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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03
A NEW LAW BOOK.
CANTWELL'S PRACTICE AT LAW,
CONTENTS:

Just published, a treatise upon the PRACTICE Al
LAW in North Carolina, Ly EDWARD CAyIyEL.
LIB, author Of the n. C. Justice etc
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-02-22

PoIsoY-Irs MISUNDERSTANDING, stock
raising and cheese making have been my
employment. now say to your readers
something which think will be useful
for them to know The subject that
will introduce is poison and its sovereign
remedy.
1t is now twenty years since | learned
that sweet oil would cure the bite of an
rattlesnake. not knowing that it would
cure any other poison, Practice, observa-
ton and experience have taught me that
it will cure poison of any kind both in
man and beast. think no farmer should
be without bottle oft in his house. The
patient must take spoonful internally
and battle the wound for cure. To cure
horse 1t requires eight times as much as
il does man. Here let me say one of
the most extreme cases of snake bite in
this neighborhood, eleven years ago this
summer, where the case had been over
thirty hours standing, and the patient
given up to die by the doctors. | heard
of it, carried the oil and gave him one
spoonful which created cure. II is an
antidote for arsenic or strychnine. It will
cure the bloat incattle caused by eating
too freely of fresh clover; It will cure the
sting of bees, spiders, or any insects, and
it win also cure persons who have been
poisoned by low running vine growing
in meadows, called ivy,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-02-22

Washington, Feb. l0.-General Wool is
critically i'll with pneumonia.
The Peace Conference adopted Reverdy
Johnson's amendment concerning the ac-
QUESTION Of new territory. All the South
ern States except Maryland voting
against it.
Washington. Feb. lS.-Indications are
that the majority report of the Peace
Convention will be adopted. The pro-
position for National Convention is,
however, gaining ground. The border
States men bitterly denounce Davis in
augural address.
The Committee say that they reported
the bill authorizing the President to ac-
cept volunteers. because the regular force
is inadequate to protect the forts and
other property of the United States.
Some of the delegates to the Peace Con-
gress say that by Wednesday plan of
adjustment will probably be agreed upon.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-02-22
Charles NJ. McGhcc,

j. W. J. Niles and his wife Mar garrett Mary X.
McGhec. Betty NJ. McGhec and Others
TT APPEARING FROM THE BILL THAT
Il j. w. j. Niles and his wife Margaret re-
side in the State OF Mississippi, and that the de-
PENDANT Betty NJ. McGhec resides at present in
North Carolina, that the ordinary process of
law cannot be served upon her. it is ordered that
publication he made in the Athens Post for four
successive weeks, requiring said resident de-
PENDANTS, Niles and wife and Betty NJ. McGhce,
to appear ut next term of the Cbancery Court. to
he held ut the Courthouse in Mudisonvle, on the
first Monday of June next, and answer complain
ants bill. or the same will, as to them, be set for
hearing pro cogtesso and heard accordingly.
j. A. COFFIN, O. C. w.
Jan 2j, 1s6l-it-prs fee S3-6iI
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-02-22
Headquarters, 9Th Brigade T, M,

TABOR, RoAsE co., Tenn, Feb. 9th, 1861. !
TO the Seri6s Of Monroe, Roanc, JfcJiian, Poik
and Bradley counties, Tennessee:
VOU WILL OPEN AND HOLD ELEC-
Il tions ON Saturday, the 10th of March next,
for Colonies, Lieutenant Colonies, LIST and I'd Ma
jors, Captains, LIST and I'd Licutenants and En-.
signs, in each Regiment in your county, (the com
panies as heretofore organized, and give each Of
iccr elected certificate of election, so that he
can act at the Spring musters. The Sheriff of
Polk will hold an election in Ducktown for 3D.
Major.
There will be Battalion Musters in each Rcgi-
mcnt--the LIST Battalion in the Regiment first in
number on the first Friday in April next; the I'd
Battalion on Saturday, the next day, &c. The
Company Mustcrs Saturday preceding each
Battalion Muster See sections 5 and 6, page 90,
of the Acts of 1S39-i0.1
By order of JAMES HICKEY,
B,igndier GEM 9th brigade Tenn. Militiu.
j. L. JoUSsTOy, Bri1ade Major.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-02-22
Chancery Sale.
Joseph Johnston,

G.. T. Braine and Warren Deano.
TN OBEDIENCE TO A DECREE MADE AT
i the August term. 1860, of the Chaucery Court
at Benton, and revived at the February term,
1851, I will sell, at the Courthouse door in the
town of Benton, on the LIST day Ct April, 1861, on
u credit Of six months in bar Of any further right
of redemption in said Braine and Delano, all
the interest that either of them may have in and
to the North west quarter of section three, in
fractional township four, South, and range five,
East Of the bnss line, in the 0coee District, Polk
county, Tennessee, and the Machinery and Fix
lures annexed thereto. Notes and security will
be required, and lien retained until the purchase
money is paid. J. II. ALEXANDER, G. a NJ.
Eah %. l2Gl--6t--nrs fec S5.h0--6lS
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-02-22
Chancery Court at Athens.
Charles L. Matlock,

10. W. Gibson, Elias Gibson, George Gibson and
William T. Forrest
Injunction and attachment BiU.1
TN THIS CAUSE 1T APPEARING TO TIE
i Master from the bill, which is sworn to- that
respondent W. +. Forrest is not citizen of the
State of Tennessee, it is therefore ordered that
publication be made in the Athens Post, news
paper published in Athens, for four successive
weeks requiring respondent Forrest to appear at
the rext term of said Court to be held for the
county of McMinn. at the Court house in Athens
on the Sd Monday of February next, then and
there to plead, answer or demur to said BILL or the
same will be taken for confessed as to him and set
for hearing accordingly.
JOHN l.. BRIDGES, c. 6 H.
Feb g. lS6l-lt-prs fee S3-646
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-02-22
What will Come of Civil WARP

What VIII Come OF civil WARY
The Raleigh Standard, the leading organ
e az. 1.,oa 90 No,th coroI;no
OF the oeh'ocracy VI -'or'" ''o'''"
says
Ifwar once breaks out, it will rage in
the interior, on our seacoasts, on the high
seas, and on our frontiers. One section
will let loose the Indians on another Sec
ton. Twenty millions Of Northern peo-
pie will at once become our enemies.
They will war upon us along line OF
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-02-22
Chancery Court at Madisonville.
Jacob Givcns,

Esther Owens, Jonas Owens and others.
INHE BILL CHARGES THAT DEFEND
Il ant Jonas Givens resides in the State of Mis-
souri,, publication is therefore ordered to be made
for four weeks in the Athens Post, requiring said
non. resident defendant to appear at next term OF
the Chnnccry Court, to bo held at the Court. house
in Madisonvie. on the first Monday of June,
1861, and answer compliments bill, or the same
will, as TO him, he set for hearing as confessed.
JAMES A. COFFIN, C. d. ".
Jan rs, 1S61-4t-prs fee 1904
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-02-22

Washington, Feb. 17.-Special Agent
Jones, dispatched by Secretary Dix, to
New Orleans, has satisfied himself that
the Revenue Cutter, Robert McClelland,
was surrendered to the authorities of Lou
isia IA through the compllcity between
Collector Hatch and Captain Brushwood,
before the passage of the Ordinance Of
Secession.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-02-22
The Canada Fugitive Case.

Hamilton, Feb. l6.-The final decision
in the case of Anderson, the fugitive
slave, was given to-day. The court sus
tanned the decision of the Court of Queens
Bench on the question of law, and was
unanimous in discharging the prisoner
on technically in the commitment
Anderson is, therefore, set at liberty.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-02-22
Virginia Convention.

Richmond, Feb. lS.-The Commissioners
from Mississippi and Georgia addressed
the Convention to day. They appealed
strongly to Virginia to 60 with them
They pictured the advantages of such a
course, and the danger of remaining with
the North. The speakers contemplated
no such event as reunion. Mr.. Preston,
of South Carolina, will speak tomorrow.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-02-22
Chancery Sale.
Sam. Y. Brown,

Warren Dclano and George T. Branc.
TN OBEDIENCE TO DECREE MADE
Il at the August term, 1860, and revived AT the
February term, 1861, will offer for sale, for cash
in hand, at the Courthouse door in Benton, on
the LIST day of April next all the right and cqui-
ty of redemption that G. t. Braine or Warren
Delano or either of them, have in and to the fol-
lowing described LAND and MINING FIN
TURES, to witt The North west quarter of see
ton three, in fractional township four South and
range five, East of the basis line, in the 0coec
District, Polk county, Tennessee--l60 acres.
J. II. ALEXANDER, @. a NJ.
Feb 20, 1s6i-td-prs fec s5.6O-64s
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-02-22
Florida.

tallahassee, Feb. lG.-The Legislature
adjourned last night. The election OF
Senators to the Congress of the Confeder-
ated States was not brought on. A bill
authorizing the issue of Treasury notes
amounting to 100000 was passed. A
Stay law was also passed.
The Convention will soon be reconven.
ed. President McGhee is here for that
purpose. '. fN
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-02-22
Our Governor to "Slnk us in the
Vortex Of Destruction"
.. rEro,, tho M shv;lio uano.r1


The Union and American Of Sunday says.
"The telegraph announces that the
Committee of the Peace Conference have
agreed upon plan of adjustment pro-
hibiting slavery North Of SO 30, and ap.
plying squatter sovereignty South of it,
We have no idea that any of the South
ern States will accept any such adjust
ment.
We have no idea that airy of the dis
unionists of the Southern States are will
ling to accept of any adjustment, of any
kind whatever, especially. since we are
told that Gov. Harris, their leader in this
State, has made the declaration that he
would sink the whole fifteen Southern States
in the uorter Of destruction before he would
accept the Crittenden proposition as q
settlement of the difficulty between the
North and the South" and that he con-
TENDS that it is 1.-THE duty and right of
South Carolina to take Fort Sumter; even
II total destruction became necessary" Read
the following from the Sommerville (Ten-
ncssee) Times of the 10th inst: "a
"'rhe secessionsts are still warning
against the peace and happiness of the
people. The late election in Tennessee.
instead of admonishing them to n more
loyal course in reference to the Govern
ment, seems to have more the effect of an
irritant. New expedients are now to be
embraced, whereby the people of Tennes-
see, in despite of the triumphant voice
which came up from the ballot-box on
Saturday last. to "precipitate" Tennessee
out of the Union and into all the horrors
of war. There can be no doubt of this;
for one Of the greatest demagogues that
now curses the harmony of the conserva-
tive people of the "Volunteer State,"-
Governor Isham Green Harris-in a con-
versation on the cars of the Memphis and
Charleston Railroad, on Wednesday last,
declared that he would sink the whole
fifteen Southern States in the vortex of
destruction before he would accept the
Crittenden proposition rs settlement of
the difficulty between the North and
South He also contended that it was
the duty and right of South Carolina to
take Fort Sumter; even if total destruc-
ton became necessary. So, people of
Tennessee, do you not see where we are
drifting? While the Uuion men are try
ing by fair and honorable means to come
to an amicable adjustment of the dis
turbing question that agitates the public
mind, the secessionists are not only
throwing obstacle after obstacle in the
way, but are determined that settlement
shall not be had and the Union saved, if
they can prevent it; and unless the peo-
pie stand firm, in spite of their declared
voice at the ballot-box on last Saturday,
the disunionists will force them out of
hn TIpiou onI thor, ipt In min ,,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-02-22
NOT ICE,
A Fine River Farm for Sale.

A Fine River Farm for Sale.
TN OBEDIENCE TO A DECREE OF THE
| Circuit Court of Monroe county, Tenn, made
at the January term, 1861, of said Court. will
offer for sale, to the highest bidder on Friday,
the 18th day of March next, on the premis, 5, on
n credit of one and two years,
The Well Known Hall Ferry Farm,
on Little Tennessee River, containing upwards of
400 acres-a large portion of which is in fine
state of cultiyation in good repair, good houses,
barns and negro houses, and one of the finest
springs that East Tennessee affords, good orch
ard, and in fact, one of the most desirable homes
in East Tennessee. The above will be sold with
the encumbrancc of the widows dover.
Notes with approved security will be required
and a lien retained on the Land until the purchase
money is paid. j. L. HOUSTON, Clerk.
Feb l, is6l-td--prs fec s5,GO-G45
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-02-22

MRS. WiNsLOw an experienced nurse and fe-
male physician, has a Soothing Syrup for chill
dren tecthng, which greatly facilitates the pro-
cess Of tcething, by softening the gumS, laaipg
all inhamation-will allay all pain. ll(01C1gel9
regulate the bowels. Depend upon it, mothers
it will give rest to yourselves and relief and
health to your infants. Perfectly safe in all cases
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-02-22
NOT ice.

A LII WHO HAVE NOT CLOSED THEIR
n accounts with me for one, two and three
years, are hereby notified to do so by the first of
March. All accounts not closed by that time will
be found in the hands of an officer. My Books
must and shall be closed. VI you cant pay the
money come and give your note. will take good
Bacon, at the market price, in payment of debts.
l will also pay cash for Bacon.
Respectfully, s. X. REEDER.
Feb Is, 1861
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-02-22
STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION
PHGNix iMSyRANCE COMPANY

On tho 91Dt OF DcceHaIocr, 1890.
the o. tina Ac
Agencies
March
I'd The Capital stkb
1. Cah on d,and in Bank,
2
e.e 80
g.
T. n Stocks,
s. Amount loaned, otherwise ,
Joo
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-02-22

pesy- Mr.. Lincoln fears "the greatcon-
fidence in his ability is unfounded."'-
Every speech he makes is calculated to
strengthen such an opinion.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-02-22

AUGUSTA, Feb. 10.
Bacon, hog round l2l@l 3lc; clear sides 14@
15lc; ribbed l33@14c; hams l2t@ l3lc; shout
ders 11@ llic. Lard, in bbls. 1910 l3c; in kegs
and cans 61 l3lc. Wheat, red 81 so; white 81 20.
Flour, extra family Ss,25@Ss,50; family $3.50
Meal 81 ,05@Sl,l5. Oats 65@1Oc. Stock Peas
SI,1O@sl,2O. Rye Sl,20. Feathers Ava 45c.
Dried Peaches, peeled s@slc; unpeelcd Ga 6Ic.
Dried Apples, peeled 21@3c. Butter 100 2Oc.-
Eggs 15@lsc.
We hand you above price current of our market,
noting good demand for the leading articles of
produce at our quotations.
Yours, very truly,
j. A. ANSLEY q CO.,
Produce and Commission Merchant.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-02-22
MARRIED.

AT the residence Of the brides father, near
Kingston. on the evening of the 18th inst. by
Rev. c. W. Callahan. Mr.. J. s. ConREY, of Dali
ton, Ca, to Miss q. p. SMITH, eldest daughter of
John Y. Smith, of Roane co.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-02-22
Fine Farms for Sale.

An excellent Farm for sale in the
neighborhood of Athens, containing 2j6
acres-about 1859 cleared, and in high
state of cultivation.
= Also, one Of the best Farms in Bradley
county, within one mile of the town OF
Notwithstanding 400 acres, $50 of
which are cleared. Well watered, and
comfortable dwellings.
nay Enquire Of the Editor of this pa
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-02-22

Memphis. Feb. 19.-Dcs Arc. Madison
and Helena, Arkansas, gave majorities
for the Secession candidates, and Little
Rock for the Union. .--..
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-02-22

Coon JoxE.-The city authorities of
Marysville, California, recently passed an
ordinance for the removal of outside stairs
in that city. While the council was in
session few days after. the stairs leading
to the council chamber were removed,
and the dignifed members Of that body,
says the Herald, were compelled to "shin"
down the posts Of the building
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-02-22

TRuE SroRY.-0nce upon time. man,
for some trifiing cause, discontinued his
county paper. After living in blissful
ignorance " for somo months, he CHANGED
to come across number of the paper,
fresh from the press. "What!" exelaim-
cd he; sis this thing living yeti I'low'd
hit was dead long agol"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-02-22
GOLD MEDAL PIANOS.

TIME UNDERSIGNED WOULD RESPECT
Il fully inform the public that he has become
the sole Agent for the lower part Of East Tenncs-
see, of Wm Knabe & Co.'S celebrated and unsur-
passed GOLD MEpAL PIANOS, and that he
is prepared to supply them at short notice, at
manufacturers prices.
In respect to power aud sweetness of tone, easy
and agreeable touch, beauty of finish, durability
and their peculiar adaptedness to tho Southern
climate, they have been pronounced nnriralied by
such judges Thalberg, Strakosch, Satter, Vicna-
temps, &c. -,
All instruments of this firm are guaranteed for
five years. For Circulars and further informa-
ton apply to -ii.+ GUST. r. KNABE, -
Cleveland, Tennessee.
Sept %, 1sG0--Gm--G27
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-02-22
Bacon.

r WISH TO BUY LOT OF PRIME BA-
con, for which will pay Cash or Groceries.
Feb Is, 1861 J. NJ. HENDERSON.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-02-22
A. C. Day and others,

W. s. Horr and others.
T WILL PROCEED TO TAKE THE AC-
count ordered in this cause, at the Office of the
Clerk and Master in Washington, on the 10Th day
Of March next. at which time and place the par
ties are notified to attend with their proof.
W. Il. C0LVILLE, G. & NJ.
Feb % IS61-3t-Ors fee S2-6lS
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-02-22
Glover Seedi

TUST RECEIVED, A. GOOD STOCK OF
d Clover, Timothy, Orchard Grass and Blue
Grass Seeds, all of which offer for sale cheap for
Cash or Produce.
Feb 8, 1861 j. NJ. HEN DERS0N.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-02-22
Groceries |!

T HAVE JUST RECEIVED FROM NEW
i Orleans good stock of Sugar, choice Sugar
house Molasses, Coffee, &c.--keep constantly on
hand Kings Salt, Flour and Corn Meal, and fol
sale cheap for Cash, or in exchange for Country
Produce. j. nj. HENDERSON.
Feb 8. 1851
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-02-22
Leatherl Leather |

kOO LBS, SPANISH SOLE LEATHER
COO just received and for Gale by
Oct. 81 GE0R. W. ROSS.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-02-22
New York Post Office Defalcation.

We copy from the Journal of Commerce
the subjoined report of the conclusion Of
one branch of the legal proceedings be-
fore Judge Belts, of the United States
District Court for the southern district of
New York, in the suit instituted by the
Government to recover from George Law
Ind Gustavus A. Conover the amount of
heir bond (S7s, OOO) as suretes for Isaac
Y. Foweler, the late Postmaster at the
y of New York, who is defaulter to
Government to very large amount
huch less, we believe. than 5000, 600.
Ill be seen that the verdict below is
nst the Government, on the ground
ssofficers knew Mr.. Fowler to be a
ef at the time lie was re-appointed
his new bond given:
III. S. DISTRICT CoURT.-JUDGE Belts.
George Lao and Gustarus 4. Conoucr Us.
Z fAfxZlnited iStates.-The jury in this case
a ndered their verdict this morning.
q hey found that Messrs. Law and Como
<ver did not authorize or assent to the de-
@liyery os the bond without the execution
I al fCnarllcR. lney Ulu not INFORM Tue
Government that they would not he
bound by the bond unless Charlick be-
come co.surety, or because of his omit
ting to become co-surety. At the time
of the execution and delivery of the bond
Mr.. Fowler was defaulter to the Govern
ment to the amount ofS50. 900, and when
the bond was executed neither Mr.. Law
nor Mr.. Conover knew that Mr.. Fowler
was defaulter. The proper officers of
the Post Office Department were aware of
the defalcation at thattime. Finally, the
bond set forth nthe complaint is not the
deed of Messrs Law and Conover. This
verdict is against the Government, SO far
as the questions of fact are concerned
The case now goes to trial before the
Judge on the question of law, the District
Attorney. and Mr.. Gerard for the Govern
ment, contending that the finding of the
Jury on the facts does not affect the prin-
ciple of law on which the Government
seek to hold Messrs. Law and Conover re-
sponsible as the suretes of Mr.. Fowler
Probably the argument will be heard in
the case next week.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-02-22
DR.. J. G. GRANT,

SUR G EON DE NTI s r,
"AVING PERMANENTLY LOCATED,
offers his services to the citizens of ATHENS
and vicinity. lie will perform any operation per-
tanning to his profession, from the simplest to an
entire set of Teeth. He promises satisfaction.
GS~ Teeth extracted by tho application Of
electricity.
Office formerly occupied by A. Caldwell, Esq.
Feb s, 1S61-ly-046