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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-08-24
THE POST.
ATHENS, FRIDAY, AUG. "a, 1855.

tY- Oregon, having voted at the recent
election in favor of forming State constitu-
ton, and applying for admission to the Union.
the question has been started there MS to
whether the Constitution shall tolerate or
prohibit slavery. A correspondent Of the N.
Y. Tribune, writing from the territory, says
that there are large numbers of settlers from
Missouri and other slave-holding States, who
are very desirous Of having slaves. In view
of this question, an Anti.Slavery Convention
was to be held at town called Albany, on
the 9th of June.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-08-24

STYPTTC.-A young man named Jno
Barnes, aged II years, bled to death on Mon.
day morning in Buffalo from the effect of a
tooth which had been extracted some days
previous.
How easily his life might have been saved
by nm application of n styptic; one of the best
and most easily obtained is gunpowdcr.-
Let it be pulverised and laid upon lint so MS
to get as much as possible in the cavity of
the tooth, held in by the wad of lint or cot
ton. By renewing the application two or
three times relief is rendered almost certain.
We have never known failure, and have
seen it applied TO some desperate cases.-N
Y. Tribune,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-08-24

rY" The Memphis Eagle and Enquirer
runs up the name of MILLARD FILLMORE as
the American candidate for the Presidency in
1856, subject to the decision of the National
American Convention. In connection with
the announcement, the Eagle and Enquirer
publishes numerous extracts from letters re-
ceived from its correspondents in Tennessee,
Mississippi and Arkansas, expressing the pre-
ference Of the people Of those States in va
rious localities, for Mr.. Fillmore.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-08-24

W- There are, (be it said to their honor,)
says the Nashville Gazette, number of our
foreign citzcrs who rightly understand the
American movement, and who, despite the
invectives aud threats of the Sag Nicht for
eigners, voted with the American party
They are the intelligent and reasonable por-
ton of our foreign population, who do not
fail to see the baneful inAue nces of anti
American rule in this land of liberty. They
have discovered whittier we are tending un-
der the present regime, and have the magma
nimity and patriotism to acknowledge the
necessity of reform, in relation to the influx
and naturalization of foreigners. They de-
serve the confidence and praise of the coun-
try
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-08-24
ORIGIN OF THE AMERICAN PARTY.

OhlulN Or ltlE AhEhlCAN PART1.
1t may not be unnteresting to our readers
to learn the origin of the American Party,
since it has been denounced by many prints,
rs production of Massachusetts, and there.
fore unworthy the countenance and sympathy
of Southern men.
We have seen, at different times, various
accounts, pretending to be authentic, of the
origin of the "American" or Know Nothing
Party, but none of them which appeared so
probable, or were from such reliable and
authentic source, as the following, which was
communicated by the Hon. Stephen Adams
United States Senator from Mississippi, to
the Editor of the Memphis Enquirer. Mr..
Adams is n Democrat, and n man of unim.
penchable character for veracity. He inform.
ed the editor:
l. 1t is unqualifedly false that E. Il. C.
Judson, commonly alIed "Ned Buntlne," had
any thing to do with the organization of what
is known as the "Know Nothing" or Ameri-
can Party. The organization of which that
notorious person was the founder, was a mill
tary one, at Boston, unconncctcd with the
political parties of the country.
q 1t is unqualiiedly false, that the Know
Nothings had their origin at the North
They organized their first councils, or wig
vans, in Baltimore, a Southern city, under
the following circumstances:-Ju before an
election there two years ago, or thereabouts,
the leaders, or one of them, Of the foreigners
and Roman Catholics, went to the leader of
one of the political parties-the candidate for
MayOr-and Offered to give him the whole
foreign and Catholic vote provided he would
bind himself to appoint certain individuals to
office, after his election, list of whose
Names and of the Offices desired for them.
was furnished. The candidate refused to
make any such corrupt bargain, and sure
enough he was beaten by his opponent
After the inauguration of the successful can
didate, it was observed that all, or nearly all,
of the persons whose names were on the
aforesaid lists, were appointed to the offices
therein specified Intelligence of these facts
spread like wildfro through the city. They
were investigated and found to be too true;
and resulted in arousing the Native American
sentiment of the Baltimoreans to fever heat,
and in the birth and organization of the so
called Know Nothings.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-08-24

SOMEBODY TRoD UPON IA child, when
asked why certain tree grew crooked, re.
piled, Somebody trod upon it, | suppose,
when it was little fellow
How plainly suggestive is that answer !!
How many, with aching hearts, can remcm-
Der the days of childhood, when they were
the victimes of indiscreet repression, rather
than the happy subjects of kind direction
and culture. The effects of such misguided
discipline have been apparent in their history
and character and, by no process of human
deyising, can the wrong now be rectilied.-
The grand error in their education consisted
in system of rigid restraints, without cor
responding efforts to dcvelope, cultivate and
train in right direction.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-08-24

PERSONAL BEAUrY.-Just about the last
inheritance which a parent should wish his
chid-whether male or female, is personal
beauty. 1t is about the poorest kind of cap-
tai to start in the world with. Whoever saw
beauty worth the first red cent! We mean
what the world calls beauty, for there is a
kind of beauty more than skin Deep which
the world does not fully recognize--it is not
of that which we speak. But the girls whom
all the fops and fools go into ectacies over
and about. We should as soon a child of
ours should be-not quite so beautiful. And
then your handsome young man, over and
about whom all the foolish school girls are
in ecstaces, what chance has he of ever being
A sad destroyer of ambition is
beauty.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-08-24

New YoRK, Aug. l3-Pars letters say
Napoleon will command in the forthcoming
campaign in Moldavia, Russia and Poland
A new levy of 100000 has been made, des-
tined for this field of action, and will super
ccde the Austrian army in the occupation of
Mo'davia' The object is the erection of the
Polish Republic, comprising the Volhemia,
Poland and Besa-abia
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-08-24

sB- The authorities Of Wilmington, N.
C., have adopted an ordinance that il any
person shall visit the town of Wilmington
within fifteen days next, after such person
shall have been in any place where the yell
low fever exists, or in any family in which it
exists, or in any family in which it prevails,
such persons, it white shall be fined for each
and every day he or she may remain in the
inmn
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-08-24

FARAL AFFRAY.-A difficulty occurred at
Little Rock on Sunday week last, between
two brothers in law by the name OF Butler and
Marcus, which proved fatal to both parties.
There had been some previous difficulty be-
tween them, and particularly on that day,
when Marcus sought Bntler, and both being
armed, they shot their pistols when in n step
of each other,amost simultaneously. Marcus
fell dcad, and Butler lived but few mo-
mcnts. They leave widows-two sisters
and orphans TO mourn the fate Of those
who fell by their own violent acts.--,fem.
Wing.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-08-24

.9y- To cure palptatiou of the heart, pro-
cure young woman-Olive-and having as
certained the region of her heart, press the
organ closely against your own till the pain
ceases. For regimen, use cooling drinks and
moonlipht-about half and half
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-08-24

A Romans EPlTAPH-Some workmen, in
making IN excavation at CONSTANT, in Algeria,
a short time back come TO an ancient tomb,
which turned out TO be that of Roman cit.
zen. 1t offered no popularity in construction,
but the inscription, which is in well written
hcxameters and pentameters, appears so curi-
GUS, that n translation of il appears worth
giving. 1t runs thus 81, Prociius, whose
remains reposc here, state the exact truth in
these verses. have spent n life without
annoyance, exercising the calling of a silver
smith in my house at Cirte. have always
been of the strictest probity, and of the most
complete irankness towards every man.
have pothing to complain of, for was always
gry and always happy, until the death of my
chaste Valeria. have celebrated with honor
and in prosperity one hundred anniversaries
Of my birthday; and when my finnl day ar-
rived my feeble frame rendered il welcome.
The lines which you arc now reading com.
posed myself during my lifetime, being per-
mtted so to do by the kind goddess Eortane.
who never forsook me. Follow the path
which | have taken! | await you here be.
low. Gomez
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-08-24
r-sy- During the election at Paducah, ma

T-Y During UIeVTeVVIUH "V "uuvHI1' u ''"'I
accidcntly fell into the river and was drown
ed. Political excitement was very high at
the time, and the only anxiety expressed by
any one in regard to the unfortunate occur
renee, was to ascertain to which party the
derunct had belonged and whether ho had
voted.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-08-24

sSg A correspondent of the Ohio Cultiva-
tor vouches for the merit of the following
recipe for making vinegar. Take and mix
one quart Of molasses, three gallons Of
rain water, and one pint of yeast. Lot il fer
ment and stand for four weeks, and you will
have the best of vinegar.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-08-24

NEwsPApERs.-A child beginning TO read,
becomes delighted with the newspapers be.
cause he reads ofnames and things, which are
very familiar, and he will make progress ac-
cordngly. A newspaper in one year, [says
Mr.-] is worth Il quarters schooling to
child, and every father must consider that
substantial information is connected with
this advancement. TO the mother of a fam
lily, being one of its head, and having more
immediate charge of children, she should her
self be instructed. Children, amused by
reading or study, are of course easily govern
ed. How many thoughtless Young men
have spent their earnings in tavern or grog
shop, who onght TO have been reading?-
How many parents who never spent twenty
dollars for books for their families, would
gladly have given thousands to reclaim son
or daughter, who had ignorantly aud thought
lessly fallen into temptation.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-08-24

sB" The Philadelphia Ledger states that
the deposits Of gold at the Mint of the Uni
ted States in that city for the month of July,
were 1921 $3.50, and of silver bullion $436,-
900, making the entire deposits of The month
$657,33O. The gold coinage wholly in dou-
bic eagles and gold dollars, amounted to only
$2SO,3S0. The silver coinage, wholly in
quarter dollars, was only $l56,OO0 The to-
tai number of pieces coined during the month
was 699,7Ss, of the value of S436,3SO. The
coming operations were suspended on the
2lst of July, preparatory to the commence
mcnt of the alterations necessary to make the
Mint buildings fre-proof
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-08-24

The Richmond Wing says that Demo.
cratic Convention is proposed to be holden
in that city, next winter, about the time Mr..
Wise is to be inaugurated, the object o T
which is to put him on the road to the Presi
dcncy. The wires are already laid, and the
Junta at work.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-08-24

9V Never refuse TO kiss lady. Gallan-
try, religion, and good taste alike forbid it,
II 1t is sweet, 1t will make you feel like
barrel and half of white sugar for week.
and il 1t is not you will at least have the sat-
isiaction of knowing that it is the best that
could be offered. Kisses, however, like can.
dy, are generally made up with n deal of sac.
chnrine about them
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-08-24

Coon AND TRUE.-The following toast was
read at celebration Of the 10th anniversary
of our national Independence, at the Fayette
Springs in Pennsylvania
"our bleeding Country-May she never be
Pierced again"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-08-24

eB- A "marrage romantic" is mentioned
in the New Orleans Crescent, in which hun
dred young ladies', dressed like houris, acted
as groomsmen. They formed procession
which was dstracting to behold, and entered
the marital home from street carpe,ed with
flowers
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-08-24

~ The capture of Mamclon, on tho 18th
of June, cost the French more than either of
the grea. battles of Marengo, Austerlitz or
Sena; and yet it was but single outwork of
n besirgcd fortress.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-08-24

LONG SERmoYs.-Take your hat and leave
the clergyman that breaches long sermons
Iftbere Is anything that calls Satan right up
into mans head and things, il it sermon
about / miles long, with recapitulaton, ex.
ira exhortations, high heeled doxoogies, ard
similar institutions Elongated preachers
send an everlasting sight moro people TO
Tophct. than TO heaven. Will Rev. NJ. End
less make n note OF this.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-08-24

eP- If your fat-irons are rough and
smoky, lay n little fine salt on n fiat surface
and rub them well; it will prevent them from
sticking to anything starched, and make them
smooth
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-08-24

fS- The following toast was offered nt
the celebration of the Fourth of July, at
Cranberry, New Jersey
,"Ihe Rerolution-At first the odds seem.
ed against us; but thank God, New Jersey,
contained the two tons that turned the scale
IN our favor, Princeton and Trenton."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-08-24

eB- A Swiss artisan, named Fredcrer has
taken to Paris a warkc machine, the re.
suit of seven years study and experiment,
which will, he says throw seven hundred pro-
jectcs.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-08-24

The HORIZONTAL POSTURE IN PAINTING
The Medical Times gives analysis of Mr..
Richardson's theory of the manner in which
the recunbent or horizontal posture produ-
ces recovery from iainting. 1t is well known
that the arteral blood sent from the heart
first lscends, and the venous blood decends
from the upper and ascends from the lower
parts. When blood is withdrawn from the
upper part Of the erect body, the heart loses
its power of sending the blood along the
aorta hence the blood, losing the ris lergo,
'gravitatcs in the veins of the lower half Of
the body. The heart ceases to pulsatc and
the blood coagulates in the veins, and death
would ensue; but the body falls, or is laid
down, and then the blood contained in the
veins of the lower part Of the body is poured
into the heart, exciting il to contraction, and
thus the whole circulation is restored. This
theory is receiving considerable attention
from medical men.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-08-24

Look oUT.-Altered notes on the Bank of
Nashville are in circulation, changed from
ones to fves by the pasting process. We
caution persons to be on their guard and
examine all bills well before taking them.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-08-24

rg-Itis reported that President Pierce
has been engaged with other gentlemen of
high official distinction, in some land spocu-
!ations of rather disreputable character, at
Fond du Lac, on Lake Superior. We trust
this may prove incorrect.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-08-24

A MARrYR.-One Of the French sisters of
charity engaged in ministering to the sick
and wounded soldiers in the East, has fallen
n victim to her zeal and devotion, and perish.
cd. At her funeral, the cross which was
carried before the coffin, was escorted by
Turkish soldiers with arms reversed
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-08-24

e4g-The first piece of artillery was invent
cd by German, soon after the invention Of
gunpowder,Ond used atAlgieras,in Spain,n the
sicgo of 1871.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-08-24
OBLIVION.

It's well that hearts at last forget,
Ts well that broken ties,
In after years can only wet,
With thoughtful tears our eyes.
'Tis well the sun that rose in tears,
In glorious light will set;
That bitter grief will pass with years,
That hearts at last forget.
Yes, we forcet-the weary breast,
The burning, aching brain,
Will lose, in calm and peaceful rest,
The anguish and the pain;
And early memories DER whose biers
We wept with sad regret So
Grow dim before the lapse of years.
For we, at last, forget.
Not ALL not ALL careless word
A well.remembered tone;
A look, q scene thought hath stirred
The anguish past and gone;
And long hushed hearts have throbb'd again
And long dried eyes are wet;
Ali memory brings the old, old painl
We cannot quite forget.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-08-24

s4g- Three splendid prizes, the least of
which is S25, in gold, will be offered to la
dies of Seneca county, Ohio, at the next an
nua! fair October, 1855, for the swif;est run
ming at foot race. Bloomer dresses are not
prescribed.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-08-24

Iron was first dicovered by the burning of
Mount Ida one thousand four hundred years
before Christ.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-08-24
"CARLlsLE, July 90, 1876

CNKLTSLh, July ~, IoUO
wrote you by the last steamer, and have
now time only to say, that or Saturday last
there were heavy storms in the south of
England, both at London and Bristol, pros
trating much wheat. This week has been
quite stormy, and you may consider il Il fixed
fact that there will be n short crop of wheat
in England probably rery short"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-08-24

LEY Gravity is the very essence of impost-
ure, il does not only mistake other things,
but is apt pcrpctually to mistake ITSELF
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-08-24

.sy- The Oldest husbandry we know is
when man in clover marries woman in
weeds.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-08-24
CRoNsrADT-Ac correspondent Of the Lon.

CRoNsTADT.-A correspondent of the Lon.
don Times says;
A Cossack sergeant, who had been seven
teen years in the Russian army, and who de-
serted few nights siEce from the garrison of
Cronstadt, states that there are 10000 well
disciplined soldiers on the island, 10000 of
them being Poles, who would rejoice at an
opportunity of ofjoining the allied forces, and at
being liberated from the dominion Of their
present task master.
He has given most important information
respecting the Notifications of Cronstadt and
the distribution OF the troops. He says that
in the ranks Of the latter, among the latest
recruits are to be found old grayheaded mon,
and boys not more than l6
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-08-24

esY" The following is an extract Of a let
ter from Virginian traveIlingin England
We suspect, says the Richmond Wing, his
prediction will be very near the mark:
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-08-24

The BLOOM OF AGE.-A good woman nev.
er grows old. Years may pass over her head,
but if benevolence and virtue dwell in her
heart, she is as cheerful as when the spring
of life first opened to her view. When we
look upon good woman, we never think of
her age; she looks as charming as when the
rose of youth first boomed on her cheek
That rose has not faded yet; it will never
fade. In her neigborhood she is the friend
and benefactor. Who does not respect and
love the woman who has passed her days in
acts of kindness and mercy? We repeat,
such woman cannot grow old. She will
always be fresh and buoyant in spirits, and
active in humble deeds of mercy and benevo-
Iencc. If the the young lady desires to re-
tain the bloom and beauty Of youth, let her
not yield to the sway Of fashion and folly;let
her love truth and virtue, and to the close of
life she will retain those feelings which now
make life appear garden of sweets-ever
fresh and ever new.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-08-24

THE CLIMATE OF KANsAs.-Much differ
ence of opinion seems to exist in the accounts
we receive in respect 10 the climate and soil
of the new Territory. Some emigrants re-
turn home sick and disgusted with what
they have seen, while others remain and send
back glowing accounts of the beauty of the
land.
Rev. Mr.. Mute, in n recent letter, written
about two miles from Lawrence, where he
was living In tent, says:
"The climate is the most salubrious ever
found for the same season of tho wear
morning sometimes, like the beginning of ono
of your warmcst DAYS in tho Connecticut
valley; about 10 A. NJ. n cool breeze springs
up from the northwest, and continues through
the day. We are told by those who have
lived in the vicinity for some time Indians
and othe.s) that there are hut few days in tho
hot season without the relief of these cool
breezcs and but few days before the middle
of January so cold that farmer would need
to wear n coat when about his outdoor
work."
Mrs. Lovejoy, wife of a Methodist mission.
ary, located with company at the junction
of Big Blue and Kansas rivers, after describ-
ing the exceeding beauty and fertility of the
country, notices the peculiar transparency Of
the atmosphere, particularly that we have
not before seen mentioned. She says:
"'The air is so pure and clear, that objects
six and eight miles distant can be as distinct
ly seen as those in the East at one-quartcr of
u mile, strange rs it may seem. II is hard
for us to become habituated to II, and 1t
seems constant phenomenon to us; so
healthy, too, that one can lie in the open air
and realize no Inconvenience from it. An in-
stance occurs nightly in sight of our cabin
A gentleman from Maine, graduate of Wa
terville, who was to all appearance in tho last
stages of consumption, given over by his
physicians to die, as last resort came to
Kansas, has lived here through the winter,
rs is now so well he labors constantly, and at
night wraps buffalo robe about him, and
throws himself on the open prairie, with no
covering but the canopy of heaven"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-08-24

Sworn OFF.-Shuman, of the Syracuse
Journal, has foresworn the use of tobacco
henceforth and forever. lie says: awe had
smoked until our nervous system was like n
fiddle unstrung-until we had bccom as weak
as child, as miserable rs n constant head
ache and heartache could make us, and as
wild Drained as drunken poet. We were
smoking our nervous system into fidgots; our
coporeal frame was being reduced to skin and
bones, and our mental machinery was beccm-
ing disordered and unmanageable. The hab-
it cost us not a little suffering, and about So
week in hard cash. We swore off, and
stopped it-havc not smoked Whit since
feel better, and are growing fat and strong,
We pronounce the use of tobacco great vice.
and advise all our frends-young, old and
middle aged-to stop the use thereof, at
once and forever"