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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-07-02

"TAR RIVER DRMooRAT."-We have re-
eeived number Of paper with the above
title, published somewhere up in that "good
old State" Its editorials show that il is not
appropriately named, and like most loco
foeO Journals, is better calculated 10 defle
than 10 enlighten.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-07-02

sg" A bread mob has been COTTON up in
Buffalo, N. Y. 1t consists chiefly offoreign-
ers, some of whom, says the Commercial,
had refused to work ut seventy FIVE cents II
day. These bread mobs are an imported ar
ticlc for which the natives pay very heavy
tax,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-07-02
AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION.

AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION.
We give The following communication n
place, not because we think Il advisable 10
be continually tinkering at the Constitution,
or that we agree, with the writer In all his
propositions. On the contrary, we differ with
him very materially 10 regard to some Of
shem--for instance, prohibiting private or To-
cal legislation" and to throwing any more
Offices connected with the Judiciary before
the people. The people Of Tennessee have,
perhaps been peculiarly fortunate in select
ing their judicial officers; but our observa-
ton in regard 70 some other States has led
US 10 the conclusion that We have travelled
about Far enough ia that direction, and that
In the COARSE Of lime a return 10 the former
and more conservative system may be de-
sirabls. But we publish the communication
because Il comes from source that entities
Il to respectful consideration, and because
our columns are at all times open TO free,
frank and honest discussion Of all questions
affecting the public interests Immediately or
in a remote degree. AZ TO the State officers
named, while there might not be any over
whelming objections to urge against their
election BY the people, still we can see no
existing necessity for the change.
For the Post.
Mr.. Editor: Since it has been understood
that n final disposition is about TO be made of
your favorite correspondents Union meet
ings, think" itwould CRAFTY the wishes of
many ofyour numerous friends to have sotne-
thing said id your paper in reference to the
propriety Of sustaining the call for Con-
vention TO change the Constitutional Laws
| of Tennessee. / suppose il is generally I'M
derstood that the law authorizing the people,
in September next, to say whether they shall
have Convention or not, was passed with
unprecedented unanimity by our last Legis-
lature, which, by the bye, was composed of
some of the best men of the State. And
inasmuch MS legislation costs the people too
much, Eyes, altogether too much,) they now
have it in their power to make such amend
ments and alterations in our Constitution rs
suit the interests and views of the present
progressive age. | will point out some few
changes that have been suggested TINT ought
to be made. Private or local legislation
should be prohibited, for more than three
fourths of the acts of the three last Legisla-
turee have been of n local character. There
have been quite too many interpretations
granted at considerable costs, indeed-the
sessions of the Legislature should be limited
the Secretary of State, Comptroller, State
Treasurer, and Cbnncery Clerks should be
elected by the people, &c, Vox PoPULL
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-07-02

W According to the report of tho Cour-
ty Court Clerk of Rutherford county, about
ten thousand dollars worth of notes on the
Exchange Bank are in the hands of the peo-
pie of that county.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-07-02

IsToLERASoE.--ln notice Of Life and
Times of Hugh Miller" Graham's Magazine
says: 80
Some portions Of il display about as strong
nspirit OF the ociium theologicum, and Of good
bitter hatred, rs one would ever care 10 Sc
manifested on my subject not involving
breaches of the Ten Commandments. We
really wish that some of the good folks who
nre so free and ensy in comparing Others 10
the inhabitants of Sodom and Gomorrab, and
to ndo:ers of Molock. md Bnal Poor would
look little into early history, and find out
,chat they are really talking about.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-07-02

BETTING THE WIRES. - II 10 stated that
circulars have been issued from Washington.
and distributed over the Union, urging Mr.
Crittenden as the candidate for the Presidsn-
cy, irrespective Of party.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-07-02

E. tB-- The Orleans Republican has seen n
man named Jackson Paine-a farmer living
some five miles from Albon-who declares
that he has not slept for over fourteen
months, his last nap having been taken in
April, 1857. Ills general appearance is in
dcative Of feeble health; his eyes is restless
and rolling, and his demeanor nervous in the
extreme.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-07-02

V II our memory il not at fault, there
was considerable sprinkling of the domi-
nant party in the last Legislature in favor of
abolishing all banking institutions and going
in on hard money currency. The question
now asked is, whether the management of
the Bank of Tennessee Is in the hands of the
hard, or the mired currency men,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-07-02

SUPREME JUDoE.-A writer in the Chat.
tanoooga Gazette suggests the name of AR
cHTBALD WRIGHT, of Memphis, for Supreme
Judge to fill The vacancy occasioned by the
death of Judge Harris.
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~ We hope the New York Herald vii

1- We hope the New York Herald will
not be too persistent in it's enquiries about
the collection and appropriation of the lobby
fund raised for the election of Mr.. Banks as
Speaker Of the last Congress. There are
people (poor confidiDg souls) who believe
that no bribery was employed in that trans.
action, md some Of them would be panied to
be undeceived. II will all out before this
time next year-thc train will explode at the
proper time Let tho Herald hold ONT has
no idea of the mischief it may do by pre-.
mature agitation of the subject.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-07-02

THE BRANCH BANK AT KNoxvrLLE.-The
Branch of the State Bank at Knoxville, ere.
ated by the last Legislature, went into ops-
ration on yesterday, the lst instant John II.
Crozier, Prest.; N. D. McMahan, Cashier.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-07-02

BLEDsoE C0uSTY.--A letter from Pike.
willie. Of the 9sth says-
at 10 now understood that the Cour. will
be held at the usual time-the I'd Monday in
July, the 18th day. A good many jurors
and others had been summoned to attend to.
day and came 10, but have been re.summon-
ed for the 18th day."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-07-02

.sF- The less You leave your children
when you die, the more they illhnve tween.
~ years afterwards. Wealth inherited should
DC the incentive to exer!ion. Instead ofshas
''it is the tite-de to sfoib." -.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-07-02

FoRrsr HUI AcApsMY.--An Examina.
ton OF TIE Students Of Forest Hill Academy
will take place on Thursday and Friday, the
9Th and 9th Of July. .....
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-07-02

w Platarch says, in his life of Alexap-
DER that the Babylonians used, during the
dog days, TO sleep on skins filled with water
The Boston Times adds that in these DAVIS
men sleep on skins flied with liauor
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-07-02

w The SANTA FL Gazette says that thsys
are not more. than four hundred bono f@e
residents within the whole Territory, ont Of
which il Is proposed TO form Arizona.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-07-02

ExAMISATros.-There will be public Ex-
animation Of the Students of Decatur Male
and Female Academy, on "Wednesday. Thurs
day, and Friday, l4tb, 10th and 18th Of July
next--to which the public are cordially in
vited. D. Frazier, PRINCIPAL
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-07-02

~ An umbrella has been nufactured
10 Connecticut, called the "ending umbrella. :"
II is made OF brown paper and willow twigs.
intended exclusively 10 accommodate n
friend.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-07-02

:. ~ To kill Bsdbugs: Take corrosive sub.
Innate and daub it all over your benstenS.
then burn your bedstead and clothing. and
move into another house.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-07-02

t4s- james Crittenden Shook, formerly of
this place, is candidate for Justice of the
Peace of Jefferson township, Jackson coun-
ty, Arkansas. Hope he'll be elected. Great
country out there in Raekensaek for aspiring
young men. '"~
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-07-02

~ The Nashville Union says Ms Demo-
cratic party has been distinguished for its ma
isEaIity. Some people have a wonderful
80 for by-gOnes.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-07-02

:, Afiectionate wife-"Do you know Mr.
Brown, dear?" Husband-"Yes.n "Well.
don't you think him very deserving manr'
"fes, worry deserving. He deserves n good
thrashlng, and tho next time he gallants Won
home I'll give il TO him." ~"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-07-02

WHEAT.-ltis now pretty well ascertained
that there will not be over half crop Of
wheat in East Tennessee-if that much.-
Those who, vexed at the low figures for pro-
duce, expressed wish that the crop should
BE- short, are likely be gratifed. Whether
psiess will advance much must depend upon
the haryests In Europe.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-07-02

FOURTH OF JuLY.-There will be an in.
teresting celebration at Mouse Creek tomor.
row. All who can possibly 60 should do
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-07-02
ATHENS, FnIDAY, JULY ;. 1888.

-EAnuArwx And CoScERT.-The Exami-
nation Of the Ninth Session Of Mrs. Cooxk's
School will take plsce on Tuesday md We'd
nssday, the 18th and i4th Of July next
Concert Tuesday night.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-07-02

ABOUT "WAR" IN ENGLANp.-The Lon.
don Post of June LIST, closing an article on
the outrnges on the American vessels in the
Gulf, says:
Let US repeat, then, that delicate md
perilous controversy has been Awakened
that our cruisers are charged with violence
and ilegality-that the American mind is
tnking tire-and that it is the duty of Parlia-
ment TO axiously watch the policy of the gov.
eminent. In the name and interest of civli-
cation let this matter be settled without ap.
pests to Vattel or Grotius, to Dutch jurists
or Spanish quibblers, to constructive con-
ventions and distorted analogies. What, for
the sake of the comfy of nations, do we owe
to America in her neighboring waters! What
is fair and right between the United States
and Great Britain What can b. arranged
upon mutual terms of mutual respect and
confidence! War against aggressors, but
peace, in the spirit of peace, with our natural
allies, brethren and friends.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-07-02

"CoME BACK, STEPHEs!'-The Washing
ton correspondent Of the New York Tribune
has the following:
"Some Southern members of the Cabinet
are ready to become reconcied with Judge
Douglns for the sake of the union of the
party and his future cooperation, and so dis
miss the offensive offlce-holders who have
badgered him In illinois. The President is
willing to forgive, but cannot forget Messrs.
Gfund, Carpenter, Cook, and their fellows,
received their Inspirations from the White
House, hence MIR. Buchanan is distinctly
committed"
II undoubtedly appears, from rumors and
from the fact that the Richmond South and
Enquirer have recently been induced TO
apologize for the crooked course of Judge
Douglas, that the Democratic wire.pullers
have resolved it is expedient that the stray
sheep should be once more received into the
fold.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-07-02

~ Circuit Cour. for Ronne county, meets
at Kingston, next Monday, the 5tb.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-07-02

" Mayor Wayne OF Savannah, died in
that city few days since.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-07-02

81 u 10 rumossd that Judge Roosevelt,
Of Nsw York, will hsseat % Ninistss to
England.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-07-02

IsDEPENDENcE DAY.-Our exchanges, from
all parts of the country, contain notices of
arrangements for the celebration Of tho glo-
rious Fourth. Orations, fireworks, military
and civic professions, in town and country,
will be as plenty as ever. The Declaration
Of Independence will still have hearing, and
SO will the Farewell Address. Vipe Ia Re
pubhque!
SEVEN YEARS FLooD.-The Western wa
tiers were very high in 1886 and '37. Seven
years after, in IA, and in seven years again,
in 81; and then again in SO We have great
flood. The superstitious can now exercise
their talents upon the magical number seven.
We are told that the Indians of the West
held to such tradition also of soven-year
flood.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-07-02

t5V- Myriads Of locusts have made their
appe arance in the southern part of Mississippi
and the northern portion Of Louisiana.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-07-02

New ORLEAKs.-Gerrard Siith was in
auguratsd Mayor Of New Orleans on the
2lst ult.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-07-02

A CRUMB OF COMFORT FOR Mr.. SEW
ARD.-It appears that the Illinois Republican
State Convention, the other day, after nomi.
mating Abraham Lincoln, with great enthusi.
nsm, as the proper person to take the seat of
Mr.. Douglas in the United States Senate,
when his present term shall expire, proceed.
ed to take the sentiment Of the delegates on
the subject of the Presidency, and that the
Hon. WIN. II. Seward ''received over five
votes to one for any other candidate, and
majority of two to one over all Others COM
bined." This is a crumb of comfort for Mr..
Seward; bus settler for Mr.. Douglas. The
latter will have to 60 back to the democracy
or retire.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-07-02

tH- No information Is yet received as to
what time the Bank OF Tennessee contem-
plates resnmng specie payments.
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fX- mr.. Lindnhl, editor of ihe Freder.

tB- Mr.. Lndnhl, editor of the Freder.
neslandet, n newspaper published in Stock
holm, has been condemned to death by the
axe, for having falsely and with evil inten-
tons accused Mndemoiselle ,lendelssohn OF
incest. His counsel, Mr.. C. G. Uggla, was
condemned to one months Imprisonment
and to Introduction of practice, for having
undertaken the defence Of an unjust cause.
+, e4. A report reached Havana that n sla-
yer was captured on the south side of The
Island, with 900 Africans on board.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-07-02
tN- Senator Critenden, of Kentucky. re.


Gently received "most flattcring demonstra-
ton" in Cincinnati. There were speeches,
addresses, n torchlight procession, illun'ina-
lions, boDfrcs, and all the other incidents
common 10 such occasions. The Richmond
Wing publishes the long account Of the
proceedings and accompanies il with an edi.
torinl article nominating Mr.. Crittenden for
the Presidency of the United States. Tho
reasons the Wing furnishes for the fitness
of the nomination nre such rs the follow.
ing: ,-.s.A
Among the men In whom we have mn abb.
ding trust, and whose public c. reer is plat.
form enough for us, is John J. Crittenden, of
Kentucky. He is emphaiically national
man. To unsulied integrity, he unites I'M
questioned ability, and long and varied expe-
rence in Legislative and executive service
A native and resident of Kentucky, he is by
no means.a sectional man. On all occasions
he has exhibited ABROAD comprehension and
catholic spirit. When Southern rights have
been Invaded, he las manfully stood up for
the rights Of the South. On the other hand,
when he thought The South in error, he has
been restrained by no sectional consdera-
tons from doing Justice to the North. Mod
crate men. of all sections may consistently
unite on him, and we feel assured that his
election would give peace to the country.
.-y- The Brandon (,liss.) Republican
mentions curious well discovered in Smith
county about month ago. A Mr.. Baugh
was boring for water in the piney woods, and
when he had bored about forty fee, "a mighty
rushing wind" cape out of The hole, which
continued for several days. lie quit boring
and waited to see what would come of it,
He placed a bottle over the hole, and the
wind makes noise in it which can be heard
mile. 1t allows" about week at time,
and then it begins to "suck in" which con-
tinues for about the same time, and then
blows again. So far no diminution of its
force has been discovered. 1t has attracted
many persons 10 see it, and as yet none can
tell "whence the wind cometh, or whittier it
goeth." rst
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-07-02

The PENNSYLVANIA" CATAsTRoPHE-
THIS MoRAL.-We have already called atten-
ton to the strong presumptise proof that the
late horrible explosion on board the steamer
Pennsylvania, near Memphis, was the result
partly of negligence on the part of the
engineer, and partly of old worn out
boilers. Additional evidence of the engi.
neer's culpabiIty comes out in the fact that
just before the catastrophe occurred; the en-
gineer, addressing the tirehen of the boat,
cried out, "Shove her rrp, boys we are
scarcely stemming the current" '"Shoving
up meant throwing more wood into the fur
naces, so as to make more steam. The wood
was thrown in, the steamer was showed up"
and the boilers burst-launching from one
hundred and fifty TO two hundred helpless
human beings into eternity. 1t is not enough
in this rapid age TO he stenming the stream
safely: it is not enough to be getting on
slow and sure; we mnst be going ahead, and
in the anxiety to go ahead, we find the rea.
son why we SO often "burst up."-N. Y.
ErnreSS,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1858-07-02

JuDoE EcKnss, OF UTAH.-The new Ter-
ritorial Judge for Utah, Mr.. Eckles, appears
to be specimen brick in the way Of n sweep
ing expounder Of the constitution and the
laws. Wopublish this morning his charge
to the Grand Jury accompanying the nrmy
column of Gen. Johnston) upon tho subject
Of Mormon polygamy, ms the most ingenious
process that has yet been discovered for tie
extirpation Of that nuisance. Under the To-
cal laws derived from Mexico, he says there
is one still holding good in Utah, which de-
declares all marriages after the first illegal
and void; and that there is another law Of
this sort, under which Mormon polygamy is
punishable by fine and imprisonment, as adul-
terry. After thus declaring the law, he says
"No consequences, in which d largeptopottion
of this people may be involved lin consc-
quence of their criminal practices, will. deter
you from fearless discharge Of your duty.
1t isyours to find the facts, and TO return the
indictments, without fear, favor or affection,
reward, or any hope thereof" ... .<.. Z.
II appears that this judicial proclamation
had SO excited the Mormons "as to place the
life of Gov. Cumming in jeoprrdy;''und we
certainly discover in this terrible chafgea
reasonable cause. for the general stampede of
the Mormons, wives and children, bag and
baggage, southwark. 1t was not the army,
but Judge Eckles, that set them in motion.
A RIGHTEoUs VERDIcT.-At recent term
of the Federal Court Of the United States,
Pontoioc, Mississippi, the father of Nancy
Wilson, of Virginia, n young lady about six
teen years old, obtained ajudgment of s4O,-
900 damages against Robert Wilson, of Mis-
sissippi, who was and is married man, for
decoyng his daughter away from home and
seducing her. 1t is said that The defendant
has transferred his property, so that nothing
can be made out of him, although ut the
time he committed the deed he was wealthy
man.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1858-01-30

LouisIaNA.--The message oithe Governor OF Lou
tsiaua, recently submitted 70 the Legislature OF
that state, ssys that the receipts 10 the Treasury
for the year amounted to 81, 900, the expendi
lures 70 $l4S,o0o, and the deficiency general fund
$4,000. The amount in the Treasury was SsSbo0
lie recommends large retrenchment. Tho SALE
Of etate iands brought about 100000. A modiH
cation OF the banking system, by prohibiting the
Issue OF hve and tsn dollar notes, 10 recommended
% ~ 70 induce greater metallic circulation. On
Federal politos, he says, In view Of the impending
war with Utah, the people of Louisiana will GER
tainly tender their aid to the government He
urges thu admission Of Kansas into the Union uu-
der the LscomPton Constitution. The South will
not ssk more and cannot take iess. lie urge
the sbrogation & the Clayton Bulwer treaty 80
as to open way for legitimate Southern expan-
stuu. .s5.4 ,..a-
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INTERESTING TERMINATION or THE TAYLOR ELoPg
xEsr OAsR.--The New York correspondent Of the
Philadelphia Ledger gives the following account o.
the proceedings In the famous Taylor eopement
case. In tbs Supreme Court on Wednesday:
The most interesting incident OF the proceed
ings was he production of the young lady, whose
mystarions di-appearaaoe, so soon after her
turnal uuptiais, has been the occasion Of 30 much
tuss
10 the astonishmens Of everybody. the "Bride OF
an Hour" declares, In substance, that since her
marriage she had been With her brother, part Of
tie time with friend In the country. and for the
last few days at the house Of married lady In ,hi-
city. She also declared that she did not desire e.
return TO her husband
This was a bucket Of cold water upon the hopes
and aspirations OF the young husband, who ha-
been all the while alleging that his wife KEEP
from him against her will. by third parties. The
result Of 1t all was that after Emma had told her
story, she left Court il company with her mother
and friends, while the poor stricken bridegroom
said never o word" This is the end for the pre-
sest. ssfs.+az. 81 r.
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GUIDE FOR 7RAVELLERS AND OTHERS
RAILROAD LINES.
R,onxnun EurnpRyrYsprrpn AVN pn

RICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG AND Po-
roMAu RAILROAD. going North, leaves twice every
lay (Sunday evenings excepted, at 645 o'cik a. NJ
md at IN o'clock z. NJ. for the Potomac river wherx
steamer is taken for Washington. thence by RAD
road to Baltimore. &c. ...r-.
VIRGINIA CENTRAL, going North, leaves this city
twice daily (Sunday evenings excepted, at O'Clock
4 NJ, and IL O'Clock p NJ, for Gordonsville where
hey connect with the trains of the Orange and Ajax
,ndris. Washington. baltimore, &c.
RICHMOND AND DANyILLs--Ieaves Richmond at o
Iclock A. NJ, and connects with the South Side road
It the Junction. ut IL O'clock NJ, Sundays exoep-
ed. An Evening Train leaves the Depot every day.
except Sunday at $50 O'Clock and connects with the
5outh-Side at the Junction, at 25.
RICHMOND AND PETERsBURG-Leaves this city twice
very day, Sundays excepted,) at O'Clock A. N !,
md 2.35 oclk p. N. An accommodation train leaves
,ere every Monday. Wednesday and kridy at =
FOR NORFOLK. &c.
The steamer CURTIS PECK. Capt. SAINT Barnes.
lay and Thursday mornings, at 5T O'Clock A. NJ >,
md the GLEN COVE, Capt. John Davis every Mou-
lay, Wednesday and Friday mornings, at 5x O'clock
or Norfolk and Portsmouth, touching at all the
regular landings on the river.
FOR NEW YORK &c.
The steamship JAMESTOWN, Captain Parrish.
caves every Tuesday evening. at 4oclock, for New
York. touching City Point and Norfolk to receive
passengers, &c. leaving Norfolk next morning. at
II o'clock.
FOR PHILAD ELPHIA, &c.
By the steamships PENNs TLVASIA, VIRGINIA
and CITY OF RICHMOND. One of these steamers
leave every Monday and Thursday, stopping at City
Point and Norfolk to receive freight and passengers