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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-08-17
The Charge of Corruption.

One of the speakers at this place last
Monday, referring to the charge of cor
ruption against the Democratic party,
said it was an old and stale cry-that it
; had been made as far back as 1910, and
at every succeeding Presidential contest
since. or course, The charge was made
in l140-ard it was true then. 1t has
been made at every succeeding struggle,
and it has been true in every instance,
as the history Of the party and the records
of the government abundantly establish.
But in 1910, comparatively, government
corruptions and abuses were small and tr!-
iing-a little cloud no bigger than aman's
hand. Under Democratic power and
Democratic auspices, they have grown
into monstrous and mountoin-likcp proper
tioAs, threatening to oyerwhelm the coun-
try with ruin and disgrace. We suppose
the distinguished speaker thought cor
ruptions in the highways and by-ways
Of government had become so common
that tie people cared nothing about them :
that they were a sort of Democratic pre-
rogative, and that therefore their intro
duction in political debate at the hust-
ings w2s entirely irrelevant, and not to be
tolerated. some gentlemen presume q
great deal upon the Indifference and STU
pidity of the perut
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-08-17

SroRN.-A heavy storm of wind and
rain passed over portions of Rhea and
Mcigs counties last Wednesday evening.
a good deal of timber was prostrated.-
At Washington the west gable end of the
Court house was blown down, and some
other damage done. At Decatur, a shed,
under which several persons had taken
shelter, was blown down, and negro girl
seriously though not fatally injured. The
storm was followed by one of the heaviest
rains we ever saw fall
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-08-17
More Public Speaking.

During the recess of Court on Monday,
Col. Baxter, of Knoxville, by request, adj
dressed the people upon the political
contest ofthe day and the dangers which
sectionalism North and disunionism South
are bringing upon tho country. His re-
marks were characterized by good sense
and earnestness, and were addressed to
the intelligence and patriotism of his
hearers. Col. Baxter is an efficient speak.
or, and always carries conviction to the
mind ofathe unbiased listener. After he
had retired, Col. ID. W. Ballew appeared
upon the stand and spoke in his own pc
culiar style for about one hour and twenty
minutes. We did not notice anything
very original or pointed in the Cells re-
marks except a 4 announcement that there
was no chance for Bell and Everett, and
a rehearsal of one of Esop's fables, in
which some spoons belonging to gentle
man of ancient times by the name of
Oglc figured largely, and beautiful and
picturesque description of great big
Looking Glass which that distinguished
Black Republican democrat, Martin Van
Buren,, used to have in the White House
ut Washington.
When Mr. Ballew had subsidized, Col
A. Blizzard was called for by the Douglas
men and appeared. lie spoke for some
thing like one hour, consuming most of
the time with history of tho causes
which produced the split in ths~i arty,
and in proving that, according TO party
usage, Stephen A. Douglas, and not John
G. Breckiniidge, was the nominee and
representative of the National Demo-
cracy-what there was left of it. Mr..
Blizzard is an earnest debater, with q
good command of language, and if he
would modulate and train his voice lit
tie, would be an efficient hand on the
stump.
After Mr.. Blizzard had concluded, Thos.
j. Campbell, Esq, was called for and re-
sponded, making, as lie always docs, an
able and effective speech, which was re-
ceived with enthusiasm and applause. As
we were leaving the Courthouse we heard
the voice of Rumpinridger, calling in
tones as dubious as the first notes of o
spring frog, for Key. Whether Major
Key responded or not, we are unable to
say, but presume he did not, as it is only
a few weeks since he denounced the Sc
ceders in round terms, and it is no. pos
siblc that he can have changed his ground
so soon, and would now venture TO de-
| tend them.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-08-17
rcnulat vito Sor 1850.

Observation-Disclosures administration has
bought up two or three presses in the
Keystone State,-among others the Penn
sylvanian-which have hoisted the Brock
inridge flag. Every movement Of that
sort in Pennsylvania strengthens Lin
coins chances to carry that State, just
what James Buchanan desires. Breckin-
ridge stands no earthly chance for an
Electoral College North of Mason and
Dixon's line, and every vote thrown to
him there is q vote for Abe Lincoln.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-08-17

MORE DIsuNIoS.-Mr. Hillon, promi-
nent Breckenridge man in Alabama, said
in 1851, as editor of the Savannah Geor-
gan:
I'VE believe with Mr.. Toombs, that the
cry of Union is a masked battery, from
behind which the rights of the South
are to be assaled. We believe that the
Union is the Koloch, upon whose altar
the civilization and well-being of the
Slave States, are to be offered up in sacri-
fce.N
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-08-17

rfy~ We had the pleasure of seeing
Col. BURcH, Of the Nashville Union and
american, in our town last Friday. The
Col. was looking as well as it is possible
for member Of his unfortunate faith to
look, in the present eXigency of "the
party" 1t was rumored that his visit
here was to hunt up Breckenridge man
who is said to reside somewhere in one of
the remote districts ofthis county. Wheth-
er he succeeded in finding him we will
probably learn through the next num-
Der of the Coils sheet d,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-08-17

McCoNNELsDuRc, Pa, August 1.-the
Democracy held county meeting last
night, at which there was regular skirnl-
ish between the Douglas and Breckin-
ridge parties, and much bitter feeling was
evinced. The meeting broke up in row.
During the absence of Mr. SAMSON, editor
of the Democrat and Crescent, the
Breckenridge party entered his office, mu-
tilated the forms of paper, ran up the
Breckenridge flag and issued an edition
of the paper. The affair created great ex-
element. A personal encounter took
place after the meeting, between Mr.. San
som, the editor of the Democrat and Gre
scent, and G.. A. Smith, Breckenridge
man and an Attorney. Mr.. SAMSON gave
Smith the lie, when Smith collared him.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-08-17

pas" Yancey, when in Congress, voted
for the admission of Oregon with the Will
mot-Proviso attached. John Bell has al
ways voted against that Proviso. James
Buchanan has declared over and over
again that Congress possessed the power
to abolish slavery in the District of Column
bia: John Bell voted against the bill
with>that provision. Yancey and Buch-
anan are the chief supporters of Breckin-
ridge and Lane, and John Bell is heart
lessly accused of being an Abolitionist.-
Lou. Jou
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-08-17
Athens Female College.

We are instructed by the President of
the College to announce that the Faculty
as recognized is now complete, and the
College will open its next session Septem-
Der Sd. A more full notice will appear
next week
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-08-17

NORTH CARoLINA.-The Washington cor
respondent of the Cincinnati Enquirer tel
egraphs that paper under date of the 9th,
that
"Lateet official accounts from North
Carolina represent that the majority for
Ellis is not over fifteen hundred, if that.
This is terrible reduction in the Demo-
cratic strength, and is solely attributable
to the ill-adyised nomination of Breckin-
ridge"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-08-17

gS~ A very intelligent gentleman, who
has been spending several weeks in East
ern Virginia, informs us that numbers of
old line Democrats, men who have never
voted any other than the Democratic
ticket in their lives, are becoming so dis
gusted with the present disgraceful quar-
rel among the self-constituted leaders of
that party, that they have determined to
vote for Bell and Everett.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-08-17

SECRETARY CoBB.-Old Buck made the
first stump speech of the campaign for
Breckenridge at Washington. Col. Cobb,
his Secretary of the Treasury-the gentle
man who has done so much splendid
tnanciering in the last three years-is
now stumping Georgia, trying to persuade
the people Of that State that the best way
to save the country is to vote for a candi-
date who he and they know, cannot be
elected either before the people or in the
House of Representatives
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-08-17
True as Preaching.
The Huntsville (Ala.) Independent

The Huntsville (Ala.) Independent of
last week, says.
Col. Clemens stated one fact in his mas
tcrly speech laGasron Monday last that
should open the eyes of the people; II i,,ct
that should be pondcred by every man
who loves his country. Shareholders in
particular should think of it.
In 1913 the abolition vote was but q
little over 1000.
In four years, under Tyler's admins
| tration, who was elected rs Wing, but
| turned Democrat, it increased to more
than $4,000.
In four years, under Polk, it increased
to more than ZSG,000.
In four years, under Fillmore, it fell off
10 less than ljS,o0n!!
In four years, under Pierce, it increased
TO more than l,34l ,O00!!!
Such facts as these need no comment.
| Sensible men can read and understand.
| 1t is a fact plain us daylight that the ten
| dency of Democratic rulers is to increase
the slavery agitation, and to endanger our
institutions. Democrats cannot deny it.
| Figures show it, and every body knows it.
| We were told by the fire-eaters and seces-
sionists in 1856 that Willard Fillmore was
an abolitionist, and yet the records of
the country show that he did more to
quell abolitionism than any other Presi-
dent. How long will the people be gulled
by these hypocrites whose every act tends
to hasten our country to the brink of
ruin?
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-08-17

R8~ Our neighbor Of the C'evelCmd Ban
week. Since his DETECTION from the Ma
tional Democracy, and fusion with the
Secession wing, he is not looking as hand
some and perpendicular as formerly. Bob
used to be quite sociable companion.
But, alas, poor Yorck! The jolly face,
the flashes of merriment and humor
which were wont to set the crowd in o
roar, have disappeared, and he wears a
presence as cold, cadayerous and forbid
ding as the yelled skeleton at the Egyp-
tan feasts Of old The men who smote
the "The Great National Democracy" in
twain, have much to answer for.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-08-17

SwEETwATER UNION INSTITUTE The
Fall and Winter Session will commence
on Monday, Sd Sept. The female depart
ment continues under the charge of Mrs.
II. q. Cooke. We learn the Institute is
in hourishing condition.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-08-17

S6- Circuit Court is in Session here at
this time. The case of Reed, for the
murder Of young Humphreys last winter,
was committed to the jury Thursday
morning. At the time Of going to press
ayerdict had not been rendered.,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-08-17

Boz" The Washington States says that
mo remark is more common among per-
sons who are not mere partizans, than
that Mr.. Breckenridge will withdraw by
the first of September.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-08-17

Tue WORLD. - This paper, recently
started in New York, turns out to be a
Black Republican VOLTA real niger,
white-washed Any recommendations
bestowed upon its first appearance are
cancelled by its subsequent course. A
bold, open enemy we can admire while
we disapprove; but sneak is always to
be despised,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-08-17

DOUGLAS MEN GETTING THEIR "DANDER"
Ur.-We clip the following from the
Aberdeen (Miss.) Conservative:
Try IT.--Dr. Bard, of Vicksburg, in n
speech recently made IN that city, ad-
vised the secessionists not to allow a
Douglas speech to be made there. We
have only to say let them try it. We tell
them Douglas speeches a0W and shall be
made in every town and hamlet in this
State. The facts in regard to those who
desire to precipitate the cotton States into
revolution, shall be published in the
papers and on the stump, and those who
think they can stop it, let them try il.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-08-17
From tho North.

Our news from the North is of highly
encouraging character. 1t is conclusive
that the commercial, manufacturing and
business interests generally, are waking
up to q true consideration of the deep
stake involved in the present Presiden-
tial contest, and are moving in q direc.
ton that promises happy result. Within
the last two weeks the fact has become so
evident that neither Breckinridge or
Douglas can I've relied upon to defeat Lin
coin, it ia not unreasonable to eX-
pect that by the first of October the
whole conservative element of the coun-
try-North and South, East and West
will be found rousing itself to the support
of the Union ticket. The extreme men
Of the South will, no doubt, cling to
Breckenridge the extreme men of the
North will persist, of course, in the advo-
cacy of Lincoln. Bat the conservatives
of all sections, who we cannot but believe
constitute a largo majority Of the people
of the United States, will become thor
oughly aroused 10 the great interest at
stake, and triumphantly elect Bell and
Everett. Our information from different
directions iustifes the expectation of such
result.
In this connection We copy the follow
ing extract froN1the New York Express
of the 10th:
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-08-17

p6s" We were favored with call on
Friday last from. DR.. Brownlow, of the
KnorpiAe Wing. He was looking we'll and
like he had O. good deal Of hard and
efficient work in him yet, and reports the
prospects for the Union ticket in all the
country North of the Tennessee river. as
of the most promising character.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-08-17

~ A correspondence of the n. Y. Times
says the news from Kentucky has para
ly2ed the operations of the Breckenridge
National Committee in Washington City,
and disbursements will be less liberal
The Administration is shocked at Mr..
Breckenridge losing his own county. Bets
are now freely offered that no three States
can be named Tor breckenridge.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-08-17

rfy" 1t is said there is democrat not
hundred miles from this place who has
already changed seven times between
Douglas and Breckenridge; and gentle
man of large mathematical talent is now
engaged, with single and q piece of
chalk, calculating how many more times
he will change between this and Novem-
Der. We shall place the result before our
readers as soon as ascertained.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-08-17

PREAcHING.-We ore requested to give
notice that Elder J. r. GRAVES, editor of
the Tennessee Baptist" will preach in
the Baptist Church at Cleveland, on Tues
day, the 28th inst.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-08-17
ssyn We publish on the fiji st page of on

ny" We publish on the fist page of our
paper to-day a communication from DR..
John G. Brown, Of Bradley county, adj
dressed to the Cecelaad Banner. We wish
to remark once for all that we have no
lot or part, interest or claim, in the Diff
Guilty now pending in the Democratic
household; it is family affair with which
we do not wish to interfere. DR.. Brown
asks as a favor the publication of his
communication, having, as he alleges,
been refused access to the public through
the columns of his county paper, and we
extend the same courtesy TO him that we
would to any gentleman of any party I'M
der like circumstances.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-08-17

THE ONLY CHANcE.-Since the recent
elections in the South have demonstrated
that the Union men are marching forward
to an overwhelming victory, there is but
one alternative left to all opponents of the
Abolition Republican party, if they wish
success. They should rally to the sup
port of Bell and Everett.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-08-17

BD" Some fifty names have been added
to our subscription list within the last
ten days.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-08-17

GROWING DEspERATE.--The Nashville
Union and american, of the 10th, contains
a call upon A. o. p. Nicholson, |. G.
Harris, and Andrew johnson, to speak at
different prominent points in Tennessee.
The call is signed by all the Breckenridge
men in the State, numbering some seven
undred--includin Col. Whitthorne.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-08-17

ne The Nashville paper mails come
through with exceeding irregulariry.-
Last week there were just two paper mails
from Nashville. We can't tell where the
fault is, but there is fault somewhere.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-08-17

EARrHoUAKE.-The Nashville papers
speak Of the shock of an earthquake in
that region on the morning of the It'll
inst.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-08-17

g@s "Well informed politicians say that
the Breckenridge ticket will carry three
fourths of the Democratic party in Con-
necticut." AS the Democratic party
united in that State is in the minority,
this claim of "well informed politicians"
must be decidedly encouraging to the
Breckinridgers.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-08-17

ALADANA.-The returns of the election
for county officers, in several counties in
Alabama, show decided improvement
upon former elections. In Macon coun-
ty, where the Yancey- Brckinridge party
made the election of Tax Assessor party
question, the Bell candidate was elected
by over one hundred majority! In Mont
gomery county, Mr.. Rancey's home, the
Bell ticket has succeeded by majority of
about one hundred and ffty-a gain of
about fifty since last year. Large gains
in favor of the Union ticket are likewise
reported in several other counties. Truly,
the work goes bravely on! The friends
of Bell and Everett have everything to
encourage them. Let them but do their
duty, and great and glorious victory will
crown their efforts in November next
Atalanta American.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-08-17

SECOND DIsTRIcr.-Reports from the
Second Congressional District are highly
encouraging. Col. o. P. Temple, the
Bell and Everett candidate for Elector,
is earnestly prosecuting the work assigned
him, and dealing etiectual blows upon the
enemies of the Confederacy. There are
but few more able and efficient stumpers
i'm the State than Col Temple.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-08-17

BURLINGAME.-This notorious Niger wor-
shipper, who, in his controversy with
the chivalrous Brooks, of South Carolina,
proved himself a bullying coward, is now
going round and through the Middle and
Eastern States, making speeches and
proving himself blackguard by his
course and vulgar abuse Of every candi-
date in the field but Old Abe Lincoln
Meanness and black guardism are insepa-
rable.
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Bledsoe County.

We spent a part of last week in Bled-
soc. The Sequatchie Valley has been
suffering good deal from drought and
not more than half corn crop, if so
much, is calculated upon by the farmers
there. The wheat crop, as in this county,
was clear failure, not enough having
been made for seed. In some portions
OF Rhea, through which we passed. corn
looked better, though the crop will not
be full one by any means. We found
the people of Bledsoe little livened up
on the subject Of politics. The Union
men are all in fine spirits. and determin-
Cd 10 work energetically for the cause of
the country. The Bell and Everett tick
ct will poll, a clear majority of two hun
bred XS6uIx Bledsoe and will make a
q ceLNoe and
RheO0 Douglas ticket has some warm
and influential friends, who report that
he will poll respectable vote in both
counties. How that may be we are not
prepared to say of our own knowledge,
40 VIC ha'c no paIIcuiar interest III loaln-
ing the number of friends he may have
in this or any other State.
Thirty-five hundred head of beef cat
tie have been driven from Bledsoe county
this year--our enterprising friend, Col.
Frank Bfidgman, having started one
thousand. We saw several droves passing
Pikeville while there, the cattle generally
in fine order.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-08-17

Ea" Tom-."What ails your eye, JoeY"
81 told man he lied"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-08-17

A BETA gentleman of Louisville, Ky,
offers to bet that John &. breckenridge
will not be candidate for President next
November. We would not like to take
that bet. But we will wager one hundred
dollars with any man who can convenient
ly spare that amount of money, that after
November it will take the most investi-
eating mind in the country to discover
when and where Mr.. breckenridge was a
candidate; and one hundred more, that
in four months from this date ten sane
men cannot be found in the State of Ten
nessee who will admit they voted for
him. Bets to be taken together or single.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-08-17


: tigs COY Monday, August %
brentwood, Hamilton, Thursday, 80
Harrison, Friday, 81
Cleveland Bradley, Monday, Sept. 3
Charleston, &c Tuesday,
Athens, McMinn, Wednesday,, g" s
Ton Mile, Meigs. Thursday, 6
Kingston, Roane, Friday,
London, Saturday, S
Madisonvillc, Monroe, Monday, 10
Tellico Plains. Thursday, 10
Ducktown, Polk. Saturday. Is
Benton, Monday, II
Chattanooga, Hamilton, Saturday, Cd" 90
Jasper, Marion, Monday, "a
Dunlap, Sequatchie. Tuesday. 25
Pikevillc, Blcdsoe, Wednesday, 20
Washington, Rhea, Thursday, 27
Sulphur Springs" Friday, 2S
Eusebia, Biount, Tuesday Oct.
Maryvillc, " Wednesday, " 10
Morganton, Thursday, IL
Other appointments may be made hereafter.
d. NJ. KEY,
q. W. BRIDGES,
A. CALDWELL.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-08-17

KENTUCKY STocK.-Several large droves
of Mules and Horses, from Kentucky,
have passed through in the last few days.
Stock from that direction is always good,
and in fine order.
GeA. Abundant rains have fallen within
the last eight days, and the weather is
now comparatively cool.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-08-17

SGy" The Sccession-go-out of the Union
prints in this State have commenced charc-
ing John Bell and Willard Fillmore with
entertaining disunion sentiments. We
don't suppose there is any respectable
white man any where who believes the
charge. In Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia
and South Carolina, at one time there were
a few men acting with the old Wing party
who did entertain disunion sentiments.
But every one Of those men, now living,
are clamorous supporters of Breckenridge
and Lane. "Stick pin, Har."