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Rcprieve.-wed do not refer TO reprieve FROM
Capital Punishment There is slow torture from which
a respite is equally desirable. We refer to dyspepsa-
word Ia which all the horrors of gestion are sum
med up To the sufferers by this painful and harrass-
ing dsease we can hold only bright hopes but
the certdiRty of immediate relief and permanent
There Is tonic cordial and Alternative principle in
IIoofand's German Btters, which Invariably arrests
and changes the morbid action of the stomach and the
secretve organs removes the dsease and restores
health. Prepared by DR.. Q. NJ Jackson, Philadelphia.
See advertisement mar2S
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New York, March 3l.-Cotton is better,
and 1000 bales were sold to day at lOec. for
Middlng Uplands, llic. for Fair .Uplinds,
and l0sc. for Nildling Orleans. Flour is
improving, and 5000 bbls. of Ohio were dis
posed of at 1874 per Dbl. $4,000 bushels OF
Wheat changed hands at Sits per bushel
for Red
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New ORLEANS, Saturday, March 29.-The
steamer Daniel Webster has arrived from
San Juan.
War has been formally declared between
Costs Rica and Walker. The latter has is.
sued an address breathing war, and gone to
meet the enemy. Costa Rica issued m adj
dress, calling on Central America to unite
and expel the American invaders.
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CHILpREN.-The smallest are nearest God
las the smallest plants are nearest the sun.
Rejoice now in your play. blooming chill
dren, through age YOU will bend beneath in
frmities and gray hairs; and in the melanelo-
ly day, the days of infancy win be remem.
bered. The western sky may indeed shut
down the aurora, and the eastern glow may
DO reflected in the west; but the clouds be-
come darker, and no second sun arises in life
Oh, rejoice then, children, in the rose color of
the morning of life that glides by you like
painted flowers huttering 10 meet the sun.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-04

A DEMOCRAT SPEAKS OUT.-The Brunswick
err, published at Brunswick, NO., and edited
by Dr. Hyde. has left the ranks of the Asties
and drawn its sword in defense of the Amer
lean Party, and the Philadelphia Platform
The Doctor says:
1--WE have in times past acted with the
Democratic party. But when we saw the
party in the North and South entertaining
sentiments upon the slavery question, diamet
REALLY opposite--when we see these two
wings meet in their National Convention and
smother over this difference Of opinion for
the sake Of victory-When We saw the Pres
ident. elected by this party. appointing Abo-
litonists to office and turning ont sound
Union men, as in the case of Judge Bronson,
of New York. TO make room for them we
confess our faith in the Democratic party be-
gan to stagger." pa ..
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-04

gE As Spring and Summer Medicine, Carter,
Spanish mixture stands pre-emnent above all others
Its singnlarly eficacious action The blood ii.
strengthening and yvifying qualities Its tonic action
the Liver; Its tendency to drive all hnmors TO the
surface, thereby cleansing the system according TO Ma
lures prescriptions Its harmless, and at the
time extraordinary good effects, and the number o
cures testified by many Of the most respectable cit
zens of Richmond, Va, and elsewhere must be concu
sve evidence that there is no humbug about it,
The trial Of single bottle will satisfy the skep
teal Of its benefits.
See advertisement in another column.
April 4, 1856. 'i.
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A DANGEROUS CRUIsE.-Ihec cruise Of the
Arctic in search of the Pacific was n very per.
iIous one. Lieut.. llaristcnc, who has been
in the polar regions, says that during this ex-
petition he has twice been nearer deaths
door than ever before. A tirrifc storm oc-
Cured one nigh, off Cape Sable, when the
'sea was daslling over the decks, and not
soul ON board expected to be saved.
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To Cash and Six Months buyers
+ L. b. THOMPSON Il SON,
Cleveland, Tenn.
Dealers In
Choice Foreign Il Domestic Drugs,
Chnnccry Court mt Decatur, Tenn.
William l.. Brown and wife Mary Brown, and
James Maze,
Henry Colbough and Abraham Cox. rr

Henry Colbough and Abraham Cox, sr
f0merSAL AND IS1ScrIoS Bit.
TT appearing from an allegation OF the bill
j filed in this cause. that respondent Aura
ham Cox, ar, is n non resident citizen Of the
state Of Tennessee, IL is therefore ordered
that publication be mnde for four consecutive
w.eksin the Athens Post. newspaper pub
l;shed In the town Of Athens Mcslinn coun-
~. Tenn, notifying and requiring said non
resident respondent to make bis personal ap-
nearanee before our next Court Of Chancery,
70 he held Ia the town OF Decatur, on the
second Monday Of March, 1856, In the
state aforesaid. then and there TO answer
complainanis said bill or the same win be
taken pro eonfssso and set for hearing car parts
as 70 him. q. W. MCKENZIE. CD ~, d
Per W. J.. McKISLEY. D. c. An
Feb, 9, ls56-4t-prs fee $3.50
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Died,

Died,
On the 9th instant, GEORGE SAMUFI, son Of Sarah
and David Y. Gillespie, OF Sulphur Springs, Rhea
county, Tenn.-was born August 3Oth, 1876 Our last
our only chid-but few sad days since the angel of
Death bore first loved far far Away to heaven
cannot them, but know they stin are ours
our precious hidden treasure-saved in the mansion
which God has prepared for us above The skies.
And thus to bring to him,
, In his uubounded love, fr.5.
Untwnes the spirits tendrils here,
And fastens them above.
N n
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CHARLEsTos, Aprile l.-Cotton--there is
fair inquiry and m upward tendency in
prices. Sales 10000 bales at o TO ! cents
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tgIryou wish to cure a seoldiOg Wife
never fail TO laugh ut her with all your might
until she ceases-then kiss her. Sure cure,
and no quack medicine!
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Chanccry Court, jacksonville, Tenn.
The Tellico Manufacturing Company.

Chanccry Court, MadisOnviIIc, Tenn.
The Tellico Manufacturing Company.
William T. Harris. Lucian A, Harris, George
Welch, Andrew Smyth, Robert Buchanan.
Eli X. Ludwig, and others.
TIME Bill states that all the above named
L defendants reside beyond the limits of
Tennessee; publication is therefore ordered
for four successive weeks in the Athens Post,
n newspaper published in Athens Tenn, re-
quiring said nonresident defendants to ap-
pear at next term of said Chnncery Court to
be held at the Courthouse in jacksonville
on the first Monday of June next, and answer,
plead or demur to compliments bill, or the
same will be taken as confessed, and heard
accordingly.
J. A. COFFIN, c. d M
March %, 1Sh6-4t-prs fee $500.
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Tennessee, Western y Charleston
Rail Road.

NIoTICE.-Thereis due from par, OF Stock
lN holders In the Tennessee, Western 4 Charleston
Rail Road Company FVtg Cents on each share, which
is caedan required TO be paid into the Treasury OF
the Company Immediately the fund Is needed for
expenses OF surveying route, &c.
The Stockholders in McMinn county can make pay
ment 10 A. BLIZZARD Cashier Branch Rank Of Tennessee
mt Athens, who is authorized TO receive the money.
W. NJ, STAKELY, Secretary and Treasurer.
Madisonvle, March I, 1S56-tf-sis9
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s5G Dear young Bride: Your gallant hus.
band now thinks you the lovcliest and gen
Hest Of beings. Destroy not the Illusion.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-04

TUsT received and In store, the following lots Of
ID Field Seeds which are warranted f'ssh and will be
sold low for cash
rs bushels Clover Seed;
25 bushels Timothy Seeds
55 bushels Herds-grass Seed;
10 bushels Orchard-grass Seed;
100 bushels Bluegrass Seed;
Knoxville Feb. 20, '56-1m X. NJ McrHERsON.
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A New Churn.

THE undersigned is now prepared to fur.
l. nish a new Churn, to order. which. he
warrants to churn butter in one fifth the time
usually taken by the common Churn, if prop
erly used. All he asks is fair trial. Any
person furnishing him with milk that is sour
aud ready for churning, and he fills to churn
it in five minues can have Chnrn free of
nothing. Call over to the South side of
Athens and satisfy yourselves.
JAMES BAKER
References Dodson, VIM. G. Horton,
DR.. Atlee, DIR. Deaderick. and others.
Athens. March IA, 1S56-tf-390
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For the Post.

If Col VIM. Haskell will consent to run for
County Court Judge, Monroe county. he can
be easily elected. MANY YorgRs
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More Likelv Negroes,

KING l. PHILLIPS. McMinn county
IN Tenn, have another lot Of very likely
Young Negroes for sale. Boys weighing from
rs to lis pounds-nnd few likely girls.
e March 2S, 1S56-tf-392.
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Tenn. West,n 4 Charleston r. R,

UNHERE will be meeting Of the Directors
i of the Tennessee. Western 4 Charleston
Rail Road Company. in jacksonville, on Fri
day. the 4th day Of April next. A full at
tendance is desired. GEO. BROWN,
March 2l, ls56-2t President.
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DjsS 1uti m.

yuyHE copartnership heretofore existing between q
f. Dc T. r.. GTBSONis, by mutual consent, this
closed by @, r. Gibson. CT. GIBSON,
Athens, Feb %, 1856. 7. v. GIBSON.
In retiring from business take this occasion to
turn my most sincere thanks to my old friends for the
liberal shnre of patronage heretofore extended to the
house, and solicit u continuance Of the same.
Feb 29-tf I. r. GIBSON.
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lust RECEIVED-Dr. Parker's Pain Pan
- acea; Starks Indian Fever and Ague Remedy,
external application nfalble; Macauba and Scotch
SNUFF; Hays Liniment; Arabian Eminent; Steel and
Gilt Pens; Putty and Window Glass-and for sale by
march IA VIM. BURNS.
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LIST day OF July next Sundays and public days excepted
twors of his time Mt the stable Of Jabez Henderson
Charleston Bradley county, Tenn, and one-third at
the stable Of Daniel Feser, one mile Southeast from
Georgetown Bradley county, and will be let TO mares
the exceedingly low price OF Is the single leap with
any further privilege the money be paid invaria
bly, In advance; $40 the season. to be paid at the time
of service s2 be paid at the close Of the season.
with the privilege of the season service another year
to sound and healthy brood mares that may fa to get
with oa this season, after having been duly attend
to by their owners s15 to insure the money to be
paid as the fact Is ascertained the ownership
of the property changed All possible care will be
taken avoid accidents but liability will he inquired
for any that may happen. NJ W wETM0RE.
For Description and Pedigree, see hills.
~ No alteration Of the above terms win be recog-
nized by me. March 81, 1s56-tf-39i] sfMJW,w W.
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Isaac N. Baker and Ann Baker,
u.s.
G. c. Heard and his wife Sarah. James NJ
Z Baker, and others.
TT appearing from compliments Bill that
l. defendants, c. G Heard and his wife Sa.
rah. reside beyond the limits of the State OF
Tennessee, publication is ordered to be made,
in the Athens Post, for four weeks, requiring
said nonresident defendants G. G. Heard and
wife, to attend at next term Of the Chancery
Court, to be held at the Courthouse IN Mad
isonvile, on the first Monday Of June next,
and answer compliments Bill, or the same
Will be set for hearing as confessed, and
heard accordingly.
A. COFFIN, c. d IT.
March 2S, lS56-4t-prs fee $500
Eli X. Ludwig,
as.
William T. Harris, Daniel Welcb and others.
DILL charges that defendant VIM I. Har-
ID ris resides in the State of Pennsylvania,
publication is therefore ordered for four sue
cessive weeks in the Athens Post, requiring
said nonresident defendant to make his per-
sonal appearance at the Court.h house in Mad
sonvilIe on the first Monday Of June next.
and answer compliments bill, or the same
will be set for hearing pro confesso, and
heard accordingly.
J. A. COFFIN. c. d M
March 2s. lS56-4t-prs. fee $500.
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Carriag &c Repository,

JOHN IL. 9HIDGE5
is receiving a variety Of Carriages, con
i sisting Of Slide.seated Buggies, Family
Wagons, Rockaways, top, and no top Buggies
CONCORD BUGGlES. Hack Wagons, two
horse Plantation Wagons-all, iron axles
Harness and Whips-N,rthern made, and
warranted of good material, which he will
sell as low as can be bought in any Southern
market.
Any style of Carriages or Wagons got up
TO order at short notice.
He also has some Horses and Buggies to
hire out for the accommodation Of the public.
JOHN L.nBRiDGES
April 4, ls56-tf-393. ~ ycs
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Negroes for Sale.

TINE subscribers have, SIXTEEN likel,
1 Young Negroes for sale, which they viii
dispose of on favorable terms.
RICE Il MATLOCK.
March %, lS56-3t-392.
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DEMocRAcY IN NEW UAMpsHIRR

The Hon C. l. Woodbury., Democrat, during
the late campaign made a speech, from which
the following is an extract 1t is copied from
the Daily Evening Gazette, Published at
Portsmouth. and a warm friend Of Wells. the
LOeOfoeO candidate for Governor
"lIe was peculiarly felicitous in exposing
the Inconsistencies of the abolitionists. who
had in former times vehementiy opposed the
Missouri compromise as geographical limit OF
slavery, and who now with greater violence
denounee its repeal, though that repeal opens
Southern as IreH as Northern territory 10 The
ingress Of free Institutions. He triumphantIy
eoniended that where there was an open un
restricted rivalry between free and slave la
Dor the former must inevitably win. Kansas
would be free territory, because slave labor
there would be comparatively, and indeed
positively, Improbable. California, he re
minded US. had been equally open to free and
slave'labor, and yet had excluded slavery by
decided und almost unanimous expression
of the popular will. The non slaveho!dinc
States. he told u.s. had millions more inhabi.
tants than the Southern States, and enter.
prise, energy, and success in proportion
Upon this topic the distinguished orator
dwelt with much force Of illustration and
copious argument. In this connexion we NAV
remind our readers that the extreme Southern
men opposed the Kdnsus and Nebraska oil Be.
cause they Joresdp that its inevitable operation
you'd insure tie admission of those territories
as Free States. The Hon. Jere Clemens, one
of the most ardent fiends of the peculiar
lnstltution, took strong and impregnable
ground for this very reason against the bill.
denounced IL as being the cat under the meal.
and warned his allies against is adoption;
an empty concession was made to the South.
but all the real advantages would accrue to
the non-slaveholding States. His prediction
is becoming history: Kansas phe, admitted
az free STATE, not from the preponderanee Of
Sharpe's rifles. but from the superiority of
free over slave labor from the superior ener-
gy, industry, and economy of the Northern
over the Southern character"
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Ballard, Baily s. Co.'S

EEt6N OH o1EkSOS,
tOMPRISING the very celebrated TOurniaire Tronpe
" with all the distinguished artists who have ap
peared In this country during the last Ave years and
also those whose performances In Europe have secured
60 them a world-w reputation.
WIN exhibit In ATHENS, on Taesddy, Apra STA,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-04

Taxing PosITIosi-The New York Courier,
which has been in fog for some time, though
siding with the Back Republicans, Processes,
at last, to see daylight. The .nomigation of
Fillmore has scattered The clouds, and the
gallant Webb can now see IN inch beyond
his nose. In his last paper, he says
"Within few days the friends of Mr..
Fillmore at Washington have given the most
emphatic assurances to the Southern Know
NOthlngs that, in the event of his election TO
the Presidency, he riH mol, under any contin.
geney, countenance or be a party 10 any iegTs
iation Dhich shall disturb that portion Of the
hansas- Aedraska act phich repeals The Mis-
souri, Compromise The declaration has been
received in good faith BY the Southern wing
OF the American party ia Congress; aud they
have nut II forth 10 their constituents IN like
good faith; and they now publicly proclaim
and have the best reason for believing, that
on this platform-which is, in tact, rs much
the Nebraska Kansas platform us that which
will be put forth by the Democracy under the
adviscment of Dir. Deuglas-they can. carry
all, or nearly all, the Wing States Of the
South. And in this opinion We concur"
This national ground, occupied by the Fill
more party, determines the Courier TO east in
its lot with the Abolitionisis-and it avows
its readiness to support the "staunehest and
most fearless advocate Of that principle" Che
Black Republican, Three candidates, il says,
will be in the field, aud the Black Republican
will certainly obtain majority in every
Northern State. This does not tally with the
news we receive. In three. handed contest,
the Americans avow the conviction of their
ability to obtain plurality in every Northern
State-except perhaps New. titnmpstire.
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Heads Up! Eyes Right !

FORWARD march to the Forth side Of the
L Public Square, one door East Of MeEwsn
d Gillespie's Store, where
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Silas N. Rucker Hamilton Wasson md W
Hilton Ii. Burk and wife, and Others,
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OMICRoN.

"a fcs9~>HSfS This beautiful thorough.bred
TN SSssxSXSx Horse will stand the present sea-
N WV ~ son, commencing on the goth day
~ ,>.NleNs4 a of March inst and ending On The
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Isaac N. Baker and Ann Baker,

j. a. CUFFIN, Q. Dc III.
March %, 1Sh6-4t-prs fee $500.
Daily American organ., 1856-03-28

natural assrine secretisns BY removing Tho osucss
by which they are arrested or checked, and by CIV
ing tone and health 70 the general system they are
therefore an eectua remedy in all cases Of difficult
painful, or obstructed menses; having been used ID
mu.titides Of cases In the private practice OF the
original proprietor, with singular success IN which
they have proved 10 be Of the highest value and ef-
cacy. Price 50 cents
DIR. BROTHERS. DIAPHORETIC POWDERS.
These Powders form a very valuable Anodyne, Di-
aphoretic and Sudorifc compound. They are Dnre
ficialy administered in Fever, St Anthony Fire, or
Erysipelas, Darrboa, Dysentery, Cholera Morbns !;
and in all cases where an anodyne, combined wlth
sudorihc is required In these diseases, II should
be administered in small doses. Iisalso apphcaoie
TO many other diseases, such as rheumatism and
gout, colo, and gripping pains &c. Itpromotes per,
spration without increasing the heat Of the body ana
produces constant moisture of the skin for great
length of time while 1t alays irritation ana gives
rest 80 cents. sep lo-eouly
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BOUNTY LAND,

AEFICERS, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines,
" Landsmen, Flotilla men, Chaplains, Clerks
Indians Wagon-masters, and Teanstsrs, their
widows minor children who have not yet received
full 160 acres and who have been in service IA days
are entitled to land in any war since 1890. - s5.t s
Widows, whose husbands died while in service,
are entitled to pensions, and minor orphans Of such
to years halfpay. ALI who believe themselves en-,
titled to Lsndbounty, and Pensions, will be bene-
fitted by calling on the subscriber eitasr IN person OF
by letter postpaid, corner Of 7th and streets, No
4S2, opposite General Post Office.
Claims from agents examined and prosecuted upon
the most reasonable terms.
No pay in advance, and no charge if nothing is OBJ
taned.
ICY Refers to the citizens generally.
Special attention given to suspended claims.
2@h JN0. JOHNSON,
Ap1a-IY Agent for Bounty Land Pensions.
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MARBLE MANTELS.
:" ARBLEW WOR TX S.-The Subs,

W A IL b Il T. w y IL IA S.--Ine SUDsCTIDPT
lvA begs leave to inform his friends and the pub
lie that he has increased his stock of Marble Mantes
comprising Sienna, Brockedelis. Spanish, Egyptian
vein, Italian, and Black Marble richly carved and
plain, Of the best quality, newest STYLE and superior
finish, which he offers for sale low for cash. i
Also, 20 Marble Monuments, Tombs, and Head
stone Slabs; Eastern Marble for window ss, lntels
tops Soapstone; Calcined plaster, $3 per barrel.
Also on hand q large lot of Connecticut Brown
Stone, New York Flags and steps, suitable for build
ing purposes. -g 4.
He invites the attention of builders and others to
his stock and will endeavor to give satisfaction to all
who may favor him with their orders
nat} w y VIM. RUTHERFORD,
aug 2-1Y nE On e street bet. 18th and 18th. a
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LITERATURE LOOKING Observation-Disclosures the
complaints of disappointed authors, whom the
world won't accept at their own estimate of value,
we doubt if there ever was more golden age for
literary writer's Of ability that is provided it be of
apopular character) than the present. A writer
IN the Aberdeen Journal says he receives from
Chamberss Journal guinea page !; and for con-
tnuous tales in their serial guinea and a hall per
page In Eliza Cooks Magazine, and in Dickens's
Household Words, guinea per page was and il
the remuneration. In the smaller pages Tor fewer
words) of Tsit's, Sharpe's, Bentlsys, and the New
Monthly Magazines, half guinea per page is paid
For reviews, the Athenmum pays half guinea ;
the Critic and the Literary Gazette, 7s per col
umn. The quarterly reviews pay their contribn.
tors from eight to sixteen guineas per sheet of six
teen pages. The reissue of novels and tales, and
even the original publication Of some in Is, Is.
Cd, or 2s. volumes is another striking feature OF
the literary history of the period connected with
which is the prominent fact that Messrs. Routledge
90. gave Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton f20, 900 for
the use Of the copyright of all his works for the
space Of ten ears.--Lisrpool Times Isl