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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-09-10

The WHEAT CRoP.-In an article in the
New York Courier Enquirer Of the 10th
inst, in regard to the extent of the wheat
crop throughout the country, we find the fol.
lowing remarks, which we believe to be well
sustained by the reports which have reached
us.
In regard to the aggregate production OF
wheat this year, there is less diversity of opn.
ion than usual among those who are in po-
sition to know anything about it. From a
careful survey of the returns we have receiv-
ed, through the country press and other
sources, we believe the following observa-
tions substantially reliable:
The aggregate yield of wheat in the South
western States is from three-flths to three.
fourths of the average Of former years. The
freshets, the rust and the general unfavora-
bleness of the season have operated disas.
trousy upon this important staple. 1t should
he remembered that larger area was put in
wheat than ever before, and that the actual
decrease in the crop is perhaps hardly one
fourth. The winter wheat has been success
full wherever raised, and the spring wheat al
most an entire failure. In the Eastern and
Southern States the crop has been generally
estimated at about an average one. SO that in
the aggregate the wheat crop this year may
be put at about eighty per cent. of last years.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-09-10

VERY SUspICIoUs.-lt has been announ-
cod that Mr.. CASTILLO, the American candi-
date for sheriff of St Louis, had given notice
that he intended to contest the election OF
his Democratic opponent, on the ground of
fraudulent voting. We now learn from The
ST. Louis News, that the Judges Of the Coun.
ty Court refused to allow Mr.. CASTILLO to
examine the poll books aud ballots, and thus
prevented all investigation! The News says
that 1t is the first time that this right was
ever denied 10 defeated candidate since
Missouri became State; and it regards this
action by the Democratic Judges ms confess
sion Of the frauds CHARGED. --- -----
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-09-10

INSTRUCTIONS TO JURY.-Judges in this
part of the world, are sometimes far from In.
cid in their "charges;" and, in reality, quite
as foggy, though seldom as truthful, as his
honor who addressed the patient twelve at
the conclusion of long trial, somewhere
tout vest"
elf the jury believe, from the evidence,
that the plaintiff and defendant were partners
in the grocery, and that the plaintiff bought
out the defendant and gave his note for the
interest," and the defendant paid for the nos
by delivering to the plaintiff a COW, whicbhe
warranted mot brea:hy,' and the warranty
was broken by reason Of the breachiness Of
the COW, and he drove the COW back and ten.
dered her TO the defendant, but the defend
ant refused to receive her, and the plaintiff
took her home again, md put heavy yoke
or poke upon her, to pevent her from jump
ing the Tense, by reason of the poke or yoke,
broke her neck and died; and if the jury fur
ther believe that the attendants interest in
the grocery was worth anything, the plain
lifts note was worthless and the COW good
for nothing, either for milk or beef, then the
jury must find out for themselves how they
will decide the case; fr the court If il I'M
derstands itself, and it thinks il does, don't
know how snch case should be decided.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-09-10
ASTOUNDING DIscLosUREs.-1he N. Y.
Herald, of the 3lst August, has the follow
ing special dispatch from Washington:

:, :,
ASTOUNDING DiscLosUREs.-1he N. Y.
Herald, of the 3lst August, has the follow
ing special dispoteb from WASHINGTON.
U ,o.,
Tho Hon VIM i' Xusor o., '1 80 ,ho
R;ahnoanS f.. "';.'" r. "noy Srm n,, ~ ''.e
long letter. with request thai one of the
editors of that paper would present it to Mr..
tryor' OF The Richmond South, Tor publlca-
I;c;,' =" ~ u"ss ~ nc ,e.uIvu ~ Wv
onirer
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-09-10

sag- We had the pleasure OF meeting with
Mr.. Atkinson, of the Augusta Dispatch, at
Cleveland, n day or two since. The Dis.
patch is an excellent paper, and we are graft
fled to Learn that il is prospecting largely.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-09-10

WASHINGTON, Sept. GA dispatch from
New York states that the brig Dolphin,
touched there to-day and landed Capt.
Townsend Of the SLAYER Echo or Putnam, to
be sent to Charleston for trial. The Dolphin
sailed this afternoon for Boston. q
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-09-10
w. G. BRowNLow.

The YELLOW FEVER IN VlcKsBURG.-The
yellow fever has appeared ut Vcksburg.-
Mr.. John II. Walker died in that city of yell
low fever, on the night of the Goth ult. A
young man by the name of Hopkins was
sick of the same disease, but hopes of
his recovery were entertained. An Irish SER
want girl in the Verandah Buildings was Ia
ken down with the disease on the 9th and
there were reports of several other new cases.
The Wing, of the 2sth, says of the effect
produced by the disease:
"Since the appearance of the first case of
yellow fever here, there has been n very gem
eral stampede. The cars 20 out crowded,
and every means of getting away are brought
into requisilion, to place our frighted people
beyond the reach of yellow jack. Among
those remaining, we hear but little talk
about the fever, and business is going on as
usual.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-09-10

WAsnisoroS, August 5.-Tbe Seere'a',
OF the Navy has chartered four steamers VI
the Cromwell line New York, for Para
quay. ...... ;,
The frignte Niagara has been ordered 70
proceed 10 Charleston, to carry the eaP'ureu
Negroes to Liberia Our Government s'p
ports them there until otherwise proV'ueU
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-09-10

THAT CONVENTION We have nothing
this week from our correspondent, Vor
- Popui.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-09-10

% p.g- Mrs. Cooke, who was for several
years engaged in teaching at this place, has
opened n Female School at Cleveland. Dur.
4 ing Mrs. CooKg's residence hero we had
three pupils at her School, and we take plea.
sure in saying to persons who may wish to
send their daughters to her at Cleveland, that
she is an excellent teacher ms well as most
estimable lady, and is worthy Of their fullest
confidence and support
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-09-10

'a' s5y- The new style of bohhcts is a
unique affair, and rcsemblcsa cabbage leaf
trimmed with tomatoes, The price is only
thirty dollars. '
.og Csss- Attention is directed TO The Rdver-
tisoment for the Southern Pacific Railroad
.--next pnge. H'i'a .. ..f
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-09-10

wAsHlseros, Sept. 6.-The Navy Dep'I'
ment 20. day entered into arrangements en'''
terng four steamers Of the New Cork O'O"'
well line, for the Paraguay expedition
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-09-10

Tcrrus:-$2 year. payable in advance
ea- No paper discontinued until all arrearages are
paid except at the option Of the Publisher.
Announcing OF candidates for oihce 20, Cash.
Obituary Notices over u lines charged at the regular
advertising rates.
All communications intended TO promote the private
ends interests Of Corporations Societies. schools or
Individuals, will be charged as advertisements
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-09-10

''f OcooE HOUSE, CLEvELAND.--V'e have
barely time TO say that this Hotel, which wa:
opened few weeks since, under the propre.
torship aud management of d. A. libbs, is
zone of the best, in all its appointments, in
the State. The building is large, containing
some fifty odd rooms, and is furnished
throughout in style equal TO the first class
hotels Of the larger cities. The table is
bountcously supplied, and the attentions to
guests such MS must soon make friend Tibbs
most popular host As an oppreciatiye lady
once remarked when intcrrogatcd upon the
d state Of -blessedness, "wc have been
9 there and know something about the instiu-
ton whereof We speak"
t' The Soires on Tuesday night was a very
fgenteel affair. The building was handsomely
illuminated, and there was large array of
beauty and fashion present. The Ballroom
IL was thrown open at 8 o'clock, and the com.
pany, to the measure of excellent music,
stripped the light fantastic toe" till the swee
small hours of the morning." The supper
and skill Of the host mud hostess in this de-
iopartment seemed to be keenly appreciated by
the guests. hnf ,.r aH H..t
gn We have remarked above that there was
quite an nrray of beauty and loveliness pres
ent, Gas there always is when the daughters
of Tennessee ard Georgia assembly, and If
o. We were n dozen or two yenrs vounoer ve
o'mghted bo tempted to sry something about
Iithe Belle of the occasion. But, alas Time
is sprinkling our head with his inevitable
SHOWS, and we must leave that pleasant duty
to the iresher and more youthful pens of our
friends of the Augusta Dispatch and Cleve-
mlnnd Banner, both of whom were on hand
enjoying themselves hugely aud adding an
interesting feature to the aIIair which II would
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-09-10

% t-B- The vote of Davidson county MS far
"a No hoard r,on, st,nds TOR
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-01-27

Scarcely out Of Scott's novels can a scene be found
more dramatic, touching, and picturesque, than that Of
the relief of Lucknow, in a letter published in TIE Lon
don Times
To give its due effect, it should be remembered that
Gen. Haveiock was not an hour too soon in his relief,
IS the advance Of the enemy's batteries and mines had
settled the fate of the garrison; and it should be known
that in the continued unroar of the cannonade, and the
Instructions Of military works and buildings, the be-
leaguere1 and devoted garrison did not hear or SEQ any
thing of the advancing relief until the battle had been
fought outside, and the relieving force was marching up
to the gates.
On every side death stared US in the face no human
skill could avert it any longer. We saw the moment
approach when we must bid farewell to earth, yet with
out feeling that unutterable horror which must have
been experienced by the unhappy victims Of Cawnpore.
We were resolved rather to die than 70 yield, and we're
fully persuaded that in twenty four hours all would be
oyer. The engineers had said so, and all knew the
worst. We women strove to encourage each other, and
to perform the light duties which had been assigned to
US. such as conveying orders to the batteries and sup
plying the men with provisions, especially cups Of coffee,
which we prepared day and night. l had gone ont to
try to make myself useful, in company with Jessie
Brown, the wifi. Of Il corp oral in my husbands regi-
ment. Poor Jessie had been in a state of restless ex
element all through The siege, and mad fallen away
visibly within the last few days. A constant fever coA
sumed her, and her mind wandered occasionally, es
pecially that day when the recollectious of home seemed
powerfully pre- aept to her.
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-01-27

Virginia was so called in 1884, after Elizabeth, the
virgin Queen of England.
Carolina was 80 called by the French in 1864, in
honor of King Charles TX, Of France
Georgia was so called in 1892, in honor of King
Georg II.
Alabama was so called in 1914, from its principal
river, it being an Indian name, ~signifying here zoe resi-.
Mississippi was so called in 1900, from its western
boundary. Mississippi is said to denote the vhole river,
j. e., the river formed by the union of many.
Louisiana was so called in honor of Louis XIV, Of
France
Tennessee was so called in 1896, from its principal
river. The word Ten.asse is said to signify a cured
spoon.
Kentucky was SO called in 1892 the word is of ma
tive origin, and signifies the dark and bloody ground.
Illinois was SO called in 1909, from its principal river.
The word is said to signify the rioer IF men.
Indiana was so called in 1909, from the American
Indians.
Ohio was so called in / 1902, from its southern boun-
dairy.
Missouri was SO called in 1921, from its principal
river.
Michigan was so called in 1905, from the lake on its
its border.
Arkansas was so called in 1912, from its principal
river.
Florida was so called by Juan Ponce de Leon, in
1872, because it was discovered on Easter Sunday; in
Spanish, Pascua Florida.
Columbia was SO called in reference to Columbus.
Wisconsin was so called from its principal river.
Iowa was so called from its principal river.
Oregon was so called from its principal river.
Minnesota or, the Wandering Water.
Life illustrated.
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-01-27

Maine was so called as early as 1923, from Maine, in
France, Of which Henrietta Maria, Queen of England,
was at that time proprietor.
New Hampshire was the name given to the territory
conveyed by the Plymouth Company, to Captain John
Mason, by patent, Nov. 7th, 1929, with reference to the
patentee, who was Governor of Portsmouth, in Hamp'
shire, England.
Vermont was so called by the inhabitants in their
Declaration of Independence, Jan. 10th, l777, from the
French, uerd mont (the green mountain }
Massachusetts was so called from Massachusetts Bay,
and that from the Massachusetts tribe of Indians in the
neighborhood of Boston. The tribe is thought to have
derived its name from the Blue Hills Of Milton. Il had
learnt says Roger Williams, that the Massachusetts
we're so called from the Blue Hills
Rhode Islaud was 80 called, in 1864, in reference to
the Island of Rhodes in the Mediterranean.
Connecticut was so called from the Indian name of its
principal river. Connecticut is a Mocheakanneew word,
s~ignifying long riuer.
New York was so called in 1864, in reference to the
Duke Of York and Albany, to whom this territory was
granted by the King Of England.
New Jersey was so called in 1864, from the Island OF
Jersey on the coast of France, the residence of the fam
lily of Sir George Carteret, to whom the territory was
granted.
Pennsylvania was so called in 1881, after William
Penn.
Delaware was so called in 1903, from Delaware Bay,
on which it lies, and which received its name from Lord
de la War, who died in this bay.
Maryland was so called in honor of Henrietta Maria,
Queen Of Charles l., in his patent to Lord Baltimore,
June 80. 1852. v.s a.
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-01-27

A SPIRIruALIsr F1LLIBUsTER IN NEwBURYPoRT.
The other day a pair of mediums advertised that the
spirit of one John King, supposed to have been a pirate
while on earth, and who yet keeps up the reputation of
the profession so far as profanity is concerned, would in
vest their clay habitations for the entertainment Of the
citizens Of Newburyport. A few NewhuyyRoFters, al.
ways on the alert for novelties, went TO- see. The me-
dign ,s. were tied w., ", and 3D. PVT in : 90. p, per pr og;an ~s:
forthwith supplied. With that instrument, to aid his
not particularly feeble lungs, the departed ~6llibuster
led out his profane anathemas upon Newburyport,
warning his subjects to leave a place which promised 80
little pay. Where shall we 60? p cried the mediums.
go to h-l,' was the reply. They took the next train
for Portland. 81
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-01-27

bound to make the best of, although its dirty face and
untidy appearance, made it quite a painful effort to be-
stow the necessary caresses. A bit of confectionery was
presented to the infant, when it was directed to bow its
shaven head which it did with a degree of precocious
puiiiiteness, that called forth the greatest apparent pride
and admiration on the part Of the mother and all the
ladies present. On preparing to depart, the Commodore
proposed the health, in a cup Of saki, OF the whole house
hold, which brought into the room, from a neighboring
apartment, the mayors mother. She was an ancient
dame, ind as soon az she zane in she squatted herself
in one corner, and bowed her thanks for the compli'
ments paid to the family, Of which she was the Oldest
member-JopQn Expedition.
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-01-27

Tying her bonnet under her chin,
She tied her raven ringlets in.
But not alone in the silken snare
Did she catch her lovely floating hair,
For tying her bonnet under her chin,
She tied a young mans heart within.
They were ~strolling together up the hill,
Where the wind comes blowing merry and chill
And it blew the curls Il frolicsome race,
All over the happy peach-colored face,
Till, scolding and laughing, she tied them in,
Under her beautiful, jimpled chin.
And it blew a color, bright as the bloom
Of the pinkest fuschia's tossing plume,
All over the cheeks of the ~prettiest girl
That ever imprisoned a romping curl,
Or, in tying her bonnet under her chin,
Tied a young mans heart within.
Sleeper and sleeper grew the hill
Nader, merrier, chillier still
The western wind blew down and played
The widest tricks with the little maid,
As, tying her bonnet under her chin,
She tied a young mans heart within.
Oh, western wind do you think it was fair
To play such tricks with her floating hair!
TO gladly, g~leefully do your best
TO blow her against the young mans breast,
Where he as gladly folded her in,
And kissed her mouth and dimpled chin
Oh, Ellsry Vane, you little thought,
An hour ago when you besought
This country lass to walk with YOU,
After the sun had dried the dew,
What perilous danger you'd be in,
As she tied her bonnet under her chin.
National Era.
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-01-27

In Essay, delvered before the Nninger Lycenm,
BY HENRY cALEFr, ESQ.
Shakespeare, with a comprehensive view hardly sur
passed by that of the divinely inspired prophet Of cd,
pronounced The world a stage, and all the men and
women merely players: having their exits and their en-
.ran,es-and one man, in his time, playing many parts
which every individual present must acknowledge as an
unquestionable declaration.s
The business of life is serious, not ludicrous no
order Of beings, especially of rational, was brought into
existence wholly for pleasure and amusement, but TOLL
some useful place and answer some important end in
the extensive scheme of the benefcent Creator. 1t is
therefore evidently the interest, the wisdom, and the
perfection of man to look to it, that he perform properly
the duty of his appointed station-and in that he will
in the end End his glory and his happiness.
The ~prejudices occasioned by evil habits and by pride
and passion, contribute greatly to the binding Of human
reason, and misleading men into imprudent conduct,
thereby rendering them more susceptible to the influences
of time and chance. For example, to what source can
the present scarcity Of specie, or what Is called the
panic, be attributed ? Is it not owing to the prevalence
of evil habits, the reckless extravaganza of pride, and
the qualification of unlicensed passions, combined with
luxury and avarice, by which the reason Of the people
has been blinded and confidence destroyed ? They have
thus rendered themselves the victims Of their own pre-
JUDGES, and probably causing many sudden vicissitudes.
But these are changes occasioned only by our preju-
dices or passions; there are other sources for the ex.
tremity Of woe or misery to which human nature isex-
posed, some OF which are alluded to by the poet Burns
Many and sharp the NUMEROUS ills,
Inwoven with our frame,
More pointed still we make ourselves,
Regret, remorse and shame.
And man, whose heaven erected face
The smiles of love adcrn,
Mans inhumanity to man
Makes countless thousands mourn
Every person who happens, by any means whatever,
though wholly out of his own power either to foresee or
proven. it, to sink in the world, may expect to receive a
little contempt and i'll usage from the bulk of his &C
.-;"taucci and even from those to whom in his pros.
perity he has done the greater kindnesses. Bus when
it il known that a mans misfortunes are owing TO his
own extravaganza, reoplc hare too gooi a preteuce for
withholding their compassion and assistance, and 1o'
treating hiln with neglect and contempt. But how
manv unfortunate beings, unavoidably made 80, who
have experienced the yicissitudcs Of life, are made still
,nore mise rable by the inhnmani1y of their fellow NOR
tails.
It will therefore be wise in young man, before ne
.,oss lao far. to make such reflections as these 'Sha'
lavish away, in youthful pleasure and folly my tm'
and substance Shall | seuandcr my means OF supsis
tence in RECALLING a set of wretches who will turn 'he'
backs upon ms whenever they have pndcpe me- Sa~
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-02-26

How AGRICULTURE MAY BE IMPROVED
One of the best agricultural addresses of the
past season is that of Hon. L. Chandler Ball
before the Hoosick Town Ag Society II
discusses the question-"How shall the nee
essary conditions TO further agricultural i'm.
provoment be secured, and farmers take the
rank exert the influence, and receive the
honors to which, by their contributions TO So
cial order and the welfare of the State, they
are entitled 2" lie lays down the following
propositions. and to their olucidation the adj
dress is devoted
|. BY adopting a higher STANDARD Of edu-
cation, both general and professional
.. BY more thorough cultivation of the
soil. by which its fertility shall be increased,
and permanently maintained.
3. BY the more general introduction of i'm
proved implements Of husbaudry, by which
farm and household labor may be more easily
and more economically performed
4. BY improving the breeds Of domestic
stock, and rearing only those animals which
are the best Of their respective kinds
3. BY growing only those roots grains,
grasses, and fruits, which are the most nu-
tritious and the most productive.
6. BY pursuing that particular branch of
husbandry which gives the strongest proba-
bilities Of success having reference TO eli
mate, soil, markets. and amount OF foreign
and domestic competition.
7. By making the business Of farming at
tractivo TO educated men, and the farmhouse
and all its surroundings pleasant to refined
taste and cultivated manners.