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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02


A FRANK CoNFEssloN.-The editor of q
very nearly printed and really clevery con-
Quoted temperance weekly, in one Of The
principal cities of the Great West, says, in
the twenty.third number of his first volume,
under the heading, this office for sale" 1--WE
were going to say cheap: but our regard for
honesty is so proverbial that we " i'll not jeo.
pardIze it. 1t is dear Mt any price, but if there
is a relative of the dnmphool family anywhere
in the vicinity, who wishes to lose all the
money he has, quarrel with his best friends,
get into newspaper 'phites,' set up late o.
nights, and toll for pockets turned inside out,
just let him come on and buy out the Jour.
nal, or start q new temperance paper"
The teetotaers seem to be backing out in
the West MS well rs in the East. The edi-
tor we have been quoting goes on to say,
"thc temperance folks have thought we did
not need support, and have waited until It's
too late. We are so weak in the knees we
cant stand il much longer. When we get
on our feet again, our promise making friends
can go up in a balloon for aught we care
For further particulars, see small bills, which
are being presented to MS daily"
"Call We this backing of your frends!"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02

~ A London correspondent of the Ma.
''onai inteIIigeneer states that the expectation
is general in England and throughout Eu-
rope, that there will be grand blow up in
the next Congress, dissolution of the Union
in two years, and that England will take the
South under her protection.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02

A PALPABLE IlT.-The Albany Evening
Journal says;
"South Carolina never cast vote for
Presidential candidate from Free State"
To which the New York Day Book re.
plies:
"In 1910, South Carolina voted for Martin
Van Buren,, native of New York, instead of
for William H,ilarrison native of virginia.
IN ls4S SHE voted for Lewis Cass, n native Of
New England, instead of for Zachary Taylor,
native Of Virginia. IN 1852 SHE voted for
Franklin Pierce, native of New Hampshire,
instead Of for Winfield Scott, native of
Virginia.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02
The Memphis, Tenn, Eagle editor is n

The Memphis, Tenn, Eagle editor is re-
.ponsiLe for the following "heigh, Betty
Martin:
"California answers to Kentucky. A voice
of true Americanism comes to us from the
golden shores of the far.oli Pacific. A whirl-
wind shout of victory comes swelling over
the cloud kissing tops of the snowy Cordil-
leras, and spreads in reverberations of thun.
der from the Gulf to the Lakes, and away to
the East, till it mingles with the wild Allan
ties roar 1t procIaims that the rule of de-
magogues hastens to close, that civil and
religious liberty shall never be destroyed by
foreign poniiff or potentate, and that Amer
leans Shall rule America"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02

NEW Goops.-Our merchants are now all
in receipt of their new supplies Of Fall and
Winter Goods, comprising some of the arg.
est and best stocks ever broughtto East Ten,
nessce. They are all ready to sell, and bar
gains may be had for the mere asking.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02

BANK OF TEEYEssEE.-The following pro.
ceedings have been had in the House Of Rep
rescntatives in relation to the Bank Of Ten.
nessee:
"Resolred, That it is the sense of this
House that the Bank of Tennessee should
be put in n state Of gradual liquidation by
the present General Assembly"
The resolution was taken up, and Mr.
Brown, of Davidson, offered the following
amendment:
"Lesolred also, That to supply the vacu-
um created by the withdrawal of the Bank
of Tennessee, it is cxpedient to retain the
Free Banking system, with amendments, to
guard against abuses"
The amendment was adopted
Mr.. Runnels offered the following amend
merit to the resolution as amended:
"Provided the amount of money now np-
propriatcd to common schools is not lesscn-
cd thereby" Amendment adopted.
All experience proves that State should
have nothing to do with Banking. Private
capital and enterprise are Legitimate and suf-
ficent for such purposes. But few acquaint
ed with the history Of the Bank of Tennessee
will hesitate to admit that the proposition to
put tho institution in q state Of liquidation,
with view TO its being finally wound up, is
n good one. We hope the measure will be
successful.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02
sY- Elections take place in Louisiana next

sY Elections take place in Louisiana next
Monday, The 9TH, for State officers and four
Representatives to Congress. In Mississippi
on Monday and Tuesday, the 9TH and 9th, for
State officers and five Representatives to
Congress. In New York on Tuesday, the
9th, for State officers, except Governor and
Lieutenant Governor In Wisconsin on Tues
day, the 9th, for State officers. In Maryland
on Wednesday, the 18th, for six Representa-
tives to Congress. Massachusetts on Mon.
day, the 18th, for State officers.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02

We hear of some offers in the Pork trade
at 81 90, and finest lots at 81 so. We do
not think it will range higher than this
The vast amount of Corn in the country
will enable the farmers to bring many hogs
TO markct-Sparia Times.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02

WFATHgR.-The weather has been I'M
usually mild and pleasant, and the cgricul-
tura classes are busily engaged in seeding
their small grain. There is a much larger
breadth of wheat than usual being put in
this Fall.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02

Wing STATE CONVENTION. Wing
State Convention was held in New York
on the 23d, at which delegates were pres
ent from thirty counties. The Express
says:
The Delegates to the Convention repre-
sented the best men in the Wing party, and
the best interests of the State-and they 90
home, encouraged and cnlivened in the good
work Of re organizing the Wing party, so MS
to punish the Fusion men, who have broken
up the Wing ranks. The nucleus of great
rally is created, which will be felt now and
hereafter. A State Committee of twenty.
one was advised to be appointed by the
Chnir.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02

THE RAILROAD DIRECToRY.-The new
Board Of Directors East Tennessee and Geor-
gia Railroad, will meet at the Companys Of
flee, Athens, on Wednesday next, the 18th
instant.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02
New ORIFANs Oct 90

Advices from Rio Janero to the 10th ult
state that Coffee was active, and had an nd 4.
vancing tendency. The cholera had created
apanie in Bahia and the surrounding dis.
tricts.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02

LoUpoS FAIR.-We are indebted to an es-
tccmed friend in Monroe county, for the nc
count of the Loudon Fair which appears on
the next page.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02

s=5- A company has established at Port
land, Me-, factory for the manufacture Of
paper from the bark of trees. The paper
is already extensively used, and good
printing paper, it is said, will soon be pro.
cured.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02

s8s'The Independent (Mo) Dispatch says
the tide of emigration has again commenced
pouring into Kansas from all sections of tho
Union. They seem to be paironzng every
line of transportation, from the magnificent
steamer down to the "Walker's Line" tho
last of which is slow but sure.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02

.Y- The cars on the Lynchburg and Ten
nessee railroad are running TO Mt. Airy, leav-
ing only some forty miles to complete. Our
upper East Tennessee friends will have to
huary up the work on their road to meet the
Virginians at the State line.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02

MARKETs.-Wheat continues to command
SI,25 per bushe; Corn 40 cents; Green APP
ples so cents. No Bacon offering.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02

IsAUGURAL.-The Governors Inaugural
Address will be found on our first page. 1t
is rehash of the very extraordinary one from
the same gentleman two years ago, contain
ing about the same amount of dcmagoguism
and blasphemy, compressed in much small
or space. For real low down appeals to the
prejudice of classes, commend us TO His Ex-
cellency every time.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02
rB- The Louisville Journal bas tho f.,

I5S The Louisville Journal has the fol.
lowing:
HoGs-lARGE OPERATIos.-W under.
stand that one Of our pork house firms sold
Yesterday to an English packer 10000 hogs,
at Sc 90 from the hooks. An average of
200 lbs. net per hog, would make the acgre.
gate amount involved in this transaction
$24O,0O0. This is, we believe, the largest
transaction that has ever taken place in this
market.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02

Ina IlURRy.-The democrats Of Wiscon-
sin have appointed delegates TO the nation.
al convention, and nominated Presidential
electoral ticket for 1856.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02

ATTENTION, Brigade The election for
Brigader General has been ordered for Sat.
urdnY, the lst day Of December next.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02

A HEAVY TRAIN,-'rhe cattle train which
came over the Boston, Concord and Montreal
Railroad one night last week, consisted OF
one hundred and one double cars, making
train about fve-eights Of mile long 1t
was brought down in three divisions by six
trains.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02

15Y- The market for the new corn crop,
Cincinnati, is very firm at 35c per bushel,
81 10 per barrel.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02

DlscoSrlSuEp.-The post office at Pelton,
Polk county, was discontinued some several
weeks since.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02

LAKE SUPERIOR lTEM.-The Saul Journal
of the 9th says:
"The accounts from the mines show =
steady increase of production. Many mines
that were considered doubtful ut the com.
mencement Of the season, have been worked
and developed, showing that they were worthy
o! the confidence Of The public. The amount
already sent below exceeds 5000 TONS"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02

Eg- We understand our papers for Con-
cord, Knox county, are very irregular in their
arrival at that office. We can imagine no
cause for it excep; carelcssness of postmas-
tors and nunnis
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02

SHIPMENT OF DREADsUFFs.-The exports
of breadstuffs from New York, to foreign
markets, from the 10th to the Goth of Octo-
Der, both inclusive, were: 45,l43 barrels of
flour, l4l,OSl bushels wheat, 1854 bushels
corn, and 94,62l bushels rye.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02

icy The Armenian Archbishop of Lem.
berg, Samuel Stepanowisch, is ono hun
drcd and FIVE years old, and is still in good
hpulih
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02

GEN. SCoTT.-lt is said that this war-worn
veteran is suffering from severe attack of
Influenza Meantime, the ctter-wrters are
busy in circulating rumors in regard TO his
difficulty with the Administration. One au-
thority quotes private letter to gentleman
in Washington, wherein the General says that
the Secretary of War has acted towards him
"yndictively, maliciously, meanly" This is
doubtless very true. The report that At
torney General Gushing had decided in favor
of his back pay, proves to be false; yet it is
stated that no less than three distinguished
ex-Attorncy Generals, besides several eminent
lawyers, have given opinions favorable to the
reasonable construction put upon the law by
Gen. Scott The people will see justice done
to the old hero
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02

t-Y- Tennessee river is said to be lower
than before for many years,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02

b5' The official vote for Canal Commits.
sioner, in Pennsylvania, gives Plummer, Dem.
ocrai, majority of 1926 votes over bis
Know Nothing opponent, Nicholson.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02

~ The Cherokee Georgian runs to its
head the name of Daniel S. Dickinson rs its
candidate for the Presidency, and Charles ].
Jenkins, for the Vice Presidency.
The Macon Citizen runs to its head the
name of John J.Crittendcn us its candidate for
the Presidency, and Jere Clemens, of Alabama,
for The Vice Presidency.
The Jacksonville Republican runs to its
head the name Of Critenden, for the Presi-
dency, and Daniel S. Dickinson, of New York
for the Vice Presidency.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02

FIGHT WITH CHINESE PIRATEs.-The Sec
rotary of the Navy has received advices from
the East India squadron, giving information
of battle on the 4th of August, between
divisions of boats from the United States
steam frigate Powhatdn and her B. NJ. steam
sloop Ratler, Commander VIM. A. Fellows,
and large feet of pratical junks which had
infested the neighboring waters, and commit,
ted extensive dcpredations on commerce for
some time past.
The fight was severe, and ended in n com.
plete route of the pirates and the destruction
of ten war junks, and the capture of six
The force of the pirates is estimated at ! :
$780, and their loss between five and six hun
drcd.
The British Governor of Hong Kong has
written letter to the commanders of these
vessels, complimenting them on their success.
Especial mention is made of the gallant con-
duet of Lieuts. PEGRAM and RoLANDo, of the
Po,ohdtdn.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02
THE BANKS OF THE COUNTRY.

The Baltimore Sun has an article upon
"the Banks of our country" which we COM
mend to the attention of all who have felt
uneasiness about the currency"
1.-The report Of the Secretary Of the Treas
ury on the condition of the banks throughout
the Union is more favorable to the credit and
safety OF these institutions than was antici-
pated year or two ago. The great expan.
sion OF the paper currency in consequence Of
the influx of gold had caused some alarm,
and the drain of our gold in order to pay for
our importations was rs many thought likely
to lead to a collapse of the banks. But from
this calamity We have escaped, and the banks
generally are sound as at any former time.
while they greatly assist in the conduct of
the domestic concerns Of the country.
"The reported bank capital is now about
three hundred and thirty-three millions. while
their specie amounts to ifty-three millions
and their circulation to one hundred and
eighty-six millions In some of the States n
few banks fell into such discredit that their
notes were worthless, but generally the bank
paper has served the purpose of circulating
medium. 1t would be well if the Secretary
in his next report would give us the amount
of the loss to the community through broken
bank paper The sum will he found to be
very considerable; but it is an evil that is in
separable from the system, which we must
continue to endure, even though it should be
attended with occasional Inconvenience. a
New York paper expresses the apprehension
that the pressure for gold will become so great
in England that a suspension Of specie pay
ments will follow, rs in the war growing out
of the French Revolution. Should this oc
cur, its effect will not be to increase but d.
minish the drain of gold from this country -
Importations are swelling up to the maximum
of the flush times of 1885, in consequence Of
our having become again able to pay for them
Every thing wears the appearance ofremarka-
BILE prosperity, The revenue as some estimate
for next year will not be less than eighty-ive |
millions, including ten for the lands. Con.
gress must be very industrious also to find |
ways to spend this money. They will be as
sisted by numerous outside advisers in their
arduous task"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02

Hoes AND CATTLE.-The market for hogs
and cattle at Cincinnati, on the Oath, is re-
ported as follows:
The market for hogs is dull, and prices are
lower, ranging from IS 80 to Sc 90 per 100
lbs. gross, few sales being made at IS IS.
Beet cattle are steady at So 90 to 81 SO per
100 lbs. net. No change in sheep.
Letter from Pittsburg to the Cincinnati Ga
zette, says:
Arrangements are making for pork pack
ing on larger scale than usual. There will
be three or four packers this year, and hear
that 10000 hogs are already engaged by them
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02


WHARF.-The Richmond Wing, speculat.
ing upon the acknowledged deficiency in the
French crop of 100000 bushels, and the
prospect of heavy rise for breadstuffs in
this country, says:
"There is danger, and great danger, that
our country will sell so much to Europe us
not to leave enough to take our own people
safe to the next harvest. Wheat promises to
be higher than it has been for fifty years, or
probably ever was before. Two of the great
est and richest governments in the world need
more than we have to spare, they are openly
in market-one is compelled to buy to feed
its people, and the other Qhe French) to
maintain its own existence. Famine has been
potent agent in ali French revolutions
That of 'S9 was precipitated and aggravated
by it. That Of go was aided by the same
cause. The short crop of AT sent Louis
Philippe on his travels, without baggage, in
4S. The same powerful leveller threatens
Louis Napoleon. He sees the danger, and to
would exhaust the credit of the French Co
vernment and people to the last centme in
buying breadstufis without regard to price
The bait may be too tempting for our people
they may sell till they have not enough
wherewth to feed themselves.
But these high prices for breadstuffs-
wheat in particular-wll only terminate with
the war and one year afterwards. So it will
still be important for our farmers to inform
themselves as accurately rs possible of the
annual production Of the country-importan
not only to protect them against the panics
OF spectators, but to protect the country
against the effects of selling more than it has
IN snare"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02

HUMAN NATURE.-Tho 'Lynchburg Vir-
gilman says
We understand that many of our farmers
WHO have been holding up for 80 for their
wheat, now that they can get it, have instruct.
ed those in whose hands it has been placed,
not to clinch the nail at that, but hold on for
$3.50.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02

Joshua Giddngs isspoken Of for U, S, SEN
ator from Ohio.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02


DAMAGEs..--The Knoxville Standard of
the 2Sth says: In our Circuit Court this week
w. A. Huffer, obtained verdict of $4,000
against the Mayor and Alderman of the city
of Knoxville, for injuries received by falling
off an embankmcnt left in the street while
improving it. gentleman by the name of
CIapp Obtain d verdict against DR.. Wood,
for malpractice in the treatment Of frac-
turcd bono and dislocnted joint.
,4s- The Charleston Courier contains an
account of railroad accident on the South
Carolina railroad on the 26th ult., occasioned
by the giving way Of one of the rails. After
stating that the conductor and several of the
hands were badly, though not dangerously
injured, the paper says:
Zone negro hoy, about thirteen years of
age, was 80 much injured that he cannot live
He and thirty others had been liberated by
their late owner in Tennessee, and were in
charge of the executor of the estate on their
way to Baltimore, from which city they are
to take passage to Liberia. The scene, we
are informed, was horrible in the extreme
The car was literally smashed to pieces,
and some thirty or thirty five people were
mixed up with the broken fragments"
The negroes were from this neighborhood
having formerly belonged to Robert Newman
and Mrs. Irvine, both deceased, and were in
charge of Col. Joseph McCuley, Of this
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02

ELECTION OF STATE OFFlCERs.-Ths two
houses of the General Assembly met in Con-
yention on the Goth ult and elected the fol-
lowing State officers for the ensuing two
years:
DR.. r. N. w. Burton, of Madison, Secre.
tary of State.
Jas. G. LuttrelI, Esq, of Krox, Comptro'
ler
G. C. Torbett, Esq, of Davidson, Treasurer
The first two are members of the Amer-
can party. Col. Torbett is Democrat, and
one of the editors of the Union.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02
ATHENS, FRIDAY, NOV. 9, 1906.

sJ- Circulation 1850. IA
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-11-02

icy A letter from our friend, The Senator
from this district, informs us that the bill
to regulate county subscriptions to railroads,
provides that subscriptions to railroads taken
by any county shall be expended within the
limits of the county voting such subscrip'
ton, unless the County Court of such county
should direct otherwise. Col. Ballew will
accent our thanks for his attention.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-12-28
1856 Fall 4 Winter Goods! 1865
TT KTTTEE &c Co.,


"AVE received their stock of Fall and
III Winter Goods, which they consider SUI
peror to any they have heretofore opened, in
richness durability and cheapness Their as
sortment is general, comprising Cloths CASH
mers, Sattinets, Tweeds, and all other season.
able goods for Gentlemen's wear.
For the Ladies, they have very rich dis.
play of all kinds and the latest styles of
Fall and Winter Dress Goods, such as Silks,
Plaids, DeLaines, Merinoes, Prints, DC, &c.-
Call and examine the assortment, for they
flatter themselves they have some character
for taste and Judgment in this department.
They have, also, large stock of READY.
MADE CLOTHING, gotten up expressly for
this market, consisting Of Over, Sack, Bust.
ness, and Dress Coats, made Of the finest and
most seasonable fabrics; Vests and Pants,
which can't fail pleasing the most fastidous.
In the Boot aud Shoe line, they are second
to none. Ladies and Misses in search OF fine
Walking, Cater, or any other description Of
Shoes, will please call and examine the assort-
ment. For Gentlmen they have fine Call,
Kip and Coarse Boots aud Shoes. Negro
Shoes, from the largest to the smallest sizes.
Hats, Caps and Bonnets, in great variety.
In short, Ladies and Gentlemen, they have
every description of Goods usually found in
Retail Stores in this section OF country, and
they are going to sell them-so, it's no use
talking. If you want any thing in their line
Just come and get it. They will sell low for
cash. and charge nothing for showing the
Goods. Nov. 9-372