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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

TAKING IT CooLLy-Nlanv years ago, ms
Judge Tompkins, afterwards Governor Temp.
kins. of New York, was sentencing n man to
be executed for murder, in Orange eaupfy'
End Will, he in pathetic terms was "dnon-
ishing HIM to repentance and mcparalr'%nn;
the criminal looking up to the gallery OF mo
church in which the court was held eNcla'in'
ed IN a lrud and clear voice. "Reep otder
there, will you-T cannot hear what the
Judge snvs to me-"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

s7g Leap year must have produced some
happy results in portions of New York.
Some of the citizens of Herkimer county,
have petitioned the General Assembly for a
law making every alternate year leap year.
The bachelors Of Herkimer seem to be in
love with the "nstitution." This is n wo.
mans right movement to which it is thought
there will be few directors.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

s5&5 The development of the commercial
resources of Turkey is likely to attract con-
siderable attention from capitalists in West
ern Europe. The first undertaking with
this object is announced under the title OF
thc Ottoman Bank, with capital OF $780,
O00, TO be increased to E2OOO.OOn.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

EDIToR AssAssINATEp-The Marshall
Democrat learns, by n private letter from
Kosciusko, Miss, that the editor of tho
Chronicle, published in that place, was as
sassindtcd, few evenings ago, by young
man, Richard w. Payne. Ilc fled and had
eludcd successful pursuit.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

~ Hon. Thomas Hart Clay, eldest son
of "Hary of the West" was a member, and
took an active part in the proceedings of the
late National American Convention at Phila-
dolphin, which resulted so gloriously in the
nomination of "F'iIlmore and Donelson."-
This will offset the grea. bonsting of the Sag
NIGHTS that they have n son of Henry Clay in
their ranks, to wit: James B. Clay, of Lex
inutou
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

Mr.. GUTHRIE HAPPY MAN.-Secreiary
Guthrie has some twenty three millions sur
plus in the Treasury, Of the care of which he
has become quite exhausted. A new Gads-
den treaty, new Texas claim, Al Pacific rail
road, or anything that would ease him of this
surplus cash, would be great relief to him.
He has also been devising, for 4 year or two,
modification Of the tariff for the reduction
of the revenues from that source, 80 as to
diminish the accumulation Of any further
surpIusagc upon his hands. We think, there.
fore, that with the preparation going for
ward in both houses Of Congress for n brush
with ngland-preparaion in the form Of
bills for war steamers, bills for new fortfca-
tions, bills for furnishing up all our old ar
my muskets, and applications from the Pres
idcnt for confidential appropriations for the
contingencies Of war, Mr. Secretary Guthrie
will soon be a happy man. From present
appearances, at the adjournment of Congress,
he will be able to clap his hands together in
exultation, crying aIoud:-My iron boxes are
all empty, and now with an easy conscience,
and without fear of thieves or burglars, lie
down at night and sleep till ten o'clock in
the morning. What Il bore it is to be both
cred with so much dormant specie that is not
our own. Let Congress act for the relief of
Mr.. Guthrie. Twenty. three iilo millions
put ahoat for war steamers, Notifications, fire
arms, &c, would give quite an impulse TO
business all over the country. Let Mr.. Guth-
rie, then. be relicyed
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

A Coon CUsroM.-A Spanish peasant,
when he eats good apple, pear, peach or any
other fruit, in forest or by the roadside,
plants the seed; and hence il is that the
woods and roadsides of Spain have more fruit
in and along them than those of any other
country? Can not we, inths country do the
unma
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14
MIR. CLAYs OPINION OF WILLARD
FILLMORE


The Eastern papers are publishing por-
lions Of the correspondence Of Henry Clay,
which have not heretofore been made public,
but which are shortly to appear in book form.
The following letter to Daniel Ullman, of
New York, gives the reader Mr.. Clay's opin.
ion of Willard Fillmore, one of the purest
statesman our country has produced:
WAsHIYGToN, March, 1852.
Ny Dear Sir:-You rightly understand
ME in expressing preference for Mr.. Fill
more rs the Wing candidate for the Pres
idency. This did before left home, and
have frequently here in private intercourse,
since my arrival ut Washington. care not
how generally the fact may be known, but
should not deem it right to publish any for.
nal avowa! of that preference under my own
signature in the newspapers. Snch course
would subject me to the imputation of sup.
posing that my opinions possessed more
weight with the public than apprehend they
do. The foundation of my preference is,
that Mr.. Fillmore has administered the Ex
ecutive Government with signal success and
ability. lie has been tried and found true,
faithful honest and conscientious. wish
to say nothing in derogation from his EN-
inent competitors: they have both rendered
great service to their country; the one in the
field, the other in the Cabinet. They might
possibly administer the Government as well
rs Mr.. Fillmore has done. But then neither
of them has been tried in the elevated posi-
ton he now holds, and think that prudence
and wisdom had better restrain MS from ma
king any change without Necessity for it,
the existence Of which do not perceive.
HENRY CLAY.
Such was the voice ofthc whole country
when Milard Fillmore went out of Office
friends and enemies all cheerfully admitted
that he had been "true, honest faithful, and
Conscientious" in the discharge of the duties
of his high station, and that he administer
ed the Government with signal success and
abilitu"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

A HIST.-An exchange says how young
men can consent to loaf about the corners as
they do, when good dose of arsenic can DO
purchased for a sixpencc, is really surprising.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

sD" We regret TO see it stated in the Pc
tersburg Express that the Hon. Thomas II.
Bayly, Of Virginia, continues dangerously i'll
at Havana, whittier he went in the beginning
Of winter for tbs benefit of his health.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14
ATHENS, FRIDAY, MARCH IA, 1856.

New PosT OFHoE.-A post office has been
established at "Pine Ridge" McMinn county,
and A. Barb Esq, appointed postmaster
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

TROUBLE IN KANSAS Chicago, March L.
a despatch from Kansas, dated yesterday,
says the kickapoo Rangers had commenced
preparations for driving the free State men
from their claims.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

MARRIAGE NoTIcEs.-We have received a
letter from Philadelphia, Monroe county, con.
tanning two marriage notices-no name nc.
companying the request to publish. We can't
publish such notices unless wo know where
they come from.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

tE- We trust our friends will not neglect
the call of the Secretary of the Tennessee,
Western and Charleston Railroad.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

TIM MILLENNIUM AT HAHD.-A day or
two since, the inspector Of long and dry
measures in Baltimore Md, cut full quar-.
ter of an inch from yard stick in use at a
dry goods store in that city, being that much
too iORg!
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

MADISON, WISCONSIN,, March 8.-Govcrnor
Barstow has sent n message to the Legis'a-
ture denying the jurisdiction of the supreme
Court in the matter of the Governorship, and
avowing his determination to resist any in
reference with his rights. A Democratic
meeting had, also, been held, at which it was
resolved to support Governor Barstow.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

The scvcrcst punishment of any injury is
the conciousncss Of having done it; and no
one but tho guilty know the whitening pains
of repentance.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

s4J- NJ. Bozant, who had held several po.
sitions of official trust in New Orleans, COM
mitted suicide on the 29th ut., by plunging
n dagger in his breast
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

PHILADELPHIA, March 7.-Kclly's cotton
mill Mt Darby was burned to day, involving
The loss of sl5O,O00, and throwing 4O0work.
men out of employment.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

s7y-An editor out west says that Indies
wear corsets from feeling of instinct, hay
ing n natural love for being Squeezed
Oh, the scamp!
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

~ Accounts from Rio Janeiro to the l4th
January, state that coffee was very scarce, and
that several American vessels were leaving in
ballast. The city and province were healthy.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

LET EN- SLIDE-We have since our last is
sue, erased the names of some forty patrons
from our subscription books, most of whom
are in arrears for two or three years, and
some for five and six. We have no expecta.
ton they will ever pay us, and all we ask
of them is, TO go and sin no more"-in the
same way. 1t may be that we have "few
more of the same sort left" and we intend to
keep on pruning until the last delinquent is
blotted out We don't intend that the bust.
ness of this office, like that of a good many
others, shall become embarrassed by furnish
ing papers, year after year. to people who
never pay.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

New YORK, March G.
Lieutenant Ch0s. G. Hunter, formerly of
the United States Navy, and widely known
MS "Avarado" Hunter, died on Tuesday at the
Hospital.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

CHARLESTON, March II.
Cotton.-demand is quiet to-day, and prices
are in favor Of buyers. Sales 500 bales at
81 to l01c.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

ss9 George Rowland, Esq, the American
Candidate, has been elected Mayor of New
Bedford, Massachusetts.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

TEE Circuit Court for Marion county, will
meet at Jasper on Monday next, the 18th.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

NEw ORLEANS, March THE Lower Cot
ton Press in this city has been destroyed by
fire, involving loss of $lS000O, part of
which amount, only, was Insured.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

i4S' The reader will find on the outside
of this paper, an interesting history of the
"Convenlion System" from its inception to
the adjournment Of the body whose action
brought Mr.. Pierce forward for the Presi-
dpncv
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

SPEAKFR BANKS NOT AN AMERIcAS.-Tb.
American Party Of Connecticut held State
Convention on the 10th nit. ABORTION off ts
proceedings was resolution rehnkino the
american members of Congress from that
State for voting for Banks. IL declared "tbat
The principles of the American party should
not be swallowed up by desire TO elect 70
The high office of Speaker of the House of
Representatives, man who has no, recently
acted with the American party. but on N,
contrary, an the recent election in lIQssachusst,s
opposed The election Of The American candidate,
and used has most strenuous Efforts to secur.
the success Of The candidates Of The Republican
PGrty'
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

WASHINGTON, March i0.-The u. S. Sen.
ate to-day passed the bill adproprating 49,
OOO, 900 for the increase of the armaments
and munitions of war. In the House the
Diplomatic and Army Appropriation Bill
wern rennrted.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

ODoRoUs.-Bob-(who ought to be hung)
Which is the cheapest, Barnum's or the
Coorcd Baby ShowF
Tom.-''rhey are both the samc-twenty
live cents
Bob.-'Ycs, but the Colorcd show is the
cheapest, cause there you get scent back
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

CINCINNATI, March 10, M.-Flour SIS; lard
&c, whiskey lStal84; molasses 40a42
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

FmE.-We learn that the large FIGURING
Mill of the Messrs. Lenoirs, Roane county,
was totally destroyed by fire, on Thursday
night last. We have not heard particulars.
A large amount of grain was destroyed. The
loss is heavy, but the Messrs. Lenoirs are en-
srgetic men, whose enterprise will in short
time retrieve the misfortune.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

DISTRICT CONVENTION We have been re,
quested to suggest to the friends of the
American cause in the Third Congressional
District. the first Mnnday OF May as suita
BILE time for holding Convention to nomi-
nate candidate for Elector. That harmony
may prevail, and that full and free inter.
change of opinion be had, looking to an early,
thorough and efficient organization, we must
urge our friends in every county in the Dis
trct to send full delegation. No place
having been named for the meeting of the
Convention, we will take the liberty of sug-
costing Athens, as being the most central
point and easiest of access to all portions OF
the District. But we have no preference in
regard to where the Convention shall meet,
and il some other point is preferred, we will
cheerfully acquiesce. All we desire is, that
good and able man be selected for Elector
and that proper steps be taken to support
and sustain his efforts through the contest
without which the best ability must fail
We have a Presidential ticket worthy oul
best energies, and, il not subjected to the
hurtful influence of outside interference, We
are confident the District will throw q large
majority for Fillmore and Donelson. Let II,
make it secure by beginning early and work
ing constantly.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

A REouEsT.-As we have not, in the last
five years. called on our political friends to
aid us in increasing the circulation of our pa
per, we shall offer no apology for doing SO at
this time. We are about to enter upon a long
and arduous contest-a contest which must
enlist the sympathies and ought to command
the devoted service of every one who desires
to see distraction and fanatcsm put to fight
and peace and quiet restored to the country.
The struggle will be desperate one-it will
be no ordinary contest-the party in power
have government patronage amounting to
eighty millions of dollars at their command
An army of Office holders as thoroughly
drilled and devoted to their interests as the
legions of Russia to the service of the Gar;
and the history of the past admonishes that
this immense patronage and power will be
used in the most lavish manner to defeat the
conservative ticket and to retain the control
of the government. Every section of the
country will be flooded with papers and docu
ments intended TO mislead and entrap the
unwary and uniformed, and no district in
the State more than our own is likely to be
inundated with them. These things must be
met, and defehted-where they mine we
must countermine-mustm meet msrepresenta-
tions with facts, oppose truth to error, patriot
ism to the lust of power and the love ofspoils.
Each one has his work to do-,re have ours,
and our friends in this and other counties can
aid us much by increasing the circulation of
our paper. We can work earnestly under
any circumstanccs--und the shadow as
we'll as in the sunshine. But TO work efficient.
w. successfully, we must have the assistance
and hearty co operation of our friends, We
appeal to them confidently, and promise on
our part to render the paper during the can.
vass worthy any effort they may make in its
behalf.
We will furnish the paper to new subscri-
bers, from the first of April to the last of No
vember period of eight months, for 81 90
per copy, in advance. And we ask our friends
to send us as many names as possible.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

~ The State elections occurred in New
Hampshire on the 18th instant. a Governor
and members Of the Legislature were to be
chosen.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

AUGUSTA, March IL.
Cotton.-The market is depressed and
prices are lower-a full quarter of.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

PERCUSSION CAP MoRALrry-Tn ro,;.;..
the reported remark of the Rev. Hor,r vs.
Beecher, at one of his religious eycniHr n,a,
.lngS' 'h"t' Though he was peace man, he
had the greatest regard for Sharpe's rieos
and for that pluck which induced the Nv
England men to use them," the Christian In
telligencer says.
We don't care button for Mr.. Geecber,.
opinions on any subject, and therefore c.r,t
be much disturbed by them. But the abcys
language leads us to infer that probably -
good corporal was supplantcd in the attemnt
10 make a queer minister. The fanaticism
that would drive on the chariot of civil war;
ana a thsn smirkingIy piously profess love
for peace, belongs to on order of nr;Ian
thropy which we hope and believe is limited
To- the Saltpetre Pastor of the Plymoutb
Church, Brooklyn. "''"'"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

Athens, Thursday, 18th, ar, M-Snow
ing like all wrath.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

eSB- The last Knoxville Register brings the
gratifying intelligence that theCompony have
determined to build the Knoxville and Dan.
vile road, as far as the Coal Fields, without
the "Transfer"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

New ORLEANS, March l0.-1he steamer
Charles Morgan has arrived from Galveston.
The Democrats were successful in the city
IL
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

,B- No letters from Atlanta and Augusta
this week.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

gg- Hon. VIM. II. Sneed has our thank,
for interesting public documents.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

szg Bacon, Flour, and other produce
seem to be steadily declining IN the leading
markets.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

t35 L. p. Douglas was reelected County
Court Clerk Of Polk county.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

CHANGE.-W. f. Earnest has been appoint
ed postmaster at Knoxville, in place OF John
E. Helms. Mr.. Helms, who was formerly con.
nected with the press, we understand designs
returning to his cnrlier yocntinn.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

CENTRAL BANK.-The officers Of this Xii.
cat institution publish Card in the Nash.
vile papers, asking bil-holdcrs not to sacri.
fee them, until they can test the validity OF
the act taking away the charter. Uuncces.
sory caution, most prudent oilicers-no dan.
ger of holders sacrificing the notes-a hun.
bred dollar bill of the Central wouldn't, at
this time, buy n half dozen Meigs county ci.
gars Wonder if the Bank wont sue the
State for damages.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

RELIGIOUS REvIvAL.-The Quarterly Meet.
Ing at the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Athens, which commenced on the lst instant
is still going on. Many have professed reli.
gon and attached Themselves to the Church,
s5IF- II has been decided that the name Of
Hon. Stephen A. Douglas, Of Illinois, is to
be placed before tho Cincinnati Convention
as a candidate for the Presidential nomination.
Mr. Picrce's chances for the nomination are
daily diminishing.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-14

eIpCtlOn.
Indian depredatons continue on the from.
tier.
Numerous robberies have been committed
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-10-30
CHEAT SALE Of LOTS
IN 0LElITORD,
wRI6HT's ADDITION, CITY OF KHOKUH.
sale - ThassAay, NovsaAer 0sA.
This Sale viii embrace 7o7 LOTS or GR0UND
Situated in the City Of Esoksk, below Price,
Creek, lying on both sides Of
GRAND VENUE,
And fronting on the
MISSlS SIPpI RIVER

MI B 81 8 SIPPl RIVER.
rINHE Lots are large and we'll aYrasged for eouvs.
i nicncc, having reference 10 the contour Of IN
ground. The Avenue Lou are sash 50 feet front,
River Asvs sa4A width IT s. Feet The - fpsss.
Ing on the Ksokuk, Nj. Pleasant cd Nsseosina
Railroad. have sach width VI - fest with deptA
varying from Is 10 loo feet. The entire surfsss q
the ground - beautiful, without single bssak,
gently slotiaS 70 the river and presents tie nssi
eligible bsilding sites in the vioinity d Esoksk.
The river lots srs Of great valss, In view Of IL
contemplated Improvements 20 be imUsdiatslv onsu-
menccd By tho Navigation and Hydrsslis Csnpauy
Of the Mississippi kapids, bsing sitsAssd In ~ ".
sneqsailsd 10 &c world. The terms q ~ =.
most liberal. Ons-sixth cash, the holAnes 4. 3.
:, 8 and yeArs, In equal payments, bsarius sir
per cent. Interest; title perfect. Warranty 9ssas
will BE- given, and mortgage retained for tAs DIOR
red payments Plans may BE- seen n tbs s6ss q
the Undersigned. The sale will take place On ~
9Th Of Nov, on the ground, whore collatioa vim
be provided. Persons Wishing 70 purchase, sheu1
examine the property and make their selections ~
fore The day Of SALE - the property will eli - sold
sired. loss viii ~ cold with tbs psvilses ol 90,
two three o. six lots. Grand Avsnue viii b epea-
u before the day Of sale, md Omnibusee and Car
riage will start from the Garner u Aain - 0snd
streets, Ut " ~ snd 10 O'Clock, " carry pAsssnes
TO the sale, passing through 0nnl Avssns, asa 70
Tie Depot Of the Ksokak, IT. PlsAsaas - Nusss.
tine Railroad, FROM which the passenger ear will
leave At the same hoar shove. rsn.inx - FAR =
Glenford Station, rsturaiss ~ convenient hoas ~
ter the sale.
- A pssuauep. Railroad stopping p,.e, -.
been established sa Glenford just one nile from tbs
principAl depot Of the city.
Tho sale % hsve taken place this day i postpou-
Cd - shoye on aeconnt q ~ iaclsanensy = N
Weather.
oet27dH SMITH vAN8LcKLRN
AnrtinnanRs -
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-10-30
Freedom and Fremont

AMass Meeting Of the friends Of Freedom
and Fremont will be holden at
KEoKUK,
Monday, November Ord. A Torch Light
procession will come OF in the evening.