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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-15

If the questions which now agitate the
political circles IN relation to slavery in the
abstract, are not settled shortly by the GA
tors by trade-lhe agtators for talks sake
the indications are that the people will
settle it, by settling them! Glddinss s. Co.
have used it for a hobby to ride into power
for years past in one section Of the Union,
and we now see others following their
example IN various quarters 10 the delay
of the public business and the injury oil
the public interests.
The following is from the Phlladelphia
Sun:
"SICK OF THE Discussion OF THE SLAVE
QUEsTIoN.-There is some serious talk IN
New York about the propriety of getting
up mass meeting in the Park, 10 call
upon Congress TO think of and do something
else besides the eternal discussion of the
slave question. The people are sick Of il.
We do not wonder the people are getting
sick of the course pursued by their servants
al Washington, for scarcely a proposition
is made in Congress that the everlasting
subject of slavery and anti-sIavery is not
mixed up with the movement"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-15

A MOTHER AND Daughter CONSUMED
Ely FiRE.-We learn from the Grand River
(Michlgan) Eagle that fire recently broke
GU, in a building in that village, used as a
Catholic church, and occupied as resi-
dence by the Rev. MIR. Vizoisky and the
Rev. Mr.. klIroy. The fire originated in
the basement story, and spread with such
rapldity as to consume the whole Of its
contents. Vizolsky and boy that slept 10
the building, made their escape by jumping
gu; of the window of the second story
Mrs. Kilroy, the mother Of the Rev. Mr..
Kilroy, aged about eighty years, and sis"
ter, aged about ,wenty-,hree years, were
buried in the ruins. 1t is supposed that
the young woman might have escaped had
she left her mother 10 her fate; but in the
desperate effort TO save her she lost her own
life. This s inferred from the fact that
both bodies were found together in an OPP
posie corner TO the room in which they
slept. Their remains, consisting OF disjoin-
ted fragments, were gathered up as soon as
i, was possible 10 rescue them from the
ruins.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-15

The only exclusive Jedstcad maaufac-
tory in the United States is presumed 10 be
that of Messrs. Clawson s Modge in Gin.
cinnati, which has been established about
nine years and now does business averag.
ing $4,000 per annum. The building
is of brick and is 100 feet long, 70 wide
and five stories high. One hundred aud
thirty hands are regularly employed, who,
with the aid of excellent machinery driven
by steam, turn out 1875 bedsteads per day,
or about 81 500 each year ofdilTerent styles,
ranging in price from Sl,75 to S60,00.-
In their mandatory, nearly 100000
feet of lumber are annually consumed
The business extends over the South aud
West, bu, New Orleans is the greatest
market, next to which ranks the home
market. In the last two years the home
demand aas been oyer $4,000.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-15

Polk County business required Us du-
ring the prescn, week to y>i, Benton, Polk
county. This is quite 4 pretty village,
pleasantly located in healthy section Of
country, and surrounded by an Industrious
and thrifty population. The Circuit Court
has been sitting during the present week,
and ike all county towns in East Tennes-
see, Benton was alive with business-law
business of course. Plenty of lawyers in
attendance, and lots Of cases.
There are two public houses in Benton
one p,by Col. JAMES PARKS. the other by
Mr.. McCLARv. OF Col Parks house we
can speak alvseGly. |, IS well kept, the
landlord is IS clever fellow rs you will
meet with any where. enlerains his guests
in fret rate style and, what Is more to the
point with Us, is an industrious and efficient
agent for the "Pos,." Success attend him
10 every respect. We have not time TO say
all we could desire about Polk county and
its people, this week; but may find it con-
venent TO wyiie chap,erin tina, eonneSion
hereafter.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-15

Sir john FRANKLIN.-In England the
fate of Sir John Franklin has not vet lost
any of its interest, nor have the public
sympa'hies in any manner abated. 1t is
stated that another exploring expedition
will be set on foot, on large scale, and at
a great expense, with view Of finding
HIM il possible, or OF asceraining the man
ner and circumstances of his death, if no
more.
MIR. Gale, the aeronau,, persists in his
project of bringing balooning 10 the aid
OF the explorers. His plan is certainly IN
senious, and might be successful. 1t is,
to send up balloons in the arctic regions,
with long tail and slow match, The
tails are to be composed Of circulars for
Sir John aud his party, which will be de-
tached from time TO time, as the match is
consumed, and be thus scattered over
large extent Of country. Some OF them,
it is thought, may be picked up by the
lost navigators, and may be the cause OF
their being found and restored to their
country.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-15

NApoLEoN's misunderstanding to a
late developement. the affair Of NapoIcon's
tomb, at Paris has been the subject of very
great financial mystlica,ion. The original
estimate of the cost was 100000 francs,
but now it appears, II is expected that it
will amount in all 10 nearly 100000
francs. The splendid red Russian stone,
S ent for in lieu Of the red antique porphy-
ry first intended, and which was made the
object of repeated search, turns out to be
a sandstone, of which vast masses exist in
France.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-15

ALL SrRAIGHT.-A Negro boy being
sent by his master 10 borrow pound Of
lard oil from his neigbor, thus delivered tho
message:
Missus Thompson, massa send me ODER
to borry or beg pound of hog tallow-hs
say he got the old SOW IN de pen fatten
'em-he gwlne TO kill her day before yis-
terday, and he come ober week fore last,
and pay you all you owe US.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-15

BURNING THE DEAD.-An association
has been formed at the City of London Me-
chanics' Institute, to promote the practice
of decomposing the dead by the agency Of
fire. The members propose to burn, with
becoming solemnity, such Of their dead as
shall have left the remains al the disposal
of the association. The entrance fee is Is.
and the council NEE, TO enrol members. on
the second and last Wednesday in each
month.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-15
New YoRK, Feb. 5. 6 p. m.

The Cotton market is unchanged, and
operators are awaiting the arrival Of The
steamer. Flour is improving. Com, 80 a
81. Rice unchanged. Rio Coffee is held
at | 5 cents. Orleans Moiasses, % 90.
Twenty wounded persons and thirty
dead bodies have been recovered from the
wreck Of tie building in Hague>slreet, and
more still remain beneath the ruins.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-15

WANTS HUsBAND.-Miss Mary g,
Willis, of Concord N. H.. advertises Tor
husband. She says she IS neither erich,
fat, nor foriy," but only twenty-five, Of
slight figure, and poor" She is in "pe-
culiar circumstances" which render il de-
sirable that she should receive an imme-
date answer" Somebody might have
commission on her, in case Of a satisfacio-
ry explanation as to the "peculiar clrcumi
stances"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-15
THE MARSHALS OF FRANCE

1t is stated in the French papers, that OF
the for,y-four Marshals of the Army tina
have been created since the first were made
by Napoleon, IN the year Kill, to Jerome
Bonapar'c, the last, SO made by his neph>
ew the President, twenty three rose to that
dignity from the ranks, that is, they COM
menced their career as common soldiers.
Among them were Murat, Ney, Money.
JourJan. Massena, Augereau. Bernadoue,
Soult, Ouhinot, Mou,on, d'Erlon. Bu-
geaud, &c., SC. OF the maishals there
were Kings-Murat of Naples, Jerome of
Wes,phaia, and Bernado,,e of Sweden,
the las, dying King; the other two were
unkinged by the Allies, and Murat was
shot in an attempt to return to Naples, as
Napoleon had done to France. These men
so raised from the ranks, were Napoeon's
ablest generals.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-15

WIG ALMAaAC.-IYe have received a
copy OF the Wing Almanac and U. S. Re-
gis,er for 1850: Greedy 6 McElra,h pub
fishers, New York-Price l2i cents pei
single copy, 81 per dozen. 1t is mos,
excellent work, being filled with valuable
statistical information, not TO be met with
in any other Almanac, and should be in
the hands OF every one.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-15
CONVENTION OF THIEVES IN THE CIR,
OF LONDON.

OF LONDON.
4 thieves convention has been held in
London for the purpose Of adopting meas
ures to procure an honest livelihood. Two
hundred and seven avowed thieves atten
ded. The meeting was opened with prayer
and a hymn. An address was proposed to
Lord Ashley, asking if any hope was pre-
scented Of their obtaining an honest living
in the British Colonies. His Lordship
expressed his willingness 10 be!riend them,
as it was his duty 10 do. He candidly told
them that there was little hope for them,
unless they turned their attention to the
back settlements of the New World
Suggestive Of Ievi,y as may be these facts.
there is something solemn and serious In
them. ave must steal or die" was the
response OF one of the thieves; prayer is
very good, but it will not fll an empty
stomach. Can anything be more express
sive of the depraving influences of the
social evils Of English society.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-15

THE UNIoN.--Dr Bethune, OF Phlladel-
phia delivered an eloquent lecture i'll WASH
ngton, a few evenings since, in the couise
Of which he gave glowing eulogy upon
the value Of the Union, and wound up by
the exclamation, "GoD PALsEY THE ARM
THAT SHALL GE RAISED TO REMOVE The
For nearly five minutes the building shook
with plaudits Of his audience, and for a
while II seemed as if the lecture must there
end.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-15

TEMPERANCE CELEGRATIoY.-We are
requested 10 say tina, Polk Division Sons
of Temperance will have a celebration al
Benton on the 18th March, by procession,
&c. A Bible will be presented TO the Dr.
vision by the Ladies of Benton and vicin-
i,y. NeiehborIag Divisions are invned 10
be present and participate in the proceed
ings.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-15

Mrs. PARTlNGToN ON EDuCATIoN.-
"For my part can't deceive what on airh
eddica,on is comm to. When | was
young, ifa gall only understood the rules
of distraction, provision, multiplying, re.
plenishing, and the common dominalor,
and knew all about the rivers and their
obituaries, the covenants and dormiiories,
the provinces and the umpires, they had
eddicalion enough. But now they have
to steady bo,iomy. Algie. bay, and have 10
demonstrate suppositons about sycophants,
OF crcuses, tangenis and Diagonies of pa
rallegrams, TO say nothing about the OK
hides, cowsticks, and abs,ruse ,riangles -
And the old lady was so confused with
the technical names that she was compel-
led 10 stop.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-15

MEANS OF ARRHsrIYG TIE FATAL En-
FEcrs CnLonoF0HM-Nn eminent Sur
geon of France relates two cases IN which
the inhalation of Chloroform, proved
nearly fatal. lie however succeeded IN
revivlng his patients, after all ordinary
means had failed, by placing his mouth
upon theirs, and forciby insulating the
lungs by rapid aspiration and expira'ions'
A medical practitioner in Paris, states that
in two instances Of approaching dissolution
by Inhalation of ChlorofOrm, he recalled
lie by thrusling two fingers deep into the
throat, down TO the larynx and Us"phagus
a sudden movement OF expiration followed,
and recovery took place.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-15
WAsHIYGToy, Feb. 4.

The resolution submitted by Mr.. Root,
ins,ructing the Committee on Territories 10
incorporate the Wilmot Provso in all Ter>
ri,orial bills, was voted down in the House
to-day by considerable majority.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-15

Lola Monies. that masculine female,
who has made so much noise in Europe.
upset one throne and numberless heads,
was at the last accounts IN most for
lorn condition and furious mood. Her
lover--ihe youthful Head, alter having
made several unsuccessful efforts at es-
cape, succeeded on Christmas day in CIV
ing her the do dge. They were in Spain.
She pursued him and sent forth various
agents after him. But all in vain. Head
had secreled himself in an English steam
er, and has arrived safely in London.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-15

A bill has been reported IN the Virginia
House Of Delegates. appropnating $4,000
per year, for the removal of the free ne
aroes 10 Africa.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-15

Public DocUMENTs.-We are requested
by the Hon. J. Nj. ANDERSON, the Repre-
sentative to Congress from this District, to
state tina, he has received repeated applIs
cations since the opening of the session. for
public docuElcnts-such as the Presidents
message and accompanying papers, as well
as Others; none Of which have been printed,
and, OF course, are not ready for distribu-
ton. The plan that has for several years
printing, has had the effect, not only 10 de-
Law the execution of the work, but also to
cause it TO be done in very inferior style,
both as TO paper and workmanship. This,
in fact, is the principal reason why the do.
cumenis referred to above, have not been
ready for distribution al an earlier day
Such documents as have been sent into
the District, by Mr.. Anderson, we are as
sured have been purchased by him for tina,
purpose. AS soon as those TO be furnished
on public accoun, are ready for distribution,
they will he forwarded without delay.
This notice our Representative deems
due 10 his constituents. inaSmuch rs i,
would be impossible TO answer each one
who has addressed him ON the subject,
as there are many claims and business let.
ters which require his immediate atten-
ton.
Other papers IN the District are request'
ed TO publish the above. or similar notice.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-15

YANKEE ENTERPRIsE.-Soon after the
news of the gold discoveries IN California
reached this country, Mr.. George Kimba II,
of Frankfort, (Me.,) conceived plan lor
the settlement, of township in that region
wilh hardy and industrious families from
his native Stale. The plan embraced the
building and equipment of a ship, which
was 10 carry the colony ,hi,her, and which
was afterwards 10 be employed IN the Pa.
cifc trade. This ship has now arrived at
Boston preparatory to taking her departure
for the land OF gold.
The members, now numbering about
100, are the hardy sons and daughters Of
Maine and vicinlty-most every trade Is
represented, and they do their own work
on the ship, not paying out "ne cent
The editor Of the Boston Tracellcr paid
a visi, to the ship, and found the men very
busy-some painting, others carpen,erng,
sc. The wives and daughters OF the share
holders were in the after part of the ship,
very much engaged in knitting. washing,
Sc; and appearing perfectly at home in
their floating colony. A number of the
females are unmarred.-Boston Post.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-15

G3.We understand that tie Bank OF East
Tennessee, at Knoxville, has gone into ac-
tive operation. II is the intention of the
proprietor, we are informed, 10 deal exclu-
sively in Bills Of Exchange.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-15

r. Attention Is invited to the adver
tisemen, Of Edward X. Tryon. Philadei'
phis, to be found IN to'day's aper
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-15

a. Mr. JAMES y, AsrvRy. ST., Kingston,
Roane County, Tennessee, is authorized
and requested to act as agen, IN procuring
subscriptions for this paper
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-15

CTAhLGE 4. Hall, Esq. of Tennessee,
formerly editor Of the Nashville Wing, but
more gently Register Of the Treasury o.
the Unite States, has been appointed as
sislant Secretary Of the Treasury.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-15

H. r. MrrcuELE, jR., Charleston, s.
c., will attend 10 any business for this pas
per IN that city.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-15
MEETING OF THE STOCKHOLM
ERS

II will be seen by reference to our adVers
Using columns 10 day, that there is a call
for meeting of the Shareholders IN the
East Tennessee and Georgia Railroad
Company, on "Wednesday, the 2Olh day Of
March next. The following is the
FORM OF PROXY.
|, , do constitute ,
10 be my Proxy, to attend, IN my stead, the
meeting O! the Stockholders in the East
Tennessee and Georgia Railroad Company
on the 20lh Of March, 1850, and 10 vote on
shares of the stock of said Company
in favor Of accepting the loan offered by
The State Of Tennessee 10 said Company,
on the terms and conditions mentioned in
the act Of the General assembly granting
said loan, and to do any other thing neces>
sary to be doac, touching acceptance OF
said act and the provisions thereof. and to
act on any olber question that may come
before said meeting: Hereby rallylns and
cofirmlng what my said Proxy may law.
fully do in the premises.
In witness whereof hereunto set my
hand and seal, this Gay Of 1850.
hpresencc Of A. B. (Seal)
J.. ID.
State Of Tennessee, County.
The soliciting witness personally appear
ed before me-, a Justice Of the peace. OF the
County and State aforesaid, and being duly
qualified. says he saw the above power du-
ly signed and sealed.
+. c., Justice Of the Peace.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-15
ATHENs. FRIDAY, FEE. I5. 1850.

En- II. w. KING IS the authorized
sgen, Tor this paper IN the city OF PAiia"
lelphia.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-15

SAILING ON IcE.-The pleasant cores
pondent of the Salem Register, writing
from Boston, says:
"Speaking Of ice, they have great sailing
on Spy Pond, in West Cambridge, not,
wlthslanding it is frozen over. Can you
imagine boat sailing on pond, and not a
drop Of Vater TO be seen! 1t may strike
your readers as paradox, but | assure you
it is orthodox. To explain; the boat is
furnished with three skates, one on the keel
forward (by which it is steered) and one
on each side of her bottom. near the stern.
BY this means, all sail being set. and the
wind bellyng her canvass in good shape.
she gides smoothly on-"Walklng the
(irozen) waters like thing OF life" 10
this manner the "uncharleTed wind" be-
comes very agreeable and efficient nag
for this novel kind Of sleigh and the fun is
really tip.top for those who enjoy it.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-15

CuoLERA.-The Memphis Eagle, of the
22d ult. says:
1.-The steamer Aack Scott. passed up
the river yesterday morning, having on
board several hundred German emI.rants,
among whom the cholera broke out two
days previous, Of which some eight or
ten had died; many more were down with
it. In some cases the disease carried OIL
its victims within two OF three hours alter
Il seized Them"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-15

Nr We are authorized and requested to
announce CHRISTIAN PETERS, as a
candidate for recollection to the Office OF
Sheriff of McMinn county at the ensuing
March election.
IT, We arc authorized and requested
10 announce 4. BARB, Esq, as candI-
date for the office Of County Trustee, at
ensuing March election.
Cu-We are authorized and requested TO
announce G. w. KInKSET as candI-
date for re. election to the Office OIL County
Trustee for McMInn county.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-15

MASSACHUSETTS, The bill providing
for the election of members OF Congress
and Presidential Electors by a plurality
vote, PASSED to third reading in the Mas
sacAuserres House Of Representatives on
Friday, by vote Of ilS TO ia. The bill
provides Cor the election by apluraily al
ter failure to elect by a majority. There
seems to be some doubt as TO the passage
Of the bill through the Senate
The people Of Michigan have decided
in favor of electing State officers by lhe
people, by vote Of 2S,ll7 to 72S.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-15

o. We are authorized and requested
10 announce 'lUOS. DUChNORIll as
q candidate for the Office Of Sheriff OF Me.
MINI county, a, the ensuing March cleo
tiuu,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-15

ELECTIuNs BY THE LEGISLATURE
Hon. VIM. b. Turlcy was yesterday elects
ed Judge Of the Court Of General Jurisdic-
ton Uor we know no other name SO well
suited 10 it from his extensive powers) at
Memphis.
James S. Bridges was elected Register
for the Hiwassee District.
A. II. Crozier. Comptroller for the IN
expired term Of - days until the LIST Of
March, caused by the resignation Of his
predecessor Banner.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-15

OFFICE HOLDERS AT WAsHlNGToN.-A
Washington letter in the New York Trib-
une, says:
"Accordlng to the Blue Book, there are
employed in the District OF Columbia, in
permanent situations. $50 men, with ra'ar-
les averaging from 81 500 to 81 800 each;
of this plumber Virginia has 1873, Maryland
1874, and The District OF Columbia 81. max
ing 25l, or nearly one half of the whole
number. If we were 10 add 10 this other
officers in the District, with salaries from
$500 to $4,000. who are engaged IN and
about the public buildings and public
grounds, with what are termed Temporary
Clerks" in all the departments, we should
have at leas, GOO men under Government
appointment, and pay from the two States
above named and this District"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-15

TREAsURER's STATEMENr.-According
to the statement of the U. S. Treasurer,
the amount subject 10 draft with Assistant
Treasures, DeposItories, and in the Mint
and bra inches, on Monday, January Is, Is
80, was S6.30S, 0S9 63.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-02-15

LATER FROM CALlFoRNIA.-The steam
ship Alabama has arrived at New Orleans
from Chagres, with california dates to 3lst
December.
The Legislature convened on the 18th
December, and Mr. BURNETT was lnaugu
rated as Governor.
On the 2lst the Legislature elected J. C.
FREMONT and VIM. Nj Gwiv CormerIy a
representative in Congress from Mlssissip-
pi,) United States Senators.
The minlng operations were suspended
by the snow and rain.
a tremendous couGas ration occurred al
San Francisco on the 9th, which destroy
ed large portion of the city. The loss is
estimated at a million and half OF dollars.
The constitution had been adopted by the
people. The vote in favor was about $4,000
to 500 against it.