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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

t- J. F. White, Esq, is announced in
the Chattanooga Gazette, as a candidate for
County Court Judge for Hamilton county.
. 1t is said that franklin Locke, Esq, is
candidate for County Judge in Rhea, and Ja-
cob Collins Esq, in Meigs. Col. Jas. Parks
is candidate in Polk
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

s7y- A gentleman, who came passenger in
the bark Aura, from Australia and pcrnanla.
buco, gives the following late and melancho-
ly news from the latter place:-"We put in
at Pernambueo on The 9th February and left
on the LIST March. The deaths by cholera
at Pernambuco, during our stay, were: Feb
rnary 81, 1903; February 2s, II; February 80,
II, and March l, IS, MS officially reported by
the Board Notwithstanding total of Two
hundred and thirty.eght in four DAYS.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

ALL RIGHT-A writer in the Aleyandria
(Va) Gazette, supposed to be Mr. J,hn A.
Washington himself, says .hst IL will sell
Mount Vernon 20 the State of Virginia, but
to no other purchaser. Very wei. Let Old
Virginia DO her duty.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

WAsHISGToS, April 1.-The Committee
ofEectioHs OF the Hosse Of Representatives.
haze declared in favor Of Dir. Fuller, the sit.
ting Member for Maine.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

ST.. LOUIS, April l0.-Adyces from the
Plains state that General Harnsy had arrang-
ed definite terms OF peace with all the Indian
tribes but two
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

"THE Long LOOKED FOR CONE AT LAST
Below will be found the official vote cast
for Brigadier General 9th Brigade Tennessee
MiIitia
James Hickey, $50, James Parks, 224; G.
w. Turk, i73; A. L. Howard, 8, Kit Lowry,
AZ; G. J. Ward, 4.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

TIE Washington Star states that the mis-
understanding between the Virginia Central
and the Orange and Alexandria Railroad
Companies has been arranged, and the pub
lie may rely on certain connections hereaf-
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

CHATTANOOGA AND CLEVELAND RAILROAD.
The contractors for the construction of
this important road broke ground on the 9th
inst, u short distance from Chattanooga.
Every thing bids fair for its speedy compile
ton.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

s3g- Our contemporary Of the Kingston
Gazetteer is informed tina. the "Town Ordi.
nances" lave been repealed and the last
advices from the muncipalauthorilies was;
'"No more of that, Hal, an thou lov'st U.S."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

HAMILTON CoUSTY.-The Americans of
Hamilton couniy,as We learn from the Chat.
tanooga Gazette, had meeting at Harrison,
on the 7th and appointed delegates to the
Cleveland Convention. The following reso.
lu,ions were adopted:
Resolred, That in selecting an elector for
this Congressional District, We will make no
invdious distinctions; but among the names
of Those who have been spoken of in conn.c-
tion with thai position, we recognize with
pleasure, the name of our distinguished fel-
owcitizen, Col. 8rabson, in whose stern ad-
herence 10 American principles-in wnvse
envlabie integrity as a man, and in whose
ability as a debaler, We have the fullest assu-
rance that our interests will not snffer in his
hands; We, therefore, recommend him To the
Convention OF The Sd Congressional District
as candidate for Elector on the American
ticket in said district, and instruct our dele
gates to said convention to use all Honorable
means TO procure his appointment.
ReSOlged, That this meeting most cordially
approves, and do hereby rauly the nomina-
tons of Willard Fillmore and Andrew j..
Donelson, and pledge our most earnest exer-
ton for their election.
Resolred, That the principles of the Amcri-
can party are just and right, and recommend
themselves to the favorable consideration of
the conservative and patriotic throughout the
United States of America.
Resoired, That slavery existed prior to the
constitution Of the United States, and that
Congress has no power over it,except to pro-
tect it, as provided for in art. a, see. 2, and
clause Sd, of said constitution.
Resolred, That rs our democratic friends
insist that slavery is the great question OF
the day, We cordially invite them to join us in
the support of MIlard Fillmore and A. J.
Donelson, who are regarded by all candid
men as sound upon that question.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

az We regret to learn that the County
Court Of Monroe failed 10 elect an Assessor.
The law creating the office repeats all other
laws proyiding for tho duties prescribed for
the Assessor, and County Courts, though po-
tent bodies, have no right, directly or indi
recty, 10 nuiiy State laws. Unless The
taxes are assessed as provided for by law, no
one is legally bound 10 pay them.
t.3- A despatch from Milwaukee, Wis.
cousin, states that the American State Coun.
ell bad repudiatcd the nomination Of MIR.
Fillmore, and passed resolutions in favor Of
Speaker Banks. As in Ohio, all parties in
Wisconsin are pretty thoroughly abolition.
lied, and it was not to be expected that n
man of Alr. Fimore's intense nationality
would DO acceptable to the sectonalists.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

BARpsrowN, Kya April l2.-Thirteen
dwelling houses together with outhouscs,
and the Methodist Church, were destroyed
by fire. Bat very little property was saved
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

COUNTY AssEssoR.-Mr. w. G. Ianier
was elected county assessor Saturday by the
county court. His salary was fixed ut $4,000
the iirst year aud $1,000 the s,cond.--Nash.
vile paper.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18
Buying.

MILWAUKEE,, April lO.-1'he American
State Council Wisconsin rcpudiated the
nompation of Mr.. Fillmore for the Presi.
dency and nominated Mr.. Banks, Speaker of
the House of Representatives, us their candi-
date.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

ALARMING TO DELIEQUESrs.-A Yankee
has invented a plague which kills off all who
do not pay the printer. 1t is more destruc-
tive than thcconsumption. Delinquents will
do well 10 note. In the midst of life we
are in DEATH"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

~ Five dollar bills, altered from IS, on.
the Exchange Bank, Murfreesboro', Tenn,
are In circulation. They are easily detected.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

Benton FEMALE AcADEMy.--We learn
that this institution was opened for the re.
ceplon of pupils, on Monday last, under thu
charge of Miss NJ. S. Kirkpatrick, formerly of
Strawberry Plains.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

saS- The Circuit Court has been in SEES,
sion since Monday, Judge ALEXANDER pre-
siding. Two criminals have been convicted
of stealing and sentenced to the Penientary,
and the Court is now engaged with the trial
of the negro boy, Jack, charged with the
murder of VIM. Rowland on the night of
the a9lh February.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

l9s- Henry Ward Beecher denies that he
is believer in spirituasn,, aud says the
stomach of his father is turned against it,
and that he 'regards il as 10 better than a
march of infidrlty in the garments of faith,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18
THINGS IN KNOXVILLE.
KsoxvlLLE, April Is, 1856.

hNpAHiLLL, %Atih IL, lou.
To lhe Editor Of the Post
] have had it in my mind to express myself
on the subject Of politics, but doubt if you
or your readers would be particularly edited
by anything could say concerning the move
ments that are now beginning to be made
upon the great political chess aboard; hence !
must endeaSo. to hold in cheek any Penchqnt
| may be afflicted with for gossip of that
kind. If, however, We're to indulge myself
while in this wien, Ishould be compelled to
run counter, 10 some extent, TO your peculiar
views and feelings, my dear Sir Post. There
is much that don't like, in the conduct of
the campaign just opened, on both sides. The
Democrats" prints daily and weekly stuliify
themselves by raking up certain anli-slavery
expressions of DIR. FILLMORE, uttered years
and years ago, and which affect the safe na-
tionality and pure patriotism of the man now
Just about as much as the spots said to have
been once perceptible on the body of the sun
can now be said to obscure the intense bril-.
liancy of his rays. These same men were
full Of grief and uttered the most doeful
lamentations, four years ago, at the Sacrifice,
as they were pleased to term it, of this "sound,
conservative, national man." They were ready
to swear that his virtues would 10 after wears
cry out
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

rg- The Jersey City Sentinel says that
Commodore Stockton "wll shortly be
brought before the American people as their
candidate for the Presidency, without geo.
graphical or partisan distinctions"
If the Commodore should be a candidate,
the Jerseys will vote for him, of course.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

The "IRTsH AMERICAN" OPENS FIRR on
Mn. BUcnANAS.-The Irish American calls
DR. Buchanan to rigid accountability for
his late speech at the dinner of the Lord
Mayor Of London. Our indignant contem-
porary says that "Mr. Buchanan was caught
in the tody's trap" that ''he forgot his Amer.
icanism for the nOnce, and permitted lbations
of champagne to middle or drown the ardor
of his patriotism" and that ''if il be true, as
we have no reason to doubt, that he said in
the course of his speech, wherever the Eng
lish language is spoken, there political slave
~ could not exist he forfeited his claim to
our confidence, respect, and preference"
Our mortified contemporary then asks of
Mr.. Buchanan, "Does he forget the land ofhis
fathers! Is ireland blotted from his memo.
ry!" and follows these up with formidable
catalogue Of similar home questions; conclu.
ding with the hope that he will satisfactory
ly account for, explain, or withdraw the Of
fensive language referred TO, or "otherwise
let us have u Know-Nothing President rath-
er than tody of England"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

a late Illinois papcrcontains the announce
ment Of the marriage Of X. w. Wolf to Mary
l.. Lamb. '"l'he wolf and the lamb shall
lie down together, and little child shah
lead Them -aIter n willie.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

.4g- Cot Garland, the late city Treasure
of New Orleans, has been admitted to bail in
the sum of 10000 dollars.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

WILLIAmsTowS, Ky, April l4-Eigh-
teen houses were burned here on Saturday.
Loss unknown.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

0J-J. A. Gilner, of Guillord county, N.
C., is the nominee Of the Know Nothing
Convention for Governor,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

Nav ORLEASs.-Apri! ll.-By the arrival
Vera Cruz to the Sth inst. The country
WAS unsettled, though the insurgents were
totally defeated at Puebla. In consequence
of the participation ofthe clergy in the Pu-
ebla revolution, the property of the church
has been cOnfseated. The Bishop refused
to deliver up the books, but The trcgps took
forcible possession ofthem. No papers have
been received by this arrival from the city
of Mexico. The schooner Lilly, from New
York had been wrecked at the Altoona. No
particulars.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

New ORLEANS MARKETs-70OO bags of
Coffee changed hands to-day at liz cents per
ID. The stock on hand amounts to 10000
bars
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

sSS- We are gratled TO learn from the
letter of our Knoxville correspondent that
the corporate authorities are preparing TO
erect water works. Where there is so much
eombnsiible material there ought TO be a
bountilul supply of the aqueous fluid.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

DEMOCRACY AND FoREIGslsM.-Some of
the representation from Hamilton express
ed bitter indignation, this morning, with the
result of the late Democratic Nominating
Convention in Cincinnati. Sire Dutch and
Irish nominated out Of eight" vrhementIy
exclaimed one--aa id outrage; the De.
mocrats are doomed TO defeat" Others,
more prudent, looked volumes OF sour things,
but wisely held their tongues.
Gin. Times.
So the unterrifed Democracy OF Ohio are
becoming sick Of the rapacity OF their foreign
allies Even most bitter opponents of Amer
leans are scarcely willing for too much pow
er to be placed in the hands of Dutch and
Irish. Out of some fifty Irish delegates TO
the Convention, hardly one would vote for
any person not Of his own nation. No in
quiries were made by them MS to whether or
not he was IN adherent 10 the principles Of
Democracy, "bm is he an Irishm1a''' was
their only interrogatory and by their actions
they clearly exhibited the fact that they were
strongly in favor of ireland ruling America.
Commonwealth.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

LAND WARRANTs.-The demand for Land
Warrants, in New York, is now reported
good, with a good supply. Prices are firm.
The quotation of Messrs. Taylor Brothers is:
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

TIE ORGAN KEEPS IT UP.-The general
impression on both sides Of the water is,
that there will not only be peace in Europe
but peace between John Bull and Brother
Jonathan. The Washington Union, howev-
er, of Saturday, in lengthy article on Prus-
STA, says that 1.-The arrogance of the British
press is becoming every day more offensive
and intolerable." And all about Prussia
Nothing of the Sound Dues-nothing Of
Crampion (whcrc is CratnpionD-nothing
of Central notwithstanding. That organ
will be the death OF the administration.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

Mr.. FILLMoaE. is now said that Mr..
Fillmore will not reach home until about the
last of June.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

CINCINNATI, April li.-Tbe Mahogany Saw
Mill Of Henry Albro damaged last Saturday.
The lossis $4,000.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

s5s- The summer session of Rittenhouse
Academy will commenc. On .he LIST Monday
Of May. See advertisement.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

.aB- The letter of our friend at Nashville
did not reach us until Thursday morning
lie has our thanks.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

VERY IsTEREsTlHG.-In the last number
of the Boston Liberator, the sanity William
Lloyd Garrison takes the Rev. Theodore Par
ker and the very Rev. Henry Ward Beech
er roundy TO task for their enthusiastic labors
in the collection of rifles for the defence of
"freedom in Kansas" Garrison particularly
admonishes brother Beechcr of the example
and teachings oil the divine founder of Chris
tanily, aud quotes largely from the New
Testament to prove that the belligerent Pres
byterian Professor is off the track. Brother
Beeeber is surely in bad way when the
very head and front of all the revolutionary,
seditious, iniidel socalistie and amalgamation
denominations OF the North becomes ashamed
of him, and feels compelled TO refresh his
memory with the true doctrines Of Christian
ity. And in this instance Garrison is right
There are no rifles in the New Testament
Search the Scriptures, brother Beeeher.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

Tho Albany Statesman thus replies :"
Hammond of the Register (both Know
Nothing paper.) who opposes FiIlmore's nom
nation:
'Tbe Register urges as an objection TO Fill
more, that he was never inside OF council
room. The editor hos not only been inside
of a council room, but was kicked onl rs
traitor We think, any way, MIR. Fillmore
has the advantage.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18
LATER FROM EUROPE.

W" 1oRk, April H..
The steamer Washington, from Havre. IN,
arrived bringing Liverpool dates to the aslI
March, four days later than the Asia's ne.
counts.
Liverpool, March 26.-CostoR-The lower
grades are easier, and the better Qualities
unchanged and unsteady.
Consols 92I.
Saturday was a holyday.
The peace Protocol is UNSIGNED owing to
eIiiieulties raised by Russia, but peace is yr-
tually concluded.
Flour had declined Is Id Dbl. Of 1876 lbs,
and Corn 213s 10 4S0 lbs.
In Manchester business was steady.
The treaty Of peace had net been signed
although peace was regarded as being virtu-
ally concluded. The difficulty that prevented
the formal signature arose from Prussia hav.
ing demanded to sign the treaty upon the
same footing as it she had been party to
the French and English alliance throughout
the war, and from Russia supporting the
pretensions of Prussia in the matter.
The British government had sent two
steamers 10 search of the Pacific.
The French army in the Crimea is said to
be dying off rapidly.
The blockade of the Russian ports in the
Crimea had again been resumed.
New York, April IA The steamship
Cambria has arrived at Halifax. Her dates
from Liverpool are to the 29th ult., being
three days later than those received By the
Washington.
The accomplishment Of peace had not been
concluded 1t was announced however, that
all difficulties were over, and that the treaty
would be signed in few days.
The deliberations in the peace Conference
on the 9th uIt., are said to be important. 1t
was confidently believed that the treaty Of
peace would be signed on the Goth ult Ma
pOleon had expected Il final settlement sooner
and had ordered guns to be placed at the
Hotel des Invalds and announce the conclu.
sion of peace at the same time the TIE Deum
was being celebrated in honor of the birth of
the Prince of Algiers.,
Prussia's claims were earnestly resisted by
Lord Clarendon, and was the cause Of the
delay. Clarendon prevailed, however, and it
was arranged that the Allies should sim one
protocol and that second protocol shall be
drawn up and signed by the Allies and Prus-
STA jointly.
The London Tines disikes The demonstra
tons in favor of peace, and intimates that the
people of England will be disseminated with
the terms.
The armistce was not positively prolonged,
but telegraphic dispatches had been sent to
the army in the CIimea not to resume hos
tiities without express orders.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

l3s OF the.si persons just elected to The
Legislature Of Rhode Island, 81 are new
members.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

sB-A firm at Buffalo, New York, have on
hand $4,000 bushels of wheat, for which last
fall they refu ed S2,lO per bushe 10 sell
it at present prices there, ii is said they will
have to take $1,000 less than they were Of
lered last fall.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

ERRORS OF THE pREss.-I,eader, did you
know that every column Of n newspaper con-
tanned from ten to twenty thousand distinct
pieces of metal, the uiisplaeing Of any one
Of which would cause blundcr or typo
graphical error! With this curious fac: be-
fore you, don't you wonder at the general
accuracy of newspapers Knowing this to
be the fact, you will be more disposed, wo
hope, TO excuse than magnify errors Of The
press.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

In Augusta, The directors of the Mechanics
Bank and the Directors of the. Union Bank,
have each declared a scmi.annual dividend Of
five dollars per share, and the Georgia Rail
Road and Banking Company, semi-annual
dividend Of four dollars per share, being at
the rate of eight per cent. per annum.
The crop Of sweet polatos is likely to be
almost anulty in the Southern States, the
comming season. The seed has been des.
troyed by the intensely cold weather. The
state of Georgia alone produced in 1855 near
ly 100000 bushels, and in that State there
will not be tilhe of crop this year. Bees
WAX aud brown sugar intimately mixed will.
however, says the wag Of the New York
Mirror, supply the want
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

tay-The sword worn by Napoleon Bona
part at the battle Alarengo, 10 1900, was pur-
chased by the Emperor Nicholas in 1850,
iust half century after that evcntiu and
bloody battle, for the enormous sum of tAir-
~. tico thousand dollars.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

When has rat got the tooth ACHE
When cal bites him, TO be surci
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-04-18

THF Two TERM PEIscIPLE.-Tbe Hon
Nr. Ksitt, Of South Carolina, advocate, the
ren"nihation of Mr.. Pierce on. the ground
among others that new diyi,i,zz,o,:,.,i..
spoils lhOald 80, - 'ie 's'i''',,''''
estimats Of the campaign. Very weil.-
ct the administration follow the example of
Mr.. Tysn that is to say, let it call together
an independent nominating convention of Of
flee holders, md the thing can be done with
out difficulty. At Cincinnati the great dan
ger is thai the outsiders will make n new d.
vide sin qua non. Think of the tremen-
dous magnanimity requiredto allow the same
set 10 fatten upon the spells Of seventy-fye
millions year for eight consecutive years,
with five hundred thousand democrats, old
and new, who have been waiting for sop
from four 10 twenty years! The two term
idea is the cheese for the iRs, but the one
term doctrine is the outside dispensatiou.-
viii Mr. Keitt be seated!
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WATER COLORS.

w n ERa SOAOEhSe
NeWman's, Ackeman's,
Reeves s. Sons. Osb0rHe's.
TUST received large stock of the above CoLoRs, in
q cakes and in mahogany and rosewood boxes with
lock and key. Also, German C8lors, in cakes and
boxes, 3 fine assortment.
Oil colors in tubs English and American;
Canvases for Portraits i'll frames OF Sxl0to42x56
Canvas in rolls, from 36 to 66 inches wide;
Strechcrs for canyases, of all sizes;
400 doz fine sable and camel hair pencils;
160 g paint and varnish brushes all sizes;
80 packages gold and silver leaf;
100 bundles Of duck metal white and yellow;
Tin foil. in sheets and books;
Tinsel of all the usual colors.
D French and American PAPER ! .HANGINGs.
Doors Wind0H Sash and Blinds, of all sizes and des-
crsption, for sale cheap.
WINDOW GLASS, &e......
5000 bxs American Window Glass, allsizes;
TOO do English and French from Sx10 to33x65
300 lights fine Plate Glass;
100 bxs double thick American from SKI 0 to 20x30
1000 lights colored glass;
100 Glazier Diamonds;
500 bundles glazier tins;
10 tons White Lead in 25 to 700 fb kegs;
5000 canisters and kegs colored paints, in or to
100 fb packages; ILL., .
$500 lbs fine French Green, dry and ground in oil;
1000 bbls Whiting and Paris White, of my own man
ufacture, fire dried.
Paint Mills of all sizes and every article usually kept
in general Paint, Oil and Color Store, will found
R. CLANNONs,
nov 9, 1855 SO Canal street, New Orleans.
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Larger sizes IN proPorflon
Extra saws from inches up to 10 inches. The saws
to these mills as we'll the other parts, made by
L. & i and are general use in the west and south.
They have no superiors.
Horse-powers and steam engines are furnished
when ordered made by L. & L., and adapted to these
mills. Two mills in store and for sale by
L. !. WEBSTER,
Corner Of Magazine and Lafayette streets,
march26 New Orleans.