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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

A iIATTER on HEADs.-A New York hat.
ter who tr"ies with all parts of the Union,
says that Virginia and the West IN States
require larger hats than the other States
New England heads are the same size rs
those of New Workers. Kentuckians have
the largest head; Floridiuns the smallest
The average American heads lisa "long oval"
exactly the sam shape ms the Irish. The
English hends is long without tho "oval;,
the Germans wear hats approaching in shape
an irregular square. The halter seems to
think the American head is diminishing in
size.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

GovsRsoRsHIP OF UrAH.-A despatch says
the Hon. Fayctt. McAIullin, of Virginia, has
refused the Gov-rnorship of Utah somewhat
Indignantly, iniimating that he would about
MS soon accept Chargrship to one of the
newly discovered guano islands. A rumor
reached here few days ago that the rejected
govern"rship Of Utah would be rendered
t" distinguished Democrat of the neighbour.
ing county of Monroe.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

FlGHT IN WAsHISGTos.-Th- Washington
correspondent OF the Baltimore American
writes:
An affrny, caused by political nnimosities,
took place at II rrstrnut IN Saturday night
between Hon. Mr.. Scott, of California, and
Mr.. IIfl"rd, tn" Defeated appican, Tor the
San Francisc" colirc,orship. Blows were
exchanged and one oil the combatanis Was
HunIrh.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

The American Colonization Society give
notice, through The Rev. w. Mrl.nin, it's
financial Secretary, that the ship Mary Cnr.
oline Stewart will sail FROM Baltimore the
l-i, and from N"rf"lk the 5ih Nav next,
and will touch at n the ports in lib.ria.-
Application Tor freight, aud cabin aud steer
"ge passage, should he made immediately at
the Colonization Office.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

A KILLING FRosr IN TrxAs.-A privat.
letter fr"m " harion, Trxns, Ia the edi'or Of
the Greensboro (Ala.) Beacon, says there
WINS a killing frost in iha, vicinity on the
I2ih Of March, md that Cotton, Corn, and
vegetation generally, WINS laid low.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

tH- E. z. &. Judson, known as "Ned
Buntline," has been converted and reformed
by spritualisn. A spiritual paper, giving an
account of the conversion, says that she was
brought tn his knees, and melted like child"
Ned will make IN excellent apostle Of the
new faith.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

DEATH OF Hos. SAMSON W. HARRIS OF
ALABAMA.-The Washington Union, of April
LIST says:
1t is with deep regret that we announce
the death of the Hon. Sampson w. Harris,
representative in Congress from The seventh
district Of Alabama. He died nj his lodgings
in this city on yesterday at 81 o'clock, a, m.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

DEATH Of PhoFhsscn I Uomy.--We learn
from the Tuscaloosa Observer Tint Michael
Tu"my. Pr"f'ssor of Geology, Minera' ogy,
&C., in the University of Alahama, died nj
his residence m Tuscaloosa on the Both ut.
Of mn II #, elton of the heart and lungs. in the
5lst yrnr nf his age.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

CoUSTERFEITs -Counterlcit $40 bills on
the bank OF harlotte, NC. are in circulation
which may be detected by the coarsenpss OF
the paper and ronglness Of the engrnviny.-
The Petersburg Express says that several OF
the Wilmington notes, lost by the nccid-n,
on the Seaboard and Roanoke Road, las,
year, were recently passed upon large com,
mprcial hUise in that ri;y.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

W Our friends will bear in mind that
There Ia to be a meeting held at The Court
house In Athens, on Monday next, for the
purpose Of appointing delegates to the Cub
srnatorial Convention at Nashville, on the
6srt Monday OF MAY.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

" THIS CAP Frs WEAR Ir.-There Is
n" difference between making a false i'm
preston and telling downright hlsehood.
The intention in both is to deceive. aud thu
guilt IL the same.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

S- II is stated that the Costa Ricnns
have Offered reward of S2U. 900 TOR the can.
lure OF Gen. Walker, or $4,000 for his
head. Walker will probably manage u snve
himself, his head and the expenditure of the
nancy Of the Costa Hcans,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10
~ The Boston Post SAYS there are

~ The Boston Post says there are curl.
aus g"i"gs IN with spiritualism ut Ellsworth.
The spirit Of II d. crnspd husband commune.
Gated I" his widow that he wanted a spirit.
nal heir through medium Of the circle, nnd
IN due time it was Forthcoming. The infant
is regarded with great reverence by the be.
LEVERS
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

A Coon MovE.-The Town Commission.
ers of Newman, Ga, have passed an Ordi.
nance imposing fine of not less than Ave
nor more than twenty dollars per day upon
transient traders and pedlnrs offrring goods
for sale within the corporate limits.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

BsApLEy CouSTY.--Alex. Clingan, we
learn. received the nomination ut the hands
q ths Dsmoerscy Of Bradley on Monday
l.s's y seprsssat hat ssaniy - The next Leg
hlaSuse.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

FAcr.-Sehorn d Hornsby have not only
the largest and best assortment of Clocks,
Watches. and Jewelry of any house in East
Tennessee, but ten thousand other articles
''not down in the oills." Call and see.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10
The EPISCOPAL UNIVERSITY.


Mr.. Editor: With the most lively interest
have read the illusions made, in different m.
rers. In regard to the proposed Episcopal
University. Rev. Mr.. Gay suggests that the
institution will be located some here west Of
Athens. An editor at Knoxville thinks his
city the place. A correspondent, writing from
Chattanooga To the St. Louis Advocate, rep.
resents his urban vicinity as rival for the
desired acquisition. Bni, Mr.. Editor, permit
me to make another suggrstion--and though
the last, IL may he first in the list when the
vote Of those entrusted with the location is
taken. Mr.. Gay is man of very diSinterest.
ed purpose: his aim is to accomplish a ypry
desired end--the establishment of n great
educational institution. How natural that hi
should ignore his own residence, lest there
might exist suspicion that he was nctuaied
by selfish motives. But let any one take n
mp of the Southern States Interested in the
location-let him mark the lines If rnlro ID :
coming mp from the West, South, Southwest,
Fast and North, and will not con vciion force
itself upon his mind that Loudon is The place,
Should slide occur in the rairnnd, above or
below, ut any time, the river, at such season,
offers steamboat conveyance. In point Of
health, IL is not below either Knoxville or
Chattanooga. Aud around what city or place
will be found u richer agricultural district, or
one Of better building materials!
Non RESIDENT.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

ladies PEARL" Nash, lille, Tenn.-F-bru.
AIRY, March and April numbers rrceiv-d--each
number contains SO pages of matter. An
excsllent work, judging from the numbers
before ns,and worth double the subscription.
Price, Sl,00 per annum, In advance. Edited
by WIN. L. Langdon and Sue ID Langdon.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

NOMINATIONS IN VIRGIsM-The Hon.
john y. Wilson was nominated by the De.
mocrntic Converts, n at Nortork, on the 25th
inst for re ell ion to Congress.
The Hen. Charles Faulkner was nominated
for recollection by the Democratic Conven.
ton at Wincl-s tpr ON the 25th inst.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

~ w. G. Witt, of this place, has become
associated with the Boot and Shoe House of
>. d. & J. d. St"ddard, Charleston, So. ca.
We know Mr.. Witt well, and any business
conided u him will be promptly Intended to.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

A REIMBURSEMENT Court commences
here next Monday. Those Of our patrons in
arrears who mny be 10 attendance, we trus,
will avail themselves Of the opportunity to
call 1t the "captnn's 0f1ic,." and settle.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

From the r,v"r'is ri the Pension Bureau, il
appears that the land warrants issued since.
the first law passed, will r,ll far ulmv- S..
900 900 acres al land. The nets passed since
F-brn ry 10Th, IS48. have granted more than
fifty millions of this au,ount.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

LFGIsLATivE.--J. r. Woolfoik announces
himself as cnndidnt. 10 represent Madison
county IN the lower branch of the next Gen
eral As. emily.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

tg The Knoxville Wing learns that
Hon. VIM. II. Sneed il fast rec vrrng from
his late severe indsrosition, and il expected
t" arrive at his home in Knoxville during
the present week.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

WASHINGTON. April 3d.-Route Agents
md small Post Masters are not to BE- remov
I'd except Ter gond cause
Charles II. Hampstead has been appointed
director Oi the California Mint.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

sun" COLUMBUS, GA.--This capital and
spirited Daily comes to us this week enlarged
and improved. 1t was before among the hand
soonest and best Of our exchanges. We con.
graduate our old friend. Dewolf upon such
evidences Of prosperous business ~ his pa
per presents.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

WASHINGTON. April 1.-The administration
has determined to send u Minister Plrnip,-
Tertiary to China.
The American Republican ticket is sup
posed To be elected In CONNECTICUT.
The Democrats have gained one member
Of Congress-. in -lrcling Samuel Arnold, in
the Second District
Two additional Naval Courts of Enquiry
have BEEN ordered to be instituted ut WISH
mutton, and none Ia b. be- d LIZ. .whsra.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10
MEETING IN MONROE.

OPP" u '0"''
me, AT The Cour, hon.. a.. ..
sr,ciu,,nv a.ls..,.. A., A.. r..,
Ns.bv;,,s i, M ..., :. .,. ".'"o" =.
date for Governor On n.,;on N. ~.
!: :: !: Il: 4: !: !: Z: !:
Iacxxr,, ~ =. ,.u.a. 49, CO., -,
to wit.
Re.oip.d Tba, tho RI .;r .,..,,.
number of delegates TO tbs Na.bv;,Is Cor
veniion. that meets on The lst Monday Of May
III. 80, ,u' s"e pu,P"re OF nominating su'ta-
nor. rs '""'''"'e ''' 'o'e''
Resolved That in the event none Of the
delegates hereby nrpoinied houd attend.
,;a linz '"I t.. ,n' 'no pen ana Hon. +. n. Z"'.
the Wings of Mon,oe '"' "''"'' "
RESOLVED. That IL the Wings of this Con
gress'"n"' District should have Convention
Nh. d.Is"a, saaanate Tor rms District that
luton he appointe d IN. Jai.,a,. =, Isl .s;J
Convention.
The Chair mad. Oh. t,I,.,,;, ;..
"'Po"'
n..n iI.;.,.n ~ ',o'"''''' y" w"
49,. H.. So, "'".', W. Ne''
e"' "e"'He
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

~ There is II kind Of physi"gnomy in
thu titles of b"nks, II" less than in the Inc ~
III men, b, which II skilfiil observer will M
well knew what t".expect from the one ns
the other.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10
ArmENs, FRIDAY =, APRIL 10. 1857.

MsETiso OF DIREcToRs.--The quarterly
meeting Of the Directors East Tennessee
and Georgia Railroad will be held ut the
Company's office, Athens, on Wednesday, the
22d Instant.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

The Ler"inrt"n correspondent of the De.
m"rint sas-ihr X ,nsls census takers ar"
working misunderstanding Nv, some neigh
h'rh"nds, and not taking half The actual res.
idrnts. There IL much qlarrelliny iptwp..n
the Sqnaiirrs and the Land Association IN
different parts of the Tertiary. The D.pu
" Marsh IL arr"stin persons engage with
Po itral III; noes during the summer
Nfw YoaK, April 4.-The steamer Asa
has arrived with Liverponl dates of the 2l-,
ull.
LIVERPOOL. March 2l.-Colton was Quiet
at unrhnged rates.
Bre'dstuiis were very dull at decline of
Il. in Flour and 2,3i in Wheat
M"ary tighter.
Parli m'ni would probably be dissolved
IN the 23t.
The third meeting Of the NeufrImtel Con.
terence would be held Immediately, nrd the
instruction.. rec, lived 10y the P,ussiaa Envoy
were favorable /" peace.
Aosiria threatens to suspend diplomatic
rel ti"ns with Sardinia, and the hitter is ex.
pending large sums in Notifications.
England has nd ffirn',y with Japan, and
tw" English ships h I'd occupied Nngaski.
The Mexican Ervov had arrived nj Madrid
Russia had demanded an explanation iron,
England IN regard Ia the landing IT 5000
Poles in Circnssin, who had bren fitted out
by their English sympathSprs.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

." We hope everybody will read-on the
next page-"How Deacon Brown Got Sold"
There are great many Deacon Browns in
the world.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

A REGULAR N0MIHA rioS FUR DtAH.-John
Dean, the cOacnriinn, il Nominated by the
wirkrd ID morrais ns n candidate tor the mex,
Presidency. The rn-c,s say, hr hs just
such observation-disclosures n preceding cnndi.
dat, nd,-nnd il Irish besides, and y i'll ear
nv the Irish vote!
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

The Washington correspondent of the
Elk Ter News Letter says tina Gen. Pierce
has had the good sense to avoid extravaganza
IN the Presidential rnnrsion during his term
of fficr. and he r"n~ qnrncr il, he rerirr>
With one hnli h:s fur years salary in his
p"cket--a Efficiency TO mike Uncomfortable
tor many ''w"t dIN," md project him from
the disngrr-ahle necessity "f d-pri ding np"n
the uncertainties of the law" for his daily
lreud
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

DISCLOSURES OF A Liquor DEALER.-Mr.
Delevan, President o: the N. York State
Temperance Society, in his recent address
in the capitol in AIabany, dwe;t mninly on
the now prevalent adultrraiion of liquors:
"Wiihin few weeks" he said, at has
come to my knowledge, that n person whose
conscience revolt ut hin employment, in a
large liquor establishment has lett il for a
more innocent and creditable business. He
ri ted that il now only took ten, some say
four gallons of pure whiskry to make bnr-
rel Of the whiskry Of commerce. TO these
are added ranw"ier, camphene md arsenic,
the latter to restore the head destroyed by
water. He stated also, that brandy made to
initiate the real French brandy, and of mate.
rails of the most poisonous character, was
sold at 94,00 the gallon. costing only %
cents. That all kinds Of wine were initiated
40 closely, that the best Judges could not
prices 10 suit customers. he higher the
standing of the customer, and the more par.
ticnlar I'M to his wines, the higher the price
I" satisfy him M to quality. The most eel
rbratrd brands were made use of, and the
names of the most Gel, brated European deal.
err giv' II, ms the source of supply; md Euro.
pran dealers, h. il known, arr not much be.
hind, but not much in advance of the Amer.
lean trader, in their authorizations"
tie quotes an advertisement from n chemist
in New York, WIN is nav "prep,red to furn.
isl firorings for every kind Of liq,lor," and
the best Cugn .c brandy, etc., etc., il produced.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

"Thc silent eye 10 often more pow
crfnl conquerrr thun the n"isy tongue"
scolding wives will please past this on
their !ooking glass.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

FnE.-A small brick building. the property
Of A. Cleage. together with a quantity of
lumber. was destroyed by fire on Wednesday
Last
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

FAT OFrIcts.-lt IN said that the federal
offices OF New York, large and srnaii, Involve
IN annual expenditure Of something like a
million at dollars. Tho collector is rated ut
$6,3i0; the val officers nj $4,000; the sur.
vryor at $4,000, and the general appraiser ut
$2,5O0. The remainder, quite IL formidable
list, range from S2,5O0 to 5000.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

B-A person who tells you Of the faults
~ others, intends to tell others Of your
faults. Have care how you listen.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

FL The town council Of Athens. Gsor-'
gia. have voted that bodies Of suicides shsll
b given. 10 the ply icisns for dissection.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

WALxEH-Lats accounts represent Walk.
sr's star again in the ascsdsnt, he having
achieved q decisive and brilliant victory over
the opposing forcea
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

ALBASy, March 81 The New York horse
won tn &c of 100 miles ever the Albnnv
horse; making II in let hours. The Albany
h,Tse was only quarter of u mile brhind.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

AUGUSTA. Aprl 7.-t'"tton-There IL n
calm IN the M~*si. N" change IN prirpa.-
Middlirg l3t to i3i ernis.
CHARL' sr"M April7.-S'lrs Of cotton this
morning only 81 bales, ut lat !" 1T. Marke,
QUIT.
NHw YoRK. Amril 6.-cniton m ,rket firm
with sales Of 1900 hnlas. Mixed corn, 81
cents-Flonr declined 8 cents.
~ When II hnpPsus that man cannot
benr a j"k". II is not because no 10 weak 10
the back, but 10 the place above il
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

A BUSINESS MAS.-Amuny the many
truthful paragraphs "A"at on the sea of let.
tiers. none ~ truer than the following from
the New Orleans Rirnyunr:
The man who does not take newspaper,
(and pay f"r it.) might ns well retire into n
mo nsler,; for heels incompetent I" come IN
cont rt with man y no dnrs. Road the hi
oyralhrs at our most successful m rrhanjs
nj IL will he discovered that reading the
newspapers. and DIV, riising in THIN, liter.
all, constituted the basis up,n which they
erect their magnificent t"tun.s. 1t il
imp"-sibIr I" be II newspaper ed r and not
t" h. intelligent. The daily lite al tn. whole
World is written d"sn therein. Intelligence
by railroad, steamship and telegraph, hurrie-
aver the Land "ni the s-i,, and the editor
with his nnrr-ting pen, records il for the
pubic eye i"re,rr.
The mr'ch mt, il thcr. was but one news.
PAPER IN tn, land. mud the cost of il was tw"
thirds Of his V in, he would br obliged To b..
u su''-cri',-r or rriire trnm business. The
newspapers in this country IL the ay, ut which
every pprs"n rnnsuli> when he " i>li, 10 br,
az sell. A man M this country may have
me'riy all the ~ 'rii, ,lrnt md cheap goods
in the world, aud they will be of no wall or
prutil 10 him unless thu fact is known TO the
people. There is n" other avail ibe way To
disseminate TINS information than bv the
press. u IN only necessary to give u htll
serious rrti elton to this matter, L. BE- can.
WINGED that tn. business man who knows
how 10 use the press Is hound I" succeed.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

EH The general assembly of the Pres.
byterian Church Of the United States meets
in Lexington. Ky, on the third Thursday in
Nav
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

~ Lmd warrants are strady. We ouo,s
New York salrs: I6O's ard SOS ol per scrs:
laos and COS 81 cents per sers.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

t-lIon. VIM. u. Polk writes n note to
the editors OF III, Uni"n mud American, de
cIining the n~r 1T his name M candidate for
Govrrn"r. A United Stntrs Senator il Ia b,.
elected by the next Legislature Of Tennessee.
~ Tho want If goods Is easily repaired.
but the poverty Of the soul IL irreparable.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

az The article on the first page Of our
paper, entitled "Cnndle Ends" should hav.
been credited to "Iifr Illustrated"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

~ The Hon. Sam. A. Smith, is snnounc.
ed In the Cleveland Banner, for reelection to
Congress.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

II Read the New Advertisements
pscially Sehorn g. Hornsby's, and Dsadsrick
4 Lowrys.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

Foor RACE FOR ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS.
We learn from the New Orleans True
Delta TINT an affair of this kind came off on
the Goth ultimo., on ths Union Course, be-
tween Isaac 4. Shute, of Tennessee, and
Samuel Banks Of New Orleans, both report.
I'd to he very fast runners. The distance
was 100 yards, and tn. race was for n purse
Of $1,000, though n large sun Of money was
lost and wen besides, great many persons
being in Attendance. Shute was evidently
the best runner, us he shot ahead of his op.
ponent from the jump, and led him in the
race to the goal, coming out five yards, mp.
parently with ease, and in 10 seconds Of time.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

~ During the pas. year there were H..
100 births 10 New York city.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10

Who WILL ASswsR.-'rhr Lynchburg
Virginan, which has most ably and zealously
argued the question Of the public lands,
says:
"There is no such question ns distribution
or no distribution. The issue is, fair ar IN.
fair distrLuii"l Have the Stties equal
rights in respect to this property! Has II
slave State the snme privilege in the Union
that n Fresoil State has? Shall we defend
our own? The position OF the d. mocra:c
lenders in this State, as the matter now
stands, is the negative of all thesr. Will
the people follow them? Surely they cannot
be deludrd in so plain thing M this sure
ly they will not let the crack of the party
whip drive them into the prrprtratinn of an
act M absurd md suicidal M yielding up TO
our Freesoi rivals and enemies this gre I
element OF wHlih and power. II virginia
casts this boon from her the net will be re-
menibrred with uinnzrment and curses by
That p"sterity whose interests are more in
vulved in it than our own"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-04-10
Rockford. April, 1857.

WAeoS ROAD TO rHE PAcIFIc-I.ettcr
writer's from Washington state that the three
Departments of the Interior, of War, and OF
the Post Office are uniting to hurry forward
the construction of n wagon ioad from the
Mississippi to the Pacific. Such II rond ia nm
indispensable prerequisite for Pacific Rail-
road. The Department of War appropria'inu
100000, the "Inierior" half n million, and
the Post Office Department contracts Ia pay
100000 per nnnnm for carrying the mails
Oroville daily Butte record., 1857-08-19

TRINITY RIVER DITCH This long con-
templated ditch, located in the vicinity OF
Weaveryille, has, according to the Trinity
Journal, been commenced, and will soon
open new fields for profitable labor and add
greatly to the prosperity Of the surround
ing country. The Journal pronounces it
rs calculated TO be the best and largest ditch
in Northern California. The size of the
ditch is eight feet top, FIVE feet bottom, and
three and half feet deep. There is now
some fifty rods complete, and the ditch is
under contract, we understand. to Union
Bar. To Fairy Bar, distance of four miles
the ditch will command three and half
miles of mines, which can only be worked
by the water from the ditch. The sawmil
is kept running day and night, saving the
lumbor for tho fumes, and the lumber re.
qured for the dam.