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Panic in New York.

Rlcuxoyp, Oct. 23.-Northern papers
to the 10Th instant have been received.
The most extraordinary excitement ex-
lists throughout the North, occasioned by
the circular of Mr.. Secretary Seward, adj
dressed to the Governors of the Atlantic
and Lake States, requesting them to COM
mence Immediately the erection OF sea
coast Notifications.
1t is supposed that the Secretary has
secret information relative to the designs
OF England.
A panic took place in Wall-streot on the
receipt of this news, and Government
stocks at once fell off 4per cent.
There is the widest excitement in 9TH
er money markets. The Herald predicts
q war with England.
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Important Circular from Secretary
Seward.

The following important circular has
been sent to Governor Morgan, and simi-
lar ones TO the Governor of all the States
on the sea-boards and lakes at the North:
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, Oct. IA, 1861.
TO lbs Ercciiency, tie Goranor QfMe Ssate Of
Ne,o York. .,r
Sir. The present inslirrection had mot
even revealed itself in arms when disloyal
citizens fastened to foreign countries to
invoke their intervention for the over
throw of theGovernment and the destruc-
ton of the Federal Union. These agents
are known to have made their appeals TO
some of the more important States with
out success. 1t is not likely, however.
that they will remain content with such
refusals. Indeed, it is understood that
they are industriously endeavoring to ac.
couplish that disloyal purpose by degrees
and. BY indirection, -.-..--.. -..-..--.-..-.-
Taking advantage Of the emil arrass-
ments OF agriculture, manufactures, and
commerce in foreign countries, resulting
from the insurrection they have inaugu-
rated at home they seek to involve our
| common country in controversies with
States with which every public interest,
and every interest of mankind, require
that it shall remain in relations OF peace,
amity, and friendship.
am able to state for your satisfaction
that the prospect Of any such disturbance
is now less serious than it has been at any
previous period during the course Of the
insurrection. 1t is nevertheless necessary
now, as it has hitherto been, to take every
precaution that is possible TO arrest the
evils of foreign war to be superinduced
upon those of civil commotion which we
are endeavorng TO cure. ODe OF the most
obvious of such precautions is, that our
ports and harbors on the seas and lakes
| should be put in a condition of complete
defence; for any nation may be said to
voluntarily incur danger in tempestuous
seasons when it fails to show that it has
sheltered itself on every side from which
the storm might possibly come. o..
The measures which the Executive can
adopt in this emergency are such only as
Congress has sanctioned, and for which it
has provided. The President is putting
forth the most diligent efforts to execute
these measures, and we have the great
satisfaction of seeing that these efforts,
seconded by the 'avor' aid ana support OF
n loyal, patriohc' anu seli-sacrincihe peo-
pie are rapidly bringing 'he military ana
naval forces OF the Chitea STATES mo 'he
highest state of efficiency. But Congress
was chiefly absorbed during its recent ex.
ira session with these measures, and did
not provide as amply Us couiu DC wishsu
ior me Iortlhcation Oh our sea ana M lake
coasts. In previous wars ioyai 0o;'les nave !,
| appied themselves oy independent anu
separate activity 10 support ana aiu tue
rederai uovefhlmehl IN us aruuous :.; re-
sponsloihties' ne same uisposlliion mas Ia,
been MANIFESTED IN a uegree ein'henlly
honorao'e ny All tne ioyai States ouiins
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-11-01

BEcK's SHOE FAcroRY-This establish
ment, with eight hands, turns out 2i0
pairs of shoes per week for the army
Since the incipience Of hostilities 6,000
pairs of brogans, fine boots and shoes have
been sold to the government. They use
all the leather Hurkamp can make, and
work alone for the government. Inas
much as the price has gone up from ST.
62A to SO per pair, the impression prevails
that the proprietors are taking an unfair
advantage OF the times, but it should be
considered that the price is governed by
increased cost Of materials. Sole leather,
which in peace times costs l8 cents, now
costs SIS cents, and upper leather, which
cost 30 cents, now costs rs cents, while
shoe findings and labor are higher in pro-
portion. Increase of price, therefore, is
not necessarily increase of proft.-fSea'
sri:ks6ur9 Fa.) Rsc. M ., b.. r
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-11-01
New Orleans Items,

The Delta, of the Goth instant, in an
article on defenses Of the coast OF Louisi-
ana, says it is the opinion of most military
men that the State is every way able to
defend herself against any force the North
can send against her by sea, that Parishes
OF Orleans and jefferson alone, have 90
900 men enrolled and ready to go into
service at moment. This is welcome
news. uH Fn
Su,terly and weatherly, whose arrest
we noticed a few days ago, have been
shipepd North by Gov, Moore considering
colder climate decidedly more healthy
for them.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-11-01
Goods from Europe.

The Richmond correspondent of the
Charleston Mercury says. Our dry goods
men are rejoicing the eyes of the ladies
with the sight of fresh prints and new
patterns just imported from England.
hear that the statistics of the shops will
show that the Bermuda brought over q
cargo twice as large as the Great Eastern
could contain.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-11-01
Going Home.

"SuiIer little children to come unto me, and for
bid them not; for of such is the kingdom of IIea-
ven.
They are going-only going
Jesus called them long ago;
Al the wintry time they'r- passing
Softly as the falling snow.
When the yiolets in the Spring time
Catch the azure of the skies,
They are carried out to slumber,
Sweetly where tho yiolets lie.
They are going-only going
When with Summer earth is pressed,
In their cold hands holding roses,
Folded to each silent breast!
When the Autumn hangs red banners
Out above the harvest sbeaves;
They are going--ever going
Thick and fast, like falling leaves.
All along the mighty ages,
All adown the solemn time, rr.r. ..r.
They have taken up their homeward
March to that serener cline,
Where the watching, waiting angels, b..
Lead them from the shadow dim,
To the brightness Of His presence
Who has called them unto him. iiH
They are going--only going
IN. Out of pain and into bliss t.iif
Out of sadand sinful weakness 3...
Into perfect holiness
4 Snowy hrows--no care shall shade them;
Bright eyes---tears shall never dim; ,r
Rosy lips-no time shall fade them
Faf Jesus called them unto him. +NN
Little hearts, forever stainless
inl Iiitto hands as pure as they
ID ,Iittle fact hy an pels euided % IW rlgfs.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-11-01
The Indianaians.

A part of the Indiana regiment at Beu-
ma Vista, led by the valiant Gen. Rous'
seau, did some tall running on the day OF
the memorable battle, and came home in
disgrace. Their feat, however, was re.
Gently eclipsed by an Indiana regiment at
Chicamacomico, who run % miles on the
sandy North Carolina Coast, leaving Their
arms, knapsacks, blankets. &c, behind
them
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-11-01
Woe President stephens.

~ We learn from the Richmond Dispatch,
that Mr.. Stephens not only visits daily
tho hospitals in that city, but the couch
Of every patient, and, with pencil and
paper in hand. notes their condition and
wants, and sees to it that all is done tt
nlleyiats the one and supply the other---
Distinguished as have been his services in
other departments, in this will be found
when history shall make up his record
the crowning act OF his fame.is slA
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-11-01
Supreme Judge.

The returns come in slowly, and the
vote is mesgre. not exceeding. PROBABLY,
10000 or $4,000 in the State. All but
thirteen counties have been heared from,
with the following result; Cooper, 1916;
Guild, 5,5S7; Ridley, SAIL, and March
banks, 4,O2s. Mr.. Cooper is doubtless
the successful candidate. He will honor
the Supreme Bench of the State as much
as any man in the State would do. He
is young man, of remarkable physical
yigor. and, as lawyer, a student, and an
energetic untiring worker, has 10 su
perior. Nashville BaYry. ..f .-
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-11-01
The Money-grabbers in War Times

AS winter approaches the prospect be-
comes more immediate of great and bitter
suffering among the poorer classes, not
on account of any prostration of business,
but solely on account of the combinations
and extortions practised by spectators
to advance the prices of articles of prime
and indispensable necessity. Speculative
combination is circle that constantly
contracts, and scarcely any limit can be
designated to the increased suffering Of
its victims, on one hand, or the gloated
wealth ofits capitalists and managers on
the other. These men are making their
wealth out of the blood of the country.
The money-grabber in war times seems
not to care for man or devil. His iron
box is eorged with gold and silver, and
this is the Ark of his Covenant with hell,
and the depository of coinage from
tears and blood.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-11-01
The Fight at Harper's Ferry.

Ine flBnC dt T1drPel elrS'
The Richmond Enquirer has the follow
ing additional particulars of the fight at
lIarper's Ferry:
THE fight, which began early in the
morning was continued, with varying re-
suits, until the afternoon, when the Yam
KEGS were driven entirely from their en-
trenchments, and finally across the Poto-
mac leaving Bolivar and Harper's Ferry
in possession of our troops. The enemy,
who numbered about l,j00 men. compri-
sed dctachments of Massachusetts, Min
nesota and Pennsylvania Regiments. The
Minnesotians did the chief share of the
fighting; and are said to have borne them
selves gallantly. Our own force number.
ed about GOO men, the greater portion Of
whom were raw militia. The latter acted
with great bravery, meeting the Yankees
fairly with the bayonet, and impetuously
driving them from the field. Subsequent
to their retreat, the enemy planted some
cannon on the Maryland Heights, and
fired into our forces, which were then sta
toned at Bolivar, but without effect. The
| kno,cn loss of the enemy is nineteen killed,
that number having been counted upon
the field. 1t is probable, however, that a
much larger numberwere slain. Two were
taken prisoners, together with five tories,
who were acting in concert with them.-
Our own loss was one killed-a man ma
med Zimper, belonging to the Shenan.
doah militia--and ten wounded. two of
them mortally, it is supposed. During the
action the axle of ono of our guns broke,
and Col. Ashby, having no horses to draw
away the piece, ordered it to be securely
spiked,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-11-01
Sentiment in Kentucky.

The Hickman (Ky.) Courier, of the 18th
instant, says: Thousands of Kentuck-
ians are now ready with their muskets to
atone for and redeem the State. The
South has $4,000 majority in the State,
and when the question is fairly put to the
people they will join their sisters of the
South"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-11-01
Change in the Electoral Ticket.

From the following correspondence, it
will be seen that ch ange has been rem
dcred necessary in tn E electoral ticket Of
Tennessee, for lst and Sd Districts. We
have made the necessary change decor.
dinghy at the head OF our columns.
- NASHVILLE, Oct. %, 1861.
Editots DAILY PatrioG ''
In compliance with the wishes express
ed III tile letters given below, as well as
from the fact that the time is too abort
for the adoption Of any other mode, do
not hesitate to substitute F. NJ. Fullerson
in the place of Sam'l Milligan, in the lst
District, and w. l.. Elkin in the place of
A. s. Colyer, in >he Third District.
Will you be good enough to make the
necessary changes in the electoral ticket
Mt the head Of your paper? t.
r-.Q- .fI Very respectfully, at.
...ss7 He.I WASHINGTON BARROW. r
Lr. .r.-...-..U. Chairman, &c.
~ NASHVILLE, SENATE CHAMBER, I
Oct. %, 1861.
Gen. W. Barop, Chairman, de-:
DEAR SIR: A necessity arises for
change in tie electoral ticket adopted
by the convention, or advisory meeting,
of the members of the Legislature.
You will therefore please direct the
change Of elector for the first district
Instead Of Sam. Milligan of Green, SUBJ
stitute the name OF F. NJ. Fulkerson, OF
Hawkins. Yours respectfully.
RoB'T NJ. BARTON.
'.Ht WV. II. maxwell,
.ipiH A. M. MrLLARD.
GEN. BARROW, CHAIRMAN, &c.-Dear Sir:
We, the Representatives Of the counties
composing the Third Congressional Dis
trict of the State of Tennessee, are in
possession of Colonel Colyar's letter de-
clining to serve as Elector for said district,
in consequence of his being candidate
for the Confederate Congress. We, there
fore. unanimously nominate and recon.
mend the name of w. l.. Eakin, of the
county of Monroe, as a suitable man to
fill the vacancy on the Electoral Ticket
Respectfully "-l
iI.rr. 1T. LANE, a. i
WV. X. RANKIN,
A. s. JARNAGIN,
ISAAC c. GARRISON,
B. +. MARTIN,
.yu IL. Y. CARR, .
.ar-. DC. WARNER, /
10. WALKER,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-11-01
Position Of the Lincolnites in Ken
lucky,

The Louisville Courier of the 24th says
the Federal pickets are at Bacon Creek,
and the main body of the army is scat
tered between that point and Muldrongh's S
Hill, to the number of 1000.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-11-01
Obeyiug Orders.

% 1t is said that Secretary Cameron at tho
commencement of the battle of Bull Run,
implored tho 4th Pennsylvania Regiment
to strike for their homes," and they did
so at the rate of ten miles an hour.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-11-01
Depredations of Lincoln Gunboat.

NASHVILLE, Oct. 24.-One of Lincoln's
gunboats ascended the Cumberland river
to Lineport, twenty miles below Fort
Donelson, and carried off barge alen
with 800 barrels of flour.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-11-01
The General Character

r An amusing incident oa&
the criminal court the other day
tween witness, who was bu
and prominent attorney, whoS M
called him to prove the character Of
his client, who was also a butcher,
and indicted for the larceny of COW
that had strayed from the owner:
Question.-Are you acquainted
with the general character of the de.
fendant for honesty?
Answer.-I am.
Q.-What was it up to the time Of
this prosecution?
A.-About like other butchers.
Q.-What is that?
A.-Why, that most of them will
take peoples stock, when they can,
and Kill them.
Attorney.-You can stand aside
sir.
The Attorncy.General did not
wish to cross.examine the witness.
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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-11-01

a New FEATURE OF THE WAR;
We are credibly informed that an ex.
animation of the trunks, etc, of the
Indiana regiment, recently captured
at Chicamacomac, brought a large
number of counterfeit notes on tho
bank of Camden, South Carolina, to
light:
These were printed from genuine
plates, and are of the denomination
of IS, los, and 20's. Some are sign
ed forged of coursc) and others are
not.
This revelation of villiany dcvel-
opes a new feature of the war, which
there is much reason to believe was
designed to be general. Most, if not
all, of our bank notes have heretofore
been printed at the North, and the
plates are yet in their possession.
From these plates numerous notes
are to DC printed and falsely signed,
and to be circulated among our peo.
PIE wherever the Vandals can GOT q
foothold.
! If this is not the hight and depth
Of villainy, we are at a loss to coniect-
ture what is; and if it does not fully
develop the character Of our foe to be
that ofa degraded and vicious people,
ready for the commission ofthe low
est and darkest deeds of vice, we do
not know what is necessary to do
so.
Let such people be watched. Let
us keep them off our shore, and give
them no opportunity to practice their
deeds of vIlainy upou us. Let us
rejoice that we are independent OF
them, and let us see that this indie.
pendence is maintained. -.NorioM Day
Book, 'a'ifsN 'a'a. .'' ''3 psi
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-11-01

1lNr The New York Tribune asserts that
the Herald keeps a secession flag slowed
away in its Office, ready to hang out on
the first Important reverse 70 the Federal
arms. ~ <-'I. ..I a. III 4 an. n Z
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-11-01

"Recruiting for the regular army con-
tinues very quiet, not only in New York,
but also in all the interior stations, with
the exception of Buffalo, which is doing
nearly as much business as Boston, Phla-
delphia and New York put together
The old offices here booked only ten men
last week; Buffalo sent in twelve; Roches-
ter, Boston and Philadelphia none. The
four new offices at Albany, Reading, Pa,
Wilmington, Del, and Bridgeport, Conn,
which were opened about the middle Of
September, have not succeeded in enlist
ing single man."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-11-01

So RfS- Lincoln's Generals in Kentucky
are quarreling with each other like sose-
headed dogs. Nin9roPJ
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-11-01
The Military Fever at the North.

The Military Fever at the North.
One would suppose from the fourishes
which the Northern war presses are con-
stantly making about the numbers of
troops which are rallying under the ban
ner Of the Rump, that the work of enlist
ment was going on at tremendous rate
up in those latitudes. But the following
paragraph from a leading Black Republi-
can organ presents very different picture
of the matter. 1t would seem from this
authority, that the extraordinary military
fnror which blazed up in Yankeedom
when Lincolns April Proclamation APP
peared, has pretty well subsidized, and that
it has been followed by very ugly re-
action. Hear what Greeley says on the
subject,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-11-01
More of the Fight at Leesburg.

Further details from Leesburg state
that the fight was terrible on both sides.
The Federals were well sustained by hea-
Wy forces. They were routed by the Con-
federates three times, at the point of the
bayonet, and were reinforced each time.
The sth Virginia charged and captured
brass battery and put the enemy to
flight.
The Federals made desperate stand at
the river, but were slaughtered there, till
panic stricken, they attempted to cross,
and hundreds were drowned.
The battlefield was thick with Federals
killed and wounded.
Col. Burt, of .he Sth Mississippi, was
badly wounded.
The Confederate troops fought under
great disadvantages. They endured a
heasy. march ssunasxson two nlesls, slept
under arms. in the open cir, Sunday night
had only breakfast Monday, and fought
all day withhut any refreshments or rein
forcements.
The Confederate loss is not over 20C
killed, wounded, and missing. The Fed
eral loss in killed. wounded prisoners
and missing, is about 1000. Several hun.
dred prisoners had arrived at Richmond
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-11-01
Fighting Population of the South.

a New York paper complies from the
United States census of 1860 the number
of men in the seeded States between the
age of Is and As, which, we presume. is
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-11-01

"SuIer little children to come INTO me- and for
bid them not: for of such is the kingdom of iIea-
ycu,'
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-11-01

Col, Burt's wound, though severe, is not
considered mortal. Col. Tebls is Lieut.
Col. of the Sth Virginia.
The First Company of Howitzers were
not in the fight, no artillery having been
engaged on our side. Il...
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-11-06
Captain Powers Company.

Capt. Powers left by the afternoon train on
Monday, with about seventy five men, for Cow
ington. Kentucky. where his Company will
term q part Of hhe Goth Regiment. The Com.
pany came in from Lordstown, (where most of
them reside.) about noon. They formed on the
public square at half past two o'clock and
were ssASrted to the depot by the Cavalry Com
pany from Salem. (nOw in Camp on the Fair
Grounds, nader Lieut.. Cryer.
A large crow Of people assembled at the
cars. to take have of the brave fellows. just
before the cars started Capt. Powers made q
short sPeesh from the top of a passenger ear,
which was responded TO by three times three
cheers and a ''tisab" from the crowd.
We are informed that Capt. Powers will re-
turn home in the course of two or three weeks
70 rOcrui. his Company to the maximum num-
Der. Capt. Powers Is q competent, cautious and
reliable nAn, and will see to it that nothing
shall be wanting which Gao sOndues TO the
kelh ssd-eenfo4 Of bis men.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-11-06
A Whole Family Eohsted.

Three sons of Vim. J.. Haight, of Mecca,
aged q, l9 and IL, are soldiers in Company c,
Capt stratton's,) 18th Regiment. and now Mr..
Haight has himself enlisted in the Cavalry
Company being raised by Jas. S. Abel. As
these three sons of Mr.. Haight, are all the sons
he has land he has no daughters,) it will be
seen that his whole family, except his wife, are
soldiers.
Such q man deserves a better position than s
private, and ne he is amply competent to I'll it,
it is the duty of these who have the power, to
give it to him.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-11-06
Aid for the Soldiers.

The ladies of Warren and vicinity, have sent
10 the Parent Society in Cleveland, two boxes
of articles for hospital use. The following is the
list of articles: % hospital shirts; s second
hand shirts; 26 prs wool socks; I prs drawers;
4print double gowns; 2 prs shoes pr Hittens:
G feather pillows; Is prs pillow cases; 6S prs
second handsheetNs 4prs new sheets; 4 quilts;
3 wool blankets; 2 comfOrtables; cotton mat
tress; 50 face cloths: GO linen towels; 5 bun
dies old cotton / flannel under-shiri; . bun
dies of old linen; 2 rolls of old flannel; l pr
pants; 2 pis pins; SO magazines; 8 lbs dried
peaches. 36l5s dried apples; 5 cans tomatoes
5 cans peaches; / can gooseberries; ] can black
berries; q pkgs corn starch; . Pkgs %farina; D
lbs candles; 3 lbs ginger; 6 boxes mustard; 4
qus note paper; 2 doz pens; total amount Sl06.