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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-02

THE News FROM EURoPE.-Gentlemen in
Washington, just arrived in the Franklin,
from Europe, state that it is impossible to
obtain correct information from the seat of
war. Travellers on the frontiers Of France
are searched for letters and newspapers, and
ladies' dresses are not exempt from scrutiny.
The Western powers have not more than
thirty thousand troops in the field against
Russia, and the account Of their victories is
greatly eXnggerated.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-02

RUMoRED CAPTURE OF PEKIN.-Thc news
from China states that the rebels have cap.
tured the great city Of Pckin, the capital of
the Chinese Empire, but that subsequently
the Mongol Tartars made u descent, and
drove them from the place. But this rumor
seems to have been premature, as later dates
make no mention of it. 1t seems, however,
to be certain that u large body Of insurgents
from Nankn marched to tho city Of Yang
dcow, formed a junction with the rebel force
there, drove off the impcrialists, and carrying
the garrison with them, marched northward.
At Shanghae the insurgents are still in pos
session, and have repealed another attack Of
the imperialists, who sprung a mine.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-02

egA An explosion of powder took place
at the Hopeweli Copper Mine in Mecken-
burg county, on the 10th inst, by which two
men were killed, and another severely, if moi
fatally injured. The persons killed were
Marshal McKoy, the Superintendent of the
Mine, and Captain Varker, late of Greens
boro', N. e.; the injured man is German
name not given. The explosion occurred in
the counting room, where the three men
were, as well as four kegs of powder, one OF
them open. A spark from the Dutchman'.
pipe did the business.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-02

or The New York Herald, in announcing
the passage of the Nebraska Bill, says it
"coniirms the dissolution Of the wing party
and that now ''the southern wings will have
to go 20 the democratic party or to the devil"
As either alternative would be disagrccabc
and unpleasant, we respectfully suggest that
Il meeting of the southern branch be called
ut once to determine which they will en-.
brace; and if the latter, to determine whether
there is any way of getting there except ria
the democratic party. We would also sug-
gest, in the event il is deemed advisable to
send out an exploring party with view to
the shortest aud best route to the special do.
minions Of his Satanic Majesty, that it be
placed under the immediate lead of the editor
of the Herald. as all his tendencies seem to
b. in that direction.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-02
eg-Tbe advertisement of friend Rupcl,

80 The advertisement of friend Rugglcs,
Atlanta, shall appear next week. We are
compelled to omit some two or three col
umns of advertisements every week, in order
to furnish our readers with that variety of
''rcading matter" which they have 4 right 10
expect.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-02

MAGNIFICENT WIRE BRIDGE OVER THE
KENTUCKY RIvER.-A letter, from General
Leslie Combs, President Of the Lexington and
Danville Rail Road Company, dated 22d
ultimo, to one of the editors Of this journal,
says:
"We are building bridge across the Ken
lucky River, on our rail road, pointing South
the most magnificent on carth-one span
of wire, from cliff to cliff, l,celre hundred feet
lOny."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-02

BATH HoUsEs.-Clint CIeage and Nelson
Gettys, two enterprising gentlemen from AZ
RIGA, believing in the efficacy of frequent ab-
lutions, have each erected a Bathing House
at this place ana furnished them in good style,
where they will be pleased to wait upon all
who may wish TO enjoy ih: "hcalth-inducing
shower
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-02

~" Thomas Stubblefed, of Columbus,
Ca, has invented an "Alarm Water Guagc,"
which is said to be an effcctual "Master of
Steam." and an effective preventive of Steam
Boiler explosions When the water gets be.
low the line of safety, it gives forth a screech
loud enough to wake up old "Trip Van Win.
kle" from his century sleep.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-02

SPEECHES on NEBRAsKA-TEc Washing.
ton Sentinel thus sums up the speaking that
has been done on this question: "Spceches
for the principle of the bill in the Senate,
IL; in the House, 45-total, G2. Speeches
against the bill in the Senate, IL; in the
House, 55-total, 66. Besides the speeches
actually delivered, Messrs. Bliss, Book, Ev-
erhart, Sage, Howe, Stuart of Ohio, and 9th.
er gentleman (at least twelve in all,) obtain
ed permission to publish their speeches, not
having been successful in their efforts TO Oh.
tain the floor to deliver them"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-02
BISHOP PIERcE.-The Journal & Messcn.

BISHOP PIERcE.-The Journal g. Messcn.
ger writing Of the election of Bishops by
the General Conference, says: DR.. Pierce is
the youngest Bishop of the Church, and his
elevation to that high dignity is an honor,
which all who know him feel that he has de-
served. lie is one Of the most brilliant pull
pit orators of the South-but far more i'm
portant still, in reference to tho position he
now holds. lie is Il sound and wise man,
distinguished as much, perhaps, for his
practical common sense, as for intellect
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-02

~" 1t appears from report just made by
the Commissioner of Pensions that frauds in
revolutionary cases have been detected in ten
States; that lifty-four cases have been found
to be fraudulent, of which twenty.ninc have
been admitted, and twenty-five rejected. The
amount of money distracted from the Trea-
sury in these cases, is $6S,233; and the
amount claimed in cases that have been re-
jccted, because of their being fraudulent, is
$44,O42. OF the money taken from the
Treasury, $4,000 were received upon the
claims recently discovered to be fraudulent in
Lancaster county, Pa. The number of per-
sons detected in committing these frauds is
26, of whom seven have been convicted and
sentenced to hard labor in the pcnitcntiary,
one has died, one has committed suicide, six
have forfeited their bonds and fled their coun-
try, nine are now waiting their final trial, and
two, against whom bills Of indictment have
been found, have not yet been arrested.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-02
sN- The Washington Star says Of thu
passage of the Nebraska Bill

Inside and outside of the Senate chamber,
rs soon rs the result was known, there was
every outward manifestation of satisfaction
exhibited that could be got up at short notice
in the short hours. There were shaking of
hands and clapping of hands-consderable
shouting-enthusiastic gesticulating-while
the loud booming Of cannon startled the
slccpcrs of the wearicd city from the ortho-
dox propriety Of recruitment positions.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-02

There are in the United States 2,363,000
farmers; 100000 merchants; 10000 physi-
clans; $4,000 lawyers; 10000 teacher; $1,000
clergymen; 10000 mariners; 10000 fishermen;
and 10000 State and federal officers,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-02
PASSAGE OF THE NEBRASKA BILL.-The
Washington Union of the 9th says

1t is with high feelings Of qualification that
we are enabled to announce to the numerous
readers of the Union, today, the passage of
the Ncbraska-Kansas bill by the Senate
precisely as it passed the House of Repre-.
sentatves-at half past II o'clock last night,
by a triumphant vote, yeas So, nays 10
Judge Adams, Of Mississippi, was compelled
to leave the Senate before taking of the final
vote in consequence of illness. Judge Evans,
of South Carolina, was absent, but it was an.
nounced by Judge Butler his colleague, that, If
present he would have voted for the bill.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-02
THE MARITIME PROSPERITY OF
CHARLESTON

The maratime prosperity Of the city OF
Charleston has increased ut the rate of forty
per cent. within the last two years. The
total tonnage of ships owned in that city,
and rcgistring $50 tons and over, amounts
to 26,7S5 53-95. This is exclusive of Il
large number of schooners and sloops.-
Commenting upon these statistics, compil-
ed by the Charleston Standard, that paper
says:
This highly gratifying result has been pro-
duced almost entirely by the newly awaken.
cd spirit of enterprise thati rapidly diifusing
itself throughout the City and State. Our
people in all sections are fairly aroused they
are at work with n determination to place
their State upon a footing, so far as internal
prosperity is concerned, with the first of the
nation. Nature has lavished them upon all
the requisites for commercial, agricultural
and manufacturing greatness; they have
opened their eyes to these blessings to nc.
count. They see the necessity of opening
better channels of communication to the sea-
board, for the more speedy transmission of
their produce to market. They know that
Charleston in reality is the most central point
and can be made more easy of access than
any other place on the sea coast. Here, in
time, must come for shipment abroad, large
portion Of the products of the great west and
southwest. This must eventually become
the main depot for the imports and exports
of many of the States in the interior, the very
heart of the country-includuy North Caro-.
lima, the greater portion of Georgia, the
southern part of Kentucky and Ohio, Ten
nessce, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana,
and the States and Territories still farther
west So soon as our railroad projects are
completed large amount of the commerce
and travel Of this vast range of country will
be poured into the lap Of Charleston. 1t is
manifest destiny"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-02

~ 100000 of the Capital Stock of the
Atlantic and North Carolina Rail Road
have been subscribed at Raleigh by a compa.
ny from the North.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-02

DEATH OF AN EDrToR.-Thos. Richie,
jr.. editor of the Richmond Enquirer, died IN
the neighborhood of that city on the Odd
milf
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-02

STATE GEoLoGIsr.-Prof. Stafford, State
GeOlOgist, it is stated will be in East Tcnncs-
see in short time, for the purpose of max
ing examinations of minerals, &c.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-02

New Posi- OFrIcE.-A Post Office has
been established at Shelton's Store, Monroe
county, and J. w. Shelton appointed Post
Master.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-02

CALHOUN AcADEMY.-The Examination at
Calhoun Academy will commence on the 9Th
Of June. See notice next page.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-02

~ Two brothers named Jones, who were
ploughing last week in field at Pekin, ILL
nois, took shelter under tree, and were both
killed by lightning.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-02
~" The Cumberland (Ald.) Telegraph

furnishes this scrap Of news:
KNow-NoTHINGs.-This mysterious Or
der, whose aims and objects are beyond the
comprehension of outsiders is said to have
taken root in this city of the hill. At any
rate, good deal of excitemcct prevails, and
the curious are on the alert to discover the
materials of which it is composed. Editors
are supposed to Know everything; but we
don't "know nothing" about the nocturnal
doings of this secret organization. The elcc.
ton for Mayor and Councilman, which came
off on Monday, is claimed as Know-Nothing
victory, and from the singua-ity of the vote
We are Of opinion that such is the fact"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-02

.55" We learn that Geo. w. Bridges, Esq,
of this place, has been appointed by the
Parent Bank at Nashville, Agent and Bank
Attorney to settle and adjust the suspended
debt in the Athens Branch District
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-02

lEos-The st. Louis Republican quotes
sales Of 8 tons Scotch pig at $50 per ton,
cash. Tennessee held at S45, time.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-02
Fay "A Mr.. Edmonson, in McCraken

W A Mr.. Edmonson, in McCraken
county, KY, last week, on setting down 10
breakfast, discovered the biscuit on the Ia
bic of an UNUSUAL color; he called his cook and
required her to eat one Of them, which she
did very reluctantly, and died in fifteen min
utes afterwards from the effects of the pois.
on she intended for her master and mistress.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-02

THE RUSSIAN FLEET IN THE PACIFIC
1t is reported that special messenger, cl'arg-
cd with important communications for the
Russian fleet in the Pacific, went out in the
North Star from New York on Saturday.
At last accounts the fleet in question was at
Callao, and by this time it is expected it has
reached Panama, OH its way north.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-02

eB- Washington letter writers argue that
the Pacific Railroad bill will not be reached
during the present session of Congress.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-02

eB What energy is 10 man, pride is to
woman-a proud girl will never become a
sloyenly wife.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-02

eN The Nashville Union speaks in CON-
mandatory terms Of Hon. +. X. Zollicoflers
speech in favor Of the Nebraska BILL
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-02

~" The communication of "Observcr,".
reviewing an editorial of ours Of few weeks.
back, will appear next week. 1t reached us.
too late for to-day's issue.
The communication from lIiwassee COL
lege will also appear next week.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-02

.R- The vote of McNIlnn county by Dis.
tricts will be found Oh the next page. The
vote is small, being little more than half
tho usual number polled in this county.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-02

TERMS.-s2 a year, payable in advance, or
So at the expiration Of the year.
az No paper discontinued until arrearges
arepaid, ereept at the option cfthe Publisher
For announcing the names Of candidates for
Office IS, Cash.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-02
TRuE-A recent English writer, alludin

TRUE.-A recent English writer, abiding
to advertising, says:-"You will reap more
advantages from a journal circulating five
thousand copies among the upper and middle
classes than from journal circulating fifty
thousand among the lower classes!
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-02

~ There may be some slight inaccura-
cics in our election tables, published in another
column, but in the main the figures will be
found correct
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-02
Athens, Friday, June 2, 1854.

The ELEcTIoNs-The returns are yet in
complete. In this, the 9Th Chancery Division,
the vote stands: for Van Dyke, 4,265; Tur-
ney, 1929; MINIS, l,45l; majority for the
former over Turney, 1876, and 2s5 votes
over both-Mlarion, Overton, and Van Buren,
counties to hear from. Van Dykes majority
will be about 1900.
The vote for Judge stands: Gaut, 1889
Rowles, 1898; Gaut's majority 5O6 with Ma.
rion county to hear from, which will increase
it to $50.
The majority of Bridges for Attorney Gen.
eral over Trewhitt, is 76S, and Marion coun-
ty to hear from.
In the I'd Circuit, Judge Alexander had no
opposition w. G. McAdoo reelected Attor-
ney General by a large majority
In the first Chanccry Division the contest
is very close between Lucky, !IeiskelI, and
Rogcrs-less than one hundred votes will
cover the difference between them. A report
reached here yesterday that the former was
elected by SO votes.
In the first Judicial Circuit Patterson is
elected Judge over Deaderck and Hall by II
hcSyy majority. In the 18th Circuit Hynds
is said to be reelected Judge, and Gen. Cas-.
well Attorney General.
From the returns received the contest be-
tween Cooper and Snead for State Reporter
will be close. The heavy vote in Middle
Tennessee was thrown for Cooper, according
to the returns received, and that of the West
ern District for Sncad. 1t would not sur
prise us, however, if the latter was elected.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-02
ELECTIy.y' RETURNS.

Campbell, 2I9
Bell, 80
Chancellor.-Van Dyke, 697
Tnrney, 5ol
MINIS, :182
Circuit JMge.-Gaut, So
Rowles, SAB
District ANorney.-Bridges, 932
Trewhitt, 2S6
BRADLEY COUNTY.
Supreme JudgeS.-McKinnAv, GIG
Caruthers, GIG
Totten, 9l7
State Reporter.-Campbell, 4i2
Cooper, 1868
Sneed, las
Bell, 81
Pickett,
Chancellor.-Van Dyke, 4s9
Turney, 27l
Minis, 265
Circuit Judge.-Gaut, $50
Rowlcs, $40
Dislric. Attorney.-Trewhitt, GIG
Bridges, 42S
MEIGS COUNTY.
State Repmter.-Cooper, LOG
Pickett, 1906
Campbell, l02
Sneed, 60
Bell, 7
Chancelior.-Van Dyke, 1872
Minis, al
Turney, l2l
Circuit Judge.-Rowles, 3l5
Gaut, 40
District ANorney-Bndges, $50
Trewhitt, IS
POLK COUNTY.
State Reporter-Cooper, 1872
Sneed, 1873
Campbell, 80
Pickett, 81
Bell, 20
Chancellor.-Van Dyke, 3O4
Minis, n
Turney, 60
Circuit Judge.-Gaut, 272
Rowes, Gil
District AAorney-Bridges, 293
Trewhitt, 1856
BLEDSOE COUNTY.
State RepOricr.-Sneed, ia
Cooper, l57
Chancellor.-Van Dyke, 27i
Turney, 80
MINIS, 80
Circuit Julge.-Gaut, 800
Rowles, 1874
District AHorncy-Brdges, $50
Trewhitt, 1872
RIIEA COUNTY.
Chancellor.-Van Dyke, 1T
MINIS, llS
Turncy, So
Circuit Jmdye.-Gaut, 1873
Rowles, 1873
District AAorney.-Bridges, lS9
Trcwhitt, l76
HAMILTON COUNTY.
Chancellor.-Van Dyke, GIL
Minis, $3.50
Turney, LA
Circuit Judge-Gaut, sO7
Rowles, 456
State Reporier.-Cooper, SOL
Sneed, 425
Campbell, Ia
Bell, 2
District Auorney.-TrewhitS GA
Bridges GOT
MONROE COUNTY.
Supreme Judyes.-McKinncy, 3S9
Caruthers, 3S9
Tottcn, 3Sl
State Rcporter.-Cooper, 1888
Snccd, 176
Bell, 90
Campbell, ID
Chancellor-Van Dyke, 3l6
MINIS, 64
Turney, ID
Circuit .Judge.-Alexander, 39a
District AAorney.-McAdoo, $40
Childress, AZ
ROANE COUNTY.
Supreme Judyes.-N1ckinney, 4sO
Caruthers, 1856
Totten, 4Sl
State Reporter.-Cooper, 1913
Snecd, 1T
Campbell, co
Bell, 90
Pickett, 4
Chancellor.-Van Dyke, BOG
Turney, $50
Minis, 81
Circuit Judge.-Alexander, 400
District Auorney.-Chidress, 1913
McAdoo, l65
MORGAN COUNTY.
State Reporier.-Sneed, %
Cooper, 55
Pickett, lS
Campbell, 6
Chancellor.-Van Dyke, 81
Turney, 81
MINIS, .
BIOUNT COUNTY.
Chancellor.-Van Dyke, AGO
Minis, 81
Turney, ID
FENTRESS COUNTY.
State Reporter.-Sneed, lo5
Pickett, 30
Bell, 81
Cooper, 5S
Campbell, 6
Chancclior-1'urncy, 379
Van Dyke, -
Minis, 81
WHITE COUNTY.
State Reporter.-Sneed, 65s
Cooper, 2lS
Chancellor.-Turney, 75i
van Dykes 40
Minis, a
eB The Nashville Union speaks in COM
mandatory terms of Hon. +. X. Zollcoifer's
speech in favor of the Nebraska bill.
~ We are indebted to A. p. Bradford,
who has just opened large and well selected
r. At Ds.,avslln for
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1854-11-10
vAItfBLE LIMESTONE LAND FOR SALE

~ YWE IfLLEl or IIhtIiNii.
TFNHhT h"nufiiul rsir'". known W. CLOVER DALE.
l:inr in thu county Of Bpt"iourt, ind CONTINUING. ny.
ward, of isUjacr".. will h. sold nj pubic auction on 'Ac laih
dag OF Novrrnbrr next. flair, II not III" next FAR day, md
IN. -al. will hr confined from day 10 day. until cu'nplc:rL
Tirin will 10" irst offered NJ n - mole, hii', inhiill IN hriiiS
il that way. !: will then br offered III small ;rGctS-pi4'a
md surveys of which w!l jhr exhibited on the day "i -r!",
There ere nbul: lIuU acre, Of cleared lnnd, divided in;"
ei..t fields. living a. ~r0mpnC.iy and well nf ran ~" chrr'i''
cd, about lD acres Of "hici' l. In Orchard IRA. "Hl l;iiig'
inv, nui the remainder IN rm" h.",t rni condition, md nd
m.rnhly adapted III the growth OF Corn, w Nchi anu ln''ar'
co. The tobacco houses nrc nearly new. Md are siIificieht
10 hold n:,rru Thousand st;cEs; four corn noiis,-. with shop
and worxhousr; II cGmm0iiUu- brick barn; suitable negro
cnbin.: a stable, the hitter sufficiently large ioI twenty. one
horses. The dwtlhn. house contains ten rooms Win hi''
place.. besides 1t library Gnl cnlm0'iJus store. rooms. &c.
There IRE upward, OF two hundr"d mere. Of! land s"rdcd
IN wheat: tine fencing good: IN" teams and to"l' viii b."
found much better ti!Hn usual.
There are upon the premises two Threshing Machine
one stationary, and iir other portable; II hay pres, on
OF l[u--cvs rraprrs, three cUr:s und Two WAGONS, II hummer
., nIn, IL. harrow, anil culiya;ors, BlucksmiiHs utensils,
Sc. nb0ut Two hundred mud twenty-five head oi hog, s"v-
rn,yivc OF which ERE intended for the knife, about twenty
ri-ii, horacs, nrnon..r which will hc found some fifteen lin
saddle. drnit uni curIirgc horses, ak yoke" oxen, md
srvruly.iuur bend OF -tock rattle, riich cow, So.
There is also some plain household and kitchen Furnl.
turr.
corn. 100 too pounds Of sh"Hi Dat-, snd some hLE. Tn"
entire crop Of tobacco will b. offered nr It hang, III ia"
houses.
The situ,,jnu - regarded a. mu-uRlly healthy. Mr..
Grpr.,r = Tny,oc. the gentleman from whom %purchnsni,
informed nc that he had never known n c"scu lever upon
the place. has" never lad nm instance "i u durlhg my
residence here OF ten Year., which attributed I" i::" I'M"
WINTER Il; my door.
will n!s6 sell at the same time Dnl place trr!n ~ 10 80
valuable me-rurS.
TERMS:-Thr lnnl will ~" old ~ tor cash, Int hT :i'inI
sn,i. lpc,nrv .rcuri.y, the purchaser may hnv" u rr"'ir; Tor
two thirds OF the purchase money for ten ycur9. hy phyiif
In, int,rrr, upon the same s"rul.nnnuhlly. Fnr III" othrr
ou,.;bird. The purchaser Gun NAY" one rni two v"HT-. lay
,uyIur iu;rrc-t III Ike mnnn.r. ! hen wall h" Retained
t.pun The property TO secure the deferred payments. Most
OF the nrrrurs, Ill la" -iOcE, crops. farming utcn 'lr, sc
will he .cld urnu /" months iiITc. Negotiable paper, ST
tis:rcrmrilv cn,ipI scd, WILDE required.
ne, IE.rw,ds HENRY :. LaNGIIORNE.