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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-10-25

TIE True AND THE FALSE PHILAN-
rHRopY.-The New York Journal of Com
merce, W hich stoutly advocates the supre-
macy OF the constitution over the absurd
views Of certain pseudo philanthrops's.
has lately successfully exer,ed itself to pnr-
chase the freedom of The first negro ares
ted in New York under the new fugitive
law, whose case excited some conmissera-
ton from the tact of his having had TO leave
wife and children; and that journal an
swers some inquiries in relation 10 the mat
ter with tie following sensible observa
tons:
1--WE have received two or three commu-
nicarions desiring to know what proportion
of the monec contributed for the enanci-
patton of James fIalel was given BY abo>
lirionis's. We do not know the politics Of
all the donors, but are not aware that any
of them are abolt'onsts, in the technic, |
sense of the word. unless Isaac Hollenback
(colored) IS Of that way of thinking. Nor
do we remember that on any previous oc.
casion. when money has been raised, tlro'
this Office, for the emanci patton of slaves
any thing has been given by abolluonisls
proper. except. perhaps. i! 0 in all by co.'s
o'pd men. The amount SO raised within
the last five months is $4,000, securing
tive emancipation of forty slaves. and the
removal of thirty nine OF Them 10 Liberis.
together with eleven tree colorei persons
belonging 10 the same families. And vet
zee arr called "pro slavery" men, and So
are the donors OF nlneteen-twen,iPths il not
ninety nine hundr,dIhs Of the whole a
mount. They, on the other hand, who
max" It a matter o. principle NOT TO give
any ,hino for the emancipation OF slaves,
bat BY their Incorporate zeal and furious
demonstrations have retarded the eXlinc.
lion of slavery at leas, half a century, are
in their own estimation the peculiar friends
of the slave, the real Simons They are
great at stealing slaves, bot to give any
lhing for the emancipation Of slaves wounds
their tender consclences. dear souls. The
other day man named Chaplin, of Alba.
nv, got caught in The act down in Mary
land. and was jagged. Anon the abolition.
lists held a convention at Cazenovia, and
resolved to raise $50 900 IN order 10 defend
him from The penalties OF the law. This
$50 900. If applied as economically rs the
aforesaid 900, would secure the freedom
of more than Two hundred slaves. Appli>
ed TO Chaplin's defence, it will only be ex.
pended upon lawyers, abolition lecturers.
sc. The time will come, we hope, when
things will be called by their right names"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-10-25
BosTON, Oct. !

We learn that Morrison, Democrat. has
been elected to Congress from the third C,n.
gressional district IN New Hampshire, by a.
bout lao majority. This district was re-,
presented at the last session by James vii.
son, Wing.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-10-25

We invite particular attention to the pro-
visions of this nci. Unde, the authority
and privileges it confers. Georgia with her
Rund has penetrated our tertit"ry. tapped
the Tennessee q, Chattanooga, and is deriv'
ing an immense and profitable trade through
that channel.
Itw will be seen that the act Of this State
granting Georgia the privilege asked is con-
ditional-" that whenever application is
made the State of Georgia will grant SIM.
lar privileges, and to the same extent. to the
State of Tennessee, or her incorporated
companies"
In 1917, application was made to the
State Of Georgia, md her Genera! Assem-
bly passed the following act. which was
approved the Odd December, lS47, BY Geo.
w. Towns, the then and present Governor
of that State:
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-10-25

eTs Some persons have an unfortunate
weakness of imagin ne that they are all
ways entertaining in their conversation /;
even when they are making themselves The
most ineiIaple bores. So concerted are they
tho, they believe their every act is right.
and every word thew utter is gem.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-10-25

THE CLARK COUNTY SLAVES
These slaves passed through our town
on Tuesday last, on their way home.
ward, in charge of the marshal and
other officers from Pennsylvania. DR..
Cyrus Mccormick and Thomas Nc.
Cormick. Of Clarke, co.opcra,ed with
Mr.. Taylor in his demand upon the
Pennsylvania authorities for that jus.
,ice which had hitherto not only been
refused, but resulted in riot. if not
bloodshcd. These gentlemen, how.
ever. all unite in expressing their
commentator for the promptitudc
with which their demand under the
fugitive slave bill was met by the
authorities OF Pennsylvania. and the
ready assistance rendered them by
citizens of Harrisburg and elsewhere
in securing their property. 1t was
somewhat novel though gratifying
spectacle to see two fugitive slaves.
homcwafd bound, under the charge o:
officers from a free Sta,e.--Charles-
town Free Press.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-10-25

BoLTryG CLoIHs.-McEwen and GILES,
pie have jIst received q lot Of superior
Boiling Clo,hs-so good that they will
make first rate -four out of inferior wheat.
See advertisement.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-10-25
SLAVE CASE.

ARREST OF TIE FIRST FUGITIVE SLAVE.-
The Philadelphia News of October 49, says
.Yesterdnv afternoon, about haf-Past 3 o.
clock, on alleged fugitive slave was brought
to the MarShas office, by the Deputy Mar
shall, assisted bv Constable Agen, OF Third
Word. Southwark, and Messrs. John Thorn
ton and Thompson Tully. He was arrested
while Mt work as hod carrier, on the
Bridge Road near Poplar ST.. at the instance
of his master, Thomas P. Jones, of Cecil
county, Maryland. The name of this alleg.
ed slave is Henry Gnrnett. lie appears TO
be bou, % or ~ years of nge, and has been
absent from his master for 8 years. He was
accompanied by n young man of his own
color, who desired that he might have coun
sci, which request was granted. The war;
rant for The arrest of the slave was issued
BY Justice Grier, and the right of ownership
and identity of the person was heard by
him.
The right of property in Henry Garne,'
was traced through several wills, TO the pre-.
sent master, r. P. jones. His identity was
about to be es,a bIshej BY Mr.. Jones and
others, when Mr.. Pierce. for the prisoner,
asked that tn" case be postponed until flu
ure period, to afford an opportunity 10
Charles Gibbons to attend as counsel.
Judge Grier snld-Nhat this wns, TO b"
sure, n summary proceeding, yet he desired
to give the prisoner an opportunity to be
properly defended - and if he proceeded in q
summary manner. it would be owing to
the il-advice the colorcd population were
now receiving. He said, he had rcnd in the
papers Of meetings being held, at which re-
solutions were passed advising end urging
the colored race ko arm themselves against
the laws. and shoot down the officers Of the
law. l. such advice should be taken, the
first officer killed. would b. the signal for
the exterminatio, of tho black race. All
laws. he thought would be set ut defiance,
as they had been nut n short time since.
He was rs much friend to The unfnr,un-
ate race as any man. but he looked upon
white men who would give advice Of armed
resistance to the laws. rs the coored peo-
ple's wors. enemies. Ifhe were TO adjourn
this case until tits day. he felt satisfied that
thousands OF blacks would assemble per-
haps to resist the laws. This wonld COM
pei him to send to the Navy Yard for their
whole military force, and rs true a. God
lveh, and my soul ivelh, said the Judge,
! will mnin,nin the law though have to or.
der every man who puts himself in armed
opposition to its exccur ion, TO ie shot down.
| will execute the law n, all hazards.
1t was here suggested that the laws OF
Pennsylvania made it il cgnl to place the
prisoner in any of lis prisons. The Mar.
| shall agreed TO keep the alleged slave until
this day. The Juise said, that if any moi
should conErrgnie. nInck or white, with n
view to resist the lnws, it would be repealed
even to the Shedding Of blood. The hear
ing of the case was then postponed unit
this morning.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-10-25

Wi hin four years, about $4,000, 900
have been expended in railroads in Vermont
and N. Hampshire, and near ly $4,000, 600
in New England.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-10-25
ATHENS, FRIDAY, OCT. cs, 1880.

GF w. THosisoN, is the authorized
agent for the "Pos,," in the city CT baln'
more, Md.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-10-25
AN ACT

To authorize the State of Georgia TO ex-
tend her Western and Atlantic Railroad
from the Georgia line to some point on
the Eastern margin of the Tennessee
rlver.
SECTION |. BE 1t enacted by The General
Assembly of The State of Tennessee, That
the State of Georgia shall be allowed the
privilege OF making every necessary recon
noisance ard survey for the purpose Of as
ccrtaininc the most eligible route for the
extension of her Western and Atlantic
Railroad, from the Georgia line TO some
point on the Eastern margin Of the Ten
nessee river.
SEC. 2. End be it further enacted. That
as soon s said route and point shall be as
cerlaned, the State of Georgia shall be al
lowed the right of way for The extension
and construction OF her said Railroad from
the Georgia line TO the Tennessee river, and
that she shall be entitled to all the privi-
| leees, rights and immunities, (eXcept the
subscription on the part Of Tennessee and
be subject 10 the same restrictions as far as
they are applicable, as are granted. made
and prescribed Tor the benefit, government
and direction Of the Hiwassee Railroad
Company.
SEC. 8. find be IL further enacted. That
the foregoing rights and privileges are cone
ferred upon the State of Georgia on condl-
ton that whenever application Is made she
will grant and concede similar ones and TO
as great an extent, 10 the State of Tennes>
see, or her incorporated companies.
JOHN COOKE.
Speaker Of the House Of Reps.
TERRY II. CANAL,
Speaker Of The Senate.
Passed January 24th, 1883.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-10-25

O. Sehorn, next door TO the Athens
Hotel has just received lot OF superior
Cigars. Chewing Tobacco, Confectionaries,
&c. We can testify to the govd quality OF
the Cigars.
Gt-See Card Of J. B. Hoyl, Esq, in ano.
ther column.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-10-25

CuArGE -JNo. McGAUGHEY, ESQ, has
been app"ured Postmaster at Athens IN
the place Of F. BOYD. Esq, removed.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-10-25

"Do you profess reigion?"
"No. sir. ! profess my faith, and prac'
lice my religion.
Reader, do thou likewise.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-10-25
SECESSION.

THE BATTLE IN GEoRGIA.-The contest
in Georgia. between the true friends OF the
South ond the Union and tho secession,
lists, is being wagcd with n good deal OF
spirit and energy The resul, however can
not BE- doub'ed-the former must triumph.
1t cannot be possible that the people OF
Grorgia, seeing the end at which those who
advocate secession are aiming, will yield
up their devotion to their country, rally un-
der the flag of Disunion, and lend them
selves to n scheme which. if successful,
can result IN nothing but injury and ruin to
all concerned "A scheme concocted profess
eGly for the redress of an evil, but the on "
fruits of which will be anarchy, strife,
boodslcd, and the certain destruction of the
institution to perpe'ua,c which the demu-
gogues aver they are iabor'ng. In the
Union, Georgia occupies equal ground with
her sister States, participant, in common
with them, in the hcnors and glories that
cluster around the whole. Ont Of the
Union, what would Georgia, or any other
State, be! Think.
Among the papers which are battling
manfully against the scc">sionlsts, is the
Augusta Chronicle ana Sentinel, one of the
nbles' journals in the country, and which
BY its advocacy Of establishing manuFacto'
ries and encouraging home industry, has
done much good. and the Macon Journal
and Messenger The editors of both these
prints are now laboring with great zeal and
ability. in common with the Wing press of
Dha State generally. in defence of the Union
and against the men who are seeking to
destroy all that is good in the institutions
which their ancestors suffered hardships,
privations, ana death to build up. Being
fearless md efficient champions Of the
Union, they are Of course especial marks
for the shafts of those who are trying 10
overthrow it. and such epi'he's- as traitor
'subnissionst, and abolilioni>t" are heap.
ed upon them quite lavi>!.ly. Such charges
them as the people fortunately have dis
cernmen, enough to determine who are the
rcal traitors and who the true PATRIOTS
And though the latter in the performance Of
their duty have to encounter mlsrcpresen>
tation, and nbusc, yet their cause is no.
bic one and .he result will prove the purity
Of their motives and put their enemies to
shame.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-10-25

o. The North Albanian says we never
could ngree in opinion with the honest
Dutchman, who set fire 10 his barn for the
purpose of disodging the rats, which an
noyed him by their depreda,ions; and IN
our judgment the breaking up of the Union
to get rid of aboli'ionists. would be aoout
as unwise as the Du,chuan's remedy a.
gainst the rats.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-10-25

A German opposite Cincinnati killed his
wife with kindness, smo,herlng her to
death with feather beds, 10 produce sweat
which had been recommended.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-10-25

THE SLAVE LAw.-Mr. Crlt,enhen, the
is. Attorney General, has Published an
opinion. pronouncing the Fugitive Slave
Law perfectly constitutional.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-10-25

"A Good Vile" is unavoidably crowded
out this Columbus Enquirer.
Very ungallant Mr.. Enquirer. A good
wife, when you chance to meet with one,
should never be crowded at all.-Roc hester
Democrat.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-10-25

A Coon INvEsTMENr A gentleman il
the vicinity Of Boston lately invested lhiIt
nine dollars in cigars. TO be sent to Caliior
MIA. BY the last steamer he received tn,
following: "Your cigars, (3000.) are sold
and brought four hundred and fifty dollars
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-10-25

Judge Johnson was elected by small
majority on Monday. the 30h ult., over
Judge Billiard, to i'll the seat in Congress,
made vacant by the resignation of Mr.. Con.
rad. Judge 7. had declined being candi.
date, bu' his despatch was no, received in.
I'll after the election.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-10-25

The particulars of the arrest of several
persons supposed TO be the individuals who
robbed the Southern Mail on Saturday
night last, will be found in another part of
our paper. 1t seems that on Monday eve.
ming, man of doubtful repute from Bati.
more, while somewhat intoxicated, met
Ex-Police officer Slubbins, said that he
knew all about the robbery, and that mas.
much as he had been badly treated by the
parties, he had determined TO expose them.
He then proceeded to make disclosure,
which led to the arrest OF men in five dit.
ferent houses, in Federal street, between
Broad street and Long Lane, and known
as Rum Row. The accused were taken to
the Station House, at the corner of Schuyl-
kill Eighth and Brighton streets, and after
an examination by Mayor Jones. Mr.. Ash
mead, the United States District Attorney
being present. they were committed in de-
fault Of $4,000 bail each. The accused are
all foreigners, and mos, Of them are old of.
tenders. 1t appears that The mail car was
entered by false keys. the pouches thrown
out. and then gathered up and taken to
stable IN the rear of Rum Row, where the
letters were assorted. opened and plumber
ed.-Phila. Inquirer. 10th inst.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-10-25
BALTIMORE, Oct. 81

Dispatches have been received at the
Navy Department at Washington, from
Lieut.. Haven. commanding the expedition
in search of Sir John Franklin, dated at
Port Leopold. August 22d, which state that
the officers and men of both ships were well
and high hopes were entertained of dscov.
ering some trace ) Of Sir John.
The Wing Convention of Utica IN. W
have nominated the same men and adopted
the same set OF resolutions as those pre-
viousl adopted at the Syracuse Convention
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-10-25

odd you ever know anybody to be killed
by ligh'ning?"
"Nevcr by lightning" replied Pat, in IN
under tone. ."lts thunder, shure. as il
knocks them to pieces in the oud country"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-10-25

Can't AFFORD IT.-A contempora.
nv says he knows a man who cant
afford 10 take weekly newspaper.
at two dollars per annum, but who
daily chews a plug Of tobacco at five
cents per plug, and drinks four drains
of liquor at five cents each. These
"luxurics" at the end of the year cost
him S9l %, and yet he cannot afford
to spend two dollars per annum for a
newspaper. That mans case is to be
pitied, but more is the fate of his
family to be deplored.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-10-25

CorrEE.--Forty-two years ago the
annual crop of coffee in Brazil did not
exceed 10000 bags. Even in 1920
it only reached 100000 bags. At
that time the high price of coffee in
England. and the diminished produc.
ton in Cuba. stimulated the Brazilian
planters to extend its cultivation. and
in 1880 they sent TO market 100000
bags. or 64,OOO,OOO pounds; and in
ls47 the enormous quantity OF nearly
300, 100000 pounds.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-10-25

A Now York letter says:--No little spe.
cnlalion is gong OF in lard warrants Just
nov ana rates are rapidly on the rise -
Prices range Mt $l25 to $40. and it is
thought ,nry will go still higher.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-10-25
llARK YE, GIRLS.

i Is high time that somebody tolI you
little lain truth. You have been watched
for a long Iime-a certain class Of YOU
and it is plain enough YOU are laying plans
to cheat somebody. You intend to sell
chalT for wheat; and there is danger that
some of the foolish "gudgeons" will be
sadly taken IN.
1t may not he your fault that you belong
to the some idea party"-lhat the single
idea Of getting a husband is The only one
which engrosses much of your time or at
.enlion. But i, is your fault that you pur.
sue this idea in wrong direction. Your
venerable first mother of Eden memory,
was called "help" for man, and you are
looking for man 10 help you; to help you
live in the half idle and half silly way
you have commenced. Men who are
worth having want women Tor wives. A
bundle of gewgaws bound with a string OF
flats and quavers, spripkled with cologne,
and Sc! 10 carmine saucer-this is no help
for man who expects to raise family OF
boys and girls on verable bread and meat.
The piano and lace frame are well enough
in their places, and so are ribbons and frlls
and linsels-but you can make dinner
of the former, nol bed blanket of the lat
ter. And awful as the idea may seem TO
YOU, both dinner and bed blanket are ne.
cessary to domestic enjoy gg,eDt. Life has
its realities as well as its iancies; but you
make it all a matter of ecoration-remem.
boring the tassels and curtains, forgetting
the bedstead. Suppose a young man Of
good sense, and of course of good pros>
poets, TO be looking for a wife. VIVA, chance
have you to be chosen? You may cap him
or trap him or catch him, but how much
better to make it an ohjec, Tor him TO catch
you? Render yourself worth catching, and
you will need no shrewd mothers or man.
aging brothers TO h"!p you find market.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-07-15
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION,

Some one in the State of Maine has proposed
a repeal of the law of homestead exemption and
the Bangor Wing thus declailns agains; such &C
ton:
'The true idea Of the law, as we deem it, and
that which most inclines us to ilisst upon its
being retained is, that man is above money
In all the exigencies of business; the ups and
downs of life the changes of fortune which are
taking place, it is right that man-that the fam
ily-should not suffer the whole burden of ill
fortune, and capital or money, which is less
than man, should escape. Napoleon said, in
reference to his artillery, that the horses should
be first worn out and the men spared. So we
say in this matter, let capital bear the burden,
aud humanity be spared The homestead to
the family, should be inviolate. To secure a
homestead should be the early and earnest de,
sire Of every young man in this State they
should be equally in earnest to have not only
their own, but the homestead of every other
man exempted from being wrenched from the
family when the hand of misfortune bears upon
them
"This whole subject has been so thoroughly
argued in various ways before the people of the
State, and is so accordant with the spirit of real
progress, and SO Just in itself and so wisely ex-
pedient for our State, and so essential to the ex-
agencies to which all families are liable, and so
alternating to the pangs of poverty, and SO con-
sonant with the popular sentiment of the mass
OF the people, that we do not see upon what
principles of right or consistency the law eau
be repealed"
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-07-15
July LIST, 1850.
Look at this-Read it through
then come and buy Cheap Goods
20 .O-O:A:-.X:o-o:-o-
E2EDGGH'EqBIY OF PRICES.

'HNfIE subscriber determined from this date IL
III sell goods at reduced prices for CASH, will
offer greater bargains than be had in the coun-
ty for the same money. If any body doubts this
let him or her come and examine, and they will
be ofan opinion as is an opinion. that what he
says is fact. Come one, come all-there is moth
ing gained by idleness or sloth-this is a world
Of action, and to make money, gain reputation and
exert happy influence we niust be active, per
energetlc-we must not quail at shad
from lions OF attempt to dodge
who faint and quail are laughing stock for AN
gels, devils, and true men. So come qnick and
buy cheap. d. NJ. HUFFMAN.
Main street, opposite P. 0.
P. S.-Those having open accounts with me
have them ready for settlement those indebted to
me will please sail and close their accounts either
by cash or note, as Lam determined to close W
open accounts so be ready. d. NJ. II.
Staanson Va-sIec. & Mess. copy.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1850-07-15

VIRGINIA AT Rules held in the Clerks office
Y of the Circuit Superior Court of Law and
Chancery for Highland county, on Monday the
lst day Of July, 1850.
Samuel Ruck1nan Plaintiff The object of this
AGAINST suit is to recover
William K. Rider Hezekiah title to two Tracts
Holcom. George Fl Rider, Jof Land sold by the
aud Charles S. CalIihan & Defendants, VIM K
Jane his wife, Defendants. Rider and Geooge
J II Rider to Plaintiff
The Defendants Hezelsah Holcom, George II
Rider and Charles S. Callihan and Jane his vile
not having entered their appearance and given Sc
eurity, according to the Act OF Assembly and the
Rules of this Court, and appearing by satisfactory
evidence that they not inhabitants of this Com
lnonwealth: 1t is ordered that they appear within
one month after due publication OF this order, and
20 what is necessary to protect their interest ant
that copy OF this order be forthwith published ii
the Stanton FindicatoE, once week, for fotu
ccessiye weeks, and posted on the front door OF
the Courthouse of Highland county, on the frs
day Of the next County Court.
a Copy-Teste,
A. STEPHENSON, JR., Clerk
July s, 1550.-4t