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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25

AN Act TO GRANGE THE TIMES HoLDING
THR UNITED STATES CoURTs IN TENsssseE.
BE ii enacted by The Senate and House o.
Representatives of the United States Of Amer
ica in Congress assembled, That instead OF
the times now fixed by law the circuit and
district courts Of the United States for the
several districts in Tennessee shall hereafter
be held at the following times, to wit at
Jackson on the first Monday in April and
October; at Nashville on the third Mondays
in April and October aud at Knoxville on
the third Mondays in May and fourth Mon
days in November; and all writs, processes,
recognizances, and other proceedings shall
be rrturnable to the said times, and shall be
heard and tried accordingly. But this act
shall not take effect until the next term OF
said courts after the passage of this act in
the said divisions shall be held.
Approved, July 3, 1856.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25

Col. Henry More, of vicksburg, Miss,
died at sea. on his return home, on the 18th
of May last. He was n native Of Newport,
Rhode Island, and died ut the advanced ago
of SO years. II is said that he has taken
by the hand every president from Washing
ton To Pierce. He pariooR Of the Inst Christ.
mas dinner in Vcksburg, at the table Of his
grand daughter, Mrs. L. R. Coleman, and
had the happiness to see around him four
Upnpratinns
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25
MR.. BUCHANAN'S AN lI-SLAVERY
RECORD.

In 1919, Mr.. Buchanan took position on
the slavery question, recognizing in Congress
the power to exclude slavery from the terri.
tories, and urging the exercise of the power
in the case of Missouri.
In 1926, in a speech in the lower branch
Of Congress, he declared slavery to be a
"great political evil and a great moral evil"
n ''curse," and thanked God that his lot had
been cast in State where it did not exist.
In 1874, in speech in the United States
Senate on the Texas Treaty of annexation
he expressed his "great repugnance by any
act of his to extend the limits of the Union
over new slaveholding territory" and ap-
proved the treaty because he believed the an
nexation Of Texas would "limit" instead of
"enlarge the dominons of savery"-that n
would convert Virginia, Maryland, Kentucky
and Missouri into free States.
In ls4s, on the 2lst of August, he wrote a
letter from Washington to Thaddeus San
ford of Mobile, which was published in the
Mobile Register of Oct. 4, lS4S. In that
letter, he disclosed the fact that he still occu.
pied the position taken by him in 1919, ex-
pressed the opinion that Congress possesses
the power to legisate upon the subject of
slavery in the territories" and declared that
this "po,oer from It's nature must be erclu.
sire" 2
In October, l84S, just after the State cleo
tions in Pennsylvania, he made a speech at
the Democratic Headquarters in Washing
ton City, in which he took the ground that
territory recently acquired from Mexico was
free territory and could not be made slave
territory, unless by the positive enactment
of competent legislative authority. Here
are his words-",ohen zoe acquired ii (Caifor
nia) from Merico il ,oas free territory, boh
in lao and tact, and free il must remain un
less its present condition shall be changed by
The positive enactment ofa competent legisla-
tiue duthoritu
In the same year, lS4S, he planted himself
upon the Missouri Restriction line, as the
panacea for all the ills menacng the country
in consequence of the anti,slnvery agitation.
InlS56, in his letter accepting the Demo.
cratic nomination, he plants himself upon
the doctrine of Squatter sovereignty, although
in lS48 he was opposed to it.
We merely mention these points to-day,
not having time to comment upon them
The reader will please bear them in mind,
and whenever he hears democrat looming
against Mr.. Fillmore and bringing mp his
old records which have been atoned for by
his glorious national career as. President, re-
mind him Of them. There is no abolitionist
in the country who thinks slavery worse
than "great political evil, a great moral
evil" and a"eurse.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25

GREAT EXCITEMENT AT RocKPoRT.-We
learn from Rockport that great excitement
prevailed there yesterday. For some time
past intemperance has been greatly on the in
crease, and during tho present season quite a
number of places have been opened where
Intoxicating liquors could be procured with
out stint. Finding the evil increasing, the
ladies of that usually quiet village have taken
the matter into their own hand.
Yesterdy morning delegation of about
seventy FIVE, headed BY an American flag, car
rird by stont sailor, paradcd through the
streets, and proceeding from place to place,
destroyed all the liquor they could lay their
hands on. Demjohns and decanters were
smashed, and barrels Of rum, gin and brandy
were rolled into the street and their heads
knocked in. Wherever any of the "critter"
was found, loud shouts would resound from
the assembled ladies.-Gloucester (Mass)
Telegraph, July 9h.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25

AssAuLT.-The ex Bishop of North Caro-
lima, Professor ]. Siliman Ives, was knock
ed down and brutally assaulted in New York.
Tuesday morning. at the Office Of Hudson
river depot, bya baggage master there, the
only offence of the Rev. gentlenrn, II is
said, being request to deliver over a yalise
and trunk, for which he had check from
the conductor. The offender was arrested,
taken before justice and sentenced 10 do.
liver the baggage, pnya heavy fine and to
give bond Tor his future good behavior.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25

eW The Hon. Kenneth Rayner publishes
in the Raleigh Register n letter stating that
he declines the nomination for Vice Pres.
ident Of the United Utates rendered him by
the political Convention held at New York
which nominated Com. Stockton for the
Presidency. In this letter Mr.. Rayner says
that he will support Mr.. Fillmore.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25

The New York Journal of Commerce
states that Barnum and his attorneys have
succeeded in procuring the consent of two
thirds of the Connecticut creditors to dis
charge, leaving the other third to mediate
upon the glorious uncertainty Of the law.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25

WoMAS's WAYs-Recent English papers
reportilint two wealthy ladies' Misses Ann
and Elizabeth Sherwood, of Sheffield, have
just been liberated, by the Intervention Of
their friends, after fourteen years imprison.
ment for contempt of tho Court of Chancery.
They continued in prison fourteen years rath-
er than produce an uhimportant document
in their possession. - transcript.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25
ST. LOUIS, July Ia

DT. LOUISi sUIy TT
A letter to the Republican from Palermo.
Kansas, says: The Kicapoo Indians have had
serious difficulty among themselves, caused
BY tie free use of liquor. Several were
killed. The letter also states Gen. Lane had
entered the territory with several hundred
men, and had been heard to say that he weuld
take Kansas or die.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25

eR- Catharine Albert, beggar and for
tune teller, died in Raleigh, N. c., last week.
On examining her effects $4,000, in gold,
silver and notes, was found, together with ev-
licences of her owning plantation in Ken
tncky, and twenty shnres Of rail road stock.
Around her body was found a belt full of
gold coin. tsaa,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25

Icy CooL.-A German named Rienberg
was recently executed at Bidwcll for muir
der. As he was being conducted to tho
place Of execution, friend approached aud
shook him by the hand with the feeling ad-
vice-"take care of yourself old fellow"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25

WA severe drought has been prevail
ing in the vicinity Of ST. Louis. The oat-
crop, timothy and other grains, the Repub-
ican says, ave literally burning up. II is
feared also that the corn crop will iSbe fail.
nrq
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25

"STRAws Show HOW THE WIND Blows.
Many Of the Buchanan papers are strIv.
ing to "pull wool" over the eyes of the
people, by telling them that Buchanan is the
only candidate whose election can preserve
the Union and restore tranquility to the
country. Now, il this be- so, how does it
happen that every newspaper in the country
that desires n dissolution of the Union is
working for either Buchanan or Fremont,
and all of them bitterly opposed to Fillmore!
A GLORIOUS DEMocRAT.-The Union and
American has paragraph commencing thus
awe have the best news from Indiana
The Democracy are aroused, working with n
vigor and animation that cannot fail to have
the happiest results. Those glorious Demo.
Gratis Gnv. Wright, Lieut.. Gov. Willard and
John l.. Robinson have taken the field, and
are making the most effective speeches in
every part Of the State"
Reader, the Governor Wright here spoken
Of, in public speech at Cambridge, Indiana,
on the 2Sth ult., expressed the opinion that
the Kansas Nebraska bill was "the best Will
mot Proviso ever enacted" as, he added, sour
Southern brethren will find ont!"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25

COMFORT IN RAILROAD TRAvRLING.--Thc
cars of the York Central Aailroad are being
provided with close guards, extended over
the wheels, to within about two inches Of
the rail, in order to prevent the rising of the
dust. Canvas screens are also extended be-
tween the platforms Of the cars, so that tho
sound of the wheels is deadened, and u par.
tial suppression of the nuisance Of dust is
attained
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25

We notice that some Of the Democratic
popular meetings held in Missouri, the Ben
tonites outnumber the other "wing," and re-
fuse 10 endorse the Cincinnati platform,
through they "ratiiy" Old Buck. Harmo-
nious, very!
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25

"a NATE IsvESrlos. my soul" snys
Patrick, taking them up and examining them;
"lhais quare scissors"
"Scissors, Patrick" responded his com.
pnaion "sure that's no scissors-thars what
ihey call snuffers"
.Snulfrrs-for what!" Hf
"For snufIing the candle"
Patrick snuifcd the candle with his finp.
ers, and deposited the snuff in the box, and
shutting tho snufiers together, exclaimed:
.Sure tia nate invention"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25

A MAMMOTH DocUMENT.--An address
from the citizens of Manchester, England,
TO the people of the America, In iavor of
peace, was placed in the Merchants Ex
change Readirg Room, in Boston, on the
s,h inst. II has attached to il thirty.one
thousand aud forty -one names.
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LIVING ON SouLs.-A good Methodist min

LIVING ON SoULs--A good Methodist min
lister at the West who lived on small sal
ary, was greatly troubled at one time TO get his
quarterly instalment. lie had called on his
steward number Of times, but had each
time been put off with some excuse. His
wants at length becoming urgent, he went
to his steward and told him he must have
his money, as his family were suffering for
the necessities of life.
money! replied thesteward.- You preach
for moneW thought you preached for the
good of souls!'
sSouisr replied the minister Il cant eat
souls, and II could, il would take thou.
sand such as yours to make decent NEAL
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25

THOUGHT IT Best TO DO IT.-Mr. Buch.
anan, in letter to the Tammany Hall Com.
miltee, in order to be even with Mr. Fillmore,
made n fling Mt the Black Republicans, by
saying they wished to o"outlaw fifteen of our
sister States" 1t won! do, Mr., Buek-you
would do well to follow Mr.. Fillmores ex
ample in many things, but you can't catch up
with him now. He is getting faster every
day, and you are breaking down in the first
heat.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25

The Wecker, German newspaper, in Bal.
timore has hosted the flag of Fremont and
Dayton. 1t is a paper enjoying in that slave
holding State circulation of about two
thousand. ,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25

Machinery has reached great state Of
perfection. We saw some burnt peas put
into the hopper of coffee mill the other
day, and IL less than two minutes II WINS oc.
cupying a place in grocery window, labelled
"Old Government Java"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25

FILLMORE IN CoSNEcricUr.-- Connecticut,
is moving for Fillmore, and the opinion is
firmly entertained that he will carry II, MS he
will nearly all the Northern, and at least half
the Soutliren States.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25
THE POST.


tY- The jury in the case of Herbert, the
member of Congress from California, for the
murder of Kesting, could not agree, and
were discharged. Another jury had been
impanneled.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25

Hon. L. NJ. KEiTT.-1'he Columbia Times
learns that teIcgraphic dispatch was rcceiv.
ed in that city on Tuesday afternoon from
the Hon. l.. NJ. Keitt, addressed to His Ex.
ceIlcncy, Gov. Adams, tending his resigna.
tion in consequence of the vote Of censure
passed by the House. Writs of Election
are also issued in this case, and Col. Keitt
will, says the Times, be sent back with the
endorsement of his entire constituency.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25

WAsHINeToS, July l6.-A caucus OF the
Democratic members of Congress, has been
called for tonight, Mr.. Brooks leaves to-day
for South Carolina. 1t isrumoTed that keilt
will follow his example aud resign his seat
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25

WASHINGTON, July l6.--A second jury
was empannelIed to-day, IN the trial of Her
bert, for the murder of Keating. The pre-.
vious jury made mistrial Of the case.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25

although il be not in your power,n ss.s
Marcus Aurelius, 10 be a naturalist, poet,
and orator, or mathematician, II Is in your
power TO be virtuous man, which Is the
best of ALL"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25

BUCHANAN BEHIND IN PENNSYLVANIA
The Piltsburg Commercial Journal-a
staunch Wing paper so long us theri was a
Wing party, il very confident that Buchanan
cannot carry the State Of PENNSYLVANIA. II
says: "The Democrats are in minority of
twenty-five to thiry.fve thousand in Penn
sylyania this moment, and they know it,
Pollock got no Democratic votes certainly,
FOR Governor, yet he carried the State by
thirty thousand over Bigler."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25

To REMOVE OFFENSIVE BREATH-Six
drops of the chloride of soda in q wine.qlass
full Of cold spring water is excellent for
washing the mouth before going to bed, and
after breakfast, to remove offensive odor
caused by decaying teeth.
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-postmaster.

NorE.-Postmasters will fill up, address,
and frank the above notice, without the use
of m envelope, to all persons in the United
States for whom unpaid letters shall have
been deposited in their offices; and may dis
pcnse with the former practice of posting up
notices in their offices that such letters have
been deposited therein.
JAMES CAMBELL
Postmaster General
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Wives of inrbriates are by law, in Wis.
consin, allowed to transact business IN their
own names, bind out their children, and dis.
pose of their earnings as they think best.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25

cWThe first daily newspaper published
in ViTginin, was In 1880, the Subscription
price was ESQ per copy per annum.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25

icy Hon. Henry Potter, United States
District Judge for North Carolina, 10 ninety
years Of age. lie was contemporary Of Chief
Justice Marshall. 13
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25

icy John Burke, hackman, was struck
by lightning at New Orleans on the 4'h lnst''
md in an Instant became charred corpse.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25

r% Col. Forsyth, editor of the Mobile
Register, has been appointed Minister to
Mexico, in the place Of Gen. Gadsden.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25

CRors IN lowA.-'rhe Keokuk Daily Post
Of the I'd inst, says
The crops in this neighborhood look very
light. Wheat is very short, not much over
halt crop. Corn is very backward, and
needs rain very much.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25

R-The publication of the Sheboyran
Journal, Buchanan sheet, has been sus-
pended.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25

r5w The Lancaster, Pa, Express, demo-
Garlic paper, and formerly firm supporter
of Buchanan, has withdrawn itself.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25

H- The New York Bay Book, good au-
thoriiy with all the democrats south, says
that by "whaling" Sumner in the Senate
Chamber, "Brooks has done the cause Of the
South irreparabIe injury, and given an amount
OF capital to the Black Republicans equal to
one hundred thousand votes," and that "if
the Democratic party is defeated next No.
vember, il will owe it to Preston s. Brooks"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25

lR- The Buffalo Republic says that a
young and genteel looking man named Gam
mel, was sent to the Penitentiary in that city,
for six months, on Wednesday, for kissing
young lady on the street, on the night of
the 4th, MS she was returning from display
of fireworks. She swore that he came rude
ly up to her and forcibly put his arm around
her neck, drawing her towards him, and kiss
ing her repeatedly. She was very indignant
at this insult, and finally broke away from
him aud escaped to her home. This estab.
lished the value of kiss--six months in the
Peniicntiary being equal to fine of ninety
dollars
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25
IMPORTANT MOVEMENT AMONG
THE DEMOCRATS.
DIVERSIONS FROM MR.. BUCHANAN.

DIVERSIONS FROM Mr.. BUCHANAN.
The following call for State Convention
of the Radical Democrats of New York, has
been issued.
democratic Republican Convention"
"'rhe undersigned, at the request of numer-
Gus members and friends of the Democrats
Republican party, in different parts of the
State, and in view of the anti.democratic
platforms and proceedings Of the last conven-
tions of the State of New York who are in
favor Of maintaining the political principles of
jefferson, Jackson, and Tompkins, and Silas
Wright, to meet at the city "f Syracuse, on
Thursday, the oath day OF July inst, in such
numbers as will fairly represent the real senti
ments of the Democratic masses Of the differ
ent districts of the State, for the purpose Of
consultation, and, if deemed proper, for politi.
cal organization and action.
"Dated July l, 1856"
This call is put forth by the following
named democrats:
Rob.. X. Cunningham, Platt Potter,
And McMulleD, Tho. B. Carroll,
Ira. Brownell, Saml. Douglass,
J. l. Werner, M. j.. Townsend,
J. A. MiIlard, J, NJ. Francis,
c. B. Cochrane, NJ. l.. Filley.
This movement means an important diver
sion from the Buchanan ranks, which are
every day being being decimated to fatal
extent. 1t must be apparent to his new sup
porters that in New York.Mr Buchanan will
be last in the race, so extensively has the
detection in his party become. The work of
disentegration once begun the accessions to
Mr.. Fillmore cannot fail 10 be numerous and
important.
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tw- 1t is reported by the London cores
pondent Of the Philadelphia Ledger, that Mr..
Dodge, our Minister 20 Spain, is about max
ing treaty with that country, by which it is
to be stipulated that we are to debar ourselves
from the purchase or acquisition of Cuba, in
any mode, for the consideration of certain
commercial advantages to the United States.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25

81. Louis, July l6.--Gen. Persifer F..
Smith has arrived ut Leavenworth city,
When the people asked him to extend TO
them his protection, he replied that he had
no authority to extend any special protection
to them, and told them to rely upon the civil
law Of the Territory for redress, for any
grievances they may labor under.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-25

THE THREE PARTTEs.-"Mr. Seward
the day for compromises is past.
"Mr. Toombs-l'm glad of it,
"Mr.-Sewurd-And so am |.
"Mr. Crittenden-I would compromise to
the last moment of time, provided we could
preserve the original principles on which
the government was erected
The above extract, from the debate in the
Senate on Wednesday last, is, says writer
in the Alexandria Gazette, fair and forc-
Bile exposition of the principles of the three
parties now before the country. "Rule or
ruin" is the spirit of two; "to preserve and
bless the country" is the ruling motive with
nine.tenths of the supporters of Mr.. Fill
more. With which party will patriot of
any name or denomination act at the present
time?
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Washington, July l4.--1he House today
resumed the consideration of the Brooks and
Sumner affair. A resolution disappointing
the assault and also the use of language ia
debate personally offensive to members ol
Congress, or any State, was rejected by q
vote of 1876 to IA.
Mr.. Cobb's resolution declaring that the
House had no jurisdiction over the case, was
lost by n vote of &c to l45.
A resolution for expelling Mr.. Brooks from
his seat received vote of l2l in favor to 90
IN opposition. Not being two thirds, Mr..
Brooks was not expelled.
MIR. Brooks made a speech announcing
that he had sent his resignation to the Gov.
ernor of South Carolina, and retired from the
Hall.
A resolution censuring Keitt for his con.
nection with the Sumner assault was adopt.
ed by los to 96. II is understood he will
resign. Edmondson of Virginia was excul-
pated.
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FRAup IN fIIGH PLAcEs-The Wishing.
ton correspondent of the New York Herald,
telegraphed the following on Monday:
Mr.. Bali, Chairman Of the Committee on
Public Buildings, will make some astounding
disclosures, either tomorrow or next day.
He will offer resolution asking special
committee to investigate certain charges
against persons in high places in the Treasury
Department His charges are all backed by
afiidnvits of responsible men. He charges
certain men in the Treasury Department with
receiving large sums of money in awarding
contracts for custom houses, &c, in Mobile,
and in the West. I'hs Committee will also
have power 70 investigate those contracts
that have been awarded here and elsewhere,
aud 10 send for persons and papers. Persons
are implicated in this matter who have here.
tofore stood high in the department.
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UNPAID LETrERs-The plan put in oper.
alton at New York some weeks ago for the
disposition of unpaid letters addressed to
persons oithin The United States being found
to work satisfactorily, the Postmaster Gen.
eral has given directions for it to be extend
ed to all their Offices as early as practicable.
Blank circulars and notes Of instructions
have been printed and will be distributed to
postmasters in due course of business The
following copy ofthis circular and note will
show what this plan il, viz:
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letter bearing your address is detained
in this office for non payment of postage.--
By enclosing to me Immediately on receipt
of fthis,-ihree cent stamp and pre- paying
your note of reply, the letter will be duly
forwarded according to lis direction.
Respectfully, yours,