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Our New York Corresponden ce.
New YORK, July IS, 1851.


EDiroRs OF the FREE PREss:-
Last evening, about o'clock the
booming Of cannon announced the arrival, IN the
bay, OF the steamer Golden Gate. Arrived off the
Battery about mile from shore, her engines were
stopped, and her distinguished party was taken on
board small steamer, and landed at the pier OF the
Staten Island Ferry, at Whitehall. Only small
crowd had collected; it not having been generally
known, that Mr. Webster and party had left the
Golden Gate. Those who went up the East River
thinking that Mr.. Webster still on board were
quite disappointed.
The party included Mrs. Fillmore and son, MIR
Webster and lady, Mr.. Hail. Postmaster General
the Ncaraguan Minister, and other distingu shed
persons.
Your readers will doubtless be interested in the
following table, which have made out from oilicia
records. 1t shows the valuation OF Real Estate and
Personal Estate in this city oi the years 30, 3d. 40
49, aud so:
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JosEPH ANDREWS

G}~The Termom Patriot hopes its "friends
evil attend the State Convention on the 22d
TODAY in numbers sufficient to giue weight
to its proceedings" AS the Patriot does not
specify what particular "tceigh" the proceed
ings" allude to rcquir we suppose is friends
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petitor-thc ground is large enough for bohJ and
the poem abounded in passages OF wit humor, and
deep feeling, which more than compensated for any
detects. The Yankee was touched of so as 20 set
the audience in roar. Thus passed the public
vices OF the day. 1t is reported in one ofthe Boston
papers, that the Phi Beta will hold no public meet
ing next year, but yield the day to the Society Of the
Alumni.
There is one reflection which these public meet
ngs have awakened, and | trust you will pardon
me for giving it utterance. AS mnge in dis.
cussons--espccially those which bear upon the ex-
use in Judging the opinions and efforts Of those who
differ from US If the speaker reflects the opinions
OF our own party, we cannot say too much in his
praise II he Opposes them, we are blind to his eX-
ccllenccs and give but little heed to his argument
II you look at the Boston papers, you will this H.
Illustrated in the case of Mr. Choate. This PECULIAR
| ty is not confined to the press. 1t belongs TO GU
| cha racter and is of the evils of an excessv,
party spirit. The truth and right, error and wrong
shoild not be Judged on these occasions at least
from such narrow standards, but be tested by argu
ment, and free discussion. Let men forget Tor tn
moment, the passions and preudices that excite
them in active life, and give their minds as unbnse,
as possible, to the great questions Of thought wlcl
are presented. How rare is that love OF truth whic
will exercise candor and justice towards an oppo
nent. But most assuredly it is the evidence OF al
elevated and great mind S. w. B.
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Summary OF ioitnisht's even s IN CaIifor-

From the Alta California, J,4g IA.
T Since the sailing Of the Tennessee, some few
events of startling interest have occurred IN cur
community, and others Of less note
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frec pres s,
BURLINGTON, VT
FRIDAY MORNING JULY, IS 1851.

rSy" MIR. 5. NJ. PETTINGlLL is our authorized
advertising and subscription agent in Boston un'
q ss where, OF this paper.
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&C. We have to day cheerfuly surrendered
most of our Editorial space to Hooks, Ladders
and Boxers. The glowing account, contai ed
in the following, Of the hospitality of the White
hall F'iremen, does not at all surprise us; and
we beg leave to assure them, that in this in
stance, at least, their Inequalities were not un
worthily bestowed.
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Chancery Sale.

DURSUANT To a decree of the Chan.
Il ce,v Court at Athens. at the August
term, 1851, | will sell al the Courthouse
dBor in Athens. on the Sd dav Of Norem-
Der next. on a credit Of twelve months,
(excepi the sum of one hundred dollars.
which is required to he paid DOWN. all
that tract Of LAID on which the Widow
and Heirs of Charles w. Mcdonald now
lives. containing about Two Hundred and
Seventy Acres. more or less, being three
several pieces or parcels hut are adjoining
and will be sold as one entire tract. Fur
Their terms made known on The day Of sale.
WIN. LOWRY, C., & NJ.
Sept. 5, lesl-,3s Prs fee IS lSa
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The HoITidaysburp (Penn.) Stan

The HoIlidaysburg (Penn.) Stan.
dard describes the following locom' l..
tive trick on the Central Rail Road a
few days ago. The eastern passenger
train, going at the rate Of thirty miles
per hour, when near Blair Furnace,
passed through a large charcoal wag.
on, which was crossing the track at
the time, leaving the horse and front
wheels on one side, and the hind
wheels and half the body on the other
side. The feat was performed so
quickly and quietly that the passen
gers did not notice il, and the speed
OF the locomotive was scarcely check.
ed. We can imagine the drivers
surprise on seeing train of cars pass
through his ,oagon without saying so
much as by your leave. or even stop.
ping 10 make an apology.
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The Boston Transcript gives some
further particulars Of the recent sui.
eide of Mr.. John Stevens. The fatal
deed was effected by opening a prin-
cipal vein on the inside Of the right
leg. just above the knee, with COM
mon penknife. and thus bleeding TO
death. The deceased was found sits
ting in reclined position in round
backed elbow chair in front Of the
stove, in a corner of the room, with
his clothes chiefly of, and the wound.
ed leg resting across large coal bod.
which received the blood, and was
about half full of it. At his left side
was a table. on which lay a pocket
pistol loaded with two balls and a
large charge Of powder, apparently
provided for use in case of any fear
Of failure by the bleeding process
The knife used was found on the top
Of the stove. with the handle turned
towards the deceased. as if after cut.
ting the vein sufficiently. he had
calmly laid the weapon there and
sunk back in his chair to allow the
death stream to issue, whether swiftly
or slowly. All the appearances indi.
Gated the most deliberately planned
and cooIy executed case of SELF de.
struction that can be conceived Of
The countenance exhibited no dister.
ton, and the probabilities are that The
death was painless and easy. Mr.. S.
was about forty.three years Of age,
and was only married on the Saturday
previous to Miss Sarah Jane Gibson,
of that city, but whose family resided
in Groton. He leaves an estate worth
$4,000.
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Musical Academy.

THE Fourth Session of this Institution
will commence the first Monday OF
September next. and close the last Saturday
Of January. There will be an in,ermission
during Christmas week, making session
OF 81 weeks.
This Institution IS still under the care
and direction of Professor G. Il. KNABE.
Ii is unnecessary tor US TO speak OF his
qualifications as they are undoubted, and
the proficiency of hi. pupils show him TO
be one Of The first Teachers in the South.
TERMS:
Piano Forte, per session, $4,000
For use of instrument. 200
Lessons on the Violin, Flute, and all
the Wind instruments, 1000
Instructions in Musical Composition. IS 90
P.S. Those having Piano Fores in
Athens will be waited OH al their residences
II desired.
Athens. Angus, /. 1s5l-,f l49
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Clothing Warehouses.

ii. IL. JULIE q w.,
Nos 3l8 and 3lSa Vest Baltimore ST., be.
t,ceen Liberty and Ho,rard. North side,
BALTIMORE.
THE largest and best stock OF READY
MADE CLOTHING ever offered in
Baltimore. Dress. Frock and Sack Cnats.
all colors, qualities and sizes, from $3.50
10 $3.50 and upwards. Pantaloons al 81
10 $50, and upwards. embracing all styles
Of fancy, plain and plaid Cassmer's.-
Vests Of every variety a, corresponding
prices. Also large assortment Of Boys
Clothing.
importing our own Cloths direct from
Europe, and manufacturing on the most
extensive scale, enables US 10 offer induce.
ments TO purchasers not to be surpassed BY
any Clothing Establishment, in the United
States. The proprietors ate determined TO
make the Wholesale Rooms the pon, of
great attraction. and have now made up
more than $4,000 Garments. from The finest
quality to the lowest IN price.
In the Custom Department will always
be found the choicest selection Of Cloths.
Casslmeres and Vestings, which will be
made up at the shortest notice, and IN the
latest style, aid fit always guaranteed.
The one price system strictly adhered 10.
Remember The name and place, Nos
3iS and 3lSa, Yves; Baltimore street
II. II. COLE & co.
Baltimore. June 81, ls5l-iy l44
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ATTENTION! EVERY BODYf

On the 10Th of this inst, the members Of
Temperance Hall at Wesleyannah. with
the assistance Of the neighboring subordi.
nate Divisions, will celebrate the birth and
present progress OF the Wesleysnnah Di.
Vision Sons of Temperance, No. ia. Al
which time there will he three dissertations
delivered in advocarion of the Tempe rance
cause--a Bible presented by the ladies'.
accompanied BY some appropriate remarks.
This volume will be received and those
feminine remarks responded TO BY a worthy
member of the above named Division -
Various other performances may he expect.
ed at the time, COMMON on similar occa-
sions. Each movement Of the day will be
sweeiened with delicious music. And Tor
testimony upon these poin's we invite every
person 10 come and see for him or herself.
Come one-come aIl-come every body
and cr'icise upon the result Of your own
observation. G. A. LONG, r. s.
Sept. 2, 1851.
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CANDIDATES..

~ We are authorized and requested TO
announce DAVID l.. HUTSELL, as a
candidate for County Court Clerk for Nc.
MINI county a,lhe election in March, 1852.
Ftp We are authorised and requested
10 announce WILLIAM BURNS, a cam
dlda,e for County Court Clerk, at the elec'
lion in March next.
Athens, April Is, 1851.
0u- We are authorised and requested to
announce MATTHEW HARDEN, asa can
didate for County Court Clerk of McMinn
county at the ensuing March election.
D. We are authorised to announce THO
MAS VAUGHAN. as n candidate for Coun.
~ Court Clerk of McMinn county, at the
ensuing March election.
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ChancerV Sale,

PURSUANT 10 a decree of the Chan
Gerry Court a: Athens, at the Angus,
term. 1851, will sell on the premises, on
the Sd day of November next, on a credit
of one, Two and three years, except the
sum OF seventy dollars. which is TO be paid
down. The Houses and Lots, Nos &c and
los. IN the town of Athens, being the same
on which VIM. II. BalIew now lives and
has his Store House, with all the improve.
ments on the same. Further terms made
known on The day of sale. Sold for dis
lribution amongst the heirs.
WIN. LOWRY. G. s. NJ.
Sepr.5 5, lS5l-lds Prs fee S. l54
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Five Cents Reward.

u JANA WAY from The subscriber. living
~ in Megs county, about the 24'h June.
1851. an ndeu,ed apprentice. to the Farm.
ing Business, named NIKE THARP. All
persons are hereby foreward against harbor.
ing or trusting said boy on nv account.
under penalty CT The Iaw in such cases
made and provided. Twill give the above
reward. but no thanks. 10 any person who
will apprehend and return said how to me.
PLEASANT M. MILLER.
Meies CO., Sept. 12, 1873" l55
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Notice..

0N the FIRST Monday of October next. I
~ will sell at the Courthouse door in
Athens. 10 the highest bidder for Cash.
the following NEGROES, slaves for life,
to wit: JOHN. aged about ls; ALFRED.
about "a; MARY, about 26, good size and
likely. Said Negroes sold as the property
belonging to the estate of Phlander Wright,
deceased. They are warranted 10 be sound
and healthy. The girl is a first rate house
girl. JAMES w. GRESHAM. Ere cutor.
Athens. Tenn, Sep, S, ls5l-tds l54
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Petition to Sell Slaves.

John Nav field and wife Cassander May.
field, and John May6el Guardian oil
Parrish Garaer,
Benson Garner. George Garner. E. Fi,z.
gerald and Susan Fitzgerald his vile,
and Elizabeth Douglass.
IN eompIianSs. with an order OF the Wor-
l shipful County Court Of Polk county,
at the September Session, 1851. It is made
known TO The defendants in this case; who
ate non residents; that three SLAVES, viz:
JOHN. THOMAS and HENRY CLAY,
belonging TO the estate of Patience Garnet,
deceased, late Il Polk county. Tenn, will,
BY an order Of said Court. he exposed to
public sale al the Court house door IN the
Town Of Benton, Polk county, fot cash in
hand, on the first dav Of November next.
JACOB l.. McCLARY,
Commissioner.
Sept. IL. 1s5l-tds Prs fee $3.50 l55
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CAPTAIN Stewart. Of the rifle regi-
ment, has been killed in an encounter
with the Indians in California. Major
Kearny, in command Of a company Of
eighty men, with twenty-five pack
mules, had just arrived at Rogue
river. While the forces were coming
round the mountain in two de:ach.
men,s, Captain Stewart. with a party
Of thirty men, was fired upon near
Longs ferry. Captain Stewart was
wounded in the side with an arrow.
from the effects Of which he Gied next
day. Three or four Of his men be.
sides himself were wounded.
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Land for Sale.

'g'IIE subscriber whistles to sell 500 acres Of
Land lying IN McMinn county. Tenn,
about nine miles East of Athens. lao acres
adjoining the Lame Of VIM. Terry. 240 acres
adjoining the Land Of Elisha Bryant. These
two tracts are we'll improved, with good
dwelling houses, and other convenient out
houses, and under good fences. l2O acres un-
improved, adjoining the lands Of Joseph Ham.
ilton. Those who wish to purchase will
please call on the subscriber, or Pike Bayl
WILLIAM S. HAYNIE, Sr.
August %, lS5l-5t 1872
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Bradley Land for Sale.

TIME undersigned are offering for sale a
L small, but good and handsome farm,
containing SO acres-50 acres in culliva-
tion-good land. timber, water, orchards,
and comfortable dwelling houses-a healthy
si,un,ion ami spod society. Said land lays
7 miles North of Cleveland, and Ga South
ives, of Charleston, on Mouse creek. 8
miles from the line of the Eas, Tennessee
and Georgia Rail Road.
Also, adjoining the above, l6O actes OF
first qualify land, well improv"d-new
framed dwelling house. new erist mill that
will grind from 60 to IS bushels per dav
new saw mill and cotton gin good timber
wafer, orchards, and other necessary con.
enthusiastically situation and society
good. For further particulars apply 10 The
undersigned on the premises.
Terms Cash.
WIN p. SIMMONS,
ALFRED CASTILtER.
August 90, 1851 -4l 1853
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f A R D W 4 z E,
COURTNEY & FENNENT,
No. IS Havne street,

CHARLESTON, so. CO.,
A RE now opening direct from England.
~ very splendid stock of Hardware
Cutlery, Guns. &c., purchased by one OF
their firm in person, for cash.
Merchants visiting Charleston will find il
10 their interest 10 call and examine their
stock. which they offer on the most lsvora-
bic terms.
Sept. 5, IS5l-6m 154
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BOARDIN G..

IL J. w. McSPADDEN haa
yITI Ia taken the Dwelling House, al
4 Vii the West end of town, for
1s1aD nerIy occupied by the Hon.
Spencer JarnagIn, and will in short lime
he prepared 10 accommodate Boarders.-
The residence is a most convenient and
pleasant one, and the terms of boarding
will he moderate.
Feb. IA. fs5t-f 1875
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Wool Carding---N Machine

VINHE subscriber respectfully informs the
L public that e has started a New Wool
CARDINa MACHINE, at his old stand, l.2
miles East of Athens, and is prepared to Gard
Wool into good Rolls at the usual prices
The Machine was made on an Engine Lathe,
and is of very superior order and finish.
JOSEPH HAMILTON.
Hamilton's X Roads,
Nc Mi"n CO., Aug. %, ls5l.} tf l52
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State Of Tennessee, Polk county.
CIRcuIr CotRr. JUNE Term. 1851.
Charles J. Whitson.)
Ena Whi,sou.

TN this cause il appearing 10 the Court
i from the petition. which is sworn to.
Tint the defendant is a non resident, Il is
ordered by the Court that publication he
made N the A Athens Post. a public newspa
per printed at Athens. Tennessee. for four
successive weeks, notifying the defendant
to appear at the next term oil the Circuit
Court, 70 he held for said county. al the
Cour, house in Benton, on the second
Monday OF October next, and plead, answer
or demur To said petition. OF the same will
he taken pro eonfe.so and set Tor he'ring
e. porte JAMES SMITH. Cierk.
Aug. %, 1864, Prs fee - l!S
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EStraV

TAKEN up bv lsham REYNOLDS, living
Il in the 18th civil district. Nc MINI coun.
", on the 23d INST, MARE MULE
Said Mule is about Twelve and half hands
high. of bav color, abou, FIVE or SIX years
old, with The left ear fresh cut off and nut
yet well; with some white marks Of gear
on The back and shoulders. Valued at
$50. S.P. WINS, Ranger.
Aug. %, IS5I-3, 1873
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Notice..

A LII persons indebted To the estate OF
IA Philander Wright. decd, will please
call on the undersigned and make payment
will presen, them properly authenticated
Tor payment within the lin" prescribed by
law. JAMES w GRESHAM,
Executor of Ph,lander Wright. decd:
Aug. 8, lS5l-3m $50
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Office,

A LII persons indebted 10 the estate of
IA John Matlock. decd. are hereby notified
10 call and make settlement Immediately.
Those having claims against said estate are
notified to present them within the time
specified by law, legally au,he nlica1ed. tor
settlement. VIM. f. FORREST,
WIN. l.. RICE,
Executors.
Sept. IL. lS5l-4" 1853
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State Of Tennessee, Roane county.
Wiley Blair,
ts.
Stephen Anderson,

IN this cause it appearing from the affida-
vii Of IN e plainnff. which is sworn TO-.
that the defendant is a nonresident, it was
therefore ordered by the Justice OF the
Peace trying the cause. that publication be
made IN the Athens Post. requiring the de
PENDANT 10 appear before WIN. c. Julian.
Esq. at his house in Roane county, on the
10Th day Of October. 1851, and defend said
cause, or the same will be taken pro con.
Jesso. and judgment rendered accordingly.
WILEY BLAIR.
Sept. 10, l85l-4 I55
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GREAT'SToRM IN FLoRIDA.-The

GREAT STORM IN FLoR1DA.-The
Macon journal of the Sd inst, contains
the following melancholy inte1igence
BY an extra from the Waku1a
Times. we learn that the tide on the
Gulf Of Mexico rose ten feet over
high water mark. and five feet higher
than the gale Of ls43, when Port
Leon was destroyed. At Newport,
the wharves, bridge over the ST.
Marks, and many goods in the Ware.
houses were destroyed. At St. Marks
all the dwellings, are washed away
except the tavern. and one inside the
walls of the old Fort, part Of which
is also destroyed. Many goods were
destroyed. two hundred bales Of cotton
were washed from the warehouses.
Several hundred yards ofthe Railroad
near the river were washed away.
Bya gentleman from ApaIachicola.
we learn that the city is now heap
Of ruins. The tide rose some ten or
twelve feet in the streets. washing
away many buildings and the most OF
the others we're unroofcd by the wind.
The streets are filled with masses Of
rubbish, dead fish and aIligators, so as
to render the atmosphere almost in.
supportable. Several lives were lost.
SAD AND FATAL AcCIDENT.--On
Monday morning last. Mr.. William
Gates. who was attending the grist mill
of Shipley & bearing about six miles
above Chattanooga, while attempting
to stop leak, was drawn through
between the spur wheel and trunnel
head. His arm was horribly man.
gled, and he was thrown down on the
water wheel and his neck instantly
broken! The deceased was about
~ years old. and left wife and six
children. and many friends to mourn
his sudden death He was and had
been member of the Baptist church
for many years. and his family and
friends have reason to hope that he
has gone to a better and brighter
worId.-Chattanooga Gazette.
We have good'y number Of lady
subscribers, and can lully endorse
what The Cincinnati Nonpateil says in
the following paragraph:
FEMALE SUBSCRIBERS Women are
the best subscribers in the world to
ne wspapers, magazines, &c. We
have been editor now going on five
years, and we have never yet lost a
single dollar by female subscribers.
They seem to make it point of con.
scientious duty to pay the preacher
and the printer, two classes of the
community that suffer more from bad
pay (and no pay at ally than all the
rest put together. Whenever we
have a woman's name on our book
we know it is just as good for dolar
as a oicayune is for gingercakc.--
Besides. whatever they subscribe for
they read, whether it be good, bad, or
Indifferent; if they once subscribe Cor
a paper. they are sure to read it, upon
the principle, we suppose, if they did
not, their money would be thrown
away-as an old lady. whom we once
knew. for whose sick servant girl the
doctor had prescribed dose of oil;
but as the girl would not take the oil.
she took it herself rather than it should
be wasted. Hence we say they, are
the best readers. For these reasons
we had, any time in the world. rather
have dozen women on our book
than one man. Cincinnati NonpareH
HoppypYr TDA6rnv -We ara told
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HORRIBLE TRAdEDY.-We are told
the particulars of a most revolving
affair which happened last week in
the eastern part Of this county. Mr..
Henry Best, an old citizen, was in.
toxicated and beating his wife. His
son, who was nearly grown, and a
very worthy young man, interfered,
when the father attacked him. He
struck the old man in self.deience
with a board, cutting the seal p nearly
off his head, when younger brother
(onlv twelve years old.) was called on
by the father to run his knife into his
brother. He did so, literally cutting
his abdomen open, and letting out his
bowels on the ground. Young Best
died the next day. The father was
likely 10 die, and the boy ran away
somewhere in the neighborhood-
with the mark OF Cain upon him. O
whiskey these are thy fruils!-[ Bruins
wicker, l2ih.--Missouri.
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RELIGIOUS NOTICE.
The Camp. meeting at Cedar Springs WI!
commence on Wednesday, 24lh September
next. Ministers and people are cordially
invited 10 attend.
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RELIGIOUS NOTICE.
The Camp meeting 1t Beihsalem will
commence September 25h. The public
generally are invited 10 attend.