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An Eastern View Of Los Angeles.

A friend has handed US the following
letter written by a gentleman lately
arrived in this city, to an Eastern
journal:
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Santa Barbara, Town and County
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-02-13
Letter from Bear Creek

10 Ute EdttorS OF the Herald uUt Ma II:
Our Bear Creek correspondent has said q
great deal about the bad roads, but no Sug-
gestions have ever been made to remedy
them. Permit me to make a few suggeS-
older and wiser heads will espouse the
cause and make practical suggestions.
would propose, that our county issue bonds,
payable thirty years hence the interest
and portion of the principal paid annual
ly) to repair our turnpikes and build
several others leading TO the county line.
1t would do more for the prosperity of Co
lumbia, in my opinion, than all the narrow
gauge rail roads. The produce of Marshall
county and the Eastern portion of Maury
would re brought to Columbia, instead
of going to Nashville. If we had pixies
running through different portions of the
county, it would enhance the value OF real
estate, and consequently increase the cOun-
ty revenue. hope +he prominent men in
Columbia and over the county, will confer
with each other on the subject and make
our county what il ought to be. We would
most respectfully request L. ID. Myers, j. II.
Thomas, Judge Fleming, Judge Hughes, ID.
Z. Figuers and others, 10 bring it before the
next Quarterly Court for their conSidera-
ton. If after the pixies were built, If it was
thought best, they could be sold to the high
est bidder to capitalists, with but little loss
Our @iive ciiiz III, Marsh Martin, has en-
tire recovered from his late illness: We re
gard him as "A very valuable acquisition to
our community. He is "aliSe" to every
thing that is right, especially temperance
and turnpIkes Ii we had a few mere such
mud with our produce to town.
A charming young lady from the V1cln-
ity ofZiOn Church has been in our commu-
nifty visiting her uncle. She is Queente) of
hearts. ..E -- #.raH-
Last winter we We're fearing that Bear
Creek was fast losing its former fame, but
the temperance re 'orm has thrown over the
face of society a light, like that of another
sun, and we are walking IN its brightness.
Most of our best citizens who never drank
ave nobly bound themselves to abstinence
for the good of their fellow-beings, while a
number of moderate drinkers and drunk
ards have taken the obligation, which, if
faithfully kept, will secure them forever
from the curse of intemperance.
The lovely Miss Anna D., has returned to
her home after an absence of several weeks,
visiting her relations in Union City.
As Bear Creek has bet one aSpirant for
office, our estimable young friend, John
Carr, we sincerely hope the good people of
Maury will favor him with the office of
Register, as he is an upright, trustworthy
young man.
Rev. Mr.. FerrilI and family are spending
a few months with the Mt. Olivet Society,
The members of the church are boarding
their preacher alternately. His estimabie
wife is a daughter OF DR.. McLain, formerly
of Columbia. Sheis eminently qualified for
the itinPracy BRUIN,
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HICKMAN GOUNTYTTEMS,

Our Circuit Court commenced its reg.
| ular session on Monday, End inst, Hon.
| L. z. Bateman, presiding. The docket
| was not much larger than usual. There
were disposed of on the State dock ct
| twenty-seven cases. mostly of minor i'm
portance. The Judge is rendering him.
| self very popular with all who have bu-
siness in his court. No difference wheth-
er he is behind or in front of the bar, all
| are treated with kindness, and business
readily dispatched to the satisfaction of
all. We understanl His Honor is a
candidate for the office before the peo>
pie, and no man on this judicial circuit
is better qualified to succeed the la
mented Walker than Z. p. Bateman.
We had with US attending our Court as
attorneys, Mr.. X. n. Richardson and
Col. Cog, of Franklin; Capt. @. L. Plum
mer, of Aewburg; and for the first time
since the organization of our county,
Columbia was not represented by any
of the legal profession at the bar. 1t
was expected that Esq. Timmons would
by all means attend, il for no other pur>
pose than to have fish with DIR. Norris,
who remained at home to the neglect of
his practice two days to accompany Mr..
Timmons on the fishing (gigging) excur-
sion.
Mr.. W. NJ. Shelby was somewhat
chafed by an article in our paper, until
he learned the size and the might OF the
editor. He thinks now as Mr.. Figuers
has recently married, to quiet down and
do likewise; but there seems to be some
difficulty in the way as to whom to Sc
lect, and has wisely deferred the matter
to the girls TO say which one to take out
Of the many applicants,
The beautiful and accomplished Miss
Fannie T., left for her home in Linden.
a few days since, and carried with her
the well-wishes of her many friends, be-
sides carrying young man along, who
now expects to locate permanently In
Linden.
We have had beautiful and
spring-like weather for several days
past, and the farming community began
to move around with view OF spring
work, but now the rain Is pattering
down, and perhaps in few days we
will be in the midst of drear winter
again.
Our male school, under Prof. Hunter,
closed ON the LIST Of February. We have
now only one school in Centreyille, con
Quoted by Miss Warren. There is
good opening for competent teacher
in this place, AID it is to be hoped that
the Trustees will endeavOr to procure
the service of competent one without
delay.
1t is not true that Jack Moore claimed
the honor of catching that big black
perch at the mouth OF Blue buck last
spring, instead of Maj. Clint Dougl 'ss.
There seems to be no good reason 10
doubt that the gallant Major deserves
all the credit for that distinguished pis-
catorial feat.
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MT. PLEASANT ITEMS.


James Harvey Cecil, Jr., son of Mr.
the 9th of January last, weighing elev
prove to be as valuable q citizen as hi
Mrs. Francis e. Neil, consort OF JOIN
G. Neil, ESQ.,, died on 21st December
last. She lived a true and consistent
Christian, respected and beloved by hel
neighbors, leaving nine children anC
husband to mourn their loss. .E+
Died in Hardin county, on the l9tI
January, Mrs. NJ, L. Hickman, of this
vicinity, wife of J. W. Hickman, Esq
She died willingly, and in full faith Of
meeting her Redeemer.
The new organ purchased by the in
dustry, perseverance and liberal contri-
button OF the ladies of Mt. Pleasant and
vicinity, has been placed in the Presby-
terrain church, and is represented to be
a superior one.
Miss - Adams, the finished scholar
and erudite music teacher in Prot. Hams
ilton's school, arrived in our village a
few DAYS ago, and has taken charge of
her class. She certainly is an ornament
to the school room, for her personal APP
peraance is graceful, modest, dignitied
and commanding.
The Rev. DIR. Mitchell, of Columbia,
occupied the pulpit 10 the Presbyterian
church Saturday night, Sunday and
Sunday night. His sermons were pro-
found, able, logical and eloquent. He
certainly gave entire satisfaction, for
all praised him. Both saint and sinner
would be pleased to have him preach
for them Oft6n0r
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CaIhey's Greek.

Some one has said in regard to the wo-
mans suffrage movement, "speak of IL In
what way you will, yet in the end it is but a
quarrel with the Creator that we were not
all men," We have some female citizens IN
our vicinity who are in favor OF woman 5
rights bat are not disposed to grumble at
their Maker, nor appeal to the halls OF leg
islation for the privilege of exercising those
rights. A widow and her daughters, VINO
earn their bread by the sweat OF their
brows, desiring new house, in when 70
weave and spin, set about, and with thelT
own hands, cut and hauled the timber ana
erected a house comfortable and substan-
tial, comparing fayorably in architecture
with any building Of its style in the neigh,
borhoOd. Procuring rock from an ola
chimney which they had torn down, they
built a new fire place and chimney, with
skill rivaling our master mason ~ j. say
age. And does it draw? l should say 1t
does. The volume of smoke constantly
issuing from its top feebly compares with
the compliment remarks drawn from
those who have seen it, and when the even
ing atmosphere is favorable, 1t will draw
young men to its tireside, from the distance
of miles.
CatheY'E Creek claims the laurelS for the
largest and best singing society in Maury
They meet every other Sunday for prac-
tice.
MIR. VIM. Strayhorn's new residence is
nearly completed. twill have the neatest
finish, according to our taste, of any on the
creek,
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times, is found in the persistent efforts
of horseback travellers, of q certain class
and others, to force themselves upon
the hospitality of private families, Iv-
ing upon our turnpike roads, while
/ there are houses every few miles along
the roads, whose proprietors have pre-
pared themselves to accommodate "man
and BEAST" for moderate price. But
many pass by these Inns" and intrude
upon quiet and retired families, and if
perchance they should be turned of, ("
Ihey seem as much offended as though
their rights were denied them. 1t is in>
justice to the innkeepers not to turn all
such off.
Mr.. j. F. Alexander bought, a few
days ago, the best pair of mules that has
been offered for sale about here tor a
long time. They are dark brown, six
teen hands high, and well matched.
One OF them took the premium at our
last annual Fair, as the best aged har-
ness mule. He paid 1926 90 cash for
them, and got great bargain.
Rev, Mr.. Gray, of this place, purchas-
ed of Mays & Dodson, the fine harness
mare, Lily whose reputation as a safe
and elegant buggy animal is not sur
passed, perhaps, by any in the county.
He paid $3.50 for her. Having had his
buggy pretty badly smashed up, re-
Gently, by the running away Of horse
that was considered safe, he determined
to have one that was kaot0n to be so.
Banks G. Wells, ESQ.,, holds his courts
every Saturday in his Office in this
place, and dispenses justice impartially
and with dispatch, giving to each his
portion in due season. On last Satur-
day an interesting replevin suit was
tried In his court, in which Walker
Green, Jerry Bunch and Bully Edwards
were parties J. w. McKissack, ESQ.,,
and Mr. StralXy W. of tho InaAino la
yers of the town, were pitted against
each other in this case, and both made
able and eloquent speeches. Such was
the force, power and forensic eloquence
and arguments of the attorneys, that
Esq. Wells was constrained to hold the
case under advisement for a few days,
allowing himself time to brush away
the fog and mist, which had been
thrown around it, so that he might with
clearness and justice render decision
from which there could be no appeal.
The ReY. Mr.. Jordan, OF the Method
ist Church, preached the best sermon
on last Sabbath that he has delivered
since he entered upon the pastOrate OF
this church. He is improving regularly
and constantly, and may be safely set
down as one a1 the rising young men OF
the ministry. His text Sunday night
was singular one, whose breaketh an
hedge, serpent shall bite him. Fec.
Sth: 10Th. The Church was brilliantly
lighted up with the new aud beautiful
chandeliers, for which the congregation
IS indebted greatly and, indeed, main-
ly TO the efforts OF DIR. James o. Hardin,
who is himself Jealous and consistent
member of the Protestant Episcopal
Church.
There are more wagons, loaded with
cotton, going to Nashville this win
ter than tor many years past. There
something wrong if cotton can be
is transported by turnpike cheaper than
by railroad
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To the Editor Of the Herald and Maui
According to announcement, Col. j.
o. Griffith addressed the citizens of
Blsnton's Chapel on the Goth ult. His
address was earnest and effective; the
meeting large and enthusiastic. y
grange was organized that evening with
a full charter list of members. Officers:
J. L Sanders, NJ; ]. b. Bunch, o.; I.
JEFF. Dixon, L.; j. r. Harris, Gu; j. L.
Derryberry, S; ]. A. Sanders, A. s.; j.
Fl. Derryberry, Sec'y.; ]. 9. Parks,
Treasurer; B. w. Caldwell, G. K; Ms.
NJ. +. Allen, c.; Miss Sue Underwood,
p; Miss Il n. Caldwell, F., Mrs. Josie
Caldwell, L. A. S.
The next day, on the 50th, the energet-
ic Colonel organized another full grange
at Knob Creek, with the following ot1N
GERS: J. NJ. WitherspOon, NJ; $. J. Rob
erts, o.; L. B. Forgey, L ; r: Hull, Ch';
w. o. WitherspoOn, s., A. j. luminous,
A. S.; w. III. Hilliard, Sec'y; w. G. Sell
lers, Treasurer; J. T. Seaton, g. r.; Mrs.
II. T. Witherspoop, c.; Mrs. Il. Sellers,
P; Miss Nj. c. Wisener, F.; Mrs. E. c.
Timmons, l.. A. 5.
On Monday, the End of February, Col.
Griffith delivered a splendid address to
the citizens of Spring Hill and vicinity,
with his usual success; another grange
established, called the Ewell Grange,
with the following officers: b. A. Rog-
ers, NJ, W. o, McKissack, o.; ]. Q. Red
man, L.; b. G. Wells, Ch.; r. W. McLe-
more, Jr., s.; Ben Grigsby, A. s.; Robt.
Mccormick, Sec'y: Robt. Thompson,
Treasurer; L. Williams, g. X; Nj RS. X.
W. McLemore, c.; Mrs. j. c. Redman,
p; Miss Mary ID. McLemore, +; Miss
Lucy McI<issack, /. a, s.
Each grange appointed delegates TO
county meeting to form council. In
addition to theEa three oranges estap-
lished in our county week before last,
Col. Griffith organized three in William
son county during the same week. one
at Hillsboro with s. S. Hughes, NJ and
Thos Carl, Sec'y; one at West Harpeth,
Jas. p. johnson, NJ, and I. ii. Kennedy,
Sec'y, and one at Mount Carmel, last
Saturday, with ]. W. Lee, NJ, and j. A.
McCord, Sec'y.
So you see, Messrs. Editors, that the
oranges are rapidly spreading, and when
properly understood, will establish
itself in every ReighborhOOd, and will
be a power for good, Tor all of our peo-
pie. The grangers make no war upon
any class of people, only seek to correct
abuses that effect iniuriously their own
prosperity and happiness. We work to
promote our own prosperity, socially,
morally and financially. We interfere
with no mau's religious or political sem
timents, or views We seek to build up
our own merchants and manufacturers.
MAN is the nobleSt work of God"
Farming, the only God-given occupa-
ton of man, is the nobleJt pursuit of
man, and the grangers desire to make
that occupation prosperous.
Yours, truly,
MONTGOMERY.
The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-02-13

President Myers has determined to
commence work on the railro ad to Fay
etteville. The permanent survey is now
being made. Last Monday morning the
following party started from Columbia:
r. B. Moore, Charley Gordon, leveler;
Neil Owen, and Jesse Powell, Chain
men; L. s. Voss, stake marker; T. J.
Erwin, back fagman. As soon as the
permanent survey is made, work will
commence. This road will do Column
bia almost, if not quite, as much good
as the Nashville and Decatur road has
done it, and every citizen should feel
personal and enthusiastic interest in
It's speedy construction. In the way of
bringing new trade here, it will be worth
many thousand dollars annually to the
Town; while in the way OF transferring
Irelghts, on expectations and importa-
lions, it will be worth tens of thousands
OF dollars. Thus it will be seen that
there is not a single person, however
humble or poor, in the country, that
will not be benefited by the building of
the Duck River Valley Rail Road. Is
1t not strange, that any one should Oe
found opposing its speedy construction?
The President of the road has seen prop
er to postpone work on il until the
effects of the financial panic were over,
and would not effect the sale of the
ponds. In this he no doubt acted wise
w.
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As there is no correspondent at this
time from this pleasant little village,
think it will not be out of place to give
few items from this and the vicinity
round about. However, it has been some
time since we had the grandest entertain
ment at Mr.. Harry. CeciIs that had been
witnessed for number of years past. 1t
went under the name of bird supper; but
the principal kinds of birds to be devour-
ed there were turkeys, yet 1t was not en-
tirely made up of birds, for there was ham
in the fullest sense of the word, and cakes
and wine abounded 10 the greatest pro-
fusion
We had another grand social and bird
supper on the night of the 9th at E. A.
Wlnsett' 6, late merchant of Shady. Every
thing went on eharmingly for several hours.
All that could be asked for or desired to
make the whole entertainment inferior to
none was at hand. There was some ex-
element aroused which ended in a row
amongst the ruder set.
Shady is improving rapidly, new firms
are being formed, and old houses are be-
ing filed. 1t is reported that the bust
ness men of this town hardly know their
own houses, they change hands so often.
The steam saw-mill of Anderson, Cath
ey & Co., is doing but a small business.
Prof. j, Il. fillmore, who is an accomp-
lished teacher of music, has gone to Camp
bellsville, to take charge of q school there.
He deserves even more liberal patron
age than he receives.
1t is generally thought that game chick
ems will take rise on the north side of
the river, as one of the HERALD correspon-
dents was seen on the 26th of January, on
the pike west of Columbia, in company
with colored man carrying a sack Of
fowls, thought to be game.
There are some fears felt about the
health of Mr.. Oathey, near here, from the
fact that pork tinctured so highly as it is
with greenbacks, is very injurious to his
family's health. However huEifql, he is
willing to risk it. FoPcoRN
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SPRING HULL ITEMS.

Capt. Thomas Gibson, who is doing
more than almost any other man in the
county to improve the breeds of horses,
cattle and sheep, has suffered heavy loss
lately, from the depredations of sheep
killing dogs. They made a raid upon
his herd of fine sheep one night last
week and killed between thirty and
forty. There were ten or twelve dogs
engaged in it, and when Mr.. Nicely Nc
to the rescue OF the sheep, the dogs turn
ed upon him, and if it had not been for
timely assistance, they would soon have
made mutton of him. Whether the
dogs were insulted at his interference,
or whether, from fright, he looked
'sheepish" and they mistook him for
fat buck, we cannot say-but the fact
remains that they went for him. Nicely
is a jovial, sood nstured fellow and
rarely ever gets mad, but this was too
much for him, and if not with malice
aforethought, at least with just indigna-
ton, he turned upon the ferocious ours,
and with hiS ole blunderbluss, killed
eleven dogs before they LETT the fields
where the sheep were kept. Since
which time, Capt. Gibson, by the judi
cious use of strychnine, has rid the coun-
try of twenty or thirty more, out of the
pestiferous packs of starved and worth
less ours, with which the land is cursed.
The Rev. Mr.. Plummer, who preach-
ed two most excellent sermons in this
place on Feb. LIST, has in his consti>
tuition strange idiosyncrasy, causing
in him such an aversion to particular
tunes, that the singing of them just be-
fore he enters upon the delivery of his
sermon, brings him such feeling OF
depression, that it is with difficulty and
embarrassment he can get through his
discourse. Among the number of songs,
and perhaps most prominent, is the
tune called "Ortonville," which aim ost
throws him into an agony. Whistling
had the same effect on Mr.. Edwin Pas
chall, who will be remem bered as one
of the distinguished teachers in this
country in ante beLL'Gnl days. He never
allowed boy to whistle in his presence,
and if, after due notice, one was so
thoughtless as to begin it, an impress
sive was soon made on his mind, which
after years never obliterated.
one OF the petty annoyances OF the
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beast) through the Bear Creek Valley

beast) through the Bear Creek Valley
last week. -
Our industrious and handsome younG
friend Ed. Davis contemplates planting
a big crop of cotton this season. We all
opine that there is connected some way
or other with said crop, a beautiful and
blushing bride
Our bachelor friends A. B. Nc. and J..
0. B. are preparing to plant large cot
ton crop this season. They say If they
can realize 20ets per pound for it they
will be ON the matrimonial market next
fall. If they should fail to get this
price, however, the probability is that
they will be on hand some time.
A gentleman of the Bear Creek neigh
borhood purchased a shepherd dog re-
Gently to drive up his stock at feeding
time. A few evenings ago, just as the
sun sank behind the majestic hills, he
started his shepherd to the pasture,
where bis horses were browsing. The
horses being unused to the Ian
guage of Mr.. Shepherd, became fright
ened and ran oyer a ten rail fence and
broke off down the Bear Creek road at
full speed. When he last heard from
bis horses, they were going at the top of
their speed two miles from home. Ii
he would get pick and search the
mud-holes i'm the Lettwich Lane, he
will probably find them.