The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1882-08-19
GRAYsPORT.
The CroF4s-..Tiev. Il. A. TayIOr's Lecture
---H. ID. Money, Etc.
GRAYspoRr Miss, Aug. Q, 1882.


GRAyspoRT Miss, Aug. 8, 1882:
Editor Sentinel: As you solicit and
publish reports of crops and other news
and from the vlrious centres of the great
and prosperous county of Grenada,
take the liberty of saying few words
about this quiet centre and its surround
ings. Graysport has existed near half a
century; it is situated on the fertile
banks OF the turbid Yalobusha, some
twelve or fifteen miles II hardly know
which, east OF Grenada, and was at one
time, | believe, considered the head Of
navigation for that effetc and ponderous
craft known as the keel boat. Through
all these long years we have existed and
still exist, we have had our ups and downs,
our shadows and sunshine, our losses by
food, fire and storm, but Graysport still
remains the centre of trade from a flour
ishing country and prosperous people
in the main.
Our crop prospects were never more
promising, especially corn, peas, pota-
toes, sorghum, millet, etc. The fight
WAS an unequal one at the commence
ment OF the crop year, owing to the scar
city OF supplies for man and beast, but
with determined purpose and favora-
bic seasons the farmer has triumphed
and at this time able to realize his cher
ished hopes:--an abundant crop for man
and beast.
There are various opinions about the
cotton crop. Ny own observations assure
me that the forward planting is good
while the later planting has good weed
and plenty of forms, there is danger of
disaster from worms and early frosts.
Fodder pulling is on hand and also our
colored protracted meetings. You can
guess which will receive the closest at
tention
There is one thing that makes us sad,
the scarcity of hogs; for with fine mast
and plenty of corn besides, we could cas-
lily make our own bacon.
We had the pleasure last Thursday
night of listening to very interesting
and instructive lecture, delivered by
Rev. L. A. Taylor, Of Grenada. Subject,
his Eastern tour and visit to the Holy
Land. The lecture was delivered in the
church, and Notwithstanding the dark
ness of the night many cane from dis
tance in the country, which with gen
eral turn out of the town, gave him
good audience. For one hour and
quarter his audience gave him the most
respectful attention as he recited in a
graphic manner his visit to Jerusalem
and other places made memorable and
sacred to the whole christian world, grew
eloquent over scenes enacted centaries
ago. and us he stood upon the very spot
where many important events transpired
no wonder that his heart would thrill
and his tongue become eloquent over the
scenes enacted, They left their impress
upon future generations, and still mould
the character and shape the destinies of
men. The whole audience will Join me
in returning thanks to the gifted lecturer
for the pleasant and profitable entertain
ment.
! endorse every word you say about
fernando y. Money, / know him; was
with him Cor three years in that dark and
trying period OF war, "the time that tried
mems souls" He was the same trusted
upright, chivalrous, honorable gentle
tleman that he is to day. Duty was his
watchword, and he was unfinching in
The performance of it. lie shirked no
responsibility then, neither will he now.
believe | know whereoi1 speak, and !
say to day, that his constituents may
look about a long time before they will
find truer or better man than II. d.
Money.
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lengthy Pm afraid. Twill close,
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