Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-03-29
TENNESSEE NEWS.

The grand jury Of Rutherford county
have indicted a number Of persons for gam
bling.
The Murfeesboro Monitor states that Z.
l.. Ridley, Jr., delivered his maiden speech
at the bar on the 25th inst. He acquitted
himself in very creditable manner, and
his. friends predict for him a career Of use
fulness and prosperity.
FIRE.-On Sunday night the residence Of
Mr.. b. +. Latimer, about fourteen miles
northeast of this city, was entirely con-
sumed by fire, together with all his out
houses. The family barely escaped with
their lives, as they did not awake until the
roof of the building was falling in. and it
was impossible then 10 save even their
wearing spparel. The origin Of the fire
is unknown, but it is thought to have been
the work Of an incendiary. MurJreesbOrO
Monitor, March 2S.
ANOTHER HORSE THIEF CAUGHT AND
CAGED.-On Saturday last Mr.. A. T. Davis
arrested Robert johnson, alias Sandy Al
ford, colored, for stealing horse and buggy.
! The horse was stolen from Mr.. Geo. Afford,
and the buggy from Mr.. G.. w. Spain, of
! Davidson county. When overtaken he
had sold the horse and buggy near Nolens-
Vile, for $50 cash and $40 on time. On
the examination trial he confessed to have
taken the property, but did so, as he stated,
to have a ride. He was bound over to APP
pear at the next term of the Criminal
Court, and in default of bail was placed in
jail MuCfreesbOro Monitor, March %.
ADMITTED TO THE BAR.-Three of our
young law students were admitted to the
bar last week, by receiving the signatures
Of Judges Barry and Campbell, viz: Baker
ID. johnson, John p. Campbell, and Jacob
q. Robbins. We hope soon to see their
shingle out, and wish them success
Gdrksriiie Patriot, March %.
FRUIT CROP.-A farmer of much skill
and experience gives it as his opinion that
such winter as we have Just passed
through is natural prelude TO an abund-
ant fruit crop. We concur with him
knOrrale Press and Herald, March q.
EXCITEMENT.-An exciting scene trans
Pired at the ferry last evening, which came
very near resulting in the death of Mr..
james Jones Mr.. Jones was hauling
wood from barges which are at the ferry,
and in order to load his wagon, it was neces-
sary to drive into the water After he was
ready TO start with his load be found that
he would have TO drive around the barges
in order to turn his wagon and get out of
the river. The water being much deeper
than he anticipated, the horses could not
tOnch bottom. Mr.. Jones attempted to
disengage them so that they could swim
ashore, but found it impossible, and was
compelled to cling to his horses in order to
keep from drowning himself number
Of persons were attracted by the excite
ment, and by the aid of large barge, Mr..
Jones and his horses were finally rescued.
-Kaorrae Press and Herald, March 81.
FRUIT PRosPECTs.-It is said that the
prospects of a good crop of fruit of all
kinds this year, are good. The drouth,
late last season, thoroughly ripened the
new wood, and the fruit buds owing to the
continued cold, have not sufficiently de-
yeloped TO be injured by frosts.-C Chattd-
nOOga Union, March %.
The Chattanooga Gazette has been sus-
pended for want Of sufficient patronage.
STRANGE FREAK OF FNATURE.-Six W eeks
ago, COW belonging to Mr.. Dunwiddy, gave
birth TO a calf, healthy and every way per-
feet. On Wednesday last the same COW
gave birth to another, equally healthy,
both Of which are now doing welI.-Chaf-
tdRooga Republican, March 2S.
COUNTY ELECTION. recent county
election will be contested on the ground of
illegality. The defeated candidates, with
the exception OF Payne and Keyes, are the
contestants. Notices have been served
upon the successful ones. The matter comes
up before the next County County.--Joaes-
boro Flag, March 81.