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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-02-16

GRAPHIc.-Mrs. Swsshelm in the Pitts.
burg Gazette thinks that the sterner sex had
better devote their attention TO their own
ridiculous fashions in dress, rather than TO
find so much fault with the ladies. The
gentlemen of Pittsburg must be rather a
comical looking set, if Mrs. SIS portrait of
them is correct. She says:
"Here, for two winters, they have been
stalking around, looking for all the world like
so many pumpkins with two corn stalks stuck
in the blossom end, and bit of stem left on
the other-in coats just the length of lar
mer's wamus, half yard too wide, stuffed
out with wadding, and drawn up round their
ears---sleeves like meal sacks, and pantalOons
MS tight as fidde-strngs. To see them han
die their drum-sticks in this outfit was ma.
tural curiosity. This winter the stiIt-like
supporters mysteriously disappear; pantaloons
are invisible, and coats bid fair to rival la
dies skirts in the sublime art of street
sweeping"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-02-16
THE OFFER OF MEDIATION.

As sensible people expected, the late fool
ish offer at mediation in regard to the East
ern war, is exciting the rdicule and nnimad
versions of the British press and populacr-
The London Daily News publishes ''sling.
ing" article on the subject, from which we
extract one or two paragraphs.
Alter very properly rcmarking that there
is nothing really wrong in the proffered acl
o: mediation, and charging that the NOTICE
springs from our commercial interests and
ovrrweening sense of national Importance
the "News" continues:
"The citizens of the United States NAV
rest assured that they will meet with no dis-
position III Europe to resist claims so natu-
raj and reasonable. Above all, no opposition
To them will be offered by England On the
other hand, the citizens of the United States
will allow that such offers of mediation may
be declined In any special case, and no disrc-
spect be implied by the declinaure. 1t is
free to the one party to offer its friendly
services: il is equally free 10 the other not
to accept them. They may be declined, be-
cause, alter mutual explanations, il may ap
pear that the mediator and the belligerent
are not agreed as to the nature of the quar-
rel or the principles ut issue. Such differ
ence of opinion would reder it impossible for
the one free State to recognize an arbitra
jurisdiction in the other; and yet the most
perfect mutual respect and amity might exist
between them.
Reports have reached us, to which we can
not at present allude more istincty, of tes
tim"nis of II very strange nature, indeed,
presented by the Gar TO American citizens.
All this has had its effect in calling into ex
istence numerous pro. o.Russan party in the
United States. 1t is with this party that the
idea Of mediation has originated, and its OBJ
jrct is To promote the interests of Russia and
damage England.
We appeal confidently to the American
people, and ask them, will they allow them
selves To be made the tools of party in this
way! Will they allow themselves to be de-
luded into lowering the Union into an ac.
complice and eats paw Of the great champion
of despOtIsrn and barbarlsn il is their con-
Germ how this question is answered, for it is
the honor of the United States that is at
stake.
As for this country, Englishmen would
deeply regret to have any unirrndly conduct
TO complain of the part of kindred nation
Englishmen are fully sensible of the power,
the vaOr, and the intelligence of the North
American republicans. But Engshmen will
not hesitate or pause in what they know to
be the path of duty for one moment, let the
North American republicans, or any set OF
men upon the earth, do or say what they will.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-02-16
WASHINGTON, Feb. 7.


Fhe Secretary of State has replied to Col.
Kinney's communication of the 18th, stating
the purposes and object of his Central Amer
lean expedition, and asking if the Govern
ment proposed to arrest his expedition by n
! public proclamation. MIR. Marcy says;-li
the enterprise of which you speak in your
letter to me of the 28th ut., is mere peace.
ful emigration, and if you and those who pro.
pose TO go with you, prefer to leave the Uni
ted States and seek Il permanent home in n
foreign country, to renounce your citizenship
here and the rights and privileges belonging
to it, and submit yourselves to the laws OF
another jurisdiction, it is neither the duty nor
the desire of this Government to interfere
with your proceedings. But by such Il course
you cease TO be citizens of the United States,
and can have, after such II change Of alIegi.
ance, no claims to protection rs such citizens
of this Government"
The Secretary of State however, denies
that the Mosquito Indians have any sovereign
or political authority in Central America, and
concludes, that if the emigrants be formed
into companies commanded by officers and
furnished with arms, such an organization
would assume the character of military ex
pcdition, and being hardly consistent with the
professions of peaceful objects, it would de-
volve upon this Government the duty of in
quring whether it be not in violation of our
neutrality act
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-02-16

A DARING RoBBER.-We learn through 4
communication in the Lawrencevllle Is. c.
Herald, that Mr.. VIM. Gentry, of Gilmer co.
Ga, was attacked and robbed in open day on
the highway, whilst on his way from Pickens
District home. The robber approached Mr.
g., aud thus accosted him" You hare money
and money is ohat pant, and intend TO hare,
at the same time taking f'om his pocket one
of Colts repeaters, he deliberately placed il
II. the breast of his victim, and rihcd hi.
pockets.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-02-16

EUROPEAN lNTELLIGENCE.--T most m-
portlnt announcement in the Liverpool Times
of the Goth ult., Is the following:
ave have reason to know, from source
of unquestionable authority, that the British
Government are fully convinced of the sin
cerity of the Cars desire for peace, and it is
more than probable that the forthcoming
Congress at Vienna may really settle the
question"
1t is further said that Nicholas is ready
even to 90 beyond "the four points" in order
to secure peace; to consent to reduction of
his maratime forces in the Black Sea and to
the presence there Of a maritime force in the
interest of the Western Powers; but that he
will not give up Sebastopol or pledge him
self not to rebuild its Notifications if the
place is taken and destroyed. We have no
means of judging as to the amount of credit
which is due to this statement.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-02-16

The VERDANT GRooMsMAS.-On no oc-
casion (says the Springfield Republican, do
people seem more prone to commit blunders
than at wedding. The following actually
occurred in neighboring town:
In the midst of crowd of witnesses, the
clergyman had just completed that interesting
ceremony which binds in the silver bonds OF
wedlock, two willing hearts, and stretched
forth his hands to implore the blessings of
heaven on the union. At this point, the
rroomsman, seeing the open hands reached
out, supposed it was the signal for him to
surrender tie wedding fee, which was burning
in his pocket Accordingly, just as the cer-
ryman closed his eyes in prayer, he felt the
pressure Of two sweaty half dollars upon his
open palms.
The good man hestated n moment, appal.
led at the ludicrousness of his situation, but
coolly deposited the money in his pocket and
proceeded with his devotons.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-02-16

"WOULDN'T SHAVE CoLoRED FoLKs."-
Frederick Douglass delivered one of his lee.
lures last week, in BdGeford, Me-, and the
morning afterwards stepped into the BARRIERS
shop OF a Mr.. Bunker, on Ethiopian with n
slight European alloy in his blood, who alb
soIutely refused to shave him, rs it was
against the rules of the establishment to
shave eolored gentlemen. Fred. left in n
very wrathful mood.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-02-16


COUNTERFEIT $50 BLL.-We wcro yes.
terday shown counterfeit $50 bill on the
branch ut Augusta of the Bank of the State
of Georgia, which was stopped at the branch
Bank here, where it was offered for pay
ment.
1t was passed upon citizen of Sumter
county, in this State, us he states, by Ken.
lucky horse drover.
The bill is defective in many particulars,
but neat enough imitation to deceive n care
less person. 1t bears date Oct. 10, ,S49, and
payable To bearer, and is signed by A. Porter,
Cashier r. B. Cumming, President The
vignctte is female holding cleaver in her
lap--at her feet n sheaf of wheat and scythe.
In the distance a locomotive crossing Il stone
bridge over Il stream. The plate is not ar
tislicaIly executed.
We are requested TO state that there are
no bills issued by the State Bank with such
Il vignctte. We believe there is such one
on 5000 bills of the Bank of Augusta. All
the bills of the denomination of $50, paya-
Bile ut the branch here, are payable to q.
VI. Newton, John Phinizy, Samuel Hale, OF
bearer. Mr.. A. Porter was not Cashier Of
the State Bank in lS49, nor is there such n
person as r. b. Cumming. Mr. Geo. A.Cum
ming was some years ago President of the
Bank, but Mr.. A. Porter is now President,
and Mr.. |. X. Teift, Cashier. They have he'd
their offices respectively for about six years.
-COnStitutionaLiSt.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-02-16

THE HoRRORs OF WAR.-The London
correspondent of the New York Tribune, in
the course of some sickening details of the
great war in the East, refers to the cruelty
connected with it, disgraceful to human ma.
ture and n scandal upon the civilizations OF
our age:
its unusual cruelty, reminding us of the mid.
die ages. The English officers do not take
care of the well-beng of their soldiers, either
in the camp or in the hospital; of the 10000,
men sent during the last year from England
to the seat Of war, only $4,000 remain on the
rolls; the remainder have died, or aie rottng
in the hospitals of Balakava and Scutari,
whittier they aie conveyed in II way which
equals all the horrors of the middle passage
OF the slavers. The great Russian hospital
in Sebastopol has been shelled and destroyed
by the English in spite of the yellow flag
which fluttered upon lit, and which would
have been respected even by Radetzky or
Haynau; 1900 wounded Russians found there
II terrible death. The English excuse this
act of barbarism by saying that it was mis-
take, and that they were induced by II Polish
deserter to believe that the great building
was powder magazine. You know that
from the time Copenhagen and Navarino, the
English have always been great in mistakes
and untoward events. The Russians, in re-
taIiaton, bavoneted the wounded Englishmen
on the baltle-helds of Balnklaya and Inker-
mann. Indeed, we must ask, where are the
civilization and progress of the nineteenth
century ~
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-02-16
TER VI y:

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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-02-16

DROWNED WHILE SKATING.-A lad named
Francis Lyman, went out skating in Adrian,
Mich, few days ago. Just before the boys
started for the ice, the mother of little Frank
called him to her, and cautioned him TO be
careful and not break through the ice. The
little fellow promised he would; and, stopping
moment, he told his mother "Jf he should
get drowned, not to let any of the boys dis
turb his playthngs, and to have them sent TO
his little cousin in Cincinnati" He then
kissed his mother and went to play. In short
time he was brought home corpse.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-02-16

INCREASE OF THE ARMY.-The following
is copy of the amendment Incorporated in
the army-appropriation bill which has passed
the Senate:
"That there shall be added to the army two
regiments Of infantry and two regiments of
cavalry, organized as in the existing force, and
that the officers and men authorized by This
net shall be entitled to the same provisions
for wounds and disabilities, and the same
provisions for widows and children, and the
same allowances and benefits, in every re
spect, as are allowed to other troops CON-
posing the army of the United States. They
shall be subject to the rules and articles of
war, and the men shall be recruited in the
same manner MS other troops, and with the
same conditions and limitations"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-02-16

SALERATUs.-A writer in the Boston Jour-
nal thinks that of the three hundred thousand
children in this country who die under ten
years of age, at least one hundred thousand
might survive but for the effects of saeratus.
He relates n story of sickness in n boarding
house at Williamstown, Massachusetts caus-
ed by eating biscuits, puddngs &c, full of
salara.us. Out of fifteen boardcrs thirteen
were taken sick, and were confined n long
time: two Of them died, another barely escap-
ed death, and the others recovered after severe
sickness. Prof. Tatlock and Rev Mr.. Craw.
ford, who ate but little of the food, escaped
illness.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-02-16
sy-The Nashville Wing and Banner ha,

sY- The Nashville Wing and Banner have
both expressed their preference for Col. Gen.
try as the standard bearer of the Whig party
in the next canvass for Governor 1t is no
more than we expected of them. They seem
to take it for granted that the expression of
opinion by few personal friends and few
presses, in n particular interest, constitute
public opinion in regard to this matter. We
have known MS sagacous ard fare. seeing
men as they are, MS much mistaken in such
matters as they will doubtless be, when the
ballots come to be ounted.-Frankiin Re.
rielp,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-02-16

Boys AND BIRDs.-"In travelling in New
Hampshire from Francona to the Connecticut
river" said gentleman, ~ noted the bird
nests upon the trees that stood by the road
side, and felt delighted with the evidence
which they gave of the good qualities of the
mothers and children who live there. Noticed
the nest of bird within three feet Of the
front door Of dwelling. How confident was
that dear little bird-wcll did it know that
the good mother of that household had train
ed up her chi dren in the way they should go"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-02-16

KANSAS sRRiToRy.-lt appears from an
estimate laid before Congress that there will
require to be appropriated for this Territory,
for the current fiscal year, $4,000 for pub
lie buildings, $4,000 for salaries, and $4,000
for public library.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-02-16

.Y- A story is told by a London core-
spondent of Boston paper, which, as new
dodge, is deserving of notice. A subscription
was raised to present an eminent mercantile
man with service of plate OF the value of
f2OOO. OF this amount Gl5OO was speedily
subscribed. The eminent man said TO the
treasurer, 30, never mind the rest, hand me
over the money, and will add the $500 my
self, and hand the order to the si!yersmith."
The matter was arranged accordingly and the
plate finished and sent home, for which the
recipient gave his bill at few months!-
Before it came due he stopped payment, and
the silvcrsmith figures among his creditors;
aud worse than all the plate has been dispos-
ed of and has no shadow among the rest Of
his surrendered property.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-02-16

sY-It is the man that makes the most
noise that secures the attention of the world.
A silent elephant may remain unobserved
amid the foliage of the wood; but croaking
bull frog is sure to attract attention in the
darkest night.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-02-16

DINING SKY HIGH.-Mr Goddard, another
gentleman, and n lady, recently went aloft in
n balloon at New Orleans, and when they had
risen to the height of 1000 feet, very quietly
took their dinner. The editor of the Cres-
cent, who was on board, describes the repast
as being an excellent one, and rclished with
an appetite sharpened by excitement and &
cold atmosphere.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-02-16

The President has removed John Esa-
las Warren, the United States District At
tornev of the Territory of Minnesota, for
commencing suit in the name of the United
States against the Minnesota and Northern
Railroad Company without notice to his SUI
periors at Washington. II is suspected that
the suit was commenced by coIlusion with
the company with the the intention of allow
ing the United States To be defeated, and thus
extinguisI lien of the United States upon
some OF the lands claimed or needed by the
company.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-02-16

.y- 1t is s'id that an intnatc friend of
Alvarado Hunter intimates that the cashered
hero will shortly embark for St. Petersburg,
to offer his services to the Gar of Russia as
a commander in hisnavy. He will 90 out with
testimonials for gaIlantry and efficiency from
one of the highest officers of our navy, and il
is even said that he will take letter of re.
commcndation from the President himself
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-02-16

t$- Adviccs received in Washington from
California, say that Major Hammond, to
whom Dr.. Gwin entrusted the management of
his reelection to the Senate, turns out to be
candidate for the position himself.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-02-16

w A slight snow storm prevailed on
Saturday in most of the Atlantic cities. At
Quebec the thermometer indicated the fright
ful temperatue of 81 degrees below zero, be!
ing within eight degrees of the point at
which mercury freezes.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-02-16

In this world lucky rogue is more re-
spected than an honest man suspected of
poverty. Whether its so in the next, remains
to be seen. It is doubted, however, and its
this doubt which enables "patent merit" to
"grin and bear" things.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-02-16
rg- The New York Post announces up,

Icy The New York Post announces upon
"pretty high authority" that the Kinney En-
pedition has been projected Cor the purpose
of establishing a convenient basis for future
operations against Cuba. The new territory,
it is thought may form convenient rendez-
vous for vessels to he fitted out and equipped
for the invasion of any neighboring territory,
without fear of violating any treaty slpula-
tions or encountrring any Of The embarrass-
ments which have spoiled so many i!ibus
tering expeditions from the United States
within the last five wears.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-02-16

New MAIL RouTE.-A tri.weekly line Of
four horse coaches has been established, from
Lexington, KY, by way of Richmond, Irvine
London, &c, to Knoxville, Tennessee.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-02-16

tJy-One of the locomotives, on the Hi
nois Rail Road, went so fast the other day,
that she threw her driving wheels apart, and
slid into the depot on her axles. Progressive
people those western engineers.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-02-16

.Y- There are two kinds OF men that n
woman should never marry-the ignoramus
and spendthriGt. The former takes to jeal-
ousy and the latter to the house maid
Which is the worst, will be known when
the iury rises.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-02-16

sSg- Mrs Emma r. Coe, who has been
distinguished participant in the late Woman's
Rights Conventions, was, says the Philadcl-
phia North American, a day or two ago reg
's'cred as a student Of law, in the office of
the District Court She contcmplates pur-
SUNG her studies il the office Of William S.
Pierce Esq. Our masculine knights of the
brief are rather startled by the bold innova.
tion.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-02-16

PAINFUL COnStantinople, Dec.
25.-On the 23d the painful ceremony of de-
prvng Suleyme Pacha and Hoet Bey of
their ranks and titles, for having abandoned
their posts in the Crimea, took place at the
Seraskerat, in the presence Of large mum.
her of spectators. The former, it is well
known, commanded the Turkish division and
the latter the second brigade. They were
condenei TO be transported for seven years,
with hard labor. They were addressed by
the Minister of War, who, in most impress
sive speech, pointed ont their cowardice and
its Just retribntion. He then ordered their
military cmbems to be torn off, which order
was instantly obeyed BY a crowd of soldiers,
who mauled the fellows in very rough man.
ner. They were subsequently marched be,
tween file of soldiers to the landing, and
embarked on board steamer leaving for Cy-
prus. where they are to undergo the penalty
Of their cowardice.
The conduct of the Porte on this occasion
has been exemplary, and the degradation of
these fellows is an earnest that future militia
ry msdeeds will be severely handled.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-02-16

POETRY ON RUSNERs.-Found at the bot.
tom of the hill: "rhes sky is bright, the snow
is white, aud the sleigh is right Ga'Iang
Dobbin,"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-02-16

MoRE New STATEs.-The House of Rep
rescntaives has passed the bill authorizing
the people of Oregon TO form a State consti-
tuition and prepare for admission into the
Union. This bill will he accepted, and Ore
gon will doubtless be admitted during the
next Congress. The admission of Mime
sofa cannot he delayed more than two years
Kansas, Nebraska and Washington terrific.
ries will soon follow, and then our Union will
consist of lhir,y-six sovereign States.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-02-16

e1g- Courage does not consist in being in
sensible to, but in overcoming fear. The
sort of praise due to the man insensib'e TO
fear, is such us we would give to cannon
ball.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-02-16
CHICAGO, Feb. :

CHICAGO, Feb. 7.
The election for United States Senator,
has been postponed until Tuesday next.
The House has passed Anti.Nebraska res.
olu,ions by eight majority.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-02-16

s-s- We learn from the st. Paul's Min
nesolian, of the 10th ult., that man by the
name of Collins, an auctioneer of st. Paul's,
called on Governor German, Of Minnesota,
upon business, in the course of which an al
tercation ensurd between them, which was
ended by the Governor knocking Collins
down. The affair was to be judciaIIy inves.
tigated before justice Of the peace.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1855-02-16

A bunderbuss is so called because you
are always sure to shoot the wrong person
with it. Wen mention one-klssing another
mans wife for your own.