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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-09-02
John Minor Bolts.

We publish, in another column, an ac-
count of an Opposition meeting recently
held in Richmond, Va. copied FROM the
Wig, of that city, Of the 2lIh ultimo.--
It will be seen that the principal object of
the meetine was 10 bring forward JONI
MINOR Boris as a candidate for the Presi-
dency. We fully recognize the high and
ststesmanlike abilities of Mr.. Bolts, and
always admired his ,mfaltering devotion
and adherence, through sunshine and
orm, to the policy and fortunes of the
old Wing party, As politician, we be-
lievc him to be honest and Independent,
so far as it is possible for politician to
approach such qualities; but at the same
time we doubt, seriously, whether he is
''the man for the OCCASION" or TO use a
more appropriate word, for the emergency
We are not appraised that he combines
any great elements of popularity within
himself that would seize hold ofthe pub
lie heart, or that the claim of recent dis
tinguished services exists to create a di-
version in his favor, such as swept over
the country in 1910, and in '4S carried
Gen. Taylor into the Presidential Chair.
Resurrecting old and retired politicians,
members of shattered and broken dy-
nasty, to head popular movement look
ing to a redemption of the government
from the grasp of a power welding pat
ronage of eighty miEons of dollars is a
dangerous, it not q silly, step. We must
have some recent man (if we may so ex-
press it,, sound and reliable upon the
great cardinal principles upon which the
Federal Union rests, las is Mr.. Bolts, but
OF recent contact with the people, (which
Mr.. Bolts is not andwho has the odor OF
popular favor upon his garnents-that is,
if we are to enter the contest with any
well-groundcd hope of success. Stephen
A. Douglass is now the most prominent
contestant for the Charleston nomination,
yet with all that genueman's Freesoil
doctrines of Popular or Squatter Sove-
reignty, and with all the interest that
Virginia is presumed to have in the Mig
ger question. should he receive the nomi-
nation, as is by no means improbable from
present indications, we do not believe that
Mr.. Bolts, though worthy son of the
Old Dominion and a Stakeholder, could
carry that State against the former
The idea of running man, as has been
suggested, with the probability Of carry
ing the State of Maryland only, with the
contingency of an election by the House
of Representatives in which the Southern
opposition may make the choice, If not a
forlorn hope, 10 say the least does not
present very inviting prospect to our
vision. AT any rate, many persons will
think 1t n little premature in the friends
of Mr.. Bolts in Virginia to present him
formally to the country at this early day.
But read the proceedings OF the Rich
mond meeting. At last advices Mr.. Bolts
was making the tour of the Northern
States, and publicly signifying his viii.
lingness to accept candidacy for the
Presidency.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-09-02

r S00ISid 1so4<< Oo<4s
We find in the K,,orrile Register Of last
week, the following paragraph in relation
to Stock Of the East Tennessee and Geor-
gia Railroad;
. E. I'd. Ga. Railroad Stock -The,present
price of this stock being frequently asked
for, and if any quantity OF it can be pur-
chased, we have thought it not amiss to
saw few words about it. After careful
enquiry, we find but little for sale; u few
shares have been offered at 10 cents for
cash. Those of our people who hold the
stock in any quantity, and who are best
acquainted with the condition Of the road
refuse to take this price, and in this, we
think, they are right, for the stock must
command more than double these rates
in less than two years. There is not II
Railroad in the United States in a sound
er or more healthy condition, or whose
future is more promising; and we cannot
see any reason why its stock should be
sacrificed at any such prices rs = ~ or 500
per share. These facts are well known
and fully appreciated by those whose bu-
siness it is to know the value of stock.
Familiar with the history Of the enter
prise, and closely observant of its man
ngement from the beginning to the pres
ent, we fully endorse the remark Of our
Knoxville contemporary that there is not
Railroad in the United States in n
sounder or healthier condition, or whose
future is more promising" and there is
no reason why its stock should be sacri-
feed" In view of all the surroundings,
no enterprise could have been more sue
cessfully managed in its construction and
equipment; and It'll only necessary to add
that, whatever difficulties and embarrass-
ments existed at the completion of the
work to Knoxville-and they were neither
few nor slight-have disappeared before
the skill and energy Of the present able
President of the Company and those as
ISOLATED with him in the control of its
affairs. Stockholders will remember that
their road is prominent link in the great
line of travel between New York and
New Orleans, and as such must ever be
without a rival to interfere with or divert
its business. Travel is rapidly increasing,
and must continue to increase from year
to year until it reaches the fullest capaci-
ty of the road. So all can see that the
Stock must necessarily appreciate, and
soon approximate afigure double that at
which our Knoxville contemporary says a
few shares have been offered. We repeat,
it is folly tosacrifice the Stock at any such
prices
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-09-02

G@" A London correspondent of the
Philadelphia North American. under
date OF August s. says: Mr.. Ten Brock,
who netted about 100000 last week at
Goodwood, yesterday carried off the
Queens Gold Cup, at Brighton, with his
horse Olympus. The "Cup" is hundred
sovereisns in specie, (S50o) with S25 adj
ded for every three-year old entered, and
the stakes were, therefore, worth taking.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-09-02

pe5- The Augusta ConstidAfonalst says
Gen. Houston was elected Governor of
Texas because he was opposed "to the re-
opening of the African Slave Trade, and
opposed TO Disunion, or to any policy
looking towards L."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-09-02

n6s- The two democratic papers at Mem
phis have been lashing each other severe
1y. 1t is said when members of the same
household fall out, their hatred is more
intense than that Of the bitterest outside
enemies.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-09-02
sneech of Hon. John Boil.

The Memphis Bulletin, of the 2sth ult.,
contains the substance of speech deliv-
cred by Hon. John Bell on the recent oe-
casion of the Opposition Jubilee in that
city. We will transfer it to our columns
next week
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-09-02
Athens, Friday, sept. q,sis5o.
Stockholders, NICOTINE.

The annual meeting OF the Stockhold-
ers East Tennessee and deorgm Railroad
will be held at the Comrany's office,
Knoxville, next Wednesday, the 9TH in
slant.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-09-02

DouGLAs.-Twelve months ago the dem
ocrats of the South were loud and deep
in the curses which they piled upon the
head of Douglas, but it appears that a
change has come over the spirit of dreams.
They have assumed milder tone and
some can even entertain kind Of remote
idea of voting for him, that is however
nevertheless provided, the Charleston
Convention nominate, him, a contingent
cy which even inveterate democrats now
think remotely probable.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-09-02
The Republican Candidate,

There is sharp contest going on among
the Black Republicans as to who shall re-
oeive the nomination-Seward, Chase, OF
Banks. The chances are in favor of Sew
ard at present, according to our Northern
exchanges.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-09-02

The Cross City, published at Corinth;
Miss, speaks its mind freely. In a late
number, it discourses in the following
terms:
We frequently hear the expression
"slave code" and we would have no OBJ
lection to the term, but for the low and
contemplate demagoguing at the bottom
of it. 1t is an abolition term and origi-
rated with Senator Douglas. Whipt as
he was upon tho merits of the question in
the territorial debate, he rcsorted to this
miserable catchword, to ALLEVIATE and pre-
.judice the public mind against the insti-
tuition of slavery. 1t was satisfactorily
demonstrated. that there was as much
sense in talking about ''pig CODE" a
calf code" or any other "code,". as q
slave code" But relying upon the low
instincts Of some, and the misguided one
OF others this contemplate coinage of
Judge Douglas brain is constantly harp
ed upon by few of his allies, in their
frt,itless. efforts to bolster up rotten
cause, knowing that an unpopular word
is frequently more potent than the most
solid argument. 1t is issued for effect
No true southern man ever resorts TO
such base perversions of constitutional
language-no man who has southern feel
ing ever gives utterance to such nonsense
The thing is intended for evil. 1t origi-
mated from the lowest impulse of the hui
man heart, and stinks in the nostrils of
every patriot. He who aims this stab at
the institutions of the South, if he lives
on southern soil, is worse than the high
way robber, because the latter makes no
pretensions to morals. and has the merit,
at least, of boldness. But the slave code"
man appeals to a false morality. without
the boldness to avessit. Just think of it.
The Government of the United States
protecting the southerner in the enjoy.
ment of property guaranteed by the
Constitution, and enforced by the Su-
preme Court And this legal constitu-
tional right is called "Slne code" Away
with such low, mean expressions. Con-
sign them to the
"Vilc source from whence they sprung,
| unwopt, unhonorod, and unsung.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-09-02

WHAT'S Url--'rhe New York Tribune
nominates James Gordon Bennett, -of the
Herald, as candidate for the Mayoralty
at the approaching municipal election.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-09-02

TERMS:

90 Two DOLLARS A YEAR, payable in advance.
Announcing names of candidates for Office $500
Cash.
Obituary Notices over twelve lines, charged at
the regular advertising rates.
All communications intended to promote the pri
va,e ends or interests of Corporations, Societies
Schools or individuals, will be charged as advcr-
tsomcnts.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-09-02
Bank of TENNESSEE.

1t is stated that Hon. Cave johnson has
resigned the Presidency of the Bank of
Tennessee-resignation to take effect in
October.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-09-02

RsS5- The Pihsburg Post gives the let
ter-writing governor of Virginia the fol-
lowing "side-wipe:"
Wise OF Accomac, and late governor
OF Virginia, mas succeeded in going up
higher and coming down harder than
his namesake of balloon notoriety. He
has been smothered by his own gas"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-09-02

Promising YouTus.--Tho Davenport
(lowa) Democrat exposes the existence
Of q Society of youths in Port Byron, of
that Slate, which has for its object robbie
~, arson and murder, if necessary. The
Democrat says:
A bold act led to the detection of one
of their number, who turned traitor and
discolses the whole scheme. Active
measures were Immediately taken to ar
rest the members of this youthful band
of scamps;which was partially successful.
Three or four were taken and confined in
jail, but the larger portion pf them es-
capped tothe woods, where they are still
| running at large.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-09-02
speakership of the Senate.

A writer in the Nashville Union and
American suggests Taz. w. Newman, of
Franklin, for the Speakership of the SEN
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-09-02
Rates of Freight.

See advertisement Rates of Freight be-
tween Nashville and Memphis and Knox
vile and Stations on East Tennessee and
Georpin Railroad. L.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-09-02

A Coon CEor.-A crop of Z 900 bushels
of prime wheat has been gathered from
one plantation in Davidson, N. G. An
offer of ninety cents per bushel was made
for the entire crop, at Lexington, N. c.,
but it was refused ',-
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-09-02

APPRECIATION OF NORTH CAROLINA LAND.
w. r. Myers, says the Charlotte IN. CD
Democrat, sold ten acres of land last
week, for 500 per acre. Ten years ago
the same land changed hands at IS per
acre.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-09-02

BSiS3 1t takes three editors to start q
paper in New Orleans: one to get killed
in duel, one to die with yellow fever,
and one to write an obituary of the de-
funct two
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-09-02

nay Douglas, formerly known as the
Little Giant" has been dubbed by pa
per out'West, "The Little Squalier."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-09-02

Our Georgia exchanges furnish evidence
of vigorous and exciting canvass in that
State. The election occurs early in Octo-
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-09-02

REg" The engineer of q train on the
Grand Trunk Railroad, which left Island
Pond, Vermont, at 10 o'clock on Sunday
night week when about four miles south
of the boundary line discovered small
light on the track, and fearing all was
not right, Immediately shut Oh steam
and reversed his engine and at the same
time sounded The alarm for the brakes to
be applied. He succeeded in stopping
the train within about thirty feet of a
burning bridge, nearly consumed; and
which stood about forty feet from the
water.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-09-02
Eighth Senatorial District.

A Card from w. II. TIBDs, Esq, in re-
lation to the Senatorial seat in dispute be-
tween himself and Col j. A. MINIS, oc-
oupies portion of our paper this week.
The Card of Mr.. Tibbs-called out by a
communication from Col. MINIS publish
ed in the Chattanooga Adcertiser last week
-traverses the entire ground of the con-
,troversy, and is conclusive to our mind
that he is fairly elected by a majority Of
the legalvotes of the Eighth Senatorial
District But whether the seat will be
awarded to him, Or whetbcrwe are to have
another Immortal Thirteen" for the
State canvass of 1861, remains to be seen
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-09-02

Bay strong opposition is developing
itself in Louisiana, to the reelection of
the Hon. John Slidell to the United
States Senate. IS -
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-09-02

A GEORGIA MARRYING MAN.-An ex-
change tells of a man in-Cherokee ooun-
ty, who buried his wife on Saturday, and
at the graveyard engaged to1narry anoth-
err woman on Monday. In this he was
thwarted by the interference of friends,
and did not get TO marry her until Tues
day, the third day after the burial of his
first wife! This is, we believe, the.fastest
time on record
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-09-02

Boy" Hon. j. w. Davis, of Indiana,
died a few days ago at his residence in
Carlisle, He was formerly member of
Congress and Speaker of the House of
Representatives
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-09-02

GEN. IIousToN's PROBABLE MAJORITY
The Galveston Civilian of the 18th ult.,
thinks that Houston is elected Governor
of Texas, by from 10000 to 10000 ma
iority.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-09-02

PARTY PLATroRMs.-The National In
telligencer has rather poor opinion of
the stability and utility OF political plat
forms. 1t says:
However ingcniously constructed, they
soon betray symptoms Of dilapidation.-
Whether from the haste with which they
are patched together, or the unseasoned
and heterogeneous timber which general
ly enter into their composition, GER
tain it is that they are never expected to
last longer than four years. and even be-
fore the expiration of that period "a gen.
eral favor of mild decay is pereeptible
in all their parts
Nor PAN OrF.-Although Monday was
the regular fortnight pay day of the en-
ployees at the Brooklyn yard, no money
was received. The consequence Of this,
says the New York journal OF Commerce,
is great deal of suffering and destitution
among the poor laborers and their fami-
lies, who can hardly succeed in obtaining
trust for fortnight, and very seldom at
all when payday is postponed, as it has
been twice recently.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-09-02

MpRMoNs.-- The number of Mormons
in ali the world is l26,000. This includes
variety. Thirty eight thousand reside in
Utah, OF which 4,0H men have 5000
wives,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-09-02

IG~ The Nation (In,,) Gazette and
the Fort Wayne tInd.,1 Times nominate
the Hon. John j. Crittenden as the OPP
position candidate for the Presidency in
1860.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-09-02

DsS" The New York Courier and En-
quirer advocates the nomination. of, the
Hon. William IL. Seward as the candi-
date of the Republican party forrthe next
Presidency.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-09-02

Rsa- The. Democrat, leading German
journal of Western'New York, dominates
the Hon. James II. Hammond, of South
Carolina, as the Democratic candidate
forthe next Presidency. 4, -, - ,f,s.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-09-02

nsay" The Slate of South Carolina is
pasishes there is a decrease of over 5000
whites since 1875, while the blacks have
largely increased.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-09-02

PoLITIcAL.-At a large and enthusiastic
meeting Of the Democracy, held on the
10th ult, in New Brunswick, New Jersey,
the Hon. Stephen A. Douglas was nomi-
mated as the Democratic candidate for the
next Presidency. The Hon. Garnett b..
Adrain participated in the proceedings
of the meeting. -,.-. ..-.
The Louisville (Ky.,) Daily Courier adj
vooates the nomination of the Hon.
James Guthrie as the Democratic cand-
date for the Presidencyin 1860.
B9s" A friend, abiding TO the recent
European war, was arguing, says the Buff
tnlo Commercial, the world, instead of
growing better and better, was on the
retrograde-constantly augmenting its
stock of wickedness. His remarks were
answered by a Christian full OF hope, ar
guing that the time is not far distant
when peace and good will shall reign SUI
preme-when the ''lion and the lamb
shall lie down together" The other, not
fully approaching the feelings and hopes
of his friend remarked. "The time may
come when the lion and the lamb shall
lie down together; but" he added as a
clncher you'll find, in that event M
lamb is ilside Of the lion !'
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-09-02

MONEY WELL ExpENDED.-Within FIVE
years, in Indiana, there have been. cree
ted 300 sehool-houses, at the expense
of eleven hundred thousand dollars.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-09-02

Will REsiGS.-The n. Post says it
is understood that, upon certain condi-
tons which have been duly considered
by personal friends, .sickles will. volunta-
rily surrender his claimsto represent the
Third Congressional district. The plan
is 10 hold a special election, the .contrac-
ting parties agreeing to nominate an anti
-Lecompton Democrat. Do. .5.l.-4. o..
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-09-02

nvagttosfH In, ah011Vi1lf hlQ npOnnd.
Relore ne siec,;o, no advises Mr.. Conner
Nd 10 r.,a;ya tbe G,,,n,lvsyote df,cy he
eyS,,;,,, sylan n l. necesls,v IN Mr. Min
ne s,,ccsss 1hat tbo Grrpdv yote should
IL, oo,,,,ta,l. aifn,otlc q ,l;ticr,,nf nnin;on
IL 49,, uossser + liz MT co,nnIa;n of
,b;s s,,,lnassi II acts II Ills o,after I'm
der tho Tapnnrai norwission accorded TO
is,rnrs 70 toi,o onv nos;t;on however
n,,;,,st so',L,,, Lc .oac b, a,,;aeJ
ono othnr ,o;,t ami bovc.dono Col
M;nn;s states In lie Gard thnt tbctwo dis.
t;rts no,Y,,,Ia;f,od ri liz ,,ortIv II, (rrn,,v,
COUNT, and nan,Iv In U,m;jton He docs
w., 100 tiat az nl,,, ,,L,ccS IL, those two
a;",'. n, '"e ~ ,;,,,;, ,ho Grundv
e.. -, ~ - .,,at ali tbo oast i,
IL, t,,,, VI" ,i;s,r;ots ,raro ,oiIed in Grundv
o,,,,,,,, os :, a. Gynndy Goction IIc
-, So. ti,at 90, ,,l,o,,l;s C,rd
,snss..,,iI;.h'J a', ,,., ha,.a a ,iottor from,
Ar. ipan,,;,, Sh,,;G Of scouatcbie nd
,lrossaJ ~ ne ;oirtjv STATING The fnct
20 No On Tic question il whore were
tho rotos recs;,sJp If IN the Gr5,uy
froc,;o ion tben tbnv m,,st be excl,f
IA 90 IA IL oy;Jnrt tt;ot INV citizen
i;,.;,,o ~, H. Hamilton side and VOTING ON
tha G,,,nd,, s;do ,I,roy b;s voto owov "a
no rotos roIIol within thn f,rundv hoc-
ton CON he co,ptod cxcent with Gundv
cmntv, B,rt concedinq 10 Mr.. Minis
c,c,,, ,o,, that nos.ed over from the Ham
;lton side and votdd in Grundv. have the
nronfs in INV ,ossession to show that |
Sin have n mnioritv Take any nosition
Won moy-eycl,de alone tho votes of those
citiznns who oct,,oJ,yyr,dc ON the Grundv
side or the line. and givc hin, tho votes Of
those who cad their votes in Grundv.
(which il manifestly illeg,N but who nc.
tuolv reside nm the Hamilton side and
sill I an clocted--thc ,1,iv nun.t;o, he.
ing whether my majority is five votes or
seventeen votes. BY this / do not admit
that the persons living on the Hamilton
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-09-02

rWIsE's OPINION Of DoUGLAs.-In Gov.
-Wise's.late letter he thus expresses him
self touching the Platform of the Little
Giant; THE South cannot adopt Mr..
Douglas platform" 'eIt is short cut to
all ends Of Black Republicanism." But
the, Southern Democracy endorses him.
Think of that !AMemphis Eaguirer.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-12-01
DnY oooDe. CARPnxI1e0. 90.

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klEADQUAATEMs Eon Gt t.sS IA a III =.
chs.inxe s sonr b. Vosds q hs ssofs yos savs
from d . ger gent 81 sXs casse y os'e cssss
psl yard. worth TO- the best Yori Mlls snd Lon
rvswhere al utilltns; .yard-wide Brown eheettng
and shirtins a. snd 70 cents, cheap at ~; the
ed Bands and Collars, &c , from the lowest pricea
mp: eco ladies' Collars Erem auction. AZ ) cents,
Shawls selling at tho low rate OF IS cta.s i,e0o
Ehawis of different suaty and prices; lS0 ssserted
&c. at astenishingiy low prices fine 20, 10 10 and
y Bed Blankets closing cut very cheap; 900
small and large servanta' blankets from 371f cts
upwards; 90 yards the handsnmest patterns Of
Muslin Delaine, rans ing from AZ, 1s - and Is
Grass Linen Handkerchiefs at l2s1 cts; ladies'
Black. White and Mixed Wool Hose. plain Or rib.
ted al rs cts.; for children, 10 and II cts ladies'
Colored and Black Kid Gloves at 30 css., worth ~;
the che spest and greNtest bargains you buy in
l,arpetings Of JOSEPH STRAuSE. Remember No.
~ Main street. is the right place.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-12-01

KILLING THE FisH.--A Frenehman VINO iateis
,akan are killed. and rendered, in conseq uence,
much superior in flneness and flavor. The
IoiIanders say that allowing the fish slowly
TO expire in torment acts upon them as . s us
nc ,hen with principles of dissolution. Ihey
are killed in Holland by making an ineisi0it
under the tail. or by thrusting sharp needle
in b 10 head