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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-13

Philadelphia, June 6.--The Pennsylva-
mia office Illuminated tonight in honor of
the nomination Of Mr.. Buchanan for ,he
Presidency. A number of speakers address.
ed the crowd in front.
A much larger gathering took place to.
night at the indignation meeting in regard
to the assault on Mr.. Sumner. In conse.
quence of the rain the meeting could not be
held in Independence Square, and they gath.
cred in two District Count rooms, whilst a
third meeting was held in the large vest
bmes of Independence Hall. Addresses
were made by Benz. Brewster, Judge Kelly,
f. Joy Morris, Charles Gilpin and number
of others, after which series Of solutions,
offered by ex-Msyor Conrad, dsnouncing the
outrage as revolutionary; destructive Of free
dom of speech, and evineing the sowardly
and brutal spirit Of the assaiant, were adopt.
ed BY reclamation. srl
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-13

Washington June IA meeting in ratifica-
ton Of the nomination of Mr.. Buchanan for
the Presidency was held here this evening,
and speeches were made by Mcssrs. Cass,
Stephens and Douglas.
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DEsrIsTRY.-.We have recently been
shown some beautiful specimens of DENTS.
try, wrought by C. A. Jordan, Of this place.
Persons needing the services ola Dental ope-
ra'or should avail themselves Of tho skill
aud ability of DR.. Jordan.
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CINCINNATI, June .

CINCINNATI, June D.
Last night, after the convention adjourned
Geo. p. Buell., editor of the Democratic Re-
view, publishedn Washington, made speech
in front of the Burnett House denouncing
Know Nothings and Abolitionists. He was
interrupted by an individual iE the crowd, and
the matter finally came to blows. In the
melee, Buell. was stabbed in the back, the
knife penetrating the lungs, in6ieting dan
gerous wound. His condition this morning
is very critica,;h wound bleeding internally.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-13

TRoors FOR KASsAs.-Bufalo, June g.
One hundred and fifty government troops
passed through here to-day en- route for Kan.
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rB- The negro boy, Jack, under condem-
nation for the murder Of young Rowland in
February last, is to be hung in the vicinity of
this place, on Friday next, the goth instant
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A COMMON MISTAKE OF FARMERs.-A far.
mer in Ohio, last fall, put up his wheat crop
for high price. In February he was offer
ed $4,000. In April he offered to take
$1,000. In June he will probably sell for
$4,000. There is lesson in this for other
farmers.
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rY- Bearded women have been known In
every age. One was seen at the Court oil
Gar Peter l., in 1874, with beard OF i'm
mense length. Margaret, Governess Of the
Netherlands, has heavy beard.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-13

The General Land Office has declared that
Land warrants issued under the act Of March
2,ls52. and located, but not pre-empted, are
assignablc.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-13

icy The communication of "Baney Blue
Nose" dating from the "No-Pone Valley,
McAinn county," is rather too personal and
bitter for our columns. Something less Of
fensiye would better attain the end
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-13

ew- The nominations made at Cincinnati
have been followed by a tremendous explo
sion Of gunpowder. We commend the wis.
dom Of our democratic friends in rejoicing
now, as they are not likely to have any cause
for Il In November.
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Two New STATES COMING INTO TINE U.s.
IoN.-Kansas and Deseret both appear 10 be
preparing to knock at the doors Of Congress
foi admission. But how differently do they
present themselves as suppliants! Kansas
comes forward with bowie knives, rifles and
lard jobbers, with hands stained with blood,
murder and arson, and fresh from the con.
flicts between the pro-slavery and ant-save.y
settlers. On the other hand, Deseret, which
is peopled by the Mormons, who for their
religious opinions, were driven out of Mis-.
souri,, banished from Illinois, and driven be-
yord the Rocky Mountains, has gradually
and quietly, without trouble or conflict, and
by the efforts of its own energy and indus
try alone, grown into an important commu-
nifty; and after peaceably adopting consii-
tuition, its delegates are now on their way to
claim its admission into the Union. And
yet Deseret, although presenting such an ex-
ample of industry, sobriety and piety, will no
doubt be set down by the present Congrss as
an immoral, dangerous and wicked commu-
nifty, while Kansas will be fought for, quar-
relied about, and probably admitted to a
copartnershp with the rest of the States.
The ELECTORAL CoMEGE.-The following
table exhibits the composition Of the Electoral
College, upon the votes Of which is to be de
Il IL al d.. II
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The CLOSING VorEsy-On the 18th ballot,
Tennessee, which had voted sic times for
Pierce and eigh for Douglas, cast her twelve
votes for Buchanan, and the vote of the latter
ran up to 1853, while Pierce's vote dwindled
down to threc--Douglas receiving llS votes.
Sirteenth BalloL-Buchanan l6s, Douglas
12l, Cass 6.
On the 18th "a rush" for Buchanan took
place, and he received n unanimous vote.
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The PuRIrASs AND THE HUeUENoTs.-
The descendants of Huguenots of South
Carolina are holding meetings and voting
canes to Mr.. Brooks as a reward for his re.
cent rather supplementary conduct nj
washington. The Puritans of Massachu'
sets are on the other track, and are about mp
propiiating $4,000 to carry on the civil
war, and to send on, II necessary, body
guard to Washington for Mr.. Sumner. II
all these men at Washington, and many Of
the editors throughout the country, would
act like gentlemen, and exercise little more
courtesy in their intercourse with each 9th
or, such scenes and doings would be render
ed unnecessary, and the people of Europe
would not be compelled TO say, "See how
the American republicans are washing their
dirty linen before the civilized world"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-13

tg The Marine Bank of Savannah has
declared semi annual dividend Of Eve per
cent.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-13

ey- A Card from the editor Of the Knox
Vile Wing, will be found in our advertising
eolumns
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RTcHr.-A Northern paper says of tn,
Sumner and Brooks row:

1t is attempted to magnify il ntoa national
question; but it is in fact nothing more Than a
personal difficulty between two individual
members of the federal Legislative body, grow.
ing out Of the gentlemany, brutal and vul.
gar tongue Of the one, and the ungentlemanly
brutal and vulgar arm of the other.
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New York, June 5.-The British Minis.
try have been sustained upon n motion CEN
suring them for the abandment in the Paris
Convention Of the Maritime Laws relative
TO neutrals.
The excitement regarding Italian affairs
still continues.
81. Louis, June 5.-Advces from Kansas,
dated the 2Sth ut., state that dragons had
been stationed at Topeaka and Lawrence
1t was rumored that departments had been
committed near Oswatommie, md Ahe set.
tiers enraged; had attacked them and losses
had occurred on both sides. The Missouri
pro slavery men, identified as having been
concerned in the recent troubles, had been or
dered by the Committee to leave Kansas in
stanter, and many families had complied.
Great excitement existed. Governor Shan
non had sent troops to preserve order. The
Congressional committee had gone to West
port and would leave for Washington on
the 10th inst. Thirteen persons had been
arrested for the murder of pro.slavery men
Mt Oswatommie.
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eSg Attention is directed to the Card of
Messrs. Seago a. Abbott, Commission Mer-
chants, Atlanta, Ga. The house is we'll
known In this section.
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~ The democracy are calling loudly
upon old line wings to come. to their support
and help save the country-they say there is
danger that it will fall into the hands of the
BLACK Republicans. Nice, reasonable fellows
you are, truly. Haven't the wings saved the
country several times, and didn't all the
troubles that have come upon the country
come under democratic rule and democratic
policy? Didn't the wings help pass the Com
promise measures, which gave peace and
quiet to distracted people, and didn't the
democracy turn right round and work up n
state of affairs worse than everl When the
anti-slavery party was PROSTATE, did not n
democratic President take them in his arms,
raise them up, and furnish them with food
and raiment from the public treasury, and in
fuse into them new life and vigor, to 90 on
in their unhoy crusade against the Uniou!-
And isn't the present democratic admlnistra-
ton mainly responsible for the present de-
plorable state of affairs! Small inducements
indeed, have old line wings to assist you--
What guarantee have they that you would
not bring about more and worse troubles!-
But MS much we deplore the necessity for it.,
we like 10 hear this appeal to wing patriot
ism--and we know il will be responded to-
II has before saved the country, and will do
il again--not by -fielpine to Keep the demo
cratic party in power, but by ralying to the
support of Willard Fillmore, the man Of all
others for the emergency, and assisting to
bear him triumphantIy into the Presidency.
That's the way old line wings should, and
will, respond to the appeal thatis being made
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Co, cord, N. H., June 6.-Gov. Medcalf
sent his annual message to the Legislature
to-day. About one.third of the document is
devoted 10 national affairs, principally the
slavery question. THE Governor denoun-
ces the repeal of the Missouri Compromise,
the Kansas Outrage and the attack on Senator
Sumner, and attributes the uniform success
of the slave power to their unanlmlty on the
subject; their constant threats OF withdraw
iig from the Union, as well rs the compact
ness OF their party ties.
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Our FOR CoNeREss-We find the follow
inc announcement il the Chattanooga Ad-
vertiser Of the 18th Instant
awe are requested by the friends Of Maj.
II. Ii. Stephens, Of Monroe, To announce
him as q candidate for Congress from this
District The request reached us just as we
were going to press-too late for editorial
comment this week, but will embrace the
earliest opportunity Of giving our views on
the subject"
The Majors friends are little premature.
Col. Smith has notyetresigned, and it is pos
sible ho may reconsider his determination TO
do so. Who knows! doubtful things are
always uncertain"
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The VorE FOR VICE PREsIDENr.-The first
ballot resulted as follows:
John G. Breckenridge, of Kentucky, So
John A. Quitman, Of Mississippi, SO
Linn Boyd, of Kentucky, 83
Benjamin Fitzpatrick, OF Alabama, IL
Aaron V. Brown, of Tennessee, 20
Herschel V. johnson, of Georgia, 81
Thos. J. Rusk, of Texas,
VIM. II. Polk, Of Tennessee,
J. c. Dobbin, Of North Carolina, l3
A second ballot was entered into, when
Hon. John G. Breckenridge, Of Kentucky,
was unanimously chosen.
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ATHENS, FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 1855.
AsornER DEcLEssros.-.1he Knoxvi!l

ANOTHER DEcLEssIos.--The Knoxville
Wing of last week, contains long letter
from L. A. R. Nelson, Esq, in which he de-
clines the position of EIector for the State
at large, to which he was nominated by the
American Convention that assembled at
Nashville last winter. Mr.. Nelson's private and
professional business demand his whole at
tention. Judge Bien had previously declin-
ed. The Wing suggests Horace Maynard,
ESQ.,, TO fill the vacancy occasioned by the
declension Of Mr.. Nelson.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-13

The North, or Free States, have majority
of fifty six in the Electoral College.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-06-13

very pleasantly listening to the performances
Of Prof. II. G. COOKIES class at tho Presby-
teran Church. We think the patrons have
ample reason TO be satisfied with the progress
Of the pupils. Great care and labor must
have been bestowed upon the class, many Of
whom nre very young, though they exhibit.
ed gratifying proficiency. Without maxi
Ing distinctions, we think it just and prudent
to say there are some in this class who give
promise of decided skill ana taste in music
II is a most refining and ennobling science,
and can BIO made one Of the greatest attrac
tons Of home. Parents should think of this
and look forward to the time, now almost at
hand, when theit sons and daughters will
seek for more elevated pleasures than those
of The doll and whistle; and by the cultva.
ton Of music, the different members Of the
family become devoted to the same enjoy
mcnts, and dependent upon each other for its
attainment. The love Of music is an evil
dence Of something good in ones very ma
ture, and lis cultivation is duty.
BuReLAR.-A travelling operator paid our
locality visit on Thursday night, 9th. He
first entered the house of Esq Bridges, at
the depot, and opened the travelling trunk of
ledger, from which he took several bonds
East Tennessee and Virginia Railroad, "a
list of which will be found in our advertising
columns,) n Colts revolver, and a pair of
cloth pants. The house of Mr.. Carnes was
also entered, and gold watch stolen, valued
at $4,000. The same night, the room of
ledger at the Athens Hotel was entered by
q the same person, and his pocket robbed Of
some foriy-6ye dollars. The thief was pur.
sued by Mr.. Carnes and w. b. Heron, and
arrested at Nashville. He turns out to be
one John Ackman, nm old acquaintance of
the Nashville police, and but three months
out Of Tho Penitentiary, where he had been
sent for HOUSEKEEPING lie Acknowledges
the theits, and has been committed to jai to
await his trial.
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Fnihusia.tc ratification msctrgs held b.rc las3
night nv the ferds a Fremont ami Dayton m ptJurs,
and Fremont and Johnston Ia Allegheny.
Quite rivalry existed between the two sections NJ "
wis h meeting sh,nld h. flse largest.
General william rol Noon vrcsid~i over the Tt.hn-.
resiug asF,stcS ~ twsry Wee Presidents add
meds b. senlicr wlsen o. MAJ achusetts; lobr
Wcb of Caiforpin 1fomas Williams, auy. rerL. az
ohio. and o,hors. Mr. Burlnl had been anpouunei,
hut not gcSent esolutons rowing The n'n' N.
tons Of Fr,moAt and ivtn AMI the platform " the
rnhlican rariy 70 81 urnnncu-y.
At the Alb ghcrs mssag pr. VITA. Woods presided as
sbtsd by nineteen Wee Iresidcnw. mo msr'ing wa
addressed BY Governor Be- a. ohio. a~paw Wlsor, 90
yassachuse'ts ar yessss. williamson AMI HuniinTlnn.
Gsorge Law did not sitsus, announced. w In
y'aiion " Johnston APPEARED on 'tc stand. u. ex.
pressed hs thsnss aud t..d ~ could ~ any mans
sure, Tho trust roei ~ him ~ the Amefcan par
~. he would willingly do ..
Strong rssolniions passed, opposing civil apd &C.
iesiasiicsi slavery, whether domestic or foreigo.
TIE preamble says that the Americans showed every
spnxi'ion g. meet the republicans terms OF equality,
W being repused ihcy now ratfy the nominations a
renoIt and Johnst0n.
General wilson NJ Massachusetts, has expressed 10
evera his intention Mr Johnston Cor toe Wee
rcsidency, In preference 70 Mr.. layton.
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Great Excitement I'm Boston.
AN ESCAPED SLAVE SEIZED by CITIZENS, AND Al
LOWED TO GO FREE BY THE COURT.

BoSroS, July Co. 4. VI.
Joseph Williams, slave at Mobile, escaped in the brig
Grower, just arrived here The captain, % entering
the harbor attempted him for the purpose OF
taking him back, but Williams Jumped overheard and
was picked up by boat, aud the Vigilance Committee
beng Immediately notified, writ OF hapsas corpus was
issued He is now before Judge Bigelow and hearing
Of the going There is considerable excitement.
about the Court House
This afternoon Williams brought before Judge
Metcal OF the Supreme Court, the writ Of habeas
corpus that had been issued and appearing as
claimant against him, he told 10 20 free. An out
burst Of applause greeted this order which the officers
and Court in vain tried 10 check. In the meantime The
colored seized by his friends and burned out
Of the court room. lie taken TO the house Of a.
colored citizen and thence put board Of the hrs
of cars for Canada.
Captain Pillsbury, of the bark Grower, from whose
vessel Williams taken did not appear in CogrI
The affair caused great excitement
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Convention Of Virginia Old Line Whigs.


ate Cor venton O. Old line wings met heropoi-
tan TALL In this CITY, al 10 o'clock this morning an TEN
porariy organized by calling Nm. II. Mciarani ofRich
n'onG, to the chair; Il. Eiigway, OF the Richmond
Wig. and Peters. or lynchburg were the secreta
Forty counties and four cities represented
by i2l delegates
A resolution offered by Mr.. HARPR, of Augusta, that
the Convention composed 81 wings Acknowledging nc
other political tics alrtes. referred 10 the Com
mittce an Permanent ORGANIZATION.
Several specchc were made among them one by Mr.
NcFImAsn ana another by AisxASnER Ryrs, brother
nc Hon. ". Rvc, who spoke strongly N behalf OF Mr..
Fillmore. ave declared that the democratic party
not NATIONAL bn had been seconalized by tho Cincinnati
Conventions that vs. Platform was bustcrng one; that
The whg party the only true national party and that
after the Presidential election American party would
ind Necessary T. fall back into the traces Of the ma
ton Al wigs.
The Convention then adjourned TIL Up. VI.
Tte Convs niion assembled at T. ~, when three
more Counties represented nv twenty delegates.
The co,nn itiec Permanent Organization reported
Wyldam RI hEscu q Washington county, for President,
with csht Vie Presidents and eve Secretaries The re-.
por, adofted.
Mr.. Rurs4sis made y speech, in which he briefly com
pared the whig ana democratic parties.
The committee Mr.. 1arper's resolution reported thai
the call for the Cnvcntiou clearly enough under
sioo4i A. excluainr ~ not claiming 10 be wings.
On motion 0r Mr. NcfsvitsD committee Of thirteen
aIpontea rrcTaro resolutions expressive q Tho
scrts a. the Convention.
Hon VIM. T. GeoCIS supported the claims of Nr. Fl.
more opposing Mr.. Bo bsnan and denouncng the CncD
lat platform
Adjourned un n A. N. 20 morrow.
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NO DECISION IN THE STATS rREAsURER's CASE
CONFLICT OF OPINION BETWEEN TWO srBoRDINarE
ofFIc1ALs-cASAL BoA.D-HuNGRY SET or HyE-
MAS CHASING THE TREASURY, ETC.
ALBANY July 10, 1858.
The despatch sen, from this city the New York pres,
stating that the Governor had dismissed the complaint
preferred against the Treasurer incorrect Down -
this moment decision has been rendered. The rumof
obtained circulation from expression Of Mr. Baker tie
Governors private secretary. lie, In conversation tnd
Mr. Io;y the Deputy Treasurer, that the Governor hai
dismissed tho complaint Mr.. Doty mentioned thl-
10 his principal, Mr.. Clark, the Treasurer.
Mr.. Cark-as the matter had been before tie
public for several weeks-desired Official testimony
tina, he had been relieved from the charges
once, preferred by the State Engneer and encourages
the Lieutenant Governor addressed respectful
to the Governor, requesting Official sta,emcu, IN
writing that the disposed o. he had Deeu 10.
formed. Upon the receipt Of this from the Trsasu.
rer his Excelency Gov Clark manifesto great surprise
and transmitted verbal reply that he haa not passed.
Judgment on the matter authorized any y 10
intimate or declare. SO the affair present II
said that his Excellencys private secretary daes having
made the communication TO Mr. Doty while the latter v
fortified adavits his side Of the question.
The Canal Board s now in session ad,udicatng upon
claims referred them. The State House Is crowded
with the identical lobby which infested the Legislature
during the late session. The people would be astJnishsi
70 witness the voracy with which these claimants attack
the treasury. There e. members of the Cana
Board who possess sufficient TO resist these public
punderers, although is feared they may be alad
by majority favor Of the canal pirates Most Of tn
decided upon pd,te evidence and Just such
witnesses produced could Withstand cross
examination In a court Of justice.
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FHIhTY-ROChIvH CONGRESS-.
FIRST SESSION.
Senate.

WASHINGTON, July rs. 1885,
RITRocTsSTos OF GEORGETOWN MARyiAND.
hr. BROWN, from The Committee on the District Of Co
umba, reported bill retrocedng Georgetown to Mary
land
COPYRIGHTS.
The bill supplementary TO the act iatory Of seve
raj resppc Ing cop, rights, approved February g.
1884, rel orted by hr BAYARD from the Committee,
HE Jno ciary.
slr. ShwARD hoped the bill would Immediately be pus
on its passage. a. it OF considerable importance
The bill yassea
LOUISIANA LANDS
The bill the ta Indication of questions OF ttie
10 swamp lands between private claimants and the state
Of louisiana, passed
TIiRnE
Mr. JONES, (dem of Tenn made speech the
Three Million Armament bill, contendng that the anpro
praton necessary pace, the country IN proper
OF defence. y was peace not war measure.
Their Was not ammunition enough on the whole Pacific
TO fire rounds with the guns there, and in
Of there enough il the whole country 10
twenty five rounds with all our guns.
The further consideration OF the bill then post
ponGd till Monday.
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
The Senate then into executive session. ard was
nearly four hours engaged in consideration of the ques
wbet her the than two hundred nomina ions
promotions by the President sent in some months ago,
supply the vacancies occasoned by the action of the
Naval Beard, should DO passed upon before the
House shall take the Senate bill providing
reneoy Tor eroiiors officers aggrieved by the Naval
Board Finally VI, ssrs. Iendergast and Nicholson
severaly confirmed captains. by so large vote c
be regarded favorable TO al the remaining nominations
Tie Senate will probably 90 into executive session on
them TO morrow.
All nod