
ence, Third Round of Quarterly
Meetings.
Pleasant Valley station, at Pleasant Val.
ley, April II, r.
Pulaski station, April Is, ~.
Columbia station, A pril p, rs.
buck Diver circuit, at BigbyVille, May 2, 3
Gulleoka station, at Mooresville, May y, 10
Rlchland circuit, at Ellxton, May rs, n.
Prospect circuit, at Mt. Carmel, May %, a
Mt. Plsgah circuit, at Simpson Chapel
May 80, 81.
Nebo and Williamsport station, at vii.
liumsport, June 10, IA.
MI. Pleasant circuit, at Mt. Pleasant, Jun
Trinity circuit, at Trinity, June y, -.
1, >.
WELLBoRH MOONEY, L. T.,