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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18
IMPORTANT TO NEW SETTLERS.


A bill to grant honesteads to early settlers
in New Mexico, Kansas and Nebraska has
passed both houses Of Congress, and has
been signed by the President 1t grants
|16O acres land to persons who resided within
the Territory prior to the LIST of January
1853, or who may remove and settle there
before the LIST of January, 1858. We copy
a section of The bill:
SEC. 9. And be il further enacted, That, to
every white male citizen of the United States,
or every white male above the age of twenty
one years, who has declared his intention
to become citizen, and who was residing in
said Territory prior 10 the first day Of Janu-
ary, eighteen hundred and fifty-three, and
who NAV be still residing there, there shall
be, and hereby is, donated one quarter see
ton, or one hundred and sixty acres OF land.
And to every white male citizen Of the Uni
ted States, or every white male above the age
of twenty-one years, who has declared his ill.,
tention to become a citizen, and who shall
have removed or shall remova TO and settle
in said Territory between the first day of
January, eighteen hundred and fifty-three,
and the first day Of January, eighteen hum
bred fifty eight, there shall in like manner be
donated one quarter section, or one hundred
and sixty acres, on condition of actual settle
ment and cultivation for not less than four
years: Prorided hoperer, That each of said
donations shall include the actual settlement
and improvement in the donees, snd shall be
selected by legal subdivisions, within three
months after the survey; and where the set
Element was made after the survey, then
within three months after the settlement has
been made; and all persons falling to desig-
nate the boundaries of their claim within that
time shall forfeit all right to the same.
This bill is IN improvement upon the
amendment to the homestead bill. proposed
by Mr.. Hunter, as it does not require anypay
from the settler, and only requires four years
residence instead Of five. Persons desiring
homes in Kansas or Nebraska will be glad
to learn that by this bill they can secure
them without paying anything for them by
complying with the above conditions.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18

A JOYFUL FILLIBUsrER.-The editor of the
Democrat, published at Red river, Louisiana,
has been spending some time in New Orleans,
and he writes to his paper very confidently,
that "the Queen of the Antilles may be set
about preparing wedding dress for her mar
riage to Uncle Sam" And in order to show
how the aforesaid Queen is to be reduced to
a submissive wife, he says:
81 state fact within my own knowledge,
that nearly half million of dollars has been
subscribed IN New Orleans, and paid in
Munitions of war, huge cannon, muskets,
powder, &c, leave here almost daily for New
York, and large bodies of emigrants are pres
sing forward to the Rio Grande. They will
start with the sinews Of war, money, with
picked men, not the rag, tag, and bobtail Of
large cities, and with appointments for any
emergency" 'at
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18

The BELL HOUSE, KNoxvILLE.-This Is
one Of the best houses in the whole southern
and western country. 1t was built and con-
structed under the personal supervision of the
popular proprietor, Mr.. James Bell, and its
order and arrangement throughout is CON-
plete. II situated in pleasant part of the
city, the rooms large, airy and handsomely
furnished. In short, wo know of no house
where better arrangements are made to pro-
mote the comfort Of the quests.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18

W The Washington correspondent of the
New York Times says that the latest des-
patches from Spain to the State Department
here are to the effect that for the moment
nothing whatever can be done by the Ameri-
can agents in Spain, and that the only course
to be persued is to wait quietly for affairs
again to assume settled aspect. Then tho
settlement of ouT difficulties and the acquisi-
ton of Cuba can be brought up again.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18

IsHUMAN CONDUCT OF PARENrs.-A report
was made at the Third District Station House,
New York, on the 10th inst, that during the
previous two days, three children in that city
had been taken i'll and died-one the first
day, and two the next. The parents let the
bodies lie, and started off in carriage, leav-
ing it TO the other occupants of the house to
bury their children, which was done.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18
LAND GRADUATION BILL PAssED.-It ar

LAND GRADUATION BILL PAssED.-It ap.
pears from n statement in the Washington
Star, that, contrary to the general impression
the bill introduced by Mr.. Cobb, of Alabama
to graduate the price of public lands, actually
passed, and, having been signed by tho Presi.
dent, has become law.
The bill provides that all lands not YET
offered in the market for five years, remain al
81 % per acre till the expiration of that
time. After that time, the lands are divided
into the following classes, in proportion to
the length of time they have been offered for
sale, at the following prices:
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18

Investments in the most successful mining
companies are therefore worth five or six per
cent less than they were last year. OF this
class we find but two companies. By far the
greater number have fallen out of sight alto
gether and an average depreciation of so per
cent would be favorable estimate of the
condition Of those whose stocks are still quot
ed. To the community at large this decline
is far less disastrous than that in railroad
stock as the former generally cost par, while
the latter with few exceptions, absorbed but
little real capital. Two or three millions in
hard cash would pay for all the loses in cop
per, gold and lead companies. 1t would re-
quire thirty at least to compensate the hol-
ders of railroad stocks for the decline in the
value of their property.
These facts are beyond controversy. 1t is
undeniable that the investments which usual
ly absorb the savings of most of us-stocks
and real estatc-have fallen some more some
less than from twenty-five to fifty per cent
since last July. By so much is the commu-
nifty poorer.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18

ASTIDorEs.-An exchange gives US the
folowing.-Lard, or oil, is an antdote for
the poison of strychnine, nux vomica, or any
poisonous effects of wild cherry, or the peach
tree, fox glove, or the deadly night shade
The tea of the common garden touch-me-nOt
roots is certain antidote for the bite of q
rattle snake, or any other snake--a poultice
Of the same for the bite of a spider, or the
sting of any insect
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18

.B- From a statement made by Prof.
Merriam to the New York papers, it would
seem that he is impressed with the belief that
thunder is productive Of cholera. He says
that con the 23d of October, 1853, the ship
Ohio, during gale, while in lat. 40 deg. N.
Ion. Al deg. w., was twice struck by light.
ming. On the same day, the cholera broke
out on board the ship Constellation, then two
days ont from Liverpool, and before her ar
rival IN New York one hundred Of the pas
mess te victims to tho pestlence. A
;l..1...,crm at that season Of the year was
u. .a-erl occurrence in that high northern
a. -
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18

61-It is stated that in San Joaquin county,
California, Mr.. Martin has raised some oats,
the stalks of which are as large as n mans
little finger, each head being foot and
half in length,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18

eB- A lad, day or two since, was called
TO the witness stand, in the Common Pleas
Court, where his tender years raised doubts
MS to his competency as witness, by not
understanding the nature Of an oath. The
first question asked was.
"Are you son of the plantifT
The little fellow crossing his legs and do
liberately putting about half paper of to-
bacco into his mouth, replied with the ut
most coolness: "Well, It is SO reported"
He testified.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18

eW- A New Brunswick paper says that a
curious and rare occurrence has just taken
place at ST. Monance. A woman, whose age
is eighty.four, has been complaining of pain
in her jaw for some time, which she ascribed
to toothache; but, altho' strange, it is never
theless true, the old woman was tcething -
During the last week, she acquired two new
cumbersome on the upper, and the other on
the lower jaw. She is well, and proud of her
additional assistants.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18

V The income Of the Montgomery and
West Point Railroad during the past year
was $23O,O46, and the expenses Sl49,49s-
net earning $sO,547, or nine per cent on the
capital stock. This road now connects with
the Georgia and South Carolina roads at
West Point, and will soon have connection,
by means of the Operke branch, with Column
bus Ga, and TINS forming almost direct
line to Savannah.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18

THE RIGHT FEELING.-The following par.
agraph we find in the Charleston News, and
commend il to the consideration of a certain
class Of newspa pers with which both poiti.
cal parties have been cursed for the last six
teen years:
We notice that such portion of the Ameri.
can press as did not approve the lombard.
ment of Greytown, although favorable to the
general policy Of the Administration, have
been charged by the exclusively party papers
with having British instincts and sympathies.
Such journals would measure patriotism by
political servity. They would make slavish
obedience to power the test Of truthful ciriti-
cism on public measures. Now, if that d.
vision of the press which discrimnates with
candor and censures with moderation, is at
all useful to an administration, that branch
of it which is undistinguishing in its appro-
baton, must be worthless rs n support, from
the entire absence of independence.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18

Purnal Jackson, of Worcester county,
Maryland, on the 18th ult, was bitten on the
end of his finger by Copperhead snake,
from the effects of which he died the next
day. Immediately after being Bit he drank q
large quantity of whiskey, thinking it would
counteract the effect ythe poison; but, IN
fortunately, it had no SUN effect. So it would
appear, Alcohol is not sovereign remedy for
the poison of snake.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18
TyRANNY.-A man named William Miller

TYRANNY.-A man named William Miller,
who was imprisoned in Winchester Jail, Eng
land, thirty-nine years ago, for debt, still re-
mains confined on the same charge, though
he has now become seventy-one years old
The last three years and eight months of his
stay in Winchester Jail were spent IN solitary
confinement. Some humane persons hearing
of his case, had him transferred to the Queens
prison, London, where he now enjoys COM
parative liberty.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18

H- Most men regard madness with hor-
ror, yet how few recoil from III practices
whereby 1t is engendered. The annals Of
the lunatic asylums testify that intoxication,
IN itself species of madness, is the primary
cause of one third of the cases of insanity;
and yet men drain the wine cup, knowing
that they drink LIQUID madness.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18

The WEATHER.-Since our last issue thi:
section has been blessed with bountifu
rains. They were not entirely too late, but
had the refreshing favors come few
weeks earlier the effect upon the corn mar
ket would have been much more Marked
All things, however, are said TO DO ordered
for The best,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18

icy We were panied to learn that the
General still continued in hopeless state of
bachelordom. Alas, that any man should so
strive against The design of his creation! Go
forth, double, multiply and repcn.sl Tie
earth, was tho command of heaven Why
then bold out against its dictates ard tho
prompiings Of nnturel
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18
ass. No. years in market. Future Pric

WT The Milledgeville Recorder and Ea-
tontOn Press, Georgia papers,) dominates
Hon. ID. S. Dickinson for the next Presidency.
The Addison IN. W Democrat seconds the
motion
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18
~- The London Times ia Of opinion tba

g- The London Times is Of opinion tina:
the present war cannot be brought to a sue
cessful termination until Sebastopol is taken.
1t says it cannot foresee that any operations
in the Baltic, however successful are likely to
produce results as decided upon the main
causes of the war as the efficient use of the
allied forces in the Black Sea.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18

sB- A large number of the most useful
men in Liberia are reported to have recently
died. Among the number was IL member Of
the House of Representatives, named Harris,
formerly of Tennessee, who was killed by
lightning; Chief Justice Benedict, formerly of
Savannah, is also dead. The Lberian Con-
gress had adjourned after enacting series of
laws upon a scale somewhat similar to that of
the American Congress-
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18

eB- Some of the politicians of the fogy
stamRafe making a terrible pother about the
Know Nuthings-swear they'll ruin the coun-
try. Hold still, hard heads--so far the mys-
FERROUS organization has worked no HARM
We do not belong to them, but rs long rs
they con6ne themselves within the bounds of
a good work, they will at least challenge
our appreciation. By their fruits ye shall
know them. 1t will be time enough to COM
menco hurting anathmas at their heads when
you learn their designs are evil rather than
good.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18

NORTH CARoLINA.-If we were much of
awbig or felt much interest in politics, we
should be chagrined at the news from the
Old North State-the latest advices repre-.
senting that the democrats have elected the
Governor by majority Of $500, and secured
a majority Of l6 on joint ballot in the legis-
lature. But it don't make much difference,
as there is very little significance in the term
@whig" or democrat" now-a.days-mcre
words, rs empty and meaningless as mottos
at the head Of newspapers. Political stars of
the first magnitude shoot mady from their
spheres, while the lesser lights pale, glimmer
and change their colors Leading democrats
advocate and vote for prominent whig mea-
sures; and prominent wings strike hands
with the other side, throw up their caps and
shout over the adoption of democratic mea.
sures, originated by democrats for the per-
petuation Of democratic dynasty. So it real.
ly makes no difference whether North Caro-
lima has elected men calling themselves ,chigs
Or democrats Of course, the passage of the
bill appropriating $4,000 to the removal of
distractions from the Cape Fear River, and
which President Pierce didn't veto, had moth
Ing to do with determining the recent cleo
ton and relapsing old Rip Van Wrinkle into
the mesmerlc slumber from which the Know
Nothing operators had partially aroused it,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18

tw- Megsia John r, W,'sce & Broths.a,
WHOLESALE tri R'iH, roa'oss 10 Hoa.s,
Stoss. 6 ll,;eE &c, t',rn.-, Ga, fdra,
ti3e In tolr, = psp.-. Nc Ht-e 'be au''lo..'v
o. gou'.lSns- o. ir.s c-.'t7 +'"5t,-8 5.s..
cr,a 2cW .. So 't.-t.aH $40 "a o., trs...
iatt o.; M ,ai'. t.. c,iers 5s:i. 20 il ", Ia
rcm9.; G end. -o
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18

icy Byrno g. Elliot, Knoxville, who keep
largo and general assortment Of Drugs,
Medicines, md good many other things
not necessary TO mention, have our thanks
for sample of superior cigars. They have
been pu6ed-we mean the cigars, Of course
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18

eB- Hon. Sam. A. Smith, representative
to Congress from this District, was in our
town few days since. His constituents gen.
orally will be pleased to learn that he is in
good health, and looks good deal better
than we expected to see any Congressman
at the close Of long, arduous and stormy
session. What with the ten million bill, the
Nebraska speeches, and the reading and d.
costing the several veto messages, the demo-
cratic majority had very hard and serious
time of IL.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18

Hon. VIM. NJ. CHURcHwELL.-The talent
ed and efficient representative of the I'd
congressional district, we understand, reach
ed his home from Washington few days
since. We tender him our congratulations
upon his return among his constituents, and
also upon the veto of the river and harbor
bill. Nothing like sticking to the platform
and carrying out the democratic policy. The
man who always stands square up to his pro-
fessions will command respect though he
may fail Of success.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18
rY- The Baltimore Patriot concludes

eH The Baltimore Patriot concludes a
long article on Southern DOughfaces," with
the following remarks:
awe understand the term wing. II
means the limitation of Executive power, the
reform of Federal abuses, and protection of
popular and State rights. We cherish its
principles, for we know no other rule or NOR
al or political action: but when fanatics and
felons are to be associated in crusade
against our country under the impressive
sanction of name so dear and so honorable
when men wrap. the wing banner about
them to conceal the weapon with which they
would strike the good name, the fortunes,
and the existence ofthose with whom we are
allied, in blood, lineage and destiny, we will
tear that banner from the assassin, or the
dough-face who defends him and if the blow
be struck, it shall be under name that be.
fits the deed, and not in one borne by Clay
Webster, Scott and Taylor.7
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18

~ Rolfc Saunders, formerly associate
editor of the Knoxville Register, has taken
situation in the editorial department Of tho
Memphis Eagle and Emo lirer
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18

tB- The returns from Missouri, as they
come in, show decided gains over the previ.
Gus democratic vote. The American party,
Of the Know Notngs, form n strong element
% the election, and the retnlns give inii
cs.'n that many of theie candidates will BE-
a.ee M.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18

sY Pittsburg, with a population in the
city proper of 10000 persons, only averages
about twenty deaths in a week Not a
single case of cholera has occurred in that
city during the present season.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18

CLEVELAND AND CHATTANOOGA RAILROAD.
We understand that the work on this
road, which is an important branch of the
East Tennessee and Georgia Railroad, will
be commenced in short time. During the
present week negotiations have been pending
with Mr.. JNo. d. GRAY, of Opelka, Ga for
building the entire line, and we are gratlied
to learn that contract Of a very favorable
character will probably be closed with that
gentleman. Mr.. Gray is known to be an ex-
perienccd railroad builder, with large means
and resources, and if contract is made with
him, we have the best guarantees that the
work will be put through without any unne-
cessary delay. We shall have more to say
on the subject next week, perhaps.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18

eB- Swedenborg says, though the virgins
he saw in heaven were beautiful, the wives
were incomparably more beautiful, and went
on increasing in beauty evermore." Is not
here an inducement for the girls to get mar.
lied! What girl would willingly remain sin
go ia this world, at the expense Of her beau
ty IN the next.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18

e5y- If exercise promotes health, those
who collect newspaper accounts should
be among the longest lived people on
earth.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18

- As long as Il man gets SO a week, lie
can live and get along rather quietly and COLI
tented, but as soon as his wages reach $50
II week ne needs $24-gets in debt and
"busts up" at that Man is a high-pressure
engine, vanity's the steam, money the fuel
apply the principle and YOU have the facts.
Make note ont.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18

tB- There is one advantage obtained by
the veto of the river and hnrbor bill which
our friends up tho country perhaps have not
thought of, namely; II will relieve Senator
Bell from the necessity Of furnishing Col.
Churchweil with any more certificates
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18

eY- DIR. Graham, who killed Col. Loring
at the St. Nicholas, appears to be trouble
some character. He spent n week in Boston,
just before he went to New York, and the
Transcript says his conduct was so outrage
Gus there, that it was owing to the forbear-
ance of parties whom he grossly insuIted, that
he was not turned over to the police. lie is
said to be one of the worst specimens of
chivalry that has been seen IN Boston for n
long time. .-........
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18

A gentleman in st. Louis, went on tho
house-top, ono night, last week, to sleep
Soon afterwards, he rolled of, and dashed his
brains out.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18

The MANSION HoUsE.-This house, at
Knoxville, still continues under the proprie-
torship and management of our popular
friend, d. s. Danncr. We need not add that
the sojourner finds all the attentions and ac-
commodations necessary TO his comfort and
pleasure.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18

tB- A famine, unparalleled in the history
of the country, is now prevailing in the land
of Judea.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18

eWT There are seventy-two hotels in Bos-
ton, and the amount of capital invested in
them is estimated ut $4,OO0,O0O.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18

tT5- We regret TO leaSl ,nro Il . .4si
Chattanooga Gazette, TIA; the ea.... If th..t
standard Journal is scric ) .ad.spcs,d.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18

eW- A few days since we heard an old
fogy-ln party sense, one of the fossil re.
mains of by-gone age-denouncing the
Know-Nothings at a furious rate, swearing
the whole thing was humbug headed by
political nincompoops. Poor old fellow, in
a literal sense he has been Know Nothing
all his life, and will continue so until the cur.
tain between life and death is raised and the
evidences of another condition of mind
break npon him.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18

lR Ryal g. VunUxem, Booksellers aud
Ststioncrs in tho Metropolitan City havo Il
splendid establishment. Every t"iD5 a 'he
BocS 4nd S.a onery line can be oo,aael Q;
ta,m. ... ....
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18

W We thank our talented brother Of the
"Franklin Review" for the compliment in his
paper Of the 18th, but justice to some other
distinguished individua"-we don't know
who-requires us to say that the Handsome
lick" alluded to was not from our pen. We
found it, we presume, without the proper
credit in some one of ournumerous exchanges,
having, like good many other good things
lost its paternity before it met our eye. We
make no bones in common Of appropriating
little paragraphs, but it would be "cuttf1g it
rather too fat" to first fIch the article and
than accept the compliment without dis
claimer.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-08-18

FAILURES IN BosToN.-A despatch from
Boston snys There have been some heavy
failures in our city, but | omit names. They
are extensive machinists, shipping merchants
and others, whose names are well known.