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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15
SOMETHING FOR SOUTHERN CON.
SENTATIVE MEN TO THINK OF.


In ls4s, Mr.. Buchanan expressed himself
in favor of applying the Missouri restriction
to tine new territories acquired from Mexico,
for the purpose Of settling the slavery agiia.
tion which followed the acquisition. In 1850
he still favored the same project, desiring
with the Southern disunionists, 10 extend
the restrictive line 10 the Pacific Ocean,
This proposition iOas equivalent TO applying
the Wilmof Proriso to erery foot Of the ter
ritory North Of SO deg. 80. min, and giving
ii all to the erection Of free States. II would
have been giving up porfion@ Ne,o Merico,
The whole Of Utah and more than halfef Cdlitor.
mia, including the gold region, to settlement
as free territory. This was Mr.. Buchanan's
way Of disposing of these territories. The
South would have been driven nncondlion.
ally from all that were worth having.
Bnt Mr.. Buchanan's project failed. Under
Mr.. FiIlmore's administration the slavery ag-
itation in regard TO those territories was dis.
pOseu VI. NdisOHia nuNiiiS i"iuitu ce''o
Constitution was admitted as State. Utah
and New Mexico were provided with ter.
rtorial governments and in the acts organ.
izing them, it is provided that they shall BE-
admitted into the Union with or without
slavery as they may determine. Slaves arr
alrendy held in Utah. which lies above the
line of 36 deg. 80 min.; and it is probable
that slavery will be recognized, under the
State government, as domestic institution.
A State Constitution has already been form
I'd with view TO application for admission
into the Union, and the Black Republicans
denounce it because it does not prohibit
slavery. The Compromise measures which
guarantee the admission of Utah us slave
State, were signed by MIR. Fillmore.
Thus We find that whilst Mr.. Buchanan
sought to make all the territory acquired
irm Mexico, lying above SO deg. 80 mia.
free territory. the policy Of Mr. Fillmore ad-
mits Utah, which lies above that line into
the Union as sldre State, if she desires TO
lie SO admitted. Which is the iruer friend
Of the South, according TO this standard?-
Think of il men of the eSuuth!-Patriot.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15

"Alike, what are you doing there on the
hoor!'
"Why, sir, | have had shock"
"a sh"ckr,
ayes, SIR"
"N hat kind of a shock!"
"Why, sir, one of your subscribers came in
during your absence, aud offered to pay years
subscription, which produced such an effect
upon ~. that have been perfectly helpless
EVER sine -"
.No w"nd.r, Mike, but cheer up; II you
survive thus you ARE safe, M there is lntie
prospcc, Of such another catastrophe in this
,f,.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15

ASAPr ILLusLRArros-Judge Menzes,
oi Kentucky, in u recent speech illustrated
the crcdibility Of those who call Mr.. Fillmore
an Aboliiionist, M follows
The speaker then proceeded to review o.
the course Of Mr.. FilImore-he had bepu
charged with Aholitionism. What an alb.
lccusation, with his speeches and previous
history to rrfuie it. Why, it reminded him
"f the anrcdote of Gen. Charles Scott, who
was well known for his bravery, aud was
challenged by y popiniay entirely beneath him
10 fight him y duel. Scott trehied him with
contempt. aud of course refused. The pop
INLAY met him and said To him:
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15

or The Washington Union says that Col.
Geary goes TO Kansas to assume extremely
delicate and responsible duties, but bis past
success under trying circumstances Is the best
guarantee that he will not disnppoint the
hopes and expectations OF the country. II
will be his object, us il IS his duiy,to execute
the Kansas law in it's true spirit--to secure to
the bona 6de settlers the right to regulate
their domestic institutions in their own way,
aninaaenced by interference IRON any quar-.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15

THE ARTISAN WELL IN Nkw ORLEANS.
We learn from the Picayune that the work
Of digging the Artesian Well Of that city has
been abandoned by the Common Council be.
cause IL has been found impossible TO force
tubing any further down into the depths, tho
casting being Of insufficient strength TO admit
Of the requisite pressure on the topmosi end.
The well had been dug six hundred feet.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15

I.ocofoco HosEsTY.--The Cincinnati En-
ouirer as late as TUESDAY, last, deliberately
informs It's readers that Herbert OF Califor
mia, who killed the Irish wai.er Heating, is .
.Know Nothing." And this, too, in the fac,
,f the fact of Herbert being delegate q
the Cincinnati Convention which nomina
ted Buchanan. A Aspecimen Of the truthful
ness of the Foreign press.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15

An individual calling his name Jas p. Phil.
lips, alinsJ mes Coffnan, was arr std In
this city on Monday nigth last, for passing a
fiitv dollar counterfeit hill on the State Bank
Of Georgia. This hill, we understand. is well
executed and calculated to deceive even good
Judges. He hnd also, at the time OF his arrest
. fifty dollar hill on the Marine and Fire IN
surance Bank, Savannah, and hundred dol
lar bill on the Bank of Hamburg, s. e., boil,
counterfeit, but very well executed. This
should be a warning to the public to BE- on
The lookout for all such speculating gentle
men.
We understand this fellow halls from
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15

l9v- The Toronto Colonist Of the 22d
says that serious riots have taken place in
the parishes Of ST. Agnes Malbtie, st. Irene,
and ST. Fidrle, L. c., the inhabitants having
risen in crowds and attacked the Municipal
Councils, beating them and turning them ou.
Of their rooms, upset,ing the tables. and
seizing and carrying of all the archives and
papers The cause is the imposition Of d.
rect taxes for roads. lta
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15

"Sir, if You do not fight me will publish
you nv n coward!'
"Pubisn me, sir" replied Scott, edo so in
welcome; you will only be publishing your.
self ,,,ltr ~
So il is with those who charge Mr.. Fillmore
with being an Aboi!ionisi, they publish
themselves rs liars.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15

A RocuE.-A man wno cheats IN short
measure, u nieusurriess rogue.
II no give. snort measure IN wheat, then he
is rogus in graini
Or il wi,irEey, then he is rsgse IN spirit.
If he gives Dad title 10 land he is rogue
indeed. -. 81.
And il he cheats whenever he can, he is In.
deed in spirit, in src:aa measureless scoua-
,tr.t
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15

sE- The Louisville (Keniucky) Courier
saws the wife of u well known drayman in
Covng,on, died one day last week. The next
day III. brreaved man married n new wife and
took her with him to the dead wife's funeral.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15

Ono IS ComiSe.--A promnen. ex-Member
Of Congress from Ohio, Of the Democratic
party, now in Washington, gives il as his
opinion that Fillmore will carry Ohio! The
Buchanan men in that State are rapidly coming
over 10 the national candidate. -ifat 'tt
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15

ty-The Wisconsin Farmer says that Il
will insure your life for sxpenee against
n rattIesnakr bite, IL yon will stir IL snt
with the yulk Of good egg, until IL is thick
enough TO spread plaster, and apply tito
tine wound. ~
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15

WAsHIsGToE, Aug. 6.-The Senate has
finished nl the internal improvement bills,
and passed bills making appropriations for
the Improvement Of Charleston and Apala.
chicola harbor-, aud Bayou La Fourche, Lou
isiana, and Red River. The House has pass
cd the bill granting land in Mississippi to mid
railroad construction.
Messrs. Lane and Bocock, MS Col, Brooks
friends, published card today in reply TO
Mr.. Bur!ingane's and Mr.. Campbell's recent
abatement
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15

t9Y- Remember every Fillmore member Of
Congress voted against Free Kunas.
Remember. that VI. Haven, member Of
Congress from Buffalo, and law partner Of
Mr.. Fillmore, voted against admitting Kansas
~ Free State.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15

STATE OF THINGS IN New YoRK.-Gen
Leslie Combs, of Kentucky, writes the fol-
lowing letter from New York TO the editor
of Lexington (Ky.) Observer:
New York; July 10. 1856.
Dear Sir:-From very reliable informa-
tion the contest in this State will be between
Fremont and Free Negroes on one side, and
Fillmore on the other The Hard Demo,
Gratis will help the latter-the softs the for
mDr.
They all say Buchanan has no chance in
New York. 20 LESLIE COMBS.
d. G. WIcKLrrFE. se-fs.ai s.. a..
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15
tY- Prentice, Of the Louisville Journal,

says: f .i 5a selp ''1rs ia.
A couple Of subscribers have addressed ua
n letter from Tennessee, insisting that we
devote no more time 10 th' castigntion of our
neighbor Of the Democrat Very Well; but
We cannot help thinking with the immortal
poet, that. lsd i1, aas a Ho an a
Things have come toa dell Of pass,
When man cant woil"p his own jackass."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15

FoRsieS. mail steam ship Atlantic
arrived at New York on the 4,h bringing
Liverpool dates to the c3d ult. The better
Qualities Of Flour were stifftr but not quota.
bly, higher. Wheat had advanced from Id.
= I'd per 10 ID. The fair qualities had i'm.
proved most Corn was firm but dull iu con-
sequence of the storm, weather.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15

ANOTHER BoLrrR.-We learn from the
Cincinnati Gazette that 1t. Governor Myers,
democrat, aas left the Buchanan ranks and
gone over 10 Fremont He is one of the
strongest men in the democratic party of
flhio. f fN- tti .f'.i'A 'tA
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15

- A LAKE DIAMoSD.--A poor woman lately
found diamond on the shore Of Lake Supe.
rior,, worth two thousand dollars. 1t had
been brought up by wave and left in her
path. II would adorn the brow OF Princess,
but will ilr the smoke mouse Of a poor wo.
..,.n ,,;t,, h,cop fli" : '"d or . !t7i '''H
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15


#- When Mr.. Fillmore was run for the
Vice Presidency in lS4s, he received the votes
Of a majority o: the Southern States, not.
withstanding the utmost exertious of his
political opponents to make il appear that his
record was intolerable, lspriucipes unsound
and his sentiments HUSTLE. Sine. that time
his record is without spot or blemish-and
he 80 conducted INSTRUMENTATION, even with
reference to sectional matters, as to extort
unqualified praise from many leading Snnth.
ern Democrats. During the tour of the
Southern and South hwestern States, " hich Nj.
Fillmore made after his retirement from the
Presidency, he declared in public address in
Montgomery Alabama, that "the anti.slave-
ry prejudices of his early education had been
obltelated by what he had seen in the South
of the happy condition of the slave" II the
South could trust him in l84S--now that he
has teeu tried aud found faithful to the con
stiiuiion, and just and true To the South, will
she withhold troul him her confidence and
support! They do not compliment heri intel.
ligence who think they can pei. uade her to
do so.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15

GovERSoR OF ILLISoIs.-Hon. Buckner s.
Morris, of Chicago, has consented To run ns
the Fillmore candidate for Governor Of ILL.,
nois. Col. Bissell is the Republican an, CSl.
Richardson the Democratic candidate.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15

The Boston Post has credit for the last
Iiouid remedy for badness, az follows "Use
brandy externally until the hair grows, aud
then take it internally to clinch the roots. "
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15

There are eighteen establishments for the
manufacture of steel IN our country, these
have capacity for making l4,t00 tons per
annum We have the best ores Ia the world
for making steel.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15

.E- A slip from the Postmaster at Indian
River, Fla. dated July 90. runs as follows:
"'l'be post office here was destroyed by
fire on the 18th, with all its contents, together
with quartermasirr's store attached, with
most of its contents. Origin of fire un-
known.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15

From Kansas Chicago, August AID
vices from Lcavenworih to the 30th ult. state
that Gen. Lane g. Go. had not entered the
territory, and that Gen. P. Smith threatens to
enforce martial law IL they do. The terrific.
rial authorities have commenced TO levy taxes,
which botl, parties refuse to pay, and troubles
are appreh-nded.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15

H- The anti.American papers speak OF
Connecticut fires burning brightly. We pre-.
sumo they must mean thatold Buck is light
H.. up her borders with bIus light Federal
lam tat'
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15

ALBERT PIKE.-1he Helenn, Arkansas,
Shield announces that Capt. Albert Pike is
all right again. From letter written by an
Intelligent citizen OF Helena, now in WASH
ingiou City. the Shield learns that Capt. Pike
has recently announced his determination to
support Mr.. Fillmore for the Presidency
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15

IF there be those, North or South, who de-
sire an administration for the North MS
against the South, or for the South M
against the North, they are not the men who
shonld give their suffcrages TO me, for my
own part, know only NY c"untry, my whole
country, aud no.hing hut my country
Millard Fisnore's Address on his landing at
Aep York.
The friends of Mr.. Buchanan may attempt
te deny il Ms they will, but il is certain that
ha recommended the adoption of the metallic
European currency, the effect "f which has
been To reduce the price of labor in Germrny,
France and elsewhere TO an average Of less
than ten cents day.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15
VOL. VIII.---NO. 4l2.
PaAcrlcAL pREAcHrse.-Ilere isa delicious

paragraph from henry Wafd beecher'
awe have no doubt that rigorous land.
lord, having sharked il all the week, would he
better pleased on Sunday, to doze through
an able Gospel sermon on divine mysteries
than to be kept awake by a practical sermon
that, among other things, set forth the duties
of Chistian landlord. a brnkrr who has
gambled on magnificent scale all the week,
does not go To church To have his prar,iral
swindling analyzrd and measured by the New
Testament spirit merchrnt whose last
bale of smuggled goods WAS safely stored on
Saturday night, and his brother merchant,
who, on that saine dav, swore a false invoice
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15

EY- A late citizen Of Mobile, Ala, now
residing ut franklin. Kansas, writes that OF
the $50 men who accompanied Col. Buford
but 80 remain in the Territory.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15

ar The democrats Of New Jersey have
nominated VIM. Z. Alexander us their candi
did.te for Governor. '"'F
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15

FiLLMoRR IN FLoRipA.--A private letter
says the Savannah Republican, to this Office,
dated N. Augustine, July 26,h, says: "The
Amrricn party Of this State are in high
spiris, and expect To carry their ticket through
most triumphantly in October So may il be
klen, in Nuvrmhar." t-ln -It ~
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15

Eg- Jas rhelan, Esq, has resigned his
position on the Buchanan Electoral ticket OF
Mississippi.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15

A ROMANCE SPoILED.-The August mum
ber OF Harper's Magazine contains roman
tic tale OF the early love of James Buchanan
The Pennsylvania, his Philadelphia Organ
thus prcks this bubble:
We hnve rend the story MS copied by the
editors of the Post from Harpers Magazine
and we assure ih IN that IL is The grossest
aud most baseless fabric ,tion. Both them
selves and the editor of Harper's Magazine
have been imposed upon. There never was
a mere nniound,d d Romance. We forbear
painting nut earrgions blnnders were all is
distorted and wrong; aud have only 10 tx
press the hope that in reference to subjects
which are necessarily no part of the public
concern, and the discussion of which cannot,
by any possibility affect the existing rrla'
lions oi Mr.. Buchanan 10 his cOnntrym"n.
there will BE- that manly fprbcarnce which
even the most unscrupulous opponent can.
not always overlook.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15
THE POST.
ATHENS, FRIDAY. AUG. is. 1855

New YoRx. Aug. GA hostile meeting
took place today, near the residence Of +. p
Blair, in MARYLAND, between Mr.. Pryor, The
Editor Of the r Rchnond Enquirer, and Mr.
Ridgewny. Editor Of the Richmond Whig-
distance teL paces-weapons, pistols. After
an exchange of shots, affairs were amicably
adjusted through the intervention Of Messrs'
Preston S. Brooks, Henry A. Edmundson
and J.hn s. rnskie, M mutual friends.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15

l1p- The following table exhibits the
number Of killed and wounded by railroad
and stenniboat accidents during the month
Just closed, the numbrr of lives lost by fires.
and the amount OF property destroyed by
conflagrations. Fires which have not de
stroyed property estimated at twenty ihous-
.,,I 1all, %, a ra pat an ifiprufpd.. sI
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15

PHLADELPuiA, Aug. 6.--The train from
Baltimore was thrown of the track few
miles from Grays Ferry, by cattle on the
road. The cnah e, mail express and baggage
cars, were demolished. The Baltimore mail
agent and a friend of his by the name Of
Shereman were injured, the fireman had his
leg broken, and the passengers escaped unin.
jured.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15

DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM APASDoNED.-
Render, What think you Of the value "i
the Democratic platform in connexion with
the following announcement from Wash
ingt0n: ls 9f' r""H r"47 .' b"
Washington, July 3i.-The nineteen Riv.
pr and Harbor bills passed by the Senate to
day, appropriate an aggregate of half mill
Ion Of dollars. They received more than
Two thirds vote.
This is progressing pretty well, when you
recolect the Senate is composed OF large
majority of Democrats, every one of whom
cordiaIly approves and endorses The Cincin
matt plntform-that vile combination o: fraud
and d ception, which says: ~
"rhat the Constitution does not confer
upon the General Government the power to
commence and carry on 4 general system oi
internal Improvement"
This is the Language of the Cincinnati
Platform which all Democrats fully cnd"rs"
aud approve and vet, in the face OF such
declaration, the Senate, with a large majority
of Democrats, passed nine cen bills in one
day, apprcpriating half amiIlion of dollars
Tor the construction ofinternal improvements!
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15

Eg- Hon. w. L. Sharkey has been placed
on the American Electoral Ticket in Missis.
sippi. The selection 10 an excellent one. rs
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15

SPEECH OF A NEw Msxrols IN CoSeREss
The Hon Miguel A. 0tero,in whose favor
the contested seat in the House Of Repre-
sentutives, as a delegate from New Mexico,
was decided last week. concluded speech
in his own behalf in the following eloquent
strain.
Iplant nv hopes upon no party platform
II seek aid from no party sources-l rest
nv claims upon its merits-upon irulh-up
on Justice, and upon that sentiment whirh
vii! respect the sovereign will of New Mex
leo, hose son | am; am native there and
"to the m ,nor born" ] came here not as
successful adveniurer from the restless wa.
ters of political speculation; | come because
my people sent me. shall only return 10
them when you reject me. But what ever
your action may he, | shall never ceasa TO
believe and promnlgat' the sentiments have
always entertain, that the brightest ard hap.
piesi day that ever dawned upnn New Mex
leo was that on which she was annexed 10
this Union. And ] here, as have there,
congratulate her most heartily upon the hap
pv event; and hope III I she wiireling in the
line Of her adopted sister Territories, and
following in the train of this bright constrl-
lulion of States; shall BY strict observance Of
the cousiiuton-by proper devotion 10 the
principles Of liberiy-by keeping step to the
music of the Union. present, in the future o:
America no mean g"ry, or cause her sister
States to blush, either for her want of fidel-
itv I" the bond of union or patriotism and
virtue that make you one and indissolube.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15
WASHINGTON, August 6.

From the correspondence sent 10 the Sem
ate yesterday, il appears that Col. Sumner
exceeded his Instructions in dispensing the
Legislative assembly of Kansas and the Prrsi.
dent has written him for explanations. The
Senate passed to-day the bills for the im.
proveineni of the harbors Of Apalachico!a and
Charleston, Bayou Lafourche, the inlnnd
passages Of the st. Johns and St Marv's
rivers, Florida; Mobile, Cape Fear and Red
Rivers, Atchafalaya Bay and Red River Falls,
and also the bill for the construction Of u
wagon road to the Pacific. The House passed
the bill granting 100000 ncres of land 10
Mississippi for railroad purposes. The House,
in Committee Of the Whole, amended the
Legislative, Executive and Judicial Appro.
priation Bill, by providing that no money
shall be expended tor the prosecution Of the
OBTAINING parties for treason or other political
offences. Tie bill then passed the House as
amended, By 80 majority, except Mr. Dunn's
proviso restoring the Missouri Ccmpromise.
CONGRESSIONAL DUELs.-The New York
Times has revived the recollections OF some
of the more celebrated Congressional affai.s g
Of honor. DueIs have been fought by mem.
bers Of Congress from the very commence.
ment Of our existence as nation, but these
affairs have bseh much less frequent than is
generally supposed to be the case. In fact
all the Congressional challenges that have
been sent, from the meeting OF the first Con.
gress in Philadelphia, down TO the affair be-
tween Brooks and Burlngar':', do not exceed
twenty-five in number-not half so many ms
have been fought by members Of the British
Parliament These are most remarkable facts,
and they show how absurdIy unjust are the
impututions and charges of the English press
on the state of civilization in this country, ns
exhibited in our National Legislature. The
records will prove that there has been less of
personal violence, and fewer encounters in
our Congress than there have been in Parla.
ment during the same number Of years, since
the Declaration Of our Independence.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-15

The TESTIMONY OF An OPPoNENT.-The
Alexandra Sentinel, n Buchanan paper, thus
refers to Mr.. FIlmors's lhany speech
The last portion is admirable. We can.
not too strongly express our pleasure at its
practicable wisdom, its clear Statement, ofmo
mentuus truths, its fervent patriotism, its cor
rect appreciation of the dangerous issues
now pending, its eloquent appeals in behalf
of the Union. We trust that the voice of
one so eminent md who has himself learned
TO lay aside early "prejudice," will have a
powerful influence at the North in the cause
Of union and the observance of those obIiga
tions which the fact of union imposes. NJ