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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1853-06-17
pikc,illc, Tenn, June, 1853.

WAsrE.-What is there i nian cannot
waste' and that, too, without single in
stance Of lavish proIlisacy; but solely by
those minute, scarcely pcrccptiblc squandcr-
ings, which, like the constant dropping OF
water upon the rock, wear away that which
seems most likely to endure. He may waste
his health by little ndulgences of pernicious
habt-by constant Irregularities, slight in
themselves, and their effects in single in
stances, scarcely pcrceptble, but which, rs
violations of the laws of his being, will work
gradual, but certain inroads, upon the strong
est constitution, until the energies decay, the
fountains of life are dried up, and premature
old age sinks like a crown Of thorns upon the
head Of earthly manhood. lie may waste
fortune in petty squanderings-time and tai
en,s on triles, or in lstlessness and idlencss.
How many giant mind has been iri,tered
away in pursuit of the unbcIitting objects OF
low ambition! How often do We see powers
perishing for the lack of thought.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1853-06-17

az A stupid member of the Indiana Leg.
islature was, one day at dinner, asked by a
wag what, in his opinion, ought TO be done
with man who would deliberately commit
suicide. The lawgiver looked puzzled, but
soon gathered himself together, and replied,
II 60 in for making him pay fifty dollars to
the State, and nnrru the girl ?"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1853-06-17

;Y- The New York Churchman estimates
the number of Presbyterian clcrgymcn who
have seeded from that Church to the Epis-
copalans at three hundred. lie estimates the
number of Episcopalian ministers at sixteen
hundred, thus asserting that three-sixteenths
of the Episcopalan ministry have received
their education and culture in the Prcsbyte.
rian body.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1853-06-17

A blacksmith WAS lately summoned to a
county court as 4 witness, in risru.e be
tween two of his workmcn.-Thc judge af
ter hearing the testimony asked him why he
did not advise them to settle, ~ the costs
had already amounted to three times the dis
pnted sum- He replied, 4 told the fools to
settle; for said that the clerk world take
their coats the lawyers their shirt, and Il
they got into your honors court you'd skin
,,,n,"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1853-06-17
SAVANNAH, June 8

As the passenger train Of the Macon and
Western Rail Road was going to Macon on
Tuesday night, the cars were thrown off the
track down an embankment in consequence
of some cows obstructing their progress.
One car was entirely demolished, the mail
guard killed, and five passengers seriously
injured-among them the lion. A. II Ste
phens.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1853-06-17
BALTIMORE, June 8

A serious riot has occurred at Quebec,
prodeccd by Gavazzi's lectures. Gavazzi was
rescued by the military, and the mob sur
rounded the Parliament House threatening
vengeance.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1853-06-17

II is il-manners to tronble people with
talking too mnch either Of yourself, or your
aifairs. II you are full Of yourself, consider.
that you, or your affairs, are not 30 interest
ing 10 other people IS 10 you.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1853-06-17

~ Yankee girls are diamonds and gold,
wherever they go. 1t is quite Il common thing
for them to be transmogriied into foreign
countesses The latest marriage Of the kind
has just taken place at Gencva-Florcncc,
daughter of T.. V. Chidc, of Boston, having
been united to Count Henry Soltyk, Of Graz
COW, Poand.-Bosion Bee.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1853-06-17

~. The New York Herald of the 22d
inst, has n we'll written article on the Wing
party, and the prospect of the present Admin
istration. We quote paragraph:
"Whether General Pierce shall or shall not
ne the regular Democratic nominee for 1856,
it is supposed that the influence of his ad-
minstraton will be sufficient to command
the nomination of some man as its representa-
tive. Possibly, us such representative, it may
happen to be unsatisfactory to the hardshclls;
and in such u contingency how easy the the
fusion of the Union wings and Union hard
shell democrats, upon some such ticket us
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1853-06-17
INDEPENDENT UNoIN TICKET.

For observation-disclosures Everett, of Mass.
Far Vice Prcsidoe'--iow"' Cobb. Of Ga.
There was some considerable talk in 1851
80 concerning II report that Mr.. Clay had
approved the idea of the nomination of Gen.
Cass, simply us the representative OF the
compromise Union party. Some such COM
bined Union ticket may yet be available for
1856. Everything depends upon the admin
istration of Gen. Pierce. lie may make his
reelection as easy as was that of james Mon
roe, or us difficult us the case of Martin Van
Buren,. He may have but one great party in
the field, and that party his own, or he may
break up all existing party lines, and bring
about II scrub race for the succession. The
game is in his hands"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1853-06-17

Water is nourishing. All Won have to do
is to put il in pot over the fire. drop in a
beef bone, rice, few potatoes. and little salt.
Among hungry people this is called the ''a'er
eH-r.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1853-06-17

~ Mrs. Virginia Herman has brought
suit against the New Orleans and Carrolton
railroad to recover $4,000 damages for Kill
ling he. husband.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1853-06-17

~TrcKLEp 10 DEArH."-Boys when they
arrive at age, and girls when they first lay
their heads against vest pattern.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1853-06-17

Mother, mother, here's Zekc fretting the
baby. Make him cry again Zeke, then moth
or will give him some sugar, and I'll take it
away from him. then he'll squall, and mother
will give him some more, and you can take
thai. and -s'll both hare some
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1853-06-17

David Hunt, Esq, wealthy planter near
Rodney, Mississippi. has just sen, to the
Treasurer of the American Colonization So
ciety Fire Thouand Dollars. lie gave FIVE
hundred dollars in April last, and has con-
trbuted from FIVE hundred TO one thousand
dollars annually, for the last twelve years
There are many other benefactors TO this So
ciety in Mississippi, and also in Louisiana.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1853-06-17

THE LACK HER LAw-John Brown has no
objection To- the lick-her law, when applied
TO Jane. James argument is simple and con-
elusive. When John does liquor he does
lick her. When John don't liquor he don't
lick her: therefore, it John cant liquor he
won't lick her, the conclusion she wishes to
rcach
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1853-06-17

s5s-A doctor and a poe, quarrcl!ed; an in
different person vas applied TO settle tho
dispute, " hen the latter made the following
reply:
.You are faulty, both; do penance for your
crimes; Bard. take his physic-daetor, read
his rhymes"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1853-06-17

The New York Herald discusses "Santa Anna
and the Administration" and after sketchng
what it supposcs to be the policy and plan OF
the Mexican Dictator-alliance with European
States to protect himself against the United
States, the Herald rcmarks:-
"Wc look therefore with some degree OF
confidence to such steps on the part of our
cabinet, as will give us the vantage ground
with the powers of Europe in our neg"tin-
tions with Santa Anna. Nor do we despair
of Secretary Marcy, nor of his abilities to
bring us out of all our Mexican difficulties
with drums beating and coors flying. We
know that our premier, as one of Folks cabl.
net, is largely held responsible for that pass
bv which Marcy was hnmbugged, and Santa
Anna was admitted into Mexico in 1917; but
if the Secretary of War was then deceived
by the dictator, the Secretary Of State will
Le all the better prepared to cope with him
nOw"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1853-06-17

During MAY, there were issued in New
York city, 2.2s7 licenses TO sell liquors
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1853-06-17

PREcocIoUs.-"Mother, you must whip
me for running away from school any more.
"why" because my school book says that
auts are the most industrious beings in the
world; and amt tru-anl!" "Polly! Box
Ii. unr.,"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1853-06-17

Ayrr.B .BIBLE COSyENTION-1'hisbO body met
-. u,..r,.a Co,, =, N, od ;,st amono
w ''"'''''', "''"'' ~" 49,, =,
the proceedings puol'sheo' we ',"u ''c 'o''
lowing resolutions, introduced by Garrlson'
abolitiorist, who seems to be leader in eve.
80 move,uent Tn. t,ndencv of which is hell.
y
"''ru
Resolred, That the doctrine OF the hmcrl-
can church and priesthood, that the Bible IS
the word of God that whatever 1t contains y.
was given by Divine inspIrat'on--and That IL
is the only rule OF faith ana pract''c-'s sell
evidently absurd; exceedingly injurious pom u.
to the intellect ana SOUL h'gnly Pernic'o's vi, III
its appllcatlon, ana stuihoil'S-oioch III '''e
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1853-06-17

The Banking capital Of Philadelphia, is
eIo,e6s, 900
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1853-06-17

Ar;s.n. late President Of Meaico, has gone
70 E,rore.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-31
Additional from New Mexico.


INDEPENDENCE, August %, 1853.
The Santa Fe mnii reached us yesterday. BY il
we have little news of interest. Reports, not very
well authenticated, were received from Chihuahua,
that two thousand troops destined for FL Paso
TIias had returned, however. and the troops Tere
scattering of. Much excitement prevailed il Santa
Fe respecting the murder Of John Flanagan. His
murderers belong to the best families. Their friends
threatened revolution If an execution took place
There is lad feeling between the Mexicans and
Americans
Thomas and Weightman had an ARRAY Thomas
challenged it wss not accepted, and he placarded
Neiehtnan about the streets.
No nomination yet for governor. Business d1l.
Mining news still good. Stephenson is putting up
smelling works near the river costing ten or twelve
thousand dollars.
The Navajo Indians are quiet, and had returned all
the sheep they stole.
Lieut. Beale and party had got on rapidly to Grand
river, SEQ miles from Fort Massie when. upsetting
their canoe they lost their pro visions aud had
turn to Taos for mora detention Of 20 days. Beae
speaks well of his route for q railroad route-well
timbered well watered, and capable of cultivation.
Major Fitzpatrick had distributed the Indian goods
at Fort Atkinson, and they dispersed. This fort is
soon to he abandoned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-31
New from the Fishing Ground,
[C0rresp sndercs Of the Boston Tavelje,. ]

tCOrresp sndeLce Of the Boston roavele-.
GLOUCESTER, August 20, 1858.
The schooners Franklin Pierce, Mcintyre, Ella Os
horne, Garter, and Mary Niles, McMullen, arrived
from the Bay Of ST Lawrence, on Saturday. They
bring not much news Of importance. About five
weeks since, the Mary Niles got hecalmed 10 thick
fog near Fox River, within three miles Of the shore
AL at once the steamer Devastation neared the
scboor er, and inne dately sent boat with
der officers on board They hunted for fresh mackere
aud then left. Soon after, the Commodore, or Cap
tain, came on board, END asked Captain McMullen
to show his pspers. The captain very politely did
SO. The Off ;ers OF the Devastation took the name
of The vessel, number Ct barrels Of mackerel on
beard, and then LEFT.
HE Mary Niles was run into in thick fog few
weeks SINCE by French vessel, near Seven Islands
aud had to put into Gaspe for repairs At Gaspe
they raw some of the CUTTER men who boarded the
schooner Garland, OF Newburyport, and the capt ain
o. the Mary Niles LEANED that the swivel on board
the Garland was not taken from thera-t being only
a small gun or swivel usually carried board large
schooneIs, to fire in case of foggy weather, &c.
The cutters, gun boats and steamers are carefully
guarding the coast ia the vicinity Of Gaspe, and
very strict especially II. NJ. steamer Devastation.
Nothing had been seen of the "A rercan feet, except
that tie crew Of the Mary Niles, on Saturday, the
goth inst, saw on American steamer, (the Fulton)
She had just got through the Gut Of Clnso, aud had
been at anchor near sand Point. The steamer had
the Commodore's pennant flying, and was undoubt-
~ the Princeton, and is probably now on the fishing
grounds.
There was feet Of American fishing vessels near
Seven Islands. Among the number which had sailed
for home, were the schooners Fanny and Lydia, OF
Ncwbuyport. The above named vessels haze been
alb sent Tor some ten weeks. When they left the
ground, there had been no more seizures Mackerel
were scarce. They have not put into any port or
harbor since leaving home, except the Mary Niles,
for repairs, A fleet Of over 200 sail Of American
fishing vessels are now on the northeast coast.
Another lew schooner, called the A. L. Colby, OF
about so tolls burtben arrived from Essex on Thurs
day, owned by Merchant j. Co, and is intended for
the fshlng business.
The pi'oboat Friend, Ct Boston, put into this port
on Saturday afternoon and sailed again in the night
She had heen out in the bay one week. and had all
manned out except two.
TIE schooner Fanny arrived ct Newbaryport yes
to-day from Bay Chaeur. She reports macbere!
plenty in shore, but owing to the vigilance OF
British cruisers vessels dare not approach. Passed
United States steamer Fulton in the Gut OF Canso
2lst inst.
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Ebcm tue II i(lsh Provinces.

TIE st. John, n. b. Times Of the 26th inst, in
reference to Brown, who was arrested for passing
counterfeit money, says
Tie trial Of the accomplished American swind.er,
forger, and uttcrer OF counterfeit bank notes, came
of OIL Wednesday. The prisoner does not present
the cok Of en- ignorant country boy or clown, but
possesses rather the external OF an intelligent and
Il rewd individual, while q deep, malignant smile
seems 10 sit always upon his countonance. He lis
tened to the evidence with comparative complacency,
smiled occasionally az the raising of technical
points by his counsel, and with stoical indifference
heard he foreman Of the jury pronounce him guilty.
He Nns then remanded, having the same uncon-
cefntd air.
letter from Prince Edwards Island announces
that sslous damage has been done by the fires
which have of late been raging in the woods. Many
farsers have lost their buildings, crops and fences,
ard in some instances portions Of their live stock.
most aggravated attack was made Oh number
OF men on Saturday last, in Westp0rt who were
coming as witnesses in The case Of the Queen " the
Rev. Mesns Henry and Scully About one hundred
fellows attacked the mail coach with stones and only
for the age and exertions Of the Heal Constable
OF Police, the witnesses might have been murdered
Notwithstanding that there were four policemen on
the coach 10 protect them as well ae the guard to
protect the coach, the mob was 30 bold rs to come so
close that two Of the witnesses were slightly stabbed
on the legs with sbarrpointed instruments and an
other Uos cut with a stone.
Tie bells for our Provincial Cathedral came to 81
John in the Liberia, packet, few days since, and
weie on Monday morning placed on the Cathe
dal grounds. They are eight in nrnlber-the lsrgcs
weighing some % cwt., aud have the appearance
OF being very superior castings.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-31
Theatrical RnG yuS,cal.

BowfRY THEArRE.-The beautiful piece IN
~ he Suange,, }" will commence tie enter a'nmer
this ever ing Mr. W. II. Goodell as the Strang
During ,he evening, the orchestra win play sever
inspiritng Cyertures and polkas, and the ann
ments v i'll conclude with the drama Of Loeb
war;" Mr., Stevens in the leading character.
BROADWAY TnEATLE.-Mr. snd Mrs. William
whose pleasing performances are drawing lar
houses, appear tonight in the rev ORA M cal
" Uncle Pats Cabin" The next feature will be !
new comedy. called It's the Custom Of the Co,
try" Mrs. Williams as Melissa. The entersa
nents will close with tie farce of "Teddy {
Tier" Teddy Malone, Mr.. Williams.
NlBLo's GABpEN.-Tbis evening, the fascinati
actress, Mad. A. Thiilon, appears for the last ii
bit ore, when he will sustain the character Of
Catarira, in Auber's opera OF the Grown D
monds,h which has been greatly admired by
visiters Of this theatre. Mr. Hudson will susG
the port Of Don Henrique, Mr. Leach as Robaile
and Mrs Maeder as Diana.
BURroN's THEATRE favorite comedetta
Delicate Ground viii commence the amusemel
Mr. G.. jordan as Citizen Sangiroid. ind Miss
mond as Pauline. The Serious Family, Will
low with Jordan as Mcguire Burton as Sleek,
Mrs. Butkland as Widow Delmane. The amt
ments will close with the "Day after tie Fair"
NATIONAL THEATaE.-Tbe same very success
piece called Uncle Toms Cabin" will again
presented this evening" the Howard Family in
principal Characters Inc increase OF vlSterS
this theatre has compelled the manager to throw
orchestral department into select seats for visitor
ST CHARLES THEArRE.-The new drama, ca
"Robert Emmett" which has been played for
evenings with great success, will again be preset
tonight The cast of characters embraces the ma
Of ali the leading artists. The am'isements will
Glide with "Black-eyed Susan" Tomorrow even
Mr. Pilgrim takes bis benefit II il hoped his frie
will rally on the OCCASION
AMERICAN MusEUsl.-This establishment contI
to be extensively patronised and tie perfotmal
in the lecture room are received It'll the utmost
isiaction. The programme for this afternoon
evening, compIiats the farces entitled "MOb G.
"Sasler aud Crisher,n and the Rotations Cf
Boone family.
FRANC0NIs HIrPorEoME-1he amusement
this afternoon and evening arc such as cannot fl
giving fail satisfaction. 4
CnRIsrY's AMERICAN OrEIA norsg.-Clri9
Ministries ore doing as well "a ever. The progri y
for tonight is very attractive.
WOODS MINSTREL HALL-The performance
this establishment are very well az ended. A
programme is offered for tais evening
BuCKLEY's ETHIOPIAN OPERA HOUSE,
excellent programme is provided Tor lis eyeail
Buckley Ethiopian Serenadcrs.
OWENS ALPINE RAApLFs.-- This being tn,
right Of this novel entertaiu nent, IL is presurr
very large assemblage viii he present. Sedg,
will play solo on the concertina.
| BANvARD AND FRANKENsrEIy are doing well !
Miss haywood, an actress OF talent and celc 1
| is to do tie leading heavy business at The Men
| theatre, next season.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-31
Cur Bermuda 90 rresp0ndence.
RECEIVED ~ THE STEAMSHIP MERLIN.
HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug rs,

HAMILTON, bermuua, aug 80, 1000.
arrival Of the Merlin-Spanish War Steamer at
these Lslsrds-Heavy Gals-Arrival Of the U. s.
Co'ssSl-1ne fredericksburg Intelligence.
The Merlin arrived last night from st. Thomas,
and leaves to-day for New York.
The Spanish war steamer Blasco de Garay, Capt
Jose Butson, arrived here on Sunday evening last,
nom Havana, in six days passage She proceeded
to Ireland island early on Monday morning, in ex
pectation OF being able TO obtain from the govern
ment authorities there supply of coal; but the 60
venment, being shortly supplied themselves, were
unable to supply her. She proceeded on Tuesday 10
st. Georges, where she is being supplied by mer
camille house there, which keeps O constant spply
Of Goals on hand, for the accommodation of such
steamers may call there to obtain fuel She leaves
in day or two for Cadz. This is the second steamer
Of her Catholic Msjesty's that has called here for
Goals within short period.
While steaming to st. Georges on Tuesday last.
one OF the paddle wheels Of the Blasco de Garay
came in con act with fishing boat lying in the
chanpel, in which were three persons or of whom
was kihed by q stroke from the paddle wheels; the
other two sustained injury. The boat was SIN shed
No blame is attached to those on board the steamer
They did not see the boat until the damage was DONE
when the vessel was stopped, and every effort made
to recover the men.
We had q very severe gale here from the south
west on Saturday and Sunday last, which has done
considerable damage to the fruit trees. The light
ming entered the stable OF gentleman in Warwick
parish, killing very fine horse 1t is thought here
that the gale prevailed with much greater fury at
sea in this neigbborhood than it did on the land
The steamer Blasco de Garay, on Saturday last,
While the gale at It's height here was about two
hundred miles to the southwest of these islands, eX
pereBcing very moderate weather. It's course must,
,htleore have been to the eastw ard Of Bermuda.
John w. HowdeD, Esq, the u. S Consul for these
islands, arrived here on the 18TH in the Merlin,
lieying Wrc. Tudor Tucker, ESQ., who for great
Office 50 veiy orediiabIy. Mr.. Howden viii reside
at st. Ceorees-the dIEics at the port Of Ham lton
being performed by an agent, as heretofore
The "Psget Election Scrutiny" question came to a
close on Friday last, the Successful candidate VIM.
H. Gosling, Esq, retaining his seat notwithstanding
the mary, and in some instances OF very credi.abe,
cffoits made by his enemies TO unseat him.
II is probable that the Legislature will be in sas-
sion at least month longer.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-08-31
Court Of Common Pleas In Chambers.
TIE FORGED DECREE OF DIVORCE.

Before Jn0ge DAILY.

Before Jnoge DAILY. -
AUG. 30-Moran as. Mordn-In re dpphcaston JoY
a dic rec and the application for Martin Van Hore,
brgh, attorney for the rite, to shop cause uhy nc
shosId not be stricken of le rolls for malpractice.
In this case, Andrew Elard appeared, pur suant
to an order directing him tn come to Court ana
answer the facts set forth in the atlidavitof WILLIAMS
H. Dunn, charging Mr.. Van Hoyeuburgh with forg'
ing decree of divorce.
Mr. Ellard was examined at great length by MI.
Dunn relative to the charge preferred against Mr..
Van Hovenburgh; and IS he was clerk in his en-
ployment, he very willingly explained the matter,
throwing all the blame upon the shoulders OF his
employer, who, on Saturday, swore that Mr. Eilard
was cogDizant of the crime, and supposed that he
had committed the forgery without any evil intent.
The clerk Of the court, Mr.. Bosee was also ex1
amined and deposed that both Van Hovenburg and
Elard came to the Office and enquired after the do
cument but witness told them he not aware OF
there being any such paper in his possession. They
told him there was and that he most likely mislaid
it Subsequently they came u his Office with the
decree, and said that it was ell right, and that she
proceedings were all regular. This witnesses ex|
animation closed the case on both SIDES When
his hsnor, Judge DAILY, informed them that il was
not in the power of his court to remove Mr.. Van
Hovepburg from the rolls, but he would refer the
proceedings to the Supreme Court for final action
The Court then asked Mr.. Damn if he wished 70 EN-
ter complaint of forgery in the third degree
against Mr.. Van Hovenbnrgh when he replied id
the affirmative. His Honor then took lis com ,aiDt
and SO the matter ended for this day.