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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-09-26
EX-SENATOR FoorE ON FILLMoRE.

EX-SENATOR FOOrE ON FILLMORE.
The able and distinguished Mississippi ex-
Senator, formerly one of the leading men Of
the Democratic party, made speech at IN
American mass meeting held in San Fran
cisco, prior to the sailing of the Illinois. He
is repo''ed by one of the city papers as fol.
lows:
Ex-Governor II. s. Foote was then called
for who came forward and made one of the
best speeches we have ever heard from this
distinguished statesman. He commenced
bv saying that he never felt so much sole.
itude for the success of Presidential ticket
in his life us for that of the American party.
There never had been Presidential contest
the results of which were so important TO
the country. He reviewed the life of Fill
more in mastery manner, and paid him
some Of the most distinguished compliments,
both politically and privately. He regarded
his administration as only equalled by that
OF Washington, and his success in this cam
paign as the only thing that could save this
Union from speedy dissolution. He regard
ed the other parties as both sectional and
fanaticnl, and the triumph of either would
foretell the downfall of this glorious Union,
with all its loved and cherished institutions.
He was particularly severe on the present
administration for its want of fidelity 10 the
compromises of 1850, in which Fillmore had
figured, and which, the speaker claimed, had
once saved the country. He regarded the
nomination of Buchanan as n perpetuation
of the present administration, with even
greater objections than now exists, because
its platform was avOwedy propagandist's
platform, and the contest was but section.
al one with the party. The Republican par
ty was equally sectional, for their battle was
only fought in one section of the country
Both parties believed that the power of the
general government could and should be
welded for the benefit of one section against
another. He regarded the country rs safe
in the hands Of one party as the other and
as perfectly unsafe in either. Consequently
there was no other course for national men,
for the lovers of the Union, but TO support
Mr.. Fillmore, who knew no North, no South,
no East no West, but loved his whole coun-
try, and would, if elected, protect ali its parts
equally well.
Alessrs. Bailey Peyton and w. w. Stowe
also addressed the meeting, and were loudly
applauded.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-09-26

aB The Philadelphia Sun says: "If
Franklin Pierce, four years since, did loom up
giantlike, he has grown small by degrees,
and his degrees may be dramatically stated
as little in war, less in peace and least in the
affection of his countrymen."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-09-26

A GLORIOUS REUNION THE Patriot SAYS |:
the Americans and Wings of Nashville had
real revival meeting in this city on Friday
night last. The occasion of it was the nomi-
nation of Fillmore and Donelson by the Wing
National Convention which assembled in Bal
timore on the 18th inst. The crowd in atten-
dance was the largest of the season, and the
spirit that prevailed of the most enthusiastic
and eXultant character.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-09-26
ATHENS. FRIDAY, SEPT. go. $50.

STATE DIREcToRs.-The Governor has
appointed the following named gentlemen
Directors on the part of the State, in the
East Tennessee and Georgia Railroad Com.
pany:
J. G. M. Ramsey, Knox county.
John Jarnagin, Anderson.
J; II. Reagan, }. c. Carlock, George w.
Bridges, and Thomas Rogers, McAIinn.
J. c. Vaughn, II. h. Stephens, Monroe.
r. NJ. Edwards, Bradley.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-09-26

fW- The only States not represented In
the Old Line Wing National Convention, at
Baltimore. were California, Wisconsin, Iowa.
Michigan, and Texas. Several Of the best
speeches ever listened to were made, and the
Convention adjourned amid the greatest en-.
thusiasm. We verify believe Willard Fill
more will be the next President, and the
Union be saved. Rejoice all ye patriots, for
the day OF your country's redemption from
the hands of the spoilers draweth nigh!
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-09-26

BARNuM REINsTATING HMsELF.--A merchant
of Athens, just returned from New York,
says that Phineas T. Barnum, the great show
man whose reverses excited SO much notorie.
ty, has hit upon plan to retrieve his fallen
fortunes He has discovered and succeeded
in capturing two live men who believe that
James Buchanan will be the next President
of the United States, and now has them on
exhibition at the Museum in Broadway. The
rush to see them is tremendous far exceeding
the excitement about the woolly horse and
the amphLious female from the Fejee Islands.
Admission 80 cents--chidren and niggers
half price.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-09-26

eg The New York Express says, during
The march of the superb American procession
on Friday evening, one Of two small boys,
who had for long time been quietly observ-
ing the spectacle, expressed his admiration in
the following striking remark -
ooh Billy! see what nice people these is
and only think what dirty, ragged old frllers
them was in the procession 'tother nghtr'
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-09-26

eg- The reader, we hope, will not fnil 10
notice that the Buchanan State Convention of
Massachusetts, have passed n resolution en-
dorsng the Cincinnati platform and sQuatter
sovereignty. When that party is beaten in
Massachusetts, in November, we shall proba-
bly, hear regrets that such "noble allies of tho
South" have been defeated
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-09-26

Col Waiter Coleman, says the Memphis
Eagle, of this city, now on visit to New
York, ielgraphs friend here that FiIlmorc's
prospects are daily Frightening at the North
that he will certainly carry New York; and
that he is the only man that can beat FIRE.
mont in the great race for the Presidency.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-09-26

tY- We have been informed that Col. s.
A. Smith, and other gentlemen who might
be much more honorably employed, nre cir.
eulatng over the country that Mr.. Fillmore
has electoral tickets in but two or three of
the Free States. The statement is incorrect,
and Col. Smith ought to know it. Fillmore
has electoral tickets in the following States
North: Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Con-
necticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania Ohio,
Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, California.
The Convention TO nominate an Electoral
ticket in New York met on the 22d instant.
As yet we are not advised of its action. In
many Of the Northern States the Electoral
tickets are never made up until some five or
six weeks before the election, and the cry
that Fillmore has no tickets in the Free
States is designed to deceive the people
Of the South--it is not true. In all the
Southern States, except South Carolina, Mr..
Fillmore has Electoral tickets.
We hope our friends will not suffer them.
selves imposed on by these inventions of the
enemy, but brand them as they deserve, no
matter where they emanate from. The lead.
ers Of the democratic party South despair of
eleciing Mr.. Buchanan in November and
they will move heaven and earth to throw
the contest into the House where they intend
to carry him through, or dissolve the Union
If possible. That's the game now, and it
will be apparent to the most careless observ.
or in less than three weeks from today. The
Augusta Consttutionalist, Charleston Mer-
curry. Lynchburg Republican,an other prints
are already talking as complacenty of dis
memberment Of the States as their editors
would discuss the dissection of Christmas
turkey or the uncorking of bottle of cham.
payne. What is the object but TO prepare
the public mind for that which they hope to
accomplish! Let the masses South cutloose
from the men who ARE trying to deceive and
mislead them, and rally to the support of Mr.
Fillmore, and thus prevent the contingency
Of a struggle in the House Of Representa-.
tives which may result in the destruction of
the government and the humiliation of the
Union. II is the only course in which there
ia safety at this time. We tell them again,
"there is no chance for Buchanan!"-not the
ghost ola chnncel' as we religiously believe.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-09-26

Nel0 Orleans, Sept. 22.-1he sales of Cot
ton to-day sum up 1900 bales, at former
rates. Sterling Exchange 80.
Accounts from all quarters concur gener-
ally in authorizing the belief that the ncom-
ing crop of Cotton will be considerably below
a good ayeraGe
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-09-26

Our PRosPEcTs.-With the lights now
before MS, we cannot resist the belief that
Tennessee will give her vote to Fillmore, by
one the largest and most overwhelming
majoriies, that has ever been cast for any
man or party.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-09-26

NEW YORK. Sept, 22.-Mr. Corwin, the u.
D. Commissioner, reports that the government
OF New Granada, is utterly unable to main.
tain law and order, and he recommends an
immediate and forcible occupation on the
lsthmus from ocean to ocean.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-09-26

FILLMORE, DoNELsoN AND THE UNION "A
grand Mass Meeting of the friends of Fill
more and Doneson is to be held in Atlanta
on Thursday, the I'd day of October next
Speakers from every section Of the Union are
expected to be present, who will address the
masseo. A Barbecue will be provided for the
occnsjOn
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-09-26

tB- Prof MULLER, tie celebrated optician,
will visit Athens, Wednesday, September 81;
Cleveland, October I'd; Chattanooga. October
4th, with ssplendid assortment Of his i'm
proved spectacles. Stay limited to short
time. Due notice given on his arrival
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-09-26

promote any effective organization of the
party throughout the United States.
Resolred, That these resolutions be pub
lished and respectfully submitted by the Con-
yention as an address to the people of the
United States.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-09-26
DANlFL WErs1rR's OrInIns or En1mnR E.

DANIEL WEBsTER's OPIMos OF FILLMORE.
I'll wish TO say, with emphasis, that since
my connection with him in the leading affairs
OF the government of the United States, |
have fully concurred with him in all his great
and lending measures.
All these principles are my principles; and
u he as 'croRg in Them, l an, and Gl,caYs shall
L. $500
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-09-26

fillmore IN FLoRIDA.-A gentleman wri-
ting us from Santa Rosa, Florida, under date
of Sd inst, says: "This State is certain for
Fillmore, Donelson and the Constitution"
The Americans Of Florida, we may say,
have kept up their party efficiency all the
while, better than those of any other South.
ern State. They will see their reward.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-09-26

t3g- Hon. james Cooper, Ex-senator from
Pennsylvania, is out for Fillmore and Donel.
son, and made speech in their behalf, in
Philadelphia, on Saturday evening, August
Both
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-09-26

g9D- In the Republican Convention that
nominated Col. Fremont, gentleman from
Ohio, opposing his nomination, asked, "What
has he donep Thaddeus Stevens replied,
ale has killed two grisly bearsr'
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-09-26

CoSsIsTENoy.-The Democracy, while
protesting to be the peculiar friends of slave.
ry, oppose the repeal of tho naturalization
laws, and encourage the importation of thous.
ands OF abolitionists from abroad, to swell
the ranks Of the enemies Of the South.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-09-26
ATTENTION DrnoouArs!-A Boston paper

ATTENTION DEMocRATs!-A Boston paper
says:
naturalization, is going on at n rapid rate
in Boston, in view OF having the parties ready
for November next. A larger vote will be
east there, this fall, than ever before"
Don't smile, Democrats--ast year you
might-for these new American citizens are
not now, being manufactured for you, but for
Fremont. Do you hear! Thus j, is, that
the dear foreigners whom you Rugged and
kissed in 1855, kick you down stairs in 1856.
Can you not exeIaim with Martin Van Barren,
'Our sufierngs is int olerable."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-09-26

New YORK, Sept. 22.-Gov. Gcnry has
disbanded the Ru1ians, who are greatly in
censed thereby, and swear vengeance. Gen.
Lane, with II hundred and fifty men, has mov-
ed towards Nebraska.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-09-26

We have advices from Kansas to the 18th,
on which day il is stated TINT $500 Mis-
sourians were at franklin, preparing imme-
Giatelv to reduce that town, and that several
sklrmishes had taken place between the nd
vanced guards of the two parties.
The free soil marnuders under Harvey,
have been captured by The U. s. dragons.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-09-26

.ag- The people of ST. Paul, Minnesota ;
held n pulic meeting recently, with view to
the adoption Of summary measures for the
extirpation of the gamblers, cut.throats and
thieves who infect that city.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-09-26

STILL They CoME.-Alr. Thurman, the
anti. American eector for the county of
Washington, KY, has declared his intention
to support Fillmore. So the work goes
bravely on Wonder if the old Squattcr will
have MS many with him as will be sufficient
to dig his grave in November.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-09-26

PoRrER's SpInr-We have received the
first number of new paper with the above
title VIM I. Porter, editor. Mr.. Porter
was the founder of the New York Spirit of
the Times" and the high rank which that
paper held for twenty FIVE years is sufficient
guarantee that the new will be Pirited-
Subscription So. Address Geo. Wilkes, No.
SAG Broadway, New York.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-09-26

.Y Maine has been a never-faling De-
mocratic State in every Presidential contest,
save one, since the country was divided in
to Wing and Democratic parties, quarter of
a century ago. In 1870, when Gen. Harri-
sons popularity swept the country like n
flood, she gave him small majority, viz:
All. But ever before that she was, as she
has been ever since, until now, a staunch
supporter of the Democratic candidates.
She gave Gen. Jackson majority Of 1922
over Mr.. Clay in 1882; Van Buren, major
ity Of 1851 in 1886; Polk n majority Of
ll,345 in 1874; Cass majority of 1890 in
lS4S and Pierce majority of 9,O66 in 1852
There is no Northern State which has
been as constant to the Democracy as Maine.
Pennsylvania has given away twice to Names
once. And now, with such antecedents, see
where she Enthusiastically thousand majority
for The Black Republicans! A change of
nearly thirty thousand against the Demo
cratic party since Perce's election, less than
four years ago, and is State which polls
only eighty or ninety thousand votes
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-09-26

The FILLMORE SPRIT.-An Ohio cores
pendent of the Cincinnati Times, holds ihe
following language. 1t shows the antiab-
clifton, anti-sectional feelings of the Fillmore
men in the free States:
",The American party is rapidly on the in
crease in our little village. Fillmore and
Donelson is the talk among all the true.
hearted Americans. Although living in the
midst of Abotionism, We would admonish
both our Northern and Southern friends to
rcnounce all sectional principles and at once
come out boldly and declare themselvs in
favor of Fillmore aud Donelson."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-09-26

95' Hon. Lynn Boyd, of Kentucky, de-
MES story published ir the papers that he
has had quarrel with and shot Mr.. George
ID. Blakely, Fremont elector in that State.
lie says he has not seen Nlr. Blakely for
Years
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-09-26

gY The Democracy are getting like n
hen on hot gridde, on the subject of pol
tlcs. They have seen the hand writing on
the wall, and have got the fidgets.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-09-26

W Anumber of the friends Of Fillmore
and the Union assembled at the Courthous
in Athens, on Saturday night last, to testify
their qualification at the action of the OdLine
Wing Convention, recently assembled in Bal
timore. Eloquent and patriotic speeches were
made by NJ. p. Jarnagin and VIM. f. Keith,
Esqrs., which elected rapturous applause
After the meeting adjourned, there was n
grand display of fireworks on the streets
Our friends are alive with enthusiasm, ard
the cause of the Union is daily gaining
strength in our section, and will continue to
gain, as the fact becomes hourly more nppa-
rent that there is "no chance for Buchanan"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-09-26

STILL THEY CoME.-The Prairie Blade.
published at Corsecana, Texas, has hauled
down the Buchanan and run up the Fillmore
lnu
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-09-26
FILLMORE In Eastern TrxAs.-A roliabl,

FILLMORE In EASTERN TExAs.-A reliable
correspondent, writing to us under recent
date, from Texas, says: "Fillmore stock is
advancing in Texas for the last four weeks
! have justiraveled over seven counties in
Eastern Texas, and honestly believe that
Fillmore will get twothrds Of the votes"
We think that will do, pretty well.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-09-26

FuBLio SPEAKNe.--J. +. Power will address
his fellow'eitizens Of NcMinn county at viii
sons Store, head of Spring Creek, on Satur.
day, 4th of October. A fair division of time
will be agreed to with any Democratic speak.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-09-26

New York, Sept l9.-Lorenzo b. Shepard,
Esq, prominent and influential politician in
the Democratic party, died suddenly this
morning.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-09-26

tB- The Synod Of Tennessee. New School
Presbyterian, convened in this place on
yesterday, 2bth.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-09-26
.R- A Chicago dispatch, in which w

sB A Chicago dispatch, in which we
place very little confidence says
"The pros slavery men report battle on
the 3lst. at Blanton's bridge, between five
hundred Missourians under Atchson, and n
party of Free-soIcrs. The Missourians fled
ut the first charge"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-09-26

sR The democratic papers are awfully
riled and ll.natured about the Old Line
Wing Convention which assembled at Balti.
more few days ago. They swear il was no
Wing Convention at all, but that it was com.
posed of Know Nothings, third degree mem.
bers, appointed by Know Nothing lodges
Bogus Wings, they call them. We are afraid
the action Of that Convention of old liners,
has spoiled the last sad hopes of the despond-
ing locofoco leaders, or they would not mani
fest so much i'll nature and spleen about it,
The Augusta Constitniionalst the Atlanta
IntelIigencer, Richmond Enquirer, and seve-
raj other leading democratic papers-oh,
they're very mad, and swear there was not an
old line Wing in the body-all bloody Know
NOthings-every mothers son Of them
Jones, jenkins, Pratt, Pearce, Crozier, and
half dozen others of more or less note, who
have renowned the faith of their fathers and
come out fat.footed for Buchanan-they are
good, and true, and pure old line Wings
Yes that's the test of whiggery nowadays
lay down your ancient and time honored
principles, surrender all your party predilec
tons, lorsake your old friends and associates,
who took you up in your weakness and gave
you all the strength you ever had-give up
all these and forsake your country in its
hour of drest need and go over body and
breeches to the encmy-do this and You are
pure, unadulterated old line Wing, capt
tai old line Whg-one whose praises will be
sung in every locofoco sheet in the land
But show preference for Willard Fillmore,
the only national candidate in the field, and
you are at once set down MS bogus, base
counterfeit, not to be trusted. But these
locofoco editors are consistent gentlemen!-
However, there is no use taIkng-the pro-
phetic hand has traced upon the wall, in star
ing characters, "No Chance for Buchanan"
and we must pardon the poor fellows The
spleen and i'll nature which they in their des.
peration are so abundanty disgorging.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-09-26

tB- The election in Pennsylvania occurs
on the l4th October.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-09-26

FLORIDA FOR FILLMORE.-Gov. Brown, of
Florida, in letter TO the Committee of the
Knoxville Mass Meeting, expresses the con-
tident opinion that the Electoral vote of Flo
rida will be cast for Fillmore and Donelson
He says:
From present prospects, ! do confidently
believe that Fillmore and Donelson will re
crive the Electoral vote of this State for
President and Vice President of the U. s. at
the ensuing election.
am the corresponding Secretary of the
State Central Committee OF the Americans,
and have been, and am now, in correspon
dence with Committees in every county in
the State, and speak advisedly. We have a
strong Ticket: our candidates are in the field,
competent and active. say therefore that
you may rely on the State of Florida going
for the American Ticket, State and National.
The "spoils party" Electors with us pro-
claim from the stump that they would pre-
fer the election of Fremont to FILLMORE,
and the reason is evident to observing men
The spois party go for the "Loaves and
Fishes" and the fragments" they have to
gather up. If Mr. Fillmore is elected, they
will be driven from the cribs and swill-tubs
of the government. If they can't get Buch-
anan, who is in favorof Squatter Sovereignty
and Alien suffrage, and Fillibustering, and in
truth political prostitute, having embraced
all parties-they would take Fremont as
their next choice-and if they were certain
that he would give them office, they would
abandon Buchanan and take mp Fremont,
without moments hesitation.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-09-26

Tom Corwin, of Ohio, n prominent member
of Mr.. Eillmore's cabinet, has declared for
Fremont. lie gives as his reason for desert
ing Mr.. Fillmore, that he does not stand the
ghost OF chance-that the fight is between
Fremont and Buchanan. He therefore goes
for the Mustang Colt."-Rome Com.
The above paragraph has been travelling
the rounds of the democratic journals about
long enough. There is not one word of truth
in it. Tom Corwin goes for Fillmore, and de-
livered speech in Ohio few days ago, in
which he denounced the Black Republicans
in harsher terms than any democratic speak.
must be hard run when il is forced to pursue
such course to keep up the dropping spirits
Of its deluded followers.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1856-03-08

PAEkrE-LLh In St. .Iohn>bury. March 81, AT
the Methodist Church, by Rev. n. ". A.rinwall
Mr. Edwin W. Parker, and Miss Lois s. Lee, both
Of st .Iohn>burv.
DEMING-BAYII>-In kenosha. Wisconsin. Feb.
4. * Rev. H. y. Bishop. Charles pemIng Esq.
f,r,icr.y Of i::nv..lc and Mss Caroline Bay-, all
bi keEn.ha.
B,co<-N orI1,x-In Ncw'hurv. Feb Goth, by
Rev. II. Johnson. Elmorc c. Bacon. OF havcriiii'
and Miss LUCIA n. Moulton. Of ST. .Ghn,1lEy
-MEERIL-In Peacham, Feb. ID, ~
Rev T.. ID. Hopkins. Mr.. Nathaniel +. Annis, III,
of Barnet and Miss Sophia NJ. Merrill. OF Pcrcham.
observation-disclosures, Ey-In Ncwhurv, Feb. 2lst,
hv Rev. A. Dcm. IT.. Mr. Stephen II. Sanford
OF !oIlc! Ill.,, and Miss Emma Woodbury., Of New
bury.
CNDEEwOoD-In Burke, Feb. 21st
Ira Harvey, and Ms. Hannah Underwood, both Of
Burke.