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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-20

FIRE.-On Friday night last, an old build
ing in the outskirts of the town, owned by
Mr.. McKeldin, in which was stored about two
hundred bushels OF corn, was set on FIRE by
some person. 1t was, however, discovered
and the fire extingushed before any damage
was done. On the following night the sta
bic of r. NJ. Fisher was fired and with its
contents consumed.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-20

sB- In the Pennsylvania Legislature on
Thursday, the Senate received from the State
Treasurer list Of the detaulters to the State,
the amount of their deialcations being $780,.
600.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-20

eE- We were in error last week in regard
to Mr.. Lippard's school, in stating that he
bsd taught class at Dalton.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-20

nB- He is rich whose income Is more than
his expenses, and he is poor whose expenses
eSceed his income
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-20

~ J. B. Cobb, ESQ.,, is announced as a
candidate for Joint Representative from Nc
MINI, Polk, and Meigs.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-20

.B- That is a good story told Of the poor
man and the parsou-when asked by the lat
ter il he "had got religion" and he replied,
none to speak Of When Colcridge wrote 10
Wordsworth 10 know IL he was Christian,
the poet Of Winandermere wrote back
"When am good then ] am Christian"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-20

A correspondent of the Pittsburg Post
dominates Mayor Wood, Of New York, ms the
democratic candidate for the presidency.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-20

~ Late intelligence says the Oregon
Legislature adjourned on the first of Februa-
y.
The Washington Legislature had made
Olympia the Capital Of the Territory.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-20

eY- The First Assistant Postmaster Gen.
eral has issued the following directions to
postmasters:
"Books not weighing over four pounds may
be sent in the mail, prepaid, at ore cent an
ounce any distance in the United States un.
der three thousand miles, and at two cents
an ounce over three thousand miles, provided
they are put up without a cover or wrapper,
or in cover or wrapper open at the ends or
sides, so that their character may be deter
mined without removing the wrapper. If not
prepaid the postage under three thousand
miles is one cent and half, and over three
thousand miles in the United States three
cents an ounce.
at is violation of the law to enclose or
conceal letter or other thing, Except bills
and receipts for subscription,) or of commu-
ncation after its publication upon any news.
paper, pamphlet, magazine, or other printed
matter. In all such cases letter postage
should be demanded, and, If the person nd
dressed refuse TO pay such letter postage, the
package should be returned to the postmaster
from whose office it came, TO prosecute the
sender for the penalty of So, prescribed by
Tue Outl SVCtlOH vi tHc uCl VI lO@OJ anu w
transient printed matter should be distinctly
postmarked at the mailing office.
"Postmasters nre allowed one cent for the
delivery of each free letter, except such rs
come to themselves, and two miles each on
newspapers TO subscribers) not chargabe
with postage. They are not allowed any
commission on printed matter made free by
the frank of member Of Congress.
"Daguerreotypes when sent in the mail
should be rated and charged with letter post
age by weight"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-20

BAPTIST WArcHMAN.--We have received
the first number of the baptist Waterman,
just started ut Knoxville. 1t is printed at the
Office Of Helms g. Small, and edited by Rev
NJ. IIillsman. Terms, $500 per year, in nd
vnnrp.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-20

e4y" Hon. JuliusW. Blackwell is announc.
ed as n candidate for Congress.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-20
OF We subjOin the following ar,ics
from the National Inteligencer, and commend
il to the attention Of our readers:

OF We subjOin the following ar,icl.
from the National Intelligencer, and commend
it to the attention Of our readers:
awe yield today almost all our spacs -
our foreign and home correspondence. W.
do so the more willingly, as, while the ablo
letters of our European correspondents prs.
sent to our readers comprehensive view oS
the course Of events in the foreign world
our home letters treat fully of those domes'
tic topics which ut present loom with mis-
chievous aspect above our politea! horizon
and constitute the chief points of political
discussion. The reader will find in tbess
letters matter for grave reflection. He will
perceive in them evidences of desperate
game now on foot for party or for mercen nary
objects, or both combined, in cooperation
with foreign macontents, which, unless
promptly frowned down by sound Amer.
can sentiment, will be pushed by the game.
sters, in pursuit of their selfish ends, even TO
the plunging of the country into war In
the prosecution of this wicked scheme, resort
is had to every species of Misrepresentation
to mislead and influence the honest public
mind, and prepare it for the dread arbitra.
and with Cuba will come The redemption of
the Democratic party. This is the hatternr
argument and that the motive of the political
gamblers. But are the sober honest body Of
the American people prepared 70 ,ulbark in
this desperate game for prize of, to say the
least, such doubtful value? We believe not.
Yet, should these reckless ministers of stlife.
BY artful and exasperating misrepresenta.
tons, succeed in stimulating the nation into
war, and the long-coveted prize of Cuba
crown their hopes, still will it prove nm I'M
fruitful prize Tor them, The conquest of
Cuba will be of about as much advantage 10
the party which bids so high for it az the an
nexation of Texas was to the Ruler of that
day. A crooked and false policy never re-
deemed any party, and if any thing could
now rescue those waning fortunes for which
the desperate fIlibustetng game is nov so
reckless y played, it would he to adopt diff
ferent aims, supported bv far different means.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-20

HEAR HIM--The South Boston Gazette
has the following.
The smiles at home are exceedingly pleas
ant, hut there nre many people who have
gond homes who prefer smiling with friend
outside.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-20
FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, April 10.

WASHINGTON, April l3.
The critical relations between this country
and Spain now engross universal attention.
The prevailing belief, whether erroneous or
not, is that the President has determined to
bring to speedy issue the question whether
the Spanish authorities shall be allowed to
exercise their assumed rightto visit and search
our vessels, even upon occasions when they
are on the look out for piratical expeditions
from this country. The right of search is
necessarily, it is urged, involved in the night
of visit, demanding papers and bringing to
our vessels, as lately exercised on the Cuban
coast. The President has determined to put
a stop TO this practice. 1t is very true that
the United States have never admitted the
right of search on any occasion or for any
purpose. 1t is great principle and one that
is necessary for the preservation Of the free
dom of the seas.
There was another prolonged Cabinet ses-
sion Yesterday in relation TO this subject. 1t
is not certainly known what course the Pres
ident has determined upon. The orders to
Commodore McCauley are of course contiden-
tal. But it is well known that the President,
supported by Jefferson Davis and Mr.. Dob
bin, are in favor of extreme measures, in OPP.
position to the more conservative counsels OF
Messrs. Marcy, Cushing and Guthrie. The
President, however, relieved his Cabinet from
all responsibility for this act, assumingit him
self, as General Jackson did in regard to the
Bank question.
Commodore McCauley has left the city al
ready to 90 on board the San Jancinto, his
flag ship, and he will proceed Immediately to
the cruising ground, or as it may be, the bat
tie ground. He is to be followed by large
force, if it can ever be got in readiness. Sea-
men are scarce, and it will be impossible to
fit out the line of battle ship, the Vermont,
which is talked Of Besides, a small force
can make the question as easily as large
force. 1t may indeed require larger naval
force than we possess to meet the consequent
ces of the step thus to be taken.
II is uncertain whether the Commodore is
sent to apprize the Governor or Cuba Of his
intention to prevent, in future, the Spanish
vessels OF war from detaining or visiting our
vessels Ifhe take that course, the Governor
will perhaps suspend the practice ill he can
hear from the home government. But it is
generally supposed that he is to resent the
insult already offered to our flag, by sinking
the FIRST Spanish vessel of war he may en-
counter, and particularly those war vessels
which have been the instruments Of this ag-
gression.
1t has been rumored for day or two that
the Isabel had brought to Charleston impor-
t.int dispatches from Havana. These must
be dispatches from our Consul, with his cor,
respondence with Gen. Concha on the sub
ject of our complaints. IfGen. Concha per-
sst in his position, President Pierce will bring
the matter to the test of force,-Cor. Char.
Courier.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-20

~ The Mllertes contend that the world
will be burned up on the 27th Of the pres
ent month. On the other side, n German as
tronomer says that it will be destroyed by a
comet in about twenty million of years. A
slight difference of opinion, ms to time at
least. We hope the Dutchman is correct
and that those Of our paying subscribers,
who are not averse TO remaining in this
showing wilderness" may live to see his
prediction verified
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-20

IMPORTANT NoTIcE.-We learn from the
Knoxville Wing, that Mr. Maxwell, Of that
city has the contract for laying the track on
the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad, from
that civ 10 the Virpinia liuc.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-04-20

.W- Denomnational sentiment at Knox
vile seems to be little uneasy about The
proposal to erect Catholic Church at that
place. Romanism always fourishes most
mxurianty mid the fercest opposition.
Polynesian., 1855-03-31
The Power of Nations.

The nation which employs the greatest amoun;
OF the best machinery, in every department of IN
dustry, says the Scientific American, is the most
powerful. 1t was calculated ten years ago, that
Britain had manufacturing machinery in operation
equal to the labor of 400 millions of men-nearly
half the inhabitants of the globe. This ia the rea-
son why one fourth of population of 20, ,536357,
w1th only two and seven teDths of an acre of land
Tor each, climate by no means genial, soil not
very productive naturally, mol more than one fourth
OF the population being actual producers, can pay
25OOOOOOO Of taxes every year to the general GO
vernment, besides supporting all the rest Of the pop
ulaton, and paying the great county and munich
pal taxalions of the country. Our own country is
extensive in domain, fruitful in SOIL vared in eli
mate, has one fifth more inhabitants than Britain
and possesses natural resources surprising those
OF all other nations. Its commerce floats on every
sea, Its inhabitants ingenious, intelligent and
industrious, and Its moral and physical power is
second to no other nation. But without the great
amount OF useful machine power which our coul-
try possesses-these Briarean hands of iron which
spin, weave, sow, reap, forge, grind, saw, plane,
and hew, our country would not be powerful though
It's inhabitants twice numerous, and its nat
urai resources ten fold more abundant. Many en-
tertaln the opinion that the number of inhabitants,
the climate the extent of territory and the natural
irulttuness OF SOIL are the e2ponents of nations
power. If this were so those nations would be
IHe must powerful winch possessed tne greatest
number of inhabitants the largest extent of terrific
ry, the finest climate, and the richest SOIL But do
we find this TO be true respecting the nations othe
earth? No, some of the weakest and most depres-
sed of them, with Inhabitants basking under the
most serene skies, and walking upon the most ex-
tensiye and fruitful plains. Look at China, Persia.
and some of the Indian kingdoms in Asia; all Africa:
Spain in Europe; and Brazil in America for proofs
of this opinion. Machinery, then, is the foundation
on which rests the physical power of Modern ma
tons; and its perfection and multiplicity should be
the aim and object of every citizen.
Polynesian., 1855-03-31
A rule without an exception.

There are exceptions to every rule, but the rule
of three; that is never changed. As your income Is
to your expenditures, will be the amount ofyour
cash on hand, and your consequent ability to meet
them. fyou allow your vanity to lead you into
extravaganza, you must rely on something else to
take you out of it, either rich relation or sher-
ifs writ. Your furniture may be less snowy than
that Of your neighbOr, but never mind. Better are
cane bottomed chairs, and mahogany tables that
are paid for, than spring cushions and marble man
tells. on a note of six months. Your coat may be
less fashionable than that of your neighbors, and
while he is driven by liyeried coachman, you
may be riding ''shank's horses" but remember there
is a time for balancing the books, and every Purse
has got bottom So economize, and always re-
member the rule of three.
Polynesian., 1855-03-31
Old but good.

An exchange has the following:-"Have you OBJ
served how soon man assumes the starchness OF
his dickev, when the people" elevate hIm little.
The lower the Office, as general thing, the more
impudent YOU viii find the occupant. Some OF our
local pet-bank cashiers pct on more airs than the
Governor of the State-while we have seen the boss
of two horse rsilroad line more difficult to come
at than the Judge of Supreme Court. President
Pierce Is far more accessible than the Secretaries,
while the Secretaries are far more accessible than
the clerks. The most insoleut man we ever met at
the White House was a footman- Inc TACT Is the
more buckWheat mans head contains where ora,LS
onght to be. the more he runs away with the idea
that being asassv1 and keeping his hair slcked up
is being dignifed. Did you ever notice the mat
teri"
Polynesian., 1855-03-31

LORD CsRDIGAS.-As mere nan, with strong
animal instincts, his lordship is thus skeiched;-
"In appearance, Lord Cardigan is the beau ideai
Of a light dragOon. Arrogant, gay, aud dauntless
in bearing ne stands about five feet eleven, and his
Frame though slight: is well proporlionsd and firm
ly kilt. His light brown hair he wears in short
curls, and carries weghty rsoustache of the same
hue. His wealth insures him companions, but he
has no friend. OF dress, and DASH and glitter he is
passionately fond, and when mounted in the gorge
Gus uniform Of his regiment. and. leading charge
on his beautiful dark-chestnut Arab he well looks
the character to which he is said to aspiro-the Mu
rat of British cavalry. High-sred and imPeriOus,
he little differs from the noble animal he rides
Like it. he obeys every brute instinct and passion;
he rejoices in the battle and rushes forward with
glorious animal courage against the foe but he is
nothing more"
Polynesian., 1855-03-31
NOTICE TO WHALE-sHIPs,

NEESSRS, Balm & BURTT, General Merchants,
I'VE Ship and Commission Agents, residing at
Auckland, New Zealand, hereby respectfully tender
their best services for supplying ships with stores
and refreshments of every kind, for purchasing or
dsposing of oil, bone SC, for cashing bills of ex-
change, and generally for the transaction ofalother
shipping and mercantile business.
70 Forsailing directions and generalin formation
Ielative to the port of Auckland, Messrs. Balm &
Burtl beg TO refer commanders of whale-ships and
other vessels TO their Circular of June, 1852,
copies of which may be had application TO
Henry j. Holdsworth, captain of the port of Homo
lulu, and to the Consuls of the United States, at
Lahana, and Hilo.
P0nolulu, Nov. 18th. 1855 .-tf-2S
Polynesian., 1855-03-31

WlLKIyG FoR 4 DRAM.-One of the best stories
of the season is told by wit of man who was in
the country on a visit, where they had no liquor.
"How far is II 10 a tsvern?"
s. Four miles,
So of this thirsty soul started, walked four miles
in pleasant state Of mind, arrived az the tavern and
found it temperance house,
Polynesian., 1855-03-31
BOOTS AND Shoes

En BOOTS AND SHOES.-AT THE
BRICK SHOE SToRE.-Just received
6a%H Aanother lot of those CUSTOM MADE,
A comprising the most extensive variety
of L4DIES', CENTS, Kisses, BOYS, AND
CHLLDRENS' BOOTS, SHOES IND G4ITERS,
ever offered in Honolulu all of which, quality
sidered will be sold cheap.
Also, Gents, Boys, Misses and Children's plain
and fancy HOSIERY, of superior quality.
Shoe Findings, Pump Sole. Rigging, Harness, Bri-
die, Band and Wash Leather.
Backing Shoe brushes Leather Preservative, "a
superior article for boots harnesses and carriage
tops.) Meats foot oil, Sparring Gloves, sc.
y. b. Boots and Shoes made and repaired with
neatness and dispatch. and all work warranted by
23-tf ]. II. WOOD.
Polynesian., 1855-03-31

LUcK-Tbe nearest certain man in thiseity
ever approached luck was to find counterfeit ten
dollar bill on broken bank. tie thinks that if
ANYBODY else had found it it would have been a
gold piece. The same man once found pocket
book, and all that he got from It was the itch.
Polynesian., 1855-03-31

ANEcDoTE-The following is clipped from az
exchange:
Some twenty years ago barn in the vicinity Of
Worcester was struck by lightning and burned 70
the ground, when fop, well strapped and dickied,
with his cap on the side ofhis head the celebra-
ted DIR. G--n and accosted him in this wise:
sCan you-ah, tell me, doctah, how fab they
have succeeded in extinguishiDg the cOnhagration
of the-ah, unfortunate yeoman's barnf
The doctor eyed the individual attentiTely, drop
ped his head as usual for a moment, and then slip
ping his fingers into his vest pocket, took out
couple of pills and handed them to him, saying
Take these, sir. and go to bed, and if you dc
not feeI better in the morning, call at nv Office
Polynesian., 1855-03-31

The strength ofthe American people lies less
in the number of their cannon and oayonsGs, ana
most in their schoolheuses, newspapers and books
Polynesian., 1855-03-31

~TANTED.-Two Journeyman Boot and Shoe
w Makers, to whom good wages and steady en-
ployment Will be given. None but good workmen
need apply. 2S-tf J. II. WOOD.
Polynesian., 1855-03-31

z Up TO Oct i, the war with Russia had cost
England one hundred and ten million dollars
Polynesian., 1855-03-31

The cashier counted out the seyeniy-tuo francs,
the gentleman took the money, gave a receipt and
departed perfectly satisfied.
Polynesian., 1855-03-31
HOW ther DO things in Franco.

The following anecdote, translated from the Pa
ris correspondence of the Courier des Etats Unis,
besides being amusing, suggests a contrast by
which 1t would be well If we could profit:
After recent accident on railroad near Paris,
the Directors took immediate measures to compen-
safe all those who had suffered in the affair, although
the road not in the least to blame in the matter,
and it was one of those occurrences which no Pru-
dence can avoid The: travellers had been taken
TO their destination with the greatest despatch in
good carriages; the Wourled and bruised had re,
ceiged all Imaginable attention, and a compensa-
sOn in money was made at once TO all who demanded
it, without any dispute as to their claims The di-
reetors thOughtthey had arranged every thing, when
gentleman Of respectable position in the Paris
ian world, man Of note and wealth, whose name
is well known, presented himself at the office of
the company, and addressed himself TO the clerk
whose business 1t was to adjust such claims, said
with smile, and in easy way =
Sir, was in the at the time Of the acc-
dent"
All, you were in the cars Z"
Il was sir; here is my ticket"
And you have come to claim damages"
'Of course have
g You were wounded"
"-Not at ALL
"Bruised:"
Not in the least, thank God" -.
Then what claim have you upon the company 70
ne laCl was DeltueT wounded nor DTulSeuy
but was compelled to stand in the open air for a
whole hour during very cold night, while they
put things to rights, and caught cod-a severe
cold. d."-(coughs.) -
" see; and you claim damages for your cold?.",
Swell, / think forty francs would be none too
much. " ,-rs
"Agreed-lorty francs. Is that ALL
No, my spectaces were broken in my pocket
by the shock; they cost rue eighteen francs; it is
fair you should pay that.
@Very well. Forty and eighteen make fifty
eight"
Excuse me"
Is there anything else2" .., -.
Yes. When I came to Paris, was naturally
anxious to set my friends at ease about my safety
| took a cab, which | kept seven hours-I have
large circle of friends-at two francs az hour"
'sThat is, fourteen-aud fifty -efght are seventy
two. Is that all?
''That's all' .....,. ,-~ ..
The cashier counted out the seYenty-tuo francs,
the gentleman took the money, gave receipt and
departed perfectly satisfied.
Polynesian., 1855-03-31
cooPERAGE.
CuAs. II. BUTLER,

Cooper, Honolulu, Oahu, :. ].
The undersigned will continue carry the business Of
Cooperiug, in s ats branches, Al Tie I'D stand, tor
laery ocrlpied by Swain < BuieT. Particular atten-
lion given GaaEing by GunteT-
A. Chas a. Butler would inform his friends and the public
that he viii be his shop give p0n'pi and aeuIaie
attention o all orders re would also lnf fe them
10 call and evtIaine large stock Of Casks, Barrels
Tubs, sc. Bathing Tubs, &c, made 10 order. 2su
Polynesian., 1855-03-31

"a OTICE-J. C. Spalding begs leave to Inform
his friends and the public that he has removed
to the fire-proof store Kaanumanu street ad-
joining the store occupied by ]. Makee Esq, where
ne offers for sale the following assortment of goods
being invoices of merchandise ex Washington
Alston, " John Caskie," Falcon and steamer
.s Pevtnnia ., ,iz.