Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1882-04-07
"PRAISE I'VE LORD. |"

CYSTHIAsA, April 4,h, 1852,
Dydr haisriOr: U
My telegram gave the results,
in brief, Of the Paris meeting, 62i for soul
and l56 for the body. The Cowier-Journal
notices what had escaped me. that 62l and
l56 make up the sacred number 777. For
which praised the LORD when brought
to my knowledge, though coming from
such strange direction. / marvel that
did not see il without help / wrote so
hurriedly the last time. that must speak
few words more for dear Paris and Bour-
bon county, before turning TO present To-
caliiies.
Every place we have yet visited has its
characteristic feature, that distinctly
marks il different from the rest. and there
d no county in the State with more clear.
ly defined Individuality than Bourbon.
Paris is France" the French say; but
Paris Is not Bourbon. Shy a long shot" 1t
does not give tone 10, nor control the coun-
ty, as is the case with the average county
seat. On the contrary, il is a mere conve-
nient appendage 10 the rural dwellers. The
only superb, structure in the town, is the
Courthouse, which OF course belongs TO
the people. and il a ct representation OF
the handsomest county in the lovely blue
grass region. There isn't a shabby thing
about 1t, but every thing finished in regal
style. Paris itself, though containing sOme
lovely homes Of the opulent, and some Of
the cleverest people ION top Of dirl"-is
not very inviting town,to look st. Ii Is
girdled with unsiehtly villages. occupied
by the colored population, which is, here,
very large, aud the streets swarm at all
times with that well-known class, that the
domestic institution" has entailed upon
its legatees, and which will not
vanish until better religious and sec
ular instruction shall render them thrifty
and self.supporting. For these and other
causes there is an air Of untidiness, il not
a mild flavor Of decay about Paris that l
trust lis dear people will not think me
imPertinent iOr noticing and mentioning,
The county. With its 10000 peerless
acres, Is penetrated in every direction BY
the best Of turnpike roads. Il il rare
enjoyment that was mine, very frequent
ly, through the conrtesy Of my dear friends
Lair, Marsh, Thomas aud Ray, to ride
behind a spanking team" over these
smooth roads, the ringing music Of the
well-trained hoofs, keeping time With the
joyous beating Of hearts at peace with God
and man. am sure no one can fully en-
Joy the incompatible bluegrass landscapes
without being lover Of the dear LORD
whose hand spre,d out the fair prospect
Such were We who rode and talked Of the
"things touching the King" as we rode.
can never forget my rides and talks with
Charley Lair and Nick Marsh both early
converts OF the meeting)-the former in
his shrewdly obseryant and humorous way
posting me concerning the progress Of the
meeting among the "outslders," while the
latter knOwing.y pulled the reins over his
high-stspping trotters. | shall never lose
my admiration OF good horse, on earth,
and believe there will be lots Of them in
heaven, all thoroughbred, with ney'r
"plug" among them.
49,. PRAISE THE LORD.
I shall enjoy there, just what | enjoy
here. only there shall be no faint Of sin in
il al all. Bat heaven to me is place Of
running streams and verdant grass and
blooming flowers. and music and dancing,
and eating and drinking, and the animal
creation freed FROM the curse. For all of
which have Scripture, but not space TO
quote. Ihe characteristic feature OF Bour-
bon county, is that its broad acres have
largely passed into the hands OF extensive |
land holders. One man-the largest pro-
priet0r, has over 10000 acres, and the 1000
lnA 5000 are farms are not unoommOn.
There are twO very decided opinions as 10 |
this siyle Of propfielonship. one party
Il a. the very salvation OF the
fne lands; the other thinking il rui n 10
the eounty's future. | do not enter into
this, nor into any other contr0versy-Only
stating the facts One thing can testify ]