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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-22

E4- The town of Cairo has been over
flowed, and they are at loss. to know
how to pump out the water that the SUBJ
sidence of the flood has left. The Times
and Delta suggests that the city council
empty several barrels of whiskey into the
water and then invite the Paducah and
Mound Cityites to come down. and they
would drink it ali up in few days. 1t
adds-"We think as soon as the new en-
gines and pumps come, and the water is
pumped out, the bottom of the town
should be well caulked and pitched to
keep it out"
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5 1t is funny to read the Cuba resolutions
in the proceedings of county meetings
We say it is funny, because we will VEN
ture the assertion that, from the chairman
Of such assemblages down to the hum
blest member who family responds faye"
not more than two out Of every ten can
tell where Cuba is situated, how it is
bounded and surrounded what relation
ship it attans to Spain, what its resources
and capabilities, whether it is free soil or
slave territory" or whether it is an island,
a lake, or one of the mountains of the
moon. And yet nearly every democratic
meeting that has been held, from Carter
to Shelby, has passed grave resolutions
resolving that we must have Cuba, and
that they will not support any one who is
not unqualifedly for its acquisition. Oh!
democracy, thy name is humbug!
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-22

A SuoGEsTIoN.-A writer in the Chatta-
nooga Advertiser suggests that Col. Meth
erland besdubbed Honest John" There
are some sharp locofocos about Chatta-
nooga, and the object of the suggestion,
no doubt, is to discourage democrats from
voting for the Opposition candidate, its
author knowing that his brethren gener-
ally have an unconquerable antipathy to
the term, and not likely to support any
one whom they might suspicion of being
entitled to wear it.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-22

'JoNEsBoRo' UNION. "-This is the title
of democratic sheet just started at the
county seat of Washington. Edited by
A. B. GRAHAM, Esq. There are now three
papers in the First District, lamenting
Overland essaying to retrieve the fallen
fortunes Of the once powerful but now
broken and disintegrated democratic par
ty-the Union, at Jonesboro'; Democrat
Greeneyille; and Sentinel, Rogersville.
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Gubernatoriel Canvass.

In another place will be found the list
Of appointments made by the two candi-
dates for Governor. They commence at
Nashville on the I'd of Nay, and end at
Loudon on the I'd August.
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DoS'T LIKE IT.-The Gould Nunc."

DoS'T LIKE IT.-Tho "Quid Nunc,"
published at the "Grand Junction." a
journal which affects infinite jest, wit and
sarcasm, expresses marked disapproba-
ton Of Col. NETHERLANDS letter of accep-
lance. The past can't be recalled now,
but we trust when the Colonel has occa-
sion to write again, he will get up some
thing that will not so excite the expecto-
rating properties Of that "Quid."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-22

SoMEoF THE LOST TRIBEs.-The jewish
Chronicle states that the remnants of a
Jewish colony have been found at Kali
tung-too, China. A communication is
about to be opened with these sons of
Israel by their British co-religionists, and
they will be requested to send two youths
to England to receive European educa-
ton. They have been separated from all
intercourse with the remainder of their
race for u period of six centuries.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-22

AN EDIToR's REFLEcrioss.-At the close
Of re'iew of the SiclSles tragedy, the cdi-
tor of the Baltimore Sun adds:
No married woman can be approached
by any man with undue professions Of re-
gard, orsof affections, but with an instinc-
tive knowledge Of his design. Not the
slightest improperly, not the least indeli-
cacy in word or deed, can be thrust upon
her observation without startling her hon
or and putting her on guard. She is at
once warned and armed; she has Il counsel
lor ever at her side to direct her, and
champion to defend her-in a true and
honorable husband. Hence the law es-
teens her guilt at least equal to that of
the most seductive and desi sning invader
of her honor, when she falls. The mar
ried woman is arrayed in the very panoply
OF virtue, and cannot be surprised. She
can hardly be said to fall-she steps aside
OF her own free will and sins deliberately.
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DEATH FRoN SEIpLlrz PowpEns.-M

DEATH From SEIDLITz PowDERs.-Miss
Riley, of Indiana, who was visiting in the
family Of Hon. w. L. Niblacl, of the
same State, met her death in singular
manner. She mixed Seidlitz powder in
two different glasses, and instead OF pour
ing them together before drinking, drank
them off separately, when the eltervcsence
occurred in the stomach, partially strang-
ling her. In the excitement dose of
mustard was given ito make her vomit
what she had taken, and a physician sent
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-22

Bi5" Gov. Morgan, Of n. York, having
refused topardon Mrs. Hartung, who was
charged with the poisoning of her hus-
band while living in adultery with anoth-
er man, a bill has been introduced into
the legislature of that State to effect her
pardon. If passed, the Governor will
veto IT,
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Second District.

James McHenly, of Overton, has been
nominated by the democracy of the I'd
District for Congress
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KILLED.-The Memphis Avalanche
learns from friend who arrived in the
city yesterday from Arkansas that ON the
Sth inst, at Mt. Adams, in Arkansas
county, Ark, a man by the name of Jack
son Shipe shot and MORALLY wounded
VIM. Strickland, and the ball entering
the abdomen and passing out through
the rectum. At last accounts Strickland
was thought to be dying. Shipe has been
arrested and lodged in Jail to await an in
yestigation.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-22

"THE AURoRA."-ThegApr No. of this
Magazine, published at Murfreesboro', in
in this State, is on'our table. 1t is mer-
itorious publication, being what its title
page purports, monthly "for the Moth
ers and Daughters of the South and West"
Edited by Mrs. Z. NJ. EAroS-S2, O0a year
in advance. We hope to learn of its be
ing literally patronized.
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First District.

LAsDoy c. HAYNES, ESQ, has been nomi-
mated for Congress by the democracy of
tho First District
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-22

LATE FROM ArRIcA.-Dahomey, the no
torious slave king, who is said in the
course of his career to have sold and muir
dered more than hundred thousand of
his countrymen, died recently on the west
coast of Africa. The Southern Citizen has
CUT our acquaintance, but we presume its
columns were draped in mourning at re-
ceipt of the melancholy intelligence.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-22

CIoARs.--Jas. w. Murphey, Cleveland,
sends us sample of good Cigars, of his
own manufacture. He is located at the
county seat of Bradley, gets up an article
that will do to puff" at less price than
usual in this country, and deserves to be
encouraged.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-22

PRINTER RoBDED.-Mr. Baker, foreman
of the Bulletin office, Memphis, was
knocked down in the streets few nights
since, and robbed of bis pocket book and
watch. Times must be getting desperate
at the bluff city when the poor typos are
not safe in the streets.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-22

Cay Muggins says that rogues ought to
be well paid, it gives Fellow so much
trouble. He once cheated man in
horse trade, he says, and was in law about
1t afterwards for fourteen years. Unless
you have got lots of patience, never set up
for rascal.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-22

SUDDEN DEArH.-Judge A. d. KEYEs,
prominent and highly esteemed citizen of
this place, died, suddenly, about ~ o'clock
on Thursday, 2lst.
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Rates Of Welograrhinp.

On the next page will be found table
OF rates of telegraphing between Athens
and the more prominent points South
East, and West.
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p1- Next to a good dinner, a good cigar
is an indispensable requisite, which, to be
sure of obtaining at all times, it is only
necessary to calfst sehorn 4 Hornsby's,
north side of the public square.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-22

Ss1- An exchange paper tells a story of
a negro boy who fell into hogshead of
molasses and wonders if they licked him
when they took him out. +.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-22

gss' Gen. Cass says he has lived long
enough to see seventy crises in this
country, and it has passed safely through
them all He is, therefore, not much
alarmed at crisis.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-22

Bay Gov. Wise in recent letter, whilst
giving in his adhesion to Letcher from
broad motives of party policy, pays this
hearty compliment to Letcher's oppo-
nent:
/ have a high personal regard and re-
spect for Mr.. Goggin, have known him
from youth upwards, and l cordially
vouch that he is worthy of the confidence
of those who agree with him in politics.
But he is an honest and earnest opponent
of the Democracy, and am its ardent
advocate.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-22

Is THAT ALSO TnIYE.-A beautiful reply
was recorded of a Dalecarlian peasant,
whose master was displaying to him the,
grandeur of his estate. Farms, houses
and forests were pointed out in success
sion, on every hand, as the property of
the rich proprietor, who summed up f.
nally by saying, "in short all that you
can see, III every direction, belongs to-
me-" The poor man looked thoughtfully
for moment, then pointing up to heav-
en-, solemnly replied, And is that also
thine." How many who are satisfied only
to grasp all that is around them, and be-
meath them down to the center of the
globe, wholly forget to look upwmd!
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-22

FOURTH CONGRESSIONAL DIsTRIcT.-The
McMinnville Era, of last. week, intimates
from report that the names of Judge
Gardenhire, Mr.. She'd and Col. Savage,
will all be submitted to the Democratic
Congressional Convention, to come off in
Smithville on the 22d inst. The Democ-
racy of Smith have expressed a preference
for the cabbage-seed candidate, Col. Saw
age.
The Sparta Times learns that Samuel
Turney is a candidate for Congress in the
Fourth District, running as IAN Old Line
Wing"
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THE WASHINGTON TRAGEDY.-The Sick
els triad ntfnues to drag its slow length
along. At last advices they were still en-
gagged in the examination of witnesses.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-22

BRANDED FOR BioAMY.-A man by the
name of Robbins, indicted for bigainy,
wss tried at Raleigh, N. c., recently and
convicted. On Saturday he was branded
with the letter d on the right cheek, in
open court-the brand leaving mark
that he will carry to his grave.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-22

B6y~ The weather is cloudy and very
warm. Summer has burst upon us all at
once, and we have had one week without
rain. Vegetation is rapidly advancing
Wheat looks fine, and was uninjured by
the frosts, while the Peaches were general
ly killed-other fruit escaped. Corn gem
orally has been planted, and many far
mers commenced planting cotton on
Monday last.-IRmtsuHe Advocate.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-22

pSr The Democratic Convention which
met at Cleveland lsst Monday, nominated
Hon. s. A. SMITH for reelection to Con-
gress. The gathering is said TO have been
respectable in numbers, and its proceed
ings characterized by more or less spirit.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-22

HANDSOME PREsEsr.-We acknowledge
the receipt of a handsome pair of Cater
Shoes from the Firm of Cooke, Bailey &
Co., Wholesale Dealers in Boots and
Shoes, Nashville. Like all Goods from
that house, they are manufactured of the
very best materials, and fit to at. The
Firm have our thanks for the seasonable
present, and our friends who want any
thing in the Boot and Shoe line are COM
.m0tled to Cooke. Bailey & Co., Nashville.
KILLED vERY DEAD.-The frosts Of last
week finished up the prospect for a fruit
crop in this region. We don't believe
there is q peach left in the county. Beans
and other tender vegetables were all cut
down. Though the frosts were heavy, we
have not learned of.serious damage to
the young wheat.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-22

ss0 Col. jos. 8. Boyd, Is the Opposition
candidate for senator from Knox and
Roane.
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East Tennossca and Ga. Railroad.

e We are indebted to the Secretary and
Treasurer Of the Company, for the follow
ing statement:
Earnings Of East Tenn and Ga. Rail-
Road for month Of March, ls59,...... S2s sl6,25
For month of March, 1855, 19,127,s2
Increase, ............................ s9,ess,i3
The above shows very gratifying re-
suit
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TERMS

zH- We are authorised and requested to an
nounoo the name of BAZ P. COBB, Esq, rs an
independent candidate to represent the county Of
McMinn in the lower branch of the next State
Legislature. Election, ith Of August.
szr We arc authorized aud requested 70 an
nouncs the name Of Il. L. RUDD, as a candidate
for floa;cr, in the district composed of the coun-
tyes Of Rhca, Hamilton and Bledsoc. Election.
4lh Of August.
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DEap.&dkosw Bvsa, for many years
q resident of this vicinity, died on SUM-
day morning last
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MARKING PArERs.-The Postmaster Gen.
eral decides that pen and pencil mark,
made for the purpose of attracting the
eye to a particular article or portion of
printed matter, does not subject matter
to letter postage, as insisted on by some
postmasters. g. ashi,gtoa Star, Aprk 10.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-22

BY We observe that the New York
Herald Classics ex-senator Jones with
Messrs Foote and Clemens, in the ranks
of the Opposition, and as battling against
Democracy. We happen to know that at
least Tor once the Herald is Mistaken
Gov. Jones docs not belong to the Oppo-
sition, never expects to belong to it, and
regards the organization as little more
than ridiculous humbug -Ncmphis 4Ava-
IYu1Ia
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-22

We have received many enquiries, writ
ten and verbal, as to Gov. Jones position
in the present canvass. We are fully au-
thori2ed to state that Gov. Jones will sup
port Col. Nctherland. -NashuiHc Banner.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-22

by Never take newspaper without
paying for tits the shabbiest act that
you can be guilty Of.
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L. L. D.-The New York Evening Post,
in an article on the fondness of Ameri.
cans for titles, translates the above famil-
lar abbreviation thus; Doctor of Learn
ing and Laws" This is mistake. 1t
means simply "Legum Doctor"-that is,
doctor Of Laws" the doubleL express
ing the plural.-N o. Picayw,e.
Both wrong. The initials stand for
"Leetus Legmn Doctor Learned Doctor
Of Laws.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-22

There IL large assort-
eaent Of handsome Autographs on sale at
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-22

AN IMPORTANT DEclsloN.-Thc Darling
ton Flag says:
At the late session of our Court an ac.
ton against the Wilmington and Manches-
ter Rail Road Company for a lost trunk
was tried. The value of the contents was
proved to exceed five hundred dollars;
this company have an endorsement upon
their tickets which, among other things,
declares that they will not be responsible
for lost baggage.to an amount exceeding
one hundred dollars. This endorsement
was relied upon to limit the liability of
the Company in this particular case.
His Honor ruled, and so charged the
Jury, that common carriers could not
thus limit their liabilities. He dwelt
upon the injustice which would result if
the endorsement upon the tickets refer
red to was taken and considered as a con-
tract, to which the passenger was presum-
ed to have asscnted. The Jury found for
the plaintiff to the amount of the con
tents, as proved.
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ANDREwJ JOHNSON,
A, Q. Z. NienoIsoN,
EnwIN.A. KrnBLE,
JOHN X. HowAl,D,
HffIfN (t... .t.I..y

Iron the Democratic Platform of March, 1881
RcS0trcd, That it was intended by the
Trainers of the Constitution that gold and
silver should be the legitimate currency
OF our people, and we deeply regret that
Banking institutions and paper circua-
ton should ever have been so deeply en-
grated into our pecuniary relations: but
being so engraitcd we are compelled TO
lcgislate under the circumstance by
which we are surrounded. In view of
which, as remedy for existing evils, we
viii! insist that our present banking sys-
tenn shall be so reformed rs to enforce
invarable redemption at their counters
OF their circulation by every Bank in the
state, and n limitation on their issues to
notes of Il large denomination, increased
protection to the note holder, the right
OF supervision upon the part of the State
and forfeiture of their chartcrs--!or
abuses Of their privileges-and by these
and such other steps as experience may
demonstrate to make as near an approach
to Constitutional currency as may be
found wise and proper.
Resolced, That it is essential to the wei.
fare OF the State, that in all charters Of
incorporation, granted by the Legislature.
that the power should be reserved in ali
cases to change, modify or abolish these
private and privileged interpretations .
the public good shall demand.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-22

NcD York, April l5.-The New York
Herald says that Don Jose Elias Herman
dez, with a small number of Cuban ex-
lies, sailed hence three weeks ago, with
the avowed purpose to create revolu-
ton.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-22

IENNsYLVANIA.-Thc dcmOcratic party
of the "Old keystone" has split wide open,
one branch filing OF under jim Buchan-
an and the other under pimp Foney,-
May the Lord preserve and keep them in
that condition until they are brought to a
lively sense of the great wicledness and
enomities they have committed against
their country!
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-22

Bss- An exchange papers says the Sui
tan Of Turkey has thirty-six wives and
nine hundred and eighty-nine female
slaves. We would just like to know what
he does with them all.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-22

"a FIRsr-RArE NoTIcE. The following
gratifying compliment to well known
clergyman, appears in the New York pa
pers. Does itnot smack somewhat of the
theatrical poster?
DR.. Phmer.-A stage driver once went
to hear DR.. Plumer preach. He was ask
ed few days afterwards how he liked
him. He replied when he set out he
seemed mighty sleepy-like, but after
awhile he walked up, and before he was
done, tell you, he got dangerous"
The preacher here SO cleverly hit is the
Rev. DIR. Plumer, now professor in the
Western Theological Seminary, and one
of the most powerful preachers in the
whole country. He speaks softly when
he begins, but rises into an earnestness
of eloquence and pathos that must be
heard to be understood.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1859-04-22

BE- Mrs. Prewett, of the Yazoo Miss. J
Banner, says that Creation was a stupen-
dots failure till woman was made"
There is one thing certain-creattoa
would soon have ceased, if woman had
not been made.-JackSon EagLe.
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BATHING IN MOLTEN LEAD.--A scientifi

The New York Day Book-a Demo-
cratic organ--seems TO have rather poor
opinion of its party associates in the
North. 1t winds up an article on the
Black Republicans with the following
question and answer: ~
"Why, then in conclusion is not this
party eXposedpto the Indignation and con-
tempt OF the people? Simply because
the leaders of the Democratic party in
the North have not the boldness or hon
esty, patriotism or manliress to take q
poaifion fhatpaolvao
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the Northern /,
Southern DENT
most embitterd
sectional strugg
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1860, between
party and the
ty, will be the
Aand disastrous
Re imagined;
Smyrna times., 1859-03-31
Trustees Sale.

BY virtue of decree of the Circuit court
! for Kent county, in equity, the undersigned as
Trustees, will expose TO public sale to the high
est bidder, on THURSDAY, 7th of April, 1859,
at III O'Clock, IN, at the tavern porch of John
Mcdaniel, Esq, in Chestertown, the following
lands and tenements of Nicholas B Appleton
and VIM T Appleton, lying in Kent county.
NO. l,-Contains 8 ACRES, Rood and 20
Perches; it lies directly opposite 'Caulk's
| Field School House, on the main road from
BattcraheII Hill to the Bay side. 1t adioins the
Caulk's Field Farm; has been heavily lined,
aud is without buildings.
NO. 2,-Commonly called "Thc Ecclcston
Tract" and with about l6 acres purchased Of
MIR. VIM. i. Sklrven, contains 40 Acres of
Land, Of very superior quality it has been
heavily lined and produces fine crops of grain.
| The Dwelling is frame there is well of
water in the yard, and the Farm is divided into
two fields.
NO. 3,-A Lot of Land, containing Acres,
Roods and 20 Perches; has a new frame
house and stable; the land is good and the
situation is desirable as store, cartwright
! shop &c.
NO. "A FARM containing III Acres
and 36 Perchcs; divided into three fields
There is New Brick House now occupied by
Mr.. WIN Il Appleton; Stables, &C.; Pump of
water at tie door. The Land is in good state
OF cultivation and has been very considerably
lined.
/ NO. 5,-Thc "TiIden Farm" The Dwell
Ing is old, bat Of brck stable, corn cribs, &c
well OF water in the yard and a stream of
water running between it and No i contains
% Acres, in high state of cultivation, heavi-
ly lined. There is also a Meadow living be-
tween this aud No. 4 and D, that has been un-
derdraned, and is rich.
NO. Ga Tract of WOODLAND. adio;n.
lng the lands Of George b Westcott, Eso, and
Fletcher Ringgod, deceased, lands w T.
Sk!fven aud the Brown property. 1t contains
rs Acres and Rood, and, it is computed, will
yield 40 cords Of Wood to the acre.
All these lands lie near Belle Air and Batter
shell in pleasant neighborhood, convenient
TO schools, churches, null, store, landings, &c.
with W GOD, NC, and having been improved
are desirable purchases.
Mr. VIA L Appleton will show them to any
who may call.
Q1- The Terms of sale, as prescribed by the
decree, are: credit of six, twelve, eighteen
aad twcnty-four months from the day Of sale,
win interest from the day Of sale, to be Sc.
cured by the bond of the purchaser or purcha-
sers, with security to be approved by the Trus-
tees. Possession OF most OF these lands can be
given a once.
03- The creditors of n Appleton are re-
quesled to file their claims duly proved, with
the clerk of the Circuit court for Kent county
within four months from the day of sale.
GEORGE VlCKERS,
RICHARD HYNSON,
ChestertOwn, mrI7.tsl Trustees.