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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06
swTbe Maine Liouor law scet,s to b

AZ The Maine Liquor law seems to be
prohibtory only Oh paper. IN Name 10 has
not suppressed the lqnor traffic, nor prevent
ed drunkenness. IN the city of Portland,
during the year ending April ist, 1853, the
complaints and arrests, exclusive Of those
for violations Of the liquor law, were COS, Of
which 297 were for drunkenness. For the
period comptehended between April nth,
1854, and March 10th, 1855, the cothmittals
to the watch house in the same city were
1888, Of which ,fO9 were for drunkenness,
and As for selling lquor.--Char. Courier.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06
PRESIDENT PIERCE,s DIPLOMATS.

Lemuel Scroggins, Esq, (brother to the
famous Giles Scroggins, who courted Molly
Brown } publishes speech IN the Montgome-
ry Mail, which speech strikes w as being
worthy Of Hooper himself. We copy that
portion Of it referring to the Presidents d.
Plomatic Corps. Lemuel, promising that the
President is great man generally, proceeds;
"Franklln Pierce is the great prodigy Of
the nineteenth century. Blest with intuitive
perception of human character, prompt to re-
coshise and reward patriotic merit, wherever
foufd, he has raised from the obscurity of
private life and saved from a relapse into the
same gloomy vortex noble band i ~ ii,
cal catraSsiers, who are as terrible TO his foes
as whole battalion Of fat grouhd-hogs in
winter quarters! Who can serutinise that
which is unscrutable! Who can penetrate at
glance the latent springs of diplomatic abi-
lty! answer with an emphasis Franklin
Pierce. What President, since the date of
our Republic, has bagged so many diplomatic
gems of sparkling worth! Whose sagacity,
save that of franklin Pierce, could have pen.
etrated the hard shells which enclosed the
rich kernels of diplomacy in the fiery Soule,
the virgin Belmont, and the pugnacious Bor-
land! Who hut franklin Pierce would have
taken theresponsibility of hooking up George
Sanders and throwing him like bomb into
the British metropolis! Subsequent events
have shown the far-reaching wisdom of all
these appointments. Soule has shot French
minister. cursed a Spanish Editor, and fright
ened Louis Napoleon clear out of his boots
Such hero and diplomat is bound to bring
home the Queen of the Antilles in his brecch-
es pocket! acknowledgment has sent
lot of certificates to the Washington Union
showing beyond peradventure that he. is
STEPPED in diplomacy of the very first water.
II is row believed il the most refined circles
OF Europe, that, through his sapient diplo-
matte mediation, the long host tribes of Israel
will soon be restored and the price Of old
clothes reduced fully fifty per cent! George
Sanders, by his lettei TO the President Of the
Swiss republic, by his proclamation To- the
French democracy, AID by his close intimacy
with all the political refugees from all "down
trodden lands" has acquired world renown.
ed celebrity and knocked poor Kossuth into
the dimensions Of very suinii COCK ei-haEt:
Borhnd, too, what siall Isay of Scion? He
delivered an elaborate inaugural on the oeea.
sion Of his presen toiion 70 the President of
Nicaragua and laid the ground work Of the
brilliant and mmoftal victory Of Greytowhl
These two diplomatic ieats are enough to
carry his name down the slick pole Of time
and nail It to some lofty ChImborazo, as the
Sun and Mecca OF future ages! 10 view Of
these historical facs, and scores OF others,
bearing close resemblance, who will have
the temerity to say that franklin Pierce is
not some p1mpkinS!
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06

ey Full returns from New Hampshire
elect Mescalfe, American, Governor, by ma
jority Of about 1000 votes over all others,
and $500 over the Administration candidate,
Baker. The American candidates for Con-
gress are all elected BY majorities ranging
from 1900 to $500. To the lower house of
the Legislature, only 50 Administration De-
mocrats are elected ost OF total of 306---
The Senators elected are all Opposition, ex-
cent one.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06

fR We understand, says the Nashville
Union and American, that the Governor yes
terday pardoned Thomas Gregg, II eorsiet in
the Peniteniiay, on account Of his active,
intrepid, and valuable services in snbduing the
fire on Thursday night The spectators of
the fire unanimously accorded 20 Gregg fine
highest praise for the efforts, and Joined in
the petition for bis pardon.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06

sPS We are Informed says the Nashville
Banner, that some tSo hundred letters, mailed
on the slst ut, but intended for mails that
left on the lst inst, are now lying in orr Post
Ofkse, aad will not be sent to their intended
destination; because the postage on shem is
unpaid, Is the writer's do not como forward
and prepay the postage us required BY law,
the letters will be sent 20 the general Post
Office Us dead letters. II you, reader, Inailed
a letter of this kind, go to The Pos. Office
aud prepay the postage.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06

.w In the interior of Norfolk, England,
Is n bed of Oyster shells, nine miles long and
10 feet thick. Other shells and bones also
abound, 100 feet above the sea level. Alder
and hazel bushes are found 90 feet below the
surface level. Remains o: extensive forests
are traced beyond the mouth of the wash,
with bones of Elephants, Oxen and Deer
The same forests are found on the opposite
coast OF Flanders, and il is the opinion Of
scientific men that they once joined. ...
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06
tY- A dispatch from Philadelphia, dated

sY- A dispatch from Philadelphia, dated
the 30th ult., says:
"The express train which left Piltsburg or
Wednesday evening, run against rock which
had fallen on the track, east of Altoona. The
engine, fender, baggage car, and one passen.
ger ear were thrown of the track; the engine
ran two hundred and fifty yards, overturned
and became tota wreck. The Engineer,
Fireman, and Brakesman were seriously in
jured. Twelve passengers were slightly
seaded. The train was delayed four hours.
The accident occurred through neglect OF the
Waterman"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06

BASK MANIA IN PENEsYLvASIA.-Thc Phil
adelphia American, not usually found in OPP
position TO the extension Of banking facilities,
enters strong complaint against the mania
for ehartenrg new banks exhibited by the
Pennsylvania Legislature. Charters, il says
are granted with nm apparent recklessness and
immoderation which have not in very great
while been equaIIed in that State. The work
carried on in an exrnvagant manner. Cor
porations ARE made BY wholesale, n batch be-
ing constituted in q single session.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06
STRANGE PnEsESr,mEsr.--At the coal

STRANGE PREsENTimEnT.--At the coal
mine explosion near Richmond, Mr.. Samuel
Gouden, one of the overseers, was hlled.-
The Despatch says he had dream on Sun
day night which weighed heavily on his
mind. Before starting to work on Monday
morning, no conversed freely with his wife,
and instructed her how TO net il he should
meet with any accident that day. After
starting to work, no returned three times 10
kiss his little children and hid them good
bye. The poor fellow never saw them
amin ----
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06

NOTICE TO CLAIMASTs.-The following
notice has just been issued by the Commits
soncr of Pensions, and as tits highly impor-
tant to the applicants fot bounty land, we
call their sttention to il.
"No attention vii! be given to applications
from persons who act as agents, unless they
are known ut the War Department, or are
vouched for as respectable persons by some
one who is known to the Department"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06

W- The st. Louis News Of the 23d sIt.s
says. "The river is on stssd. Weather fine,
Upper Mississippi falling and foil Of lee ms
far down as GAINESVILLE. Illinois river on a
stand. Missouri failing, with four feet ocnRt
Oh the bars"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06

W The Cars dying request Of the King
Of Prussia TO ''relnain attached to Russia, as
he has hitherto been, and not 10 forget his
fathers words" probably referred TO the fol-
lowing passagei in the will of Frederick Will
liam ILL., addressed to the present monarch:
"Never neglect to maintain harmony among
the European nations MS lar rs il is in your
power. Above all things, may Prussia, Rus
sla and Austria never separate. Their union
should be considered the keystone OF the
great European alliance"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06

sXy- We notice that in several counties of
East Tennessee candidates have announced
themselves for the Legislature MS Prohibi-
Notwithstanding their willingness TO stand
or fall upon the single issue. In other coun-
ties, the friends of Temperance have con.
suited and determined upon not making any
nominations. but hold themselves in reserve
TO throw their strength to the best Temper
ance men who may offer. This policy, if it
is not thwarted by those who have embraced
the cause to acquire little short lived noto-
riety and promote a purpose Of their own,
may resultin some good. In the counties of
Monroe, Meigs, Polk, and McMinn, we un.
dersLnd Prohibition candidates will not be
nominated, the Temperance people believing
they can accomplish more by pursuing the
course indicated at the meeting of the 22d.-
II they succeed only in getting resolution
adopted by the next Legislature to submit
the question to the people directly, il will be
step forward-a point gained at which they
may rejoice. Distinctions which appear in.
surmountable at the first glance, may by skill,
industry, and perseverance, be bowed out of
the way. The good man, tho man who really
has his cause at heart, will be content TO la
Dor day by day and advance step by step 10.
ward tho goal Of his wishes and ambition.-
He feels and sees that it would be better to
attain the object at once; but he knows at
the same time 10 would be wrong and sinful
TO risk and lose entirely the good in view by
the adoption of reckless policy because the
better way looks long and toilsomc. Noun
tains too lofty to be assembled may be tmnclled
or avoded--walls too formidable to be bat
tered down, may DO undermined and blown
into the air. Radical measures, like the one
proposed by the prohibitionists. cannot be
accomplished at single bound. Are notslow
but sure approaches toward success, better
than speedy and certain defeat! AssMedly.
In this country all power is inherent in the
people. Submission may accomplish the END
in viow--thc other policy will defeat it.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06

Nv A printing press for the army in the
Crimea has been embarked on board the ES-
press steamer at Lyons On u was to DO
seen this inscription: "Armee TOrient--iH''
primsris Imperials." Two Of the best com
positors OF the Imperial printing establish
ineut Of Paris accompanied H.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06

HEAVY DAMAeEs.-Last week, a case was
tried at Chicago, which resulted in verdict
Of three thousand two hundred and fifty
dollars against the city, for damages sustain
ed by badly constructed sidewalk. The
plaintiff was nhoring man, who, on return
ing from his work, fell into the city trap
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06

icy The City of Philadelphia has applied
to the State Legislature for a temporary loan,
rs an immediate necessity. The Pennsyva-
nian says the amount required by the city, to
place her finances in even a respectable con-
dition, is one million and half Of dollars,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06

FA few days since man crossed the
Mississippi at the town of Chester, ILL.,, BY
swimming, for the sake Of saving FIVE cents
ferriaget What did he gain By II! He lost
one boo. and spoiled pair Of horse pistols.
Mean men seldom become rich. To save a
"pstareep, they are continually jeopardizing
their quarters IF You want to be troubled
with doYbloof,s b. moderately generous.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06
CJscIsHAr,. April 9

In the municipal election to-day, il is re-
ported that The Know Nothings were not al
lowed to vote in the Eleventh Ward, IL being
strongly German. A party Of Americans
took possession Of the polls, and destroyed
the ballot box. One was killed and several
,yonndrd
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06

Pass 1T RoUsD- bill hns been intro
drced into the Michigan Legislature to make
Roman Catholic schools and nunneries open
and free to public visitation and inspection
ms Protestant schools. il is similar to that
now before The Massachusetts Legislature.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06

R'A terrible ARRAY took place at the st.
Charles Hotel, New Orleans, on the goth ult.,
between two men named Harrison and Duffy.
The latter was shot dead by Harrison, and
in the melee ball from Dusy's pistol killed
DR.. Parsons, a bystander. Harrison, inmedi-
ately after the conflict surrendered himself to
the authorities.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06
MISUNDERSTANDING is invited to the
following from the Post Office Department.
Posr. OFFICE DEPARTMENT.
AppoinlmeM ORce, lfarch 2a. lsh5

appointment Office, March %, 1855.
Sir: Your letter OF the Goth inst. is receiv.
ed. answer, am directed by the Postmas
ter General to inform vou-
/. The Act of Sd March, 1855, making no
provision for unpaid letters to PLACES within
the United States, on the same day follow.
ing any such unpaid letter or letters being
put into post office, the Postmaster thereof
will post up conspicuously in his office list
OF the same, stating that they are held for
postage. If not attended to, such letters
must be returned monthly to the dead letter
office.
2. Letters part paid should be dispatched,
charged with tho additional postage at the
prepaid rate, according TO distance, estab-
lshcd by sad Act, except where the Omis.
sion to pay the correct amount is known to
have been intentional, when they should be
treated The same rs letters wholly unpaid.
8. 1t is proper TO forward letter, when
requested, in writing. When forwarded, no
additional postage should be charged, il the
letter. contrary to its address, has been mis-
sent If it has been sent according to its ad-
dress, and then forwarded, it must be charg.
ed with additional postage at the prepaid
rate, according to distance, established by
the Act of March 3, 1855, aforesaid,
H. Ship letters, as they cannot be prepaid,
and are not supposed to be embraced in the
new Act, will continue to he dispatched agree
ably to the provisions of the 18th section of
. the Act of March 8, 1886.
am, respectfully, your Obt serv',
HORATIO KING,
First Assistant Postmaster General.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06
RnsroN. March %.

Thomas w. Hooper, the paying teller in
the Merchants Bank Of this city, who hung
himself yesterday morningin the Bank cellar,
had certified to cheeks for $4,000 on other
Banks. and had drawn money to replace the
deficiency.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06
TIE Porss LAST BuLL-Hiv Holiness

The PorE's LAST BuLL.--His Holiness,
the Pope, in his hast "bull," says to the Bish.
op and Priests of the United States:
"Grneral education promotes infidlity, and
CHICKS the progress of Catholicity; bible So
tietes nre engines Of mischief; the freedom
of the Press is most foul plague; liberty Of
conscience a prolific source of heresy and
crime. Demoiish these, and Catholicism has
nothing to fear in the United States"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06

Ny- 1t is stated in tho Delaware Journal
that Messrs. J.T.Price &Co., of Brnndywine,
have purchased the entire coming crop Of
wheat of farmer of that State, at tioo dollars
per bushel of sixty pounds-the wheat to be
delivered at Brandywine Immediately after it
is harvested.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06

Nv In some sections Of the State Of New
York, and especially some Of the western
counties, there is scarcity Of hay almost I'M
prccedented. The Buif,lo Republic says many
farmers have been obliged TO sell their cattle
to considerable disadvantage to save them
from starvation.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06

We have the pleasure Of announcing that
p. l.. Gamble, one Of the attaches of this
office, has been elected High Ranger for Me-
MINI county, pice Sam. p. Wins, who retiIes
from the onoroas duties Of official lifO
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06

THE PENITEsTIARY.-The Nashville Wing
says: The Governor and the Board of Com
missions of the Penitentary met yesterday
to consult upon what action shall be taken
in regard to the buildings now lying in ruins.
We understand they determined to go imme-
diatey to work and rebuild. We presume
no other course eould be taken under the cir
cumstances, though if Tire institution could
be removed, ard the labor changed, we have
no doubt it would meet the appreciation of a
majority Of tho people Of the State. That
this will be eventually done, we have no
doubt, and no better opportunity could be de-
sired.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06

Lay Il down as rule nersr TO smile, nor
in any way show approval or merIimcut, ut
any trait in child which you should not
wish to grow with his growth, and strength.
on with his strength.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06
ATHENS, FRIDAY, APRIL o, 1855.

icy Circuit Court meets at Athens next
Monday, the 9th.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06

Doctor Pley could Imagine nothing more
insipid than a man and wife living together
more thun thirty years, without n single con-
jugal quarrel.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06
First Assistant Postmaster General
ISAAC V. FOWLER, Postmaster, New York.

tB- Maj. d. NJ. Key, Of Chattanooga,
publishes Card in the Advertiser, declining
The race for Congress, which had been ten
dered him. The Major possesses all the ar
dor and selfsacriGeing spirit Of the Young
Democracy, but his business relations are
such as to preclude his taking the race at this
time. Col. Anderson and Lieut.. LillaTd are
still in the field.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06

tF-Col. Kinney has, 1t is said, sold his
fine ranch at Corpus Christi, Texas, to n
French company for $l5O,Ooo-cash down
100000.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06

AucrloS.-A large and splcndidassortment
OF Dry Goods will be sold at auction, in this
place, aext week, commencing on Monday.
Sac advertisement next parc
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06

alrF. |. Welcker, of Kingston. is M.
nounced, in tho Kingston Gazetteer, us can
didato to represent Roane county iu- the
next Legislature.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06

lSy- The Knoxville Register contains
call, signed Monroe" upon De- ]. w. Gil
lcspic, of Rhea county, to become casdi-
laig foe Congress.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06

- Notwithstanding the late severe wca-
thcr there is plenty Of fruit left upon the
trees vet,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06

sWT The final vote on the Temperance
bill before the Legislature Of New York, will
DO had in the Senate on Tuesday next.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06

~ Maj. L. r. HuRsr, is announced in
to days paper as candidate to represent
Mc,iino county, N the next Legislature.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06

tag- The Wisconsin Legislature have
passed n new prohibitory liquor law, emitting
The features Of the former bill vetoed by the
Governor.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06

CAPITAL PuSisanErT.-Tob be hung around
n girls neck ill you nre dead, dead, dead.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06

e5w- Elk. Senator w. s. Archer, died at his
residence in Virginia, on "Wednesday.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06

W Vienne in Dauphiny, province in
France, the ancient capital of transapine
Gaul under tho Romans, is situated on the
river Rhone. There, on the left bank of that
beautiful stream, is seen tomb Of ancient
architecture, which according to tradition, is
the tomb OF Pontius Pilate--Pilate, under
whose government JEsvs CHRIST suffered.
To CuRE "FBLoss"-S.nd them TO the
State Prison. There have been other cures
recommended, but this is the only one We
consider effectual.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06
CHICAGO, March g.

CHICAGO, March 81
Gov. Barstowi of Wisconsin, has vetoed
the P'ohibi.ofy Liqnof Law recently passed
by the Legislature of that State.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06
PRIVATE LEGISLATION.

Private bill Legislation is becoming an evil
Of the most alarming character. A casual
examination of the Acts of our last General
Assembly clearly shows that the greater part
of tile longest of all sessions, was devoted
to the passage of charters OF every imagina-
BILE description. Whenever men wish to with.
draw capital from the ordinary rules govern
ing property, they apply for special charter,
which will grant them the privilege of max
ing more money than when their means are
invested in an ordinary way. To ensure sue
cess, great coneourse of lobby members
attend the sttings Of the Legislature, and
they seize upon every proposition with a view
to gather strength for their own private bill.
Thus system Of bargain and trading is fos-
tered at the expense Of the public veal
The Acts of 53-4 contain perhaps fifty or
sixty chapters, which by liberal courtesy
might be called Of public importance; but
the balance, amounting to several hundred,
are laws alone for the benefit of individuals
and corporations. II would be unjust to de-
nounce all charters as having been improper
ly granted. On the contrary, the subject at
fords unlimited scope for sound dscrimina-
ton, for some charters ought to be granted.
An njudicious and prodigal allowance OF
special privileges, creates m unlimited and
almost irresponsible monopoly in many
branches of business. The private individ-
ual is subject to the ordinary routine of bu-
siness and the rules of unchartered privileges,
and he is driven out of employment because
Others have better facilities for doing the
same thing. Thus the majority are injured.
The unusual liberaity in granting Bank
charters manifested by the last Legislature, is
n matter of very serious concern. The pro-
liabilities are very strong that insolvent and
broken banks will be the order of the day at
no remote period. An innumerable list Of min
ing charters was granted, by virtue of which
some stupendous frauds have been played
off and unsuspecting citizens almost bank
rupted, by swindles ofthe most heartless and
unblushing character. Others still more ex-
tensive are yet in embryo, and are only wait.
ing an opportunity to strike terror to the
hearts Of those who have placed themselves
in their power. Legislators are in duty bound
to investigate this subject, and be prepared to
resist course of Legislation which is Access
sorry to so many frauds. Put check to mo-
nopoles, unless some public good can be
subserved only in this way. =
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06

Ngw ORLEANS, March %.
The Know Nothings have been successful
in our CITY Electeus.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06

OF Sea Commercial Letters next page.
81 Reyes g. Henderson have a lot Of Salt.
See advertisement.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-06
MONTGOMERY, Ala, April 2

The following are the numbers which
drew the first seven prizes in the Alabama
Military Academy Lottery, Class H., this day: