The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1875-05-14
MT. PLEASANT ITEMS.

MI. PLEASANT ITEMS.
We are not in the custom Of getting W
aphorisms, but this one suggested itself g
few days since, by the unaccountable out
burst of laughter from an individual
whom kind nature has seen fit to make
an egotist "Sweeter the smile from the
lips of wise man, than the tinkling of a
silver bell but discordant indeed the de-
risicn of afool.
The new Church Bethel, three miles
east of this place, will be dedicated on
Sunday May the 10th. The Rev. R. A.
Young, d. D., will officiate on that occa.
sion. He will also preach at this place
on Saturday and Sunday, at night May
the 18th and 10th.
Mr.. J. D. Davidson, who was arrested
short time since at this place, charged
with having been connected with the
murder of Il. =. Jackson, was arraigned
before Esqrs. A. Williams, Willis Akin
and S. Il. Bratton, and was honorably dis
| charged there being no convicting proof.
He is citizen of this place, a hard
working honest man, long and favorably
known in this community, and we con-
graduate him upon his having been &C
quilted.
We noticed with pleasure, a nice and
gorgeously dressed party of young ladies
and gentlemen, from the Settlement"
and Columbia, pass through our village
two weeks ago. on their way to the Falls,
place which has become famous for
May-day festivals, many Of whom de-
spite the dim sunshine and chilly wealth
er, appeared to be gay and joyous, espec--
tally that car load of living furniture
which seemed to be comfortably arranged
in Mr.. Barr furniture car, drawn by four
beautiful white horses. The party en-
deavored to make merry their passage
through this place by singing some en-
chanting song, I'VE suppose, as the sing
ing ceased before they reached a point
near enough for US to determine then
commenced a regular ohitchat, laughing,
etc. But no, fee to hear q waggish fell
low, who was standing near by, ask, Are
they in-in-e-briated or are they tox-tox-
icatedH was really too bad. AS they
returned at eventide, they were cheered
who were sauntering around with the self
same wag, ShQ said, "boysI am of the
same opinion still.
We noticed the gallant young beau j.
w. Howard, returning to our village this |
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afability among the ladies and we ex-
poct soon to see him mingled with the
group of CrOquet players, who enliven
our town with their merry laughter.
We have lately perused the Satires of
Pope and Addison, to ascertain whether
they contained any measure of sarcasm
so bitter and illiterate, as that which per
vades the strain of criticism lately passed
upon Our Itelns by hayden literary
Star" We of course submit to the
inflicted, and have an idea
of consulting this oracle of precision, and
then we are sure that error will be impos-
sibie and mistake altogether unexpected,
for
Learning scars where geniOus sits,
Assisting with its keenest wits;
Lvaunt' ye Phamtoms OF error now,
Wisdom enlhrGned, ye all must bow
Our brilliant young poet is very much
on the Ragged Edge as his little Jewel
no. informs him that she is Ger young
to marry yet and cannot have her mama.
lie is now suffering the pangs of disap-
pointed love. He thought not as Shake
Speare says:
OFT expectation taIls ana most oft these,
Where most 1t promises and oft 1t hits, |
Where hope is brightest and despair least
sits.
He says the winds have gone over his
lite and the bright buds of hope and the
sweet blossoms of passion have scattered
down and lie whitening in the dust or rot
ting awaT upon the waters of memory.
The rainbow of promise which gilded his
Youthful horizon has faded, the bright
sun of his early life has set in mournful
darkness. The splendors of the bright
est morning arise on the darkest mid
night, and we hope the dark sorrows of
his young life may soon pass away, and
give place to brighter day Of serene
peace and happiness.
We are glad to know that our pleas
ant and handsome friend Mr., j. K. Orr,
has entirely recovered from that unpoul-
ticed disorder Bile he contracted while
trading in St Louis last winter.
A party composed of Capt. J. j. D.,
R. King P, S. r. W., left here this morn
ing for Big-Bigbee Creek on fishing trip
We do not know how they succeeded in
the way Of catching fish. but they GER
tainly were caught in a severe gale (the
weather being boisterous,) as they re-
turned considerably scattered and very
spirited.
We had the pleasure of meeting on our
streets a short time since Mr.. T. F. War
rem, the brilliant Editor of the WQyne
Citizen, who was destined for Columbia.
DR.. W. P. has recovered at last. A
few nights ago he called upon his fair little
ewel. At L he bid her adieu, and made
for his horse. On arriving at the rack,
he found his bride, but no horse. As
this was not the first horse that had left
the Doctor, he at once returned to the
house, the young lady gave him
light. and he made for his room, imme-
liately. 1t being directly over the Major
room, it aroused the old gentleman from
his slumber. He seized his gun at once,
very much excited, and went for the Doc
tor room, thinking it was burglar, cry
ing at the top of his voice, "what does
ali this mean? The Doctor shouted out,
horse slipped the bridle.' The Major
came in with lamp III one hand and an
blunderbuss in the other. The
Doctor saluted the Major from behind
big white pillow.
We are glad to say, that Maj. John
Dawson, who has been down with Rheu-
matism for the last three weeks, is very
much improved. The Major is a genial
and whole souled gentlemen, and if the
heartfelt sympathy, OF wide circle Of
friends could alleviate pain, he would
soon be at perfect ease.
Bigby Cotton Mills, located seven miles
southwest from this place, and now in
charge Of Cross IL Cross, has been put
in good running order, and turns out dai-
ly i've hundred and fifty dozen cotton
yarns, which are pronounced by judges
of that article, to be first class. Mr. f.
Q. Cross, the principal manager, deserves !