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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-06-19
Do not venture into a sick rooI

Do not venture into sick room
if your are 10 a violent persplration'
for the momeut your body becomes
cold it is in. a state likely to absorb
the infection; nor visit sick person
(if the complaint is of a contagious
nature) with an empty stomach, nor
swallow your saliva. In attending a
sick person, place yourself where the
air passes from the door or window
Co she bed of the invalid and the fire,
as the heat Of the fire will draw the
infectious yapor in that direction.
and YOU would run much danger from
breathing it.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-06-19

A STEP IN ADvANcE.-Ths Sultan
Of Turkey has issued an imperial
edict, declaring that no subject OF
his empire shall be obstructed in the
exercise of the religion be may pro-
fess, or be in any way molested on
this account. By this act Moham-
medans are at liberty to profess
Christianity without mourning the
penalty Of death.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-06-19

AN AFFLICTED WDowER.-The
following order, verbatim ct litera-
tim," was received by an undertaken
in New York city from an afflicted
widower:
"Sur, my wiaf is ded and wonts to
be berried to mOrror. q nose wair
to dig the Hole-bi the side Of my
2 Uther wlafs. Let it be depe!
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-06-19
Cbuits Yostrg.
Won and Lost.

/ dreamed last night, dear Mary,
A Joyous, golden dream,
Which filled my soul with beauty,
AS stars light Up stream.
A gain through scented woodlands.
We wandered as of old,
Where young birds thrilled with music
The maple leaves of gold.
Oer daisied dales and grassy hooks,
With blossoms thick inlaid-
Thy dainty steps mid violet leaves
A pleasant music made:
The ripping sweetness of thy voice
Awoke the silent dells,
As merry streamlet ringing soft
A chime of liquid bells.
The spring had kissed the earth tc flowers,
Oh, twas golden eve
While we sat weaving clover blooms,
As children often weave.
In twinins round their crimson tips
Nv hand was linked in yours,
( only thought Of that, Mary,
Yet talked about the flowers.
Thou didst out float little way
Adown the stream Of time
Watching the siiyery ripples play
And listening to their chime;
When angels from the upper spheres
So gently ciasped the hand.
"And led thee through fall OF tears
Up to the brighter land;
While l in chilling twilight grope'
Too sad, alas, to weep
Far tears of mine can never wake
Thy silent, dreamless sleep.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-06-19

THR ALTAR AND THE ToMB.-A
marriage took place . short time
sioce. in New Orleans, La,at Z o'clock
"a the evening; but the bride vas
taken suddenly i'll and died at =
o'clock. SO that the same paper that
cbronicled her nuptials also publish:
ed her deoease. ~
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-06-19
Mr, Marcy to Mr.. Dallas.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, May 27, 1896. J

Washington, May q, 1860
SIR: The President has carefully
considered the note of the 3Oth ult.,
addressed to you by the Earl OF
Clarendon, her MJesty's Principal
Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs
relative to the questions which have
arisen between this government and
that of Great Britain, on the subject
of recruiting within the United States
for the British army, and has directed
me to present to you his views there
on, for the purpose Of having them
made known to her Majesty's gov
ernment.
He has been much grati6ed by the
eonciliatory spirit of that note, and
Fby the desire manifested by the Earl
of Clarendon to adjust the existing
difficulties, and to preserve and
strengthen the friendly relations be-
tween the United States and Great
Britain. The vast interests which
the government and people of both
countries have in upholding and cher
ishirg such relations cannot be more
solemnly impressed upon her Majesty
government than it is upon that Of the
United States. r
The unequivocal disclaimer by her
| Maiesty's government Of @any inten-
ton either to infringe the law or not
| to respect the sovereign rights Of
the United States," and their ex-
preston Of regret ''if, contrary to
their intention either to infringe the
law or to disregard the policy, or not
to respect the sovereign rights of the
United States" and their expression
of regret .'if, contrary to their
intentions and to their reiterated direc-
items, there has been any infringe
ment on the laws Of the United
States" are satisfactory to the Pres
ident. The ground of complaint, SO
far as respects her Majesty's govern
ment, is thus removed.
But the President extremely re-
lgrets that be cannot concur in Lord
Clarendon's favorable opinion of the
conduct of some Of her Majesty {
officers who we're, as this government
believed, and, after due consideration
of all which has been offered in theil
defence, still believes, implicated in
proceedings which we're so clearly
an Infringement Of the laws and SOW.
ereign rights Of this country IL
respect to such of these officers and
iagents as have no connection with
this government, it has nothing tc
ask from that Of her Majesty; but
THE case is different in relation t.
lMr. Champion, her Majesty's envoy
extraordinary and minister plenipo
ltentiary to this government, and tht
consuls at New York, Philadelphia.
and Cincinnati. The President i
igrati6ed to perceive that her Majesty
4 government would not have hesltatee
to comply with the request TO WIN
draw these officers from their ofilclas
position if it had entertained the view!
here taken of their conduct IN regard
to recruiting contrary to the, laws ant
! sovereign rights of the United States
Iscarcely need say that in making
, this request no Interruption OF tht
diplomatic relations between this gov
! ernment and that Of Great BritalI
! was anticipated; but on the contrsr!
|thsP President vas and is sincerely desl
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1856-06-19

The editor Of an Ohio paper pub
fishes tie names Of his subscribers
vto pay up promptly, Under the
head Of alegion Of honor.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-22

A FAMILY OF DwARFs.-A few miles from
Wytheyille, Va, (writes correspondent of
the Baltimore SUM- resides family named
Walters, composed OF six members-four
women, two of the usual height and two
dwaris, and two men dwarfs. These latter
are abont three and a half feet high. The el.
der of the men is about thirty years of age,
married, and has one child, bouncing girl,
who exhibits but few signs of her dwariage
descent. Billy Walters carries on all oc-
caslons a pair of pistols and bowie.knife,
with which latter he picks his teeth Ia
Poole, ..-.-. .
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-22

GEN, HousToSs IIoUsE,-A correspondent
of the Urbana Citizen travelling in Texas,
says:
"This afternoon, we passed the farm and
residence of Gen. Sam Houston. His house
is rather primitive affair, being u one story
doubled hewed log cabin, with an entry be.
tween, rough stone chimney at each end,
porch in front, suu ounded by live oaks, negro
cabins and sheds, and the whole enclosed by
II crooked rail fence, showing lack of order
in the original proprietor; Ills farm is partly
in the town of Independence, n little one.
horse place, with some of its houses tumbling
down, and the rest looking us though they
had always been there"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-22

the city Of Cheago, n short time since, pass.
ed bill making an appropriation for the
purpose of providing themselves with gold
headed canes of the value of $50 EACH The
mayor vetoed the bill, but ten out of the fif-
teen members of the Board repassed it and
eight of them furnished themselves with canes
at the expense of the city.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-22

"Ihese saucy Yankees fail in respect for
Europen pretentions and diplomacy" says the
Liverpool Journal. "Ihey speak of treaties
with y rude candor that oilrnds the official
courtesies established courts; and Mr..
Pierce bctrays a responsible familiarity in
telling Lord Clarendon that he is wrong, ,,and
must be correct.
"ln his usual bluster, Lord Palmerston sent
ships to bermuda, tacilly saying to Jonathan
Mind what you are about; here we are
Jonathan was not frightened; and the home
fy language Of Mr.. Pierce is the comment on
British policy. Now as usual the premier is
backing out, and beseeching the Americans
not to be angry, but to settle the thing am
icably. II is potent thing to be in the right,
and the Yankee knows it. His usual inqui-
ry is: is it right! then go ahead We are
not in the right, and we can't go head
We must recall our ships; ard ultimately
leave his nude majesty Of Mosquitoto look
after his own affairs. lie is to expect no
more beads or baccy from u.s."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-22
,sst- A roung dandr,with dirty moustnch,

- Ayoung dandy,with Il dirty ymoustache
curling over his upper lip, was passing the
residence of two young damseIs when he
heard one say: "Lnura, do wonder how it
goes to kiss enc of those creatures with a
moustache!' "Why of course don't know"
Here the dandy felt encouraged. SWELL"
said the other, "l'm going to get the boot
brush and try it," The dandy crossed the
street Immediately.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-22

LoSDoS.-T'his city it is supposed contains
larger population at this time than any city
of ancient or moderu times. Rome in its
palmy day contained 100000 inhabitants,
Pekin is supposed to contain about 8, 1000 900.
London according to n late census, 100000.
There are within the city 39s,722 inhabited
houses, and about 10000 uninhabited. Such
is the protection against fire that the average
yearly destruction of these houses does not
amount TO more than forty or fifty. In 1868
there were only twenty-three destroyed by
fire.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-22

G2y- Abraham Bogart, Jr., Police Justice
in New York, has been convicted of corrupty
accepting straw bail in the case of a pick
pocket named Lamb. The punishment is
left to the discretion of the Court. 1t may
be as high as Il years Imprisonment in the
pententary, and as low as fine of six
and.a-quarter cents. This is the first
conviction on any recent indictments against
the officials of that city. ..-. ..-.. ..r
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-22

The DECAY OF THE MISD,-"The failure
of the mind in old age, in my opinion" says
SIR Benjamin Brook, sis OTTER less the result
of natural decay than Of disuse." Ambition
has ceased to operate; contentment brings
Incidence, decay of mental power, ennui, aud
sometimes death. Men have been known to
die, literally speaking, of disease induced
by intellectual vacancy.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-22

To MAKE GLOSSY SHIRT BosoMs.-Ladies
who wish to see their "lords" wearing nice
glossy shirt bosoms, will do well to read and
try the following recipc
Take two ounces white gum acacia, powder
it in II pitcher, and add to it pint or more
Of water, according to the degree of strength
you desire, and then having covered it, lei it
set all night. In the morning filter it care
fully from its dregs into clean bottle, cork
it and keep it for use. A tablespoonful of
gum water stirred into pint OF starch made
the usual way will give to either white or
printed shirts u look of ncwness that nothing
else can restore to them after washing
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-22

80" DR.. Oppcrt, of France, has spent two
years on the, site of old Babylon, examining
the curious inscription on the bricks and
states. lie states that this famous old city,
in the dnys OF its grandeur and power, covered
rather more than IN area of 200 square miles,
being about two and half more than
the site of London. But all this space was
not inhabited, there being immense fields to
supply the city with corn and pasture ia case
of siege
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-22

MUDDY,HEADs.-The Galveston News says
thatthe entire legislature of Texas took n
"spree" together lately:
The speaker,and other officers, were along,
and business was transacted in the regular
maaner-motions "to drink" like those ato
adjourn" being always in order. 1t was a
part of the duty of the "Doorkeeper" 10 rule
outsiders from the flights"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-22

The Chatham corners freight train of
Harlem railroad went through u bridge near
Dover plains recently, the engine fell 30 feet
info deep water. The engineer and fireman
We're severely injured. The bridge is II com.
pete wreck.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-22

We see 1t going the rounds that the forth
coming statistics OF Massachusetts show, that
the shoe and leather manufactures of that
State amount to the enormous sum of $35,
100000.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-22

saY- A fastidlous boarder, at cheap es-
tabIishment in New York, lately appeared at
the table when rather unsavory ham pre-
sented for discussion. 1t looked well,
but said the boardcr to his host 'how horrible
it smels'
Well replied his keeper, 'what o. that!--
Take hold, man, you come TO the table to eat
your yctuals, not to smell 'em."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-22

CURisG JAUHDIcE.-M. Bernard, a French
chemist has, it is said, demonstrated, BY sew
eral experiments, that the white of eggs can
only be assmulated or converted into food
for the human body through the intervention
of the liver Guided by this fact, DR.. Geisler,
of Goettingen, has suggested its employment
in the treatment of jaundice. If the diges.
tion of the albumen of eggs tend to rouse
the action of the liver, it will necessarily
restore the secretion Of bile and cure jaun-
dice.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-22

LIFE's TREADMILL.-An Englishman once
cnt his throat because he was tired of "but-
tonlng and unbuttoning." The following is
n better use of the same principle: Our old
grandmother used TO say to our grandfather,
"lts useless qnarreling, my dear, for you know
we must make it up again" ..
The lrishman who did not eat his break
fast because at dinner time he would have TO
eat again, was another instance. The fact is,
life is but an endless routine, in which the
same things arc cone to-day that were done
yesterday, and will be followed by the same
course tomorrow. We eat, we drink, we
work, we sleep--such is the round of life, rs
far as bodily want is concerned. 1t is the
difference of place and circumstance, which
constitutes the variety, without which life
would be indeed rksome.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-22

r5Y- A tremendous sensation has been
created in Baltimore, by person who walk
ed into tailor shop and paid, with interest,
for suit of clothes, which he bought twelve
years ago.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-22

.-y- A Virginia Postmaster has been in.
quiring of the Department the meaning of
the "little pictures stuck on the letters" and
another official in Iowa, desired the DEPART
ment TO sustain him in the, decision he had
recently made against u fellow who insisted
that "them pictures of Washington, on the
letters, paid the POSTAGE" ra
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-22

A bill has been introduced in the Geor-
sia Legislature, prohibiting the running of
railway trains on the Sabbath, under penal
ty Of 5000 for each offence.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-22

SWALLOWED A TowEL.-A girl in Indiana
the other day, was suspected of having stolen
a napkin. 1t was found in her possession, but
she crammed it in her moth and s,cailo,ced il.
Democrat. -
AS the editor of the Democrat is evidently
full Of al manner of uncleanness, he ought
to swallow soap and water 6rsl and a tow
el afterwards. lie wonld then be "wiped
out" in one sense as Thoroughly us we have
wiped him cut IN anoiher.--Lou.,yo yog,.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-22

A MODEL SvDscRIBER.-The Chilieothe
(O) Scioto Gazette, of 9th instant, states
that hale old man of four score years, cali
ed ut the Office and paid for two years in
advance, making fifty six years that he has
taken the paper, and fifty eight that he has
paid for it. -
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-22

tg-'Boy, what makes your father have
such black and dirty handsF i don't know,
sir, unless its cause he's alters wpin' um on
his face" ,,.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-22


THE POST Is published overy Friday at ~ per year
payable IN advance, 50, II payment is delayed until
The expiration of the year.
Advertisements will he charges II per square
of 12 lines less for the st nseron and 90 cents for
each continuance. liberal deduction made to those
who advertise by the year. e Persons sending adver
tsements must mark-the number of times they desire
them Inserted they will he continued until forbid aud
charged accordingly
For announcing the Of candidates for Office, s5,
Cash.
Obituary notices 12 lines, charged at the regular
advertising rates.
All communications intended to promote the private
ends interests of Corporations, Societies. Schools or
individuals, will be charged rs advertisements.
Job work. such as Pamphlets, Minutes, Circulars,
Cards blanks, uandblls, &c will be executed in good
.Iyic, aud on reasonable terms.
Aletters addressed to the Proprietor post paid, will
be promptly attended to.
Persons at n distance sending the names Of four
solvent subscribers, will be entitled to t copy gratis
No communication inserted unless accompanied by
the name Of the author.
t ONCE oil Main street, next door to the old jack
son Hotel
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-22

FILLMORE IN lEDIANA.--At n meeting Of
the American party in the First (ndana)
Congressional District, u resolution was
adopted recommending Milard Fillmore for
the Presidency.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-22

During great storm on the Pacific Ocean,
n vessel was once wrecked, and Quaker
tossing to and fro on n plank, exclaimed,
over the crest Of II wave, to.another who was
drifting by Oh n barrel, "Frend, dost thou
call this Pacifcp ~.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-22

~ "Snigleiritz, will you have some of
the butter!" "'rhank you, marm, l belong to
the temperance society, and can't take any.
thing strong"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-22
s=Y- The Norristown (Pa.) Herald tells the

W "e E'"'''"FV"I' u ~ iIUTNIU IVIIs lIIU
following story:
"a somewhat singular accident occurred on
the Reading Railroad on Wednesday morning
last. AS the morning train was approaching
Manayunk, the cylinder head of The engine
blew out, and with such violence as that, at
the distance of fifty yards, it struck man
who was walking between two others on the
opposite track, carrying the top of his head
entirely away, leaving his companions unin-
jured but considerably astonshed"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-22

There have been 100000 suicides in France
since 1900, and the number is increasing with
appalling rapidity.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-22
EGpOST.
AsaENs, EssIEay. FE,s. 90, 1850.


s-y-rhc friends Of Mcssrs. Fillmore and
Law in New York, seem to be getting little
excited. The New York Times of yesterday
says the friends of the former gentleman look
upon the forthcoming Philadelphia conven
tion device of George Laws supporters TO
force his nomination upon the American par.
ty, and they are not inclined to give it the
benefit of their adhesion in advance Of its
action. 1t then adds
1t is pretty well settled that Mr.. Law will
have the majority of the delegates at Phia-
dephia, and that he will be pu, in nomination
by that convention. Ii Mr.. FIimore's friends
should not succeed IN posiponing action, we
presume they will withdraw from the Con-
vention. AT all events, they will not unless
we are misiniormed, give their support to Mr.
Law, ii he is nominated now.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-22

HE NVNTH AND TIE SOUrH.---It is noted
MS n remarkable fact that the election of Nj.
Banks rs Speaker of the National House of
Representatives completes the following re-
suits: The President Of the United States,
the Speaker of the House, the President of
the Senate, the head of the Cabinet and the
occupant of our most important diplomatic
post the Minister to England, are all Northern
men. General Pierce and Mr.. Banks are
from New England, Mr.. Marcy and Mr. Buc.
hanan from the Middle States, and Mr.Bright
from Indiana.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-22

BREADsTUrFs.-The Richmond Whig says
the idea that peace was imminent caused Il
heavy fall in.breadstuils in England-so SAYS
the telegrapliic report. The "heavy falr'
amounts to Is. the barrel of flour. Why
should peace effect the price Of breadstufs!
1t is notorious, that England or France,
whether at peace or war, will need every
bushel of wheat in America-why then
should peace cause depression! We sup.
pose, that Spectators think that holders
might be alarmed--and if that be practicable,
they are determined to alarm them. The
common notion is, and generally it is correct,
that war makes breadstuiis higher; but that
cause is not necessary 20 n high price, when,
as in the present case, the scarcity in Europe
would enhance the price TO the highest fig.
ure within the pccuniary ability Of the con.
sumer.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-22

SAM lloUsToN INTENDS TO REsIGN.-Mr j.
c. Porter, in letter to the Cincinnati Colum-
bian, says:
81 WAS present at n conversation between
Judge Perrin and Gen. Houston, in which he
distinctly said that the Legislature of Texas
had passed II resolution instrucling him to
resign, and he intended to obey instructions.
In conversation, IN hour since, with Judge
Perrin, he confirmed this statement, and au-
thorlzed me to say so to YOU"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-22

AN EXTENSIVE DAM.--Mr. Merriam, the
weatherman, who writes great deal almost
everything, says that he has seen in Upper
Canada, near the Ottawa, beaver dam $40
feet long, z feet high, and s feet wide upon
which trees as large AS any in that forest were
growing. 1t flooded IN immense surface,
and was const' ucted with as much science, to
appearance, as ii it had been the work Of hu-
man hands.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1856-02-22

-' A NosE SToRY.-Niajor Beale, who was
compelled TO sell out his commission in the
English army because of an accident to an
olfactory organ,. used thus to tell the story:
lost my nose in duel with broadswords
at Vienna. with II hurley Bavarian Colonel
The fellow stopped at the same hotel with
me: and coming home late one night, drunk,
he nistook my room door for his own: il
being fastened, he burstt open; pnt hiui
out very suddenly, and II challenge aud duel
was the result OF my rough handling of the
Colonel. We fought at sunrise next NOR.
ming with broadsw ords, and in Just two min
utcs he had sliced off my nose close TO my
face lpickcd up the unfortunate member
and replaced it, tying my handkerchief over
the wound. 1t was eleven days before |
took off the handkerchief, wheIr to my con-
sternation found that had placed nv nose
tcrOng side up, and that the wound was ra-
pidly healing, with my nose in the ridiculous
position You now see it. Although it looks
ugly, find it rather convenient when taking
snuff, as none of the fragrant powder is vast
ed, as tsthe usual way But there is still
disadvantage, viz: aohen sneezs an obliged
10 stand on my head! .,t ...