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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-10-05

Gov. ADAMS, OF South Carolina, some
days ago made a speech, on the occasion Of
military review at Granville, in which he
gave expression to sounder sentiments than
we are accustomed to hear from that latitude
He inculcated sound and wholesome po-
litcal principles, love of country, devotion to
the State respect for, and obedience to the
government, within its proper sphere, con.
tinucnce of military pride and spirit on the
part of the people. He deprecated all further
excitement in federal politics, till some overt
act of ofaggresSion on the part Of Congress,
and then let the other Southern States lead
off and South Carolina would follow. lie
had lived in crisis all his life, but nothing
has grown out of it. The Union had proved
too strong for notification, too strong for
secession, and would prove too strong for
abolition. That fell spirit would be crushed
whenever it was brought in conclusion with
the federal government in Massachusetts,
The people there would not involve the conn
trv in civil war and revolution in their oppo-
stion to slavery The speech was delivered
in admirable style, in clear and distinct
tone, heard all over the parade ground.
burst of applause ensucd when the Cover
nor concluded by cXhortng the people To
turn their attention to the development OF
the resources Of their country and the educa'
ton of their children.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-10-05

New York, Sept. 23.-The Washington
correspondent of the Herald states that the
Provisional Government of Mexico have
found documents relating to negotiations be-
tween Santa Anna and Gen. Gadsden for
another Mexican Land Treaty. The new
Government repudiates the whole matter,
and Gen, Gadsden declares the reputation n
breach of national faith.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-10-05

A New UNION PARTY PRoposED.-Hon.
Thomas G. Pratt, United States Senator, has
written n letter in favor of anew Union party.
to be composed Of conservative wings and
democrats. We believe the American party
are aiming at the same u!imatum. True,
they have had some bitches and catches and
breakdowns here and there, and, looking over
the whole field of the Union, their organza
ton is somewhat unharmonous and incohe-
sive and indecisive, and uncertain; but rs all
other parties are in n state of ehervescpnce.
fusion and reconstruction, the Know Moth
ings have still as good chance as the best of
them for the succession. The approaching
session of Congress will probably be follow
ed by an entire reorganization of the Ameri-
can party upon the living, practical union and
issues of the day. But Mr.
Pratt is, perhaps, little too fast. Nothing
positive can be done in the reconstruction of
parties, old or new, for $50, short of II month
or two after the meeting of Congress.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-10-05

lF- A despatch from Boston dated the
oath ult., says:
"1he Know Nothings are highly indignant
ut the failure of the Republican Convention
to rc.nominate Gardner for Governor.
Large meetings were held in this city and
Charestown, last evening, at which the nomi-
nation of Rockwell was repudated, and reso-
lutions passed in favor of separate action,
and tho nomination of Gardner
They also elected delegates to the straight.
out Know Nothing Convention.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-10-05

TRuTHFuL SMPLIclTY.-One Of our phys.
icians, making his morning calls, IN passing
the residence Of one of his families, saw n
piece of Grape attached to the door knob
Naturally interested in the circumstances,
and seeing little five year old girl, belong
ing to the family, standing on the walk, ho
reined up his horse and asked:
MARY, who is dead at your houseF
Sister
'Ah what doctor aid you hare to attend TO
herF
10, we didn't have any, sister managed to
die without one
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-10-05

WHILE IT'S DAY TINE LET Us NOI
Every mortal has his mission,
In this world of active strife,
Whether in high position,
Or lowly walk in life.
lie it is, who, now fulfilling
Every duty day by day,
Shows the mind and spirit willing
To perform its onward way.
Lies a bark upon the ocean,
Tossed and rocked by every gale;
Now scuds on with speedy motion,
Now with rent and tattered sail.
Life's bright and sunny morning,
With some light refreshing showers,
Followed by dark cloudy warning
OF the storm that Ger us lowers.
LIES the chord of silver, binding
Man in contact with his kind;
Death is but that bond unwinding,
Setting free the eqrth-bound mind.
Life's a pitcher of the fountain
Whence immortal rlls descend;
'Tis the fragile wheel surrounding
Cistern where pure waters blend
Life's the day and deed for action,
Death the rest, the time of night
He who works with satisfaction,
Works while yet the hour is light.
Forward, thenl the day is waning,
Westward sinks the setting sun;
Onward on! without complaining,
Work, while yet it may he done.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-10-05

sIS The American vote in Texas, as far
Us ,ss1 neafd ,Ono oirom' exceeds the Wing vote in
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-10-05

~ The Chicago Press mentions that n
few days ago miser, named Andrew Grun-
derson, died in that city from the effects Of
the miserable food his avarce compelled him
TO eat, and because he would not take medi-
cines or have physician, lest he should be
called upon TO pay the expense. Since his
death it has been ascertained that he had
$4,000 deposited in bank, and owned n
block in the western division of the city. He
left no will, and had several respectable chill
dren, who, when he was i'll, nocked to his
bedside and relieved his sutlerings all they
could.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-10-05

On Friday last, train on the Central Rail
Road rnn of the track near Palmyra, N. Y.
through the carelessness of the switch tender,
Fortunately no person was hurt, and the en-
pineer, having found tho culpable switch
tender, gayc him a sound drubbing.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-10-05

~ Many of the traders in New York,
decline to take the new American quarters
for more than "a cents A writer in the Jour
nal of Commerce, calls upon the public to re-
sist this extortion. He argues that "the e-
gal coin of the country" has a just claim to
pass for what is stamped on the face in dis.
tinct figures. II is II fraud to extort 4 per
cent. and ought 10 be resisted.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-10-05

IMPORTANT IF TRUE.-We are credibly
informed from Washington that the Presi-
dent has "marked out the line of policy he is
to pursue in his message to Congress in De-
ccmber." Squatters of Kansas and "border
ruilians" do Won hrar that1
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-10-05

PROFITS OF WHEAT CULTURE.-The Alton
Qll) Courier recently gave two or three in
stances of the successful and profitable cul-
ture of Wheat One instance was that of
Col. w. L. Warren, of Jacksonville, whose
crop of Wheat netted $40 per acre, clear of
all expenses, at present prices. Another case
was that of Mr.. Constant, of Sangamon coun.
ty, where the nett profit was SIT per acre
But these examples Of good Wheat culture
are thrown in the shade by Mr.. j. L. Arnold,
of Shipman, III. lie cultivated "a acres this
season, aud realized therelrom nett profit of
$3.50 s4-or Sal 40 per acre. He says:
"The land had been some time in cultiva-
ton, and for the last few years rented out for
corn. The wheat was sown the first of Oc-
tober in the standing corn, and was put in
with Joint cultivator, by going once in
row. Nothing else was done to the wheat or
ground except what have told you. Last
year. had twenty acres in May wheat, on the
same farm, which cleared me about $40 per
acre, though sold four hundred bushels at
ninety.five cents in Alton"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-10-05

A FooL's ADvIcE.-The British and French
should have consulted Amarel before they
took their Armies into the Crmea. When
Frances !. of France, the rival of Charles "
of Germany, was advising with his generals
how TO lead his army over the Alps into IL
ally, his fool Amarel advised him TO consult
how TO bring them back again.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-10-05

Hon. John Lott declines the nomination OF
the Son Shells M candidate for Judge of the
Cour, OF Appeals of New York.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-10-05

SEWARD AND GREELY.-A gentleman nam.
ed a. f. Posey at Grecnyille, Monroe county.
Alabama, has been inquiring of Seward and
Greedy as to their completely with the know
nothings. Both of those gentlemen have
replied, and their letters are published in
the South Alablnian. We extract them be-
low.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-10-05

The VICTORIES OF THE PREss.-Much
has already been accomplished in more than
people are aware, so gradual and silent has
been the advance. How noiseless is the
growth of corn! Watch it night and day for
aweck and YOU will never see it growing;
but return after two months and YOU viii find
1t all whitening for the harvest Such, and
so impcrccptibe in the stages Of their mo-
ton, are the victories of the press.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-10-05

rY- Jas. NJ. Drake has recovered in the
Court of Common Pleas, New York, $4,000
damages against the Harlem Rail Road
Company, being the amount advanced by
him on fraudulent shares by Kyle, the late
transfer clerk of said comnany
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-10-05
AUBURN. Aun. 81, 1855.

auburn; AuH Els 1000.
Dear Sir: Your letter OF the 10th instant.
addressed to me at Albany, has overtaken
me here, after following me in some Jour
neyng through the Western part of this
State.
1t is not consistent with my habits of life
to notice, either for purposes Of complaint or
rorrefutaton,the misrepresentation to which,
like other persons who hold representative
places, am subjected. No one who lives
within a thousand miles Of this place, wheth-
er friend or adversary of mine, would utter or
believe the absurd allegation Of which you
have made known to me with degree Of
kindness which deserves and receives my
thanks.
am, very respectfully, your obedient SER
want, w NJ. IL. SEWARD.
A. +. Posey, Esq, Greenvle, Ala.
New York, Aug.17, 1855.
Sir: never was consciously within mile
of know-nothing lodge, and never could
have been induced to join one on any account.
By placing your foot against the author of
the silly report noticed in your letter, you
will be certain TO kick a great liar
Yours, HORACE GREELY.
A. +. POsev, ESQ.
New-York daily tribune., 1855-08-24

do YOU know tie penalty Of becoming intoxieaed in
the City
Prsoner-Perhsps shall be drawn ard qusrtered
msvbe hung; possibly, only dam rafgs al geidLa.
Excited Officer, alarmed for the Cgnity OF the Court
-Pleese your Honor do YOU know ~-ha, he Il about!
He saws you're ID old cuss, and be y tell OF you
judge -hal have 10 fine you $40.
Pris-I have not the money; will return TO my ay
ccaion and will the sum and send It 10 you IN
q fortnight, Dec r0leHte.
Oficer-He says won't somebody lend II to l,u1.
Judge-Since Jou can't pay shall lock you us ten
days.
ris-I regre, it; but suppose its pro bono pubic.
Oficer-Yes you're right no funds, and up you 90.
So come along with me.
PIs.-I am truly fallen from my former estate, but
can blame no one but myself. SIC transit giorla
MpHdi.
Here the officer, who he'd started with Richsrsol to-
ward the cells hearing The last sentence, and being
smiten with compassion. iurned 10 the Judge vita
this appeal Please your Honor he says his glorious
" old aunt has been sick since Monday.
The Judge shook his bead, and the procession
moved o.
New-York daily tribune., 1855-08-24
CONSPIRACY TO DEPRAUD.

Sergeant Moore Of the Sec md District Police Court
Yesterday arrested John N. Miller and Magiaine
Potter, residing at No. l2 Walkerst., charged with
conspirDg TO defraud Harris Marks of No. 1913 Third
av out Of o., ,OO0 1t is alleged by complainant that
in April last he returned from California, and was In
duced TO frequent the house OF the accused, who had
been apprsed of his having considerable amount OF
money and whenever he called treated by him
with marked atte nton. He found, however that tho
wine of which he psrtook in the house made him feed
in, and finally he obliged TO keep 10 room which
Miller assigned bin until be should recover Dsring
bis illness Miller borrowed 800 Of him and Magda-
line obtained the loan OF $40, for which amounts tive
pronissory notes were given, neither OF which were
peid at maturity. few days since the complainant
was again about to start for California, but was pre-
vented by ar attachment which had been obtained BY
Msgdsline, who had made affidavit that he had prom
ised to mary her; and that Miller and the woman had
offered 10 settle the matter for s5,oOewhich offer he
declined, and now charges that the whole operation
was conspiracy to cheat and defaud him out Of that
sum- The accused were taken before Justice David
son and held to answer the charge.
New-York daily tribune., 1855-08-24

VIOLENCE AT RIcHFrELp SPRIsGs.-The popular
watering place Of Ricbfeld Springs has been the scene
of come excitement growing out Of the Liquor traffic
The Prohibitory Liquor-Lsw having gone into opera
ion and put the traffic under its ban few Of the
most prominent and daring rurnseIers determined to
cor time their outawed business in def.nee OF the
law, relying on their customers to uphold them One
Of their number having been complained o. their pen-
up rage burst forth in all its fury although the eass
failed for want Of proof On the night OF the Goth
number Of the prominent friends Of Temperance and
Law and order had the gates Of their font yards taken
OF and carried away, aud one los, wheel ron hs
buggy.wsgon. That these outrasss were committed
by the enemies of Prohibition there Is no doubt The
propery of the Temperance mea has been threatened,
and this Is the frlfllment of tie threat
New-York daily tribune., 1855-08-24
ELEVENTH WARD FREE-SOIL REPUBLICAN
CLUB.

The Eleventh Ward Free-Soil Republican Club held
its regular meeting at No ll3 Avenue on Wednes-
day evening last FIREMAN HIscox, Esq, President,
presided After the transaction Of general business
the subject Of Central Committee. TO be composed OF
delegates repres Dtpg the several Ward organza
was iDiro6 uced and the ssity Of such Commit
tee to insure united and efficient action this Fall wa
Unanimously conceded. 1t was therefore
Resored That the Eleventh Ward FreeSo Republican Club
will snd hereby invite each similar Club organisation
elect three dele like number from tnis Club at
time be hereafter designated consult and devise
means for the sdvsncem Of priacpes II vas also
Re,oed That Corresponding Secretary be directed 70
with each the sad Clubs cations and 10
report 70 this body at its next meeting
After spirited and harmonious meeting, the Club
adjourned to meet on "Wednesday evening next.
New-York daily tribune., 1855-08-24
CHARGE OF CORRUPTION AGAINST AID.
MOSER

The Special Committee of the Board Of Aldermen
appointed TO investigate into the charge Of official cor
rUption brought by AID. Hofmire of the Fifth Ward
against AID. Moser of the Third Ward, met yester
day afternoon at O'Clock. AID. Ely and He-rick Of
the Committee were present. Both Aid. Moser aud
Hoffnire sl-o present AID ELY, Chairman Of
the COMMITTEE desired Aid HOfLire to bring Or yard
bis win IN substaI tiaton Of the eberges brought
against AID Moser, which Aid. HERR'oK opposed
be insisting that the charge should be specifically
nsmed-tbe one Of corruption be urged being too
vague and general. AID. ELY regarded the general
charge ss sufficient for the purpose.
The two members Of the Committee being unable 20
to any agreement 10 the bsss upon which the
uyestig alton should be conducted, the meeting VA
adjourned until the call Of the Chairman.
New-York daily tribune., 1855-08-24

them superior They are an exceedingly rich snd las
eiors fruit and for sze superior 10 eny strsvber
res seen ibis season in New-York market
Mr. LawroS informed the meeting that vhoeve. had
ufed tie pIents found the same description of fruit
produced whatever soil they were p an,ed in.
Rotary Digging MaohiHe.-Dr. HAvESs exhibitei
model Of a rotary Digger which be seems 20 think
will suIersede spade labor, and do the work better II
is tie simplest digging machne we have vet seen.
Corn PionteT.-Mr CHARLES A. WAKrTIELD ex-
bibited an ingenious invention for planting corn, by
which the is deposited in the so at depth easly
regulated The same apparatus covers up the seed
bv the same operation. From FIVE 10 acres can be
planted in day by one man.
Adjourned till first Tuesday in September.
New-York daily tribune., 1855-08-24

a s through ths adissoo iso ss5 PT,'sSsf Tsi.
.as shout DIRTY forty oScT sSss1, sny IS other Bat But
ia Pss,. wanting friends OF still more southern
ss no wos, yrsctcsbIe and the most likely to
and sIs I'd o :gSsSI Hss ss SpS p.ISsS SsHS'GG Of
al ~ ssS-lnse s .o,,;tory now Mexican-but which
ne -1aSc Amercan, by purchase at any time
Dc mac r;II he . wsm contest in Congress, at the
p;"n pac VIZ bstseen the two ends Of the lever -
sortn peDb los.
New-York daily tribune., 1855-08-24

UsIYTRslTy AT LEwIssuRG, PEss.-rais Institution
bas just held its fifth conmeoceneIt graduating 8
class oftwelvetbree Of them in scientific. the rest
in the old course. I, has full aud vsiusbe course
for those who do rot choose to study the dead Ian
eusges. II has been very literally endo~ei, chiefly
by is friends in Philadelphia Il, President Is the Rev
II. Mscom ID. D., well known as the author Of Trayes
In Farther Iucia
New-York daily tribune., 1855-08-24
THE TURF.

UsIos COURSE, l.. Thursday Aug.
%, 1855. Match $500; two-me heats, to wagons
j. L. Gof names b. Lady Cooper Received forfeit
J. Williams names b. Frank.....,.s..'.fald forfeit
USIos COURSE L. I-TRorrrsG-Taesddy, Aug
81, 1855. Match 81 ,OOO mile heats, in harness.
H. Woodruff names b. M Rose Of Washington .....'i
w shute names b. g. Blue Morgan .s.;:.'-''''''''s
..2;57-2:b
Yesterday afternoon a goodly number OF turimes
assembed at the Union Course TO witness trot for
purse Of 81 OO0 mile heats, in harness. between b. m
Rose of Washington and bl g. Blue Morgan. Before
the nags were barnesseo for the race Rose was the
favorite at sIOO to s25. At o'clock both nags
brought up, apparently in fine condition On draw
ing for the track it was awarded TO Morgan. They
had fair start and both broke-Morgan in the Iced.
which be kept until the first quarter when Rose made
a brush and it was handsome contest until they
reached the halfmie pole, when Rose took the lead
and kept it throughout the heat. TiIne-a:37. After
the first heat il was onesided gamethe mare win
niug the tond heat and race easy. Time-2:16
New-York daily tribune., 1855-08-24

holds trumpet The altitude Is spirited, and ths
general eff ct is very good. The column Is orna-
msutod with three decorated ets. Upon four Of The
pissters Of the pedestal. and upon It's upper surface
appear various representations in relief OF in fall Of
implements and stices sppertaining to the fremsn's
calling His swinging engine lsn,erns, his trumpet
and vreath-crovre 90 cap, the hose and hydrant me
hook and the ladder, may al be seen
TIE nopoment of Henry Fargis occupies smsiIsr
enclosure on the south He was Assistant Forema
of The Souihwork Engine Company, and lost his life
st the FIRE In Duane st. April 2, lsis His company
erected the mcpnment George Kerr "a Engine
Of the New-York Fie Depa atment and perished is
the same Duane ct fire. His monument is north of
the central structure. The emblems Of his calling are
seen in relievio upon the sdes-and upon the top are
bis coat and cap Of duty-his lantern snd trumpet
now forever laid aside.
Tie Engineers of the Department erected this moa-
ument.
And now adieu to thee, oh Greenwood, last resting
place of our generation The contemplation Of thy
hmbs, by srousing reflection, creates a profound
influence on the human soul Alone among hy
graves the spirit takes unrestrained possession o.
time and space; il spurns their control and Ties
wbthersoever the gen.s Of remembrance dictates II
seeks the friends of infancy the placid hours that dew
on wigs of serene delight the spots which were 80
dear and sanctied by the steps of those beyond ex-
preston loved the familiar voices the lovely forms
gone forever And there arise from their tomos th5
passionate and brief excitemeut-a very dream then.
but row how strangely resl the wild enthusssm-thc
intense, and burning, and expiring srdcrs OF youth.
All is a phantom but how vivid, how more than
actual The ideal invests the past with glory NOT
isown. Inrumerable forms people the voidi schemes
of ambition aspirations after happiness projects for
erataton. and thoughts of things cherished beyond
life fash upon the swift and whiring soul, and dis
appear as rapidly as they came. What JOY and an
-uish alternate; now all is vsin as empty as If they
..ad never been. And thus Memory becomes the
house of death and all its beings specters, that
coma and 90 we know not how nor whiher
New-York daily tribune., 1855-08-24
GREENWOOD CEAETERY....So. Ill

The Tour from Battle Hill, at which we resume our
observations leads US in = southeastern direction.
We pass N succession tire monument Of the Cor~in
family. and the two st-snge4,oking columns which
form the symbolic memorial Of George and Albert
Swan. Turning into Aesdow-av. and leaving Green
bouzh sv on the right, we observe the handsome
tomb facade with curved abutting walls which be-
longs to Ralph Mead. The marble obetsk before
If is Quincy Bedsons This portion Of the silent city
Is censely popula:ed-on all sides are surro indei
by monuments Of every fashion and description
Flowers are blooming every grave-ho~ers OF
gaudy bue and most Inappropriate selection. We do
Lot envy The taste which could plant fuchiss aud
dahIiss in the cemetery.
We wander at random through tins tract, and pass
ing Edgesocd av. and Crescent Hu find before US q
vita which opens widely upon the north and west,
and which is already hed With tokens Of ortslity
that did we not miss the messy graSe-stone aud it
dated legend, we might resdiy suppose Ourselves in
some ancient buryingground. Conspicuous in front,
as We look toward the north is q large rectsngle-
divided by alleys, fences and low box-hedgos into
numerous plsts. These known as the German
grounds being almost exclusively owned by the natives
Of Faderland. Numerous epiiaphs in German may be
seen upon the tablets within this enclosure The En-
glish reader viii probably be satisfied with single
specimen copied from the tomb of Otto Martens
New-York daily tribune., 1855-08-24

Br1orr CoIIEoE.-THe Nor~ieh Errniaerssys that
the Rev. David Rsot Of New-Hsven has given to
Beloit College property TO the amount OF ss,soo
toward founding ProiessoshiP Of Theology and
Moral Philosophy. He hH before given 81, os' to the
raue institution.