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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-05-04

DROUGHT IN SoRIvES.-We learn [says the
Savannah Georgan) by letter from plan
ter of Scriven to one of our most estmabls
citizens, that the drought in that region of the
State is most severe, and telling injuriously
upon the planting interests. In many sections
cotton has not "come up" and there was little
prospect of its doing so till the appearance OF
rain. In any case, 1t was feared that the long
continued drought of the earth would prove
disastrous. Even the corn, which stands the
drought far better than most crops, came for.
ward slowly and made poor promises.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-05-04

~ The New Orleans Crescent says: "At
this moment, We have no doubt, there are five
millions of Louisiana produce that should
have, and would have poured itself upon our
levee many weeks had the ordinary channels
of communication been open to the keel of
the steamboat. That the amounts which have
been held back owing to the impossibilty of
navigating the Yazoo and its tributaries, and
other warehouses; in Mississippi, and the
general lowness of rivers in Arkansas, reach
a far higher figure, there is scarcely any room
to question. Fifteen millions of dollars would
hardly suffice TO cover the whole.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-05-04

AMERICAN RAILROAD IRoN.-The Cincin-
natl Railroad Record says: We are pleased
to learn that at asst the policy of making our
own railroad iron at home has been taken
hold of in earnest, and that some of our most
enterprising citizens are taking the lead in
the arrangements for the manufacture of rail-
road iron upon a scale of magnitude some
wha. proportioned to the requirements of the
country. The location for the purpose is not
determined on. Some of our most eminent
biologists have for some time been examin-
ing locations.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-05-04

Look out for counterfets on the
Union Bank Of Tennessee, 10 altered from
l's-on the right end figure representing
Fame, medallion head of Jackson on the
left. The genuine have in the centre a female
feeding an eagle from goblet zoos altered
from 5's-an eagle on each end. The genuine
have full length figure of Justice on each
end. eos well executed; payable at Chatta.
nooga; letter B. IS and IS poorly executed.
Numerous counterfets on the Bank of
Tennessee and the Planters Bank are also
said to be in circulation.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-05-04

SENSIBLE DurcHMAS-During the late
general breaking up in financial matters at
San Francisco, when confidence between
man and man was almost entirely destroyed,
and no one knew whom he could trust, a
provident Dutehman drew his money from
the banking house where deposited, took 1t
home and sewed II up in his wife's petiicoat,
as the place whero any one would be least
likely to look for II. Pretty sensible, for old
Sour Krout. At last adviees the treasure was
safe.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-05-04

Hg The BostonAtlas, of Thursday, learns
through private sources that at the last ac-
counts the United States ship Vincennes was
at Hong Kong, preparing for the exploration
of Behring's Straits and the NorthwestAmer-
lean coast. The Atlas states that several Of
the officers attached to this expedition have
died during the winter of diseases contracted
during the long stay of the vessel at Hong
Kong last summer. Captain Davis, formerly
of the Porpoise, Lieut.. Hunter, of the Han
cock, and Doctor Hamilton, of the Kennedy.
have all died during the past winter. Anoth-
er letter, under date Of February LIST, refers
to "a terrible suspicion which had long been
held by all, and now amounts almost to n
certainty" that the Porpoise has been totally
lost at sea, with all on BOARD. She has not
been seen or heard of by any vessel since she
parted from the Vincennes, in the gale of
the 2lst Of September last. That gale, it
will be remembered, was very severe in the
China Sea, in which nearly hundred small
craft were lost even in the sheltered harbor
Of Hong Kong. The other two vessels be-
longing to the expedtion-the Hancock and
the Kennedy-have been heard from, and
are known to be safe. That nothing has
been heard of the Porpoise for eighteen
weeks, since the gale referred to, justifes the
gravest apprehensons as TO her fate.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-05-04

~ In the course of lecture recently
delivered in London, Mr. Thackeray took oc-
casion to alude to the United Slates-a
country, he said, "where Kindness, courtesy
and good nature were in nothing more con-
spicuous though you meet them constantly
than in the gallant attention everywhere
shown to women. Dandy and clown alike
yield place to woman in omnibus or railway
car. Sir Roger de Co,erly would have loved
this true evidence o: the gentleman. 1t would
have 80 pleased Steel, that he would have
taken the gentle dandy or clown to the
nearest tavern and treated him to bottle
possibly to six bottles" don't mean," ad-
ded Thackeray, ITO set down the last five
bottles to the score of Dick Steele's good
works. They would be very decidedly works
Of supererogation."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-05-04

An OLD FoGY.-Gov. Winston, Of Ala.
bama, must be an old fogy of the worst or
der. He is preaching a crusade against in.
ternal improvements n his own State, and
refers to the present condition Of Georgia as
Nh evidence of the bRghting effects of rail.
roads upon the prosperity Of the country
Until we heard from the Alabama Governor
We had been impressed with the idea that
Georgia was among the most prosperous
and flourishing States Of the Union, and that
her present elevated and enviable position
was the result of those works of internal
improvement built by the public spirit
and enterprise of her people. Though a
citizen Of neighboring Commonwealth, we
have witnessed with pleasure, if not pride,
the laudable example Georgia has set her
sister States Of the South in this respect
If Alabama had achieved half so much in
such works her agricultural population would
not be embarrassed every year, as they now
are, for want of some reliable means to get
their staple to market. We hope the Ala,
bamians at the ensuing election will eonsign
his Excellency to the place where he proper.
ly belongs-on the shelf among the fossil
remains Of bygone age.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-05-04
CHILHowIE SPRINGS.

Mr.. Post. The proprietor of Chilhowis
Springs has never desired to monopOlize its
health-restoring watets. Nor has he ever
wished to exclude the citizens of East Ten
nessee from their inesiimable properties
their life-inyigorating ,gencies The owner
will very gladly dispose, upon the most rea'
sOnable terms, of boti Springs, with one
hundred and sixty acres of land adjoining, to
any eBterprising gentleman who will make
such improvements and fixtures upon the
premises rs the increasing demand Of this
and the neighborlng States require. This
would be an enterpisng work, and one har-
ing the noblest end, 10 visw-well deserving
the attention and patronage of all who feel
the Affections Of mortas, and who desire
resort, retirement, where health gushes pro-
fusey from the mountain. For several years
there has been little Improvement made to
the buildings, and this because the owner has
been too much engtossed by other cares to
give the necessary time and means to the
work. In order to extend the benefits Of the
medicinal properties of the water Of these
Springs, the proprietor has thought to lay
out the ground in io.s in their vicinity and
dispose of them to those persons who desire
to resort there, and purchasers can erect what
buildings may suit their convenience upon
the different lots. The surveys and laying
out of this ground will be made at once
The analysis Of the water Of the two Springs,
with note. Of the progress of the surveys,
and the locality of the Springs, will be made
next week The owner of Chihowis Springs
would prefetto dispose of them to single
purchaser, but in case one cannot be found
willing to Engage in such an investment, he
will dispose of the surveyed lots the present
spring. z.
Atherr Nav Cd 1SSH
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-05-04

RESPONSE OF THE CASDrDATEs.-In to-
days paper will be found the letters of Gov.
Johnson and Col. Gentry in reply to the in
terrogatories propounded to them by the
Temperance Committee on the Liquor ques-
ton. The responses will at once strike the
reader as characteristic. Gentry favors some
thing like a quart-law; while his Excelency,
If he understands the interogatorios," (that
Is, if the Court understand herself, and she
thinks she do) he is opposed to the Maine
Law" Col. Gentry very properly suggests
to the Committee that the questions could
have been more appropriately addressed 20
candidates for the Legislature, as the doV-
efnor of Tennessee is not clothed with the
veto power, and is transcending tie duties
OF his office when seeking to influence ana
direct the deliberations of the General AS
sembly. The Temperance Committee indi-
cate that they will take no Iurther action IN
the NATTER so 1t may be put down that the
labors of the Convention which assembled
at Nashville in FebJ, in regard to any thing
practical, will result in something very like a
6zzle. We hope, however, at least an act
repeating the present tipping law may pass
the next Legislature. That would be step
forward point gained. We have contend
cd all along for the adoption Of resolution
submitting the question to the people whe-
Their they will have prohibitory law-the
only mode by which full and fair express
sion can be obtained. But our Temperance
friends say nay, and insist upon prohibition
first and submission artcrward! They ought
to know best; but II must be admitted that
the prospect at present for making much pro-
ersss in the direction desired, is not very fiat
terinG.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-05-04
~- Senator Wilson, of Mas.achu

~ Senator Wilson, Of Massachusetts,
has repudiated his connection with the Know
Nothings, and denounced the order. He as
serts that they are opposed to the anti slave
70 sentiment Of the North, and as he is an
Abolitionist ne can have no further connec.
ton with them. At the South the Know
Noihinys are denounced, by portion of the
opposition press, a, favoring the Abolition
movement. We copy the following para
graph about Senator Wilson from the Bos-
ton Telegraph, and commend il to the stten-
ton of such as are in the habit Of charging
that the American movement is u crusade
against slavery:
"Gen. Wilson gave the closing lecture of
the ant-savery course, last evening, at the
Temple. He explained for himself the posi-
ton with regard to slavery that he had occu-
pied for twenty years. and called upon all TO
oppose any party that should try to smother
the Anti slavery sentiment. He assumed that
this course had been the death of two great
parties, and must be Of the other party no,o
forming. He said this party tods perilous 10
The anti.sldrery sentiment and called upon the
anti.sla1ery party to XIII of the american
doughfaces," as they had the others"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-05-04

Mr.. SourE.-Mr. Pierce's ex.Minister to
Spain, who went to Madrid for the purpose
of severing Cuba from the Spanish Crown
and annexing it to the United States, but
didn't do it, has had public reception ten.
dered him by his friends at New Orleans.-
lie seems to be in bad humor with both
President Pierce and Lonis Napoleon. The
following appears among the report of his
remarks made upon the occasion;
"Of the part which il was my lot to act
during the time was absent from you, il be-
hooves mo not to speak, though this much
may perhaps be permitted to say, that il will!
be found to bear the test of the most severe
scrutiny.
"Icome back TO you with heart undaunt
I'D by the ire which the mere mention of my
name has had the privilege of processing in
the torpid breast of the crowned cut throat
who rules over France, and with brow on
which the most abjeet and reckless calumnies
have not us yet been able to start blush.
"Excuse me for not saying more, aud for
thus abruptly bidding you good night"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-05-04
ATHENS, FRIDAY, MAY $3.50.
81 The CireuItC ourt win meet at Cley

~ The CircuitCourt will meet at Cleve-
land. Bradley county, next Monday the 18th.
-No intervening providences," we shall spend
a few days in the emporium Of a place"
und hope those in arrears to this Office will
avail themselves of the occasion to
settle. Bradley used to be famous for pay
ing up, but having for the last year been
afflicted with two papers. of its own, may
have degenerated some, as such institutions
generally set a very loose example in matters
of pecuniary chsracter-we mean Of course
on the debit side.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-05-04
WASHINGTON. April 81

w 1ht'IIIE'U IO'' hP'H 1T
The Commissioner of Pensions has made a
decision that parole testimony will not be
taken in proof of service in applications for
bounty land This decision covers a large
class of cases, and is of great Importance 1t
will exclude even some who have received
even less than quarter section of land under
former laws, and now apply for the remain
der. The Commissioner has also expressed
an opinion that volunteers alleged to have
served on hasty summons, and upon emer-
gency, but do not appear to any muster roll,
are not entitled to the benefits of the new
acts.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-05-04

KANsAs-Gov.REEDER received
at st. Louis, state the people of Kansas have
issued a proclamation declaring Gov. Reeder
incompetent for the position Of Governor;
that mis- appointment was without the consent
of the Governed, and that he was arbitrary in
the exercise of power. Delegates were to
meet at Leavenworth on the 2Sth, to select
suitable person for Governor, whose name
would be forwarded to the President for ap-
poiniment.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-05-04

RUsHA.-Pryate letters from ST. Peters
burg state confidently that the fanatica war
party has completely got the upper hand, and
that Alexander lis throne would not be
worth weeks purchase if he were to attempt
to thwart the clrrent of national feeling
The rich mobiles who in their hearts long for
peace, and will De the greatest sufferers by
The war, are compelled TO swell the popular
cry. They offer large contributions, in the
hope of averting a sweeping ad rdlorem
property tax amounting to confscatiOn.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-05-04
MONEY ArFAIRs.-The Baltimore Patriot

MONEY AFFAIRs.-The Baltimore Patriot,
says:
The Money market continues increasing IN
ease Our latest advices from all quarters
confirm this statement. In New York, Bos-
ton, Philadelphia, New Orleans and various
other important points, we observe that
capital is abundant and seeking investment nj
reduced rutes. variety of causes are now
operating which induce the agreeable hope
that we shall yet find financial affairs more
consonant with the general wish. True, con-
siderable exports Of specie have taken place
recently, but much of these were to adjust
old debts, and il is encouraging to know that
these are met promptly. Our recent imports
have been ccnfessedly light, compared with
other seasons. Speculative and extravagant
over Trading has been greatly reduced, bust
ness has assumed safer and more legitimate
bass-hence decreased demand for money.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-05-04

MAcKESzIgs THEATRICAL CoRPs.-This
Company have been performing here FOR sew
eral nights to- large and delighted audiences.
We had tho pleasure of witnessing some of
their entertainments, and can testify TO their
general excellence. This is the most talented
and gentoel travelling Company that has
aver visited our town, and we commend them
to the patronage of the citizens of Loudon
and Knoxville, for which points they left on
Thursday.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-05-04

Nor OVER PoLirE.-Old Squire R. was
elected Judge of the Inferior Court of some
county in Georgia. When he got home his
delighted wife exclaimed-"Now, my dear,
you are Judge, what am Il" The same
darned old fool you always was" was the
renly
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-05-04

~ The NewYork Mirror says, there will
be twice as much liquor sold, and DRANK, TOO,
in that city during the next six months, as
ever before in the same space of time. "Men
are but children Of larger growth" and
when told that they shan't have thing, begin
to cry for it.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-05-04
MAY-DAY IN ATHENS.

This joyous anniversary was celebrated
with the appropriate ceremonies, by Mr..
CARSEs' School. The procession left the
Academy under the lead ofthe Brass Band and
marched to the bower, where the delighted
subjects, arranged in beautiful order upon
the greensward, witnessed the coronation OF
their Maiden Queen, Miss CLEAGE. The
Maids Of Honor were Miss MARY DEADERIoK
and Misi MATLock, who, in doing appropriate
honOrs to royalty, did much credit to them
selves aud TO the Academy, by the very clear
and distinct enunciation Of beautifully CON-
posed addressed The response Of the May
Queen wa, no less happy, and alike worthy
of the royal parsonage delivering il and
pleasing 10 those over whom she waved her
sceptre. After the conclusion Of this cere-
mony, A. CALDWELL, Esq, was introduced
to the audience, and we were Agreeably en-.
tertained by speech Of about fifteen minutes
duration, full Of bright thoughts, rich ina
gerry, and elevated sentiments. During the
course of the exercises 4 few songs were
thrown upon the breeze by the young ladies
Of the School, whose hearts seemed as gay
and joyful rs the birds of the beautiful
grove in which we were assembled, and
whose voices rang out as merri!y as those Of
their forest competitors.
Abundance of refreshments were then
served up, and a crowd Of between two and
three hundred dispersed. some absorbed in
the hilarity Of the occasion. others looking
back with mingled emotions upon similar fes.
tivals in other days; but all agreeing that
this was pleasant scene.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-05-04

Yankee enterprise is already taking advan-
tnge Of Commodore Perry's treaty with the
Japanese. Messrs. Reed g. Dougherty have
opened ship chandlery and general commits
sion house at Hakodadi, Japan.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-05-04

6n The Washington Union discaims
being the organ of the administration. The
Unions extreme course on theCuba question,
has rendered this course necessary. The
real friends of the administration must feel
greatly relieved by this disclaimer.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-05-04

FROM CALIFoRNIA.-The Know Nothings
held convention at Sacramento, and deter
mined to support the nominee of the Ameri-
can Party for President and maintain the
principles of the Nebraska bill.
A correspondent of the Times says that
the miners have offered a reward of two
thousand dollars for the head of Wood, the
chief partner of Adams g. Co.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-05-04
asg- The New York Herald has change

e4E The New York Herald has changed
its position on the Liquor Question since the
adoption of the Pphbitory Law, which
which goes into effect on the LIST of July
The Herald now says:
ave are not teetotaists upon any sort of
compuIsion. The pledge Of the law may be
useful to such rs have appettes for liquor
stronger than their weak heads. Neverthe-
less, we think st. Paul splendid example of
a sensible temperance man. 1t was this good
and sterling apostle who recommended limo
thy to stake little wine for thy stomach's
sake and thy often infirmities." And we
hold that under similar circumstances, the
same privilege may be extended temporarily
even to whskey and lager beer. Had there
been any Tiger beer in st. Paul's time, he
would probably have included it in his advice
to Timothy, though we are not so sure about
the whiskey and schnapps."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-05-04

ASTOUNDING REPoRT.-The Prairie News
is responsible for the report that the AmerI'
can party in Mississippi are going to eIec'
Gen. John A Quitman Governor Of that STATE
at the next election If Gen. @. has Jolneo
the "Americans" it is time for everybody else
to "cave in"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-05-04
The GAINESVILLE (Texas) Messenger of

The GAINESVILLE (Texas Messenger of the
9th inst says:
The spring floods appear to have COM
meneed IN earnest, and present appearances
indicate general and protracted rain. Ow-
ing to the long drought vegetation is not as
forward now us it usually is the first of
March, We hear of some farmers having to
replant their corn, the first seed having rotted
without coming up. Cotton planters have
not commenced putting in their crops yet
though they have been ready for some
time.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-05-04

s5B- At the sale of pews in the Fourth
avenue Presbyterian Church, Or. Parker's,)
in New York, four Of tho pews brought
$1,000 each. One purchaser took five, at
prices varying from $500 to $3.50 each. As
no man, however pious, could possibly want
four pews for his own use, 1t 10 to be presum.
ed that he had speculation in his eye"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-05-04

eY- The editor of the Rutland Herald
just married to Boston girl, says that a
pair of sweet lips, n pink waist ribbon, a
swelling breast and pressure or two of del
icate hands, will do as much to unhinge
mai as three fevers, two measels, large
size whoopng cough, pair of lockjaws, sew.
eral hydrophobias, and the doctors bill.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-05-04

w A controversy is being waged be.
tween q couple of the Nashville papers as to
which is the organ of the Know Nothing
party in Tennessee. So far it is rather a
tight race, though the Gazette appears te be
a little ahead Another brief article or two
from its editor on the Naturalization Laws"
will, perhaps, enable it to achieve the distn-
guished honor 80 anxiously sought.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-05-04

A MODEL LErTER.-We consider the fol.
lowing almost model in its way, and would
be pleased to find it extensively copied by
our friends:
KNOXVILLE, April &c, 1856.
Sam. p. Irins
Dear Sir-I see you want money. Here
is some-ten dollars---for which send re.
ceipt for the post" for as many years as
your conscience will let you.
lam very respectfully, your obi serv't,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-05-04

The intended stoppage of breweries and
distilleries in New York has served to adj
vance the price of milk twenty five cents.
There can he no question, however, but that
the milk will be twenty five per cent better
therefore; and a. to the price, the poor
when they stop drinking beer and whiskey-
will be able to pay any price that may be de-
manded.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-05-04

The New Council OF GAINESVILLE, Alabama,
have put the liquor license up to $4,000,
and no quantity to be sold less than twenty
gallons.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-05-04

sB-The great defaulter, Schuyler, is living
at his ease in small town on the Rhine c"''
ed 3ruges, in the possession of halfa ml'''O"
money belonging to widows and orphans
who are ruined completely by this enormous
swindle. We shall'see, If 'the end Of 'h'
M nm In neacpn