The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-02-20
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A deputation of citizens of New York,
presented Mr.. Clay, on Monday, very ele-
giant Gold Medal, with complimentary adj
dress. The ceremony was quite interesting,
and Mr.. Clays reply shows that his mind is
still vigorous, though his frame is shattered,
and his voice enfeeblcd Some citizens of
Newly rk are making movement in favor of
Mr.. Webster for the next Presidency. A
great meeting of his friends is called for the
fourth of March next
The delegates to the Baltimore Convention
from the city of New York, have .been in
structed to vote for Gen. Cass, and he will, as
some say, be the ultimate choice of the whole
delegation from the State.
| 1t is to be regretted that Mr. Burt has been
compelled by i'll health to ask to be excused
from service on the Committee of Military AT
fairs, a position in which he has rendered most
valuable services for several sessions.
learn that the Spanish Minister has re-
ccived letter from Gov. Hunt, of Newly York,
promising upon deliberation to pardon Jose
Antonio Lopez, the Spanish saor found gull
ty of murder in row in New York. Mr..
Calderon went on to Albany in the most in
element weather, to lay the case favorably be-
fore the Governor, or the nun would have
swung before now.
Lola Monies appeared again last night and
was well received She has certainly con-
WINGED, or at least mystifed the public as to
her personal character. Her vindication is
plausible A number of public men have
called upon her, they say, an intelligent and
high-bred woman.
Mr. Cass unfolded his views to-day, in
written speech, on the subject OF National In
PREVENTION. Gen. Clss' doctrine is, thnt it is
our duty and policy to make = solemn declar-
alton to the world of the opinions and prnci-
pies of this Government in opposition to the
leagues of arbitrary powers. This is the
moral Intervention that he advocates, and he
says it will not lead us into any of the quar-
rels of European powers. He is not, he says,
in favor of intervention BY means of an often
sive war, and he had in his first interview with
Kossuth so informed him. Such declara-
ton as he proposes, will he thinks, do some
good, and yet not involve us in any quarrels.
Mr.. Clemens of Alabama, has taken the floor
to reply to Mr.. Cass.
The great majority indicated in the House
in opposition to the restoration of specific du-
ties settles that question for this session. But
there is still some probability that Senator
James scheme of an advance of ten per cent
on iron and fine cottons may pass.
WASHINGTON, Feb. IA.
You will notice in the papers communicated
to Congress relative to the Prometheus affair,
that the prognostcs as to Lord Granville's
policy towards this country are fulfilled.
When has England in the whole history of
her international intercourse, used the word
apology" before! There is a deep meaning
in this courtesy. Perhaps, it may have some
connection with the distrust said to be preva-
lent in England of the policy of the Prince
President towards her. The remark attribut-
ed to Schwartzenburgh that "you may do
ANYTHING with bayonets, except to sit on
them" is applicable to the position of Louis
Napoleon. If his power cannot repose on the
army, while unemployed, he must give them
business to do. If France is enraptured with |
the name of Napoleon, she may not dislike
the renewal of Napoleon's policy. The late
rumors from France and England on this
subject have created profound sensation
here.
Gen. Shields mentioned in a speech the
other day, the fact that at the time which the
Emperor Napoleon was preparing for the
invasion of England, a stranger obtained an
interview with him and unfolded a plan by
which his project would be made successful.
Napoleon was struck with the idea, and
referred the project to some Of the principal
scientific men Of his empire, who forthwith
pronounced that the protector was crazy.
That man was Robert Fulton, and his pro-
posed agent was steam
Should the project Of the invasion of Eng
land be undertaken, the agency of steam will
undoubtedly be employed in conveying the !
French troops to the British shores. What
British courage and patriotism might do is
one thing; but well appointed French army
of two hundred thousad men, once landed,
would be very troublesome 49,. !
The Maine liquor law is now political
hobby in several of the Northern States. 1t
takes well wherever proposed. The law is
likely to be adopted by the Legislature of
New York. All the political and moral en-
elements commence at the East and travel
rapidly to the West The liquor law of
Maine will become hobby in half Of the
States of the Union.
The presentation of gold medal to Mr.,