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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-08
For the Athens Post.
PUBLIC MEETING.

Alta meeting of the citizens Of Athens,
on Wednesday evening the 9th inst, TO
take INTO consideration the subject of a
Magnetic Telegraph line from Knoxville
to Chattanooga, VIM. Lowry. Esq, was
called to the Chair, and r. M. FISHER ap>
pointed Secretary. After few appropriate
remarks from ~. Campbell, Esq. as to
the object Of the meeting, MIR. Soils, of
Ohio, was introduced 10 the audience, who
in very forcible aud happy manner ex-
planned the operations o! the Telegraph,
and its great advantages to the community.
After Mr.. Soils had concluded his re-
marks, on motion, it was resolved that a
Committee of four be appointed to ascer.
tain the sense of the citizens of McMinn
county on the subject, and report to meet
ing to be held on Saturday the 9th instant.
The Chairman appointed the following
persons said Committee: A. ID. Keyes, II.
C. Jackson. Jno. Crawford, and VIM. II.
Ballew. On motion, the Chairman was
added to the Committee.
Ordered, that these proceedings be pub,
lished in the Athens Post.
The meeting then adjourned to meet as
above stated.
VIM. LOWRY, Chm'n.
r. M. FISHER. Sec'y.
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EpDYvlLLE, Feb. 81.

A murder was committed vcster-
day. on Tradewatcr, IL miles north
of Princeton, Ky. Fl. l.. Cartwright
was shot by his brotbcr.in.law, Thos.
Carney. The circumstances, so far
as learned, are as follows:
An old grudge existed between the
parties. They accidentally met in
the road--no one was present. Car.
ney shot at Cartwright, missed him,
but killed his horse. Cartwright then
shot at Carney, hut missed him.
They separated. each going his own
way. Thomas Carney being on his
way to Mr.. John Carney's. way.laid
Cartwright; shot him through the
heart, and he expired almost instantly.
Carney has given himself up for trial.
Linton,
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For tie Athens Posi-.


SAVE THE UNION.
Columb:a's patriot sons arise,
United firmly stand;
Let not Disunion's hydra head
Be lifted Ger our land.
Nerve with Herculean strength your hand.
And grid your armOr on.
And strike while there is hope to save
Our glorious Union.
Oh! let your voices thunder roll
Throughout The sunny South,
And let its deafning roar be heard
Ne-sch0ing yer the Nora.
Let not the bands that bind these States,
BY reckless hands be riv'n;
They are cemented with the blood
OF fathers now in heav'n.
IA house divided may not stand"
Then guard the sacred ties
That bind Columbia's household band,
Or else her glory dies.
Let not our nations Sire look down
From his abode on high,
And see oar Union all wreck,
10 scatler'd fragments lie.
For long united we have stood
And proudly claim'd TO be,
The only perfect model Of
Union and Liberty.
Then let our great confed'racy
Whose glory far and wide.
Hath been the theme of every tongue,
Still be our nations pride.
Oh! he your LIPS by wisdom touched,
And quench the klnding fire.
A few bold hearts have blown 10 light,
Our Constitutions pyre.
And brand forever with the mark
"Ry which Traitors known"*
The daring soul that first essay'd
10 cast our Union down.
WILDWOOD, Feb. Is, 1850.
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THE TELEGRAPH LINE.

Mr.. Soils, agent of Wv. II. KENT s
Co, Ohio, IS now in this place, for the pur-
pose Of procuring subscriptions of stock
TO erect Telegraph line from Knoxville
to Chattanooga, running through Athens
and Cleveland, and to be connected with
the Nashville Iin". and the line from the
South at Atlanta. Ga. 1t Is also in con'em.
palion to ex,eni the line at an early day
from Knoxville eastward, TO Lynchburg
and Richmond. Va, thus putting our sec
ton OF the country IN the most direct. con-
slant, and expeditions communication with
the East, West, North and South.
We had the pleasure on "Wednesday
evening of listening to an address from Mr..
Soils explanatory of the suffice, in hand,
and illustrating few of the many advan.
tages 10 all classes of the community from
the establishment Of Telee raph lines. We
regret tina. there was no, a larger number
OF our citizens presen, 10 hear him.
The Indications at present are, that eve-
nv branch of business in East Tennessee
must rapidly increase aad prosper from this
time forward, and every enterprise calcn.
lated TO promote the public Interests and
convenience should be promptly taken
ho'd OF and encouraged. II it is desirable
thar we keep pace with our enierprising
neighbors, if we would stimulate the spirit
of industry, we must put our shoulders 10
the wheel and push forward the car of im-
provemen'-it vii! not start ot itself, and
unless we help ourselves little, we may
expect To fall behind. In the rapid Irans>
mission OF intelligence, such as statements
of the markets, prices O! produce, Sc
Telegraph lines axe Of incairul,5ie advan-
iage 10 all clnsse., aud nnw that IN oppor-
tunlry is offered 10 have .Goiion a, this
point, we hope It will he secured. We
confess we nave good deal oil county
pride, and we don't want 10 see NIcNiinn
tagging behind her nejghbcrs. We have
no notion OF having the wires travcrsng
our valleys and streets, and OF seeing the
lghtninss playing along them bearing im-
poriant intelligence to points beyond US,
while our people are lief; TO rely upon the
old>fashioned, mud road three mile and
half an hour system. The advantages of
the Telegraph are offered 10 us-will we
avail ourselves Of the Offer?
There is to be another meeting on TO-
morrow. Saturday, at the Courthouse.
at . o'clock. and il is desired that as many
Of the cMizans Of the county as possibly
can, be IN attendance al that time.
When Mr.. Soils leaves Athens, he will
proceed to Cleveland, Bradley COUNTY, and
we commend hun aud N" object he has in
view. to the attention If ihe enlerpTlslug
citizens of that pace. r
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-08

OCT We would remind the public that
the 20th instant is the time designated for a
meeting of the Stockholders IN the East
Tennessee and Georgia Railroad Company,
TO vote on accepting the loan offered by
Act OF Assembly 10 said Company. |, is
desirable that there should be full repre-.
sentatlon of the Stock, and we Will take il
as an especial favor il our Knoxville CO.
,emporaries will call the subject to the al"
tentlon OF Shareholders in their vicinity.
We are requested 10 state tina, there will
he meeting of the Board Of Directors at
the same time.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-08

To convert a william into a friend,
you must make him fear you. Treat
him with kindness and he will swear
it's duplicity. District Attorneys are
never robbed, while the only man in
a crowd that thief treats with re.
spect is the Police magistrate. The
idea that bad men are to be won with
the same argument that good men
are, is all humbug.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-08

The Warsaw (IlI) Signal. exposes
a scamp named VIM. Thorn oson, who,
under the disguise Of a Scotch Pres.
byteran minister, won the hand of a
widow. married her, and then decamp.
ed with her carriage, horses, &c. He
is represented as man of pleasing
address and commanding figure, and
as a good speaker.
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;. y. WINS, Editor and Proprietor.
ATHENS, FRIDAY. MARCH s., 1850.

o. w. THOMSON. is the authorized
agent for the "Pos,," in the city OF Baili>
more, Md
FTP Fl. w. KING is the authorized
sgent for this paper IN the city OF Phila
delphia.
sEF F.. MITcnELL. JR., Charleston, S.
c., will a',ond To any business for this pa
perm that city.
NJ Mr. IAMEST NsBuRy. Sr., Kingston,
Roane COUNT, Tennessee. Is authorized
and requested to acl as agen. IN procuring
subscriptions for 'n's paper.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-08

THE MorHER.-A writer beautifully re.
marks that mans mother is the repre-.
sentative of his Maker. Misfortune and
even crime, set up no barriers between
her and her son. While his mother lives
he will have one friend on earth who will
no, listen when he is slandered, who will
not desert him when he suffers. who will
soothe him in his sorrows, and speak to
him oil hopes when be is ready to despair.
Her affection knows no sbbing tide. 1t
flows on from pure fountain, and speaks
happiness through the vale of tears, and
ceases only at the ocean of eternity.
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sCP Our thanks are due The Hon. J. M.
Anderson for papers and documents.

PERSONAL DIFFICULrY IN WASHINGTON
Yesterday. in consequence OF some re-
Elections having been previously cast on the
Mississippi regiment. in debate. by Colonel
BisselI, Member of Congress from Illinois,
a hostile meeting was arranged between
him and Jefferson Davis. Senator from
Mississippi the weapons being muske,s. al
fifteen PAGES. We are happy to state thar
the matter was to day amicably arranged
by the personal intervention of the Presi-
dent.-Char. Cou. March 9.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-08

EDIroRs.-Deplorable is the condition
Of that editor who does not attempt 10 please
everybody. His ways are not ways of
pleasaniness, nor his paths those Of peace.
But much more is he 10 be pitied il he
does not attempt 10 please all. 1.-THE last
state Of that man is worse than the first"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-08

The meanest man in the world lives in
West Troy. In helping him out Of tine
river once, man tore the collar of his
coat. The next day he sued him for as.
sault and battery.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-08

NEVER GO BAcK-NEvER.-What you
attempt, do with all your strength. De-
termination is omnipotent. II the pros
pe:t is somewhat dar kened, put the fire Of
resolution TO your soul and kindle the fame
that nothing but the strong arm Of death
can exlinguish.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-08

Thirty thousand landlords owr England.
Three thousand own all Scotland. Six
thousand own all Ireland, leaving more
than twenty-five millions rnh,bilants Of
those countries without foot of Gods
creation.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-08

WILMor PRovIso ABANpoNEp.-The
Boston Republican. Gree Soil, says:
"lVe learn that at private me.ring held
in this city by the few who give direction
10 affairs, it has been decided 10 abandon
the Wilmot Proviso"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-08

An exchange paper quotes from Paul's
writings, "owe no man anything" and
then adds. 1--WE fear some of our subscribers
never read Paul's Episiles,"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-08

Base all your actions on a principle Of
right; preserve your integrity OF sharacler,
and in doing this, never reckon clsi.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-08

Il Is stated that a fever affecting the
brain has broken out in Stamford, Conn.,.
and tina, fifty farmers have already iaileA
victims to il. A similar disease prevailed
,hir,y-,wo years ago. and it is alleged that
the epidemic originated in the same house
on both occasions.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-08

CoTTos The Cotton market was very
quiet Yesterday. Sales l2i bales from III
to l2ac. Prices Char. Courier,
March 2.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-08

ATHENS ilorEL.-G. w. MAYO, ESQ,
has become the proprietor of this large
and commodious public house. kept for a
number OF years by JAS. S. BRIDGES. Esq.
The house has been lavoraby known to
the public under the former proprietorshp,
and from our acquaintance with Mr..
Mayo. and his long experience in the bu-
sinss, we have no doubt lis character will
be fully sustained. Travellers and others
calling there will find a courteous and al
tentive laudloard, who will spare no pains
to render all comfortable. We take pleas.
ure 10 commencing the house to the pub.
lie, and trust that il will receive The pat.
ronage which its location and other advan.
tages entitle It TO.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-08

A PTTIFUL SIGHT.-lt il reported that
there is man residing in a respectable
neIghborhood (for the credi, of the district
we withhold the nancy who has never ia
kena newspaper!
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-08

With regard to the effect of the
gold on matrImony, the Placer Times
says:--
"The gold Of California will have a
great effect upon matrimony. II is
understood that the generality Of
young ladies now decline to engage
themselves, preferring to wait for q
year or two, when the crowd returns
from the 'diggins,' at which time each
one expects to catch fifty thousand
dollars!
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-08

As sore places meet most rubs, proud
folks meet most affrons.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-08
LATER FROM SAN FRANCISCO.

LATER FROM SAN FRANCISCO.
The steam ship Alabama, from Chasres,
with G1 passengers and 100000 ia gold
dust. arrived a, New Orleans 24th. She
brings dates from San francisco TO the 18th
Of January.
Sacramento City had been inundated by
the overflow of the river, and an immense
quantity of cattle and other property es'i-
mated at some millions, had been swept a.
way, and the inhabitants were suffering
from this great calamity.
The mines near Stockton had been at
tackled by body Of Chilians, and s-veral
Americans killed and the rest taken p;ison.
ers, but were soon after released, Great
excitement prevailed in consequence, and
it was supposed that the Chlians wor'd be
expelled from the country.
We are happy TO learn that Mrs. FIRE.
mont had recovered from her recent illness.
and, with her husband, was about depart.
ing FOR the United States.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-08
COUNTY ELECTIONS.

AT the election for County officers on
las, Saturday. c. Peters, ESQ.,. was re-.
elected Sheriff, and A. Barb, Esq. Trus.
tee. We have not as ye, been able 10 as
certain the precise majories.
In regard to the contest for Constable in
this District, IL was of the most exciting
character. There were five candidates in
the field, all Of whom. especially on the
day of the election, seemed TO be deeply
impressed with the importance of the high
trus, to which they were aspiring. The
successful candidates were Mr.. Jas. Turner
and Col. McNelley, ex-edilor of the "Dis'
patch" and for whom, as in duty bound.
we voted. II affords US inexpressib!e graft
(ication 10 record such unmistakeabla evi>
dence that the craft is looking up in this
section, as we don't know but "at some
future period OF the worlds history" zoe
may attain to something higher than Coun.
Iy Ranger, which Office we now hold by
the grace and condescension of the Coun-
ty Court. lin the course Of human events
(and no man can tell what the kWure has
in store Tor hing i. should become neces-
sary for any person to place documents in
the hands Of our eS eo'emporary Tor our
special benefit, we trust he will notify us
in time to give bail before "leveIlng" on
any of our real estate. This Is the only
return we ask for having elected him high
Constable on last Saturday.
Monroe CoUNTy.--We understand MIR.
-Wrigh,,D Democrat, was elected Sheriff.
PoLK-Bradford, the old sheriff, re-
elected.
BRADLEY-T. l.. Bates re elected Sher-
If by 3Sl majority, - Miller elected
Trustee.
KNox.-Wm. Craig elected Sheriff,
VIM. McCammon Trustee, and Jas. G..
Lutlrell Register.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-08

o. Wonder which can "smell a rat"
the quickest. the man who kno,cs the most,
OF the man who has The most nose.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-08

Mr.. Burke, in his last report from the
Patent office, estimates fifty eggs for the
consumption Of each individual in the U.
States, and that each egg is worth hall
cent. This will make eleven hundred mill
lions Of eggs consumed, and five ana .
halt millions of dollars paid Cor them.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-08

SHARP JoXE.-It is said that the 'mys>
terious knockings" at Rochester are at
length ascertained to be caused by the de-
parted spirits Of the Free Sellers rapping
on the Buffalo Platform. Where's MIR.
Van Buren,?
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-08

FTP II is suggested tina. a Union Mass
Meeting be held IA, Charleston, S. c., on
the Fourth of July, 1850
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-08

Our CoURr House., Square, &c.-!l
seems 10 US that it would not BIZ amiss for
tie County Court at its mex, session TO
take some measures to have the Court
House and enclosure renovated little
The Court House 10 a good and durable
building, but at present maniies's some evil
dences of neglect. A small amount at this
time. properly appropriated. may be the
means OF saving heavy costs hereafter,
and woul,. add much TO its appearance
and render it more comfortable for those
who have 10 occupy It from time TO time
Nothing contributes more 10 the character
of county than to see the public build
rigs kept in n proper stale Of repair
Such policy is not only in accordance
With good taste, but is true economy. We
hope those whose duty and province it is
10 look after such things, will receive the
in the spirit in which it II made,
and give the subject little consideration.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-03-08

The National Inlellgencer Of the POI ult.
states that the nomination Of Gov. Neil S.
Brown, as Minister TO Russia, has been
confirmed by the Senate.
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s5.No paper mail from the South yes'er-
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WASHINGTON, Feb. q

1 avs Hio wv" " 'i"Ri 'tv W SO"sieSc'
Tie civil and military funeral of Gen.
Mcneil occupied some hours. Bo,k
Houses adjourned early, to enable mem
bers to attend it. The motions for adjourn
ment were made, in each House, by mem
hers from New Hampshire, and were ac-
componed with euloges on the character
and services of the deceased.
The Senate, in executive session, receiv-
ed and confirmed the nomination OF Fetch
er Webster, as Surveyor Of the port of Dos-
ION.
Some persons are startled at the state
ments and declarations made by Mr.. Foote,
IN the Senate. Mr.. Foote declared that, if
something was no, done before the end Of
the week, events would inevitably take
place that would render compromise i'm.
possible. The events alluded 10 have been
often spoken of since Mr.. Foo,e referred TO
the next black Monday, and persons won
dered where was 10 be the merit outbreak.
Mr.. Foote'S declaration presumed that
the Northern majority of the House would,
next Monday, attempt to force the question
on Doty's resolution, instructing the Com
mittee on Territories 10 bring in a Bill 10
admit California as State. 10 that case.
the Southern members would. as they did
last Monday, resist and obsuuct action, BY
resor,ing to parliamentary means. 1t had
been limited that the majority, impatient,
would forcibly expel the resisting members.
Mr.. Clingman had sard that the Southern
members would, 10 that case, resort to vic.
lence. In reply 10 Colonel Bissel, the 9th.
er day. Mr.. Clinsman stated that it was in
case the majority should attempt 10 expel
the minority. while the minority were act.
ing within the rules Of the House, that they
would resist with violent means.
10 case the majority should, next Mon
day, see fit TO press Dory's Resolution, as
they did last Monday. regardless of decen.
cy, courtesy. usage, aud as a mere provo.
cation TO combat, the southern members
will take higher ground than they did las,
Monday. The majority must desisi, or the
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See "Calhou1's Dream"

WILDWOOD, Feb. rs, 1850.
The Daily spy., 1850-03-26

, a letter from San Francisco dated Jan. 81. saws
lhose dong business on borrowed capital. at an ;1-
terest OF l0 per cent month, are totterino Ono
heavy house, that of w. Wardle g. Ca, has c;lnd
10 the tune of half a million dollars. Thousands Of
iaDorers' mechanics and sailors, who have returned
from the MINES, are offering to work at low WAGES
and the whole of their earnings is absorbed bv The
ngn expense and the idle days. Sailors now shin for
S1o, "here three months ago the Were scarce at
Sl50, and all other labor can be had in nronortion
BESIDES all this. when the rainy season passes away
things VIII not fall back into their last years channel
or l'e reason that large capitalists have begun to
monopollze here as at home, and the owners of tho
tents and shanes that bordered our central streets
last spring, have been driven to the suburbs, TO make
sands of dollars. '''0U-
The launches of 20 tons that last spring made
.nelr y 200 per month, now supplanted bv
North River steamers Competition has oyerdonye
all descriptions of business, and reduced tbe nro6o
IN them' while expenses as high as ever. There
lore, though many fortunes will next year be made,
the gam will be 100 per cent below the operations Of
last year. VI
The Daily spy., 1850-03-26

81 Mrs. Howard, who a year or two ago killed
the mistress of her husband At Cincinnati and was
sent to the lunutic asylum and recovered, has lust
been appointed by the court guardian her children,
who are heirs to 100000 by the subsequent death Of
their father, who was killed in Missouri.
The Daily spy., 1850-03-26

ARRIVAL OF THE NIAGARA. Steamship Nj
agara, Capt, Ryrie, arrived at her wharf in East
Boston last Saturday afternoon, at four o'clock.
1t is reported that Mr.. Ieald husband of lola
Monies, IS now residing in the house of n medical
gentleman, at Westminster, and that he is suffering
from an alteration Of mind and raves about his wfs
An importation of American smeed copper took
place IN the early part of the week. OF great impor-
lance to our mining interests, being no less than
three hundred tons of copper, the produce orthe
smelling works of the United States. 1t was taken
to Swansea direct from Liverpool and is estimated
as worth upwards of e20 600.
The Daily spy., 1850-03-26

iNFoR + ANTLXPERIMENT Brown, Gddings.
q Co ct Baltimore, have established mau,c, o.o.,.
OF gas for burnng-by what process we are not IN
iormed-and the Baltimore Clipper saws it is des-
tined soon to supercede all other kinds of GAS Egb,
It gives the results of experiments tried in tbo nro
sence OF Professors Heath, Waterman and otber
scientific men perfectly conyersant with the suboc,
follows
1he water gas consumed 2 and tenths cphic coo,
per hour and gave light equal to 25 sperm candles
Alter graduating the gas burner to give igbt Of Jc
ierent powers and testing them properly. the annara
tns was applied TO pipe supplying coal Gas from the
Baltimore Coal Gas Works The same nrassnro
was used as for the water gas, and the same gaS
burner consumed feet of coal Gas per bonr sd sd
gave the hight of less than candles The resnts
were so astounding to several of the gentlemen nre-
sent, that the experiments were repeated timed and
measured with the greatest accuracy and the results
as before-namely, the water gas consuming 6-Io
cubic feet gave light equal to rs candies and coal
gas, consuming feet, gave less light than candles
The coal gas in Baltimore is sold at "A nor tbon.
sand feet This rich, brilliant water gas is peneraod
at about 80 per thousand feet, INCLUDING All ma
terias. ''i ma
The Daily spy., 1850-03-26
MOTHdyE.

E subscribers have formed Coparnership under the
hrin oi THOMSON, SIMMER & Co will continue 10
manufacture Tools and Machinery as heretofore. "
ELIJAH THOMSON
FRANKLIN SKINNER
Worcester, March 25, 1860. dc,
The Daily spy., 1850-03-26

SARrAIS's UNION MAGAZINE of Literature and
Art The April number of this Magazine fully sustains
the high reputation which it has acquired under the ed
itorial management of Mrs. Kirkland and Prof Hart.
1t is lavishly embeshed, and contains original conr-
buttons great number and variety from many of the
most popular magazine writer's of the day, including
Miss Harriet Martineau, Mrs. G. II. Butler, Mrs Kirk
land, Rev. Drs. Davidson and Todd, Prof. Mohat
Geo. S. Burleigh, and others.