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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-08-26

TEXAS ELEcTIoN.-The returns come in
slowly. We learn from the Galveston
Civilian, of the 9th, that in the seventy
counties heard from, Houston has gained
BIAS votes on Runnells vote in 1857
Houston, it is said, will be elected by a
large majority.
The Houston Telegraph, which bitterly
opposed Gen. Houston, takes the result
of the election in very philosophical
spirit. Hear it: 70
We were going along smoothly as We
thought-had made our State officers for
a couple of years ahead, as we fondly an.
ticipated, and supposed the country was
all right, when all at once we "heard
something drap," and the next thing we
felt ''as though we had been sent for and
couldn't 60" 1t is no use to try to ac
count for the business. There is Just this
one thing about it: the Opposition out
numbered us, and we had to knock un
der. We are now pleasantly located on
the banks of Salt River, that famous place
for retrieving broken political fortunes
The fact is, old Sam is elected, and he
can't be euchred out of his GovernorshiI
in any way but by sending him to tho
| United States Senate.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-08-26
Hon. sam. Houaton.

A statement is going the rounds that
Gen. Houston. who is reported elected
Governor Of Texas, isa supporter Of the
Administration. This is a great mistake.
The National lntelligencer, commenting
upon this subject, says;
The purport of recent intelligence nom
Texas is favorable to the election of the
Hon. Sam Houston as Governor Of that
State, over his Democratic competitor,
Mr.. Runnells, the present Incumbent
II this announcement should be confirm
ed IL would be y ground Of new gratifca-
ton to the Opposition. It is proper to
remark, however, that the probable sue
cess Of Mr. Houston seems 70 have great
ly softened Democratic hostility TO that
distinguished soldier and patriot The
otiicia paper of this city. IN chronicling
the announcement OF his probable tri-
umph,- -.is- paTticular to add that Mr,
Houstonss fEas urtiiJrfns aud zcalously
supported the Administration of Mr.. Blu
chanan." 1t is to be regretted that the
people of Texas were not apprized of this
fact at an earlier date apd at time when
such generous admission, coming from
such a source might have propitiated fol
Mr.. Houston some portion of that Demo
craticsentimentwhich was arrayed against
him on the supposition that Mr.. Runnell:
was the Democratic and Administration
candidate. The Richmond Examiner, q
Democratic journal, confesses to greai
surprise at the result of the election IN
Texas, and regards the reported success
of Mr.. Houston as a signal tribute TO his
personal popularity. That he was elected
on the ground of any supposed identified
ton with the present Administration
seems to be as unknown to our Virgins
contemporary as it will doubtless be move
to the people of Texas.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-08-26
State Agricultural Fairs.
The following is list of State Agricul-
tural Fairs to be held during the coming
Tennessee and North CAROLINE.

In an article on the result of the late
elections, South, the National Intelligen-
cen says.
in the States of Tennessee and North
Carolina different policy was pursued
by the opponents of the Democracy, and
with success which cannot but be graf
flying TO conservative citizens through
out the country. In the former the
Wings have succeeded in electing seven
out of ten Representatives composing
the Congressional delegation, being a
gain of four members in the next Con-
gress, while the latter they have elected
four out of eight, being gain of two
1t is a source Of qualification to learn that,
after unusual efforts to compass the de
feat of two distinguished Wings in these
respective States-the Hon. Emerson
Etheridge, in the former, and the Hon
John A. Gilmer, in the latter-they have
both been returned by their constituents
to the positions they have previously oc
cupied in the National Legislature with
so much independence and usefulness.
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The Secret.

Gen. Shields made speech at demo-
cratic Convention in Rice county, Mime
sofa, on the Both ult. After congratula-
ting the democracy upon the harmony
which prevails in their ranks and upon
the prospect of victory, he said:
have something good to tell you, but
it's secret-and don't want the Re
publicans to know it. / think I'E give
it TO you if you promise TO keep it to
yourselves. The people of these United
States have made up their minds to make
Stephen A. Douglas of Illinois, the next
President; and what is more, two-thirds
of the people of Minnesota will vote for
him, and when they do they will vote for
Green Mountain boy with a heart al
most as big as Jackson's. This is my Sc
cret, and if you communicate it TO the
Republicans win never tell you another
Douglas is to be President-that's the
secret Wonder if the Southern De
mocracy are privy to the Secret" and
are prepared so soon as all the State
elections are over, to Town up" to theil
partiality for Douglas.
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during the second four. and one thm-
sand two hundred and sixty-seyen during
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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-08-26

pa- John Mitchell closes bitter and
scathing article on the Administrations
doctrine respecting the rights ofnaturali-
zed citizens in their native countries as
follows; "Now, you adopted abscondersl
what do you think of yourselves Do
you not begin to feel somewhat meang-
Are you citizens or nots But never mind;
while you are here, and not caught yet,
by your right owners, you can still go to
the polls and vote for the great National
Democratic Party.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-08-26

Ba- The Democracy Of Wisconsin have
called State Convention to meet at
Madison on the Oath inst, one of the
most important objects being the appoint
ment of Delegates to the Charleston Con-
vention. The partizans of Senator Doug
las, says the Milwaukee Wisconsin, con-
slider that they have so planned that the
whole delegation, secretly at least, will be
pledged to vote for Douglas. The inten-
ton is not to allow the Administration or
any other candidate single delegate
The probability is now that the State Con-
vention will be packed by the partizans OF
Douglas, and they will ride rough-shod
over the Administration Democracy, and
every other candidate who may be named
in our State Convention. OF course,
something can be done during the en-.
suing three weeks, but the Douglas men
are so confident. that they laugh con
temptuously at what they deem the puny
efforts of the friends of the National Ad.
ministration.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-08-26

CRoPs IN IRELAND.-The Dublin Mer-
camille Advertiser IA careful authority
of the 18th ult., says fa
ave have now passed the time when.
in former years, accounts of appearances
of blight in the potato crop usually began
to appear. AS yet, fortunately, there has
not been even rumors of disease in the
growing crop, unless from one or two
western districts; and the potatoes, which
are in very abundant supply at the Irish
markets, are excellent in quality. Owing,
however, TO the severe frosts at the COM
meneement of May, considerable por-
tion are small in size-and we fear that
this complaint is rather general"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-08-26

PRoTEcrIoN.-Itis is stated that Senator
Hunter, of Virginia, has declared in a
speech, that if the Democratic party does
not repudiate the principle of Popular
Sovereignty, and advocate in lieu thereof
the principle of Congressional interven-
ton, the party ought to be dissolved, and
the sooner the better. r.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-08-26

SAeAoIrY OF HoRsE.--in paragraph
published in the Penny Press, few days
since, mention was made OF q horse,
while under fuilspeed, stopping and re-
moving child out Of bis way. very care
fully. with his teeth. DIR. Hiram Cox. of
this city, writes us that his famous old
horse "Billa has.performed like example
of sagaeity. He says while driving on
Walnut, below Seventh street, while his
horse was going at a furious rate, he sud-
denly stopped and backed. The doctor
struck him feverely with his whip. when
he kicked up and continued 10 back up
on. which the doctor struck him again,
when the horse sprang forward, seized a
little toddling babe by the clothes, threw
il 10 one side. and resumed has speed
The horse IS OF the messenger" stock,
celebrated for their sagacity and good
qualities. Penny PrN,, ~
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-08-26

ArrAcHNG MAIL CoNTRAcToR's Pay
The auditor of the Postoffioe Department,
in response to inquiries, has notified a
Judgment creditor Of a mail contractor
in the West, who recently attached the
funds place by the Department in Post
masters hands to pay said contractor,
that, under the decisions Of the U. s.
Supreme Court. the pay of an officer Oh
employee OF the general government can,
in no ease. be legally attached, even
when in the hapds Of q third party be
fore being paid over. .orrlg b q.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-08-26

KENTUCKY FOR DoUGLAs.-The Chicago
Times has received a note from well
known and very intelligent gentleman in
Kentucky, dated the 5th inst, which
states that the result of the recent cleo
tion in Kentucky is regarded as a COM
plete triumph of Senator Douglas.
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Heirs Wanted.

Jacob Star, died in Rush County, in the
State of Indiana, several years ago, leav-
ing property, the present value of which
is about Sc, 600. The deceased left a will,
by which he bequeathed his real estate to
his wife during her natural life, and at
her death to 60 to his brothers and sis
ters, and their descendants, so far as they
can be found. His wife has since died,
and there being no heirs to claim the
property it was ordered by the Court to
be leased for the term of five years by the
Executor of the deceased's will; at the
| expiration of which time, If no heirs
claim the property, it is to be sold, and
the money escheat to the State. 1t is
supposed that the deceased has relatives
living in the eastern part of Tennessee,
or in some of the counties of Virginia,
bordering on Tennessee. The heirs will
be furnished any information they may
desire in reference to the estate, free OF
charge, by addressing, post paid, Elliott
Winscott, Deputy Clerk, Rushville, Rush
county, Indiana.
l-Sy- Exchange papers please copy.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-08-26

INMoRTALITY.-Theren never was greater
truth than that enunciated BY late Ger
man banker, who had exhspsted his life
in amassing colossal fortune. He was
surrounded by some young friends, and
disposed to give them the benefit of his
bitter experience.
Here, said he, ARE beforeyou the busts
of men who have gloriously cultivated
the liberal arts. ! have met with the
busts, and other busts like them, when
ever have trayelled-al over the world.
Painters-poets-sculptors-statesmen-
men distinguished in every field of genius
have their passports to Immortality erect
ed in stone, throughout the globe; but
my friends, have never yet seen statue
erected to the memory of aman who has
devoted his liie 10 making money! The
afiiuence Of such 4 man must be his only
consolation. He viii be honOred in life
but in death he IS fosgotteni for he has
left nothing behind him to exalt his race
or honor the nature Of the di9inity with
in him, beyond that Of the greatest booI
who obeyed him for a eonsideration.''--
Think of it
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-08-26

slsREsTIoNs OF GARIRALDI.-A correspon-
debt of the London Times, who had been
on a. visit to the Italian revolutionary
leader writes from Milan, on the 2lst
ult., concerning the contemplated move
ments of the General:
"Garibaldi is now contemplating move
from the Alps to the Apprentices, from
Northern to Central Italy. There will be
gathering of about 50,000 volunteers in
Romagna.F Garibaldi's corps, joined to
that of Mezzocapo, will form an army
capable of securing the independence OF
Central Italy, at least against any Roman
of Neopolitan, any merely Italian force
This hero is now in the prime of life
and full of zeal for Italian liberty. Nc
doubt, he is destined to play very inn
portant part in the affairs of his distract
ed country. .4E
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-08-26

A GENTLEMAN.-Gov. Jones, says the
Nashville News, in Railroad speech at
Memphis, on Tuesday night, said che
had quit politics and become a gentleman" T"
Doubtless this will be good news to his
family and friends.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-08-26

A SINGULAR DUEL.-A novel duel took
place, says the Opelousas Courier, on the
22d ult., in the village of Vile Plate
An uncle and nephew had quarrel in a
colice-house. and after a noisy dispute,
agreed to settle the matter by going into
the field. Double barrel shot guns, at
sixty PAGES were the terms offered and
accepted, the parties TO advance and
fire.
They measured off the distance alone,
when two men coming along, one cried
out, ''stop there and see what is to hap
pen"
The nephew then took aim and fired,
both barrels going off at the same time,
but fortunately withouteffec The uncle
then advanced to fire, when the nephew
cried out. swat little did not know
had discharged both barrels" The
uncle advanced and fired, touching the
nephew on the hip. The nephew then
drew revolver and firing, made hole
in the uncle's hat, when the two men in
terfened and arrested the combat, set
tling the difficulty between the parties.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-08-26

IRON RAILROAD BRIDGE.-A splendid
iron bridge, says the Memphis Argus, has
been constructed across Green river, in
Kentucky, on the Louisville and Nash
vile line, which, with the exception OF
the Victoria Bridge at Montreal, is the
largest of the kind in America. 1t is 9S4
feet long from abutment to abutment,
and lis feet high above low water mark
1t is divided into ivespans, the two spans
at the three extremes being $50 feet long
and the three intervening 208 feet each
from center to center of piers.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-08-26

BANK OF AMERIcA.-The Bank of Amer
lea, at Clarksville, resumed specie pay
meut on Monday, 18th inst.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-08-26

lsD- The names Of no less than TWEEN
ty-four individusls are prominently be
fore the country as candidates for the
Presidency in 1860.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-08-26

D6S- 1t is calculated that upwards Of
S80O,OOO worth of cotton has been lost by
fires at sea within the past year-mostly
occasioned by the use of oil in the cotton
presses ~ New Orleans, or on shipboard,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-08-26

Bay- A "kissina easoY has just been de
cided in the circuit Court Of MoNairy-
county, renpessee. Mr. A; kissed Mrs, Y;
on the check; Mr.. A. pleaded guilty, and
Judge Walker charged the unfortunate
rJudas" fifty dollars for il, IL a kiss ON
the cheek is worth fifty dollars. what is q
smack on the rosy lips worthf Worth q
clicking where we came from.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-08-26

iilar members from the,South and twen-
ty-six from the North, making ninety
two in all. There are six Independent
Democrats elected. The House on the
question of organization will be thus di-
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-08-26

Tm NAME OF WAsHINoToS. .-1udge Da-
ly of New York, in the course Of his de-
cision "in the matter Of John snoot <os
a change Of name,' remarked that DE-
name of Washington was origintl|y
'wessyngton. which signities' "a perso1
dwelling on the meadow land where a
creek,runs in from the sea-"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-08-26
The Next House of Representatives.

Although Kentucky and Tennessee
have gone largely Democratic, at the late
election, on their State tickets, the Oppo-
sition have gained several members of
Congress in each. The South Ameri-
cans,D as they are called, viii have quite
handsome force in the next House Of
Representatives, and WELD the balance of
power in that body. Their strength may
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-08-26

ner The Dallas, lTexas) Herald, tells
Of . man who, while asleep on the prairie
il that vicinity, had his nose severely bit
ten by skunk. Although horribly lace
rated. his nasal organ was readily able to
identity the foe, ,inasslsted by any of the
other senses, ~ ~.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-08-26

sDr "You'll kill yourself smoking SO
much husband ? Indeed. wife. must
use the ,sesdp f0h very well then, !.
shall have occasion for sssds myself pret-
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-08-26

A CuRE ron ScRoruLA.--Nieholas Long
worth, the Cincinnati millionaire, com
lpunicates to the Commercial Of that city,
the following cure for scrofula. II is cer-
iainly worth trial:
Editors Commercial IL am constantly re-
ceiving letters requesting me to send the
cure for scrofula published by you about
month since have never known it
to fail to cure the scrofula, even in its
worst stage, and ! have reports of its
curing old sores. Ibelieve thatit can in
no case do injury. This is the direction
Put two copper cents in a cup, and pour
ON them one ounce Of aquafortis and 2
ounces of pure strong vinegar. There
will be strong sparkling. Leave the cents
in. Apply tito the sore twice per day
IAGith soft brush or rag. Before using il
Eash. the sore with rag wet with warm
water, twill, and should give pain. II
100 severe, add 10 it "a little pure water.--
! lNhere used, shall be pleased TO be in
formed of the result. N. LoNOwoRrH.
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Idle Boys.

Archbishop Purcell, of Cincinnati, in a
pastoral letter just published, speaks as
follows:
"The idleness of boys when they leave
school-an idleness which often is not
wilful, but compulsory--idl because un-
able to find anything TO dove regard as
one of the most fruitful sources Of vice,
and one of the greatest evils of Society
II is such an evil, that we look on the
military despotisms of Europe, which
take Young men from their families or
the streets for term Of years, and COM
pei them to serve in the army, as conn
parative blessing. In the service they
acquire habits of obedience to superiors,
cleanliness, regularity, and order. In our
large cities, hundreds of boys and young
men are wasting epergies which they. are
anxious to devote 10 the conquest of a
respectable position in Society, and there
fore to the public good; but they know
not what to do; they are idle. because no
man hath hired them. - =.
"If parents would do their duty faith
fully, and would tram up their childrei.
Alright, there would be fewer idlers and
rowdies Educatioriis free TO all in this
country, and YET how many parents pre-.
fer 10 let their,children grow up in ipors
ance and vice.
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testimonials OF so many of our Physicians in its
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r,o,srBBy6kf GREEN ~ A.asS,9p 2., !;

kTe11a1h.Sn pmhdNpaYN' ~ ~, KNiTuRE
shall sell, at the resldence Of r. c. Walker ESQ,
Me- 4Ss, 18th, between u and streets north, al 10
Walnut sofa, Castor, Arm, Gothic and Psror
Walnut Marble-tOp eeasrs. Dining and s,d. Ia
Walnut w ntng Desk. Dressing and other Bureaus.
Sldeeoatd, Cottage and other Bedsteads,
Wardrobes and Washstands, Mattress and Re-
hlgerst0T,
China, Glass and Crockery Ware,
Co9sins, kad,ator and other Stoves, with good
Terms: All sums under 60 cash; over SD cred
OF 90 and go days. for notes satisfactorily endorsed.
The House for rent, inquire Of
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INV INV okLxass, July 7.-Thesspusner VIM. m
webb nom Minatitlsn, ~ beov Win ssr ~
cisco oates Of The 2cth ust. The sopor. ana Or
.aoa brough t down S2uoo mo Of treasure pn.s-
ness at san FRANCHISE was better RIO Corr -.
fuoeeo al loc. M<sey was tight
a., rSonacs ran Mgh-curry had been nominated
RRHs,sInorsy The anti-Lecomptonsts, and Me>sr,
Congress. e'A H"u'heseo for
consnca with $500 600 had arrived M Yer,
Cruz, md was awaiting sbinn.r, wa
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New York MaFketa.

NEW YORK, July7.-Flour has advanced sa,oc
Stite s. 7Oa$6 Ohio % .20as6 81; Southern Sc 3Oa
Sc rs.
Wheat closed buoyant; Southern red 81 soal Sc:
do. white 81 Gal so
Corn closed higher; prime new mixed Sc; round
Portclosed duh; mess sIs a5ais 70; primesl2 50.
Lard closed steady at 1lalixc
Whisky held at 26Kc., but buyers offer only %
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Baltimspe Mayke,s.

BALTIMORE, July Flour closed very dull.
Howard st. Sc.
red 81 60.
Corn unchanged; white and yellow s2as3c.
Provisions closed quiet; bacon sides exc; mess
pork Sl6.75.
Whisky closed dull at 26kc