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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-11-22
State of Tennessee, Monroe County.
.AofH Wm p. Jones,

III Al VIM. n. .Nlurrey. n
IN THIS CAUSE IT APPEARING TO ME
/ from complainant's bill, which is sworn to;
that VIM. NJ. Murrey, the defendant, has left the
State of Tennessee, and his effects being attach
Cd it is therefore ordered that publication be made
for four successive weeks in the Athens Post pub
lished in Athens, Tennessee, requiring him to APP
pear before me, at my house, in the third civil
district, Monroe county, on the 18Th day Of Feb
clatn or the Same will be taken for confessed and
set for hearing pa'te. o. OF .7n
E1ifi3s Oh +. JoHNsO ON, If the Pence.
Aug 10, 1s6l-lt-prs fee s2-6s4 .shn -. v !
FaH aChancery Court at Madisonville.
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Chattanoogo, Nov. l7.-Col Looncy's re-
giment have taken fifteen prisoners from
the Lincolnitc ranks near this place.
Also eight or ten free negroes have been
pressed into the Confederate SERVICE
Capt. Cotter with one hundred men at
tackled one hundred and fifty Union
shriekers and made them take water
No blood drawn. The boys are all well
and full of fight.
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indianapolis, Nov. l7.-From all parts
of the State we have information that
there is considerable disatlection at the
course pursued toward Fremont, and
that the people are last losing confidence
in the Administration.
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$3.50 REWARH!

Oct. %, 1s6l--4t Prs Zee $500.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-01-14

The order from Gen. Scott directing the battal
ion to proceed at once to Fort Mcienry, re
ceived at Leavenworth on the afternoon of Satur
day the 9th inst, and at O'Clock on Monday
morning they were en- route for their destination
The first train of cars entered by the force was at
Iatan, the western terminus of the Platte Valley
Railroad short march from the fort, thence they
proceeded to ST. Joseph, and from thence BY spe
ca trains over the various railroads to Baltimore
arriving here on Saturday evening. The officer.
while the route took their meals at the hotels
when the trains stopped. The men had ration.
sufficient to last them until yesterday evening.
Over twenty cars were required to transport
the entire force of men, horses, and baggage
of the n. c. r. r., eight of them being passenger
The families of Capt Barry and Lieut.. Fry
accompany those officers. There are also with the
force about twenty 1aundresses, mostly wives Of
the soldiers.
The battalion should have arrived here some ten
hours sooner, but were detained by the breaking
of locomotive on one of the western roads The
horses were disembarked at the stock yard of the
Rail Road company, at Bolton, occupying con-
siderable time in the operation. From their ap
pearance, although only seen by the light of the
mems lanterns, they are fine lot of animals
As the men and horses got ready for the march
they proceeded at once to Fort McHenry vis
Charles and Light streets and the Fort road. The
men, as general thing, appeared to be glad to gel
back to their old quarters.
Some of the troops struggled about during the
night in the Southern part of the town; some hav
ing lost their way, and some getting little cir
for it" on the route One of the officers of the
Southern district brought in soldier carrying
two Minnie muskets and not able to navigate thu
streets. The officers gave him warm room, ant
in the morning the soldier marched.
Yesterday, large numbers of people visited For
McHenry for the purpose Of seeing the troops, bu
were not allowed to go inside the ramparts.
The force of forty marines from Washington
which have been stationed at Fort McHenry, pro
ceeded back to that city in special train at halt
past seven o'clock on Saturday night.
FIRE AND ARREsT.-The alarm of fire, shortly be
fore IL o'clock Saturday night, the bells striking
g. arose from the burning of the stock Of the cigar
tobacco and wine store of Demuth Gernsheim
No. 40 North Charles street. When the fame
were first discovered, officer Chaillon immsdiatel
ran to the Central Telegraph Station and gave th
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Ia w LWT,ELLIGENCE.
rpTNTuN HOJ-pr r D..

CRIMINAL COURT-JUDGE BOND.
Augustus folly and Henry Hulseman, charged
with assaulting John Lloyd, were adiudged not
guilty.-Jacob dams (negro), charged with as
saulting Joseph Barnitz, was ordered TO be dis
charged, the prosecutor fai iIing to appear.-John
Gill, charged with assaulting Ellen French, was
adjudged not guilty.-Frederck Neidner and
John Stewart, charged with assaulting each other
Neider not guilty Stewart fined 81 and COSTS
Lease Hartzell, charged with assaulting Joseph
Proudfoot, was adjudged guilty. Fined $40 and
costs, and ordered to be imprisoned two weeks
George Holmes, charged with assaulting and resist
ing officer Groves, adjudged guilty. Fined
81 and costs, and imprisoned one week-Jo-
sephine Rider and Mary Crimmin, charged with as
saulting Margaret Isaacs with billy. Un-
charged with assauting John Agan, and
biting off part of his lower lip. When the case
was called, Mr.. Pinknev said it was proper case
for the Grand Jury. The Court thought so too
and ordered Miller to give 81 500 security for his
appearance, and the witnesses to be recognized in
the sum of $500 each. The Grand Jury assembled
in the Court Dom at ii o'clock, when Judge Bond
said to them that understanding there was no more
business to engage their attention be would finally
discharge them.-The Court after taking some
bail in assault cases, adOurned until 10 O'Clock this
morning, which is the commencement OF the Janu-
ary term, 1861. After the call of the new iuries
this morning, the argument on the part of the de-
fence in the case of Milton Whitney, will be com
menced by Mr.. Whyte, and concluded by Mr..
Pitts 1t is likely Mr.. May will close for the State
when the indictment will be submitted to the
Court.
There was nothing done in the other Courts on
Saturday.
The regular January term of all the Courts COM
| mences this morning.
In the Superior Court the appearance docket
will be called, and on Tuesday the trial docket
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The Securities for thr Appearance nt Court of


WAsHINGToN Jan. 13-The following is correct
statement of the amounts qualified to by the gen
wo omp security dor W w.
S60,000; by non-resdents, S7lO,0OO; the Missouri
and Kansas delegations in Congress, Sl76,OOO;
Virginia, $4,000; Philadelphia, S50,Oo0 Balti-
more, 100000; New York, 100000; indemnity
bonds forwarded by Mr.. Russell's friends in the
West, $1,000, coo. Total, s., $4,000.
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From Nebraska.
Banouet 70 E,-sccretory FIova.

RICHMOND, Jan. l2.-The Floyd banquet given
here last night spirited affair. The Hon. Ex-
Secretary of War related his conversation with the
President, showing breach of faith on the part of
the latter which lead to his resignation. He coun-
selled resistance to Federal coercion. Secession
speeches were made by Lieut.. Governor Montague,
Attorney General Tucker, and James A. Seddon,
etc. The temporzing policy ofthe Legislature was
severely commented upon and great enthusiasm
prevailed.
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The Inauguration of Governor Curtin-NIili-


HARRISBURG, Jan. 12.-The Military and "Wide
Awakes'' have made arrangements for grand
military and civic procession the day of the in
auguration of Governor Curtin. The "Wide
Awakes' are to parade in the morning, and the
Military in the evening. Delegations of "Wide
Awakes" from all sections of the State are ex-
pected, and they will bring their equipments with
them
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LATEST NEWS.
TELEGRAMS.
ADDITIONAL BY THE AMERICA.


HALIFAX, Jan. l2.-Tbe America brings the fol-
lowing additional advices:
FRANCE.
The Bourse was depressed. Rentes 67f. 75c.
The Empress Eugenie is not allowed to attend
Cabinet meetings, as formerly.
ITALY.
The siege of Gaeta continues day and night The
garrison replied
1t was reported that the young Queen had left.
A decree constitutes the provinces of Naples
Sicily, and Marches and Umbra, as integral ports
TURKEY.
The Jeddah claims have been definitely settled.
They are to be paid in full in Turkish Consos at 3.
CHINA.
The text of the Chinese treaty is published 1t
contains reference to Mr.. Wards agreement to
pay sovereign homage to the Emperor, but the tel
egraphlc summary at Liverpool makes the sense
OBSCURE. The English indemnity is ncminaliy three
millions sterling, which is considered too small
The United States steamer Hartford and sloop O
war John Adams were at Hong Kong, and the gun
boat Saginaw at Shanghae.
INDIA.
The Times says Mana Sahib is still alive, with
5000 or a, 900 followers in Thibet, and has plenty
of money.
Sir Hugh Roses prompt measure had stopped
further INSTRUMENTATION in the army.
CAPE OF GOOD HOPE.
Commercial and monetary affairs at the Cape of
Good Hope had improved.
Letters have been received from Zanzibar and
from Mr.. Mofatt.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
LIVERPOOL Provision MARKET-Beef dull Pork qui-
ct, Bacon dull. Lard dull and quotations nominal;
Wakefield, Nash & Co. report decline of Is. Tallow
dull; butchers quoted at 5S.
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET.-The Brokers' circular
reports Sugar quiet. Coffee Steady. Rice firm. No
other articles mentioned.
LONDON Misunderstanding Brothers report a quiet
market during the holidays. Wheat quiet at 1d2s ad-
vance, white American 65G70s. red 60@65s Iron dull.
Sugar steady Tea unchanged Tallow Cos. Bar silver
s1Sd; dollars 5s * d.; eagles 76s7 I'd.
Dec - l.
Ashes steady. Coffee firm. Oils nominal Rice firm.
Sugar firm, with slight advance Lard steady
AMERICAN STooEs-Baring Brothers report a limited
business at previous rates and confined chiefly to First
Mortgage Bonds. New York Central Skies S8GSS.-
Erie Sevens 9ld93 Pennsylvania Central Skies S999l.
Michigan Central Fights SS@90. United States Elves
seh dividend.
From Nebraska.
OMAHA, Nebraska, Jan. l2.-Both Houses of the
Territorial Legislature adjourned sine die last
night. But little general legislation has been pass
ed during the session. An effort to pass limita-
ton law, in effect, repudiating all debts of two
years standing failed. The bill Incorporating the
Missouri and Western and Pacific telegraph com
panies passed both Houses and received the sane
tion of the Governor.
The weather is warm and the snow is melting
rapidly.
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In the South Carolina Legislature on Tuesday,
they were debating the prOprety of evying a tax
upon dogs in that State a source of revenue
Mr.. Hope thought the bill would not produce a
large amount of money in the first place, and in
the next it was interfering with the rights of the
dog owners. The bill was laid on the table.
A scientific gentleman in Jamaica, W. l., a fter
years of study and research claims to have disco
vered some new arrangements by which, by ac-
ton and reaction, condensed air is enabled to keep
piston or other body in perpetual motion with
out extraneOus aid.
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BALTIMORE COUNTY CoURT-JuDGE PRICE.
TowsoNrOwN, Jan. l2.-The argument in the
equity case of Poteet, ct. al. Us. Joshua NJ. Bos-
ley, et al, commenced on the oath ult., was con-
cluded and the Court gave its decision in favor of
the compainants. MIR. Steele for complainants,
and Mr. kilbourE for defendants.
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Great excitement was occasioned in New York on
Thursday night by the issue Of a bogus extra by
some unprincipled scamp, giving the news of the
cannonadiDg of Fort Moultrie by Maj. Anderson,
and the taking of the Fort, the burning of Castle
PinkneY, and other startling stnrins
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Resignation of Federal Judge.
JACKSON, MISS, Jan. l2.-Judge Gholsen, of the
U. s. Courts OF this District, has resigned
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TELEGRAPuIC ENTERPRIsE.-P. McD. Collins, ESQ.,,
of the Amoor river first opened that new channel
to our trade has presented memorial asking
Congress to provide for the survey of route for
telegraph from the Russian settlements at the
mouth of the AmoOr river to Sitka, the capital of
Russian American. This is now the only unsur-
veyed portion of the great telegraph route from
Moscow to San Francisco, and on this entire route
only thirty-nine miles, at Behring's Straits, will
necessarily be submerged cable. This is pronounc-
ed in every way practicab lie route, and it is to
be hoped that we shall soon be able to receive
kilograms from London, ria Moscow and San Fran
cisco.
Frozen TO DEArH.-Mr. Joseph Fisher, a resi-
dent OF Monticello, Sullivan county, Mass. re-
Gently frozen to death near the village of Bloom
burgh, in that county. He was picked up on the
outside of dwelling house, and it is supposed
that being overcome by the cold, he intended tc
inform the inmates of his situation and claim their
falling down, froze to death. An inquest was held
over the body, and verdict in accordance witt
the above facts given
DEPARTURE OF THE JOSEPH WHITNEY WITH rRooRs.
The steamship Joseph Whitney took on boarC
her stores at the navy yard, on Wednesday anC
| yesterday morning, at 8 O'clock she dropped
| down to Fort independence, when she received
| the government troops consisting of about seven
ty prlvates and four officers, in the afternoon sh'
sailed, 1t was understood for Key West, Florida
| IL Is stated that the steamer was chartered for
twenty days, for the sum of $4,000, and $500 fol
| every day she may be used after that time.-Bos'
| ton Courier, Jan, II,
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Fighting men abound in the office of the New
Orleans Delta. An editorial says: 'Should any
person desire to attach responsibility of any kind
to this paper, the responsible parties can very
easily be found by inquiring at the office"
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From Havana.

New ORLEANS, Jan l2.-Advices from Havana of
the 7th inst, has been received Sugar was dull at
7A9S reals Freights were also dull.
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Advices from Rio Janeiro to November 25 have
been received at New York. There is no news of
any interest. Exchange remained at previous rates
-
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The Philadelphia Press saws that Plymouth
Church, "a. W. Beecher's,) is the only place OF
amusement allowed to be open in Brooklyn, on
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A lot of goods was stolen in Philadelphia few
day night bv the thief or his accomplice.
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well-known gentleman Of this city, who was
present at the dinner in Washington, at which the
passage between General Scott and Senator Toombs
is reported to have taken place, assures us that
there is not the least foundation for the report that
the lie was giver that there was any talk Of per-
sonal responsibility, that anything contempla-
ting personal violence, passed between them to
justify the Interpretation put upon the scene By the
reporter. There were but eight persons present at
table, and nothing could have occurred of which
all were not cognizant.-N Y. Post, Of Saturday
| ercninG.
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SECESSION OF FLORIDA.

TALLAHASSEE, Jan. 1O.-The ordinance of seces-
sion passed by the State Convention was signed
to-day at the eastern portico of the Capitol amidst
the firing of Cannon, cheering, and other enthusi
astic demonstrations. Hon. 7. Butler King Of
Georgia was present and made speech.
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Mr.. Van Buren, it is said, is preparing a his
tory of the times, beginning with the great strug
gle between John Adams and Thomas jefferson,
at the end of the last century, and to conclude
with the present extraordinary year
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The railroads of our country, now in operation.
cost the incredible sum of eleven hundred millions
of dollars, or nearly three times as much as the
banks
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Peter Hewitt, Esq, formerly Mayor of Alexan-
der, Va, but for some years past resident of
Washington city, having entirely lost his mind
through an accumulation OF financial troubles, has
The schoolmistresses whom Gov. Slade, of Yer
mont sent out to Oregon, were to pay a fine of
$500 if they married under one year. Most of the
girls paid the fne
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Rarey continues his exhibitions in New York, and
tames one or two horses before his audience every
night. "
The celebration of the Sth of January at New Or
leans was generally observed.
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A letter from Liberia, published in the London
Star of the 26th, states that the population of Mon
rovia, $500 in number, find difficulty in providing
for the 900 recaptured slaves recently thrown upon
their hospitaties.
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Death OF Bishop Cobbs
MONTGOMERY, Ala, Jan. 12-Bishop Cobbs,
of the Episcopal Diocese of Alabama, died here
yesterday. He eminent divine.
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consists of hollow metallic hemisphere represent
ing In its shape the visible armament. By means
oil pendulum and sort of meridian circle, it
may be so placed at any moment, in the sunshine,
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MI. LLahh, oI missouri, Tead telegrapnlc de-
spatch, as printed in the papers of this morning,
relative to the taking of military possession of the
custom house, post office and sub-treasury in the
city of st. Louis by order of Lieutenant General
Scott. He desired to make an explanation in order
that the country might not be deceved.by this in
tellgence. Everybody knew that these public
offices were in the same building. What condition
of things existed in St. Louis to justify this
he knew not. The people of that city, far, have
| been quiet and loyal to the Union. The Legis-
lature ofMiSsouri is in session. Missouri makes
no threats, while she is determined to take such
steps as her honor and safety require for the re-
dress of grievances and she will do this in her
own time and in her own way.-Mr. FENTON
and others objected to the gentleman's remarks
Mr.. CLARK asked leave to introduce resolution,
requesting the Secretary of War to communicate
to the House whether the post-ofice, custom-house
and subtreasury, situated in the city of st. Louis
have been taken possession of by United States
troops; if so. by whose orders; and whether there
has been any attempt by the State or the city au
thorites to improperly interfere with said building
or property, and whether they were threatened
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He said be did not believe the report, and wanted
information from the proper source.---Alr.
MCPHERSON objected to the introduction Of the
resolution.-Mr. CLARK inquired whether he
could move a suspension of the rules, but was in
formed by the SPEAKER that such motion could
be made only on Mondays CLARK said
surely the majority of the House would not in
augurate a military despotsm.
The SPEAKER laid before the House the follow
ing letter, addressed to him, and bearing this day s
date:
SIR Having received official information that the
state OF Mississippi has passed ordinance through
convention representing the sovereignty of the State
bearing date the 9th of January by which ordinance she
has Withdrawn from the Federal Government all the
powers delegated to it at the time the Federal Union
formed it becomes duty lay the facts before you
and to withdraw ourselves from the further deliberations
OF TINS body. While we regret this necessity of our
State we fully appreciate it, shall return to her
bosoH to share her fortune through all its phases.
with sentiments of respect, are, sir, etc,
OTHo r. SINGLETON,
WILLIAM BAREsDALE,
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FKEsTDENT.
statement is published in the Charleston papers
OF Friday, written by Messrs. Miles and Keitt two
OF the Charleston Commissioners, giving their ac-
count of their interview with the President on the
8th Of December on the subject Of reinforcing the
Forts in Charleston harbor. Nothing of any
moment is revealed in the account.
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THE NORTH CAROLINA FORTS.
Tho seizure Of the North Carolina forts is thus

| We learn, from the Galveston Ciyilian, that Gov
Houston has issued his proclamation for the election
! of seven commissioners to represent Texas in a
| Convention of the Southern States, in accordance
with law of the last Legislature the election to
take place on the 4th day Of Febuary.
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The United States marines still maintain theiI
position at Fort Washington, without further re
Inducements. Major Terret has been relieved
from the command of the fortress by Capt. Taylor
of the Marine Corps. Capt. Taylor is a native o
this citv.-AlerandridGd Gazette.
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HALIFAX, Jan. l2.-The America brings the fol-
lowing additional advces:
The independent. [volume] (Oskaloosa, Kan.) 1860-1874, 1861-01-16

HEAVY FAIL OF SNow-On Tues day
of this week Kansas was visited with
one of The hardest snow storms we have
ever Witnessed in the Territory. Some
snow had fallen Saturday night, and
more fell Monday night, and Tuesday
1t showed necessarily all day The
ground is now covered on the level and
In the timber, where i; did not drift, 70
the depth "f about fifteen inches, and
in many places III is drifted 10 the depth
of three or four feet. This is another
hard stroke on Kansas, and the amour;
Of suffering will be untold. Scores OF
families, perhaps hundreds, are desti-
tute Of provisions, and cannot get to
where any can be procured. A team
gave out in travelling two miles from
town with eight bushels of meal. and
could get no farther. Then what will
the poor do who live from fifty TO one
hundred and fifty miles from supplies?
1t is sad picture to look upon!