The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1875-04-16


the side of his head, just above the RICH
ear. Mr.. John Parker, Mr.. j. G. In
gram and w s. Parker were called t,
his assistance, and conveyed him home
Upon closer examination, the blow
above mentioned, disclosed a cut in the
flesh about three inches in length, and
to the skull, (which produced terrible
conclusion, as blood undiscovered run
ming out of both ears. Truly some oil
our people (if such we can call them.
are getting very far below the standard
of civilization, as this is the second case
of this kind that has occurred here in
less than twelve months. We sincerely
deed will be found, that they may re-
ceive the severest punishment that the
law can infiict. We haye just learned
that Mr.. Jackson died this morning
April 12th-at hslf-past seven O'Clock.
1t is with feelings of sadness that we
make this notice. He was in every
sense of the word, model gentleman, q
kind husband and an affectionate IA
ther, and one of our most accomplished
| business men. He leaves a wife and
four children to mourn his tragic death
We tender to his family our sympathies
in their sad bereavement. Truly may
it be said, that the sad messenger of
death often calls for it's victims when
we least expect it.
We naturally have all confidence in
the honesty of ladies, and feel that they
will never abuse one of our sex, but
we do not like this way. One of our
sweetest and most accomplished young
ladies, who plays like an angel and
talks like book, stepping down and
out" and then sends a young gentleman
word that she is not at home. Now,
this ia something that is not hilarious,
and makes man feel like s'dundrearv" |
after he gets hold of one of those things |
what no feLLGh can find out. We think /
we see him now, looking like the ragged
Edge of despair, or skirmish line with /
feeble support, as the little civil rights
informs him that the lady is not at
home. The gentleman is yet in good
condition physically, but his eyesight
suffers severely from not being able to
see her in that light he counted on.
The brilliant editor of the Troy Ala
bama Enquirer, has been spending a
fsw days with his particular friend in
this vicinity. Mr.. B. has indomitable
perseverance, high and commanding
talent, unspotted industry, and has
native born enthusiasm to Democratic
principles. We are sorry that Mr.. BIS
business in this county has been OF such
q Hdrrisimg nature, as TO give him
good deal Oftrouble.
Our citizens must certainly adopt !
some plan to suppress the outlawry of
the blood-stained devils that infest this
section, Or this place will become the | l
paradise for murderers and an eden for
We notice in your last weeks issue a t
typographical error in the items from
this place, i'll regard to the name of the
lady whose death we noticed 1t was
Mrs. Cunning, and not Mrs. Jennings
We had quite an exciting fishing
match last week, between our cham /,
DiOn of the rod, Mr.. George Conner, and
DR.. A. II. Williams, Maj. B. R. Harris
acting as umpire. Our champion beat
he Doctor one fish. 1t was, however,
finally decided by the Major in favor of
,he Doctor, as Mr.. Conner's fish proved {
20 be silverside, and none but game
fish were to be counted.
A black wolf was seen near Cecil's 7
Camp last week, by couple of gentle
men who were turkey hunting in that
vicinity.
The spelling mania seems to have
cached this country, as we have heard
If young lady who has it bad. She
ent a gentleman up for spell because
le commenced kaleidoscope with &C.
We have bachelor friend who has +
lot yet given up all hopes of attaining t
seat In the matrimonial club, as was h
clearly manifested by his actions a few il
lights ago, when the stars shown bright S
md clear, bidding lovers WOO and win.
2umor stated that his steed grew p
weary of the visit, and thereupon h
nOYed for other quarters, leaving the =
arnest votary to carry upon his should
RS handsome sheep-skin to his home,
ONE two miles distant. Now we would +
dvise him in his own admonition,
Take things philosophically;" much II
Walking is irksome, and wading creeks n
It night dangerous, pass lightly over d
he rough places of life, for he knows
he course of true love never runs Il
mooth. The Florida gale will soon Il
weep by; let it not leave thy heart
Ireary waste of dependency. There is :,
ret hope LETT for the faded rose; it may =
~ genial sunshine bloom i'll more than :,
phemeral glory, and he may yet be
lappy.