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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-08

THE DRoUTH-We learn that in some
portions Of McNinn and adjoining counties,
the corn crop is utterly ruined by the dry
weather. In this immediate neighborhood it
still looks promising, although there has been
no rain for two weeks past. At present, we
have indications Of continued dry weather.
cool nights and scorching midday suns
From the best information we can obtain. we
conclude that there will not be more than
half crop gathered in McAlinn county. There
is however large amount of old COIN on
hand, which will prevent the scarcity and in
convenience that would otherwise be felt
A gentleman Of Rhea informs us that, with
the exceptions Of the river lands, the crop
will scarcely average two bushels to the acre.
To his neghborhood he says there has not
been n drop Of rain since Buchanan was
nominated. Polk, Monroe and Bradley coun-
ties are said TO have suffered severely from
the drouth, and from many counties Of upper
Fast Tennessee the complaint Is general
"When the wicked rule the people mourn!"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-08

A Wall OF WoE.-The Florence Gazette,
the organ of the democracy of Lauderdale
county, Alabama, walls as follows:
"There was time when the Democrat
and anti Know Nothing party of Lauderdale
glo''ed in a complete and full majority. 1t
may surprise some to hear ns make th;s 90
acknowledgement, but We will speak the truth.
Our ranks are thinned In last summers
great battle, near eleven hundred Democrat
soldiers presented an unbroken front to the
enemy. To day, only forty.four enrolled
voters stand by the faith. Whether those
who stood by us, and fought with us in that
glorious battle for civil and religious liberty,
have fallen in the battlefield with the face
to the foe, or deserted and gone over to the
enemy, behOoves us not to say; but it is suffi
cient modification to know that the Demo.
cratic flag trails in the dust!
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-08

OLD MoNRoE.-Wc learn that the demo.
cratic leaders of Monroe had another ratifica.
ton meeting on Monday last As well as we
now remember this is about the fifth time the
democracy of that county have ratified the
nomination of Mr.. Buchanan. Let the favor.
tie son Of the Keystone take heart, there is
still chance for him, notwithstanding the
heavy defections in the North and West.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-08

nhrobLioAN ILtSpRAL TICKET IN Ma.
RYLAND The Cecil D. oocrat states that the
Republicans have determ,ed to run an cleo.
toral ticket in this State, ant, that Francis p
Blair, ESQ.,, is to be one Of tn e,ec,or. a,
large. '
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-08

HALF PRIcE.--The Superintendent of
Transportation East Tennessee and Georgia
Railroad authorizes us TO give notice that
passengers TO and from the Synod to meet at
this place, the Conference which convenes at
Knoxville, and the Mass Meeting at Knoxville
on the 4th September, will be carried both
ways for one fare-that is, at half the usual
rafat
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-08
New YoRK. Julv Al

Judge Vanderbilt has been nominated for
the Office of Lieut. Governor, and John Rus.
sell for Canal Commissioner.
The Hards aud SoIts have united ut SYRIA.
cusc and nominated Amassa G. Parker as the
Democratic candidate for Governor.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-08

icy An interesting letter from Hon. Jno.
J. Crittenden, and one from Maj. Donelson,
will be found on the first page of today's
paper That of Mr.. Crittenden gives the lie
direct to the contemplate charge that Mr..
Fillmore signed the fugitive slave bill with
great reluctance; and after reading the letter
we have no idea that any gentleman will so
far outrage the rules of propriety and truth
as 10 make the charge again.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-08

fB- Aquarrel is impending between Mr..
Pryor. Of the Richmond Enquirer, and the
editor of the Wing. A duel is likely to re-
suit from il.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-08

New YORK, August LA sale to-day Of
1000 bushels prime white North Carolina
wheat, raised by Mr.. Thomas. Newly, at
1864 per bushel.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-08

Eg- Col. Gentry is about TO take the
stump in Middle Tennessee, for Fillmore and
tue Union.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-08

The TELEGRArH.-We understand that
the Company proposing to build the line Of
telegraph between Chattanooga and Knox
vile, will be ready to commence the work in
about four weeks. Col. Clute, the agent,
will DO here on Friday next, at which time
we trust the Committee will be able TO report
the amount of stock REQUIRED as taken.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-08

tE Land Warrants have been issued,
embracing more than 100000 Of acres UNI
der the act Of March, 1855.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-08

eW The losses of The French army in tho
late war are officially announced as having
been . 62,A92
Those Of the English army 1894
Those Of the Sandman army 1854
Those Of the Russian army 277O0o
M.L;.~ tot.j - oet aqQ
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-08

lB- We received a few days since very
interesting letter from Knoxville, upon pc.
litical affairs at that busy locality. 1t was not
intended for publication, but we know our
old and worthy friend will pardon us for
giving our readers the following brief ex.
tract: .f7nsi
Excitement is rising rapidly hereabouts.-
y am of opinion that the eff
forts of Messrs. Crozier and Swan are not
injuring Fillmore in the least, but are really
proving beneficial to him. They have become
the leaders of the democratic party in the
county. They order MEETINGS, circulate docu-
ments, command the faithful at their pleasure,
and, in word, have all the Uires in their own
hands. They have made themselves, If pos
sible, more odious to the people of the coun.
ty than ever before, and as an evidence of it
Fillmore will get larger majority in Knox
Vile than Gentry received"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-08

The New YoRK BoLTERs.-The State
Convention of The Democratic boilers from
Buchanan was held at Syracuse, Y, on the
oath ult. twas respectfully attended, by ma
ny of the leaders of the Democratic party,
and unanimously repudiated Buchanan and
went over to Fremont. Some of the most
prominent Soft Democrats Of the State were
of the Convention; aud they declared that
they adhered to the Democracy of Jefferson
and Jackson, Tompkins and Wright" The
movement is very damaging one to Buch-
anan. ..r3
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-08
ATHENS, FRIDAY, AUG. 8, 1855.
Public Speaking,

Messrs WILLIAM II. Polk and HORACE MAYsARs, can
ddates for Eector for the State Large upon the Dem
oeratc and American Tickets will address their fellow
citizens at the following places. Other appointments
extending through East Tennessee, win be made in
few DAYS
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-08

A young woman committed suicide In the
18th ward, Philadelphia, on Friday last, be-
cause her mother refused to buy her new
bonnet. an1iN
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-08

az The antics Of the South tell us that
their party in the North is sound on all Ma
tonal questions; and we give the following
as an evidence Of this: "Mayor Stevens, Of
Buffalo, elected as democrat by 1000 mn.
jority, is n member Of the Fremont Club of
that city. Three Of the present Democratic
Aldermen are also members" Banks is q
Democrat, Chase Democrat, and Sumner
Democrat; still we are told that the nest in
which they were raised continues pnre.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-08

The PRospEcT-We have not the least
disposition 10 mislead our readers, or to over
estimate the chances for success in the con-
lest for the Presidency. It is full three
months till the election, and no one, no mat.
ter how great the sources of information may
be, can predict the result with unerring GER
tainty. But we have no hesitation in saying
that at this time Mr.. Filmore's prospects look
decidedly the best, and if the current now
strongly setting in his favor, continues to
gather strength as rapidly as it has done for
the last four weeks, he will be elected by a
large popular majority. There can be no
mistake about hisrapidly ginning ground-all
the signs indicate tit is evident in the con-
fidence of his friends everywhere apparent,
and in the uttered and Responding tone Of
the opposition. -Four weeks ago all the op-
position journals and every opposition spea-
ker, met you with the cry of mo chance for
Fillmore!"-"he can't get a single State"-
Now they have improved so much that the
more candid express the opinion that the
election will go to the House of Representa-.
tives. If the ball rolls on, by the first of De-
tober they will be forced TO admit that even
that remote chance for their candidate has
passed away. God speed the good work,
and bring the country safely out Of the per.
lis and troubles into which reckless and un.
skilfu hands have plunged IT,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-08

r=W- The Winchester (Tenn.) Appeal Of
Saturday last says:
ave hear, from the best authorities, Of
numbers of democrats in this county who
can't 60 the Cincinnati nominee, and will
vote for FILLMORE and Donelson."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-08

sH- A letter from Hon. VIM. II. Sneed,
the talented Representative from the Second
Congressional District, will be found in ano-
thcr column. Col. Sneed is one Of the safest
politicians in the country, and his statements
are entitled to more than ordinary weight.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-08

WHEAT--Is selling here at one dollar per
bushel-not much offering. There has been
slight advance North, Southern white quoted
at 1885,. Statements of the markets will
be found in our paper.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-08

ig- Gov. Wise, of Virginia, in recent
letter, warns his political friends that the Old
Dominion rs in danger, and tells them that
10000 Wings, who voted for him for Cover.
nor, will vote for Fillmore in November
As the Governors majority was about 10000,
his statement is tantamount TO giving up
Virginio
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-08

DsoLIss IN CorPKR.--The English jour
nails bring advices Of n heavy decline in tho
price Of copper.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-08

tB- Circuit Court will meet at Athens
next Monday.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-08

InsPIRITING lsTELLIGENCE.-The following
is an extract from a business letter of one Of
the foremost men of all our State;
CHERRY VALLEY, N. Y, July 10, 1856.
My DEAR Sir:
Buchanan will not get Northern State,
mark that Hundreds of Democrats are leav.
ing him daily and joining the Fillmore and
Fremont parties. Conservative and Union
Democrats are alarmed for the safety Of the
Union, and will vote for Fillmore. The
disunionists of the North are to man for
Fremont, and in the South for Buchanan
All here admit Fillmore TO be honest and ca
pable, and the only candidate in whose hands
the Union would be safe. The Battle from
Maryland to Missouri is between Fillmore
ami Fremont; both are growing stronger dali.
iy at the expense of Buchanan. The cry
went out from the Cincinnati Convention.
and no doubt by concert and arrangement
East, West, North, and South, that Fillmore
would not get Southern State; it came
near proving fatal to Fillmore. There is
now powerful reaction. Thousands are
Joining the Fillmore ranks.-Lou. Jour.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-08

eY-The Old Line Wings, who hold the
balance of power between parties in nearly
every State of the Union, are generally raj
living upon Mr.. Fillmore us the only means
Of preventing the country from division
and dissolution upon sectional issues. This
position of the "old liners" justifes the belief
that Fillmore will be triumphantly elected.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-08

New York, August 4.-Flour buoyant
--sa!es So n 50 for Southern. Wheat adj
vanced &c.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-08

Mr.. FILLMoRE's ELECTION DECIDED
Yesterday We received n call from an old '76
Vermonter, VIII" stated that he had vision,
in which he had sforespen the certain election
Of Willard Fillmore to the Presidency in next
November.
Said he, "You may think me foolish old
man. but know of what speak. For the
last twenty Years have had similar vision
on the eve of the Presidential election-nnd
never have been mistaken. In 1874 | was
a Clay man, but cried before any body else
in secret, for knew that Henry Clay would
be defeated; and tell you now that Willard
Fillmore will be the next President OF these
United States. They cant bent him for Provi-
dence is on his side" Just Filmore's luck.
-Lockport Courier, 24h uh
This is decidedly comforting, and il is to
be sincerely hoped that the people may follow
the good example of "Provdence."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-08
,ay-Hop. s. G Coben. Of FI,,iI- :,

1877 Hon. s. C. Cabell, of Florida. has
written letter to the Electors Of both par.
ties in that State urging upon then the pro.
prety Of agreeing to exercise the discretion
given them by the constitution-and cast.
ing the vote Of the State for which.soeyer
candidate it shall appear, after the result Of
the popular vote is known, has the greater
strength and can most certainly de-
feat the Black Republican candidate. His
proposition is that if il should appear that
Mr.. Fillmore has carried a larger nnmber Of
States and Electors than Mr.. Buchanan, then
the vote of Florida shall be cast for Fillmore,
though Buchanan Electors may have been
chosen by the people-and rice rersa. This
"rrangementh he recommends throughout the
South, and closes his letter by putting the
question TO the Florida Electors, whether
or not they are willing to abide it. Such an
understanding Mr.. Cabel thinks would have
good effect in many ways, but especially
for the reason that
fending Inc election, The effect will be to
relieve the canvass of that bitterness, which
has sadly characterised previous Presidential
elections and prevent the elimination and
recrimination, and indulgence in offensive
personalities which have heretofore prevail.
ed. After the election in November, and be-
fore the meeting of the different Electoral
Colleges, there will be time for communion
and full understanding among the different
electors who concur in the paramount object
of determination to defeat the Abolitionist.
By this means . concentration Of strength
and practical union may be effected among
those who would oppose sectional admin
istration fatal to our institutions, and who are
willing to combine together to ensure an nd.
minstration of our Government resting upon
national grounds, and to be conducted upon
sound constitutional principles.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-08


CLUBs.-At the request of some Of our
friends, we have agreed to furnish our paper
from this time till after the election, to Clubs
25 copies for $500. The amount will bare
ly cover the cost of paper, printing, mailing,
&c. This is the best we can do, as We are
already circulating good many extra copies
at our own cost, and have heavy expenses
pressing upon us during the canvass from
which the office is free in ordinary times
Our friends must remember that we are in
the midst Of opposition majorites, and have
to encounter a steady and determined hostili.
ty such as is waged against but few papers
in the State. We don't complain of this-it
is all right and legitimate--we only wish to
impress our friends with the fact that the
enemy is constantly at work, circulating docu.
ments and papers calculated to delude and
mislead those who have no other sources Of
information, and unless their efforts nre coun-
teracted the cause which has claims upon the
-heart Of every patriot must suffer.
Mass MEETING AT KKoxvILLE.-A mem.
Der of the Committee of Invitation writes us
that the Mass Meeting proposed to be held
at Knoxville, on Tuesday the 4th day Of Sep
tender, will be Wrapper. Among the promi'
nent speakers who have been invited are,
Jere. Clemens, Of Ala, Gen. Haskell and Gus.
Henry, of this State, Stuart and Bolts, Of
Va, and Mr.. Criitenden and Humphrey Mar
shall, of Ky. The patriotic masses of upper
East Tennessee nre alive with enthusiasm
for Fillmore and the Union, and there will
be perfect avalanche from the mountains
McMinn, Monroe, Polk, Rhea, Meigs, Brad
Icy, Roane, Bledsoe, Marion, and Hamilton
nre expected to send up delegations, and
they'll do II.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-08

Col. JOHN w. GEARRy.-Col. John w.
Gearry, the newly appointed Governor of
Kansas, is represented as man in every way
capable of performing the difficult trust Civ
en- into his hands. He is, we learn, Penn
syvanian by birth, and has for many years
been Civil Engineer. In the Mexican war
he was selected as Colonel OF the second
PENNSYLVANIA Regiment, and distinguished
himself by his bravery and military skill. In
lS4S he was appointed by President Polk
postmaster of San Francisco, with the extra
ordinary commission to arrange postal mat.
tiers of the State. He afterwards received
the appointment of Judge, and soon after
wards was elected first Mayor of San Fran
cisco. His life has been mixture of the
civil and military, and he has. shown him
self fully equal to the requirements of either.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-08

lW A friend has sent US an excellent
original campaign song which we will try
10 find room for next week.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-08

1sSy- Hon. Sam. A. Smith has our thanks
for valuable public papers.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-08

Hy- See new advertiser ents next puge.
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PROSPECTS OF Mr.. BUCHANAN.


Ia further confirmation of the many reports.
both from correspondents and individual
travellers, of the prospects Of Mr. Buchanan
at the North, we give portion of letter
received by the Savannah Republican. dated
Saratoga Springs, 2lst July. The writer is a
Democrat and therefore cannot be suspected
of giving any unfavorable views of the pros
poets of his party candidate, unless compelled
by the Sights before him" in that region
After speaking of the dissolution of the
Union, as the result of the triumph of the
Freesoil party, he says:
ais there no way to avert these evils? I
solemnly declare to you, my Southern breth-
rem, that sec none, save in the election of
Willard Fillmore TO the Presidency. And
here, thai may not be misunderstood, let me
say that came to the North Democrat, and
remain one. A graduate from the office of
the organ of the Democratic Party of Georgia,
] fondlv cherish its principles, but lore this
Union more. If there was the remotest posi-
bility of the election of Democratic Presi-
dent, my humble efforts would be exerted to
secure it; under existing circumstances, how
ever--Mr. Buchanan being entirely gu. of the
question, In the North, Mt least--l do not in
tend TO throw away my suffrage by voting for
him, and thereby, even though indirectly,
contribute to the election of Fremont, the
Abolition, Church and State candidate. The
question before us, is Union or Disunion?
and shall record my vote accordingly. ]
shall vote for the candidate Of the great
American movement, nicknamed into nation
alty under the epithet of Know Nothingism
recognising that Spontaneous, voiseful up.
heaving OF popular sentiment which has
shaken the political world from Maine to
California, making the dry bones Of Party
rattle in their whitened sepulchres! That
Incorporating declaration Of national BROTH
erhood which ignores the past issues of poiti-
cal strife-wlich rises clear of local bins, and
maintains the great fact, that true American
knows no North, no South, no East, no West
but only his Country Yours truly, 4.
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