Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1868-06-14
TENNESSEE NEWS.


The wheat crop is now so near ma
tured that We can speak with some de-
gree of certainty as to the yield. The
crop is turning out much better than was
expected 8 few weeks ago. The dry
weather setting in prevented the rust
from extending from the blade to the
stem, and consequently the crop has not
been Injured by that much dreaded de-
stroyer. Some of cur farmers are of the
opinion that twO-thirds OF q crop will be
made, while others contend that an Rv-
erage yield will be harvested. The early
white and much of the red wheat will be
ready for the sickle by the incoming
week.
Our farmers have their corr crop in
fne condition. 1t is clean, has been well
worked, and is growing fiOely.
The Masons and Odd Fellows at
Athens will lay the cornerstone of their
new hall building at that place, on the
oath Cleveland Banner.
The Nashville and Southwestern Rail-
rOnd-A Shooting ARRAY.
The Nashville GGzette of Friday has
the following: About o'clock yester-
day afternoon, Cherry street, opposite
the Maxwell House, was the scene of
some excitement. Jack Ray, the engi-
neer who was prevented by the strikers
from taking out an engine on the North
western road, and who had afterwards
been notified to leave the city, was walk
ing along the Pavement in front of the
Maxwell House, when he met q man
named Michael Quinn, and another of
the strikers. The trio stopped and en-
tered into conversation, when immedi-
steIy afterwards an alteration ensued
between Ray and Quinn the latter hav-
ing made use OF some harsh Language liz
respect to the conduct OF Ray in his op-
position to the interests OF the regular
employees of the road. Ray drew from
his pocket a small DsTriBger pistol and
fred, the bail entering the left breast,
but fortunately striking rib and glanc-
ing off. Ray then commenced retreat
ing slowly, and as q linn was advancing,
the former drew a navy revolver and
leveled it at his opponents head, when
he stopped. Qainu's wound was bleed
ing proiuseiy, and it was thought that
he was seriously wsunded until he was
conveyed to the office Of Dr.. Calendar,
when it was discovered that it was only
trifl!ng. Both parties after the shooting
were taken in custody by the police.
From Knox County.
The wheat harvest has set in al over
the States of Georgia and Alabama and
in Middle Tennessee. The crop is turn
ing out very well, much better than was
expected, and the farmers consequently
are exultant. In this section the wheat
will hardly be ready for ten days yet.
From the breadth OF the land put
down 10 wheat last fall we believe the
crop will be heavy one in spite of the
freezing out it got and the attack of rust
in April and May.-Kaoruills Press and
Herald.
An old colorei man in Hawkins
county has ketitioned the Governor to
have his name changed. He says he is
called by the name of bis old master,
and he wants il changed because old
massa is a Conservative, and he don't
want 10 be disgraeed with bis name"
One Of the most interesting cases on
the docket of the United States Court
here is on trial st the hour We go TO press.
We mean the case of James NJ. Davis
vs. Peter J. Rieardi for damages. Mr..
Davis was arrested by rebel soldiers dur
ing the war, beaten and otherwise most
brutality treated, and then cast into
prison. He charges that all this was
done at the instlgation of Ricardi, and
lays his damages at SlO,OO0.-RaoTVille
Wing.
From Summer County.
Quite lively skirmish occurred on
night, in the vicinity of the
Merchant mills, between 3 member of
company NJ, Fifth cavalry, and party
As vet unknown. We understand that
six shots were exchanged three from
each side. Nobody hurt.
Last Friday night, while the jailer at
this place was changing some prisoners
from one cell to another, two young men
on charge of murder COM
nitted In Putnam county, made their
escape and are now roaming abroad.
Toe wheat prospects continue promis-
ing, though the yield will be light. We
may, however, count upon g full half
crop as compared with those previous to
the war. The corn prospects are good,
The late rains having been in good sea
son. The fields are generally clean.
We heard day or two ago of sad
sase Of cruslty. Our distinguished fel.
Hon. Bale Pey ton, was pass
ing a store, and observed little African
named "Zack,n who was raised on his
Zack is six or eight years
bid. He was holding horse that had
1art O4hfnu Din. 4 no NOiOUcl Wh5 Ridu
% see lack and saluted him with "don't
you want a dime, z ok ?" z sek wanted
1ne very much, and said so. and got It.
q Now won't you hold the horse 'till l
20 spend ft?u said Zack. The amiable
* Minister obliglngiy consented, ard
away sho. lack around the corner, to I
yet rid Of his dime. And he slaid long
.lme-so long that the Colonel began to 4
.hink he was "sold." A friend coming I
Along inquired what be was about ? 1
= Holding the horse for Zaek," says the /
Colonel, for his word was out to hold him 4
until z ack spent his ten cents By and 4
Dy u Ack re-appeared, having got rid of 1
his funds successfully, and relieved the 4
who was greatly amused at /
he righteousness ofyoung Africa, though /
he did think Zaek stayed rather long. +
He doubtless thought that "one good /
urn deserved another" There Is q vein /
1f philosophy at the bottom Of this. /
truth, they say, lies in well. A South /
srn gentleman could hold q negro's horse, /
lnder the circumstances, with dignity. I
rhe incident could never have occurred 4
% truly loyal Radical, v 18th all their
affection for the imam aud /
lFother. - Gatlatia Examiner.