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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-04-05
new GOODS!
ladies' and Gentlemen, Your Attention |!

new GOODS!
Ladies and Gentlemen, Your Attention !
"E ARE NOW RECEIVING AND OPEN
w ing one of the most desirable Stocks of
Goods ever brought To this markot--Our Goods
coming from manufacturers hands direct and up
on the best possible terms. We most respectfully
invite an examination Of our S'ycl; by the citi-
1cns generally, before making their fall purchases
rs we feel confident we can promote their interest
by giving Us II call. 1t is useless to alicmpt nm
enumeration Of the many articles we have for
sale. because the Post would not hold half. Our
motto shall he
Quick Sales and Short Profits"
and will take in exchange all kinds of Produce at
the market price. We want to buy all the dried
Apples and Peaches we can get, for which we
will pay the market price.
Come one, come all,
And give us call;
And if you call mt other places
You'll come to wilkins { Cos with good eraccs:
And if we treat you right and clever,
Wen sell you Goods more than ever.
Oct. ~, 1891 b. A. WILKINS co.
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PIKEVILLE INN,
by MRS. MARY PAINTER.
Fine Tobacco.

TUsT RECEIVED, A LOT OF ALL KINDS
q and brands, the Mountain Dew, being tho
very linest--James River Tobacco-Imperial Rube
Twist. Also lot of fine Cigars. ~
Aug. 81 j. GRUBB, 4 co.
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Lithoprapha and photopranhs.

lust RECEIVED, A LARGE AssoRT-
u mcpt, from 25 cts. to 5000. Cali and see
then at [ort. o, ROSS.
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DIR. ]. B. TAYLOR.
E. COLLINS. N. D.

ESPECTFuLl.Y tenders his Professional Service,
go to the public. Office West side OF Pablo Square
Athens, Dec 31-tf-535
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Miscellaneous Notions.

Toys, Cigars, Tobacco, Snuff, Pipes, Matches,
Candies, Nuts, Rnisins, Tea, Spice, Ginger, Pep
per, Soda, Crackers, Pickles Lemon Syrup. Box
Backing. Extract Of Logwood, Candles, &c.
April u
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Look! Look! Look I

Look! Look Look! -
YNHE PARTNERSHIP HERETOFORE EX-
listing between d. y, Martin and j, S. 4 W.
p. Varnell has been dissolved. The old business
will be wound up by Mr.. j. S. Varncil The un
dersigned is now receiving nm entire New Stock of
Goods, which no win sell ON the most favorable
terms, and would respectfully solicit all who want
Goods,to giyehim q call. u. f. MARTIN.
Calhoun. Tenn. june is. 1860, -6I2
SOMETHING FOR THE LADIES.
III II. RIDER HAS JUST RECEIVED
IL. at his Furniture Room, n lot Of
Fine Parlor Chairs; .ra. ..-
Cane-Bottom Chairs;
Fine Sofas;
Parlor Tables;
which he offers for sale cheap. Cali in and SEQ
thoG Athens, Dec Z lSG0--ti-63T
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will furnish the above named Machinery at manu-
facturers' prices with freight and exchange added.
One of Tyler's Wheels may be seen in opera
ton at the Mill of W. s. Kennedy, in this city,
and from the high testimonial awarded in other
parts Of the Union, where it is extensively used,
we would respectfully call the attention Of Mill
owners in East Tennessee to its merits
RICHARDSON 4 SANFORD,
Jan 4, lS6I-tf-6i1 Knoxville, Tenn.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-06-14
Approaching Election in the Confeder-
 ate States.

The Montgomery ..adagertiser calls at teulion 10 a recent enacIment passed al the extra session of the Southern Congress, In relation to the approaching elections, which
 is of the utmost importance 10 us III view of our future St0tuS as member oi ihe Confederate States. The act relates 10 the election Of members of Congress, includ- ing President and Vice President, and re- ouires lbat in all those States in which no provision has been made for the election of members of Congress under the new Constitution, an election shall be held on the first Wednesday in November next, at which time the election of electors for Presideot and Vice President shall also be held. The electors are required to meet in their respective States on the first We'd nesday in December thereafter and pro- ceed to cast their vote for President and Vice. President.
 It farther requires that the members who may be elected, and the Senators to be chosen by the States, shall assemble at the seat of Government of the Conteder- ate States on the 18th day of February, 1862, and proceed respectively to lhe elec-
 ion of Speaker of the House of Repre- sen,atves and President of the Senate. On the 18th day of February the Presi- dent of the Senate shall open the certifl- cates, the votes shall then be counted, and the President inaugurated on the 22d day of February, 1862.
 The time for the election of Congress- men in the various States is, of course, contingent on the fact as to whether or not the States have made other regulations contravening this act. IL IS desirable that
 the time should be uniform throughout the Confectionery.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-06-14
The State Convention

This body adjourned temporarily on Mon- day, Sd inst. subject to be convened, as we learn, by it's President, if the Military Board should consider its assembling necessary any time before the first day of January, 1S62.- (Little Rock True Democrat, 9th inst
 We have waited patiently 10 get an inkling of what the State Convention has done. A caption of ordinances passed ; anything, as an index of what the people had right 10 expect from them, would be some little consolation where we had a righ. to expect great deal. The Little Rock papers seem to be fearful oi express ing an opinion even as 10 what has been or ought 10 have been done by the Con- venlion. Even those who visited Little Rock and have succeeded Tn obtaining offices and positions which the members of the Convention did no, divide among themselves, have forgotten their old asso- cales, and seem to have "ggown large and unseemly." The truth is, the maJorl- " of the Convention were men who thought more of self than they did ot the welfare of the State, and the best evidence we caa adduce as to the truth of this mat ter is, that but very few of them resigned their positions as members of the Conven- ton on the 9th inst, when that body broke up for want of quorum. Speaking oI this slow. going, reckless and self-ofiice appointing body the Washington Courie, says:
 z: After four weeks jealous labor, in doing what might have been done, easily in four days; and a judicious distribution of honors among the members, the State Convention has finally adjourned, to meet again whenever the Governor or the President may deem 1t abso- lutely necessary, for the welfare and prosper ity of the commonwealth. God grant they may never meet again, is our prayer. As a body, the members of that Convention have only succeeded too we'll in winning the disap- probation and contempt, of every rational mar in the State.o
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-06-14
Tennessee All Right.

Yes, Tennessee is all right. Her peo- pie have wiped from her escutcheon the vle imputation that they were with Lin- coln and his hordes. On Saturday last, by an almost unanimous voice through the ballot box, the adopted State of JACKSON has wheeled into line and taken her place among the Confederate States. Tennes- see is now marshaled with the Southern host ID letter as she has long been an spirit. The volunteer State has already arrayed her thousands 10 defend her soil and drive back the legions of the North who have polluted the soil of Virginia with their tread. There are three States yet that should unite their destinies with the South ern Confederacy Missouri, Maryland and Kentucky. We have strong hopes of the two first, but as for the last, we are fearful that the chains are rivetted loo tight about her, and that the enemies of the South and her institutions will triumph in "Od Kentuck !'
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-06-14
AN ACT 10 amend chaptcr one hundrej
 and fwenfY-SiE of GouiTS D,eest

AIN ACl fO uHtetu cftupieT one hundTed
 and twenfy-sir of Gouifs Digest.
 SECTION l. Be t Enocted bg Me Gen. erdL Assembly of the Note of Arkonsog l.That from and after the first day of June A. D. eighteen hundred and sixtyopr all and every person, or persons, who shall hawk or pedde, either on foot. in wagons on boats, or in any other way whatever any goods, wares or merchand:ze, other than the growth, produce or ,nanufac,ur, of this Stale. shall pay the sum of fy, hundred dollars to the collector of he yev. enue of each county in which he or they may hawk or peddle, and he or ,bey shall thprefrom receive license To ped. dle or hawk for the term of six months Tn said county; ProUided, That no person shall receive license 10 pedde or hawk wilhou, frs, making proof before the off, cer granting the same. by oath or affirm alion, that he Is a citizen of the United States, and has been a citizen of the State of Arkansas at least two years previous 10 hls application.
 SIC ,. Be it fllrthey enacted, That every person who shall be found guilty of dealing as peddler, contrary to the gro. visions of this act. shall forfeit and pay double the amount of the license he would, by law, have been chargeable with.
 SEC. 3. Be t further enacted, That any person, or persons, hawking or bedding under the provisions of this act, shall, up. on demand being made by any person, exhibit to said person so making the de. mand, the license, under and by virtue of which he, she, or they, may be hawking and pedding, and that all laws in conflict with this act, be, and the same are hereby repealed.
 Approved, January l9, 1861.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-06-14
Cheering News from Misso uri.

We are indebted 10 reliable gentle man for the following news: 200 000 kegs of powder are in possession of the State authorities. The State has made provision for S5,000,000 for the use of the Missouri Slale Guards, as fol- Iows Suspension of the Stale Schoo moneys, about $500 900 per year, for two years; State University funds, probably $50, 900; Insane Asylum, $50 900; Seml. annual State bonds, due the North { Wall street $500000 per year; $l 100000 State bonds to be issued, pa yabe in three
 nslalments, 1862 and 4 Also, suspend ed l5 per cent. advalorem duty on all tax able property Making in all an amount equal 10 S5, 5,000,000 at ;he command of the Governor of the State for military pur- poses. Private Banks of Missouri have come forward and offered the Governor, for purposes of defence $3 ,O0O,OOO. This is in addition to the funds above named, at yearly interest of 6 per cent.
 The previous attitude of Missouri must be attributed 10 the action of the Union Representatives, who voted with the Black Republicans to slave of the passage of the Militia Bill; the same men, 10 their credi, be It stated, have seen their error and have cast their influence readily to support the Governor, The military bill was before the house al the time of the excitement, growing out of the taking Of Gen. Frost by Capt. Lyon; (now General Lyon) the consequence was that the bill was passed in secret session at midnight on the Sth of May. Some important a. amendments were made in the House and agreed 10 by the Senate. The bill was carried by exclamation Private opinions of Senators were waived that the bill might be carried through expedilously and af- ford the public the requisite protection.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-06-14

gGg@ On Sunday last, in ,he city of Austin, many of the people a. the Meth odst church were somewhat Surprsed, just before the tune of service 10 begin, to see coming into the church, booted and spurred, company of Texas rangers; and more so, to see one of lhe company, Ill hlS uniform, walk up to the pulpit, lay aside his arms, and open the servlce. The con- pany was from San Augustine, Texas, and was commanded by Cap. Hardeman. a relative of Hon. Wm. P. Hardemsn, of this county. The minister, who was the stationed preacher at San Augustine preached most excellent sermon. we are told. The company behaved with the ut- most decorum during the service. After church was over, the company mounted their sleeds and proceeded on their way. that they might not be behndhand should their services be needed by their country. The company numbered some hundred and fifty men, Seguln CTexas) Con- lederacy.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-06-14
GFron the Richmond Enquirer. A National Song.

An appropriate national song for the South ern Confederacy appears to he one of the moot ed onestions of the present exciting crisis Plenty of patriotic poetry can be obtained, but purely American melody, one that wlli fake with the masses, is hard to be found. The popular old ballad of The Mnstreps Return" composed by an Anerican-and a Southerher' too-seems to be highly appropriate to the patriots of the South Years ago it was quite as popular as the negro tune Of "Dixie" IS at the present day; and the comPoser' who Is resident professor of music of Richmond, re- ceived many compliments for his happy con- cepton.
 A correspondent has sent us the following adaptation, and expresses hope that 1t may be taken up by the singers among our brave volunteers, and also by lady vocalists. Should the people adopt it, it will become our nation al anthem.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-06-14

aT One of the most extenslve shoe dealers in New Orleans has given notice that he is taking measures to manufacture his own stock, so that articles can be sold upon terms as favorable as those usually obtained. This is step in the right di- rection, and if :he mechanical resources of the South are generally developed, we can soon demonstrate our independence in every particular.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-06-14

CANT STAND LoHc WAR.-The New York Herald significantly remarks '' The business community demand that the war shall be short; and the more yig- orously it is prosecuted the more speedily will il be closed. Business men can stand a temporary reverse. They can easily make arrangements for six months or year, but they cannot endure long, un. certain and tedious contest.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-06-14
NOTICE.

h MAN calling himself Dr. CHAot ,lA BURG, hailng from Kansas, and forn;s. me. " from Pennsylvania, has been in our miass, Said Burg is about 10 years of age, of d ys.d prepossessing appearance and well calculaIyvs ,ys to deceive. He professes to be Mason s;s W" warn all persons to beware of him, 10, u,, actions while here proved him anything ous gentleman, and entii ely unbecoraing Masoha.
 Done by order of Galley Rock Lodge, Feb ruagy 18th, 1861.
 April 10, 1861. Secretary
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-06-14
aGg Hon. Sam Medary. so lono the

s6F Hon. Sam Medary, so long the editor of the Ohio NateSman, is publish ing a paper at Columbus, Ohio, called 1he Crisis, in which he unequivocaly and boldly condemns the war policy of Lincoln, and declares that 1t will not be sustained by the North. We congratulate Col. Me- dary on such noble labors, and trust that he will prosecute them to success.
 In Illinois we find the National Demo- crat published at Alton taking the same ground.
 The signs everywhere confirm the opin- ion we have always expressed, that this war cannot be a protracted one.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-06-14

ss5~ We clip the following items from the Harpers Ferry correspondence of the Richmond DiSpatch:
 Mrs. Bradley T. Johnson, of Maryland arrived day or two since with 500 Mis- sissippi rifles, $500 in cash, 3,200 car tridges and 10000 caps for the Maryland boys. She was serenaded at night by the Marylanders, and MT. Johnson made a handsome speech, followed by others, all from the same State.
 A company of about one hundred Bal timore troops went over into Maryland last night (some distance from here ) and cap. ,ured U. $. flag and other documents, and this morning they have the flag hoist ed at ther barracks with the Union down. The Maryland soldiers seem to think they have superior right to go into Maryland to execute orders, and swear they will nev- CT give up the Maryland heights to north ern troops until the last man expires. Maryland and Kentucky claim the privi- lege oftaliing care of the Maryland heights and 1 feel sure there is not enough back bone in Lincoln's men to take the heights away from them.
 We have plenty of provisions, comforta- be quarters, and general health very good. No small pox nor epidemic dis ease to contend with. A U. s. soldier was brought in yesterday by member of Capt. T. L. Yancey's cavalry, as priso- ner of war. There was small skirmish in which two or three U. S. soldiers were killed, and one prisoner taken. Three or four Colts revolvers were taken at the same time
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-06-14

REP For the first time in European
 port, in Liverpool, on May 7lh, the Con- federa,e flag was hoisted on a vessel. The last English advices state that large number of vessels have been fitted out at Liverpool as privateers, and are only waiting the letters of marlue from Amer- ca to sail. The subject is greatly agita- .ing the commercial circles Tn Liverpool.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-06-14
skas~ The Duke of Wellington once

eay= The Duke of Wellington once said:
 My Lords, I am one of those who have probably passed more of my time in war than most men, and principally, 1 may say, in civil war, too; and l must say this, that if could avoid, by any sacrifice what ever, even one month civil war to the country to which am attached, 1 would sacrifice my life in order to do it,"
 Were the authors and instigators of such wars compelled to fight in them them- selves, we should have peace pretty soon.
 The Bridgeport Advertiser says:
 Facts plainly show and clearly prove that the present troubles were brought upon the country by the aggressive policy laid down in the Chicago platform, and by those politicians who prefer carrying out those principles to carrying out the principles of the Constitution framed by the Fathers of our country"
 The Eastern Argus. one of the leading organs of the Democracy Of Maine, has a serious and able leader on the war, which propose that the people of the North " oud vnow pause long enough 10 reflect upon tbe final and inevitable results of a protracted war. Al see that nothing but dissolution can come of tan event which Demo. crats depIore, but which the Republican AboltIoniata secretly rejoice al.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-06-14

Bsg~ The light house at Cape Henry has been destroyed by the Confederate forces, and another substituted in it's pase forty miles further souihward. On Monday night, the 3d inst, four vessels, loaded with railroad iron. deceived by tbe false light, were captured and held by the Southern troops.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-06-14
Division of the Presbyterian Church.
 The General Assembly of the PresbY.

U1Vlsl0n oL the fTeSDyIeElaH CHuTcu.
 The General Assembly of the Presby- rerian Church, recently in session Phil adephia, has report which rends that sect in twat. The report which we give below was adopted by vote of l54 yeas 10 66 nays. Among the nays we notice the Kentucky members. They were:
 Synod of Keniucky-Hopkins, Mat thews, Fraser, Cheek, Ofut, Condit Hawthorne, Harbison, Warren, Trustal, Hubbard.
 The following is the report which divi- ded the Church:
 THE MINORITY REPORT AS FINALLY
 ADOPTED.
 Gratefully acknowledging the distin- gu,shed bounty and care of Almighty God toward this favored land, and also recog- nizing our obligation to submit to every ordinance of man for the Lords sake, this General assembly adopt the following res- outions
 ]. Resolvcd That in view of the pres. ent ag,ated and unhappy condition of this country. the first day of July next is set apart as day of prayer throughout our bounds, and that on this day ministers and people are called on humbly 10 confess and bewal our national sins, 10 offer our thanks to the Father of light for his abun- dant and undeserved goodness toward us as a nation, 10 seek his guidance and bles- sings upon our rulers and their councils, as we'll as on the Congress of the United States about 10 assemble, and to impiore him in the name of Jesus Christ, the High Priest of the christian profession, to turn away his anger from us, and speedily restore us the blessings of an honorable peace.
 ?. Resolved, That this General Assem- bly,, in the spirit of that Christian patriot ism which the scriptures enjoin, and which has always characterized this Church, do hereby declare and acknowl- edge our obligation to promote and per- peluate, so far as in us lies, the integrity of these United States, and to strengthen uphold and encourage the Federal Gov ernment in the exercise of all of its func- tons under our noble Constitution, and to relhis constitution in all its provisions, quiremenls and principles. we profess our unabated loyalty. And to avoid all misconception, the Assembly declares that by the terms Federal Government" as here used, is not meant any particular Administration, or the peculiar opinions of any political party, but that central Ad- mnistraton which being at any time ap- appointed, and inaugurated according to the terms prescribed in the Constitution of the United States, is the visible represent atives of our national existence.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-06-14

LIBERAL1rY.-We learn that l.. Hon. over of Pocahontas, Randolph county, of- fers the Southern Confederacy loan of S200, 900, without interest until the war is over, and then will take the bonds of the Confederacy at low interest.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-06-14

MORE OF THE MORRILL, TARIFF.- Washington correspondence of the North ern press say it is well settled that the next United States Congress will levy a duty upon tea and coffee.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-06-14

GE~ Gen. Scott is reported to have re- marked the other day, This is my last campaign, gentlemen, and it shall be my best" That rem aims to be seen. He has never before had such foe 10 meet as now cOnfron's him in every portion of the fair land of the South.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-06-14

The God of our fathers look down, And besses the cause of the just; His smiles vii! the patriot crown, Who tramples his chains in the dust. March march, South ons-shoulder to shoul-
 der,
 One -throb-onc shout for the cause Remember-the WorId's a beholder, And your bayonets are fix'd at your doors
 Then, hail to the land of the pine, &c.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-06-14
same time

B@y~ We understand that the suppress. sion ofthe Louisville Journal and Brown lows Whig, by the Vigilance Committee Of Memphis, has been the cause of the discontlnuapce of the Memphis mails. - 1 Memphis Avalanche.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-06-14

EF4- Hon. Jacob Thompson, of Oxford, Mss, has made subscription of four hundred bales of cotton to the new loan of the Confederate States.
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-06-14
Southern Song of Freedom.
A1R-"THE MINsTREL's RETURN.

A nation has sprung into life,
 Beneath the bright cross of the South, And now loud call to the strife, Rings out from the shrill bugle's mouth. They gather from lnorass and mountain, They gather from prairie and mart, To drink at young Liberty's fountain The nectar that kindles the heart.
 Then, hail to the land of the pine!
 The home of the noble and free ;
 A palmetto wreath we'll entwine
 Round the alter of young Liberty
Des Arc semi-weekly citizen., 1861-06-14

Our flag with it's cluster of stars,
 Firm fixed in field of pure blue, = All shining through red and white bars, Now galantly hutters in view. The stalwart and brave round it rally, They press to their lips every fold; While the hymn swels from hill and from
 valley
 ''Be God with our volunteers bold"
 Then, hail to the land of the pine, &c. The invaders rush down from the North, Our borders are black with their hordes, Like wolves for their victims thy froth. White whetting their knives and their swords Their watchword is ''Booty and Beauty" Their aim is to steel as they go, But, Southrons act up to your duty, And lay the foul miscreant low.
 Then, hail to the land of the pine, Sc