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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-22

SUR AGAINST THE RAILRoAD-The suit Of
Davis o. the East Tennessee and Georgia
Railroad, was tried at the Circuit Court of
Monroe county last week. and decided for the
defendant. Davis was a passenger on the
train, and had his leg crushed, SO that ampu-
tation followed, in attempting TO leave the
ears while they were starting from the depot
at Philadelphia. The evidence showed that
Davis purchased ticket for Philadelphia
that he was carried safely to that point and
safely landed with his baggage, on the pas.
senger platform. He was somewhat under
the influence Of liquor, and while the Con.
duetor was attending to his duties, Davis got
on the train again, and when the bell rung
for the Engineer to go ahead he made his
appearance at the door Of the baggage ear.
The Conductor Immediately called to him to
hold on, that he would stop the train, and
rung the bell for that purpose. Davis paid
no heed to the Conductor attempted to step
of, and was thrown by the motion of the
ears with one leg across the track. How any
person could expect to recover damages under
such circumstances is more than we can com.
prehcnd.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-22

The PACIFIC Washington let
ter writers state that The 'Senate's Special
Committee on the Pacific Railroad has had
several conferences, and the prospect is that
they will be able soon to unite upon BILL
The details have not been settled upon vet,
but the general features of the plan likely to
be adopted are as follows:
1t is proposed not to give out contract
for the construction of the railroad, but to
authorize liberal contracts for the transporta.
ton of mails and munitions of war between
the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, by railroad.
II is also proposed to capitalize the entire
sum of money which is agreed to be paid for
transportation, and to issue United States
Bcnds-not exceeding $20,OOO,OOO-to be
advanced to these contractors, TO be returned
by them in the transportation service con-
tracted for-they, in the meantime, TO secure
the United States by lien upon their road.
With these bonds it is supposed the con-
tractors can readily purchase the iron and the
equipments OF the road. In further aid Of
The enterprise, it is proposed to make liberal
grants of land in the Territories-both bonds
and lands TO be given, in small quantities, as
the work progresses.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-22

The DIVORCE BUSINESS IN OHIo.-In the
Court of Common Pleas, Cincinnati, on the
9Th, there were on the docket no fewer than
one hundred and fifty-seven applications for
divorce. The newspaper reporter says:
"Early in the morning the court room was
thronged with those ill.mached pairs, who
looked anything else but lovingly toward one
another. Frowns dsfgured the faces where
smiles should have been, and those who
should have walked hand finland adown the
pathway of life until they reached the shores
of eternity, took seats as far removed from
each other rs possible. They thought il con-
taminaton even to sit in the same room to-
gether, and whenever their eyes CHANGED to
meet they fiashed-not forth the fire Of love,
but that Of hate, deep and lasting."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-22

tB- One of the most curious things in
the political history of the times, is to see
Southern Democratic newspapers republish.
ing recent speech of Mr.. John Van Buren,.
Probably, for years, there was no more pes
tilential Freesoier in the whole North than
this same John Van Buren,. lie went long
ways beyond his father in the Presidential
canvass of ls4s, and even made public
boast of his intention to make the Democratic
party the great Freesoil party Of the country.
For reasons best known 10 himself-perhaps
indeed, there is no Inconsistency between
his present and his former views--he now
sustains Buchanan's Administration with
might and main. John Van Bu.en's senti-
ments are now applauded at the Southland
Henry A Wise's are accepted with shouts of
congratulation at the North Truly, we
live in strange and eventful times. But who
can undertake to fathom the mysteries of
that strange and incomprehensibe thing you
call modern Democucy?-Lynch. Vr.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-22

BRANCH MILITARY ACADEMY AT THE HER.
MITAGE.-We learn from the Washington
"Globe," that Gen. Zollcofier, introduced a
bill into the House, "for the establishment of
branch Military Academy at the Hermitage;
which was read first and second time, and
referred to the Committee on Military AZ
fairs"
The bill proposes TO establish q school at
the Hermitage which shall be preparatory to
admission at West Point. The time now re-
quired for completing the prescribed course
of study at West Point is TO be divided equal
ly between the two schools, the first half, at
the Hermitage, and graduation at West Point
This is happy suggestion, as it will remove
all appearance or chance of rivalry between
the two schools, and give all the cadets
familiarity with the habits, interests, social
feelings and institutions of both sections
alike. The bill also proposes to increase the
number of cadets to the demands of the Army
as more than half of the vacancies are now
filled by appointments from civil life.
We trust the bill, thus shorn of anything
like sectionalism, will pass ut an early day
and if its chances are at all commensurate
with the exertions which will be made by the
able and indefatigable mover of the bill, we
cannot doubt of its success.-Nash. Patriot.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-22

Tux BELL REsoLuTioNs.-The resolutions OF
instruction TO the Hon. John Bell are giving
the "unterriied" of the Legislature about as
much trouble as the two Walkers are Presi.
dent Buchanan. They came up in the Senate
the other day, and during the discussion that
arose, Mr.. Whitthorne, the member from
Maury. Is reported TO have said "that Mr.. Bell
had lost every spark of personal, as well as
political honor, and that had he lived in the
the days Of our Saviour, Judas Iseariot would
have lost his thirty pieces of silver" High
toned and ststesmanlike
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-22

That EIGHTY-SEvEs THOUSAND DOLLARS
1T stated that letter signed bya large
number of Congressman, has been addressed
TO Messrs. Lawrence, Stone g. Co., Of Bos-
ton, asking if the $4,000 disbursed by them
in securing the passage of the last tariff bill
was disposed of in Congress, and if so, who
received it. 1t is also reported that in case
the information is not furnished, these gentle
men will be required to testify before a
congressional committee. Mr.. Lawrence is
in Europe.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-22

The CUBA QUEsTIoS-A late number OF
the Madrid Hiyas Autogrqfas contains the
following paragraph on the nomination of a
new minister from the United States to
Spain.
"The newspapers Of the United States are
again speaking OF the nomination of n new
minister plenipotentiary for Madrid, and re.
peat the idea that President Buchanan will
address, through the penipotentiary, to the
cabinet of Madrid, new propositions concern.
ing the sale of the island of Cuba TO the
United States. We do not vet positively
know that the government Of Washington is
TO nominate new representative here, or
whether he is to bring with him the instruc-
tons alluded to; but we deem it proper TO
declare that If propositions concerning the
sale Of our rich island should be made, they
would be Immediately and euergetically re-
jected, not only by the present ministry, but
BY whatsoever cabinet might take its place;
for in Spain in this respect there is but one
opinion, which is, that of defending and pre-
serving the island Of Cuba at any price. AS
to the rest, there is some consolation in the
fact, that even in the United States all idea
OF taxing Dy force the richest Jewel OF the
Antilles from the crown of Spain, has been
given up as impracticable"
As piece of news pertinent to this subject
we may add that another Spanish paper has
been started in this city by certain Cubans,
called La Revolution, which, as its title ind-
Gates, is decidedly revolutionary in its views
There are now two papers published here in
Spanish, advocating the same principles and
which have large secret circulation in Cuba
Both La Verdad and La Revolution are print
ed for gratritous circulation being supported
by contributions from Cuba for that purpose
The fact that it has been found desirable to
establish new paper when one was already
in existence, is an indication that the reyou-
tionary spirit still exists in Cuba, and perhaps
the time may not be long, before Spain will
have nothing there to sell to the United
States.-Neap York Paper
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-22

CHcLERA.-This fell disease has once more
made its appearance in England; and there
can be no doubt, if il be true to its antece-
dents, that it will visit the shores of America
during the course of the approaching sum-
mer. Should it do so, il will again find us
unprepared, and the usual mortality and pan.
c will be the result Six months previous
to the outbreak Of 1854, we warned the au-
thorites OF its approach and urgently ndyi-
sed the adoption of measures, calculated to
arrest its progress and disarm it, in measure,
of its power. Our warnings, however, were
unheeded, and mourning community were
insulied by the solemn mockery enacted by
short-sghted and incapable officials in the
great activity displayed to check tn progress
of an epidemic which had gathered its victims,
expended its power, and was already rapidly
on the decline.-Montreal Med. Chronicle.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-22

JIM LANE A Mormon Sry.-The report is
current, that Col. Jim Lane, of Knnsas noto-
riety, is now and for some months has been
in collision with the Mormons. A Wash
ington correspondent of the Philadelphia
Press, says that the Administration is in pos
session of information which concusvey
proves the fact. The exact character of their
information is not publicly known; but the
impression is, that an express between Brig
ham Young and Lane has been intercepte d
on the plains by the United States forces"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-22

STEAMBOAT AND RAILROAD ACCIDENTS IN
l857.-The number of steamboat accidents
on the rivers and lakes, in 1857, each atten-
ded with loss of life, has been 30, in which
322 persons were killed and sc Wounded
In 1856, the number of these accidents was
%, and 35S persons were killed and l27
wounded. The number of railroad accidents
attended with loss of life in 1857, has been
1875, in which 100 persons were killed and
$50 wounded 10 1856, the number of acct
dents was l43, in which 1876 persons were
killed and $40 wounded. No accident has
been recorded which was not attended with
loss of life or injury to persons; neither does
the table embrace the great number of per-
sons who have been killed and manned by
jumping from moving trains, attempting TO
get on ears while they were in motion, being
run over, ETC.,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-22
FOREIGN NEWS

New YORK, January l6.-The steamer
America arrived at Halifax this morning.
Cotton closed with an advancing tendency.
all qualities slightly advanced since the sail.
ing of the North America.
Bullion in the Bank increased during tbs
week 100000 pounds.
The British revenue returns show de-
crease for the year of fI,sOO,OOO.
No new failures were reported, and the
year closed favorably.
Australia gold is flowing in.
1t had been decided to place the Chinese
dispute on level basis, and attack Canton.
II is the general expectation that the next
arrival from that region will bring the news
of its reduction. The English forces com.
prise 1000 men, and 700 guns. The French
feet will cooperate with the English, but
that of the United States will not.
The rates Of discount at the Bank of Eng
land were unchanged.
The loss of the rebels at Lucknow is esti-
mated at seven thousand.
The investment of Canton by the allied
squadron was expected to take place on the
LIST of December.
It's said that Spain will consider the me-
diation of France and England at an end, if
the Government of Mexico refuses TO accept
all the conditions connected with the nego-
tiatior. There is much activity in Spanish
ports, preparing for the expedition.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-22

.7B- The Washington correspondent Of
the Philadelphia Press says: at is stated
that the administrations of the President
to Commodore Pudding were sent out with
the consent of Senior Yrissnli, the Minister
OF Nicaragua; and that the party in the pen
ding difficulty which has the right to COM
plain of the action OF United States officers
in arresiing Gen. Walkor and his men at
Punta Arenas does not complain, but, on the
contrary, desired and now approve of the
conduct of that officer. This being so, the
question reaches sudden adjustment, great
ly to the satisfaction of fair-dealing men
am sure, Of all sections Of the country.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-22

The UTAH CAMPAIGN.-Letters are being
daily received at the War Department from
persons Offering their services as volunteers
in the approaching campaign against the
Mormons. Offers are also made to raise
companies and even regiments, for this SER
vice.
1t is not, however, tn ought at the Depart.
ment, that the volunteer system will be adop.
ted in suppressing the Mormon rebellion,
as it is estimated that il would cost abont
eight times as much as by increasing the reg.
ular army.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-22

NATIONAL TELEGRAPH LNE-The wires
of the National Line, running from New York
to New Orleans, distance of about two
thousand miles, were connected through on
Friday night and large number of message
transmitted TO and from each city, direct, and
without the aid of reporters" No similar
feat, it is believed, was ever performed in
this country or in Europe, and the result
would seem to demonstrate beyond all doubt
the entire practicabiIity of transmitting dis
patches across the Atlantic.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-22
FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, January Is.

WASHINGTON, January Is.
important national objects have been ae-
eomPlished by Walkers illegal expedition
Il treaty has been made with Nicaragua,
which gives to the United States the control
of that isthmus; the chronic civil wars in
Nicaragua and the long existing difficulties
between that State and Costa Rica have been
brought to an adjustment; and, finally, il has
led to general determination, on the part OF
the Executive and Congress, and the public,
that our neutrality laws of 1918 ought to be
modified, so as TO be rendered definite and
efficient. The brief remarks of Col. Keitt, on
the subject of the neutrality laws, in the de-
bate yesterday, are entitled to regard. The
House has acted in conformity with the views
which he suggested. The Judiciary Com
mittee has now the whole subject before
them. They will, no doubt, report bill that
will meet the case.
The subject of the Pacific Rail Road is be-
fore Select Committee of the Senate
Though the President in his Message refers
to the necessity of amili:ary road, yet, in.
stead OF sending the subject to the Military
Committee, the House will refer ii 10 n Sc
lect Committee.
The Select Committee of the Senate have
made considerable progress towards framing
a bill.
They will take but one road, instead of
three, as proposed By DR.. Gwin. They will
make it a government affair, but yet overcome
constitutional .scruPies by introducing the
agency of private companies. They are to
capitalize the payments, which will be allowed
for number of years, for the transportation
of the U. s. mail, and issue the amount in
U. S. bonds, bearing six per cent. interest, to
the contractors in aid Of their enterprise
Large grants of public land on or near the
route will also be made in aid of the road.
The intelligence from the Utah expedition
justifes the belief that the Mormons will yield
10 the U. s. authorities without resistance.
II is now stated that the elections for State
officers in Kansas, on the 4th, went for the
pro-slavery party.
The House is about to order a searching
investigation into the charge that Lawrence,
Stone & Co., paid $4,000 for the purchase
of votes 10 Congress for the Tariff of 1857.
The charge is not made by the firm above
named, but by the newspapers. In account
ing for the misapplication Of half million of
the funds of the Middlesex Company, the
firm of Lawrence d Co. put down $4,000
as used for the benefit of said Company in
obtaining change of the Tariff Cor. Char.
Courier.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-22

sB A petition has been sent TO Con-
gress, by citizens Of Ohio, asking the estab-
llshment of a U. s, Bank with capital Of
$6O,oOo,0o0. This is good time to urge
such measure, not only because the de-
ranged state of the currency demands it, but
because the issue Of Sub-Treasury notes is
democratic concession of the necessity for
such an institution and of its constitutionali.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-22

ENDORSEMENT OF THE ADMINISTRATION
The Ohio Legislature has passed resolutions
expressing confidence in the administrations
rs'aiiirming the Cincinnati platform; declaring
the refusal of the Lccompton convention to
submit the constitution to the people as un-
wise and unfortunate for the peace of Kan
sas; instructing the Senators of the State and
requesting Representatives to vote against
the Lecompton constitution, or any other
constitution not clear expression of the will
Of the people.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-22

TIE LEGIsLATURE.-A gentleman recently
from Nashville informs us that the impression
prevails ihsre that the Legislature will not
adjourn before the last of March. As yet,
but few, If any, measures Of real importance
have been perfected. We believe the people
didn't expect much from the deliberations of
the present session, and the expectation is
not likely TO be disappointed.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-22

icy Gen. Walker is said TO be seeking O
trial in New Orleans, with the view of intro
ducing testimony showing that the President
personally encouraged him in his Nicaraguan
enterprise. The New York Times Wash
ington correspondent says:
1t is rumored also that certain intercepted
letters are in possession Of party in this
city, establishing the completely of the Ad.
mnistration formerly, and that these may
be exposed in Congress before the current
debate Closes
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-22

CoSGREssIosAL.-In the House Of Repre-
seniaIives on the 18th, Gen. ZolIicoffer Of
feree resolution instrucling the Judiciary
Committee TO enquire into the expediency of
reporting bill to regulate and restrain The
importation Of foreign criminals and paupers.
II was adopted by a vote of 137 to 3S.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-22

From UTAH.-The st. Louis Republican
has adviees from the Utah Expedition to
Dec. lst The troops were all in winter
quarters at Fort Bridger with the exception
Of Col. Cooks command, which was posted
forty miles distant, on Henry's Fork, where
scanty supply of grass remained. Fort
Bridger was being rebuilt for the purpose Of
protecting the provisions.
The troops were comfortably stationed in
tents, with stoves. The weather had been
very mild, good health prevailed. The pro-
visions on hand were sufficient to last till
June by close allowance. Capt. Marcy had
been sent TO Taos and Santa Fe to obtain
supplies. Nearly two-thirds of all the ami
mails ofth expedition had died.
The Mormons were preparing to leave
for the British Possessions. Pioneer parties
had already started.
Brigham Young has sent quantity OF
salt to Colonel Johnston, which that officer
sent back, stating that he would hang any
messenger from the same quarter on a SINH.
lar errand. Young had also invited the Of
ficers of the army to partake of his hospitai-
ty and spend the winter at Salt Lake City.
1t is said that Col. Johnston is so well as
sured that the Mormons will leave in the
spring, that he asks no increase of the force
now under his command.
Governor Cummings had issued procla-
nation declaring the Territory in state os
repetition. The trial of offenders will be the
first means used, and that falling resor: to
military power will follow. lie commanded
all armed bodies of men to disbaDd and re-
turn to their homes, under penalty of pun
ishment as traitors.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-22

BANKING CAPITAL OF MAssAcEUsETTs.-
The banking capital of the Commonwealth is
S60,3l9,720. The number of banking inst-
tutions is one hundred and seventy-three-
The aggregate circulation of bank notes is
SlS, lO4,S27, and the aggregate amount of
specie is 1891, 097, which is equivalent to
one dollar in specie to every five dollars in
paper. The Governor, in his message, re-
commends the suppression of bank notes un.
der five dollars, and after the lapse of three
or five years, a suppression of notes under
ten dollars, and the substitution of gold and
silver.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-22

HARRISBURG, Pa, Jan. I9.-Gov Packer
was duly inaugurated to day, as Governor Of
the Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania. In bis
address he gave it as his opinion that all
qualified voters in Territory ought to be al.
lowed to participate in choosing delegates TO
aConveCtion and vote for Constitution, but
if they refuse to do SO, they have no right to
complain.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-22

~ A Washington le:ter.writer says
that General Walker will demand trial in
New Orleans, to which city he is now en-
route, and that If he obtains it, he will pro-
duce evidence showing that some months ago,
President Buchanan encouraged his Nicara-
guam project
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-22

icy The Virginia House of Assembly,
on Tuesday adopted the caucus resolution in
favor of the Lecompton Constitution. The
Senate have postponed their action in the
matter. This is considered virtual rebuke
to Governor Wise.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-22

~ Some musical publisher or teacher,
once wrote or said shat the art of playing on
the violin required the incest perception, and
the most delicate sensibiIity of any art of the
known world" Some country, editor in
commenting on it, says, "The art of publish
ing country newspaper and making il pay,
beats the art of fddling higher than kite"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-22

TENNESSEE BoYDs.-We learn from the re-
ports OF the Stock Exchange in the New
York papers Of the 18th inst, that on the
day previous $4,000 Tennessee Bonds sold
at SOC, $4,000 at ssic; $4,000 at s9s; 81, 900
at sSic, and $4,000 at auction, interest ad-
ded, at s7ic; $4,000 do at 81. The Nash
vile Patriot says it is confident they will sell
at par within the next ninety days if the
Legislature is prudent.