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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18

TAKE THE PAPERs.-Among others who
have called and subscribed for the Post since
our Inst issue, were two gentlemen from diff
ferent neighborhoods in the county who in
formed us that they had recently had incur.
rent and bud money imposed upon them be.
cause they had no table 10 refer to to deter
mine its character. These are not rare oc-
currences. Hundreds in this, and every other
county, plod along without paper, suffering
losses every year because of their ignorance
which would pay dozen subscriptions. Eve
ry farmer, mechanic, business and professional
man should take some journal that will keep
him correctly posted in such matters rs are
of importance TO him in his daily avocations.
If you don't like the political squirt of the
Post-if you can't afford to have your bile
Istirred once in while and your party foibles
and prejudices occasionally knocked into the
middle of the succeeding week-why, as we
have said before, subscribe for some other
journal that will give you the information for
the want Of which your interests are daily
suffering. Take paper, by all means.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18

FRAUDS ON THE Pension OFFIcE.--Two
parties are at present in confinement in the
county Jail, charged with transmitting false
papers to the Pension Office in relation 10
bounty land claims. One is Samuel NJ. Bur.
nett, n Justice of the Inferior Court of Glynn
county, and formerly a mernbe. of the legis-
lature from that county. The number of
indictments against Mr. Burnett amount, we
understand, to n round dozen. The other
party in confinement is Reuben r. Ransom,
of lrwinviIle, Irwin county, young lawyer.
The special agent from the Department of
the Interior, Lucien Peyton, Esq., is giving
the court some business. These frauds, we
are Informed, are very extensive and spread
all over the Union. Mr. Thompson, the
Secretary of the Interior, and Mr.. Whiting,
the Commissioner, it appears, are finding work
in Georgia. Vigorous prosecution can only
put stop to these swindlers, and we believe
these gentlemen ARE in good and whole
some work.-Sarannah Morning Neps, Feb
rudrU 10.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18

The EGpress MISUNDERSTANDING Bound
Orer.-l'ho Montgomery Mail of the 9th
says:
1t was about quarter past l2 o'clock last
night, when "the argument was exhausted"
in the case of The State vs. Maroney, for al
legged embezzlement. J. A. Gilmore, ESQ.,,
ably opened the case for prosecution; Hon.
s. +. Rice made most able and ingenious
speech for the defencr;a and II. II. Watts, Esq,
closed for the State, with one of his most
powerful efforts. On consideration, the de-
cision wns that the defendant should give bail
in $4,000 to answer to the charge ut tho
next term of the Circuit Court.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18

RssuLT OF SUDDEN CoNvERslor.-The
venerable Deacon Lewis Wilder, who resides
at No. 10 Faye,te a., while attending Father
Mason's church in North ST., yesterday, be-
came much interested in young man who
was apparently anxious to turn from the er-
ror of his ways. The young man assisted
MIR. Wilder in finding the hymns, and seemed
deeply interested in the devotional exercises.
Towards the close of the services he request.
ed privnte interview, and the unsuspecting
Deacon followed the young man TO the out.
side doorway he proceeded to unbur-
then his heart--expressed great sorrow in
regard to his past sinful course, and received
some very good advice rs to his future con-
duct. Expressing himself deeply grntified 1T
the result of the interview, he requested to
know the time of day, whereupon Mr.. Wilder
drew forth his watch, which the individual
instantly seized, greatly to the Deacon's as
constituent, aud made off at full speed. Mr..
Wilder gave chase for short distance, but
was unable to catch the rogue.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18

aaB- A Public meeting of the citizens of
Jackson was held on Wednesday, 9th inst,
to take steps to ferret out the person who
committed the murder and robbery in the
branch of the Union Bank in that place, on
the night Of the Sd inst. Hon. A. w. o..
Totten presided, aud DR.. A. jackson, acted
as Secretary. A committee of seven of the
best citizens of Madison county WIS appoin-
ted to investigate the matter, and pledge
of pecuniary aid was given in order that the
matter might be fully brought to light. The
committee is composed Of the following
gentlemen
James S. Lyon, ESQ.,, Chairman of Com
mtlee. Dr. A. Jackson, Col. p. Scurlock,
Harvey Brown, Esq, Mr.. p. d. w. Conger,
Capt. VIM. Alexander, Mr.. Martin Cartmell.
Nash. Daily Neacs.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18
icy Tho Ms,,ono,;,on Thoo,. :, I,a;,

sB- The Metropolitan Theatre, in India
nopolis, lately rendered benefit for some
charitable purpose in tho city, md a few
church members, with more religious scruples
than christian charity refused the offer on the
ground of lis coming from an immoral insti-
tuition. Tho State Journal takes up the
question and cuts all such super-scrupulous
pretenders, right and left, and asks II, when n
man drops q dollar into the church conlribu-
ton box, does the stewards ever stop to find
out whether the donor came honestly by the
dollar or stole IT,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18

Col. JYo. NETHERLAND.-The Nashville
Union and American is getting nervous and
splenetc under the apprehension that Col.
Neiherland will be nominated for Governor
by the Convention, on the 29th March. We
are willing to do all we can to assuoge the
fears of the Cnpiiolian organ grinder. Col.
NelherlaDd is the unanimous choice Of the
people of East Tennessee, with the excep.
ton, perhaps, of here aud there hard-mo-
ney democrat; and ifnominated, he will pro-
badly accept the position.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18

ladies Home Magazine:" =. s. ARTHUR,
Philadelphia.-March number received. As
usual, beautifully embellshed and filled with
excellent matter. The Home Magazine &C.
euPies space which few other periodicals
could aspire to. 1t is free from the trashy,
prurient features which predominant in SO
many OF the monthlies, and it's leaves emit a
moral fragrance That should commend II to
every fireslde. $500 a year, in advance
Address q. 8. ARTHUR, 32a Walnut-s,reot,
Philadelphia.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18

TRUE.-The New York Observer says -
"lf the editor knows that he is not only to
work for nothing and find himself, but that
he is also to find the paper, fill it, and send il
for nothing to the subscriber, he may be ex-
cused for encouragement. Yet there arc
many who have SO little reflection, so little
conscience, and SO much meanncss, that they
will take newspaper for whole year, md
sometimes more, and not pay cent for it,"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18

SHOOTING OF THE REV. PETER l.. GREEN
1t may be remembered that some months
ago, the Rev. Peter L. Green, of the Misss
sippi Conference of the NJ. Il. Church, was
shot by man named Fisher. near Vicks.
burg, for receiving Fishers wife rs member
of the church of which Mr.. Green was the
pastor. Fisher has been tried, found guilty
and sentenced to the penitenliary for seven
years.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18

VIRGISIA.-WM. l.. GoGGN has been
nominated ms the opposition candidate for
Governor Of Virginia. The Convention was
one of the largest ever held in the State, and
the greatest harmony and enthusiasm pre-.
vailed. The Wigs Of the Old Dominion
IRE gallant set Of fellows. For years
ground down beneath the iron hoof Of Lo.
cofocoism-"Fight On! Fight Eyer" is their
motto. They merit success whether they at
tain il or not.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18

The MURDER AND BANK ROBBERY AT
JAcKsoN.-The Memphis Appeal of the ] 18th
says: "We learned at late hour last night
that no arrest had been made, nor were there
any well grounded suspicious ms yet fixed
upon any person. All the rumors, therefore,
to the effect that arrests had been made or
would be made o: parties already suspected,
have been premature md unfounded. We
sincerely hope that better success will yet
attend tho investigations which the citizens
OF Jackson are prosecuting SO actively, and
with so much credit to themselves"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18

tR- The Hon. Mr.. Keitt, offs. c., yester.
day in debate set forth his solemn opinion
that members Of Congress ought to be paid
more literally. If we want the best talent
in Congress, snys Keitt, we must enhance the
price we offer for it. Judging from the
facts, he is right There was Il time, for in
stance, when members of Congress were
paid $sa day, and then South Carolina was
represented by persons like J. G. Calhoun,
Langdon Cheves, George McDnflie, II. s.
Legare, Joel X. Poinsett, VIM. e. Preston
and Isaac f. Holmes. Now, that, MS in the
present session members are paid more than
$50 day, she is able to secure the services
of keitt. What enormous intellectual
giants she would send to Washington, if they
could get $50 or $75 day as the reward
for their greatness ami their lpbors.-N. Y.
Tribune.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18

A SAD SrEcrAcLE.-Tho Charlottesville
Virg'nia "Advocate" thus nludes to the pres.
ent deplorahle md humilin,ing condition OF
the country under the glorious Democratic
Administration Of james Buchanan:
"ii IN a sad spectacle TO witness the com.
pletc stop to commendable progress, that our
Democratic rulers are placing upon the move.
men's OF orr Federal Government. We are
bankrupt government, with no prospect Of
amy relief but such temporary one rs will
be afforded by loans. Our revenues do moi
begin to pny the expenses Of the Govern.
ncnt. In order to afford some little relief, 10
is seriously suggested to Congress TO mise
our postage charges TO the old price Of five
cents letter. Here is step bnckwards.
which Senator Footc once said our Republic
would never take. Our Democratic rulers
nre carrying us back so fnst that the yprv
next thing will be that we will find ourselves
completely fiat on our backs. These are
beautiful days for the republic"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18

tbs SOUTHERN UNIvERsIrY.-A CORES
pondent of the Memphis Avalanche, writing
from New Orleans, under date of January
cath, says:
A strong effort is being made here in "a
vor of the Southern University, recently 10.
Gated on the beautiful mountain Sewanee,
in your State. Nearly eighty thousand dol
lars have already been subscribed 10 the en-
terprlse by citizens Of this place. One gen.
tleman, learn, gave the handsome sum OF
$4,000 This is an undertaking in which
every Southern man, and particularly every
Tennessean, should feel deep interest.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18

tW The Revival Meeting at the Presby-
teriaa Church closed on Tuesday, after n
session of ten or twelve days. Several per.
sons professed religion and were added to
the Church.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18

EEDUcATioSAL.-We ire requested to in
vite attention to the advertisement of Street.
'cater Union Institute, next page. The Fe-
male Department is under the charge of Mrs.
II. G. Cooke, who was engaged in teaching
ut this place for several years, and won for
herself IN enviable reputation, ms teacher
and for her amiablc and lady.like qualities.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18

PREsIDESTIAL'-The Carrollton, (Alabama)
Courier places the names of Honorable Al.
fred lverson, Of Georgia and Hon. VIM. l..
Yancey, Of Alabama, Mt its head ms the men
of lis choice for the Presidency and Vice
Presidency IN the canvass Of 1860
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18

The PoRT OF CHLRLEsToN.-The total
value of the exports for the Inst year is about
twenty five per cent greater than the value
OF the exports Of the previous year. This 10
very gratifying exhibition Of the increase of
the prosperity of one of tho leading cities of
the South.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18

IMPORTANT IF TRUE.-A Washington cor
respondent Of the New York Times Though
We know not on what authority writes
"'rhe HIN. VIM. NJ. Churchwell, Of Ten
nessce, went TO Mexico some weeks ago as q
secret agent of the United States Govern
ment to make examination and report rs to
the true condition of parties there, the ability
of either to sustain itself, and the proprety
Of recognizing the Juarez Government of that
Republic. twas supposed that his report
would have been received, in part at least, by
the Tennessee on her last trip, but it did not
come to hand 80 far MS can learn. There is
little doubt that it will arrive by next mail,
and be followed Immediately by the recogni.
ton Of the Constitutional or Liberal Govern
ment. That done, n treaty, the points of
which are already fully though informally
agreed upon, will be concluded forthwith
here at Washington, in time for the action of
the United States Senate before its adjourn.
ment. Such at least is the programme ut
present, and it will be carried out unless some
event occurs which cannot be anticipated at
this time"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18
THE NEXT PRESIDENCY.

The names of several Southern Opposition
gentlemen have been frequently mentioned
of late, in connection with the nomination for
the next Presidency. Botts, Bell, and Crit
tenden seem oil to have Jealous friends, both
in the North and the South. In addition TO
these, Judge Bates, of Missouri, is also ia
vorably spoken of, MS will be seen from the
following extract from the Washington cor
respondence of the Petersburg Intelligencer
"The name of Edward Bates, of Missouri.
has been alluded to by the Buffalo CONNER.
cial Advertiser, and other national journals,
Of late, as candidate (pr the Presidency
NO better or more popu1ar nomination could
be made. Mr. Bates Isl native Of Virginia,
and from an old quak fAamiy, renowned for
its wisdom, its integrity and its sound COM
mon sense. Mr.. Bates epgra.ed to st. Louis,
at an early nge. where p then became n
prominent member Of IA bar. He was one
of the first members of tae House of Repre-
sentatives from that State, and a supporter of
the Administration of John Quincy Adams.
Retiring from Congress, almost thirty years
ago, he devoted himself TO his profession, and
has never since been persuaded, though re-
peatedly urged, to return to public life. In
1916 he presided over the Chicago Internal
Improvement Convention, with such dsiin-
guished ability us to command the universal
admiration of the meg, bers of that body,
among whom were some OF the aLlest men in
the Union. In 1856, Mr.. Bates WINS elected
President of the Wing Aathnal Convention
Mt Baltimore, which sndSc1 haasssnsiion Of
Filmore-and in this position lie added to
al. 4 l. 4 q z !.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18

R- The cars on the Western and Allan.
tic Road failed to make the connection on
fWedesday evening, consequently our COM
mercial letters from Augusta, Savannah and
Atlanta arc not 70 hand this week.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18

or Filibnster Walker has embraced Ro-
mansm and been received into the bosom of
the Catholic Church. A newspaper para.
graph says that he was raised Presbyterian.
We presume he is now fully prepared for
my marauding adventure in the direction of
the South American States, where the oscar.
let woman Of Rome" dominates, tina. may
offer.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18

EMIGRATION TO ARIZoNA.-The Arizona
Mexican and Central American Emigration
which has been Incorporated according to
law in the State of New York, is now char.
terng vessels to touch at Savannah and New
Orleans to takeu emigrants for Arizona
under the direction of Gen. G. +. Henning
sen. Hon. Mike Walsh, of New York, i.
one OF the prominent members; also, severa
Georgians, TEXANS and Louisanians of tote
Offices are to be opened in New York or
the 2oth' and shortly after in the princpa
southern cities.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18

eB- The Baltimore Exchange says: No
American citizen can ever fully appreciate
the meaning Of the proverb which tells us
that "Hope deferred maketh the heart sick"
until he holds claim against the Govern
ment of the United States,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18

FASHIONABLE DREss.-An Ohio editor
asks: "What can be more captivating thnn
to see beautiful woman, say about four feet
eleven inches high and eleven feet four inches
in diameter and "a feet in circumference,
passing along the aisle, just ms divine worship
commences"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18

JUDGE DoUGLAs.-The Lynchburg Re-
publcan,a democratic paper OF the Old Do.
minion, has the following paragraph about
The distinguished contestants for the Charles.
ton nomination.:
ut Is now generally conceded that the
contest is between Senator Hunter, Judge
Douglas, and Vice President Breckenridge.
Gov. Wise and other distinguished gentle
men will have their attached friends, but the
race is between the three frst-named states.
men. Judge Douglas, in some resp, cts, is
.obJec!ionnblcto the people of the South, but
no Is by far the least Objectionable Northern
man VINO stands the slightest prospect of an
election. For this reason, as well ns becnnso
OF the many popular trnits OF character which
oil OF US conccde him, he will be most for.
m'daolo competitor fur the Charleston nomi.
nation.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18

SESAToRIAL.-There are three candidates
announced for the State Senate, in the Win
chester paper, in the District composed of the
counties of Franklin and l.incoln--all "good
and true democrais": Taz. W. Newman, J. J.
Alternately, and Jas. r. Chilcoat.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18

PERPETUAL lNsURANoE-A New FEA-
TuRE.-lnsuring dwellings ms long ms the
house shall stand, by the payment of single
premium, and that only at2i per cent. guar
anteeing return of 80 per cent We see il
stated that this method has been in practice
in Philadelphia for several years, and that il
has recently been introduced in st. Louis.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18

FREE BANKs.-By reference TO our Bank
Note List, which all who handle money
should consult every week, it will be seen
that issues of the Banks Of Claiborne, Iaze-
reH, Trenton, and Jefferson are quoted at 20
per cent. discount.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18
FROM WASHINGTON.

WAsHiSaToN, Feb. l4.--The recent report
Of the Senate's Committee on Naval Affairs
says: We have fewer guns alloat in proper
ton to our commercial tonnage than VIC had
a quarter of n century ago. Our navy com.
pared with Grent Britain Is weaker now than
at the close Of the war of 1912. In 1857 our
entire Navy consisted of twenty-nine vessels,
carrying six hundred and twenty-eight guns,
scattered over the globe, at the same time
England has thrty-four vessels carrying sew
en- hundred and ninety -four guns on our own
coast. The coal used by the navy sincs De-
cember l, 1858, is l36,5oO tons. The coal
used at all the Navy Yards during fifteen
years, to the first Of January, 1859, is los, $50
tons.
The President was called out on Saturday
at the celebration, on the admission of Ore
ton. He made speech, and congratulated
the crowd. He said among other things,
that expansion is in the future, the policy of
our country-cowards alone feared and op.
posed it.
Breckenridge followed, and responding to
the question Of Cuba said, That we talked too
much and did too little. II such mn island
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18

tY- A letter from Washington says nm
effort will be made TO tack the obnoxious
thirty million bill to some meritorious and
neeessltous appropriation, and either force it's
passage or rejection. The movement aims,
Of course, at nothing but political capital.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18

OXEN AND WAGON FOR SALE.-Mrs. Woods,
whose husband was accidentally killed here
few months ago, has for sale yoke of
Oxen and Wagon, also good Milk Cow
with o young calf.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18

eB- We understand that Gen. James 7.
Lane, of this vicinity, is candidate for the
Senate in the District composed of the coun-
ties of Monroe, Meigs, Polk and McMinn.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18
ATHENs. FRIDAY, FEB. Is. 1850.

WASTsp-At this office, nm Apprentice to
learn the Printing Business. A boy who can
read and spell well, and wishes to learn
trade which Is a! least as remunerative as
any other, aside from other advantages it
possesses, can secure a place by applying
early.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18

Hon. JAS. GUTHRIE, OF KENTUcKY.-This
distinguished gentleman, Secretary of the
Treasury under President Pierce, IL warmly
spoken ofby some of the papers ms the
democratic candidate for Chef Executive
in 1860.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18

Total. .sS0l ,76O,772 Total. 1901 100, 779
The banks of the cities of New York, Bos.
ton, Portland, Philadelphia, New Orleans.
st. Louis, Pittsburg and Providence, make
weekly returns; the remainder Of the Banks
make monthly or quarterly returns.
The whole number of banks and branches
throughout the Union is fourteen hundred
aud eighteen.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18

MARKETS ABRoAp.-The last advices from
Liverpool represent decline in Cotton,
Breadstuffs dull, and downward tendency
in the price of Wheat
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18

DOUGLAS PAPER AT NASHVILLE
says that paper Will be established at Nash
vile in short time, to advocate the claims
of Senator Douglas TO the Presidency, and
that J. Knox Walker will probably be the
ediior MN
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18

FIRE AT DALTON.-A fie occurred Mt Dnl.
ton on Friday night last, destroying proper
ty to the amount of $4,000. No insurance.
The following are the sufferers: Messrs
Morris g. Jackson, s. 400; DR.. Brown, $500;
Capt. Jas. Morris, $4,000; and Mrs. Fields,
proprieiress of the Western and Atlantic
Hotel, $500. We believe there is no town
in East Tennessee or upper Georgia, furnish.
ed with proper facilities for extlpguisling
fires; and the fact should induce owners of
property TO insure. G. w. Ross, Athens, is
the agent for the Etna Insurance Company,
the wealthest aud safest institution in the
Union. .sr.7
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18

FEY AS yet there have been no develop.
nients in regard to the Bank robbery and
murder at Jackson in this State-an account
Of which we published last week.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18

R- Read the New Advertisements next
page. Many n subscriber has made money
by closely scanning the advertising depart
ment of his paper
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-02-18

so The Tax Assessors of Lincoln coun.
ty have agreed to value No. negros, men
or women, at 81 900, and best quality land
at $50 per acre. Second or third rate will
ubs valued according 10 circumstances and
nRt of the Assessors.
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hons OF the inhabitants Of the globe, not one.
NTH receive these truths. When we seek for
truth, then, we are to receive it rs we have
the capacity. OF necessity it assumes the
form and shape of them to whom il is piyen
like water poured into the vase, the ele-
ment is the same, but it assumes the shape of
the vessel in which it rcposes. When we are
searching for truth, we must remember those
great truths that lie at the very threshold, or
we allow our Incidence TO mislcad and de.
ceive us.