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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31

ECLIPsEs FOR l853.-Therc will be two
eclipses of the sun and one of the moon
during the year 1853 The first eclipse of
the sun will take place on the 9th of June.
and will be visible in California the Southern
portion of the United States, and in nearly
the whole of South America. The second
will be total, and will take place on the 3Oth
Nov. 1t will be visible in California, Mexico,
Central America, and nearly the whole of
South America. Both of these eclipses will
be invisible here. A partial eclipse of the
moon will take place on the 2lst of June,
beginning at Oh. 2sm. A. NJ, and ending at
Oh 5m. Digits eclipsed Q! on the northern
limb. ...
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31

DrsTREssING-THREE CHILDREN Drown
rp.-We learn that three children, two boys
and girl, of Mr.. Burlington, were drowned
in Chestua creek, near Ncwman's Mill, Nc
MINI county, on Saturday last. They at
.anptcd to cross the creek, which was much
swollen by the late rains, on footlog, and
it is supposed slipped off. The body Of the
girl, who was 10 years Of age, was taken
from the watsr in few minutes, by Mr.
Newman, but too late to save her life. One
of the bodies bad not been recovered up to
"Wednesday evening", tho time when we last
heard from the scene Of the distressing acct
dent
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31

PosK.-We saw, on Thursday, fine LOT
Of pork, selling Mt the Market House, in this
city, at 81 so, 81 10, and SIS per cwt.
The Louisville Journal, of "Wednesday, re.
ports the market in that city "6rm at IS 30 q
s so, with an upward tendency in prices
The most important sales in the product
were 300 bbls mess pork at Sl7; 10000 pieces
sides from salt, at Sc. to be delivered in
January, and about 500 kegs prime lard al
lO4c.-Nash. Wing.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31

FINANCES OF NoRTH-CARoLNA.-The re-
ceipts into the treasury of North Carolina
during the last two years, amounted to $751;.
ss3; and the expenditures during the same
time were $6l5,s96. The receipts for the
next two years are estimated at S464,7l4.92
and the disbursements at $45l ,688.20 leav.
ing a balance in favor Of receipts Of $l3,
026.72.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31

rY- It is reported that General Pierce
was closeted at the fremont House, Boston
on Saturday, 25th inst, with Messrs. Hunter
Of Virginia, Nicholson of Tennessee, and
Caleb Cushing.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31

THE STREET ScHooL.-Mr. Weller, in
picwick, says of his son 'Semivol'-I took a
great deal o pains with his eddication, sir; let
him run the streets when he was very young
and shift for himself. II is the only way
70 make a boy sharp, SIR Many parents
now are Of his opinion.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31
FRANKFORT, Ky., Dec. %

Two Cadets at the Military Institute had
rencontre to-day. Purnell was shot in the
chest, the ball penetrating the lungs. Ingram
had his skull cleft with Ratchet by Purnell.
The latter is from Tennessee, the former
from Mississippi. .... ..........-
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31

sY- Idleness is the mother Of mischief
the moments horse is done eating his oats,
no turns to and gnaws down his Manager.
Substitute labor for oats, and virtue for man.
ger, and what is true of horses is equally true
of men.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31

Mr.. A. J. BLEEcKER, New-York auction.
Ger, sold S24O,OOO worth Of property on Mon.
day, the Goth inst. ..,
The fat OK that took the prize at the late
Kentucky State Fair weighed three thousand
two hundred and fifty pounds.
"My DEAR" said a lady one morning at the
breakfast table, "the end of your nose is dir
ty." Cant help it wife, washed IL just as
far as could reach" was the reply.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31

TENNESSEE HOUSES IN GEoRcIA.-Atten-
ton IL invited to the Card Of Harris g. CO.,
Savannah, Ca; and that Of w. +. Harris g.
Co. Macon. These gentlemen are East Ten
.nesseeans, have been doing business ut the
South for some time, and know exactly how to
give satisfaction to all who consign to them
OF favor them with orders.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31

The North Carolina Legislature has pass
ed bill providing for the immediate pay
ment of 100000 of the States subscription
to the North Carolina Rail Road. The bill
to provide for the extension of the Rail Road
westward to Knoxville, Tennessee, and east
ward to tidewater ut Beaufort, is still under
discussion in the Senate.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31
ATHENS POST.
s.P.IvINs, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.

TERMS.-s2 year, payable IN Gded"ee, OF
s. at the expiration Of the year:
ty- No paper discontinued until GrreuIge'
are paid ercept at the option Of tn, Publisher.
For announcing The names Of candidates for
off cess, Cash.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31

Elk. Collins and other capitalists Of New
York, it is said, intend to invest 100000
in the proposed rail road from that city to
Norfolk.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31
Athens, Friday. Dec. 81, 1852.

R@ The Circuit Court of Bradley county
convcnes at Cleveland on Monday next the
Sd January. .....
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31

A letter has been received within few
days past from the President elect, by dis
tinguished personal friend in Washington, ii
which he alludes to the attempts of news
papers and politicians to make Cabinet fol
him, and says in substance that as the people
Of the United States have devolved upoI
him the Presidency, he shall take the respon
siblity of selecting his own Cabinet.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31

c3y" The Boston Chronicle says a clear
case of oriental leprosy, similar to that ex'
listing in Norway, is in the practice Of a ply
stefan of a neighboring town.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31

s4y-Gen. Pierce, President elect is said to
have remarked that no should not remove
from the post of naval officer Of Boston
Fletcher Webster, the son of the late Secre-
tary Of State.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31

A London letter in the New-York Tribune,
contains the intelligence Of the disastrous de-
feat of Russian army of 10000 mon by the
mouptsineers of Circassia.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31

"Trust to Providence for help" was tho
exclamation of n husband on seeing his wife
attempt to roll barrel of -four up stairs
aTrust TO Providence, eh!' was her retort; "do
you suppose that Providence will come ard
assist me while the dcrH is Standing looking
on ~
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31

MrsslssIpPI-U. S. SENATOR. -Governor
Foote has appointed B. N. Kenyon, of Jacinto,
United States Senator, in the place of the
Hon. Walter Brooke, whose term expires on
the 9TH of March next.
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Total

The Ohio State Journal says: There is no
business at this time so prosperous rs farm
ing and produce raising. Railroads enable
spectators to send the eggs, butter, chick
ems, &C., of Franklin county, to Boston,
New York, &c, and of course, up. This
can't be prevented till we destroy the Rail-
roads. No class of the community is benc-
fitted by these to such an extent as the farm
ers and producers. All right
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31

We have been requested to state that the
Bills of the Union Bank of Tennessee are
redeemed at the office of Messrs. Ford and
Lloyd, 7 Broad street.-Char. Courier.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31

Gov. FooTE. The last Columbus (NIiss.)
Argus says:
"Madamc Rumor has it that this distin-
guished individual, who has of late years been
the instrument of so much trouble in the
democratic camp, is to withdraw from the
Senatorial contest, that the party may be re-
stored to harmony in the State, and that in
| consideration of such action on his part tho
united democracy of Mississippi is to exert its
influence with the new Administration TO
have him appointed Minister to Mexico. This
is an exceedingly nice arrangement, and is
besides good way TO get rid of q "troublc-
some customer" -.......
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31

say- It is said large number Of clerks
will be dismissed from the Census Bureau
on the LIST Of January.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31

As has already been mentioned by tcle-
graph, the Legislature of North Carolina ad-
journcd on Thursday sine die, without effect
ing the election of United States Senator IN
place of Mr.. Mangum, whose term expires
next March. The resolution to adjourn over
until Monday was rescinded, thus producing
the most intense excitement. The candi.
dates were Mr. Clingman, supported by the
Democrats, and Mr.. Woodfn, Wing, but
there were a number of scattering votes cast
sufficient to defeat choice. The Demo
Gratis had two majority on joint ballot Cour
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31

icy In western Vermont the snow is over
foot deep, and in some places the railroads
are blocked up.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31

The Lexington (NIiss) Advertiser hoists
the flag of Fillmore for President, and Judge
Sharkey for Vice President in 1856.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31

~ Louis Napoleon is said to be deeply
fascinated with beautiful Spanish lady OF
rank, who is supposed to entertain the ambi
tious hope of becoming Empress, instead Of
The Princess Vasa. .... .
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31
NEW ORLEANS, Dec,

New ORLEANS, Dec 81.
Mess pork has advanced one dollar aud a iyyCi,
owing 10 the favorable accounts received from
the West.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31

Christmas is said to be derived from Christi
missa, a festival of the Romish Church in
honor of the birth of Christ, of which tho
18th of December is supposed to be the ami
versary, and rs such is universally regarded
as day of festivity in all Christian countries
Il was first observed as festival A. ID. 9S
and by Pope Telesiphorus, it was ordered
about A. D. 1877, to be heldas a solemn feast
and that Divine service should be performed
IN the occasion.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31
Making n total of

Making total Of lO7,5lO,54o
The average amount of land disposed of
for the last ten years, is about $1,000 acres
per annum consequently, at that rate it
would take about twenty-six years TO absorb
the whole amount of scrip above mentioned
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31

The Scrip proposed to be issued by
House Bill No. $50, will embrace
about 5S,3oO,oOC
The outstanding Warrants for mill q.
tary services, including, 1t is es-
timated, 44,SlO,o4t
Those yet to be issued. it is esti-
mated, will absorb about 100000
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31

TABLE OF NATIvITIEs OF THE PEOPLE OF
TENNEssEE.-It appears from the Superin-
tendant's Census Table Of 1850, that of the
total population of Tennessee, there were,
Born in the State 5S5,O84
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31

The Austrian Government have resolved,
that, as the leaves of certain trees are smoked
in Hungary, instead of tobacco, all vegetable
productions used MS substitutes shall beal
the same tax as tobacco.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31

MoRMoNIsM IN A Coop FIELp.-Orson
Pratt one of the chief Normons at Salt Lake,
who lately reached st. Louis from the city of
the Saints, in company with eighty others,
all missionaries to the Heather in the Atlantic
States, is going 10 take up his residences at
Washington city, for the purpose of convert
ing Influential men to the faith Polygamy
being n settled and important feature in the
Mormon creed, Washington, especially during
the session, is Il rich field for the Missionary
Pratt, He'll have hosts of "anxious seekers"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31

Co,nSe RIGHr.-The Washington cores.
pondent of the Charleston Courier, in letter
of recent date, says
The policy of the present administration in
regard to Cuba, is beginning TO find support
even among the leading men of the demo-
cratic party. Gen. Cass, in his speech yes
terday, distinctly approves il. Many OF the
democratic presses took the other track, ut
first. but it is now well understood that the
incoming administration will provide eau
tious and conservative policy on that SUBJECT.
MIR. Cass denOunces- any acquisition but an
honest one; and that is the general tone OF
public sentiment, even among those who do
not enquire or care, 'wherc annexation shall
stop"
The policy of the administration in regard
to Hayt is also approved by the Union ard
other Democratic papers, but is bitterly COM
planned of by the anti-slavery organs, who
have taken Faustin |, under their special
protection.
The anti-slavery organs, both Wing and
Democratic, insist strongly on the application
of the Monroe doctrine TO the French Oceu-
pancy of Sonora rs n naval estabIishment.-
Recent adviccs show that France is quite in
earnes, in establishing n naval depot, and
maintaining a naval force Mt SANTANA.
1t would not be surprising if popular zeal
should attempt the re-conquest of ST. Domiu-
60 France emancipated the slaves of st.
Domingo in order to prevent the Island from
falling into the hands of the English She
attempted to regain possession of the Island,
and the result was disastrous to the white
inhabitants. France may soon revenge her
self. The black race having relapsed almost
into barbarism, will not be likely to make II
successful resistance to the arms of-Franee.
1t is not probable that the United States will
in this case interfere, in virtue Of the princi-
pies of the Monroe doctrine, or on any other
ground. .e -.e ......g -..rEt.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31

A SERIOUS JoKE-We hold the Albany
Register responsible for the following:
A fellow named Willis was hauled up be-
fore Squire Parsons, for striking man named
Joke, and fined five dollars. He plead in ex-
tenuation that he thought it no offence to
crack joke" The magistrate Informed him
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31
CONGRESSIONAL.

Mr.. Underwood has brought up his bill
regulating the compensation Of members OF
Congress, and made an elaborate speech in its
support His proposition is that members
should have a salary of two thousand dollars
year, instead of eight dollars day; and that
ten dollars shall be deducted from their salary
for each day that they be absent from the
House, except in case of sickness OF them
selves or wives or children. The mileage he
does not propose essentially to alter The
two main arguments in favor of the plan are
that it will increase the pay of members,
shorten the first session of each Congress,
and expedite the despatch of public business.
1t will induce the members, in fact, to finish
the business as soon as possible, or adjourn
and leave it unfnished-as they often do
under the present system. Members of Con-
gress are worse paid than any officers of the
Government, considering the sacrifices they
make in leaving their homes and business
1t is now supposed that the Senate will not
take up the Homestead bill at ALL That bill
was passed in the House, at the late session,
as an electioneering measure. Many who
voted for it did so on the expectation that
the Senate would kill it.
The debate the Senate to-day, on Cuban
affairs was very interesting and important.
1t is to be looked upon as foreshadowing the
policy of the noxt administration in relation
to foreign affairs. Every word that has fallen
from Mr. Mason, of Virginia, or Gen. Cass,
will therefore be entitled to consideration.
Mr.. Mason offered a resolution calling for
the correspondence between this Government
and that of France and England in regard to
the tri-partite treaty project. lie took oc-
casion to treat the Cuban question very fully.
| He considered that the offer of the treaty was
| in intimation that the U. S. should never ac-
Qure Cuba, while France and England could
prevent it. Mr.. Mason, on the other hand,
declared that, at proper time, when the fruit
should be ripe, we would acquire Cuba, in
spite of foreign opposition. He was content
that Cuba should remain in the possession OF
Spain; but when Spain should choose to cede
it to us, or when Cuba, by her. own act,
should become Independent, and desire such
n connection with the u S. then, he said, the
u. S. would receive and annex Cuba.
sy- The Stockton (Cala.) Journal says
that Messrs. Patterson g. CO., have arrived in
San Joaquin county with 1900 head of sheep
which they offer for sale at from $l3 to SIT
per head. They also brought 300 head OF
good American work oxen, together with II
large wagons. They offer the wagons at
$500 piece They brought freight to Salt
Lake City at 1871 cents per pound, and cleared
$4,000 by the operation.
A wagon and one yoke of oxen were sold
in Stockton for 5000, and another team of
two yoke for $500 Property of this de-
scription commands high price.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31

LAND WARRANTS. The Commissioner OF
General Land Office furnishes the annexed
information upon the subject of Land War
rants:
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31
BANKS OF THE UNITED STATES.

The annual report of the condition of the
Banks, in the United States, has just been
published, comprising 1877 principal banks,
and I2S branches, which have made returns
near to January l, 1851. The following are
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31

The correspondent of the New York T'rib-
une, commenting upon the above showing
says:
1t is plain to be seen that that important
era has arrived when the amount OF our err
cuating medium is no longer regulated by
these institutons-th the control of the curren-
cy has passed from their hands. The results
are to be of the utmost importance, and pre-
figure revolution which it is yet too early TO
measure, but which it is not too early to
pronounce pregnant with consequences not
less significant than the original discovery OF
the great golden store house of South Amer
lea. ...
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31

SHOEMAKING BY MAcHNERY.-A Bridge
water correspondent of the Plymouth Memo
rial gives the following account of the pro-
gress of stitching by machinery: Hns e.'
Last week we saw in operation what we
never happened to meet with beiore-n sew
ing m3chine. The one we saw has lately
been brought into the place, and is used for
stitching shoes. We understand that these
machines are becoming quite common, one
shoe establishment in Abingdon making use
of no less than six. 1t is said that IN opera
tor, with the machine, will stitch in u day
more than ten times the amount usually ac-
complished by a 'stitcher," and that the cost
is very materially reduced The machine did
the work very neatly, and so far as we SEQ
very thoroughly. ....- .,J
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31

In regard to Cuba, Mr.. Fillmore has I'M
doubleday the advantage over the Fillibus
ters-and all other CLUSTERS" who made
themselves prematurely conspicuous by thei
patriotism. Our foreign relations have beer
in able hands, and Mr.. Fillmore makes fail
exhibit of them.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31

Gov. CAMPBELL meet with but one
expression as to the candidate for Governor
at the ensuing election. The Paris Republic
says:
"There ale in the State n number of able,
sterling wings that would lead our forces to
victory, but none with more certainty of sue
cess, probably, than the hero of Monterey.
As our Democratic friends are preparing for
the fight; it is well enough for the wings to
be ready for them"
The Rutherford Telegraph says:
"NIany of our Wing contemporaries, espe-
cially in Middle Tennessee, have spoken on
the subject of the next Wing candidate for
Governor. The current Of public sentiment,
here, and we doubt not all over the State,
points unerringly to our present distinguish
ed and admirable chief executive for that post.
We are gratifed at this state Of things, and
hope that Gov. Campbell will consent to run
for reelection. No man, we are sure will
more thoroughly unite the party' No better
man, in public or private character, can be
found within the limits of the State. In civil
life he has served the State well in Congress
and on the Bench; and his military career, all
will admit, was one of very great distinction"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31

DEATH OF MATHEW NELSON or all the
men we ever knew, and we speak from m
intimate acquaintance with his vrtuous habits,
the old Treasurer of Tennessee, Mathew
Nelson, was in our opinion most emphaticalIy
an honest man. We learn from our East
Tennessee exchanges that he died at his resi-
dence, in Monroe county, on the lst inst, at
the good old age of 70.
He was for many years Treasurer of East
Tennessee, and was subsequently, in 1874
and AS, Treasurer of the State Of Tennessee.
He was, for much OF his life, n merchant at
Knoxville. For the last few years, he has
lived quietly on his farm. He died Chris
tian. All his life he has so lived MS to com
mnnd for his sterling probty of character the
homage of all who knew him Nash. Ban. %
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-12-31

Mr.. FILLMORE. democratic Wash
ington correspondent of the Baltimore Sun
commenting upon the Presidents Message
rnm,rks. ..
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-12-23
ENsURsNCE AGENCY

T7HE undersigned having received the Agency OF the
following Companies, 10 wit
Jegrs0H LIE Insurance 20. Of Cincinnati, Ohio
TuE-
Nety York Central hsToare Company Of Cherry
TaHcy " T.,
Is prepared to take risks on Lives and PROPERTY on the
most favorable terms, either On the joint Stock or Muu.
al Principle. R. d. PTJLFORD,
llH gent for lows Co., Wis.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1852-12-23
8 8 9 & 8 8

The following letter Is rom highly Respectable physi
clan, who enjoys q extensive practice:
NAvtRRE STARK CO., o., Nov I,IS32
Dr. IoHN =. PAX Dear sir: . d. Guysotts Extract
Of ~arsaparia has been purchased by for the last
yea 8, Ih good eject in General Debility. Liver
Com plaiut, laurdCe, dyspepsia, Chronic and Nervous
Diseases. IN jlfemsle complaints il is unequaled.
the IBIS meiaHe tn patient constantly gains
strength and Tiyrr, fa worthy OF great consideration
pleasant taste and smell, and be used BY
persons t6 most delicate stgmGchs with safety, under
any CJrcI arr speaking from psTience and
to the afflicted advise is use.
J : IEEPER.