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f1y- The Shirt Raining impos.ure bos

W The Spirit Rapping impos.ure has
received lis death blow in Boston. The
"Courier" of that city, some time since, il will
be recollected, challenged one of its high
priests, DR.. n. +. Gardner, to produce some
practical manifestation of their pretended
power with $500 to be forfeited in case such
manifestation should satisfy Committee, So
iect' d and approved by both parties to the
contract Well, the COMMITTEES went to work,
investigated patiently, and spent good deal
Of time in probing the thing to the bottom.
The "Courier," of Wednesday, contains the
official report, which declares the test an en-
tire iailure on the part of the "Spiritualis,s. {"
Nothing was exhibited to the Committee,
which under the widest latitude of interpre-
tntlon could be regarded us equivalent to
either Of the proposed tests, or any phenom-
en"n which required for its production, or in
anv manner indicated force which could
technically be denominated Spiritual, or which
WINS hitherto unknown to science, or a phe-
nomenon of which the cause was not papable
to the Committee. This then rfIrctualy dis
poses of this nischievous imposture.
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CHILDREN DROWNED By THEIR MOTHER

CHILDREN DROWNED By THEIR MOTHER.
On the 28th ultno, the village of Leoni,
Jackson county, Mich was the scene Of n
terrible tragedy. Mrs. Logan, mother of n
family of nine children in a fit of mental de-
rangement, attempted the murder of her
whole family. 10 the absence finer husband
she called all her children into the house
the Oldest being but fourteen years of age,
forbid their going out Presently she took one
of her children, went out, and threw il in the
well; then another, md so on, until she had
carried out four. The other children having
their fears excited, followed their mother
with the fourth victim and saw her throw it
into the well. They tried to interfere, but
were unable-ths maniac m"ther making
most desperate efforts to drown them; fail
ing in this she threw herself down upon her
dead and drowning children. The well was
curbless-some twelve feet deep, with about
four feet Of water. While in the well her
children from the top haEded her down u
pole to which the mother ard one child chung
and were drawn out. The remaining three
were drowned-all efforts of the neiyhbors
to resuscitate them proving unavailing.-
Pecuninry troubles, il is said, induced the
temporary alteration of mind which led to
this dreadful tragedy.
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Against the World I!
VIZ e desire to call the attention OF TURNER'S an.
w Niiers to our lately improved
Double Screening Wheat Fan,

VIZ e desire to call the attention Of TURNER'S ana
w NiHers to our lately improved
Double Screening Wheat Fan,
Patented by T. DOYLE, April 20h 1859, which are
manu- featuring In 10 UDON and RHEd TO WV East
taken the highest awards wherever exhibited, Wis: AZ
the Maryland State Fair, Baltimore, where there were
at least y Fans Of most approved makes Of Virginia.
Maryland and theNorhern States, exhibited; at the
Virginia State Fair at Rchmond the South Side Az
reuura Fair, at Petersburg, Va; st the Virginia Vail
ley Agricultural Fairs and the highest honors OF the
East Tennessee Agricultural Society, at Knoxville In
1854 20 and &c. also at the County Pair at Kingston
in 1856. Brownlow's whig, In speaking Of IL, says
"0ther Fans were exhibited OF an excellent quality,
but TO compare with those manufactured by the
Messrs. Doyes Of Rheatown." We have received other
prizes too numerous TO announce here and hundreds
Of certificates Of our Fan. superiority from practical
farmers OF Virginia and East Tennessee. We have
had ample opportunity 10 test our Fan and
WINGED Is the best IN use. We think know what
the farmers want and that our long and extensive sr-
perence In the business and arduous labors TO bring
the Fan to Its present perfection, enables 10 soft
them better than any other person In the Fan business
and they may rest assured no pains will be sparcdto
rive them the best Pan IN the market Our Pan has
gained Its enviabe popularity entirely In consequence
OF It's merits and for Fan to retain It's popularity and
increase in demand ours has done In the same dis
trcts for three years. Of the best evidences OF
it's value Our Fans are sold on trial, and WARRANT
ED to clean istsr and cleaner than any other Fan IN
use Our teams will deliver them at almost any point,
In East Tennessee.
NB-we will also oil orders from Middle and west
Tennessee Georgia and Alabama. All orders to ps AZ
Loudon Rheaown, East Tenn, will be promptly hled
Betoars of Imposftion.-An our Fans have r. J.
Doyle Co., stamped upon them. Cor Certificates and
-, o,
ing certificates and the evidence that may be afforded
by the Farmers In the surrounding counties
to whom have sold in the last yeas, as being III.
most complete machine Of the kind ever introduced
S i%sS u, sssn S''l IAprIi ss-s@-14si YTpIoo
We certify that We have used one Of 7. }. Doyls's
Patent Double Screen wheat Fans In our Steam Flour.
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ru st sale.

DY virtue Of the power In me vested by a. Deed Of
Ii Trust, regularly executed by George Horne, win
proceed to SELL at the Court house door the town Of
Athens, Saturday the 18th day Of July to the high
est bidder for cash In hand Lot No. 49, the said town
Of Athens, Mcinn county, Tennessee, together with
all the buildings thereon, and the heredtaments and
appurenances thereto belonging The said property
situated the Southwest Of the Public Square,
andcopssts Of one Brick Dwelling House, and Frame
Store House, now occupied by G. p Gibson. The said
Deed was executed to secure debt due the Bank Of
Tennessee and for the benefit Of which the property
will be sold. VIM McKAAY. Trustee.
June 10 ls5l--td-4,h
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Another Residenter of New York
City testfes to the good effects Of Dr. MLanes Cele-
brated Liver Pills, Prepared by Fleming Bros.

DRAFTED LIvef PIIs, PTtpartd by FIemInR BIOS.
New YoRK, August 80, 1859.
This is to certify that have had the Liver Complaint
for Ave years, during which time have tried almost all
known remedies, but to purpose. Hearing OF DR..
MLane's Celebrated Liver Pals, concluded to try
box. did so, and am now almost cured. think one
box will effect permanent cure. can cheerful
" recommend these Pills to all who may suffer from
liver complaint. Ihave also known them used with the
most happy results in OF sickheadache dys.
pepsia. Mr.. SWIFT, No. 116 Attorney st.
" Purchasers will be carefulto ask for DR.. HLdne's
Celebrated Licer Pills, manufactured by FLEMING Bros.
Of Pttsburg Pa. There other Pills purporting
be Liver Pills, before the public. DR.. M'Lane's
genuine Liver Pills. also his celebrated vermifuge can
now be had at all respectable Drug Stores None gen.
uine aoithoutthe si0ndtureof (31) FLEMING Bros.
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Farm for Sale.

TIME subscriber oilers for sale her FARM, situated
IL II miles from Athens ON the old road leading to
Philadelphia and In the Immediate vicinity Of Forest
lIill, containing 100 Acres, more
less-about ID acres under cultivation. There are
about 12 acres of splendid meadow land, portion OF
which is well set In grass-all well wstered. There Is
comfortable Dwelling House, two neat Brick Cottages,
good Brick Kitchen, and all necessary outhouses.-
There Is young Apple Orchard Of the best variety OF
fruit, and a. Peach Orchard.
II the above property not previously disposed Of
II will be sold at public sale, at the Court-house, In
Athens, On the I'd Monday OF August next Terms made
known on day Of sale. MARY IL r. LIDE.
May 20, 1S57-td-452
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Y- WIN. Carey Jones, Esq, Col. Ben
toms son inlaw, who recently left Panama in
the United States sloop of war Decatur, is
now known to have been sent out by the
Administration, AZ n secret agent to the Cen
tral American States TO ascertain the views
Of their Government in reference to the d.
vision of Nicaragua. and the opening Of the
Nicaragua interoceanic route.
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How WALKER CANE TO SuRRENpER-

How WALKER CAME TO SURRENDER
The following extract from the Panama cor
respondence of the New York Times, seem.
to be quite explicit, and if true, will throw
some additional light upon the surrender Of
Gen. Walker, which the latter alleges was
caused by the improper interference of Com.
modore Davis:
SIN the latter part Of April, a man by the
name Of Teller came on board the st. Marys
apparently half frightened out Of his wits,
and threw himself on a sofa. He said he
did not belong to Walkers force, but had
come down TO see how he could get himself
and wife and children out of the country
On his way to San Juan del Sur, he said he
had been chased by squad of the allies, and
came near being captured. He had not been
on board long, before Gen. Estrada, in COM
mahd Of the force occupying San Juan, sent
to Com. Davis 10 say that he had reason to
believe that Teller was spy. Com. ID. re-
piled that if proof could be produced to that
effect, he would deliver Teller over to him
for punishment. On going on shore, Com.
Davis learned that Teller had come down
with guide, who reported that they had n
secret despatch for somebody, which Teller,
getting frightened, buried on the roadside
The guide WENT out and brought in the letter.
IL was without a signature, and simply ad-
dressed "Dear Mac"-McDonald, agent Of
the Nicaraguan steamers. IL was in Walk
er's handwriting, and recounted the strait
to which he was reduced, completely hem
med in by numerous enemy, without pro-
visions, and the men daily thinning out by
deserton. Wake. prayed Mcdonald for
Gods sake to work some plan by which he
could get possession of one Of the lake
steamers, or 10 fix some other way for his
escape. Upon reading this missive, Com
mander Davis determined to act at once. In
his first interview with Henningsen, the lat
ter commenced by saying that Walker was
perfectly comfortable, behind his fortifca-
tions-had plenty of men, ammunition and
provisions, and could cut his way out of Ri
vas whenever he should choose. To this
Commander Davis replied, that if that was
the disposition with which he was to be
met, he would respectfully take his leave,
whereupon Henninssen got down from his
high horse and the capitalization was the re-
suit. t-
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DEATH OF wild CAr."-From letter in
the San Antonio Texan, dated Loredo, Texas,
May 25th, we learn that "Wid Cat" the
celebrated Seminole Chief, who gave the
United StaAes so much trouble in Florida du-
ring the Seminole war, is dead, he, with for
ty Of his followers, having fallen victims to
the small box.
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t9- A letter published in the N. Y. Tri-
bune from San Juan del Norte contains intel
ilgence that Gen. Martinez, a Granadian, has
been made Provisional President OF Nicara-
qua, and Gen. Jerez Minister Of War and
Commander-in-Chief Of the Army for eight
months, when general election will be held.
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WA man in Liverpool has electrified
humanity and astonished "the faculty" by
saying that "much of sickness of the town
was occasioned by bad health"
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H- A preacher named Finkler has been
convicted in the U. 5. court at Springfield
Ill.,, for obstructing the U. s. mail, by tearing
up a rail from the railroad in7 order TO- throw
the cars from the track because the train had
run over and killed his cow. The court i'm
posed the highest penally-ine and costs
amounting to about $1,000. He is still sub
ject to criminal prosecution.
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w-The Texas State Gazette saws thal

WT The Texas State Gazette says that
tho Assessor and Collector of Williamson
county reports eighteen thousand six hun
bred acres of wheat there. This, at len
bushels to the acre, would give one hundred
and elghty-six thousand bushels. William
son is one of twenty-five counties that are
now raising wheat.
The Texas Pioneer says that the crops in
that country are in fine growing condition.
A large crop of corn, and fair crop of wheat
will be gathered. Cotton is doing well.
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FoRErGN-Grair crops in France are mag
nifcent. 1t is believed the grape disease has
disappeared.
Spain.-A Madrid journal says disturban-
ces with the cry OF long live Charles the 9th
have taken place, but gives no details
Republican proclamations were circulated in
the capitol but produced but little effect
More troops have been sent to Havana.
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Icy Some mathematical genius after

F Some mathematical genius after a
laborious research, has just demonstrated the
following facts: tt
The cost of washing linen, that might have
been worn one day longer just as well
amounts to enough to defray the expenses
of the American board Of foreign missions!
The expense Of buttons worn on the backs
our coats, where they are of no earthly use,
is equal to the support of al. our orphan
asylums!
The value of tails to dress coats of no
value, in reality, for warmth or convenience,
is actually greater than the salary for COM
mon schools!
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CANDIDATES.

az We are authorized and requested to announce
Col. VIM. HElsKELL., Of Monroe, as a candidate to
represent the Third Congressional District composed
ofthe counties Of Blount Monroe, Polk, Mcinn, Negs
koane, Rhea, Bledsoe, Marion, Hamilton and Bradley
in the next Congress Of the United States.
~ We are authorized to announce DR.. N. PEN.
DERGRASS as a candidate to represent Meigs, McMinn
and Polk countless in popular branch Of the next State
Legislature. 1-i
~ We are authorized and requested to announce
the name Of Col. A. J. D0DS0N as a candidate to rep
resent Mcinn county in the lower branch of the next
Legislature.
GB- We authorized and requested TO announce
the name OF JOSIAH /. WRIGHT, as a candidate for
Senator from the District composed Of the counties OF
Monroe, McMinn, Meigs and Polk.
tB- We are authorized and requested to announce
JOHN ii. DOBS0N, Of Polk, as candidate for Joint
Representative for Meigs, McMinn and Polk.
eE We are authorized and requested TO announce
10. r. WARE as an independent candidate for Joint
Representative from the counties OF Polk, Megs and
McMinn.
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COM nj E R CIAL,
Augusta Market.

AUGUSTA, July 8.
Herewith fnd statement OF our Produce market,
which has undergone but little change since my last
port:
BACON has become scarce and prices are frmer. I
quote clear sides 16 a l6&c, ribbed 15S a Ice;
hams IAN q 15c, as to quality shoulders 12k a l8c;
choice Tennessee hams would find ready market at IA
a 15c. LARD 16 a 1Sc. New white WHEAT 150 a 81 55
red 1880 % 40. Flour, from Wheat $3.50 a 1885,
and from old ~, 80 q $50. Com 81 a lilo. OATS 65
a zoe. STOCK PEAS lao a 1,o0. RYE Doc a. a.
FEATHERS ~ q ACC. BuTrRR 23 12Sc. EGGS l6 % 1885,
Yours, very truly,
J. A. ANsLEY,
Commission and Produce Merchant.
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"Am l TO give my name," the chap
committed to prison at Albany, recently for
horse stealing, has found bis equal. A"coa-
lition" member of the Massachusetts State
Senate was on Tuesday fined SO and costs,
in the Boston Police court, for drunkenness;
he gave his name as "None Of your business"
and his mittimus was made out under that
cognomen.
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Gubernatorial Canvass--Appoint-
ments for Speaking.

The undersigned, candidates for Governor, have
agreed upon the above list OF appointments for the
suing They would have been glad to be able
visit all the counties, but the shorness Of the time
rendered 1t impossible. ISHAM G. HARRIS,
RORERT HATTON.
Nashville Nav 10Th 1897.
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:, h;,"e ,M1,NALs'-There were arrested
IN nrago during the past two and n half
mo- tbs, 2,4SO persons! WV anu =" '''''
chicago is settled almost exclusively BY
foreigners. y
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ChHyscps'V Sale.

10y virtue of decree rendered in the Chancery
Id Court at jacksonville, will, on Monday, August
3D. 1851 SELL for cash. the highest bidder the Post
Office in Calhoun, McMinn county, Lots numbered "a
and 70 In the plan Of said town OF Calhoun.
-rl-- S"ieJ. A. COFFIN, @. 4 NJ.
July 8, 1s57-td-prs fee dol 45s
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New Establishment!
s. X. REEDER

HAVING again gone into the Mercantile business,
II u would respectfully announce the public that he
is now receiving and opening a splendid stock OF
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODSi
in the Store Room the East side Of the Public Square,
formerly occupied by r. II. Keith Co., and to which
he invites attention.
The Goods ALL NEW and the stock complete,
comprising general assortment Of every description
OF Goods usually brought to this Market which were
purchased In the Northern cities on very favorable
terms, which enables him to offer great inducements
to purchasers.
Give him a call ard examine his assortment and he
will use his utmost endeavors to sell you as good bar
gains can be bought at any other house In town.
Athens, May 15-tf-45l
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F The subject Of the sale Of the Georgia
State Road is attracting much attention
'hronghou. the State, both from Grand Juries,
newspapers, and meetings Of the people.
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GEN. JAcKsoS's GoLD SNUFF Box.-The
Washington correspondent of the New York
Herald says:
learn from an officer of the army that
General Ward Burnett will receive the gold
snuff box Of General Jackson, he having been
designated by officers associated with him in
the Mexican war as the proper person to
receive il.
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Zion Hill English School,
FOR MALES AND FEMALES,
n Mimi enusnlu. Ten .

FUK MALES AND FEMALES,
McMinn county, Tennessee.
yUNHE Fourth Session Of this School will commence on
il Monday, July goth, next Boarding can be had In
the vicinity very reasonable terms Rates OF TUT
ton, per session Of twenty-five weeks heretofore
June 26-3m-457 ]. @. BARB, Principal.
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sY In Siberia, the greatest luxuries are
raw cats, served up in bears oil; while in ia
pun, n stewed crocodile, flankcd with mon
keys feet, is the height of epcuranism.
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..xvoodIand Crean,,,-I poy.nv ~. mr.

sWOOdland Cream',-A PoNADE FOR BEAU
Trying TIE HAIR-hghly perfumed, superior to any
French article imported, and for half the price, For
dressing Ladies Hair II has no equal giving bright
glossy appearance. 1t causes Gentemen's Hair to curl
In the most natural manner 1t removes dandruff al
ways giving the Hair the appearance OF being fresh
shampooned. Price only fifty cents. None genuine
unless signed PETRIDGE CO., Propretors of
"Balm Of Thousand Flowers"
For sale by all Druggists. fmar 6-6meow-44l
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~ Two girls Of fashion en,srod -,
assembly room, at the moment ci,;Son ~
"a, wife was Just quitting II. "Oh," said ~ .
o, them, "!hero's beef n-la.mode going ou n, y
YES t. said the fat lady, "and game Coming
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tP- The old tavern at Trenton, N. j., in
which Rial, the Hessian commander, died, is
being torn down. 1t was built long time
before the Revolution.
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We one hundred bushels of new white
." JI = g% wheat the FIRST of the season, was
per bushel! '"' "'u "''y Genus
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Nashville, May 18th, 1857.
APPOINTMENTS.

Mr. Icins Please publish the following appointments
for me in your next number: ....
John Jacks, Mob District, McMinn co., Tuesday July IA
Voting Ground, 9th Wednesday," is
Ten Mile, Meigs county, Friday, az
Decatur, Saturday, is
My competitors, Dobson and Pendergrass, and 10. l.
Wright, candidate for Senator invited to attend
and participate in the discussion Equal time and equal
rights. 10. r. WARE.
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Strayed Steers.

GTRAYED from the farm Of the subscriber, u miles
- Northwest Of Athens, about the last OF May, a
Yoke Of Young STEERS, about three years old-both
dark brindes, between red and black with white on
their backs-look good deal alike. They brought
from Roane county. Anyperson giving me information
OF said Steers will be paid for their trouble.
July 3, 1S57-3t-45S JOHN W00LSEY.
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S An exchange Paper says, tina. a
wreath Of black-walnut leaves suspended In
room will drive out flies, and that they will
not enter the room sesin till the wreath 10
withered, - ~ ass
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Negro Man for Sale

WILL be sold, without reserve to the highest bid
w der In the town OF Athens, on the third OF Au-
years. color black height six feet, weight
sbout J5 lbs No reserve or ybidders as the sale Is
positive one, to satisfy debt due the Branch Bank
" Also AGO. SADDLE HORSE, offered at the same
,,ms and Mace. JNo. II. LEUTY.
JuIy iO--td--459
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Land Sale to Paw Taxes.
STATE OF TENNESSEE. MeINLNN ca

o4AIE or IENNESSEE, AeNLNN CO..
CIRcuIr COURT, APRIL TERx, 1857.
a. u. SMALL, Tax Collector Of the pub
- lie taxes for the county Of Mcliinn, do
hereby report to Court the following Town
Lo's Us having been given in for the tax for
the year 1896; that the tax thereon is due
ana unpaid, and that the owner or claimant
thereof has no goods or chattels within my
county on which can disttain for said tax.
to wit:
Joseph Ass-One town lot; lying in the
10th civil district in the town of Calhoun.
valued at Sl00-tax 26t cents; Clerks fee
$3.50; collectors fee 81; printers fee l,5o--
making S4,2e3.
Wher.upon, it !. considered by the Court
that judgment he and is hereby entered
against the aforesaid town lot, in the nsme Of
the State. for the sum annexed, it being the
amount Of tax, costs and charges due thereon
for the year 1856; and it 10 ordered by the
Court said town lot be sold as the law d.
reefs, and that m order Of sale issue.
JOHN F. SLOWER, Cisrh
T THOMAS STEPHENS, Sheriff and Col.
L lector Of the public taxes of McMinn
county, do hereby report to Court the follow.
ing Town Lot as having been given in for the
taxes for the year 1855 that the tax thereon
remains due and unpaid. and that the owner
thereof has no goods or chattels within my
county on which can distrain for said tax.
to wit:
John Oniy-One town LOT, lying in the 10th
civil district, and known in the plan of the
town of Calhoun as Lot No. s7-tax sl.0s;
Clerk,sfee $3.50. Col lectors fee 81; Printers.
sl,5O-making in all s5,6s.
Whereupon, Il is. considered by the Court
that judgment be and is hereby entered
against the aforesaid town lot, in the name Of
the State. for the sums annexed. it being the
amount Of tax costs and charges due thereon
for the year 1856; and it is ordered by the
Court that said town lot be sold as the law
directs, and that an order of sale issue.
JOHN +. SLOWER, Clerk.