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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

.57'"'Your old Kentucky home you poor
soul, you,' said Mrs. Par,iugton, rs she thrust
he. night.cap ont OF the window almost into
the midnight to catch the notes Of ihc song IN
individual was singing, in dismal voice, near
her dwelling. 81 wish to my heart YOU was
there, where your friends could take kcer Of
You and do for you. 1t is q terrible thing to
be in distress away of among strangers. par
truar'y where you amt acquainted with any
of them; but don't think IL looks well for
man so wake up whole ncighborhood Just
ut midnight with his sorrows" She saw
him disappear moment afterwards in shop
with n red curtain, opposite, ard with the
remark that she guessed the poor crcc;ur'
had gone in II get something to 'ipvigorato
his ciSiern' with, she shut down the window,
and in five minutes by the wooden clock that
;ickcd sccpiy in her chamber, she had for.
gotten all about the Kentucky honc."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

"SToP MY pApER."-We frequently rend
with surprise and regret, as derogatory to the
character and standing of the newspaper
press, violent denunria,ions of parties who
may, from motives entirely satisfactory to
themselves, order discontinuance of their
subscription. The editor OF newspaper in
freely and honestly expressing his views on
subjects of public interest, exercises that "lib
erty of conscience" and action which should
lead him to accord the same privilege to his
subscribers, without subjccting them to de
nunciation for withdrawing their support and
countenance from a paper advocating princi-
pies which they do not approve. The sub
scrber orderng discon'inuance of his paper
Especially PEE RS kindly and roartso"sIyy
asssroc ,nta.y new subscription, and not
be given cause to fear any hestancy in so
doing from the dread of being publicly de,
nounccd for exercising an undoubted right to
do and act as he pleascs. "Stop my paper" !"
should have nothing appalling in it to those
who devote themselves assiduously to the
performance of the responsible duties per-
taining to the honest, candid, and impartial
management of the newspaper press. This
accompanying fan order to discontinue sub
scrption with threats and denunciation, is
evidence of excitabiity and weakness but is
no good reason for similar retort through
the columns of Il newspaper
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

A MAMMOTH FARMER.-Jacob Strawn's
homestead in Illinois consists Of ten thousand
acres. The number of acres Of corn he has
this year is twenty. three hundred. This, at
forty bushels per acre, a low average yield
for the past season, gives ninety-two thousand
bushcl. The corn fed to cattle is not husk-
ed, hut is cut up and fed to them on the stalks.
Another farm is owned by the same man,
which is six miles longs four broad. Last
year he paid out ten thousand dollars for
fencing materials. He has also large traits
unimproved lands. Strawn is an immense
dealer in cattle.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

RAILROAD IRON TO BE CHEApER.-Mr. Ap.
person, of Kentucky, the President of the Big
Sandy Railroad, writes from Baltimore thai
he had intended to contract for American rails
for the road, but the news by the Africa, that
the British Government had forbidden the
export Of rails to the continent of Europe. has
induced him to decline the contract at present,
rs the general impression is that larger sup
ply than there is demand for will be furnish
ed by England in few months, and hence a
heavy reduction in the price.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

rB-It seems that :he whole mass Of the
New York Softs, who, rs onr readers know
are onc-haf of the Democratic party Of that
State. are hostile to the Nebraska law. The
New York National Democrat, an organ Of
the IIards, speaking of the Softs, says:
Nor can it with much truth be said that
the "Soit Administration fnction"is is divided
on Nebraska. The official power of the fac
ton is a unit against the bill. It is true that
there is now and then IN oiliceholder, who,
like John Cochrane, pretends to be in favor
of the principle, in order TO keep his Office
But every body knows that not one Of them
is honest. And the best of the joke
is that they do all this cheating gra-
tuitously, for there is no danger of their be-
ing turned out. The great majority Of fed
era ofliceholdcrs in this State are rank Abo-
ltionists-Narcy knew they were such when
he appointed them, and there is no danger of
their being removed. He knows, and the
President knows, and every member of the
Cabinet knows, that, in its official existence,
the Soft Administration faction is 4 unit
against the Nebraska bill. There is not n
single newspaper belonging to that faction
in the State, If VIC except two or three miser-
able rags in the hands of oRiccholders, which
does not fight the bill with malice of the
very devil himself. And vet these very pa
pers have all the administration patronage"
riven to the press OF this State. And with
this damning fact staring the President in the
face, he prrtends to be in favor Of tho Ne
braska bill!
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

AsEcpoTE OF PETER AErwRIGnr.-Whilc
he was preaching, years ago, Gen. Jackson
entered the Church. when pastor seated in
the pulpit, gave his "Drother Cartwright" Il
nudge, and whispered that the old hero had
Just come n--is much rs to advise snow be
particular what You say" But Peter, 10 the
exclaimed, "Who cares for General Jackson,
He'll 90 to hell as soon as anybody if he don't
repent"
When the sermon, n homemade one, was
ended, friend asked the General what he
thought rt that rough old fellow, and r"cciv-
ed for answer: "Sir, give me twenty tho sand
such men, and I'll whip the whole word, IN
cudjup the devil"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

A Cool PRorosITIoy.-A young man just
married, in humble circumstances; wife's
cousin comes in from the country to pay
them a vsit-vcry glad to see each other, etc,
etc. In the midst of the rejoicing an omin.
ous thought crosses the mind Of tho hus.
band.
"Well, Martha, / don't know how we're
going to accommodate you. We've only
got one bed you know"
Martha-"Oh, that's nothing; can sleep
with your wife, and you can get lodgings at
a hotel for three or four weeks very en-.
silv."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

HELpryc THE FERRIEs.-The business of
ferrying on the Ohio, it is stated, has greatly
increased lately in the vicinity of Wheeling.
The sale of liquor being prohibited in Wheel.
Ing, those on this side Of the Ohio cross over
to get the liquor. On the other hand, drunk.
enness being punished by fine and imprison-
ment in Ohio, those over there who wish TO
take drunken frolic, come over to this side.
Thus the ferrymen profit in two ways
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

SWEET ISSocExcE.-A young lady Of
Harrisburg, Pa, was out riding few days
since. The horse commenced kicking, when
she in the simplest manner. requested her
companion to get out and hold the horses
leg, or ho might injure the vehicle.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

" Dr.. J. Phillip Hobbs, of Memphis, has
addressed letter to the Mayor of Nashville
that by the use of cistern water entirely and
exclusively the cholera will disappear and
never return. The doctor SAYS this is known to
him by analysis and an experience oftwcnty-
four years. The editor fthe NashvilleGazette
says that from his own observation in lSi9,
when the cholera was in its worst stages, it
was admitted by those best acquainted with
the disease that those who used rainwater,
where the disease was most prevalent, werc
free from it.
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BIrE OF MAD Does-We find the follow

BITE OF MAD DoGs.-We find the follow.
ing in an exchange paper:
"An English journal says that m old Sax-
on has been using Cor fifty years, nnd with
perfect success, n remedy for the bite Of
mad dogs, by the agency of Which 'hc has
rescued many fellow beings and cattle from
the fearful death of hydrophoba.' The rem
edy is to wash the wound Immediately with
warm vinegar and tcpid water, dry it and
then apply few drops of muriatic acid,
which will destroy the poison of the saliva
or neutralize il, and the cure is effected"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

Dr.. FRaNKLIS's ADVICE TO PAISE.-When
Paine had written IN ntidel book, which was
submitted to DR.. franklin in manuscript. he
returned it to the author with letter, from
which the following is extracted: i would
advise you not to attempt enchanting the
tiger, but 10 burn this piece before it is seen
by any other person. If men arc so wicked
with religion what would they do withou.
AN
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

A LOVER DUMBFoUSDED.-"Im the young
gest of SIXTEEN said fine young girl just
budding into womanhood to an asprant for
her smiles. "Graciousw cried he, "your
mother must have been quite-quite-a-a
-a-muhun in parpom
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

A GREAT CIrY.-The city of Philadelphia,
since its consolidation, ranks as one of the
largest cities in the world. 1t contains about
half million of people, almost as many as
the State of Maine; has a river front of fifteen
miles, and 10000 dwellings within its limits,
being $4,000 more than there are in New
York city.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

6TAlump of gold weighing 1885 penny.
weights, and worth Sl,4l0 20 has been taken
from the Mccormick Mine, Columbia county,
Georgia, after two weeks labor. II was ex.
tracted nearly from the surface Of the earth,
from a vein of great depth and thickness.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

:J-The consequence Of lending either
book or an umbrella, or your name TO bill.
is the comfortable certainty that the latter
one will be returned, and tho former two
won't.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

MoRE INTERNAL MAcHsEs.-The report Of
the proceedings of the French Academy of
Science contains an account Of new and de-.
structive weapon whic! has been invented in
France. 1t consists Of a long hollow lance,
filled with some combustible compound. To
this lance is attached buckler, which pro-
tects the head and breast of the soldier from
the bullets Of the enemy. Thus protected,
the man may advance TO within eight, ten, or
twelve yards of the enemy, and deliver his fire:
The fire is communicated to the lance with
as great facility us to q gun. 1t exercises its
action directly by fire, properly speaking, and
will cover with a sheet Of fame II horizontal
surface of tcs or twelve yards; the fire tcna.
ciously attaches itself to every object it en-
counters, buns with rapidity, and gives so
powerful Il volume Of flame that it is as dam
gerous TO the second and third ranks of tho
enemy as to those in front. Besides this first
effect, the lance continues for some time to
give an uninterrupted jet Of flame, accom-.
panied with aloud whisting noise.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

Grimes says that the only use he could
ever have for wife, wQnld be to cut his toe
nails, and to keep the flies off of him in hot
weather. Mr.. SnifIlcby concurs with him in
toc-.oe. bu, begs leave to amend, by adding
Hooking his head"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

WA correspondent of the Times writes
from Scutari that the English soldiers swear
torribly at the fleas which swarm in the bar
racks just vacated by the Turks. The sol
diers ought to select one of the biggest. and
put it in the ear of tho Emperor.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

cwTO illustrate the beauties of the free
banking system, good story is told of n
Michigan man who went to Indiana to buy
n drove of horses. He was gone longer than
he intended, and failed to meet business
engagement. He was reproachcd for his de-
lay, and apologized for it on the ground "that
at every little darned town they wanted him
to stop and be president of bnnk."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

sw A Kiss, sent Thousand miles BY n
saddle bag mail, scarce arrives more cold and
vapid. than m,ny a bright thought launched
in the light Of passing circumstance, but
left behind in an eddy Of yesterdays.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

cB"A fine Newfoundland dog followed a
man into drug store lately, and proceeding
to carry Off large sponge, when the clerk
called the mans attention to it. 81 know
said the man, "but its no usc--rve tried all
| could to make him honest, but hang the
dog, he will steal" And away went man.
dog and sponge.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

An Irish gentleman named Devcreuy. who
owns considerable landed property in the
State of New York, is making arrangement.
in Rome to bring over Il number Of Francis.
cans for the purpose of occupying convent
on his estate and cuiiva,ing the neighboriDg
grounds.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

A HUMAN CANDLE.-Tho Chinese RepoSi-
tory tells very singular story of the punish
ment inflicted on Chinese criminal. His
offence, it seems, was objectionable, and it
was determined 10 make IN example of him.
Consequently lie was ~ourd round with cot.
ton, saturated with tallow, and having been
dipped till he presented the appearance OF n
gigantic candle, was stuck up on his fathers
grave and lighted. OF course, the fellow
persisted in slow torture. Was ever device
heard of so completely diabolical!
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

- Oregon is progressive We learn
from the Oregoniar, that the young men of
Portland are about getting up Debating
Society or Ly yceum.' The following is the
first subject "Was Napoleon right or wasn't
hc" AS the righ. is not applied to any par.
ticular action, we should not wonder il they
adjourned TO meet again.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

w-The St. Louis Herald says 1--WE
noticed Grape on the door Of a certain business
house yesterday, and upon inquiry learned
that having some notes to meet, and wishing
to gain time. they resorted to this expedient.
This is certainly the last new way to pay old
1attaSD
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

~ There are some things which arc 10
be avoided. Among these, arcrich mems re.
ceptions-whch are as cold as horse load
Of ice-kissing girls with painted cheeks.
long prayers, sausnges and bores. They aro
poorly got up institutions. When they come
along. lust cross over
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

LIBERTY OF CoNsCIENcE.-Thr principle of
liberty OF conscience that the constitution of
the United States guarantees TO all sects, has
just been again defeated in the British parlia.
ment, which has decided that Hebrews shall
not hold seat in that body unless they sub
scribe upon the "true faith Of Il Chrstan,' in
taking the members oath. Lord John Rus.
sell endeavored to have this civil disability
removed from the Hebrews, but majority in
the House Of fonr only defeated the measure.
England while forcing the Sultan of Turkey
to extend civil equality TO his Christian sub
jccts. denies j, to portion of her own popu-
lation.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

TO ascertain whether watch will 20,
hit it two or three clips on n mahogany ia
bic. Moving the wheels with n fire-poker
is also very good way, but not so convent.
ent. People about buying "robias' will
please notice.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

ADVICE TO HusEAsDs.-Iet your cheek
mantle with blushes, when you think of be-
ing niggardly in the cost of your wife's man.
tie. surrl. your wife ought 10 bs dAc- to
you.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

WPeople who arc jealous. or particular
" careful of their own rights and dignity,
always find enough of those who do not care
for either to keep them continually uncom-
fortable
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

CrEcIxNArI, June I7.-The nine fugitive
slaves captured here three days ago were
given up to their owners this evening and
taken to Kentucky. There was no excite.
ment
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

~ A seEvant-mad, who was occupied in
picking her MISTRESS csbbages, took the
opportunity Of cabbaging her MISTRESS
pickles. SAYING Il nads no difference.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

w-"Iabor is honorable" says the Boston
Post. 1t may be honorable, bu: it is mighty
inconvenicnt, when the thermometer is about
90 10 the shade.
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WASHINGTON, June 90


A personal collision occurred to-day (Tucs-
day. in the House of Representatives between
Messrs. Churchwcll and Cullom, both of
Tennessee.
The Minnesota land bill has passed the
House.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

w Notwithstanding the proverb that
"poverty is no crime" yet . man without
money is invariably set down by the world as
one devoid of principal
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

w- We learn from tho Vicksburg Wing
that fifty miles of the Vicksburg and Texas
Rail Road have been let to responsible con-
ianciura
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

An incorrigible wag, who lent n minister a
horse, which ran away and threw his clerical
rider, thought he should have some credit
for his aid in spreading the gospel!
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30
eN.A fellow up town, threatened TO blow

his brains out. He can't do it. It's thing
that fools are incapable of. Whers there is
nothing to blow, what's the use in blowing !!
Answer to be returned in a one-horso wheel.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

Matt. Wards laundress, a young negro girl
Of nineteen years, passed through Detroit on
the underground railroad, on the 9th, and
was landed in Canada.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

wM Mr. Shortpocket says he has very
large income. At least sevsuty-6ve duns
come into bis place evcry day.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

~ The citizens Of Chicago affect to be
extremely indignant at the passage of the
Nebraska bill. It is said that the approach
ing Fourth Of July is to be observed there
as day of mourning.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

y The forlorn hope Of ladies-Expect.
ing an old sweetheart to marry You on the
death of his third wife.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

~ A mother in San Francisco cu:ed her
little boy IF swearing by washing cut his
mouth with soap sud. every time he lad pro.
f,nc words in IL
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

w Shady, how's oil your folks? All
well but Growler---he's got the bow-wow-el
coronl,int
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

misunderstanding to information de-
rived alike from both camps, it is certain that
the Russians have suffered severely before
Slistra. Some letters, and those not Turk
ish, carry their estimated loss to the enor-
nous figure Of 5000 men. The traditional
fame of the Ottomans as defenders Of for
tresscs, diminishes somewhat the apparent
cxaggrraton of these numbers. The best
artiierists of other camps are engaged in the
attack aud defence of this fortress. General
Schiidcrs is al the head of the entire artillery
corps OF the Russians, md Prince Gotschakof'
belongs to the same arm Of the service
Mussa Paclia, the commandant at Slistria, is
known rs scientific officer Of artillery, ind
he has for oadiutors some of the Prussian
artillery instructors, who have rcnounced their
own nationality to make common cause with
the Turks. For timo the Russians believed
that they were certain TO triumph, and obtain
Sii,tria by gold, if not by arms; but better
knowledge Of the character of Mussa has
satisfied them that ii they wond take the
fortress it must be rs they took Isnail.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

BrRps.-Brds are tho poor mans music
and flowers the poor mans poetry.
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BAILIE PEYToy.-1'he Washington corre'

DAILlE TEI IUN.-I TIC w IsIIIIIgtUH CUIIc6'
pondent of the N. Y. Express says:
We have rumor here that the Wings OF
California will probably elect Mr.. Gwin's sue
ccssor, and that Balie Peyton, formerly mem-
Der of Congress from Tennessee, will be the
man. Mr. Ducr and Mr.. Stanley are also
mentioned in connection with the same Office
the former from New York, the latter from
North Carolina. Either of these gentlemen
would be an ornament to the Senate.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

~ Mean spirits under disappointment,
ike small teeF in . thunder storm, always
turr scur.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

To CATCH MicE.-Place sweetmc.:s in
your mouth on going to bed, and keep your
mouth wide open. When you feel the whis.
kers Of TIE mouse, bie'
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30

wWeep for love, but not for anger; q
cold rain will never bring flowers.
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SoHAMYL's BELIEF ~ r,- Is.vl.;,s .iLIi :.
His appearance and his habits confirm the
mountainecrs in their confidence in their lea
der He speaks with the dignity and eleva.
ton of one filled with divine inspiration
ale has lightning in his eyes, aud flowers ON
his ips," says II poet Of Daghestan. lie has
perfect scorn of all obstacles Numbers are
nothing to him. "Do not believe" he says
in one Of his addresses, "that God favors the
greater number. God is on the side of the
good, and these always less numerous than
the goddess. Look around, and you will see
everywhere the proof of what tell you.--
Are not the roses less in number than the
tares? Is not mud more plentiful than
pearls? Are there not more insects than
useful animals! Is not gold scarcer than
base metals! And are we not far more noble
than god and roses, than pearls and horses,
ard nll useful animals taken together! For
all the treasures of the earth are transitory,
but we have the promise Of eternal life"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-06-30


PATRICK HENRY's Sos.--iiono-'s puff Of
Noisy Breath.-The youngest son Of Patrick
Henry died not long ago, poor and alone, in
public house in Floyd county, Virginia.
Recently the tavern keeper applied to the
overseers Of the poor, for special grant to
indemnify him for boarding, funeral expenses,
&c. This was felused, on the ground that
retrospective appropriations are authorized,
and that it would be establishing m improper
precedent. ! called to see the Old man some
months before he died; his given name was
Nathaniel. lie said he was Young when his
father died, but he remembered him perfectly,
and was pleased to talk about him. His
clothes were clean, but not whole. There
was evidently 4 struggle between his pride Of
ancestry and his present poverty. lie had
been teaching what is here called an old
field school, for amusement. MS he insinuatcd,
but from necessity, as I knew. His health
failing, he removed TO hotel in Jacksonville,
and was kept by the host for & year Or more,
who presumed that soms.piatives or friends
would dsGray Us cvPcnseS lie fied with
dropsy Of the chest, in few moments after
the operation Of tapping had been performed
BY DR.. Stuart.
The Legislature of Virginia vas nppropri-
ating thousands on marble statue Of the
father, at the very time the son was begging
his bread. Lay your head upon your hand,
yc restless pursuers of the bubbles of earth,
and think, yes, think Of such lessons of the
worlds emptiness.