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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-02-23

WHAT BosToNIAH SAYS OF MAYOR WooD.
The following letter was received at the
Mayors office in New York -
BosToN, Feb. 5, 1855.
Hon. Fernando Wood, Mayor, dc, Of ~ Y.
"Dear Sr:-I beg to present to you my
sincere thanks for the manly way you are
performing your duties in the high station
filled by you. The question whether New
York city, with population Of three fourths
of Il million, can live without standing army,
is often discussed. You are doing great
deal to settle that question Self government
is quite certain, where people fairly observe
the difference between Sundays and week.
days.
81 remain your obedipnt servant,
SAMUEL LAWRENCE"
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ANORIGINAL ANECDoTE.-Some years ago,
young Methodist parsOn, who had just
taken TO himself better half, feeling anxious
that the whole world and 'the rest of man.
kind" should know it, and that quick, was
publishing it as he went, after the following
manner;
"Good morning:-I am marriedw
Meeting with Mr.. B, Il shrewd lrshman,
the parson hardly passed the usual sauiation,
when, almost Involuntary he exclaimed: 81
am marriedw Faith. and are We married,
then, parson H-?" inquired the lrshman.-
"lndadc, and We met with good luck for once.
And whom did We marry 2" 80, | married one
of the Lords children" was the grave reply.
"And did We, now! congratulate We on
marrying into Il good family; but, poor man, |
fear We will never get to see your Father-in-
law ~
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,zysI is said that $4,000 hogs and $1,000
horses and mules have passed through Mount
Airy within the last eight years, seeking n
market in North Carolina. This, at a mod
crate calculation, is estimated at the cost to
the State of S3,457,O7O, and nothing said of
what has come in other directions. The in
ference from this was, that "until the people
would learn to furnish their own provision
markets, the State would have to continue to
be known by the soubriquCt of poor "oId
North Carolina"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-02-23

How TO BUILD UP CITY.-The Rich
mond Examiner, in an excellent article on
this subject, makes the following truthful
alusion:
Newspapers are TO city what advertise.
ncnts are to It's merchants. They do for n
city gratmtously what advertising does for
a man of business at II high cost. They con-
centrate public attention upon its affairs, keep
the city, its markets, its wares, its splendid
buildings, its sights, 'lOns" and wonders, It's
attractions of every name and class, upper.
most in the public mind. They go into every
nook and corner of the surrounding country
into every mans door and to every domestic
iiresde they 90 abroad to great distances
into other communities, and among strangers
exciting an interest in its concerns, and
spreading information of lis trade and attrac'
tons wherever they go. The more the pub
lie at large hear and read of city, the more
they are tempted to see, visit and explore 1t.
What would n merchant be if his name was
unknown to the public, and his business was
as obscure us his name! What would a
merchants signboard over the street door OF
his store do in attracting trade, II he did not
send it with n catalogue of his wares, IN
newspapers, to every mans door! Who
would be tempted to visit a city that had no
newspapers, and which they should hear OF
only accidentally and once in year or Il life
time!
Good newspapers give more importance to
n city than all other agencies combined
What passion is more universal than the
passion for reading newspapers and learning
the news! What disposition is more gener-
nj and uncomfortable than the disposition to
visit places that we hear Of and read OF
in every newspaper that comes to our
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-02-23

s9s- In speaking of the morals of the City
of Washington, the New York Herald says:
"If there be any place under Heaven where Il
rgidly enforced Maine Liquor Law, and an
gambling law, would be the highest
blessing in the local community and to the
whole country, it is the City of Washington"
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HEALING VIRTUES.

tits a fact. authenticated here, well oil the
State and indeed the whole states, that sloans
Medicines have attained wide spread celebrity, and
puaton, which they justly entitled by their heasRy
uirfues" and powers. We not among those who are
prone to endorse every patent humbug that along
and in this instance have delayed endorsement until
we have able make doubly only
by testing them personally ourselves but FROM The tes
nony of a numerous portion Of The community living
around us.-IIllinois Globe. April n, 1850.
Sold in Athens. Te., by [febi6-6ml WIN. burns.
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S IL q A MS
Horse g. Cattle Medicine.

No Medicine in use has accomplished so many Enra-
ordinary Cures and given Uabsdi Satisfaction in every
variety and stage OF disease or that has eeHsre and
rapid sale SiOdHs Ointment and Condition Ponder.
The Ointment is swiftly supeIccding all other OmIments
and uiments fot the cure of Fresh Wounds Calls Of all
kinds Sprains, bruises, Cracked Heels Ringboue. Wind
gals Poll Evil Gallons, Spavins, Sweeney, fislula si
fast, Strains, Lamcnes Sand Cracks, Fonndcred teet
Scratches or Grease, Mange and Horse Dstemper.
The Condition Ponder will remove all Inflammation and
fever purify the blood loosen the skin, cleanse the water
and strengthen every part of the body and has proved
sovereign remedy for the following Diseases
Founder, Distemper Hide Bound, Loss OF Appetite, In
ward Strains, Yellow Water, Inflammation OF the Eyes,
Fatigue from hard exercise also Rheumatism, Commonly
called stiff compant) which proves so fatal TO many val!l-
able horses in this country. II Is also safe aud certain
remedy for Coughs and Colds, which generate so many
fatal diseases.
These remedies neUsr njure and alTays Cure If the d.
rectons are followed. p.
For further particulars and multitude OF CERTIFICATES Of
remarkable Cures, get Pamphlets Of agents.
w. B. SLOAN,
Grand Depot, 10 Lake ST., Chicago. M
Forsale in Athens by lFeb16-6ml WIN. BURNS.
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N-OTICF Is hereby given that the firm Of HKSE0AR
~ Knox was dissolved the LIST day Of January last
All persons having accounts standing open are therefore
requested to come forward and close them Win money
or by note Immediately. HENEuAk hNOA'
The business will hereafter be carried on In the name
of j. NJ a T. J. KSox, Mt the old stand. -
Charleston, Feb. ., lo5o-3tI j. NJ T. D. hNOA'
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A GENERAL assortment of BOOTS and SHOES
"a which we promise 10 sell as low as they can be
bought elsewhere. Call aud judge for yourselves. We
take pleasure In showing and pricing.
Athens. pee. I C.F&TF. GIBSON.
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Musical Academy.
Notice.

IN otlce.
I'm obedience to order from the Governor OF the
State of Tennessee, Election will be held in this
county the usual places Of holding elections, on the
1871 ddy Of April 1855, for the purpose Of eecting
MAJOR GENERAL for the First Division Of the Militia OF
said State fill the vacancy occasioned by the resgna-
ton of Gen VIM. II. Caswell. TlIOS. STEPHENS,
Feb %, 1S55-6t Sheriff McNiinn county.
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u OOK LOOK This l. to inform our customers
4 A that we must have money md cannot hold their
Notes and Accounts. [Jan5I C.R&T.P GIBSON.
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Select School.

HNENCE POSTS.-A lot Of first rate Sawed Fence
II Posts for sale by feb 81 $. X. REEDER.
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COLE nj A N HOUSE,

kNOASELLE, TENN.
TENilS splendid Hotel now opened for the nccom-
mediation Of travellers, and while its large and airy
apartments; its magnRcenty furnished rooms its we'll
spread table and the excellent attendance Of its
wants. all render It of the best Hotels in the coun
try its charges are very moderate. The Proprietor
respectfully soics share OF patronage. In cOnnss-
ton with the House, is a first rate stable
Jan. 26-1m W. b, COLEMAN, Proprietor.
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VoMAN's RIGHTS IN New llAMPsBIEE.-A
Miss Caroline S. Freeman, of Manchester
New Hampshire, avows that she has certain
inalienable rights, notwithstanding she was
not born "a boy baby and amoug others the
right to seek rs well as accept husband. She
concludes her declaration rs follows:
Against those exclusive privileges on the
part of the other sex, |, with thousands OF
others of my own sex in this city, earnestly
protest.-And am authorized in thelr name
and in their behalf, to declare that, on and
after the 4h of July, A. ID. 1865, we proclaim
and publish to the world our Independence
from all such cruel restriction. And this ~
TO give timely notice TO all single gentlemen
(widowcrs excluded of industrious and tenn
perate habits in this city, that they must I'M
prove the few remaining months to the best
advantage; for, after the incoming OF the I'M
mortal Fourth, we, the working slsterhood OF
Manchester, will show what women can do
in this great, heretofore restricted commerce
of love, by galanting around modest youth,
making declarations and popping questions
OF The "Diamond Light is the name OF
new article just patented IN New YORK. IL
is the manufacture of n kind of oil, to be
burnt in a lamp made especially for the pur'
nose. The Journal of Commerce SAYS:
ave have tried the lamp and oil, and have
found them TO be all that is promised The
light is equal to that of the best sperm oil
and being so much cheaper, we see no reason
why il should not have great run. The on
is made from rosin, and cannot explode II
is a real oil, and not water looking like cam
phene and burning fluid. The cost at whole
sale is only so cts. gallon.
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Fall 60 Winter Stock
yHyIIE subscriber is receiving and opening hI,
n stock Of Fall and Winter Goods, togeths~
with good lot Of Heady-Made Clothing.
which he proposes 10 sell low for cash, op tips 10
good men. NOV. H. DbDSbE.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-02-23

q TTENTION "A good farm hand obtain
IN permanent situation, at fair wages, by applying
at this office Jan b-3t
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DaEuerrean Gallery.
n. R. FOSTER

UD EsPECTFUILY informs the citizens OF Athens and
HI vicinity that he Is now prepared to copy the "lu
face divine by the most improved Daguerrcoypic
Process, at Mrs Gibbs Hotel All who wish perfect
Pictures are invited to give his specimens examina-
ton. Call soon, he has made arrangements to visit
other places. Athens, Jan, 26-lm
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Grand Depot, 10 Lake ST., Chicago. M
Forsale in Athens by [Feb16-6m WIN. BURNS.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-11-10
-Superi0r, Douglas Co., Wis,

YuNH1S place IS situated the Bay OF Superior and
Left Hand river, at the head of Lake Superior, and
possesses better site better harbor and greater adj
vatages for commercial city, than any other point in
the Northwest and is eaualled IN prospective imp,rt
ance by Chicago only.
The proprietors have clear, uniisputed, and unn-
numbered title to the land upon which Superior Is laid
OUT and all purchasers OF lots receive warrantee deeds
for the same. -s.,e...-r q -l..at-.g - +se .sfr
Superior was laid out during the past season, and
ready contains several hundred Inhabitants, largeh
tel, number of stores, commodious pier, with wRi
town IN the West. The countyseat, U. s. Land ONCE
aud ost once are located here, where the Mississippi
anu bake Superior u. Military Road, in Course of
constructions connecting with st. Paul. terminates. Ii
Is also the lake termn of all the projected railroads to
the head of Lake Superior The ssSoo'' canal will be
open by June, after which time fou lines of lake steam
rSwiii run to Superior-one Chicago. two from
Cleveland, and one from Buffalo fiue vessels having
been built expressly for this trade. r.. :.
Two steam sawmills and printing press are now on
the way Superior and will be promptly SET 10 vork
One-haf of the lots have been appropriated nv the
propretorS to be sold by the undersigned actual
tiers easy terms, and to provide fund extensive
public improvements. Liberal appropriations have bee
made for public purposes-parks, churches, railroads,
etc.
SSs Ia order correct the misapprehenslon arising
similarity of 1t is proper state that
Superior Cy about the title of which legal contro-
vcrsy exists, another and different place, and In Diff
fercnt township from Superior. -.a1c
r Maps of superior Sisued by Thos Clark,
veyor and VIII H. Newton, agent and attorney for pro-
prietors and be seenn the principal hotels of st
Paul. Galena, Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Toledo, Buff
fao and other cities.
All persons wish purchase lots, obtain lnfor
nation can apply to Wm H. Newton Superior, Douglas
county, Wis. WIN. II. NEWTON.
Ag't ami Atty for proprietors of Superior
Nav I, 1855. - daw6m .~
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Gbe Weeklq Minntsptian.
poss,ton of the Times.

Our neighbor of the Times thinks we dlo
him Injustice on Thursday in saying that be
was originally in favor of inserting the Maine
law plank in the Republican platform. he
defines his original and present position
thus: .
aThe EDITORS allusion to ourseif rather
;,uplies that we were an advocate OF placing
the Liquor Law plank into the platform.
This is not 30. We were for keeping 1t out
originally; but when the Convention that
nom;nated Mr.. Marshall, voted, by decided
ma;oritv. to put it in, we felt in duty bound
- sustain the action of the Convention-did
do so. and would do go again under like cir
cumstances."
awe are for the Maine Law now and ever
shall be but if the question should come up
in another Delegate election, we should work
to keep it out of the platform, believing that
there are many opposed to Slavery who are
Anti Maine Law men, and who would go
with us in achieving glorious victory over
the Slave Power"
All right! No need whatever Of a ''family
quarrel on this slight difference.
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The Land Sales.

The land sales which commenced at this
Mace on Monday last have thus far been
conducted with general good feeling. But
few cases of q cross bidding have occurred
and. as we are much gratified to be able to
saw. in no instance has any Spectator made
q bid against settler So, all the mountain
high fears of the Buncomitcs have vanished
into thin air.
The following are the prices at which
some of the lands sold:
Fractional lot No. 6, Sec. II, Town III,
Range I, Sc per acre.
Fractional lot No. 5, s. II, T. los, Il. 7,
So 55.
S14 So
S. E. quarter of N. E. quarter, S. 30, 7.
10Y, R. I, $7.-Wtnona Argus.
We learn that since the publication of the
Argus of this week, from which we extract
the above, shooting match" has occurred
at the Winona sales in which three persons
were injured-two of them, named Thomp-
son and Brown, somewhat seriously. From
"cross bidding" on certain tracts of land
offered, "cross firing " of pistols ensued. II
was not thought that the wounds of either
would prove fatal.
At Red Wing, the sales have progressed
without any interruption whatever, and prices
have ranged for choice unclaimed lots about
the same as at Winona.
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For the Mtnnesotians
1America vindfcated % g. AA


AIrssns. EprToRs:--Such is the inscription
of an article lately published in the Times,
in which the following points must strike ev
ery thinker. First it says: "It is written
with much ability, but he has undertaken
herculean task in attempting to controvert
the settled convictions of this nation. and
indeed, of the christian world and further,
the book should be read for its fascinating
ability, but it is too late in the day for It's
doctrines to take root in the American mind.
The public judgment is already formed On the
points discussed"
Now, sir, a conviction ceases to be settled
one so soon as it can be proved by reason
that it was wrong conviction; be it one of
nation, or Of single Individual, or the
christian world; and hope it is never too
late in the day for any thing reasonable to
take root in the American mind because
never can belieyc that this nation of progress
should resemble the Chinese nation in its
worst feature-and that is to always hang to
old thoughts and customs. and TO be afraid
to go one step farther. Further, II says:
'We are bound TO admit, however, that
the author reasons; that we see no ready az
swer to his arguments, but all people have
certain traditionary convictions that arc not
amenablc to reason"
Well, sir, everythng--1 do not care what
it is, must he amenable to reason; and it
must be satisfaction enough to the. author
wien you say that &c reasons well, and that
you see no ready answer TO his arguments.
What better faculty have you than reason ?
Tell me, with what Go You write your news
paper articles, if they are reasonable? 1t is
the most precious Of all articles to news
paper writer-!lc ought to be full of it,--and
it is the dearest too, because money cannot
buy it, even if you are as wealthy as Cree
sus, and empowered to create additions to
the head or brains. rs some of our wealthy
St. Paul men do to the town.
Reason should not he silcnccd, as is often
systematically done 10y teachers to whom we
entrust the education of our youth. 1t can
not be encouraged too much, for without 1t
man becomes the same teshy mass as the
lower order of animals; and if you see an
other luminary raised in St. Paul like Mr..
Th. Walden. our first Hero of the Book, do
not try to extinguish it, so that it may light
by Reason. as >. &c
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BARNrM BARNrNED.--Counsel learned in
the law, inform us by cartel formal and d-
plonatic, that p. L. Barnum, Esq, has de-
sired the commencement of Il suit against the
proprietors of the Commercial, laying TIE
damages in the case at the snug little sum of
$4,000. The provocation for this we arc
bound to say most extraordinary of the en-
terprises of the Great Unique, is stated BY
the counsel aforesaid, iu the terms following
to wit: ~1 JCz
''He claims that you have published GER
tain advertisements for him and at his ex-
pense, for several weeks, and that now, at
the tn expiration Of the same. (?) you assail
the enterprise advertised and have also maj
cionsiy detained and liheled his character.;
FROM this and other sources, we have be-
come acquainted with the important fact that
1he pap and diaper exhibition of Messrs. Bar
mum y Co., in this city has failed and that
lor once the Prince of Humbuegers and first
OF humbugs has gone and done it, Wbetb
er his invasion OF our hen roost is for the MIR.
pose of making his expenses. or with the I'm
tent to get little gratis advertising ont of
us, we do not exactly understand. The idea
that because we published his advertisement
we were bound to admit into our columns
nothing adverse to the designs of his H;cb
Mightiness, is slightly comical, and would
seem to indicate thatsomewhere in his crowd
there was an ass very poorly concealed. Z
Well, go ahead, with your woolly horse.
wooden mummy and mackerel mermaid.
we'll try to survive it.-CSacianati CONNER
cia. aas as.las - s.ar eAaA.rE
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HO, Farmers !!

EUST RECEIVED, at the Saint Paul Agricultur
- Warehouse, near the bead OF Third Street,
Corn Shelters, Grain Separators,
Hay aud Straw Cutters, Whip Stocks and Lashes,
Vegetable Cutters, Corn Mills,
Leaf Cutters, Post AugerS,
Sausage Suffers. Bell Rings and Cow Chains
Horse Hoes and Cultiyators, OK and Cow Bells,
Harrows and Seed Sewers, Cross Cut and Jib Saws,
Cast Steel PloughS, Scythes and maths,
Tx Yokcs and Bows, Grape Vine Cradles.
GrindS Jones. Hay and Manure Forks,
Farmers Boilers, Scythe Stones, Rakes, etc.
Grind Cranks Rollers, Ok and Log Chains. etc.,
Sckies and Grass Hooks, Brush ScytheS and Hooks,
MattOcks, Picks, Grub Hoes, Corn Baskets,
Germ and Milling Hoes, Tools of all kinds,
All OF which offer for sale at the lowest price fol
cash. jyI4w3m MCCLOUD s. BROTHER.
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MANOMIN HOUSE,

FBtHE SUBSCRIBER has taken the above House, in
Il the pleasant village of Manomin, eight miles
above ST. Anthony, and is prepared to accommodate
Travelling public with the very best fare the country
affords. The house is furnished with every accommodate
tic be found any country end aside from the sub
s.ntaS Of life, the best wines and liquors that be
procured, may always be had upon calls The Sablins
Mauoin House, either for cmgrants, Transfers
Drover superior to that Of other public house
the road north of St. Poul.
Nav 24iawtf A. j. WILLIS.
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1855-11-10

E The Great Comet of 1856, which
expected i'll lS4S, and on account Of whose
non-appearance Sir John Herscbel put Grape
on his telescope, Nj. BONNIE, a distinguished
German astronomer, finds not to be due till
1858. With immense labor he has gone over
all the intricate calculations, and estimates
that the comet would be retarded to that ex-
tent by the influence Of the planets. The
periods of its return have ranged from $50
to 293 years. and fit shall not return before
1858, its present period will be longer by Q
years than ever before. . - .-....-.s
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WATCH MANUFACTURER

WATCH MANUFACTURER.
...Corner Of Jocks0n aud Fifth street. 81 Paul..
s. AViNt; removed into his Brick Building. he n
4 door to o' Estabisn mt and Just returned ia NJ
New York. Wh The Largest assortment of
Checks, Watches 6, Jcwelry, Re
brought to the Territory. is prepared Offer any al
ticr il, his line at Such prices deGcs competion
is stock CLOCK consist ufhe very style from
the Manufacture Of the celebrated Jerome;-W ATCHES
from the betMakcrs OF English French, Switzerland
Hunting. Lever and LepneS together with every vare-
~ of Gold. Silver and Steel SPECTACLES. Gold fob ana
Vast Gains; Gentle men and Ladies Finger Rings:
Breast Pins, and great variety other articles. Or.
ders received for church and other clocks will be execut
cd in the shortest possible time. a.~
W. l., being a Watch Manufacturer himself is doing
and has dc ing Jobbng work at Watches ard Clocks in
very superior StyieSuperior TO other the Yves
Word, and at lower pconsidereG
Correct Time keptat this establishment by two of Il :
best chrcnomCt ers in the country. d&wtf
December II, 1854 .s-.
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NEW USE FOR KETTLE.--On Tuesday
last, Mr.. William Tibbetts and son, lad OF
II years, left Addison in a small open boat,
having on board large iron kettle or boiler
holding some one hundred gallons, to go
''around to Joncsboro," distance of some
fifteen miles. Wien near Shorey's Island
the wind commenced blowing furiously,
which made so much water that the boat
filled, but fortunately the kettle did not,
and succeeded in freeing the boat from wat
er by means Of bailing dish, and arrived
safely at their place of destination. A tough
story to believe, perhaps to tell yet our in
formation is SO direct we believe its authen-
ticity-Machias Uniou.