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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

81 The Greeneville Democrat announces
that il Is opposed to oil banks and in favor oil
agold and silver currency. In a succeeding
number IL Says
1--WE have not received in money on sub
serIPtion in two months, enough to buy pa.
per for one weeks issue."
one'would think our neighbor of the De-
mocrat and his readers were in great danger
from the Banks, and that gold and silver
currency would answer their purpose admi-
rably.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

WsArHsR.--lt has been raining IN this
nelghborhood inccsssntly for the last sixteen
or seventeen days, and the prospect for
"a wet spell" or "spell Of wet weather. "
10 decidedly aattering If our town was as
unfortunately situated as Harrison, or Cleve.
land, II would be inundated, but the water
gates and canals are Of large capacity and
tho streets are kept comparatively FREQ from
the aqueous fluid. At this writing, Tuesday
morning, there is not more than FIVE feet wa
ter on tho ford south eas,-corner of the Pub.
lie Square.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24
The BrAurHuL.-All the world worship.

The BEAurTuL.-All the world worships
beauty.
The infant exhibits unmistabable, though
ipsrticulate delight, on perceiving certain
motions or sounds, and is attracted by any
bright color or dazzling glitter, be i. Of the
costly jewel or gew.gaw. the painted daub,
or the marvel Of art, flower or star
The young man, when ''she comes whom
God sends" finds the whole face of things
more lovely, nay, ;glorfed for her sake
beauty. "amid all beauty beautiful" having
made for itself silence in his heart.
The old man after gazing in silent wonder
on the setting sun, speaks kindly to those
merry children who have been gathering but.
tercups and daisies. His thoughts wander
away and dwell with lingering fondness on
1.-THE days that ale nomore;" and as he gives
the little ones his blessing, the subdued
sweetness which beams from his face tells
that a chastened heart is filled with the beau,
~ of holiness. "--1gtan.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

t1W- The bark Ardennes, which had been
arrested at Jacksonville, MS n suspected SLAYER,
has been released, the evidence being insult
hcient to sustain the charge.-Sap. Republi-
can, Dec. lS.
And the cargo of Slaves "recently landed
IN the neighborhood of Savannah and scat.
tered among the neighboring plantations"
will, we suspect, turn out to be a hoax
manufactured for the benefit of the Aboli-
tonisss generally, and the Southern Citizen
in particular.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

"Knorrille Register."-Rumor says tina:
the old Register is to make its appearance
again in short time. But under whose aus.
pieces, or of what political complexion, we
are not advised.
Since tho above wns put In type, the aReg.
lister" is to hand, looking as bright and Wig.
orous ms giant refreshed by his slumbers.-
"Rce g. Co." il, the style of the firm at the
head Of the paper.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

DEMOCRATIC CosvEsrIos--The Central
Committee of the Democratic party of Ten
nessee recommend the party throughout the
State to hold primary meetings to appoint
delegates to State Convention to nominate
Candidate for Governor, and suggests
Thursday the 18th day Of March, as a suita-
bic day for the assembling Of tho Conven-
ton. The Committee say:
"As there are questions connected with
our federal policy, as also with our State
Legislation, that will probably be brought
before the. Convention, it is.important, that
every county should be represented, and /,
is suggested, that each meeting appoint
proxies to cast their vote, in case Of inability
or failure on the part of their delegates to
attend
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

Tbs RICHMOND ENQUIRER BOLDLY BREAK.
ING GRouND.-The Richmond Enquirer, in a
flaming manifesto on the denomination at
Chnrleston," boldly throws down the gaunt-
lot to Senator Hunter, and proclaims Cover
nor Wise as tho true, rightful md only le-
gitimate Presidential champion and favorite
OF the virginia democracy. Tho Wise fac
ton Of the Old Dominion, following tho ex-
ample Of their leader, arc thus resolved upon
a bold and open game with their keen and
cunning ndversnries of the Hunter cliqie.--
The hitter gained decided victory in the late
State Convention, and the Wise men are,
therefore, leading out trumps. Thus the
democratic Presidential pot is beginning to
boil and bubble in the Old Dominion, and we
may soon expect to see some show of the
hands of Hunter, Breckenridge, Toombs, Ste.
phens, Orr, Senator JEFF. Davis, Senators
Brown, Slidell, Bright and others. What the
upshot of this general fermentation may be,
time nlono can developer but certainly, if the
democracy fail to combine ut Charleston or
in the election of 1860, il will not be from n
deficiency, but from an excessive supply OF
cliques, fnciions and candidates.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Morrill,
The minutes of the Northern Methodist
Episcopal Church, just issued, show the fol.
loving figures: Number. of Conferences, 40;
Sunday Schools 1,49o; Church members,
700 o5o-being an increase during the year
OF $4,000; churches, 5000; parsonages, 24O7;
value of church edifces, SI7560,O0O; num-
Der OF travelling preachers, $500; local preach.
ers, 1890. The Southern Church has a
membership of $4,000; 2,434 travelling, and
4,9O7 local preachers. Total Methodist mem.
bership, North and South, 1862 32.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

CHR'srhAs PRssssT.-Ws are indebted
10 !. a. clssgs for the compliment Of q sack
Of Family Flour, as a Christmas present.
Tho .rs'e's is No. /. manufactured .. the
superb merchant mill Of The Messrs. CIeaQe
q 'hls place, and our friend, Tom. will &C.
sept our thanks fSr tho ssasonabk present.
may ne live svsr-so-many years, and each re-
curing chrisssss find him In enlarged pros.
PsFity and happiness. " -.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

A CONSISTENT JoURNAL.-Before the as.
sembling of the Virginia Convention the
Richmond Enquirer proved, to its own salts
faction, that honest John Letcher was totally
unfit, morally and politically unfit, for Gov.
ernor, but since his nomination it announces
its determination to give him a cordial and
earnest support.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

sB- The total value of steamers afoat on
the Mississippi and its tributaries is more
than S6oO0O,oo0. They number rs many
as fifteen hundred-more than twice the
steam boat tonnage of England, and equal to
that of all other parts of the world.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

RuMoR.-A report reached here few days
ago, that John w. White, who was under
heavy bonds for his appearance ut the late
term Of the Federal Court at Knoxville, and
who failed to come to time, had been arrest.
ed in Illinois. We know nothing of the par.
tlculnrs of the arrest, or whether there is any
truth in the report.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

ANOTHER PAPER.-It is intimated that n
democratic paper will shortly be commenced
at Knoxville under the editorial auspices Of
Capt q. w. Harris. If anybody can make
democratic paper go at Knoxville, It is the
Captain. Barring the possession of little
too much decency, he will make most capi-
tai METROPOLITAN editor.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

Sailing THE STREETs.-The municipal
authorities of New YORK have commenced
sailing the principal streets, for the saving
effect II is said to have upon the feet of the
horses. A humane practice rs far as il goes
II they could now hit upon some new plan
to save the soles Of the pedestrians who daily
perambulate the thoroughfares of that mora
goIgoiha, II would be something TO talk
about. 20
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

: EIeur AT A TME.--Soms Of the papers are
giving publicity to statsment that woman
in Illinois recently presented her liegs lord
with eight children at one birth. Illiaois is
agrsat stats-prolde beyond competition in
many things-butwe can't quite believe that.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

WAR AGAINST MExIco.-A despatch from
washington to philadelphia paper says that
the Spanish minister had, announced to our
government that Spain had declared war
asa'nst Mexico. The report, however, needs
confirmation.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

H II is said that Gov. Brown of Georgia
is'so popular with the masses thai he will be
scandidate for reelection without the for
mality of nomination by Convention, and
run without opposition. Such is the tenor
of an article in the Augusta Dispatch.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

H There is no money in the New York
City Treasury to, pny :he city police. The
parties who havehad control Of the munici.
pal government for the last ten years, have
generally, If not generously, appropriated
the revenues to their own purposes and in
vovsd the city in debt to the verge of bank
ruptcy.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

MoRE LASD WARRASrs.-Ilenry Wright,
lawyer of Henderson county, and Willis
N. Arnold, Of the same county, have been
arrested and committed to Jail on a charge of
forging papers to obtain land warrants,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

The Meigs House, Decaiur.--William M
Rogers has taken the large tavern house al
Decatur, formerly occupied by Esquire Lii
lard, and Is prepared TO accommodate all who
may give him call 40 -
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

kANsAs.-A letter from Kansas states that
every thing is quiet in that territory-that
Topeka and Lecompton belong to the past
that the people are engaged in building hou-
se' and barns, fixing up their farms, and at
tending to their own business generally; and
thstthe game Of excitement there Is entirely
Dlaved ont
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

fN We notice that a. X. Crozier, Esq,
is the Chairman Of the Democratic State
Central Committee. A most proper selection.
No man possesses higher qualifications for the
work which will devolve upon that Commit
tee than Mr.. Crozier.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

NoRroLK AND DIREcr TRADs.-The City
CouDciie f Norfolk has appointed comuittee
Of three members from each bsapch. Of the
Couacil to inquire into the best Practicable
meaps Of establishing at the eartiest day. direct
trade by line of steam packets between the
pDrts Of Norfolk and st. Nazaire--the
amount Of capital nsedful for the underta-
king. and what co-operation may be expected
from parties ins Franee.--Erchangs.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

The NAvY.-The Norfolk Argus says tive
have 1t from reliable authority that the House
Committee on Naval Affairs, of which Mr..
Bocock, Of Virginia, is Chairman, will inIme-
diately take up the recommendation of the
Secretary of the Navy for building ten new
sloops-of-war, and endeavor to get tho bill
passed early in the session."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

H The tobacco crop of Ohio for the
current year is estimated to be worth s3,OO0,-
600, Brown county having furnished 2,0s0
hhds, at value probably Of 100000. The
product this year is generally Of superior
quality, but Is not yet finding it's way into
manufacturer hands to my great extent
Cincinnati Enquirer.
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MONEY AND STocKs.--The Philadelphia
Enquirer Of the I4th says:
Money is very plentiful and the best feel.
ing prevails. Ware and'rumors of wars have
had no influence on the market. First class
paper rules from to 6 per cent. and there
is not much paper offering or'discount.
The same paper quotes sales of IS shares
Planters Bank stock at lO7, and few shares
Of Union Bank (renn.) stock at 100.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

W- Thirty-seven of the citizens of Ober-
lin' ohio-white and blaek-including two
clergymen, have been indicted by the United
States Grand Jury for rescuing fugitive
slave, last September, t1
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

ANOTHER WONDER OF THE WORLD -"Bur.
Leigh" the New York correspondent of the
Boston Journal, has the following item in his
last letter:
am told the world will soon be- electrified
by the bringing forth of an invention that
will sendsstenm and all forms of motive pow
er that are now used down among the dead
things Of earth. gentleman on Long Is
land has made the matter n study for twenty
five years, and has now, no says, demonstrat.
ed his invention, and has it now ready for
trial and use. One man Of my acquaintance,
and man of money, has satisfied himself of
the value and practcabiity of the invention,
and has made large Investment in it. But
no one can tell of what the motive power
consists. But wait a short time and YOU
shall know. have the promise of being
present at the trial.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

eB- The democratic party has done a
great many silly and some very pernicious
things in its day. Among other destructive
acts it destroyed the soundest and most uni
form currency the country ever had. I,
commenced business by crushing out the
United States Bank-the next step was to
create hundreds Of local banks in almost
every State in the Union. And now, TO put
the cap-stono to ito folly, it proposes to wipe
out all banking institutions, and fall upon an
exclusive metallic currency. II il succeeds
in the last it will require but a short time to
demonstrate, what sagacious minds long
since predicted, that modern democracy, not
withdrawing its immense pretensions, would
ultimately prove hcgreates, curse the nation
was ever visited with. 6
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

The PRESIDENT READ Our.-The Rich
mond Enquirer, whose authority and de-
mocracy nre unquestioned and unquestiona-
Bile, has read President Buchanan out of the
party. Essays: -.---s-
We have carefully considered the contents
of this document, (the Message,) and before
entering into written discussion of its sepa-
rate features, must premise by avowing that,
in our opinion, its departures from the rule
Of political fifth, laid down in the platform
of the Democratic Republican party, are too
marked and too frequent, to admit of ,ts en-.
dorsoment by the Democracy Of Virginia.
That settles the business. Poor Old
Buck!
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

tW Alabama, it is supposed, will be
again the cotton "banner State" this year.
Her bales, twill be observed, average five
hundred and fifty pounds; IN Geoigia four
hundred. In that State full crop of cotton,
II is said, has been made this year that "wil
average 27,000,OOO at present prices"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

H Girls, never run away from your pa
rents till you are sure the young man you
elope with won't run away. from you. This
advice is worth years subscription, but we
give II gratis.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

tY- G. w. Kendall, writing from New
Braunfels, Texas, says: Take circuit within
ten miles of this place, and know of but one
physician, very worthy and intelligent man
who tends a grstmill for livelihood.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

characterization Thursday last, says
the Memphis Appeal, when the overseer of
Col. cambridge, of DeSoto county, Miss,
was about to chastise one Of his negro men,
he was resisted, and the spirit of rebellion
seemed to take possession of all the negroes
on the plantation, numbering in ali between
fifty and one Hundred. Both Col. Dandridg e
aud his overseer were compelled to take
refuge in the house and bar the doors for
safety Court being in session at fernando,
Judge eastman, on Friday, directed the
deputy sheriff to Summon posse for the
purpose Of reducing the negroes to suLjec.
ton. The sheriff returned on Saturday
having arrested five who were placed in jail
Others are ttll a; large,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

CHArrAnoooA.- Awe learn from one Of the
Chattanooga papers that TINT beautiful and
prosperous city has notion Of leaving Ten.
nessee and attaching itself to Dade county,
Georgia.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

R The times are said to be so hard in
Halifax that the two editors Of the newspa-
pers their smoke the same cigar, taking It by
Turns.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

DEMOCRATIC SrArK CosvgSrIos,
18th of March is suggested by the Central
Committee for holding tho Democratic State
Convention,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

H- Annexation and war, that's true,
every word Of ~" said pert old maid; "no
sooner do you get married than you begin
TO fight"
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THE AMERICAN PARTY IN NEW
- YORK.

- --E - WORK
A ..fA..,. N. ",
P'p. o"sa"o' Ne" io's' '"rows
out an inuma''on that the American party In
that State, being powerless to elect candi-
dates 81 It's own, should merge its,,s In
..r,. ,.h., .e,h. ,o,,,,,.i o,.s,;..,;...
,. 49, r o's"'"'-""o"' :.
Inc express oo"' "ke 'ne proposition, ana
says: ssts4-,,
The American Party was first Organized
with no intention OF making nonin siions of
lie own. II was the object OF its founders 10
select and elect candidates who sympnthizrd
with its principles. Il was meant originally
to infuse American thoughts, idess and nc.
tons into the old marty organizations, rather
than cteate a new party. 1t was composed
originally Of Democrats and Wings, who,
coming together in strong numbers, and with
the natural enthusiasm Of men awakened by
such strength in association, felt that the
had the power to elect candidates ofltheir
own; and for time they were eminently
successful in New York, in parts of New
England, In Maryland, bDuisinna, and else.
where. We have always regretted the ne
ccssity Of third party, but 1t has seemed
and still nppenrs to be necessity. There
were and are thousands and tens of tbous.
ands of American citizens who feel deeply
interested in every question looking TO the
honor and good name of the government,
who can never act with the Democratic par.
" or the Republican party. They could not
vote for Mr.. Buchanan nor for Colonel FIRE.
mont in 1856, aud there nre lust as MANY
who will vote for no such candidates in
1860; albeit there were thousands who in
1856 had preference for Mr.. Fillmore, but
voted for the one or the other of the two
leading candidates who in their Judgment
stood the best chance Of IN election by tho
people.
Whether the same thing recur ngain in
1860 will depend upon circumstances. Dem.
ocrats upon the ono side, and Republicans
upon the other, think II very strange that n
million of men are ready TO "throw away
their votes" rs they regard tho act of voting
for third candidate. But II is no fault Of
the million ifthey are conscientiously opposed
to the nomination and principles Of those
put in nomination against them. The nomi
nation Of Colonel Fremont was destined to
defeat, from its own want of character as q
political nomination. II was made upon no
higher ground than mere expediency or
availability. II was mot a nomination tit TO
DO made" The men who sanctioned il
passed over Ma Fillmore, dominated by the
Americans In the previous February, rs not
good enough for them TO support, and over
such man rs Judge Mclean, of Ohio, in
their own ranks, who could easily have been
elected. They deserved Just whn, they re-
ceived, and learned lesson from, which per-
hap.. they will profit in time to come.
The Americans could not act with them in
1856, and they could not act with the Dem.
ocrats. They were, therefore, driven into
the support Of a candidate of their own
To ali outward appearances, or, al least, to
the extent Of man,aining an independent or.
ganizatior, the same necessity exists today.
Il will be time enough for them to ground
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

S"A LOCKER On at Knoxville" will al
ways fad welcome TO our columns for any
article he may write upon the improvement
OF stock, or other subject Of general inter-
oak
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81 Gen. Jas. NJ. Quarles is called upon
in tho GAINESVILLE Chronicle, to run for Con.
gress In the District now so ably represented
by Gen. ZoIlcoffer, who. It il understood,
hes no desire for reelection.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

N.& c. Misunderstanding the last week
there were carried over the N. g. Z. r. r.,
$50 hogs, 100 mules, md 80 cattle.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

W Two men in Cincinnati have agreed 10
eat mush and milk for "the championship"
The one that busts first, loses.
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tg In Iowa, the other day, n brute Of q
man kicked his wife. The indignant neigh.
bors assembled, and made jackass kick him.
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The WILD AFRIcAss.--We learn, from re-
liable authority, that about two hundred and
seventy of The Wild Africans portion of the
cargo Of the "Wanderer," are now on PLAN
tation in South Carolina, two or three miles
below this city, on the Savannah river, hav.
ing been brought there two days ago, on
board steamboat, from some point near Sn-
vannnh; and we suppose will soon be offered
for sale. Indeed we are informed that sales
have been made of some Of the cargo.-Au-
gusta Chronicle.
The Savannah Republican of the l4th inst.
says:-
One of the negroes from the Wnnderer
was brought TO this city yesterday by gen.
tlemnn who obtained him from the lot car
ried up the Savannah river. lie is repre-.
scented to be n likely and very trnciable young
fellow.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

az The Lyoefbura ~ isainian sess jihs,
Democracy II IKE The lions cave In the fsbIs-
Il let's svsrybody 10, but refuses 10 let any.
body 60 out. Yes, and like the. lion, Il
makes them crouch before iss tread like we'll
whipped spanisls-to bark 10 death. 81
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- Oar commercial letter from Augusta
thia week reports tho demand for Tennessee
produce A lucrcasinc.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

MECHANICAL CURiosIrY.-A man in
Buffalo, New York, wears most rare and
ancient curiosity in the shape of n wooden
watch, only one hundred and ffty-six years
oldtf,lt was made by Casper Glnz Stetten,
in Switzerland, in 17O2 The pinions and
verge nre of steel; the barrel, main and scope
wheels nre composed Of brass, and so is the
balance. The rest of the watch is entirely Of
wood, including the case. -....
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

sV Ayoung woman named Mary r.
Sheppard, last week recovered $4,000 for an
outrageous Islander perpetrated by John Poe,
of Waukesha county, Wisconsin. The Judge,
in his charge to the jury remarked: "If the
defense of Poe were untrue, and (of course
1t was,) such case never came before n
court of justice in any State of the Union,
since the origin of the government; and he
very much doubted if in any part of the hab-
table world; since the deluge, when God
Almighty destroyed man for his wickedncss'
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-12-24

EE The Winchester Home Jolurl AZ.
nouncss Mr.. Msdison Williams " cpndt
date to represent Franklin county 10 the
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The seven Northwestern States poll
hundred thousand more votes than the fl
teen slave States. They cast nearly one.
third Of all The votes Of the Union! After
the census If 1860 the Northwest will be
the governing power Of the Confederacy.-
They already cast nearly three times rs
many popular votes as the New England
States