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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-27

A RAFT INDEED.-A modern traveller In
Germany gives description of one Of tho
immense RATS which occasionally descend
the Rhine. He says: at was nine hundred
feet long, and two hundred feet wide, on
which was built Il village for the accomoda-
ton OF the boatmen and passengers, consist
ing ofa thousand persons. there were cattle,
hogs, and other animals on board-and also
shop where the passengers could be sup.
piled with every necessary article"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-27

EMIsRATIos.-Elev hundred emgral is
arrived from Europe in the course OF the last
.wo days, and were forwarded directly from
Castle Garden TO their several destinations
in the West.-Nep York EUening Post
How many of them were "forwarded" to
slave States! How many were despatched
to Kansas, and how will they vote and act
(as they will have the privilege of doing) or
the question whether Kansas shall be n free
or slave State!
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-27

A DELEGATES BREAKrAsT.-Thc Cincin.
natl Commercial has the following
"What's my BILL" said burly delegate
from one of the South western cities, coming
from one of the stalls Mt the st. Charles the
other morning, and addressing boy at the
bar.
"What have you had, sir" inquired the
garcon.
"Six brandy cocktails, tea and toast" re.
piled the drouthy politician.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-27

W-Old Heinelsperger, few days since,
gave to his only son, a (promising specimen
OF Young Germany,D an antiquated male
goose and told him he might fatten the fowl
and sell in the market. A short time after,
the old gentleman discovered the gander
near the wood pile, minus that important ap.
pendage, head. He called his son, and, in
an angry tone, demanded:
"Sh"nny, vot for you kill the goosey shick.
en-, eh!" ....
Shonny shook his fist at the decapitated
goose, and answered:
"Vot for he want to bite me, den, eh?"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-27

GEN. JACKSON AND THE AMERICAN PARTY.
Great efforts have been made by the or
gans Of Mr.. Buchanan (Forney, Nicholson,
and others,) to create the impression that
Gen. Jackson, because he had Irish parents,
could not sanction the leading principle of
the American party in respect TO the natu-
ralization laws and the dangers of foreign
influence. That the grossest injustice is
done to Gen. Jackson, is manifest from many
authentic memorials of his life which are in
the hands of his friends. Many such mem
orials have already been published, but
We have noticed none more to the point,
than one contained in n letter addressed to a
friend in Texas and intended fer the eye
of Gen. Houston. After adverting at
much length to the anxiety Of England to
prevent the incorporation of Texas into our
Union, because that power desired to find a
more convenient territory than she already
possessed for the reception of her paupers
and criminals, he adds
"These results trust will be well weigh.
ed by the great mass of the population
Of Texas, and that they will decide wisely,
and hear. and mind unite in being re annex
ed to the United States, and shut the door
whilst they can, from being governed by the
emigrants from England and Europe, rs they
nre surely to be in three years, whilst their
constitution makes all citizens alter six
months residence. And repeat it Texas is
not annexed to the United States, great
many of these from the United States will
leave the country, and Texas will have to
depend for migration on the paupers OF Eng.
land sent there to control their Republic, and
make il worse than colony Of England"
The original letter from which this is an
extract, will be verified by any one acquain
ted with the handwriting of Gen. Jackson
and is dated Hermitage, Dec. I'd, 1874.
This is what the American party contends
for-that is, that the United States should
shut the door while it is in their power to
do so, against the dangers of the large for
eign influence resulting from the landing on
our shores Of the paupers and criminals of
EurOpe.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-27

R- Mexican dates are to the 9th, the mp.
pearance of the Spanish fleet before Vera
Cruz caused great excitement; country was
otherwise quiet There was some political
excitement occasioned by the withdrawal Of
Alvares from the government,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-27
THE POST.
ATHENS, FRIDAY, JUNE e7, 1855.

BLACK REPUBLICAN, CoHvESTIoN.-Phila-
delphia, June ls.-The names of Mclean,
Seward and Chase have been withdrawn from
the Convention.
The platform resolutions eulogize the
Constitution and the Union, declare that it is
the duty of Congress to prohibit slavery in
the territories, condemn the Administration
for its conduct towards Kansas, and favor its
admission as Free State. They also favor
Pacific railroad. and River and IIarbor i'm.
provements, and extend a general invitation
to join on hearty terms Of perfect equality.
On the first informal ballot, Fremont re-
ceived 359 votes; Mclean, 1876; Bank, ];
Sumner, 2; and Seward 1. Fremoni's nomi-
nation was afterwards made unanimous. On
ina ballot, Fremont had 539 votes; Nc.
Lean 81, and Seward I.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-27

STARTLING DIscL osuREs.-Affidavits are
published in the Tampa (Florida) Penninsu.
lar, disclosing the fact that band Of white
men have been organized in Hllsborough
and Manatee counties for the purpose Of
committing depredations in the name Of the
Indians. The disclosures were made by a
man named William II. Wilingham, who
gives the names Of number Of persons be.
longing TO the band.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-27

THE DAY OF THE RESIDENTIAL ELECTION.
TUESDAY, the 4th day of November next,
being the Tuesday after the first Monday OF
that month, is the day on which the people
throughout the entire country will east their
votes for electors of President ard Vice Pres
ident of the United Stries.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-27

"lly dear Colonel, perceive you slept du-
ring sermon time, last Sunday; it is n very
bad habit" said worthy divine TO one of his
parishoners.
"Ah, Doctor,I could not possibly keep
awake was so drowsy."
"Would It not be well, Colonel, to take q
little snuff to keep you nwake"
"Doctor," was the reply; "would it not be
wei! to put little snuff in the sermon'"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-27
MAKE A Nore OF Ir.-The Cincinnati

MAKE N0TE OF IT.-The Cincinnati
Gazette of the 10th inst, says:
We understand that meeting of some
eight or ten Editors of German papers, who
sen papers to some 10000 readers, was
held in this city last evening.
They are determined to support the Re
publican cause and the Republican candidate
II they are assured that Rrpublicanism will
not be- cloak for Know.Nothingism. But
they will at any rate be ami siapery men,
and use their efforts against Slavery.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-27

ST.. LOUIS, June 2o.-Afinirs in Kansas
wear milder aspect Rumors Of violence
are seldom heard, and the armed bodies Of
men have either dispersed or are skulking in
.,r,ota norta .
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-27

Presenfntions are getting common. Tho
CAPTAIN ofa Carnl boat out West has just
been presented with II service--of five years
in the peniientiary in consideration Of the
distinguished ability with which he plander-
ed passenger and kicked him overheard.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-27

tR- When the Russians desire to keep
fish perfectly fresh, TO be carried long jour
ney in u hot climate, they dip them into hot
beeswdr, which acts like air.tight covering
10 this way they are taken to Malta, per-
fectly sweet even in summer.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-27

ty- Casey and Cora, the murderers of Mr.
King and United States Marshal Richardson,
were TO be hung by the Vigilance Committee
in San Francisco ut 1 O'Clock on the morn
ipp Of the 22d May, the day after the depart
ure of the steamer.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-27

NEW YORK, June 20.-Mr. Banks having
declined to accept the nomination oi the
Anti.FlImorc Convention, that body have
nominated the Hon. J. e. Fremont as their
candidate for President, mud Ex-Governor
Johnson for Vice. President.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-27

Eg- A moml character is attached 10 au
tumnal scenes-the leaves fslling like our
years, then fading like our hours, the clouds
Aeeting like oar illusions, the light diminish.
ing like our ntelIigene, the sun growing col.
der like our affections, the rivers becoming
frozen like our lives-all bear secret relations
TO our destinips,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-27

t1y- The Louisville Courier announces
the death Of Hon. Jas. G. Hardy, Lieutenant
Governor Of that State, which occurred ut
his residence in Barren county, ON Thursday
last. The deceased was native Of Virgin
IN, but long resident Of Kentucky.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-27

BosToN, June 1.-The Kansas mid commit
tee of this city have collected TINS far Sl0,.
900 in cash contributions, including $500
from J. Quincy, Jr. The Worcester COM
mittee have collected $4,000 for the same
nnrnnSp.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-27

PARRY SHoPKEEEsR,-"Very sorry sir
but we have no shirts that wili nv YOU
will measure you for dnzen.'
HoRRIfiED SwELL.-"Good Gwacious!
shall | have to stwip.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-27

OF A Washington city correspondent Of
the Baltimore Sun, Of the 18th inst, says
"Ths morning the Methodist Church South
was RI. opened with an eloquent discourse
from the Rev. Bishop Pearce, Of Georgia.
This gentleman's father was one Of the most
distinguished preachers Of the General Con.
ference, Baltimore, in 1924.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-27

tay-An afflicted husband was returning
from the funeral Of his wife, when friend
asked him how he was. "Well, said he,
pathetcaly, II think feel the better for
that little walk"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-27

Ifyou wise to cure scoldng wife never
fail to laugh at her with all your might until
she ceases-then kiss her Sure cure, no
quack medicine!
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-27

DP The Hospital of the Indiana Peni-
tentiaiy, at Jacksonville, was entirely de.
stroyed by fire on the night of the l7th.--
Loss from $4,000 to $4,000.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-27

tw-It is mentioned in private letter
from London that Mazzin hns secretly quit
ted the capital. It is thought he has gone
10 Switzerland, so ms to BE- close TO the ltal-
ian frontiers in cnse of emergency.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-27

tR- The Galveston Civilian says Gen.
Houston has been scrioualy i'll at his res
idence in HuntsviIle--probably in dangeI-
but was reported convalcscent at last ac'
commits.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-27

tY- Capt. Pate, writing under date OF
Kansas, 18th, says: Comparative qniet reigns
in Knnsas--there is no fighting, and the U.
S.troops are disbandng all unlawful military
bodies. There will doubtless be peace very
annn.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-27

Hg- Judge Mclean was bornin Morris
county, New Jersey, in 1885. He is there
fore seyenty.one years Of age.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-27

New YoRK, June l4,h.-American Con.
yention Sd informal Ballot, Fremont 81;
Ranks 46: Johnson 15; Stocton Is; McLenn 2.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-27

tR- Mr.. Fillmore, remarks the Petersburg
Tntelligencer, is now fairly before the coun.
try as a candidate; but comes not as new
man, but In the shape Of an old valued nc
quaintance, experienced in the duties which
the true Americans Of the Union desire to
contide to him. He comes too, from dign.
fed retirement, in which he discharges sed
ulously the duties of a private citizen, and he
comes at the unsolicited call of a lnrge party
in country, which he once SERVED so well
in its highest Office, that he wrung warm
praises from even his political opponents, and
from none more emphatically than the Demo.
Gratis of Virginia and the South-the only dc.
nunciations he ever received, having emana-
ted from the Frce.Solers and Aboitionists
of the North. The canvass has now begun
in earnest. Let the work 90 onl
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-27

WHEN THIS OLD HAT WAS NEw.-
When this old hat was new Buchanan was
the man,
Best fitted in the Keystone State, to lead the
Fed'ral clan;
lie swore 'if Democratic blood should make
his veins look blue,
He'd cure them by phlebotomy," when this
old hat was new. Old Song.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-27
First Asst. Postmaster General.
Hon. V. ID. Paris.

A SINGULAR PRAYER.-On the eve of the
battle of Buena Vista, while r.vnliant little
army of four thousand was anxiously await.
ing the approach of Santa Anna and forces, a
tall Jonathan Slick. cal specimen OF the New
England homo, having become little fright.
ened ut the idea of fighting five to one,
quietly sneaked behind II stump, and offered
up the following rather singular prayer:
"Oh Lord! we are about to engage in m
awful battle. Santa Anna, with his wooden
leg, and an army live times MS strong as we
are, has come against us; but with the help Of
Thy all powerful hand we will scatter the
enemy, rs wheat is scattered by the hand of
the sOwer. Wilt thou assist us, o Lord! to
do this! But o Lord, it you can't help US,
don't for Heavens sake help them. Keep cool,
and we will show you some Of the "gosh
darndesl," fighting you have ever seem .'
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-27
H- A New York paper furnishes the
world with that which follows!

world with that Which follows!
"On the first ballot for President, Senator
Douglas did not get Southern vote. With
the exception Of Kentucky and Missouri, he
did not get vote from slnveholding State;
and on the third and fourth ballots the Ken.
tuckians deserted him. He ganed few
Southern votes from time 70 time, rs the
delegations shifted and chopped round; but
nothing is more plainly indicated by the de-.
taaed report Of the balIotings than the reso.
lation Of the South not to nominate him,
aud TO resist to the last the efforts of the
West with that view"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-27

The man who shot at random did not
hit il; he has since lent his rifle to tho youth
who aimed nj immortality.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-27

TRExroS, N. j., June 20.-Mr. Dayton has
accepted the nomination, and endorsed the
platform Of the Black Republican Conven'
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-27

tY- Sir Benjamin Brode, the leading
SUI geon in England, has IN income of EI7,.
900 year.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-27

FEW. II. Wilder, convicted at New Or.
leans of forging land warrants, has been sem
fenced 10 the penitentinry for ten years.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-27

BAD OMEN FOR SUCCESS BY nominating
Buchanan Modern Democracy have departed
from their winning policy. For twelve years
past, whenever they nominated m "outsder"
like Polk and Pierce, they have won; but
when they nominated an "insider" like Cuss,
they got gloriously beat. Soft will be with
Buchanan; he Is an "insider,' and is bound TO
come out sscond best" We are much OBJ
liged to them for nominating Buchanan.
Hg- The Oregon and Washington Terri
tory nows Is unimportant. The Indians in
those sections had been reduced to compara-
tive quiet, and the United States troops were
returning to their quarters.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-27

H- The Herald, speaking Of the Ameri.
can ticket, observes: at is ticket which
stands as fairly and squarely upon the Kansas
Nebraska bill as the Cincinnati platform, and
perhaps little more so; while upon the for.
eign policy of our government, Mr.. Fillmore,
by all conservative, peace desiring Southern
men, must be regarded as infinitely safer than
the Cincinnati legatee Of our filibustering
Pierce administration" This is the testimo-
ny of an impartial writsr-one who strongly
supported Pierce, but who is now. compelled,
by the force of facts, to regard Fillmore and
Donelson as presenting security to the con.
servative people of the country, and to de
nounce the present administration on account
fits crimes, blunders and corruption.
Speaking Of the North, the Herald Says
"In this section the blunders and folly. Of
Pierce and Marcy have so seriously crippled
and manged the Democratic party, that If we
count against it all the opposition elements
now existing, we shall find it hopeIessy down
in many, and perhaps clear minority in every
one, of the Nothern States, without solitary
exception"
"In the face of these facts, more than n
few Of the anti.American speakers will assure
their duped hearers that the democratic ccandi-
-Buchanan-will carry the whole North.
Poor fellows! we pity them. They know but
little; but little can be required.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-27

~ The Richmond Wing says Of the
nomination of Buchanan; "Pennsylvania nev.
er has had President--and there seems TO
be fatality about her-and she never may.
Old Buch owed his nomination partly 10 the
severity Of the blows dealt by his friends
against the present administration, and part
ly by the assault of Brooks on Sumner
This assault seemed all at once to give to
parties strictly seciional character; and
there was no one of the Democratic asp-
rants, who had fair chance of carrying a
Northern State, except Buchanan. His
friends claimed Pennsylvania as certain
the claim wns allowed, and with that stock
in trade he beat his competitors. But Penn
sylvania is the most doubtful State in the
Union--and even with it, Mr.. Buchanan
may be long ways from the White House.
However, when the Black Republicans shall
have entered their nag, we shsll be able to
give better guess of the result.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-21

On Saturday August l6, by the Rev J. s. Inskip at the
retdeDce Of tbe BRIDES father No 149 Concord street.
WILLIAM HENRY HAMILTON, U. s. NJ, TO SILVA T., second
daughter Of John B HXskns all OF Brooklyn.
Toronto City, Buffalo and New Bedford, Mass, papers
please ccry.
On Wednesday, August 49, at 81. James, church, by
|the Right Reverend Dr. Ianghin, Bishop Of Brooklyn,
~. ErwAhD KAyANAGH, Ct g. Johns, Newfoundland 10
Miss AARGAKET THEREsA eldest daughter of the late John
Barrow, Esq, CT the came place.
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orators viii address the extensively
evening viii lind amount Of inspiration and enthnsi-
by bbnc few glasses of the famous cognac b,ers
Of M. about hall hour previous to taxing
stump The thousands attending the meeting, viii prevent
attack Of colo darrhWa, by following the
crptcn fer these bters niabe in the prevention
Of fevcrs agues Indigestion liver and stomach
plants s. STElNFELD, 10 Nassau street, the agent
Tor The States and him those bters be obtained whole
saI 4 retail
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The CasarTh Doctor. g. Howard Marshall, Is
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Hours from A. NJ 10 p. room SO Consultation free.
Direct all letters 10 st. Nicholas HOTEL New York.
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House. Shrewsbury river this day, To- In consequenc tn
storm, postponed until Mondsy, August Is there VIII ais
be regatta from Mr. John Morrssys, from the Highlands
on Tuesday, August DC. The will be open TO all boat
80 and under 10 sail from Capt Hagcys to Red Bani
rata are expected 10 be hand. AL bands deck
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uokB general debility Wishing TO much good ~
Yssbb be viii send sach Of "a seted fellow beings a.
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him shilling three cents 10 be returned ~ postage
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The Editor Of the Newark Mercury s0ys'-
We feel justified In asserting that LYONS KATHAIHOH s
bessss being the cheapest he most deghn agreeable and
preparation that we have
NET with We know ladies' having used almost every
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reecupepdct by Chl0n and others, for dyspepsia
coming general substitute for tobacco The
ynire swallowed doing away with the disgusting habit Of
rpiDg. Depot 4l2 Broadway up stairs Sx paper