The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1875-05-21
LEWIS COUNTY ITEMS.

The weather, which has been cold and
changclble, has now assumed a brighter,
more cheerful appearance and reminds
us that,
t'springtimc is here too, gentle Annie"
"Or, that's what The old folks say
Mr.. Benjamin Grimmitt, student Of
Cathcy's creek academy, is spending a
few days with his relations, many friends
and sweetheart on Swan, and,
"Has gathered wreath from garden bow
And told her all his love in flowers"
He has taken great interest in the fish
ing parties, and tells US that he caught a
trout 50 small that it required great
effort on its part to draw the last breath,
and doubtless did
The beautiful and accomplished Miss
Annie Hanlin, teacher Of the female
academy of Catheys creek, Miss May
Bingham, a graduate from the Columbia
.AthenUum, and Miss Emma Crawford, the
belle of the creek, accompanied by the
enterpri8ing merchant Robert Kittreu,
w. B. Worlcy, inventor Of the "Regula-
constable of 10th civil district of Maury
Co., recently made their appearance on
the banks of odd Swan for the express
pun pOSC VI IiOub l6tliSLiIS' hCH AhCJ
arrived at W. r. Kittrells they found that
all preparations had been made for their
reception, and then the evening pleasant
ly passed by. But the young ladies OF
this creek were sadly disappointed at the
non-attendance of C. L. Brown, of
Cathey creek, the getter up of this club.
The report came a week previous to their
arrival that he was using all energy and
| rl-iH in, Hmm for thpIr
convenience on their way to and from this
place of amusement. For the satisfac-
| faction of the young ladies, the Cathey' s
| creek correspondent will please answer
through the HERALD AND MAIL the cause
of his much lamented absence.
j. NJ. Grimmitt, while rambling
through the bottoms Of Swan, opposite
Palestine, a few days ago, discovered a
rock which had been previously hidden,
but then partly unearthed by the late
washing rain. The rock was shaped in
an angling position, and with marks in
dented, indicative he knew not of what.
| Finally having heard much said about a
pot of gold, supposed to have been hid
den by the Indians in this section, years
ago, he ardently believed its existence
close by, and with rapidity Of Thou, nm.
dP ,gnliinIo iot az -.,gatlon were ac-
C ~. ''''''' -, and by the assistance of Rob
ert Grimes, the undertaking was COM
menced. Notwithstanding the engagement
was stupendous and required hours OF
toll, but with such an incentive as they
had to cheer them on, the work was car
ried on with rapidity, with untiring
nerves, and with as much devotion as dc
the heathens kneel before their idol gods
However, before they had accomplished
their intent, several persons had con-
vencd at this place, among whom was r,
S. Johnston, who proposed to render his
assistance, provided he were admitted to
an equal share of the profits, which was
with great hesitancy and reluctance
| assented to, it being the pause that had
| ensued since the time of commencement.
| The work was now carried on more rapid
ly than before. The ground was soon
| loosened which felled the rock and on
| uplifting it, exposed to open view huge
| skeleton, supposed to be that of an In.
| dian. 1t was neatly enclosed in vault,
consisting of fragments of rock, infinitely
| iointed, lmpenetrable by water, and its
fabrication doubles required time, skill,
and sculptural art. 1t was IN a sitting
attitude, the vault not being oyer three
! feet in length, and must have been a man
/ of such size as are not often seen. But
| the most remarkable presentation was
| that of its head, which very strikingly re-
| sembled an over-grOwn gourd, The skull
T! bone being near of an inch in thickness,
and somewhat decayed, thus introducing
and slightly corroborating a supposition
of an Africant descent. Thus far the
search was fruitless, but downward still
they went. No gold was, however, found,
and it would be impracticable to express
the sorrowful look which each face pre-
sented; words and phrases" as Mr.. Web
ster said of eloquence, "might be mar
shalled in everyway, but would prove an
availing.H Their every suggestion was
fatigue and disappointment and bitter