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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-02-24

GTAdviccs have reached Paris from st.
Petersburg, Of the 18th January, which
describe the position of affairs as affording
little hope for the maintenance Of peace
The Emperor is described by those who have
an opportunity of observing his movements,
as living in state of religions exaltation, re-
garding himself as the chosen instrument, un.
der the hand of God, TO drive the Moslem
from Europe, and only regretting that he
should have allowed so many years to pass
BY without fulfilling his destiny.
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THE POST.
Athens. Friday, Feb. "a, 1854,

FOREIGN NEws-The British steam ship
Africa has arrived ut New York with dates to
the 2sth ut.
Provisions were firm with an upward ten
dcncy.
European Ia'ellyence.-The conduct of
the Emperor of Russia is still evasive His
reply is not expected until the middle of
February, and in the mean time, it is said,
that he has appointed Count OrloH to visit
the Courts of the Four Powers, to explain
confdentially the terms on which he will
treat.
The Russians are making preparations to
attack kalafat
The Russian fleet is off Azoff.
Austria has hastily ordered 10000 troops
to march into Hungary.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-02-24

~ The Washington Star says that it is
held in the Treasury Department that the
amount of pension due a pensioner, under
several acts ofCongress, can be properly paid
without a separate power of attorney under
each net. One power of attorney will be suf
ticient, if it covers all the times for which the
pension is due under all the acts-tle attor.
ncy making oath, rs required by the regula.
tions, that he has no interest in the pension
money to be received.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-02-24
HAVANA. Tuesday, Jan. 8

The dye is cast, the Rubicon is crossed and
the fate of Cuba is scaled. British craftiness
has triumphed. The apprentice scheme is
now no secret; the veil has been boldly cast
of, and numberlcss vessels are now on their
way to bring negroes to Cuba, while many
more are preparing to depart. There are
many Portuguese in this city engaged in
preparations, some of whom came in the last
steamer from Great Britain.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-02-24

.V- BY II new arrangement of car wheels
they can be accommodated to rail roads OF
different guages. The Cleveland Herald
mentions the arrival in that city of u train OF
eleven ears, freighted with hogs, which were
loaded at indianapolis, and fifty-four miles
over the four feet eight and half incl, guagc
to Muncie, and thence two hundred and
twcnty.scven miles over four feet and ter
inch guagc to Cleveland.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-02-24

D The other day when tho Louisiana
railroad bill was under discussion, in the
Senate, Mr.. Dawson remarked that there
were already before both houses of Congress
100 bills asking for grants of land, which if
passed, would require appropriations for
those purposes of lands to the value ofSs5o,-
100000,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-02-24

~ The Louisville Courier learns that
Nj. O'Brien, the proprietor Of a woodward
on the Mississippi River, in Fort Adams
Reach, employs one hundred and thirty hands
constantly, in chopping, hauling, and eording
wood, for the supply of boats. Ills income
during the past year, or rather wood receipts
were s65,OOO.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-02-24

1CP The National Democrat asserts for
the special benefit of Capt. Rynders, one OF
the soft shell leaders in New York, the Sec.
retary of the Treasury, Mr.. Guthrie, has cre-
ated new office, to wit: that of Assistant
Surveyor of the port of New York, at a sala.
ry of g. 900 per annum.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-02-24

~ The revenue from imports for the
last two months, December and January,
was SlO,7OO,OOO. The revenue for the same
period in the preceding year, was about
S7,OOO,OOO, showing an increase Of thirty
per cent. for three months. The increase Of
revenue Tar exceeds the estimates made by
the Secretary of the Treasury in his report
at the commencement Of the session.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-02-24

hrMrs. A. West has recovered S35 dam.
ages ofa liquor seller named Henry Martin
under the Indiana Law-at Brookvillc, for
selling her husband liquor SO as to intoxi-
cate him.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-02-24

W- The Charleston Courier says, that
a few days since the passenger train on the
Georgia and Southwestern Rail Road was
thrown off the track a little above Fort Val.
ley, in consequence of an obstruction being
placed on the rails, when one Of the car
hands was killed and another badly hurt.
The company have offered reward of five
hundred dollars, for the apprehension with
proof to conviction, Of the person who caus'
cd the accident.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-02-24

eB- Lent begins, this year on the lst Of
March. Good Friday will be l4th of April;
Easter Sunday, the 18th.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-02-24

PAR EXCELLENT IIoTELLISG.-The Crntcl,-
field House was opened on the lith of Feb
ruary, 1853. In looking over its Register for
the year we notice the total number of arri-
walls is s6s2, which looks very much like ma
king money. For the month of January
there were 933 arrivals. Thomas sets good
table and we do not wonder at his success
Chattanooga Advertiser.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-02-24

The Partisan editors speak of new French
dish recently come in fashion-namely, fried
rattlesuakes,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-02-24

OF The Marquis de Turgot has had his
leg amputated, and is in a critical condi.
ton.
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ST respectfully.
McMlNN DODSON.

A WARNING TO BACHELoRs.-A morning
proceeding from the room of II highly respec-
table old bachelor. On bursting open tho
door he was found frozen fast in a tub Of ,ca-
ter, Having been troubled with n bad cold
he thought to take bath in Il tub of warm
water, the night before, and felt so comforta-
bic while sitting in it that he dropped asleep
and did not awake until morning. He was
of course unable to stir and was compelled
to call for help. TO his great horror the first
person rushing to his aid was an old maid
who had felt a par,iality for for-his goods!
She supposing he intended n joke upon her,
broke into the street again, her countenancc
filled with Indignation and wounded vanity.
and threw hci hands violently about exclam.
ing, "O, the hateful yilian!" His continued
cries however, brought our friend speedy as
,stance, when by chopping him out with
hatchct and turning him round and round like
spit before the fire, he was soon thawed out.
lie wished us to say he is now candidate
for matrmony.
/ y. S-Wc were not on hand ourself-wc
only give what people say about it.
"THE EDroE."- Richmond Mail
throws of the following capital Illustration
"''' a'e''.,oor, ''',, III VIC ''" .'Y ~
is ,hc h..t n,mc cy.r yot aiyen ,n , steam.
boat and more especially to n Mississippi
steamboat. We are surprised it has never
necll .housni "' before. ihe L'ioF IS
d,n .mI ri',L, Na,' h.. .,i,s .,,,;,, ,bs ,;Jeo
and now with it, going along at u dashng
rate, until suddenly he comes up all standing
""","s' SONY "'u.e' s.'S' ""',r "t''' '",'-
moves ne puts the waters IN agitation Tor
ti'nc' ana leaves u wake "' tr"npIeu waves
behind MN wh'ch las'S about h'c minutes.
Tie serves every body but himself, carries
freight and passengers IN any quantity, ana
g"cS Pnp-p.W"S, down Inc stream "i ne.
Often his powers are oNeriasken, ana Inc
boiler bursts, but, fortunately, IL kIls no one
but himself, and who cares for an Editor :.
SPIRIT RArriNG.-If YOU are 4 skcp,ic and
, ,,,,.r;,-;., os r.,ord. ,bo ;,rmo,,,l;,r ,f
the rappcrs, until YOU become convinced OF
your fatal error, and rendered happy by its
explosion, as Robert Owen and others have
been; but if you have the faith and confidence
of Il christian glowing on the altar of your
heart, and really desire TO know more of the
mysteries Of the future world, 20 10 Your
closet, and read the gospel carefully and
praycriuy, and you will gain more light
from that source, than by watching broken
leg tables a life time, and listening t" the
mock responses OF rapplng impostions Tor
the balance OF a century.
,cr covr vb., Iu.iG,r tlI
from fine zcni,h of wore and wen, into dark
ness, he who once Lazcd all over the sky and
threatened to burn every BODY, tas>iu> VI.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-02-24

EsGLAND AND FILLIBUsTEEs.-Thc British
Naval Authorities on the Pacific coast, have
ntimated that they will not interfere between
the FiIlbusters and the Mcxicans The pres
ence of several English cruisers in the Gull
it is alleged, is onlyto look after British in.
tercst, and to protect British ctizcns--not to
help the Mcxicans.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-02-24
THE STANDARD OF PUBLIC VIRTUE

"Therc is no worse augury for nations
welfare than the prevalence OF low tone OF
public morality. Nothing is a s,rer 'nd'ca-
tion of decline: nothing more certain pres
age of approaching ruin. Where great crlml-
nails are enicnty dealt with, and great crimes
meet only with gentle and modified condem-
nation; when the past, however dlsrcputable,
is readily forgiven ut the first promise of an
amended future; when the prodisal son Is
promptly and without question welcomed
back, though low tastes dictated the prodi-
gal;ty, and fragrant selIishness alone suggest
ed the return; when n long and obstinate per-
sistcncc in wrong is held to be cancelled by Il
month of tardy and convenient repentance;
and all the mischief wrought by a life Of error
can be atuned for and blottcd out by final
oLcisancc to the majesty of truth--there IS
mucl, reason to fear that u dangerous Iaxity
is beginning to undermine those principles of
right among statesmen and politicians which
are the strongest safeguard Of our national
liberties and honor. The idea that it is never
too late to amend, and to reap the reward Of
amendment, is, no doubt, u prodigious com.
fort to the frai and errng; but it is also Il
dreadful encouragement to the shrcwd and
calculating sinner to continue in his iniquity
us long rs the balance of immediate advan-
tagc seems to be in his favor. We can quite
understand the unhcstating readiness with
which all who are earnest in the pursuit of II
great object will naturally hail the arrival Of
every recruit dcsrous of being enlisted in the
same cause, without too close or severe IN
inquiry into his antecedcnts. We can SYM
pathise to Il great extent with the credulouS
cordialty which welcomes every fresh convert
to our own views, and thinks it ungracious to
question the sincerity or the motives of the
conversion. In the one case the assistance
brought to our cause, in the other the homage
paid to our doctrines dispose US to think rs
well us possible of the superficial convert or
the hollow ally; and in the immediate gain
we are too prone to overlook and unjervauc
the remote and in.idious mischief"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-02-24
RUSSIAN RESOURCES.

The Dresdener Journal is informed, under
date of the 9th ult., that the feeling of the
Russian people is extremely warikc, and
that the preparations for war are on the most
extensive scale. In addition to what has been
already done, reserved battaIions are to be
added to the Grenadier corps the Guards are
to be put on war footing from the eth Of
january, and a main depot of about 100000
men is to be formed in the neighborhood Of
Moscow. When the present preparations are
completed the "army of operation" on the
Danube will be 100000 strong: that in Asia,
100000; in Poland there are to be 100000
retained, whilst IL O,0OO are to be stationed en-
echelon in the Baltic provinces; the above fig
urcs are exclusive of COssacks, militia and
reserve. For the protection Of the coast Of
the Baltic number of gun-boats are being
built. The proposed issue of bank notes to
the amount Of sixty millions of silver roub!cs,
to dctray these war costs, would, it was aver
red, be borne out by the value of the specie
in the cellars of the citadel, stated to amount
to l42,OOO,OOO S. r.; the normal proportion
this specie is allowed to bear to the paper
currency is to 3; at present the latter is
quoted at 222,0OOO0O, Sd that if the above is
correct, there is still Il margin Of 100000, 0
for further issue (other correspondence has
pointed out that as soon rs war shall be de-
al, NNnut..r fhn
Church will freely open her Golfers for the
purposes of SO holy n conflict.) 1t is further
hintcd that, as Russia will necessarily be com.
PEELED to slight shy"at sea when attacked by
England and France, she would issue letters
of marquc, which would be particularly inju.
rious TO English trade in America; and as re-
CARDS land operations, an extension Of the
war into the East Indies by means of the
lately contrived arrangement with Persia
would be perfectly feasible.
The ukase, which was issued December 7
cnactng change in the system of recruiting,
has caused great dissatisfaction and drpres.
sion in the western provinces. In the Baltic
provinces, in Bessarabia and the Transcau-
casian territories. as well as amongst the
Jews, the old system is not to be disturbed.
They appear to consist (for the old military
organization of Russia is very intricate sub.
jccD in the obi cation of certain families,
groups of families, or villages, taken accord.
ing to certain order, to supply so many
men: the new system seems to substitute Il
drawing of lots, which for the last IA years
has been partially, but it is said, successfully
tried. The period Of service is % years in
tho Guards, and rs in the line.
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New ORLEANS, Feb. IA.

NEW oRLEANS, Gu. II.
A vessel has arrived at New Orleans from
Rio de Janciro, bringing advices to the sth
of January.
Coffee was firmcr and active, and the sales
of the month comprised 100000 bags, in
cluding $4,000 bags for the United States.
American lots are quoted at from 81 to 10
cts per ID. on board.
The new postal arrangements work mis-
erably, and the Eastern mail is failing daily
at New Orleans.
saW- The Washington Correspondent of
the Charleston Courier, alluding to Mr..
Douglass's amendment to his Nebraska bill,
says:
Its effect would be to set aside the Mis-
souri restrictions SO far as to permit slave
holders to enter the territories with their
slaves. But it does not protect their proper
ty there against the operation of local laws,
which the foreigners and freesoilcrs, and 9TH
er antj.slavery inhabitants, may choose to
enact. An appeal to the Supreme Court is
allowed, but it is well known that this court
Will turn IN 1aVOr ol leuerai anu 'oe.' 'esH-
lation. Mr.. David Wilmot and John Van
Buren,, and other prominent anti-slavery men
in the North, have entered the field in OppO-
sition to the admission Of slavery on any
terms into the territories. Col. Benton, as is
now known, is preparing to resist the bill
when it shall come TO the House.
Benton will beat Houston at his game Of
bidding for Northern popularity. But oppo-
sition to the Nebraska bill will make neither
of them President of the United States. The
time for Southern men, as late example has
shown, has not yet arrived.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-02-24

Moving for new trial-courting second
wife.
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Catholic History Of America.-Mr. Thomas

Catholic History of America.--Mr. Thomas
Darcy McGee's lecture on the above subject on
Tuesday evening, was universally conceded 10 be
the most interesting thing Of its kind delivered
here this season. Curusi's saloon, notwithstand-
ing the weather, was well filed and the greatest
interest manifested throughout
Among those present we observed the Papal
minister, the French minister, and Messrs. Dodge,
Jones, &c, of the Senate, the president Of
Georgetown College, and numerous array of our
prominent citizens. -n@
Mr.. McGee's argument was, that the Catholics,
being Of late subject to invidious comment from
many quarters, chiefly, he regretted TO state, from
foreign sources of prejudice, they had right to
plead the events in the Catholic history of Ameri
ca as claims to social consideration
He then showed, by numerous quotations that
the discovery and exploration Of this continent
were conducted by eminent Catholics, dwelling
especially upon the character Of Queen Isabella,
Christopher Columbus, Bishop Las Cases, De
Soto, jacques Cartier, Champlain, La Sale, Fa-
Their Marquette, and other Catholic pioneers and
missionaries. E@
After speaking nearly two hours, and fully sus-
tanning his reputation as an orator and scholar, ne
concluded by regretting his inability, at that late
hour, to continue the subject down to the revolu-
tionary struggle, and our own times He prom
ised, however so to do before leaving the city. He
was enthusiastically applauded at the close and
received the congratulations of very many of the
audience, including the Nuncio aud French minis
ter 9st wv, Az. lp$9r Az.
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Iyl street. between and G., Washington
The duties Of this School will commence on the
10Th instant, The course of instruction will in
cude all the branches Of a complete academical
education.
The number of pupils win be limited TO so many
as can be carefully and thoroughly instructed by
the principal himself aided only in the departs
ment Of modern languages
The School Room viii be furnished with desks
and other furniture Of the most approved style,
and all its arrangements will be such are best
suited to preserve order, facilitate instruction,
and promote the comfort and Improvement of his
pupils ea
The Principal graduate of the University of
Virginia, has had long experience in teaching, and
he feels warranted by his past success in assuring
those who may entrust the intellectual and moral
training of their sons to his care, that their INST
expectations will be fully realized.
Tsrms per quarter (of elbuen weeks) payable ~ at
nE@n rance.
For the English Branches. .............. SD
For Classics and Mathematics. ............ 10
French and Drawing extra.
REFERENCES.
Hon. James M Mason, U. S. Senate.
Hon John S. Caskie, Of Virginia.
Hon William S. Ashe, Of North Carolins.
Alfred Chapman, esq, Land Office.
T. F. Adams esq, Pension Office.
Rev. William Sparrow, d. d. Theo SEM Va.
Rev J. Packard d. d. do. do.
Rev. c. M. Butler, d. D., Washington.
Rev. E. R. Lippet do
George c. Ames csc do
Jan A-so2w
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STATTONERS' HALL,
\ TATIONERY, Music, Musical I'M

q TATIONERY, Music, Musical Instru-
y ments, Perfumery, and Fancy Articles.-The
subscriber respectfully announces that ne has
has made extensive improvements, both within
and without and will endeavor, by unremitted
personal attention to, and fair dealing in the bust
ness thereof to merit continuance Of the patron
age bestowed upon the former proprietor, the late
William Fischer. There will be constantly kept
for sale
Staple and Fancy Stationery
Music and Musical Instruments,
Perfumery and Fancy Articles.
Visiting Cards printed at short notice, and plates
beautifully engraved in every style.
All orders left at this establishment for articles
Of foreign or domestic manufacture will meet with
prompt attention.
Music ordered weekly.
WILLIAM c. ZANTZINGER,
Importer and Dealer in Fancy and Staple Sta
tonery, next door TO the Irving Hotel, corner Of
Pennsylvania avenue and IL streets.
Jan 19--3taw2wif
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DIED,

AT her residence, In Caroline county, Virginia, the
2Sth December, 1858, after distressing illness Of four
months, Mrs SALLY BROOKE, wife Of II. b. Brook, in
the 4rd year Of her age In the endearng relations Of
wife, mother sister, and friend the faithful and tendery
aectonate discharge Of her duties bound her to them by
ties Of and true affection In her family circle she
enjoyed felicity which she often expressed as happiness
too great long continuance earth and IL gave her
friends In the midst of their deep sorrow unspeakable
consolation to know from ndubabe evidence that death
was friendly, welcome messenger, sent TO end her pro
tracted painful Illness which baied all medical skill and
watt her blessed spirit to the Of Him. who the
sway, the truth, and the life" sat
Why should we mourn we know her conflicts oer
Why should we weepi In Heaven she weeps no more.
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C,REsH FRENCH PERFUMERY.-w

T6CeIVeu
assortment of Lubns Extracts, viz:
Meadow Flowers, Spring Flowers, Rose Ge-
ranium.
Sweet Briar, Tea Rose, Bouquet, West End.
Sweet Pea, Mile Fleurs, Sweet Scented Shrub.
New Mown Hay, Mignonette.
Also, Jules Hauel & Co.'s Extracts.
Fine Premium Shaving Creams.
Moselle de Beuf and Pomatums. ss.t
Eugene Roussers Shaving Cream, Aromatic
Cachous.
For sale at uniform prices, Stationers' Hail. cor
ner of Pennsylvania avenue and 18th street
/. Jan. 19--3tif
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Nn-Mexxograph Lilkenesses.-This new art Of
portrait taking lately introduced by Mr.. Whtehurs is
knowledged by all to supass anything yet offered to the
public as substitute for ivory miniatures It purely
American invention, and should be patronized by all
patrons the fine arts While 1t possesses all the truth
uness of the daguerreoype, the clearnes Of the finest
steel engraving and surpasses when coored the ivory
miniature in the imitation Of nature, and quite as durn-
BILE, at q much less expense
Mr. Whitehurst has some beautiful specimens on exhi
bon at his gallery this city, and is furnishing them
uncoored about the cost Of tho finest daguerreoypes
Though the chief excellency Of this art Is the facility with
which they be multiplied many hundreds or thou
sands be made from single sitting, with oil the cor
rectness Of the original
Dec 24-dtf (m) t5f5f# }
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Pennsylvania Legislature.

HARRISBURG, Jan. l9-The bill FORGETTING the
charter Of the Franklin Canal company, passed its
second reading inthe Senate to-day, and was then
laid over.
In the House. Mr. Stockdae offered a preamble
and resolutions relative to the Erie affair admit
ting that the difficulty was Of a dangerous charac-
ter, interrupting travel &C., promising that the
Legislature will do justice TO Erie, and urging her
citizens TO respect the laws and the decisions of
The courts till matters are adjusted. Laid on the
table for the present.
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TINE RICHEST GIFTS OF THE SEA-
III son.-The subscriber has been appointed
Agent for the sale Of Jollie's edition of Jullens
Music, price only one dollar. Among the sub
scribers will be distributed
ONE HUNDRED PIANO FORTES.
Each subscriber is entitled 10 copy Of the
work, and has an equal share in the distribution
Of the Pianos
CONTENTS OF THE gooK.
The American Quadrille.
The Crystal Fountain Galop.
The Prima Donna Valse.
Forget Me Not Song
The Atlantic Galop.
The California Quadrille.
The Great Exhibition Qnadrille.
The Target Galop.
The English Quadrile.
Paul and Virginia, Song.
Pietro lie Grand Quadrille.
Echo du Mont Blanc.
Portrait of Julien, illuminated frontispiece, and
elegant title page.
GH- Five dollars worth of music for only one
dollar.
Subscribers certificates issued at the store Of
w. G. ZANTZINGER,
Stationers Hall. next doorto the Irving Hotel,
Pennsylvania avenue, corner 18th street.
Tan 1Q-ffif .F sthts
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TPISCOPAL AND CATH Lie
I Prayer Books.--Just received, large sup
ply of the above Books, fresh, in rich velvet
Turkey morocco, calf and ornamental binding.
r. FARNHAM,
Corner Of 18th street and Pennsylvania av.
Ton C0-ff