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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-11

THE Holy LAHcE.-The lance which open.
ed the side of our Divine Savior, is now kept
at Rome, but has no point. Andrew of Crete,
who lived in the seventh century, says it was
buried together with the cross, and St. Gre.
CORY of Tours and Venerable Bede testify
that in their time it was kept at Jerusalem.
For fear of the Saracens,-it was afterwards
found, and wrought many miracles, as Rob.
ert the Monk and many eye witnesses testify.
1t WAS first carried to Jerusalem and then to
Constantinople, and at the time this city was
taken by the Latins, Baldwin ii. sent the
point of it to Venice, as pledge for n loan
ofmoney. st. Louis, king of France, redeem.
ed it, by paying the sum for which it was
pledged, and had it conveyed to Paris, ~here
it is still kept in the Holy Chapel. The rest
of the lance remained nt constantinople after
the Turks had taken that city to the year
l492, when the Sultan Bajazet sent it by an
ambassador in rich and beautiful case to
Pope Innocent Will, adding that the point
was in the possession of the King of France.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-11

s:Y- The case of F.. A. Lumsden, of the
New Orleans Picayune, charged with aiding
and assisting certain unknown parties who
assaulted Denis Corcoran, of the Delta, was
called up before Recorder Bright, on the
goth. Mr.. Corcoran' being sworn, AYERS, in
Ssect, that there is not, and neve: was, any
3 rs for such charges and huendoes. The
'etse was then immediatel dismissed.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-11

THE ART OF TEAcHTSG-A COMMON En-.
RoR.-A Teacher proposes this question to
us: What is the most common and injurious
error of the American mode of conducting
school exercises
We cant answer the question without mo.
ment's hesitation. The worst mistake Of
our teachers, we think, is their attempting 10
do every thing ers~y day. If, for example, a
pupil is TO learn Biography, they think =
cumbent on them u give him daily ID
in that science. Thus the teacher is borne
down with the weight of his labors, and yet
nothing is well taught. He has not time for
minute explanation, and no strength for pre-.
paratory study.
But on the European system Of having
the extra branches given but once n week,
they can be taught thoroughly, and the teach.
or is not annihlated. In n school Of but one
teacher there is no other way of securing
thoroughness. OF course the principal
study-whch is either language or mathe.
matics-must go on every day; but such les
sons as Geography, History, and Natural PHI
osophy should occur but once week, and
the lesson should be n lesson indeed. 1t is
astonishing how much more can be accom-.
plished in this way.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-11

u General Twiggs, of the United States
Army, has been proposed as Mayor of New
Orleans. His friends urge, as n reason for
his election, the lawlessness, rowdyism and
crime so prevalent in the city, which require
strong hand and resoute will to check
them,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-11

QUEER DEcisloN.-At Castle Eden, recent.
ly, in an assault case, the Rev. Mr.. Park an.
nounced the decision of the Bench of Jus.
tees of the Peace, as follows.
"As the assault is not proved, we will dis
miss the casci ii you will pay the costs; but il
you refuse to do so, we shall fine you for
the assault"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-11

tW A private dispatch, dated Nav York,
LIST instant, has the following important in
telligence:
"Ihe second edition of the London Morn.
ing Post states that Peace has been conclud-
ed"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-11

sB- The Legislative Assembly of Nova
Scotia has placed one hundred and fifty
guineas at the disposal of the British Gov
ernment to present sword to Gen. Williams,
the hero of Kars, who is native of that
province
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-11
t8y- DR.. Graham, who was sentenced 70

sY" DR.. Graham, who was sentenced TO
the State Prison ut Sing Sing for number
of.years, in consequence of the homicide Of
Col. Loring at st. Nicholas Hotel, i, said to
be so Ill that it is thought he will not live.
The Doctor was made Apothecary when he
entered the prison, and many persons grum.
BILE because he was not made to labor like
the common congicts. 1t seems that hi.
immunities did not preserve his health OF
keep up his spirits.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-11

To CvrLIzE CLERGYMEy.--John Adams
was at one time called upon by some one to
contribute to foreign missions, when he alb
ruptly answered.
81 have nothing to give for that purpose,
but there are here in the vicinity six minis.
tiers, not one of whom will preach in each
others pulpit. Now, ! will contribute ms
much and more than any one else, to ciuilize
these six clergymen."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-11

t3- Some men are like eats. You NAV
stroke the fur the right way for years, and
hear nothing but purrng: but accidentIy
tread on the TAIL and all memory of former
kindness is obiterated.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-11

tB- A boarding school miss down East
being uuwell, thought it ungenterl to say
that she was bilious, so she compromised the
term by stating that she waa WiHiamous I
Quiet refined.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-11

~ The Roy. Nathaniel S. Prime, well
known Presby byterian clergyman, died sudden.
Iy in New York, on Thursday, in the list
year of his age. DR.. Prime was gentleman
of eminent talents, and the author of the
History of Long Island.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-11

A STRONG ARGUMENT IN Favor OF MAT.
RIMoSY.--A moth.rand four daughters, three
o:whom reside in this town, have, collect
lively, approached the altar of Hymen no less
than. seventeen times! The mother has had
four husbands, one Of her daughters four,
and the Others three each.-Norihampto
Herald.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-11

SMART DEvIL.-"Oh, just look out of the
window, Mr.. Editor, and see that string of
men and boys with poles on their shoulders.
What do you suppose they are af>erl"
"They are after fish in the pond, pre-.
sume." =
"No, sir. They are all one after the other"
"Begone, you ink-faced wretch"
ayes, sir.eel" ....
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-11

tV- The Cincinnati Enquirer contains
twelve good reasons for supporting the Ad.
minislration, in the shape Of rs many col
umns Of Government advertising. That's
the method that carries conviction with it,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-11

ABOLITION OPINION OF FILLMORE AND THE
AMERICAN PsATFoRM-The New York Tr.
bune, the vilest and the ablest of all the Abo.
lition organs, says:
"Not only is Mr.. Fillmore notoriously q
Southern and sectional candidpte-he is
nominated on Southern and I5sional Plat.
FORM" .<6f2R
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-11

Washington, April 1.-The U. s. Senate
today debated the action of the Naval Board.
The House passed a bill appropriating $500,
900 to maintain peaceable relations with the
Indians on the Pacific coast, and $l20,0OO to
purchase gunpowder. .aI
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-11
NOT so EASILY DONE.

Some of the Southern Democratic papers
give out that they expect to win an easy vie
tory in the coming canvass for President
The New York Daily News (democrat.) don't
coincide with them. Fillmore is not to be
beaten easily, if at all. The News says
We deprecate the constantparrot-cry which
some of our Democratic contemporaries Keep
up-nnd the keynote of which is given by
the Washington Union and other leading
Pierce papcrs-that the election is sure to
result in a Democratic triumph, and that il is
therefore of little importance who our candi
dates may be- We hope the Democratic
masses are not such towards that their cour.
aye must be stirred by Dragging, and we be.
lieve they do not need, like camp followers,
10 be assured of the chance of spoils before
following their leaders in a campaign. This
continuous boasting effects very little. Every
sane man knows that with Franklin Pierce
re-nominated ut Cincinnati, n certain over
throw would await "pr party; IN overthrow
more humiliating and complete, even, thnn
are not wifuly blnd-that we will need
strong, popular, safe man; man in whom the
masses of the people can confide and trust,
and who may be trusted ms certain 10 redeem
The errors and toHies Of Pierce's miserable
"policy' IF erciting faction and regarding
treason. In our own opinion, moreover, we
will need, in order to save the election, man
who can assure the electoral vote of New
York and Pennsylvania, together with those
Of most of the Southern States. With such
q man all will be right and safe, with the
choice of New York, we can carry New York;
L.. A. II.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-11

ST. LOUIS, March 3l.-Senator Lane, Of
Kansas arrived in this city en- route 10 Wash.
ington. kansas was quiet, and the Indians
were sneing for peace. No Santa Fe mails
are expected this month
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-11

RADrsHEs.-We are frequently taken to
task, for the war we have waged upon this
worse than worthless vegetable. For fifteen
years, we have not permitted one to grow in
our garden or to disgrace our table. and we
have found the advantage of pursuing this
course, in the improved health of our family.
Man is the only animal that will eat II radsh,
either raw or cooked. The sagacious hog
will starve before he will eat the poisonous
trash. Crude radishes are the most indiges.
tibie food that can be taken into the human
stomach, independent of the acid, poisonous
substance they contain. But they do not
hurt me, excaims one, can eat them with
impunity, and with relish. But, dear read
err, do you not have the headache, or n bad
breath! Have you no doctors bills to pay7
A radsh eaten in the spring may cause fe-
yer in the fall. IL any one doubts the pois-
onous qualities of radshes, let them be cut
in thin Slices, three or four, and soak the Sill
ces in water for twelve hours, and taste the
water. As n watchman upon the horticuItu.
raj watchlower, we cannot commend the cul.
ture of n vegetable, that we know to be in.
iurious.--Soil of the South.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-11

sB- The Chancellor of the British Exche.
quer, in statement made to Parliament, est-
mates the cost of the two years war with
Russia at 43,6640OO, or about 100000.
600! Add TO this sum equal amounts for
France, Russia and Turkey, and we have a
total Of Ss0NOO0,oOO. twill take, perhaps,
one thousand millions of dollars to pay all the
expenses of the war. d,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-11

The DoME.-rhe Washington, Star UNDER
stands that the cost of the dome being con.
structed for the centre of the Capitol build.
ing, will be, per estimate, about million of
| dollars
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-11

N- Sweddlepipes thinks that instead of
giving credit TO whom credit il due, the cash
had better be paid. Sweddlepipes should
not be impertinent.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-11

sB- The four babies who took the leading
prizes in the Boston baby show have all
since ded-killed doubtless, by precocity-
foolishly stimulated by fond parents.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-11

eSY- The last case Of Incidence is that of
John Hole, who is so lazy that in signing his
name he merely writes the letter J and
punches hole through the paper.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-11

sR Mr.. John A. Washingtou, in note TO
Mrs. Maria $. Wofford, dated March l4th,
says shat Mount Vernon is not Tor SALE"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-11

AN ARMY OF RAILROAD EMPLoYEEs.-The
New York Central Railroad Company en-
pIoyed last year 5,5s4 persons, including
road operators, laborers, clerks, officers, g..
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-11

H Woman's Empire State" is matr
mony. Here she is always in the majority
always reigns, and sometimes storms.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-11

The boy that is whipped too much, and
the boy .hat is whipped too little, are both
equally bad. The one isSpoiled with raw.
hides-the other with lolypops.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-11

and Old Line Wings still profess adherence
to their respective platforms of 1884, and MS
those platforms, or the portions of them
which relate TO the subject of slavery, are
Fillmore all orer, what better can the Demo.
Gratis and Old lane Wings do than support
Mr.. Fillmore-what safer and truer man can
they hope to find than he7
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-11

.4y The deaths in New York last week
were three hundred and eighty.seven
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-11
THE WING PLATFORM OF 1859.

"That the series of 0casures commonly
known MS the Compromise, including the fu-
giive slave law, are acqulesced in by the
Wing party of the United States, as settle
ment, in principle and substance-a final set
tlement-of the dangerous and exciting ques-
tions which they embrace; and so far rs the
fugitive slave law is concerned, we will main-
tain the same, and insist on its strict enforce
ment, until time and experience shall demon
strate the necessity Of further legislation to
guard agaius. evasion or abuse, not imparing
its present efficiency; and we deprecate all
further agitation OF slavery questions ms dam
gerous to our peace, and will discOuntenance
all efforts at the renewal or continuance of
such agitation, in Congress or out Of it, what.
ever, wherever, or however the attempt may
be made; and we will maintain this system rs
essential to the nationality of the Wing party
and integrity of the Union.
Thus it will be seen that so far as the sub.
ject Of slavery was concerned, both the
Democratic and Wing Conventions of 1852
but "followed in the footsteps of edr. Fill.
more" and deemed it all sufficient to take the
ground previously occupied by him. Now, il
will not be pretended that Mr.. Fillmore has
departed oGe iota from the positions occupied
by him in 1850, and re.aflirmcd in his annual
message Of 1851. AS the opinions, then, al
the candidates for The Presidency on the sub,
ject of slavery and slavery agitation are to be
considered the test Of merit; as the Democrat,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-11

THE POST Is published every Friday at ~ per year
payable In advance, 43 payment Is delayed until
che expiration Of the year.
Advertisements will be charged $1 per square
Of ~ lines less for the FIRST insertion and 80 cents for
each continuance. A liberal deduction made to those
who advertise by the year. e Persons sending adver
tsements must mark the number Of times they desire
them inserted they will be continued until forbid and
charged accordingly. -A
For announcing the names Of candidates for ONCE, 70,
Cash.
advertising rates.
All communications intended to promote the private
ends interests Of Corporations, Societies Schools or
Individuals will be charged as advertisements.
Job Work. such as Pamphlets, Minutes Circulars,
Cards, Blanks, Handblls &c. will be executed in good
STYLE and reasonable terms.
Aietters addressed to the Proprietor, post paid will
be promptly attended to.
Persons at distance sending us the names Of four
solvent subscribers will be entitled to nth copy gratis
No communication inserted unless accompanied by
the name Of the author.
~ once on Main street. next door to the old Jack
sor Hotel.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-11
AMERICAN PHLEGM.

Far away from the great cities, half hid
den in the foliage, was the modest log hut of
n man half trapper, half fisherman, and more
than half savage. OF course his name was
Smith. He was married, and he and bis wife
in this one little chamber led the hnppiest Of
existcnces: for on an occasion she would not
object to go twenty miles to hear the Baptist
minister preach.
One evening at sundown they were both
together in thei little cabin, she knitting
stockings for The next winter SHOWS, he
cleaning the barrel of his fowling ,piece-all
the pdfts of which were lying dismounted
about him-both busy and neither uttering
a syllable. A
BY degrees dull but regular sound breaks
upon the silence OF the wilderness. The
steamer is ascending the river, making the
best of its way against the steamer. But
neither Smith nor his wife pay hny attentions
he goes on cleaning his gun, she knitting her
stocking.
The air, however darkens: thick smoke
rises upon every side: formidable explosion
is suddenly heard; one would have said it
was the discharge of several cannon at once.
The boiler had burst; the vessel was sunk;
every thing destroyed.
Smith and his wife did not look up; he
went on cleaning his gun, she knitting her
stocking, for explosions of steamers are so
common.
But this was one which was TO interest
them more nearly; scarcely had the explosion
ended, before the roof of the cabin split in
two and something heavy descended through
the aperture. This something was man
who dropped between the pair-without,
however, disturbing either-he still cleaning
his gun-she still knitting her stocking.
But the traveer-so rudely introduced
seemed rather astounded at his descent
After a few minutes, however, he resumed
his GOODNESS, and began to look about him
fixing his attention, at last, upon the hole
through which he had just arrived. "Ah!
man," said he at length, addressing Smith,
"what's the damage!"
On this, Smith, who had not given up his
work, put aside his rifle, and looking up TO
estimate his loss, answered, after some little
reflection, "Ten dollars" .....
"You be hanged.' exclaimed the traveller
sIast week, in the explosion happened to
be in with another steamer, fell through
three fightsnin new house and they onl,
Ecnarged me five dollars. No, no-I know
what's the thing in such matters. Here's
couple of dollars; and if that won't do, &C
and sue me, and be hanged!"
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Vow, see
THE DEMOCRATIC PLATOON OF 1852.

"That Congress has no power under the
Constitution to interfere with or control the
domestic institutions of the several States,
and that such States are the sole and proper
judges of everything appertaining to their
own affairs, not prohibited by the Constitu.
ton; that all efforts made to induce Congress
to interfere with questions of slavery or to
take ncpient steps in relation thereto, are
calculated to lead to the most alarming and
dangerous consequences; and that all such
Efforts have an inevitable tendency to diminish
the happiIess of the people and endnnger the
stability and permanency of the Union, and
ought no. to be- countenanced by any friend
of our political institutions"
"That the foregoing proposition covers and
was intended to embrace the whole ubject of
the slavery agitation in Congress; and, there
fore, the Democratic party of the Union
standing upon the National Platform what
pIatforn?] will abide by and adhere to the
faithful execution of the acts known as the
compromise measures settled by the last Con-
gress, the act for the recaming of fugitives
from service included; which act, being de-
signed to carry out an express provision of
the Constitution, cannot with fidelity thereto,
be repealed or so changed Ms to dest
impair its efficiency. Morc
Resolued, That we will resist all ~ pts
at renewing, in Congress or out Of it, the
slavery agitation under whatever shape and
color the attempt may be made"
Next, read
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-11

Place bone across pork rind, and you
have "Bony-parte crossing the Rhine."-
This is termed "Illustrated History"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-11
WHY THE DEMOCRATS AND OLD
LINE WHlIGS OUGHT TO SUPPORT
MIR. FILLMORE.
[Frem the Nashville Banner.l

MN r''.h'''i'E'
lfrom '"e Nasns"e nanne.I ,,,,,
lhey, Democrats ana o'u Lane W"'ss'
profess adherence to the platform adopted by
their National Conventions in 1852. Well.
Lou, d. ,.,e ,l,u .,,,,o ,o
o"'' ','o'o p'"',''"'' '' w, "'
the SUBJECT oi slavery, are the same III SUD-
stance with the platform upon which Mr..
Fillmore poced himself in 1850. and which is
,,,,.,l T.; a.; ,o, ,,,,.,.o,, ,o Con.
-,
gress III lool' tlcre IL Is'
Mr.. FILLMoRE's PLATFORM
As laid down in his messare to Congress
:, ,es,.
=, III was hnroiy 10 nave oeen expected Una.
the series oi measures PASSED NJ your last
session. win inc view oi hea''hg the seceoh-
u, o'herences wn'en nave sprXs rom we
slavery ana territotm' qnestfn NJ
once nave rea''zeo ihelr oene"ceht purpose.
All mutnal concession III me hat"re OF
compromise must necessarily DC nnWe'eome
!" men OF extreme opinions hna ,nom@n
W''n1ut such CONCESSIONS our constitution
co"'u not nave oech 'ormeo, ana cannot DC
permanently sustained yet we nave seen
.hc''' inhoe the snhJect n' o!lier controversy
IN oo'h sections OF the Republic. 10 required
h'any m"n,hs OF discussion ana deliocratlon
I" secure me concurrence OF n majority OF
congress IN Their 'avor IL would be strange
II 'ney had been received WIN Immediate mp.
PROBATION by people and States, preludlced
ana heated by the exciting controversies OF
'heIr representatives. ] believe those mea-
sures to have been required by Inc clrcnm'
stances and condition OF the country. be-
lleve they were necessary to nllay asperiles
and anlmosltles that we're rapidly alternating
one section of the country from another and
destroying those fraternal sentiments which
are the strongest supports of the Constitution.
They were adopted in the spirit of concilin.
tlon, and for the purpose OF conc'liatlon. !
believe that great majority OF our fellow
citizens sympntnlze in that spirit, and that
purpose. and IN the mann approve, and are
prepared, in hll respects. to sustain these en-
nctments. cannot doubt that the American
people, bound together by Kindred blood and
common traditions, still cherish paramount
regard for The Union Of their fathers; and that
they are ready to rebuke nnYSttempt to vio-
late ITS integrity, to disturb me compromises
on which it is based, or to resist the laws
which have been enacted under its authority.
"The series of measures to which have
alInupn are regarded by me rs n settlement IN
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-11

tV- Commodore McKeever, U. s. n, died
at Norfolk today. ...
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-11

AN ACT supplemental to an net entitled
"An act to prescribe the mode of choosing
Electors to vote for President and Vice
President of the United States," passed
Feb. 81, 1852.
SEC. !. Be it enacted by the General AS.
sembly of the State of Tennessee, That the
qualified voters of the members of the Gen.
eral Assembly of the State, shall meet at
their respective court houses and other places
appointed by law, for voting in each and
every county, on the first Tuesday after the
first Monday in November, 1856, and vote for
twelve Electors of President and Vice Pres-
dent of the United States, as, by the consti.
tuition and laws of this State they are to
vote.
Sec. 2. De it enacted, That said election
shall be ordered and held in the same way,
and under the same regulations, restrictions,
provisions and henalles, MS is contained in
the said net to which this is n supplement.
Passed February 25th, 1856.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-11
sR- Speaking Of courage, "Young Sam

says
"If you fatty deny liars word or actions,
without fearing his fist, you are morally n
brave individual; and if you can stand on the
cow.catcher pf destruction, reach over and
pick up IN unfortunate from tho track of
death, with serene smile OF satisfaction, you
are physically q courageous character.