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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18
GREAT TRIUMPH OF AMERICAN
PRINCIPLES.

A most important concession was made, on
the I'd inst, TO AMERICAN PRINCIPLE, in
the Senate of the United States! A very
important principle Of the Douglas Kansas
Nebraska act ,Oas repudiated by Southern
Democrats! An early punishment seems in
store for the deserving Germans and we may
look for speedy Americanization Of the
whole South. -
The Kansas PaciGcation Bill passed the
Senate on the day mentioned above--passed
'cith the Amendment offered by Mr.. Adams
(American,) Of Miss, TAKING AWAY THE
RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE OF UNNATUR.
ALLIED FOREIGNERS! The Territory
has thus been restored-as far as the Senate
is conference.-the AMERICAN RULE.
But the best Of the matter is, that a portion
OF the Southern Democratic Senators have, all
of a sudden, had a flood of light poured upon
them so as to be enabled TO see weak point
"a defect-a wrinkle rs it were-in the
original Kansas Bill They cry peceavimus
and vote for an American principle. Douglas
and Cass, however, and Bigler, Of Pennsylva-
mia (right hand man of Buchanan,) stuck to
Foreign Sovereignty to the "bitter end."-
Poor Buchanan. 7s'''''---
Here is the vote, on Mr.. Adams amend
ment to prevent the voting of unnaturaized
foreigners:
Ayes.-Adams, Miss Bayard, Del, Bell,
Tenn, Briggs, N. c., Brondhead, Pa, Brown,
Miss, Clay, jr. Ala, Clayton, DEL, Collamer,
VT, Crittenden, KY, Fessenden, Me-, Fltz.
patrick, Ala, Foot, VT, Foster, Conn, Geyer,
Mo-, Hunter, Va, Johnson, Ark, Mallory,
Fla, Mason, Va, Ried, N. c., Thompson, KY,
Yulee, Fla.-22.
Nays.-Allen, R. l., Bigler, p, Butler, s.
C., Bright, Ind, Cass, Mich, Dodge, Wis,
Douglas, H., Evans,S c., Jones, Ten, Pugh,
Ohio, Seward, N. Y. Slideil La, Toombs, Ga,
Weller, CAL, Wilson, Mass, Wright, New
Jersey.-l5.
Please note the votes of Douglas, Seward,
Wilson and Bigler.-lfont. Mail.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18

The Nashville Union, the Chattanooga Ad-
vertiser and other Sag NIGHT papers are -four
ishing figures daily, Of bets offered by demo-
Gratis and daring Fllmore's friends to take
them up. Brag is not the game of the
American party. We expect to cork for sue
cess!-Chat Gazette.
You are right, Mr.. Poats, but zoe intend TO
bet q little, too, while working good deal
for the success Of the cause; aud therefore
propose the following: We will bet 100000
that Fillmore carries Tennessee, $4,000
that he receives plurality in New York,
S25O,OOO that Buchanan don't carry Penn
sylvauia, S50o,00O that he don't get nary
State north of humbug line, "l0 cents" that
the swoolly boss" beats the Federal nag in
the popular vote of tho Union, and 100000
that Willard Fillmore is the next President of
the United States---the whole to be taken
together and the money to be deposited in
Kibbee's Financial Institute. Dalton, Ca,
where perfection in the sublime art Of bank
ing may be acquired 10 few easy lessons
Now IL any Locofoco, Sag Nicht, or Federal
Democrat wants to Illustrate his faith by
works and get rid Of his small change, just
let him call by and he will be accommodated
NIB. 1.-THE bet is not taken in two weeks
It will be regarded rs conclusive evidence
that there is no hope Of the election of the
Federal nominee. and consequently every
vote South cast for him will be avote for the
Black Republicans.
n4r Chattanooga Advertiser and other
Federal papers in this State, please copy.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18
LATER FROM KANSAS.

ST.. LOUIS, July 8.
Advices from Topeka, Kansas, the All, say
that n convention met there on the I'd inst,
and passed resolutions in favor of the Repub-
leans, aud denunciatory of the Democrats,
appealing to the friends Of Free Kansas in
Congre S. to stop voting supplies until Kansas
shall be admitted into the Union under the
Topeka Constitution.
Mr. Donaldson and Judge Fillmore read the
Presidents proclamation of February last,
and Governor Shannon's proclamation; and
Mr.. Woodson read note from Col. Sumner,
saying that he would prevent the meeting of
the Legislature, but they Were unheeded-
About 500 persons were present, all armed.
On the 4th both branches Of the Free State
Legislature met, when Col. Sumner entered
the town with 200 United States dragons
and planted two cannon at the bead of Kan
sas avenue. The troops were dawn up be-
fore Constitutional Hall. Col. Sumner told
the citizens that he would not disarm them
or break up the Convention but had orders to
break up the Legislature and would do so.
Col. Sumner repaired to the Hall of Rep
resentatives and said: 81 am called upon to
perform the most painful duty of my liie
Under the authority of the President ! am
here TO dissolve the Legislature. In accord
ance with my orders ! command you to dis
perse. God knows | have no party feeling in
the matter, and will have none while ] hold
my present position in Kansas. ! have inst
returned from the border, where have been
sending home Missourians; and | am here
with instructions to dispense the Legislature.
again command you 10 dispersew
Judoe Schuyler asked IL thew we're TO un.
derstani that they were to be driven out at
the point of the bsyonet?
Col Sumner replied that he would use the
whole force under his command to enforce
the orders
The House then dispersed
A similar scene was enacted in the Senate.
The Convention is preparing resolutions
endorsing the State Government and the
Topeka constitution. The fears of an invasion
kept large numbers from attending.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18

ANOTHER CoMPRoMIsE.-The bolt among
the northern democracy has proved too strong
for the southern wing Of the unterrifed, and
the latter signify willingness to compromise
on the Kansas question. The bill to admit
Kansas as Free State, was rejected in the
House by the votes Of northern members of
the American party. During the night that
followed, a despatch was received from Phila.
delphia stating that il the bill was finally de-
feated, Pennsylvania would be lost beyond
hope for Buchanan. Next morning, MIR. Bar
clay, Pennsylvania democrat and particular
friend OF old Buck, moved re consideration
of the vote rejecting the bill, and it was final
ly put through. And yet northern democra-
cy, we are told, is the only hope and reliance
of the South.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18
New YORK, July

The papers here contain Col. Fremont's
promised letter on the great political ques-
tons of the day. With regard to the vexed
question of slavery, he says:
at would be out OF place here to pledge
myself TO any particular policy that has been
suggested to terminate sectional controversy.
A practical remedy is the admission of Kan.
ses as free State. The South should, in my
judgment, earnestly desire such n consumma-
ton. 1t would vindicate its good faith and
correct the mistake Of the repeal of the Mis-.
souri, Compromise, and the North having
practically the benefit of this agreement,
would be satisfied with measure perfectly
consistent with the honor of the South and
its vital interests"
He further says, that free labor cannot be
driven from Kansas without provoking a
desperate struggle, and that the monopoly of
the soil and slave labor to kill it, might re-
duce the emigrants to labor on the same
terms as slaves.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18

A Very PROPER "DEMocRAT."-B. F.
Hallett, the Massachusetts, Aboltionist,
who figures now so prominently in the De-
mocratic party, and who was the Chairman
of the Cincinnati Committee on Platforms,
and the man who told the Convention that
his Committee adopt with "great unanimity'
the portion of the Platform referring to the
slavery question and the Nebraska bill, in
lS48 thought "H-ll" was too comfortable
n place for stakeholder. He is the same
man, too, who not long ago proclaimed that
he was in favor of the abolition Of slavery
everywhere, wherever it might exist, through
out Gods heritage" This is very proper
"Democrat"-a very proper supporter o:
Buchanan, but very poor, sally OF South
ern slavery"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18

OREeos-The Indian war is still progress
sing in Oregon, in recent battle, the In
dams killed twelve of Capt Smiths men, Ms
well as wounded the Captain, and twenty
five Of his men. Among the killed was Col.
Wright. The total number of killed and
wounded of Col. Wright's command was
near two hundred and fifty.
Fifteen Puebla officers have been ordered
to be shot ut Acapulco, for cOnspiring
against the laws, for plumber, and m at
tempted revolution.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18

The DEMOCRACY IN A STRAIT.--The De-
mocratic papers are revealing very plainly the
desperate prospects of their Presidential can.
didate, in urging their very modest suggestion
that the Fillmore men of the South should
disband and help them to beat Fremont
They say that they can actually carry Penn
sylyania for Old Buck, which, with the entire
Southern vote, will advance him to within
two votes of majority Of the Electoral Col
lege, and those two they hope TO obtain by
'sloshng about" among the Northern States
generally! Encouraging, as well as funny,
isn't il?
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18

HIGHLY IMfoRrASr From NICARAGUA
Gen. Walker was elected President Of Mica.
ragua on the Oath of June. Rivas and his
Minister Of war left Leon on the 18th, af.
forwards appeared in Chinandogo, collected
six hundred natives called in the outposts,
and ordered the American troops to evac.
date Leon: the order was obeyed, and Rivas
took possession of Leon with 20 men. Walk.
er has declared the Riyas party traitors
The officers Of the former Cabinet stand by
Walker
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18
PHILADELPHIA, July IL,

The Old Line Wings of Maryland yester
day adopted n PLATFORM, As for the Presi
dental candidates now in the field, they re.
gard Fremont as unqualified, and the princi'
Piles of the Republican party unconstitutional
Mr. Buchanan's Ostend doctrines are danger
Gus to the peace of the country, but Mr.
Fillmore they declare to be the only man to
restore tranquility to the country.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18

fB- The Georgia Citizen, Macon, has
come out for Fillmore and Doneson. The
editor says: Our banner is flung to the breeze
and it shall there wave until victory perches
upon it, or it is lowered by disaster. We 90
into the wild hunt after Bucks and Woolly
horses, and will not cease our efforts in the
chase ill the sides of November" have come
and the game is secured or lost.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18

SCRAMBLE For THE FOREIGN VoTE.-
The grea. scramble between the Democracy
and the Black Republicans for the foreign
vote of the North, is just commanding
Neither party thinks of success without that
vote. As for the American party, it puts
its trust in the patriotism and intelligence OF
the American people; and looks for no sue
cess, hopes for no victory, that does moi
come hot and throbbing from the American
heart.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18

MIssouRL--The vote Of Missouri in the
next Presidential election is estimated at
10000. The number of enrolled members
of the American party 10 that State is said
to be $4,000 exclusive Of sympathsers, who
will probably increase The vote for the Amer
lean candidates 10, 600. Missouri is sure for
Fillmore and Donelson and no mistake.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18

W In the course of the remarks of Mr..
Pearce Of Maryland, in the Senate on Tues
day, he took occasion to refer to President
Pierce, and to say, that the President came
Of the best stock in New Hampshire; his
father was brave and patriotic, and he be.
lieved the son was equally so. He had said
this when he was in the zenith of his pow
err and expected to be the candidate at the
next election; and no would say II now.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18

FATAL AfFRAy,--The Savannah Georgian
states that public meeting was held in St.
Peters Parish Is. CO. on the Sd instant, Hon.
Edmund Martin in the chair. When the
committee TO prepare business was about to
retire Mr.. Jesse Peoples, member of the
House Of Representatives Of South Carolina,
asked Mr.. Martin why he had not placed him
on the committee. On Nj. Martin stating
that he had not thought Of him Mr.. Peoples
gave him the lie, md WINS thereupon knocked
down. A general fight cnsued, ~ which DR..
T.. II. Martin, Of Savannah, son Of Hon.
Edmund Martin, was severely cut, and Mr..
Peeples was killed.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18

BALTIMORE, July IA dreadful accident
occurred this evening on the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad, near the Relay House. The
switch was broken and half opened, and the
train which left Washington at At P. NJ. was
thrown from the track. Engineer James
Cough and Henry Maggie, newsman, were
killed. Mr.. Hedges, mail agent, NJ. Worth.
ington, lawyer, of Annapolis, William Bridg-
es, confectioner, and Mr.. Russell, fireman,
were badly injured. Several Of the cars
were broker to pieces
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18

Pooh Bucx.-The reports come in thick
and fast from all parts Of Pennsylvania that
Buchanan cannot carry his own State. His
friends haveno enthusiasm, the partisans Of
Douglas and Pierce are plotting against him.
IN unbroken American phalanx is opposed TO
him-alas poor Buck! what chance has he!
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18

1R- The Baltimore American remarks
that Mr.. Cass, In the Senate, is now urging
the claims of national improvements as con.
stiiutional, in arguments that years ago fell
Familiarity from the lips Of Clay and Webster
and were then denounced as the very heresy
of Whirgery.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18
NEW YORK, July 10

At a Republican ratification meeting at
Williamsburg yesterday, letter was read
from James Maurice, democratic member in
Congress from the first district, fully sympa-
thizing with the object Of the meeting.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18

ANOTHER FIRE IN NAsHvILLE.-Yesterda
says the Banner of the 10th, about o'clock p
NJ, the cabinet. making establishment of Jas
w. M'Combs g. Co., at the northwest corner
of the intersection of Cherry and Church
street, took fire, and, from the combustible
character of the building and contents, was
soon in terrible blaze South, the flames
extended across Church street to the build.
ings Immediately opposite, consisting of the
large two.story brick building belonging to
DR.. John Fl. Young, and occupied by Josiah
Ferriss, Esq The brick offices Immediately
adjoining belonging to Doctors Kelly and
Mayfeld, and small frame house at the
southwest corner of Church and Cherry
streets, belonging to X. j. Morris, all of
which were entirely consumed.
Immediately east of the establishment
where the fire broke out, and across Cherry
street, was the Union and American printing
office, which was on fire several times and
was saved with the utmost difficulty and by
the greatest exertions.
Immediately north Of where the fire broke
out, on Cherry street, were brick dwelling
house and Offices belonging to Doctor James
Overt0n, which were consumed.
West of the cabinet factory, and on the
same lot was frame building occupied by
Mr.. Cornelius as dwelling house. This,
also, was consumed, together with the Ma
sonic Hall, which was separated from it, on
the West, b. n narrow nl.ey.
These are all the buildings, we believe that
were consumed. We have not time for far.
ther particulars to day.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18

BATTLE BETwsEE A SNAKE AND WEASEL
On Saturday last, a gentleman visiting q
spring, in Rochester, heard slight squcaling,
and on searching for the cause, saw black
snake and weasel in sharp contest. When
discovered the snake was colcd around the
weasel. giving the animal rather haIa
squeeze, but finally the weasel popped !
through the snakes coil, and then turned ana
took Tie "ynrnintr by the throat and killed Y
almost instantly.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18

VINO IS BUcHANAS.-The Union this NOR
ming inquiries who is Jas, Buchanan We
will answer. He is the same man who, in
1915, denounced James Madison; who de-
nounced the pence secured by the war of
1919 as "disgraseful" Who denounced
the Democracy of that day; who, in 1888,
was in favor of reducing the price of Amer
lean labor to level of that of Europe; who
preferred the charge of abribery and corrup-
tion" against Clay: who, in his Grafton in
1915, denounced foreigners; who, while in
Pennsylvania Legislature, opposed the enlist
ment of foreigners in war Of 1912, who while
in Europe, signed the Ostendcd proclama-
ton, setting forth the "highwayman's plan"
of acquiring Cuba; who declared, in 1925,
that slavery was "a great political and moral
evil" and who, in lS47, in letter to George
w. Jones, acknowledged that 10 1915 he
was Federalist, and that he delivered the
Grafton in lSl5.-WaSh. Organ.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18

az new military post has been estab-
lish.d on the Missouri river, on the Nebras-
ka side, about seventy five miles above the
mouth of I'Eau qui Cour river. It is said 10
be very beautifully situated, and to possess
many advantages above Fort Pierre. It is
called Fort Randall.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18

WHEAr.-We are sorry to learn that the
wheat in this immediate neighborhood is not
turning out near as well as was expected n
few weeks ago. Several of our friends who
have threshed their crops say the yield falls
short about one third. There is but little
offering for market. Price rs to IS cents
per bushe.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18

tB It is stated in the Louisville Journal,
that Judge Mclean supports Mr.. Fillmore
on the ground that he is the safest candidate
in the field. Mr.. Filmore's conservatism
will attach to him the great bulk of the pru-
dent and peace loving people Of the country,
enough we hope to elect him.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18

FAY In late number of the Buffalo Com
mercial Advertiser, we find the following
calculation, which that paper bases upon the
result of the most recent State and Congress.
sional elections making all due allowance for
any well ascertained changes which may have
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18

MAN OF THE SoUrH, Why FALTER You
The America, which arrived few days
ago at Halifax, brings us the news TINT MAJ
zini, the italian socialist, and friend of Kos
suth, had announced his intention Of emigra-
ting to this country. Mezzini is the same
individual who, writing to friend in this
country, appealing to him for aid to eman-
cipate Italy:
"Twenty four millions Of emancipated
Italians will be ttoenty fur millions Abolition.
lists to aid their breathren in America"
Men of the South! are you willing to in
trust your property in the keeping Of such
men! IL not, vote for Fillmore. Are you
willing to allow such men to make laws reg
ulating Your property If not, then vote for
Fillmore.-Are you willing that your in.
situations shall suffer from the influence OF
such men! Ifnot, then vote for Fillmore
Your only safety is with the American party.
Then rally to its STANDARD bearer. With il
you are safe from the Entertainments of the
Italian Abolitionist. Then why falter, when
the line of duty is so plainly marked Out
before you?- Washington Organ.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18

DEMOCRATS TO OLD LINE Wines, GREET
Ise.--The Richmond Enquirer, the leading
organ of the Southern Democracy, talks
"right out in meetin" to Old Line Wings,
rs follows:
awe invite no man Of Wing principles to
join the Democratic party. Such an over
ture would be rs insulting to him as unjust
10 our party. A person with Wing convic.
tons cannot consistently and honestly profess
to belong to the Democratic party. A person
with Wing convictions cannot be admitted
into the Democratic organization, without
to some extent corruptng its integrity and
debauching its principles. We invite nc
Wing to come into the Democratic party, un
less he chooses voluntarily and from conyic.
ton to abjure his ancie mt faith, and to pro
fess allegiance to our peculiar platform"
Commenting on this, the Richmond Wing
says: "After this, we are sure that no Wing
not already dog ut heart can mite with the
Democracy in the coming election.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18

w On Wednesday last, Mrs. Joe Pent-
land was fined by the New York Court Of
General Sessions $40 for cowhiding Mr..
Benjamin Baldwin, for speaking rather froe-
ly of her character
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18

eW-a Dark Lanterns" which twelve
months ago were in SO much demand among
the democrats, Il Is said are now to be found
for sale at every Gag NIGHT establishment In
Are corporation. Price, "l0 cents" apiece.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18


TRI.WEEKLY TRUE AMERIcAS.-Ths is
The title Of paper just started at Knoxville,
Tenn, by our old friend Jno. E. Helms, and
NJ. L. Patterson--Wm. T.. Helms editor
Price of tri-weekly, $500 per annum; week.
", S2,OO. Notwithstanding the title, the
name of James Buchanan floats from its
masthead. Our friend John and the other
parties We know will pardon us for saying
that we regret to see this-regret to see a
new enterprise identify itself with cause
that is evidently sinking. But the canvass
will soon be over, and then shall the columns
of the "'rrue American" be filled with the cur.
rent news of the day, spicy local items, and
well written articles promotive of the i'm.
provement of town and country-in short,
jus, what tri.weeky at a fourishing and
growing city like Knoxville ought to be, a
sheet that everybody will seek for with avid.
ty. And then we know it will pay. 1t is
unnecessary to add, that we wish the concern
abundant success in its business
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18

vrRsrSIA.-The news from the Old Do.
minion is of the most cheering character
old line whigs--some 10000 of whom last
year refused to vote with the American party
are to mnn going for Fillmore. Wise
carried the State last year by 10000. The
patriotic sentiments uttered by Mr.. Fillmore
Mt Albany and other points since his returns
are meeting with response from Union
loving hearts in every section, and thousands
who have been misled by the nlisrcpresenta.
lions of foul mouthed demagogues and the
ISLANDERS and falsehoods of v;nal and rcck.
less party press, are waking up to the truth
and realities of the case, and mingling with
that mighty popular current now setting in
favor of the American candidate. Even Wise
is said to be alarmed as bis prophetic ken
reads the portents in tho political heavens
Let the wave roll on.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18

STARTLING DIscLosURE!-The Albany NJ
Y. Statesman says that the nomination of
Fremont was the result of n coalition be.
tweenW. II. Seward and Archbishop Hughes.
This fact will lose the entire Irish and Catho.
lie vote as well as that Of the Germans, to
the Democracy; shorn Of which, that party
dwindes into mere faction in the North,
without the slightest possible chance of sue
cess. II will also havethe effect to secure
to MIR. Fillmore the entrsstrcngth Of the
American party in New York and the North
generally.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18

EK The Baltimore American, a leading
Old Line Wing journal which has never allied
itself with any other party, urges all old line
Wings throughout the Union to rally TO the
support Of Fillmore.