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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-15
OLD PARTY LINES.

Al no time within GU. recollection have
the great distinctive features Of Whiegrry
and Democracy been so eclipsej. The
difference between genuine Wing heart
and that OF Locoioco is rs certain and
well marked as the laws Of nalure-as pal
pahIe as right and wrong. The one loves
rrghi, iruih. and Justice on account of the r
intrinsic worth; tie other observes them
when convenient. and then only because
they NAV ala in attaining purposes. Now,
Il II hat ever ieen doubted. il has become
evident ihal there are iocoiorOs in both par
lies Just a! this time a Wonderful sitting
process is going cn-poIlIcians are calcu
a'i0g upnn the tutur.. The honest and
the GOOD IooE to the interest OF the coun.
rry hul the other, and we lear the larger
class. discipline their conscience by the
role Of loss and gain. The time has again
come that Ines meas souis-old pultcal
associations are breaking up-nrw schemes
have heen devised. and new alliances are
.h VI To BE- formed. Extraordinary verbal
demonstrations are made all owe, the conn
'ry, especially IN Congress. There we see
tie tuiun saved anh lost about twice a
week. and, if HE cont, ST should wax much
autipr. we confidently lnnk Tor II to become
Il matter Of dairy occurrence. More cnn-
pruu's-s-niurp uniDn and dIsunlon reSo .
buttons, more safety measures and rebel
Ions PROJECTS have been broueh, forward
Lurlng Iii. past month, than have been
thought Of during any Guy yeats 0: our
ma, onal existence. Every few days a
grave Senator starts from his seat and ex
claims, almost in the language OF female
acQpaiurancn OF Sir John talslail, 'btne
rescue or two-wont nobody bring n res
cue!' The pa'rarchs in the Senate scarce.
is give a plan for keeping the Union to-.
Gciher decent discussion before another
is submitted. Some Of them seem as anx
ious for the paternity Of great measure ar
the woman who was willing to prove her
maternity by letting the living child be cut
n Two. II their plan does no, save the
Union, they are willing for severance. A
wear or two ago The Supreme Court al
Knoxville decided cause on grounds tha,
had not been touched in argument. The
successful connsr. afterwards remarked
II at he dli not thank the Courl for the de.
clslon; for if he could not gam cause by
his own argument he would just as lieI
lose ii.
The idea Of leadership in Congress has
become obsolete. Gen. TAYLOR does not
profess to te the President of party; nor
has he any oreanized opposition or sup
ror. 80 far as the present excitement is
conccrned. |, is true there is an Ex.cu.
i've proviso; but there are half a dozen
others. aud thus politicians are siravjng
abou, Tx. los, sheep. We are happy. how
ever. in the belief that independent Of
ledu"fS, hG'olIS'N or ulsnn'Ohls'S, There ~
an abiding confidence ia the hearts of the
million. that fidelity to the constitution aid
avs ,f lhr county is The laiI,msn Of po.
irical virtue. and that an observance Of
these will inlaIhb'v rarIy Us through the
most dangerous ST onls Of faction, notwith.
sanding the efforts Of false hearted and
ambitious men.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-15
For The Athens Post,
SSEELODGE. NO. ISe

uIWASSEE LODGE, NO. lSe.
CHARLESTON, March 9th, 1850.
The following preamble and resolutions
was adopted:
Whereas, the melancholy intelligence
has been received by this Lodge of the
death of our Brother, Tnos. CRuTcnFiELD,
Of Harrison Lodge, No. ll4-thereiore,
Resolred, That we sincerely deplore the
death of our beloved Brother. and that we
tender 10 his distressed family assurances
oil our sympathy.
Resolved, That the members of this
Lodge wear the usual badge Of mourning
for thirty days.
Resolved, That copy OF these resoIu-
lions be forwarded by the Secretary 10 his
family, and that he also forward copy to
the Athens Post for publication, and that
The Chattanooga papers be requested To CO.
py.
H. Med. McELRATH, w. NJ.
WM. J. JOHNSON, Seer'y.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-15

ATTENTION, FARMERS. The attention
Of our farmers Is directed 10 the advertise
menl for Castor Oh Beans, in loday's pa
per. THIS Bean is said TO yield largely.
and as Mr.. Melcaite Offers one dollar per
busIcl for all he can get mex, fail, we have
but Lutte doubt the culture Of the crop
would prove mos, valuable. Seed can De
procured Of Mr.. Me,calle II application be
made immediately.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-15

Yourn,-Youih is a glorious Invention.
While the girls chase the hours and YOU
chase the cHi'. the months seem - dance
away "wnh down rgCn their feet" Whal
ply our summer $50 short, isn't 1t? Be-
fore you know II. lovers become deacons
uB3 Fompe grandmother.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-15
BALr,MoRE. March 4.

An immense Union meeting was bcld IN
monumsn, square TO night; 10000 persons
were presrnt. The mayor prsdcd; va'l
Gus patriotic speeches were made. and
resolutions IN favor u The Unicn unani,
nous!y adopted Which advocate a com
promise OF tne slavery question.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-15

o. Coffee is quoted in the las, Knox
Vile Re.i,ler al lSA cents by the bag. b,
reference 10 our advertising columns, l.
will be seen tina, McEw-n & Gliespl" Of
fer a prime article al II cents by the bag.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-15

II Is not always mark of kindness Ia
possess an open cuuntrnance. An all,ga.
tor IS a deceit!ul creature, and yet he pre-
senis an open counlenance when 10 the We.
W Get OF taking you in.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-15

OTThe neat mrrrln. OF the Board OF
Directors Of the East tennessee and G-or.
ga Railroad viii take place on Wejnes.
day the Sd Of april, and not on the - h
instant, as stated III cur last. Tne meeting
the Sr,le oau. 'ahes place on the 2OIh.
next "Wednesday.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-15

CoNcEIr WORSE THAN IGNORANCE -
There is only one thing worse than ignor-
ance, and that Is concei. Or all the in.
trscible fools. an overwise man is the
worst. You may cause IDIOTS. TO pbilo,, =
phizs-you may coax donkeys to forpso
lhistes-but don't ever think Of driving
common sense INTO the head OF conceiled
person.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-15

Geo. J. Bullock. cashier Of rhe Savan.
nah bank ahscund"d, taking wuh llu, y
large amour, of money. A reward o! $500
is offered for his apprehension.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-15

TINSEgs.-Nlr J. W. Back well, Of this
town. wishes TO employ one or two GOOD
Journeymen Timers. See advertisement.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-15
WM. J. JOHNSON, Secr'y.

O. Attention is invited 10 the advertise
ment OF Decatur Academy.
Also, 10 advertisement headed " Men
Wanted"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-15

PEYYsYLrANiA-T Union On the
% ulr the Senate g.! Prnnsy lvania pass.
I'd IN. following resolution:
Whereas. the members Of the General
Assembly -. Prnn>, lvanIa have seen with
t--p regret. IN several srcil"ns OF our nlo.
nous republic, iniiri'IUus Of Dissatisfaction
uIth uur fundamental oTrau'Z ,iiun, a. eu.
br.c-d ~ our CONSTITUTION, and an arpar.
mt disposition mio" the pat at sunIe ID
Z. II, Ct "a radirai change; and whereas, Ia
the f., Inns -: Dissatisfaction toward thai
sacred INSTRUMENT. III" people - Prnnsyl
wanna do n"i pariicip'i.
Resolred, Thai the Cnlon is Identical
wrh all IN. clrries of the past, all the
blessings of The pr sent. aud all the hopes
If iheiuiui.; ihar Pennsylvania, true to the
CONSTITUTION. and all lis principles, will
never WAIVER IN her fidelity TO that noble
charter.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-15

Co7ros No change sluce last week
the extremes from | ] TO II 3.S.
Coffee Is quoted Il, New Orleans. March
8, l3i To li4
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-15

~ Chancery tourl meets at Madison
vile next Monday.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-15

A Mr.. Stewart of Cincinnati. has got up
an imitation "I coffee, which is SAID TO be
very near the thing.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-15

cJ-See letter OF Augusta correspondent
Oh opposite page.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-15
ATHENS, FRIDAY. MARCH Ii. 1850

" ", TnoM'oS. is the authorized
ssrnl for the "posr," IN the city OF DalIl.
more, Md.
Ftp II. W. KING is the au,horZad
agent Tor this paper IN the Guy o.! Phi,a'
d-lphia.
sUF r. MITCHELL. In. Charleston, s.
c., will attend 10 any business for tins pa
per IN that ciIy.
CO. Mr. J,Mr,T hsnuRY. Sr, Kingston.
Ruane COUNTY, Tennessee. is autnurr2rt
and requested 10 nc, as agpnI IN procuring
subscriptions for tins paper.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-05
THURSDAYS DEBATE

We insert good portion of the very interest
ing debate that took place in the Senate on Thurs
day last following the loss of the Compromise bill
on the previous day. The declaration of Mr..
Clay, that he will not vote for the curtailment of
the limits of California, except as part of a ge-
neral plan of adjustment, proves how much those
Southern gentlemen who insist upon that curtal-
ment have sacrificed by defeating the Compro-
mise bill. Benton's vote and those of the Della
ware Senators are also certain against Mr. Foote'S
amendment and these alone, with Mr.. Claws vote,
will give majority of eight for California with
her proposed boundaries. Unless, then, some
other combined scheme is started in the Senate or
Houss, there can belAie doubt that the California
bill viii be sent by the Senate to the House, and
there the grand contest will be waged.
Mr.. Clays remarks upon the effect of Mr..
Pearces unfortunate move of Wednesday, and the
explanations made by Messrs. Pearce, Foote and
Rusk, will be read with interest, as developing
some OF the private history of the defeat of the
Compromise.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-05

A .CARD.-Having announced myself a candi-
date Tor seat in the Reform State Convention, deem
my duty to discuss before the people the great and
delicate questions of governmental policy involved in
the present contest Feeling abiding confidence in
the correctness and pure repubcansm Of the PRINCIPLES
which have announced in my circular shall be pleas
ed to meet such Of the rival candidates as NAV desire to
controvert them at any all of the places designated
An open, fair and courteous discussion is all that is
needed to render triumphant the liberal views of those
who not only conde in the sure patriotism of the peo
pe but believe in their full capacity for self government
under proper constitutional guarantees.
At .Henrico Court House, Monday. -. 5th August
At Brackets now Kimbrough's Hotel,
Broad street, Monday night. ...... 5th
AT Military Hall over Old Market, Tues
AtNew Kent Court House, Thursday. =. 9Th "
On Union Hill on Monday night. 49,. 18th
AT Bacons Quarter Branch, Tuesday night 18th
At Charles City Court House. Thursday 18th
AT the African Church, Tuesday night. 10th
signated, meet such Of my fellow citizens as may de-
sire discussion if they will make the appointment,
either in the county Of Henrico or city of Richmond
August Sd, 1850. JOHN IL. GILMER.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-05

THE CHEvALIER BAYARD.--When his mother
was told that her youngest son was on his horse
impatient to be gone, descending from the tower
of the castle, whittier she had retired to weep bitter
tears for his departure, she thus addressed and
commanded of him three things the first was. ato
love God above all things, and recommend himself
night and morning to God and serve him without
offending him in any way if it might be possible y
The second thing was, s'to be courteous to all
men, casting away pride neither to SANDER or lie,
nor be tale-bearer, and to be temperate and lov-
AL" The third was, that che should be charitable,
and share with the poor whatever gifts God should
bestow upon him. " These were commands which
ne implicitly obeyed; and for his observance of
them he was indebted for title far above that of
prince or noble, that of ssthe knight without fea r
and without reproach." From boy to man he was
beloved and respected for his courtesy, bravery be-
nevoence, invincible integrity, and piety. Francis
the First would receive the honor of knighthood
from no hands but his. Being once asked what
possessions man had best leave to his son. Bav-
ard replied, "Such as are least exposed to the
power of time or human force wisdom and yir
tue"
Being MORALLY wounded in abattle in which the
enemy were commanded by the Duke of Bourbon,
the Chevalier Bayard caused himself to be placed
against tree. In this situation, calmly waiting
for death, he was found by the Duke, who ex,
pressed sorrow for his fate. "Pity not me- said
the chevaier, II die IN the discharge of ma dutv"
but pity those who fight against their country
and their OATH"
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-05

sTER.-We have just learned of some facts which 90
far TO show the iasty of Professor Websers con
fession to the disposition Of Dr. Parkman's body,
citation in the killing. student the Medical Col
lege has this morning. for the first ime disclosed that
at the time of the murder, while he was in the dis.
sectng room entry, he distinctly heard sounds Of some-
thing being dragged over the stairs leading to Profess
sor Websters lower aboratory-whch he has now no
doubt were thus produced by the descent of Dr. Park
mans body An examination OF the sink in the upper la
boraoy described by Professor Webster as the one he
used for the ACKNOWLEDGMENT of the body demonst aes
its positive ncapacty tor the purpose being of very
small SIZE Aad furthermore, the hand-hose which
Professor Webster speaks of in his letter ofexpanaon to
the Council as used by him to convey water to said
sink, was this morning measured by officer O. H. Spur,
and found to be couple OF feet too short for that object
Boston Transcript July 81.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-05
sERIoUs RAILROAD ACCIDENT.

- ALBANY, August !.
The freight train consisting of twenty two cars from
Oswego on the New York and Erie Railroad was pre-
cpitaed through bridge crossing ravne Yesterday
afternoon. The entire train went and the cars be-
came perfect wreck The entire rayine was literally
filled with the fragments
The spectacle | cannot describe Such scene
hope never again to behold.
The iron bridge built across brook. Just as the
engine was passing over the bridge, the engineer felt it
giving way, and instantly put full head Of steam
and got over safely.
This accident did not arise from any negligence on
the part OF the company. The bridge had been pro.
nounced by scientific to be sufficiently strong.
Inc tender was pulled back by the cars and went
down with seventeen heavily laden with cattle,
hogs and sheep.
Three men lay beneath the writhing struggling mass,
and the voice OF one poor fellow heard vainy call
his cries were of no avail
The hand OF another could be seem which he kept
moving about In the intensity of his agony
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-05

Thus after nearly eight months of Improbable agi-
taton, Congress has reached the starting point which
Gen. Taylor recommended in his annual message The
wisdom of his policy is justified despite the sneers
of its opponents and the memory of that iustrious pa
trot is indicated in result which might have been
toreseen by every unpreludiced vision.
[" Independent" IN the ~. american.
Those who have true respect for the memory
of Gen. Taylor would never have referred to the
defeat of the Compromise bill as a vndication of
his wisdom. We shall not disturb his ashes by
unnecessarily arraigning his policy before the
public. But the members of his Cabinet are
living responsible men, and it is due to truth and
justice that their reprehensibe participation in the
successful effort to prevent the accomplishment of
a great scheme of Cancellation and adjustment,
should be borne in mind and reproved by the peo
pie. But for their unhappy influence over the
mind of Gen. Taylor, and the use which they
Whig party against euary planloss satisfactorily
the Free Soil faction than the Wilmot Provso, the
Compromise bill would unquestionably have pre-
vailed. Such men as Phelps, Winthrop, Clarke,
Greene, Truman Smith, Wales and Spruance
would have gone for a settlement which the South
could have accepted honorably. But they had
committed themselves too strongly TO retreat, when
the new administration came into power It is
worse than ridiculous to talk of &C a result which
might have been foreseen by every unprecedented
vlsion,' when it is notorious that if Mr. Webster
had not retired from the Senate, or if Mr.. Pearce
had not committed blunder such as no man could
have counted upon, the bill would have been
passed. More than this, could any "unpreju-
diced vision have foreseen that a member of Gen.
Taylor's Cabinet would enter the Senate, to bear
lusty part in the opposition, before his lips had
we'll composed themselves after his Senatorial
oath Mr.. Ewing's predecessor had just become
member of an administration known to be ear
nesty in favour of the Compromise. But he,
like Mr.. Winthrop, the accidental appointee of
Governor, put himself under the lead of the arch
Free Soiler Seward, and made one of the meagre
majority that have the glory of placing the Union
in situation of most alarming danger
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-05

GuTTA pEnenA.-~~Gentlemen hate and the
coverings of umbrellas are now made of gutta
percha, but this is apparently only beginning
The London Atheneum says:
Last week sailing yacht built of this sub
stance was exhibited on the Serpentine in HYDE
Park, which it was said could neither be sunk
nor overturned. Various experiments were tried,
all with success. The boat sailed equally well
full of water or empty. An attempt made to cap
size her failed. We must add, that she was built
on the life boat principle, and was provided with
air cells, which enabled her to float, and make fair
way even when full of watar and carrying her
cargo besides. The plan on which she is built
is claimed as new invention, which has been re-
gistered under the copyright of designs act.
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-05
Telegraphed for the New York Tribune.
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Saturday, Aug. g.
Col. Howard arrived from Texas last night bringing
that fifteen hundred volunteers had offered their
services TO the Governor to march against New Mexico
The Governor had accepted them, but they will not
march at present.
The Government awaits answer from the Fede-
raj Government at Washington and the decision of the
called session of the Texas Legislature.
There is story a1oat that Rusk has been telegraph
ed to take command of the troops but it is doubls
less all CANNON.
The Senate have to-day confirmed Thomas N Crits
tenden as Consul at Liverpool. The Collector at Mo-
bile has also been confirmed
1t is understood that the Cabinet has been filled up
but the names not known Sharkey is not supposed
to be among them more likely the men are Kennedy OF
Md and Jones of Tenn
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-05

The HUMAN HAIR-Lades and gentlemen
days cannot complete their Toilet without
FLETcHER's HAIR Tonic The merits of this article are
spreading tar and wide, yet more than is actually
deserved friend who has tried this celebrated com.
destroying dandruH sofening and identifying the hair
etc.
Manufactured and for sale wholesale and retail by
YIN YIN. FLETCHER, American Hotel. Also be had of the
following agents, Alex Duval, R. R. Duval. and VIM
Seabrook, Druggists, Main street, and H. ]. Miller
and Ford d Gentry, Sun office, Broad st. Price SOC
per bottle. iv ia
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-05
NORTH CAROLINA.

We have returns from Wake, Cumberland, New
Hanover, P asquotank, Perqumons and Chowan coun-
ties, showing gain for Read Dem over Manly, Wing,
tor Governor of 704 since S4S when Manly was elect
ed over Reid by only S54 In Wayne the Wing major
ity is said to be increased. The Democrats gain two
Commoners in Perquimons and Chowan, and the
Wings one in Lenoir. Reid is probably elected Cover
nor.
The w ashington correspondent OF he New York
Commercial Advertiser says under date Washington.
July 3-"There was caucus last night which is sit
ting also to-day, of the Southern members the OBJECT
OF which is to concoct territorial BILL end get it
through Congress in advance of the admission of Calir
foma-if theycan.'
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-05
Stale of Affairs at WASHINGTON.

We left Washington on Friday morning last,
convinced that the state of affairs in Congress is
now more alarming than it has been at any for
mer period of the session. The failure of the
Compromise Bill, and the manner of the failure.
have thrown all the factions into confusion The
friends of the bill finding all their expectations dis
appointed at the very moment when they seemed
to be on the point of fulflment, are undecided
what new policy to rely upon. The course of
the Southern enemies of the bill, In atfiliatne
zealously with the Free Soil Senators to secure
its rejection, has produced a distrust and aliena
ton on the part of its Southern supporters which
will not be speedily removed. The party prepar-
ed to take the stand of the Nashville Convention
for the Missouri line with recognition of slavery
South of it, is not yet definitely formed, and its
strength has not yet been displayed The diver
sty OF Southern opinion as to the propriety of de-
handing the recognition appears TO be radical,
some holding it to be tantamount to conceding the
power of Congress to legislate concerning slave
ry in the Territories, and others regarding it as the
only condition on which division of the terrific
ry would be tolerable. Whilst the South is thus
weakened by divided counsels we fear that North
ern Senators and Representatives are becoming
less impressed with the reality of impending dam
ger to the Union. In the meantime, South Caro-
lima is becoming deeply disafected, and events in
Texas seriously threaten collision on the from
tier of that State. If blood be once spilled, a
wild fire will sweep through the Southern States,
and the moderate men will be overwhelmed in its
fury. Had the Compromise Bill succeeded, the
present lamentabe state of things would have
been avoided. Its failure has devoved grave re-
sponsibility upon the President AS commander-in-
chief OF the army, it will depend chiefly upon his
discretion whether civil war shall break out in New
Mexico. We have an assured confidence that he
will act prudently and safely in this solemn emer-
gency. tits fortunate that Congress is in session,
if not to give him its counses, (Which it must be
confessed are not likely to be of much value,) at
least to relieve him of responsibility We do not
believe that he will use the mere authority of the
Executive to resist the claim of Texas with arms
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-05

WASHINGTON, Aug. % P. M.
The Cabinet will be made up definitely by Monday
morning, when the names of the two wanting Secre-
ries will be sent to the Senate.
The President has Withdrawn the Collector of Buff
fa o, and in his place has appointed Mr. VIM Ketch-
um. This is looked upon death blow 10 the Sew
ard facton--the beginning of the end. x
Daily Richmond times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1849-1850, 1850-08-05

UNFORTUNATE OccURRENcE.-On Thursday evening
IN the street of the town OF Portsmouth, DR.. VIM
White, ofPrincess Anne county, and Wing nominee
to the Reform Convention, was shot through the Jaw
and face by DR.. D. Bright, of the same county The
rencontre proceeded from some personal misunderstood
ing betw cen the parties. The situation of Dr. White
is considered very critical