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American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-09
CHANGE OF OPINION.

The Democratic party for years past
has professed the warmest attachment
TOR our German citizens. No terms
were too strong, and no language too
laudatory to express their admiration
Tor the disinterested patriotism and ar
dent devotion of the Germans to the
land of their adoption. Why we have
| often fclt that it was no small honor
for one to have been korn on the soil
OF {" the Faderland" when we have
heard Locofoco orators upon the Hust-
lngs descanting on the valorous deeds
OF Steubcn and De Kalb, while they
quietly threw the pail of forgetfulness
over the Hcssians who fought at Tren-
ton. And then, by way of climax, they
were wont to appeal so touchingly to
American freemcn to trample under
foot the vile heresy that men who had
left the homes of their childhood to es-
cape tyranny and oppression could ev-
or prove recreant to a land that had af-
fordcd them the blessings of life, liber-
ty and the pursuit of happiness. All
this occurred, however, when to know
German, North, South, East or West
with here and there struggling exccp-
ton, was to know a loyal Democrat.
But the times have sadly changed.
Their Teutonic allies, at the North,
who never wavered before, in any DO
lltlcal contest, have inglorionsly deser-
ted to Fremont and Freedom. The
potent charm of the word Democrat has
been superseded by that of Republican.
Hence We find that the Buchanan Jour-
mails of the North are particularly Sc
we're upon them. Intact never did our
Ebo-Shin Governor rail with more ear
nest Indignation against the "dark
lantern mulattos than they now do at
the treachcry Of their ouondam breth-
rem. AS specimen Of the TRADE of
abuse they are daily heaping upon the
devoted heads of the Germans, we need
only cite the following extract from the
Cleveland Plaindealer, one of the moot
influential Democratic journals in the
North west now supporting Buchanan
and Breckenridge:
"THEsE GERMAN INGRATEs arc
known as busy-bodics and mischief ma
kers in every community where they
reside. They were driven out of Ger
many for their mcddlcsomcncss, and
are a curse to any country or commu-
nty. These ha1-hppcd Germans,
Ehesc Red Republicans, know it,"
to- just as long as the Germans
worked right pretty in the Democratic
traces-submittcd to be driven like
cattle to the polls under The Demo-
cratic whip-O! but they were proper
nice and clever fellows, descendants OF
De Kalb, Steuben, &c.-but let them
, attempt to go their own way, and vote
their sentiments, as they arc now doing
everywhere by cspousing the cause of
Fremont S. Dayton, and the Dcmocra-
cy denounces them as mischief makers,
hair-lippcd Hessians We knew the
anti-Amorican party would have trou.
bic with their Foreign allies. O! the
'meddlesomc' buyers!
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-09
TIE yAYNEsBURG MESSENGER.

Well known in this region as an ar
dent and Incorporating Democratic
journal, or INC srrictest s'prosroeeivo''
school, copies Mr.. Fillmore's Albany
speech, with an introduction in which
the editor says, awe ask every man,
no matter to what party he may belong,
to read these remarks carefully, and to
weigh we'll their meaning and import
ancc." Tue Messenger then gives Mr..
Fillmorc's noble speech, and follows it
with the following just tribute to the
Ex-Prcsidcnt:
"Such, fcllow-c citizens, is the tcsti-
1nony Of one who knows from expert
cncc the danger Of interfering with the
reserved rights Of the Statcs-onc who
was placed on the Wing tickctin 1913,
IN consequence Of his Free Soil pro-
cllYitics, but who, as he himself adj
mlts, in the speech above referred to,
was compelled, when "callcd to the
Executive chain" "to overcome his
'ohS chcfiShcu prCJudicCs and look to
The welfare Of the whole nation. -
Such is the testimony of one who was
once President Of the United States,
and in that capacity was acknowledged
by ALL to be TRUE PATRIOT.
The old Wing party almost adorod
him, while the Democratic party uni-
perSally respected linn for the honest
and conscientious discharge Of his Elk
ccutiYo duties, and for his broad, ma
t!onal sentiments, formed and carried
out at the expense of overcoming his
long cherished prcjudiccs." Is the
testimony of such aman worthy of any
weight with honest men, who really de-
sire the welfare Of their country? 1t
Is for such, and such only, that we have
published the above testimony from
Ex-Presidcnt Fillmore"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-09
FROM CALIFORNIA

The steamship Illinois arrived at
this port Sunday morning; bringing o.
yer 81 100000 in treasure, and a fort.
night later intelligence from California a.
Oregon, the Isihmus, and tho South Pa.
clfic States. From California the news
continues Of absorbing interest. The
pupular excitement in San Franci
remains undated, and the power OF
the Vigilance Committee is still SUI
Preme' On the 2lst ult. tho committee
attempted TO arrest an offender named
Maloney, and on The interference Of as.
sociatc Chief. us,icc Terry, with others
10 prevent this act, a struggle ensued,
in the course Of which one Hopkins was
stabbed by Judge Terry. A fresh out
burst OF popular indignation was The
equonce. In half an hour more than
four thousand infantry were under arms
aud three hundred cavalry in their sad.
dies. Three artillery companies, with
lighted matches, stood at their guns
The armories of the claw. and ordern
party, as they are called, wero surround.
ed by large body of tho Vigilance
Committee, aud in short time the for
mer fraction were forced to surrender,
and to giveup 1000 stand oftheir arms.
Judge Terry, with about ono hundred
others, was taken prisoner, and convey
ed to the rooms Of tho Committee.
OREaoN.--No fighting of moment
has occurred in Oregon or Washington
Territory. Colonel Wright was not
killed, as previously reported.
Tho Oregon election returns were
not all in, but tho Democrats, it was
believed, wero victorious.
NICARAGUA. General Walker was
iDaugurated President on the 12rh inst.
and many natives, considering this an
oct Of usurpation, bad declared against
him. Rivas still held possession Of T,o.
on. Walker was greatly in want Of
men and money for the expected s,rue-
gle.--N Y. Chronicle.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-09
a czSaWesu I'M TEE TIDE.

The course of political Journals
strongly indicates the direction of the
current of public opinion. All attempts
at disguise fail to conceal the quarter
from which danger is apprehcnded, or
even to hide the reaction which takes
place.
Since the arrival of Mr.. Fillmore
IN the country, and his uttcrance of
those noble, patriotic and truthful SEN
tlments which linger like the melodies
OF home in the memory, the Black Re-
publican journals have changed their
tactics. Mr.. Buchanan is almost for
gotten, while their batteries are all di-
rectcd against Mr.. Fillmore. The
Tribune, the Courier, and all of that
stamp, look on him with undisguised
fear.
"Mr. Fillmore has suddenly" says
the Tribune, "loomed up into great i'm
portancc, and has assumed position
before the country as n nullifier, never
occupied by any statesman North or
South 1t is aware that in the hearts
of the people Of this country there is u
deep and abiding love of the Union-a
fratcrnal feeling towards men of other
sections, even when passion is excited
and reason scarcely stands firmly at the
helm.
Those few direct and eloquent words
of Mr.. Fillmore at Albany threw the
sunlight upon the dark schemes of
Northern sectionalists. They touched
| the electric chord which causes heart
to pulsate in unison with heart through
out the country. They startled men
who were standing upon the very brink
of disunion, the black gulf yawning
at their feet, while they were utterly
unconscious Of danger. They taught
the corrupt, time-serving politicians of
the hour, what potency there is in
truth; that sincerity and love to the
whole country will melt the most stub
born opposition and dissolve the most
crafty intrigue.
Mr.. Fillmore hugs the Constitution
to his heart; embraces the whole ma
ton in the grasp of his craftsmanship
-Scorns all conccalment in this hour
when true hearts and strong hands are
needed to save. Where can VIC find
either Of the other candidates speaking
as with the wisdom Of Washington
the eloqucnce Of a Clay? When po-
litical parties are broken in pieces, and
"our whole political armament is span
! glCd with their fragments like th1sc
Of burstcd planet which astrnaomers
call asteroids" when icalousy and
disscnsion spread over t'lc land each
petty section ficrccly hostile to all the
rest, the fearless words of the Model
President d;spcl all doubt and danger,
and reVOlve new attractions out of Gle
! ~2nts but now violently rcpulsivc. e.,
The reaction has begun. The tide
of popularity of Mr.. Fillmore is run
ming in. North and South the spon-
taneous outburst Of the American heart
halls him as the man for the crisis-thc
sta tosman who can rnla tho storm. tho
patriot who, when we are trcading on
the brink of q volcano, would sacrifice
even himself to save. The discomfort
Of the Dcmocracy-thc rage of the
Black Republicans, arc indications
which cannot be mistaken.
NetD Orleans Crescent.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-09
Ac0Uited.

WAsmNeToN, July 90. Tho young
man Jarboe was tried to-day in ,boCrim.
inal Court, for murder, in shooting Nal.
ly, the seducer Of his sister. The jury
in the course Of ffteou minutes, after tho
case was submitted, rendered verdict
of acquiuol. On this announcement
the crowd expressed their satisfaction
by excessive applause, and eagerly pres
sed forward to congratulate tho avebg.
CT Of a sisters wrongs. The result as
produced general rejoicing in the com.
mppjty.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-09
Another Steamboat Disaster.

WHITE HALL, Vt. July 30.-The
steamer John Gray was burnt ycster-
day on Lake George near Garfield
Several of the passengers and crew per-
ished. The bodies Of four females have
been recovered.
The boat was burned to the waters
edge. The fire IL is said was occasion.
ed by the choking Of The smoke pipe,
which drove the flames into tho fire room
setting the boat almost Instantly on fro.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-09
Effects Of the Storm.

CARLISLE, Pa, July 2o.--A heavy
rain and thunderstorm occurred hero
last night, which accustomed considera.
bio damage. Two barns and one dwell.
ling were destroyed by lightning. The
barns were filed with this years entire
crops. The loss very heavy. There
is also othcr damages reported 10 tho
came county.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-09

DGA- In view ofthc changes going
on North and South in favor of Fill
moro and Donelson, the remnant of the
democracy that is left in the Union
now ought just to withdraw Old Buck,
and not stand in the way of the Union
and disunion candidates. They ought
to clear the track
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-09

psB" FRIENDS OF FILLMORE organ
ize in every election District through
out the State, for FILLMORE and DON
ELsoN; enroll your forces so that you
may know your strength and be able
to cope with your adversaries.
ROUSE EVERYWHERE, to organiza-
ton. NoW is the time for ACTION y
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-09

The National Standard, published at
Salem, New jersey, on Wednesday
last hostcd the flag of the Union can.
didatcs, Fillmore and Donclson.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-09
Land Warrants.

WAsHINGroN, July 31.-The whole
number of laud warrants issued under
the act OF March, 1855 TO the present
timo inclusive. l5S ATS, embracing more
than 100000 acres. Nine thousand
hlty-hye warrants were issued dulingJu.
Nv,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-09

Rg Newark, Ohio, was recently
visited by destructive FIRE, which de-
stroycd fourteen dwelling houses, and
damaged the Court House considerably
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-09

RSD~ 4 Fremont Club is said to have
been organized by Black Republican
Germans at Wheeling, last week. The
foreign allies of Democracy are in a
regular stampede, and the ants will
have to come over to us, as Sanford
Harrison told them in New York. It's
their only hope, now. The "swcct
German accent" is clamarous for Free
mont! If the Democracy want to
save the Union, they will please have
their names registered in the great
Fillmore and Donclson ledger prior to
the LIST of November. Those neglect
ing to attend to it by that time will be
entered for Salt River, aboard the Gin
cinnati Platform; but no insurance, as
the craft is rickety and pronounced by
old Capt. Benton as un-sca-worthy.-
Life and baggage at the risk of passcn-
gers.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-09

While the New York Courier, Tri-
bunc, Times. and Albany Journal, arc
citing Fillmore's course to prove that
he is a Pro-Slavery man, the Mobile
Register is doing the same to prove
that he is a rank Abolitionist.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-09
INe Empire State Enpzosion.

RosroN, Jolly 3sth.-The explosion
on the Empire State has resulted, SO far
in tho death Of thirteen persons.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-09
p3r Flour and broadstuas have

B24~ Flour and broadstuRs have adj
yanced slightly in the Baltimore Mar
ket, within the last week. The adj
vance is doubtless for new -four, &c.
The first New Flour from the Val
Icy was received in Richmond on We'd
ncsday last from Waynesborough Mills,
Ian extra article and sold for $3.50.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-09

Ex-Gov. Washington Hunt, of New
York, one of the most popular men in
the State, has come out for Fillmore,
declaring his confidence that he will be
triumphantly elected.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-09

But one German paper out of six in
Cincinnati supports Buchanan, and but
one out of thrccNin Baltimore.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-09

The controversy got up about Col.
Fremont's religion, charging him with
being Catholic, is, we learn, making
o prodigiops inroad upon the affections
of tho citizens Of Irish birth. --New
York Herald.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-09

Friends Of the Union, awake, arouse,
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-08-09
NEWS DEP RTMBNT.
ARRIVAL OF THE ARABIA.
8 DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.

American Relations with England
progressing Observation-Disclosures
Raging IN Spain-1wo days fight
ing IN Madrid.
HALIFAX, July 2Sth.-The Cunard
steamer Arabia arrived here this even
ing from Liverpool, with dates to thol9th
| Three days later than the Indians all
vices.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18

GAZING IN.-The letter of Mr.. Buchanan,
accepting the nomnation, but avowing the
squatter sovereignty dsetsine, is very annoy.
ing to The deinocrucy. More than one has
declared emphaticallyVin our hearing that
they will not support him. The fact is, what
little artificial enthusiasm was exhibited at the
first announcement Of his nomination, has
passed AWAY. On the other hand Fillmore's
national and magnificent letter and reception
speeches, have given new zeal and courage
to his friends and admirers everywhere. A
very quiet, but intelligent and influential gen.
tleman, who says but little about politics,
md who voted against us in the last election,
surprised us the other day by warmly rs.
suring us that Fillmore was the man for the
tines and that the people would 30 decide,
So mote IL be- Jour and Mess.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18
Land and Property for Sale.

ON Thursday, the l4th of August next,
" will sci! to the highest bidder. at my
house, on Coker Greek, Monroe county, Ten
nessee, lying oneh half mile South of the Sta.
ton, on the Turnpike Road, the valuable
plantation on which now reside containing
Two Hundred and Forty Acres-near one
hundred acres of bottom land-in high state
of cultivation, .well improved. with good
buildings and splendid water. 1erms-One
half down, the other in twelve months-hond
and good security and n lien on the land I'M
Til the purchase money is paid.
Also, Mt the same time and place, L will sell
fine lot of Cattle, Hogs. Sheep, House Fur
nture, and Corn Crop, dc.
particularly invite all persons wanting a
fine Farm to be present on the day named, as
| am determined to sell.
DAVID TAYLOR, in.
July IS, ls56-4t-40s
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POLITrcAL PosIrloN OF THE GERMAN
PREss.-The Cincinnati Volksblatt gives a
list of all the German papers published in
the United States--showing which are Cor
Buchanan and which for Fremont. From
this list and classification there appear to be
l6 daiIies and al weekles for Buchanan,
and Is dailies and 3S week,ies for Fremont.
The Cincinnati Gazette of the 18th instant,
says: Mr.. Samuel Ludvigh, editor of Get
man Quarterly Review, at Baltimore. Md,
and one OF the most eloquent German speak,
ers in the United States, is stopping at the
Gibson. He is travelling in the West, and
will speak at Richmond, Ind, indianapolis.
and other portions, in favor Of Fremont and
DAYTON.
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Attachment.
William G. Boyle,
James McCamnbell.

WHEREAS, on the 10th day of January,
w 1856, Joseph Divine. a Constable for
Monroe county, returned before William vii.
liams, Justice of the Peace for said county
Of Monroe, in the State Of Tennessee, an attach.
ment levied upon the personal goods Of the
defendant, james MeCampbell, aud it appear
ing to said Justice that James McCampbell is
a non resident Of the State Of Tennessee, il
was ordered by said Justice that all further
proceedings in this cause be stayed until the
18th day of August, 1885, and that plaintiff
cause publication to be made in the Athens
Post for four successive weeks, requiring the
defendant to appear before said Justice at
the time aforesaid and defend said suit. other.
wise judgment final will he had against him,
WILLIAM G. BOGLE.
July s, Is5s-4t-prs fee sb-loS ''5f
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18

e~ We heard that Sam Smith, the invet-
crate wag who represents the third congress.
sional district, and who recently "threw up"
his tense for the fun Of seeing his country
cousins scramble for it, made speech "the
other day" in Baltimore, in which he present.
ed "Old Buck, to his auditory, in the garb
of military clief-ef some sort Is it a part
Of the programme to exhibit the "old fed"
to the people in regimentaIs, with sword
epaulette, black cockade' and spurs!
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18
Land for Sale,

TN obedience to an interlocutory decree and
l. order Of the County Court of Megs coun.
ty, Tenn, at the July session. 1856, will, on
Saturday, the a0th day of August next, go
upon the premises and sell to the highest bid
der, all the undivided 'interest which Isaac
Curton. decd has in the Lands of Isaac Ba
ker, decd, which Lands are lying in the sth
Civil District, Melgs county. A credit of
the sum Of Forty Dollars, which must be paid
down, and note and good security aud lien
retained for the unpaid purchase money.
JAMES A HOWSER Clerk.
July ls, lS56-td-prs fee S4-40S
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The $1,000 Prizes Of IS are determined by the mum.
Der which draws the 100000 Prize-lf that NUM- er
should be an odd number, then every odd number tick
ct In the Scheme will be entitled to AS II an even
number, then ever, even number ticket will be entitled
to ss In addition to any other Prize which may be
drawn.
Purchasers in buying an equal quantity Of odd and
even number tickets will be certain of wing nearly
one half the cost Of the same, with chances Of obtain
ing other Prizes.
All those tickets ending with o, g. S. are even-all
those ending with !, 3, 3, 7, o. are odd.
Remember that every prize is drawn, and pay.
able In full without deduction.
~ All Prizes of s1,oo0 and under, paid Immediate
ly after the drawngoher Prizes at the usual time OF
thirty days.
All communications strictly confidential The drawn
numbers will be forwarded to purchasers Immediately
AFTER the drawing. i .ts,.- t.......
Bnos Tickets, sio-Hattes, Quarters, s9,<.
Prize Tickets cashed renewed in other Tickets at
either Office.
Orders for Tickets can be addressed either to
$. SWAN 4 CO., Atlanta, Ga.
June 6-td-i02 orS. SWAN, Montgomery, Ala.
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In Chnncery at Athens.

I'm Chancery mt Athens.
[Origindl and amended Bills
L. NJ. Stansbury and wife, and Jas. S. Casteel,
as.
John Jack. j. J. Elliott and Others.
In this cause 1t appears that Abraham Gas
L teel, Willis Casieel, and Nancy Casteel.
heirs at law of Edmond Castee, deed, are
non.residents Of the State of Tennessee, il is
therefore ordered that publication be made
in the Athens Post, for four successive weeks,
requiring said non resident defendants to ap-
pear at our next Court of Chancery, to be
held at the Coul house in the town Of Ath
ems, McAlinn county, on the Sd Monday of
August next, then and there to plead, answer,
or demur to complainants said bill, or the
same will be taken for confessed as to them,
and heard accordingly.
WIN. LOWRY. c. d. M,
BY WILLIE Lowry, d. C. N.
july Is, lS56-4t-Drs fee S3-4OS
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Rhea County Sulphur Springs

VUNIIE public will be gratfed to learn that these
Il Springs are now being improved in comfortable
and substantial manner, for the accommodation Of the
public These waters well tested by living subjects
las well as by analyss) Many Of the Oldest inhabi-
tants OF the country have derived material advantage
from them and many very astonishing hare been
effected by the free use Of these waters. p,
The waters act as a powerful duretc cathartic and
Alternative. 1t has cured hundreds of patients Of Dys-
pepsa, General Debility, all affections Of the Skin and
Kidneys abitual Costiveness Torpidity Of the Liver.
&C. &c. The public are referred to the following gen.
tlemen:
Major McCaie, Col. whtesides, Col. Brabson, DR..
Kennedy, ST., and DR.. Gilespi Chattanooga, Tenn.
Jonas lioyl, Cleveland, Tenn.
Hon. Sam'l A. Smith, NJ. c., Charleston, Tenn.
DR.. John Hoyl Dr. J. W. Gillespie, Rev. James Cash.
Rev. Jno. Varnell, Rev. Mr.. Crouch, T. Gillespie,
ESQ, and A. Day, Post Master, Rhea county Tenn.
And In fact all the oldest inhabitants In Rhea and ad-
joining counties, who cite to extraordinary cures
performed by these waters.
The Springs situated four miles from Bradys Fer.
ry, In Rhea county, Tenn, the Northwest side Of
Tennessee River, 55 miles above Chattanooga, "A from
Athens, and ~ from Washington. j..
The most direct route for from the South Is to
TO Athens by the cars and lat this place arrange
ments are made NTH Mr.. Bridges to convey Passengers
unreasonable terms to the sprlnEs. a.
Boarding can be obtained at 1880 n week, and n 0
pains will he spared to give general satisfaction.
June 2I-3ip-4O5 VS.. HORR, NJ. D., Proprietor.