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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-09-28

The Union Bell of the Parish of st. Ma
ry publishes the annexed important let
ter, written by DIR. Stephen Duncan, of
Natchez, Mississippi-one among the rich
est men in the South, and q large pro-
prietor of real estate in Louisiana. The
letter is addressed to his partner and
agent, A. McWilliams, Esq, of st. Mary.
We recommend this important epistle to
Southern men, and especially to planters.
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N. Y, Aug. Is, 1860.
Dear Sir 1t is most strange to me that
any cotton or sugar planter should, for
one moment, allow the thought Of disun-
ion to enter his mind and yet there are
too many-by far too many, fear-who
indulge in such thoughts. Any man OF
sense and reflection cannot fail to see that,
after disunion, we would be in no better
condition in any one respect, and III al
most all respects infinitely worse. Our
taxes alone would consume more than one
quarter of our products; for, under a
Southern republic, there would be no pre-
MUM collected from imports, but all de-
rived from direct taxation, and to an en-
ormous extent. If Lincoln is elected,
there will be strong effort to dissolve the
Union in the extreme South, without
waiting to test him by his acts. This
would be monsirous, indeed; yet there is
great fear it will be attempted. 1t is the
split in the Democratic party, and conse-
quent bitter hatred and vindictive denun-
| citation which now pervade the course of
both wings, that will secure the success of
Bell and Everett in Louisiana. A party
that has shown itself incapable of govern
ing itself surely ought not to be trusted
with the government of the country
| Nothing can prevent the election Of Lin
coin but the withdrawal of both Brcckin-
ridge and Douglas, or an uprising of the
people such as there was in 1910, in de-
termination to put down both parties.
There is much talk of union of the
three parties in this State New York and
Pennsylvania to run one ticket only; this
| will carry the election into the House.
1t is conceded by all that neither Breck-
inridge nor Douglas can be elected, and
that neither of them can obtain majority
in all the Southern States. In my opinion,
there is but one safe course, and that is,
abolish all party names and party distinc-
tons, and the people unite on Bell and
| Everett as union men. If they can be
elected, we might feel at peace, quiet and
harmony, with total cessation of all Sec
tional feeling and strife for the next TWEEN
ty years to come. And with such an as
surance, Southern property would immc-
diately rise in value. If there be no such
assurance--if there be a prospect of con-
tinued sectional strife-property must de-
preciate; many men will be deferred from
purchasing or investing in Southern secu-
rites by the apprehension of this contin-
ued sectional strife, and this continued
threat Of disunion. God alone knows what
is to be the issue of this strife. If the
Union is to be dissolved, |, for one, would
be for selling out my possessions immedi-
ately. STEPHEN DUNCAN.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-09-28

CHEROKEE, N. ca reliable friend who
has recently spent few weeks in Chero-
kee county, N. G., assures us that Bell
and Everett will get an increased MAORI
ty in that county, of 400 votes.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-09-28

~ Some of the more reckless of the
Secession prints claim that their man will
carry several Northern States. The only
chance for him tc do that is to fuse with
the Republicans.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-09-28

ne4, Every office-holder in Tennessee
under the State, is for Breckinridge?-
Why! Because they say, if the State goes
for Bell in November, the Opposition will
carry it next year. What patriots. They
are willing to endangcr the Union rather
than risk their hold upon the State off
ces. But these patriotic gentlemen are
reckoning without their host. We can't
tell what may occur at the next State
election, but we are very confident Ten
nessee will vote the Union ticket in No
vember. The rising and setting of the
sun, the waxing and waning of the moon,
the rotation Of the seasons, seed time and
harvest, are not more certain.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-09-28
Mr.. Yancey and his State.

We learn that Mr.. Yancey was inter-
rogated at Knoxville as to whether he
would resist the Inauguration of Lincoln.
His reply was that he would go with his
State. The following are the resolutions
procured by Mr.. Yancey to be passed
through the last Alabama Legislature
They pledge the State of Alabama to Sc
cede in the event the Black Republicans
elect their candidate, and Mr. Yancey's
answer at Knoxville was, therefore, as
plain and direct as language could make
it. lie said he would 90 with his State,
and his State stands pledged through its
Legislature to go.
JOINT RESOLUTIONS
OF the General Assembly of Alabama in
response to the resolutions of South Caro-
lima:
LIST. BE il rcsolred By tic Senate and House
Of Representatives Of the State Of alabama in
That the State of Alabama, fully concur
ring with the State of South Carolina, in
affirming the right of any State to secede
from the conIederacy, whenever in her
own judgment such step is demanded
by the honor, interests and safety of her
people, is not unmindful of the fact that
the assaults upon the institution of sla-
very and upon the rights and equality of
the Southern States Increasingly continu-
ed. with increasing violence, and in new
and more alarming forms, may constrain
her to reluctant but carly exercise Of
l,nt ,n,, IL II,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-09-28

WHAT MIsstsstPPI HAS DoNE.-We COPY
the following item from late number
of the Vicksburg Wing:
The Yazoo Banner reports Gov. Pettus,
as having said upon the streets of Yazoo
City, that he had not only drawn from
the State Treasury the two hundred
thousand dollars appropriated by the last
Legislature to purchase arms and ammu,,i-
ton, but he had ordered more than they
could purchase, giving his receipts as
Governor of the State, for the amount
overdrawn. Will anybody with these
facts before them, maintain that the
Government of Mississippi is not pre-
pairing to go out of the Union? What
are we coming to? 1t is true that the
Governor of this State is sanandering the
peoples money for munitions of war"
without authority? And all this money
is being spent in Yankeedom! Yes, fell
low-citizens, it is an actual fact that your
money which is being spent in farming"
the State against the General Government,
is being spent in the North. DO you
mind thaty
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-09-28
The New York Herald.

The Herald has very interesting and
well-pos.ed correspondent at Washington
City. The following is an extract from
his last letter:
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-09-28

LOOK OUT FOR SNAKE-lIEADs.-Th Breck-
inridge Disunion partizans are circulating
in this county, says the Southern Gala. J
Messenger, pamphlet purporting to be a
record OF John Bell, printed at the Union
and American office, Nashville, Tennes-
see." This document may mislead many
in regard to the true record of John Bell,
supposing it to be the one issued by his
authority. The true record is printed at
the Office of the National Union" Nash
vile, Tennessee. The one circulated by
the BreclIites was gotten up by Disunion
Democratic Committee and does Mr.. Bell
great injustice. Our people ought there
fore to be on their guard and notice the
political complexion Of those from whom
they may receive this pretended record.
"Rm, Niger, run, tie patroler catch you."
We find the following in the last Jones'
borough Union:
GOV. ISIIAM G. HARRIS
WILL SPEAK IN JoNEsBORoUG GIL,
On Friday, Sept. 2Sh, 1860,
On the Political Questions of the Day.
Come OUT Come one Come aH!!
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-09-28

THE PROSPECT IN TENNESSEE.
The news from Tennessee clearly shows
gains for Breckenridge. The letter of Col.
Snced, of Knoxville district, an old Clay
and Webster doctrinaire. announcing the
Breckenridge ticket to be the national
and Union one, is q sign. Mr.. Bell had
10 ADLER or more reputable supporter
We're the National Htciigcnccr to come out
for Breckenridge it would not be strong
or blow to Bell.
That's the richest thing Of the cam
paign. We know Col Sneed to be clev-
cr, heightened man, but for the last six
or seven years he has been opposed to Mr..
Bcll-upon what grounds it is not neces-
sary to state. His announcement that he
would support some other candidate,
therefore, surprised no one in Tennessee.
We will venture that whatever influence
Col. Sneed may possess will not be exer-
cised in the contest-and his determine
ton, recently avowed through the public
prints, will affect the Union ticket Just
one vote, no more.
Es5~ We have received a long letter
from \. b. Latham, formerly of this
county, giving particulars of the burning
of Henderson, Texas. He says the
amount of property destroyed by the fire
is estimated at S250,000. Herndon and
his negro girl, who fired the town, were
both hung by the Vigilance Committee.
THE LAST OF WALKER.-News ria New
Orleans, reports Walker and his general,
Rudler, as shot by the Hondurian govern
ment.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-09-28
WELL PUr ToGErnER.-At a printers fes-
tival at Boston, a short time since, the
following capital toast was drank:

The EDIToR.-The man that is expected
to know everything, tell all he knows,
and guess at the rest, to make known his
own good character, establish the reputa-
ton Of his neighbor, and elect all the can
didates to Office, to blow up every body,
suit every body, and reform the world, to
live for the benefit Of others, and have the
epitaph on his tombstone. Here he lies
at last, in short he is locomotive runner
on the track of public notoriety; his level
Ter is his pen, his boiler is filled with ink
his tender is his scissors, his driving wheel
is public opinion, whenever he eXplodes
it is caused by the non-payment OF sub
scriptions.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-09-28
South Carolina Openly for Disso-
luton.

We republish below an article from the
Memphis Appeal, and commend it to the
attention Of our readers. The facts stated
are OF great Significance. We have seen
it stated in some of our South Carolina
exchanges that candidates for the Legis-
lature were being INTERCEPTED with q
view to ascertain their opinions as to the
propriety of South Carolina seeding
alone in the event of the election of Lin
coin, or awaiting the cooperation of other
Southern States; but we were not in
formed as to the responses made. If the
Appeals informations be correct, South
Carolina may attempt to force the issue
of disunion upon the South by resisting
the authority of the Federal Government,
and appealing to the sympathy of her
Southern sisters for support:
We learn by a reliable gentleman, who
is resident Of Georgia, but well posted
on the canvass for members Of the Legis-
lature now going on in South Carolina,
that the candidates are in every instance
made to pledge themselves in favor of u
dissolution of the Union in the event OF
the election of Lincoln to the Presidency.
Our informant assures us that, so far as
he can learn, the candidates, without ex-
ception or qualification, are pledging the
State to this dreadful resort us remedy
for the wrongs of which they complain
They will regard the election of Lincoln,
without any overt act of aggression, as
sufficient cause to dissolve their connec-
,tion with the Federal Government. 1t
4 is believed thatthe pembe< elected to
I the Legislature will DC almost, if not all
together, unanimous in favor of this
movement. What fearful condition OF
things!
At the same time that South Carolina
is moving so rashly in this direction, nc
inconsiderable portion of our Breckin-
ridge friends, especially in the Northern
States, are willing to risk the chances Of
Lincoln's success by withdrawing from
the support of Douglas all the available
forces they can muster in the field
What can the true friends of our glorious
Union think of such conduct? Know.
ing as they now must, what is to be the
cost of their obstinacy and personal bit.
terness to Douglas, they still disregard
the appeals of patriotism which are daily
made upon them. OF the Southern men
who are exerting all their power to bring
about the result upon the happening Of
which the action of South Carolina de
ponds, we can only say that they will be
held to fearful responsibility by the
people, and one that will follow them to
their graves. Nor can they escape it by
retreating behind the high-sounding
names of politicians and wre-workers to
whose inordinate ambition and thirst fol
Office is mainly due the present alarming
condition Of the Republicl Let them be.
ware! Let them remember!
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-09-28

They GIVE IT UP.-Every where the
Breckinridgers are "caving in" They
now admit ON ali hands that there is no
chance for Brock. But, say they, neither
can Bell or Douglas be elected. Lincoln
will be the man. With many of the
leaders 'the wish is, no doubt, father to
the thought" They desired Lincoln's
election from the outset, that they might
have an excuse for dissolving the Union
But are the Union-loving people of the
party going TO throw away their votes
upon Breckenridge, when by laying aside
party prejudice and rallying to the sup
port of John Bell, they may save the con-
stitution and the Union from Black Re.
publican pollution? We cannot before they
,cW
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-09-28

THE CoTroN CRoP OF lS59-6O.-It is as
certained that the crop of Cotton in this
country for the year ending August 3lst
was 4,65O,OoO bales-being 100000 bales
over the crop of last year, and 1886, 900
bales over the crop Of year before last. 1t
is the largest crop ever grown. Estimat-
ing it at $50 per bale, its value would be
S232, 100000 OF this amount, not less
than S75, o0O, 900 will be paid to the farm
ers of the Northwest for corn, -four and
provisions. n..
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-09-28
Sthens gast.
TERMS

Two DOLLARS A YEAR, payable In advance.
Announcing names Of candidates for Office 81, 90,
Cash.
Obituary Notices over twelve lines, charged at
the regular advertising rates.
All communications intended to promote the pri-
waite ends or interests of Corporations Societies,
Schools or Individuals, will be charged as advcr-
tiscmcnts.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-09-28
\ oyas

We have already been informed by
telegraph that the friends of Bell and
Everett, ard Douglas ard johnson in
Texas had united upon common elector-
al ticket. A letter which we received
yesterday from a gentleman residing at
Austin, furnishes us with the names of
the gentlemen comprising the ticket, as
follows:
STATE At LARGE.
GEO. w. PASCHAL, of Travis.
b. ii. EPPERSON, of Red River.
FOR THE DISTRICTS.
WIN. STEADMAN, of Rusk.
JNo. ii. RoBsoN, of Colorado.
The first and last are old Democrats
the Others old Wings. We trust that this
ticket may be successful.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-09-28
ny The Nashville Union saws

"The resolutions of Senator Davis that
"demand Congressional protection when
necessary" were voted for by both of the
Bell Senators, Crittenden, of Kentucky,
and Kennedy, of Maryland"
This vote of Crittenden and Kennedy,
according to the Union, commits Mr.. Bell
to the doctrine Of protection of slavery
when necessary. Well, then, if Mr.. Bell
goes according to your showing as far as
Davis q Co., for protection to slavery in
the Territories, why do you devote col
umns to prove that he is unsound on the
subject of slavery? Is there not screw
loose somewhere about The. Union office.
Memphis Bulletin.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-09-28

Gov. WIsE's VoTE.-The Norfolk (Va.)
Herald says:
at is positively affirmed, and we have
every reason to believe the fact-the state
ment of Mr.. o. j. Wise, and the Cover
nor's letter to the contrary notwithstand-
ing--that Ex-Goy. Wise will not vote for
the Breckenridge and Lane electora! tick.
ct next November"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-09-28

Bay Some of the supporters Of Brock
inridge and Disunion, in Alabama, are
charging that the National Bell Execu-
tive Committee have issued another Re
cord of that gentleman for circulation a.
the North, in which he is represented as
being friendly to the Black Republican
cause. 1t is vile lie, concocted by a
knave and circulated and reprinted by
men no better than its author. The
following letter from the Chairman of
the National Executive Committee nails
the falsehood:
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-09-28

S65- Our young friend, Mat Lowry, has
our thanks for Philadelphia papers
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-09-28
Genius and Labor.

Alexander Hamilton once said to an
intimate triend Men give me some
credit for genius.-All the genius have
lies just in this: When have subject
in hand study it profoundly Day and
night it is before me. explore it in all
its bearings. Ny mind becomes pervad-
ed with it.--Then the effort which made
the people are pleased to call the fruit of
genius. But it is the fruit of labor and
thought"
Mr.. Webster once replied to a gentle
man who pressed him to speak on SUBJ
ject Of great importance:
"The subject interests me deeply, but
have not time. There, sir" pointing
to huge pile Of letters on the table, lis
a pile of unanswered letters to which |
must reply before the close of the session,
(which was then three days off, have
no time to master the subject so as to do
it Justice"
"But, Mr. Webster, few words from
you would do much to awaken public at
tcntion to IT,"
'lf there be so much weight in my
words as you represent, it is because do
not allow myself to speak on any subject
until my mind is imbued with it,"
Demosthenes was once urged to speak
on n great and sudden emergency. 81 am
not prepared" said he, and obstinately
refused.
The law of labor is equally binding on
genius and mediocrity.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-09-28

FANNY FERN SMASHING FURNITuRE.-The
New York World tells the following anec.
dote of a well known authoress:
1t is related of parsonage more or less
mythical, named Fanny Fern, that stop
ping at the office of a Philadelphia hotel
to pay her bill, on the eve of her depart
ure, she found a charge for breaking of
her toilet set. She admitted the break
age Of one piece and desired to pay for
that but for no more. The price of the
whole set however was demanded, be-
cause the set was broken. The carriage
was at the door; the train was soon to
start. There was no time for discussion,
little for thought, but enough for action.
Hastily paying the entire demand, and
directing the carriage to wait moment,
she went directly back to her room, and
taking up the poker, incontinety broke
every remaining piece in the set.
This same story was told of Fanny Kem-
bic twenty-five years ago. Both Fannys
are smashers. ,... H... .... ....
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1860-09-28

Hon. Z. II. EwING-The statement that
our Committee has sent to the North an
anti-slavery record of Mr.. Bell, is false
We have issued no other record of Mr..
Bell on slavery except the one first pub
lished at Nashville.
u pnrr,rp
New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-10-12

six1EAE CoUR DE DISTRICT 2LA WILLIE DE LA MILE
de ia Nouyelle.orleaus ORLEANS VS.. SAMUEL
=" YoRK.-No. $50
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- moi adesse par rHonorabe sixeme cour de District
NoHree Orleans dams aaira cessns procsdera e
TENDBEDI noyembre 1860. midi 4 rEoel de la Cite
la Commune celts du Camp de Magasins Ia
pubque adjudication de Ia propiete don't suit la des
crTption--
UNE PORTION DE TERREt situee dams lie Qaatrieme
District cee vile ilet par Harmony St.
David Upper Andre La dc portion de ayant
l0g p4ds popce gnes de face Ia Sc. Andre 50
ped de face la Harmony dams 10 proondeur
nsga Upper Line aquele ellie FACADE de 1O
pieds
Sae dams pafiaire cidessus.
COGDITI0NS-Comptant moment de fadludicaon.
F. T. PARKER,
se2S o1 2 Is M Sheriff de la Paroisse d. 0rleanH
New Orleans daily crescent., 1860-10-12
J. 3. WALTON.


B. ws LToN..-..........J. b. WALTON,
CITY AUeTIoNEER,
And AUeTIoHEER, APPRAISER and GENERAL AGENT
for the Purchase and sale of REAL ESTATE,
SLAVES, LANDS. sc., etc.
Once, 40 Camp street,
Continues bis personal attention sales of Real Estate
Slaves Furniture Bank and other Stocks Sucsesions and Acr
chandise generally
He invites attention to bis system Of plans and pan
Real Esatenauguraed q large expenseembEasing every
square and lot in with the measurement
thereof The of the and other valuable norsnon
taken from the most authentic in the pur
chase appraisemen Of Estate uDeaaed ad7an
tsges information.
nFaniure and other outdoor sales attended 10. se2T 6a
A VALUABLE. LOT OF GROUND IN THE FOURTH
bistrct at Ancon1In the matter OF the Succession of
Oliver O. Vanandingham, deceased
BY J. B. WALTON,
Auctioneer-o Office. 40 Camp street.
5eE R = te d ss sssq b az H.
sia District Court Of Baton Roaqs dated he Sh
GR6Gsp @ and
and P5lp Streets dsaatsd y the ls,st
Whic pe he Fo B e H. q c IT,
fss p q hsy 'front.' = 6 s0R e @
inches front Philip street. and 81 feet inches the line
RsTERMs-one third cash, and on credit of
coupons partition the ers Said
after maturity If paid until paid, with mortgage
tained the with vendors privilege, to the
payment Of notes.
Act Of sale before Theodore Stark, Notary Public the
expense of the purchaser.
UN LOT DE TERRE DE yALEUR DAMS LIE oUATRI-
District pencan. Dams pafaire
Oliver G. Fandlandingham, decede.
PAR J. B. WALTON,
Encanteur-40 rue du Camp.
CAMEDI, lie de nOvembre 1860, d midi,
~ BOuse de fHotel st. Charles, suyant
ordre de Honorable Sxieme Cour District Jndcare, pa
rosse Est Rouge date du "a de sepebre 1850
5l6 il vendu lencan-
I'm certain LOT DE TERRE ains que batisses ct
orations qu rouvent sue dams lie Quairieme District de
vile de la Nouvelle Orleans dams et
Water, Jackson Ievee Philip deSgn6 par ettse de
1e dun plan dresse par Hugh Grant de la Vile de
Lafayette mainenant lie Quaeme District de Vile e
que plan celu de la e ve pieds face
de Lev6e Ga pieds pouces de Water,
s. peds pouces de face Ia Philip ct 81 ped pouces
la -ue Ia jackson.
Hap- -COEDTTI0NS-Untiers compliant ct Ia balance h
cFeft de deux de la vente les agqueres
devant fournir des bet atm de epondt
les heiers les dts ets devroHt pour
dinteret de la date la maturiG pour apre maite,
ss netaient jsqua gu Ills lie soient porant by
oheque la proprele privilege du vendeur de sasu
rer ie Placement de biliets.
padeveant Theodore o. Stark noaire public,
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