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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-05-31
The Interest Great Britain has IN
the Confederate States.

English authorities have recently esti-
mated the capital invested by their coun-
trymen, in spinning and weaving cotton
alone, about 1926. 100000, and that n
further sum of l50,000,000 must be added
for the processes OF dyeing, printing and
bleaching. The floating capital OF the
importers of the raw material is estimated
at S32,500,000; that of the shipowners at
$4,000, 000-a total, Independent OF all
subsidiary trades ministering indirectly
sof S529. 100000. These are the estimates
of Mr.. james A. Mann, in his Cotton
Trade of Great Britain" published in
London last year. The Westminster Re
viep for April adopts these figures, and
although large, does not think there is
any reason for believing them to be exag
gerated.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-05-31

President DAyIs.-Eminent rs Jefferson
Davis is as a statesman, he is also beyond
all doubt, one OF the first military men OF
this country. Some Of the Northern
Journals have the justice to accord TO him
great powers as General. The Cleve-
land Plaindeaer styles him genuine
son Of Mars" The Bangor Democrat
says:
"whatever estimate Republicans may
place upon the character OF Jeff. Davis,
Nil parties know and agree that he is not
a man of buster and bluff, but man oil
terrible determination who means what he
saws. and whose resources Of mind rise IN
prandeurand proportion US the difficulties
by which lie Is surrounded increase. He
Is one of those very few gigantic minds
which adorn the pages Of history, OF whom
il may be said:--"Desperate courage
makes one majority" The Intent pow
ers of his soul and intellect have been
fully called forth on but one occasion.--
When the flower Of the Mexican cavalry,
numbering 5000 strong. came down on
his band Of 400 Mississippidns at Buen!a
Vista. whilst the whole army Of Amer
cans trembling looked fol naueht but to
see his little band go down before that
terrible charge, he alone felt no msgivines
and knew that he should triumph. The
world knows the result The iron man
OF war stood frm they received the shock
of the charge. and delivered their deadly
fro. The cavalry reeled and fled, and
the field of Buena Vista was won."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-05-31
NJ SEPA HA ITUN.
NO REPRESENTATION,

Most iervently do we hope that there
is not voter in the State who will cast
this latter ballot. The Legislature has
started the State in the path TO honor,
and it should be pursued without falter-
ing to the end. There should be nc
step backward. Forward, to the goal OF
independence and equality, should be
the watchword Of all her sons.-NaShtHe
pdici0f
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-05-31
Election June Eighth.

Two propositions have been submitted
by the Legislature Of Tennessee to the
people. You can vote for either or BOTH
If you wish to declare the State indepen-
dent of Mr.. Lincoln, and to connect it
with the South, put on your ticket the
words,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-05-31

MAJOR A. j. DoSELsoN. Tho Helena
(Arkansas) Shield learns that this gallant
old patriot, after clinging to the Union
until further devotion would compromise
Southern honor and imperil his native
State, has announced his determination OF
going into active service and drawing the
sword given him by Gen. jackson in de-
tense Of Southern Rights.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-05-31

rd- A young lady in Norwich, Connec'
ticut. writes to young lady of New York;
Few Of the Wide Awakes Of this place
have gone TO the war. They are so ahec-
tionate that they cannot leave their sisters
and mothers"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-05-31

CAurros.-All the telegraphic dispasehs
from New York, Washington city, de-,
are supervised by the Lincoln Govern
ment. Only such are allowed to be sent
as suits It's purposes. Therefore all are to
DO received with great allowance. They
exaggerats against the South and for the
North,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-05-31
Arms from the South.

We have the qualification to inform
the public that Gen. Zollcofer has sue
ceeded in procuring a large quantity Of
arms for the use Of ou' volunteers. One
shipment has been made to Chattanooga
where they now await the order Of the
Governor. Others will follow speedily
IL 10 now rendered certain that there will
be no deficiency Of arms, to supply the
number of volunteers that will be called
into the field with 6rst class weapon.
The THREE RoUTEs.-The Harper's
Ferry route,-the route via Alexandria,
and the route via York River, are excel
lent passage.ways for Northern Army
the Richmond Dispatch thinks,-if they
are looking for graves. The Editor says:
Their march through the swamps and
woods. every tree OF which will conceal q
marksman, will BIO an interesting one
Between the fevcrs md snakes Of our
eastern marshes, and the rifle bullets Of
our guerilla, m invading army will have
o gay time.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-05-31
Athens, Friday, May 81, 1851.
People of TennesSee.

Remember that the Legislature has
submitted to your approval and ratifca-
ton, on the Sth of next month, an or
dinance declaring Tennessee free SOW
ereign and independent State, a1d an
other adopting and ratifying the Provis'
ional Constitution of the Confederate
States. If y9u favor these ordinances you
are requireafto place on your tickets the
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-05-31
Virginia.

This State voted on the Secession Or
dinance on the 3d. The returns to
hand indicate that the majority in favor
OF Secession will reach hundred thou
sand.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-05-31

JAMES GuruRiE.--Tbe Frankfort (Ky.)
Banner says, Mr.. Guthrie, on his arrival
there few days since, was welcomed by
military salute from the Buckner Grays.
The Banner adds: "In response the old
Roman appeared on the platform Of The
cars, and, in short. exciting address, adj
vised Kentucky TO stand TO their arms
and prepare for defense; IL Lincoln shall
attempt TO make fifteen slave States bite
the dust, II will DO our duty 10 rebuko
that fanaticism,"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-05-31
Rhea County.

We notice that our friend, W. Z. Coll
VILE, has arrived at Knoxville with a
Company of the brave and gallant sons Of
Rhea, numbering over one hundred men.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-05-31
SEPARATION.
ID EDDESENTATIDN

But il you are dead to all the iniluen-
ces which surround you demanding the
emancipation of the South from the fet-
tiers of government which has become
but means of oppression and tyranny,
you must place on your tickets
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Atheus gost.
TERMS:

Two DoLLARs YEAR, payable In advance.
Announcing names Of candidates for ethee IS 90,
Cash. =
Obituary Notices over twelve lines, charged at
he regular advertising rates.
All communications intended to promote the pri-
vate ends or interests Of Corporations, Societies
School. OF individuals, will be charged as adver-
tisenents.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-05-31
Public Speaking,

w. T. AVERY, E. M. YERcER, JOHN F.
SALE, and G. P. FoUrs. are published to
speak at Athens to-day, Friday the 3lst.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-05-31

TRADE Win EuRoPE.--The Liverpool
papers congratulate the mercantile inter
ests Of that city upon the prospect Of q
great increase Of tn ir "steam trade" in
consequence ofthe difficulties in America.
They state that lines of steamers, TO run
direct between Liverpool and Southern
ports, are about TO be established.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-05-31

pay- Our Acknowledgements are due TO
friends in Knox. Blount, and Sewer coun.
ties for accessions 10 our subscription list.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-05-31

oar They are making rined cannon al
New Orleans, and will soon be able to
supply the South fully with this supperior
aim.
The national Republican., 1861-10-25
Descent on Auo,ner Faro Bank.

About eleven O'Clock, night before last, on
GERS Essex, McCoIgaD, Heise, and Parker of the
Metropolitan Police, made a descent upon n
faro bank In tho second story Of the Globe
Hotel, on Seventh street, opposite the Patent
Office, and succeeded in capturing the proprie-
tor, John Campbell, and Robert Lansing and
James Wilson, Gbettors, together with all their
apparatus, cons sting Of que-oards, checks,
dc ilirg boz, dice, cards, and money. When
the officers entered, the bank was In full blast;
but soon there was a general scamperng OF
those engaged, many of them jumping from the
window and side doors, making good their
escape.
The party, with the apparatus, were all taken
to the guard.house, where they all gave secur.
ity to appear before Justice Thompson yestcr.
day morning at eleven O'Clock.
At the appointed hour, Messrs. Campbell and
Williams appeared, but Lansing. the dealer,
was non est. John II. Johnson Esq, and Mr..
Giberson appeared for the prosecution, and
Colonel NJ. Thompson for the accused.
Mr.. Johnson moved prstponement of the
case in order that the prosecution might pre-.
pare itself.
Col. Thompson asked for an immediate trial.
Mr.. johnson cOntendod that the trial could
not be proceeded with in consequence of the
absence of material witnesses, which they had
not time to subpoena, and requested that the
trial should be postponed, and that the parties
be held in good and sufficient security for their
appearance.
Tho Justice then adjourned the case until
Saturday afternoon at o'clock and held
Campbell to bail In the sum of 5000 for his ap,
pearance at that time. Wilson also gave sl0O
security to appear rs u witness.
The national Republican., 1861-10-25
Almost n Duel.

The monotony of Washington life was rufied
a few days since by little incident. young
man who sported a fresh pair of military shoul
der.straps, in the volunteer service, boastingly
uttered II scandalous rcmark, at one of the
hotel tables. in reference to his intimacy with
Il most estimable young married lady here
the wife Of an officer in high command--wherc.
upon a member of the officers military family
called the deiamer to account, and sent him "A
belli igeren, note. The offender refused TO nc.
cept II, or to explain himself; when the other
meeting him at the door of the hotel branded
him as a liar and u coward, and peremptorily
wrenched his sword from his side, in presence
of the poltroon's friends, very much To the
edhcation of the lookers'on, and greatly to
the CONSERVATION of tho libeller, who only es.
capped II drubbing through his subsequent pn
sianimity. The ady's defender was manly
young officer in the regular army, temporarily
attache to the staff of the officer whose wile's
honor was assailed, and has relatives in high
command in the military service in MasSachn
sets. The affair caused II little excitement fnl
the hour, but ~ al's well that ends well, 50 n,
names are mentioned.-BOStoa Transcript
The national Republican., 1861-10-25
SEIZURE OF C0NTRABAND GOODS.
Mason and Slidell at Cardenas

NeW York, October "a, ls8l.-The steamer
Salvor, from Havana with contraband goods,
was captured, as she was entering Tampa Bay,
by the Keystone State, and towed to Key West.
Her cargo is said to have consisted of six hun.
dred pistols, half q million Of percussion caps,
six hundred dozen hats, eight cases Of shoes,
and four hundred bags of coffee. Captain
Scott refused to give his prize up to the United
States Marshal for adjudication, and to obey the
United States Court, and he sailed with his
prize for New York.
The Consul at Havana sent the Intelligence to
Major French of the sailing OF the Salvor from
Havana, and also that another vessel loading
with arms and munitions OF war, would leave
on the 18th. There being no naval vessel at
Key West she will undoubtedly slip into Tam.
pa, which is not now blockaded.
Major French arrested Charles Tiff, Il mem.
ber Of large commercial house at Key West,
and confined him at Fort Taylor. He is sup
posed to be acquainted with the Salvor case
and he will be detained as witness.
Tiff lately took the oath Of allegiance.
A Key West letter Of the Goth instant, report.
the arrival at Cardenas on the the l6th OF the
steamer Theodore, from Charleston, with III"
French Consul and his flr '' - Me-SIs
Mason and Slidell, commissioners " France and
England.
The national Republican., 1861-10-25
FROM MISSOURI,

Roud, October 23.-Lieut. Kirby, with fifteen
men of Major Wright's battalion, had another
fight with forty.fve rebels, near Linn creek, on
the 18th, killing five of them and wounding
about a dozen.
Major Wright's march was from Rola to Linn
Creek, and the result can be summed up as fol-
lows:
Three successful fights, in which sixty-eight
rebels were killed and about the same number
wounded; eighty.seven prisoners were taken,
and one hundred and tive nty three guns, fifteen
horses, several yoke Of oxen, wagons, and
many other articles, were also captured
Col. Taylor, in command of the rebel forces
at Springfield. recently issued a proclamation,
slaves South, as such a course is calculated to
lessen the confidence of the people In the abil.
ity of the Southern army to maintain itself in
Missouri.
The national Republican., 1861-10-25
LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
True Account of the Naval Az
fair Below New Orleans.
No Damage Sustained by the National Fleet.

Ne,o York, Oct. A.-tAdditionai by the Nc.
Clellan.)
The Mcclellan brings an account Of the fight
at the mouth of the Mississippi river.
The rebel feet consisted Of six gunboats, the
Manassas, and large number Of fre.ships,
which filed the river from shore to shore.
Our squadron comprised the Richmond, the
Huntsville, the Water Witch, Preble, ,vincennes,
and the storeship Nightingale, which last named
was at anchor inside of the Southwest Pass.
The Manassas drfted foul of the Richmond
knocking hole In the quarter stern, but doing
little damage.
To avoid the fre. ships, the squadron got
under weigh, and Immediately drifted down the
river. The Richmond, Preble, Vince nnes and
Nightingale got ashore on the bar. While
there, they were attacked by the rebels. Only
one shot took effect, striking the Richmond on
the quarter. The rebels were beaten of by the
Vincennes with two guns; she having, at first,
thrown one overheard, with chains, anchors,
etc., to tighten. Not one person was killed or
wounded In our squadron.
The Richmond, Preble, and vinoennes we're
towed of the next day by the ship Mcclellan.
The Nightingale was still ashore, but prob.
ably got of the next day.
The national Republican., 1861-10-25
RY J.c. MCGUIRE q co., Auotionssrs.
TRUSTEES SALE OF LAPRO VED PROPERTY

BY virtue Of q deed of trust from Gamaliel Baily
iber j. A. s. No. l8s, fol- 35o &C., shall sell as
trustee, on THURSDAY August 9sth, at O'Clock,
P. H., In front o. the premises, at public auction
o the high hest bidder, all that piece Of ground In
the city Of Washington known a. the western half
hundred and thirty three (5s3 In the plat OF said
city the same having front OF twenty eight (2s)
feet two (2) inches on street north, and q fne
three story brick dwelling and b,ick stable thereon
Terms: One third cash; the balance In equsl in.
,talments, at six and twelve months, secured by
deed of trust on the premises II the terms OF sale
are not complied with within five days thereafter,
the trustee reserves the to resell st the risk and
cost Of the defaulting purchaser
All oonveyanoing at the cost Of the purchaser.
M. BLAIR, Trustee.
JAS G. MCGUIRE, Auotioneer.
-. rbe above sale Is unavoidably post
next, September 9Th, same hour and place
NJ. BLAIR, Trustee.
JAS. G. Mcguire CO.,
ugso-dts Auctioneers.
81 The above sale 10 further postponed
,ntl THURSDAY, October 80: at the same hour
md place. NJ. BLAIR, Trustee.
JAS. G. MCGUIRE b CO.,
sep 7-law&ds Auctioneers.
~ The above sale IL farther postponed
i MONDAY, October 2sth, same hour and place.
NJ. BLAIR, Trustee.
JAS. G McG GCIRE CO.,
oct 2l&2s-?t Auotioneers.
The national Republican., 1861-10-25
All About Chestuuts.

Night before last two purchasers bought of
V. Tutana. dealer in chestnuts, near the Tele.
graph Office, half a pint of chestnuts each, one
taking them roasted, at ten cents a quart, and
the other raw, at five cents II quart, and in
payment both offered Il dime. The Dealers
memory not wing him he gave the change
10 the wrong person, who Immediately left
Tho other, after waiting short time for the
change, asked Tutana for IT, but was refused,
he alleging that he had only received the pay
for one purchase. One word then brought
on another until they at length came to blows,
but before the phz Of either had been much
spoIt they were taken in charge by rounds.
man Middleton, who marched them to the
guardh0use, where they were each made TO
pay sl.04 each. Rather dear chestnuts.
The national Republican., 1861-10-25
FROM FORTRESS MONROE

Fortress Monroe, October 23, 1861. The
Spaulding returned from Hatteras Inlet last
night. She reports no news of Importance
there. There have been no important military
movements in the vicinity. A few DAYS ago,
six Confederate steamers made their appear.
ancee, but withdrew without any hostile demon.
stration.
The recent high tides have almost entirely
overfown the land in the vicinity of the forts.
The natives are suffering greatly for want of
food and clothing.
The pastor of the church, at the Inlet, came
up on the Spaulding, and will go North to raise
means to relieve their pressing necessities
All the vessels belonging to the great expe.
dition have arrived, and the enormous prepa
tons for its departr"" IRE so far completed
that 1t will doubtlcs' Ill tomorrow. The
weather Is most ausl Ious.
The national Republican., 1861-10-25
The Assnult Case.

Justice Johnson yesterday gave his decision in
the case wherein Lieut.. Barney is charged with
an assault on his son Chase. The Justice de-
cided that, in view OF the fact that the Iowa
divorce and the question of guardianship being
still pending before the Orphans Court, the
parental relation between the father and son
was Not thereby forfeited, and would not pre-
vent him from exercising due parental author.
ity over refractory child. He therefore dis
missed the case.
1t will be remembered that, since the arrival
of the children from France they have beer
placed in the custody Of the Marshal for thi.
district, who Ia to retain possession of them
until the question of guardianship, as also the
question Of the legality of the divorce, is set
tied,
The national Republican., 1861-10-25
geU l0-lAw


QY J. G. MCGUIRE q CO., Auctioneers.
SUPERIOR ROSEWOOD CASE PIANO FORTE, KLE
LOR FURNITURE. FRkNCH-PLATE MIRRORS,
CARPETS, AND HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS GENE.
RALLY.
On TUESDAY morning, October 9cd, at ten
O'Clock, at the large reedsnce street, opposite
Lafayette Square, recently occupied by the Chilian
Minister, We shall sell all the Furniture and Effects,
comprising-
Chickering
Suit of elegant Rosewood crimson Brocatclle Gov
tred Parlor Furniture, consisting of two large
Sofas, two Arm Chairs, and eight Parlor Chars
Superior gilt Gas Chandelier and Gas fixtures
Handsome LAZY Chairs, Lounges, aud ancy
Chairs
Rosewood Marble.,op Tables, Walnut whatno,s
Superior Rosewood Secretary y ana bCoscs.s %
Lady's Walnut Secretary, Japanese Cabinet
Walnut Extension Lining Table, sidebo I'd
Dining Chairs, Side Tables, Plate Warmer
China, Glass, and Crockery, Table Cutlery
Excellent Brussels and three ply Carpets
| Stair Carpets, tilcloth, Mating
Walnut French and Jenny Lind Bedstesds
Do Dressing and Plain Bureaus
Wardrobes, Washstands, Toilet Sets
Bosters and Pillow Spreads and Comforts
High. post and Cottage Bedsteads
Cane .seat Chairs, Rockers, Arm Chairs
Refrigerator, Stoves, Kitchen Utensils: 30, &c.
Together with many articles Of Household Furni.
ture not necessary 10 enumerate.
JAS. c. MCGUIRE d CO.,
oct I'D Auctionesrs.
90, The aboxs sels is unavoidably post,
poned until MONDAY, Oct 2sth, same fSpr and
place. j. MCGUIRE CO,
oct 22-eod&ds Auctioneers.
The national Republican., 1861-10-25
,Che Crv II. st,li thev Conn. y.

And all we can hear is, = War war war /"
But for my part am tired OF the old story of war.
But, oh Mis- Brown, have you heard the very
latest news9 No. Why, SMITH, No 46O seventh
.treet has just received new stock of FALL
CLOTulNG Of every description, and he oilers to
sci, them at such low prices. They say he has O
knack OF selling his goods at lower rates than the
other stores. How he does 1t, do not know But
for my part, can assure you, Mrs. Brown, that he
can fl out your boys with nice CLOTHIN / at re.
,narkably low prices advise all to call al
SMITHS, No AGO Seventh street, oppoIite Post
OiIce, and look at hls New Stock, aud they will be
convinced that what Mrs. Jones said, is go,
aug S0--8m
The national Republican., 1861-10-25
A Fight on the Navy yard,

4 few evenings since fight took place in
front Of the shop of Mr.. Gates, on Eleventh
street east, between Mr.. g. and two Irish labor.
ers. Mr.. Gates had his eye blacked in the
affray, and one of the Irshmen had his head
cut by = bottle. In the course of the affray,
pistol was drawn by one of them, which, how
ever, was not fired. Officers G. G. Clark and
Morgan captured the party, who we're taken
before Justice Gull, by whom they we're let go
on paying fine.
The national Republican., 1861-10-25
BY TELEGRAPH,
THE ATTACK OF THE ENEMY ON TsE
WILSON ZOUAVES.
The Enemy driven off with Great Loss.
THE LOSS ON OUR SIDE BUT SLIGHT

d, Ne,o York, October H.-The steamer McClel.
the 10Th. ~
On the morning of the 9th, the enemy at
,acSed WILSON'S position on Santa Rosa Island
IN force, Company E, Of the Third infantry !;
Capt. Hildt and % men company A, First
artillery, Lieut.. Franck Taylor, jun, with S5
men In all, under Major vogdes, met the enemy
some distance above Camp Brown.
Major VOrdes was taken prisoner immed.
ately. Captain Hildt opened fire and engaged
the enemy.
Our loss is four killed, twenty one wounded,
and eight prisoners.
Major Arn"ld arrived after daylight to the
assistance of Captain Hidt, and the command
proceeded to the poi' where the rebels were
struotive FIRE.
The enemy's loss was Left on the island, %
Killed, wounded, and 80 prisoners.
Many OF their wounded were carried off,
Captain Bradford and Lieutenant Elms were
killed.
Three Confederate officers were captured,
lncluding Lieutenant Jayne, formerly Of the U.
y. marines, badly wounded.
Gen. Anderson, who was In command of the
enemy, was wounded In the arm.
hundred.
The zouaves lost nine killed in their camp,
ana eleven taken prisoners, In addition to the
above.
SECOND DISPATCH.
The zouaves we're badly mansged, and Col.
Wilson is ceusured. He did not reach the scene
Of action until all was over. Their camp was
almost destroyed, the officers and men losing
everything.
Major Newby had narrow escape from
capture. being confined to his bed from dan
garous illness. One of his Zouaves we're killed
and another taken prisoner. Major Newby
shot one OF the rebels with his revolver, and
then got out the house, mounted a horse, and
escaped through storm of bullets The regi.
ment lost ten killed, sixteen wounded and nine
made prisoners.
The regulars engaged in the action lost four
killed, twenty wounded, and ten prisoners.
The rebels lost by their statement $50 killed
and wounded, and missing. We took thirty.
five prisoners, including three doctors who
were released.
The national Republican., 1861-10-25
Assault on Officers.

A few evenings since, two soldiers, named
Thomas Allen and Nicholas Murray were ere
ating a disturbance near the navy yard gate,
when officers Arnold and Champion arrested
them. As they we're being taken to the east
ern lock up they fought desperately. one OF
them struck Officer Arnold in the race. WIN
Il little use of their billies they got them to the
station, where theySwere kept until yesterday
morning, when Justice Cul fined each OF them