The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1874-01-23
MT. PLEASANT ITEMS,

As we were standing on the street last Sun
day morning, instinctively looking west,
and muslng over our troubles, great disap-
polntments, and we fear our sad destiny,
yearnlng for something beyond the narrow
bounds OF Mt. Pleasant, we saw approaching
from the direction in which we were looking
two OF the most lovely beings that our eyes
ever beheld. We are no visionary or dreamr
ing enthusiast, nor have we any taste for al
castle building, and we do not chew the men,
tai opium which staguates all the other facul-
ties and awakens only that of the deal;-but
these were really fairies, escorted by gallant
young knight. One was riding a superb
white Or Silver-gray horse, and she moved
through town with such ating and unearth-
ly grace, that the bewildered gazer almost
looked to see her fade away into the air, like
sweet thoughts in dream. A certain majesty
was IN the turn of her head, and her beautiful
dark locks were worn loose and hung in great
waves upon her shoulders Her complexion
was tlnged with the pink of the sea shell, or
the sottest shade Ofthe rose leaf, but in either
1t was SO transparent that we doubted which
become her most; and her long lashes and
brow delicately but daIkly penciled gave adj
dltlonal eloquence to an eve of the deepest
blue. Bright, wild and deep was the express
SION OF those large blue Orbs, which told the
intense enthusiasms of the mind within, and
even thrlilingly communicated part of that
emotion to those on whom they dwelt for a
moment. The sweet and angelic expression
OF b er features invested her with an air which
We have never seen equaled by any one be-
tore. Her companion was bewitchingly love-
ly, but suffered however, from an involuntary
comparison to the FAIRY QUEEN. They went
South short distance, but soon returned,
and, talry-llke, disappeared in the direction
from which they came. We wonder if there
Is a region where the rainbow never fades,
where the stars will be spread out before us
like the Islands that slumber on the ocean,
and where beautiful beings which here pass
before US like visions will stay in our presence
forever? In the mysterious silence of mid
night, when the streams are glowing in the
light OF the many stars, that image comes
hoatlng upon the beam that fingers around
our pillow and stands before us in its exquis-
ite loneliness till its own quiet spirit sinks
IKE spell from heaven upon our thoughts,
and the grief of years is turned to blessedness
and peace. Sweet Fairy Queen!
Prot. }. r. Hamiiton's school commenced
Monday, the 18th inst, with very fsttering
prospects, opening with eighty-four pupils.
rms school is conducted by the following
faculty: J. T. Hamilton, professor of Lam
guages; 1. +. Hamilton, professor of mathe-
mates; Mrs. J. P. Hamilton, female depart~
ment Miss Kittie Adams, Music; Mrs, Lem
uel Long, painting and drawing. This is an
aoie corps. There is no place better adapted
Tor a large school than Mt. Pleasant. Located
In an elevated position, overlooking a large
extent OF fruitful land, partly covered with
majestic forest trees, and partly under the
thrifty culture of good farmers, the student
enjoys excellent opportunities to drink deep
from the rich fountain of natures purity, and
70 I'LL his heart with lofty conceptions, which
the Charming scenery would inspire in any one
having spark of genius, or taste for the
sublime and beautiful. We would say in be-
nalt OF Prof. Hamilton, that those that intend
70 patronize his school should send their
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form his classes as early as possible. And
TO the students that they should be ambitious
to perform their part, with effect and eelat.
Let the example of the departed Worth cheer
and animate them-let the example of De-
mosthenes, in his silent cave, and on the banks
Gl the noisy sea, encourage you-let Frank
I'm s zeal and success brighten your hopes,
let these names be models for your imitation,
and you will succeed. The students tolls are
not to be ended with their active years of life
they afford consolation and delight to declin-
ing years.
A painful accident happened to one of our
Young men recently. Tim Dickson, IN bird
hunting in company with Wiley Harris, while
walking up hill very carelessly, Tim placed
the muzzle of bis gun on his foot, and the gun
was accidently discharged, or went OF "halt
snapped" like Jim MilIer's oonundrum, max"
ing very ugly, but not dangerous wound just
above his big toe. We hope Big Tim will be
all right in few days.
1t is with great pain that we record the
death of our old friend and boy associate. Mr.
Adley Harris. He died at his home in Bryan,
Texas, January 4. Adley was tbs Oldest son
of Maj. B. r. Harris, one of the Oldest and
highest esteemed citizens. He left here when
quite young, for near Florence, Alabama,
" bore he lived for a number of years, and
from there moved to Texas. He was duti-
full SOD, kind and affectionate father, and true
friend. He leaves a devoted wife and two
lovely children to mourn his loss. We shall
never cease to cherish for his memory the
warmest feelings of affection.