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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

Of The Knoxville Register, of yesterday,
brings intelligence Of the death Of David s.
banner, which occurred al his residence in
that place on the Monday preceding. Mr..
Danner was for many years connected with
the business of bookkeeping in Knoxville, as
proprietor, and was widely known in that
capacity. lie was high.Ninded man, uni
formly gentemanly and honest. from princi.
pie, aud no one commanded, 20 greater ex.
tent than he, the respect and condolences of all
who knew him.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

"FIRsr | THOUGHT WOULD, AND THEN |
THOUGHT woULD'NT."---Wm. G. Swan,
Esq, Mayot Of Knoxville, publishes Card
in the Register of this week, "placing him.
self right before the country" in regard to
his remarks made at the late ratification meet
ing. We regret that the great pressure on
our columns will not admit of ourpnblishing
this important document, which is destined
TO create a profound sensation throughout
tho land. 1t will, however, get pretty gcn-
eral circulation through the democratic jour.
nails, as il can't but prove a perfect god send
to them in this, the day Of their dear,h and
dcsolation, That Card may prove trump.
There is still chance for the worthy mayor
of tho Summons city" to be put on the De-
mocra,ic Electoral Ticket.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

DUTY ON RAILROAD IRoN.-The National
lntelligenccr, of the l4th inst, says, in the
House of Representatives, on the preceding
day, Mr.. Ready presented resolutions of the
Legislature of Tennessee asking that the
duties on railroad iron may be lightened, and
introduced bill to carry out the views of
that body. The lnte!Iigencer remarks, that
this is subject which seems likely TO be
pressed with as much energy at the present
session rs IL was at the last. The inquiry is
before the Committee Of Ways and Means,
aud is likely'to be considered in its effects
upon the revenue system.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

COUNTY AssEssoR.-Among the most i'm
portant laws passed by the last Legislature
is one creating the office of County Asses
sor 1t is made the duty Of the assessor -
list and value each mans farm, and other tax
able property, in tho county. The duty OF
electing the Assessors will devolve on the
Quarterly Courts, meeting on the first Mon
day of April ensuing. We have mislaid the
only correct copy of the law that had reached
us, but will try to procure another in time to
publish next week.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21
VIVA, Andrea Jackson thought of Andy,u

What Andrea Jackson thought of Andrea
Jackson Donelson.-ln answer to the sneers
and ISLANDERS of the Democratic press upon
the American candidate for the Vice Presi-
dency, we lie, the Patriot Of the Hermitage
speak. In his last will and testament, he
says:
81 bequeath to my well beloved son, An
drew }. Donelson, the son of Samuel Donel-
son, deceased, the elegant sword presented
TO me by the State of Tennessee, with this
injunction, that he fail not to use it when
necessary in support and protection Of our
glorious Union, and for the protection of the
constitutional rights of our beloved country,
should they be assailed by foreign enemies OF
domestic traitors. This, from the great
change in my worldly affairs of late, is, with
my blessing, all can bequeath him, doing
justice to those creditors to whom | am re-
sponsiLle. This bequest is made as a me
mento the high regard, affection and esteem
bear for him as high minded, homes, aud
honorable man."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

NEw YoRK-DEMocRArIc TIcKET.-A cor
respondent of the New York Express, writing
from Albany, on the 9th, speculates rs fol-
lows in regard 10 the action of the Cincinnati
Convention:
Although "Buck" will 90 into Convention
backed by all the power Pennsylvania can
weld, he will stand in need of much addition
al strength to enable him to succeed. Ii he
has advantage through friends and the adj
vantage of position, he will also encounter
the drawback of determined enemies. Pierce
and Douglas will both be in the field, and if
they can do no more they can prevent the
nomination of any other Northern man. This
IS and will be feature in the struggle
Failing to succeed themselves, any further
than in upsetting each other, Pierce and
Douglas will not be unlikely to combine to
produce nomination after their own fashion.
And in this they will probably have the CO.
operation of New York, Qhe admitted Soft
Delegates,) whose "slate" is understood to be
already made up. And it is this: For Presi-
dent, Mr.. Guthrie, of the Treasury, for Vice
President, Elk Governor Seymour, of New
York. 1t was on this basis the Atlas and
Argus were recently united This is the
ticket, many who watch well the "sgns of the
times" confidently predict, will be tho result
of the Cincinnati Convention.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21
GIN CAss kicking UP.-The ST. Louis

GEN. CAss KICKING UP.-The st. Louis
Democrat of the 29th ult, has this paragraph:
ave have received letters from Washing
ton city that come from authentic and well
Informed persons there, which state that Gen.
eral Cass intends to make an onslaught upon
the Administration in regard to its action
touching Kansas affairs. He contends that
Mr. Pierce has virtually strangied squater
sovereignty in the territories. The Mich
igander is also represented rs being very in
dgnant at the treatment his pet hobby has
received from the Cabinet.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21
JUDGING AMAs's CoLon nv ~. p,,,o,n-

JUDGING MANS Color by HIS PRIScIpI
The Independence Beige, serving mp the
American news for its readers, alludng TO
Speaker Banks, says:
"'The new Speaker of the House is a black
Of Massachusetts, who belongs, as his color
sufficiently indicates, to the extreme Marty Of
Abolltionsm. This, then, is victory gained
by the North over the South. Upon the
whole, the journals declare themselves sat.
lsfied with the choice. NJ Banks is n man OF
firm and upright mind, endowed with great
political sagacity, and rs his antecedenis all
attest, with u calm wisdom"
Horace Greeley, remembering the irish.
man, who, when the editor was pointed out
TO him expressed his surprise at not seeing n
nGsUr, does not relish the joke, and read,
The Independence Beige lecture for his
Geological ignorance. The Tribune says:
Perhaps the Independence would do we'll
before discussing American affairs any fut.
Their, or even undertaking TO give the news
from this country, to read with some atteu-
ton one or two elementry works upon The
social condition orthe United States, and al.
so TO take IN two or three trustworthy Amer
lean Journals, from which it might, without
any severe efforts, abate IFS present "pso.
found and varied misinformaiion.
The Brussels editors American reading il
perhaps confined 10 the colums of the Til
bune.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

W Letters from ST Petersburg and War,
saw, published in the German papers, give
details of the extensive preparations mad,
by Russia for continuance Of the war, and
state that on no point has the former energy
Of the military departments been abatcd.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

W DR.. Ridge, who has just published 90
account of John Hunters character and life,
says that Hunter probably killed himself by
taking too littd sleep. -Four hours yest
at night and one after dinner cannot be deemed
sufficient to recruit the exhausted powers Of
body and mind"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

TRE LAST RAILROAD DIsAsrER.-The
Richmond Dispatch contains particular &C.
count of the late distressing accident on the
Seaboard and Roanoke Railroad, which oe.
Cured on the 18th, about sixly.four miles
from Portsmouth and sixteen from Weldon.
-Four persons were Killed and ten wounded,
some of them severely. The bridge or tres
sci work was burnt, as well as the cars and
contents. The Norfolk Argus says foul play
is suspected with regard 10 the breaking Of
the tressel work, as tram of forty heavy 10
den cars had passed over it on Saturday ia
safety. 1t is the most destructive accident
which has ever happened on Virginia railroad.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

tW-A Washington correspondent Of The
New York Herald, says, present opinion
would seem to indicate the defeat Of The
AboIitionists and Democrats, and the tri.
umph of the American party in the approach,
ing Presidential contest
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

v Mr.. Dallas, the new American minis.
ter to London, (says the Liverpool Chron.
icle,) is Of Irish decent, his father hnying been
an Irishman who emigrated curly ID life 10
America. Sir George and Sir Robert Dial.
las, and Miss Dallas who married Captain
Byron, r. ~, were also related to The diplo-
niatst's ancestors.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21
NEW ORLEANS. March |:

The steamer Texas has arrived with Vera
Cruz dates of the 9Th. Tamez was at Puebla,
where he is expected to be besieged by eight
thousand Government troops. The revolu.
ton in other parts of the country had been
put down. The Congress had elected Com
onfort President for one year.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

V The Louisville Democrat, commenting
on the 9TH section of the new American Plat
form says:-"No form Of cords could be de-
rised repudiating more clearly that doctrine
of the Wimoi Proviso; and il Just as distinct.
ly repudates the doctrine of the Missouri
Comproinse
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

o. \ Washington letter says:-The chief
competitors for the nomination at Cincinnati
will be Mr.. Pierce, Mr.. Buchanan, and Mr..
Douglas. The chances at this time, for
two.thirds vote being nearly equal between
the three
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

MEETING OF DIREcToRY.-On the next
page will be found notice for meeting OF
the Directory of the Tennessee, Western
and Charleston Railroad, to be held at Madi-
sonyiIe, on Friday, the 4th day of April.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

Lord Brougham logged TO see the day
when every man in the United Kingdom
could read Bacon. 1T would be much uiore
to the purpose said Goblet, If his lord.
ship could use his influence 10 see thai every
man in the Kingdom could eat bacon"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

CARRiAGEs.-Jno. l.. Bridges, Athens, has
received lot of Carriages, Buggles, &C., of
superior build and finish, which he will sell
on accommodating terms. Persons wishing
to purchase will save money by buying OF
him instead Of ordering from the North.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

I7Ss- Some of the German papers openly
assert that Russia Is playing n periidions
game, and that the apparent candor of Baron
Brunow respecting Russas inability to con-
tinue the war, is part OF system to gain
time to recruit her strength.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21
ATHENS, FRIDAY. MARCH 81, 1855.

FoR THE CANvAss.-We will furnish our
paper to new subscribers from the first OF
April to the last of November, for one. dol
lar EACH
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

A HEAVY NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Wickliile,
Of Louisiana, has offered reward of one
thousand dollars for such information as will
lead TO the apprehension and conviction of
the persons who broke the balot-boxes at
the seventh and ninth precincts in New Or
leans on the night of the 9th November,
1855. This measure has been adopted in
accordance with the recommendation of the
late grand jury in their report to the First
District Court,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

TEA Connceiicu, paper says that there
are twelve churches in a county in that State
without ministers-the former preachers
having gone into the Kansas land speculation.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

SHocKrG MURDER.-The Lowndes county,
Miss, Chronicle Of the 25th ult., has the fol.
lowing account Of bloody tragedy which
occurred in Hancock county, few days be.
fore:
"One Of the negro men Of Mr.. Lamkin be.
came offended with the overseer, and struck
him on the back of the meek with an axe,
killing him instantly. The negro then drag
ged the body off some distance, and cut of
both hands. He then started to the house OF
Mr.. L., and met at the door Mrs. amkn, and
told her that he had killed the odd over.
seer, and intended TO kill her, ut the same
time drawing revolver. MIR. Iamkin was
sick in bed unable to rise. Mrs. l.. ran into
the house and got double. barrel gun, and
told the negro if he moved foot she would
shoot him, and kept him standing in the yard
until! she sent for some Of the neighbors.-
They soon came to her assistance, caught
the negro and hung him."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

PunApELrnrA, March l5.--rhe ferry boat
New Jersey, in crossing the Delaware to CAM
don. took fire 10 the middle of the stream and
was burnt up There were about 100 pass
engers aboard, many of whom jumped into
the river, and it is feared large number
we're drowned and burned.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

eB- On the preceding page will be found
a copy Of the law enacted by the Legislature
on Banking. 1t will be seen that il prohibits
all Banks except the State institution, from
issuing or circulating bills of a less denomi
nation than five dollars, after the first day of
September next.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

New York, March l7.-Flour-Drooping,
1877 for Ohio. Wheat langnid. Corn firm.
Mess Pork is improving, with sales a. 1887.
Beef is dull.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21
NEW ORLEANS, March II

The steamer Prometheus has arrived with
San Francisco dates of the Goth ult.
The Northern Light left for New York on
the 9Th, with 100000 in specie. The mar
kets had slightly improved.
Oregon and Washington Territories were
still troubled by the Indians. Numerous
volunteer Companies were raising.
The question of State Government will
go to the people at special election in April.
In Central America, Walker had seized sll
the boats of the Transit Company and an
nulled their contract, which he had given to
another party.
By the arrival of the schooner Page at San
Francisco from Japan, there is news that the
city of Jeddo had been entirely destroyed by
an earthquake, causing vast loss of lfe
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

AUGUSTA, March lS.-Cotton-There was
better feeling and better demand to-day,
with iirmer prices. Good Middling 80 to %;
Mddling Fair 81 TO 10 cents.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21
Hoy. JAMES c. JoNEs.-A Washington cor.

Hon. JAMES C. JoNEs.-A Washington cor
responder. says:
"'rhe speech of Senator Jones, os Tenn
essee, delivered to-day, in the Senate, which
drew the most crowded house that has been
had this session, is generally conceded to be
the most gentlemanly, but severest excoria-
ton of Senators Wilson and Hale, that has
ever been visited upon any Senators in that
body"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21
tB-A Washington letter says: There is ,

eB-A Washington letter says: There is a
rumor or rather speculation abroad to the
effect that the war against American iillibus.
terism which has been declared by certain
semi-official papers in England and France
will be speedily commenced by the inter-
ception and seizure of the American steam
packets and other vessels which are bound
to San Juan with troops and supplies for
Walker. Another rumor is that though
the North Star was allowed to sail on the
oath ult, aud another packet on the 9Th OF
March from New York, with small army of
flibusters, they are nevertheless 20 be inter.
cepted and brought back by U. s. cruisers,
and be libelled on their return.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

IT IS FIEisnEp.-We have the qualification
10 announce that on Saturday night last,
before IL o'clock, the last rail was laid and
the connection formed on the Memphis a.
Charleston Railroad in Jackson county, be-
tween Tuscumbis and Stcphenson.-Hunts-
riile Advocate.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

vh has been decided in England that
railroad companies are liable 10 M ec,iou at
law in ease Of time not being kept in depart
ure, arrival and progress.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

FEY Nicholson is Dent on proving Fill
more nm aboliionist and Greedy bent on prov
ing him pro slavery man. Wonder which
of the blenders" will triumph!
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

ry- The failure of the democrats to car
nv New Hampshire in the late elections u "
aid diminishes very much Mr.. Pierce's pros
az T, r, nomination..
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

CINCINNATI, March l7.sFlouri is still drooP-
ing Mess Pork 1900. Whisky IS. Gro
ceries firm.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

Polk CoUNTy.-Gen. James Gamble Is an.
nounced in the Cleveland Banner as n candi.
date for County Court Judge for Polk county.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

FROM KASsAs.-Advices from Kansas state
that the Free State officers were about being
arrested by tho Federal authorities.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

CISclNNATI, March l5.--Flour $40 Bnlk
shoulders and sides 5ta6sc Mess PorkSi4
Whisky nominal. Groceries firm.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

New York, March l5.-Cotton is active
with sales OF 1000 bales. Orleans fair lotc,
up land middng 9lc. Flour is dropping.
COTE is dull. Sugar firm.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

"OLD FEDERAL MASSACHUSETTS"
New York Express says, Massachusetts will
90 with New York, and vote for Fillmore
and Donnelson. Gov. Gardner and all his
friends ego" the ticket. The old straight
Wings of Observation-Disclosures Everetts, the
Choates, and the Appletons ego" the ticket
too. The conservative Democrats also ego"
the ticket. Next to Daniel Webster's no
name is so potent now in New England as
Willard Fillmore's.
The Express is correct-the truth is, eve-
rybody, except the Fire-eaters of the South,
and.the Black Republicans at the North,
would be pleased to see Willard Fillmore in
the Presidential chair once more.
PREPARING TO RETIRE.-The Cleveland
Herald intimates that Senator Douglas is
likely soon TO form matrimonial alliance
with lady of that city.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

SHERIFF SAtEs-By an act Of the last Leg
islature, sherilrs are required to advertise in
the newspapers sales of Lands and Negroes
instead of posting up written notices as here
tofore.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

R- A New York paper calls President
Pierce "the whited sepuchre of democratic
hopes" Significant and expressive.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

Souri, CARoLISA.--The N. Y. Herald ex
presses the opinion that South Carolina will
participate ia the Cincinnati Convention
1t says the people are actually becoming ex-
cited upon the important question whether
the State shall or shall not be represented in
the nominating Convention. Thus far the
Calhoun opposition idea seems to be decided
ly ahead; but on the appointed day we pre-
diet the chlvalry Of the Palmetto State will
be found waiting at the door of the democra-
tic tabernacle with the New York bards and
softs.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

t4s- Persons having Bacon to sell will
perhaps save money by netting The CONNER
cial letters closely.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21
York STATE FOR FrLLmORE.-The New

YORK STATE FoR FLLmoRE.-The New
York Express pledges the State of New
York for the American nominees. It saws:
"As for Fillmore and Dsnelson. they will
certainly take New York. After The mraat
impromptH vote Ullman got, the wear before
last, and the triumphant election of a sinh
stantal Fillmore State ticket last fall,-the
thing was settled. The old horse here isu
swifier stecd than the best of his colts
Thousands and thousands of old Pierce Dc.
mocratic votes will be his. In PENNSYLVANIA
and Ohio,-as in 1874 against Henry Clay, q
third party may be organized-perhaps in
the first State, as the New Haven editor sug.
gests, under the suspiccs of FIX Gov. John.
son, which may throw these States, with
Connecticut, into the hands of Pierce g. Co.
but if so upon the Birneys Of 1855 let the
crime rest.
/ "If m election were to take place 10 NOR.
row, Fillmore and Doneson would carry this
State by from 10000 to 10000 majority
and time will do us no harIn-if we make no
blunders. The New York clamor against
Fillmore, is all n Seward personality
ing more nor less-and in two elections we
have separated from it and tested it. The
personal politics of New York ought not TO
be transferred to Connecticut, Ohio, or Penn
sylvnna-but if men there choose to be the
instruments of New York Sewardism, we
cannot help it. AS for New York, set it
down sure, strong, mighty for Fillmore and
Donelson, icih its 35 electoral poteS IN sol.
id column. "The nominations are immen-
sely popular here among all Of the Amer
lean party, and of the Old Wing Guard
Willard Fillmore is more popular than he was
on the day when he ran in the hitch with
Zachary Taylor, and gave even then local
help TO that distinguished military name"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

SMALL Pox.-This terrible disease is said to
be prevailing to some extent in Greene coun-
ty, in this State.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

RIcEvuLE.-W. 4 A. J. Dodson, Riceyille,
are in receipt Of large stock of new and
carefully selected Spring and Summer Goods
See advertisement.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

icy The Circuit Court for Hamilton
county, commences at Harrison next Mon,
day the cath.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

County JUDGE.-We have on hand com.
municaton, calling upon gentleman of this
place to become candidate for County Court
Judge. We will say to- our correspondent,
that before the receipt of his communication
the individual whose name he suggests had
received many solicitations, but will not con.
sent to run for the Office under any circum-
stances. 1t would, therefore, be useless to
publish the call now made upon him.
All who have read the law must see that
the office is very important one, and we
trust that none but such "a possess the ne
cessary qualifications will presume to offer
for it. The language employed in the first
section of the act" person learned in the
law"-contempat the selection of some
one known to be qualified for legal and in
teligent discharge of the duties prescribed.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

A TRiuMPH,-An editor out West saws
that lie had talk with woman aid gol
the last word.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

PRovsIoSs.--Last advices from Cincinnati
represent Flour as dull with price receding
Bacon, downward tendency.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-21

PAIRED, NOT MATcHED.-"I.ttle pickles"
donnelson has failed to season the Erie Abo.
liionist to the taste Of the Southern people,
while at the North, "ihat greasy Tennessean"
is "more hog than Fillmore-men bargained
for at a shilling."-Atentd Intelligencer.
The above paragraph evinces the spirit
which pervades the democratic papers at this
time. Our Georgia neighbor is evidently
tending towards the sewers and cutters of
political dciraction.