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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1853-04-08

sy- The Oglethorpe Democrat still comss
TO us on a half sheet, the small pox having
frightened off nearly every printer from that
office There have been two deaths in Ogle-
thorpe for the week ending the 23d inst
The Democrat says,
"All the other cases in Herringvlle are
now convalescent, and as we stated last week,
we apprehend no danger from that quarter.
On Yesterday, however, a case "broke OUT
in the extreme eastern part of the city prop
er. What will be the extent ofits prevalence,
we cannot of course now determine. The
city authorities are active and vigilant inquar-
antining every case, appointing proper guards,
and adopting such measures rs in their Judg-
ment are best adapted to arrest the spread OF
the contapiOn."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1853-04-08
~ We commend to our readers the fol-

~ We commend to our readers the fol-
lowing brief extract from an article we find
in the New York Courier g. Enquirer. There
is great deal of truth, too, which the coun-
try had best heed:
If it be true that the establishment of man.
ufactores among ourselves not merely fur
nshes near markets to the agrcuturist in
stead of distant ones, but, by their presence,
trains the common mind to knowledge OF
the principles of machinery, whets its in
genuity, offers opportunities, invaluable in
their kind, for its healthy occupation, and
produces national results in the shape of i'm
provements and inventions which would not
have been known but for the existence in
every State of factories for iron, cotton, wool.
en- or others fabrics, and of the delicate and
complicated mechanisms which attend them
then was the money. well spent, to. which in
the shape of duties we have submitted to en-
courage their establishment; well spent If II
could be proved that we anticipated their
establishment thereby but half a century, and
that we maintain them prosperous until q
more equitable distribution of capitol and la-
Dor will admit of their maintaining themselves
it was well spent if we thereby furnished the
encouragement necessary to meet the losses
failures, and disappointments universally at
tendant on the first introduction Of such op.
eratons in new country. No kind of ed
ucation, we believe, nor any degree or amount
of it could have been made so productive Of
active, mental, and bodily occupation, and
the sound and happy results which well paid
industry insures, as the presence of that vari
ETY. of workshops among us which the differ
ent kinds of manufacturing establishments
require. We can conceive therefore of free
trade being very slow blessing, and OF
some protection nationally applied becoming
as in our case, a far more prompt one.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1853-04-08

THE BURNING Coal MoUNTAIN. That por-
ton of the Broad Mountain, called the "Fiery
Mountain" from the fact of the Anthracite
coal at that point being on fre-which has
been burning for the past fifteen years, is
situated about five miles from Minersville,
and fifteen from Schuylkill Haven, Pa. 1t is
now considered very dangerous experiment
to travel over the mountain, as it is supposed
that in many places the surface is a mere su-
perficial crust, or shell, the coal having been
consumed up to the surface, and hence the
least pressure thereon, it is presumed, might
break through and let the adventurer down
into the fiery chasm below. At the base of
the mountain in one place, stream of water
almost boiling hot, comes out. The surface
of the mountain presents desolate appear
ance, as far rs the eye can reach.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1853-04-08

BREvITY IN LAw.-The new code in this
State makes some valuable refoms by cut
ting off the unnecessary verbiage from law
forms. The Huron Reflector, however, gives
us n specimen of the old Prairie Practice be-
fore "book larnin' spoiled il which brevity
equals any forms in the new code Exam
pie:
Mar, in short.
Peter Snooks owes me ten dollars.
(SignedO TIM TwEAKs.
Plea, in short.
You lie, sir.
(Signcd,) PETER SSooEs
Thereupon a jury is empannelled and
sworn to try the issue between said parties.
-Er.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1853-04-08

HORRIBLE The New York Star estimates
that there are 1900 a-womcn of the town" in
that city who openly fye by impure laselyious
practices, and that there are 10000 sewing
women, onc-half of whom are compelled to
resort at times to similar misconduct to avoid
starvation! Indeed, the Rev. Mr.. Pcase, of
the Five Points mission, asserts that there
are thousands of widows who sustain life by
neede-work, who are forced, once a month,
to "walk the streets" in addition, to make up
the necessary means of supporting them
selves and their children. Instead Of sending
"material aid" abroad to enlighten the heath
en-, ought we not, in view of such startling
facts, to practice the christian principle of
applying charity at home for the removal Of
this worse than heather degradation!
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1853-04-08
THE VALUE OF FREEDOM.

Much rs Americans are wont to brag OF
their "glorious liberty" we have yet been
struck with surprise often at the seeming
apathy, or indifference rather, which they
have manifested in regard to the pcrmanence
and purity of their free institutions. How
few of our young men, especialIy-judglng
them by the expressions that fall daily from
their lips, under the Scripture rule, "out of
the fulness of the heart the mouth speaketh'
appear to have any realizing sense of the
value of that freedom the glory of being an
American citizen which protects them alike
among the ''snow-invested wiles" of Patago-
mia and in the junges of India, and is pass
port even among Arabs and Abysslmans
"Let them Co." says an eloquent writer
aLet them 90 as we have gone to the dis
tant parts of the world, and weep over the
degraded son of Judea, the scOrned and bro
ken-hearted Greek, sssssSx-laaeH Enslishman
the gagged and spirit-shackled Frenchman
the conquered Bedouin, the trembling Hindoo
the lazy Portuguese, the thread-bare Span
lard, and the degenerate Moor
A tour to Europe and summers voyage
along the shores of the Mediterranean would
send them back to the land Of Liberty, with
patriotism swelling their breasts, and the
praises of their country pealing from their
tongues.
We have sat upon the hills of Greece, amid
the monuments of her ancient greatness, and
have seen her sons starving amid handful OF
Bavarisns, skulking amid broken pillars OF
the Acropols, or summing themselves upon
the hills of Attica; and where the wild dogs
howled upon the sides of Hymettus, and the
husbandman slung his carbine across his
shoulders, we have seen
"Thc Albanian come down from his crags
like the goat.
With his snowy chemise and his shaggy
capOtc,"
to reap his harvest from the pockets of the
travelling foreigners, whose curiosity led them
afar from the olve-groves OF the Capitol. we
have heard them curse the soldiers OF theii
king for eating out their substance in his de-
fence, and leaving them to rob for their daily
bread-a blighted and crme-stricken race
A bare perusal of the injuries inflicted by the
aristocracy upon the populacc of SPAN, Italy
England and Germany, would be sufficient to
fill the reader with horror, and make him
cling closer to that spot
Where Freedoms soil is meath his feet,
And Freedoms banner streaming DER him.
Let us hear no more sayings like this
sWhat better are we than the rest of the
worldf But let us unite in swelling the an
them of the free, whose first note rang with
the grating of the Pilgrims keel upon the
icy shores of Plymouth, and whose last note
shall mngle with the death-song of time"
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-21
: -
Direct from El PasO.

Captain Skillman, the indefatigable mail
contractor between this place and Santa Fe,
arrived here few days ago-after his late visit
to the metropolis Of the nation direct from FL
Paso in twenty-five days. He came down with
n government train, accompanied by Colonel
Mansfield, of the United States army. Colonel
NJ made this as a trial trip to become acquaint-
ed with the advantages offered by the San An
tonic route to New Mexico. He is, we are
told, highly delighted with his trip, and pro
nounces our route the shortest, best and con-
sequentlv the cheapest The train found an
abundance Of water, grass, and everything else
necessary along the entire line Of travel. 1t is
surmsed that, in consequence Of COL Mans,
fields satisfaction with the country through
which he passed, most, if not all government
trains, destined for New Mexico, will in future
be directed to adopt this route in preference to
the one heretofore travelled, via Independence,
Missouri. Thus Captain Skillman, always a
staunch friend of Texas--at whose instance
Colonel Mansfield undertook his trial trip--has
added another feather to his plume, in pointing
out to the general government new, better,
and more expeditions line for the transporta.
ton of stores, and in securing, in all probabili.
ty, to this section Of country the advantages
which such transportation never fails to bring
with it, Western Texan.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-21
DREsENTs FOR THE HOLIDAYS

DREsENTS FOR THE HOLYDAYS.--
Il M. w. GAIT " BROTHER invite attention 10
their unusually large stock Of
SUPERIOR GOLD WATCHES
consisting of Ladies' and Gentlemens' hunting
and open-iace London, Liverpool and Geneva
Duplex, Lever and Lepiue Watches, in plain, en-
graved enamelled, and jewelled cases.
RICH JEWELRY
Diamond, ruby, and pearl Brooches
Earrings and Bracelets.
Diamond and pearl Finger Rings and Crosses
Gold Chains, Lockets, Seals KEYS Breastpns.
Pencils. 'T
Gold Thimbles, Cuff Pins, Wedding Rings &c.
PURE SILVER WARE
Silver Tea Sets, Pitchers, Goblets CUPS
Napkin Rings, Table, Dessert, and TEASPOONS,
and Forks. 1
Silver Dessert Knives, Soup, Cream and Gravy
Ladies. 49,
Sugar, Salt, Mustard, and Egg Spoons
Pie, Cake, Fish, and Butter Knives
Sugar Sifters, Ice and Salad Tongs
Preserve and Jelly Spoons, Pickle Forks, &c.
FANCY ARTICLES AND PLATED WARE.
Fine Fans, silver Gard Cases and Port-monnaies
Plated Tea Sets, Walters, Cake and Gard
Baskets.
Castors, Urns, Kettles, Flower Stands
4 Liquor Frames &c. .,..
M w. GAIT & BROTHER,
t~ Sign of the Golden Eagle,
Penn. av, between 9th and 10th streets.
Dec 17--3t (ml
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-21
Destructive Fire.

PHILApELpmA, Dec. 20--A fire broke out this
morning in the rear Of the Quincy Granite Build
ing, No. l0l, Chestnut street, above Third, the
property of Messrs. Swain, Abel & Simmons. Il
was totally destroyed-the walls only being left
standing. The fire commenced in the basement
which was occupied as kitchen of the reiectory
in the front building.
The first and second stories were occupied by
Thos. Whites bonnet mandatory. The second
and third story by George +. Lewis copper plate
mandatory The fifth story was used as bat
terry room for the National and Wilkesbarre tele-
graph lines. Whites loss is $4,000, insurance
$1,000.
The building was insured for only $1,000, being
about one-thrd of the loss. The tenants in the
front building Were damaged by water, though the
was flooded, as also John Thornleys India rubber
goods on the front floor. The telegraphs have
moved for the present 10 the Magnetic Office, and
renewed operations.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-21
Remember the Industrious Ps

Remember the Industrious Poor. - The
Festival for the Encouragement of Industry among the
Female Poor by the Ladies' of the Union Benevolent and
Employment Society will be opened Monday the 10th
instant at Odd Fellows Hall, and continue one week,
where the ladies would be pleased to welcome benevolent
public to partake Of the good things prepared for their act
of benevolence.
Besides the qualification Of the palate there will be also
those Of the and Of the heart The work Of the labor
ing hands Of the poor and t prices which will meet the
wishes of the most fastidious.
Many beautiful and tasty articles have been prepared
and presented under the banner of benevolence.
The ladies have enlisted many kind hands and hearts In
the cause and will anticipate the good wishes and action
of generous public
The managers will be happy TO receive any donations,
either in money work, groceries, confectionery dry
goods, as may be convenient. s5t.s..
As the public interested in the of this
cety whose efforts have been all for the benefit of the
Female Poor may hope for the personal presence of
every able to attend. Y.
The Hall wifi be open for the reception of visitors in the
day well at night when band of music win be in
attendance. ...
BY order of the managers
Il. B. MILLS, Directress.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-21
JONAS CHICKERING'S PIANOS.
lust RECEIVED, per barques MARYLAND

JONAS CHICkERlNGS PIANOS.
TUST RECEIVED, per barques Maryland
q and Nickerson, from Boston, and per transpor-
taton line from New York, further supply OF six
panos--These, with the pianos laAely received,
form the largest and most elegant assortment ever
offered in this city. Magnificent Louis XIV. and
Central Pianos, from the long-established and
world-renowned factory of Jonas Chickering, Bos-
ton from the old and celebrated factory of Bacon
q Raven, New York. and from other approved
New York manufactures
In this assortment every scale and style Of pi-
amos may be found, at prices from 5000 TO $500
Persons desiring the celebrated Chickering's
pianos, will remember that the factory OF Jonas
Chickering, Boston, which has been in existence
for more than thirty years, never supplies but one
dealer in each city, and that, for years, the sub
scriber has had the sole privilege for this city.
This explanation is necessary, as another person
named Chckering has set up Piano Factory In
Boston.
The hundreds Of pianos sold by the subscriber
sufficiently attest the quality of his instruments
and his moderate prices.
Secondhand pianos taken in part payment for
new ones.
large stock Of guitars, viollns, flutes, accorde.
ons, &c
New music received semi-weekly.
BY the barque Sylph, which sailed from Boston
on the sth instant, will be received an additional
supply of pianos : RICH'D DAVIS,
Dec zi-eoJt Music Store.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-21
NEW DANCING ACADEMY.

Mons. j. COcheu has the honor TO announce to
the citizens of Washington and Georgetown, that
having been honored by Made Blake, by being So
lected her successor in teaching the art Of dane
ing, he will commence his lessd4s in the Choro-
graphic art in the new room of CarusIs saloon on
Wednesday the 7th of December.
Mons. G. is pupil of the celebrated Mons.
Achile, and fatters himself tnat he is credit To
his famous instructor; and refers with pride to his
many pupils in the State of Virginia, proofs Of
his success.
Mons. G. has pleasure in stating, that, through
the kind interference of Madame Blake, he has
been appointed teacher of dancing in the convent,
and in the school of the Rev. VIM. J. Clark,
Georgetown.
DAYS OF TUITION: For Misses and Masters, on
Wednesdays from to 5, p. NJ, and on Saturdays
om IL, A. NJ, 10 2 p. M. For Gentlemen, on
Thursdays and Saturdays from to 10, p. M.
Dec 4-2aw1m Int. and Star
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-21
Dec, ls.e (Union.] Im, ~ Sn
WATCHEs! WATCHEs.-J.Y. Y. savage,

NTATCHES! WATCHES!-J. Y. Savage,
w No. 90 Fulton street New York has an ex-
tensive assortment of fine Watches, consisting of
T. F. Cooper's Duplex NJ. J. Tobias & Co.'S, R.
Il g. Beesley's, Joseph Johnson, 25 Church street,
Liverpool, &c. &c, varying in price from SIS or
500. Gold Lepines, four holes jewelled, S25 !;
Detached Levers thirteen jewels, $50; superior
full jewelled English Gold Levers from $50 to 500
The whole of the above watches are carefully Sc
lected by myself and being put up under my own
inspection, can warrant perfect time keepers
Gold Pens, OF my own make, Of superior work
manship, warranted 10 retain their points, for 50.
So and 81. Pens without cases IS cents, ST so
50 and So Sent 10 all parts OF the country free Of
postage, Old pens re-pointed and made equal 10
new for 90 cents, Dec 17-ly
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-21

DOULTRY.--Toth the Poultry Dealers, Plan
III ters, and fanciers at the south The subscri-
ber is prepared 10 fill orders to any extent for
,mestic Fowls, Geese, Ducks, Turkeys, Swans,
and Pea and Guinea Fowls, and will sell stock by
the pair, trio or lot, at very reasonable prices.
Those who buy TO sell again. supplied on favora-
bic terms. ! will warrant all Birds sold by me 10
be equal in all respects TO any in the country
Stock can be safely sent TO any part Of the United
States.
No charge made for cages. J. w. PLATT,
Dec 20-10td Rhnebeck, New York
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-21
supreme Court of the United states.

TUESDAY, Dec. lO, 1000.
George F. Shepley, esq, of Maine, and John
Z. Burrell, jr., and George Buckham, esqrs., OF
New York, were admitted attorneys and coun
sellors Of this court.
No. 80. A. L. Brooks, ct al, appellants, rs.
John Fiske, ct al. The argument OF this cause
was continued by Mr. Whiting for the appellees,
and concluded by Mr.. G. I. Curtis for the ap
pellants.
No. 80. Charles H. F. Mourning cs. Garret
w. Ryckman.. In error to the supreme court
of New York.
No counsel appearing for either party, this
cause was dismissed with COSTS under the 18th
rule of court.
No. %. Bevius & Earle, plaintiffs in error,
Us. w. B. A. Ramsey, ct al. This cause was
argued by Mr.. II. w. Davis for the plaintiffs in
error, and by Mr.. 2. Collins Lee for the defen
dants in error.
Adjourned until tomorrow, Ii o'clock, A. NJ
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-21
CIGARS of the following

"AVANA CIGARS of the following.
III choice brands
Sylvia q Co.'S NJ c., lst in i.l0ths
La Filanihropa, in l-iths.
La Adorason, in 1-4ths.
I'll Sol de Peuarrel in l-tths.
George Washington, in 1-5ths
III Consolation, in l-iths
Amhrosia Londres, lst, 1-10ths
Do. I'd, 1-5ths,
Eli Ctseo in 1-l0lhs
La Cosmopohta, in 1-5ths
Maria Antoinet,e Londres Regslia, lst, i-l0ths.
Do, do. do. ID l.l0ths.
Espaniola for lie Prensado, in i-Iihs.
l case original Victoria Londres, 6,000.
Together with fine assortment of chewing to-
bacco.
SHEKELL & BAILEY,
Successors 10 John b. Kibbey Il Coz
No $, opposite Centre Market
Dec l5-6tif tm)
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-21
o. HOOD, Manufacturer and Dealer

H q. HOOD, Manufactured and Dealer
Ii. in fine Watches, Jewelry, Silverware, &C.
He would most respectfully inform the citizens of
Washington and vicinity that he has just opened
a very select and good assortment OF Diamond,
Ruby, Pearl, Turquois, Garnet, and other set and
plain Gold Pins, Fingerrings, EARRINGS, Gold
Guards, Vest and Fob Chains, Gold Pens, Pencils,
Seals Lockets, Spectacles, &c, &C.; all Of which
he will sell at prices far below those of any other
dealer in the city vicinity, and as low as goods
of the same quality be bought for, either in
New York, Philadelphia or Baltimore. Every
article will be warranted at time of sale so that
all can buy equally safe and cheap. Sign Of the
large eagle, between A and 9th streets, Pennsyl-
vania avenue, north side.
n. B.-All kinds Of fine Watches carefully re-
paired with dispatch and in workmanlike man
ner, by w. w. HOLLINGSWORTH.
Dec 20-3t
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-21

ID EAL ESTATE AGENCf.-The Sub
III scriber pays special attention to the sale-and
purchase Of Real Estate in this city or its vicinity.
Persons who wish to purchase or sell, will find ii
to their interest TO call on him. He also, as here
toiore, will buy and sell Land Warrants or Scrip; ;
negotiate loans, give prompt attention 10 the col.
lection of debts, as well as the prosecution Of
claims before Congress or any of the departments.
Office over Selden, Withers & Co.'s bank, TO
whom he refers
JAMES J. MILLER.
Dec 2.--eodIm
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-21

UA Surviving Soldiers OF the War OF
1s12A meeting Of the survivors, who residents Of
the District Of Columbia and its neighborhood win be held
the City Hall Thursday evening at o'clock for the
purpose Of taking into consideration the object Of the
the sh Of january next and appointing delegates to at
tend said convention. Nov Il
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-21
New York Market.

New YORK, Dec. 20-Flour is dull this morning
with sales of 1900 barrels at 81 for State, and 81
"a 81 l21 for Genesee. Southern is firm, with
sales of 700 barrels at 81 123 "a 81 25. Wheat
is buoyant; the sales amounting TO 10000 bushels
at Isl cents for Genesee white and 163 cents for red
Pennsylvania. Corn--prices are lower with sales
of 5000 bushels at 81 cents for yellow, and so for
mixed. !. .a
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-21

For Hats or Caps, call at HENDLEY'S, ,se-
cond door east Of the United States Hotel, Penn
sylvania avenue; where also may be be found a
great variety Of undershirs, drawers, dress-shrts,
gloves, hosiery, cravats, and other goods tor gen
tlemen a .a.. @te.
For gracefulness, durability, and cheapness,
HENDLEY'S hats are not to be surpassed.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-21

ENGLISH JUVENILE BOOKS FOR
IL Christmas-'A Laughter Book for Little
Folk "Picture Pleasure Book Funny Lessons
for the Younger Branches, The Favorite Pic
ture Book Grimm's Household Stories,n Pary's
Present for 1854, and large assortment Of other
Juvenile Books in attractive tindings-with illus.
trations, On sale al TAYLOR & MAURYS
Dec 20-a Bookstore, near 9th street.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-21

R@-T'he directors Of the Albany and West
Stockbridge railroad company have given pub
lie notice that they intend to apply to the next
legislature of the State for the privilege TO con-
struct bridge across the Hudson river at Al
bany.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-21
Stolen Goods Recovered.

BosroN, Dec 20-The police have discoved a
depot of stolen goods, mostly fancy goods and
clothing. They have arrested James Harris
Welch and ] M. Knight, on whose premises the
goods were found.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-21

The New Ritual, prepared for the order of the
Sons Of Temperance--an organization that COM
prises between two and three hundred thousand
members throughout the Union-has been re-
ceived by the Grand Division of the District, and
will be duly distributed 10 the subordinate So
cietes
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-21

Appointment.-W learn that the Senate, yes
terday, in Executive session, confirmed the ap-
pointment of 10. Severns as naval store keeper
for Philadelphia. This gentleman is the proprie-
tor Of the "Argus," printed in that city, and is fa.
vorably known TO many of our citizens, having
formerly been employed as printer in Washing
ton. We congratulate our friend on his good
fortune . f.. ... n.
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-21
Dec 2l-6meod
nARKER,s FANCY sToRE.-Ne,

DARKER,S FANCY STORE.--New
il Goods, just open, for the Holydays. Some
beautiful new goods, among which are lew
Papier Mache Writing Desks, 12, 16and 90 inches.
Regency Rosewood Writing Desks. Common
Writing Desks.
Russia Leather Dressing Cases for Ladies and
Gentlemen.
A large assortment of fine Porte Monaies,
Purses, &c.
Shell Tuck Combs, Paris made, and most
extensive assortment of Lubns Extracts for the
Handkerchief and indeed our stock Of Pc rfumery
is not excelled. PARKER'S
Fancy and Perfumery Store, under
National Hotel.
Dec 2l--3t
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-21

CARRIAGES! Carriages.--The subscri-
~ Der has on hand an extensive assortment of
coaches, rockaways barouchcs, and buggies of
the newest and most splendid styles which, for
workmanship and price he defes competition.
Persons requiring any articles in his line may
with confidence make purchases AT his establish
mcnt, as he warrants every article of his manufac
ture.
On hand, several secondhand carriages, which
will be sold at very low prices.
THOMAS YOUNG,
Corner Pennsylvania avenue and II street.
Dec 17-3md (m) .@.t .....
Washington sentinel., 1853-12-21
Fire at BROOKLYN.

did dwellings on Brooklyn Heights, called Colon
ade Row, was destroyed by fire this morning
The loss is estimated at 100000. Also block
Of three frame dwellings on Washington street,
near Myrtle avenue e.