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....,,1nu.s KEEsEE. Anctioneer, of:
80 ..oT,17E-uR.. - W0OLIOUSE, Cupper

',,r-fa Gforge J. Sumner, No. 20 Pearl street,
I a,,end to the sale cf Renl Estate, and every des
~iI r,fop of Merchandise Household Furniture, &c.
~ % Pointing cut Houses, Collecting &c.
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REhoS pa s,Teet 10 No { Exchange Place,
otsr,bc T ESchange Hotelnnd neN' door to Mr. Vests
grak store paving the hiSrS, Inn i,"'Aee G f.u vd
t' IAN: ', f;1d and silver and North Carolina
-.,e, oI, the hes, tcrrns Gall at
D'IeJ va ''' WM. HURLEY'S EXch. Office.
No ! under the Exchange Hotel.
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ISL0IE>OY = & POINDEXTEK7 AtIor,

~VnTItE-.HhS. ooLiiot cI's tuppef
,ad Lrgcher has removed her place GtTcsidence
m Broad street, over Messrs. Subett Brothers.
- s,ore Sc Its
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| BROWN, Ir., Stock Broker, has re-
D. uoycd his office to No. 15l (Zinmernan's) corner
AaH and llh street. sc e6-eodts
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Daniel Webster, it has just been ascertained
was descended from Thomas Webster, of Orms-
by, Norfolk county, England, a town of thou
sand inhabitants. Thomas Webster died in
1854.
John Quincy Adams was the SON of John
Adams, who was the son of an honest and wor-
thy shoemaker.
Queen Victoria was descended from William
the Conqueror, who was the Legitimate son OF
the Duke Of Normandy and tanners daughter
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hailed with Joy throughout Europe, excepting
by few sagacious minds, who, at the first
glance, perceived its dangerous character. The
experience gathered from subsequent events JUS
titles us now in viewing this measure as the most
formidable means which, since the fall of the
Roman Empire, has been employed in order TO
crush the freedom of spirit in Europe.
Indeed, sagacious men could not forbear from
deeming it very ominous Of coming evils, when
seeing Princes, confessing to be guided by the
principles of justice and Christianity, permit,
without remonstrance, Ferdinand VII of Spain
to slaughter the very men that had for years
manfully struggled in vindication Of his heredi-
tary claims to the throne, az if they had been a
horde Of armed robbers; while disposing, for
the benefit of the mightiest among themselves
the kingdom of Poland, instead of repudiating
the injustice done to that country, by permit
ting it to reassume It's former independence.
So fragrant disharmony between the con-
fessions and acts OF the chief members of the
Holy Alliance, must naturally arouse great ad-
prehensions in persons Of enlarged views aud
liberal ideas, who consequently did not feel in-
clined to participate in the rejoicings of the
short-sighted multitude.
1t began, by degrees, to be acknowledged
that Napoleon, while appropriating to himself
arbitrary power, had employed it for comforting
lasting benefits upon the nations over which he
welded his mighty sceptre, by issuing an unri-
vailed code of laws, by abrogating the feudal
servitude; By erecting admirable works for
public use; by encouraging science and the
arts and by rendering talents and glorious
deeds the sole means of elevation. But that, in
aiding in accomplishing the overthrow of this
really great ruler, the European nations had
made themselves dependent upon legion Of
petty tyrants, who, forgetful of the promises
which they had made in the hour of need, seem
ed to care for nothing except the qualification
Of their own sordid appetites.
TO BE CONTINUED.
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For the National Era.
PROPOSED MISSION TO THE MARQUEsAN
ISLANDS.

In the Ne,c York Evangelist of Feb. s, 1855,
appeared an article headed "Royal Visiters.'
1t gave an interesting account of Robert Mills,
who sailed from Nantucket some sixteen years
since in a whale ship, and in company with a
boats crew, after losing sight of the ship, was
left on one of the Marquesan Islands.
These islands are small group lying in the
Pacific ocean, nine degrees south latitude, and
about four thousand miles west of Peru. They
are ten in number, eight being inhabited. The
largest is supposed to be forty miles long, and
to contain six thousand inhabitants. The whole
group may have from thirty to forty thousand.
They are increasing in number. Since the in
PRODUCTION of firearms, it is supposed that the
cruelties of war have been alleviated, and there
is less loss of life. Formerly, when the people
fought in close contact, the destruction was very
great, but now they are afraid, and think the
firing will take effect when they are mile
apaEtAx
The largest island, Ohevahoa, on which Mr..
Mills was cast, is wild and romantic. LuxuI1.
ant valleys extend from the sea toward the in-
terror, and are separated by lofty ridges one Of
which rises to mountain height. These islands
are volcanic in their geological structure. They
produce the usual tropical fruits, &C., in abund-
ance. The trees are green the year round.
Capt. Cook anchored here, and left pigs, goats,
cats, dogs, and fowls; no other animals are now
to be found on the islands. No rsvenous beast
is there, and with the exception of the centiped,
no annoying reptile or insect. The adjacent
seas abound in excellent fish. The climate is
remarkably healthy for tropical region. The
rains are abundant, yet not oppressive, and sell
dom are the people troubled with droughts
They have refreshing breezes daily, both from
the sea and land, but no furious gales ever
sweep over this lovely spot on the bosom of the
ocean.
When Mr.. Mills landed there, he's found the in
habitants cannibals. The men are larger thar
the generality of South Sea islanders; and the
people more active in mind and body. After q
time, the companions Of Mr.. Mills escaped to 8
ship that neared the island, while he was detain
ed by the inhabitants. DESTROYS of beneftine
those among whom he had been so singularly
thrown, he set himself at work to reform their
pad habits, introduce improvements, and thus
raise them to higher scale in the human fam
ny. Providence, on whom he relied, blessed ms
labors, and a wonderful change has taken place
This fact does not rest alone on his testimony
for Christian sea captains, who have VISITED
these islands, bear witness to his judicious anc
successful efforts. Cannibalum is abolished
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For the National Ere
~ AV

Beyond the bursting greenness OF the woods,
Unto the misty, mountain solitudes,
Has April breathe her sweet and changeful moods,
But in the folded buds and leaves, and higher,
Where nest the small birds in the 6r trees spre,
Through all the world there breathcs a son desire,
mystic influence broods DER hidden things;
The caterpillar, in his drowsy rings,
Dreams purple pictures of his future wings.
A sweet pre.entiment fills the intense,
Clear air. The brooks hang in suspense
Among tbs rocks. Tho small grass feels sense
Prophetic OF JOY strange and dear,
For 10! May lifts the door-stch ofhe year
Deep out OF sight where earihs great mystery lies,
Shut up within her heart forever, flies
A thrill along the unseen arteries.
Within the tangled roots of beech and lime,
The sweet saps pulsate they blindly climb,
And sprout their tasseled greenness its time.
Along the stream the whispering rushes cay
To one another, how the gentle May
Brings in the sunshine of a dearer day.
And to the .weetbrealhed violct. that blow
An azure margin to their silver flow,
The sarrulous upples tattlc they GO
Sick with desire the lily bells turn pale;
The wandering cow.P, peep from every dale
And daisies stand on tipjoe through the vale
The amorous boughs bend toward her. far and near
While May stands in the doorway of the year
Al her charmed coming, al the far South, where
II fingered for her bidding calm and fair,
The sunshine flows through all the happy aS
Aerial arches Of the sunset dyes,
Ger the enchantment of her presence RISE
And span the glory OF the bending skies
Now roll the minutes to the golden hour,
And now the bud ful6ls the perfect flower;
Now Earth puts on her beautys crown and power.
From the low easement Of the cottage ROOM
TO the far distance where the dim hills loom,
The lengths Of me adow-and burst into bloom
A hundred brooks down-leapng whence they hung,
And seeming mad with many a silver tongue
Sing sweeter songs than ever yet were sung
The birds all pipe her welcome, bthe and clear.
While May comes through the doorway Of the yean
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UASHINGTON, d. G..
For the National Era.
APES AND WI z.
aY LUCY LARCoH.


PURPLE grow The clusters
Rocked OH curling vlne-leayes
L., -oandness by the western wind.
Reaching to the trellis
Many eager iendrlls
r,-r, and high the ripened punches bind
IN the suns warm kisses
Deeper glow their bushes
Every day their beauty
Sing the poet-thrushes
pearled with honey-dew,
Hidden half from view,
Cranes Of heart-vines, ye are fair TO see!
Amer comes the vintage.
Tread ;hem in the wine-press,
Raush-.hod Trial, Sorrows iron heel.
For The great earth-goelet
Crush out drops of nectar,
mons OF life. a world diseased 10 heal
From the seeds neglected
Shall new vines be springing.
Ripe lives with new trials
10 the wine-press bringing
Ye must spoil the vine
Zee re drink the wine.
Nm, nom soul-grapes. thou art sweet TO taste
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Rooms OF THE AM. MISS. Association.

1sOO11o OF TIE I'M 1IIoc- AosUOIAIIUN,
4S Beekmdn ST., N. T., AprR Is, 1855.
To the Editor Of the National Era:
Permit me to invite your attention to the sub
ject presented in the enclosed slip. 1t is of
more than local interest, and seems to be one
of those calls of Divine Providence which Chris
tians in this country can hardly overlook. The
publication of this statement in your paper
may materially aid the object of Mr.. and Mrs.
Mills's visit to this country, and would doubtless
deeply interest your readers. / would there
fore earnestly solicit its appearance in your col
umns. Very respectfully, yours, &C.,
GEORGE WHIPPLE,
Cor. Sec. Il. NJ Il.
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tA'0'eJ W "yI eo"U " Iso Pu'e'0o'I
1t may, perhaps, interest the reader to know
that Miss --- did not die, as she had calcu-
lated upon doing. She suffered, / presume, but
she got well again. A couple of years or so
afterwards, she married a talented and worthy
man, and went with him to one of the Western
States. When i last saw her; she was happy
wife and mother, and / find the name of her
youngest boy among the entries for the Nation
al Baby Show.
As for Louis, am inclined to think that
gentleman was at no time the demi-god she
took him for, but simply well-looking, we'll
meaning, intelligent young person, with no
great force of character. He married, too,
shortly after the nuptials of his early fame left
him at liberty. The dark-eysd Agnes, / have
heard, makes . rather selfwiled partner. For
the rest, he has grown extremely fat, and the
Byron look-f he ever had it-has vanished
entirely from his round face and sturdy figure.
CATHERINE LEDYARD.
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Mr.. Editor I'm your paper Of the 9th,
you publish the correspondence between the
candidates for Governor and the State Gen.
tral Temperance Committee.
Deeming that as an humble member of that
Committee, l am placed in false attitude,
would respectfully ask the use of your col.
umns in order to right myself again in the
public eye.
When the vote was called for in the Com
mittee uponthe report as published, opposed
its adoption for two reasons:
lst.-I think it must be plain to any ordi-
nary English scholar, that the resolution
passed by the State Temperance Convention
instructing the Committee as to its future &C.
the Temperance party should have an indie
pendent candidate for Governor or not. The
resolution reads rs follows:
'.Resoived That in case the candidates for
Governor do not answer in manner satisfac-
tory to the Committee, then it shall be their
duty to call q Convention, as soon as praeti-
cable, of the friends Of Temperance. to nomi.
nate suitable candidate for Governor"
My position was that the only question that
the Committee had the right to decide was
Are the answers Of the candidates satisfacto-
ry or mott II they are both satisfactory, an
nounce that; if one is satisfactory and the
other not endorse the candidate whose an
swer suits you. If neither is satisfactory,
your course of action is equally plain, If not
indeed { ore obvious; in the words Of the
resolution, ut shall be your duty to call a
Convention as soon as practicable of the
friends of Temperance to nom nate suitable
candidate for Governor"
Id opposed the action Of the Committee
because it virtually refuses to endorse the Dis
trict, or as it is, | believe more commonly
called, the mississippi Law" Although l
would much prefer a law containing the lead-
ing features Of what is commonly known as
the maine Law" still, under all the circum-
stances, believing the District Law to be full
ly as much as can be obtained by the Temper.
ance party in Tennessee, at the present time,
thought that the Committee ought not to re-
fuse to endorse it.
When the vote was taken and decided
against my position, asked Of the Commit
tee that when the report was published 1t
might be stated that voted in opposition to
it. To my surprise this has not been DONE
Hence the necessity for my appearing before
the public
have written much mere than intended,
but do not see that can make myself fairly
understood with less.
Those papers which hav published the
correspondence, will confer favor upon me
by giving the above place in their columns.
N. DAWSON CROSS.
Nashville, April 80, 1856.
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INEBRIErV.-When this vice has taken fast
hold of man. farewell industry-farewell
emulation-farewell attention worthy of at.
tention--farewell decency of manners-and
farewell to even an attention to person.
Everything is sunk by this predominant and
brutal appetite. In how many instances do
we see men who began life with the bright
est prospects before them, and who have
closed it without any ray of comfort or con-
solationi Young men with good fortunes,
good tempers good hearts, good constitutions
only being drawn into the vortex of the
drunkard, have become by degrees, the most
loathsome aud despicable of mankind. In
the house Of the drunkard there is no hap
piness for any one. All is uncertainty and
anxiety. He is not the same man for any one
day al time. No one knows of his Outgo-
ings or his incomngs. When he will rise or
when he will lie down to rest, is wholly a
matter of chance. That which he swallows
for what he calls pleasure, brings mourning.
Poverty and misery are in the train. To
avoid these results, we are called upon to
make no sscrifce. Abstinence requires no
aid to accomplish it. Our own will is all
that is requisite; aud il we have not the will
to avoid contempt, disgrace and misery, We
deserve neither relief nor compassion.
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For the Athens Post.

The citizens Of Athens doubtless regret the
departure of Dr. JOHN L. ATLEE, who left us
on Monday morning en- route for Texas, for
the pui pose Of pursuing his profession in THE
city of Goliad, in that State. DR.. A. has en-
joyed superior advantages for the acquisition
of knowledge in the healing art ha ling re-
ceived his medical education under the aus.
pieces Of his uncle, Professor Atlee, of Pc n
sylvania Medical College IN the city Of Phila-
delphia, gentleman whose eminence as a
Physician aud Surgeon is too well known to
need commentator from any source. DIR.
Atlee has practiced some two years success
fully in this town and vicinity, and having
been frequently associated with him in cases
of consultation, can bear testimony to his
skill and urbanity on these occasions, for
which qualities, as well as those Of most
exemplary young gentleman, he may be safe
ly commended to the confidence Of the in
habitants of the city he has selected as the
place of his future residence. ID.
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In atrbuting such valuable Medical properties to this
remedy, rash or unwarrantable assertion is made,
but simply stated fact; proven undeniaby and
clusively by the extraordinary and benefits de-
rived from its use, under the direction Of its usrious
originator Dr. Hoonand, among all classes OF European
society and from the immense mass Of testimony from
all parts Of the American continent accumulated during
the last ten years. In the hands Of the present prope
tor. The prevalence Of diseases to which the German
Btters adapted, II s with sorrow say IT, Is almost
universal indeed there Is scarcely family throughout
the whole extent Of country In which there cannot
be found among Its members that peculiar salow and
langud appearance denoting diseased Liver, or an
emaciated and suffering Dyspeptic.
Then Of what immense importance to this class OF In
valids that certain and reliable remedy should be
placed within their reach; one In which no banefu or
injurious drug enters into its composition remedy on
and certainty and be assured from actual and tangible
proofs that the article he Is using really possesses the
virtues attributed TO IT, Such remedy Is "Hoohands
German Bitters" Thousands Of dollars have been ex.
pended In Its manufacture and diffusion throughout all
parts Of this continent and the proprietor feels the
greatest satisfaction In stating that there no STATE
county village where the medicine has been
introduced that there cannot be found numbers willing
to testify to Its virtues.
1t Is used constantly In the practice Of large lumber
OF the most prominent Physicians In the country, who
have also added their written testimony In evidence OF
its great virtues In conclusion then would respect
fully ask OF all those afflicted with any Of the above dis.
eases TO give the Btters trial. and rest assured II will
never be regretted In proof Of the statements above
made all are invited to read attentvely, the "Memora.
billa or practical Receipt Book" for Farmers and
Families containing great number Of useful receipts
in addition to the testimony In favor OF the Bters from
the most prominent and well known individuals, In all
parts Of the Union All Agents for the Bitters are au-
thorzed to distribute the "Recept Book Rratuitousy
Principal Office and manufactury, 100 Arch street,
Philadelphia, Pa.
For sale wholesale BY Druggists In all the principal
cities and at retail by and storekeepers In
every town In the United States and Canada.
Sold BY WV. Burns, Athens; H. y. MARLIN, Calhoun;
KELLEY 1 Son, Charleston THOMPSON DYSON Cleve.
land may 4-y-oso
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DiscovERy OF COLD ON THE ARKANSAS
RTveR.--The newspapers in the Southwest
of this State report that large gold mine
has been discovered on the head waters OF
the Arkansas river, about five hundred miles
West of Springfield, Mo. The mine is said
to be us rich as any of the gold mines Of Cal
ifornia and hundreds Of dollars have been
taken out IN one week.
The statement is confirmed, also, by ac-
counts received from Indians and hunters
who have examined the locality. The region
Is mineral one, and has long been supposed
to contain gold.
The gold fever is prevailing to great
extent in the Southwest counties Of thus
State, and people ARE preparing to fors Ike
agricultural and all other pursuits, and turn
there attention entirly to gold digging. At
Springfield the epidemic has attacked every
young man in the town, as the Advertiser
asserts, and company is being.formed, to
march as soon rs possible to the new Ii Do.
RADIO.
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New. Rich and Desirable.


rs now receiving and opening very deslra-
i BILE assortment Of SPRING AND SUMMER
GOODS, comprising almost everything usual
ly brought 70 the market such as Cloths,
Cassiuers. Twesds, Drap d'Etes Linen and
Cotton Goods of every description, Vestings
Of different qualities and latest styles, DC. dc.
A large stock OF Ladies Dress Goods, consist
ing in part Of Silks. De LANES, Berages. lis
sues, Lawns, Muslins. Ginghams, Prints in
great variety and Of the latest style; Ribbins
faces, Edgings. Gloves. Linen and Linen Cam
brio Hdks; aud in fact every thing that 10 fine
and nice that a lady may call for.
He also has a large and varied stock OF
READY MADE CL0THlG. which he will sell
at a bargain.
Also, Hats, Caps Bonnets. Boots, Shoes,
Bleached and Brown Domestics, Hosiery,
Hardware, Queeswsre. Glassware, dc.
He also keeps on hand a general assortment
Of Groceries, Spices, dc.
To all Of which he respectfully invites the
attention of purchasers, believing that he
can offer as great inducements in the way Of
fine, good and pretty goods, and low prices,
as any other house in the market. Give him
a cali, examine tine assortment and judge for
yourselves. April 27-S44
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Valuable Lands for Sale.

vT>HE undersigned, being anxious to remove
i West, offers for sale, for cash in hand. or
by the lst Of September. the valuable FARM
on which he resides, miles South Of Athens,
on the Stock Road to Georgia, containing
882k Acres, about 220 Of which
are in high state of cultivation, the balance
beautifully timbered-all lying as level As
any valley farm of the same size in East Ten.
nessee--about 100 acres in Clover, 20 In fine
Herds Grass and Timothy meadow; with com.
Portable and convenient Buildings; fine vs.
ter and good young Orchards. The Land all
enclosed except few acres. Better fencing
will not be found on any Farm in the county.
Also. 243 Acres, lying four miles North Of
Athens, adjoining the Lands Of Charles Met.
calfe and Others on the Stock Road from Ken.
lucky to Georgia-l60 acres in q fine state Of
cultivation-the land lying beautihully--eom.
Portable Buildings-good orchards, and the
best Of water. Those wishing to purchase will
do well to call on the undersigned, at his resi-.
dence soon, as he is determined to sell and
bargain can be had. III. l.. PHILLIPS.
April IS, lS66-tf s42
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New Spring & Summer Goods

A RE now receiving and opening a very
n large and we'll selected stock ofSPRING
AND SUMNER GOODS, to which they re.
spectfully invite the attention Of customers.
Their stock consists in part Of LADIES'
DRESS GOODS-Berages, Tissues. Organdies,
Printed Jaconets, Brilliantes. Lawns. Challas,
Muslins. Plain and Fancy Silks, Bonnet Rib
bons; English and French Prints Of every
style; Curtain Prints. Irish Linens Linen
Napkins, Damask Table Linen, Toweling, DO.
Cottonades, Satinetts, Tweeds, &c.
Also. Fancy Goods, Porte Monnaies, Card
Cases. Tooth Brushes, Cloth and Hair Brush
es, Iudia Rubber Dressing and Puff Combs,
Cabas, Fishing Lines, Masons Lines Percus.
sion Caps, Match Boxes. Perfumery, Lubecs,
Extracts, Pomade, Bandaline, Olerhane, Rob.
erts' Crinite, Walnut Shaving Soap, Variega-
ted Balls, DC.
Also, Bonnets, Hats, Boots and Shoes. to.
getber with every variety Of READY.MADE
CLOTHING; Hardware, Queenswsre, DO, oil
of which will be sold unusually low. Give
them call. April 2O-tf-s43