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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14

Col. ROBERTSON ToPp, having been CALI
ed on through the Memphis Enquirer. 10
be q candidate for Governor. declines The
canvass. He remarks:--"l am persuaded
that the people, attached 10 the Two great
parties which have heretofore existed. have
very generally designated Two Distinguish
ed citizens, Of military rencwn. possessing
much of public confidence, as the candi.
dates for the office of Governor in the COM
ing contest. With this determination !
shall not interfere, but will, If party con-
lest is to be revived, (however much may
desire otherwise. for the reasons ! shall
mention, be found acting with my pol'i-
cal friends, with whom have always act.
ed since have taken part IN public mat
lers."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14
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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14

LEAN JIMMY JoNEs.-The Memphis En-.
auirer mentions among other names TO BE-
brough, before the State Wing Convention
for Governor. that of lean Jimmy Jones
AT the mention of his name cur blood cours-
es with lightning speed; and at the tone OF
his clarion vuice the Wing party would be
aroused rs one man. With him for lead.
or, victory would be certain. Thrice has he
by his un,iring energy, and Surfing elo-
onence, saved the State. and we have on
abiding faith that, If il, can be done. he can
do il again, if he will. Let his name be
brought before the Convention.-Franklin
Rerier.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14

INSURANCE OF CHAnACTER.-An AsSo-
citation has been formed in London for the
insurance Of character. The assured, who
wish public situations, are ennnled to offer
security for good conduct. by the payment
of moderate premium TO The company who
guarantee his fidelity, and protect hi. en.
ployers from loss by dcfacation, or genera
misconduct.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14

A New AND NOVEL LAMA fellow
out West IN tic course OF some experi-
mpn's upon the Iarrening of hogs, recently
discovered n composition, which has the
singular property, after being eaten bv the.
animal to- produce very rapid growth Of
tn" animals tail. The tail being cut off nj
nigh, Is in twelve hours after reproduced
to the length of six or seven inches, after
which us growth. like the asparagus slack
ems. The sane fellow has invented frame
into which pigs can be placed and held
firmly IN vertical position, head down.
wards. lEls new lamp is produced by
lighting the pigs fah. 1t burns with a
brilliant Tame for ten or twelve hours. re-,
curing no trIa,ming like ordinary !amps
and candles, As soon as the light is blown
out poor piggy is released from his confine.
ment and spends the rest Of his time IN
eating. the tail growing composition being
mixed with his food. When candle light
comes next day. piggy Is found TO have a
bran new iafI ready 10 shed its accustomed
eilu'senca. One of these pigs, and speci-
mems OF the composition. are TO be sent 10
The Worlds fnir. London, as a specimen of
the power OF Yankee genius over physical
matter. Lest it should be conceived that
some ANNOYANCE might DO experienced in
the use of these new fa>hinei lamps, from
squealing, il is pr"pey TO state, that pigs
are easily trained 10 bold their tongues
Squealing in the pig is found to be a mere
habit, easily overcome and prevented.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14

Mr.. Morse, NJ. c. from Louisiana. tn inks
newspapers have de,eriora,ed for the last
ten years, and il high postage will stop
their circulation it will be better for the
public. Mr.. M. lives away down on the
Bayou Teche. where the only newspapers
are printed on the SKINS OF dead aligators-
where the gospel don't shine but once ~
seven years. and where every man who can
read or write is sent 10 Congress. 10 the
Legislature, or to the Penitenriary. We
do not doubt that he fully represents his
constituents.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14
BALTIMORE. Feb. 8.

New York MARKEr.-Twelve hundred
bales Cotton sold today. and the market
closing firm. The transactions OF the week
were 5000 bales. Rice is steady at prevI-
Gus prices. The weeks sales foot up SUI
tierces. Coffee has declined one quarter,
and Sugar one eighth cent.
The Georgia arrived today. with 3oo
passengers and 100000 in gold.
Gen. Cass has been reelected Senator
from Michigan.
The steamer Empire CITY, arrived at
New York today. with two hundred and
ten passengers, and one million in gold.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14

c. The postmaster al Benton informed
US on Monday last. tina, portion OF our
papers for tina, place fa'ed 10 come 10 hanc'
as they should have done, on Saturday. We
have thirty good paying subscribers at Benz
ton, and ,Lrh papers are put up IN three
separate bundIes-'hey are deposited IN the
mail here every Friday morning, and resch
Charleston IN time 10 ln'ersect the brn'on
mail, which goes ~ On Saturday. We dis.
like TO complain, but when we have work
ed the greater part Of Thursday night as
we do every week. in order &c get our pa
pers off IN time, it is crrninly little scx.
aiiou> to learn that portion ui them fall
to reach their PAGES OF destination OF tie
proper time, thro-.,,, INC sheer care essness
Of poslmasters. Post offices nrG Instituted
for the benefit aud Bccommn dation OF the
people, and not, q S some seem to think
solely for the convenience uf the ge.hlemeD
who are appointed to discharge the duties
thereof. We hope this fact will not he
altogether lost sight Of BY some of the
incumbenls,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14
For the .1ihens Post.

~ IA w " pfbbII I'INS'
Dear .Sir-Thc undersigned Democrat.
respectfully requests OF yol To i,f"rm the
public Of your motive in Obtaining OF GEO,
W. Bridges, E.q.. Secretary, he proceeds
ing> Of the Democratic meeting. held at the
Courthouse. in the iowa Il Aliens on til"
81 Jay Of tbs instant, and also for altering
aud suppressiag q portion of the same.-
The people have been making enqniry afle.
this mater. and is is hoped lhat yt,u will not
fail to enIghcn the mind If the Democracy
upon the subject. A DEMOCRAT
and Delegate appointed TO tho
Nashville Contention 10 Sc
lect q Democratic candidate
for Governor.
Feb. II. 1851.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14

MEsmERIsM.-Dr. II. G. Williams has
been entertaining our citizens with Lectures
and illustrations in the Science of Eleciro>
Biology. or Mesmeri.m. We "erc present
on two occasions. mad although 1t - quite
common for people to r.jec, every thing ms
..humhug" the principles of which they
cannot 10 ,hom and understand, yet cantor
compel. US to say 'ha, all our doubts as to
the reality q: the Science were removed
Tho effects produced upon the subjects are
truly wonderful, ond as they are taken pros
miscuously from the audience. II is impos-
able there should be any collision IN such
e,.e,. We understand DR.. Williams will
,e,ve m a fcw days, and we commend him
~ the attention Of our friends up the coun-
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14
$9S,7SS

To injurea mans sight. says the Albany
Dutchmsn, there is nothing worse than sud.
den wealth. lie: wood sawyer draw ten
dollar prize, and in less than a
month he will not be able TO recognize even
the man that FUSED to 60 security for him"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14

GENERAL LANE.-The adjourned meet
ing at the capitol. on Saturday evening
last. composed Of members Of the Constiiu-
tioraI Convention, the Stale Legislature,
and other citizens Of the State now in lndI.
ana polls, unanimously nominated General
Lane as a candidate for the Presidency IN
1851, subject to the decision of a National
Democratic Convention.-Ind.S Stale Senti'
mel.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14
R.rnS Rance Fob A

Herr Ryminger. the celebrated wire wal
ker. was killed al :h's place about A O'Clock
thi. evening. While walking wire from
the Safe House, one OF the suppor's gave
way, by which the ire wos lei down. and
the unfortunate man wos precipiiaied 10 the
ground. The fall fractured his skull, and
he lived but forty minutes after the occur
renee of the accident. His wife was present
at the time.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14

George J. Buloch. former Cashier OF the
Central Rail Road Bank. of Georgia. is now
upon his trial in Savannah, charged with
having distracted some one hundred thou-
sand dollars from that institution.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14
CONGRE SS.

There is but little news Uf importance
from Washington since our last issue. The
correspondent Of tho Charleston Courier
writes rs follows under date Of Feb. 3:
"The sudden death of Mr.. Kaufman, a
highly respectable member from Texas, in.
,errupts the rusinss. of Congress. The flu.
neral will take place today.
The "Ar!nn'lc" il not yet entirely given
up by her owners; their hopes are founded
on the strength of the vessel.
None of the steam projects now before
Congress will BE- acted on at this session.
The House has rejected the bill reported by
Mr.. Burt, providing for retired list for
the officers Of The Army. The project Is
one that woud promote the efficiency OF the
Army. without add ng to its expense But
it is viewed as an extension of the pension
system, and tending 10 the establishment Df
permanent pension list. The proposition
for Navy retired lis, will also fail for the
present.
The New York Mint bill will certainly be
rejected hy TIE House.
A minister is nov Ia be sen! 10 Ni;sra'
qua, un less one should arrive here from that
State.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14

THE Ice FIELDS FALLEN IN WITH BY
THE CANADA Capt Harrison states that
the ice ieds fallen in with by the steamer
Canada, near Halifax. were fsom three to
ten feet thick. At one time he was obliged
TO put about, but finally made a push
through with the loss of nearly all his
floats. Captain II, is of opinion hat the
Atlantic is safe. She is just lo'.y days ou,
today, 9th inst.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14

To make towards courageous. al that is
necessary is to play sneak yourself. The
Apache Indian were rs tImid as women till
they commenced fighting with the Mexicans.
They arc now the worst customers we have
to deal with. Pluck springs from success,
as naturally as music from cat.gut. Had
Scott lost his first battle his whole army
would have been knocked into cocked hat
before it reached the Castle of Pero,e.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14

II has been eloquently and truly said, that
il Christianity were compelled to flee from
the mansions of the grrnt, the academies of
philophers, the halls of Legislators. or the
,hropgs Of busy men, we should find her
last audience would be the children gather
ing around the knees Of a mother; the LASS
sacrifice, the sec'e, prayer, escaping in 81.
Ience from her lips. and heard. perhaps, on.
Nv at the throne of God!
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14

SLANDER.-Let it be- craven upon your
memory, that the person who repeats n
slander, even though he give the name Of
his author, is no better. md far more mis-
chicvous, ,nun its originator. He endorses
the lie by his repetition Of it. and os. wi'h-
out his endorsement, il could never have
gained credit, he is responsible for the miss
chief by the law of God and unn.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14

As general thing, the less 4 man reads
the mare lopuacious he ~. Put dnzen ig-
noramuscs IN room. and they will! wrangle
a night about the "constilu,,onality Of
saw mill"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14
BALTIMORE, Feb. 6.

BALTIMORE, Feb. u.
The private letters per Canada are less
favorable to Cotton than the published &C
counts. Prices ranging from l3 10 l3a
The Coffee market is firm. 2,oOO bags
Rio sold al lit TO ia.
The Senate today passed the California
Land Bill.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14

"Have you ground oil the tools right, as
told you this morning, when | went a.
way?" said a carpenter, to rather green
lad, whom he had taken az an apprentice,
Gall but the hand saw. Sir! replied the lad;
l could not get all the gaps out Of that"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14

Tennessee, its productions and its capacity
for more extended future Development
We have tnkcn the trouble to compile '"o'e
from the census reports Of lSdO (nol having
any later data which Of course must no"
fall far shUrt of the truth.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14

Sunday evening. Jan. 26,h, young nan
in Fall River, Mass, who was ''mrdium'
Of the "spiritS," came into n house. sat
down /" table, calling on the spirit t."
come forward, if it was holy ono, and
ovrrlurn the table, and Immediately feI
d 3D. The affair caused great excitement
IN The neighoorhood.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14

The Rev. Henry Ward Beecbcr
after denying place in heaven for ali
actors and actresses. is down on 10.
bacco chcwers, and reminds them that
there are no spltboxes there.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14

MAIL ROBBERY A letter from camp
belvs Station states that the Southern
mail, for Knoxville were robbed q few night.
aimee. in the ncighborhood Of the Station
The bag. were stolen from the Stage, 'ake'
off a short distance, and rifed VI their con
tents.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14

n3- We received letter, few days
since, from Mes.rs. J. G. Dent a. Co..
dated Calhoun. Tenn. stating that they
would commence work on their contract at
once. Su:h promp'ness augurs we'll for their
success and the interests Ct the Company.
Their Advertisement for Cross-TIes for the
Road between the two rivers will be found
in another column.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14
BALTIMORE, Feb. !

Adams Express car from Philadelphia
,se burnt last night, and four thousand
,l,.i.,. worth of goods destroyed.
Nothing has heeu heard yet OF the steam
or Atlantic,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14

IT. In another column will be found .
latte, from Gustsvus A. Henry, in which he
declines permitting his name to be used in
the Wing Convention as a candidate for
Governor. -
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14

CALIroRNIA.-We have received the first
number Of the "Callfornia State journal, "
published at San Jose. California. 1t is q
neatly printed sheet, ard the editorial col
umns evnce much ability. 1t is published
semi. weekly at $1,000.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14
TIE WIG STATE CONVENTION.

TIE WIG STATE COW En- ION.
I, seems to be- pretty generally under
stood that The time for holding the wing
State Convention will be post poned ana
the 2Oh of March. In all the COUNTIES
where delegates have not been appointed 1t
is important that it should he promptly AZ
tended to. We hope our friends will see to
j, that every county is represented in the
Convention.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14

JUDICIAL REFoRM.-From the way the
candidates have commenced riding the hob.
by Of "JudiciaI Reform" 1t would not be a.
oil surprising if it was galloPed to death
before the canvass is over.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14

TIE MARKEr.-C otion-1'he tsansaG-
tons yesterday were limited. and The mars
kei was depressed. The sales reached only
600 bales at extremes ranging from II to
l2Ac.-Char. Cour.. | In insS.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14


for a seat in the lower branch OF The mex
Legislature, from McMiun county.
NJ We nre authorized and requ SEQ 20
announce Capt. &. W. MORGAN, OF Mons
roe, asa candidate for JOINT Represents.
tive from the counties Of Polk, McMlnn and
Monroe.
erp We are authorized to announce Col
ROBERT McNELLEI os candidate 10
r.pre.en, Mcllinn county IN The lower
brsLch Of the mex Stat Legislature.
NJ, We are authorized and requested I"
.nuounce JAS. f BUCHANAN, of Polk.
asa candidate for JOINT Representative u"
the next Legislature from the counties OF
Monroe. Pc X md McMlnn.
~ Weare authorized md requested ="
su0onncs JESSE e. MOORE. OF PoS
county, asa candidate for JOINT Represent
t.,,ve to the next lie. isls'ure tor me as
,rrct composed Of the counties u Fo'k'
Monroe, and McMnn.
Jan. 3, 1851.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14

ILLINOIS AND THE COMPROMISE. The
resolutions offered BY. Mr.. Edwards, of
Sangamon, on the subject of slavery, pass.
ed the House of Representatives on the
22d ullImo, after a short debate. In favor
oil the Compromise measures the vote stood
ayes 96. noes Ia. For resembling the Will.
mot proviso resolutions--ayes IS, mes Is.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14

Charles Walton. after vninly attempting
to shoot his wife, in New York. on Friday
night, blew out his own brains, il he had
any, with pistol ball.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14

Whnt is the difference between n school.
master and nm engine driver? One trains
the mind, ard the other minds the train.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14

The man who is one thing to-day,
and another to .morrow--who drives
an idea pcImell this week, while it
drives him the next--is always in
trouble. and does just nothing from
one wears end to the other,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14

IT, We have lately been favored with
quite shower of poe'ical illusions, from
different directions. Our friends must bear
with us-we will attend TO them as soon as
We car find room.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14

A watch consists OF 992 pircrs. and in
making it % trades aad about 200 persons
are employed. x remarkable instance OF
the effect Of lahorln nugmenting the value
of lbe raw material, rs afforded by the
balance spring of his Instrument. One.
farlhno'S worth Of ron wi make 1850
balance springs, the market value of which,
is about 1921; nearly $4 ,40or
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14
ATHENS, FRIDAY, FEB. II. 1851.

NV. THOMSON, is the authorized
agent for the "Pos'," in the CITY oil bal'I'
more, Md.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14

Weak doses of arash board are now re-
commended by physicians. for ladies' who
complain Of dyspepsia. Young men ,rou.
BLEED in the same way, can be cured by n
strong preparation Of ,cooa-s a,e.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14

srT A despatch from New Orleans. to
the Charleston Courier. says Gen. Quiman
is there under arrest; his trial will soon
take place.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14

The subject Of free banking is undergo
ing discussion in Pennsylvania, New Jer~
sey. and Indiana. and the Legislatures OF
those States h ave bills before them on some
such plan for the entire Reorganization Of
their bank note currency.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14

Always be good naiured. A few drops OF
oil will do more TO start the most stubborn
machinery than oil the vinegar in the world.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14
SAVANNAH. Feb. s.

The Jury in the case OF Bulloch, alter
being on, twenty hours. brought in YER
dict Of "Guilty."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14

Capl,al invested III merchandise, l,>u ho'o
From this immense an,ount Of the ac'ual
products " the country. what business
hes open 70 the railroad, The expectations
f-om East Tennessee have hitherto. owing
70 the wan, o. facilities. been very small.
ans hcrce we srs scarcely enabled even
wish tins ,aas before Us 10 deduce a saiis>
f.,;o'y s,s,sm~n, OF the amour. thss Will
Immediately ard hereafter Re Transported
over the -oad, VI We can d. is to put down
such f.r-es as every one will admit to be
reasonable, and we are sure that the fol-
loving calculation will be considered far
too small when compared with the forego-
ing facts. as the articles mentioned below
can be exported in much larger quantities
from the county, and the country will
scarcely feel that ,iey are gone.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14

The reply of Charles II, to one Of his
courtiers, who impor,uned him to commu-
nica,e private dispatch, deserves 10 be
remembered. "Can YOU keep secret"
asked the subtle monarch. "Nost faithful,
w." replied the nobleman. $50 can H."
was Charles reply.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14

A Yankee editor snys he "lihc to died
lartin," to sec a drinkin' chap ,ryin' to
poke, the shadow Of q swinging sign for q
pocket la ndkerchirf. ..-.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14

VALUATION OF MEXICO MINEs,-Ol the
gold, silver, quicksilver. copper an" 'ron' IL
appears tina, the annual prpluc! 10 over
,wenty.six millions of dollars, OF which,
however, the silver mines yield about
twenty four millions, and gold one million.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14

ID See Card Of Durham g. Blakely, Au.
sua., Gs., in today's paper.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14
The man tina, took The gun mp for kick

The man that took The gun mp for kick
ing him over. has just had bis case passed
upon by the comNpa law and a verdict Of
SERVED han right" rendered against him.
II appeared on trial tha, he would persist
IN ,l,yiun with ~ trigger, although iis
owner warned hIm against the cunsp-
ouencps OF taking such improper liberties.
We hope experience viii teach HIM wis.
dom.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14

New FCEa.-Lnst weeit. thc Directors
of the New York and Erie Railroad Cons
pany, made an exprrimen. in driving one
OF their engines bv beating the boiler with
alchoho,. The principle on which the To-
comot,ve is constructed is entirely new, and
1t is thought thai il viii become very sues.
cess!ul. II SO, a!chohol will become far
more useful IN that respect than ii is IN,
SCANNING the human system.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14

PERsUAsIoN-Doubloons and a,n,,aI.
shaped eyes.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1851-02-14

THE FUrURE.-Ailss Couch says: In the
coolest heart is concealed vein of ro-
mance--ln the wisest head ls hidden Ia.
tent wish to pry into fu'ur,y. On! the
future, the iuure--lhe dim. misty ,sI,adcwy
fulur+!-whal an Irresistible charm i, pos
sesses Tor all mankndr Phe pas, fades
from our memory-:he present we fear 10
enjoy because of the future ! How anx-.
ious we all are. from the prince and phi.
losopher,.,o the peasant and the slave, to
look little way up the mysterious vista
OF time and eternity. From the ancient and
proud aslro 'oger, who wore out his eyes in,
gazing upon the stars, and his mind in cal-
cnlAllug their Influences, down 10 the old
woman who draws her humble ausurips
from pack of cards. and 4 tea cup, all,
have had their dupes and disciples.