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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-22

DIsTREss.-We learn that there is a great
scarcity of food in Hancock, Walker, and Ga
portion oO Blount counties, and there is real
suffering. Monday last was the day for
opening the Circuit Court in Hancock coun
ty, at Houston, the county seat, but it was
not held-the people candidIy telling the
Judge, lawyers and Others in attendance that
they could not feed them. These people ac
tually need assislance-will not our people
generally grant them some aid! Food for
women and children! Food to sustain life
Food to prevent crime and future woei-
Who will refuse! Who, that has, can re-
fuse aid in this case!-HuntsrilLs (Ala.)
ADJ, May IA
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-22
NOR AT LOUISVILLE.

LOUISVILLE, May 14.-Four negroes who
were accused of the murder of the Joyce
family, some months since, were tried TO
day and acquitted. One of the negrOe:
turned States evidence, but his testimony
not being legally couoborated failed TO con
Wet the accused.
Al about dark crowd of people, which
bad been gathering since the rendition oI
the verdict in the afternoon, broke into the
cannon house, got the cannon and placed il
in front of the Jail. A number of shots were
fired from the Jail, and from the mob brick
bats were hurled at the Jail. The jaior fear
ing the escape of the negroes surrendered
two of them, who were taken BY the mob
and hanged, the third took razor and cut
his throat. The negro who turned States
evidence was unmolested.
LOUISVILLE, May l5.-'rhe 4th negro who
was engaged 10 the murder of the Joyce
family was hung BY the mob last night.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-22
,ITlzENs OF MONROE.

THINGS IN KAssAs.-It is reported the Aid
Society have purchased the town of Atchi-
son, where Stringfelow lives, and most of
which he owned, and the Squatter Sover-
eighty newspaper published by Strngfelow.
The Newburyport Herald, (Rppublican,)
says: at is quite possible that the leader of
The border rufiians is included in the pur-
chase, since he lately entertained Col. Lane,
and said he was satisfied that il was of no
use for him to fight manifest destiny-Kan-
sas was to be free, and he had better make
what money out of it he could"
The Providence Journal {shrieker) comes
to the conclusion that there will be no sla-
very in Kansas, and that-"It is quite prob
able that the great cause of slavery extern
sion would be injured, rather than advanced
by the establishment of slavery in Kansas,
on the plan marked out by the admnistra
ton of Pierce, and thus faithfully followed
by its successor"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-22

The LONG WINTER AND Cold SPRING.
A writer in the Augusta Chronicle and Sent-
mel says of the unusual long winter and
cool spring, that he is inclined to refer il to
the action of astronomical laws, operating
slow~y but surely, for centuries, on magnif-
cent scale in changing the elipticity of the
planets orbits, and gradually approximatng
them more nearly TO circle, by which our
earth's position becomes more remote from
the solar center in the winter season, and
correspondingly nearer in the summer, n
change, which. in the. maintenance of the
stable equilibrium of the heavens, will proba.
bly, in cycles of ages, reach its extreme, and
then retrograde.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-22

Coon News FROM THE SUGAR CROP.-
The New Orleans True Delta, Of Saturday
last, has lengthy article on sour Sugar
Prospects" in which it says:-"Within the
last ten days reports from all portions Of the
sugar growing sections of our State have
come pouring in, and all, without exception,
convey the most cheering assurances of the
prospects of the growing crop. The sharp
cold spells and the keen frosts, which have
inspired so much apprehension, have left no
reg-etfnl traces, and on all sides the best
feeling is entertained that the crop of this
season "ill far surpass in value, if not in
absolute yield, any ever heretofore grown in
Louisiana"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-22

messed the struggles of oIr infant rePnblc
for life, when called spo to estimate the
value Of the services of Members of Congress,
fixed the compensation atsir dollars per day,
and sir dollars for srery ttenty mules Of travel
to get 20 Washington. Those were days
when travelling was laboious and fatiguing,
the steamboat and the rairoad had not yet
superseded dirt roads, hoses, and stages
In 1896, the subject was again before them'
and they adhered to tae ntes fixed in 1883.
In 1916, when Membets Df Congress began
to indulge higher degieeof self appreciation,
on the 18th of March compensation bill
giving them salary Of fRssn hundred dollars
per annum-but one half the sum latter day
Congressman value theii services at. The
enactment Of this law created considerable
excitement throughout the country. The
people of that day regarded il with unmeasur-
ed disaPprobation. Henry Clay was in Con-
gress, and, with other Members from Ken
tucSy voted for it. He had then attained
degree of emnence witch made him the pride
of his State and the PIT of his district. In
the ensuing elections his colleagues who
voted with him were driven into private life.
He alone was re elected, and he escaped by
pledging himself to vde for the repeal of the
offensive law. 1t was IN that contest that he
appealed TO the old huter "If the rifle, which
had ever done him god service should once
snap, would he throw away, or would he
not rather pick the Finland try it again ~
At the ensuing session, on the 9th of Februa-
ry, 1917, the act was repealed, Congress thus
manifesting its sen,e ofthe disapprobation of
the people. On the 22d of January, 1878, the
compensation was ixed at eight dollars per
day, and eight dollars for euery t,oenty miles
Of trdrel, and it so iemained till the law of
1856 was enacted. 1t will be striking com
mentary upon the effect which the extrava-
gance of the age has hid upon the minds of
the people, and startling symptom Of de-
generacy, if they fail to rebuke the present
law.-NashuiI Pai,id.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-22

A Victim TO THE TENDER PAssIoN!-A
man 60 years of age finished his earthly
troubles by taking poison in Louisville on
Tuesday, because his sweetheart Of forty five
did not favor his suit. His name was Nor
man, and had recently lived at PleasurevilIe
Ky. lie took stryehnine at the res.
idence of son, on Washington street. The
Coroner held an inquest, and a verdict wa.
gwen to the effect that he died of poison
self administered.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-22

BLoUST CoUsTY-ln consequence Of a
case of Small Pox having occurred within
the limits Of Blount, the County Court, at
its late session at Maryville, passed an order
requesting the Honorable Judges Of the
Chancery and Circuit Courts 10 suspend their
approaching terms. We are requested BY
Chancellor Van Dyke to give notice that, in
compliance with the request, the Chancery
Court will not be held at Maryville on the
4th Monday of the present month. A spe-
cial term will be held some time in July, of
which due notice will be given.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-22

We clip from an exchange the following
editorial notice, which is decidedly COOL
We wonder to how many editors the same
remarks would apply:
"ABsESr.-The editor has gone up the
river for few days. All good articles, IA
cetious remarks, puns and typographical err
rors may be attributed to his absence. In
order to give variety and vigor to the-he
will frequently leave it for a week or so. 1t
is to be hoped that the readers of this jour
nal will appreciate his endeavors."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-22

CRoPs AT THE NoRTHwEsT.-Accounts
from the northwestern part Of Ohio state
that the crops are reco'ering from the sever.
ity Of the winter and tie backward SPRING
The wheat, which Looked yellow and sickIy,
has regained its heaJhful color, and now
promises an abundant yield. Should moth.
ing unfavoratIe occur, the yield in that por-
ton of the State, it is thought will be very
large, as ar unusual breadth of land was
sown. The Springfield, (Ill.) Journal gives
an account equally favorable respecting the
condition Of the whea. crop in that State
With regard to Michigan, the Lansing Jour.
nal says the prospect, have improved, and
from present indications, the wheat crop will
not be much short of an average yield. The
Iowa City Republican says the wheat pros
poets in tina; State are gloomy. In Upper
CANDIDA the prospect Of heavy crop is said
to have never been more promising.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-22

FAMINE PANIc.-From various part. oil
the country reports are received of great
scarcity of grain, but the Chicago Democrat
of TIE 9th ut., journal PUBLISHED OF the
great grain depot Of the West, intimates
that the talk about scarcity Of grain is a
mere device to raise the price. The Chica-
go Tribune of May lst,. reports that large
transactions in breadstnffs are making in that
city. The day previous an order for the pur-
chase Of 100000 bushels of corn was receiy-
ed from Boston dealer, while on the other
hand heavy purchases Of -four and wheat are
being made for ST. Louis and the south. west.
ern markets. The whole Of the wheat, -four
and corn sold on the 30th uIt., would re-
quire about 100000 to purchase. This,
before full and free navigation on the lakes
or canals IS had, may be called brisk trade
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-22
For the Post.

The undersigned, Grand and Petit Jurors
during the May term. 1857, Of the Circuit
Court of Monroe county, Tennessee. can not
suffer the occasion to pass without commend
ing in an unqualified manner, the ability, i'm
partialty and dispatch, with which Hon.
WILLIAM G SWAN has discharged his duties
as presiding Judge. This exp ession of our
commentator we present to his Honor, Judge
SWAN. with the desire that it shall be pub
lished in the Athens Post, and such newspa-
pers in the Second Judicial Circuit rs will
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-22

W- A new explosive compound has been
patented, consisting of rags aad paper satura-
ted and coated with mixture of gunPo~-
der, chiotate of potassa and powder caclned
cork. II is stated one pound of it, at n price
OF half the same weight of gunpowder, pos
sesses an amount Of explosive force equal to
three pounds Of gunpowder. A great addi-
tlonal advantage also characterizes it, ex-
ploding with very little smoke.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-22

A few days ago, grand dinner was given
in Vicssburg, to Senator Brown. One Of
the best tOnsis of the oecasiOn was forward.
ed by Mr. Hillyer, editor of the Na,ebe,
Courier. II is as follows:
"The era of political kindness IN the Sou,h
"a consumation most de,outly TO Be wish
ed'-when the assertion of political prinei-
pies can be made without PERSONAL asper,ty.
and honest differences of opinion are M h,,
to private friendship, or honorable scknouI-
em@mrnts OF talent, Of worth and of service.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-22

Col. GRADE To BE SHoT.--A dispatch
from New Orleans, dated May l4th, says
that advices from Mexico stale that Crlbb's
party had been attacked and routed Fifty
men had been taken, among whom was Col.
Crabb. All the prisoners were 20 be shot.
If such is the truth, it was certainly the most
iI-advised movement ever set on foot, for al
most the very first we hear of the move
ment is, that its leader and half of his men
have been captured and condemned to be shot.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-22

FEsTIvITIEs.-The young ladies of Mrs.
COOKIES School had May-day Celebration
on Saturday last The procession formed at
the School-room, and with the pupils from
Forest Hill Academy, marched to the Grove
near Chancellor Van Dykes residence, where
the fora! ceremonies took place. We were
not present, but understand every thing pass
ed off in the happiest manner.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-22

A crazy woman got on a train of cars at
Columbus, Ohio, last Friday morning, and
ran through them brandishing a club and
creating considerable alarm. The conductor
nabbed her, when she turned upon him and
beat him terribly with the club. Others
came to the rescue, but she was more than =
match for dozen men for some Minutes
She was finally secured.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-22

Long John Wentworth's paper, the Chica-
GO Democrat, copies the HeralG's proclama-
ton, and endorses it thus:
Col. Fremont is to be The nert Presiaens.-
The old Federllst, James Buchanan, will be
succeeded by the Democratic Republican of
the Jackson and Jefferson school, Colonel
John &. Fremont.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-22

sY- 1t is stated that there are in New
York city not less than one thousand profess
sionaI rag-pickers. The Express says that
some of them have, by picking rags, accumu-
lated fortunes, and live in splendid mansions,
while others reside in shantes located in the
outer wards.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-22
w-A monster meeting of the citizens o

AZ A monster meeting of the citizens of
New York was to have been held on Tues
day last to denounce the viIlainous conduct
of the late Black Republican Legislature in
their attempts to subjugate that city TO Alb
clifton control. The Indignation is said to
be very great, likely 10 burst forth in terri.
Die vengence on the infamous creatures who
were the authors of the scheme.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-22

s.. p. Rins, Esq In the last number Of the
Post two very worthy members OF the Knox
vile bar are mentioned as candidates for
Judge in the Second Judicial Circuit. The
almost unanimous expression of feeling in
Monroe. together with assurances from other
counties in the district, especially Bleunt and
Roane, in favor OF GEORGE BRowS. Esq, in.
duces a portion of his friends to request YOU
to add'his name to the list, from which the
voters may select q successor to our much la
mented Judge Alexander.
AS to the qualifications Of Mr.. Brown. it is
not necessary to enlarge. His attainments
as a lawyer are fully appreciated by the COM
munity, as is indicated by the very heavy
practice in which he is engaged-and the
strict integrity of the man, as is evidenced
by the great unanimity expressed by the
people where he is best known.
CTTlzFNs oF MoSpoy
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-22

A HARD CAsE.-lt is stated that an aged
maiden lady, of Portland. Maine, "a years Of
age, was carried to the work house, who has
n brother living in that city, who was taxed
the past year, on the assessors books, for
over $4,000; also, a sister whose husband
is taxed for $4,000; and cousin who is re-
ported to be worth $4,000.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-22

@ "THE SOUTHERN CLARIoN."-We have re.
ceived the first number of the "Southern
Clarion" just started at Cleveland, in this
State, by our old friend, Bill Collins. So far
as party politics are concerned, il is indepen-
dent, with Southern tone. The "Carion'
looks well and reads well-and in short, is a
paper that will do to take and pay for. May
tho labors of our friend be abundantly re-
warded.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-22
INTERESTING DrcrsIos IN A SLAvs CASE.

| INTERESTING DEcIsIOS IN A SLAyE CASE.
The opinion of the Supreme Cont was
this morning given upon case which in
wolves very important principle, of which
We can only give bare outline. A slave,
named P0indexter, was owned by a man
named Anderson, living in Kentucky, near
the Ohio river. Poindexter was irusty, and
of much vaIue. His master frequently sert
him across the river, into Ohio, 20 transact
business for him, and to do enands. He
agreed to give Poindexter his freedom for
the sum Of four hundred dollars. Poindex-
ter executed notes, with sufficient sureties
for the payment of the money. He went to
work in this Stale and in Kentucky TO raise
the money by the labor of his hands. When
one of the notes became due, payment was
refused, and the owner, Anderson, brought
suits in the Ohio Courts 10 recover of the
suIeties. The suit was contested on the
ground that Poindexter was already free be-
fore the notes were given, By having been
brought or sent into Ohio by his master, and
therefore there was no consideration given
for the notes. This is the chief point 10
the Gaze, so far as principle is involved -
Blu! there are several other points Of inter
est. Our Supreme Court decided that this
position is well taken, and that the bringing
or sending a slave into this State makes him
free. To this point Judge BARLEY dssents;
the other Judges agree upon it. This, il will
BE- seen, conflicts with the bred Scott law of
the United States Court, as recently expoun-
ded BY Judge fancy, hut it is good law,
nevertheless, and will stand rs such in the
State of Ohio. Here soil is free soil, and
Shareholders can neither bring nor send their
slaves within our limits and hold them again
as property. Ohio Standard May 8.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-22

tB A movement was started some time
ago, in New York, for m asylum for inebri-
ates, where they might receive scientific and
medical treatment. The necessary sum is es-
timaied at $4,000. The subscriptions have
reached $4,000
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-22

FAMINE IN ALABAMA.-The Tuscumbia
North Alabamiar is Informed BY a gentle
man from Hancock county that great scare
ity prevails there. The Spring term Of the
Circuit Court came on there last week, but
on account of the scarcity Of provisions and
the entire absence Of provender for their
horses, Court was dismissed and the Bench
and Bar put out in double quick time for a
more plentiful region.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-22

In Harrison county we learn from
the Texas Republican, of the 18th of April,
that frost after frost had occurred until not
only>are the cotton, corn and fruit killed
but large saplngs and hickories.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-22

sY- The Alta California newspaper of
April goth is the authority for the staiemen:
that Brigham Young, Governor of Utah, has
been compelled to flee from the fury of his
own deludpd people The difficulty had its
origin at Salt Lake City in matters relative
to the administration OF the Mormon property.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-22

MRs. CUNNINGHAM MoBBED by WOMEN IN
New YoRK.-We take the following from the
New York Tribune of the 18th: ,r. o.
An extraordinary excitement wa, created
in Bond street. Yesterday. by the gathering
In front of Mrs cunning6am's residence of a
disorderly mob of women and boys. The
women, about thirty in number. held a sort
Of drum-head court martial and unanimously
agreed that Mrs. Cunningham was guilty OF
murder and ought t. be driven from the city.
With the help Of the boys they made an at
tack on the house, staning the windows and
doors, ringing the bell, making hdeous faces.
and shouting their opinions in no very deli
cate way. The attack was continued until
the arrival of an officer, who took the most
active of the Amazons to the lock up.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-22

LARGE Stock OF CoFFsE.-The New
Orleans Daily d. lta of the 18th inst, says
that the stock Of Rio Coffee at present in
New Orleans is the largest ever known. 1t
amounts ia round numbers to one hundred
and twenty-nine Thousand bags, including
lightweight Thousand in the city, and forty
Thousand five hundred on board six Rio YES
sells now lying at the Quarantine Station
below
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-22

eY- A man named Nugeni, MATCHMAKER
and occasional doctor, has been arrested in
Concord, N. H., charged with robbing grave
yards of their contents. On the discovery OF
his guilt, which he afterwards confessed, the
citizens of the place manifested strong
disposition to lynch him, but he anticipated
them by diving ffom fright.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-22

New YoRK, May ls.-Further details OF
outrages in Utah have been received. A body
of armed "Danites" entered the court while
in session, and compelled the Judge to ad-
journ. Brigham Young refused to interfere,
saying the Boys must have their own way
The greatest excitement prevailed. The Nor
mons are well armed, and threaten further
violence, especially against the surveyor gen.
eral
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-22

Rev. Joseph Wolf, in an eccentric letter
recently published, says that society in Lon.
don has worked nearly fifty years and spent
nearly 100000, and yet has converted "only
two Jews and half"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-22

sueeKsrIvR.-The cambridge Statesman
In an article on the Comet, concludes as fol-
lows:
at has not been our good fortune In many
Years TO notice the same marked attention as
4 row being paid to the subject OF religion
in Tennessee and other States. We are al
ways doubly GLAD to chronicle such impor
tont facts. WE are decidedly in favor Of re-
llrious revivnls. We hope they may con-
tinne, Comet or no Comet IL Comets have
the effect of producing REVEALS OF religion,
we are of opinion that one might make good
wages In this section"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-22

sg- The letter received at Washington
from Mr.. McCuIlough's deputy marshal mere
ly EXPIRE SEES belief that the Major, "who
was not at home," will accept the Governor
ship of Utah.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-22

OF We publish today communication
announcing GEORGE BRows, Esq, of Mon
roe, as a candidate for the Judgeship made
vacnn, by the death Of Hon. L. alexander
The time for holding the election has been
fixed for the 18th of August.