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

A clerk in the Bank Of England enters at
the age of seventeen, on a salary Of one hun.
dred and fifty dollars year, with IN addi-
tional hundred II he is punctual every NOR
ming. His salary is increased fifty dollars n
year till his income reaches four hundred
dollars. 1t is then raised twenty-five dollars
n year until it reaches an annual salary of
FIVE hundred dollars. From that time the si..
larry is increased at the rate Of forty dollars a
year, till the gentleman has worked himself
mp to the comfortable income Of thirteen
hundred dollars. But this is not all. Every
employee of the bank is entitled to a retiring
pension of an amount proportional to the
number of years he has served. After forty
years service, we believe, clerk is entitled
to retire upon pension equal to the amount
of the salary he enjoyed at the time of his
retirement. When n clerk is absent on
leave, he forfeits thirty three cents per day
an arrangement which has the double advan-
tage of securing the bank from imposition,
and of giving modest man the courage to
ask for leave of absence when it is necessa-
ry. Indeed, the system generally seems to
us the only one by which faithful service
can be nationally expected.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-05-09
Forest Hill Academy,
CHANGE OF FIR MI :,
Look out for Squalls

NAE have sold out our stock of Goods to JAMES
w ,CHEsNUTr and DAVID CANrREiI. Thankful for
the liberal patronage heretofore extended TO u.s. we
licit continuance OF the same to the firm.
Our old transformers will now see the proprety and
have not paid MS dime in three years 1t would be
quite gratifying TO feelings to wait with them few
years longer, but having long since exhausted pri
vate capital and not having "struck copperl shall
be compelled to force collections In a very short time,'
II they not voluntarily made. We have no desire
to press our customers put them to cost and those
who prefer It come forward and confess judgment
Those who neither pay up nor confess Judgment
not he offended u we them, especially after
having INDUCED them so long. And hope they will
not put TO the trouble and expense Of hunting them
up but that they will forward like clever fellows
square up their accounts and continue trade with
the new firm, who are first rate fellows, have very
fair stock on hand and in few days will he expecting
New Goods. a.e, CANTRELL 4 co.
McAIinn CO., April 4, 1s5s-sm*-392
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More Likely Negroes,

II ING a PHILLIPS. McMinn county,
IN Tenn, have another lot Of very likely
Young Negroes Tor sale. Boys weighingfrorn
rs to il5 pouuds--and few likely girls.
March 20, ls56--tf--392.
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A New Churn.

TNIIE undersigned is now prepared to fur
L nish a new Churn, to order. which he
warrants to churn buiterin one fifth the time
usually taken by the common Churn, If prop
erly used All he asks is fair trial. Any
person furnishing him with milk that is sour
and ready for churnng, and he fails to cburn
il in five minues, eau lfave q Churn free of
nothing. Call over to the South side Of
Athens and satisfy yourselves.
4, JAMES BAKER.
references IL. Dodson, VIM. G. Horton,
Dr. Atlee, DR. Deaderick, and Others.
Athens March IA, ls56-tf-39O
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New Goods for the Million !
Spring and Summer Goods,

just received, at their new Brick Corner with
Iron Front, which were purchased on the best
terms, and are now offered at as low rates as
such Goods can be purchased any where in
the State
For the LADIES, they have the latest
styles Of Dress Goods. Trimmings. Muslins.
Prints, Linens, Laees, Handkerchief, Hosiery
and Gloves. Also, The Bonnets and Trimmings.
a large stock of GENTLEMEN ; WEAR,
such as Cloths, Cassimers, Satinets. Vestings.
Tweeds, Drillings, BE-, DC. READY-MADE
CLOTHING, Hats, Boots and Shoes.
Drugs and Medicines. Paints and Dyestuffs
Hardware, Cutlery and Qneensware, Groce.
ries. Iron. Steel, Nails and Castings, besides
every other article usually kept in retail
Stores. G we them call. They consider it
no trouble to show Goods. They are deter
mined not TO be uudersold.
rY- All kinds Of Country Produce taken
in exchange for Goods. May 1897
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-05-09
THINGS IN KANSAS-ASSASSINA-
TION OF A SHERIFF..

From the Kansas correspondent OF the ST.
Louis Republican we extract the following;
Yesterday Gen. Whitfield and party came
down to Lawrence, 10 oe in attendanee;
passing through, but remaining only Few
moments. Rcecer expects to prove ihat some
Missourians voted at tae first election ana
Whitfield intends 10 prove that great many
Yankees, from Massachusetts ana elsewhere
voted and returned, never to see haiisas again.
One is reminded by these things, OF the ex.
preston afgh,ing the Devil with hrel' and
the game Of "tit for tst; you kill my dog,
kill rour eat" It's all an electioneeiIng card
10 be played ms a big trump IN The game OF
making nPrcsidrntthis. fall: such is one of the
political strokes of The Black Republicans.
A Southerner has been murdered-cow-
ardly murdered. Last night, Samuel J. Jones,
sfVirgiLia formerly, Sheriff of Douglas coun-
ty, vas shot in the back by some ingrate.-
Mr.. Jones lived here two years, and when
Kansas was first organized, he made claim
in the Territory, near Lecompton. He was
unusually active in the pro. slavery cause, was
very brave, and the Aboltionists all feared
him. He was, for this reason elected by the
Legislature Sheriff of Douglas county. Jones
was remarkably efficient officer and gained,
by his efficiency in office, the cordial hatred of
the Lawrence people. lie had been repeat
edly threatened. You will recollect having
published note to him, signed "One of The
secret T'pelre," in which the Sheriff was
warned, IL he made any more arrests in that
town, his fate was sealed. Yesterday, assist
ed by the military detachment from Fort
Leavenworth, Jones arrested four or five who
had resisted him in the execution Of the laws,
and had them confined in a small house in
town, guarded by the troops. Last night
about ten o'clock, while sitting by the fire in
Lieut. Nc lntosll's camp, poor Jones was shot
between the shoulders, the ball entering the
spine. There are no hopes of his recovery.
General Whitfield sent dispatch, by an
express rider, to Col. Boone, of this place.
The latter received it this morning early; and
Immediately left in hack for Lawrence, with
Mrs. Jones, the wife of the unfortunate
Sheriff. II is sincerely hoped that she will
reach there before the brave fellow dies.
There is profound excitement here The
occurrence has produced deep feeling of
antipathy 10 Lawrence, and nothing but the
love Of law and order, with which our party
are imbued, will save the place from utter
nnnihiation. If the prominent men of Law.
renee promptly disayow the base deed, and
the murderer is given up-for they know him
then the excitement may be stayed.
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TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

.sR- There are 800 miles of streets and
l 900 miles of pavcmenis in N. York.
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GARDNER, SHEPHERD Il co..
WHOLESALE DEALERs IN
Shoes, Hats, and Straw Goods,
Nashville. Tenn.

XXTE would inform our customers and the trade
w generally that since the late FIRE in which the
building occupied.was consumed we have removed
stock No. ~, West side Of the Square, up stairs
adjoining Messrs. Allison, Anderson Co.
Since removing, have received large additions
our stock including great variety Of Goods, suited
the season. to which respectfully in rite the aten-
tion Of Merchants. Orders solicited and filed with care
may elm GARDNER, SHEPHERD 4 co. B.
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R- Some enthusiastic married man has
written the following:
Oh, there is not in this wide world happier life
Than to sit near the stove pipe and tickle your wife
Taste the sweets Of her lips in the moments Of glee
And twist the cats tail when she jumps on your knee
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IA cd ell Cllthing Store.
Clcvolant, Tenn,

n HAVE just receivedone the largest and finest
II stocks OF READY-ffAE CLOTHING that has
ever been opened in tli mFket, which was selected
with the greatest care ~ o who is well posted up in
Fashions, and in the vale ofcothing, and all Of which
was made to order andlo II The stock is general,
and consists in part of cSatt all Styles Pants to suit
the most fastidious; ses,s plain and fancy; Shirts
Drawers; Cravats, graf vriety Collars Of the latest
cut; Hosiery Of alldesiptns fine Calf Skin Stitched
Boots and Shoes; the htes style Caters; Children's
Shoes, &c. Also, a fte assortment Of Hats of The
most approved styles. iogeter with numberiess other
articles, Of which shalnottempt to speak here, but
will take the greatest rieasre in showing to all who
may favor me with all VI Of which are offered for
sale cheap for cash-nohurbug about 1t
may 9-ly-39S W. @. HANES
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HtIGARS.-As upfior ftcie of Cigars; Also. No
~ Chewing Tobac%-alfays on hand and for sale
by tmay 81 a VIC. HANES, Cleveland
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new ORLEANS coRnEspoNpENcE
NV ORLEANS. April a5. 1855.

NV OAL1ANor Apfii 3D. 1000
The heavy business is about closing, though
Cotton is brisk. 1t is high and frm The
business men say the city never was more
prosperous. Perfectly good health pervades
its limits, and the heat has not been greater
here than the sth and 9th of tins month at
Athens. A Tennesseean does not realize that
this climate is so pleasant at this season of
the year.
The proceeding in Court in reference to the
contested election. mentioned in my last, has
been continued and the jury discharged
The judge and one Of the counsel were i'll,
and this caused a suspension Of dayor two,
and in the meantime the wife of 4 juror de-
parted this life, and he being much distressed
tried to follow, but not being successful in
committing suicide. he ia still on hand con.
siderably damaged.
"A great many have been killed and wound
ed since have been in the city. They make
money out of every-movement, whether for
life or death. They beg. borrow, cheat and
steal. The following. taken from to-day's pa
per, illustrates the style of doing business:-
"Bsggdr-'Can you help poor man to-day,
yer 'onerr SAopman--I'll remember -you
next time Beggar-sure, sir, never trust,
I'd be ruined entirely If did, 7. F.
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CoNEECTIo,NIIItE I,ss.--CsndIe., Rai.ln,,
~ Prunes' Figs alm9ds; filSert: English walnuts,
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OhiluurY.
thon hast all seasons for thine own. Obi Death. -

Yours, most respectfully.
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The CHuRcH.-A New Yok paper writing
upon the Peace in Europe, and the results
that ought TO follow, thus speaks Of one
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16
Aee,se.,.l shssti.g---saa C.s.al.y.

II has never been our duty to record more
distressing casualty than one which occurred
here on Thursday night. within few yards OF
our Office door, Two bright, promising boys.
sons of Mr.. s. E. Jacks, Of this place. one about
nine and the other about eleven years OF age,
were amusing themselves with q pistol, one
of Aliens revolvers, which was supposed TO be
harmless, from the fact that the cylinder would
no, revolve, and the further fact that the boys
had no caps. They however loaded it, and the
older one Of them commenced hammering on
the tubes with his knife. ard to his horror and
surprise The powder became ienited, and the
contents of the pistol penetrated the skull Of his
younger brother, (Roberi,) entering just below
the eye, and ranging back towards the brain.
The little sufferer lived about haitian honr in The
most intense apparent misery, but SEEM
ingly unconscious of any thing that was going
on around him. Thus parents have another les
son Of the improperly Of permitting children 10
meddle with fire arms, however harmless, they
may appear to the eye. A portion, or the whole
of percussion cap may have been on the tnbe
of the pistol. and this may have caused the ex-
plosion, or the violent contact Of steel with the
tube may have caused the emission of spark,
which igni,ed the powder in the barrel OF the
pistol Be this it may. bright and promis-
ing life has been sacrificed, and father also
little brother and sister, are left disconsoate
by this sad accident.
A large concourse Of our citizens followed the
remains of the child TO his last resting place.
where appropriate services were had. The al
ficted father has the deep sympathy Of this
whole community.
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16
The Weather.

II the weather made to order, we could
not ask for more delightful. agreeable, bracing
air. than now enjoy. The good people of
all classes, in all pursuits. seem TO appreciate it.,
and all is hustle and life. The married ladies
are making garden.' as our good northern and
eastern housewives say, their lords are helping
them. planting trees. making fences, and--
putting their wives to great deal of trouble to
prepare food enough 10 satisfy their aPpetites.
We have heard some of our lady friends COM
plain hugely at the increased appetites of their
| bigger half and doubt, with calculating
look, thee economy of permitting their husbands
to work. This exercise is SO health provoking,
so life inspiring, that to be cooped up, even in
a sanctum is a punishment almost too great to
be borne. All nature seems smiling around u.s.,
and wooing US to embrace the bright, health
giving breezes, and the quickenins sunshine.
The birds are busy chilling and cooing." and
all nature seems in love. We feel almost tempt
ed to say, that let what may come, we will not
be longer kept prisoner, but will yield to the
solicitations of smiling nature, and enjoy the
fresh air. But we cannot go alone. and we have
no one to go with us-will not some kind fair
friend contribute TO our joy, by sharing in a
ride or walk with us over these beautiful hills 7
We pause, till next week for reply, and in the
mean time will console ourselves, or rather in
demnify ourselves for the loss of this pleasure,
by smoking divers and sundry old resalias-an
excellent substitute for society. BY the way,
we have few more Tobacco seed left. Dom.
some of our farmers want them! Thus endeih
our first attempt at sentiment. We promise onr
readers that it shall be last (,ill next issue),
The copyright is secured according to act OF
| Congress.
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16
SHASTA C.uu,v Grand Jury.

This body adjourned on Tuesday last after
Session Of week. They found true bills in twen-
ty.one cases, and the Court Of Sessions has been
engaged in trying some of them already. The
heavy expenses Of imprisonment, and the float
ing cha acter Of our population, render 1t mat
ter of justice to the prisoner. as well as to the
people. that speedy trials should be had in all
cases. Our Court of Sessions are prompt and
energetic in the discharge of their duties. and
no one who knows the qualifications OF the pre-
siding Judge, J c. Hnckley, doubts his eminent
legal fitness for the office.
The people feel confident that justice will be
meted out in all cases before our Courts, hence,
Shasta has lost her character, one which it had,
but which it never deserved. for setting the
laws at defiance. All that is needed 10 correct
these evils is the election of men to office who
are above suspicion, and such we believe. are
the men who preside over our County af-
fairs
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16
Justices, Jurisdictiou.

We have been surprised al observing. that pc
titions were being sent from citizens in the min
ing counties, requesting the Legislature TO give
to Justices OF the Peace jurisdiction in sums
OF five hundred dollars.
Now, we are informed that the Supreme
Court Of the State have decided that the law
giving them jurisdiction in sums of over two
hundred dollars, is unconstitutional and uoid.-
What then is the use of again placing uron onr
statute books law which has already been de-
clared unconstitutional? If the Constitution is
TO be amended lei il be amended in whole and
let us have a complete change in The Judiciary
system, for we are persuaded that it is cum
brous. and needs radical ref,rm; but this change
in Justices jurisdiction, is of very question
able propriety, and we think much better
suggestion could be made for the cheap and
speedy melting out Of justice, than by giving
this large jurisdiction 10 Justices of the Peace
But it will be time enough TO discuss this mat
ter. when the Constitution is about being
changed, and we only makes these remarks
now, from the fact that we understand that a
petition is in circulation for the restoration Of
the act. giving to Justices, jurisdiction in sums
OF five hundred dollars.
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16

E. CLAMPsus V,TUs.-lt will be gratifying TO
onr brethren throughout the civilized world TO
hear of the success of this time honore1 order in
Shasta. Scores are joining from among the most
respectable circles of society. and all seem to
regret after solving onr mysteries that they have
never before had, what they so much needed
Light" With the light before them, which
an initiation furnishes, they with one accord.
witE no mental reservation whatever, promise
TO be husbands to the widows, and fathers to
The fatherless, and to seek within themselves
for all those means of pleasure, which fur
nished 10 few in a new country like this We
almost regret that the ladies cannot become
lodge members of this institution, bnt they are
prohibited from motives of public policy. They
however participants in the advantages
arising from our institution for wherever the e.
Clampsus vtus society fourishes, there woman
is duly appreciated.
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16

The VIEWS OF THE SECRETARY OF WAR on
THE Pacific RAIL RoAD.-Secretary Davis in
his recent report as Secretary of war, has dwelt
at length npon the Pacific Railroad as a means
of defence. and says. that it is one of almost alb
solu,e necessity. He estimates that it would
cost One hundred millions Of dollars to place
supplies on this coast for five years, during war
between this country and any strong European
Power The losses in time of peace, in stores
and provisions. owing 10 long voyages is
very great. and annually we spending more
than the interest on the cost of Railroad from
the Missouri River TO the Pacific Ocean, from
these losses. With these facts staring our Con-
gross in the face. can they be much longer in
deliberating upon this question: If IL ere is
constitutional right to build any road for militia
ry purposes. surely this calls for the early action
Of Congress. We have unprotected coast Of
hundreds of miles, and no other means of TRIMS
porting troops provisions, than by perlous
and slow voyage. We believe therefore,
that il Congress ever will organize. Bill will
be passed, which will secure at an early day
Railroad from the Atlantic 10 the Pacific. The
influence. which will secure to the people of
California Railroad connection with the East,
can ask almost any thing from us. with The cer-
tainiy, that, that act will speak volumes in its
favor.
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16
Chinese Murder---One Killed ahd 1--WE
wounded.

A most dastardly attempt at robbery coupieo
with murder, was made on Thursday night last
about a mile from Shasta Cinnamon being the VIC
Tins. The Chinese from whom the news oil Inc
affair was derived give The following account"f H.
They say that at about eleven O. clock last Thurs
day night, six white men entered their tent. and
commenced firing at party of their fellows who
were sleeping therein, one ball taking effect In
the brain of one of the poor unfortunaies an
other passing through The hand of the second
and into his body just below his left breast, and
a third one being shot in the abdomen.
The one shot in the head is dead, the other
two may possibly recover. The one who was
shot in the hand and breast was lying asleep at
the time the pistol was fired. and had his hand
placed over his breast. The hand was penetra-
ted and the ball passed into body.
The intelligence was brought into town by
The Cbinaman who was wounded in the abdo-
men, and The marks OF blood from the wound
are still visible before the door Of the ST. Charles
Hotel, where he stood TO deliver the news Sew
OF our citizens Immediately repaired to the
scene of the tragedy, but, Of course, could OBJ
tain no clue to the murderers
The wounded have received medical aten-
tion bnt their recovery is very doubtful. Seve-
raj cabins inhabited by the Chinese are in the
vicinity. and the inmates had been indusiriousy
engaged in digging gold for some days, so that
it was believed that they had made good deal
of money. and it was doubtless the object of the
desperate fends in human shape to murder the
Chinamen and steal their gold The point
where the act was committed is within mile of
Shasta. between the two roads leading towards
Weaverville. We hope that the perpetrators of
the act can, and will be ferreted out, and brought
to condisn punishment. Hanging is too good
for any one who will kill Chinaman
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16

E. CLAMPsus BILLIARD SALooN.-We call at-
tention TO the advertisement of Mr.. Hawes who
has opened a Billiard Saloon in the fine fire
proof building of Mr.. James Loag on The East
side of Main street. We told that his
tables are of the very finest character. superior
to any heretofore in use in Shasta, and besides
that. he keeps for The thirsty. certain potaions'
which are pronounced palatable by the initiated.
Brown, who is The divinity presiding over
this particular department, it is whispered
among the knowing ones, knows how TO do it
up. SO that babies cry after it, in other words,
that the thirsty on entering. ask him to do it mp
bromn. and his manner of compromising, is pro-
nounced by every true E C.amps,ls. satisfactoru.
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16

vALESrINEs.-The young people Of Shasta,
have had good time in sending and receiving
Valentines. Some were funny, others some
what sarcastic" some caused mrth others ire
but we have no donbt. ifproperly applied. there
might be drawn from each lesson Of profit.
Some has said, and said truly. that we are
ap, to hear more of truth about ourselves from
our enemies than our friends This is humili-
ating truth, but if properly applied. may be a
source Of profit But seriously speaking, we
don't see much good in the observance of this
custom, and think it is one, which may be much
more honored IN the breach. than ''in the OBJ
servance." From this however, we hope il
will not be suspected that any one has been
selling US, for such is the fact at least If they
have, we have not perceived it. That borrid
picture. with the verse underit, wasn't intended
for us. and we returned it unopened, on account
of the impudent reflections it contained
The Shasta courier., 1856-02-16

LEeIsLArIvr.-We see by last nights news,
that our Senator, Mr.. Dosh, has already presen-
ted the petition of the Board of Supervisors Of
Shasta county, for the privilege Of levyins spc-
cial tax for Hospital purposes.
Mr.. Cosby, Of Siskiyou. has INTRODUCED peti-
ton from Siskiyou, and the Scott River and Kla-
math county. praying for the construction Of a
road, so as 10 secure better communication with
Sacramento and San Francisco.
Mr.. Andrews in the Assembly. introduced
similar petition from the Supervisors, to that
introduced by Mr. Dnsh in the Senate.