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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-10-17

FILLMORE IN CALIFoRNIA.-The Sacrament
to Californian closes an article on the condi-
ton of political affairs in California with this
cheering language:
"From the numberless mining localities we
are in daily receipt of intelligence, going TO
prove that Fillmore is emphalically the idol
of the genuine Americans Of California. ln
their eyes he is the impersonation OF the
grand idea of the American Unon-knowng
no North, no South, no East, no West--and
on the 4th day of next November, they will
show their appreciation of his talents, his
virtues, his public services, and his devotion
to his country, by giving his electoral ticket
an al-triumphant majority ofmore than twen-
ty thousand"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-10-17

New YoRK, Oct S-1'he steame: Arago
has arrived, bringing dates from London to
Sept. "a.
French ships Of war were to leave Toulon
for Naples Immediately.
asItwas rumored that n difficulty had occur
red with Austria, in consequence OF the ar
rest Of thirty British officers in the Italian
Legion, by agents of Austria, in Tuscany,
Lombardy and Parma.
The Spanish Minister of Finance had re-
signed, in consequence of difficulties in The
sale of the church property.
Permission has been given to Alvarez to
return, an.
A serious conflict has taken place at Toe
biuzond, where some Turkish sailors tore
down the Russian flag from a merchant snip
and threw the Russian sailors into the sea,
Madrid papers state that serious conil'c'
occurred on the 9th Of September between
the garrison Metilla, on the Morocco coast
and Moors.
The Spaniards had ninety killed and sew.
enty wounded; the loss of the Moors was still
moro severe.
= Adyices from ST. Vincent state that the
greater portion of the inhabitants have either
abandoned the island or died from the chol-
era.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-10-17

SENATOR BENJAMIN AT HoME.-Mr Benja
min addressed meeting of Democrats and
Old Line Wings at New Orleans, on the 23d
ult. The Bulletin informs us that his speech
was failure, being n special plea in his be
half, and remarks:
Whenever he mentioned the names of Clay
and Fillmore, the House shook with applause
and when the meeting broke up, the crowd
went down stairs hurrahing for Fillmore
Fillmore!! Flmore!r vociferousIy, and kept
II up long after they reached the street, and
into Lafayette Square. In. fact a Fillmore
procession was formed outside on the instant
and marched through the streets! IT MIR
BENJAMIN raises such enthusiasm everywhere
for Fillmore, we suggest that the Fillmore
men in the city request him to visit every
parish in the State. 1t will save them good
deal of labor.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-10-17

Mr.. FILLMoRE.-In private letter receiv-
ed few days ago from Mr.. Fillmore, by a
gentleman of Georgia, the following char
acteristic language occurs :-'Whatsoever
may be my fate, personally, is not worth a
thought, if the integrity of the Constitution
can be maintained, and we can transmit this
glorious heritage unmpaired to our posteri.
ty." This language is worthy o: Millard
Fillmore. 1t is such gems MS this that gave
him so high place in the affections of the
American people, and it breathes that lofty
patriotism, and noble self denial so character
istic of the man, and which have made his
own one of the most illustrious names in the
history of our country.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-10-17
OLD LINE wHIGs FOR FILLMoRE.

OLD LINE WINGS FOR FILLMORE.
In all portions of the Union the glorious
and patriotic old line Wings are falling beau
tifully into line, and ralying with indomitable
zeal and energy around the standard of Mil
lard Fillmore. We rejoice that such is the
fact. We never had doubt, however, that
every Wing in the Union, except such as want
to change their party relations for the sake OF
office, would cordially and earnestly support
the man who has heretofore, in the language
of the immortal Clay, conducted the admins.
tration of the government ''with signal ability
and success" We dare say not solitary
Whig can be found within the limits of the
thitty.on States, who will refuse to vote for
Millard Fillmore at the coming election, un-
less he has already made up his mind to sell
himself for small consideration to the Demo
cratic party-and having concluded 10 do
that, of course he is no longer entitled to the
name of Wing, and should henceforth discard
it, and appear before the public in his true
colors. This mean aud disreputable way
which some persons have of calling them
selves Wings, while doing the dirty work OF
the Democracy, is in the last degree intolera-
BILE. Common modesty, if not common hon
esty, should deter them from making such
ridiculous ninnies of themselves. The wear
ing of name to which you are not entitled,
for the purpose of deception, is an infinitely
small and disgraceful business. If you want
to act with the Democrats, call yourself a
Democrat, and, if not intelligence and patri.
otism, you will at least exhibit some show Of
maniness and integrity.
Very few, however, who have heretofore
been Wings, will desert to their ancient and
hereditary enemy in the present contest. The
signs all prove, as the following paragraph
from the New Orleans Bee sufficiently attests
that the old line Wings throughout the Union
are resolved to 60 for Millard Fillmore with
a perfect rush:
"a gentleman who was present at the mass
meeting and barbecue Of the Fillmore men al
West Baton Rouge on Saturday, informs us
that he saw and conversed with considera.
bic number of Old line Wings of that parish
who had voted the Democratic ticket last
November, and that all of them, without ex
cephon, haveresoved to support Fillmore and
Donelson, since their endorsement by the
National Wing Convention. One of the
prominent Wings Of the parish, who had
taken an active part in favor of the Demo
cratic ticket last fall, was so enthusiastic fol-
Fillmore that he asked to be placed among
the vice. Presidents of the meeting, and die
| ofiiciate in that capacity"
ave may add from our personal knowledge
! that there are in New Orleans large numbers
of Whigs-naturaized as well as native citi
zens-who went dead against us last year
but are now warm advocates Of Millard Fill
more. The result OF the Baltimore Conven
ton has been singularly auspicious. No won
der the Democrats affect to deny and dspar
age its proceedings"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-10-17

THE BLACK MAIL AGENTS OF THE DEM
ocRAcY-The honest and incorruptible yeo-
manry of the country may see from the fol-
lowing extract from the Washington Organ
what wrelched and iniquitous means arere-
sorted to by the Buchanan Democracy to aid
in the coming election. Each Office holder
in Washington and throughout the country
is assessed certain per centage on his sala,
ry, and the fund thus raised is used to pro-
cure fraudulent votes for the Democratic
nominees:
"The administration black mail LEVERS are
again on their rounds through the Depart
ments. The following is the scale by which
the black mail is levied:
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-10-17

Gov. FLOYD IN New YoRK.-The fact has
already been announced by telegraph, that
ex-Gov. Floyd, Of Virginia, one of the Dem
ocratic Electors in the Old Dominion, had
declared in speech, at the Exchange in New
York, on Thursday last, that he would vote
for Fillmore, if it was necessary TO beat FIRE.
mont, and that Virginia would so vote. We
have, however, forbore, to make any CON-
ment until we could see that speech and see
what he did say. Here it is:
What have to say is this, and you will
excuse me, trust, if there is a little egotism
in it, because il there is anything ! hate TO
talk about, it is about myself. have never
yet expressed an opinion which | intend to
retract. But | say that such is the change OF
aspect in political affairs, that have witness
sed since came North-and there is not a
man in the South who will say there is any
ground Of suspicion as to my fidelity TO the
Democratic party, and tell you here that
an an elector in Virginia, and am goingto be
chosen, [cries OF "good," If you can shoU
me that The candidate Of he Black Repubsi,
cuH purity Gun OWy Ro sVcHoH " my VVsS IT
Mr.. Fillmore, ,chy then I,otlt gise my rote for
him, If the ground should open and swallO'c
me. [Applause.] 1 'oiHteH you something
more, Virginia, Democratic Virginia, lhai
aeper failed, neuer taltered, and neuer tired in
the most critical times, ,ciH come out and stand
al my back in the crisis. Cheers.
This declaration of Governor Floyd, shows
very clearly which way the current is setting
in New York-that the Indications are all in
favor of Fillmore. Hence his readiness to
avow himself willing to become an eleventh
hour supporter. If he is as anxious for the
preservation of the peace and quiet of the
country us he affects to be, he will go back to
Virginia, and like an honest, true hearted pa
triot, tell the people Buchanan has no chance,
and It is their duty as patriots and good cti-
zens, to rally to the support of Mllard Fill.
more.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-10-17

The SPIRIT IN THE SoUTH.W .WEsT.-Allud-
ing to another enthusiastic meeting OF the
Fillmore Rangers Of the Crescent City, the
Bulletin says :-"The city is already in
blaze for Fillmore and the Union! We have
seldom or never Witnessed as much feeling in
New Orleans, so far off from Presidential
election, us at the present moment. And no
wonder. The times demand it. There is no
room for lukewarmness now. Let every pa
trot show his hand. Let every man with n
soul in him put his shoulder to the Wheel
and pretermit not n moment till the tried
patriot and incorruptible statesman' M'l'ard
Fillmore, shall be placed at the head OF The
government. Then shall we have peace"
Louisiana may be set down as safe for fl'l'
more by from three to five thousand majority
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-10-17

WHAT A CHANG GE.-It will not be for
cotton by the people of Tennessee, that the
Democratic party of this State, as party,
opposed the Compromise measure of 1850
81. Gov. Trousdale was their candidate for
Governor in 1851, and made speeches against
the Compromise measures, saying that they
were ga oatch of laws not worthy to be called
the Compromise" Eastman, the editor of
the Nashville Union, was 50 indignant at the
passage of the Compromise measures that he
encouraged resistance to them, aud for him
self declared that he took his stand against
them, and the gates of hell should not pre-
vail against him! Whilst poor old Aaron
Vicarious Browns heart like to have "broke
all to pieces" when he heard that the Com
promise measure had passed.
And notwithstanding these undeniable
facts the Democratic leaders in Tennessee
are now claiming all the credit for their
party for the passage of these measures. Yes,
and some of these very leaders were prom
inent in the Disunion Convention that as
sembed a. Nashville, TO plot the downfall OF
this glorious Republic. They stood up in
that Convention by the side of that arch
Traitor to the Union, Langdon Cheves, who
boldly declared that the Constitution OF the
United Statcs-that sacred instrument which
was purchased by the blood of our Revolu-
tionary Sircs, was "A FGtd Mass That
Sunk in his Nostrils!" Tennessee Democ-
racy stood by his side and endorsed this
reasonable sentiment by quietly acqulescng.
This same Convention boldly unfurled the
banner Of Disunon which tapped its omin-
Gus folds over the head of Gov. Brown and
his fellow Democrats of Tennessee who sat
by his side and wheeled into line ready to
march out Of The Union with the members OF
this Convention when they proclaimed Se.
cession to the world, and jumped heels over
head into the Southern Congress which this
same convention proposed and urged. This
same convention, be it remembered, adopted
a resolution declaring that the Compromise
had brought all the euils anticipated by The
South and pointed out A Dissolution ot The
Union and THE erection of Southern Con-
tederacy, as The Remsdy.-West Tennessee
Whip
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-10-17

WAsHlSeToN, Oct. 7--B. b. Bolts and Pry.
or went out early this morning for the pur'
pose of fighting duel just across the line
hot before position was taken, all the par
ties were arrested, but were subsequently re-
leosed on parole ofhouor. They will return
10 Richmond this evening.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-10-17

HORRIBLE DEATH.-A letter in Fred
Douglass paper, dated September nth, from
Northern city, records the horrible death of
fugitive slave. 1t says:
"We had a fearful slave case here few
days since. A slave man was closely packed
in n box at -; the box marked goods
and consigned to a friend Mt this place, per
express. When the box was opened, the
poor wretch was found dead, his countenance
horribly contorted, and his body drawn into
knot. 1t appeared on examination that the
box had no air holes"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-10-17

Ep,roRsHlr.-in the early days of journal
ism in this country,a single individual per-
formed all the duties of editor and publisher
to which were sometimes added those OF fore
man, clerk and collector. In those later
duys. labor is divided and subdivided. None
hut periodicals devoted to single topic
such as Agriculture, Temperance, Odd Eel
lowship, &C., can now be conducted with de-
cent efficiency by a single editor. In the
leading journals of England and our great
cities, are political, Financial, Foreign, Clns-
sical Critical, Agricultural, Theatrical, Mu-
sical ond other departments, supplied by MS
mapy different editors. An able cotempora-
nv expresses doubt whether any living man
Knows enough, or one life time is long
enough, to master the various knowledge
demanded in the editorship ofa good news
paper.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-10-17
THE POST.
ATHENS, FRIDAY, oCT. II, 1856.

ELEcrroN OF JuDGE.-We learn from the
Knoxville Wing that Thos. w. Tur!ey, Esq,
Of Granger county, has been elected Judge
Of the 18th Circuit, to fill the vacancy occa-
stoned by the death of Judge Hynds, Tur.
ley's majority over Barton is said to be some
four or five hundred votes.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-10-17

w- A dispatch from Philadelphia says
there are about ten thousand visitors at the
United States Agricultural Society's Fair
The Fair opened with a cavalcade of about
three hundred horses. An address was de
Iivered by the President. The display OF
neat cattle has never been equalled.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-10-17

fey Gen. Walker has issued decree
granting to every free white emIgrant to
Nicaragua tract of land of l6O acres, which,
after a residence of six months, he shall be-
come entitled to. Should the emigrant have
family he will be entitled to 300 acres on
the same terms.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-10-17

MoRE TRUTH THAN FIcTIoS.-A Northern
lady, who had resided for short time in the
South, remarked the other day that the diff
ference between society North and South is
this AT the South the question is, are you
black or white, at the North, are you rich or
poor!
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-10-17

FREE LOVE AND FREMoST.-Mrs. Nichols
prominent advocate ofiree love and mem-
ber of the free love clubs of New York, has
taken the stump for Fremont. The Tribune
says she has been speaking most effectively
for free Kansas in Connecticut, and will do
so elsewhere if invited.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-10-17

sys- A Jurors name was called by the
clerk. The man advanced to the Judges
desk and said
"Judge, should like to be excused"
at is impossible" said the Judge decidedly.
"But, Judge, If you knew my reasons"
"Wel, sir, what are theyp
"Why the fact s,"-and the man paused.
"Wel, sir, proceed" continued the Judge.
swell, Judge, if must say it have got
the itch"
The Judge, who is very sober man,
soemnly and impressive!y exclaimed:
"Clerk scratch that man out"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-10-17

PREsENT.-We may enjoy the present
while we are insensble Of nfirmty and decay
the present like a note in music is nothing
but as it appeartains TO what is past and what
is to come. There are no fields of amaranth
on this side of the grave; there are no voices
that are not soon mute, however tuneiul
there is no name, whatever emphasis of pash.
onate overepeated, of which the echo is moi
faint at last.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-10-17

GAGGED AT LAsr.-John c. Breckinridge
is withdrawn from the stump. His friends
saw his health is bad. But the real reason is
that he exposed too plainly the designs OF his
party to make slavery the greatnational prln-
ciple on which the government was to be adj
ministered. His last statement that the Dec
laration of Independence was all fiction
an abstracton--wa too much for the wire
pulIers to stand; he was taken home and gag
ged. Wash his mouth and keep him close at
home.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-10-17

ey- Mr.. Corwin is announced to take the
stump for Fillmore in Ohio, by Richard Ev-
erel,, the correspondent of the Cincinnati
Times, now in New York.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-10-17

FIRST Gun FROM IEDIANA.--A city election
was held at Rising Sun, Indiana, last week,
which the entire American ticket was elected
by a triumphant majority Fillmore is des-
tined to triumph throughout the country from
the rising 10 the setting sun.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-10-17

EXTREMES MEET-Rey. Henry Ward
Beecher, of Sharp"a rifle notorieiy, is repre-.
scnied to have said in stump speech at
Hudson, New York, the other day, that If Fre-
mont could not be elected, he preferred the
dissolution of the Union. This dissolution
of the Union seems 10 be a remedy for all
sorts of political disappointments. Here our
Fire Eaters would have the Union dissolved
if Fremont is elected, there the Free Sollers
are going to do the same thing f he is not
elected. Really, the poor old thing seems
destined to come down any how
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-10-17

MAJOR BuFoRp.-Ths gentleman, says the
Banner, passed through Clayton, Ala, on
"Wednesday last, en- route for his home in
Eufaula. He returns home to devote brief
intermssion from his abors, to business, rest
and family
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-10-17

"a CoLp WATER WoMAN.--A LADY, living
at the Milton House, in Cohassett, Conn,
recently swan mile 10 a rock in that vicin
ity, took brief rest, and then swan back
to the shore. She was not much fatigued,
the narrator of this history tells us, and he
says she can perform the feat again and
again, without any difficulty or Distress
Baltimore Gazette.
Itis certainly remarkable feat to be
performed by lady, and if she is single,
some good clever fellow who desires his af-
fairs to 90 on swimingly should 60 and marry
her nj once.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-10-17

R- The Lpan aud the Seminole Indians
in Mexico are said to have again crossed the
Rio Grande into Texas for the purpose OF
committing depredations.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-10-17

Donely wrote hon g recently that McGraw
had died from an "aifection Of the throat
He was hung last season in California. For
getting around an ugly sentence Donelly
takes precedence Of any gentleman of our ac-
quaintance.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-10-17
Messenger--snl'Y

The amount raised by this scale on the
whole force employed by government IN this
city will be nearly $4,000. A large part of
is employed in betting, and the remainder
will be used in Baltimore at the charter elec-
ton next week. Our friends in Baltimore
must be on their guard and armed at all
points. They may rely upon it the admin
istration will make desperate effort to carry
the State"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-10-17

rsW- One of the greatest dandies now in
Paris is New Orleans negro. lie may be
seen daily at the Chateau des Fleurs and Ma
billie, or on the Boulevard des Ituliens, trick
ed out in bright blue coat with brass but
tous, flaming waIstcoat, pied pantaloons, pn-
tent leather boots and great deal OF jewelry,
and evidently enjoys the stares he exciies.---
He is said TO have been cab driver in New
Orleans, and TO have inherited his fortune
from-tho Havana lottery
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-10-17

Eg- Excuse me, madam, but would like
to ask you why you look at me so very saw
agelyl Oh, beg your pardon, sir, | took you
for my husband
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-10-17

rR-A witty lady being asked by fellow
passenger the name OF the stage coach Chat
travelled very slowly in which they were ri
ding replied, "I think, sir, II must be the Reg
uiator as all the other coaches go bp IL"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-10-17

HARTFORD, Conn. Oct S.-The Courant
says: "Reiurns from s5 towns show that the
Republicans have carried 90 and the Demo-
Gratis 35. Also show gain Of II for the Re
publican and 3 for the Democrats.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-10-17

VINO is GEN. REsULT.-At Martnsburg,
Va, is a fat atlandlady at one of the hotels, who
is often called Mrs. Partngton. One day
said one politician to another, near the head
of the table where Mrs. Partington was pre-
siding with dignity, "What do you think Of
the general result" "Gen. Resut!" said the
landlady earnestly; "nearly all the Generals
have dined here, but don't remember any ol
that name."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-10-17

tsg-Ad doctor knows the human body ms a
ca6man knows town; he is acquainted with
all the great thoroughfares and small turn
inrs--he Is intimate with all the PRINCIPAL
ediiices but be cannot tell what is going on
inside Of any one Of them.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-10-17

CAUSE AND EFFEcT.-The New Orleans
Bee says that gentleman of Mississippi
Col. Thos. II. Oswell-a Democrat who had
always voted for his party, went TO hear Mr.
Benjamin last week, at Odd Fellows Hall,
and came away with the determination to
vote for Nlr. Fillmore. Mr.. BIS oratory GER.
tainy appears very effective.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-10-17

y-God is in all history, whether he be
seen or not---n its minuiest windings--its
pentlesl ripple--its roaring cutaract--its
longest chapter, and shortest parapraph-at
yonr funerals, and at your fesilvals--beside
the baby's cradle, and above the monarchs
throne.