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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-15

THE NASHVILLE CONVENTION, No. o.
A letter 10 the editor from gentleman at
Nashville, dated November IL, incidentally
alludes to this body, which was to re-as'
seIble SIX weeks after the adjournment Of
Congress, and says:
"The Southern Convention is in session,
and | believe delegates are here rom the
snme States that were represented al the
former meeting"
We would Judge that the re-nssembing
Of the Convention had produced very little
sensation at the State Capital, and that its
deliberations and adjournment would be
marked by about the same degree Of apathy
~d respectful indifference on The part Of The
outsiders.
Since the above was in type we have
received the Nashville Wing Of the 18th,
from which we clip the following:
At III o'clock, on motion Of Gen. Pillow,
in the absence Of the President. Judge
Sharkey. the Vice President, Elk Governor
Mcdonald, was invited to lake the chair.
The Convention was opened with prayer.
E. G. Eastman, Esq, Secretary of the
former meeting, was invited to act again as
Secretary.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-15

A card appears in the Vicksburg Wing.
signed by Messrs. Arthur g. Searles, from
which it appears that difficulty has occur
red there between Hon. P. w. Tompkins
and Judge Sharkey which however. was hon
bly, settled through the Intervention of the
two former gentlemen.
Coon ADvIcE.-One had better be cheat.
ed agreeably. than pass ones life in watch
ing not to be cheated.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-15
MoNTHLIEs. - Sartsin for December

MoNTHLIEs. Sartsin for December re-
ceived. and brilliant as usual.
Holcen's Dollar Magazine for November
received. A valuable and interesting pei
riodical, and by far the cheapest in the
Union.
Cooley for December is at hand. We
long since thought Cooley had attained the
highest point Of excellence in the periodical
line. but each successive number srems TO
be an Improvement upon the one that pre-
ceded 1t.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-15

INDIANA AND NEGRO TEsTIMoNY.-The
Constitutional Con veniion of Indiana has
determined 10 exclude, by constitutional
provision, free coIored persons from giving
testimony in courts Of justice against white
persons.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-15

The Pass OF TENNESSEE is moving
forward with much unanimi,y in favor Of
a reform in relation 10 legal adveriising.-
The restrictions placed upon this matter bv
the Legislature we should be glad to see
removeG-at least, the parties most interes.
ted, the sellers of real estate, should have
The privilege OF deciding for themselves
upon the necessity, or Otherwise, ofadver.
Using.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-15

lNpEPENDENT.-Ths Cumberland river is
about o 'dry up ond retire." and the editor
Of the Galiatin Tenth Legion says he don't
care d-u If 1t does. Hear him:
Let it 60 dry. we will build fine rail.
road where it now runs, for the accummo.
da iion of settlers on its banks. Great
country this! 60 il boys"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-15

The Yankee Blade says. ga fugitive
meeting was held al Faneuil Hall last Man.
day evening. and nobody hurt. We don't
believe the fugitives are much wanted by
their old masters. particularly those who
have learned too many bad tricks during
their residence in these paris"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-15

A JUDGE MUGpEREp.-The Little Rock
(Ark.) Gazette & Democrat, sta cs that
Hon. Thomas II. Clark, Judge o: The Coun-
ty Court OF Carroll county, was wnylaid and
murdered on the goth Oct, within four hun.
dred ynrds Of his house. His broher-in>
law, Rudd, and Rudd's two sons. were ar,
rested as the murderers, and circumstance,
strongly indicate their guilt.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-15

The HYrocRIrE.-He is the blot of good.
ness. q rotten stick in a dark night. the
poppy in cornfeld, an i'll tempered candle
with great snuff that in going out smells
i'll; an angel abroad, devil at home. and
worse when an angel than devil,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-15

MURDER AND SEDUcTIoN.-A Meredith
Bridge. New Haven, on Wednesday of last,
week. the murdered body Of young man
named Edward L. Davis was found in the
river. A man named Richard Flanders,
whose wife, it is stated. was seduced BY
Davis, has been arrested for the murder.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-15

PoRE.-The prospect al present is that
the pork market will be high enough this
season. We heard gentleman asking
$3.50 per lOOIbs the other day. The pork is
good, and the price is good, hut where is
the money TO Come from? Tha.'s the qucs.
ton.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-15
THE FUGITIVE Law IN PENNSYLVANIA
,Cho Jonnvor S,cctato inns mn nfnllv Snook q

THE FUGITIVE Law IN PENNSYLVANIA
The Hanover Spectator thus manfulIy speaks
on the subject Of the fugitive law:
However much fuss a few editors in
Pennsy vaniu may make about the fugitive
slave bill, the great body of the people are
in favor of it. And we sincerely believe that
none are more 81 thnn vast proportion OF
the Wing party. They are sick and tired
of all this noise and talk about slavery
And mnre than all, they know the law is
Jus, and honest. Adopted in obedience to
the requirements of the constitution. and
such as is necessary to the peace Of the
country. Aud again, the Wings of this
State who ore disposed to respect the CON.
promises Of the constitution, are not vii.
ling to desert the lend of such men MS Clay.
~ bs,er, Fillmore. Criltendeo. Choaio nd
to follow the footsteps Of the ''hlghcr law
gentry.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-15

~ Messrs. Thos. L. g. W. A. Upton,
of Monroe. passed through our town few
DAYS since. on their way to the Southern
markets. with some fifty likely young ne
groes. The Messrs. Upton are considered
honorable, high-minded men in this com.
munlty. who trade in sound property and
good titles.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-15

THE LATEST CONTINENTAL the West,
borough Mass Cattle Show. was exhibi.
ted H"l-'en Cow. called Jenny Lind"
with bull calf by her side named "Bar.
num!"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-15

SOUTH CAROLINA MASTERING Govern.
or Seahro"k has accepted the proffered ser.
vices of the Richland Light Dragons and
the Governors Guards. The time for tho
invasion of the United States is 1ot fred.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-15

sJp Jackson g. L''ard have just OPEN
ed their stock of Fall and Winter Goods
If you want Bargains, real Bargains and
no mistake, give them a call. Their i'd
verti,emcnt will be found in another col.
umn.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-15

A MTsER.-An old man sged sevepty. four
recently died at Paris. He had been Twin.
IN profound misery. and had two nspbews
in the neighborhood nearly as wretchedlv
off as himself. He has. however, Left than
q fortune of 400. 900 francs.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-15

Thomas w. Dorr, the revolulionist "Go,
vernon" Of Rhode Island, is now in verv
III health at his fathers residence, and il e
doubtful whether he will long survive.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-15
NOTICE.

All persons indebted to this office. either
for subscriptions, advertising, or job work.
are requested to settle up immediate ly.-
We need all the money due us, md hope
those indebted will pay the respective
amounts without any more delay.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-15

VERY MAD.-A disunIon meeting was
recently held in Georgia, at which on mo-
ton Of Col Abbey, the following resolu>
lions were adopted:
Rcsolvsd, That tina, this meeting is id
mad.
Resolued. Tha. this meeting do now adj
joufn.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-15

"CHATTANooGA AND CLEVELAND RAIL,
RoAD."-Ihe Legislature in February, 40,
passed an act granting charter for Com.
pany TO construct rairoad from Chatta =
nooga. to intersect the East Tennessee and
Georgla Railroad al Cleveland, Bradley
county. A late number Of the Chatlanoo-
ga Gazette contains call for meeting OF
tho Commissioners in that place on the 18Th
instant, "for the purpose of adopting suit
able measures for the construction Of the
Road"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-15

eCP Postmas,ers are authorized to frank
business. 1t is sufficiently agreeable to
lose the amount Of an absconding delin.
quenl's Indebtedness, without paying post.
age for the rather interesting information.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-15

New JERsEY.-Ilappears BY The returns
from New Jersey thai George f. Fort, The
Democratic candidate for Governor, is e.
Iec,ed by majority offour or five thousand
votes. His wing competitor was John
Runk. The Democrats have gained one
Member OF Congress in the Second Con-
gressional District; SO that the Delegation
in the next Congress will stand three wings
and Two Democrats. The State Lesasla.
QQle has also been carried by the opposi>
ton.
MICHIGAN ELEcrIoN.-A Telegraphic
despatch from Detroit states tina, the re-
turns indicate the election to Congress OF
Ebenezer J. Penniman (Whig) IN the first
district Of Michigan.
Wisconsin ELEcrIoN.-Mr. Durkee is
reported 10 be re>elec,ed TO Congress from
the irsl district of Wisconsin. The returns
are also favorable 10 Mr.. Doty's election.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-15

The Mayor Of Washington has given, 10
the Tree negroes living there, notice, ,ha,
they must either leave the city or give bond
and security that they will no, become a
burihen 10 the Corporation.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-15

r See Advertisement of Engledow g.
Co. in today's paper. Their stock is good.
and they respectfully invite oil 10 call and
examine for themselves.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-15
whats the matter, Billp

whats the matter, Billy
NANNY has fell up stairs and stuck 4
knot hole in her hand. ind John won't 90
for BOOT. iack to pull it out. Where's the
poiecurysP
Exit Bill, hollpring fire!
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-15
ATHENS, FRIDAY, NOV. Is, 1850.

nT w. THOMSON, is The authorized
agent for the "Pos," in the city OF Balll'
more, Md.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-15

The hearts of boys resembles blades of
straw hanging upon the bushes, and the
beauty of the girls, the wind which carries
them all in its tram.
The above, no doubt, is very true; provd.
ed. that the boys and straw are bolh-green.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-15

Hon. |. T.. HoLMEs.-The Baltimore
Sun assigns the following as The probable
reason of Mr.. Holmes defeat in the recent
election:
"Hon. Isaac f.. Holmes defeat in the
Charleston Is. c. district for Congress,
is said 10 have been 10 consequence Of his
voting to strengthen the Notifications of the
United States about the harbor of Charles.
ton. This vote his constituents construed
we hope correclly-inlo evidence of a
want Of sympathy with the traitors who
contemplate resistance to the general gov
eminent on account OF the admission OF
California under free constitution. Mr.
Holmes is good scholar, a Democrat,
and had long represented the DISTRICT"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-15
BALTIMORE, Nov. IL.

Massachusetts Election.- Briggs major
ily for Governor Of Ma husetIs, is 2 SAT.
The Free Soil vote is diminished, ns com.
pared with previous results, while the
Democratic vote has increased.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-15

FREE POSTAGE ON NEwsrAPERs.-The
Shelbyville Expositor, in late issue, says:
1--WE would Le wiIIinglo unite with PUBLISH
ers IN Tennessee. in q petition. asking for
free circulation in the county, or Con-
gressional District, in which papers are
published puts the Les,ion-WEn'
say you, brethren, to move of this kind?
For one, we express our entire willing.
ness to g" for such a move. Amy thing that
will tend to on additional circulation OF
newspapers must be beneficial to The press
ard to the people. and should meet the
hearty concurrence of all
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-15

SMALL Money changers would
do well TO recollect that by an act of Con.
gress which took effect on The first of Au-
gust, "slick" quarters are to pass for TWEEN.
~ cents; "s'ick" l2i cent pieces are 10 pass
for ten cents; and "slick" Ct cents pieces
are to pass for five cents.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-15
We clip the following from the last
Knoxville Reuister:

We clip the following from the last
Knoxville Register:
MARYvILLE toLLEGE.-We learn that
Rev. John J. Robinson has been appointed
Professor Of Sacred Literature in Mao
College mud has accepted. A very hand
some subscription has been raised in Blount
county to aid in building new edit :e for
the use of this institution.
Mr. Robinson is highly qualified TO fl!
the chair 10 which he has been called
He has for some lime past had the pastoral
charge OF the Presbyterian Church in this
place, and his Congregation part with him
with regret. He carries with him the best
wishes Of our entire community for his
future success and prosperity.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-15

ANOTHER ONE MIzzLEp.-The Postmas.
ter at Ball Play, Monroe county, writes US
that our paper sent TO the address Of B. B.
Darlington is not taken out of The office.
and lha, the honorable gentleman has step
ped aside or put out for the frontier settle
ments. Mr.. Burlington owes US for cigh-
teen months subscription, and three dollars
for notwithstanding $3.50. He knew
he owed us just that amount when he left,
and moreover he could have discharged the
debt without the least Inconvenience to him.
self 1t is possible Mat he is saving mos
ney to lay up n "treasure in heaven, where
moths do not corrupt. nor thieves br' INK
through and steal" When he writes to his
friends in his section, we hope he will
send us lock Of his hair as a keepsake,
TO remind US Of the gen'lemanly treatment
we have received at his hands.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-15
"Breaches in glass.
For Jack Fros,s' was'eful entrance"

Master, msyn't put some wood in iha.
s'ovc"-Mayn', 90 Qpi32n1l
spill, some wi |11
f"e?" StamDN
'le,y bang-how canine .2J(
in such cimate-unless it shoot Ike Jack
Frost's pencilIngs. in frozen shafts upon
the window panes-if there be any. And
this is the modern substitute for the grove.
Of AcaGemn>? Gentle mothers, gentle
teachers, look to the comfort Of your school
room!
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-11-15
THE NEW YORK ELECTIONS,


Elections are somewhat contradictory. The
latest advlces represent Tint Hunt, the
Wing candidate. has been elected by a
small majority that the Wings have ma.
jori'y in the Legislature, and that they
have elected nineteen out of the thirty four
members to Congress. The official returns,
however, TGy vary The result.
CALIFoRNIA.-The most astonishing &C.
counts continue to be received from Cali
fornia in relation to the success of those
who are engaged in hunting for the yellow
dirt. And it is strongly suspected that there
is good deal of humbuggery mixed up
with small quantity oil truth. The las,
Nashville American has an article in re-
ference 10 the return Of DR.. ]. w. King, d.
rect from California, who has been travel
ling in that country. He does not give as
favorable accounts as some, and we expect
his statements are correct. We subjoin q
paragraph:
"The stories of the richness of the mines
are manufactured by spectators, and nine
times out of len are unlounded. This evi
xviii soon be remedied. The returned emf.
grants will spread more reliable history O
the country, and the emigration hereafter
will mainly be OF class who will not &C
with their heads turned with The gold ma
mia. California is no doub. great coun
try; but its greatness consists in lis com
mercial advantages and its agricultural ca
pacites more than in its gold mines. A
fortune can be more easily and certainly
made by hard wor': in Tennessee than by
hard work in the California mines. One
IN ten thousand makes fortune in the
mines. BY honest and pe.severing in
dus,ry at home, the same result may be
accomplished"
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1850-09-27

WILLIAM AND MARY COLLEGE.
TIME next annual session of this Institution will
commence Oh the Cd Wednesday in October.
FACULTY.
The Right Rev. JOHN JOINS, D. D., President
and Professor of Moral Philosophy.
Judge BEvERLY TUCKER, Professor of Municipal
and Constitutional Law.
. BENJAMrN S. EwELL, Professor Of Mathematics
and Astronomy.
MORGAN j. 'SmEAp, Phi. D. Professor of Hu-
mainly.
William Il. HopKrNs, A. NJ, Professor o
Chemistry ana Natural Philosophy.
\, H. A. WASHINGTON, A. NJ, Professor Of lis
tory and Political Economy.
Rev SIAs ToTTEN, d. d., Professor OF Intel
lectual Philosophy, Bellies Lettres, and Rhetoric.
There are two courses of study for undergrad
uates--the regular course for the degree of Bach
elor of Arts, and a Science course, occupying two
wears. Candidates for admission to the Science
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quest, of their parents or guardians. Students not
desiring to join n regular class may, for special
reasons be admitted to study with the regular
classes, in those branches which, on examination,
they may be found qualified to pursue.
The necessary College expenses range between
$lB6 and $l96 per annum. =,
Circulars will be forwarded to all who may de-
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answered, if addressed to Professor MORGAN )
SMEAp, Williamsburg, Virginia.
Students, not desiring to attend either the he-g
ular or the Science course, will be permitted to
study with any class which they may be prepared
TO join.
1,flv Isl aW ltlft q y, it-t ~ u t- t.t
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THE EDITORS.
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washington.
r Nrw YoRx Jan. ]. 1851 N e9
ON CONSIGNMENT Oak 7Srn.d JR,ss.ett
~ BROG.ANsS.--l 900 pair Oak Tanned Russell
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"INCONOGRAPHICE ENCYCLOPEDIA"
TAYLOR & MAURY, book sellers near 9th
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OF this valuable and beautiful work, now publish
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aspect Of Congress.
Actual Democratic majority
Free aud Stare State Classification.

The .Ns,c Territories.
i. We give the names of the new territories, al
though they have not yet been organized. Cali
forna will in all probability, be admitted into the
Union as State, with two senator's, and one or
two representatives to Congress. Utah and New
Mexico, and probably Nebraska, will be granted
territorial governments, and delegates admitted
from each, before Congress- NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
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: TILE SOUTHERN PRESS. 4, Z

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Senators and Representatives, have constituted the
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Of Political affairs generally, without rsfE
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