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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-09

~ A despatch from Nashville states that
the bill to ooliter,te Columbus, Polk conn.
ty, from the face of the yeaIth has passed II
third reading in the House, and that once
magnificent city is now "Reminiscences
something that exists only IN the memory
of the oldest inhabitant. "Sic transit gloria
gnu,iai."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-09

G.y A new paper, called the "Free Love
Advocate" has just made its appearance as an
exponent OF that shaIaclcssisin, "Passional
Attraction
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-09

PURITY OF THE BALLOT BoX.-John
KhoGes WAS arrested in Baltimore, on Friday,
for voting on Mr.. Gammcn's papers, Gammen
WAS arrested for lending them To Rhodes, and
then voting on them himself. This is no
uncommon thing. 1t WAS done in PhiIndcl-
phla recently, and has been IL frequent prac.
lice IN this city and escwhcrc- Ball. Pat.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-09

Letters from the interior of Louisiana state
that considerable damage had occurred TO tbe
Sugar cane in consequence of the recent lrost
Planters complain that the present warm
weather prevents the juice from granulaling.
which will delay the receipts.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-09

A Coon MovE.-Mr. Brown, of Madison,
has ;n.rol.,a,I It, c-ll-...;.< I.w IN ,ir-
House of Representatives, where it pissed a
first reading:
"a bill requiring officers of the law and
other persons charged with the sale of land
and slaves, to advertise the same for three
weeks in some newspaper having the largest
circulation in the county where sold, the
publisher to be paid therefor eighty cent, per
square for the first, and forty cents for each
subsequent insertion"
1t is n notorious fact that great injustice
accrues 10 parties interested from the present
practice Of advertising, or rather pretending
to advertise, by posting 'eriRsn notices upon
trees, or on the doors OF bIacksmiths' shops,
which not more than one man out of twenty
can read from the miserable character of the
spelling and writing. But few persons learn
of the property and day of sale, and the con-
sequence is the former does not bring more
than one half that it would if notice were
given in some generally circulated newspaper.
The bill ought to be passed into law, by all
means.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-09

GRAIN PURcHAsERs.-l'he English nation
will now, it is admitted, be large buyers of
grain and -four in this country. The French
Government are already buyers 10 Il large cx-
tent, rs is also the Romish Government, aud
it is now stated that the Prussian Government
corn to the extent Of $3.5OO,OOO The
extent of these purchases is estimated MS
follows:
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-09
WASHINGTON, Oct. 81.

The Cabinet has decided that Gen. Scott
is entitled to back pay as Lieutenant General
since lSl7.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-09

~ The patent pctticoat litter is a great
centre Of attraction at the Fair Of the Ameri-
can Institute, at the Crystal PALACE, in New
York. 1t is thus described:
There are i small puIIcys attached to the
waist, underneath the dress, over which are
rove smnIl cords one end of which is attached
with diaper pins, severaIiy to the front, rear
ana sides OF the skirt, at about the height of
the knee. The other ends terminate in loops,
which are led into the pockets on either side
II lady Wishes 10 go up stairs, she pulls
loop No. in the right pocket, and instantly
the dress rises in front, so that the ascent is
made with perfect grace. No. . in the left
hand pocket clcyHtcs the rear in the same
manner and all pulled ut once lifts all the
skirt knee high"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-09

g5T- Aaron V. Brown, whose impudence
is'realy admirablc,is said to be engaged in
writing second epiotle to the Bishops and
Preachers Of the Methodist Church, on the
subject Of Know Noihingism, the first hay
lug failed to produce the tremendous sensa-
tlon its author, IN his uordinate vanity, had
anticipated. Wade in again, Mr. Brown, it
will never do to give it up so.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-09

a new counterfeit bank note Is described as
having for its vignette "a female, with rake
in her lap" '''''
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-09
New YoRK, Oct. 80

The George Law has arrived at this port
from Aspinwall, having left it on the 2lst
inst. She has brought Sl,750,0O0 in specie.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-09

strains oil most eio@ - which they
discussed, as they W. drawn through our
streets in CoLEMAN's magnificent omnibus
CHARLEY, the "colorcd" gent. who directs the
movements of that same "bus," has become
very proverb for poiteness, promptitude and
efficiency as a conductor. lie is, too, a man
OF discretion and taste, as is abundantly
proven in his selection of dead heads.
There are numberless "scenes, incidents
and adventures" connected with the Fair,
upon which might descant by the column;
but must not weary your readers. Perhaps,
the most interesting feature in the whole
thing to the exhibitors was the announce
ment of the premiums. When arrived at the
stand, during this ceremony. our friend, the
editor of the Register, was performing the
duty, and very gracefully and satisfactorily,
as thought-but suddenly, voice in the
crowd called out and rather brusquely de-
manded that he should stake off his hat, face
the ladies, and speak out loudl" In the ex-
cess of his modesty, our friend pleaded weak
voice, and gave way to Maj. lIElsKELL, VINO
concluded the announcement of the awards,
and the vast assemblage began to disperse.-
An auction sale Of some OF the articles eXhi-
bited, was opened, and when | left the indie
fGtigable MiLLLrT was wantingto know chow
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-09

Sunday last was the 3G3d anniversary of
the discovery of America by Christopher Co.
lumbus.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-09

SS5'We hope our Knoxville correspondent
will let us hear from lin again. There must
be great many incidents Of interest occurring
about busy mart like that, which escapes
the notice of the City press charged as it is
with more weighty matters, and which under
his pen might add zcst and variety to cur
columns. Do you understand, friend of ours!
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-09

SUPREME JUDGE.-The election to Gil the
vacancy on the Bench of the Supreme Court,
occasioned by the resignation of Judge Tot
ten, will take place on Saturday the lst day
Of December next Public opinion seems to
be largely centering upon Archibald Wright,
Esq, of Memphis, n gentleman who is said
to be pre- eminenly qualified for the place.
We trust that capacity and integrity will be
the only tests in the selection of IN indiyid.
ua for such high and responsible trust, and
that no party or political bias will be allowed
10 enter into the election. Let us keep the
Judiciary as free as possible from the con-
Eliminating touch Of party
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-09

THE lllwAssHE RIgEE.--it would require
but small amount Of money TO render this
stream nayigabe for steamboats, the year
round, TO the mouth of the U,oce. In view
OF the heavy mining interests Of Polk coun
ty, it is thought the Legislature would readi.
ly make the necessary appropriation, if the
matter was brought properly before that bo.
dy. 1t is peculiarly the duty of the member
from Polk, McMinn and Mcigs to press the
measure, and we are pleased to learn that he
intends giving it his earnest and undivided at.
tention.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-09

VIRGINIA ASD TEsSEssrE RAILROAD
We gather the following items from the Re-
port Of the President of the Virginia Raroad
which we find in tho Lynchburg Republican,
of the LIST instant:
The gross receipts from all sources have
been $25502O %. The expenses 1879. $50 IS.
Shelving nett gain of Sl26,329 40 which
is upon mn average length Of road of one
hundred and thirty miles being about 4 per
vent on the former estimated cost Of road
klimating the cost of entire road at six nil
;hc 3,3Ot per cent. upon this portion-
Is exclusive of material transported for
Pnstrnciicn of road, which, at regular rates
would have been S39,5OO more.
The aggregate tonnage upon the road is
2S,S3Sb against 23,5sll of last. The num-
Der OF passengers CT OO3 against 5S,l35 of
last year. The same Increase of receipts for
the coming year would give about 100000
for the ensuing year.
AT the close of last year there remained
only Of graduation and masonry S6,2OO.-
During the past year 3 miles of track was
laid, making l49l miles ofrails laid, of which
llji were in operation on Both of September
AT this time there are 1873 miles laid. The
report the shews that in less than five years
$50 miles will be in operation, and the whole
road bed Graded despite extraordinary obsta.
cIes-Icaying only Al miles of track to be
laid.
The estimated cost to complete the Original
construction, water stations and dcpots, re-
construction Of entertainments, removal Of
slides, and laying track is Sl2S,O7S. The
whole cost Of road to Ibis time is $5i69,
$50 7S.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-09
FOR EIGN NEWS

One WEEK LATER FROM EURoPE.-The
steamer Baltic hps arrived at New York.
bringing one weeks later news from Eu.
rope.
LIVERPOOL, Oct. 2O--Cotton has declined
lilo TO Id. Sales of the week 81, 600 bales.
The Money market is more stringent and
the Bank Of England has advanced the rate
to per cent, and on long bills to I per cent.
There is great alarm in commercial circles.
and panic is feared. Consnls 81.
TnE WAR.-l'hc Allied expedition has
captured Kencbaum, an important position ON
the North side of the river Dncipcr, and are
advancing to concentrate their lines from
Eupltorio, Kcnebaum, Kcrtsch and Baidar. ia
cut off the Russian forces.
Lamar and phhnngona, in the Straits of
kertsch, have destroyed the advance posts.
The Allies are within five leagues of Bak-
s't Serai-the Russians are retiring
Llprandi is intending to defend the limo OF
Belbec, and battle is anticipated there.
The north side of Scbostopol has been
placed in n condition to support the siege.
The restrictive measures of the Bank of
France are telling On almost every branch of
trade.
The RothschiIds are about to establish nm
Austrian bank of credit with acapital of sixty
millions.
ADDITIONAL by TIE BALTlc.--The Rus.
slams attacked knls but were rcpulsrd with
loss of 1000.
The Car has issued Ukase for the en-
roIment Of enthusiastically eight men in
every thousand souls.
In Sicily bands of armed men are collect.
ing, and troops have been sent against them.
1t is reported that Egypt is about TO pro.
hbit the export Of Corn.
LATEST FROM CALToRyrA-The Gcorpe
Law arrived in New York on the evening of
tho 3oth. Her news is unimportant. We
condrnse the following:
All the returns OF the election had becp
officially counted. The whole X. n, State
ticket is elected. Johnson's maioritv for
Governor is over 5000. The whulc number
Of vote, pollcd was $4,000.
The Legislature is conn oscd of 70 X. Ms.
80 Democrats, and " ligs
The prohibiory law was defeated by
6,O0O majority.
EN-hovernor Footc, cx-Congressman
MSl"rshatI, and Peyton are the prominent X.
n. candidates for the L. 5. Senate, to sue
coed Mr.. Gwynn.
Cen Denver, Secretary of State, had left
Tor me Atlantic States TO claim his seat in
the House OF Representatives Of next Con.
gress.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-09
New York, Oct. 81.

A procession Of Young Americans were
attacked by party Of Irish. Their banners
were seized and destroyed, and the procession
broken up. Parndi is about starting for the
West. The steamer Sierra Nevada put int,
Acapulco in consequence Of cholera on board.
Seventy one died during the voyage and 81
after reaching Acapulco. The Authorities
refused permission to bring the dead ashore
The steamer C0rtcs, of same line, arrived at
Acapulco the following week. No sickness
on board. Sierra Neyada's passengers left
for New York Sept. 5.
Newly DISCOVERED lsLAND-A Nantucket
whaling vessel has discovered Il new island in
the South Pacific Ocean. 1t is situated about
two hundred and fifty miles south Of Dcsoa-
ton Island, and the ship which encountered
it, took from it in less than weeks time,
four hundred barrels of sea elephant OIL
Two other ships are said to be now in course
Of preparation to return thithcr, for the pur.
pose OF prof.ing BY this,TaIuoble discovery.
WASHINGTON GOssIP.--A dispatch in the
New York Herald says: There are, | see,
some doubts expressed about the advent of II
new ambassador from Russia, but | repeat
that it is a fixed fact. lie will bring, besides
his regular credentials, confidential commu-
nication from the Car, of the most important
character, relative to the terms on which alone
Russia will consent to n peace. What Inow
! state will be known to the public in Il few
weeks. Russia mediatcd between Great
Britain and the ULited States, and now the
United States may mediate between Russia
and the allies. She does not ask American
mediation, but will accept it, and will at once
indicate her terms, which rs | stated in ,
former communication, will embrace each vast
commercial advantages for all the world thai
the industrial classes Of France and England
will cIamor for their acceptance rs soon u,
they are generally understood.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-09
NE,v SoRK Nav 2

NLW DIRK, NOV. 3.
Exchange on London ruled this morning
ut from Sf 8 per cent. premium, Bankers
bills principally commanding the latter rate.
The Stock Market generally had declined
from a A per cent.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-09
SOMETHING ABOUT THE FAIR.
PROM Az OLD CORRESPONDENT.

KSoxuLLE, Nov. 8, 1855.
Dear Iyins The annual exhibition of the
EAST Tennessee Agricultural Society,"" closed
on Friday last, and although have 20 request
from you to do SO, | have determined to write
you letter, having forits object, not a de-
tailed and formal ncc'dnt Of the sayings and
doings of this interesting occasion, but simply
a dish of gossip abo.tthe FAIR and matters
and things therewith connected Those of
your readers who deire to see "full, true
and particular accdNs' of the affair, with
the official list Of be various premiums
awarded will, doubti&s find the samein the
forthcoming numbers dthe venerable "Regis.
ter" and its more yuthful contemporary,
the "Whig"-and, no to be invidious, the
STANDARD" (of Democracy which is ever on
the alert for spicy and Interesting items where
with to regale its reairs, who, for the honor
of "the party"in East tennessee, ought to be
more numerous than they are. BY the-way,
is it not singular fict that since the de
parture of Eastman finn Knoxville, the De
mocracy have neveryeen able, worthily, to
support paper in the metropolis of East
Tennessee 1t woul, ,asm that in the Gibral-
ter of (ancient) W y they should exert
battery. - Nv he not
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-09

0~- From the Paris correspondence OF the
National Intcligencer, we take the follow
ing extract:
"rhe public mind is gloomy, and it is now
admitted that bread will continue to be dear,
which is n most uninvorabe item in this
country. The official estimate Of seven mill
ions of hcctollres (ineteen millions of
bushcls) us the deficit of the crop of wheat
is moderated. In the community the lowest
estimate OF the deficit is nine millions of hec.
toltres, though some estimate il even higher
than this. 1t is now stated that the wheat
crop in Algeria has been SO abundant that it
will present n surplus o! four millions of hcc-
t0itres. II this should he SO, it will be II
>Wost important relief.
he receipts OF wheat from the Black Sea
cut oil makes vast difference in the
ceign supply. At the single port of Mar
settles the arrivals even during 1854, during
part Of which year the war had already com.
menced, amounted TO 1900 tons; or nearly
three millions of bushels Of wheat. Besides
this, the Atlantic ports of France received
very largo supplies, Italy also heavy ship
ments, and England still larger quantities, all
from the same quarter.
sincerely hope Europe may be spared the
storm that seems to be gathering; but when
we see provisions dear, the people discomfort
ed, taxes increased, money scarce, new loans
required, manufacturers curtaiIed, commerce
Ianguishing, trade Of all kinds depressed, and
II severe and bloody war existing the end of
which no one can predict, we need not be
surprised that the public mind is anxious and
alarmed.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-09

The PESITESTIARY.--A friend at Nash.
vile has sent us a copy Of the Report of the
Inspectors and Keeper of the pcnitentiary,
from which we learn that there were $40 con-
victs in the institution on the last day of
September 1855, as follows: white males,
2i0 white females .: black males, 3. The
number received from September 3Olh, 1853
to September 3o,h, 1856, is 1856; discharged,
BY expiration of sentence during that time,
IS; pardoned sinct last report, Al; died, 49,;
escaped, l. OF the number in confinement
30ih September, l0S are married men, %
widowcrs, l05 never married, 80 can neither
read nor write, l24 can read, CT have COM
mon school education, 8 classical education,
so temperate, 81 moderate drinkers, l2l in.
temperate. OF the ages of the convictS,
there are ~ from Is to 20. 81 from 30 to 25,
So from 25 to so, g. from 80 to 40, 3j from
40 to so, Is from 80 to 60, from 80 to 10,
/ from 70 to So 10 were sentenced for life.
l2l are natives of Tennessee, % o. Ireland.
and II others are foreigners. 81 of the
whole number were convicted in East Ten
ppsspp
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-09

- A New Orleans Agency proposes to
test the practicahiIity and advantages of a
direct trade between the Southern Suites and
the Continent Of Europe. Recent letters
from stable and cautious German capitalists
deem the present time especially favorable for
commencing direct cotton trade with Ger
many, and express their conviction that it
will advance the interests of the plauters.-
The correctness of these views can only be
tested by experiment. Our planters, of course,
will not hesitate to avail themselves of every
means that promise success in the establish.
mcnt Of new markets for their important
staple.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-09
A dispatch from Washington dated the

ID inst. says:
"Controdictory statements having obtained
circulation in regard to General SCOTS back
pay, have made enquiry nj the Pay Master
Generals office and find that it amounts to
$4,000 to the LIST October, no allowance be-
ing made for the eight months he commanded
the Eastern Division Of the army in Mexico.
Seen. Scott claims $50, 900"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-06-16
ID A G. U z RREOTXPES S.

w f have entered and uryeyed every conner
w and nook
OF Bnell's Gallery, and fourd all nice as a book;
His SKyLIcHT rthtted, so spacious and grand,
We can assure, there's none sGch elsewhere IN
the iand
Which renders his pictures without blemIsh or
spot.
Taken ele4f ,ee4iAer or cloudy ii at all matters
And then bis cases, IRE so splendid, SO ile,
There none IN the city that viii them outshine
KossurH, UNION, JEwEr, PEAnL, aud pArlrR
MAcnE,
And other fancy, none 50 grand have you seen il
your day.
But don't interrupt ns, lets On with orr story,
Although not talent enough to explain alltae
glory,
Come lock for yourselves, wen not lead you
astraY,
For such wonders as these are not oat Of our
way;
And all who'se not called for once venture out
And see wha, Buell. the "ariispsr about
Follow mr. 10 the place where many may come,
Either wishing for pictures, or wanting for none;
To Ne. 50, MAIN STREET. Ills plain to be seen,
Between IHIRD AID toURrH where there's mul
tiudes been,
We will find this gentleman bustlioe around.
So busy, be can find scarce time ssto turn ronnd''
lie viii supply you with pictures faulticss and
Please TO sit down, we know he viii suit you,
One moment-here's your picture looking neter
so nice,
And another thing too, he is no high in his
price,
As hundreds viii say who crowd weekly there,
Prices lower, pictures better, than are found
elsewhere. by a CITIZEN.
DAGuERRI oTgrE SrocK AND APPARATUS OF
every description, for sale 10 Artists an reasona-
bic prices. So. Main 81. Keobnk. Iowa,
March II, 1888. d&wly
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-06-16
OF BURLINGTON.

4 BRANCH Of the Mercantile College OF
"A syivan'a--incorporated by the .eSis-
laiuTe Of that State with perpetual charter.
TRUSTEES.
His E1cellency the Hon. JAMES BUcHANAas
Hon. Wn. WILKINS, (late Secretary at WARP
the Hos: Moses HAMPTON; Hon. w II. Low
hy; HoN CHARLES NAYLoR; and GEN. ]. X
MooREHEAD.
ANDREW Z. HowpEN, late senior Professor OF
Book Keeping and Commercial Science in the
Mercantile College Of Pennsylvania
LOUIS II DALuoFr, late Professor OF Com
mefcial aud Ornamental Penmanship in the same
Institution.
CHAs. Ben. DARWIN, member OF the Burlne-
ton Bar Professor Of Mercantile Law
The Principals design carrying out in every
particular that course oftfainDg for business in
troduced and followed up Tor upwards OF fifteen
years by Mr.. DUR, the founder OF the Mercan-
tile College OF Pennsylvania, by which about
3euU merchants and accountants have been oual
fed Tor business. II is now regarded by busi-
ness men the most thorough and effective pre-
paration Tor the accountant given in the United
States. II eomprehends upwards Of 400 real
business Notwithstanding six different
methods of conducting books by double entry
about 300 commercial computations. explaining
many business operations not found in commcn
larithmetics--a comprehensive course of meicar
tile ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS forms and businee.
etters--dnily lectures on commercial law ann
commercial sciences
Their rooms will be open for the reception Of
students on the first Of December
Circulars mailed to any address
Burlington Nov %. 1854. a&w
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1855-06-16

WHOLESALE DEALER IN NOTIONS AMI.
FANCY DRY GO0ES
"a Main street h.skuk. LEVIN

"a VAIN street. heskuk. teWn
sLWAfS o. hand general assortment OF Efh
IL IONS Car4etss Lace, FGghgs, lnsertica ant
Millinery Goods IN general with iasrc aesort-
ueni q whlte geods, Hosiery, Comforts. Gloves.
Safpenders. Isps Letter and Fancy Note PAPERS.
SOAPS hat till Eot0gEe anu re me ~ ofaf!klnef
large assortment Of pUChet cutlery, sttsso4s
f8zurs. Pist6ie, clocks goiS ana silver watcher
ana ieweIry OF all descriptions, quality urtce
also large and erol3ssosgnlent O { ont a. But
tons, Threads Plas, needles, sptctsgtes an Ga
ses Pert 5oeiess tine asxcIta8el.t III rorAet
Wallets. Memorandum Books, Pencils, Shatlnr
brushes sna FOXES, fancy WoIk BOXES, GoeeIes
saA Eye PregeetoFs In #ord every thing en-
grisac IL tie
NOTION And FANCY C0ous LINE.
Also "a large assortment IL
FINE CIGARS,
sccor cons ard riut,uss OF all grades
Our stock will be found very heavy ard com,
siete, ouT goods having beop selected Yt44 aartt
fSlltraae, with great a1d with s1eclal refer
snCe "a the requirements 81 he western s,srkete
confident we can 81 se satisfaction IS ali as
regards hoth quality arA prIces, as we attend 10
compete with The 81. Louis market and viii sell
as low, If not little lower than any house IL tie
West
VIC sell at WHOLESALE ONLY, and confne
ourselves To one particular branch Of business
and OF course buy and sell cheaper than rersonk
kceping promlseuous stock. We would respect
fully request Merchants. Pealars aad lie lers Ia
general, to give Us call and examine our stock
and prices and satisfy themselves sefore rurch9s
Ing lsewhere, we think they N find il gre aty
to their advantage. Cail al NO. 81, Main street
G., II. HUSTON.
Sept. 1, 1854. d&w