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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-01-30

ST. LOUISA German paper published in
St. I.oui called the Anzeiger des Wrston
saws that the constituent part of the popula-
ton os city and county of st. Louis, as dscer'
tnned by the resent census, may DO estma-
ted transformations, $4,000; Germans, So
600; Irish, $4,000; French, 1000; English and
Scntch. 5000; Italians, Spanish, and other na'
tons, 5000; Bohemhns, 5000.
These statistics explain the anomaly Of
the election of Freesoiler for Southern
city to Congress. There is no other city in
Southern State in which the foreign vote is
greater than the native born. In st. Louis
as these figures show, the foreign born pop
ulation preponderates in the ratio Of three tc
one, and the foreign voters are known to be
mostly Of the Frcesoi wing Of the Democ'
rncy--hcnce the election Of F. p. Blair to
Congress.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-01-30

PREcocirY.-0ne Of tho faults Of this fast
age is the great desire Of parents 10 push
their children forward into q premature de.
velopment Of faculties. We never see ba.
by.rhildren, ami chidish.adults, but We re.
gret the unwise-not to say cruel-policy
which urged them forward into these unde.
veloped stages Of existence. A hot.house
plant may be very brilliant, but II is weakly
and short-lived. So these stimulated men.
tai flowers may shine very brightly while
they are yet young, and expressions Of
surprise may be extorted from those who
witness the Intelligence above their years"
manifested by them. But when they are
men and women they will have admirers no
longer. These ove.-strained efforts, which
made them nearly men and women when
children, now cause them to be nearly chill.
dren when grown to maturity. And this is
a law of nature. The organism of man can
only endure SO much, can only become capa.
BILE of n limited expansion; and when the
strength Of the system is used up, or such
draughts made upon it as TO check its repro.
ductive powers, condition Of ioithering
must follow. The fountains of life can only
supply given amount Of water, and when
that is used the springs dry up. Hence, how
common to see precocious children become
very diminutive adults. Let parents take
heed and be wise.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-01-30

HocUs PocUs.-Ho,o to get a fine whitt
house out Of an empty whiskey barrel.-
Place the barrel in secure place, near a
spring of good water, on the road to the
grog.shop. When you want dram take
the price of j, in your hand and start to the
grog.shop-so as far as the spring, drop the
money through the bunghole, take a good
drink of water and return home. Repeat
this operation till the barrel is full, knock
out the head, and you have the price Of q
splendid brick building. Fact.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-01-30

W The Boston Post of the 18th inst,
says: at is reported that company has been
organized with a capital stock Of one million
Of dollars, to manufacture Pentingill's tel.
egraph revolving pistol, new invention,
which claims to combine, in special degree,
simplicity, strength, and rapidity of execu.
tioR. II Is said to be an extraordinary wea-
pom, and destined to supersede all revolving
pistols, and that it will be adopted by the ar
my and navy. It is alleged that this pistol
is self cocking-an important improvement
and that ii can be fired six times in Sec
ond and half of time. The hammer Is en-
closed. and there is no strain on the main.
spring except at the moment Of discharge
There are but seven pieces in the lock, two
less than musket. lock, and so simple that a
black. smith can repair them"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-01-30

MONTREAL, Jan. l9.-The thermometer
WINS % degrees below zero yesterday; today
tits Is below.
From Quebec to Washington there wns a
terrible snow storm an the 18th and l9,h.--
Throughout the whole course on the sell
board the snow is two feet on a level, and
from six to ten feet in drifts, stopping, rail-
road trains. and making the streets impassa
bic fnr vehicles.
The China news Of the storming and cap
ture of forts is confirmed, but the details are
unimportant.
II lis snid that French army Of 10000
men. under Canrobcrt. nre Ia be assembled or
the frontiers Of Switzerland to meet emer-
gencies.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-01-30

eT- The following are the salaries of the
State officers of Mississippi, prescribed in the
code bill regulating the same, which has
passed the Senate; Governor, $4,000; Judges
of thu High Court, provided said Judges hold
their Courts at least nine months in the year,
S3,5OO; Chancellor of the Stat', $2,500; to
each Of the Vie Chancelors for the Northern
and Southern Districts, $4,000; Vice Chan
cellor of the Middle District, 81 900; each
Circuit Judge, S2,5Oo; Attorney G'neral,
$4,000; each District Attorney, ST. 500; Sec
reiary of State, $4,000; State Auditor, $4,000
State Treasurer, $4,000.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-01-30

WONDERS WILL NEVER CEAsE.-It is now
gravely proposed, no to deepen, but to fill
up the Harlem river, at New York, so as to
extend the city when necessary, in that d.
rection. Sixty years ago there was sixty
feet depth of water on the present site OF the
Tombs, and il is not SO long since Canal
street and its vicinity were running stream.
Harlem river, therefore, might be converted
into building lots, and its obliteralion from
the map would certainly render the neighbor'
hood more healthy.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-01-30

ORpER.-Never leave things lying about
shawl here, pair of slippers there, bon.
net somewhere else-trusting to n servant
to set things to rights. No matter how many
servants you have, It is n miserable habit
and if its source is not in the intellectual and
moral character, it will inevitably terminate
there. fyou have used the dippcr. towel
tumbler, &C., put them back to their places
and you will know where to find them again,
Or If you set an example of carelessness, do
not blame your servants for following it,
Children should be taught to put things back
in their places as soon us they are old enough
to use them; and il each member o: the fam.
lily were to observe this simple rule, the house
would never get much out Of order, and
large amount Of vexaiion and useless labor
would be avoided.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-01-30

Now LIvISe.-A contemporary says that
the boy is now living who will be president
of the Republic in 1900. What his name is,
or where he resides, he does not stop to in.
form us. He may at this moment be gather
ing pumpkins in Oregon, or peddling popcorn
around Troy. D1 Webster earned "a suit
of satinet," BY selling catfish at shilling a
string. Wherever he may be, all unconciOus
Of high destiny, he feels the divinity that
stirs within him, and grasps his book, thirst.
ing for knowledge. His parents, as they
answer his endless queries rejoice at his de-
veloping intellect, yet little dream that his
will be a great name among men, known
wide rs the world. Or perchance the hard
hand of poverty, or the cold hand Of orphan
age, are, moulding and trimming him for the
patient effort that self reliance and resolute
will, that At him for great achievments. He
must pass through the school that prepares
him for his high career. In his youth many
trials and wrong must break him 10 the har-
ness Of life. In his manhood many hard.
ships must be endured, many obstacles over
come, and rivals outstripped in the race; the
voice of envy and detractiop despised; and
hatred and malice de6ed. Through such a
school and training the President Of 1900
will doubtless come, and is now coming
But from what condition in life, from what
part Of our land, no one can predict or know
but Providence, who pres;des over the des-
TIMES of all nations.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-01-30

A DUBIOUS HosPITALITY The New York
Mirror gives the following item in reference
10 an affair where prudence and hospitality
were blended in rather an ambiguous man
ner:-
"At large and rather promiscuous party
up town the other night, Zone thousand nvi-
tations having been issued,) the host exhibit.
ed the latest novelty of the season. Two
policemen in uniform were stationed at the
entrance of the supper room. Whether this
display was necessary to keep Young New
York in order, or to prevent the mysterious
Disappearance of silver, is not known. Meth.
er explanation is complimentary to the
guests" ''
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-01-30

SUGAR AGAIN In this country the con.
sumption Of sugar averages almost 30 pounds
a hend to the population. In the best season,
under the most favorable circumstances, the
home production has not equalled one hall
the consumption. For one half then, that is,
for 100000 600 of pounds, in the best o!
seasons, we have been obliged to depend on
foreign countries, paying thirty per cert
taxation. AT this time, allowing that the
home supply will not reach 200,00O,000
pounds and assuming that our population is
almost 28,OOO,00O. we need sume 64c,000,000
pounds ir"m nbroad-and on this, too, we
must lie taxed 80 per cent. while our Treas
ury IL so full, that we do not know what to
do with the money. What a wise people We
are tnking money out Of our own pockrts,
and sending It to nm Iron Safe at Washing
ton, to stimulate the greed of punderers!--
Nat. Era.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-01-30

Every one remembers the history of Ad.
miral Reside, who was large mail con.
tractor in the stage coach time. He claimed
large amount rs due TO him from the
government under contracts. But the de-
partment dsalowed the claim, and Congress
refused 10 pay II. The Court Of Claims,
however, gave a judgment In his favor, with
interest, amounting to over 100000. The
House has confirmed this decision, and it
remains for the Senate TO pass the bill.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-01-30

ABOUT BKEs.-A swarm Of bees 10 their
natural state contains from 10000 to 10000
Of the insects, while in hives they number
from 10000 to 10000. In square foot of
honeycomb there are about 5000 cells. A
queen bee lays her eggs for fifty or sixty
consecutive days, laying about 500 daily
It takes three days to hatch each egg. Ia
one season single queen bee matches about
1000 bees. It takes 5000 bees to weigh
q pound.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-01-30

How PEorLE TAKE CoLD.-The time for
taking cold is after you exercise; the place is
in your own house, or Office, or counting
room. Il is not the act Of exercise which
gives the cold. but il Is the getting cool too
quick aftsr exercising. For example, you
walk very fast to get TO q railway station, or
to the steamboat, or to catch an omnibus, OF
to make time for an appointment; your mind
being head of you, the body makes an over
effort to keep up with ii; and when you get
to the desired spot you raise your hat and
find yourself in q perspiration. You take
seat, and feeling quite comfortable as TO
temperature, you begin to talk with friend,
or read newspaper, and before you are
aware oft, you experience sensation Of
chilliness, and the thing is done. You look
around to see where the cold comes from,
and find window open near you, or door,
or that you have taken seat at the forward
part of the carriage, and as 1t is moving
against the wind, you are soon made aware
Of the presence Of a strong draft. Or, II
may be, you meet friend at the corner Of
the street. who wanted loan, and was quite
complimentary--almost loving, you did not
like to be rude in the delivery Of a two let
tered monosyable, and while you were con-
irving 10 be truthful, polite and safe, all at
the same time, on comes the chilly feeling
from raw wind at the corner of the street,
or the slush Of mud and water in which for
the first time you noticed yourself standing.
After any kind Of exercise, don't you stand
moment at the corner Of stree. for anybody
or anything, nor at an open door or window.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-01-30

W-A "horning" party in town near
Rochester, last week, were treated to sweet
meats seasoned with epecac, 10 the mos: mp
proved style, by the annoyed couple, who
heard tidings of the entertainment in store
for them. The doctor who sold the bride
the dose, was soon called upon by tho whole
party, all suffering from severe stomach
ache, and they were treated to nm emetic,
which, il is presumed purged them Of oil de-.
sire to be caught in another such scrape.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-01-30

CONVICTION OF FRAUDULENT BANKER
c. Maitland James has been convicted at
Chicago Of being concerned, in fraudulent
banking, and sentenced to the Stnte Prison
for ten years. The facts of the case are
given 10 the Chicago Press of the 10th inst,
from which II appears that il was proved on
trial that the bills issued by this concern,
purporting to be issued by the "Amercan
Exchange Bank Of Georgetown, d. c."
were fraudulent, there being no such insti-
tuition, nor has such ever existed.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-01-30

APPRoPRIATE.-The following 10 "travel.
ing" A young married lady, whose union
had not been prolific Of 'darlngs,' has sus.
pended on the wall 10 her bedroom, directly
over the head Of the bed, a neat little picture
underneath which is the following quotation
from Scripture: "Suffer little children to
come unto me, and forbid them not, for Of
such is the kingdom of Heaven"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-01-30

An APPRENTICE WANrED.--A Florida pa
per gives notice editorially that an appren.
tice is wanted in that Office to learn the prin.
ting business, says very seriously, tone that
can read and Oritc would be preIerred."-
From what little knowledge we have of the
profession, we should think such qualifica.
tions Would be very likely to command 0
preference.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-01-30

Hg- There is not in the world surer
sign Of little soul than the striving to gain
respect by such despicable means MS dress
and rich clothes. None will depend upon
these ornaments but they who have no 9th.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-01-30

w-It is stated that a new guano island,
called Sombreno, lying within eight days
sail Of New York has been discovered. II
is asserted to contain over six millions o.
tons Of guano, better quality than has ever
been brought to this country.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-01-30

A JOKE AT THE PRofEssIoN.--In the trial
of Huntingdon, the New York forger, his
father testified rs follows.
His son Charles was prone to take things
that did not belong to him, had altered the
family record, and would tell lies-giving
two different stories at the same fact, without
any motive for it. Witness had designed to
make him lawyer.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-01-30

lY- The Rev. Daniel Waldo, Chaplain TO
the House Of Representatives, is now in his
ninety.ffth year. He is, nevertheless, erect,
hale and Vigorous, and discharges his duties
with eloquence and ability. lie has son
who is six,y-ive years of age, and whose
head is white with the frosts of time.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-01-30

Out Of 1851 100, ,0OO-the amount Of our
imports and exports for the fiscal year 1855
there were carried In American vessels
$4s2,Oo0OOo leaving only Sl5O,0O0,0O0 ~
the total value of the cargoes Of all the for
ejpn vessels.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-01-30

BoY.-I say, you! are you engaged any
where particular ~
Young Gent.--You impudent scamp, what
are you holering after me forl
Boy--Oh, nothing much; only ifyou amt
Id like to borrow your upper lip TO polish
my boots with.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-01-30

sW- The ST. Louis Republican, in noticing
the remedies prescribed for scarlet fever says
awe incline to the belief that the surest pro.
phylaclic is in the watchful care of kind
mother, and in proper safeguards against
undue exposure, and consequent cold, sore
throat snd fevers. And if the feaver comes
"throw physc to the dogs" and take to a
rind of fat bacon and lubricate the little
ones from head to foot. We have it from IN
experienced old lady, that "well CREASED
child Eeyer died Of scarlet fever"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-01-30

A CHARITABLE MAH.-Rev. Mr.. Stuggins
said: 81 am charitable man, and think ev-
cry one entitled TO his opinion-and never
cherished malice against my foes, not even
against Mr.. Mulberry who has indirectly
called me sinner but still, if the Lord has
a athunderbolt to spare, think II would BE-
well bestowed upon dear brother Mulberry's
head"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-01-30

London contains $50 more souls than II
did yesterday. Tomorrow II will contain
$50 more than II does to-day. A town rs
large as Brighton is added to London every
year, city as vast as Manchester every four
vsnra. ff F
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-01-30

The WAY They RuLE.-Twsnty-two
thousand foreign born voters cast their
suffrnges for Buchanan in tho single State Of
Kentucky, at the recent election. This large
vote, cast In body, Of course controlled the
2tate
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-01-30
DEMOCRATIC FAMILY QuARRRL--The
Harrisburg correspondent Of the Philadelphia
Argus sends the following despatch:

HARRISBURG, Jan. IA, 1857.
Menenr, of York, openly boasts that he re-
ceived $4,000 for voting for Cameron. He
snvs he would have voted for Fornev for
$4,000. The boarders at Wilks' Hotel, where
Menear has been stopping, protested against
his remaining; he was consequently dismissed
by tho landlord.
Brady, to whom he applied for board, re-
fused TO receive him. Omit has given Wag
onseller and l.ebo notice to quit. In the
House nm effort will be made to expel Me.
near.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-01-30

tV Mrs. Smithers has great idea of her
husbands military prowess. "For two
years." she says, 'he was lieutenant 10 the
horse marines, after which he was promoted
to a captancy in regular company of sap.
heads and minors"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-01-30

Coat vs. GoLp.--lt appears that the coal
extracted from the mineo Of Pennsylvania
the last year has been equal TO tho sum Of
forty millions Of dollars, which is well up to
the yield Of the gold mines Of California.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-01-30

t5g A dispatch which we published day
or two since stated that WALKERS men were
fighting among themselves. II should have
said the Allies we're fighting among them
selves. H'
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-01-30
R The I.nrpent NntionaI Church in N

H The Largest National Church in the
world, is the "Greek" in Russia.-lt embrces
from forty to forty.fve millions Of people,
Besides these, Russia contains Lutheran and
other Protestants, three or four millions;
Roman Catholics, seven millions; Mnhom.
medans, two and half millions; Jews, per.
haps two millions and about million Pa
0ani
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-01-30
ley Fanny Fern is arguing against matr

ley Fanny Fern is arguing against matri
monial advertisements, and justly says
"a woman must first have ignored the
sweetest attributes OF womnnhood, have
overstepped the last barrier of self respect,
who would parley with stranger on such
topic. pd
No--never let woman be the
wooer, save ms the flowers WOO, with their
sweetness--save Us the stars WOO, with their
briph,ness-save M the summer winds WOO
silently unfolding the roses heart"
Give US Fanny, yet, on mairimony. She
"bas been there"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-01-30

PURITAEIsM REvvIEG.-'rhe Massachu-
sets State Board of agriculture have unani.
mously adopted a report on the subject of
horse racing ut agricultural fairs. The report
declares that agricultural societies should
refrain hereafter from offering premiums upon
equestrian exhibitions--such exhibitions be.
ing in no sense to be regarded as agricultural
products, and should also adopt every means
requisite to divest them Of the appearance of
horse. racing. The speed IN any trial o:
horses, it is suggested, should be limited to a
mile in four minutes.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-01-30

HMan doubles all the evils Of his fate
by pondering over them; scratch becomes
wound, slight m injury, = jest an insult .
small peril great Danger a slight sickness
often ends in death by broodiDg approhsn.
sions.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-01-30

A burial society has recently commenced
in the county Of Lancaster, the first printed
article Of which runs thus: That whereas
many persons find il difficult to bury them
.elres.'
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-01-30

RowDYIsm.- New Orleans papers give
horrible accounts of the crime and ruffianism
Of that city. "Well dressed young puppies,
ns the Delta STYLES them, have become so
bold in vIluiny that they scruple not to in
wade fairs and insult the ladies and bully the
men. When seen by day light these ruffians
are generally young men who have all the
outward appearance of gentility, But when
protected by darkness Of night, they perpe-
trate the most cold blooded crimes of murder
and robbery with the hnrdihood of the most
accomplished highwaymen. Other South
western cities complain Of the same dangerous
and unsafe state of affairs, and the doings of
the California Vigilance Committee are spo-
ker Of ns deeds of merit and justice.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-01-30

EW A fast young Mississippi gentleman
went to Cincinnati with $4,000, where he
was heeced at n gambling hell, Of every dol.
lar, gold witch, &c.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-01-30

fW-A Mr.. Albert Smith once wrote in q
hotel visitors book, his initials, thus: "A. s."
Some il.natured wag wrote underneath
Of the truth"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-01-30

aThanks," said m old bachelor, mo
more women IN heaven-they cant get 10;
their hoops are so broad they will have to 60
the broad road-cant get ;iro' the narrow
gate"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-01-30

1CP II Is stated that Stewart, the merchant
prince Of New York, imported goods to the
amount of ten million dollars last year.