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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

The New ORLEANS AND JACKSON RAIL
RoAD.-Of the prospects of this road the
Picayune says:
Mr.. Robb has quietly succeeded in placing
100000 of the Jackson tilroAd mortgage
bonds or favorable terms, the whole series
having been taken in round Jumps. alr. Robb
headed the list with 100000 subscription.
The amount thus obtained will amply suffice
TO put the road through, effecting Junction
with Canton by the lst of February, and in
terseciing the Memphis and Charleston rail-
road on the LIST of April, 1859, thus furnish
ing a through communication to every point
North, East, and West.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

CURE FOR DIARRHGA.-Take a handful OF
strawberry leaves, and pour on them half
pint of boiling water; let it remain one hour
and drink the tea. II you cannot get the
boiling water chew and swallow the juice
This is most valuable and efficient remedy
it rarely fails to give immediate relief and
perform permanent cure.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

R About two hundred and fifty bushels
Of the Chinese sugar cane have been distri-
buted by the Patent Office this season. 1t is
thought by many that this cane is destined
to be cultivated rs extensive in the United
States as Indian corn yielding as it does, at
the same time, sugar for man and provend-
er and grain for beast.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

sW- The Huntsville, Ala, Advocate says:
"This land Specializing fever RACES among
our people and is mainly confined TO Arkan-
sas and the Mississippi bottom. The Texas
fever is over. We predict that there will be
n general crash in less than two years. The
who lie country iscrazy with speeulation--an
insane desire to make monty at one dash--a
haste to be rich.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

PRoLrrIc, RATHER.-A New Orleans paper
says, on the goth of April, Mexican woman,
at the capital, was delivered Of seven male
children at one birth. A pretty fair yield,
considering the drouth.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

lR The Rev. Bishop Pierce, (says the
Georginn) preached missionary sermon at
Sparta on Sunday the 18th inst, and the col
lection amounted to four-hundred and eigh-
teen dollars and forty cents.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

K- We learn TINT r. p. LoYD, Of Bled.
soc, is candidate for Joint Representative in
the district composed of the counties Of
Hamilton, Rhea, and Bledsoe, with fair pros
poets of SUCCESS. Mr.. Spears is the demo-
cratic candidate.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

A boy in one Of the public schools in New.
ark, N. j., was whipped few days since by
the teacher, who held his head downward
between his knees while he inflicted the pun.
The holding the head downward
created a rush of blood to the head, causing
brain fever, and death few days afterward.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

OF The st. Louis lnteIIigencer is inform
ed that there is hardly now 100000 acres Of
public land in northwestern Missouri left,
and most Of this isclaimed by pre-emption.-
The emigration from MI parts of the north
ern and middle States is very heavy. and in n
few years west Of Grand river will be the
thckest settled part of the State.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

GRACE CHURcH.--N. p. Willis calls Nh
Brown, the gentemanly sexton of Grace
Church, New York, who undertakes both
funerals and parties, the "Grand master oil
cernmnnins of Mnrhadn-dnmn
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

s8s- The Hartford Times says that on
the first day of May, the snow was five feet
deep in the northwest part Of NorfolE, and
travel was still much impeded while in New
Marlboro, near the Massachusetts line, the
snow was six feet deep.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

PRICE OF A WHITE MAN.-The miserable
'agrant Hughes, poor sot of a fellow, who,
iowever, has fine, sturdy, industrious little
wife, and one or two children, was sold ut
covington, on Saturday, to Andy Herrod,
he jaier, for five months, for one dollar!-
We are happy to say Herrod will make
rood master, although the law allows him
he same rights as the master Of a negro
la We has.-Cin. Gazette.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

HoLsTos CosFEREscE FEMALE School
We are indebted to some friend for a copy
of Catalogue OF Holston Conference Fe-
male School," Asheville, North Carolina, for
the term ending May, 1857. The School APP
pears to be in Hourisbing condition. Num-
Der of pupils in attendance, $40.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

eW- An absent wife is here called upon
to return to bed and board-Jane, your alb
sencc will ruin all. Think of your husband
your parents-your children. Return--all
may be well-happy. AT any rate, enclose
the key Of the cupboard where the gin is.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

A FACT WORTH KNOWING. rs
postage on letters is three cents per half
ounce, il is worth knowing that the weight
Of an American quarter is one fourth OF an
ounce, the weight of Two being equal 10
what can be sent for single postage.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

The CoMrr,-The latest despatch from
the celestial stranger whose promised ap-
pearance has created so much purturbaiion
in the public mind, asserts that II will be
along on the 10th June, proximo; and that
there will be 70 postponement on account Of
the weather.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

Strawberries AND CREAm.-A dish OF
large and delicious strawberries, from the
garden Of Col. Lowry, was placed on our
table, a few days since, by the direction of
his kind and amiabe better half No one can
more highly appreciate such favors than our
self. Strawb berries and Cream! At the concu.
sion of such rich repast IL is appropriate TO
ufa,urn thnnksm
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

"THAT's So!"-The Tartars pull a man by
The ear when they want him to drink, and
keep pulling until he opens his mouth, when
they pour down the liquor.
We know some people in these parts whose
ears would not require much pulling-"and
that's so too"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

HOLDS HIM TOO IIIGH.-During the In
dian difficulties in Oregon, Catholic Mis-
sionary was captured by the Indians. In a
Subsequent effort on the part Of the whites
to procure the release of the reverend cap
tive, the chief whose prisoner he was, offered
to give him up in exchange for two white
women and two hundred sack. of four
The officer to whom the proposition was
made declined to pay the price. White wo-
men are too scarce in Oregon to be turned
over to the savages in exchange for mission
aries-to say nothing of flour at $40 a sack
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

DEATH OF JuDGE BUTLER.-The Augusta
Despatch, Of the Goth, brings intelligence of
the death Of Senator Butler, of South Caro-
lima. He died at his residence in Edgefeld,
on the night Of the 25th, of dropsy.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

EE Gen. Sam. Houston, Of Texas, has
declared himself an independent candidate
for Governor, and has made arrangements TO
canvass the entire state.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

New ORLEANS, May 22.-The Cahawba
has arrived with Havana dates ofl4th. Sugars
continued firm. The stock in Havana and
Matanzas consisted of 100000 boxes. Mo-
lasses was active. The high prices had driv-
en- spectators out of the market. The Ca
hawba brings no other news ofimportance.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

years raiIroad has been completed TO Dam
vile, Virginia, and the value Of the property
in the town, according TO n re-assessment
just made, has increased SO per cent.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

EE- Ii is said that General Hernn, the
Nicarnguan minister to this country, express
IS his belief that all difficulties between the
United States md Nicaragua are susceptible
IF peacenble adjustment.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

DEBT OF ST.. LoUIs.-We learn from the
message Of the Mayor of St. Louis that the
bonded debt Of that city on the LIST of April
last was S4,s57,969. At the same there
was due from the city to the different branch
es os service the further sum of 1926, 4O3,
making the total Indebtedness of the city
S5,Is3,259.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

s3Y- Simpson says the ladies do not 50
their caps for the gentlemen any more; they
spread their hoops. Quite likely.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

ARMY WoRM.-lhe EdgeiiaId Advertiser
learns by private letter from friend in Ham
burg, that the army worm has made its ap.
pearance in Beech Island, and is doing seri-
GUS injury to the wheat crop in that locality.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

WASHINGTON May 22.-lt is estimated that
1000 troops are now moving in the direction of
Utah to enforce the laws of the United States
and protect the citizens against the MOI
mons. Two federal judgeships will soon be
filled, and another Marshall appointed there.
1t is supposed, however, the necessity for eX-
IRENE measures will not arise. The Govern.
orshir is still unsettled The administration
mas, las yet, found nobody who possesses all the
required characteristics. Several gentlemen
are soliciting the appointment. A programme
OF Utah operations will be consumated with
the least possible delay.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

W- A friend has sent in an interesting
account OF the May-day celebration by Mrs.
Cookies School. We regret that press of
other matter has crowded it out. Several
other contributions are crowded over this
week.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

OF Mr.. Sanford of Cherokee, has taken
the field against the Hon. w. r. w. Cobb
for Congress from the 9th District.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

sB- The recent decease Of three prominent
merchant bankers of New York-Samuel
Nicholson, John +. A. SANFORD and Jasper
Grosvener-will distribute, il is estimated,
about $3,000,000 to their respective heirs.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

CHICAGO, May 25.--The mail from Terre
Hnute TO Chicago, supposed to contain much
money, was robbed at Nation last week;
the robbers are as vet undiscovered
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29


The ASSESSOR LAw-MR. HATToN.-We
find the following paragraph in the last Leb.
anon Herald, published at Mr.. Hatton's
home:
ave have received several letters of late
from different sections, enquiring of us as to
the position of Mr.. Hatton, our candidate for
Governor, on the Assessor Law, passed at
the last session of the Legislature. For the
information of those who may desire to be
informed upon the subject, we will here state
that Mr.. Hatton, although satisfied the object
Of the enactment. was good one, still, he is
equally well satisfied that the law has failed
to work well, and is, in many respects, OBJ
jectionable. If elected Governor we feel au-
thorized to say-from our knowledge of his
views upon the subject-that he would re-
commend its repeal"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

LEcTuRE.-Prof Gierlow's Lecture at
Forest Hill Academy, this friday evening
will be: "The Spiritual in The Material"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

~ Col. Jno. X. Howard declines the
nomination for Congress on the Democratic
tickle, in the Fifth District lie gives the
best of reasons for pursuing this course.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

The WHEAT CRoP.-1he New Yerk Jour-
nal os Commerce, remarks that there is n
large breadth of land sown with wheat and
even if part Of i. is winter killed and still
more damaged by the backward spring and
other causes, there will still be left yield
above the average of past years.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29
A New ROAD FOR CASApA.-The railway

A New ROAD FOR CANADA.-The railway
committees, now in session at Hamilton,
Canada, are bringing to light fraud and cor
ruption in connection with railway matters,
almost uncomfortable. The Toronto Colonist
says the great fact which has been clearly as.
certained SO far, is, that there is great need Of
road TO the Penitentidry from the Parlia-
ment House, iohich is not yet constructed.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

Tsnnessee Former and Mechanically
number Of this valuable agricultural work to
hand. $500 year, in adyance-L. p. Will
lnms, Nashville.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

SECOND DlsrRIcr.-We learn that Horace
MAYNARD has received the nomination for
Congress in the Second District.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

UrAH.-lt is reported that Gov. Wright of
Indiana, is to have the GoyernOrship of
Utah.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

tB- Never wear finer coat than the mer-
chant you owe FOR it, OF the tailor whom yon
have not paid for the making,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

WASHINGTON, May 25.--It is reported that
J. s. Jenkins, U. S. Consul ut the Navigator's
Islands has been arrested on the charge OF
piracy for seizing and selling the cargo Of
the ship Eudora at Apia.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

VIRGISA.-The elections in Virginia, for
Congressman and the Legislature, took place
on the 28th.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

On lake Superior on the 18th instant, the
Ice was nearly us firm and the snow MS deep
in the woods as 10 the winter
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

The Washington Union says that the De-
mocraic party is very certain not TO 90 10
sleep. Perhaps il cant go to sleep for the
same reason that the woman's baby couldn't
Its face is so dirty that it can't shut It's
onisriHe .IonrnnL
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

say- A wag proposes TO publish a new
paper to be called The Comet, with an original
tale every week.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

WAsHIseToS, May 25.-Dr. Charles o.
Fralcy, OF the Interior Department, died this
morning,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

LOUISVILLE, May 25.-The fruit crop e1-
cepting peaches, promises more than III
average yield.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

JOHN BELL.--To read the democratic pa
pers one would readily suppose that "John
Bell" was TO DO the only issue in the APP
preaching State canvass. The whole gang,
from the big dog at Nashville to the veriest
village eur that wears the collar, is yelping
at his heels. Tray, Blanche, Sweetheart, lit
tls dogs and all, see how they bark ut him.
His name makes up the staple of the opiatic
leaders Of the Nashville Union, and even the
Chattanooga Advertiser occasionally finds
leisure from its laborious researches into the
Journals of the last Legislature, to indite a
soporifc paragraph about the Statesman who
stands, in the estimation of al! honorable
and fair men, among the foremost in the ma
ton. In respect to Col. Bell, the democratic
press of Tennessee n. this time occupy the
parallel of a crowd Of silly children squirting
dirty water at the sun. It is to be hoped the
veteran Statesman will not be extnguished
BY the muddy dplure.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

Nv We are authorized and requested to announce
the name Of JOSIAH |. WRIGHT, as a candidate for
Senator from the District composed Of the counties Of
Monroe, McMinn, Megs and Polk,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

tN- We are authorized and requested TO announce
JOHN II D0BSON, Of Polk, as candidate for Joint
Representative for Meigs, McMnn and Polk.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

Judge Cunningham, of the Supreme Conrl
of Kansas, has resigned his position on 'ho
hench
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

DETROIT, Nav 22.-Additional informa-
ton from the northern counties in this State
fully confirm the previous accounts of des-
tituiion existing there. Contributions for
the relief of sufferers, from this city and in
terror, are being freely received and forwar-
ded by the executive committee of this city.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

W NJ. McTeer has assumed the edito-
rial management Of the East Tennesseean,
Maryville. He is ready and fore bic writer.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

SCARCITY IN New YoRK.-Feed is so
scarce in Cattaraugus, NJ Y, that the Ran
dolph Wing expresses approximations that
much Of the land will go untitled this season,
on accoun, of want of strength Of means to
do the work. Oats are selling at 81 per
bushel for seed.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

PoETIcAL.--"Don't you remember OIu
Towser, dear Kate---old Towser, so gen,
tie and kind! How he used to play day anu
night by the gate, and seize interlopers 0e'
hind.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

gE- We are authorized and requested to announce
JO n. WARE as an independent candidate for Joint
Representative from the counties of Polk, Megs and
McMinn.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29
ATHENS. FRIDAY, MAY go, 1857.

ez- We are authorized and requested to announce
the name Of Col A. J. D0DS0N a candidate to rep
resent MeMnn county in the lower branch Of the next
lie eislature.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

ST. Louis, May 23-The correspondent Of
the Democrat SAYS: A force OF Dragons and
artillery have left Fort I.eayenworth to fight
the Cheyenne Indians, who were concentrated
at Republican Fork and Kansas Blue Rivers.
The Republican publishes a letter from
Brown, Editor of the Herald of Freedom,
showing that a serious difficulty occurred be.
tween Governor Robinson and Brown. The
former charges the latter with an attempt to
sell the Free State party TO Shannon, on con.
dition that the latter be released from prison.
Brown denies The charge, calling Robinson
an uDmiigated liar.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29
THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.

In giving place to the communications be-
low, calling on Jas. D. Cooke, Esq, Of this
place, to become candidate for Congress, it
is proper to state that We are in the receipt
Of letters from almost every county IN the
District urging us to announce lis name,
and we have only been deferred from pub
fishing them By knowledge Of the fact that
he had no inclination or yearning Tor the Po-
sition and that il he took it. although the
chances of success were decidedly good, it
would be at the sacrifice Of his professional
and business interests, which he could lily
afford to make. But in view of the very
general expression in his favor, and the al
most unanimous desire that he shall be-
come candidate without the formality Of a
nomination by Convention, we cannot well
see how Mr.. Cooke can still decline to yield
to the wishes of his many friends in differ
ent portions Of the District and refuse them
the use Of his name and his energies and
abilities in the canvass. 1t is now but about
ten weeks till the election, and we hope he
will reconsider the subject and let the people
hear from him at the earliest hour possible.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

GLEsMoRE MILLs.-We paid a visit on
Monday last, to Glsnmore Mills, erected by
Messrs. Keith and Zimmerman, two miles
South of Athens, on Eastanallee creek. The
FIGURING Mill has recently been put in opera
ton and is working splendidy, turning out
a better article of -four and more pounds to
the bushel of grain, than any mill we know
of in this country. The seat is an excellent
one, sffordng heavy mead of water. The
machinery combines the latest improvements,
and runs as smooth and regular as clock
work, aud free from the cumbrous wearing
motion Of most of mills. The castings were
made at the Athens Foundry, and the work
done by and put up under the superinten.
dcnce of Mr.. +. NJ. Kilgore, of this place,
who, If he had never turned out any other
job, the one ut Glenmore would establish his
reputation as master mechanic.
We always notice with pleasure improve.
ments OF the kind, as East Tennessee has
been losing 25 per cent at least Of its wheat
crop every year by exporting the grain in
stead of having it manufactured tito good
merchantabe -four. In this view alone, the
machinery recently erected Mt Glenmore will
be of great public benefit, and commends
the enterprise of the owners to the imitation
of Others. Whenever our neighbors South
soc an article of Flour il their markets with
the Glenmore brand they may be assured that
it is Of a superior quality, MS the miller, Mr..
Alexander Turner, turns out No. article
and no other sort.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

Terms:-s2 year, payable In advance, or 50 at
the expiration Of the year.
~ No paper discontinued until all arrearages are
paid, except at the option Of the Publisher.
Announcing names Of candidates for Office IS, Cash.
Obituary Notices IL lines, charged at the regular
advertising rates.
All communications intended to promote the private
ends or interests Of Corporations Societies. Schools
individuals, will be charged as Advertisements.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1857-05-29

SULPHUR SPRINGS, RHEA couNTY.-We pub
lish in another column communication from
our fellow.townsman, W. T. Blackwell, ESQ,
in reference to Rhea Sulphur Springs. All
who have tested hem agree in having de-
rived great benefit from the use of the waters.
They will be open for the reception Of visi-
tors on Monday. 18th June.