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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-06-05

eY correspondent writing from Bos-
ton to Maine paper states that man there
abouts has invented u scare-crow, so utterly
terliic and hideous, that the crows are all
busy engaged in bringing back The corn which
they stole two years ago.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-06-05

scfs> A "magic corn-husker" has been
invented by u resident of Seneca Falls village
this State. The Reveile, of that place
thinks it one of the most useful inventions of
the kind .hat has ever been constructed. II,
is said to husk corn with quickness and GER
tainty, and will remove We, corn us well MS
dry. Its movement is exceedingly rapid
The "hnsker" is simple, and may be worked
by hand.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-06-05

i5S- Gao of our exchanges acknowledges
the receipt of the second number of the
'Sledge- Hammer Of Truth and Dattle-Axe of
Liberty" We have never seen it, but the
namo strikes US anite forciblY. ------
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-06-05

REsIGYED.-We learn that Rev. Sam Saw
yer has resigned his post ms one of the pro-
fessors in Caldwell College-also his charge
as pastor of the 2nd Presbyterian Church
in this place. We regret this very much,
as ii will be difficult to supply his place.
RosersrHle Times.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-06-05
TIE SUBJECT OT SLAVERY.

The Richmond Dispatch has the following
sensible remarks On this subject, in which we
r,l,v ,o;,o;do ,d ,,L,I I,a ,I..l ., L.,,o
"'"P'e'' i'e'e ~ we "o"'"' "rSu"e"' "
| unnecessary, and we think wrong. At the
North the chief necessity is to rive the people
the true character of ,hc institu,ion md its
.,l.;
we had hoped tina. with the termination
~ 'he '"te Itesldent'nl contest would end'
."' " u''e NJ Ieast' ihe everlasting DISCUSSION
o' 'he SUBJECT ol slavery. Wheh the hl's of
''e newspapers Oi me lahd Tor the Iast ten
!e"rS are examined, 'hry present n mono,on-
Gus ana lnterM'nahIe desert on h'rlcahlsn''
Vhe wonId think that lhc population oi thIs
country consisted oi twenty n'''Hons OF
oIh.ks ana three mllions ol whltes, so vast
~ overshndowlng IS the interest," "hch tne
.huer class nwakens. Congress- 'he puipi',
(at ,he Norlh) tue press, everywhere, TEEN
WIN assaults ana dctenses OF lhe southern
institution. u seems 10 us, after uhon''ng MS
mnch III ms sor' OF controversy "sans o' our
co.ehip"r"f'es' ina' u Is aoont"s uhPro"''oIe'
NOT |" say n'Schievons' waste oil human ener
e'eS, Us can oe wen imagined. IL All 'nn' IN
punished IN defense "t southern institutions
Dy Southern journals could he pubhshrd NJ
the North, and beng published, would be
read There, II would be valuable use o'
much excellent ammunition that is now never
hrard except ny those VINO iire II oil. The
scrp'nral argument in behalf of slavery,
(Which never has been and never can be ans.
wered') the political and moral, and other
views perfectly satisfactory to nll cannid
minds. pul never reach Inc pNps at the North.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-06-05

~ new paper, it is said, is to be started
in New York city, with capital of $780,
900, and Thurlow Weed as editor. It is
Intended to he the organ of the Republican
party OF the State of New-York.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-06-05


70, THE POST is published every Friday at SO per year
payable in advances SO, II payment is delayed until
heexpiraton Of the year.
Advertisements will he charged 81 per square
o12 lines less for the first Insertion and 80 cents for
each continuance. liberal deduction made to those
who advertise by the year. Persons sending adver
tisenents must mark the number of times they desire
them inserted they will be continued until forbid and
charged accordngly.-Es
For announcing the names ofcanddatesfor once ,s5,
Cash.
Obituary notices over 10 lines charged attheregular
advertising rates.
All communications intendedto promote the private
ends interests Of Corporations Societies Schoosor
Individuals, will be charged as advertisements
lob work. such MS Pamphlets, Minutes, Circulars,
Cards Blanks, Handblls &C. will be executed In good
style, and on reasonable terms
Alletters addressed to the Proprietor postpaid will
be promptly attended to.
Persons at q distance sending us the names offonr
subscribers, will he entitled to h copy gratis
No communication inserted unless accompanied by
the name OF the author.
t- Onice on Main street, next doorto the old Jack
uen Hotel.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-06-05

t-3 Formerly "college" and "profes-
sor' were terms that meant something. now
an ordinary private school is n college,
ana every dancing Hg-master Il professor. But
in this Lowest deep there is still lover
deep--a rumshop Keeper in Cincinnati hav-
ing dubbed his saloon "Mereck's College"
We tlink the bottom has been touched.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-06-05
TREATMENT OF SMALL poy.

A gentleman of Columbus, Mississippi OF
our acquaintance, who was attacked with
small pox in New York, in ls40, sends us the
following mode Of treatment to euro and
prevent the spread of the disease. He SAYS
that in the boarding house in New York
where he had it the treatment he communl-
Gates was strictly observed, and though the
house was full of boardcrs, no one else took
it; aud that although his face was covered
with pustules, scarcely mark Of the disease
is discernable:
Keep the patient secluded. Have chloride
OF lime, mixed with water put in the sick
chamber, and indeed in every room ,nd mas
sage on the premises; let there be plenty of
pure air, and thorough ventilation. should
the weather be rainy or moist, keep moderate
fires in the room. There i no necessity of
changing clothing often, bdi when it is done,
burn that " hich is taken nF. Do not en-.
denvor to save the clothing BY washing. ms the
steam from TIE wash. p,.,iesSs almost certain
TO communicate the disease. When the pa
tent RECEIVERS, burn the bedding, and thor
oughIy fumgate, cleans aud whitewash the
room.
To prevent pitting, the room should be
Kept quite dark, and the pustules moist bv n
salve composed of sweet oil and mcrcuriul
ointment. II would also be well TO cover ,h.
face with piece of oil silk, having places cut
for the eyes, nostrils and month like n mask.
Should the disease, after some three to five
days, assume typhoid form, then guard
against dcpetory means--as much purgation,
much nntimony, &c. Let the patient be sus.
tained by light drinks, wine, whey, &c
Above all, do not omit plenty of the chloride,
and reniilation rentilation.
Those residing IN the vicinity of the dis
case should keep chloride in the house TO pu.
riiy the air. vegetable diet, with gentle
laxatves, are good preventatives. Of course
every person should be vaccnated.
II proper precaulion is used there is but
little or no danger, and no need of the disease
spreading.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-06-05

o1-A little girl in Syracuse, Wednesday,
got hold of bottle of corrosive sublimate,
used as bed-bug poison, and drank,a portion
Of it. She was rescued from certain death
by the immediate swallowing Of the whites
Of several eggs, which were thrown up frsn
the stomach after absorbing the poissa. 'lt
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-06-05

BRUsK REPLY.-The author of Habit and
Man relates nm anecdotc of an old-fnshoned
naval captain who committed the oflense of
dancing without gloves. lie had stood up
to go through country dance with very
fine lady, who was shocked to observe that
his huge hands were not covered according
to etiquette.
"Captain,' said his fair partner, "you are,
perhaps, not aware that you have not pot
your gloves on"
"Oh, never mind madam" answered the
commander, "never mind, | can wash NV
hands when we ARE done"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-06-05

~ A truly noble heart will disdain to
subsist, like q drOne, upon the honey gathered
by the labor of others-like leech, to filch
its food out of the public granary. Office
seekers vii! please notice.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-06-05

Ky Take frequent ablutions; don't mix
any brandy with your water; wear clean
shirt, aud preserve clean conscience. This
will put you through-the summer.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-06-05

1ag- The reports that have appeared in
some of the public journals, purportng to
have been telegraphed from Washington, to
the effect that large body of troops-siated
at two thousand-have been ordered to Utah,
seem 10 have had no foundation in fact. No
order has been given to any Of the Bureaus
in relation to sending troops to Utah, as
would have been the case where tire reports
above alluded to rorrect.-Nat. Mteliigencer.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-06-05

NEw ORLEANS, May 29.-The friends of
General Walker assert that in sixty days he
will leave for Nicaragua with plenty Of men
and means, ..t' -.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-06-05

THE CRoPs,-The Covington (Ga) Times
says the wheat crop in Newton county is fine,
indeed the prospect was never better The
chances for cotton crop were never more
gloomy. Many planters have plowed up their
cotton and put in corn. Corn is extremely
backward in consequence Of the cold spring.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-06-05

Caroinian," of the oath instant, says: "Sey-
eral of our citizens have discovered since their
planting of Drum-Il Head Cabbages this season,
that the seed has produced more than they
bargained for. While the leaves present
promise of heading, the root produces a tur-
nip-so that they have an economical combs
nation of two vegetables in one."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-06-05

e85- Ma said little urchin, peeplng from
beneath the bed-clothes, "lla, I'm cold;
where is the bedcovcrl' "Lie still, my DEAR
said the mother, "unil your sister comes
home from ehurch,-she has got it for u GRIN
olip,"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-06-05
TIE POST.
ATHENS, FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 1851.

ATHENS, FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 1857.
OpeNiSe OF THE CAMPAIGS.-The Nash
vile Banner of the 2S,h says;-"Al accour is
received by our friends yesterday from the
speaking at Camden on Monday-and sew
erai letters were in town from reliable
sources-agree in representing the effort of
our gallant young standard bearer as able
and eloquent beyond the most sanguine ex-
pectaton and as resulting in an undoubted
victory.
The people Of Camden had heard Gen.
HARRIS often, and knew all abou, his calibre
Mr.. llATTUH was n stranger, and the attempt
on the part ot his political opponents to be-
little him in comparison with their democrat
ic "giant," had not been without effect
The crowd were not prepared for the bold,
straight forward, logical and powerful effort
which fell from the lips of the candidate of
the American Wing party. We are told
that he took up the leading questions of the
canvass, and presented them to his audience
in clear. forcible and effective manner, so
much so that all attempts by his opponent to
divert either the speaker or his hearers from
them were totally unavaing. The accounts
represent our friends rs electrified by an
agreeable surprise, and enthusiastic view Of
what must inevitably be the result of the
discussions.
We were prepared for this result, and had
no anticipation of different one. Knowing
Mr.. HATToH as we do-his full appreciation
of the importance of the issues involved
his energy and his indomtablc will, we knew
that he would more than equal the emer-
gency.
Let our friends in The ranks do their duty,
and we will answer for the result in August.
New ORLEANS, May 81, p M.-Ihe En-
pire City reached the wharf at o'clock this
evening. Ten thousand people were present.
Gen. Walker, accompanied by Col. Jacques,
Mr.. Pitcher and Turner, the latter, agent for
the associated press, proceeded in n carriage
to the st. Charles, where Walker made n
speech expressing his thanks for the grand
reception given him, recognizing the Ameri-
can love of liberty in mass, and assuring
them that victory is still sure. The greatest
excitement prevailed in the city. The st.
Charles is besieged by thousands. Walker
spoke twice.
California papers dscredit the story of
Crabb's defeat and execution. "a
Gen. Walker surrendered because Captain
Davis signified his intention of scizing the
schooner Grenada which held Walkers re-
serve.
Walker was kept prisoner by the U. S.
Commodore at Havana, notwithstanding the
terms of capitulation, which allowed him and
his officers side arms and their liberty.
Lieut.. Strain died at Aspinwall on the 5th
The news from California is unimportant
New ORLEANS, May 27.-The Empire City
is coming up. General Walker and staff are
on board, having capi,ulated on the Ist Of
May 10 Capt. Davis Of st. Mary's, and were
brought to Panama by him. The Costa RI
cans are not known in the articles oc cnpitua-
tion. Two hundred and sixty men came off,
The Illinois left Aspinwall on the 10Th
with S2,000,O00 in specie.
New Grenada has ceded the Island in the
Bay of Panama to England in the settlement
of the Mcintosh claim.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-06-05

lSy- An old gentleman aged ninety -four
years on heing asked if he had any family.
replied with great simplicity, "No stree, not
yet"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-06-05

WHERE'S THE ScHooLMAsTER.-The fol-
lowing rsrbaiim a Htsraiim Ell Punctuaiim, is
a piece of chiogrOph found upon the door of
the Office of layer in 81. Louis, says the
Republican, who desired in his absence to
notify visitors of his whereabouts. No mat.
ter about his name: ""' p"
"Gon to the Crimanall Coart, will be
back at 10 a'cock."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-06-05

CoSNuBIAL HAPPISEss.--Johnson, in his
Encyclopedia of Instructions, says: The con.
nubIal happiness Of a man is not dependant
on his obtaining in marriage any given indi-
vldua'; though the fas;diousness of the
young men often indicates that they deem
happiness or misery inseperaby connected
with some partinular young woman. Gencr.
ally, the man who is happy as n husband
would have been happy with any woman that
he would have selected with ordinary pru-
dence. Happiness, in such relation, depends
more on mans efforts thereto than on the
pecularites Of his wife.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-06-05

MURDER IN KANsAs.--We learn from the
Leavenworth Journal that VIM. A. b. God
dard, formerly of Macon, Ga, was shot dead
on the 9th inst, by James NJ. Tatum, sheriff
os Jefferson county. The Journal pronouncrs
the deed cold-blooded murder. Tatum had
fled the country.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-06-05

DEATH OF New York EDIToR.-Mr.
Patrick Lynch, the editor and proprietor Of
the" Irish American" n weekly newspaper
which he has conducted with much ability
for the last ten years, died Saturday morng
of brain fever.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-06-05

FiDELITY.-Never forsake friend
When enemies gather thick and FAST around
hln-when sickness falls heavy on his heart
when the world is dark and cheerIess,
THIS is the time TO try true friendship. They
who turn from the scene of distress or Offer
reason why they should be excused from
extending their sympathy and aid, betray
hypocrisy, and prove that selfish motives
only prompt or move them. If you have II
friend who loves you-who has studied your
interest and nppiness-defcnded you when
prosecuted and troubled, be sure to sustain
him in his adversely. Let him feel that his
former Kindness is appreciated, and that his
friendship was not lavished on you fornaught.
Real fidelity may be rare, but exists in the
heart Who has not seen and felt its bower,
They only deny its worth and power who
have never loved friend, or labored to make
one happy. The good, the kind, the aiIec.
Tomato and virtuous see and feel this heaven.
ly principle, for heavenly it is; it is the fruit
gathered from sacred germ implanted by
heaven in the heart.
And true fidelity has its reward. 1t may
be sighted by some, overlooked by others;
bnt pure minded men cultivated and cherish
fond and undying love for it.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-06-05

0IJ-A sick man, slightly convalescing, re.
Gently imagined himself to be engaged in
conversation with n rious friend, congrat.
ulaling him upon his recovery, and asking
him who his physician was, he replied:
"Dr.---brought me through" "No, no."
said his friend, God brought you out of
your Illness not the doctor" "WelI," re-
piled he, "moybc he did; but am certain that
the doctor will charge me Cor H."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-06-05

DECLINED Hon. w. C. Dunlap, who was
nominated Monday the 18th inst, by the
Democratic Convention, Mt Raleigh, us one
of the candidates to represent Shelby county
in the next Legislature, has declined the
position assigned him.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-06-05

RUNNING THE COMET INTO THE GRoUNp.-
The Indianapolis journal advances n new
and very striking theory of tho "Aurora
Bo:ealis," viz: That comet has at snme
time hit the earth at the Northern Pole. and
run into Syme's Hole, leaving its tail sticking
ont, the Tapping of which makes the auroral
liuht
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-06-05

The QUALIFICATIONS FOR SpEAKER.-To
speak with the greatest effect one must pos
sess good sense, sound judgment, strong
sense of right, lively emotions, quick percep-
tons, and clear and vivid conceptions, pow
erlul will, perfect self-command, good taste,
IN adequate command of language, the strict.
est mental discipline, and the highest culture
III every department of learning, and pariicu-
larry in the art and science Of clocution. So
far as these qualifications are natural we all
possess them, in greater or less degree, and
so far as they are acquired we may all possess
them' in greater or less degree; and whether
natural or acquired, we may cultivate and
develope them at will. NoMing is denied TO
energy and perseverance.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-06-05

A LEGAL JoKr.-"Well, George, asked n
friend of young lawyer, who had been ad.
mitied" about year. show do you like your
new profession?"
The reply was accompanied by brief sigh
to suit the occnslon-"My profession much
better than my practice"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-06-05

Flowers are the alphabet Of angels where
with they write on hills and plains mysteri-
GUS truth. .rtms. o1tr alif
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-06-05

THE FIRST DIsrRoT.-The Democrats
are having promising fight among them
selves, in the lst District. A Convention
was called to meet at Greenvile on the 18th
inst, for the purpose of "harmonzng" the
troubled elements. The day passed by and
we learn from the cambridge Statesman that
the convention "was very largely and enihusi-
asilcallu altended-bl too delegates"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-06-05

eB-J ]. ID. Goodpaslure is the democratic
candidate for the State Senate in the Over
ton district.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-06-05

CHINESE METHOD OF TAKING THE CEN
sUs.-The method of taking the census of
China affords an example which our country
rs well as Others might profit by following,
During the period appointed for nm official
enumeration of the inhabitants, household
ers are required to post pacards on their
outside doors stating the number of males
and females, with their ages, under respec-
tive roofs, and heavy penalties are attached
for Misrepresentation Of numbers.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-06-05

Brigham Young has not left Utah MS was
reported by telegraph, but is increasing
multiplying aud replenshing the earth in the
same old way.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-06-05

sz9- The completion of the AIlcghany
tunnel, on the Covington and Ohio Rairoad
has been announced. The tunnel is 4,7OO
feet long, and was commenced on the 18th
of May, 1854 making just three years in
getting thromph.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-06-05

tS The Vermont sugar crop this year is
probably larger than ever. In CAMBRIDGE.
l52,60o pounds were made.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-06-05

s5'A lady advertising for n husband in
the Water Cure Journal, gives the following
description OF herself:
81 am just twenty, but will not marry be.
fore ! am two years older. am n graduate
Of the Marietta Seminary. can do, and
love to do, all manner of house work, from
making pies and bread to washing shirts; |
can do all Kinds of sewing, from embroidery
to lmsry pantaloons; can skate, ride, dance,
sIng' play on the piano or spinning wheel,
or oranythlng that may reasonably be expected
OF my sex. If required, can net the par,
OF Ounce in society of the supper ten," or
the part o.! woman among woman. AS for
riding, here lie, me make banter; any man
may bring two horses, give me choice and
ten feet, and then il he overtakes me in one
mile am his; if not, then the horse is mine
Bewnre!--By fops am styled handsomr by
those !rown upon, "thc devils imp" BY
the wise and sober am called wild and
foolish; by my female acquaintunces "MoIy,
and by my uncle am called "Tom."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-06-05
A WARNING TO YOUNG GIRLS.

Referring 10 the tragedy in which Sarah
Bloom, the young girl with the long, brown
hair was hurried to her grave, near Newbnrg,
New York, and to the case of still another
young girl who, II is said, was found dead
few days ago in Richmond county, in the
same State, with her skull battered in by
hammer, New York journal propounds this
Fearful interogatory: "llow many--shall we
say how many dozen--girs are found mur.
dered in this vicinity every twelve-months7-
The horrid crime ofgifI-inurder ia on the in
crease. We never remember TO have seen
so many cases follow each other in so shor,
space of time ma lately, Something per-
haps must be allowed fofthe increase of pop.
ulalion; but the number of murdered girls
seems out Of all proportion with the increase
OF the city. We npprehend that our sewing
girls and factory girls, are not so prudent as
they night be; that they mako friends Of
people whom they hardly know, and limo.
Gently expose themselves TO dangers which
they do not realize. 1t ought TO be well
understood that no prudent girl should be
out alone, or with strange man, after night
TALL. No girl should be persuaded to drive in
the country, or sail in boat, or place herself
in any way beyond the reach of peoples
voices, with man whom she does not know
intimately. Girls working in factories or
sewing establishments should cross the city
in knots of two, three or four especially in
The evening. No girl who respects herself
VIII allow stranger on any consideration
to converse with her, or accompany her
through the streets.
These unfortunate girls are assnssinated
by brutal rowdics, who violate their persons
and purchase their own security by the sac
rifice Of life. The New York rowdy, saws
the same paper, must be guarded against
more cautiously than wild beast. lie is
more brutal than the English rulfian, more
trracherous than the Irish murderer. moro
vindictive than the Asiatc assassin. lie
will murder poor girl, whose peace of mind
he has marred; but single man will scare
him; he never fights unless he has two ON
his side TO one against him. This terrible
picture is drawn by the New York Herald.