Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-05-09
TENNESGEE NEWS.

The Holston river rose two feet at Knox
Vile on the 9th inst. The creeks we're all
full and much Of the bottom land flooded.
THE WHEAT.-Some Of our agricultu-
raj friends are growing nervous about the
wheat, and express fears of damage from
the hy. We trust their apprehensions are
not well-grounded.-A Post, May s.
The cars are expected to reach Elk
river, six miles from Fayetteville, the last
of this week Fifteen days are allowed for
crossing, when the progress down the horne
stretch will be rapid.--FdyetteHile Observer,
Nay Z.
The Knoxville Iron Company have now
in successful operation machine for the
manufacture of railroad spikes, which will
turn out about a ton and a half day.
This enterprising company will soon COM
mence the manufacture Of nails, and have
the machines now on the way.
RAIN AND Yeslerday we had
quite a thunder storm, with a copious fall
of rain and some wind. During the storm
the atmosphere was noticed to be filled with
twigs and green leaves. At some point
doubtless there was high wind.-HuRtiRg-
don West TeRHessean, Nay 7.
We are informed that party from this
place has leased the lead mine in Bumpus
Cove, Washington county, from Gen. A. +.
Jackson. This mine was operated during
the war quite extensively, and yielded con-
siderable profit, but had fallen into disuse
since the days of muskets and carbines.-
Grecnerllc Union, Mdy7.
Proposals are invited for the graduation
and masonry Of fourteen miles Of the East
Tennessee and Western North Carolina
railroad from Johnson's Depot to Doe
River Cove in Carter county. The con-
siruction Of this railroad will open TO COM
merce the famous Cranberry iron of Garter
county-the best iron in the world. lis
completion will add an immense impetus
to the growth in wealth in Carter county.
THE WEATHER.-This institution has
been sadly out Of joint for several days.
More rain fell here on "Wednesday and that
night than ever fell here in the same length
of time before. Ii poured down in such
floods as TO keep the face of the earth per-
fectly inundated for hours. We hear of
much damage 10 farms along the water
courses. Thursday is cool with some sun
shine and wind.--S4elbyuilie Republican,
Nag 3.
Horse SrEALING.-A fine mare was ste
len from Mrs. Cain, living near Parker's
old tnill. in Henderson county, on Thurs
day night last. The thief or thieves were
believed 10 have gone in the direction Of
Independence. Rev. Mr.. Dennison, Of
Henderson county, bad a couple Of mules
also taken from his premises week or two
since Huntingdon lPesi Ienncssean, Nay 4.
BEAR CHAsE.-We are informed by a
citizen, living ten miles south OF Athens,
that a few days back his neighborhood was
thrown in high state of excitement by a
large black bear having been routed and
chased for some time, in what is known as
the Stephenson Bottom; but for the lack
of sufficient dog force IL succeeded in
making its escape.-Afhens Republican,
MAJ :.
SHOOTING AFFRAY.-On Sunday morn
ing last, a man by the name of Oliver, in
| companywith three other men, whose names
we have not learned, went TO the house of
VIM. Elan, living near the county line,
/ about three miles from Lavinia, betweeu
whom and Oliver some old grudge had ex-
| isted. A quarrel sprung up between the
two. and quite a number of shots were fired,
resulting in the infliction Of six wounds, of
which Oliver received four and Elan two
HaniinodOn Wcst Teanessoan, Nay Z.
Owing 10 the unusually large quantity
of rain which has fallen this spring, the
farmers ofupper East Tennessee have been
| seriously retarded in their farming opera
lions Many Of them are not yet through