The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-05-09

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harmony which now prevails between differ
ent sections of the Union might have beef
seriously interrupted. He restored peace ant
quiet, and thereby laid the foundation for
! further advancement of all commercial, manu-
featuring, nnd agricultural pursuits. One rnal
seriously differ from Mr.. Fillmore in regart
to some measures of internal or externa
policy; but common sense and candcr com
pes one 10 admit that his Administrations
has been eminently prosperous, and many ol
his measures signalized by great moderation
and wisdom. @Tis not for m0rtals to com
mand success; let us determine TO deserve it.
eF- Every disorganizing measure--every
fire brand thrown into our public councils
emanated from the Democratic party. They
started the question of the North against tn,
South and the South against the North, years
ago by pure demagog guism, in holding Mr.. Var
Buren, up as "Northern man with Southern
principles" Here was the starting point Of
this fearful question which has at times sha
ken the government from its circumference to
its centre. They started the Modification
movement in 1882. They set at defiance the
laws and usages of the conutry in the con
tested elections in New Jersey years past
They were the authors ofthe outrage in Rhode
Island, headed by the notorious Thomas w
Dorr. During their administrations govern.
ment officers made use of the peoples mon.
ey to large amounts, and after it was known
that they were defaulters, a Representative
wrote on to one Of the Departments not to
remove certain one of their defaulters be.
cause he had influential friends in Mississippi.
and his removal might injure the party.
They are responsible for the dark spot that
now hangs to the escutcheon of Mississippi,
by repudiating an homes: State debt They
were the authors Of the Wilmot Proviso
question, which has cost the Government
millions Of money in its discussion, and has
led to all the unkind feelings that now exist
between the North and South. They We're
the authors of the Disunion Convention held
at Nashville--and God only knows what else
they have not done! Asa party, its tendency
is to disorganization, and subversive Of the
Union of the States. Vel-a 'S
The WASHINGTON USIoN OVERHEARD
The Washington correspondent of the Herald
informs us that the Washington Union is
shortly 10 be kicked overheard by its party,
and now and better organ started in its
place. II says:
"It is in contemplation to get rid of the
Washington Union in a most summary man.
ner. A proposition has been submitted by a
distinguished Senator, and accepted by the
party to whom Il was offered, recommending,
at the close of the Cincinnati Convention, the
Of resolution severing all fur.
ther relations between the Union and the
Democracy. This course is thought necessa-
ry from the general dissatisfaction which pre-
walls against the managers and management
of the Union, and in the total absence of
capacity and reliability which characterizes
that journal" fs y
"Strong efforts will be made to introduce
new paper in tho place of the Union, to be
conducted by the first talent of the country,
and to be under the supervision of n board of
that shall be selected by the Con-
vention."
PIERCE AND BUcHAHAs.--Ion, the well
known Washington correspondent of the Bal
timore Sun says:
The fead betweent the Pierce and Buchan-
IN parties wakes hot. On one side Mr..
Pierce Is openly, and, on the other side Mr..
covertly, assaied. The means ta'
Ken to weaken Mr. Buchanan in the Con
scntion are professed Efforts for his .vipdica-
ion from objections, which had, in fact, nev-
" been, raised. They are doing the thing
Bnt, when the candidates come
before the Convention, availability will be
regarded rs an essential point, and, " II be
made to appear that Mr.. Buchanan can, and
Mr. Pierce cannot, certainly be elected, this
will be decisive. The democratic outs will
70 for Mr.. Buchanan, nndthey certainly will
,utnuber the ins, unless the Convention be
better packed than usual with present holders
If office, or patronage. Pennsylvania man.
tests firm determination to stand by the
'andijate, this time. ft n
WAyusBoRo', Tenn, April 3o.-The
American Convention OF the Seventh Con-
yressional District met in this place to-day.
:. c. Grove, Of Giles county, was unani.
nously nominated clector for this district.
The convention was the largest and most
'nthusastic ever held In the district. Ad.
lresses from several distinguished speakers
we're made, and the utmost enthusiasm pre- !
'ailed. The bali is in motion, which will
ell fearfully on the antics In November.
tSW- The quarantine regulations In regard |
o the yellow fever, Il is stated, will 90 into I
operation In New York ms soon as the warm
weather. sets in, Notwithstanding the disposi-
ion Of the shipping merchants TO oremonstrate.
Yellow fever is known TO be even now pre-.
Milling very badly Mt many Of the West India
md South American ports with which there
: constant communication. The health Of
lew York, however, continues good, which is I
,ot little remarkable In view Of the condi-
ion of many Of the streets and avenues.