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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17

N-"Grea. men," says Aristotle, fare al.
ways of a melancholy nature" II this be
true, the tax on greatness is more than the
property is worth. For our own part we
would rather be merry with Sam Weller
than dismal with Plato. We had indeed.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17

ROUND AND SoUARE.-A Dentist present
ed bill for the tenth time to n rich skin.
flint. at strikes me-" said the latter, shat
this is pretty round bill" "Yes," replied
the dentist, "Pve sent It round often enough
10 make il appear so, and ] have called now
to get il sQuared.n
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17

tR- The New York Picayunc notices
case of "pretty larceny" in a very neat man,
ner, viz: Pretty Larceny.--A hdys mao
hooked one OF the best of her MISTRESS
dresses the other day, but the affair was pas
sed over because ii was done behind mo
lady's back-so there was nobody to TESTIFY
to the fact.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17

ANOTHER VIcTIM.-Hon. Samuel Bren.
ton, member OF Congress from Indiana, died
at his residence in Fort Wayne, on Sunday
evening last, from the disease, it is alleged
he had contracted at the National Hotel in
Washington.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17

TEE Town OF Monroe IN RuISs.-T The
village of Monroe in Walton county, WINS al
most entirely destroyed by fire on Tuesday
night. The Court House and one or two
small buildings only were saved. We re-
ccived this information from the conductor
of yesterday afternoon train, upon the Gror.
gia road, who obtained it u, Social Circle
Augusta Constituti0ndiiSf
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17

WHERE Is THE CoUNTRY?-An exchange
saith that, the Eiba Democrat, whose once
sign is said to be nailed TO pine tree at Inc
edge of the woods, adyertises for m appren-
lice, and says that zone from The country
would be perferred." The unimportani quail
fication Of being sable to read" is also cash.
ally mentioned
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17

RAILROAD Conference.-The Railroad
Convention, at Bristol, has been postponed TO
the Sd day of June. The Convention is de-
signed to promote an important object, and
its deliberations will be looked for with much
interest,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17

Mere SSow.-We had another light
sprinkle ofsnow on Monday nght-sufiicient
TO destroy the illusions which poets are apt
TO indulge during the "balmy month";" as it
used to be called in the olden time. The
weather at this time is cold enough for early
March, and no abatement in the demand for
mood
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17

A Monument TO LUTHER.-The King of
Bavaria, who is Roman Catholic, has au-
thorizrd the Protestant pastors in his king
dom TO raise subscriptions for monument
which is about to be erected to the memory
of Martin Luther, at Worms.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17

AcTIoN.-Better that we should err in action
than wholly refuse TO perform. The storm
is much better than the calm, as Il declares
the presence of living principle. StagnatiOn
is something worse than, death. 1t is cor.
ruption also. .....g
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17

tR- Our exchanges for the last few weeks
have been unusually barren Of matters of
striking interest. Fortunately for the readers
of the Post, the many stirring affairs incident
TO lively locality like Athens, places its
columns beyond the reach Of the general
dsarth.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17
MOBILE AND Ono RAILRoAp.-The South

MOBILE AND OHIU NAILKUAD.-I lie SOUTH.
ern (Trenton) Standard, says: asH
SIN. Williams, ESQ.,, has been appointed to
superintend the Tennessee portion of this
road, from whom we have cheering accounts
as to its progress and probable success. The
work from Columbus in this direction is CO.
ing on steadily, about two miles of track lay
ing having been completed. With the energy
with which Mr. w. will prosecute his duties,
no doubt, it will be connected with Trenton
in as brief time ms is practicable. By the
last of September or the frs, of October, the
cars will be in Trenton, and "we will all take
a ride"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17

ley We regret, exceedingly, that the con.
trbutons which have recently appeared on
our third page should have so annoyed the
critics of the villnge. The fault, perhaps, is
not with the poet, but rather from want of
cupuclty to -rr---;-tv ',', tia part of the pro-
sale reader. Among the staples of this Sec
ton are Prose, Pigs, and Politics.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17

sS An exchange says it is one of the
singularties of the period in which we live,
that there are more frequent murders, assas-
slnations, eloPements of wives with other
women's husbands, and husbands with other
mems wives than at any previous history Of
the world; and then there are poisonings by
wives and poisonings by husbands, elope-
ments of young ladies with their fathers
coaehmen. Elopements to get husbands;
and these ''irregularities" are confined to no
particular locality-city, town, and country
folks fare alike. All have had their portion
Of mOnOtOny disturbers. 49,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17

ELECTION DAY IN ST. LoUIs.-Mayor
Howe, of st. Louis, issued proclamation
ordering all minors to stay within doors
from dark on Monday night till daylight
Tuesday morning, and all grog shops TO be
closed during Monday election day. and
the night preceding.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17
PuRIJc NETTING


A meeting Of portion Of the American
party of MeMinn county, was held at the
Court-honse in Athena on Monday last
LARKTS BurRsM, Esq. was called to the Char.
and J. M. HEsDERsoS appointed Secretary.
On motion, the Chair appointed the follow
ing named delegates to the Gubsrnatorial
Convention, to be held at Nashville, on the
LIST day Of Maya. D. Briant, VIM. Foster,
Fl. Butrsm, Daniel M'Phail, VIM. NJ. Goats,
E. LOughmiller. L R. Hurst, J. II. Magill,
James Forest, John D. Lowry, Elisha Bryant
Thos Russell, J. B. Cooke, C. A. Jordan, Tu
bal Zeigler. Morris NJ. Sullins. David Ware,
John Hill, VIM. s. Galloway, A. J. Dodson,
Joseph W. Gibson, e. L. King, VIM. c.
Vaughan, Uriel Johnston, James M. Ruther-
ford. Thos. Martin. VIM. Naples, Allen Haley,
Thos. b. Love, B. F. Martin, Jas. s. Varnell,
Joel Culpepper and Joseph u. Alexander.
On motion,
Resolved That in the event none OF the
delegates appointed above attend said Con-
vention, F. X. Zollcoffer represent MeMinn
county in said Convention.
On motion, the proceedings were ordered
to be published, and the meeting adjourned.
LARKIN BUTRAM, Chairman.
j. NJ HENDERSON Sscu
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17

s9Y- In dialogue which Dobbs had with
himself, the other day, he came to the con-
clusion that the best way to succeed with
woman is to brag Of the baby, and speak
well of her bonnet.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17
W-The last cold snap-or the present one

wTh last cold snap--or the present one
knocked down what few peach blossoms
had escaped the former frosts; and unless
some Of the later variety Of apples should
hit, our friends will have TO make up their
minds to get along on bread and meat alone,
until another season. The wheat looks prom
ising-young oats is said to be injured by
the cold weather.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17

New YORK, I5.-Private letters have
been received in thisicity from Gen. Hen.
ningsen, in his own hand writing, addressed
to persons in this city, dated Rivns, March
18th, confirming every essential fact brought
by the steamer Texas, IN relation to the re-
cent victory OF Walkers troops over the Cos
tn Ricans and their allies. General Ii. states
that four hundred Of the allies were killed
and about fifty of his own men.
The battle lasted ten hours and was des
perately fought on both sides. 1t ended in
the utter defeat and route Of the enemy.
Gen. Henningsen writes further that he is
confident that in few weeks Walker will
entirely clear the country of the Costa Ric
ans, who are greatly discounted and de2ress
ed by their defeat.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17
STRISGENcY IN MONEY AFFAIRs.-The ST.
L nnis IMissnnril Cnnrier sneakinr of the

STRINGENcY IN MoSEY AFFAIRs.-The ST.
Lauis (Mssour) Courier, speaking of the
stri"gvnVy in monetary "fsirs there, says:
"The most prominent cause is, that Uncle
Sam is receiving at all his land Offices and
sub-treasuries, the money which merchants
expect to receive, and should have received,
in exchange for goods they sold last fall.
at is the mama for buying lands, not only
b, original entry from government, but by
the farmer purchasing from his neighbour
who takes the money and removes to the
distant territory, and then again invests this
same money in new lands, bought from gov
eminent, which is producing arrangement in
our monetary affairs-in word, the prom
inent cause of the great stringency is spec
ulation in lands and town lots, and, If this
continues, and progresses as rapidly as it has
done for the past two years, crisis must in
evitably come"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17

A NEw PARTY PRoGRAMME.-ln the
Bradford (Pa.) Augustine organ of Dir.
Wilmot, "the Republican" candidate for Gov
ernor of Pennsylvania, is paraded the follow
ing slavery plank in the platform:
We Appeal from The .fs>SI nhl ding Su-
P-eus Court u he
PEOPLE OF PkSSsYSS4
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17

FEY At the dead letter branch Of the Ten
eral Post Office, Washington, during 'o'
year which expired On the LIST Of April, aO0u'
two thousand dead letters have been open'O'
which contained money amounting in Wv
aggregate to a little over $1,000, and o.
ready seyen-eighis Of this amount has Oe''
restored to its owners. The number oil 'e'
tiers, ms well as the amount Of money show,
considerable falling Off over the returns "
previous years.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17

An exchange paper recommends the "dai.
ly use of chickens, (either roasted, broied or
made into pies) or turkeys, roasted, for all
persons troubled with rheumatism, dyspepsia,
govt, or nervous disorders" This is an ex.
cellent prescription.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17

Hon PRlcss ron 1'oBAcco.-A lot ofeight
hhds. leafw sold by one of our factors n
few days since at 20 cents per pound,
amounting to the neat little sum Of three.
thousand three hundred and sighty.o one dol
ara-N O. Della.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17

Coon SAbARY.-The salary of the County
Court Judgein Shelby county, has been fixed
at $4,000, provided the city of Memphis will
pay one half.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17

The WASHINGTON EPIDEMIC.-1he belie1
is taking hold upon the public mind, that the
disease which broke cut, some weeks ago,
among the boarders at the National Hotel,
Washington, was caused by arsenic mixed
with portions of the food sent to the public
be found, disguised in the semblance of hu-
mainly, so totally depraved as to jeopardize
the lives of hundreds in order to injure the
proprietors of the house, or some individual
inmate of it; yet the facts elected so far JUS
tice the belief. There are many speculations
and statements in the papers on the subject,
the latest Of which we copy below from the
Nashville Patriot:
"The Lancaster Express, speaking of the
death of Mr.. Lane, asserts unbesitatngly
that there can be no doubt it was the effect
of poison. The Philadelphia Times says an
eminent physician of that city, who has had
several persons under his care, seeking relief
from the effects of the mysterious sickness
contracted at the Federal Capital, maintaiIs
the theory that it resulted from premeditat-
ed attempt to poison the inmates of the Ma
tona Hotel lie bases his opinion upon the
fac. that none but those who dined Mt the
pubic table wera nttnnk Ad, and -na To the
story of the rat poisoned water, il is refuted,
because the tank is only used for washing,
while the drinking water is brought through
pipes from a distance. The sickness origi-
nally broke out during Mr.. Buchanan's first
visit to the hotel; it ceased when he left for
Wheatand, and upon his return, after fort
nights absence, il became again more violent
than ever. The President elect was warned,
by anonymous letters, not to eat or drink in
that house, and under the advice of friends,
and although he returned to the hotel from
feeling ofiegard for its worthy propretors,
he never broke bread nor empteG glass in
it, until he took up his residence in the
Presidential mansion. Occasional visitors,
who did not board there, but used the bar,
were not afflicted, while nearly all the occu-
pants of the dining room we're more or less
prostrated"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17

ARMIsIIcE.-The war between Persia and
Great Britain has been suspended for three
months.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17

ANOTHER PAPgR.--lt Is stated that w. J..
Collins, recently connected with the East
Tennesseean, Maryvile, will, in short time
commence the publication Of n literary jour
nal, at the neighboring village Of Cleveland.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17

ANrEDRLuvIAs WHIcs-ls the name given
by one Of our contemporaries, to the "old
liners" who still believe in the resurrection OF
the Wing party, Observation-Disclosures
pretty rood
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17

3 NIcARAGUA-The advices by the steamer
George Law, confirm the reports of Walk
sr's success.
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ey- Six Feet Four, of the Cleveland Ban
f,er, has been with Us portion OF the pres
snt week. All things considered. he was
looking good deal better than we expected
to see him. We believe be still travels by
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17
SENTENCE

At our request friend has kindly furnish
ed US with copy of the sentence pronounced
by Judge GAUr, upon Washington Gam,
convicted of murder in the first degree at the
late term Of the Circuit Court of Hamilton
county. Il will be found below:
Washington Gam You have been ar
raigned, charged and tried. for the murder of
William Wilcoxen, on the night Of the 4th OF
November, 1856. in the county Of Hamilton.
You have been tried by jury Of Hamilton
county, chosen by yourself That jury. after
a careful and patient hearing of the evidence
and the argument of counsel, upon their
oaths. have found. that on the night OF the
4th Of November, 1856, in the county Of
Hamilton, you did unlawfully, wilfully, de-
liberately, premeditatedly, and of your malice
aforethought kill and murder William Viii
coxen, aud in so doing you are guilty OF muir
der in the first degree; and the jury further
found that there were no mitigating circum-
stances in your case. believe you have had
the full benefit of the law in the Courts
charge to the jury. l believe the proof be-
fore the jury fully warranted and sustains
their verdict 1t now only remains for the
Court to pronounce the judgment of the law
upon tue 'eTuicJ oi the jury ~ 10 NV ny
Judgment, but the sentence OF the law. IL
is a solemn responsibility. The judgment of
the Court, therefore. is, that you be taken by
the Sheriff of Hamilton county, Tennessee,
from the Jail of said county, on Friday, the
10th day Of July, 1857, between the hours Of
10 o'clock and o'clock of that day, to some
suitable place in the vicinity of the town Of
Harrison, in said county. to be selected and
prepared by the Sheriff for that purpose, and
that you be then and there hung by the neck
by said Sheriff until you are dead. And that
the said Sheriff have sufficient force to car
ry into execution this judgment Of the Court
Permit me, in the discharge of my fearful
responsibility, to add. that you have three
months for reflection and preparation to meet
death ana judgment before Almighty Cod
whilst the lamp he Ids out to burn the vilest
sinner may return" Seek forgiveness aud
pardon in the atonement Of Christ, and pre-
pare to meet death and judgment-and may
God, in his infinite wisdom, have mercy upon
your soul and save it in that awful day.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17

IHE AMERICAN BrsHoPs OF THE EprscopAL
CHURcH.-Sixty three have been eonsecra.
ted; OF these % have deceased; retired: md
st; SO are IN active discharge of the Episcopnte
! ne average age of deceased Bishops at their
u us r was % Years and 40 when consecrat.
Gu. "elr service IN the Episcopate, little
over IL years. The mean age of the Bisb.
ops now in Office is Sc years, the average 40.
at conservation AZ years, and their AVERAGE
Episcopal service 4years. The average ace
OF the 81 prelates ut conservation was IA
years; OF the last 80 Bishops, A years. The
time OF active service in the Episcopate NAV
be taken MS from is TO 90 years: Bishop
whites was the longest Episcopate, being
little over 40 years. the shortest that Of
Bishop Parker, being a period of three
months. The Oldest ut conservation wa,
that OF Bishop Bass, at the age of II wears:
the Youngest, Bishops McCoskey, Polk, and
Hawks, aged 80 years Christian Adrocais.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17

wrscoSsrS.--Whitney, Black Republican,
has been elected Chief Justice in Wisconsin.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17

eW 1t is rumored that Hon. Samuel
Houston will be candidate for Governor of
Tex in opposition to the Democratic can
didate.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17

OF Deuvers OF California has been APP
pointed Commissioner Of Indian affairs.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17

CIVILIZATION IN CANADA.-As an evidence
of progression in Canada, we are glad to
state, that by recent act of the Canadian
Parliament The decimal currency of the Unit
ed States has been adopted in place of the
English system Of pounds, shiIl,ngs and
pence. Every day brings US nearer to the
"annexation" period which is in the future.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17

~ Isham G. Harris was nominated by
Che Democratic Convention which met on
"Wednesday, for Governor.
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DoMEsrIc TRAeEDr-lIURpkR.xDsno,n,

DOMESTIC TRAGEDY-MURDER AND SuIcnr
The fact that Julius Buchey, a citizen Of
Built county, KY, had killed his daughter
Miss Bette Buehey, on Thursday last, and
then put an end TO his own life, was mentioned
briefly by telegraph on Monday. The fol-
lowing are the particulars of the tragedy, as
set forth in the Louisville Courier:
"A young man named John Roby. n neiob.
Dor, had been paying his addresses TO Iba
Daughter, who was partial to him, but the
match was Strenuousy opposed by the father
Of The gHl. lie had az intimation or impress.
sion that they were about TO clone 10 oct
married, and on the fatal evening the yonng
lady, who was about seventeen wears of ACE
told her father, who had but the moment be-
tore entered the room, that she would nav
visit to neighbor. This excited the susni-
clons oil The father, who demonstrated with
her, and refused to let her leave the hon"
Angry words eDsued, and in the hent of no..
sion he first struck her, and then drew 20
Voiver and shot her twice, both shots taking
elect one through her head and the Other
IN her back. The unfortunate girl fell dead
at his feet, in the presence Of the borrorN
stricken wife and mother. '.'N'N'
Inc wretehed man, on the.instant OF com.
unltlng the deed, rushed from the bopsa
win The fatal weapon in his hand. pursued
oy son, who had been hastily attracted to
.ne scene by the report OF the pistol. He
tried 10 seize his fathers arm 10 nrevsnt
iuf'her bIoodshed, and to wrench the nis,ol
from MN, but he eIuded his grasp, and, after
lle''realng few steps, placed the pistol TO
i ms own head and blew his brains ont. Mr.
much was man OF some property, and
n mar" s respected by bis neighbors, and was
over nifty Years of age
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17

ICY WDaltNPT us cOHseqHeHcbS.
CRoAKERs.-"Life Illustrated" saws if a
man puts on green spectacles, every object
about him at once becomes green. He has
green children, green furniture, green cloth
ing; he can see green landscape even when
the ground is white with snow. = There are
fault finders who seem to have donned green
moral spectaIes. Everything appears to them
out ofshape and hue. There is nothing as
it should BE-; the whole machine is wrong;
it not only needs repairing and greasing, but
re constructing altogether. The country is
going to ruin; there is none of the virtue Of
the early days when men wore the cont.
mental costume; from the crown of the head
TO the sole of the feet, the body polite is
covered with bruises and purifying sores
The wild notions that men are getting into
their heads are ovenurning the basis of all
permanent governments; there is no such
thing as patriotic motives; our entire system
is conducted upon selfish principles.
Now we do not believe everything in this
country is just as it should be, or just as it
will be in time; neither do we believe that
we are going backward as people, or that
there is less patriotism, less virtue, less love
of justice than there was in the "good old
time" of tall boots and tight breeches. A
man with eyes and brains in his head, if be
uses them, can not 90 far in life without see
ing things which offend his sense of justice,
propriety, and decency; but he will also see
many good thngs 70 encourage and please.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17

aSPRlse."--A friend has sent US m "Ode
to SPRING" which we will publish as soon rs
the weather will permit. ,..
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17

IsyuREp.-The Savannah News learns that
tho corn and other crops 10 that vicinity have
been seriously injured by the late cold won
Their. The corn bss been entirely cut down.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17

sB Boston folks are talking Of indlcuas
the Speaker of the lower branch Of wv
Massachusetts Legislature for keeping
''disorderIy house"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17

IRON RAILs.-We learn that the ships with
iron rails for the East Tennessee and Vir-
ginia Railroad, arrived at City Point few
days since, and the work of track laying on
the Eastern end OF the line will now be prose-
cuted without interruption.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17

WASHINGTON, April ll.--It is understood
that VIM. B. Reed has accepted the mission
to China. Christopher Carson has been re
appointed Indian Agent, and Sam. NJ. Yost
has been appointed TO a similar office in New
Mexico. II. B. Walsh has been appointed
Receiver of public monies in Iowa.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-17
ts- The N Y. Times makes queer

tg- The N. Y Times makes queer de-
velopment, which ma! te recommended to
losers of registered eit.vs and those who
pay their clerks poor wages. Some time ago
that paper published listof registered let
tiers mailed to their office, but never received.
But, Mr.. Holbrook, post bffice agent, pub
lished a statement that he post office had
receipts Cor all the letters which it was said
never We're received! TIL, Times says that
the statement is correcl-that the thefts
were committed by ,feir own clerks, and
adds "merchan,s ant business men general,
~ arc far too careless in regard to the class
of persons who are $nt to the post Office for
their letters. 1t is Sry common to intrust
this important and responsible duty to those
employees who are il the most inferior pc,
sitions, and who arethe most inadequately
paid for their service. direct temptation
to dishonesty is thrown in their way"