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

THE NORTHERN DEMocRAcY.-7ne South
Betrayed.-Gov. Matthews, Of Mississippi, is
reported to hive 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 81. Louis
Republican, paper Of Wing warp and Sag.
NIGHT filling, has report Of n Democratic
rally meeting in Centervile, Illinois, at
which great many things were said by n
great many speakers. Now give us your
attention while we make one, only one dip
into the salt of that Democratic rally. The
report ofthe Republican thus sums up:
"Much good was done at this meeting to
enlighten the masses, as 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 en-
planned the principles Of the Kansas and Ne
braska act Of Congress, and the Democratic
platform, and shomed 10 the satisfaction of all
present, that the Democratic party ,Dere not
for the extension Of SLAVERY more than the
Black Republicans. But tie great princi-
pies Of the Democratic party ,oere freedom,
permitting a man in Kansas TO poie as a free
man on his domestic institutions"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22


FLLnoRK's PRosrscrs.- Skies are
brlgltning In every section Of the Union
The Augusta Chronicle and Sentinel of the
Sd, publishing the following letter .from
one Of the best posted men in the State Of
New York."
New YoRK, July 26, 1855.
SIR:-I cannot get time to answer your
letter fully, but state GENERALLY that the CON
test In this State seems TO DO between Fill.
more and Fremont, in consequence of the
Softs and Anti Slavery Democracy roinr
over in lnrge numbers to Fremont. It'd
Hards will therefore come over TO us, to atop
Fremonts carrying the State. l ser no
great reason to doubt that Mr.. Fillmore will
carry this State. Indeed, feel very sure
of Il. ,s
Buchanan here seems to be dend. The
Democratic partyis In process of disintegra.
tion and disorennizaiion. At any rate, Fill.
more Is Strengthening himself daily 10 the
full ofourmo sanguine hopes. No one, amid
the chaos Of politics here, can spenk with
certainty, but never felt more confident of
success in this State.
The only doubt is in the weakness of the
Buchanan Democracy. Every time I hear
Of Soft Democrat turning Fremont man,
consider II q calamity, because Mr.. Free
mont here Is our real enemy. IF the South
will do anything for us, the worst that can
happen is the election Of Mr.. Fillmore In the
House. Yours, truly.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22
tW The Editor of the New York Day
Book writes from Buffalo, rs follows;

"I'he Democrats are all behind in their
organizations, ard too many of them, ! will
admit, nre quite disheartensd by the growing
and Boosting Of the abolitionists But talk
about Frrmont's carrying the State is the
merest sham in the world, and as soon as
the nominations are made, and the Demo.
crats get fairly at work, Fremont will be left
so far behind that nobody will hear of him.
The race in this State will be narrowed
down to Buchanan and Fillmore, and no one
will talk about Gerrtt Smith and Fremont
but those belonging to their own little clique
OF personal friends.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22
PAY OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS. The Intelli

PAY OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS. The Intelli
gencer of the 10th brings the following Con.
gressional item
The bill from the Senate to fix the compen.
sation Of members Of Congress lat 81, 500 per
annum) was considered, and Mr.. Orr moY1d
a substitute proposing $4,000 for ths<|dll
Congressional term Of 1.-TWO years. 500 to
command the whole time Of membf and
leaving the mileage as, it now stsNds. 1t
books received by members, and for bsences,
except those occasioned by sic >ia Mr..
Orr urged some cogent reasons q an in.
crease of the compensation of md 5ers and,
the question being taken on his pdment.
it was adopted. The bill was til ossd as
amended, in which form it was a TO by
the Senate at its evening session, vote Of
81 to 10, and an appropriation De in
ereaaed pay was attached to <ppria
ton bill.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

A FREMONT MoSARcHIsr.-The Boston
Journal, n leading Republican organ in New
England, contains the following paragraph:
ave 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 ndministra.
tion of considerable nations, and that il will
always continue to be the most perfect which
human virtue will admit Of"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

ANOTHER BoLT.-I'he 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
resolvsq.to support Fremont and Dayton
From thSfQllowing, II would seem that the
bolt of the ,Fseman had been preceded by
that of its readerE
aThe step to which we are now driven is
one Of absolute necessity. As an organ OF
the Radical Democracy ofths ~ - which
Il has aasumed to be, It cannot ~ = sup
port the platform and nominees whIoIo1are
receiving ths aimost unanimous opposition
of that class In the county"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22
THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.


The subjoined letter on the Presidential
election IL from a calm, dispassionate. and
philosophical observer Of passing events, who
is not without much experience in Presidsn.
tial election:
WAsmSovoN, Aug. II. 1855.
| am sorry to inform you that the Black
Republicans are in extacies just now. at what
they look upon as most favorable signs
for them, namely, thsresult Of the late cleo
tions in Kentucky and North Carolina
Anything which appears TO be unfavorable
to Fillmore, rejoices their hearts. Whyf-
Because they know that IL they can drive
AIM from the field, they can beat Buchanan.
There is nothing their hearts desire more
than that the South should concentrate upon
MIR. Buchanan. That DONE and they ask who
can charge them with being sectional any
more than the South is sectionali That
done, Fillmores strength is destroyed ut the
NorM-they can carry. every Northern State,
and east their candidate into the Presidential
office upon sweeping surge of sectional fu
ror. Hence IL is that they rejoice at every
indication Of Mr.. Fillmore's weakness at the
south; and the sooner the South see that if
they do not sustain him Fremont will be
elected, the better for the South itself Let
me tell you that Buchanan cannot carry his
oownstate, Pennsylvania. Either Fillmore or
Fremont will carry IL. 49,
II the South shall stand up manfully for
the former and show that it Is determined to
cast its vote or any considerable portion Of
its vote, for him, he will sget the electoral
votes OF Pennsylvania and New Jersey, (of
that Of New York have no apprehension,
unless the South prove recreant, )-if not.
Fremont will obtain them, not Buchanan.-
The same may be said Of Indiana. 1 know
the game of brag is being played by both the
Democrats and Republicans; and part of
their game also is to depreciate the chances
Of Mr.. Fillmore. The argument used at the
North is, that he stands no chance, because
no Southern State VIII go for him, and at the
South, because no F6ffhern State will vote
for him. This creates mutual distrust. Now
all that is wanted 10 mutual confidence and
mutual resolution to stand firm, and each to
do their duty at all events and under all
circumstances. Irepeat that this is the only
way to prevent Fremont from being elected.
fa Yourh itl t.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

eB- The N. Y. Journal Of Commerce, a
strong Democratic paper, says that Of the
anti-Know Nothing papers it receives from
Pennsylvania, 81 with circulation Of 80, 900
are for Buchanan. and Al with circulation
Of $500 for Fremont. What Q miserable
showing for Mr.. Buchanan in his own State
There are "a Fillmore papers in the State. y.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

A VOICE FROM RHODE IsLAsD.-The
Rhode Island Telegraph of Warren declares
for Fillmore. It says:
II must be manifest to intelligent readers
that there is an increasing enthusiasm in b..
half Of the election Of Mr.. Fillmore to the
Office which he has once filled so admirably
Enthusiasm, however, is not the only grow.
ing sentiment on the subject. A sober and
well grounded conviction that the present
juncture requires qualities in tie Executive
precisely such as hlilnrd Fillmore has dis.
played, is extending itseif among the refiec.
ting class whose prudent patriotism is one
Of the most effective elements of political
salvation. But there is another sentiment
now pervading minds hitherto deficient in it,
although imbued with the enthusiasm which
the name Of such standard bearer was cal.
culated to awaken, and with that rational
conviction Of his fitness which his history so
conclusively furnishes. phis sentiment is
one of belief that he can be elecied.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

az Mr.. Buchanan is native and resident
citizen Of the great State Of pennsylvania
But Of the three candids)es in the field he
has the smallest NUM- Of papers 10 BIZ
support in that staig and his friends are
daily leaving him and raIlying 70 The support
Of Fremont How then can he hops 70 car.
ry Psunsylvanis, end how abausd.to assert
that he is the man 10 beat Fremont II Blu
chanan is the only obssasis In Che way Of the
success Of. Fremont, heaven help the coun'
frul ~
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

o. 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

PoLrrIOAL PRAYEa-A Northern Preacher
lately offered the following prayer:
80, Lordl we pray thee that the frSsnen
Of the North, the East and the West, nsy
squat in Kansas. and drive out the Border
Ruifians." This is one thing we ask for
Christs sake. Amen"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

Ma. BUcHANAS's SrEEcH-On the outside
q this paper will be found An Grafton, de.
fsered BY Hon. JAMES BUCHANAN, at Lam.
e. 90 the 4th day Of July, 1875
kentirc. because the extracts
he'fs'ao's ecsa been 6saisda. Be.
ing authentic. - ~. bay nm aiten.
tive perussl, % furnishing evidence Of the
ssamatioh In which the democratic party Of
the days Of Jefferson and Madison was held
BY the Presidential nominee Of modern demo.
craey. Read il and ponder il well, all ye
demoerats who cIaim to be the disciples Of
Thones Jefferson.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

LAND SALE.--Attention is invited to the
advertisement for the sale Of some valuable
Land in swsstwater valley. belonging to the
estate OF Tidsnee @. Lane. deed, which will
be found In the proper column.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

MOBILE, Aug. l6.-Much excitement has
been caused here against Strickland 4 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

tY The Sng NIGHT papers say the adhe.
sion Of the Van Burohs 10 the Kansas blu Il
proof Of the growing soundness Of the NorfhN
ern Democracy. We fnthsr think Il Il proof
Of the growing si,tsoundness cf ~ Dsnoe.
rncy. The Van Burons taonId not come Is
the Democracy, md the Democracy had 70
60 to the Van Burens You are handling
keen-edgod tools, gentlemen, and may get
your fingers cut.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22
AURORA, Ind, Aug. 9Th, 1856.

DEATH on "FArBxR EAxIN."--Rev, George
AakiD. Familiarity known throughout the
bounds Of Holston Conference as "Father
Eakin." died suddenly in Abingdon on Satur-
day morning last, at the residence Of DR.. NJ
Y. Hsiskell. eyed about 80 years
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

WHIe 6rArE CoHvESrIoS.-The New
York Wkig State Convention, which assem-
bled at Albany last week, passed resolutions
to support Fillmore and Donelson. This &C.
lion will secure the State for the ticket, as
Ne old line Silver Gray Wings hold the bal.
ance Of power.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

tw 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 MIR. Fill.
more's prospects:
AURORA, Ind, Aug. 9Th, 1856.
PuBs. CONF see by your issue of the
4th inst, in an article headed "Politics of
Indiana" statement which requires correc.
ton. You say, "CoL White, one Of the cleo
tors nominated on the Fillmore ticket, has
declined" As am the only individual by
the name Of White nominated on that ticket,
] must, therefore, DO the party referred to-
have mot "declined," and neither shall !, be
the result what Il may. And furthermore,
neither can the friends Of Buchanan or Ere.
mont, buy, sell or transfer me 10 their ranks,
while our standard bearer maintains his
present national character.
Respectfully, WIN. e. WHITE.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

SENATOR SuxsEn-The Pittsbur |Isle
Of the 9Th inst, says; "This gentlen now
at cresson, Cambria county. on \ Eop of
the Alleghanies. Ths Gazette stas that he
is scarcely able to walk without 8slp, and
that mentally he is wreck Of former
self g.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

B- An agent Of the American Bible So.
clety 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

OccuLrArJoH.--On the morning Of Tues
day. the 10Th, d about one o'clock, there was
- oseultaiisa Of Jupiter with tho Moon, the
sias bslng hidden nearly m hour O<ouIta.
zion Of planets are comparatively rare.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

a QUEsfIos FOR THE DEBATING CLUE.
Wili'mr Buchanan be candidate for the
Presidency, at the November electione 80
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

~ In the city Of New York, with its
six hSpdred thousand inhabitants, there q
but oss prominent paper supporting ~
Buchanan for the Presidency. And yst2%e
are told. by men who would like ta,>e be-
lieved. that the Federal nominee very
strong In the city. ~
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

FArAL ArsR4r.-yohn Mcdonald was
.hot and killed BY Dr.. Devli1, mayor Of San
Antonio. Texas, on the 10th ult )1eTlon.
AID was cowhiding his antagonist. III
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22
tH- The Frapklip. Tenn, Review, saws DR.

N The Franklin, Tenn, Review, says DR..
R. N. Dashiell, Of shslbyvills. an old line
Democrat, and ct various times editor Of the
Dsmoerstie ovgsa ia that plsns has come out
boldly for Fillmors and ponskon. Huzas
for America
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

The Black Republican pspsss. are calling
Justify upon MI. Fillmore 10 withdraw fso,a
the csnvass These FuesfonIsts know who
is there most formidable opponent Why
don't they call spon Bsshauas to rstirsi-,
They know they can Heb him--and there.
fore wish him 70 ssshalu b ~ asld.
VIII nothing otsa ~ sysdx The goaih
ern Democracy.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

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

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

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

IowA.-Tho elections 10 this State for
Governor, members of the Legislature and
Congressman, show n Black Republican ma.
jority of from six to seven thousand. Iowa
has heretofore been intensely demossatic-
fact, it has been claimed as one o6those
sound national democratic free Stated Noon
which the South might rely in every 3her.
gsncy. 1t is the only Free State whes6z ~
election has been held since the President
nominations were made, and majority FOL
the Anti.slavery folks is the result. As il il
IN Iowa, 80 will it he IN Illinois, Wisconsin, In,
diana, and other Of the western Free States,
where democracy has generally been in the
esssndsnt And yet we nrc told the demo
ssaey - these States is sound on the SLAYER,
lesstion: How long will the South CON
~ p y dsludedS and humbugged by III,
nldeee & ~ so salled democratic party!
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.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22
E- Jno. Mitchell. the Irish axila M,

W Jno. Mitchell, the Irish exile, who
says he is not IN American citizen, has pub.
lished long letter telling the American PEG.
pie that they ought to vote for Mr.. Buchanan.
Mr.. Mitchell INDUCES, what is quite natural
to him, no doubt, m intense hatred for Great
Britain; and he thinks il Mr.. Buchanan should
be elected war with that power might en-.
sue. The American people ought to feel
immensely thankful to the "poor exile of
Erin" whose home is now among the "thun.
drous Alleghenes," 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

kicIous ToLsRArIoN."-We notice
" Tuck up In the nsighborhood of the post
d Athens, calling for n Democratic Mass
ding at Knoxville, on the 2Sth inst, at
Ne head of which stands the foregoing quo.
tntion. "Rsligious federation" in the estima.
ton and practice of modern democracy means
just this: Abuse Protestant demo limitations as
much ~ 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
handful. 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

Tns TRIok.-Wt6 at svsry POI wen
from every position, ~ policy Of nch.
aniers now is, to procldim TINT Blu n Is
the only chance 10 beat Fremo Stop,
gentlemen-wnit q nement--do y too
fast. Do you not - that Fillmore q bad
rs Fremont! Do yso not say he i iorse
than Van Burenl What do you med 81 a
"man to beat Fremont with!n Do vol 81
know that by talking in that way you id b y
Mr.. Fillmore's soundness and nationaIity?-z
Goodness gracious, men, iavs You crazy?-
Why do you not attune your throats to the
cry that Buchanan is the only man to beat
Fillmore with! Why, gentlemen!
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22
-. y yisissurrt.-We learn ftdsI
Hs.that Evans, the Amerio

10 tsiex Il I'D been sepo|
IS NE Sssss. wss elected, but e.
NM sppsaFs % 'be the case. Last yesl
- district gaze The democrats 1000 mujorl|
Il The democracy declare that the late judi
del sIections in Kentucky were test of par.
" strength. What do they think Of the
abovel Was the election in Mississippi q test
Fl the strength Of parties?
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

WV lATgosAL CosrEnrIor. Wing
Nsi'oHas Convention Is appointed 10 NEE. at
Baltimore on the Sd Wednesday Of Septem.
Der,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

INV YORK, August 14--Advices from
San Domingo state that revolution, was d
progress growing out Of the terms u Us (
Spanish Treaty, which fayors the deeeen1
ants Of Spaniards, who, beN!H me$l y
Gus, desire to hoist the SpI - |
Ihs citizens ed soldists j ~
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22

HoH. F. y. STAHroS.-Ihs Knoxville
Standard publishes list Of appointments for
this democratic speaker. extending through
East Tennessee. He IL to be at Athens on
the l2th Septsmhonfe. -
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.!lI

LAVE Dalton at 81 ~ ssash KsoxvjlIS
a. $50. Night : dsxi. ~, Kasri
vile atA3o p tvs 4 Dalton . / =;
nigh. pa..sngs ,ssvs Dalton 4 as }
m, reach Kno $50 u.
BY this q (msnt, passengers are not
delayed AZ D but short time, coming
East OF West or South. The way
mails az 'Itied on the day train. The letter
mail Ss1h, Mt Athens, closes at 8 m; letter
mail East, closed at o'clock, pm.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-08-22
NEWS.

New ORLsAxs, August IA violent
rain and wind storm commenced on Satur.
day night and continued on Sunday. dojno
immense damage. The streets of ihis citS
have been flooded every few houvs during
the last few dsys. The wind censed on Mon
dny but the rain continues to fall with Iiltie
intermission. The waters Of LAX e p6n III ~,
train have been blown back, subd ming Ne |
farm: IN the vicinity and the JAG S{bn Rail
\! koad al ios many mi|sa1 The des Mon Of
SgsheH'ed!hbIe. Yesterday ~ a report
renched the city that Last IslSy "a suumsr
resort had been engulfed, cor leteIy Sub.
merged, all the buildings<a |efeon swept
AWAY md 1877 lives lost. SThe steamboat
Star, small packet, had bee >6blown ashore
400 yards from the Hotel and krecked, and
and It wns reported that 2sd persons were
clinging to her. A steamboat has been de.
sPatched from this city to tie assistance of
those on the Island. II isthoped that The
rumors have been exaggerated, but they bear
the impress Of truth, and It is feared that
they nre too true. The Island is mostly fts--
quented BY wealthy planters from The neigh.
boring Parishes and contained n large Hotel
and numerous Cottages which are all gone.
The water rose at the rate Of foot minute
and u Is reported that j is five feet deep all
over the Island. Some more rain fell in this
city this evening.
NEw 0sLsANs, Aug. I5-The recent
storm and inundation have caused the-d death
BY drowniueau causuality Of one hsndred
and nipesy persona on Lnstr "a. Almost
'everyshingIs swept ave- Im The Island,
and ~ The water rose 7 rnte of m foot