The herald and mail. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1873-188?, 1875-07-02


llone, not far from here lew days az,
They were fat and fine.
A few moments walk adOwn Bloom
ing Avenue, is sufficient to prove, tina
no alley can surpass it in Floral an
horticultural grandeur. During th
past week, it was visited by Miss Dor
c., chan ming lOw-land beauty, of th
| Camp Branch neighborhOod.
We had the pleasure of visiting tn
largo and fertile plantations of Col. ]
| w. S. Ridley, which are undoubtedl'
| wO of the most productive farms in thu
State, Astounding in well waterod pas
| lures of Blue grass, only to be surpas'
Sod by the noted regions of kentucky
| these pastures afford sufficient grazing
| for some two hundred head of mules
| large number OF Southern sheen anC
| Durham cattle, besides many of the fl.
nest and heetesb specimens of the
| equine genus There are at present
| two large commOdious barns; the one
| On the FriersOn place, one mile north OF
here, is supposed to be one of the lar
rnst in the county, measuring 10 by
70 feet; will hold four hundred barrels
of corn, two hundred and fifty tons OF
of hay, and seventy five thousand bun
lies of oats. 1t affords sufficient room
for one hundred head of stock. There
is a cistern beneath the same roof. and
the Colonel says, that only one-fourth
the labor is required, and vast amount
OF feed saved, by having such spacious
barns. There is at present a crop on
each place, which defies comparison:
large fields OF corn waving in the luxu-
rance of summer greet the eye on all
sides; the meadows and wheat fields, al
ready mOwn, yielded very copiously
The Implements used, are of the latest
improved patents. "Deores' Advanced
CultivatOr," is superior in the cultiva-
ton of corn. The great success is in
having the ground well tilleda prior to
planting, using freely Harrow. and Rol
lers. Col. Ridley, as an Ag'tiRiturist,
has few equals and no slHarrpr; his
management of WOrkmen ian tkuarlIa-
bly, skilltul. They labor vino sly, and
arc Obedient and courteouaen ing no
loud, boisterous profanity, as lCls strict>
~ prohibited by the Colonel, whose
kindness ever predOminates. His hand
some residence, of English Architecture,
is neatly situated on a delightful emil
hence, two miles SOUTHEAST of Mt.
Pleasant, a good macadamized road
leading nearly all the way, the larger
portion of which was constructed at his
own expense. This beautiful Villa over
looks broad, extending landscapes aud
fertile fields; just in front is aGTUajestic
forest of tall stately POplarsN laLhe gar
den is we'll adorned with matis varies
ties of select flowers; the mOrplag air is
ladened with the dewy fragra.bce of the
spicy MignOnotte, blooming Acanthus
and Southern rose. Mrs. Ridley and
her refined nieces, Misses Mary B. and
Fannie McClinchey, are ladies of cult
waited taste, and the growth of flowers
receive marked attention. Webb, Jr..
Gold Jug is noble, spirited youth, of
keen wit, fine conversation powers, and
liberal qualities. lie exhibits a mani>
fes5 interest in his fathers affairs, con-
trolling them in his absence, with accur-
acy and ability far exceeding one of his
age.
We had the pleasure of witnessing the
closing exercises of the school at Camp
Branch last Thursday, which has been
under the charge OF Miss Pattie Jen-
niDgS, and we must say that so far as
our observation extended, it proved a
complete success, for we never saw stu
dents acquit themselves more credita-
bly,. y critical examination in Grammar,
Philosophy, Mathematics and EIocu
ton, proved that the pupils had been
diligent in their research. Johnnie
Gates, youth of some nine years, GER
tainly has talent for Mathematics as
he unraVelS with precision the most te~
diOuS and intricate problems, that might
perpleX older and more experienced
heads. The exercises were interspersed
with some exquisite music, both vocal
and instrumental. Mr.. Jasper McLain
and f. NJ. Ricketts, performed upon
the violin and guitar, while bevy of
sang some familiar airs. Fine
defamation and composition graced |
tho occasion; the ''SalutatOry" by Miss |
Annie jennings, was a mastery speci |
men of cultivated genius abOunding |
with alkling metaphor and imag |
cry. The delivery was clear-tOned and |
elegant; in fact, the efforts of the young |
ladies, were highly crowned. y suInp- |
tu0us dinner was spread beneath the um |
brageous Elms and Oaks, in which ev- |
cry one participated. on the tables |
were found SuperabUndanco of fresh |
meats, delicious cake and other edibles, |
TO delight the epicureau taste. We be- |
ing rather of modest cast, and thrown
in animated conversation with RufC, |
Jap, Webb and others, we partOOk of |
,he feast only moderately. The inter
val at noon, was spent very pleasantly |
playing various games, CrOquet, dc.
All acknowledge that they enjoyed tie
lay hugely; the memory of the beauti~
III faces and dark eyes will long Iinger
with us. There were visitors from town,
POrter's and Zion Church neighbour
hoods Miss Pattie will open school |
again this fall. Her ability and expe-
hence is too well known and apprecia-
ed to elicit any comment from us;
suffice it to say, that she will merit
continuation of liberal patronage.
The crop presents at present, a glow
ng appearance in evory direction.
Wheat promises to make more than an
Iyerage yield. Oats remarkably good,
md corn far better than usual. We
AVE visited different portions of the
and find the crops in the neigh
,orhOOd of Porter's Church, Camp
Branch, Dry Creek, West Fork, up and
IOwn Bjgbee, to be excellent. The corn
between here and Columbia is unusual>
V good, especially that of Colonies
Wade and Ridley. Farmers are very
much encouraged, and the CHASTITY APP
'earance of scarcity will move his quar-
ers sure, if we get few more seasonal
lie rains.