Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-06-17
STATE NEWS.

newspaper at Athens, Tenn, called the Press
the first number Of which was issued on Fri
day. 1t is well printed, and in matter is
very creditable to the ability and industry of
the editors. 1t is conservative in sentiment
and we trust it NAV become a tower of
strength TO the cause Of constitutional liberty
in its region. 1t saws:
"As political partsans, we shall advocate
the administration of President JOHNSON, so
long as he continues in his present wise
course Of making the Constitution of the
American Union the guiding star of his con-
duct, and possesses the honest patriotism TO
look beyond mere party influence and local
or sectional jealousies."
Speaking Of crops, the Press says: In
passing over the line of railroad between
this and Knoxville, few days ago, we we're
pleased to see the promising appearance of
the growing wheat. 1t was feared by a
great many, few weeks ago, that the wheat
crop would prove total failure in East Ten
nessee, but, should no new misfortune occur,
there will be yield sufficient TO supply home
consumption, and a little to spare to our
friends of the cotton section. The corn, oats
and fruit crop, never looked more cheering
TO farmers hearts.
Inc huOAElllc OOftHtbfCiut says THAT lile
Charleston Railroad Committee notified the
Knoxville Committee that they would meet
them in Cincinnati yesterday. The notice
was so short that only few of those from
Knoxville could meet them in time.
The Cleveland Bonner, of yesterday, re-
ports the proceedings of the Commissioners
Of the Cleveland and Ducktown Railroad.
AXE HENRY was elected President, in place
of THos. II. GALLOWAY resigned. Com
missioners TO open books, solicit subscrip-
scriptions, and secure the right of way, were
appointed for Bradley and Polk counties.
The amendment to the charter made by the
present Legislature were accepted, and every
exertion will be made to construct the Road
as speedily as possible.
- On the subject of crops the Banner says:
we are now in the midst of wheat harvest.
We have conversed with several farmers
who have cut their wheat and they all say
that it is first rate, rather over an average
yield. The past week has been clear and
warm, and has been an excellent time to
harvest and to kill weeds and grass in corn
fields. The corn crop looks fine and if no
future mishap occurs, there will be large
surplus raised. All other crops are as good
as could be desired.
- The Bonner also says the Masons of
that section will celebrate the Anniversary
Of st. John, the Baptist, at Athens on the
23d inst
From the Chattanooga Union we learn
that the prisoners in the calaboose at that
place attempted to escape last Thursday
night, by cutting their way out with an axe
which they had managed to secrete. Their
inta fa1 ha
promptness Of the TAILOR in securing the
scamps and taking their implement from
them.
The Murfreesboro Monitor, of yester-
day, furnishes the following:
From pretty extensive enquiry we regret
to state that the cotton crop of this county
is very unpromising. The farmers, many
if not most of them, have bad stands and
the weather continues uufavorable for the
growth of this staple.
We learn that at the consultation
meeting of the ministers of the Christian
Church, recently held in this city, propo-
sition was adopted to establish a college, in
some town or city of Middle Tennessee, on
the endowment plan, that is, the pupils are
to be educated free of charge.
The thieves who stole a couple of
horses in Murfreesboro, on the night of the
I'd inst, were pursued and arrested near
Kingston, East Tennessee. On the return,
one of them, JOE BACON, attempted to es-
cape and was shot, it is thought MORALLY.
The other, GEO RECTOR, was brought to
Murfreesboro, examined and failing to give
bail, was committed to prison.
The Lebanon Herald of yesterday SAYS
that a case of smallpox has appeared in
that town, but of mild type.
The Herald also gives the following:
The teacher DR.. KELLY, and pupils OF
Corona Seminary for young ladies, gave an
interesting and successful entertainment on
Wednesday evening, for the purpose OF
raising funds to educate the orphans of de-
ceased Confederate soldiers.
- The tableaux and concert of the La
dies Benevolent Association will take place
in Lebanon, on the 18th and Goth inst.
Great preparations are being made and a
grand affair is anticipated.
Last week it was announced that negro
was killed by Messrs. LIGON. They were
arrested, and the Herald thus states the
result:
After a long and elaborate discussion by
the counsel for the State and defense before
Esquires Wilkinson and SYPERT, r. L..
LIGoN, Jr., and GAILAs LIGoN were bound
over in bond of $4,000 to appear at the
next term of the Circuit Court. Il. l..
LIGON, ST., was discharged. Considerable
interest was manifested in the case by both
the white and black portions of our town
during the preliminary examination, this
being the first trial in which negro testimo-
ny has been admitted against white per-
son. If the conduct of the negro witnesses
in this suit is to be taken as a fair example,
we are of opinion that the Legislators will
rue the day they admitted their evidence in
our courts.
The GalIatin Examiner, of yesterday says:
1t. Governor JAS. w. HENDERSON, of
Texas, is on visit to his relations in this
place. His numerous friends are gratifed
at seeing him looking so well, and so young
ish for a man who was one Of the founders
of the young Republic.
The farmers in the east end of the
county have commenced cutting their wheat.
We are glad to learn that the yield is pretty
fair. The corn is looking finely.
The GAINESVILLE Chronicle of Friday says:
We are gratifed at the prospect of the
speedy rebuilding of the railroad bridges. a
portion of the timbers for the bridge here
have arrived, and the work of putting to-
gether will commence Immediately. Two
spans Of the Tennessee river bridge are COM
pleted, and the work is vigorously pressed
forward-promising an early completion.
- The Franklin Rerjer, of yesterday,
SAYS:
The Confederate dead from the battlefield,
and for five miles about Franklin, have been
removed and reinterred in the McGavock
Cemetery. The number inferred is l,4S6.
We hope in few days to give their names.
Head and foot boards are placed to each
grave and very few are unknown. This is
very good. If the friends of the cause will
but bestir themselves, a durable fence can be
secured to enclose the Cemetery, and head
and foot stones obtained to mark their last
resting places
CAN NASHVILLE SPIN COTTON:
We beg our people to look at the facts
that we here present. There is no better
investment than the spinning of cotton here
in this city. One of our best merchants
tells us that cotton yarns, from number to
l., the ones most used, are worth forty-fve
cents per pound. Our market prices place
Tennessee cotton at thirty cents per pound.
A practical cotton manufacturer saws that
with present high price Of living, it will
cost five (5) cents per pound to manufacture