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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-15

A FiRsT-RATE NoTIcE OF A BRIDEGROOM.
"A Western exchange paper publishes the
following marriage notice.
"Married, in Seymour, or Sunday, the 4th
inst. by Esquire Carter, Mr.. Geo. Wnlfron'
(better known as old Walfrom the tanner,)
to Mrs. Frederick Miller, charming widow
of o. Old Walfom is the uglest man in
the United States, without any exception
and how, with all his ugiiness, he got the
widows consent TO have him, is mystery to
US. We can assure the bride that she need
not be afraid Of any woman running away
with Walfrom, for she is the only woman
that has been within ten feet Of him for
twenty years."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-15

R- They have new chimney in France,
invented for the consumption of wood, in
stead of coal, by the Parisians. ltconsists Of
mere pipe, into which the logs Of wood aro
thrown, and beneath which the fire is lighted.
This contrivance produces so much heat that
the apartment is thoroughly warmed during
the day, and at night the logs, completely
charred, but not consumed, are withdrawn in
the state of charcoal, and will sell for double
the price of the wood in its natural state
This chimney is the invention of Monsieur
Renaud, and much is expected from il on the
score of economy. The same idea is being
applied to steam, using coal, which turns to
coke, as it works without smoke or ashes Of
any kind, by means Of revolving cylinder
beneath the furnace. ia
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-15

BANK RssumPrIoSs.--The Washington
States of Saturday evening-a paper usually
very well informed in regard to financial ana
commercial affaits--has the follo wing IN re-
gard to the resumption of specie payments
by the banks; IN ..
The banks throughout the country are ma
king steady efforts to commences or s'sta'n
resumption of specie payments. The Fh.'a-
delphia banks, which were among the hrst
to suspend, will be ready, it is said, to resume RESUME
within the mex, two months. The suspen-
sion OF the banks in Pennsylvania was legall'
zed until the second Monday in AP'iI next.
il Is said, If, by such resumption, they should
be exempt from the operation of the "reliei
law, which requires them to receive ~ P.y-
ment of debts the notes Of other banks N the
state which do not pay specie. The Balli.
more banks await the movement ot those OF
Philadelphia.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-15
VOL. X.--N0. 1856.

How TO KEEP YoUSo AND HAEDsoME.-ln
the Deseret News is a report Of the doings Of
the Latter Day Saints on the occasion OF
backsliding Mormon, named Marsh, renewing
his vows of fealiy TO that church. Marsh
nineteen years ago left the Mormons, and
now has returned to them, begged their par.
don and been received back to fellowship
Marsh delivered an address to the saints, tel
ling of his sorrows and trials since he left the
fold. Brigham Young improving the oppor-
tunity to enforce a lesson against apostacy,
among other things, said:
In conversing with Brother Marsh find
that he is about the same Thomas that he
always was, full Of anecdotes and chit chat.
He could hardly converse for ten minutes
without telling an anecdote. His voice and
style of conversation are familiar 10 me.
He has told you that he is an old man.
Do you think that am IN old man could
prove in this cougregat ON that am young
Tor could find more cir g no would choose
me for husband, than can any Of the young
men.
Brother Thomas considers himself very
aged and in6rm, and you can see that he is,
brethren and sisters. What is the cause OF
tl He left the gospel Of salvation. What
do you think the difference is between his nge
and mine? One year and seven months, to
day, and he is one year, seven months and
fourteen days older than brother Heber Y.
kimball. ,t,...., r...f,.- ,.f5. a. ada
"Mormonism" keeps men and women young
and handsome; and when they are full OF the
Spirit of God there are none Of them but
what will have glow upon their counte-
nances, and that is what makes you and me
young, for the Spirit Of God is with US and
within u.s.
When brother Thomas thought Of return
ing to the Church the plurality Of wives trou-
bled him good deal; look at him, do you
think il need to do not, for doubt wheth-
er he could get one wife. Why II should
have troubled an infrm old man like him, 10
not for me to say. e1HA
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-15

The FREE BANKs.-All the Free Banks
of Tennessee have complied with the de-
mand of the Comptroller for second depos-
il Of State Bonds, except Bank Of Claiborne,
Bank of Tazewell, Bank of Jefferson, Bank
of Knoxville, Bank Of Nashville, Bank Of
Commerce, and Bank of Trenton. II is said
that the Banks of Jefferson and Commerce
have each made on assignment. The notes
Of all these Banks, are greatly deprecated,
except those of the Bank Of Commerce, and
these are still at par, for the reason that they
are redeemed with notes Of the old Banks.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-15

WELL TRAVELLED BAcoN.-The New York
papers mention the receipt at that port Of
couple hundred boxes of bacon from Liver.
pool. Its history is worthy Of record
About year and a half ago, 1t wns shipped
from ST. Louis, ria this city, to Liverpool, aud
thence to Australia, whence, not finding fa-
vorable market 10 the South Seas, il was
shipped back again to Liverpool, and now to
New York, for the purpose, perhaps, OF being
soaked, scraped, and re-smoked, and thus
made ready again for the market when prices
shnll revive
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-15

How THE PRESIDENT WAS NOT BACKED
UP AT DETRoIr.-The Postoffice and Custom
House Democracy got up grand Lecomp-
ton endorsement meeting at Detroit lew
DAYS since. And such gathering, the New
York Express says, was never before seen
in those regions. AS the invitation was ex-
tended to all sound national Democrats, the
friends of Senator Douglas, deemng them
selves quite as orthodox as the Buckaneers
turned out in large numbers, and the whole
thing was managed so well that when the
Lecompton "folks" got the meeting under
weigh, to their utter astonshment the hall
was found more than half full of "Little
Giants" who kept cheering always at the
wrong place, and Kissing when they ought
to hurrah! The Buchanan men smelt rat,
and tried to put the animal out, but it was
too late. Resolutionsfor Douglas were pass
ed in opposition to another set which had
ius, been sent on from Tammany Hall to be
put through sin their regular way" The
reporter for the Detroit Advertiser, in desert
biEg the scene, says:
OfaiI the noise made by the human voice,
this meeting afforded the greatest variety
A geological garden or menagrie OF cats,
dogs, tigers, roos:ers, elephants, hogs, bulls,
horses, crows, hawks, mocking birds, robbins,
owls, looms, geese, hens, goslings, jackasses,
narrots. and all other things that utter stronge
noises, were represented on this accession.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-15

A PEOPLE WANTING PAPER MoNEY.-The
money crisis in Hamburg presents strong
contrast to the financial crisis in this country.
Here there is an excessive circulation OF bank
bills, and, where the banks are without the
necessary specie to redeem, the public sees in
Tie banks the cause of the depression, while
in Hamburg there is no paper money. An
immense amount of silver coin is there placed
on deposit in the banks, upon which The
Hamburg public desires the issue OF paper
money, and, in the absence OF bank notes. IL
sees the cause OF the terrible crisis, Here
the circulation of small notes is diselaimed
against, in order to prevent, or, at least to
prolong, the future return of similar crisis.
In Hamburgh there is general opinion that
the issue of notes OF small amount will re-
leye the depression.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-15

tH- There was "hard times party" last
week at the house Of certain gentleman in
Boston. The ladies' and gentleman wore the
most common attire they could snd In their
wardrobe. Johnny and gingerbread
were served up for supper, and the rooms
were lghod up with huge pumpkin lantern,
and ,alow candles stuck in potatoes. The
best feature of the burlesque was tina. tho
money which fashionable party would have
cost was given to the poor.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-15
A CHANCE FOR THE DISPLAY OF PLucK.-

A CHANCE FOR THE DISPLAY OF PLUCK
The Washington correspondence ofthe N. Y.
Herald, in his letter of the 9th ult, says:-
A dispatch. TO the government from the
South coast OF Africa, dated October l9,
1857, says:-"The slave trade is assuming IL
new aspect. The French government has
gone boldly into it, and the British squadron
are ordered not to verify the colors OF n
Frenrh vessel, whether II legal trader or not.
American ships, on the contrary, are searched,
seized, and confscated, in manner violative
of our doctrine of the right of search" The
8 nbject has been laid before the Cabinet.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-15

RATHER DIscoURAGIHG.-AB Boston iass.)
paper says gentleman who has spent the
last two months in the West writes from
llinois in terms by no means encouraging
He says that grain is plenty, but in no de-
mand. Wheat at forty cents, and corn at
twenty cents bushe; having no buyers
The farmers cannot raise money enough to
pay their debts, and almost every day some
body's farm is put under the sherif's ham
meT,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-15

TExAs.-The Lamar Enquirer of recent
date says, "Immigrntion still continues
Wagons are continually rolling past our Of
flee To the far west. All sorts OF porvisions
are in good demand, and no one is doing so
well Just now us our farmers and planters
We think the immigration will equal, If not
surpnss that OF last fall.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-15
RULES TO Be OBSERVED AT CHURCH.

RULES TO BE OBSERVED AT CHURCH.
Going early TO church isl vulgar habit; OF
course you are never to be guilty Of it,
When you enter make as much lnOise as
possible, to attract attention, for that is a
primary reason why you go to church. OF
course you are well dressed, and, all fashiona-
BILE people will turn round to look at you
they like to see and be seen. Never mind
the preacher; he can stop his discourse until
you are seated. Having taken conspic-
uous place, blow your nose like horn at
least three times--wipe your fsce with the
same handkerchef-shake out and spread il
upon your knees. Touch your neighbor
slyly and whisper to him, "got any tobacco!
there is no spittoon-never mnd-'tis a
public housed Having got so far, turn
around and look at the ladies' now is your
time! while they are starring at that new
conner, rusiliug in satin, as she sweeps down
the aisle; inquire oftha: gentleman next TO
you, "what lady is thatl" You may perceive
by the audible whisperings that the same
question is being asked by at least a dozen
persons. BY this time the house is nearly
full, and through the noise made by the
fluttering Of fans and scrapng of feet, you
may be able to catch the thread of the SER
mon. The Sermon being over, endeavor TO
be first at the doorway, where you can take
up an eligible position to review the ladies'
faces as they press past you; the opening
was intended TO allow two or three persons
to 60 out abreast, but your position COM
pells them to move out in single file; an
excellent vancouver by which you will be
enabled to inspect each one separately. The
usual bows, mods, and smiles of recognition
having been executed in your best style, fall
in with the crowd, twirling your cane--tnke
friends arni if one oflers-tak Of the ladies
the fashions--the--any thing but the SER
mon, which of course to you has seemed
.yery dull"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-15

RATHER UNcLERicAL CoSDucT. Hart.
ford (Ct) Press says that the Rev. l.. Lud-
ing:on, of New Britain, has been sentenced
to twenty days imprisonment in the county
Jail, for breaking the windows of the church
maIciously, and in the night season. II is
said he was offended because another clergy
man had been invited to preach in the
church. s.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-15

DEArH OF USTED STATES JUDGE
Hon. Henry Potter, Judge of the District
Court of the United States in North Carolina,
died at his residence near Fayetteville, on the
Goth inst. Judge Potter was born in Meek
lenburg, Virginia, in i765, was appointed Dis
trict Judge by Jefferson in 1901, and was
long associated in the d'seharge Of his duties,
with Chief Justice Marshall. e
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-15

TRIGAMY.-A young man OF keokuk,
Iowa, recently married young, pretty and
modest woman, with whom he lived in much
happiness, till one day opening letter nd.
dressed to his wife, he discovered that she
had another husband in Ohio. Rushing home
10 his pretty wife, the enraged husband show
ed her the letter and asked explanations,
when she quietly remarked she had nothing
to say, only that she had still another one
residing in Pennsylvania. The victim has
sued for divorce. ..a.at.i.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-15

A NOVEL TURS-OUT.--Among the novel
ties observed In New York on New Years
Day was carriage propelled by steam, and
operated by two fast young men, in their bu
siness of making calls. They doubtless con-
sidered the old fogy turnout Of four.in-hnnd
as altogether too slow for the times, and the
accomplishment of the full complement Of
"fiye hundred calls" t ID
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-15

ORleIxor THE BowIR KNIFE The WASH
ington (Ark.D Telegraph, properly jealous
for the honors Of its own town, claims for IL
the origin of this far-famed weapon:
1t was made by Mr. James II. Black for the
lamentable Col James Bowie, who fell ut
Alamo. Mr. Black still resides in this place,
and though he was deprived of his eye sight
a number Of years ago, We do not imagine
the thought Of his having made the first
bowie-knife will for moment disturb the
Quietude of his lonely bosom.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-15

tY- The "Journal of Commerce" (Admin.
istration) does not excuse nor defend the
fillibuster Walker. Commodore Pauldings
right to arrest him on the sea, or in transitu,
the Editor reasons, is not denied-and his
questionable exercise of power in arresting
him on the soil Of Nicaragua, is matter for
Nicaragua, not for Walker to complain off,
The Editor also calls attention to the fact,
that our Government has recognised the Mar.
tinez Nicaraguan Government, and thus, that
Walkers pretensions are not only inadmissa-
Bile, but prepos,erous.
The Editor goes on to say
at is high time that all fillibusters, and all
who sympathise and encourage their lawless
proceedings, should know that the masses OF
the American people are opposed to them,
and consider their movements dishonest in
principle and directly subversive of progress
and civilizations; and that the Government will
not permit the law to be violated, their policy
thwarted, and their friendly relations with
other nations disturbed, whenever II may
please some reckless adventurer TO "expatrl-
ate" himself for the purpose Of seizing what
does not belong to him, or Of forcing freedom
and civilization down the throats OF other
people"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-15
RETIJgNING TO TRUE PRINCIPLES.

The observer of important public events
cannot shut his eyes to the fact that the
country is becoming ripe for return to the
good old principles Of the Wing party. The
people have seen to their sorrow, the folly o:
the miserable tinkering with The revenue and
currency. Under the Wing Tariff Of 1912,
the balance of trade was in favor Of this
country-now ii is largely against us. From
lS42 to 1886 inclusive, when the now exist
ing Tariff was enacted, our exports amounted
to Sl6OOO,0O0 more than our imports; but
now, during the last five years, our imports
have exceeded our exports by over thirty
eight milions-makipg n difference against
us in the two periods Of over flty.four mil
lions.
But let us take another view Of the matter.
During the first period Of FIVE years, under
the Wing tariff, our exports Of gold amount
ed to S54,I5O,0OO, while our import Of gold
during the same time amounted to SAC, 0,458,.
900, showing loss TO US of the precious
metals during that period Of Sl3,692,0O0.-
During the last period of five years under the
present tariff, our exports of gold amounted
to S2l3,352,OoO while our imports of gold,
during the same time, were $24,352,OOo,
showing loss of the precious metals during
that time of SlS9,OoO,OOO. Aud all this vast
amount of gold has been sent abroad 20 set
tie, in part, for the foreign luxures imported
under the present tariff, which went fully into
operation about the year 1851.
No one can fail to see, then. where our
money has gone, during the past five years.
But what has it gone for? Why to pay for
our wines and branches, and silks, and other
luxuries that we could do just us well with
out. During the last five years our imports
of wines and brandes alone amounted to over
S23,OOO,000, while our imports of silks dur
ing the same time amounted to $l41 ,283,00O
There you see at glance, not only where
our gold has gone, but what it has gone for
mere trash, and worse than trash. Had we
imported less of silks and brandies, we should
have exported less Of gold, and, as necessa-
ry consequence the financial condition Of our
country would have been far better than il is
No wonder the people are beginning to
clamor for a protective tariff, and sound
national currency.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-15

DEATH OF MisER.-The Easton (Pa)
Argus mentions an incident of an old gentle.
man recently deceased in Lehigh county, who
pretended to be quite poor. On examination
Of the premises after his death, no less than
eleven thousand dollars were found in specie,
which he do btless had been saving and con-
cealinp for many years.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-15

HsAvY FALLING 0rF.--The falling on in
the receipts Of produce from the interior, at
all the ports, Is very great. According to re-
liable calculations, including breadstuils, pro-
visions, cotton, &C., it reaches TO the value Of
nearly forty million dollars. 81. s.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-15

or A young gentleman, the other day,
asked Of young lady, what she thought o!
the married state in general? "Not knowing,
cannot tell" was the reply; "bu, II you and
| would put our heads together, | could
soon give YOU a definite answer"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-15

IsA QUANDARY -Garber, of the Madison
Courier, thus describes the position of a
Democratic editor who is "waiting for the
facts" before he makes up his mind on the
Kansas question. He says:
"The editors of the indianapolis Sentinel
are in n miserable condition. They can feel
the collar, but don't know whose kennel
they belong to. They are dogs without an
owner. All they can do is to steady them
selves against post and bark, with as much
knowledge at what they are barking ut MS
little dogs do when they are barking at the
moon."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-15

CHAPLAINs ON RAILRoADs.-We were not
aware, until we encountered the following
paragraph in religious journal, that we had
chaplains on our. railroads: "Rev. J. w. o.
born, chaplain Of the Illinois Central railroad
company, gave sketch of the results of his
labors along that line of road. Schools have
been established at all the stations, and are
in fourishing condition, and the means Of
much good. Bible classes are lurge and
numerous. Some o. the children walk sew
eral miles to the Schools Exchange
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-15

In FOR A FIcHT.-The people Of Bellevile,
Ill.,, are of n beligerent turn Of mind. At
recent public meeting they requested the
Government to call out forty thousand vol
unteers from the Western States, to chas-
tise the MOrmons in Utah.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-15

A LEeAcY.-Rev. Robert Gray, Presby-
terian minister at Burt, near Londonderry,
Ireland, died lately, leaving considerable pro-
perty to his nephew, John Gray, who is sup
posed 10 be 10 the United States. s.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-15
f,as- We have henrd somewhere a sneer.

tag- We have heard somewhere sneer-
ing statement that poverty is prolific; for rour
part, we are glad Of il. The poor Irish wo-
man, who had pig and COW, and hut full
of children, and not penny to her name,
took the right view Of the matter, when she
replied TO one wondering at her attachmsnt
for the little Norabs and Patricks "Why,
bless your honor, Two nothing else TO love!'
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-15

tW Commodore Jones' urges an nppro-
priation Of $2,O00,OO0 to provide armament
and munitions for volunteer navy, and pri-
vateers to be ready for IN emergency OF a
war.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-15

RUM AND Observation-Disclosures Jeffrys,
missionary in the East Indies, states that
"for one really converted Christian, M the
fruit of missionary labor, the drinking prae-
tees Of the English have made fully one
thousand drunkards 10 India" Rather a
hard report. rIf.ff.t .ria
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-15

THE BALTIMoE AMgRIcAN.-This excel
lent journal, with the beginning of the year,
entered upon the ffty.niplh volume It's
existence as daily paper. 1t has resumed
its old folio form. slI
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-15

REwARD.-The relations of the late Col.
II. +. Robertson, killed in Winchester Tenn,
on the oath ult., by Samuel Meredith offer a
reward Of $4,000 for the arrest Of the muir
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-15

PROMPTLY MET.-From apublished letter
from r. G. Payne, Railroad Commissioner,
we learn that all the Railroad Companies Of
Tennessee, have promptly paid their January
interest.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-15
TAKING THE BACK TRAcK.-The Vicks-

TAKING THE BACK TRAcK.-The Vlcks-
burg True Southern, 10Th ult., says
We observe great number of men, wo-
man, and children and dogs, together with
horses, mules, wagons and other indespen-
sables, crossing the river from the wrong
side yesterday, and upon inquiry learned
that they had moved to Arkansas last Fall,
and dsgusted with the country, were return
ing to their former homes In Mississippi
We pu, this down as the most sensible net
of the season. .t.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-15

,9g- The farmers in New Jersey, in 1855
lost three millions of dollars by keeping their
produce back till the country was bockaded
with snow.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-15

tY- A letter from Texas says: "In the
eastern part of the State they had rains, and
the earth yielded her increase. But the whole
of western Texas, from the Brazos TO FL
Paso, has failed now for two years to mako
bread. As n consequence, the people are in
the midst Of the most deplorable pecuniary
irinla
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-01-15

How TO MAKE MosEY.-Let the business
of everybody else alone, and attend to your
own; don't buy what you don't want; use
every hour to advantage, and study to make
even leisure hour useful; think twice before
you throw away shillng-remember you
will have another to make for il; find recrea-
ton in looking over your business; buy low,
sell fair, and take care Of the profits; look
over your books regularly, and If you find an
error, trace it out; should stroke Of msfor-
tune come upon you in trade, retrench, work
harder, but never fly the track; confront diff
culties with unfnching perseverance, and
they will disappear at last; though you should
fail in the struggle, you will be honored, but
shrink from the task, and you will be des-
pised '''