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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-03-27

IMPORTANT REVELATIONS RELATIVE TO KAN
sAs AFFAIRs.-The st. Louis Democrat pub
fishes a statement relative to the affairs OF
Kansas, given BY Governor Geary. From it
it appears that the cause of Governor Gea-
RVS resignation was the failure Of President
Pierce to fulfil the pledges made at the time
of his (Geary's) appointment. These pledges
were to support him with an army of militia
at the expense of the public treasury if nee
essary, but instead of receiving this aid he
has paid 1000 out of his own pocket, the
administration having refused military sup
port under the most urgent circumstances,
while he was thwarted by the judiciary of
the Territory in every possible manner
The Governor states that fifty men were un.
der oath from the day he entered the coun.
try till he left it. to assassinate him. provided
his official conduct did not meet their appro.
baton.
He regrets the step he has been obliged to
take, but feels confident that had the prom
-ised assistance been rendered he could have
administered the affairs Of the Territory in u
manner acceptable to honest settlers OF both
Sides
The Governor complains bitterly Of the
obstruction aud mutilation Of correspondence.
lie says the mail bags are constantly opened
and all tbjectional matter to or from i'm ex.
tracted. The Governor thinks the establish
ment of slavery constitution inevitable.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-03-27

DEATH OF Hon. w. J. BRowS, OF INDIANA.
This gentleman, who has been for mum.
Der of years one of the leading Democratic
politicians of Indiana, expired at his resi-.
dence, near Indianapolis, on Wednesday last.
lie was Assistant Postmaster General under
Mr. Folks administration, was twice elected
to Congress. in 1912 and lS4s.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-03-27

.g- If the sun is going down, look up TO
the stars; if the earth is dark, keep your eyes
on Heaven. With Gods presence and Gods
PROMISES n man or child NAV be cheerful.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-03-27

~ Gen. J. d. G. Atkins has received the
democratic nomination for Congress in the
9Th District. An old line Wing named Free.
man, has been hattered with the idea that he
was to be the 'happy man." but he coudn',
come it, The meat is all for the democracy,
the bones for the poor msed wings.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-03-27

W- Col. w. s. CALLAwAY will please
accept thanks for the interest manifested in
our behalf during his late trip South.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-03-27

,-ss- The st. Louis papers speak of new
and dangerous counterfeit five dollar bill on
the Bank of Louisville. 1t can scarcely be
detected but BY close scrutiny of the texture
of the paper, which is coarser than the gen
nina
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-03-27

RKMovkp,-R. Il. Mediation has been ap-
pointed Postmaster at New Orleans In the
place Of Mr.. hewitt removed.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-03-27

,sg- Hampden McClnnahan has been APP
pointed Marshal of West Tennessee, vice
Col. Robert ]. Chester-rotated out.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-03-27

UTAHN REBELLroS.-A despatch from
Washington OF the 2lst, says;
Ii is credibly rumored that Brigham Young
has burnt the Government archives and Court
records of Utah, and that the Territory is in
n virtual state of rebellion.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-03-27

"Sally," said fellow to girl who had
red hair, "keep away from me, or you will
set me aiire." "No danger Of that" was the
answer; "you are too green to burn"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-03-27

~ The name of Mirabeau B. Lamar
Ex.President of Texas, is mentioned in con
necton with the Gubernatorial chair of Kan.
sas and with the mission to Brazil.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-03-27

BosT0S, March l7.-Senntor Hale, Of New
Hampshire, and his daughter are quite sick.
He boarded at the National Hotel in Wash
in uton
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-03-27

Col. Lee, late Clerk in the Pension Bu-
reau, who shot Mr.. nume,of Alexandria, is
10 close Jail, having been indicted for murder.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-03-27

LATEST From WALKER.-Datcs from
Gre, town TO the 18th, represent that Walk
er's position was unchanged. He had re
pulsed two attacks of the enemy, but had
himself been twice repulscd in attacks upon
the enemy at San George. Col. Lockridge
had been defeated at CASTILLO, owing TO the
cowardice of Col. Titus, who had deserted TO
Rivas. Thirty dcserters from Walker had
arrived at Aspinwall
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-03-27

CIScIsSATI, March Is Brown g. Son ex.
tensive dealers in cheese aud butter have
failed. Their liabilities are about $4,000.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-03-27

.4s- The Courier & Enquirer says that
New York society is anomalous aud unpre.
cedenttd. Outsiders, perhaps, could readily
account for IFS rregulnriy, but its prece-
dent is found in the history of Sodom and
Gomorrah
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-03-27

,fs- The Washington correspondent Of
the New York Times says, that there is pos.
tive confirmation OF Mr.. Cobb's purpose to
make no changes of Sub.Treasurers whose
accounts stand well with the Department
Upon this principle, Mr.. Cisco, at New York,
is intended to be retained.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-03-27

AUGUSTA, March 22.--The Cotton receipts
now show decrease Of 100000 bales Mt all
the Cotton ports. t'f-
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-03-27

The WAY Pennsylvania WAS CARRIED
BY THE BUcHASsERs.-Legal Investigations
have developed instances of the grossest out.
rage, perpetrated at the polls in Pennsylvn.
mia, which almost rival Egypt and Milwaukee.
The Germantown Telegraph, in unmasking
the fraud in one district, says: an some in
stances double the number of votes were
polled that were on the assessment. Fifteen
organ grinders were voted at one poll on DO.
gus naturalization papers furnished at the
window. Votes We're deposited in the names
presidents, dead men, and boys II or Is
years old. Challenges were totally disrq-
garded the inspectors took votes without
qualification, without inquiry, and in spite
of the challenges. The pententiary is too
good for such unmitigated scoundrels. They
should be publicly whipped and placed in pill
lory to be peled and Knocked by every friend
of the right of suffrage"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-03-27

CoTToS.-This staple is quoted in Char
lesion at from ~ to 1873.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-03-27

sg The track on the Ohio and Missis-
sippi Railroad is now complete East to
Mitchell, where il crosses the New ALBANY
and Salem Railroad. Regular trains will be
placed on it immediately. Thus forming al.
most direct route from Louisville to ST.
LOuis by railroad
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-03-27
ICY The following advertisement appears
n the New York Times:

WANrED-By Skepticai Family, house
said to be haunted, which may be had ut n
low rate, either in town or country, provid-
ed it is within reasonable distance of the
city. Address Box No. 1896 Post Office.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-03-27

FREIGHTs.-Wil the organ of the rairoad
the Athens Post, inform the public why II is
that the up freight on the road has been low
cred, while the down freight on corn, wheat,
bacon, oats, and the products of the farmer
generally, is retained at the former rates.
Cleveland Banner.
Inform you! OF course, we will. II is our
business TO mpart information to the igno-
rant, though our efforts in that behalf are not
always appreciated. The policy adopted in
regard to freights is in accordance with the
good old democratic free trade doctrine, that
the consumer, and not the producer, pays the
duties. The rates have been reduced on
up reghts-Sugor, Coffee, Molasses, and all
the necessares which the farmer has to buy.
The old rates on down frcights-Gran, Ba.
con, &c.-hnve generally been retained"
and, by the same rule of reasoning, are paid
by our Georgia neighbors to whom the far.
mers of this section sell their produce. Isn't
that satisfactory!
We might amplify, but the above is suffi.
Gent The reduction on up freights-Su-
gar, Coffee, Moasses, &c.-.was made, of
course, for the benefit of the consumers, and
with the exception of the Banner, we have
heard ofno one complaining at the reduction.
That paper wants the freights arranged so
TINT the Georgians can get the farmers pro-
duce little cheaper, while the latter is 10 be
taxed little higher on the articles he has to
buy. There's where your position on up and
down freights lands you. Don't You see into
what contradictions and absurdities you are
led when you undertake to talk about mat.
ters foreign to your capncity
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-03-27

s-Y- Arthur w. Austin has been appoint.
ed Collector at Boston, rice Peasle; Waston,
Treasurer, has been re.appointed Marshal,
and Charles l.. Woodbury. U. S. Attorney
for Massachusetts. rice Hallet.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-03-27

LEGIsLATvE.-W. NJ. Brickell and Jno. N.
Tedlord are both announced in the Maryville
paper, as candidates to represent Blountcoun-
ty in the lower branch of the next Legisla-
ture
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-03-27

Terms:-s2a year, payable in advance, or So at
he expiration Of the year
~ No paper discontinued until all arrearages are
paid, except at the option Ct the Publisher.
For announeing the names Of candidates for Onee as
ash.
Obituary NOticesover 12ines charged atthe regular
advertising rates.
Recommendations intended TO promote the private
ends or interests Of Corporations Societies Schools or
individuals, will be charged as Advertisements.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-03-27

RAvEEoUs.-The Columbia Times learns
that the number of Office seekers and hung
ry expectants in Washington, besieging and
importuning the President, is altogether un.
precedented. Mr.. Buchanan already begins
to taste some Of the sweets of official life, and
to know what it is to be the President of
thirty millions of sovereigns!-Likep packs of
half.famishcd wolves, many of them besege
the Presidential Mansion Eight and day, and
crowd the avenue the live-long Sabbath
specializing on each others chances of sue
cess, and, now and then, growing most fu-
riously at the tardy movements of these hav-
ing charge Of the political gnilotne. What
spectacle! Why, we "would rather be a
dog and bay at the moon, or a cat and cry
"mew!" than such acreaiure as this! "Heads
off" has become the watchword with which
every bar-room in the Federal city rings, and
which, il is said, even the proverbially bad
whisky Of that corn-growing region, totally
fails to drown. Goaded TO desperation, too,
by the extortionate demands of hotel keep.
ers, they have actually become ravenous.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-03-27

We take the following from the Nashville
Banner:
The PLANTERS AND UYIoS BANks.-A
statement, originally published In Foulkrs'
(Memphis) Express, is being copied in other
papers to the effect that the above Banks ART
indebted to the Federal Government to the
amount of S5l8,536 08, which, is put down
BY Secretary Guthrie, in his report on the
State of the finances, Dec. 1856 ms unaraii-
able The statementiwe are authorized by
the Cashier of the Union Bank of this city,
to say, upon whom We called for information,
is entirely mistake, the accounts of the I'm
ion and Planters Banks with the General
Government, rs repositories of the Public
Money, having been settled years ago. If
the extract is correctly given from the report
OF Secretary Guthrie, as it appears in the Er.
press, it only shows lamentabe want Of nc.
curacy on the part of government accounts,
and that in this department, as well us in
others, "rotation" or "gorrotaton," would BE-
Il healthy operation.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-03-27

BANK OF CoMMERcE.-1his Bank, at Rome,
Ga, has an arrangement with the Bank of the
Republic, New York Ciiy,to redeem Its notes
at threc.fourths of one per cent, discount
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-03-27
FoREreS NEws.-The dates by the last
steamer are to the 4th inst:

steamer are to the 4th inst:
Cotton was quiet at unchanged rates.
Flourand corn were dull, and prices declining.
The English Ministry had been defeated
in the House of Commons, Mr.. Cobdcn's
motion censuring the proceedings ut Canton
having been adopted by two hundred and six.
ly three yeas TO two hundred and forty
nays. II is not, however, believed Lord
palmerslon will resign or dissolve Parliament.
New YoRK, March 24.-The American
Steamship Africn, has arrived with Liverpool
dates TO Saturday, March 7th.
The cotton market, for the week, closed
quiet and steady, and ut unchanged prices
Fair Uplands advanced.
lIreadstufIs are reported dull, with de-
clining tendency, in consequence Of the favo-
rabe weather for thecrops.
Provisions nre quiet.
The money market was slightly more
stringent.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-03-27

The "NATIoyAL" Hor EL.-The Washing.
ton correspondent of the Baltimore Amer
lean, under date Of Saturday last says:
The National Hotel is almos. abandoned.
Rumor has it that Messrs. Guy e. Briggs
will close to morrow preparatory TO thor.
ough overhaulng and rennvaling. All the
other hotels are full to overlooking. Browns
is now the great political headquarters,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-03-27

U. S. SrocKs.-The Hon. Howell Cobb,
Secretary Of the Treasury, gives notice to
holders of stock of the loans of the United
States, that the Department will purchase
the same until the first day Of June next, un.
less the sum of $l,5OO,oOO shall be previ.
ously obtained, and will pay, in addition to
the interest accrued from the date of the last
semi-annua dividend of interest thereon, to.
gether with one days additional interest for
the money TO reach the vendor, the follow
ing rates fpremium on said stocks: For the
stock of 1912, premium of ten per cent
For the stock of l847 and 1S48, n premium
of sixteen per cent; and for the stock of 1850
commonly called Texas Indemnity Stock, a
premium of six per cent.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-03-27

New ADVERTISEMENTS desire to
call attention to the New Advertisements in
todoy's paper:
Hardoare-Nathan Weed, Macon, Geo,
n large and extensive house, as we are in.
formed, and worthy the attention of coun-
try dealers
Floyd House---Macon, Geo.-One of the
best hotels in the South, as is said by every
East Tennesseean who stops there.
Commission Merchdnts.--J. 7. g. VIM.
II. Wootton, Macon, Geo, and Lowe g. Rice,
Atlanta, Geo. Both said 10 be first rate
houses.
There are several others TO which we have
not tina to allude specially this week.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-03-27

DISTRESSING DEATH AT LEBANON ne
Herald of Friday has the following:
About daylight on Sunday morning last,
Mr.. Alfred Townson, young man about 20
years of age, was found dead in front of the
Drake House. His back was broken and his
head considerably manged. A coroner's in.
quest was held over the body aud the verdict
was that he came to his death by falling
from the third story of the Drake House
His clothes were all on with the exception
of his hat and boois-the boots being in the
third story of the Hotel How the accident
occurred is mystery. His body was warm
when found, so that the accident must have
happened in the latter part OF the night. He
was quiet, inofiensive young man, beloved
by all who knew him
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-03-27
POSITION OF PARTIES IN $3.50.

We extract the following from the Balti-
more Patriot, of recent date:
There are those who confidently assert that
a thorough disintegration oil existing political
parties must duriRg the next four years,
inevitably follow as consequence of the
decision OF the Supreme Court Of the bred
Scott case. The present aspect of Northern
and North western journalism goes far to
support this opinion. In all the States north
of Masons aud Dixon's line-in OHIO, lndi
ana, aud lllinOis-we meet with herce utter
ances aud bold denunciations. BY some the
Constitution itself is held up to contempt; BY
others its judicial expounders are despatched
with language too gross aud shameless to be
repeated. In what manner this is TO end,
time alone will disclose; but the indications
at present are, that in the next Presidential
campaign, but two parties will be in the field
-one determined to modify the Constitution,
so as to make the Judges of the Supreme
Court elective hereafter by the people, and 10
limit their their term of Office, and the other
equally resolute in opposing any change
whatever in that instrument.
II this re organization of parties docs take
place upon some such basis rs indicated
'abOve, it is commended that the lconoclastic
proclivities Of the Republicans will gather
some strength from among the ranks of the
Northern Democrats, but will be weakened
by the detection of many former pariizans,
whose profound reverence for the Constitu-
ton enables them TO rise superior to the
clamor of faction and the promptings Of local
prrjudices.
In such an array Of parties, the Old Line
Wings and the American organization, now
pretty effectually weeded of fanatics aud ul-
trasts, would be found on the side of the de
tenders of the Constitution. Here in Mary
land we have long since declared that the
best platform of party is the Constitution
itself, and that all other issues must be sub
ordnated to its provisions. The same sent-
ment still prevails throughout this State al
most without single exception. 1t was upon
this ground that We fought the battle for
Willard Fillmore, and it was upon the strength
of this and other issues, some Of which were
regarded of peculiar importance, but none of
which conficted with constitutional guaran-
tees, tina. we achieved signal victory. The
conservative position assumed by Mary
in 1856 will be held by her in 1860. The
names of parties NAV change, and the political
programme NAV differ in non-essentials, but
experience has already shown that by reject
ing all utilization with the extremists Of either
SECTION Of the Urion, she has won the esteem
of all moderate men, and now stands trium-
plant, though isolated, and as n nucleus,
around which all may gather who desire TO
forget former anmosities, and to promote the
best interests of the Republic.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-03-27

.9F- Our acknowledgements are due Bishop
Polk, of Louisiana, for several interesting
papers in relation TO the University proposed
10 be built by the Episcopal Church.
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1857-03-18

"Mairy In Haste, Repent at Leisure.

Considerable interest is excited among the
Ssla'ives Of a certain Miss Jsqueu, in Ches.
ter county, IN subject in which the commu.
nifty al large is also interested. The lady in
question has made application Cor divorce,
and the bill is about TO come before the Sem
ate. The circumstances OF the case are Pc
culisr. Miss Jaquett, about year ago, was
at a small party with certain Mr.. Bachtell,
where the one publicly challenged the other
10 get married-by way Of joke. The ban.
ter was mutually accepted; the gentleman
and lady jumped into vehicle, posted of TO
. peighboring cIersyman-the knot was tied
but the lady, having showed her spirit, de-
clarsd she would carry the joke no further.
Both parties soon found they had carried the
joke too far. Mr.. Bachtell was gentleman
Of property in Ohio. He could no longer
make title to his real estate. The young
lady, who reigned as village belle, soon
found she had been trifling with serious
matter. Il was an act Of youthful indiscre-
tion for which The law lad provided no
remedy.
II should be said ia extenuaiion of the
young lady, that her ignorance of the bind.
ing obligation Of the ceremony is not INIT.
ter Of so much surprise, but Il can hardly be
doubted that MIR. Bachtell was well posted
up, and is therefore The party responsible for
the oct.
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FRicHTFUL RAILRoAD- AcCIDENr.
MXTY OR EIGHTY KILLED!
ToRoNro (Cauada Westi March n

-. ToRoNro Canada Westj March 70.
The Train which ieft this city this afternoon
for Hamilton ran off the bridge over the Des
|'Jardine Canal, above Hamilton, precIpitating
The engine, baggage car, and two passenger
cars into the water. The Locomotive and
baggage car passed over the bridgsin safety,
but The two rear cars, containing one hund.
dred and twenty passengers feil through, Be-
tween fifty and sixty passengers are supposed
to have been killed en- the spot. s
The passengers who escaped death are
all mora or less mangied, and most are in-
iured beyond all hopes Of recovery. The
doctors are leaving TORONTO and Hamilton to
render services to The wounded. There are
several Americans among the wounded.
The bridge is partially broken down. The
cars fell one on the top Of the other distance
of 40 feet. sisH a. Y,s4 ss.,.....
The excitement caused by this terrible ca
tastiophe is beyond precedent.
The Parliament adjourned Immediately on
learning the tidings. Nothing that has here
tofore occurred ia this vicinity has created
such profound grief.
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Philadelphia Markets.

Flour and Meal The market for -four is
dull. Good will not bring more than Sc.
Sales of better brands for home consump.
ton at Sc rs a Sc as, and extra and fancy
brands at Sc 81 81 80. There is very lit.
tie export demand. Rye flour is held at $4
per bbl. Corn Meal is selling at 81 per
bbl.
Gra;n.-Wheat is dull and prices favor
buyers. Sales of prime Pennsylvania red
arc making at 81 AZ a 81 As, and 81 81 a
81 81 for good white. Rye is steady; sales
of Pennsylvania at 81 s2c. Corn is in
fair request; sales of old at &c., and new
yellow at &C 81 afoat, and Ga a IS in the
cars and in store. Oats are steady; sales
of Pennsylvania at A a 45c. per busheh-
Sales of Barley Malt at SLIGO.
Seeds.-Cloverseed is in demand. Sales
of prime at $7a a 81 per 81 lbs, and some
fair quality at 81 rs. Timothy ranges from
So 25 a So rs, and Flaxseed at 81 85 a 81
90. Sales of Red Top at So SO.
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gpI!IksIYaoo66s

For the spring and summertrade comprising,
for mems wear:
Superior Black, and Colored French Cloths,
Black French Doeskins and Cashmere.
Black Satin and Fancy Silk Vestings.
Blue, Black, Brown and Green Cashmerettes
. "a, LADIES' WEAR.
Elegant Black Silks, all qualities.
Barege De LANES and Challi Bareges.
Plain, Pink Blue and Green De LANES.
Bombazine Finish Black AIpacas.
French, Scotch and Domestic Ginghams.
Worked Collars, and Linen Handkerchief.
Hosiery of all kinds and qualities.
Calicoes Of all patterns and descriptions.
FURNISHING GOODS.
Linen and Cotton .Sheelng.
Bleached and Unbleached Muslns.
Linen Damasks and Table Covers.
Besides large assortment of Boots and
Shoes, Sugar, Coffee, Teas, and all kinds of
Groceries, Hardware, &c., which will be sold
remarkably cheap. Call at the old stand,
corner of Main aud Market streets.
~ FLOUR & FEED always on hand,
and Tor sale al The lowest market price. for
CASH. A. C. MENSCH.
Bloomsbury, April Q, 1856.