Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1857-1858, 1857-06-29
Tennessee Items.

We learn from the Memphis Bulletin thst the
net earnings Of the Memphi' and Carl 'ston Kali
road in May amounted to s3S, 76l O9; IN April 10
ks7 552 %. The total receipts for Nay were S7O,-
2sS SO: total expenditures $3l, 529 80. Total re-
ceipts for April 81, 55l %; total expenditures
$50, 999 oil.
The Knoxville Register ofthe 25th inst, Gays
Our farmers sre still 10 fine spirits in regard to
their crops. There has never been a better gener-
Al prospect in East Tennessee, than now. Wheat
will be ready for harvesting in few days.
The Register also says
We understand the Board of Mayor and Alder
men have secured the use Of the lst Presbyterian
Church, for the session Of the Southern Commercial
Convention. 1t is fpscious building, and will
conveniently accommodate the delegates.
The convention meets in August next.
rE- BIsHoP Polk, of the Diocese of Louisiana,
is az present IN Knoxville. His visit to East Ten
nessee is with view Of examining various local.
tes suggested as suitable places for the location Of
the Southern University. We understand The Bish-
OBS of the Southern States, will meet on Lookout
Mountan, on the 4th Of July, to take into consd-
Grafton the location Of this University
26h inst.
BEN LoMoNn-We had the pleasure, a few
DAYS since Of visiting this charming place, in COM
pany with Bishops 0tey and Polk, and a number OF
our citizens, both gentlemen aud ladies'. We can
truly say that all were delighted with the glorious
scenery The ladies, (God bless them,) had pre-
pared one Of the best dinners stood up 10.
more eligible spot for the location of great Uni
versity, believe, cannot be found on the face
of the habitable globe. 1t Overooks the town OF
hcMiuuvle and the whole country for many miles
around. II not only met the expectations Of the
two Reverend gentleman named, but went far be
yond them. If health be desirable-THERE it is.
II COOL neVersiling free-stone water be an object
10 be wished for-THERE il is If superior stone for
building purposes, and in the greatest abundance
poss ases any value-THERE it il. IL fine soil, fine
timber, and fine coal (uear at hand) things to
be sought-THERE they are. In word, to use
trte expression 10 must spread out our full SEN
timents IL completely fills the bill. But we for
bear. The Episcopal Convention will soon meat,
and in that body we have every confidence
Ne Hi,usVilie Era, June %.
Ey- We are pleased to note the lively interest
manifested by our citizens il the meeting Of tho
Bishops and Delegates, who are to assemble on
Lookout Mountain the 4th Of July. The objects Of
this meeting are known throughout the South, aud
the enterprise meets with the cordial approval of all
Our citizens may well feel complimeuted that the
first meeting OF great enterprise WAS held in
their midst, and We know the inequalities Of the
city, and the citizens will be che,riuy rendered.
The several committees Of arrangements have been
made, and We know every will be at his post
early, cheeriuly ard with all bis heart, interested
in the doings of the day The bridges and toll gates
leading to the mountain, will sll be ttrown open,
and we hope to see general rush Of ell our CHI
TO the mountain on INT occasion We hear
that large delegations viii be present from Nash
ville Huntsville and from all the cities far aud
The presence OF the Brass Band, are sure, would
add an attraction TO the programme. What say the
gentlemen connected with itg-a mere suggestion.
Chat AdU 25ih.
THE WHEAT CRoP.-We learn that the wheat
crop in this country will make abundant yield
j. j. thought the amount raised 10 this county will
exceed that Of 1855 Many Of the farmers have
been harvesting the present week. In some por-
tions the rust has appeared but it has not so far,
done material njury.-AurfreeS6or Telegraph,
27th.
The corn and cotton, notwithstanding the late
ness Of the season, now look very promising in this
region. There is generally gooI stand of both,
and il the farmers are blessed with few more
sonable rains, there will be an abundant WELD. The
crop of oats at this time looks quite promising.
There will be an abundance rsised.-B.
At the commencement exercises of Soule Female
College last week, the following young ladies grad
uated
Miss Lizzie A. Lllard, Miss Lottie 7. Randolph,
Mics Mary E. Garner and Miss Annie E. Ransom
OF Rutherford county, Tenn Miss Salie P. Doris
OF MurfreesborO, Tenn. Miss Sallie Pitts OF Nash
yille Tenn, Miss Henrie RoZe Of Davidson cOun-
~, Tenn, Mas Eelhe Calender of Pennsylvania,
Miss Isabella McCurtain, Of Choctaw Mission, Iu-
dian Territory.-B.
MONEY MAKES THE MARE GOWN. NORM, ESQ.,,
Agent of the Illinois Central Railroad, we are IN
formed, received thousand dollars yesterday for
tn Nm
York 0uly think Of it, IL is much more expen
sive staying at home. Well, what the R4ilrotd
company loses the traveller g,ins.-lHeu,. Gag. ana
Eng.