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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18

H For the benefit of our readers, we
quote what the Constitution says on the sub.
ject Of electing President by the House Of
Representatives: pg
"But in choosing the President the votes
shall be taken by States, the representation
from each State having one vote; a quorum
for this purpose shall consist Of member, or
members, from two thirds of the States, and
majority Of all the States shall be necessa.
ry to a shoice. And II the House Of Repre-
sentatives shall not choose President, when.
ever the right of choice shall devolve upon
them, before the fourth day of March next
following, then the Vice President shall act
as President, as in the case of the death or
other Constitutional disability of the Presi-
dent.
"The person having the greatest number of
votes MS Vice President, shall be tho Vice
President, if such number be n majority of
the whole number Of electors appointed; and
If no person have majority, then fromrthe
two highest numbers on the list, the Senate
shall choose the Vice President: quorum
for the purpose shall consist of two thirds of
the whole number Of Senators, and majori-
ty Of the whole number shall be necessary to
d choice"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18
NEW YoRK, July 9

Mr.. Fremont's acceptance of the Black Re-
publican nomination for the Presidency has
been published. He pledges himself 10 no
particular policy to terminate Sectional Con-
troversy, but suggests MS practical remedy
the admission Of Kansas as Free State, and
thinks that the South should earnestly desire
such consummation TO vindicate its good
faith, and correct the mistake committed in
repeating the Missouri Compromise, as the
North having then practically the benefit Of
that agreement would bc satisfied and good
feeling restored, and the measure, moreover,
would be perfectly consistent with the rights
of the South and even vital to its interests.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18

PEsSsYL vASIA.-The Keystone State is
not entirely certain even for "Old Buck
There are many indications that American.
ism is gaining strength. A correspondent
Of The Anne rican, writes thus from York, Pa:
We have the pleasure of giving you from
York the first victory Of the Americans over
the Buchanan party in their State. After 8
spirited election on Saturday, we beat the
sham Democracy by largely increased ma.
jorty over last spring. The Buchanan party
here are dismayed at this unexpected defeat
it is but the beginning of the end. The
Americans of Pennsy ylvania love principles
more than men, not excepting their own fa-
vored ones. 100
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MlLLARD FILLMORE.
tR-The DESIGN of the President 10 sen

eY-The design of the President to send
Gen. Persifer +. Smith to Kansas has been
assertedy and denied, and is now re.asserted.
His instructions it Is said, are emphatically to
prevent any armed invasion from any quarter,
and to afford protection to peaceable settlers
at any cost. Col. Sumner will retain his
present position in Kansas, subject to the Or
ders of Gen. Smith, who is entrusted with
large discretionary powers, and is fully pos
sessed of the Presidents views on the sub
jact of Kansas affairs. Gen. Smith was Sc.
lected for this trust with Difference to his
prudence, ability and frmness, as well as le-
gal knowledge, enabling him to discriminate
on delicate questions that may arise.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18

GEN. WALKER,-Gen Walker receiv ed a
reinforcement Of l05 men on the 18th ult,
most Of them being Kentuckians and Ten.
nesseeans, and on the same day, 5000 ton
schooner arrived, loaded with provisions for
the army. Hostiltics will be commenced
against Costa Rca about the middle of July.
The pay of private soldiers in the Nicara.
guam army, at present, is go cents per week
Just enough to pay for wishing. The of.
ficers get So and Sc per week.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18

raw- The Rhode Island Legislature has ad
iourned without eleeting an U. 8. Senator.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18

There are twenty-one thousand pianos
made in the United States each year, affor.
ding employment to upwards Of three thous-
and five hundred workmen.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-07-18

k-H nO LINUS hiu ooito VI lNCW YIN
will not fuse Their State committees wran.
gle, and their hostility is sleepless rs ever
There was m attempt made to bring them
together in one State Convention, which
proved failure, and the result is two con.
ventions will be held-that Of the hards at
Syracuse on the 9Th of August, and the con.
yention of the softs at the same place, on the
30th July.
WASHINGTON, July Sat the trial of Col.
Brooks today, Messrs Butler, Benz. Penrce,
Foster, Toombs and Keiit, were present.
Mr.. Sumner left the city to avoid being sub
pened, and the leading counsel for the pros.
ecution regretted the absence of Mr.. Sumner
as both he and Col. Brooks had desired to
interrogate him in regard ia. the evidence be-
fore the committee of the U. s. House Of
Representatives.
After the conclusion Of the evidence, Mr.
Brooks made short speech. He took the
ground that there were offences where law
was inadequate TO afford remedy. He said
that while he had heart TO feel or hand to
strike he would redress the wrongs of his po-
litical mother from efforts to cover her with
obloquy and dishonor, and would squander
property and endanger life in her defence
He now bowed to the majesty Of law to re-
ceive sentence. Judge Crawford forbore
comments, and fined him $500.
July THE Senate has passed the bill
for the improvement of the mouth Of the
Mississippi, over the Presidents veto. by a
vote of thirty one 20 twelve.
The House refused to consider the Sem
ate's resolution providing for the adjourn.
ment Of Congress on the 2Sth instant.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-02
City Intelligence.

PA1AsAyT GRANGE IN THE wEAmgR-Yesterday was de-
AShtray COOL compared with the previous three days
circumstance due no doubt 10 ram and thunderstorm
The city which did not however reach US though
ssrong wind prevailed during Monday night and,
consequence the mercury at daylight yesterday had run
A0urs. Towards MIDDAY the beat increased, but 1T no
nne II higher tan SO degrees. On Sunday we FORE
Tuesday would be agrecaby cool AS do not wish TO
nnke n Of Merriam feel bad decline telling what To-
day viii bring forth 10 the way Of weather. We advise
Uuy readers however, 10 keep cool.
UNIVERSITY CoAsEscssmNI-lhe Twenty fourth annual
commencement Of the New Ycrs University will take
vnee today at the Presbyterian CT lrch, in Fourteenth
sEeet, Sixth avenue al ten O'Clock A. NJ when the
senior class will graduate and It's most deserving mem
hers deliver themselves Of orat,ons There has been
ssue trouble n the Unyerry, growing out Of shis com
Roncement The senior class Who usually pay the ex-
yenses wished 70 hold in OF the large theatres in
iAo city TO which the Faculty demurred as being .rrel
0o3. After considerable pickering, compromise was
e~ied, the Faculty conserving 20 pay the bills If il was
eeId m church. TO morrow evening meeting Of the
AiGmri will be held at the Asor House when Thos. b.
slersrg will deliver an address
ru cc1RAI PARK-we learn that the Commissioners
decided upon building PICKET fence all around the
CsuGal park inside OF which Will be laid carriage way
br all citizens 70 make or These improvements
v be Effected early in August, and By October stone
vail viii replace thcpcket fence There Is great danger
sbst the carriage way WI degenerate mo course
br rowdses In light wagons unless the police have or
6srs 70 put a stop % all such diversions
znA Isl CoSvESnoS.-A national convention or the
z~tA Psi fraternity will New Brunswick v. j.,
thursday, July g. There will be large representation
present from the different college chapters hroughou,
ne country. Harvard Mass, Dartmouth, " H., Middle
soa Conn, Union, " ", Rutgers and New Jersey will
send full delegations, as Will also che CHAPTERS In the
New York and Pennsyivan. Universities. This fraternity
been In existence nine years yet the cata
xue q members contain some brilliant names In the
Ussveysiy Of this city, the Alpha Chapter u the Zet Psi
PATERNITY sunumbers al the ether secret societies com
etued. The Convention Of the ID INST IS convened 10
eject officers for the ensuing and s routine
Susness Of the fraternity. An oration and poem vii
r 20 be delivered.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-02

pvyrrIrY Etrwrs- AZ AIDExnxs AND PoLgcS CAPIAIS.
Ia NE last meeting Of the Common Council, Mr. Vim.
" Walsh Alderman Of tho Eleventh ward, preferred a
series Of charges against Captain Joel smith Of the First
ssxct police, IN which he presents hat On Friday even
No hst the 2Tth June, while public meeting (he re
puoBcan mass meetng) being he'd IN the Park, =
prson arrested for alleged attempted disturbance
Aereol he, as a magistrate, by virtue Of his cGce As
ssch was called upon BY certain citizens 70 Investigate
M ter and admit the arrested party 10 bail that,
soch magistrate, he entered The Office = the basement,
Al NE Cty Hail. occupied tho First district station
ncoss and went behind tho Captains desk; that, whilst
svc he inquired the name OF the party arrested and
sharges agafnst him; that The Captain well knowing his
s9cial station, replied In Rrun and disrespecnul man
NV that be did not know that ho ordered him 1.-THE
Aaeyman) out from behind the desx and Instantly and
n violent manner seized hold Of him and rudey and
Enxry thrust forced him from sad desk in violation
The peace dignity, &c, Of bis (the Alderman y
scal character The Alderman therefore, charges that
sAe grs % said Captain Smith derogaton u
Nm dusy and ofce. gross and vful misconduct and
wrong asd Outrage on him - an Alderman and m2ss
Gate, and asks his removal from orce. a notion was
uraae BY Alderman IIssr that copy Of the scharges
ne served Capt smith and that ho be tired before the
Board At the next meeting.
Alderman Hrsr1EY said u eviaert this very
sfaie mont that Alderman Walsh had broken the Law and
anenabe 10 censure, while there no, word by
which Il could appear that Capt smith bad violated his
usy The facts stated did not bear out the charges. he
sDsended that II Alderman had no more power " dis
charge The arr person than any private Official
person could have. Tie best thing the Board could do
would be Ore The bill and send the applicant out Of
court be moved thai The matter be indefinitely post
posed
Alderman PM contended that there To great =
pepdency lower the position Of thc Aldern1-c ct-a
therefose thought The case shou b invest rgtf
Amer further discussion, Aldcrl.A Aaskcy n1Son
he trial viii doubtless resr n s.gnins Is posst. Q,
Aldermen regard 70 reioaay pftcnsrs before an CT
ssnsnaaon charges b hse ~ ely sstor.zed
ysrce Of The Peace.
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Raising the safc OF the American Express
Company Z, om the Steamer Atlantic.
A THRILLING SEINE.



cub marine diver from Buffalo has at last succeede
In raising the safe a the American Express Company
which ltst when the steamer Atlantic sunk OF
Long Point In 1854 II will be recollecied that this steam
instantly sunk by coliding with propeller and
that large number of passengers lost The diver
vas protected by copper armor, and under water
forty minutes, during which time he had some strange
adventures The upper deck Of the steamer les hun
drcd and sixty feet under water, and far below where
exactly II hrst went down. When the diver alghtod
rpon tho deck he salutcd by beautiful lady whose
clothing w- arranged and her hair elegantly Dress
cd As he apT reached her. the motion Of the water
cd an oscillation az tho head, gracefully bowing w
him she was standing croct with one hand grasping
the rigging. Around Jay tho bodies OF several others,
as sleeping. Children holding their friends by thdr
there. In the cabin the furniture still untouched by
decay and TO all appearance had just been arranged By
some careful and tasteful hand
In the soc he found the SAFE and enabled 10 move
will case and took upon deck where the graphing
irons .tcncd and the prize brought safely To
the hh Uron opening the safe II displayed lis contents
In Ierect ssto OF preservation. There tho safe
5000 n gold, 500 In bills Of the Government sock
Bank, and . large amount Of bills on other banks,
amounting in oil 10 about The papers were un-
injured except that they smelled very strongly Of de-
caycd human bodies rs II had laid for many years
In coffin with their Of course, all this money
goes 10 the persons Interested In this wonderful adycn
turc
The Detroit FIRE. Pres ssys,-'The now bills, We arc
told comparatively uninured BY their long mprison
ment and exposure "a dampness, but the old are
vent their Identification and redemption NOT
learned. There several thousand dollars the
poscd Government Stock Bank Of Ann ArboY included TN
the amount recovered.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-02
The Braman SLAYER.
UNITED STATES coMAIssIsNER's COURT.
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JrrY LIS nc matter Of the Alleged SLAYER Braman-
Andrew Wilson, who had been the coast OF Afica In
the slave barscoons, being called by the District Auor
ney, deposed that when . negro Is purchased at the
baracoou he is branded with tho letter NJ, sometimes
on The D. cast and sometimes on the shoulder; when
about shipping thcm n the brands were dimmed they
branded them over again there FIVE different par
GELS belonging se different persons, all different the
brand copper one heated In the nrc. and then mp
Piled TO brand them; The Alya, In which was taken 70
Cube YVES set fre 70 and burned with tar powder and
other conbus;bles; the larger tin pans are used for
feeding the negroes; one pan 70 each package Of len
negroes.
John Henes dcpoeed that he examined the cargo; the
exhibits produced contain list Of the things found on
board there sixty nine casks Of water there wers
also six breakers (sma kegs) they were so arranged
to make level six eight cords OF hrcwood and some
large TN pans and some small ones; The largest was In
the second mates room.
On crozs examination, witness said--If there Ia any
thing be made cut Of the seizure calculate 10 get
share Oft.
This closes the case for the prosecution.
Mr.. Benedict then moved that the defendant be de
charged but n the Commissioner considered there wa
probable hold the defendant then counsel asked
that a moderate amount be fixed a. his bail.
The District Attorney opposed the motion 70 discharge,
and conendcd that the defendant admitted 10 bail
tho amount should be hxed at SIC, COO.
Decision reserved.
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Naval Intelligence.
ouR KEY WET CORRESPONDENTS

KY wFzr, June IS f+56
The rn,cds,ates steamship Fulton Lieutenant r. Z.
rghnan commanding sailed yesterday evening FOR wash
Ingon via Norfolk Va She goes fer boilers and
rcnersl repairs The Of the squadron put
beard a her.
The Potomac Commodore pauldng's Car shir, remains
Tic usual anchorage II reported that she viii run
down Iortugas 70 and not leave the coast
I'll the 10th q Juiywhencn Der IL stna,on i unknown
Thc steamship kerrmac, Commodore Pendegrast is AZ
anchor repairing the propeller shan and bearings the
shaft Is out Of line and she will be obliged - return 10
The North 10 into aoCk for repairs, She VIII sail Tor
Be'on The 9th or 9Th.
The steamship ~ squchanna Commodore Sands, y "a
gagged coang al the Naval wharf She has taken
board 600 tons and viii require two or three hundred ne
make W the amount necessary 70 carry ber W the
Mediterranean. 81 saiL ~ I'll yrOw.
sAyASyAH, June q, 1853
Tho Untcd states surveying schooner Bowdtch having
completed The seasons operations in secson V, sacl
~ 9Th from Fernandina East Florida or New York d.
fU#t. All well
III, following onlcers attached 70 tho Bowdt -
Ileut CANT commanding 8 y Trenchard, Lieutenant r.
A. Roe. rraushisnan, =. Me- zaos Master Kacs. Il NJ
Gikn J. g. NcCauley Aids, Bradford, United states
Coast Survey, u. J.. Adams Coast Pilot
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Tbratrlcal. Musical. &c.

NB1o's GARpsy-Mr. Iehman's fairy comic panto-
mine Of the "Flf King" continues the source Of much
merriment to tAe patrons OF this establishment II is
plee with mysterious and astonishing tricks transforma
tons and changes IN the execution Of which the Rave
are upYivaed. The scenery, costumes, &C. all
and elegant, and combined with the acting groupings
dances and music, have very pleasing elect The
Ell Kng : 70 Be given this evening with the pretty
ballet called Flora and Zephyr and the exraord.nary
feas OF Mr. Hepger and assistants on the tight rope.
BowERY THEATIE.-The revival Of Shakspere's tragedy
Of Macbeth which doubtless affords more scope for
product ons appears 10 vastly please the requenters of
this house They admire the scenery dresses, pIo
per,ies and appointments and, above all the artistic
equals ythng produced on the Bowery stage IN
its pamiest days, and far excels all that has been at
tempted there OF late years Several dances 10 follow
the tragedy night then comes the favoritc farce of
Perfection with Miss Reynolds as Kate OBrien.
BROADWAY vARnTrEs.--The drama Of ''Back Eyed
be rendered by the chd this evening. These de
cdedy the best pieces IN which they appear, as thou
sands Of their admirers can testify The truthful and
Susan in the former pa, have repeatedly drawn tears
from those who have often seen the piece performed else
where without being in the least ale, ted Little George,
Timothy ToOdlts, falls " excite the rsDles If
his auditors.
KEriFR's FxprRE HAM Keller has certainly done
his full share TOW ordng e.egant Amusement dnring
this, the grand national gala week Not satisfied with
presenting series OF Patriotic and categorical ablcaux,
unsurpassed for beauty OF design - well as execution
he has added couple Of novel anc striking scenes
prcsonln. the Third and Fourth O. !ly,h in which the
~ saessca q number q our ncst istricss warriors
any statesmen, including wsseingion iafsye.ss and
the programme.
woop's MGAsrg,1s.--ILe new burlosqae stTc Lcafcr
rTye," . 10 he withlravn alter tonight The scenc-y
IN tbs affair Is mostly and OF very beautiful do
scfp;icI. \ portion IL Il has never been Ixceilcd IN
brisncy Of execution George aud his associates render
tho yai!Gs parts With their accustomed hariiy and
Ike Tie most Of the okcs and local hits. Preceding
The fire they entertain their friends with various sopgs
and dances, including "slppery Times in Old vuginny
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Oor Havana Correspondence.

HAVANA, June rs, 1885.
Despatch. 20 the Fleet at Vera Cflas-aa Important Wcr
koveme.. Eapeeted-Wll Cousonfor! Back Down
HtGlh and Trade 3epors
The British royal West India mail steamer Conway left
for Vera Cruz on the morng Of the 24th having &C
cesson TO her passenger LIST here Of several Spanish
names-cf persons who sent down on the spur Of
emergency he public service while II IS asserted that
dispatches from this government 70 the commander OF
the Spanish neet and instructions for the Spanish Minis
ter al Mckee received from Madrid via England, have
been trans by bearer Of dispatches on board Of
the same vessel Those who see best in the darka sort
Of owl fitting about the palace portals and Windows
give under that these dispatches and
instructions are imminent Importance that as soon As
received the train laid in European Councils will be ig
nited and that we shall hear the sound Of he thunder,
while the lightning Of chivary will be cleaning from
rampant and tarret Of San Juan de Uoa. am not pre-
pared to yield implicit belief TO the grandoquent and
bombastc assertions hear for although the spaniards
are brave race they going to beat their heads
against stone walls without necessity nor anyhow until
all reasonable resources Of more pleasant character
ha We been exhausted
conclude that the instructions direct firm demand for
our lust Dues and such orbearance may be consistent
with the future safety Of the money and the national
honor.
With all this, do not believe the President Of the
Mexican republic is going TO back down from the position
he assumed the condition for treating with the new
Minister As the needful Goals are within reach
OF The Spanish steamers in order 10 avoid the charge
compulsion and threat have doubt that several Of
them viii steam away from the port Of Vera Cruz, and
possibly call here, leaving vessel TO report progress
there This however Is not in harmony with the gene
raj belief about town. The Spaniards got up the demon
stration with good deal Of SKILL Except the GOALS but
the could not escape your correspondents.
Yesterday were devoted to San Juan and Guanaba-
coa-having feast Of good things, and beautiful too
that fear did no good 10 our souls balloon ascen
sion was made which remarkable for despatch in
descending without killing anybody and an Irish reason
given by Tie aronaut-" that he did wish 10 land n
the sea-
Although health is badly spoken Of abroad, we do
not find It killing and physicians report our state as
better thar !ast summer IN quantity OF cases
Exchanges easier and sales made on New York at
per discount reported By Drake COL think
ra.her offered by Messrs. .. d Co. al that rate.
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United states District Court.
THE BRANAN sLAyER-

JrIr lon tie ofproccss being called, the case
CT the brig Braman vas mentioned. Mr.. Benedict said
that behalf of Tragsr the claimant Of the vessel be
desired ten days iarer ume 10 PIT in an answer to The
libel.
Mr. Joach nssen Assistant United States Attorney, cp
posed tie application, the ground that Frager was
supposed 70 be assumed name 70 cover the identity
Of another party and that such Frager could
be found the city that IN the examination before Con
oner Norton Of the charge against Ia Cunha, ev
adduced tending to show that The man named
Prayer was point Of fact, Mr. Josephs o. The nrm %
Cakes Joephs the OF Fager, therefore, vas an
one and dsres pectful 10 the court Upon such
state Of facts the government deemed II their duty 70
oppose the granting OF any favor.
mo Court granted the motion for time.
Mr. Joachmssen then called Henrico dc Costa and his
surety Henry NJ Barnes. Mr. DE Costa mot being forth
cemlng his bail 81, 600 ordered " be forfeited
Judge Belts said that Il De Costa came and gave good
excuse for his absence the forfeit would be RENTED
Mr. Joachmssen expressed himself satlsded 70 get The
man rather than the money.
The Court announced that during July they would pe
cell any calendar. Adjourned.