The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1853-11-04
METROPOLITAN CORRESPONDENCE
KSoxviLLE, Nov. 9, 1853.
TO the Editor Of tie Post:

The Superintendent Of The Legislature,
who congregate at Nashville from all parts
of East Tennessee every two years, are be-
ginning to return to their homes. Those
having charge Of the important elections,
such as Senator, Comptroller, &C., have al.
ready arrived, il being understood before they
left Nashville that such matters were all
'.fixed." Our friend, Col. LUTTRELL, met
the usual fate of East Tennessee Wings
he was beaten by East Tennessee Wings
As he had to be defeated, we rejoice that so
worthy Loco MS ARTHUR CRozlER was the
man to do it. Bnt let us hear no more whin.
ing and prating about 4 Knox County Rep.
rcscntative voting for n Democrat, since we
find that the most popular Wing in the
county could not get the vote of that Rep
rescntative ,chen it poulh hare secured his
election. Appears like ARTHUR can't be
licked.
John Bells health, it is understood, will be
so far restored ms to permit him to take his
seat in the Senate on the assembling Of
Congress next month.
Your talented young friend, J. CRozIER
RAMSEY, Esq, it is reported, ia a candidate
for Judge in the Athens Circuit. Democrat
as he is, do not believe there is another
young lawyer in East Tennessee who would
fill the seat recently vacated by the venerable
Judge KEITH, with more dignity and ability
than Maj. RAMSEY. As it seems the Demo-
crazy are to carry every thing their own way
in this Legislature, sincerely hope that if II
member of that party is to receive this va
cant Judgeship the choice will fall upon
Ramsey.
The suggestion Of the Register that ca.
Noes be provided for Gay.street, has not been
responded to, rs yet, by our city authorities,
though have no doubt those puhlic-spiritcd
gentlemen will, ere long, demonstrate their
efficiency as public officers by adopting the
proposition. The contractor, understand,
expects to finish the paving on this street in
time to connect with the cars of the two
Rail Roads--at the Flag Pond.
The Market House is to be completed this
Fall. The old ladies' from the country will
have to give up their occupation of pcdd'ing
chickens, eggs, &c. When they march up
in solid phaanx to the Mayors office to enter
their solemn protest against this invasion OF
their rights, the scene will be rich in the ex.
IRENE. ] will endeavor to give you due no.
ticc of the event, rs wish you to be present
to give your readers nm account Of the A.
fair. As for myself, despair of doing jus.
ticc to the occasion.
JAS. w. CAMPBELL, who has so efficiently
performed the duties of U. s. Circuit Court
Clerk for many years pnst, was suddenly de-
capitated by Judge HUMPHREYS last week.
Mr.. G.. held the .Clcrkship Of the District
Court also, from which he was removed By
Judge II at the last Spring term. Any in
'tclligcnt man could perform tho duties OF
both Clerkshps with perfect ease; in which
case, according TO the law, Government would
only pay one salary Of $500. But the Judge
prefers to divide the thing between two par
tisans, thus running Uncle Sam to an un,e-
cessary expense Of $500. But "to tho vie
tors belong the spells" Go it while you're
Young-America The sue, cssor of Mr..
&. in the last Clerkshp is new conner in
the Democratic fold. What the sold liners"
of the party will shy to this appointment,
will not anticipate.
There are great many "hot" things daily
occurring in this world-much "hardware" i.
consumcd-and to use phrase which some
wag has lately introduced here, "augurs" are
abundant. About this time there IRE NOR,
than enough hereabonts to do all the borins
required to tunnel the Rocky Mountains fo
the passage of the Pacific Rail Road. Blu
| the "hOttcsr thing of the season i. the lat
announcement in the Nashville papers tina
the Hon. WV. N. CHURcMwELL received
complimentary vote from the Democrats fc
U. S. Senator! Ye gods, and very small tad
poles! "Whar art thou, O, Iloskins, chill
of the night" Now, having no claim upo'
the illustrious" party that gave this "con,
plmcntary" vote, it may be said have NJ
right to complain of their course. Allow M
to differ with you, "my Lords and gentle
men," My motto is, "Wade in Lcmmons
if YOU do get smashed" If knew ! wa
to be smashed" into the middle Of mex
week, could not refrain from noticing thi
instance of party humbug and captrap' at
fording an opportunity, as it does, to rea,
them little homly on the crime of ingrat
tudc-O intend to let down on the rascal
Wings. for the same crime, ere long.) Tn
most deserving are often the last in obtain
ing
$50 far is worth from making glory sure,
1t often hinders what it should procure"
AT the risk of offending an esteemed nc
quaintancc who stands opposed to me il
politics, but who enjoys the respect and con
fidcncc of all who know him, ! would re
specially inquire Of the " Democratic mem
bers Of the General Assembly of the Stat,
of Tennessee" how happens il You had n,
thought, in your complimenting," for on,
whose claims are so iinmcasnrably superior
to some Of the "ilustrious" parsonage.
whom You so delight to honor, ! allude (,
THos. c. LroS. man universally esteemed
by all parties, for his talents and learning a.
well MS for his social virtues. and whose
name is slower of strength" TO your party
in East Tennessee. True, any "complimcn.
tary" honors you could confer on him would