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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-14

The WARD TRAL.-A Mr.. Crutcher, one
Of the Jurymen on tha>Ward trial, has pub
lished card touching the case. Mr.. C. was
the last juryman who consented TO the verdict;
and his consent was obtained by deception on
the part of his fellow jurors. From the CON-
mencement, two thirds of the jury appear 10
have been jealous partizans of Ward. Only
one Of them united with Mr.. Crutcher, at first,
in voting for verdict Of manslaughter and
this was part of the game, MS he was the very
one by whose persuasions and misrepresenta.
tons Crutcher's assent TO the verdict was at
last obtained.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-14

The DrFIeuLTY BETWEEN CUILoM AND
CHURcHwELL-Tbe Hon. VIM. N. Church
well publishes Card, in which he denies
that he exhibited a pistol or other deadly
weapon, at the time of the difficulty in the
House of Representatives between Mr.. Gull
lom and himself. The public must by this
time, be rather tired of the many statements
with which the papers have been filled of
late in reference to the scene that occurred
in which these two gentlemen played the
prominent parts. The country at large, we
suspect, feels but slightly interested about
the matter, and not very deep concern
for the parties themselves, and as the af-
fair was any thing bnt creditable to the par
Elephants, the sooner 1t is lost sight OF the
better. The honorable gentlemen, instead of
keeping IT stirred up, and dining the public
ear with their personal difficulties and griev-
ances, should be anxious to have it consign-
ed to the profoundest repose.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-14

nY- John Thomas, one of the Oldest
newspaper carriers in New York, died few
weeks ago, and left his widow ten thousand
dollars. He had lost nearly an equal amount
by misplaced confidence. We could name
perhaps dozen of Johns confreres in the
newspaper line, and who commenced about
the time he did, who are now variously worth
from five to fifty thousand dollars There are
men at this moment estimated to be worth
ten thousand dollars and upwards, who regu'
larly serve their routes every morning ON the
Herald, the Tribune or the Times.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-14

REcHABITEs IN RUssIA-There is n reli-
gious sect among the lower classes of Kazan,
which permits no priest who has tasted spirits
to perform the sacrament of baptism. Anoth-
er great point of belief consists in the pro-
priety of pronouncing "Hallelujah" twice; TO
do so thrice, as in the Russian form of SER
vice, is considered unlawful. A singular dog
ma with them, also, is that they suppose the
benediction of the priest shonld be given
with the two middle fingers, and not as is
usual, with the thumb and two fore-digits.-
The eight-cornered cross alone is an object
of their reverence.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-14


SETTLEMENT OF KAEsAs.-A letter in the
st. Louis Republican. dated Whitehead, Kan
sas territory, June Goth, says that thousands
of emigrants from Virginia, Kentucky, Ten
nessee and Missouri, have alieady arrived in
that territory, and thousands are still pouring
in, the lands for from ten to twenty miles
back, having been, with but few exceptions,
claimed by squatters. The writer gives the
proceedings of meeting of these settlers, at
which a Squatter Association was formed to
make provision for deciding upon disputed
claims, &c. Resolutions were adopted, pre-
cisely similar to those passed at the squatter
meeting, held at Salt Creek trading house.
Among them were resolutions to afford no
protection to abolitionists as citizens of the
territory, recognizing the institution cfslavery
as already existing in the territory, and re-
commenting shareholders to introduce their
property as early as possible. A Vigilance
Committee was appointed, and also five "dele-
gates to the General Territorial Convention,
to be held at Salt Creek, on the 4th day of
July" OF what character this convention is
expected to be, no mention is made.
TIGHT TIMES IN WALL STREET.-The
New York Mirror says of the rather unpeas-
ant state of things, pecuniary, in that great
Babylon:
Fol- the last ten days Wall street has been
painful place to visit, at about2 o'clock, p.
Ma sort of via dolorosa, where human an
guish was very egible upon the human face.
The "shorts' who didn't know how to snake
up" before 8, were struggling like adrowniDg
man--
Like some strong swimmer in his agony"
to reach the bank alive. The corners were
crowded with anxious knots of buyers,sellers,
borrowers and SharerS, the latter harvesting
upon the necessities of the former
"Like Death himself, unhappy elf
Who lives by others dying"
Now and then there stalks along abig bug
with his hands in his pockets, who feels par.
tcularly easy in his boots; but talks particu.
larly "blue" to all who want to borrow money
He sees nothing but hard times, high break
ers ahead; and proves sort of "Job's CON-
forter" to all who accost him in the street.
The banks plead poverty, and shut the gates
of mercy on their customers. Then there
is indiscrminate cursing and scoding; and an
unpleasant state of things" generally. We
certainly hope there will be a let up soon, as
the moral effect of Q constipated money mar
ket, to say nothing Of other SELECTS" is highly
injurious. 1t makes men irritable, cross and
wicked; and Wall street, literally, shell of q
place." Let everybody keep out of it who
can.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-14

SERIOUS RIoT.-At Manchester, N. H., on
the morning of the 4th, a fight took place
between a large party of Americans and Irish
The latter were routed, and some twelve OF
fifteen of their houses were Quilted, and the
furniture destroyed. The Americans then
attacked the Roman Catholic Church, and
broke the windows, when the authorities and
police stopped the riot. Several Americans
were seriously injured.
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The Macon, Ga, Journal g. Messenger o.

The Macon, Ga, Journal g. Messenger of
the 9Th inst, says:
awe regret to state that the steam and
grist mills of Messrs. Sneson and Hall were
destroyed by fire on the 9th ult. They
were located in this county, on the Echacon-
ma Creek, about eleven miles below this city.
The cause of the accident was the explosion
of the boiler, by which the fire was scattered
throughout the mill buildings. Mr.. Hall,
Zone of the proprietors and engineer) was
Knocked down by the explosion, and very
narrowly escaped being consumed in the
building.
The machinery destroyed was valued at
$4,000, and the lumber at 800. There was
no insurance npon the property.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-14
New York, July


The Baltic arrived this morning from Liv-
erpool, making the extraordinary run CT
days IL hours and 25 minutes, from port to
port.
She brings political news of the utmost
Importance A despatch from Vienna asserts
positively that Russia has, ont of high con-
sideration for Austria, consented to evacuate
the principalites, and has already commenc-
ed Withdrawing all her forces beyond the
Pruth.
Lord John Russell has officially informed
Parliament that the seige of Sistra has
been raised, and that the advance guard of
the French and English has reached Prevedi.
Omer Pasha is advancing his whole force to
the Danube.
The Greek instruction has been totally
quelled.
The minor German States have accepted
the Anstro-Prussian note.
Brazil has notified France and England Of
her neutrality.
No further news from Asia.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-14

RIOT AND Philadelphia, July s.
Michael Roe, the keeper of large beer
saloon near the new SchuyIkill water-works
was killed this afternoon during riot, in
which his house was torn out. The difficulty
occurred in another saloon in the neighbor-
hood. police officer was attacked whilst
endeavoring to quel the riot. He fired and
retreated to Roe's house. The mob pursued
him and attacked the house. They killed
Roe and beat the officer. Thomas Marin, one
of the rioters, was shot in The head. He and
two others are in custody
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-14

BANK OF OcoEE.--This institution, char
tered by the last Legislature, and located at
Cleveland, Bradley county, has commenced
business. We have seen several of the bills
the engravings are fine and the paper good
1t is only necessary to name the officers to
assure thepuGlic, at home and abroad, that
its business will be well and prudently man.
nged. THos. II. CALLAwAY, President; Tho
J. CAMPBELL, Cashier.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-14

BACON MARKET.-By reference to our CON-
mercal letters il will be seen that the Bacon
market continues depressed, with n pros
pect for still farther decline. Formerly
East Tennessee Bacon had no competitor in
the Southern markets. But the opening of
the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad has
sent forward immense quantities from Mid
die Tennessee, and we suspect our friends
who have been waiting and watching for
taller prices have "put their footin it." There
is only one way for the farmers to manage to
make money out of their .products-that is,
whenever the market will pay a fair profit to
"let off'-this holding on, and holding on,
waiting for "big figures" will result in actual
loss nine times out of ten. Greediness gen.
orally overreaches ITSELF and brings its own
punishment.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-14

rK- Fifty-four cases of Cholera in one
week seem to have alarmed the people of
New York, and the papers, are loudly calling
upon the authorities to purify the city. New
York appears to be sufficiently unhealthy
without an epidemic. The Tribune publishes
tables stating the number of deaths for the
twenty-four weeks of 1854 to 1922, against
$500 for the same period of 1853, showing
an increase of 1922, or about thirty per cent.
The increase of population is probably from
8 to 10 per cent, Average weekly increase
of deaths this year over last l05.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-14

~ Punch represents Nicholas as an ass
who has allowed himself to be shut up in n
pound, and all the European nations, con-
spicuous among which is John Bull, stand
looking over the fence at him, but no one
dares to get inside to put the bride on. Tur-
key has let down one bar, and reaching hand
through has got hold of his tail, and implores
France and England to 60 in and take him by
the head, but they manifest most decided
disincIination to take hold Of the biting end.
A better illustration of "thc war" which was
going to shake the whole continent of Eu
rope we have never seen.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-14

Application will be made to the next legis,
lature to pass an Act prohibiting South Caro-
linians from trading with Boston and Char
lesion Yankees Edgefeh Is. CO. ADDER
tiSer.
Them's 'um! Hurrah for the Palmettos!-
When the Yankee Doodles get rantankerous
and make judies of themselves by an exhibit
ton of their more disgusting parts, the Pal
metto boys are certain to match them with a
similar exhibition, or one little more so.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-14

PUNISHMENT FOR SEDUcTIoN.-Wiliam A.
Jenkins was tried in Jefferson Copcty, ~ Y,
week before last for seduction, under the
promise of marriage, under the law of lS4S.
1t was the first trial of the kind ever had in
that county. Itelicited considerable interest,
as the charge has been over year pending,
and great efforts have been made for The de-
fence. The jury rendered verdict of guilty,
and the prisoner was sentenced to the States
prison at Auburn for the term of three years.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-14

A MAN SHor.-Early this morning, at the
Atlanta Hotel, Charles Kelsey was shot with
q pistol, BY Cicero Burlington, in the right
breast The wound is considered dangerous
though not necessarily fatal.
We can learn no cause beyond the instipa-
tons Of liquor, which we understand had "a.
ken possession OF them to great extent
Republican,.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-14

FIRE IN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. destruc-
tive fire has occurred in Philadelphia, which
destroyed property to the AMOUNT of mil
lion of dollars. Among dher buildings con-
sumed was the National Theatre.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-14

- STARvATIoS.--A German family names
flep, consisting of husband, wife and dnupht-
er, were found wandering about the streets
OF Jersey City last Thursday, in starving
condition. They were placed il charge Of
the poor masters. We SEQ in this circum.
stances one Of the pcculiaritos Of The free
States The poor are free to siarye.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-14

RAILROAD DAMAeRs.-The Damages paid
by the New Haven Railroad on account of
the Norwalk disaster amount to S252,sll.-
The company have resolved to make no divi-
dend this month, thus dispensing with
whole years profit to make amends for the
losses incurred ut Norwalk.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-14
rsy- Tho West Point Beacon states IN

s4y- The West Point Beacon states that
two deaf and dumb brothGs, named Mathis,
residents of Knox county, Tennessee, drew
handsome prizes in the Southrn Military
Academy Lottery of Alabama, dr'wn on the
Goth ult-one taking the $4,000, and the
other $500. Stock in that Lottery y good
deal better than in some of the Polk County
Mining Companies.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-14

SOUTHERN MILITARY ACADEMY LOTTERY.
Attention is directed to the advertisement for
the Southern Military Academy Lottery,
Glass c., to be drawn on tho Goth July, in
slant. This Lottery is authorised by the
State of Alabama, and the proceeds, after
paying the prizes, are appropriated to a most
commcndable object. 1t is within our know
ledge that citizen of this county invested
five dollars in Class b., drawn Goth June, and
took the third prize, $4,000, and that the
amount was paid over in good current funds
on presentation Of the ticket at the counter
of SAm'I SWAN, Esq, Agent and Manager,
Montgomery, Ala In each class Of the Lot
terry there are ten thousand tickets at $500,
and thirty thousand dollars put up in prizes,
and every prize is drawn out, and some per-
son must get them. The prizes range from
1880 to $l2,5O, andare payable twenty days
after the drawing, in full, without any dis
count. The fact that Sam. Swan is the Agent
and Manager is a sufficient guarantee that
every thing connected with the institution is
conducted upon fair and honest principles
the drawing is done in the broad, open light
of day, and the successful tickets are cashed
with marked promptness and pleasure. Fools
are said to be lucky and poor men generally
blessed with an abundance of children, and as
there happens to be good many of both in
this section, we will suggest to those who
feel like investing in any lottery, to "pitch
in" to the Alabama concern. There is no
telling what may happen, if you have faith
and are hopeful.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-14
RIEFALO. Inlv Z

The night express train of cars on the
Great Western Rail Road, which left the
Suspension Bridge, Buffalo, on Thursday
night, ran over horse, by which two cars,
filled with emigrants, were thrown down an
embankment. Seven persons were killed
and ten so severely wounded that is doubtful
whether they will survive. The passengers
in the first class cars all escaped.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-14

e3y- The number of females at present
holding the office of postmistresscs in the
United States is 1913. They are appointed,
give bonds, are commissioned, and receive
the same compensation for their services as
the postmasters. Unmarried females only
can hold the office of postmistress.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-14

HARD TALK FROM THE HARD ORGAN
The N. Y. National Democrat in alluding to
the removals and appointments made by the
local Federal Powers under the influence of
of the Prince of Barnbumers, says:
"At the waving of Johns finger, they APP
point his thieves, and pugiists, and abolition
lists to places of trust, and remove respectable
and capable Democrats to make room for
them. The President wnks at all this; and
John Van Buren, ,oinks too, but they are very
heavy, very slow, and very long winks."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-14

NIoNRoE's SOUTHERN BASKER.--Wc nc
kno Wedge the receipt Of this valuable Com
mercial Reporter, published by J. Monroe e.
Co., at the Commercial Bank, 1919 Meeting.
street, Charleston, S. c. Business men and
others wao want a reliable Note Reporter
and Counterfeit Detcctor, should subscribe at
once for the Southern Banker. Terms, S2,OO
n year in advance.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-14

A PROFITABLE NEwsPAPER.-On column
OF advertising in the London Times is worth
10000 year to the proprietors. The sur
plus profits of the Times are 100000 year
sterling, or 100000 of Uncle Sans COIN
The net income of the most profitable paper
published in New York does not exceed
100000.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-14

.Y" The Louisville Courier says that Mr..
Latrobe, Louisiana planter, reached that city
a few days since, with his family, from the
Continent of Europe. DESTROYS of going
home in a great manner, no offered 81 800 for
the exclusive use of the ladies' cabin of the
steamer Eclipse on her last down trip. Fail
ing in this, he engaged the whole of the la
dies cabin on the Chancellor, for about 5 900.
His party numbers seven.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-14

MONTGOMERY HALL, MONTGOMERY, ALA.
Attention is invited to y. Card of Lanier
g. Son, proprietors of Montgomery Hall,
Montgomery, Ala. The house has just been
re.finished and furnished in the best style
from basement to attic, and the order and
arrangement throughout is of that complete
character only to be attained under the di-
rection and management of gentlemen, who,
like the Messrs Lanier, have thorough
practical knowledge of the business. Our
friends travelling in that direction will, of
course, seek Montgomery Hall, where they
will be sure of meeting with the best accom-
modations and comforts.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-14

eY- Eleven beds of coal have been discov-
cred in Kentucky in the recent geological
examination Of the State by DIR. d. D. Owen.
The beds vary from two to five feet in width,
and are in the southwestern part of the
State.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-14

EXTREMELY WARM.--Itis certainly rery
hot down in Trenton. Tp Banner of thai
town says the mercury Stands at 80 and 100
degrees in the shade, in tlp sun at $50 aud
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-14

A SIMPLE REMrDY.-It may not be gen.
orally known the inner bark Of the Sweet
Gum boiled in sweet milk and drank freely
is asoyereign remedy for Dysentery, of Sum-
mer Complaint We have seen il tried re.
peatedly, and never knew il TO fail. II Is
worth, all the patent nostrums ever invented.
Try it. We are indebted TO an excellent Ia
dy Of Madison county for our acquaintance
with this simple remedy-Ashepilis (N c.
Mems
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-14

ATLANTA BANK.-We have made some in
quries about this institution and learn that
it is sound and healthy, that its issues are
promptly redeemed when presented at the
Bank counter, and its paper as current in
New York as any other Southern Bank.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-14

.B- The Nashville Tenn Banner of the
Sd inst. says: ave learn tht there has been
reduction in the price of cdcn yarns in this
city. They can now be hadnt the following
quotaiions-Per dozen; 80, &C.; 600, 7c.i
7no 6rr
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-14

TOW BENToN.-A portion of the party
press asserts that Tom Benton's brain has
been added ever since the explosion of Com.
Stockton's big gun on board the steamer
Princeton-the conclusion of which foored
the old gentleman-and that he is fit sub
iect for the lunatic asylum. 1t may be true,
but if true, the Great Missourian must have
been terrible antagonist before the accident
happened, for he now prostrates every one
who ventures into collision with him. 1t
would be a nice business to confne Benton
in lunatic asylum, and let h majority of
those who figure on the floor of the House
of Representatives run at large.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-14

eg- Prince Metternich says that "the
present is not to be looked upon as state
OF war, but merely Of disorganized diplomacy"
The English and French armies and navies
appear to agree in opinion with the Prince
The Russians and Turks are the only two OF
the beligerents who appear to think that war
means active hostilities ~.
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rR-A brutal teacher wbipped n l,tle

W-A brutal teacher whipped little boy
Tor pressing the hand of little girl who sat
next to him ut school; after which he asked
the child "why he squeezed the little girls
handP Because" said the little fellow, at
looked so pretty, couldn't help it." That
boys future career will be worth inquiring
into
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-14

rB-A dispatch from Washington, dated
the 18th instant, says:
"Capt. Bodisco arrived here this morning
from st. Petersburg, with dispatches to the
Russian Minister. John McKeon also arrived.
II is generally believed he will get the New
York District Attorneyship. The President
has sent instructions to Gen Smith, of Texas,
to call out the volunteers to quell Indian dis
turbances."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-14

CoNcREss.-Congress has agreed TO adj
journ its present session LIST August. 1t
wouldn't have set the country back much if
it had adjourned six months ago. But better
now than never.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-14

rB- enjoy the blessings of. this day.
says Jeremy Taylor, af Cd sends them, and
tho evils bear patiently AL sweety For
this day only is ours, we 40 dead to yester-
day, and are not born to tohorrowl"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-14

ATLANTA.-lt is said that there are four
hundred houses in process of erection in
Atlanta at this time, and that the population
OF the place is seven or eight thousand.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-14

OF Our Acknowledgements are rendered
Hon. Jas. c. Jones tor valuable books, docu-
ments, &c.-also, to Hon. S. A. Smith for
similar favors.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-14

ny- The New York Tribune parades in
triumph the fact that prominent lawyer of
Detroit recently refused his professionable
service to gentleman who was in pursuit of
fugitive slave. Had the proceedings been
against poor widow who could not pay her
rent he would doubtless have engaged heart
and soul in the prosecution.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-14

Jay" Hon. VIM. c. Rives is spoken Of
by some of the wing papers of Virginia, as
candidate for Governor at the next cleo.
ton.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1854-07-14

9B It is stated that the Russians have
lost, since entering the Principalities, 10000
men. Gen. Schilders is dead.
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AT HIS DEvoTIoNs-A robber in hotel
in Halifax, short time since, was found
knceling at trunk in the room of boarder,
and on being discovered said he was at his
prayers and begged not to be Interrupted
He was politely left to finish his devotions
and decamp with his booty.
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Athens, Friday. July IA, 1854.

WHEAT.--Good merchantable wheat is
commanding $500 per bushel here at this
time. Corn 60 cts-but little offering.