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Moan L. FoUTs, Sec'y.
PUBLIC MEETING AT pIKEvILLE.

A meeting of portion of the American
party, called for the purpose Of ratifying the
nomination of Willard Fillmore and A. J.
Donelson, and appointing delegates to the
District Convention at Cleveland, on the Ist
Monday in May next, was held at Pikeville,
Bledsoe county, Tenn, on Thursday, April
10th, 1856. #. J. Wilson was called to the
Chair and J. NJ Cox appointed Secretary
After an explanation of the object of the
meeting in short address by the Chair
man, it was, on motion VI Samuel Rankin,
Esq,
ReSolued, That a Committee of three be
appointed by the Chair to draft resolutions
expressive Of the sentiments of the meet
ing.
Whereupon the Chairman appointed Sam'l
Rankin, Esq, JAS Worthington, Esq, aud
John II. Thompson, said Committee, who re.
ported the following which were unanimous
ly adopted
Resolged, That we recognize Willard Fill
more and Andrew J. Donelson as true men
national, conservative, and Union loving
hereby approve aud -ratify the action of the
National Convention which nominated them.
Resolved, That in view of the sad condition
of our eountry-brought about by the aid
of abolitionists at the North, and factionists
at the Southland spurning all utilization
with either we earnestly invite all truly con
sentative men to union with us in the sup
port of our patriotic standard -bearers-be-
lieving they are worthy, and from their acts,
fully entitled TO the confidence of the peo-
pie.
Resolved, That the Chairman appoint dele
gates from the several civil Districts in this
county to the District Convention which
meets at Cleveland on the first Monday in
May to nominate an Elector for this Con-
gressional District.
In accordance with the third resolution
the Chairman appointed the following gentle.
men as delegates to the District Convention
viz:-
!. Thos. Gardner and NJ. S. Griffith
2. Daniel White and w. G. Moss, Esq.
3. John Stubs, L. NJ. Swaiford and Mark
Stephens.
4. James Worthington, Esq, VIM. Brown,
Esq, and p. s. Hutchinson, Esq.
5. Jonas Clark, Esq, John L. Raubun, and
WIN. Farmer.
s. s. NJ McReynolds, S. c. Norwood and
p. NJ 1Ioodenpyl.
Z. r. 7. Lloyd, Esq, S. NJ. Anderson and
Wm Foster, Esq.
8. A. l.. Pitts, Esq, ]. 2. Rogers and E H.
Boyd
9. J. II. Lamb, Joseph IIixson and ]. B.
johnson.
10. l.. w. Robertson, J. Il. Wheeler and J.
Carroll. Hixson.
On motion of P. S Hutehison, Esq, the
Chairman and Secretary We're added to the
delegation.
De motion of ]. II. johnson, the Chatta-
nooga Gazette and Athens Post were request
ed to publish the proceedings of the meet
ing.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
T.. j. WILSON, Chairman.
JAMES NJ. Cox, Secretary.
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e. -E7Ls -EA--@-4- - - - q &Sss
A RE now receiving their usual well Sc
"A leeied aud large stock of
Spring and Sumner Goods!
Their stock consists in part of Dress Goods
SILKS, Bateges, Tissues, Lawns 0rgandies
Ginghams aud Prints-of the latest and most
tasteful styles; Bonnets and Bonnet Ribbons;
Collars aud Undersleeves; Laees, aud Edg-
ings; Gloves and Hosiery in great variety.
Also, Cloths, Cassimers, Tweeds, Italian
Cloths, Drap d'Efe.. Linen Drillings, Cotton
AIDES, and great many other styles of season.
able Goods for Gentlemen's Wear.
Ready-Nad Clothing Of all sorts, sizes,
colors and prices.
A superior assortment'of Boots and Shoes;
the latest stl lies Of Hats, dc. 81
Hardware, Queensware, Glassware, Cutlery.
Groceries, de-, DC.
To which they respectfully invite the at
tention Of their old customers and as May
new ones as can make it conyenent to call.
feeling assured the Goods and prices will
please. April II, 1856
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CHANGE OF FIRM!
Lock cut for Squalls

W%yE have sold out stock of Goods to JAMES
Wv CHAsNuTT and DAVID CANTRLLL. Thankful for
the liberal patronage heretofore extended to us,
licit a continuance of the same to the new firm.
Oar old transformers will now see the proprety and
necessity of squarng up their accOunts-some of whom
have not paid us a dime in three years 1t would be
quite gratifying to feelings to wait with them few
years longer but having ongsnce exhausted our rri-
waite capital, and not having struck coppcr! we shall
be compelled 10 force collections in very short tiue
if they not voluntarily made. We have no desire
to press our customers put them 10 cost and those
who prefer it can forward and confess judgme t.
Those who neither pay up confess Judgment must
not he offended If we them, especially after
having INDUCED them so long. And we hope they will
not put us to the trouble aud expense OF hunting them
up, but that they viii forward like clever fellows
square up their accounts, and continue to trade with
the new firm, who first rate fellows, have very
fair stock hand, and in few days will he expecting
New Goods. CANTRELL 4 co.
McNIiun CO., April 4, 1s5e-3m*-J92
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sand he played On a Harp of a

GtAN iiO J4U y Ou VA u A4dk u vi u
ThOu6ond Strings"
M L are happy TO announce to "all the
wv world and the rest of mankind" that
we are now in receipt of one of the largest
most fashionable, and durable stocks of
Spring and Summer CoOds
ever offered for sale in this market. Our
stock consists in part of Bleached and Brown
Muslins, Tickings Drills and Cheeks, Prints
OF every style and price, Ginghams, Lawns
Brown and Beached Linen, Cassimers, Tweeds,
Italian Cloths, Chambray, Cottonades, Can.
ton Plaids aud Stripes, Mersaill les Quilts, Robe
Brilliants, Mohair de Beige, Organdies. Challi
Barege aud Tissues, Bonnet aud 1afeta Rib
bons, Moss Trimmings, Collars aud Under
sleeves, Mirrors, Satchels aud Carpet Bags
SILK and Leather Belts, Soaps aud perfumery,
Gloves and Hosiery, Shirt Collars, Hair Stocks
and Cravats, Porte Monnaes, Violns, Combs,
Bracelets Breast pins and Fingerrings. Ear.
rings, Books and Stationery, Hardware and
Cutlery, Boots and S"oes, Drugs, Medicines.
aud Dye stuifs, Straw, Leghorn, Panama and
Fur Hats Glass aud Queensware, Masonic
Aprons and Sashes, dc, dc.
We cannot enumerate the zone thousand
and one" articles on hand, bnt ask the pub.
lie to give us call, and they will be con.
WINGED that they can save money by buying
our Goods. w. g. HORTON d. co.
April II, 1856
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Total

New YORK l.EGIsLATURE.-lhe Legisla-
turc of New York adjourned sine die on
"Wednesday the Sth, at the expiration of the
one hundred days for which its members arc
allowed pay for their services. The Senate
agreed 10 brief extension of the session, and
early in the day thirty-nine members of the
House addressed u letter to the Governor
recommending an extra session OF twenty
days duration. The Governor refused 10
accede 10 the proposition. Resolutions to
extend the session were defeated. Amongst
the unfinished business are many of the most
important bills, including the police I'LL, the
liquor bill, the apportionment bill, the appro.
priation bills, &c. Underthese circumstances,
il is supposed that the Governor will neces-
sarily have to'call an extra session.
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A LETTER From Phiueaus Il.
Darnum, Esq, late Snowman, has written
letter Of thanks to the Providence, r. /. Jour-
nal in consideration of kind editorial about
him, which was published in that paper. In
concluding his letter he phiIosophically re-
marks;
My bumbugs were gotten mp more for the
fun of the thing than anything else. al
ways strove to make my patrons feel that
they got their moneys worth, and, if they
thought they did they did, for "as a man
thinke,h so he is" loved to make money
but not better than loved to spend it,
gave $4,000 per aunum in charity for the
last tenyeals, aud il had not been ajdekass,
impulsivc and confaiag, should not have
been ruined. have paid and secured all
my personal debts, offered clock creditors
100000 to erase my name from all the Jer.
ome paper, but they have proved bigger ass
es than was, for they by refusing il locked
up my property, forced me to immense sac
riice in order to pay my private debts, and
thus ,hoy get nothing from my estate and
lose all.
have no ambition TO "iry again" for what
Is the use, when $l60,OO0 are hanging over
my hcadl | can always earn my living, and
shall try for nothing more. 1t is hard at my
tane of life TO. loose all, but ! trus, ! can
muster sufficient philosophy 10 enable me to
~ bear up under IT,
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Forest Hill Academy
10 Cash und Six Months Buyer
g. D. THOMPSON a. SON,
Cleveland. Eenn..
Dealers In
Choice Foreign l. Domestic Drugs.

CHEllICAL Us, PiLN7S OILS, f'BHfoNhHf'
~ "a m ~ Or O o q -. 60 ..
ATTN stock VIII be found TO embrace larger and
more general assortment than Is usually kept In
tls section and we intend to Keep full and equal 10
tho rst class Houses In East Tennessee We make our
nnrchnse, largely for cash. aud principally Ia original
nnci,s Of direct Importers aud manufacturers, which
enables MS to sell at Wholesale much lover than any
similar House In Fast tennessee Physicians and
conutry merchants will hnd II decidedly TO their adj
vantage To give Us trial All articles sold by us are
warranted be o. the purest quality. aud should a.
any time an article not prove satisfactory we beg II to
be returned ut our cost as 4 Is our Intention to deal
only Ia Pure Drugs All orders will meet with prompt
attention Physicians Prescriptions and Family Recipes
,s.er.si-adins, at all lo.'s sh91is-eee
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In Chancery as Athens.


Hilton II. Burk aud wife, aud others,
u.s.
Levi Swinford. and wife, Nancy, Pleasant D.
Bryan, and wife, Mary, aud others.
IN this causo it appearing that Levi Swim
l. ford, aud wife, Nancy Swniord, Pleasant
Il. Bryan, and wife, Mary NJ. Bryan, and JAS.
c. Rueker, are non.residents of the State Of
Tennessee, it is ordered that publication DO
made in the Athens Post, for four successive
weeks requiring said non resident defendants
TO appear at our next Court of Chancery to
he held Mt the Courthouse in the town Of
Athens, McAinn county. Tenn, on the Sd
Monday OF August next, and plead, answer or
demur to complainants' said Bill, or he sanio
viii be taken for confessed rs to them, and
set for hearing accordingly
WIN. LOWRY, O. d NJ
Per WILLIE Lowry. d. c. N.
March 90. lsh6-4t--prs. fee $500.
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Barcley McGhee,

US
Margaret Morgan, widow, and G. w. Morgan.
r. NJ. Morgan, aud others, hers-at.law of
Gideon Morgan, deceased.
TT appearing from the hill that defendant
4 Margaret Morgan resides in the State Of
Arkansas, publication is ordered to be made
for four weeks in the Athens Post requiring
said non resident defendant, Margaret Nor
gan, to appear at the next term of the Chan
Gerry Court, to be held at the Court house in
jacksonville, on the first Monday of June
next, and answer coinplainants bill, or the
same will be taken as confessed, and heard ac
corjingly, 50 far as she is concerned.
}. A. COFFIN, O. d M
April II, lsjC-4t-prs fee SS-304
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EDaNNETs.-Ladie IN want OF "duck Of a
y Bonnet" will please call early and procure one at
April II w. q. HORTON a CO.'S.
UDEAUE-wnde CIothIng.-A large stock
~ Of good and cheap, for sale at the Cheap Store,
by April IL w. q. HORTON co.
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PUBLIC MEETING.

A portion of the citizens Of Polk county
convened at the Courthouse in Benton, on
Monday, the 7th day of April, for the purpose
of ratifying the nomination Of MILLARD Fill
MORE for President, and A. j. DoSEIsoN for
Vice President, and to appoint delegates to
the District Convention to be held on the
first Monday Of May, to nominate eand-
date for Elector. On motion, Benz. Mann,
Esq, was called to the Chair, and Noah L.
Fouts Esq, appointed Secretary The object
of the meeting having been explained, Gen.
James Hickey offered the following resolu-
tions, which were unanimously adopted:
/. Resolced, That we approve of the nomi-
nation of Willard Fillmore of New York, for
President and Andrew j. Donelson. of Ten.
nessee, for Vice President; and that we APP
prove of a District Convention Of the Third
Congl essional District on the first Monday in
May. at Cleveland, to nominate u candidate
for Elector for said District.
2. ReSoiced, That the Chairman appoint
two delegates from each civil district to rep
resent Polk county in said Convention, and
that they be instructed TO vote for Col r. b.
Brabson Of Chattanooga, for Elector; and if
he will not serve, TO vote for Thos. j. Camp
bell, Esq of Cleveland
The Chair then appointed the following
delegates:
|. Col. Henry Bradford, Maj. Lewis Sham
bin.
2. james Hickey, Maj VIM. A. Denton, J.
W. lIeldebrand.
8. Robt. w. McClary, A. B. Coxy Esq.
4. Isaac n. Swan, - Epperson, Esqrs.
8. A, McKissock
6. l. Zeigler IL. NJ. Dodson.
z. John Neil, John Love.
s. Dr. Jno. +. Goodman, T. J. Steel.
8. }. II. Moody, Esq, Jesse Dodson.
On motion, the Chairman and Secretary
were added to the list of delegates
On notion, 1t was resolved that the pro-
ceedings of this meeting he published in the
Athens Post.
The meeting then adjourned.
BENZ. MANN, CHM.
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Wallis, decd,
as
Malinda Cadle, Mark Cadle, Henderson Wal
lis Houston Wallis and Thomas Wallis,
children aud heirs of John Wallis decd,
the children and heirs of Preston Wallis,
deed, and others, heirs of William Wallis
decd.
Bill and amended Bill
TT is stated in amended bill that the above
L. named defendants reside beyond the limits
of Tennessee, publication is therefore order.
ed to be made for four weeks in the Athens
Post, requiring said nonresident defendants
to appear Mt the next term of the Chancery
Court, to be held at the Court house in Madi-
ON the first Monday of June next,
and answer complainant's said bill and
amended bill, or the same will be set for
hearing pro confsSso.
j. A. COFFIN, O. d II.
April IL, 1s56-4t-prs fee S5-3o4
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. the subject of dress

APPEARANCkS.-OpOn lhe SUBJECT OF uFeSS
and appearance, the New Yorker thus remarksi
~ coat that has the marks of use upon il
is n recommendation to people Of sense, and u
hat with too smooth nap and too high a
lusire is IA derogatory circumstance. The
best coats in Broadway are on the backs of
penniless tops, broken down merchants.
clerks with pitiful salaries, and men that
don't pay up. The heaviest gold chains
dange from the fobs Of gamblers and gentle
men OF very limited means; costly ornaments
on the ladies' Indicate to the ewes that are
well open, the fact of silly lover or nus
band cramped for funds. And when pref
ty woman goes by in Il suit of plain aud neat
apparel, it is sign that she has fair expecta-
lions and husband that can show balance
in his favor. For women are like books, too
much gliding makes men suspicious that the
binding is the most important pUiht."
DISGUSTING PROFANITY IY New YORK;
At the Broadway Theatre, New York, the
Keller troop of posturers are nightly repre-
senting the Decent from the Cross. The
Express speaks in the following indignant
strain Of this shameful outrage:
The dissertation and mockery of the God
of Heaven continues at the broadway Thea
tro. The agonies of Jesus on the Cross form
the nightly diversion Of the third tier there.
The lascvons scenes Of pagan mythology
by the new pestiIence of Model Artists, con-
tinue to alternate with the PRESERVATION of the
Elevation Of the Cross, the Last dying Gasp
Of Jesus, and the bloody and horrible DECENT
from the Cross, rs rehcarscd by them on
Saturday afternoon. The blasphemy, as we
have already described it IN its disgusting de-
tails, is pieced out nightly for the pastime of
prostitutes in their Intermittent traffic, and the
qualification of the morbid and nhuman tastes
of IN infde, unthinking climprous raLble.
Cornelius C. McAuIilIe, the bookseller
who committed suicide in New York on Sat.
urday, left letter, in which he thus explains
the reason for ending his life
"'The reason Of my determination is sim
ply this: that some years agol formed an at
tachment unfortunately loving not wisely,
but too well. The object of my idolatry
proved unworthy of my affections, but this
could not alter me, nor weaken the spell thai
hound me to her. have used every rxer-
ton in my power to obliterate her image, but
ia vain. lind, after change Of scene, &C.,
nothing can effect the purpose, aud that il is
altogether out Of the question that could
ever love another woman. am indeed dcs-
olatc! No home, noranvthing resembling it.
The four walls OF bed room when retire
at night;-what is there, then, to toll for?-
Frui,iess, anproduclive, what good am to
society and myself! None, | am only in
somebody's way, therefore shall retire"
The unfortunate man was highly educated,
and is respected as possessessing talent of
high order. lie had host of warm friends
in New York, although he was originally
from London.
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More n few Goods
Spring and Sumner Goods!

p. II. TGGITxL o2s Co.,
A RE now receiving their usual well Sc
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Isaac N. Baker and Ann Baker,

ia. COFFIN, C. d M
March 2S, lSe6--4t--prs fee $500.
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Thomas Wallis, Administrator of William
Willis, decd,
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ALEXANDRIA CORRESPONDENCE.
ALEXANDRIA, April z, 1856

ALEXANDRIA, April Z, 1856.
Yesterday, with its sunlight and mildness,
lured hundreds Of our citizens from their
homes into the open air, and gave throngs of
worshipers to our churches, and the streets
wore livelier appearance all day than has
been their wont for some months past.
At night, the Rev. Mr.. Sprigg. of the Prot
estant Episcopal Church, delivered the usual
discourse to tho Young Mems Christian Asso.
citation, at the Lyceum Hall.
The enterprising and polite host of the Man
sion House, is refitting that well known es-
Establishment in the most superb and expensive
style. The present furniture is to be replaced
with other more elegant and reckercLe. and
the whole interior arrangements remodelled
after the most approved fashion
Our City Councils at their last meeting, de-
termined upon further increase in the sala-
ries of some of the city officials The election
for minor officers takes place at the next meet
ing.
A mass meeting of the Know Nothings is
called at American Hall, on the evening of
Of the 10th inst, to nominate candidates for
the county Offices. As yet but few names
have been suggested to the public in connec.
ton with those Offices
Mile Teresa Parodi, we learn, will give one
or two concerts in Alexandria, in the course OF
next week
FishtOwn came out bloomingly yesterday.
Fish begin to come up in larger quantities,
and prices are declining AMI.
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GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE
GEORGETOWN, April z, 1855.

GEORGETOWN, April z, 1855.
The work at the docks of the Swanton Coal
Company is rapidly approaching completion
In about two weeks more arrangements neces-
sary for the reception of the black diamonds
will have been completed. The work at the
dock of Mr.. Ray Co. is also progressing
finely. This yard will be ready by the close
of Spring, if not before.
Our mechanics are beginning to make a
move. We notice several buildings small
szc) in course Of erection. The frame work
room has been raised. This building is stu
ated on Brick-Kiln Hill, and will, when COM
pleted, add greatly to the appearance Of this
section of our city. Mr. Wingate is the builder
Business upon our canal this morning pre-
sentS quite An encouraging appearance. Since
our last considerable number of boats have
arrived, mostly from Williamsport. with -four
Not less than 5000 to 10 900 bbls are now
being unloaded. No arrival as yet from the
above named point
The millers and flour dealers west of us,
who are in the habit Of selling their flour in
our market, will doubtless be pleased to learn
that w II. Clabaugh, Esq, has been reap
pointed deputy -four inspector
X. Ould has been appointed one of the
guardians of the public schools
We understand that arrangements are now
making for a grand celebration of all the
Methodist Sabbath schools in the District and
Alexandria, ut some point in Washington,
about the last of May They will also unite
with a union celebration if one should take
place al any other time. SPECTATOR.
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PERSONAL.

80. Gen. Houston will deliver that lecture
to night at the Maryland Institute in Balti-
more.
80. The anniversary of Henry Clay's birth.
day is to be celebrated in New York city on
the 18th instant.
-. Barney Henness has been sent to Jail
in Albany, New York, for kicking folks "while
their backs were turned" -
80. Ben. Shillabur ("Mrs. Partinyton,D
late of the Boston Post, has become conn acted
with the Boston Evening Gazette, an excellent
Literary paper.
go. The London Art Journal gives q very
complimentary notice to the series of paintings
"The Voyage of Life" by the iamented
American artist, Cole.
80. Some fellow advertises in the W asbinu-
ton News, that he does not attend the Presi-
dent Levee's. Of course not-the Auxiliary
Guard looks out for that,
....F. A Lumsden, Of the N. o Picayune.
was examined on the 10th ult.. on the charge
OF attempting to kill Dennis Corcoran of the
Delta The charge was dismissed as ground
less
...- 1t is automatically stated that the
frincess Royal OF England and heir apparent
to the throne, now in the sixteenth year of
her age, is betrothed to Prince Frederick of
Prussia, young gentleman some nine years
her senior; and that they will be married
probably in the course of the current year.
Prince Frederick is twenty-five years Of age,
and the Princess Adelaide Maria Lousia SIX
t,en.
80. At the meeting of the Presbytery of the
District OF Columbia held in Alexandria on
Wednesday last, Rev. Andrew G.. Carothers,
Pastor OF the Assembly's Church in this city,
was elected Commissioner to the General As.
sem6ly of the Presbyterian Church to be held
IN the city of New York in May next, and
Elder w. G. Knowles, of Baltimore, was also
elected.
ia writer in the Alexandria Gazette
says that Mr.. Washington sciH sell the Mount
Vernon estate to the State of Virginia, but to
none else. The sale to the State of Virginia,
the writer says, was not included in the re-
cent letter of Mr.. Washington to a South
Carolina lady, in which he stated that Mount
Vernon was not for sale. The writer is be-
lieved to be Mr. Washington himself
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PORTSMOUTH CORRESPONDENCE
PORTSMOUTH, Va, April 5. is

PORTSMOUTH, Va, April 5, 1856
The ceremonies Of the presentation of q
sword by the ladies Of Portsmouth, to Capt
Richardson of the Rifle Corps, took place this
afternoon. The fair speaker was Miss Catha.
rine WOodhouse, daughter of Thos. Wood.
house, Esq, wins acquitted herself in highly
creditable manner.
There is much political excitement here to-
day, it being the day for the election of the
municipal officers of the town. The anti.
Know Nothings are in the ascendancy by q
large majority and beyond doubt will be VIC
toriOus. G. n T.