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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-12-22

CLOSED By lcE.-The Wheeling papers
state the river above aud below that city is
closed by ice. The same is the case at Pitts
burg. The Monongahala, opposite Pittsburg,
and the Allegheny, short distance above
that city are also frozen overland onWednes-
day the former was covered with skaters
Such an event, so early in the season, has
rarely occurred before.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-12-22
RI will do as you bid me.

s5Y- The Nashville News, says we under
stand that telegraphic dispatches have been
received in the city to-day announcing that
another great fight had taken place between
the Allied Powers and the Russians, before
walls of Sebastopo. There was great slaught-
er on both sides, but the city did not yield
to the besieeers.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-12-22

"Hooray" screamed Ike, through the bro
ken pane Of glass, pushing, at the same time,
the single and fork that held IL there into
the floor "Hoorayl tho Know Nothings have
carried the day and Smith is Mayor Of Bos'
ting" swell, Isaac" said Mrs. Partingtop'
you needn't make such noise about IT.
you couldn't make more noise u horse had
come In instead Of mare
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-12-22

o. A writer in the last Chattanooga Ga
zette suggests the name of Gen. f. X. Zoi-
licoffer, the present representative to Con-
gress from the Nashville District, as suitable
to be placed in nomination for the next Gu
berDatorial race.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-12-22

eB-Thc Washington Star publishes the
following extract Of letter from distin-
guished Frcnchman, dated Paris, November
20:
"Lord Palmerston and Lous Napoleon
have been almost inseparabe since the former
alghted at the Hotel Windsor. Their inter-
views have resulted in decision to unfurl
the standard Of Polish, Hungarian and Italian
nationality if Prussia and Austria hesitate
longer to declare unequivocally against the
Car. The probability is that neither the
one nor the other will consentto do this,
in which case all Europe will be in arms be.
fore Spring"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-12-22

6rln regard to tho late attack made by
thu Indians on the mail party near Fort Lara
mic. the following despatch has been receiv-
ed al st. Louis:
Independence, Dee. 3, lS54.-Nlail party
all killed twenty-six miles this side of Fort
Laramie. CHARLES A. Kinkead left, with
six arrows in him, for dead. He was rob-
bed of ten thousand five hundred dollars
He is now at Laramie, and will probably re-
cover
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-12-22

A NorIcE WITH STING IN IT.-The Eve
ming Post says:
1t is reported by our Washington CORE
spondent that +. j. Grund, n Washington
correspondent Of the Baltimore Sun, Phila-
delpha Ledger, and formerly of the New
York Herald, has been appointed Consul Mt
Marseiles, France. We believe he is Prus-
sian by birth, and Swiss by profession.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-12-22

e4g" The State Treasurer, of New Jersey
in view of the recent depreciation in almost
every description of bonds, has made de-
mand of the Free Banks of that State for
additional securities, so as to fully indemnify
note.holders, in case of the suspension of any
such institutions.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-12-22

Uy- The President is said to be extremely
anxious, and will use every means in his pow.
err to accomplish modification of the pres
ent tariff, the raising Of the four new regi-
ments, and the increase Of the navy; and
these will be among the first measures to
which the attention Of both branches Of the
Legislature will be called at the present SEES
sion.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-12-22

Fey An exchange says that camphor has
been discovered TO be an antdote for that ter
rble poisson, strychnine. A man who had
been thrown into commissions by two doses
Of the poison--onc sixth of a grain each, adj
ministered for rheumatisni--was relieved by
twenty grains Of camphor taken in six grains
Of nlmond mixture.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-12-22

tN- Statements Of the markets at Angus
ia, Macon, Atlanta, and Savannah will be
found in today's issue. Also, an interesting
letter from our Charleston correspondent
The last contains suggestions that business
men in this direction would do well to reflect
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-12-22

The 27TH.-Meridian Sun Lodge, No. so,
Free and Accepted Masons will celebrate the
anniversary of St.John the Evangelist, at this
place, (27th) BY procession, address, &c. At
night, we are Informed NJ. p. Jarnagn, Esq,
will, by request, deliver an address on the
subject Of a Prohbitory Liquor Law.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-12-22

A DREADFUL REsoLvE.--The London re-
publicans have had a meeting, Ernest Jones
chairman, and 'resolved" to hiss the Emperor
of France upon his visit to that city.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-12-22

rY- The Evansville Enquirer accuses the
preachers Of this day of interfering with poll
tics. 1t thus speaks of those Of Kentucky
The way they beat the Democrats in this
State was by electioneering seven days in the
week, while we couldn't electioneer but six.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-12-22

e5y- The London Times speaks Of the Co.'S
sacks, as they appeared at the recent battles
in the Crimea, as resembling mounted Yam
KEGS, in their agility, intelligence, irregular
costume, and individual selfrelancep'
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-12-22

GoMoRRAH.-A French Traveller, M. De
Sauley processes to have discovered the ruins
of this ancient city, now bearing the name of
Charbet Gomuoran, or Oumran, on the Dor
ders of the Dead Sea; they extend over
space of more than six thousand yards, and
their very name given by the Arabs indicates
their identity with the ancient city.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-12-22

Ey- private letter from the Sandwich
Islands, speaking Of King Kamehameha, sayt:
"IIe loafs around the town Of Honolulu
peeps into tavern, and is ready to take nip
with any body that asks him. lie isn't worth
continental and auctioncers won't take
his bid at an auction"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-12-22

FOREST HILL AcApEmY.-We are pleased
to learn that the Trustees of Forest Hill
Academy have succeeded in making IN ar
rangement with MIR. - Carnes, a gen.
tleman eminently qualified for the duties, to
take charge Of the Institution, and that the
school will be opened at an early day.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-12-22

IMPORTANT IF TRUE.-A special WASH
ington correspondent Of the N. Y. Tribune
says
"Good feeling exists among the members
of Congress generally"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-12-22

g8- President Pierce reached his fitch
birthday on the 9th ult., the Thanksgiving
day Of the District Of Columbia. Among his
special guests on that occasion was General
Scott.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-12-22

ley Hon. A. p Butler has been re-elect.
ed TO the U. S. Senate by the Legislature Of
South Carolina.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-12-22

Our MINISTER TO SPAIN.--lt is not quite
certain that Mr.. Soule will BIO received back
again into Madrid. Letters from Madrid
sent TO Paris say positively, that the Spanish
cabinet have requested from Washington, his
recall All the Madrid journals with sin
gle exception, are said to oppose his return
there
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-12-22

I9y- The population Of Arkansas, accord
ing to the returns recently laid before the
Legislature Of that State, is 247, ll2 souls.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-12-22

sY- 1t is stated that one hundred families
intend emigrating in the spring from Bourbon
county, Kentucky, TO Kansas
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-12-22

BIBLE SocIETY.-The Rev. Jas. Atkins,
Agent of the American Bible Society, made
an able discourse in behalf of the work in
which he is engaged, ut the Methodist Church
in this place, on Sunday last. The amount
collected for the cause in Athens, $l5s,25.-
The officers appointed are Rev. ]. II. Bruner,
Rev. GA. Caldwell, A. D. Reyes, R. N. Nc
Even, and w. II. Balew. AT a meeting of
the Board, we understand measures were
taken for the early and thorough supply of
McMinn county with the Holy Sculptures
The Depository is at w. II. Balew's.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-12-22

tSg- We are indebted to the Hon. Sam.
A. Smith for copy of Presidents message,
aud other papers,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-12-22

DANGEROUS Observation-Disclosures Re-
porter, for this month, contains the subjoined
notice of a very dangerous counterfeit:
awe have received by mail a very good
imitation of the $40 bills of the Planters
Bank of Tennessee, the following being n
description of the imitation: The return curl
Of tho figure in the medallions each side of
the vignette, on genuine runs into notch on
the inner margin of scroll work, in counter
felt there is no notch. On left end of bill
the cluster of houses appearing in the dis
lance are very dark, on counterfeit they are
light. The hills behind the town OH coun-
terfeit look like haystacks, in genuine not so.
On right Of Mechanics on genuine there is a
stock, on counterfeit there is none. On top
of the head of inner female, there is white
strip on counterfeit, on genuine it is hardly
perceptible. In the centre of each Of the
wreaths which encircles vignette there is a
full blown rose, on counterfeit they are hard
ly open. The whole affair is Autograph
brushed M"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-12-22

THE BLAKELY ORCHESTRAL CHORUS CON-
PANY.--This talented Company will visit our
town the last of the present month and will
give one or more of their excellent and n-
comparable concerts. The Company is said
to number among its members some of the
best musical talent in the Union. Mr.. Hub
bard, one of the corps, is said to rival Ole
Bull in the excellence of his performance on
the violin. lie is also skilful piano tuner,
and will attend to any call in that depart
ment while the COMPANY remain here
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-12-22

MISUNDERSTANDING the premiums award
ed by the Southern Agricultural Society, at
the late Fair at Augusta, we find the follow
ing:
w. A. Lenoir, Tennessee, for the largest
crop of Oats grown on an acre, Alt bushels,
$40.
Albert S. Lenor, Loudon, Tennessee, for
the best Bull, years old, or upwards, 800.
A. S. Lenoir, Loudon, Tennessee, for best
fat Hefer, S..
Jno l.. Hurst, Athens, Tennessee, for the
best Mare, A years old and over, IS.
Geo. Elliot, Tennessee for best Thorough
bred Stallion, "lnvincble," years old, $40
Geo. w. Elliott, Tennessee, for best thor
ough bred Filiy," Res Rogan,'' year old,
SIS.
Mrs. Lenoir, Tennessee, for best Bacon
Ham, IS.
Mrs. Lenoir, Tennessee, for best I doz. b.
con Hams, IS.
Mrs. Lenoir, Tennessee, for best ! dozen
Bacon Sides S5.
Mrs. WA. LeRoir, Tennessee, for the best
Firkin of Butter, $40.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-12-22

KNOXVILLE SrArEsMAN.-This paper has
changed hands--O. P. Hurry having sold
the establishment TO Jno. l.. Helms and A.
B, Small. Our friend Helms has bud some
experience in the business, is ready and
agreeable writer, and we arc sure will mako
a readable paper We wish him and his CO.
laborer large degree of success.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-12-22

JUsT AS WE ExPEcTEp.-The last Clcve.
land Despatch says that his contemporary of
the Banner is "as mad as the Duchman's
COW, and everybody knows how mad she
was" We always thought the controversy
between the Cleveland editors would end in
something serious, and here we have an an-
nouncement of the catastrophe. Awful, isn't
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-12-22

cSy- The Tribute of respect from Alegha-
" Lodge will appear next week.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-12-22

MYSTERIES OF SADEEss.-Who that ha,
read the following beautiful passage from an
accomplished writer, will not bear witness of
the description? Who has not had expert.
ence rs thus truthfullY portrayed?
There is a mysterious feeling that fire.
quently passes like cloud over the spirits.
1t comes upon the soul in the busy hustle of
life, to the social circle in the calm and silent
retreats Of solitude.
Its powers are alike supreme over the weak
and iron hearted. At one time il is caused
by the fitting Of single thought across the
mind.
A sound will come booming over the ocean
of memory, gloomy and solemn rs DEATH
knell, overwhelming all the bright hopes and
sunny feelings of the heart Who can de-
scribe it and yet who has not felt its bewilder.
ing influence
Still it is a delicious sort of'sorrow and
like n cloud dining the sunshine on the river,
although causing amomentary shade Of gloom,
it embraces the beauty of returning bright
ness.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-12-22

rR- Attention is invited to the advertise
ment of C. L. Derby, in relation to the spen-
did collection of prizes to be distributed
among the members Of the Cosmopolitan
Art and Literary Association, on tho Soth of
January. The articles to be distributed are
unusually elegant and valuable works Of Art
and each member receives the full value of
bis subscription In the receipt of the Kniek-
srbocker Magazine, one of the best period.
icals In the country.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-06-29
Vermont.

a-a..f
The Democratic State Convention met al
Montpelier on Wednesday. Eraytus Plympton,
Of Wafdsboro'. presided. Governor Robinson
and Lieut.. Gov. Kidder declined a re-nom.
ination.
Merit Clark, Of PoultneH was nominated
for Governor, Resolutions were passed com.
.plimenting the Administration of Franklin
Pierce in strong terms, but declaring the sup.
port OF or opposition to the Nebraska bill
should not be considered test of party faith.
fhe following resolution is supposed to refel
to the Know Nothings:
Rssolued. That the Democracy of Vermont,
believing that our free Constitution sanctions
no prescriptions on account of birth, openly
and emphatically condemn any organization,
secret or otherwise, that would aim to deprive
any citizen, native or adopted, of his civil, DO
litical or religious liberty.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-06-29
Oregon coming into the Union.

The Washington Union thinks that Oregon
will be admitted as a sovereign state thi, ses
sion OF Congress, so that her Senators ant
Representatives may take their seats at tn,
next. The UniO" says that the people o
Oregon have already voted on the question o
forming a State government, and we expect
tom the information before US, to receive in,
leliigence in a few more weeks that an over.
whelming majority have decided in favor Of
The proposed change. The people of the Ter.
ritory are understood to be heard in both bran.
ches Of our national legislature.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-06-29
Railroads under the o,d oopstit,.,o,

The Supreme Court has decided that laws
prior to the adoption of the present cons.itu.
ton, authorizing county subscriptions to rail.
road stocks, are yet in force, the passage OF
The new constitution not at all impairing their
validity. This will not, we presume, be over
looked by roads chartered under the old state
ofthings; and those works which have a hard
time getting along should sndeavor to profit
by so opportune a chance to raise the wind.
1t is said this decision will have an important
inf upon many roads now in process OF
construction, and may enable some OF them to
weathe. financial storms which would other
wise compel them to suspend operations for a
season or two.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-06-29

.
OTAe Richmond Wing, in speaking about
the new union Of fag ends, the "Know Moth.
ingS," says, in answer to an article of the
Richmond Enquirer:
"We have never extended ffaterpal arms,
TO the nov -nothi Dgs, and it is not at ell likely
that we shall. We deprecate and abhor this
odlous secret method Of affecting political OBJ
Iects as much as any one, not even excenting
our friend of the Cockade. We trust, there
lore, 1t may rest quietly under the assurance
that the Wing has no sympathy with the new
tangled order OF know nothings, and that il
will give them no "aid nor comfort" what.
ever"
The Dayton Empire says "Now, this is
what we call "~talking right out" and il sounds
so strange that we quote it for the benefit of
the curious. The Wing papers OF the north
DO not give vent 10 their feelings in this wav
the fact is, the know nothing organization l.
an ally Of Whiggery, north of the "Mason and
Dixon line"-sn 'omninm gatherum' OF The
rsg-tag. and bob-tail Of the four quarters Of
I'VE posntdom ; and the Wig is very we /
aware that Southern whIggery can gain moth
ing by On alliance with The throst-cuttinr.
church burning, negro-sympathising, material
which goes to make up the ring. leaders of the
new concern. The South would loose by
such an alliance--the North will gain nothing
but agitation, and we have plentyof that with.
out this new nuisance. II will soon have rs
run, and like ''Nstiveism," die about the time
the wings and sboiitionists 60 down into anotb.
or four yearS retirement"
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-06-29

pI II has been remarked by many person,
that, since the Register fell into its presen
hands, Abolition articles have graced its col
umns, both editorial and selected and remark,
are frequently made TO the effect that, tht
Clique are managing that sheet with a view
Of transferring the wing party to the Free
Sellers, or inducing the Free Sellers to aid
them this fall for a consideration not yet mode
public. We shall see what we shall Q e!-
The political trickery to which the "Register'
was prOstituted under its former managers, has
been laid in the shade by the attempts already
made by the new regime. We sdvise the peo-
pie OF Preble county to look weil TO the move.
ments of certain individuals, who are pam
ming for their own success. Let item dare
Put into dperstion proppsed schsmeyh
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-06-29
A Hsllish outrage Attempted Wholesale
Destruction.

Last night, at about 10 O'Clock, the inbsbi.
tants in the vicinity Of the Marine Hospital.
corner Of Western row and Longworth.street.
were alarmed bya loud explosion, and monty
afterwsrd an alarm Of FIRE was raised as nro.
ceeding from the Hospital. Udon entering
the room Of the Steward, Mr. J. H. Allison
where the noise Of te explosion was FIRST
heard, a sight met the view OF the spectators
which beggars description. The furniture of
the room, and Of the bed room adjoining, was
scattered IN a thousand fraementsI the WALL
OF the apartments riddled as il a battery ,f
IRON slugs, and the mangled and, mutilstSd
bodies OF Mr.. Allison and his wife. lay, one in
the front and the other in the back ROOM
The lady had her arms literally torn from her
body, her skull dresdfully mangled, the aesb
being torn in ridges from her face and breast
When we left, Dr.. Laugdon was in The All
OF amfutating what was left other arms
Notwithstanding, however, the horrible suE
fenngs she must have e~xpefencsd, she AM
peared to be perfectly seDslble, and ilsauent
ly made m lions, understood by those in Az
tendance, for water. Mr.. Allison's entraiix
were protrudingi from he, abdomen, p~erfectis
mangled, his face burnt in o dreadful manney
and altogether his appt a-ance was Stockins
to behold. He was attended 10 by Jrs. Bae
ker and Judkins, and while they were endear.
oring to administer 10 him the wretened maa
in piteouS accents exclaimed "Why is tbjsi
have never done wrong 10 human beinepj
Most pro ably before our readers glance *
the account Of this catastrophe both will IL
dead, and it will be . mercy il it be SO, foy
their Suiferings while in existence must IL
terrib e..
A few minutes before the explosion tod
place, some one rung the bell Of the esta6s
lishment, and upon The door being opened. :
box was handed to Mr.. John Baker, brothe,
Of the Principal, who handed it to The Stew
ardess, Mrs. Allison, whn,took It to her room.
and then the explosion occurred.
The fatal box confined a bomb shell or
and was doubtless meant 10 destrav
the whole premises end its occupants. From
fragments found, we judge that the internal
machine must have been about six inches In
diameter. The fend who planned this din
bolical act has at present escaped. But The
full cry Of an enraged community IL on his
Irack.-Cin. Enquirer, 27h inst.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-06-29
TIM MASONIC CRfRpRArIoR

On Saturday last. was everything which
could have bsen desiea. Rariy in tbs d.y,
the people began to pour into town in al KIND,
Of c~onvsyances, and when the morning train.
ofean arrived from the South and West, 4 per.
feet avalsnche Of people wendell their way
from the Depot. The rain during lie night,
laid the dastaDd cooled the atmosphere, and
made the day delightful. At an early day q
procession Yves formed under the command OF
Marshal LIT. MccAbE, and after marching
through our streets, proceeded to the Park ad-
joining town, where a sumptuous repast was
in waiting, prepared under the direction Of
Messrs. BRAsrER & CHRrsrnAx, Of which some
four hundred Masons partook. Upon the oc-
cssion, an appropriate and eloquent Address
was delivered by Rev, J. WALTERS, Of SPRING
field, who was iiste ned to by the members Of
the order and The audience, with profound at
tention and evident appreciation. The orator
acquitted himself admirably, and we heard
but one opinion expressed in regard to the ad-
dress, which was unequivocal approval and
commentator. The exercises in the Park
and at the dedication Of The new Hall, passed
of most pleasantly, and the occasion. will long
be remembered by those participating. Mem
of the order were present from Cincinnati,
Dayton, Springfield, Hamilton, and other
surrounding, and all returned home
we'll pleased witE our handsome village, and
what they seen, heard and enjoyed. We hope
The Brethren Of the "Mystic lie" may never
less on their festive occasions. The
Richmond Brass Band discoursed most delight
ul music, and the pleasure of the exercises
augmented, by the excellent performance
If the Eaton Choir, under the direction of that
Master Of Music, Professor GEO. N. MARQUIS
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1854-06-29
~ AGUE AND FRvpp

" AGUE AND FEVER of ihr.e. wear,
standing cured Mr. John Lonpden now, i;v;n.
at Beaver Dam, Hanover County. w n..s
Richmond, had Ague and Fever for .tbree
years. most OF the time be had chills twice
a aay ana rarely less tha4once-- be was parched
WIN levers as soon as the chill LEFT him and
aver trying physicians. quinipe, most of the
Ionlcs advertised and evely thing recon-
mendedto him was about to giveu up in despair,
~hen Carters Spanish mixture wac spoken Of:
he got two bottles, but before he had used
more than a single one, he was perfectly
cured, and has not had a chill or fever since.
Mr. Longden is only one out ofthousa nds who
have been benefited by this gre at tonic, alten-
tive and purifier.
81 See advertisement.
June 20; 1S54--4w,