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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-09-20
THE WORK DONE ON THE ROAD.


Week before last we travelled along the
line of the Railroad from Cleveland, Brad
ley county, to Dalton. Ga, in company with
Maj. Reynolds, Of the Firm of Wm Grant
81 Co--lhe present contractors on the road.
The work is nearly oil completed, and Us
far as we are capable of judging, executed
in u most excellent and substantial manner.
The timbers were at that time delivered on
most of the line, and persons we're busily
endaged in furnishing them on the balance.
All the grading that remains to be done can
be finished in q short time-and in fact was
nearl! all completed when we passed down,
with the exception Of halt mile Of light
work below the State line, in the imme
dia,e vicinity of Red Clay; and we were
advised that it was the intention Of the
contractors 10 put an additional force on
that part in few days. In regard to the
Bridge across the Challagnoa Creek, one
and half miles this side of Dalton, we ex-
umined it particularly, and IN our judgment
i, is substantial structure, capable Of sus.
tanning any weigh, that may be placed up
on it, and is pronounced by those who have
seen similarly constructed Bridges on the
Georgia Road, to be a superior piece OF
workmanship. We think any one who will
examine it now tina, it is completed. will al
once coincide With this opinion. In fact,
/ the wors on the whole road, as far as We
examined it, we believe TO be done in o su'
perior manner. The entcrprlsing Consrac-
tors no. only deserve praise for the way in
which they have had the work done. out for
the energy displayed in driving it on.
Before closing this brief article, we must
be allowed to return our thanks to Maj.
Reynolds for his po'i'eness in accompany,
ing US down the line.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-09-20
CLOSE OF THE SECOND VOLUME.

CLOSE OF THE SECOND VOLUME.
The present number closes the second
volume of our paper, and we wish 10 say
word to our patrons on the subject. The
expenses Of publishing sheet even Of
the small size OF ours, are heavy, and have
10 be met promptly. We have no DISPOSE
ton to complain at the amount OF patron
age obtained eiiherat home or from abroad.
On the contrary, it has been larger Than
we had anticipated, and has been sufficient
thus far to sustain the paper. We speak
more particularly Of the advertising and
job work. The subscription list though not
as large as might be desirable. yet we fiat
ter ourselves we have, proportlonalIy, as
many paying subscribers as any establish
ment IN East Tennessee. But notwith.
standing this favorable statement, there is a
large amount OF dues standing on the office
books, and the time is at hand when they
ought to be and must be discharged. Some
have been taking the paper from the COM
mencement of The first volume, without
paying any thing, and it is TO such that We
are addressing ourself particularly, and we
hope they will promptly liqudate their
dues II is unfortunately too often the case
that men think because the amount due is
small that it makes no difference when it is
paid--forge,ting that oil newspaper &C. I
counts are small, and that others may think
as they do Suppose all pctrons were to
think that way, and one subscriber has as
much right to indulge such q rulnous no.
ton as another, what would be the result?
But there is no use in talking about it
volumes have been written on the same sub
ject by ADLER pens than ours-with what et-
feet no one can tell. A man is just as
much bound to pay promptly for his news.
paper as he is to pay the butcher for his
meat, or the farmer for his breadstutfs.-
We hope those indebted to US will think Of
the matter, and at once remit what they
owe. We need and expect 10 get every
dollar due US either for subscri ptions, ad.
vertising, or joo work. By the terms of
our Taper, persons who have been taking
it for the two years without making any
payment, owe six dollars, which they can
discharge by renting five Immediately
We trust we shall not have to recur to the
subject.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-09-20

"Silence is often an answer" says an
Arabic proverb. How true it Is, that when
the tongue Of malice or anger fails to pro.
woke reply, it reluctantly sheatLs itself in
chagrir and shame7 In many cases no re-.
buke can be more powerful than silence
There are men you cannot touch more acute.
ly than by "letting them aloEe most severe
ly."as Theodore Hook expresses it, when
they Willy you.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-09-20

MAINE ELEcTIoN.-The Telegraph re.
ports the following as the result, SO far as
ascerlained, of the Congressional election
held on Monday last in the State Of Maine !:
Moses Mcdonald, DEM, first district.
John Appleton, DEM, second district.
Robert Goodenow. Wing, third district.
Ephran X. Smart, DEM, fifth district.
Israel Washburn, Wing. sixth district.
The fourth and seventh districts not as.
certainsd-the latter said to be very doubt.
full.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-09-20
The FUGITIVE SLAVE BILL.


The National Inlel,gencer of the l4'h,
apnounces the passage Of the above Bill,
the last Of the Senate's series OF measures
for the settlement OF the Slavery difficulty.
That paper says:
1--WE hive this morning the happiness to
announce the passage through Congress of
enoiher healing measure. The House of
Representatives on Thursday passed, with
GU. amendment, and by large majority.
the last member Of the Senate's original
Compromise Bill. being the bill to provide
for the restitution Of fugitive slaves. This
is the fifth act in the greut drama Of Paci.
flea ton. and as such we hail its enactment
with sincere satisfaction. 1t is a measure
which we have always thought due to the
requirements of the Constitution, and should
have been glad to gee passed. as measure
of duty TO the Southern States, even it it
had not been demanded as one of compro-
mise and peace. But while we regard the
passage of this bill as a mea sure of duty on
the part of Congress, we feel none the less
respect and gratitude to those Representa-.
tives of the non.saveholding States who
have given their support to it. In consent
ing to the measure they doubtless surren-
dered some sectional feeling. and do violence
to many sectional prejudlces. Therefore,
although justified by the constitution, we
may regard their consent as concession
made in the spirit of concord on the altar
Of patriotism. II is not strange, however,
that the difficulties referred to should have
constrained mapy Of the Northern members
to refuse their sanction to the bill.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-09-20

The late French papers contain discour.
aging letters from the French emigran,s to
California. One Of the Paris papers states
that the French cannot cope with the Amer.
leans. who first are at home, and whom
nothing stops nor discourages. If noun.
tains are in their way, they are lsvelIed; it
fires rage, new houses are undertaken before
the conhagration is at an end"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-09-20

ANOTHER RUMoRED CUBAN ExpEp1TroN.-
There have been rumors flying about for
some time pas, Of another expedition being
formed for the purpose Of invading Cuba
The New York correspondent of the Phil.
adolphia Inquirer says:
Il heard to-day. from person who as
sumed to know all about the subject, that
they are true; that an immense sum of mon
ey has been raised for the purpose, and that
AZ many as seven thousand men have aIrea.
dy been enlisted for the purpose Of making
another descent on that island.
1.-THE gentleman is recently from Havana,
and in addition 20 what he said in reference
to the rumored expedition, informed me that
at least two'thirds Of the psople in Cuba are
opposed to any further political connection
with SPAIN"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-09-20

~ w. THOMSON. is the authorized
agent for the "Post," in the city OF Balti'
more, Md,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-09-20

sBsWe take this occasion to return our
thanks to our friend who kindly attended 10
the editorial department of our paper dur
ing the two weeks we were absent from our
post.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-09-20
Masonic Hall, jacksonville, I

oCpts IOtuS lOCOs
AT called meeting OF Tellico Lodge,
No. 80. Bros. Upton, Clibourne and Hop.
kins, were appointed to prepare resolutions
expressive OF the sense Of the Brethren on
the death Of A. G. RICE, who reported as
follows:
It is with deep regret that we have this
day heard Of the death of our much es-
teemed Brother, A, G. RICE, and in token
of our regard,
Resolued. That in the death Of Brother
Albert G. Rice, the Masonic Fraternity
have sustained loss which we sincerely
deplore.
Resolved. That we condole with the
family of the deceased, and tender to them
our warmest sympathies.
Rssolved. That the members of this
Lodge wear the usual badge of mourning,
and that the Secretary furnish q copy OF
the proceedings 10 the family of the deceas-
ed, and 10 the Athens Pos, for publication.
VIM. N. BICKNELL, w. M.
r. A. MINIS, Sec'y.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-09-20

Such A DoMIHIE.-The Marfesslite. On
Indiana paper. one day began its editorial
thus: "The Gorham case-d-m the Cor.
ham case" A few days after. the editor
apoligized for the unseemly language, BY
saying tina. during 4 temporary absence,
his paper had been left in the charge of q
clergyman.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-09-20
THE LATE ALBERT G.. RICE.

Under the obituary head of our paper
will be found notice Of the death of this
lnmen;ed citizen Of our county. We had
been acquainted with Mr., Rice for some
time. and we should be doing violence to
our feelings did we fail to render our poor
tribute of respect TO departed worth. We
knew him well, for he was our friend
In all tina, enters into and goes 10 make up
the character Of MAN, he was pre-eml'
nert. High minded, warm hearted, and
generous to q fault, his friendships were Of
that lasting and enduring character which
more than any thing else render life worth
living for. None approached him without
esteeming him-those who knew him best
loved him most. In all the enrolling quail
ties of the heart, he had but few equals. no
superiors. The good citizen, kind neigh
Dor, warm friend. indulgent father. and af.
fectionate husbapd-he was oil these. and
more. But he has passed away In the me.
rdian of life and in the midst of his useful.
ness-an ADLER pen than ours will do jus.
tice to his memory.
screen be the turf above thee,
Friend Of our better days,
None knew thee bat to love thee,
Nor named thee but to praise;
Tears fell when thou vert dying
From eyes unused to weep.
And long where thou art lying
Will tears the cold turf Steep"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-09-20

WEEKLY REPoRTER.-We have receiv.
ed The first no. Of Weekly just started at
Nashville, with this title: Thos. Buckley,
editor and proprietor. The number before
US neatly printed and filled with readable
matter. "Neutrali in politics and religion"
Price, SO a year in advance.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-09-20

What q paragraph this is to be going
round in tho papers:
"lf you wish to forward folly, always
get fool to help you; for 5eo is not bu.
sier animal than q block-heaG, especially
when he's doing wrong. Without the aid
of chuckle. heads. the Millerites would not
have had ten converts, even among the wo.
men, and they are the easiest duped people
in the world"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-09-20

o. Persons visiting Dalton will find.
just as they enter the town. . most excel.
lent Hotel, kept by W. P. CHESTER, Esq.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-09-20

The Washington Republic. Of Tuesday,
announces the withdrawal Of A lien A. Hall
Esq, from the editorial management of that
paper. John o. Sargent, ESQ.,, one of its
original founders, has now the entire con.
troll Of the columns Of the Republic.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-09-20
BALTIMORE, Sept. 1916 P. NJ.

BALTIMORE, Sept. 10 p. NJ.
The Fugitive Slave Bill has finally pas
sed the House by q vote of 100 yeas 10 IS
nays, Mr.. Stewards Bill abolishing Slave
ry in the District Of Columbia. vas rejected
by the Senate-yeas a, nays rs.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-09-20

S-Gen. Rusk has been reelected Sena-
tor from Texas by q vote Of Sc yeas to 6
nays.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-09-20

@-Chas. J. Jenkins, Esq, Of Augusta,
Ca. to whom had been rendered the Office
Of Secretary CT the Interior, has addressed
letter to President Fillmore in which he
declines accepting.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-09-20
New ORLEANS. Sent. II.

The Boston Courier says that the burial
of Professor Webster took place on Friday
evening. The body was taken to Mount
Auburn, attended by q few friends and rel.
stives. and deposited in family tomb
The Boston Ira seler, ssyv
"As no other confession has been left by
the condemned, nothing is certainly known.
He acknowledged upon the scsffold the jus.
tIce Of the sentence which was about to be
executed upon him, which is, perhaps.
equivalent to confession Of the murder Az
charged upon him at his trial"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-09-20

MA1NE.-The Boston Times says that
the next Congress will stand five democrats
TO two whigs-the ratio as now.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-09-20

DR.. Francis Parkman, says the Boston
Times, sent q reply to the letter addressed
to him by the late Professor Webster few
days before his death. II is added, that the
response was not what. under the circum-
stances, it should have been-expressing
doubts Of the truth Of the Professor WIS.
confession, and exhibiting spirit of un.
forgiveness, which very sorely embittered
the last hours of the unfortunate prisoner.
A different letter was prepared by Dr.. Put.
nam, but it was suppre ssed.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-09-20
THE DIRECTORY.


THE DIRECTORY.
The resolutions published in tho Post Of
last week nHord additional evidence of the
Boards intention to forward the work as
fast and far as possible. Some weeks since
we announced our design to contribute our
total might towards the completion of the
road, inch by inch, mile BY mile, and from
river 10 river until success crowned the
whole enterprise. We then believed thu, to
be the policy Of the Board, and now at II
late meeting We have them committed upon
The record again. The pablo on no part of
the line need fear the bona .tide intention Of
the Directory.
The S per cen. Bonds are being rapidly
exhausted, and forty miles Of the Road will
sooh be completed. In view OF this APP
preaching scarcity, the Board in the first
resolution decline letting on. any further
contract, until dollars, actual dollars. or
their equivalent, are raised. Mark that /!
This we understand to mean. work. mate.
rails, Company Bonds, or Cash subscrir-
tons for stock. Already several thousand
dollars have been subscribed, and this rem,
ders available an equal amount Of 5 per
cent Bonds. The President would there.
fore be authorized to receive bids for q com
tract forthwith, according to the terms of
the advertisement TO be found in another
column. The public need indulge in no ap.
prehensions lest the work should cease un.
Ill means are boarded sufficient to construct
the remaining seventy mles-but ONWARD
is the word. just SO fast 90 pay can be pro.
vided for contractors. Here the friends Of
the Road can see and appreciate the neces.
sity Of individual exerlion. The evil day
has been postponed to the latest possible
minute, but now they must come forward.
The terminus will soon be at Charleston;
the controc. for forty additional miles of
iron has been made; the 6 per cent. cou.
pom Bonds will soon be issued and then the
entire Road will be under statutory mort
gage. Twenty one thousand dollars inter.
est must then be raid annually to the State,
aside from interest that may be due upon
any Company Binds outstanding. Every
Stakeholder must see that forty miles of
the road cannot raise the Stock to par, and
at the same time meet this demand. The
iron for the next forty miles must lie and
rust upon the banks Of the Hiwassee, un,
less Stock is subscribed. The farmer Ger.
.ainly will not live upon graded track,
ten. twenty, or thirty miles from the termi.
nus, when comparatively a small amour,
from each one would bring the car, with all
its advantages, to bis very door. The bur.
den of building the road to the Tennessee
river now rests upon Bradley, McMinn and
Monroe. Other aid may be brought in, other
appliances may be used; but the citizens of
these counties must raise 100000, more or
less. as they procure aid from other sources.
And when they do this their task Is meas~
urably accomplished, and they will reap Of
their labors o rich reward.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-09-20

~ The bill abolishing the Slave Trade
in the District Of Columbia, as introduced
in the original Compromise Bill, passed the
Senate on Monday last, the 10th, bya vote
of 81 yeas, to 10 nays.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-09-20

Never speak till you are cool; the
man who can command his tongue
will find no difficulty in governing
his spirit. And when you do speak
let it be in meekness; "a soft answer
turneth away wrath. When you see
others angry, let it be an admonition
to you to be cool; thus you will re-.
celve the furious indiscretion of others,
like stone in a bed of Moss, where
it will lie quietly without rebounding.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-09-20

S-Hon. II. H. Stewart. Of Va, has been
appointed Secretary Of the Interior. Capt.
G. T. NJ. Davis, of No., has been appoint.
cd chief clerk Of the War Department.
Both of these appointments have been
confirmed by the Senate.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-09-20

er See Augusta Markets, next page.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-09-20

" The last Roe ersville Times contains
the valedictory address of E, J. ASTON, Esq.
and the salutatory Of his successor, L. L.
PoATs. Esq, Of Nashville. The Times has
hitherto been neutral in poltics-it will
hereafter be Wing. The number before US
gives evidence that it will prove an able
and efficient advocate of the principles Of
the party. We welcome Mr.. Poats to East
Tennessee, and trust that his labors will be
abundantly rewarded.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-09-20

ATHENS, FRIDAY, SEPT. go, 1850.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-09-20

When Ohio had one Representative, Vir>
gina had nineteen. Now Virginia has fif.
teen and Ohio ,wenty.one. The man lives
in the house on the banks of the Miami who
Yves for ten years the sole Representative
Of Ohio, in the Congress Of the United
States! No parallel to these facts can be
found on record.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-09-20
FROM WASHINGTON.
SEPTEMBER IL.


Tho passage Of tho fugitive slave bill
by large majority Of the House is another
evidence Of the disposition Of that body. or
rather of tho people generally. to abide by
the Constitution Of our fathers. Very lit
tie apprehension now exists as to the ei
forts Of the abolition party in the NORTH
Tho Northern people have Lcen led by dsn1-
agogucs into great errors, which they are
now disposed to correct.
The Senate rejected Mr.. Stewards amend
ment for the abolition OF slavery in the Dis
trio, Of Columbia. by vote Of five to for.
,y-tivc. The five votes for it were those Of
Chase, Of D.. Seward. Of N. Y. Hale, Of
N. H.. Dodge. Of Wisconsin, and Uphum.
Of Vermont. Scward's teeth arc drawn. he
may growl but cannot bite. His quondum
followers must and do hold him in contempt.
In Wimot's district in Pennsylvania the
regular democratic nomination is given TO n
dcmocra, untain,cd with abolition. lie is a
candidate Of only one county in the district,
and will be immersed. The whig party in
the North. n, less than the democratic par.
ty, are underwriting TO dlsergagc themselves
from the frce>soilers. and will do it even if
compelled to unite for tina! purpose.
Alexander II. Stuart. Of the Western
par, o: Virginia, has been appointed Sec
rotary Of the Interior. He was member
Of the last Congress. and is man Of res>
peclabe talents.
Tho members Of Congress are getting
restless and anxious to return home. They
are going off in numbers.
The death Of DR.. Mes, q member OF the
Pennsylvania delegation, will be announced
to-day.
The Executive has despatched a messen.
ger to Texas with copy Of the act max
ing proposals 10 that State for an adjust
men. Of boundaries. and he bears also let
ters from the Texas Senators recommend
ing The acceptance Of the offer.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-09-20

o. A telegraphic despatch dated Balti'
more. Sept. Is, says tho Hunkors and Barn.
burners Of New York have fraternized, and
nominated Horatio Seymour for Governor,
Sanford E. Church, fox Lieut.. Governor,
and John G.. Mather Canal Commissioner.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-09-20

INTERESTING FROM TExAs.-The Secre-
tary of State received on Thursday the 18th,
the following Telegrsphic despatch from the
Collector at New Orleans, communicating
information Of a much more pacific state of
things in Texas, than has been rumored and
anticipated:
New ORLEANS, Sept. IL.
~ have had the honor to receive your
Telegraphic despatch OF the 9th instant
A few hours after its receipt. sent a spe.
cial express to Governor Bell, of Texas.
by steamer, communcs ting the despatch,
as instructed. The last accounts from Tex
as announced the early adjournment Of the
Legislature. 1t has probably adjourned be-
fore this. The Teas war bill rGs defeated,
and the Legislature passed an act leaving
it TO the people tc accept or rejest the bill
adjusting the boundary"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-09-20

In one of Mr.. Benton's speeches during
his last summers perambulations, after al.
Iuding bitterly to the fact that large nun.
Der Of small beer politicians had maintained
themselves by hanging on to the skirts Of
his coat tail, he announced his intention Of
wearing hereafter roundabout. The peo>
pie have saved the Hen. Senator the trouble
and expense Of procuring a new garment.
They have chopped his tail off 80 short that
there is not enough left Of the taproot to
sprout again. What will become of the
small beer politicians
The Day Book says there is . great deal
of philosophy IN q dogs tail. 1t is as
great q tell-,ail as q lady's fan. If q dog
is plea his tail is Immediately in wag'
ish humor-if he is afraid, it slopes-if an.
cry, it "sticks out" You can tell the
character and disposition of a dog by his
tail, as well as Fowler can decipher yours
from the "bumps."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-09-20

The Hon. George w. Cra wford, late Sec
cretary Of War, has been offered the com.
pimcnt Of public dinner by his friends OF
Augusta, Georgia. He has accepted it, and
the entertainment is 10 take place on tho
18th instant.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-09-20

One hundred and nine buildings of vari.
Gus kinds were destroyed in Reading. Pa,
by the recent food; and the loss to the coun.
ty and individuals in that vicinity 10 est,
mated at $500 900.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-09-20

PUFF, PUFF, PurF.-S. K. Reeder has
Just received q first rate article OF Cigars;
they'll do to puf-we've tried 'em. Also.
No. 1 Chewing Tobacco-,he real Luscious
Luxury and no mistake. Go and try them.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-09-20

FIRST ARRIvAL.-G. w. Ross g. Co. arc
receiving their Fall aud Winter Goods
See advertisement.