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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-04-30
THE POST.
ATHENS, FRIDAY, APRIL 80, 1855
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NOTES OF THE BANKS OF TENNESSEE,
Received by the State, Union and Planters Banks o.
Tennessee, at Nashville.
ByMe Planters Bank.
p,rL of Tennessee, Bank OF Memphis,
ITnjon Rang Northern Bank of Tenn.
pi,nters' bank, Bank of America,
Merchants Bank, Citizens BANK,
Farmers Bank, Bank OF Chattanooga,
Rank of Paris Bank of Middle Tenn.
Rank of Commerce, Commercial Bank,
Rank of the Union Southern Bank.
By the Bank Of Tennessee and the Unto" Bans.
Bank of Tennessee, Bank OF Middle Tenn.
Planters Bank, Citizens Bank,
Union Bank, City Bank,
Bank of America, Farmers Bank,
Rank of Chattanooga, Merchants Bank,
Bank Of Memphis, Northern Bank,
Bank Of Paris, Southern Bank,
Bank Of the Union, Traders Bank,
Bucks Bank, Kentucky Banks,
Exchange Bank New Orleans Banks.
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New ORLEANS, April l9.-There is much
excitement concerning the extension of the
Jackson Rail Road. 1t has been carried by
the extensionists.
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A HuMBuo HuRRIcASE.--That awful hur-
ricane at Bentonvile, Ark, as published in
the papers last week, was humbug. Some
rascal hoaxed the ST. Louis Republican, from
which we copied the paragraph.
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eg- Office on Main street, next door to the old Jack
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rS- If ever political patty was endowed
with high christian virtues, with the hdelity
and honest faith Of John, and with the wis.
dom, philosophy, boldnessl and energy oil
Paul, Il is the Democracy j Wash Union,
If any political editor, after reading that
thinks that he can carry Of from the Presl
dents Washington organ the palm OF stupid
W, sacrilege, aud ridiculouhess, let him step
forward and try. There hall be an open
arena and fair play. None of the other fooS
shall be allowed to interfire between the
oombatants.-L Louisville Joifndt
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rsy- It is stated that between the first of
January and the middle of february, nineteen
women were burnt to death in Great Britain,
whose clothes took fire in consequence of ex.
panson by hoops.
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cY- Some fellow, who can have but little
respect for himself or the ladies, gets off the
following. Ladies, we don't endorse:
Yonngster, spare that grill
Kiss not those lips so meekl
Unruffled let the fair lock curl
Upon the maiden's cheekl
Believe her quite saint;
Her locks are all divine,
Her rosy hue is paint,
Her form Is-crinoline
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BLUE TIMES IN SAN FRANCISCO Sonora
and Arizona noto The words.-The fol-
lowing is an extract from a'etter Just reeeIV-
ed by gentleman in Covington from
friend in San Francisco:
This city looks desoate and deserted
liz all my life have never seen such ach"nge
in place. Sonora and Arizona are now the
passnords here. Every one that can go is
roinr. If our Government does not buy
Sonora our people will take it. They say
thew must have Gnyanas, and will have it,
Some of our first men have gone to Arizona,
and others are going.
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A TALENTED SoN.-The son of a worthy
deacon, whose father being away from home,
undertook TO say the family prayers, or rath-
er the prayer he had been accustomed TO
hear repeated every evening since the days
of his boy-hood. He commenced Alright, and
for time got on swimmingly, quite astonish-
ing his mother who had no idea she had so
talented a son. At last, when he was in the
midst OF his invocation, his memory forsook
him, and he repeated the first part of his
prayer over again. This he did several times
till at length The patience of the good dame
was throughly exhausted.
"John," she whispered, "John, do get
through some time"
81 would, MOTHER" replied the poor boy,
"but don't know how to wind the darned
thing np."
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The BuRDELL MURDER.-The Detroit Ad-
vertiser of April 18th, says that it has learned
conddentially of new developments which
warrant the supposition that the perpetrator
ofthe Burdell murder will soon be disclosed
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ssss- The papers tell of divorce su

.sy- The papers tell ofa divorce suit
pending o: Rochester (Which of the four-and-
twenty Rochesters in the Union is not speci-
6ed,) in which the original cause OF quarrel
as sot forth in the complaint, was whether
they would have beef steak broled or some
ovs,srs fried for breakfast--the lady, whose
tastes are excellent, contending for the latter.
rsg- The Corpus Christi Valley says that
the prospects were never more favorable IN
tho wiley of the Nueces for big corn crop.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-01-13
FergusOn Eariss Il Co..

No. 9 PEARL STREET, RICHMOND,
IMPORTERS, JOBBERS OF DRY GOODS,
RE receiving, and will in few days have in store
N their entire stock of SPRING AND SUMMER
GOODS to which they would call the attention of city
and country dealers, embracing in part Cloths CASH
meres and Vesting-all grades;
White Cambrics and Muslins;
Irish Linen, Linen Sheetings and Diapers;
Black and fancy Silks, and Satin De Chine;
Silk Linen, Cambria and Lawn H'dkerchiefs
Embroidered Collars, Sleeves and Lace Goods;
Ladies' Dress Goods; Berages, Musins, Lawns;
French Kid and Silk Gloves in great variety;
Tailors' Trimmngs-best quality.
large portion of the stock of goods has been re-
Gently boug for cash. and part is of our impor
tation--al of which we offer at small advance for
cash.
tS9 Special attention paid to the Hosiery Depart
ment having one floor exclusively for goods of that
class Richmond March Z, 1S57-ly
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Sir David Brewster argues that the making of
d world is waste labor, unless the surface is af-
forwards stocked with inhabitants. The sun,
the lava covered moon, and even Nuptune,
which rolls through space in perpetual arctic
night, are supposed by Sir David to have their
inhabitants. 1t is we'll known that the majogi-
ty of our men of science are opposed to this line
of reasoning, taking the ground, that with re-
gard to the planets of our system, the evidence
is very nearly conclusive that the earth is very
nearly or quite alone in bel, being tenanted by man.
that of water is regard as mostly liquid; Saturn,
which is not heavier than cork is made up main
ly of liquid and vapor-and thus all the outer
planets are regarded as untitled from their ma
ture, as well as the absence of light and heat,
for the highest orders of life. The earth, on the
other hand, which is one of the largest of the
solid planets, is in the temperate zone of the
planetary SYSTEM and air earth and WA. water 5. have
ing it, especially and conclusively, as the abode
of rational creatures
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GLORIOUS UNCERTAINTY OF THE LAVAL the
re cent term of the Circuit Court of Tazewel,
q fellow was arraigned for stealing raw hide.
He alleged that he had purchased it from ne
gro. The Attorney for the Commonwealth ad-
mltted his statement and he was acquitted. He
was Immediately indicted for trading with me-
gro. Thereupon the accused introduced two
witnesses to prove that he had stolen the hide,
when he was, of course, discharged, and having
already been tried for stealing, he could not be
tried second time for the same offence, and
was thus turned loose unpunished. abingdon
Virqinian. IL
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To MdIH DtIoUl I
Richmond, Feb. 81, 1857.-1y

nOGGETT ANDERSON, UPH0LSTERERS
- and Paper Hangers, corner of Governor and
Franklin streets, Richmond would respectfully in
vite the attention of the public to their large and
well assorted stock Of French and American god vel
vet and palmer styles of Parlor Chamber and Hall
Paper and Borders, Satin de Laine, English and Ger
man Damask for Curtains Gimps Cords, Tasses, Cor
nices and Bands, Lace and Muslin Curtains in great
variety of pattern and price, rich gold gold and vel
vet flower Gothic, plain and landscape Window
Shades floor and table Oil olothsof ali widths, quail
tiles and prices HAIR Cloth and Plush for covering
Furniture; Curled Hair and Feathers; Sofa Springs,
Webbing, Gimps, Tacks Cords and Tasses for Pic
lures; Cocoa Mating, hair and shuck Mattresses,
Feather Beds Bosters and Pillows of superior quality
Upholsterers Needlesand Hammers, Mattrass Twine,
Spring Irvine, &C., all of which will be sold on the
most reasonable terms.
Paper Hanging and Upholstering executed at the
shortest notice by the best of workmen in town or
country.
Richmond March z lS57-1y
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NEW USE FOR RATTLEsNAKEs.-The Great
county (Wis) Herald, Of the 17th ult., SAYS
That Seth Maker, curious naturalist, residing
near Beetown, had spot of ground set apart for
melons on his farm, and near it there was well
known den of rattlesnakes. He had tanned these
snakes, and by some mysterious powers in the
spiritual department of science, is able to con.
lure them at will into his melon patch to guard
the same from unlimited intruders. The snakes
have been in his service all the fall, and dis
charged their duties admirably. Wisconsin is
going to be great country. - ua
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-01-13
Robesrt ID. Randolph.

We extract the following paragraph from the
Washington correspondence of the Boston Her.
aid:
THE MAN WHO PULLED GEN. JAoKsoN's NOSE.
Robert B. Randolph, the naval officer who
committed personal assault upon President
Jackson, and was dismissed from service, was
recently appointed by the Secretary of War to a
position in the arsenal at Washington. This
appointment coming to the knowledge of the
Tennessee delegation to Congress, they waited
upon President Buchanan, and represented that
it was an outrage on the memory of the hero of
the Hermitage, Andrew Jackson, and requested
Randolph's removal from any post under the
administration. The President promptly in
formed Gov. Floyd, the Secretary of War, of the
wishes of the Tennessee Democrats, and Ran
doph was suffered to resign. Gov, Floyd, con-
ferred the appointment on him purely from
sympathy for the family of Randolph, who are
the innocent sufferers for his faults.
1t will be recollected that Randolph in mo-
ment of excitement, and when stung by re-
Election upon his personal honor and integrity,
committed an assault upon Gen. Jackson's per-
son. This was more than twenty years ago.
For this offence he was dismissed from the Ma
Wy, without being qualified for the pursuit of a.
nv other profession; and thrown, with large
family, upon his own unaided resources. Ever
since then he has been struggling manfully a.
ganst every sort of adversity-and, at last,
when even the most malignant animosity should
have forgiven him the offence, he accepted an
obscure and subordinate position in Washington
for the purpose of earning bread for his children
That the Tennessee delegation should have pur-
sued him even into this obscure retreat, and had
him turned out with disgrace, we regard as one
of the most shameful and discreditable circum-
stances in the history of American politics. A
more gallant spirit, or more perfect gentle
man, sans peur ct sans reprOcho than Ran
doph, never trod the deck of an American ship.
Were Gen. Jackson living, we feel an assurance
that his magnanimity would overlook, at this
late day, the offence that Randolph committed
He would himself blush with shame at the ma
lignity which has been exhibited by these self
constituted guardians of his name and fame
We repeat that the conduct of the Tennessee
delegation in this matter is one of the most
shameful, cowardly, and vindictive acts that we
have ever had occasion to record in our edito.
rial career.-Lynchbmy Virginia.
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RICHMOND ADVERTISEMENTS.

XNTILLIAM WALLACE, SONS, WHOLE
w sale dealers in Groceries of every description,
and Furnishing Goods for country stores and retailers
generally; also Importers and Dealers in Foreign
Wines and Liquors. and Domestic Liquors OF every de-
scription, 18th street, Richmond.
They buy for cash and select Groceries, PROVISIONS
and Furnishing Goods in person from the North and
West; their foreign Liquors and Wines they import
They not only offer the advantage of furnishing Ne
tailers and Country Stores with complete outnt Tor
business, but will guarantee to sell goods to more ad-
vantage as regards price and quality than any other
House Thei? imported Brandies, Gin, Rum and 9th
er Liquors and Wines are unsurpassed by any to be
found elsewhere.
To persons'who purchase imported Liquors by the
original package they offer this advantage, that the
purchasers can withdraw from the Custom House the
package they buy Particular care is taken in packing
goods and in delivering to Depots in good order and
condition, being regularly listed and receipts taken
for delivery.
A call from those visiting the city of Richmond is
respectfully solicited orders entrusted to them will
be faithfully executed Enquiries in regard prices
&C., of goods promptly answered.
EF Terms cash. or months time If city acceptances
are given. Consignments of produce will receive
prompt attention and cash advanced on them II re-
auired. Richmond, Feb. %, 1S57.-1y
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PHILLIP, R.fEayEF,
"a &c - Ess!.s.EsEsE

ENAGLE FOUNDRY, Cary street, between Pearl and
~ l5th Richmond, Va, manufactures Locomotive
Engines, Tenders, Railroad Cars and all descriptions
of Railroad Machinery, Stationary Engines of any re.
quired power; Also portable Engines, with decided
Improvement any others heretofore made (from
to 40 horse power) on wheels and per cut above
we'll adapted to farming purposes getting lumber, &C.,
with improved Circular Portable Saw Mills attached,
of lst I'd and Sd class Mining Machinery Grist and
Saw Mill Machinery Forgings and Tobacco Factory
Fixtures of every kind also Brass and Iron Castings
made to order. p. RAHM.
Richmond, Feb. Z, 1S57-1y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-01-13

DENSE FoG.-During the whole of yesterday
the metropolis and the country within a radius
of 80 miles were enveloped in a fog of the most
intense density. The opaqueness of the atmos-
phere was such that all business was transacted
by means of artificial light steamboat traffic a.
bove bridge was wholly suspended, and below
bridge the utmost caution had to be observed in
order to prevent collisions. The inward bound
large steamers brought up at Blackwell, but not
withstanding the precautions of striking bells
and sounding gongs, much damage was caused
by vessels getting athwart hawsers and fouling
anchors. On the various lines of railway the
fog-signas were found 10 be of the greatest util-
ity, but the speed of ordinary trains was reduc-
ed so as to preclude in great measure the pos
sbility of accidents. Those accustomed by cabs,
omnibuses, and other vehicles were very nu-
merous, and the sufferers were taken to the
nearest hospital to have their wounds dressed.
Information was given to the police of several
street robberies, including watches, purses, and
portmonnaies, the contents in the aggregate a.
mounting to large sum the robberes of shops,
particularly in the suburbs were also exceed
ingly numerous. In the evening men and boys
with links had a sufficency of employment, and
reaped good harvest. Atabout o'clock how
ever, without any perceptible cause the fog sud-
denly cleared off.-London Times, 9th alt.
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T1REDERICK HEFFLEY, MANUFACTURES
Il and dealer in Stoves, Tin, Sheet Iron and Cop
perware No 32 Main street. four doors below the ST.
Charles Hotel, Richmond, Va, keeps constantly on
hand large assortment of Cooking stoves, and the
celebrated 'Morning Starr Stoye containing double
oven the most popular Stove in existence warranted
to operate In the most perfect manner.
N BAH orders for Guttertng, Spouting and Roof
ing in the city country, will punctually attend
cd to. Richmond, Feb, 2S, S57.---ly
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POETRY.

For the Spectator.
Woman's Faith.
I saw her in her beauty bright,
The charm and joy all,
A heart of love and tenderness,
That truly fell for all.
I saw her when that hope had fled,
Which flushed her genial morn,
Her angel mein like lilly how'd
And blighted by the storm.
saw her in her loveliness,
Yieid mute to sorrows sway
She felt that earth had naught to cheer
Her solitary way.
saw her when, in agony,
She raised her eyes above,
To seek, amid His native Heaven,
The Messenger Of Love-
Calm and serene, see her now
Still rise above the past,
With "faith unfeigned'' and holy hope,
To reach her Heaven at last.
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NOTICE.-THE SUBSCRIBER RESPECTFULl

NOTICE.-THE SUBSCRIBER RESPECTFULLY
IN announces to his friends and the public general
y that he has reftted nsuperior STYLE the spacious
Store, No 73 Main St.. where he confidently believes
will be found the most complete and varied assort-
ment of Boots, Shoes, Travettng Trunks, Carpet
Bags KakgsaS c., offered to the people OF Vir-
gnia In addition to the various styles OF Philadel'
phia and Eastern manufacture, he keeps constantly
on hand an assortment of Ladies' Gaitars, Buskins,
Ties, &C., &c, and Gentemen's Boots Caters and
Bootees, and Servants Brogues, and Bootees OF his
own manufacture; and is prepared to make to order
for Ladies and Gentlemen any description OF article IN
He has endeavored, in the Improvements and ar
rangements ofhis store and in the extent, variety and
quality of his goods to suit the tastes and wants, as
well as comfort and convenience of ALL and he conf
IDENTIFY solcits call from his friends and the public
generally being determined that so far as lies in his
power his Goods his prices, and his efforts to please,
Shall render the establishment worthy the patronage
of discriminating Southern public,
PHILIP X. WHITE,
T3 Main Street Richmond, Va.
Richmond, Feb 81, 1857.-1y
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UsURY IN THE RURAL DIsrRIcrs.-Rural mo.
ey-lender-"You want hundred dollars?-
Here's the money; charge five per cent. q
month, and as you want it for q year, that leaves
just forty dollars coming to YOU"
Innocent Borrower-"Then if I wanted it for
two years, there'd be something coming to you,
ehl" - ~
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WIVES FOR BRITIsH CoLoNIsTs.-The British
Government is shipping Irish girls to the Cape
of Good Hope, as means OF preventing its own
colonists from elapsing into barbarism A par
ty of three hundred and fifty has already sailed
and another company Of two hundred and'fifty
is soon to be forwarded, all described as healthy
and good looking. They 60 with the under
standing that matrimony Is to reward their ex-
patriatiop -, - ~ I-.,- - y
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A FM.-The other day, as Chang and Eng,
the Siamese twins, were going to Charleston, the
conductor made fuss because they did not each
have ticket. The gentleman who had charge
of them said that they had always been carried
on the ticket ofa single passenger. The conduc-
tor replied that they were two persons and oc-
cupied two seats they must, therefore, pay two
passages. Very well" said the gentleman, 81
will give the ticket to Chang and you can put
Eng off the cars" This brought the conductor
to his senses, and he "knocked under.n ~ -
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j. ii. ANTHONY mas maze ar
rangements with of the best makers in the city OF
Philadelphia to supply him with handsome and SUBJ
stantal Cafskin sewed BOOT which he will sell at the
unprecedented low price of Three Dollars and q
Halt.
Richmond, Feb %, 1857.-1y
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There is nothing on earth SO beautiful as the
household in which Christian love forever smiles,
and where religion walks counsellor and friend.
No cloud can darken it, for its twin stars are
centered in the soul. No storm can make it
tremble, for it has heavenly support and heav-
enly anchor. The home circle, surrounded by
such influences, has an ante-taste OF the joys OF
@ heavenly home.
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GREAT RED UCTI0N IN
" the price of Hats and Boots.

VI the price of Hats and Boots.
From is to 20 per cent saved by
buying from j. IL. ANTHONY,
Columbian Hotel Building.
Moleskin Hats of best quality,
SO so; do second quality, So 90;
Fashionable Silk Hats, So so; Fine
Caltskin sewed Boots, So so Con-
gress Cater Boots, 81 25; Fine
Callskin sewed Shoes, 50 %.
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SrooK GoINa BLIND.-The Gonzales CTexas)
ENQUIRER says large number of horses and cat
tie in that and De Witt counties have gone en-
tirely blind from what cause has not been dis
covered. Many suppose it is owing to the grass
having been poisoned by the emission of some
the ranges, which necessarily compels the stock
to feed upon any and all kinds of swamp-weed,
some of which may be poisonous.
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FEMALES WANTEp.-The latest census Of Ore
gon exhibits remarkable disparity of the sexes.
While the males number $4,000 there are only
10000 females This excess of males is one of
the peculiar phenomena of our new territories,
and is to be found, more or less, in all of them
It arises from the great number of single young
men who enigrate in search of better fortune to
the new settlements, where land is cheap, work
abundant, and the means of living easier of ac-
cess. Oregon, it is said, is the most unfortunate
of all our new Pacific territories in this respect
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ANOTHER ARRIVAL.
FIN f. CLOTHING.

MERCHANT, WEIS1GER & CO.. have this day
IfA received another large lot of READY MADE
CLOTHING, direct from their Factory, consisting of
OYER COATS, something really nice,) BUSI-
NESS COATS, PANTS, VESTS, TALMAS,
RAGLANDS of every grade, which will be sold on
the most reasonable terms. To all in want of good
Clothing and at low prices, would most respectful
y ask to give us call before purchasing elsewhere
promise to do the best we can to suit and please
them.
MERCHANT, WEISIGER, Il CO.,
No. 1l2 Main ST. Richmond, Va.
March z lS57-1y
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1858-01-13

Yankee, writing from the west to ms ;,is;aa istn-
er speaking of its great matrimonial faelhues,
saws Suppose you get our girls some ne"
teeth, and send them out go