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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

MIssIssIPPr-We learn FROM the "AIissls-
sippian" tina, bills have passed both brancbc.
of the Legislature arpropriasipg twenty
thousand dollars annually 10 The State Uni.
vcrsity; and to loan the Chiekasaw school
fund to the New Orleans, Jackson, and Great
Northern Railroad, the Central Railroad, thu
Mississippi and Tennessee Railroad, and the
Mobile and 0lio Railroad. The Mississippian
says that"this sum now amounts TO near two
hundred thousand dollars, and The bill p.o.
yides tba, il shall be loaned equally among
the roads until the sum of four hundred
thousand dollars is paid into the treasury on
account Of the said fund"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

SLASpER.-Against SANDER there is no de-.
fence. Hell cannot boast SO foul fend, nor
mandeplorc so foul foe. It stabs with, n
smile. II is n pestilence walking in darkness
spreading contagion far and wide, which the
most weary traveller cannot avoid. |, is the
poisoned arrow whose wound is incurabe.-
II is as mortal MS the sting Of the most dead.
ly asp; murder is its employment, innocence
It's prey, aud ruin its sport.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

BAcoN.-We have received several letters
in the last three or four weeks. asking our
opinion in regard to prospective rise in the
Bacon market. We have made some 'enqui.
ry, and from all We can learn we think the
figures must advance in the course of three
or fonr weeks. In this, Monroe, and Meigs
counties, there is more Bacon than there was
last year; but the amount in East Tennessee is
largely below the average. We will not say
TO holders, "hold on" but If we had any to
sell, that's just what we would do.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

r|- That political maniac, Gov. Wise
of Virginia, denies that he ever spoke in
terms of commentator Of the administra.
ton of Mr.. Fillmore. The next thing, his
.Excelcncv will be found denying that lie
denounced, few years ago, the democratic
party as the most corrupt organization that
evor existed on Gods green footstooI!'
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

WIscoNsIS.-A Geographic despatch from
Milwaukee states that the Hon. William A.
Barstow has resigned the Office Of Governor
of the State Of Wisconsin. IL does not ap-
pear that the Supreme Court Of the State has
yet made a decision upon the question; but
the despatch states that Mr.. Bnshford, tho
competitor of Gov. Barstow, was proven be-.
fore the Supreme Court to he elected by
majority Of about one thousand votes.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

Cs5- The New York Evening Post contains
letter from ST. Petersburg. which states that
the Emperor ofRussia has positively declared
his intention of being crowned King of Po-
land at Warsaw in May next. and that
government is to be established for Poland,
and the constitution Substantially revived.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

t3F Died, in Louisville, KY, ON the 11th
inst, "Od Ben Duke one hundred and ten
years and eight uionths "Ben," says the
Courier, "was n man of rolor, and native of
Maryland, from which State h. .n,iga,cd
when Kentucky was complete wilderness,
and our city but mere outpost on the from,
tiar
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

QUAcK MEpIcrSEs.-The statistical returna
of Providence, Rhode Island, show that Two
patent medicine establishments in that cry
render the enormous product of 1000 bnrre's
and 100000 bottles Of medicine " Wv
amount of 100000.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

MoRE PRoor.-The Washington correspond
ent of the New York Tribune, writing under
date of February Goth, says; Senator wade's
election was hailed with heart felt satisfac.
ton by the Republicans here. The opposi.
ton to him was based on Know Nothingisn,."
Exactly so.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

FoR THE CASvAss.-We will furnish our
paper to new subscribers from the first Of
April to the last of November, for one dol
lar each.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28
WHAT CONSTRUCTS Democracy

WHAT CONSTITUTES DEMOCRACY!
This question, which has exercised the
faculties Of the best isellecis, North and
South, ever since the ad ption of the Virginia
resolutions Of 1889, sabout TO be settled
judicially;a and thereforehere will be no need,
on the part of the faithsI, TO attempt to solve
the riddle by wading though the platform of
1852, or the more recen carnations OF pollti-
cal metaphysicians. 1.-The Editor referred to
in the subjoincd paragraph should succeed in
recovering the subscripion claimed from his
refractory "patron," therihe files of the Alton
ErPOunder will hereaftr be the textbook
for the Democracy, an. steteotyPed copies
viii Inc in great demani.
''The courts of Illin,is have for decision
the most perplexing question that ever puz-
zled the brain Of judge. The question is,
Whatconstitutes' Democracy The question
originated thus: A Democrat at Alton sub
scribed S25 TO sustain Democratic paper,
but afterwards refused pay his subscription
because the editors views of Democracy did
not coincide with his own. The editor sued
for the money. Sever,l prominent Democrats
were called to the stand, but the5 testimony
~ TO what DemOeracr Is was decidedly in
congruous and conlliding. The justice de-
eided in favor of the editor, but the subscri-
Der took appeal TO higher court, and a rich
time is expected in fixing testimony on the
main question. The only way to get Mt n just
decision of the difficult problem is to summon
Mr.. John Van Buren, and same distinguished
Southern politician. lfhey are not compe-
tent to define Democrag rs it is in the year
1856, the courts will bt obliged TO give up
the case as insolyabieP
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

C3- The telegraph has mentioned the cap
ture of two cannons, and lot of rifles, at
Lexington, Mo-, which had been sent from
New England to the Yankee emgrants in
Lawrence. The capture turns out TO be a
useless one, for the arms had no locks, the
sharp fellows in Boston having taken the
precaution TO send the locks by another route,
and they had previously reached Lawrence.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

Tbs FAIL OF BAESUn.-The author ol
that book glorirying himself as a millionaire
from the arts and appliances Of obtaining
money upon false preienees, is, according to
his own statements in court, completely crush
ed ont All the profits of all his Feejee
mermaid-, III his woolly horsrs, Greenland
whales, Joyce Heihs, negroes turning white,
Tom Thumbs, and monsters. and impostures
Of all kinds, including the reported $4,000
received by the copyright Of that book, are
all swept away, Ilindoo palace, elephant and
all, by the late inyincibe showman's remorse-
less assignees. 1t is n case eminently adapt.
ed to "point moral or adorn tale"
But if the world has heretofore looked on
with admiration and astonshmcnt at Bar
NUNS shrewdness, talents and successes,
it will now learn with equal surprise the rs.
founding fact that all his splendid enterprises
and their golden returns of twenty years,
have been swallowed up in single conf
dence speculation 10 Yankee clocks-a Yam
kee clock speculation in which the great
linanrcr has fully eclipsed the folly, credul.
ity and carelessness of any condolences case
we ever heard of. The history of the great
Snowman is thus, however, consistently
wounded up. The poison of that demoraz
ing book is thus effectively rendered innocu-
Gus. Ii can do no further harm. The for
felt is paid. He has made clear atcnemeni,
and sacrificed all. He is entitled to credit
forit. The public, therefore, my now fee
IL sympathisc with Barnum us the victim Of
misplaced confidence in Yankee clocks; and
the whole community will be pleased I"
learn that in spirit he is not broken down,
but that he has yet the will and the activity
required to start with the world sgan in u
less osientatious, but more honorable bus.
mess career than that which has made him n
Jeremy Diddler, mountebank, a millionaire
and Il bankrupt.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

saS Jackson Thomas, black Black RepnL.
lean irrm Kansas, now in Washington city,
says that be has n high respec, for Mr.. Gree.
ley, but "he has cut Gov. Reeder's acquain-
tancep
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28
The Newberry Mirror of Friday, says:

"Two of orr most skiIful surgeons left
town on the train to-day, To give the benefit
of their professional skill on the field of han.
or, should it be needed. The difficulty has
lis origin in the discussion of The Cincinnati
Convention"
The same paper, also, says:
III is reported that tree negroes and NIB.
ollimnists of Cincinnati "a majority Of the
population) are making arrangements to give
the South Carolina delegates warm rcrcp.
ton. They expect South Carolina members
10 bring negro servants with them, and they
'are converting measures (rumor says to steal
all the negroes that shall be Drought TO that
city. We therefore warn tie South Carolina
delegates to keep on the look Verbum
soIv
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

CouxTY AssEssoRs.-The law in regard
TO the election and dnties Of County Asses
sor, vii! be found on'the first page of this
MINER.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

BREADsTUFFs-GooD.-Thc general de-
cline in breadsiuiis appears already TO be
operating scnsibly to the good of all classes
Of our people, except the spectators and
monopolizcrs of our prime necessities. The
farmers who sold when prices were high SIRE
secure. The spectators who have been
holding over their purchased supplies for
higher prices and big profits, will have to sell
ut reduction. Il was risk on both sides,
and if the consumers have won 1t is good, for
they are the bulk Of the community. SO much
for the Peace Conferences at Paris; but with
peace it viii lie better still.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

The CTRcUs.-'rhe Celebrated French Cir.
Gus, Ballard, Baily & Co.'s, will perform at
this place, on Tuesday, the 9th day of April:
Among other star performers belonging to
this company, is Madame Tonrniaire, the
most celebrated Female Equestrian in the
world See advertisement next page.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

From CALIFORNIA are indebted to
Tyler ID. IlciskcII, Esq, for copy Of the
annual message of the Governor of Califor.
MIA to the seventh session of the Legislature,
aud other public documents.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

FArAL AccIpENT.--We learn that man
by the name OF John Bowcrman, in the south
western part Of the county, was accidentally
killed, few days since, while poughing in
Ma h.ld. We hare hoard no particulars. .
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

tsB-fhe mail for California from Utah in
January last, was carried over the Sierra Ne
vada mountains by Norwegian, WHO footed
it'on snow.shoes, seven feet long and four in.
ehes wide, in the form of skates, and showed
himself along with POLE.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

SMALL pox.-J'his loathsomc disease is
said to be prevailing at Chattanooga. We
learn the Circuit Court met at Harrison on
Monday morning, and adjourned Immediately
in consequence Of the alarm among the peo-
plc.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

The FIRST String DAy.-'rnesday was
the first day Of the present year when the
weather was fine enough to make people
think that there was such nm institution rs
the Fourth Of July in this great country.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

0yIt appears that the Governor of Or.
rgon has already issued S4,0OO,OOO scrip TO
dcfray The expenses of calling gu. volunteer
soldiers to eight the Indians.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

Us The bridge at which Che late acciden,
occurred on the seaboard and Roanoke Rail.
road has been repaired and travel resumed.
The accident was caused by the breaking OF
an axle.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

DEMOCRATS, ,YouR ArrENrrov.-We find the
following in the Memphis Eagle and En-.
quirer:
Democrats of TIC South You say the
slavery question is the great one. Messrs.
Fillmore and Donelson are both sound on that
question. You have repeatedly said So You
say, that unless some two of the three parties
in the field combine the election will be
thrown into the House, and the Speakers
battle be fought over again, with a strong
probability of a like result. Why not, then,
unite with us upon ticket which you know
to be sound, and which you plainly see has
fallen like bombshell in the camp of the
Black Republcans2 If you really prefer
country to party come up and unite with us.
The Americans and the Hard Democracy of
the Union, North and South, can beat the
Black Republicans clear out Of their boots.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

tdS-The Albany Register says the number
of persons put to death for conscience sake
by the Church Of Rome. has been estimated.
ON apparently fair data, at upwards Of fifty
miilionsl How insignificnutly do the. cruel
ties of all other reisionsts appear in COM
parison with this wholesale slaughter.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

Gy- Attorney General sneed, of this State,
has given his opinion that no person under
thirty years of age is eligible to the office of
Probate Judge.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

FLuTTERrNe OF THE BLACK Bmps.- The C,n.
elnnat' Gazette, speaking Of the course of the
Hon. Louis d. Campbell, says
ut now appears. that Mr.. Campbell has
changed his ground. lie is supporter, not
only oil the FILLMORE nomination., but he is an
which he is placed"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

tE- Winter fingers in the lap OF Spring.
On Thursday morning, wind from the North,
with snow Vegetation in this section is at
least fve weeks behind time, and the price
of wood still keeps up.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

ANOTHER LETTER FROM WIsE.-Since
his Inauguration Governor Wise has taken a
new start in political letter writing. His pc
cular productions in this line are succeeding
each other with the -apdity of the kingy
apparitions of Macbeth. But unlike that
bloody royal believer in wiichcraft, we are
not yet prepared to cry, "l'it see no more"
On The other hand, with the present stagna.
ton throughout the country, these character,
,tc letters of Governor Wise are particular
~ refreshing and acceptable. His present
contribution is ahead of anything in the cpis-
tolary iinc we have ever met with. Happy
Old Dominion, in the possession of such a
| Cbinri
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

NEw YonK. March 2o.--The Convent Gar
den Theatre was burned this morning at an
early hour, just at the close of mask ball
under the management of Prof Anderson.
The wizard. Nearly all of the party had
leit' and but few persons were slightly injur.
ed. The destruction Of the building and
the properties was complete.
The U. s. propeller Arctic sent her report
ashore at Highlands, and after making inqui.
ries again proceeded to sea. She had been
cruising between Sable Island and latitude
81 She saw no vestigc of the Pacific or any
other wrecl---all wen.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

Children tell IN tho street what they hear
in thehouse. Remember that, and also that
n good many, even grow up nn-, he unds'
the charge Of telling both in the street ana
the house What they don't hear anywhere
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

tsy- DR.. Crabtree mystided a tea.pnriy by
remaiking that women were fucts. When
pressed TO explain his meaning he said;--
.'Facts are stubborn things"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

New ORLEANS, March II considerable
excitement exists in this city in consequence
of the refusal of Dir. flufly, the deposcd
Sheriff, to vacate the place. MIR. Bell, how.
ever, hss opened another SherifI's office, and
further proceedings ate expected.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

Az IAFoETAxT Law Just PAssED.--Among
the acts passed by the last session of the Leg.
islAture of this State, is one 'to authorize the
formation of companies, and regulate private
local affairs; and retreneh the expenses Of
legislation" 4 similar law is now in fore.
in Mississippi The Nashville Patriot givss
the following abs ract of its provisions:
"This law vests the Circuit Courts Of the
various counties with power to regulate such
private and local affairs as are usually brought
before each session Of the Legislature, and TO
grant acts Of Incorporation, under certain
rules and restrictions. for. amongst other
things, the purpose of pursuing or carrying on
any branch of manufacturing, mining. me-
chanieal, chemical or other business; for pro-
noting education. science or art; for building
bridges aud turnpikes; erecting ferries and.
mill dams; for establishing insurance fire,
savings or navigation companies, or CONNER
eial or agricultural business. or any other
pursuit or business for private, local, public
or municipal purposes"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

SEvIERviLLE Burnt Up-We find the
following paragraph in tho Knoxville Regis
ter, of the 9Th,
Serieruile in Rains I'VE learn, ms our
paper is about going to press, the startling
intelligence that the town OF Sevierville was
almost entirely destroyed BY fire on Tuesday
last. The fire. we understand, originated in
the residence of Mr.. Duggan, Sheriff of the
county, aud only ceased its work, vita the
destruction of the Jail, Court House, store
houses--in short, the iehoie toion, except three
or four buildings. There was but one person
in jail--a man committed last week and he
'oaS burned 10 deafh2-cvery effort to rescue
him, having proved unavaing
This is an instance of dcsolaion BY fire.
unparalleled In the history OF the State. Our
information is too direct, 70 permit us 10
doubt its truth.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

~ 1t is said that Mr. Soule has com
peted his Book, tho Mission TO Spain, and
that il will probably be issued from the press
in season for the Cincinnati Convention
Stand from under.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

ANOTHER PRESIDENTIAL CoSvEyTfoy.---The
New York Herald of the 18th, says:-"Ger-
rtt Smith, and Lewis Ta;pan, (white men, J
and DIR. james MCune Smith, (colored man, J
and others have issued a circular asking for
names to be affixed to call for mass con
vention, to be held ct Syracuse on the goth
May next, TO nominate candidates for Presi-
dent and Vice President of the United States
not merely anti slavery candidates, but
thorough abolition candidates. From this
movement, therefore, we may surely count
upon a separate abolition ticket, so that from
present appearances we shall have this list
in the field probably by the middle.of june:
l. The national democratic ticket.
2. The South American conservative ticket.
8. The North American anti ebraska ticket
4. The Seward Niger Worshippers' ticket.
s. The regular Simon Pure abolition tick ct.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

New OpLEANs March 2l.--Thc sales to day
comprised 1000 bales, at firm rates, and the
sales during the past three days amounted to
$1,000 bales. Middling is worth 9tc.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

NEw YoRK March 2i.--Flour is improving,
T,75 for straight State, 1871 for Ohio and
Sic so for Southern. Wheat firm. Corn
impfoving-66c for Western mixed. Pork
dull ut Sl5,sr. Whiskey has declined TO zoe.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

ssE- The teu,h section Of The new Amcri-
can platform was published incorrectly in
nearly al the papers Of the West. II was
adopted rs follows;
10. Opposition 10 any union between
Church and State, 10 interference With te.
ligions faith or worship, and DO test oaths
for Office.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

WAsnIseroS, March F--The American
members of Congress held d meeting 10
night to adopt plan Of action for The CON,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28
CONropn Nav an Io5I

n Lac, al.
Union are n"' 'i'eir'y Important ihey are ao-
solnte'y inuiSPehS"o'e u, ~, ,',Is er'sls.
(SighcuJ fhANh riEl1IE.
From NE NdshriHe Union % Oct. 10, 1914
MAJOR poSELsoS-TnE TEXAN QUESTION.
s'rhc diploultic agency of this oovorn.
mcnt in Texas il, 1T this moment. the most
imnortant MISSION abroad; although il ranks
with those of the second class. lis bipb and
important duties REQUIRE The talents of one
every wnv onalilied for the first foreiyn mis-.
sion ON the gobe.
We congraiulate the administration nm
bovinp bern nbl,. To secure the scrvrrs nj
opc.so cmiueutly qualified in nil resperts for
the station. whose thorouoh knowIedro of
tho relations subsis,ine between tb,. two
countries. and whose Intimate oron,int,rc.
with the prominent. statesmen of This and
that government. will place hin, in the eniov.
ment of advantages which cannot fail io 90.
curc TO rs the most desirable results
MAJOR DoNr1soy leaves his Manhattan neor
the Uprmi,aUe 10 day-proceedino overland
to the Mississirpi river ON his wSv TO the
Texan Cnpitol-and we cannot Lut portici.
pate III tue painful rin"'ohs WIN winch The
r; o'a "nJ L;s ,"ao,atls ,a,"" r.;anI I
relative. "lhe snge of the HERMITAGE
In view of The advanced age of General
Jackson II Is more Than probable That they
may never nnee. "s'in. ~ re'a'o,s.'iP next
" ,'l,. W " dna. ', III, h ~ NV
tq"a',y ".o. "''a anJ ,,' W." c y" asJ p e',
nothira short of sense of duty TO his conn.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

The American Organ Newspaper has been
purchased by V.spasian Ellis, who makes
strong appeal to the nembets Of tho party
FOR support. %o
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

RAILROAD BoNDs FRHE FROM TAxArrov.-
In an act of the Legislature passed February,
1856, it is provided that all Bonds of the
different counties of the State, issued for Rail-
road purposes, and all city or corporation
Bonds issued for like purposes, shall be ex.
empt from taxation of every kind.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

rSg- No news from the missing steamer
Pacific. She has now been out some fifty
days, and the impression is general that she
has been lost with all on board.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

The GREY IIoRsE WITH THE SHORT TAIL.
The man who rides the grey horse with
the short tail was In on Tuesday.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

ST. LOUIS, March lS.-A letter received
in this city from Topeka, dated the 9Th inst,
states that the Kansas Legislature have el.p.
ted Reeder and Lane Uuit, States Senators.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

DOUGLAS AND PIERcE.-The war between
these two aspirants for the Cincinnati nomi.
nation, is said to be of the mos, bitter char.
ncter' and promises some interesting develop
menia.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-03-28

A GOVERNOR INDIcTEp.-Gov. Morchead,
of Kentucky, has been indicted by the grand
jury Of Scott county for allowing one of his
negroes to hire his own time. The only
difficulty in the matter is this, that after they
fine the Governor he will be able 10 remit
the penalty.