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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

THE NORTHERN DEMocRAcY.-The South
Betrayed Gov. Matthews, of Mississippi, is
reported to have declared in his Baltimore
speech, that the sentiments of the Democra.
cy North and South were the same, including
of course, the sentiments of the party on
the slavery question. Well, the st. Louis
Republican, paper of Wing warp and Sag
NIGHT filling, has a report of Democratic
rally meeting in Centerville, Illinois, at
which great many things were said by a
great many speakers. Now give us your
attention Wills we make one, only one dip
into the salt of that Democratic rally. The
report of the Republican thus sums up:
"Much good was done at this meeting to
enlighten the masses, rs to the introduction
of slavery in Kansas, which had been wrong
fully and wickedIy urged by the Abolition
orators on the people. All the speeches er-
planned the principles Of The Kansas and Ne
6raska act Of Congress, and The Democratic
platform, and shO,oed 10 the satisfaction Of all
present, that The Democratic party were not
for The extension Of Slavery more than the
Black Republicans. But the great princi-
pies Of The Democratic party ,0ere treedom,
permitting man in Kansas 10 role as free
man on his domestic Institutions"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

GRANGE OF ScHEDULE.-The schedule for
the East Tennessee and Georgia Railroad
has been changed. Day passenger train down
leaves Knoxville at TAB m, and arrives at
Dalton at l.3O p IN; day passenger train up,
leave Dalton at 2.65 p m, and reach Knoxville
at $50. Night passenger down, leave Knox
vile at 4.30 p m; arrive at Dalton 2 a m;
night passenger up, leave Dalton at 9.45 p
m, reach Knoxville $50 m.
BY this arrangement, passengers nre not
delayed at Dalton but Short time, coming
East or going West or South. The way
mails are carried on the day train. The letter
mail South, at Athens, closes at 9 a m; letter
mail East, closed at 4 o'clock, pm.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

The editor of the Athens Post in reply TO
an interrogatory propounded to him by us in
our paper of the 1st, denies that there is or
will be any alliance north of Fillmore's and
Fremonts friends to defeat Mr.. Buchanan
His denial is unaccompanied by any proof,
whatever, very necessary article to the
reader, to make him believe it.-Cleveland
Banner.
1t is hardly necessary to notice such silly
stuff as the above. The Banner made charge
against Mr.. Fillmore's friends, we denied its
truth, and defed the Banner or anybody else
to show proof of the charge; and the forego-
ing senseless paragraph is the response. "His
denial is unaccompanied by any proof, what
ever" What famous lawyer you would
makei Why, sir, if you will consult the '.Ar.
kansaw Traveller" even he will tell you
that the burthen of the proof rests with the
party making the charge. Now, amt you a
pretty fellow to be writing yourself down ass
in such an unmistakeable manner
The Banner charged that Fillmore and Free
mont's friends were running the same electo.
raj ticket in some of the northern States
When cornered he says he ''saw it in the pa.
pers." Here is what he saw in the papers
the democratic papers-that a proposition
had been made by the Black Republicans to
run but one electoral ticket in Pennsylvania.
That's all the Banner saw in any paper emit
tied to credit; and it is very easy to dispose
of that. The proposition was rejected with
scorn. The following paragraph is conclu.
sive on the subject
No Fusion in Pennsylvania. --TheAmerican
State Convention of Pennsylvania met at
Harrisburg on the 9th instant when and by
whom the proposition to fuse with the Black
Republicans was rejected by vote Of ~
nays to Is yeas.
We must again caution our friends to give
no attention to what they may see in the de-
mocratic papers about fusion between Fill.
more and Fremont's friends North, and about
Withdrawing Fillmore. They are vile mis-
represent ations-the last throws Of desperate
political gamblers, who are striving to array
the country into sectional parties, and who
would rather destroy the Union and the fair
fabric Of our liberties, than yield the power
they have so long abused. and used for un-
worthy, base and selfish purposes and ends.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

The Black Republican papers are calling
Justify upon Mr.. Fillmore to withdraw from
the canvass, These Fac,ionists know who
is there most formidable opponent. Why
don't they call upon Buchanan to retirel-
They know they can lick bim--nnd there
fore wish him to remain in the field.
Will nothing open the eyes Of the South
srn Democracy.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

A Fremont MosARcHIsT.-The Boston
Journal, leading Republican organ in New
England, contains the following paragraph:
awe are decidedly of opinion that mon
archy, and hereditary monarchy, is by far
the best form of government that human
wisdom has yet devised for the administra-
ton of considerable nations, and that it will
always continue to be the most perfect which
human virtue will admit Of" nr.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

ELEcTIoNs.-The democrats are growing
Justify over the victory in Arka1sas--a State
that was democratic before civilization ever
made mark In it. They were evidently ex.
pectng different result, and seem to be as
much astounded as old Sourkraut when he
learned by the last steamer that by great ef.
forts the Dutch were aole to retain possession
of Holland. Polk is elected Governor of
Missouri, and Bragg reelected in North
Carolina-both democrats. In Kentucky
wherever test was made the Americans
gained. In Alabama, where county officers
were to elect, the returns show gain for the
Americans, although such elections furnish
no real data upon which to calculate the
strength of parties. Texas is reported to
have gone democratic by an increased MAORI
ty. All things considered, the democracy
have sustained themselves pretty well in the
late elections in the democratic States, with
the exception Of Iowa, where they have been
swallowed up by ,he Black Republicans
We must admonish them, however, to enjoy
themselves with reasonable moderation, as
these are bat temporary triumphs which will
fade before the blasts OF November like ten
cent calico at the first washing.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

The TELEGRAPH.-We are requested to
state that Col. CluIe, agent of the Telegraph
Company, will be here on Saturday, to receive
the report of the committee appointed to So
licit subscriptonso Of stock. 1t is hoped The
committee will eprepared to render salts
factory account of their labors.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

"RELIGIoUs ToLERATIoN."-We notice n
bill stuck up in the neighborhood of the post
Office, Athens, calling for Democratic Mass
meeting at Knoxville, on the 2Sth inst, at
the head of which stands the foregoing quo
tation. "Religious federation" in the estima-
ton and practice of modern democracy means
just this: Abuse Protestant denominations as
much as you please, but don't say word
against the Church Of Rome. "Religious
federation" indeed The fellow who sug-
gested such a sentiment for democratic
handbii, should never step out of doors with
out his hat lest the pressure of the atmos-
phere produce collapse of the brain.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

81 The democratic papers are continually
reminding their readers that some half dozen
old line wings have declared their intention
to vote for Buchanan. Why don't they tell
them, just by way of change, of the hundreds
and thousands of old line democrats that
have left Buchanan and gone to Fremont
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

WING STATE CoNvENTIoN.-The New
York Wing State Convention, which assem-
bled at Albany last week, passed resolutions
to support Fillmore. and Donelson. This ac-
ton will secure the State for the ticket, as
the old line Silver Gray Wings hold the bal.
ance of power.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

eE- The N. Y. Journal OF Commerce, q
strong Democratic paper, says that of the
anti.Know Nothing papers 1T receives from
Pennsylvania, 81 with a circulation of $4,000
are for Buchanan, and Al with circulation
of $500. for Fremont. What miserable
showing for Mr.. Buchanan in his own State |
There are "a Fillmore papers in the State.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

SENATOR SUMNER-The Pittsburg Chronicle
of the 9th inst, says: This gentleman is now
at Cresson, Cambria county, on the top of
the Alleghanies. The Gazette states that he
is scarcely able to walk without help, and
that mentally he is wreck Of his former
self
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

rB- The Franklin, Tenn, Review, says DIR.
r. N. Dashieli, of shelbyville, an old line
Democrat, and at various times editor of the
Democratic organ in that place, has come out
boldly for Fillmore and Donelson. Huzza
for America
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

tV In the city of New York, with its
six hundred thousand inhabitants, there is
but one prominent paper supporting Mr..
Buchanan for the Presidency. And yet we
are told, by men who would like to be be-
leved, that the Federal nominee is very
strong in the city.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

LAND Standardization is invited to the
advertisement for the sale of some valuable
Land in swestwater valley, belonging to the
estate Of Tidence O. Lane. decd, which will
be found In the proper column.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

tW- An agent of the American Bible So.
ciety in Kansas, writes that he finds no diff.
Guilty in distributing Bibles there, and that he
has organized several Bible Societies in the
territory.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

DEATH OF "FArnER EAKIS.'-Rev. George
Aakin, familiarly known throughout the
bounds of Holston Conference as Father
Eakin," died suddenly in Abingdon on Satur-
day morning last, at the residence Of DR.. III.
Y. Hsiskell, aged about so years.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

eR Jno. Mitchell, the Irish exile, who
says he is not an American citizen, has pub
lshed long letter telling the American peo-
pie that they ought to vote for Mr.. Buchanan.
Mr.. Mitchell INDUCES, what is quite natural
to him, no doubt, an intense hatred for Great
Britain; and he thinks il Mr.. Buchanan should
be elected n war with that power might en-
sue. The American people ought to feel
immensely thankful to the "poor exile of
Ern," whose home is now among the. "thun-
drous Alleghenies," for condescending to in
struct them in the exercise of privilege
which he does not possess himself
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

ANOTHER BoLT.-The Democratic Free
man published in Columbia county, N. Y,
takes down the Buchanan flag, which had
been flying at the head of its columns, and
commends to its readers the address of the
Democratic Republican State Convention,
held recently at Syracuse, in which the party
resolves to support Fremont and Dayton
From the following,it would seem that the
bolt of the Fireman had been preceded by
that of its readers:
"The step to which we are now driven is
one Of absolute necessity. AS an organ of
the Radical Democracy Of the county, which
il has assumed to be, it cannot longer sup.
port the platform and nominees which are
receiving the almost unanimous opposition
Of that class in the county"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

ALBANY, August l4.-The Straight Wing
Convention to-day, adopted an address and
resolutions in favor of Fillmore against
Buchanan and Fremont. They appointed
delegates to Baltimore for the 18th of Sep
TENDER.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

rW The Sag NIGHT papers say the adhe-
sion Of the Van Burcns to the Kansas bill is
proof of the growing soundness of the North
ern Democracy. We. rather think it is proof
of the growing t,,-soundness of the Democ-
racy. The Van Burens would not come to
the Democracy, and the Democracy had to
90 to the Van Burens. You are handling
keen-edged tools, gentlemen, and may get
your fingers cut
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

PoLIrIcAL PRAYER.-A Northern preacher
lately offered the following prayer:
80, Lord We pray thee that the freemen
Of the North, the East and the West may
squat in Kansas, and drive out the Border
Rufiians." This is one thing we ask for
Christ's sake. Amen"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22
icy Mr.. Buchanan il n native and resident

eSg- Mr.. Buchanan is native and resident
citizen of the great State Of Pennsylvania
But of the three candidates in the field he
has the smallest number Of papers in his
support in that State, and his friends are
daily leaving him and ralIying to the support
Of Fremont How then can he hope to car.
ry Pennsylvania, and how absurd to assert
that he is the man to beat Fremont! If Blu
chanau is the only obstacle In the way of the
success Of Fremont, heaven help the coun'
tryl
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

Hon. r. p. STANToS-Ihe Knoxville
Standard publishes list of appointments for
this democratic speaker, extending through
East Tennessee. He is to be at Athens on
the 18th September.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

ST. LOUIS, August l4-The Benton De-
mocracy have Withdrawn their Electoral
ticket in favor Of the Anti entonites.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

DETROIT, Aug. S.-The State Democratic
Convention, in session here to-day nomina-
ted Ex-senator Phelps for Governor, and
chose Presidential Electors, Strong anti
Maine law resolutions were adopted.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

YELLOW FEVER IN CHARLEsToN.-Th
Board of Health report that there have been
two deaths from yellow fever, in the Marine
Hospital, (among the cases previously report
ed), and no new cases for "a hours ending
10 o'clock Friday night.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

E- Circuit Court Meigs county COM
mences next Monday, 25th.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

A QUESTION FOR THE DEBATING CLuB.--
Will Mr.. Buchanan be candidate for the
Presidency, at the November election! ..
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

MIssounL-A despatch from st. Louis claims
eight hundred majority for Polk, the Demo.
cratic candidate for Governor, over Ewing
American. Benton is no where. Nl.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

ADJOURNMENT OF CoNGREss.-Congress
adjourned ON the 18th. The President issued
call for an extra session, to convene on the
2lst, Yesterday.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

A BLACK REPUBLICAN, IN ST. LoUIs.-The
election of Blair to Congress in st Louis, ere
ates among the Black Republicans quite as
much joy as the Kentucky elections. The
first Black Republican from eSouthern STATED
they exclaim. IT is worth nothing that this
first Black Republican is sn open and aVow.
ed supporter of Buchanan.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

icy We learn that Gen. VIM. #. Haskell
will attend the mass meeting at Knoxville, on
Thursday the 4th day of September, and will
make list of appointments for East Ten.
nessee. He is now canvassing in the Dis.
friet
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

FATAL AFFRAY.-John s. Mcdonald was
shot and killed by DR.. Devne, mayor of San
Antonio, Texas, on the 10th ult McDon-
aid was cowhiding his antagonist.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

WIG NATIONAL CONVENTION. Wing
National Convention is appointed to meet at
Baltimore on the Sd Wednesday of Septem.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

OF The National, the organ ofthe French
population of New Orleans, is out for Fill.
more and Donelson. 1t has heretofore been
strictly neutral in politics.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

OccuLrATIos.--On the morning Of Tues
day, the 18th, ut about one o'clock, there was
m occultation Of Jupiter with the Moon, the
star being hidden nearly an hour. Oecul:a.
ton Of planets are comparatively rare.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

cY- Old San Jacinto Houston made q
rousing Fillmore and Donelson speech al
Baltimore, a. few nights ngo.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

MOBILE, Aug. l6.-Much excitement has
been caused here against Strickland d Epson,
in consequence of the sale by them Of aboli
ton books. A committee Of citizens was
formed and ordered them to leave the city in
four days; but the feeling against them in
creased to such an extent that they left i'm
mediately
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

Thu Nav YORK HdRALD.-The Brook
Ign, New York Star says of this most un-
principled Of all papers:
"rhe Herald Is fast losing It's southern
subscribers, in consequence of its support of
Fremont, and in a long article this morning,
it attempts to defend its position, and give
excuses for the part it has taken. One Of
these is very complimentary to the Woolly
horse party. 1t says: we are merly using
the Black-Republican rascals for the pur-
pose of getting n reform and revolution in
the administration of the government
This is the best joke Of the season, and we
think it is true, Imaginable as it is. As long
as the money holds out Bennett will, 'use
the rascals.' So let it he.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

R- Wheat is selling at this place for
81 90 per bushel.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

A STRAIGHT OUT FILLMORE ELECTORAL
TICKET IN ENNsYLvANIA.-The Fillmore
men of Pennsylvania met in Convention at
Harrisburg on the 9Th. The old war-horse
Andrew Stewart presided. A proposition to
form fusion electoral ticket was almost
unanimously defeated, and the following was
selected:
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

Hon. Joseph r.. Ingersoll, ~
1.A.C. Flummerfelt, IA. To be filled.
2. Henry White, 10. G. w. Youngman,
8. Jos. J. Riley, Jr, Is. Jos. V. Honshour,
d. Henry d. Moore, III. d. r.. Duffield,
5. Daniel o. Hitner, II8. Geo. w. Patton,
6. lsac Newton, 10. Joseph H. Kehns,
7. Caleb N. Taylor, l2O. John H. Wells,
8. John C. Myers, 81. VIM A. Wright,
9. Samuel Kenogy, %. Henry Phillips,
10. Henry w. Snyder, 80. john NJ d. Nesbit,
IL. Kimber Cleaver, "a. J. NJ. Hethrington,
IL. Robert F. Clew, %. james Webster.
l3. Samuel Yoke,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

eY- The democratic leaders claim large
amount of honesty for themselves, and attri-
butte no little duplicity and dishonesty to
their opponents But it is the old dodge Of
the villain who picks his neighbours pocket
and bounds forward with the cry of stop
theft" The following paragraph from the
New York Evsning Post, formerly Freesoil
Democrat, now Black Republican. is illustra-
tive of the honesty and fair dealing of the
democratic managers in the present canvass.
Says the Post:
"Certain of the friends Of Buchanan in this
quarter are attempting to procure support for
him by means which are not allowed to come
to the knowledge of his Southern supporters.
They give the strongest assurances that Mr..
Buchanan if fortunate enough to be elected,
will SO administer the laws as to give the real
inhabitants of the territories an opportunity
of excluding slavery while yet in the terrific.
rial condition. 1t is even said that Mr.. Bu-
chanan has written letter to that effect-a
letter strongly intimating that he is with the
North and against the South on this question
"A letter which is shown in confidence TO
people whose political course is undecided,
and with the express stipulation that nothing
concerning it is to get into the newspapers
''We shall cheat the South yet" say these
managers of Buchanan's cause for the free
States. "Wait till Buchanan is elected and
see how he will disappoint the Virginia and
South Carolina politicians
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

GONG AND GoSE.--It is not to be denied
that there is some disturbance in the political
armament, as is indicated by the fact that
stars of the first magnitude are shooting
madly from the spheres where they have so
long revolved, and becoming lost amid the
darkness and gloom of Locofocosm forever
Rufus Choate, James G. Jones, Senators
Pearce and Pratt, and Albert G. Watkins are
among tho latest announcements Of old line
wings who have declared for Buchanan
Some Of those gentlemen assign one reason
for this determination, and some another
Reasons, however, are unnecessary, though
they should BIO as plenty as blackberries-
this is free country, where il is the proud
privilege Of every citizen to vote as in his
own judgment seemeth best, without having
his motives called in question. At the same
time we say this, we can't help regretting
that such man as Rufus Choate should take
the wrong "shute" at period when his emf
neut abilities could so largely serve his coun-
try in It's greatest extremity. Asto the other
gentlemen, they have been tending toward
the limbo of lost politicians for some time.
rSy- Thirty one democratic papers In the
State Of New York have bclted and gene
over to the support of Fremont since his
nomination. And yet il is gravely asserted
by men pretending TO DO truthful that there
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22


SINGULAR C0KJUScTURE OF PLANETARY
BoDIEs.-We find the following paragraph in
the New York Herald:
II is currently reported in certain political
circles that the Roman Catholic Archbishop
Hughes, and the Most Reverend Protestant
Archbishop Beccher are actually at this mo-
ment standing on the same politica, platform,
and are both in. favor of Col Fremont rs n
candidate for the Presidency, and Of freedom
in Kansas and elsewhere. But the resem-
blance between the two archbishops ends
here; their tactics are widely different. The
Puritan Archbishop is vulgar and insolent,
and looks and talks MS though he walked arm
in arm with the Almighty. The Catholic
Archbishop has more TIE character of his
prototype, the Cardinal Richelieu; is polite,
accomplished, nsinuating, slippery, and capa-
BILE of attaining his ends without any recourse
TO ultra measures. twill be singular con-
summation of the political elements of the
day it all the leading authorities of the Cath.
ole and Protestant churches cOnspire for the
elevation of Fremont to the Presidency as an
earnest of the great political revolution that
is beginning. The corrupt democracy deserve
some such signal overthrow.
We are afraid the Romish Church will
soon begin to lose caste with the Democracy
Probably in few'weeks we shall not hear
quite so much about Religious Toleration."
THINK OF THAr.-The New Orleans Bee
says:
We really begin to think the Buchanan
men of the South belong to the rule or ruin
school of John G. Calhoun. They close their
eyes and ears to the evidences of the impossi-
bility of eectng their favorite, and seem
doggedIy bent upon placing the South under
the heel of the oppressor, if they cannot make
Mr. Buchanan President.
Think of that fellow citizens, without the
slightest prospect of bis getting single
Northern State, the Southern Democracy still
persist in keeping him in the field. Was there
ever such madness before?
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

icy We invite attention to the following
letter. 1t explains itself and shows one of
the numberless and base frauds which are
being perpetrated by the Buccaneers to injure
the confidence Of the people in Mr.. Fill.
more's prospects:
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

ATHENS, FRIDAY, AUG. es, 1850.