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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-12-13
laws which have been enacted under its au-

laws which have been cnacted under its au-
thorliy.
The series Of measures to which | have
alluded are regarded by me as n settlement,
in principle and subslance--a final settle
mcnt, OF the dangerous and exciting sub.
| jec's which they embraced. Most OF these
subjects, Indeed arc beyond your rruca, as
the Legislation which disposed of them was,
| in its character, final md irrevocable. IT
may BE- presumed from the opposition
which they all encountered. that none
of those measures were free from impPr.
tectiOns, but in their mutual dependence and
connection they formed system OF com
! promise. the mast conclIiatory, and best for
The entire country, Tint could be obtained
| from conflicting sectional interests and o.
! pinlnns.
For this req son recommend your adher.
Ghce to the adjustment enthusiastically
those measnres, until time and experience
shall demonstrate III" necessity of further
1 legis lation to guard against evasion or a,
buSe.
BY that dju>ment we have been rescued
from the WIDE and boundIrss agitation that
| surrounded us. and have firm. distinct and
! legal ground to rest upon. And the occn-
sion, trust, will Justify me III cxhorIing
my cOuntrymrn to rally upon and mninte in
that ground % the best, if not the only
means, Of restoring pence nnd quiet to the
country. and maintain invlolale the intesri.
ly Of the Union.
And now. fellow.c ilzcn4,I a4nnot bring
this communication to n close without in
voklng yon TO jim me in humble and de-
vout thanks to the Great Ruler of NATIONS.
for the multiplied blessings which he has
grnciously bestowed upon US. His hand
so often visible in our preservation. has
stayed the p"sliIence. saved us from foreign
wars and domestic Disturbances, aud scat.
tered plenty throughout the land.
Our liberties, religious and civil, have
been maintained; the fountains If knowledge
hive all been kept open, mud means of hap
pness widely spread md generally enjoyed.
greater than have fallen 10 the lrt of any
other nation. And. while drcn'y pcnerrn.
ted with gratitude for The pns', lie, us hope
that his al,wise Providence will so guide
our cUunsc|s. rs that they sha result in
giving satisfaction 10 our constituents, Sc
curing III" peace of the country. aud adding
new strength to the united 'vernment I'M
der which we live
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-12-13

~ The South Curolinu Legislature has
assembled, and seems bent on SECESSION, -
We find in late paper from that State the
following paragraph, which will serve ia
show what is going on among the Palmetto
folks:
.Scversl resolutions were presented yes
terday in both houses, fully indicative OF
the gratifying fact tina, however submissive
the attitude of any other State, South Caro-.
lima will brook no Ionger Federal nggrcs-
sion, but even if deserted by her sister
States, will conscious Of the purity of hcr
cause, unaided and alone, hois, the banner
of SECESSION.
In the Senate, Mr.. Mazyck presented O
Resolution authorizing the Governor to mp.
point an agent to collect from the Fedora
Government: the balance due South Carroll.
ma, to be appropriated for the defence Of the
State.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-12-13

RESIGNATION OF MAJOR HoBBIE.-MajoI
Hobbie has resigned the Office Of Assistant
Postmaster Generl-ihe resignation "a
take effec, on he llth Of December.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-12-13

p-The Hon. John Bell will please &C.
cept our thanks for several valuable public
documents.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-12-13

VERMoNr.-It is stated that this State
has passed resolutions multiplying the Fugi-
tive Slave Bill.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-12-13

Trade AND ABoLIrIoNisM.-Som of
the NorlheIa firms, which w,re charged
with leaning TO abolition, are coming on, in
the p'peIs 10 deny the accusation.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-12-13

MUNcHAusEN A MINISTER We see by
the Hanover Gazette, of Oct. 18th, the
king has appointed our old friend Baron
Munchausen. minister Of foreign affairs.
Every body has read the Baron's adven-
lures. but most folks though, he had been
dead some years.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-12-13

ep Another 10, Of turnips in. from our
friend. Elijah Cate, Esq. We didn't weigh
any of this lot either; but they were larger
than the other.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-12-13

DRY Coon MEN.-So called because their
trade runs them pretty dry about every ten
years.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-12-13

COUNTERFEIT GOLD CoIN.-We would
put the public on their guard against re-
ceiving gold coin without close examina-
ton. The greatest precaulion, however,
on the part of any one not critically con-
versan, with coin, would not avail TO pre-.
vent the reception of some ten dollar pieces
shown us yesterday, which were sent to
the Southwestern Railroad Bank, where
they were detected. These pieces are Of
1913, with the letter o under the eagle, 10
indicate the New Orleans Mint. The only
thing We can describe as differing from a
genuine piece before US is that the impress
sions OF the die are little more clumsy,
and the rim and milling more raised.-
There is also slight tinge of copper color
on the rim when held to the light. The
general sirilitude, however, to the pure
coin. and being Of the same weight, induces
US TO believe that many of them are in cir.
culatlon.-C Charleston Courier.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-12-13

How FORTUNES AEB. MADE.--The
CirclcvilIe Herald, under this head,
has the following, which we copy for
the benefit Of those who would know
how to make fortune:
Dodd, the celebrated halter of Gin.
cinnali. has, within the Last ai.,iasnau
years. not only a>n
Ieled popularity as halter an over
the country but amassed fortune OF
seventy thousand dollars. The secret
of his success is this; he is a PRINTER
by trade, and in 1896 LETT New York
and settled in Cincinnati. Not finding
the prospects very tlattering for sue.
cess at his trade, he secured the ser.
vices Of a practical halter. and com.
menced that business. He then did,
as every printer would do--adverlissd
literally in many places and many
ways. The public see the results.
LIVING IN HEARTs.--It is better TO
live in hearts than in houses. A
change Of circumstances, or a dis.
obiging landlord. may turn one out of
a house to which he has formed many
attachments. Removal from place
to lace is. with many. an unavoidable
incident of life. But one cannot be
expelled from true and loving heart,
save by his own fault; nor vet always
by that; for affection clings tenacious.
~ to its object, in spite of all desert;
but, 60 where he will. his home re.
mains in hearts which have learned
to love him; the roots of affection are
not torn out or destroyed by such
removals: but they remain fixed deep
in the heart, clinging still to the i'm.
age of that object which they are ever
more eager again to clasp. When
one re.visils the home of his child.
hood, or the place of his happy abode
in life's spring time, pleasant as it is
to survey each familiar spot. the
house, the garden, the trees planted
by himself, or by kindred now sleep.
ing in the dust, there is, in the warm
grasp OF the hand. in the melting of
the eye, in the kind and earnest salu.
talion. in the tender solicitude for the
comfort and pleasure of his vista
delight that no mere local object of
nature or art, no beautiful cottage, or
shady rill, or quiet grove. can possibly
bestow. To be remembered, to be-
loved, TO live in hearts; this is one
solace amid earthly changes-this is a
Joy above all the pleasures of scene
and place. We love this spiritual
home. feeling-this union Of hearts.
which death cannot destroy; for it
augurs, it there be heart.purity, as
well as naturalization, an unchaneing
and imperishable abode in hearts now
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-12-13

Godey's Ludy's Book for January 1851,
has been received. 1t is illustrated with
several rich and beautiful engravings and
its pages are filled with interesting litera.
turc.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-12-13

A TALL 'LIvINa.'--The Calvary
Church, N. York. in addition to $4,000
salary, has given i. is reported, DR..
Hawks, its Rector, 1000, furnished
parsonage house, and insured bis life
to the amount ofSlO.OOO. This is pro.
badly the largest living ever bestow.
cd upon any clergyman in the Union.
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its pages are filled with interesting li,eru
ture.
An absent minded Editor having courlct
a girl and applied 10 her father the old mar
said:
swell, you want my daughter-who
sort of a settlement will you make! VIVA
will you give her2"
"Give her!" replied the other. looking ur
vacanlly, "Oh, I'll give her puff"
"Tske her," replied the father.
CANpoR.-'MIstef, said ragged little
urchin The other day to q shopkeeper, here,
your paper stole, but as there's no politics
in it, mother bid me bring il back to YOU
A young lady. who was rebuked by hel
mother for kissing her intended, justified
herself BY quoting the passage, "Wha,so.
ever ys would that men should do unto you
do you even so unto them"
An elderly gentleman, accustomed
to "indulge," entered the room of a
certain inn where sat a grave Friend
by the fire. Lifting pair Of green
spectacles upon his forehead, rubbing
his inAamed eyes, and calling for hot
brandy and water, he complained to
his friend that Ibis eyes were getting
weaker and weaker, and even spec.
tacles did not seem to do them good.p
all tell thee friend" replied the
Quaker. "what ! think. If thee was
to wear thy spectacles over thy mouth
for few months, thy eyes would get
sound again"
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WILLARD FILLMORE.
AsHlNGToN, Deccmber I'd, 1850.

A QUESTION ANswERED.-Maj. Noah, a
learned lsraelte, is thus interrogaied.-
"The second coming of Chris, is believed
by large portion OF Christians. Would
the Jews believe in his spiritual and TEN.
poral messiabsh1p if he should again ap.
pear on earth?"
The Major. in his paper, the Sunday
Times. thus answers:
He would, we think, be less welcome to
the Christians than to the Jews. He could
not, we think, recognize the reformed reli-
slon which is carried out in his name. He
who preached against pride. oslenlation.
and arrogance was the friend of the
poor and rebuked the rich and worldly
mlnded-who preached ''peace on earth
and good will to men"--whe ordained
obedience TO the laws and submission to
rulers-would not brook the Dissertation of
the Christian pulpit, occupied by some
men who endeavor to stir up rebellion and
division among the peope-who falsely
quote the scriptures 10 carry out their fa-
na'icism on slavery-who openly defy the
laws and wickedly recommend opposition
10 them-who are sowing division and
misery throughout the land. He would
say: 81 had trouble with :he Scrbes and
Pharisees who were my own peop,e-they
did not recognise my mission; bu, here are
my followers-as they represent themselves
10 be-who ought IN my name TO carry Out
my principles. but who do not-.who con-
slider that there are many of my orders.
directions and doctrines which they cannot
carry out. alleging that they do no, conform
to the spirit of the ag-!" He would find
his own people as he left them two thou
sand years ago-with one faith and one
God; but the church which he established
he would find divided into numerous sec,s,
one arrayed against the other. preaching all
kinds of doctrines, and understanding better
what he meant to establish than he did
himself. The question is not "How would
the Jews receive him?" hut elbow would
he be received by those protesting TO be
Chrislians2" This is not the age for such
visitation.
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CANDoR.-'Mister,' said a ragged it'll
urchin the other day to q shopkeeper, here
your paper stole, but as there's no polite
in it, mother bid me bring il back to YOU
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-12-13

How FORTUNES AEB MADE.--The
Clrclcville Herald, under this head,
has the following, which we copy for
the benefit of those who would know
how to make fortune:
II ,1l fhn oolot,,,tol
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-26
MIR. Hempstead's Nomination.

AS was anticipated, the nomination of Mr..
HEMPsTEAD is every where hailed with the
utmost good feeling and enthusiasm. We are
sorry the wings are so slow in filling the vacant
candidacy, and are ready almost to conclude
that the universal popularity of our candidate
will deter them from making even a show
Mr. HEMPsrEAD, as we understand will soon
leave on trip to the Southern portion of the
State. We bespeak for him hearty recep
ton.
The following highly just and complimentary
notice is from the Burlington Gazette.
Of Mr.. HEMPsrEAD, our chosen candidate
we need say but little, for he is known either per
sonally or by reputation to most of our readers
Nor have we time at present to speak of him as
fully as we could desire, and as we intend to dc
hereafter. 1t is sufficient to say, for the present
that he is in every respect equal to and worthy
of the Office he has been chosen to fill-the high
est in the gift of the people of Iowa. A firm
consistent and unwavering democrat, Mr. Hemp
stead will bring to the Executive chair higf
order of talent and much valuable experience
Possessed Of enlarged and comprehensive views
and owing allegiance to no clique, cabaI, or sec
ton, he will be the Governor of the whole State
and not mere portion it. His nomination
we may say in brief, is everywhere regarded as
good one, and gives general satisfaction. TIL.
democrats of the North, South, East and West
will rally to his support rs one man, and tri
umphantly elect him. '.a
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-26
Celebration OF the Fourth.

J. P Henry would respectfully inform the CT
tizens of Dubuque and County, that there will
be n celebration of the Fourth of July, on the
old camp ground opposite the Methodist Church
and north of P. l.. Sharps. He has been solicit
ted to train number Of the youths Of the Coun-
ty for that particular occasion. Exercises to
consist of vocal music and defamation. num-
Der of orations will be delivered suitable to the
occasion, by the young men who took part in
the exhibition of April last. There will also be
number of interesting and amusing dialogues
spoken. The Ladies and Gentlemen Of Du-
buque, with those from distance are respect.
fully invired to attend, as the exercises in con-
nection with the pleasure of the ride will amply
compensate them for time and expense. There
will be voluntary dinner given by the ladies'
especially for the speakers, as the reward OF
their services. The camp ground will be fitted
up with comfortable seats for all who attend.
As it is customary to have pic-nick parties a.
mong the young folks, we would say to all such
that they cannot pass the day more pleasantly
than with us, as the ground we have selected
and the beautiful springs surrounding it are cal.
culated to meet the expectations of all-Exerci.
SEES to commence at precisely II o'clock A. M
The audience will assemble at as early an hour
as possible. 1sz .@ d 8a 5aa 81
80. ......,....a hi, J. P. HENRY Instructor.
N 3. Programmes Of the order Of exercises
for that occasion, will be distributed on that day
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Letter from California.
l.. SUMMERS, Sec'y.

YuBA RIVER MINES, PARKERs BAR,
CALIFORNIA, April %, 1850.
Dear Brother and Sister:-I write to inform
you that | am well, and doing well for this sea-
son of the year in California. Having written
several letters home, and received none from
you, feel very uneasy, and shall feel so till
hear from you. The rainy season is not over
yet, and that makes business very dull here in
the mines, but still make enough to pay my
expenses and save little.
There arc rules and regulations on the differ
ent bars on which we work, similar to what
have been in the lead mines ut home. Each
man is allowed to hold 80 feet Of ground facing
the river, and as far back as the bluffs which is
from so to 800 feet, and must say the claims
are more respected than claims formerly were
in Iowa.
A company of claimants, SO in number, has
been formed for the purpose of Turning the river
from its bed and washing the sands in the bot
TOM am one of this company, and think from
the proofs we have of the richness, of the soil
at the bend we shall do we'll.
There is plenty of gold here, but the trouble
is to get it. We what is called a quicksl-
yer machine, in washing, and employ quicksil-
yer which is deposited in the bottom of the ma
chine or cradle. Above it are screens, ON the
first of which the dirt is thrown, the water pump
ed on, the cradle set in motion, and now we are
Ill lull DldSt. 1Aesc PAoocoScS " Aoo>AAe5' PN'
ting on the dirt, and pumping must be continu-
ed without stopping, say half day, when i3 the
is taken out and put into a cloth. the quicksil-
yer pressed out, and the gold put into a re-
tort. The application of heat evaporates the re-
naming quicksilver, and we have the gold in
Il pure state.
The country appears unhealthy here in the
mines, which suppose is owing to the change
of climate and of habits among the miners. 1t
is impossible to obtain many articles of food te
which we have been accustomed in the States
| had spell of sickness on the plalns-a com
bination of mountain fever and chronic rheuma
tism. 1t appears that most persons have sea
soning of sickness, either on the plains or afte
they get here, and in either case it is two to ont
whether you get well or not.
In thinking of my darling boy, sometimes
wish that he were here, but then, dear as he il
to my heart, know that he is better off will
you. If it be the will of God that / should no
live to see him again, raise him up in the way
he should 60. ~
remain your afectionate brother
| THOMAS HAWLEY.
y Mr. JAS CARR
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-26
Thc Galphills.

The Washington correspondent of the Boston
Post states that the Committee now nvestigat-
ing the rogueries in the Department of the In
terror, has got through two cases and has COM
menced operations on the third. He adds:
TO use the language of one its members,
they are doing ga living business" and will re-
port cases more astounding than those which
have come to light in the Gaphin claim. The
administration, however, are determined to place
themselves in an attitude of defiance. With
their backs leaning on General Taylor, they ap-
ply their quizzing glasses to their eyes, give the
democratic members of Congress an excruciating
look, and cry out "impudent fellows!" They
have got the money, and that makes them
proud.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-26
Interior lows.

1--WE have just conversed with Mr.. VIM. Nor
SON, State Agent for the selection of school
lnnds. He has returned from a trip to the inte-
nor, and gives glowing description Of the adj
syantages, both mineral and agricultural, Of the
region Of country bordering the upper Des
Moines river. Coal and gypsum abound in that
region, and will form, at no distant day, two Of
the great staples Of export and home .consump-
lion qI
Were the facilities Of transportation such now
u hey one day will be. the extensive prairie'
which lie nnbroken BY the hand Of industry
would soon tcem with lowing herds and wav'
~iib golden grain. A rail road 70 Fort De
Moipes win realize all the best anticipation
lwhieh haze been INDUCED in the usefulness ant
efficiency Of such . project
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-26
CITY AFFAIRS.
Cry ON DUBUQUE
June 24th. 1850.

The Council met. Present, the Mayor, and
Aid. Langworthy, Gildea, Rogers, and Decker
The committee appointed to examine a pond
in the southern part of the City, reported, that
the nuisance was found to be on private prop
erty
The committee appointed to survey and mark
out street from 9th street, near tho Powder
House, to the western termination Of 5th street,
reported survey and programme of the same;
and,
On motion, They were adopted.
Ordered, That committee be appointed to
examine the Assessment Book, and report at
the next meeting. Aid. Langworthy and Deck
were appointed said committee.
Ordered, That M. Y. Thompson be allowed
5000 for the use of lot for hog pen during
the year 1849.
Ordered, That J. Ogllby be allowed $500 for
repairing the Hay Scales.
Aid. Langworthy offered the following pre-
amble and resolution, which were laid on the
table. ..-... ...., .s5ai-ataCn. 10" .
Whereas, the people Of Dubuque are all desi-
rous of having the harbor and steamboat landing
improved in some manner, that may be for the
benefit ofthe whole place; ana as good and
deep channel along the entire line of wharves,
with sufficient quantity Of water at all times,
would effect that object-therefore, 50 . rl.. #
Resolced, That committee Of three be APP
pointed, who, in conjunction with fifteen other
citizens, to be selected by the Mayor, are autho-
rized and requested to cause a survey to be made
from the river near near Lormer's furnace, up
the inner sloughs and lake, and across to Eagle
Point, leveling and estimating the number Of
cubic yards required to be removed, to make
channel, not less than four feet deep and sixty
feet wide the whole distance; and also to est.
mate by the best information in their possession,
the cost of said work, and report to the City
Council as early as practicable. ..4
The following resolution was adopted:
Recoined, That a committee be appointed to
inquire into the probable expense Of survey to
ascertain the amount Of excavation necessary to
form channel sixty feet wide and four feet deep
at low water, from Lorimier's Furnace to Eagle
Point, and report at the next meeting. Aid.
Langworthy and Bush were appointed said COM
mittee.
Ordered, That the Marshal be instructed to
employ men to repair 9th and 9TH streets.
On motion, The Council then adjourned.
J. H. EMERSON, Mayor.
Attest: HORACE Estes, Recorder.
The miners' express. (Dubuque, Iowa) 1849-1854, 1850-06-26
The State Auditor.

full and efficient officer, by the retirement Of Mr.
Fales, the present incumbent. We part witt
MIR. Fales, as public officer, with much regret
1t has been our fortune to have fair opportuni
ty Of estimating his efficiency in the important
position which he has occupied for the last few
years, and we are free to say, that his service.
have not yet, but we trust may be, fully appre.
ciated. Though he retires to private life for the
present, his known qualification for business re
curing closeness Of scrutiny, and compre
hcnsion Of generalizing details, will soon induce
his fellow citizens to place him in some position
where they can have the benefit Of big services