Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1893-12-02

IL is salu lAdt one OF Inc hl9lesi en-
comiums that an officer can receive is
a popular oulburst OF applause by the
people whom he serves, in approba,
ton of his actions. And if in addi
ton to this, when disintercsted per-
sons and even opponents applaud. then
indeed III the praise said TO be justly
given.
During the war between the states .
gentleman (whOse wife is q in New
Orleans) suddenly came up, riding IA
gray horse, in the hour Of battle when
the Confeieratcs were almost defeated,
Plunging into the ,hickest with his
followers aud swiftly passing to and
fro amidst shot aud shell, the day was
won tor the Contedcrates. And now
worn uud faded letters, not only from
the oommandirg Confederate but also
from the opposing commander, testify
to the yal0r and magnanimity Of the
officer that rode the gray. Tie officer
OF whom we now speak is not
compelled by force Of circumstances to
shay the bodies of mortal man; but his
mission is to soothe sorrow, heal the
broken.hcarted, and administer to the
sin.sick soul. Yes, instead of causing
the bodies Gin the blue and inthe gray"
to be laid side by side beneath the
same green sod, he speaks of The time
when we shall stand ROBBED, not III diff
lerent uniforms but the same, that OF
white, and before the great spolIess
throne with each other amid the che
rus of angels rejoicing e%yernore,
Then what officer is this of whom
we speak? 1t is one other than a
minister Of .hc gospel, an emhassador
for Christ-the Rev. &. L. Morris OF
West Point, Miss. Aud the occasion
OF which we speak is the reception
given him by the c. p. church at West
Point, upon his return to that place
from Brooksyille with his bride, Miss
Jennie S. Mcleod, daughter of Rev.
D. Mcleod and granddaughter OF Col,
j. ?. Stoyall,
Our feeble pen cannot DO justice to
the occasion, for when the ladies with
the mems assistance attempt TO make
an affair brilliant, success as certainly
follows as that a lovely fragrance
should fill the southern air on a May
morn in the presence of violet6 and
roses. On this occasion obliging IA.
turo kindly Tended her charms and a
cloudless sky with the soft beams Of
the silvery moon and the stars glitter
ing like diamonds in the sky glad
ened the hearts OF those who joyfully
passed to the place Of the reception.
When we arrived the home (Nir, L. NJ.
Moseley's) was crowded to overflow.
ing with the young, middle aged and
the old, not only members OF the
groom's church bu, all the churches in
the city were represented, We were
usilered into the magnificent parlor
which was crowded with pleasant Ia
ccs, and TO our qualification, were per-
mitted to take The hand of the lovely
bride aud handsome groom as they
stood beneath a hanging basket of
miseltoe above which were pictures,
oyergreens, and flowers. And imtnp-
diatcIy after we had given place tor
others eugar to enjoy the III: priyi-
lege, some one whispered come with
us,-refreshments." And indeed, we
did find refreshments. Oh, the sweet
little girls, garly dressed, that came to
bring the loaded dishes. The sight of
these li,tle girls was almost enough to
cause Que 10 forego the eating OF amy
supper. But now, what is il that
greels the eye? In the center of the
room stands q large table on which
are flowers, oranges, grapes, candies,
cakes-yes, the brides cake and, the
groom's too, we suppose, tor there is
ONT, the image of the church, at the
door of which stands two persons (D
cake presumably the bride and groom.
But when we thiuk that We are not 10
modest that table, like the child that
wanted the apple it could not reach,
We we're doublv hungry, Bat when
we looked again we noticed that all
around this large table stood small
round tables clustered about which
sat as many small groups Of persons
now satisfying themselves as the!
we're waited upon by those dainty lit.
tie girls (and Sadie was not put in
PRISON. to salads, meats. preserves,
cakes, etc and Looked as happy and
thankful as though they were enjoy
ing thanksgiving turkey" instead
of a wedding one Thus they ate
from 1850 to 1880, SO numerous was
the throng. Again to the parlor were
we conducted by pat OF the excellent
reccptiou committee. amoug whom
was the courtly J.. e. Pope, who is the
popular aud efficient principal of the
West Point graded school in which is
an accomplished corps of teachers.
In the parlor we again witnessed the
outburst of popular applause for the
bride and groom. And but for the
length, we would tell YOU OF the fur
lhor manifestations. Bat suffice Ito
say that amid eloquent recitations and
sweet strains of music, the evening
was 500 spent. Aud now may the
blessings OF peace aud happiness ever
follow the rounle thus happily united
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