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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1852-12-03

QFTHE Press INpIsPENsABLE,- The news
paper, al the present day, Is not consulted only
for events that are tran' pirng all over the
world, or for interesting essay or FOR lnsiruc-
i've and pleasant reading. II is consulted as
eagerly IN regard 10 buying and >ehng-n re-
rard to the wants Of the community, ar IT. re-
dundancy-as for any other matter OF Iniorma-
ton. The advantage is reciprocal. have
an article to eeli-sume one (perhapS many
are in want of that very article. They IA
iien,y await The issue Of that map OF ''mnVii z
incidents by food and ii i'd" the newspaper
and there find what week, Of personal, Anxious
lnquiry might have otherwise tailed to d. close
that the article they want, the ship the house.
the goods, are with me. a half dozen ines
a trif no sum expended, have saved that Pu =
chaser the trouble tina, Otherwise would have
ensued, and Of days line lest. Boh parties
are pleased and benehlted-lhe medium OF ex-
change passes from one To Ia" other, and new
enterprises 90 on. Indeed, 50 Indispensable has
this system become, that business coInInunl-
ty OF the most modest size would be aInosl
thrown into a chaos if II were broken up. Men
consult the morning shetland more buaiRess
Is done through hints gathered from that, lhan
by all other hints put together. Ihat fhee,
has become as indis pensaole as The ledger, and
Is now as implicitly Sunderland needed W ihc
mercantile community.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-05-07

~ We are constrained this week to cur
tain to very handsome notice from the
sub editor of the Nashville Union. Such
condescenson by so distinguished person.
age is quite overwhelming, and we can only
beg of him, as we are still suffering from its
effects, not to get into the habit of noticing
the "village papers," particularly the aPost."
Such "stooping" is calculated to injure the
Union, and might, perhaps, damage the sub
editors character very seriously. We as
sure the gentleman we are truly thankful
for the honor conferred by his notice, and
that hereafter we shall be careful not to say
any thing to wound his sensitive nature
As to going into an argument" with him on
political questions, the Lord preserve us from
such presumption-we never dreamt of such
thing-it would be objectionable. We
have, with little assistance from the editor
of the American, succeeded in achieving a
notice at his hands, and our ambition is salts
fled. We hope other country papers will
take warning from our fate, and fire no squibs
at the Union, at least until its editor returns
to his post, and the sub succeeds in gradually
working himself down to his proper position
once more.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-05-07

CHOOSE THE SUNNY SIDE OF THE STREET
A free exposure to the light, and to the suns
influence, has great effect in diminishing the
tendency to disease. The sunny side of the
street should always be chosen as a residence,
from its superior healthness. 1t has been
found, in public buildings, etc, that those are
always the most healthy which are the light
est and sunniest. In some barracks, in Russia
il was found that, in wing where no sun
penetrated, there occurred three cases of
sickness for every single case which happen
ed on that side of the building exposed to the
suns rays. All other circumstances were
eoual-such as ventilation, size of apartments,
number of inmates, diet, etc.-so that no
other cause for this dsproportion seemed to
exist. In the Italian cities this practical hint
is well known. Malaria seldom attacks the
set of apartments or houses which are freely
open to the sun, while, on the opposite Of
the street, the summer and autumn are very
unhealthy, and even dangerous.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-05-07

THE FUGITIVE SLAVE LAw.-We find the
following in the last number of the Boston
Daily Advertiser. The mischievous conse-
quences of the infamous coalition in that
State between Democrats and the Abolition
lists are constantly developing themselves
The allies, it is well known, have large
majority in the Massachusetts Senate:
1t will be seen by reference to our Legisla-
tive journal, that the Senate, yesterday, passed,
by small majority, the bill, to which we
have given some notice, soon after it was
reported, to nullify the fugitive slave law.
This is to be done by taking from the United
States authorities the jurisdiction of a class
of questions arising exclusively under law
of the United States, by means of the process
of habeas corpus. We trust that the House
of Representatives, notwithstanding the influ-
ence of caucus decisions over that body, will
give different decision on this bill.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-05-07
COLUMBIA, Pa, April 30.

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The killing of the negro named Smith hero
yesterday, has produced considerable excite
ment
1t appears that Deputy Marshall Snyder, Of
Harrisburg, accompanied by Police officer
Ridgely, of Baltimore, and Mr.. Stansbury, Of
Maryland, arrived here yesterday, for the pur-
pose of arresting an alleged fugitive slave,
claimed by Mr.. Stansbury.
About three o'clock the party proceeded to
lumber yard in the southern extremity Of
the town, where the negro was engaged
ping lumber, and attempted to arrest him.
lie made an effort to escape, and in the scuffle
bit Mr.. Ridgely's fnger-holding it in his
teeth. AT this juncture Mr.. Ridgely drew =
pistol, which in the scuflle went of, the ball
passing into the negro's neck, and he fell
dead on the spot.
Upon the result being known, Mr.. Ridgely
said he would give himself up to the authori-
ties, but upon the arrival Of the officers at tho
hotel, he could not be found.
Officer Snyder took the cars for Harris
burg, where he had been temporarily arrested
but subsequently liberated without exami.
nation.
Deputy Coroner Fisher held an inquest
over the dead body of the negro, and ver-
dict was rendered according to the above
circumstances.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-05-07

RISE OF LABOR. The leading article in the
January number of Blackwood's Magazine is
BY the celebrated historian, Allison. In it he
predicts the happiest results as likely to fol.
low the recent gold discoveries-both in
California and Australia He says the con-
sequences of an annual supply of 100000,
900, will be incalculable in increasing the
happiness of the mass of mankind. The
changes will come gradually, but come they
will, as sure as any change produced by fixed
laws.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-05-07

HOUSE SrEALNG.-A novel species of theft
was practised lately in California. A party
of those reprobates who, in the stereotyped
language of the press, are known as "adroit
thieves carried off house "bodily" in
Calaveras county. As the building was
twenty feet by forty, this may be SET down
as the greatest case of "shop lifting on re-
cord. Dangerous country that, to live in; we
should be afraid that some "adroit" diggers
would one day carry off the state of Califor-
mia itself.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-05-07
CHATTANOOGA, HARRISON, GEoRGETow

CHATTANOOGA, HARRISON, GEoRGETowN
AND CHARLESTON RAILRoAD.--We have
been requested to state that there will be
meeting of the citizens Of Bradley and Nc.
Minn,counties, at Charleston, on Friday the
18th day of May, for the purpose of getting
stock to build Vie Chattanooga, Harrison
Georgetown and Charleston Rail Road
1t is expected that Coils Whiteside and Brab-
son, and Rush Montgomery, Esq, of Chat
tanooga, will address the meeting.
This enterprise is exciting good deal Of
attention at present, is regarded as one OF
great Importance, and it is desirable that all
who feel the least interest in it should attend
the meeting on the l4th.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-05-07

SOUTH CAROLINA CONVENTION. - During the
late Convention in South Carolina, Mr.. Rhctt,
who was member, offered an amendment to
the ordinance reported by the committee Of
81, the effect Of which was to exclude citi-
sens of Vermont and Massachusetts from
residing in South Carolina, and to prevent
them from holding property there. Mr..
Cheves moved to lay the amendment on the
table-and il was done.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-05-07

The Boston Evening Gazette relates of n
lady, who was 50 nice that she would not Wis
it the threatre to see a noted danseuse, but
residing at the same hotel, resolved to have a
peep at her. After the dancers return from
the theatre, the lady walked softly to the
door and pecped in. Judge of her surprise
when she saw her own husband seated at the
table taking coy oyster supper with the
object of her adherence.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-05-07

ry- We learn from the last Chattanooga
Gazette that the wings of Hamilton county
had a meeting at Harrison, on Monday last
and appointed delegates to Convention to
be held at Athens on the Sd Monday of May,
to nominate candidate for elector" for tie
Third Congressional District If any other
county in the district has appointed delegates
ito Convention to be held at Athens on the
Sd Monday of May" we are not apprised Of
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-05-07

PUBLIC SPIRIr--We must again beg
leave to suggest to the Worshipful County
Court of McMinn, the proprety, yea, the ac-
tual necessity, of doing something towards
having good and substantial fence placed
around the Courthouse yard. McMinn is
among the most popuous and wealthy coun-
ties in East Tennessee, and is as able as any
other to appropriate little money once in
every ten or twelve years for purposes OF
public improvement. The people outside Of
the town are as much interested and ought
to feel as much pride in having every thing
in and about the Courthouse fixed up in a
neat and genteel manner, as the citizens Of
Athens. It's, too, as much the duty of the
County Court to attend to this matter as any
other within its jurisdiction, and when it is
neglected or overlooked the Court fails in
the discharge of one of its most important
duties. The present condition of the Court
house yard is disgrace to the county-to
the members of the Court and to the citizens
generally. That's plain talk, perhaps, but it's
true. Now, if the Worshipful Court will
make an appropriation sufficient to purchase
lumber and erect good substantial fence
around the Courthouse yard, we will guar
antee to raise among the citizens an amount
sufficient to have it painted, the ground
cleaned off, trees trimmed, and every thing
fixed up in snug and genteel manner
Will the gentlemen composing the Wor-
shpful Court give the subject little atten-
ton at their next meeting!
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-05-07

THE SUPPER.-The Supper at the Court
house, on Wednesday evening, the 2sth ult.
was splendid affair. The assemblage wa
not too large to be comfortable, and ever!
thing, especially the eating part, appeared t.
be conducted in the most agreeable way. The
Ladies of the Church deserve great praise fol
the really handsome style in which the Sup
per was got up Compliments OH such occa-
sions, however, are superfluous, for when
the Ladies of Athens undertake any thing
they always succeed.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-05-07

RAIL ROAD HOTEL, CLEvELAND.-This
Hotel, kept by Mrs. ISMAN,is one of the very
best houses in the whole country. The Ia.
bic is always amply supplied with the bcst
Of eatables, and everything connected with
the house is conducted in admirable order
We commend every one travelling in that di.
rection TO call at Mrs. INMAN's Hotel.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-05-07

Telegraphic dispatches from Washington
state that Hon. N. S. Brown, has been recalled,
at his own request, from st. Petersburg, and
il is rumored that Mr.. Hall, the Postmaster
General, is to take his place.
The Congressional Printing has been given
10 the Washington Union and The Republic.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-05-07

WING CONGRESSIONAL CAUcUs.-The fol-
lowing is given by Washington correspon-
dent of the New York Herald as the vote in
the Wing Congressional Caucus, by which
the ruling of the Chair decided that the reso-
luton introduced by Mr.. Marshall, embodying
an endorsement of the Compromise Measures
as fnality was out of order, was sustained
AyeS.-Senators- Clerk, Davis, Fish, Mil
Ter Smith, Spruance, Underwood Wade.
Members Allison, Barrere, Browne, Bren.
ton, Briggs, L. d. Campbell, Chandler, Chap,
man, Cullon, Fowler, Goodnow, Goodrich
Grey, Hascall, Hebard, Hosford, J. w. Howe
T. NJ. Howe, Hunter, G. G. King, Kuhns
Meacham, ii. d. Moore, Morehead, S. w.
Parker, Penniman, Porter, Sackett, School
craft, Scudder, Stanly, B. Stanton, Taylor
Walbridge, Ward, Washburn, Wells, Yates
40
Nays.-Senators- Cooper, Morton.
Members. WIN. Appleton, Brooks, Cabell,
Clingman, Dockery, p. Ewing, Gentry, Haws,
Haven, Landry, Marshall, Martin, J. Moore,
Outlaw, Scherlnerhorn, Strother, White, of
Ky., Williams-l8.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-05-07

Prof w. X. Johnson, who died in Wash.
ington, few days ago, it is said, was dc.
sccndant of the celebrated John Rogers, who
was burnt at Smithfeld for heresy, in the
reign of Queen Mary.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-05-07

THE CABISET.--The Goldsborough Patriot,
a Democratic paper in North Carolina, speaks
thus of the President and members of the
Cabinet
We are not disposed to compliment either
Mr.. Fillmore, Mr.. Conrad, or Mr.. Graham, but
we are in spirit disposed to do simple justice,
and cheerfully concede to them honor, homes
ty, talents, and patriotism of the highest
order.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-05-07

EARTHQUAKE AT WASHING ToN-An earth
quake was very perceptibly and generally felt
at Washington Thursday afternoon last. The
vibrations continued about three or four
seconds. We trust it may have some effect
upon the politicians. The shock was also
felt, and with greater violence, at Raleigh,
North Carolina. 1t was likewise perceptible
Mt Baltimore.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-05-07

DRowNEp.-A young man by the name Of
Noah Lambert, aged about 81 years, was
drowned in Chestua Creek, in McMinn coun.
ty, on Saturday last lie was son of Tenni-
son Lambert, and is said to have been a most
worthy and estimable Young man.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-05-07

tW The City Council of Augusta have
had meeting and appointed committee Of
one from each ward "to receive proposals
from the President of the South Carolina
Railroad Company as to the terms he is will
ing to offer for the privilege of crossing the
Savannah river and establishing depot in
the city of Augusta"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-05-07
TO TRUSTEES.

We are requested to say for the benefit OF
the Trustees of Monroe, Roane, Meigs, Nc
MINI, Polk, Bradley, and Hamilton counties,
that the Interest due their several counties
arising from the sale of School Lands, is ready
10 be paid on application at the Branch Bank
of Tennessee at this place.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-05-07

In France 40 provincial newspapers had
been suppressed. The Russian Imperial Az
n,anac sets down Henry 9th as King of
France, and the Compile de PARIS as heir APP
parent. Two thousand petitions had been
presented to Louis Napoleon, asking for the
establishment of an Imperial Government
1t is probable that the proclamation of the
Empire will be made at the grand review,
which is to take place on the 10th of May.
The Belgian Government forbids the en-
trance of persons expelled from France into
their territory.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-05-07

cy- Some wretch, who deserves to be
hung, says lawyers are like scissors-never
cutting each other, but only what is between
them.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-05-07

From reports made to the Mayor of New
York, by the police of the various wards it
appears that there are in that city no less
than 5,6Os houses in which intoxicating H.
quors are sold. In one ward alone---the 9th,
there are 5l3 taverns and grog-shops.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-05-07

The following is the last regular toast CIV
en- at the celebration Of Washington's birth
day by the Washington Light Infantry, In
Charleston. 1t was received with repeated
cheers
WOMAN Her natural place is between an
GELS and boomers, without wings and with
out pantaloons.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-05-07
BALTIMORE. Anril %.

EfPfII ~"'
In New York an advance of eighth of n
cent took place to-day in Cotton, and 1000
bales were sold. Middling Upland was worth
80. and Orleans &c.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-05-07

SroRM.-A severe storm of rain and hail
passed over portion of this county, on
Monday last Many farms are said to have
been seriously injured by it.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-05-07

THE CoLuMBIASs.-Thesec celebrated vo-
calists gave Concert in this place on Satu'-
day evening last. There is no humbug about
them they are the best singers we eve
heard. Those who failed to be present miss
ed n rich treat
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-05-07

~ Land Warrants in New York are in
moderate supply, and the market rather
buoyant. Sales of 100 warrants at 100 a
Sl25; 80 acres, at 81 a S66; 40 acres, 81 q
S35.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-05-07

Fey A letter from Washington received
In Baltimore says, Mr.. Clay's health is again
more unfsyorable, He cannot sleep.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-05-07

nw- The Democratic State Central Com
mittee of Pennsylvania have issued an Ad-
dress to their brethren of the United States,
in relation to the next Presidency, in the
course of which they give these gentle init
nations:
"If the National Convention shall decide
against our candidate, we cannot promise
that our people will bear the decision with
out bitter modification; for their State pride
is thoroughly aroused. If the man they
now offer is set aside, they have no hope of
succeeding at another time. If Pennsylvania
must wait until she presents more unexcep-
tionable man than Mr.. Buchanan she must
wait forever"
From present appearances it is probable
Pennsylvania will have to wait-there is lit
tie chance of Mr.. Buchanan receiving the
nomination, and less of his election in the
event he should happen to get it.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-05-07

The Boston Atlas expresses its preferences
for Hon. w. p. Msngum for Vice President.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-05-07

Two DRoMIos IN THE RHODE ISLAND LE-
GIsLATURE.-Therc are two brothers in the
Rhode Island Legislature, named Christopher
Columbus Potter and Americas Vespucius
Potter, who are so much alike that it is doubt
ed whether either knows himself from his
brother. The Providence Journal says:
Christopher is wing, and Americas de-
mocrat; and there will be pretty muss when
they get to Newport. Not soul in the
House can tell one from the other; and the
democrats will be runningt to Christopher and
the wings to Americas, with all the secrets of
their respective parties. We have ourselves
sometimes commenced political conversa-
ton with the democratic brother; who always
had the generosity to interrupt us before we
got upon dangerous ground. Now, when we
meet either, we say, as we take his hand, sis
this you or your brother!" If it be Christie
pher, he says it is l. and we talk about poll
tics; if it be Americas, he says, it is not l.
it is my BROTHER and we talk about the wea-
ther. We should advise them to wear a badge
around their hats, like the railroad conduc-
tors; but then they would be sure to change
hats and that would make it worse.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-05-07

SOUTH CAROLINA STATE CONVENTION
We copy the report of the Committee of
Twenty-One appointed by the South Carolina
State Convention, recently assembled at Co.
lumbia, from the Charleston Courier of the
LIST instant:
The report was presented by Mr.. Cheeves,
and is as follows:
"The Committee Of Twcnty-one, to whom
was referred an act to provide for the cleo
ton of deputies to Southern Congress and
the call of Convention, with instructions to
consider and report thereon, respectfully re-
port
That they have considered the subject re-
ferred to them, and have concluded to recon-
mend to the Convention the adoption of the
accompanying Resolution and Ordinance:
ReSOlred, by the people of South Carolina
in Convention assembled, That the frequent
violations of the Constitution of the United
States by the Federal Government, and its
encroachments upon the reserved rights OF
the sovereign States Of this Union, especially
in relation to slavery, amply justify this
State, so far as any duty or obligation to her
once all political connection with her CO.
States, and that she forbears the exercise OF
that manifest right of self-government from
considerations of expediency only.
An Ordinance 10 declare the rigM of this State
TO secede from the Federal Union.
We the people of the State of South
Carolina, in Convention assembled, do de-
clare and ordain, and it is hereby declared
and ordained,
That South Carolina in the exercise of her
sovereign will, as an Independent State ac'
ceded to the Federal Union, known as the
United States of America, and that in the
exercise of the same sovereign will, it is hen
right, without let, hindrance, or molestation
from any power whatsoever, to secede from
the said Federal Union; and that for the suf.
ficiency of the causes which may impel hel
to such separation, she is responsible alone
under God, to the tribunal Of public opinion
among the nations Of the earth.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-05-07

Mr.. RHETT RESIGNED learn from
the Charleston Mercury that Mr. Rhett has
resigned his seat in the United States Senate.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1852-05-07
Athens, Friday, May I, 1852.

ew- Circuit Court for Monroe county will
meet at jacksonville next Monday, 10th in
slant