Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-05-06
STATE NEWS.

LINCOLN CoUNTY.-From the Fayette-
vile Observer, of Thursday, we clip the
following:
ASK HIN To REsIGN.-It has been suggested
that petition be prepared and signed asking Mr.
herchlval to resign his seat i'll the House of Re
presentatives. He recommended and voted for
the rejection of our legally elected Joint represen-
tatvc-he voted for the Acknowledgement Of nine
teen-twentieths Of those he is presumed to repre-
sent-and his course is not approved by even Il
"corporals guard of the people of this county.
Self-respect would certainly prompt him to heed
a numerously signed, respectful petition for his
resignation.
DROPPED DEAD.-Mrs Rebecca buchanan. wife
of Mr.. David Buchanan, who resides two miles
from this place, the Fishing Ford road, died of
apopleNy last saturday evening At dinner she
partoOk as heartily, and seemed to be as well, rs
usual. Rising from the table, she walked to the
smoke house, thence to the kitchen, and return
ing to the house, fell at the doorstep, dying in
about fifteen minutes. She an estimable lady
"a consistent member of the Cumberland Pres
byterian Church.
A Coon MOvE.-The ladies of Fayetyille are
moving IN the right direction. A meeting was
proposed for last Monday evening at the MethO-
dist Church, to arrange for series of tableauX.
concerts, Nc., the proceeds to be appropriated to
the support OF the families Of deceased Contede-
rate soldiers in Lincoln county. Unfortunately,
rain prevented the assembling, and the meeting
was deferred.
HENRY aCOUNTY.-The citizens of Paris
held meSing yesterday to consult as to
the best means Of establishing male college
in that place. The hteIIigencer writes 4
handsome and forcible leader upon the sub
ject Of education, and in advocacy of the
proposition, not only creditable to the editor
but to the people of that section whose in
terest in popular education drew it forth.
BRADLEY CoUNTY-The Cleveland Ban
ner furnishes the following:
Small pox, we are glad to announce, is on the
decrease in our town. We have heard of no new
cases for the last week. A lady-Mrs' Green-ded
of the disease on Wednesday night. This case,
we believe, Is the only real bad ease we have had
in the town for the last two weeks
Circuit Court for this county meets on Monday
next The criminal and civil dockets are heavy,
and it Is thought 1t will require the two weeks al
lowed 10 get through them.
May-Day was appropriately celebrated by our
schools, the Masonic order and the citizens gen
orally.
From the Lebanon Herald, of yesterday
We take the following items of local news:
The Honorable John p Caruthers. of Memphis.
was rendered the PrOfeSsOrship of Law in Cum
berland University, lately vacated by the deaths
of the Honorable Abraham Caruthers and the
Honorable Nathan Green, but he was compelled,
from professional cor sideratiOnS to decline the
honor.
REoRGANIZATIoN OF THE ODD FELLOWS LODGE
AT RoME-ROme Lodge, No. 60, was reOrganized
On Wednesday last by ID. ID. G.. Master Swami.
Tide following officers were elected, Ed. Carter n.
c., l.. Williams, V. G.. Sam. Bans, Sec'y VIM.
Suit, Treasurer. The delegation from Lebanon,
who assisted IN the work of reorganization, take
this method of returning their thanks for the
kindness shown them by the citizens during their
stay in Rome.
BUSINESS IN LEBANoN-Notwithstan the
prospective dizziness Of tradesthis summer, there
seems to be no abatement of preparation to secure
the trade of the people. There ten dry goods
and clothing stores; SIX grocery stores; five tip
pling houses; five sadder and harness shops:
three coach and buggy shops eighteen or twenty
lawyers, and other trades and professions in album
dance.
The Post Office has been re-opened at Green
Hill.
We were informed during a visit to Rome last
Wednesday that the wheat crop in Smith county
would be cut short half; that the prospect for
corn Is excellent, and that there will be end to
the fruit.
BEDFORD CoUNTY.-The branch of the
Ladies Benevolent Society are prepar-
ing to give an entertainment for the bene-
fit of disabled soldiers at an early day, at
Shelbyville.
The corporate authorities are preparing
for the advent Of cholera, by cleansing the
town.
RUTHERFoRD.-The Murfreesboro Non
itor says:
We learn with regret that Johnny, son of Mr..
John McDermOtt, of our city, fell from his horse
on last Thursday evening, and was kicked by the
animal, fracturing his jaw bone. and being other
wise injured. The attending physician thinks
there very serious damage sustained and
we wish him a speedy recovery.
A negro boy employed by Mr.. VI. NJ Henry,
= h H..
east of the city, came to his death IN the most
horrible manner. on last Saturday evening. The
negro returning from blowing, upon the back
of his mule. when he attempted TO diSmOunt, but
hung his foot in some of the gearing which fright
ened the mule and caused him to start of at
very rapid speed. and continued to run until
completely exhausted, dragging the unfortunate
creature over several miles OF rough ground,
rocks and stumps. Before any assistance could
reach the torn and mangled victim, life was en-
After the removal of the colored troops there
was but one case before the police court at Muir
frecsboro for the next succeeding week.
FRANKLIN CoUNTY-The Winchester
Home Journal of yesterday, brings us the
following:
IL is with thankfulness uustinted that we can
now assert Sunty for the success of the grain
and fruit crops against frost, unless indeed there
should be a revolution in natures general laws
Everything in this section looks promising and
we know our people need something to cheer them
while deSpotlc rulers rule the political depart
ment. Nature warns into life and beauty and
health the vegetable world, but man, by GOODNESS
and revenge, freezes into apathy and Indifference
the heart of his brother. Natures laws are
beautiful and restorative; mans heart i corrupt
and destructive.
Col. p Turney, Agent for the "Hatton
Fund" for Franklin county, makes the
following appeal, which is equally just and
truthful:
/ am an Agent for the 'Hatton Fund Associa-
ton collect contributions for the relief of Gen.
Bob Hatton's family You all know when, how
and Eallaptry green in the memories Of the
surviving members Of the lst Tennessee regiment
lie gave his life to and for principles dear to the
entire people of this country. In doing this he
widowed his wife and orphaned his children. with
a heavy debt hanging over them-but for that
they would to-day have been free from debt and
prosperous. The widow Is toiling TO save her
home: her health, always delicate, il breaking
down. We owe It rs just debt 10 the mans ser
vices and memory apd TO his family TO relieve
them.
Let every one contribute his mite A small
amount from each one will not hurt him and
hurt him and will be an immense benefit 10
tue widow and orphans, l appeal 10 the ladies IN
the county TO take the matter IN hand IA their re-
sPective localities and give me their aid. All
funds sent or paid to me will be forwarded at
once for the purposes named. Send or come 10
my Office in Winchester. p TUKNEY.
WILLIAMSON CoUNTY.-The ladies Of
Franklin and vicinity will give Concerts and
Tableaux or the Sth and 9th inst, in aid Of
the Ladies Benevolent Society for the benefit
of disabled soldiers.
The country press throughout the State
is emphatic in its opposition to the late ac-
ton Of on the Franchise bill, with 4 very