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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-01

SPECIAL MEssAGE.-The President of the
United States sent to the Senate on the oath
message detailing the unhappy condition of
nffiiirs in the Territory of Kansas, and asking
the necessary action to enable him properly
TO execute the laws, which was received and
read, commanding marked attention. The
message was also sent to the House, md was
laid on the table until an organization could
be effected.
In this message the President refers to the
somewhat alarming condition Of affairs in
tho Territory of Kansas; recites the Irregular
tiles and wrong'doings of the parties engaged
on both sides of the sectional question;an his
understanding Of the duty prescribed for him
by the Constitution and Laws, and his de-.
termination to perform that duty. lie con-
cludcs by recommending early action on the
parl of Congress to prevent further difficulties,
and suggests the mode by which the people
of the Territory can be protected in the
peaceful exercise of their rights and prepare
themselves for admission into the Union. He
asks an appropriation to enable him to carry the
laws into execution and provide against future
agitation.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-01

NoMINATroN OF Mr.. FnLMoRE-A New
York correspondent of National Intclligencer
furnishes that paper with the following, under
date of the 22d ult:
On Saturday evening meeting of ana.
tional Americans" and others favorable 10 the
nomination Of Mr.. Fillmore for the Presidcn-
cy was held in this city. The attendance
was large md the proceedings quite enlhu.
siastic. Resolutions calling on the Philadcl-
pha Convention TO nominate tried states
man and pointing to Mr.. Fillmore in terms of
high commentator as the man for the occa.
sion was adopted. Touching this Philadel.
phia Convention, it has been doubted whether
Massachusetts would be represented ut it;
but rs the President and Secretary of the
American Council of that State have issued
notice for the election of delegates to the
National Convention, we may presume that
the doubt is set at rest, and that Il full dele.
CATION will be in attendance. Our Jersey
neighbors were engaged last week in electing
their delegates, and they also, it is said, are
generally favorable to the nomination of IL
"tried statesman"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-01

EFFECT OF A NoN.ORG ASIzATIoN.-It is
stated that the Secretary of the Treasury has
decided that Mr., Forney is Clerk only for
limited purposes. He has, therefore, refused
to recognize his requisition for funds to pay
the officers of the House, other than the
clerks employed immediately under himself
The Sergeant-at-Arms, Door.Keeper and
Postmaster, employing 10 their various Offices
nearly one hundred and fifty persons, have
received no pay since the beginning of the
session, and will receive none until the House
shall organize. ..r- i..-
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-01
The Missouri, Compnom,sr.-Gov wo,ls.

The Missouri CoMPRoMIsE.--Gov.W Wells,
of Maine, recently elected by democracy and
old line wings, In his message to the legisla-
turc, thus speaks of the repeal Of the Mis-
seuri compromise:
The Missouri compromise line was an ar.
cooled the passions and allayed the prcjudices
of contending parties. 1t had remained in
force third ct n century, md its repeu gave
offence to many true friends and occasion to
the uprising Of wilder spirit of nbolitonism
than had ever before infested the Country
Men who had been loyal to their constitutions
NJ obligations, in moment Of resentment
broke away and united with vicious political
associations, that threatened for time 10
destroy the very foundations Of the republic.
But whatever opinions may b. entertained of
the policy of that measure, it Is passed, and
the principle is adopted, that each Territory
may determine The character Of its own in.
situations. In itself this Is Internationally
most in accordance with the basis of Amcri.
can government and the true idea of the lib
erty Of communities.
Those who wander from the place of their
birth, lay the foundation of new States and
endure all hardshipS and priva,ions of infant
settlements, merit the right Of making their
own laws for the government of their homes
and iiresides. They can appreciate their ne.
Castles and interests. better ,hnn their for.
mer associates, whom they have left at
great distance behind them. All Territories,
wherever situate, are open TO free eompeti-
ton OF institution; there is no longer any
line to check expressly, or by implication, the
establishment of such legislation MS is con-
genial TO the habits Of the people. And the
time will probably soon come when very few
will desire the restoration of that line, and
an end will be put to the constant and
bitter conflict Of opinion arising from that
subject.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-01

DEATH OF MAJ. r. A. WILLIAMsoN.-We
have the sad duty to record the melancholy
and horrible death Of this estmable man,
Maj. r. A. Williamson, Superintendent of
the Memphis and Ohio Railroad. This fear.
full accident occurred yesterday morning
about 81 o'clock, some sixteen miles from
town, on the "tatchie Bridge" over the wa
tiers known as Griffin's creek, some three hun.
dred yards from Shelby depot. Mr.. w. was
on the train as it passed tile bridge, and in
the hindmost car, as it is supposed that he
placed his head far out Of the trains passage,
and WIS looking backward when his head
came in contact with a post of the bridge,
killing him Instantly. His body fell from the
ear into the water below, and no one in the
train was noticing his position at the time Of
the accident, the train passed on without dis
covering it.-Memphis Appeal
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-01

ANOTHER WAR LOAN IN ENGLASD.-It is
believed that Immediately on the meeting of
the British Parliament, new loan of at least
f20,O00,0O0 will be asked for. 1t is also
thought it will be accompanied by nm extern.
sion of the circulation of paper money on
government securities, to the extent, probably,
OF about f4,O00,000 in addition to the Ella.
100000 now allowed. That measure will
ease the stress Of the new loan; but, MS some
twenty or thirty millions more will be de.
manded to meet the expenses Of the next
campaign, the relief will be but temporary.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-01

FLORIDA INDIAN WAR.-We notice in the
Tallahassee Floridan, Of the 10Th inst that
the Secretary of War has sent forward in.
structions to adopt coercive measures for the
removal of the Indians, occupying the extreme
Southern section of Florida. The Governor
of Florida hastendered to Col. Monroe five
companies of volunteers, and promises ms
many more as may be necessary to effect the
purpose. There should be no temporzng
policy pursued-removal or annihAation,
ought to b. the only alternatives.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-01

ENDORSING CoMpANy Boyps.--Tho follow.
inn ror,,,s ~ IL. .ndo-aa,.,,a, 20 d..
w ''"'''"o v" WV ENDORSEMENT Vi nohus OF
h"ilroad Companies are taken from the ed.
toral columns of the Nashville Patriot of
the Oath nit. The hill subs.ouen,lv n,ssoa
Ito ibid r.,d;rr in ,ha uonso. ~
,n '' ',s " '.' '''r
Inc oi'' 10 hn'hor'se tne governor TO en-
aorsS IN me name OF the SG'e' the bonds OF
the East Tennessee and Georgia, and the
Nashville ana Chattanooga Rallr"nd Compa'
MES, to an amount not exceeding $4,000
each, TO be applied exclusively to the con
struel'on OF branch road from Cleveland to
Chattanooga, came. up for consideration in
the House OF Representatives on Tuesday
afternoon. On motion OF Mr.. Harris, of
washington, the bill was amended so as to
"u'hor'se me Governor to endorse, in the
name OF the State, the bonds of the East
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-01
New YoRK, Jan. 90.

The Staten island ferry boat "Columbus"
while passing this morning with large mum.
Der of passengers, was cut through by floating
ice and sank near the mouth of East river
The passengers were all saved by getting on
the ice, from whence they were taken in small
boats to the dock.
Flour 6rm-Southern Is 81. Wheat
frm-Southern red 81 81. Corn steady
Mess Pork declined, $40 81. Lard in bills
Mt lit.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-01

MONEY FLowING INA Washington cor
respondent of one of our Seward organs says
that "the true anti.Neora.ka men are firmer
than ever for Banks. Money to pay expenses
during the siege is flowing in from their re.
spective districts, and more is coming."-
This accounts, then, for the milk in the co.
conut. "Money is flowing I'M" and all that
thus flows in is extra-so much clear Cain.-
Fleeing the treasury and their constituents
at the same time, in their adhesion to Banks.
How can they desert him, while the "money"
is thus allowing in, and more is roming?-
Ofcourse they can't. Patriotism fnrbds it.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-01
LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY.

In the Senate, 26th, the Mineral Railroad
bill, chartering a road from the East Tennes.
see and Georgia Road to the Ducktown Cop
per mines. with State aid, and giving State
aid TO the Sewanee Mining Company. for
twenty miles. was discussed at length, and
rejected. by vote Of 3 to 10. In the House,
the bill authorizing the Governor to endorse
the bonds Of the East Tennessee and Georgia
and the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad
Companies, to the amount Of slb0,0OO each,
to aid In building a railroad from Cleveland
to Chattanooga, and also to endorse the
bonds Of the East Tennessee and Virginia
Railroad Company to the amount Of 100000
passed third reading-ayes 35, noes 30. The
bill was amended before passing to the effect
that the Bonds should not be sold at less than
par. The bill to reduce the Circuit Court
terms to two in each year, was indefinitely
postponed. The Normal School bill passed
the Hou'e by large majority. On the 25th
the bill to authorize the Memphis and Charles
ton Railroad Comp my to sell their company
bonds at, above, or below par. and for other
purposes, was amended, on motion OF DIFF.
We'ckcr, SO as to give the Chattanooga and
Central Kentucky Railroad Company four
years further time in which to commence
their work, and it then passed on third read
ing, ayes SO, noes s. House bill for the bene
fit Of .he Tennessee, Western and Charleston
Railroad, and to amend the Internal Improve
ment acts of 1854, passed third reading il
the Senate. The bill to purchase the Her
mitage passed its third reading in the Hous
by vote Of Al to 20. The bill authorize
the Governor 10 purchase five hundred ncres
including the bui'diags, tomb of Gen. Jack
son, de-, and pay tbsrefor $4,000 provide,
he and the Secretary of state, after examina
tion, should be satisfied that sum is not to,
much.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-01

A MODEL RAlLRoAD.-rhe Hartford Comm
Times says that the directors of the Hartford
and New Haven Railroad Company have de-
clnred IN extra dividend of five percent, pay
able on the 18th of January. The surplus
earnings or dividend fund of this road on the
ist of September last amounted to $4l5,33.
or rather more than seventeen and half per
cent, on the capital stock. A large portion
OF the Stockholders were strongly in favor of
an extra dividend of ten per cent, but the mn
jorty decided that fifteen per cent. in cash
was enough TO divide in one wear.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-01

DIED OF THE BoTrs.-1he Georgia Citizen
predicts that if the suggestions of the Rich
mond City Councils to select the man who
slept with Capt. Tyler for the Presidency, Is
carried out, the American party will have this
epitnph written upon its tomb:-Dmp OF THE
Bolts, AMMO DoMrSL 1856. Halo and vigor-
Gus MS young Samuel is, he cannot survive
on! attack of the Dotts! Oh, King and
Country! what disease of which to die.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-01

BRIDAL PREsESTs.-A correspondent Of
the Charleston Courier, writing from New
York says: .......
An aggregate of $4,000 is said to have
been trinketed in to the daughter of ex,May-
or Mlcle, on her marriage to SON of ex-Alay-
or lawrence. ] saw, only this morning, In
Ball, Black g. Co.'s an $500 diamond neck.
lace, just mounted us u brides presents also,
a brooch, at Tiffany g. Co.'s, costing $4,000,
intended as present to another bride. This
is about up TO the Babylonian mark.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-01
ATHENS, FRIDAY, FEB. I, 1850.

No SPEAKER YET.-Our ndvices from
Washington are 10 the 2sth ult., TO which
time the House continued in an unorganized
condition. From the tone of the papers in
different sections of the Union the country
generally is beginning to entertain the orin-
ion that the best thing the members could do,
would be to dispense 10 their homes Their
present condition is disgrace to the govern.
ment,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-01
Icy The Winchester fVa) Republican

eY The Winchester (Va.) Republican
records the deaths of Isaac Smoot and Henry
Marsh, two old citizens, and adds that Mr..
Smoot was in the battle of Chippewa, besides
other of the frontier struggles, under the
gallant Scott. Gen. Scott, when passing
through Winchester, some three years ago,
sent for him, and there was an affecting inter-
view between them. Mr.. Marsh was drum.
major in the Norfolk campaign. II
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-01

@Mr. Bigler, has written 70 Mr.. McKin-
ley, o: Harrisburg, stating that for many
years past he has been the open advocate of
Mr.. Buchanan for the rext Presidential nom.
nation. MIR. Bigler adds that it is his inten-
ton, when at Washington City. in the cnpac-
ity of Senator, TO promote the nomination
of this statesman by ever proper means, and
he will, to the same extent, aid his election,
should he become the nominee.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-01

No PEACHES NEXT SUMMER.-Ata meet.
ing of the Alton, New Hampshire, Hortieul-
tural Society, on Saturday last it was stated
by Dr. Hall, and others confirming the state.
ment, that on examination of the fruit buds
Of peach trees in that vicinity, it had been
found that the recent severe cold weather has
destroyed the promise of yield of thi !us-
cious fruit the coming season.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-01

eB The Supreme Court has dismissed
the appeal in the Fremont case brought BY
the United States, thus confirming Colonel
Fremonts claim to the land in California,
known us "Maripnsa," and valued at several
millions of dollars.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-01

A STRONG TEAM.-The Wheeling Tntelli.
gencer states that the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad train, which arrived there on Tues.
day required the force of thirteen locomotives
for the passage from Baltimore to Wheeling.
The road is now clear and the trains regular.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-01

PRODUCE AeEScy.--We neglected last
week to call attention to the card of Parsons
and Saunders, Produce Agency, Knoxville
Being personally acquainted with both men,
bers OF the firm, we can cheerfully CON-
mend the house to the public.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-01
FROM WASHINGTON.

AshiNGION,JuI. ~.
IIousR.A-An Intellectual motion was made
10 repeal the resolution precluding all debate
during the present week, or until Speaker Is
elected.
The House voted twice. On the last or
l26th ballot-Banks "a, Orr Ga, Fuller 25--
scattering -; necessary to n choice, 9s.--
House adjourned.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.
In the House, to-day, there were three in.
efiectual ballots for Speaker.
Jan. 26.-The House, to-day, adopted n
series Of resolutions TO the effect that any
agitation of the Slavery question was unwise
and unjust to all sections of the country; that
the repeal Of the Missouri Compromise had
set the example Of useless agitation; that the
Compromise should be restored. These reso.
lutions we're adopted by majorities varying
from ono to fifteen.
[sEcoND DIspATcHl
In the House, to-day, Mr.. Dunn, of Indiana,
offered the following resolutions:
LIST. That no man should be elected
Speaker who will hesitate to restore the
Missouri Compromise. This was rejected by
n vote of 1903 TO l02.
| I'd. That the Compromise should be. re.
stored ms necessary and certain means Of
recovering harmony, concord, and union
This was adopted by 10l to 100.
Sd. That the faction which agitated the
Slavery question both in aud out of Congress
had been engaged in course which was un
wise and unjust to every section of the coun
try; but until the Compromise measures
should be restored, il was n solemn dutXt6
persist in efforts TO THAT end. This wy
jected by n vote of 1910 100.
Mr.. FuIIerafnd resolution that the
agitation VERY question was unwise
Unjust ton non of the American people
Qnd injuriodt every section, and ought no,
be countenanced This resolution wa.
pied by vote of lO3 TO 100.
Mr. Meacham, of Vermont, offered reso
|,3ution that the repeal Of the Missouri Com
promise was nm example of useless faction.
agitation of the slavery question, and that i,
was unwise and unjust TO the American PEG
pie. The resolution was adopted by vote o
l0s TO 90. The House then adjourned.
Jan. 2s-Senate.-Cass strongly denounc
ed the position of Great Britain in relation
TO Mosquito affairs. Messrs. CLAYTON ane
Collamer made few remarks; after whicl
the Senate adjourned until Thursday morn
ing.
Housc.-Only one vote for Speaker to day
without an election. The plurality vote wa,
tabled - 70 of LOG to 100.
ltisru n Mr.. Dallas has been ten
dered u 10 England.
SESArE.0SH Clayton presented com
munication received from the President in
executive session, from which the injunction
of secresy has been removed-transmttina
a copy of the letter from Lord Russell to
Champion, Jan. 10, 1853, which declares that
the British Government intends TO adhere
strictly to the treaty made at Washington on
the 18th of April 1850, and will not assume
sovereignty, direct or indirect, over Central
America.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-01
NEw ynov Ian OK

Cotton is dali, with sales of 500 bales.---
Flour is lower. Ohio quoted ut 8,44. Wheat
is higher, Southern Red quoted at Ga. Corn
continues firm at 92c. Other quotations
unchanged.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-01

The REsroNsIBILITy OF PosTMAsrERs.-
Postmasters are responsible for the subscrip.
ton of newspaper or magazine as long as
they allow it to be received at their Office,
when it is un.called.for, or refused by the
person to whom it was directed. The rule,
Of the Department require that written note
shall be sent TO every publisher, that his pa
per or works lie dead in the office.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-01

ley Our latest dates from the Legislature
are to the Goth ult That body seems TO be
disposing of "bills and business" pretty rapid.
ly, and will probably adjourn about the Sd
week Of the present mon,h-making the
session about the usual length.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-01

BALTIMORE, Jan. 26.-The New Orleans
papers Of Saturday last have been received
with dates form Galveston to the 18th in
slant.
The weather continues very cold through.
out Texas. Al Austin they were putting mp
ice four inches thick.
The Sea serpant has appeared off Corpus
Christi.
Advices from the Rio iGrande report the
Mexican frontiers quiet.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-01

TRUE AMERIcASIsM--The native or for.
eigner who wishes to learn and appreciate
what true Americanism is, will do well TO
study the official documents of the country
the Declaration Of independence, the Co6sti-
tuition Of the United States aud those Of tho
various States. ~
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-01

MESSAGE OF THE GOVERNOR OF New JER
sEY.--GOvernor Price, in his message Just
delivered, vigorously opposes the restora-
ton of the Missouri Compromise and JUST.
flies its repeal; and Massachusetts. Connect.
cut and Maine are ceIsured for renewing the
agitation of the slavery question.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-01

MEMPHIS AND CHARLESTON RAILROAD
The bill loanng the Memphis and Charleston
Railroad Company 100000, which was vs-
toed by the Governor of Alabama, after it
passed both branches of the Legislature, was
taken up on the 10Th inst. and passed over
the veto by more than the requisite Constitu-
tional majority. 1t has yet to undergo the
ordeal of the lower House.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-01
New YoRK, Jan. "a

NEW YORK, Jan. "a.
Cotton langud, with sales of 200 bales,
coffee firm, Rio 1911.
The New York Tribune's Washington
correspondent telegraphs that Mr.. Buchanan
writes. that he will relinquish his mission on
the 18th OF February, whether n successor
be appointed or not lie will appoint Camp.
bell, the Consul at London, to post Charge
de Affairs.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-01

H-A German writer says that the people
Of this country can burst more steamboats,
and chew more tobacco than any other Ave
nations on the globe.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-01

A LUCID ExPLASArIos.---"Pray Professor
Schuewkze, what is periphrasis!"
"Madam, IL is simply circumlutory and
plenastic cycle OF Oratorioal sonorosliy cir.
cumscribing an atom Of ideality, lost in verbal
profundity." lrl
lob, that's IL! is it-well tew be shorel
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-01

cY Mr.. J. A. Nolan, postmaster at Mil.
waukee, has been indicted by the Grand Jury
for having paid n mil contractor post office
draft in other currency than that required by
act of Congress,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-01

tB 1t is said that the booty taken with
Sebastopol was quite valuable. LIS division,
however, has caused remark. The French
are said to have taken two-thirds, the Eng
lish onethird. An allowance was made 10
the Sardinians fran the shares of England
and France, and the remainder was allowed
10 the Turks. 49, -.-----
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-01

BIBLE CAUSE.-THE reader will find on
the following page communication from the
able and efficient agent of the American Bible
Society, Rev. Jas. Atkins 10 which attention
is directed.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-01

GEORGIA CITIzEs-Dr. Andrews proposes
TO sell either one half or the whole of his
newspaper and job establishment. The paper
has large circulation, and is in tho posses.
sion Of large advertising and job patron
age
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-01

W- The Georgia papers state that there
Inns been since the middle Of October, more
than twenty run offs and some six collisions
on the Western and Athn,ic Railroad.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-01

ement from The superintendent OF
Transportation, proposing to carry all freight
that may be offered to Dalton, the shipping
parties will make arrangements or agree to
receive their freights at that point. There the
Enst Tennessee and Georgia Company are Mt
the end of their rails, and have no control
beyond thnt point. The Company have am
pie equipments Of their own to clean out
every depot on their line in eighteen or
twenty days, ard would gladly do so, MS it is
certainly the interest and wish of the man..
ngement to make the road do all the work
possible. y little reflection and investigation
would convince our Georgia friends that the
main difficulty is nearer home.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-01
LAND WAnRANrs.-Land Warrants hnv,

LAND WARRAKTs.-Land Warrants have
again, contrary to all expectation, expert.
enced SUDDEN advance, and l60's and SOS
readily command LOG, while l20s are active
at fO3al04. II is impossible to say what the
price will be one week hence, whether high.
or or lower The issue continues upwards Of
500 per day, or about 10000 acres.-Wash.
Star.