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THE ORIGINAL OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
G. D. D. c nsa, Secretaries.

TIE HARTFORD CoNvENTIoN.-The convention as
sembed at Hartford on the 10th of December, 1914.
On the next day it was
Resolred, That the most inpiola6le secrecy shall be
0Oserued by each member of this convention includ
ing the secrecy, as to all popostions debates and
proceedings thereof until this injunction shall be
suspended or altered.
On the Oath of December, 1914, the committee
appointed to prepare and report general project of
such measures as may be proper for the convention
to adopt, reported among other things
That it is expedient to recommend to the several
State Legislatures certain amendments to the consti-
tuition, viz:
"That the power to declare or make war, by the
Congress of the United States be restricted
THAT it is expedient to attempt to make provis-
ions for restraining Congress in the exercise of an
unlimited power to make new States and admit them
into the Union"
THAT an amendment be proposed respecting slave
representation and slave taxation"
On the 29th of December, 1914, it vas
Resoloed, That the easy admission of naturalized
foreigners to places of trust honor or profit, ope
rates as iuducement to the malconent subjects of
the old world to come to these States, in quest of
executive patronage and to repay it by an AFFECT de-
votion to executive measures.
'Another amendment subordinate in importance,
but still in high degree expedient relates to the
exclusion of foreigners hereafter ARRIVING in the I'm
tied States from the capacity of holding offices of
trust, honor of profit.
''That the stock of population already in these
States is amply sufficient to render this nation in
due time sufficiently great and powerful, is not
controvertbie question. Nor will it be seriously
pretended, that the national deficiency in wisdom,
arts, science, arms virtue, needs to be replensh-
ed from foreign countries Still it is agreed that
liberal policy should offer the rights Of hospitality,
and the choice of settlement, to those who are dis!
posed to visit the country But why admit to par
ticipation in the government aliens who were par
ties to the compact-who were ignorant of the ma
ture of our institutions and have stake in the
welfare of the country but what is recent and tran
STORY? 1t is surely privilege sufficient, to admit
them after due probation to become citizens for all
but political purposes. To extend it beyond these
limits, is 20 encourage foreigners to come to these
States as candidates for preferment The convention
forbear to express their opinion upon the inauspc
ious effects which have already resulted to the honor
and peace of this nation, from this misplaced and
indiscrminate liberty.
Resotced, That no person who shall hereafter be
naturalized, shall be eligible as member of the
Senate or House of Representatives of the United
States, nor capable of holding any civil Office under
the authority Of the United States"
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The Celebration of the Fourth.

Inc CeleDratlOn OF the FOufths
We think may safely say that the celebration of
Friday last the most animated and extensive one
that took place in Raleigh, to commemorate our
National Independence; and that it was more gener-
ally participated in and enjoyed than any other of
late years. Not merely that it was we'll gotten up
and judiciously arranged but that there seemed to
be a warm desire on the part of all to pay homage
to the memory of the mighty dead of the period
of our countrys birth. Nor do we think that fear
for the Union-a dread of the abandonment of the
principles of the Constitution-or suspicion of the
abnegation of the truths of the Declaration of Inde
pendence, contributed in any degree to arouse the
patriotic emotions of our people. 1t seemed to be
a congregation of freemen for freedoms sake-a pill
grimage to freedoms shrine-an outpouring of joy
and thankulness for the blessings and privileges in
augurated on the 4th of July, 1776
As usual, at daybreak the boom of cannon aroused
the sumbering citizens" and long ere sunrise our
streets resounded with the strains of martial music
for at that time our Military Companies, the Oak
City Guards and Independent Guards, were out to
attend divine services at the Presbyterian Church
The attendance at church was numerous, and the
services were appropriate and impressive. The pas
tor of the church, Rev. j. M. Atkinson, was accom-
panied in the pulpit by the Rev. I. E. Skinner, of
the Baptist church, and the Rev. R. T. Hefin, edi-
tor of the Christian Adooeate both of whom assist
ed in the services. Mr. Hefin's address, which
occupied in its delivery about half an hour, was lu.
cid and learned, and was earnestly listened to- His
subject was Freedom and its relation to RELIGION,
These sunrise services are becoming honored in
their observance, and We hope to see them long
continued.
The military companies now proceeded to the
Capitol square and fred salute; afterwards they
marched to their quarters and were dismissed for
breakfast
At nine o'clock the military again assembled and
marched to the front of the Courthouse, where the
procession shortly afterwards was formed in the
order of tho programme, by Chief Marshal, Maj. W.
+. Collins. And here take occasion to say that
Maj Collins and his energetic assistants, Messrs J.
3 Bryan, jr:,; Basil Manly and T. II. Bridges, did
greatacredt to themselves BY the firm hut respect
finland polite manner in which they discharged
the aEanous dnties Of their Office 4 S.
The procession vas .lsd ~ IN Relsish Band,
who sEaspitepsaEs then Il ihs CT
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FOR THE SENATE:
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FOR THE COMMONS:
NATHANIEL G. RAND,
AUGUSTUS M. LEWIS,
MOSES A. BLEDSOE.
FOR SHERIFF:
WILLIAM HI. HIGH

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Col. BENTON ON Col. FREMoNT.-Col. Benton. in
his late speech at ST. Louis referred to the nomna.
ton of Col Fremont, his son-in-law, and to rumor
that he would support him, and said:
snow, when has it ever happened that 1 have been
Influenced by family connections, or even by nv
own INTEREST," What Office have ever got for one
of my famiy2 No, citizens! am above self when
the good of the Union is concerned. From first to
last have been for my country, and mean to con-
tinue for it. have made many sacrifices for it. and
am making great one now in standing this can
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CORRESPONDENTS.

a RALEIGH, July Q, 1856.
DEAR SIN 81 am directed by my brethren OF the g!
S,nrcme Court bench to request you to publish III
he Standard the correspondence herewith sent YOU
itexplains ITSELF The subject is one interesting 70
us as public officers, and embracing an interesting
Very respectfully, n,su
W. W. HoLDEN Esq
am authorized to say the Attorney Generai JOINS
in the wish to have the correspondence puoi'sheu'
n. Iosrpu r R,rcaELoR, Attorney General
of the State of North Carolina:
S,n.-At the request Of my brethren OF the Su-
nreme Court address to you the following note.-
Bv the seth section of the Revenue law, passed oy
the Legislature at their late session, CHI ~ is.eh
acted. that tax be laid on surgeon DENTISTS prac
ticng physicians, practcing lawyers, ana atS ot"er
persons, ministers of the Gospel excepted whose
practice, salaries, &C., We ask your opinion upon
the following questions:
First. Do the words, I" and all other persons Of
themselves, embrace all persons holding Office under
the State government!
to embrace those officers whose salaries are protec
ted nv the constitution as we'll those which are noS
Sd. If you should be of opinion that 1t was the
intention to embrace each class of officers is your
opinion that the act is constitutional SO far as judi
cial officers are concerned?
You VIII at once perceive tne ueeaSy W % r.
son in which the act places the Judges Of the State
No question on the subject can be brought before
us. either individually collectively, in which we
shall not have personal interest To free ourselves
from the embarrassment in which We are placed, we
lave concluded to submit the questions, arising IN
der that section of the act to the highest law officer
of the government Your position, as Attorney
General of the State entities each officer OF the gov
eminent to your opinion upon questions arising un-
der the Revenue laws. You will recollect that the
time is rapidly approaching when every citizen will
be called on to render, under OATH list of his tax
able property. This will prove to you sufficient
apology for troubling you at this time on the SUBJ
ject and for the request that you will furnish us
permit. Whatever may be your opinion it shall
guide our action in the matter.
Respectfully,
F. NASH, Chief Justice of
the Supreme Court
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STANDARD FOR THE CAMPAIGN.
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the campaign at the following rates: For six months
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FEE BILLS OF CLERKS AND SHERIFFs.-We have
hand quantity of these bills which will be sent
free Of postage, ten for 81. All Clerks are bound,
under penalty of $50 to have these bills stuck up
in their Offices Address the Editors of the STAN
dard
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LOCOMOTIVES FOR EGYPr.-Mason Co., of Taun-
ton, Mass, have just finished two superb engines
for the railroad between Cairo and Suez, ordered by
the Egyptian Viceroy. They are to furnish a com.
parison of American skill with the English engines
Of Champion and Stephenson, running between
Alexandria and Cairo. They weigh twenty-five
tons, bum coke, and a recent trial on the Taun
ton road, ran four miles and made stop in three
and-a-half minutes 49, $50" . 80 80 -
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FOR GOVERNOR:
BRAGG.
NORTHAMPTON.
ELECT TORS
FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT.
For the State at Large:
HENRY NJ. SHAW, OF CURRITUCK,
SAMUEL P. HILL, OF CAswELL.

D1SCt1CtSs IT
LIST District, VIM F. MARTIN, of Pasquotank,
End, w. j. BLOW, of Pitt.
3rd, NJ. B. SMITH, of New Hanover,
4th, CASTOR H. WILDER, of Wake,
9th, S. E. WILLIAMS, of Alamance,
9th, THOS. SETTLE, JR., of Rock'ham.
18th, R. P. WARING, of Mecklenburg.
9Th, w. w. AVERY. of Burke.
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TIIE subscriber, living five miles North Of
L Tellico Iron Works, Monroe CO., Tenn,
offers n GOOD FARM for sale There are tro
hu"dred and eighty acres in the tract, 10 acres
in cultivation, 100 Of which is good bottom
land lying in one body; plenty of water, tim.
her dc. There is also good frame dwelling
house and barn; and is situated in n very
healthy section of country. | will sell AZ
low price. AUSTIN GLENN.
Oct 10 Dissatisfaction
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ATHENS FOUNDRY


Machine works.
INlE subscriber would respectfully an.
l. nounce to the citizens of Athens and the
public generally, that he is now in operation
and prepared to do
. a - II 4 NJ a.
of every description in his line, and would
therefore solicit orders from all those who NAV
want anything of the kind.
He is now casting and has for sale diff.
ferent sizes Of the Globe, or Air.tieht Cook
Stoves, furnished completes various sizes Of
Parlor, Nine Plate, Chamber, Office and Shop
Stoves. Also, Hollow Ware; Waffle Irons:
Ploughs, right and left hand. 7
Also, the Kilgore Spiral or Incline Water.
Wheel, which will saw from two to five thou.
sand feet per day. III kinds of
M "A . Ell Z NJ II r. y
fitted up in the best and most durable manner,
and upon short notice.
Also, Iron Railing of every description.
lie is also prepared to do all kinds of
Brass casting.
The highest Cash price will he paid for
OLD COPPER. C. ZIMMERMAN.
PS. There is connected with the Works
an excellent Pattern Maker, so that persons
wishing castings can have patterns made to
order. CT.
Athens. Tenn. July IS. 1s56--tf 4Os
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9l0 Acres of Land for Sale,
stephen G. Winton. Ct ais,
John T. Winton. q ais.

u.s.
John r. Winton, ct ais.
Petition to Sell Land
A GREEABLY to an introductory decree,
"A rendered Mt the August term, s5s, of
the Circuit Court Of Meigs county, Tennessee
/ will. on Saturday, the 18th day Of October
next, go upon the premises described In said
decree n, the Homestead, and expose to sale
at public cutlery, to the highest bidder, the
following described Lands belonging to the
estate of Stephen Winton, deed, viz. leo
acres, being the Southwest quarter of sec.
tion LIST. Also, 100 acres, being the South
east quarter Of said section. Also, two /
acre parcels, more or less, adjoining the lands
above described, and known as the Home
place. Also, $40 acres. being part of the
35th section known rs the John Rhea place.
Also, $40 acres being part of the 26th section,
and also known as the Rhea farm. Also, oil
acres, portion Of the oath section, and also
IL acres, being part Of the section last afore.
said. which constitute a separate farm, known
ms the james Winton farm-all of which said
Lands lie in the counties of Reane and Meips.
in the I'd fractional township, I'd range, ex.
cept the two quarters first above described
which are in the I'd fractional township, and
I'd range, and the last two parcels. which
are in the LIST fractional township and I'd
range--all West of the meridian, Hiwassee
District. The said Lands will be sold on one,
two ana three years credit, with interest, ex.
cept the sum Of 5000, which must be paid
down on the day Of sale Bond and APPROX.
ed security will be required and lien re.
tanned for the unpaid purchase money, or
purchasers may pay down if they choose. A
more complete description can he had on the
day of sale. Said sale to commence about
- clock A. ~
Erv. W. L. MCKINLEY, Clerk.
ll ppt fSEG-td r,'a Gao e. t,r
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Notice.

NJ OTlCE is hereby given that Land WARRANT No.
~ 2inI3 for so acres, issued under the Act Of Sd
March, ls51 to John Essman private In Capt Dodsons
company Tennessee Volunteers, Cherokee removal.
1885, has failed to come to hand and has been lost By
some means unknown to the warrantee. All persons
are hereby forewarned from trading in any way for
sh'u warrant-no one having any authority to transfer
or convey the same. All persons hereby notified
that intend filing in the General Land ONCE cdredt
asking said warrant to he cancelled and duplicate t
issue. [Sept ~, 1s56-6t-41Gl JOHN EssMAN
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Another Fresh Supply of Drugs

WHICH, added to my old, makes my
w present stock large for this market
consisting in part of the following: Oils,
Lintseed, Tanners, Lard and Neatsfoot; Sp'ts
Turpentne; Copnl Japan and Leather Var.
nish; Paint, Varnish and Sash brushes; Blend
Ell and Granting Brushes: White Lead, dry
and in Oil; Zinc in Oil; Pessorles; Gumelastic
Globes, with and without tubes; Window
Glass, ~ by Is; Putty; Glaciers Diamonds;
Wines: Brandy, and Jamaica Spirits, for
medical uses-and many other articles
Will be sold for cash only.
Oct &c WM BURNS,
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CALHOUN AND CIIARLESTON
M n 50 n 4 @ Tn - 4 u @.
Fifth Session.

toia"enfiN0 Monday Afpteaber 15M.
FUNIIS School, conducted by IIiwassee Lodge opens
u as per date above, with Mr.. II. ID. HAYWOOD rs
Principal Teacher, under whose management II has
deservelly stood so high. The course of study EN-
braces all the branches of the Mathematics and Cas.
sizes fixed as the standard OF thorough Academical
education, while n more extensive course will be
taught to those who wish to pursue II. Terms and
rates OF tuition as heretofore Board may be obtain
ed In respectable families upon reasonable terms Pa
rents and guardians, who are patrons OF the school,
living at distance, will be furnished with monthly
statements showing progress and department.
WI MoCLATCHEY, Secretary.
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Dry Goods,

ME undersigned are now receiving, and will have
ready for exhibition by the goth inst, the Iaroest
and oest assorted stock Of f'.I '-''f -
american. English. French, German
ana swiss Fancy Goods,
they have ever had the pleasure to show to the retsi
. , They have spared no pains expense In
can select their assortments. They have made arQsf
Investments this season In PINE GOODS than they
nave ever done before, and respectfully solicit an sT.
animation OF their stock from the retailer when VISIT
ing the ciy-belieyng that with the rery large assor.
ments to ALL MORGAN 4 RI
Nashville, Aug 22, 1856 No 40 Public sou.,.
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>hE next Session Of this College will open on Mon.
every facility is Afforded to Students in Scientific
branches preparatory School Is attached embracing
as an ehectua means Of preserving good order eeono
my regular habits and active bodily exercise Charges
Ter tuition and Boarding 400 per term Of go weeks
surgeons rec W Engineering, French, Spanish Ger
man. prawsS' Book Keeping and Fencing, each Sio
The last session OF the Medical College closed with
$50 MatrieulAnts and 50 Graduates, from IS State.
The Military College closed It's first year In Nashville
with lo4 Mariculnnts from ID States. For Catalogue
and Regulations apply to D. u. JOHNSON.
NASHVILLE, Aug. ], lsod-sm' Superintendent.
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Notice.

A III orders for Agricultural Machinery,
"a made by Messrs. Wheeler, Melick & Co,
Albany, N. Y, must be to me direct, or
through my Agents in East Tennessee, Mr.. S.
X. Reeder, Athens, ard Mr.. NJ. Nelson, Knox
vile, who are authorised to furnish any of said
machines at manufacturers cash prices, aid.
ing cost of transportation. p. d. GATES,
Feb. 3, 1854 If $50 IL Broadway, n. Y.
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TUE undersigned has for sale n variety of Cook
Stoves latest and most approved patterns. The
castings are beautiful. The UOosier State Store and
kentucky are cast mt Cincinnati Ohio, and the south.
eWer Is cast at the Knoxville Foundry. lie expects to
nave, in short time, some beautiful FIRE Stoves for
heaating rooms All who wish to purchase cheap and
good article in the Stove line, will do well to cali and
examine for themselves before purchasing elsewhere.
Athens, Sept 2l-tf-365 j.. W. BLACKWELL
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Just 7occived

A ND for sale, at the old stand in Calhoun,
~ Tennessee,
% Bbls. New Orleans Reboiled Molasses
10 ! Bbls. do. do. do.
30 Bags fine Rio Coffee;
500 Gals. Cuba Molasses;
$500 Lbs. Brown Sugars;
5000 " Castings
10000 " Rolled Iron-all Of which will be
sold low by wholesale or retail.
Our Dry Goods stock is full and fine, and as
low down in price as the lowest.
July 6 Is. F. MARTIN & SON
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Goods-Goods ! New Goods !
A New hurn.

INlE undersigned is now prepared to fur
L nish new Churn, to order, which he
warrants to churn butter in one fifth the tina
usually taken by the common Churn, il prop.
erly used. All he asks is n fair trial. Any
person furnishing him with milk that is sour
and ready for churning, and he fails to churA
1t in five mnues, can have Churn FREQ Of
nothing. Call over to the South side Of
Athens and satisfy yourselves. =. IN. -.
JAMES BAKER.
Rgerenees:-L. Dodson, VIM. G. Horton,
DIR. Atlee, DIR. Deaderiek. and others. ~
Athens, March IA, ls56-tf-a9O
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OFFICES, NO. FIFTH ST., LOUISVILLE
KY, ANDNO. 2 COCRTLANDT ST. MY.

The above popular medicines received and for sale by
q. w. ROSS, Athens; q. CANNON, Madisonvie. Call
and get Alnanacs and circulars free. Feb 1-ly-3si
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French Burr Millstones,

w ahhaNi Ep VI superior qlallty ana workmanship,
constantly on hand or made to order from Burr
Blocks OF our own importation. We also keep for sale
a superior assortment of cologne and Esopus Nni-
stones; Burr BOcks; BOitiRD cloths; Cllcined Plds-
ter, dc. Orders promptly executed.
MORRIS 4 TRINBLE
Successors to Egenton, Morris & Co.,
West Falls Avenue, near Pratt st. bridge, Baltimore
w. Orders for NIllsones from the above well-known
establishment received by their agents,
sEAGo ABBOTT, Commission Merchants,
Feb IS, 1S56-1y-3S6 Atlanta Ga
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Saddle. Bride and Harness

ME subscriber would return his sincere thanks 10
u the public generally for the very liberal patren.
age he has received, and hopes by strict attention 10
business to merit n continuance of the same.
He has just returned from Philadelphia with GOOD
stock OF materials which enables him to manufacture
any article in his line with promptness and despatch
ogskins for seating Enameled Leather Of all coors,
Pad Skins, Bride Bits Srrup Irons and various otber
articles, for sale low down for cash.
He keeps constantly on hand q good assortment Of
Saddles, lrides Whips, &C. Please call before purchas
Ing elsewhere, on the Square, between Horizons and
Cleage's stores EDWIN A. ATLHR-
Athens, April II, 1S56-tf-304
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READN-Made ClOthing.-I am now re.
ceiving my large and well selected stock OF Ready
mhde Ciothng, consisting Of Over, Prock, Dress and
sack Coats Pants, Vests, Shirts, shrt-collars Lambs
wool and Merino shirts aud Drawers of all sorts and
sMesLh o, which will sell very cheap for cash. Just
0ct5 GFO NJ poSS
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Wool Carding Machine.

'TNHE subscribers, Administrators, offer for
Il sale the Carding Machine belonging to
the estate of Mordecai Rucker, deceased, Nc.
MINI county. ii. II. BURK,
go. 49, JAMES r. WITT, Adns
Aug 80, lS56-3t*-4i4 $3.50 ~ s.
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Caution to Farmers and Others.

ANINH Detn informed That a person, repres Mt
ing himself as from New York, has offered to sell
Co., of Albany, NJ Y, various parties IN East Ten
nessee hereby caution East Tennesseans to beware of
al such imposers, as have the sole right of these ma
chnes for East Tennessee and none can be nsed
unless procured from my agents 'S''
d. GATES, No. 12 Broadway.
New York, April II, 1s5G-tf
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University of Nashville.
Medical Department.

NHE sixth Annual Course Of Lectures In this Insti-
u tuition will commence on Monday, the Sd OF No.
semoer iu preliminary course free to all students
VIII be given by the Professors, commencing on the
hrst Monday OF October.
Professors Pees s1e5 Matriculation Fee s5 Practi-
cal Anatomy so. Graduation Fec $25. For Catalogue
ana Announcement apply 10 PAUL y. EVE, NJ. D.,
Dean of Faculty,
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ThreShers ThreShers!

"A LII persons wishing to purcase Threshers and Ma.
chnery Of that kind, will do well to hand in theIy
orders Immediately s. X REEDER Ag.nt
Athens, Feb. 22-tf