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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-07
BosToN, Jan. 30.

Some astounding developments re.
la,ive to the recent disappearance OF
young girl named Brown. the daugh'
ter Of highly respectable abol''IonIst.
are being made. 1t appears that the
father had expressed hlmscI! indliler'
ent as TO whether his daughter mar
ricd white man or negro. She
took him at his word, and few weeks
since elopcd with a black man. mar
ried him. and. in his company. went
20 the different dens in Ana street, in
one of which she was discovered by
an officer. and carried to her father
She is now in the .unatic Asylum
The affair has been hushcd up here
on account OF the responsibility oi thl
! parties.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-07
THE MAN WHO DIDN'T WANT TO BE

THE MAN WHO DIDN'T WANT TO BE
MEAN.-- In one Of the back towns of
n ncighhoring State. where it is the
custom fox the district school teacher
to "board round" the following inci~
dent occurred, and is vouched for by
the highest authority. A year or two
ago an allotment being made in the
usual manner for the benefit of the
school mistress, it happened that the
proportion OF one man was Just two
DAYS and Il half. The teacher sat
down to dinner on the third dav, and
was beginning to cat. when the man
Of the house addressed her as follows:
MADAM, suppose your boarding
time is out when YOU have eat half Il
dinner, but as don't want to be
mean. YOU may eat, if you choose.
about as much as usual"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-07
In AN Our.-An Irish preacher was

In AN Our.-An Irish preacher was
considerably annoyed (as many before
and since have likewise been) by per.
sons getting up and leaving tie
Church during his sermon. His pa
lience being exhausted, he stopped
his discourse, and in rOwdy way
cxcIaimed.--
"Go on me lad. I've seen the top of
your head, that's enough"
The fellow turned around with an
angry mcnacing look. mutercd.
"I'll see YOU again, sir
"You had better see me now re-
Piled the preacher, "ior when I'm in
the pulpit fight for the Lord Jesus.
but when I'm out Of it fight for
mcse.f."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-07
LADIES TAKE NoTIcE door cx-

LADIES TAKE NoTIcE In door ex-
ere SC is very different from outdoor
exercise. The air of a house has
always less oxygen in it than The air
without. 1t is more relaxing. BE.
sides. mere walking up and down a
room is dull employment; and excr
else, to be useful. ought to be cheerful
and amusing. TO walk merely for
exercise is, therefore. seldom useful.
We should always cndcavor to walk
for entertainment. 1t is the enter.
lainmcnt that rclreshes and invigor.
ates."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-07

DocToR's VIsirs.--It is not only
for the sick man. bat the sick mans
friends, that the doctor comes. His
presence Is often as good for them as
for the patient. and they long for him
yet more eagerly. How we have all
watched after him. What an emo.
ton the thrill of his carriage wheels
in the street, and at length at the
door, has made US feel; how we hang
upon his words, and what a comfort
we get from Il smile or two. if he can
vouchsafc that sunshine to tighten or
darkcn? Who hasn't seen the mother
prying into his face, to know if there
is hope for the sick infant that cannot
speak. and that lies vonder, its little
frame battling with fever? All, how
she looks into his eyes What thauks
if there is light there; what grief and
pain if he casts them down. and dares
no, say "hope!' y Or if it is the house.
father that is stricken. The terrified
wife looks on while the physician
icclS MS patents wrist, sno'herinE
her agonies, as the children have been
called upon to stay their play and
their talk Over the patient in the
fever. the wife cxpcc'ant, the children
uncons cioUs. the doctor stands rs it
he were fate, the dispenser of life and
death: he must let the patient of this
time: the woman pravs so Tor his re-
spite One can fancy how awful the
responsibility must be to a consccn-
tious man; how cruel the feeling that
he has given the wrong remedy, or
that it might have been possible to do
better; how harrassing the sympathy
with survivors, if the case be unfor-
tuna'e-how great the delight of
victory.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-07

BALTIMORE, Jan. 90.
Adams g. Co.'s express was robbed last
night between Phllade! phia and Baltimore
and two kegs Of Mexican Dollars contain
ing 5000 each, were stolen.
Cotton IS dropping and too unsettled to
give quotations. The House today reject
ed the proposition and amendments which
was offered TO The deficiency bill and pass.
ed il.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-07

A pamphlet published in Mexico
states that the income of the clergy
OF that country amounts to S2o.Op0,-
600 per annum. They are also in
possession of landed property repre-.
scntlng an enormous capital. The
revenues of the General Government,
itself are stated no, to exceed $50, o.
600.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-07

Census OF THE STATE OF New YoRK.
Complete returns Of the census have been
received from all parts Of N. York, except
several towns in Clinton county. and
single town in each Of the counties OF AL
lesany and Ulster. Estimating these towns
the entire population OF the State is 5,O99-
249, being an increase in ten years OF GG9.-
696. or abou, 81 per cent. From 1880 to
1910 the increase was 2G, and from 1920
to 1880. SO per cent.
But four counties Kings, Erie. Oneida,
and Albany, (probably) )-have each sui
ficient population to sni'le them to stand
alone as Congressional Districts. under the
new appouionment. New York city will
have four districts, as at present. The State
will lose two or three iu The Congressional
representation.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-07

Prof. Johnson, Of st. Louis. has
discovered a method, it is said. bv
which ropes can be rendered entirely
indestructible by fire. The process
is stated to be very simple. and so
cheap, that the commonest fabric can
be prepar, d with it.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-07

There is sald 10 be at this time 22.OOO
miles of telegraph in operation in the Oni-
ted Slates-l2,OOO on the Morse principle.
and abou, 10 900 on the House and Balm
principles. The telegraph now extends
from Halifax 10 New Orleans, and as far as
Dubuke, Iowa.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-07

CLOSE QUARTERS II can tell.a better
story than that added the captain.
Il fel, pretty considerably frisky one day,
and went up the tightening rod, hand
over hand, as high as the vane. had a
frs, rate prospect up there-but ,ha. aint
all. A thunder cloud came over, and
saw i, was going to strike the s,eeple. and
thinks I TOO myself. il it hits me I'm done
up. So got ready. and when the crack
came, gave one leap up. let the tightening
strike and run down, and then caught hold
again.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-07

EVEN WITH IHM.-Onc OF the con-
ductors on the New Haven Railroad.
whose speech, smacking of the French
or German accent. subjects him 10 an
occasional quiz from the passengers.
was wished "A happy New Year.
bv one of them. during the trip on
New Years Day. "Oh! tank you
sar, mcray Christmas. April fool.
Fours July. and all &c rest,' was his
reply.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-07

The longer live. the more am certain
that the great difference between men. the
great and insignificant, Is energy-lnvIncI-
bic observation-disclosures honest purpose once
fxed-and then death or victory. This
quality will do anything in the world; and
no talents, no circumstances, no opPortu-
nifty, will make a ,wo>legged creature a
man without it.-E0elhe.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-07

Speaking of the American census. the
London Times says ,ha, from what has all
ready appeared, the returns will "exhlbll
an instance Of material and industrial de-
velopement unparalleled in the annals OF
uations;" and concludes an article on the
subjec, by the direct assertion that ten years
hence the population of America will ex-
ceed that of the British isles.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-07

SALE OF WIFE.-The Stockport
(Eng } Mercury contains an account of the
sale of a wife at New Inn in the county of
Derby. for five pounds one shilling. The
husband who sold her was Elisha G., a
cattle dealer. and the purchaser was Geo.
c., a widower. The wife is young and
fair, and cried bitterly at being thus shame.
fully disposed of. Great country, that Eng
land.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-07

PoEraY IN A MlsER.-The last item in
the will OF John McDonoush, lately de-
ceased in Louisiana, is as follows. II IS
certainly a beautiful thought-nowers and
religion blended in a poetic wreath:
"And (I was near forgetting lhaD have
srll one small request to make-one hl'le
favor to ask, and it shall be the last. 1t is
tina, it may be permitted annually 10 the
children OF the free schools situated near
es, to nv place Of in'ermenl. to plant and
,caier a .f:,o .foyers around my grarc.-
This little &C, will have double tendency;
it will open their young and susceptible
hearts to gratitude and love to the Divine
Creator, for having raised up, as the hum
BILE instrument of his bounty TO them,
poor irail worm OF The earth like me. and
teach them at the same time, what they
are, whence they came. and whittier they
must return."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-07
MIssvssurrI.-.The Vicksburg Wing

MrssussIrpI.-.Thc Vicksburg Wing
saws there is not Il single county III
the State in which the disunIonis,s
can rely on majority at the Convcn'
ton election. The strongest Wing
and the heaviest Democratic counties,
such as Warren and llinds. on the
one hand, and TIppah and Tishc.
minno. on the other. are strongly op.
poscd to the seccssionists and the
schemes they have on foot.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-07

ExAMiH.wIoN.-h school mistress
presented herself before the supcrin.
tending school committee Of one OF
our county towns, for the purpose OF
being examined in the branches of
education necessary to teach the
young idea now to shoot; when the
following dialogue took place:
Gents. | have come to get my cer-
tiGcatc Of my qualification to keep
school in this town.
Mr.. Well | have lew questions
to ask:(with dignity,) how old are YOU
Eighteen sir.
Mr.. How much do YOU weigh!
One hundred and fifty
Mr.. How many cows does your
father keep!
Niue. sir.
MIR. Amt you cousin to Harriet
FELTON,!
| am not acquainted with her
MIR. Think you can lick Sam Jones
BiIIl he's an awful bad boy.
Yes, sir, | think | can, if it is ne.
ccssary.
Mr.. We'll, | guess you'll pass, and
if you have any trouble in ilogging
Bill Jones, send for me.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-07

has moved into illinois. The old gentleman
was surprised the other day. to hear that
gold had been discovered in California: and
the eldest daughter was rejoiced to learn
from a neigh5or, that Webster had been
hung; and now she'd never again be lroub'
led with them "pesky spellin books.'
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-07

Cure FOR LIsrING.--A British pro.
vinciaI paper says that rapid and
emphatic recital of the following pa.
theiic narrative is an inialIible cure
for Iis2ing: "Hobbs meets Snobs and
Nodds: Hobbs bobs to Snobs and robs
Nobb's fobs. This. says Nobbs. is
the worse tor Hobbs's jobs, and
Snobbs's sobs."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-07

"A HINT TO PREAcHERs.-Mr. Wesley,
in letter to one Of his preachers, says
"Scream no more at the peril Of your soul.
God warns you BY me. whom he has set
over you. Speak as earnest as you can,
but do not scream. Speak with all your
heart, but with a moderate voice."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-07

r Swans are said 10 live 300 years,
Those who don't believe this, can get one,
and make the experiment.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-07
PRESIDENT FILLMORE AND HIS
CABINET,

For the last twenty years, says the PEI
tersburg In,eIigenccr, there has not been
as perfect calm in politics as now exists
in the United States, and the reason Of il
is to US very plan. Thus far the conduct
of President Fillmore's Administration has
been such as entirely to satisfy those who
were instrumental in bringing him to the
lofty position which he now occupies. and
10 silence those who predicted great calaml'
ties 10 the country from his e!evation.-
When MIR. Fillmore succeeded TO the
Presidency. the country was in crisis
from which nothing but the most consum'
mate prudence. .tirmness ,and sagaci'y could
time serving paItering with the ire.
mendous issues which were pending,
would not only have been fatal 10 his ADJ
mins.ralion, but TO the Union ITSELF The
emergency was fearful one, but Mr.. Fill
more proved himself equal TO it, His Mes.
sage to Congress dispelled all doubt and all
Tear, and after twelve months OF fearful
agitation the country breathed freely, and
all was calm again. Ii may be said that,
in av"wing his determination to carry out
the legislation of Congress, and TO resist all
attempts to disturb the Compromise. he
merely did his duty. This is very true,
bu, if all men did their duty there would
be no necessity for government or laws
But how often have we seen men,
high in office, listening to and needing the
suggestions OF selfish ambition on the one
hand, or unmanly limGlty on the other,
instead Of beng guided by the stern sense
of duty. Those, then, who, in a spirit OF
caviI, say that President Fillmore has Son
ly done his duty" pay him the very high
est compliment. What greater need Of
praise can man receive from his Maker or
his fellow man than that "he has done his
duty?" OF how many OF US can it be truly
said, either at the bar OF human opinion or
at the tribunal of OElniscence? Neither
Mr.. Fillmore, for himself, or his friends in
his behalf, can desire Tor him a brighter
page in history, il, at The close of his ADJ
minislralion, it can be said truly. "HE DID
HIS DUTY"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-07

A man on being told by generous lar
mer that he would give him a barrel OF
cider, asked him if he would bring it to
his house.
Certainly" replied the farmer, g" with
pleasure"
"Wesl," said the grateful man. "what
will you pay me for the barrel when the
cider is gomez"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-07
THE POST.
ATHENS, FRIDAY, FEB. 7, 1851.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.

WASHINGTON, Jan. %.
The Tariff project offered 10 the def
cheney bill. was ruled ou, of order. but
will be offered TO the bill for appointing
Appraisers al large.
The New York Mint Bill is now under
consideration.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-07

BnEv1rY IN WoMAN.--Wc find in a
California diary, the following gIoriti.
cation of a quality we should like. ~
man of few words" is very well. but
"a woman of few words" is Il matter
open 10 argument:
encountered, to-day. in a ravine,
some three miles distant, among the
gold washers, a woman from San Jose.
She was at work with large wooden
bowl, by the side of the stream. |
asked her how long she had been
there. and how much gold she aver
aged day. She replied. Three
weeks and an ounce" Her reply re-
minded me Of an anecdote Of the late
Judge, who met girl returning
from market, and asked her, how deep
did you find the stream? what did you
get for your buttcrr up to the knee
and ninepence,' was the reply. 'Ah 7
said the judge to himself: :-'she is the
girl for me, no words lost there:' turn'
ed back, proposed, was accepted, and
married the next week; and a more
happy couple the conjugal bonds
never united; the nuptial lamp never
waned; its ray was steady and clear
to the last. Ye who paddle of and
on for seven years. and are at last.
perhaps, capsized, take lesson of the
Judge. That up TO the knee and
ninepencc' is worth all the rose let.
ters and melancholy rhymes ever
penned.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-07

Iron is the most abundant metallic
mineral our country affords. Its val.
uc is ten times the value of gold and
silver, and one half the value of all
the metals produced in the United
States. Iron is found in every State
of the Union. Ii is estimated that The
quantity Of iron produced in the Uni.
ted States in Is -. was Sl9, 100 tons
valued at 33,950,500.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-07

CHAPpEp HAsDs.-h drop or two Of
honey well rubbed on The hands while wet,
after washing with soap. prevents chap
ping, and removes the roushness Of the
skin. 1t is particularly pleasant for chill
dren's hands and faces in cold weather.
The family that never took a newspaper
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-07

SHARr.-The Detroit Free Press says
that an aboIi,ionist Of that city Induced
colored man TO believe that his safety re-
aui,ed a speedy fight to Canada. aud then
boush, his property at half price.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-07

QuERE-If darkey says 81 go Tor d's
Union?'' is he a disunionist or not Dat
am de question.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-07

Never be angry with your nci-h-
Dor because his religious views differ
from yours. for all the branches q,
trees do not lean the samc way.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-07

iloLLow iIoRN.-Ths is the season
for this disease to commence its raw.
AGES among our stock. As an ounce
Of prevention is better than Il pound
Of cure, 4 few hints on the subject may
not prove unintcrcsting. 10 save
your cattle from it, procure dry shell
ters for them to stand under, never
suffer them to stand out in damp
meadows or open fields, exposed to
the pcl:ings of the piticss blast. Com.
mence now to feed as follows. and
your stock will be healthy and thrift
tv Salt twice a week. and every
day give each cow one quart of corn
meal. in addition to her regular food
A! stock treated in this wav will he
healthy, and improve faster than you
could imagine.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-07
THE AMERICAN GIRLS SONG.

THE AMERICAN GIRLS SONG.
Our hearts are with our native land,
Our song IS for her glory;
Her warriors wreath is in our hand,
Our lips breathe out her story;
Her lofty hills and valleys green
Are shining hrgh, before US;
And like a rainbow sign is seen
Her proud !lag floating DER us.
And there are smiles upon our lips,
For those who meet with freemen;
For glory's star knows no eclipse.
When smiled upon by women;
For those who brave the mighty deep,
And scorn the threat OF danger,
We've smiles to cheer and ,aars TO weep
For every ocean ranger.
Our hearts are with our native land.
Our songs are for her freemcN.
Our prayers are for her gallant band,
Who strike where honor leads them.
We love the .ain,IeSs air we Breathe
IT'S freedoms holy bower;
Well twine for him an endless wreath
Who scorn ,yrant's power.
They tell of Frances beauties rare,
OF ItaIy's proud daughters,
OF Sco,Iand's lasses, Eng!and's fair,
And nymphs Of Shannon's waters.
We need not boast their naughty charms
Though lords around them hover;
Our glory is in ireedom'S arms
A freeman for a lover
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-07

The glory of great men ought always to
be rated according 10 the means used to
acquire It.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-07

Father MaIoney says the only way to
make punch, is 10 have the beverage TWO
thirds whiskey, and all the rest ardent spir
its. Should this be too strong. you must
dilute it, he observes. by throwing IN more
whiskey.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-07
FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, Jan, 26.

Mr.. Collins, the principal proprietor OF
the New York and Liverpool steam packet
line, is now in this city. lie states that
he does not give up the ship Atlantic. He
thinks that she put into Fayal or the
Azores in distress, or put back to Liver
pool. Another well skilled steam ship
owner says that she is not burnt, Tor she
could be flooded with water in five MN
utes; and that she has not (oundercd, be
cause there is not water enough in the
ocean to sink her.
There is prospect here Of triangular
Tariff now. Cotton and iron are arrayed
against each other, and free trade against
brisk fight, but the odds are against them
Iron. sugar, hemp anu woolens have Sc
cured strong political aid. But doubt
much whether the Tariff will be touched
at this session.
The Senae took up another land spoia-
ton project today, for throwing away twen.
ty millions OF acres, by way OF equallZlng
former gra,ulties TO the new States, but
what is remarkable il did not go. 1t was
laid aside for the present.
Yesterday, the ceremony Of the presen
lation of a gold medal to Gen. Winfield
Scott, from the Virginia Legislature, took
place at the City Hall. A Committee Of
the Legislature accompanied the presen'a"
ton with an address, which the veteran
General replied to.-Cor. Gil. Com.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-07

II is said there are 400, 900 feathers up.
on the wing of silk worm moth, and that
any one doubling the truth OF the state'
ment. can easily satisfy himself by count
ing them.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-07

One Of the Texas papers says there is
no water in the vicinity of Austin nearer
than two miles, and the people are Obliged
to swim their horses across the riverto get
III
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-07

FATAL CAsUALrY.--O Saturday
evening last. an lrishman, whose
name we have not been able tc learn.
employed by Murdock & Townsend,
Rail Road Contractors, in blasting
rock. was instantly crushed to death
bv a large rock falling on him. lie
was blasting under the bluff near the
point of Look. Out Mountain.-Chat'
tanooga AdUc,tiser.
ANOTHER FATAL OccuRRENcE.-
On Sunday morning last, Mr. -
Long, a Clerk in the Dry Goods I'M
porting House of Long & Byrn. Bal
timore, accidentally fell overheard
from the steamer Chattanooga, about
one mile below the Suck" and was
drowned. As soon as he fell over.
board, the Yawl of the boat was low.
cred into the water for the purpose Of
trying to save him, but he sunk be-
fore the Yawl could reach him. and
did not rise again. His body had not
been found last evening. He had
$1,000 in money about his person, and
a fine Gold Watch I'D.
Mr.. John Walker. who was shot in
the allray which took place in our
streets in the month of December,
died from secondary hemorrhage, on
Saturday morning last.--lb.
The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1851-08-26

Riding on Raa-On Saturday, August l6
the citizens Of Clinton seized upon man by the
name Of Cook. rode him on rail through the
place to the tune of tin pans. and then dismissed
him to paris unknown. The man was not only o.
no'oriously bad character, but had driven a Negro
wench out In buggy, and promenaded with hsl
upon the public square.
Monster Beet-The thanks of the Feliciaps
Wing are rendered DR.. s. D. Kennedy for beel
which is perfect mastodon Of its kind. 1t weighs
twenty pounds.
Baton Rosge.-The Advocate says that our
Capital is very healthy, and that very few cases Of
sickness have occurred. In the surrounding coun.
Try there ID. considerable sickness. Fevers are
prevailing in both Of the parishes Of East and West
Baton Rouae.