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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1861-06-07

Ban jackson B. White, ESQ.,, has re-
turned from Philadelphia, were he spent
some time, in the Presbyterian General
Assembly of which he was member
He left home with an earnest conviction
that it was the duty of the Southern
States to unite and present a solid and
impenetrable front to their Northern
enemies; and he returns home satisfied
that he was correct, and that in united
South is the only hope of safety. He
found no friends of the South in the
North. The people there are undivided
in their hostilities. and bitter in their de-
nunciations. In his opinion the South
should be unanimous. He is jealous for
SEPARATION and Representation in Tennessee;
and will so vote next Saturday. All his
interests, all his sympathies, are with the
South, and he intends TO stand by her to
the bitter end.-Nlh. Patriot.
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Public Speaking in Monroe Count

Simpsons Mill, Fork Creek, and c. +. Whites,
Ball Play, Saturday, June LIST,
jacksonville, Monday, June 3D..
Cocker Creek, Wednesday, June 9Th.
Tellico Plains, Thursday, June 9th.
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REMOVAL.
robson & KNOX

HAvB REMOVED THEIR STOCK OF
III GOODS to their N~ Store Honse, or tho
West corner Of the Public Square, wberc they arc
Offering Goods low down for Cash. Give them
call. All good Produce taken In exchange for
Goods March ~, 1861
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A DESPERATE CASE The editor of the
Pulaski Citizen, frantically exclaims:-
ave must have money or quit business
and starve." What an unreasonable
creature. If he can't print a paper with
out money it is clearly his duty at this
perilous crisis in the history of Giles
county, to sell out to some man who can
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Volunteers Song.

THE FLAG OF THE SOUTH.
Behold that gay banner, that streams in the gale
The Gag Of the South, and the standard Of freedom
It's guarded by patriots, who never will fail.
To defend 1t forever, we ali have agreed on.
Our rights well maintain,
And free from a stain,
That banner, our courage and truth will proclaim.
The terror Of tyran:s; the hope Of the brave,
Who rather than yield it will sink in the grave
We ask not for conquest contend but for right
To preserve our loved homes from the tyrants pol.
luton;
Who, false TO their country, imagined by might,
To trample, a; will on her free constitution.
They seemed to forget
Some patriots lived yet,
Who, rather than thus of their rights be bereft,
Would solcmuly swear, on dear Liberty's shrine,
To perish before they'd their freedom resign.
o! did we not aid in obtaining the boon,
Which providence smiles on, and victory gave us;
And shall we consent to resign II 50 soon,
yield to the yrants who feign would enslsve u.s.
No no! we exclsim;
Through the Southern domain;
Wen preserve in their purity, freedom and fame
Every heart is resolved for both to contend;
Our country, our honor, our flag to defend.
Tho millions should come at the despot's loud call
Believe not that triumph will perch on their stan
dard:
United we stand, and we never shall fall
Whilst fighting gainst those who our bright name
has sandered.
Their Boosting is vain,
We treat with disdain
Every threat they have made to break lbcrty's
chain
Our glorious banner will wave in the air,
While its enemies perish in grief and despair.
They have forced us to sever the powerful link
That bound us SO long in fraternal Affection:
The draft from the chalce is bitter 70 drink;
We quaff i, and look to our God for protection,
Who will come in His might,
Throw a shield Ger the right,
Nerve the hearts aud the arms of our heroes in fight
Cause our foes, false crayens, submissive to yield,
And our banner to float over victory's field
Cherokee CO., N. G. w. p COLLINS.
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Virginia Invaded.
WE WANT VOLUNTEER

The undersigned want to make up an Infantry
Company of Volunteers by the 4th of July next,
to be subject to the orders of the Governor Of
Tennessee.
We owe allegiance to God and to our country
not to the Biock Republicans. Those wishing to
join will give either of us their names, or give
them to the Post Masters at Coghill and Cantrels
Y Roads, or to Joseph j. Elliott.
E'W cAptocx
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Negroes TO Hire !!

N0UR LIKELY YOUNG NEGRO WOMEN,
Il one Negro Man, and Boy about ten years
cid, to hire. Enquire at the Office of the Post.
Innc I ISfI-ff-GGa
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Stock PeasI
Wanted to Hire,

VJNO PLANT, FOR SALE AT so CENTS PEI
Il bushel, by j. NJ. HENDERSON.
Nav IL
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.-Sg- Mrs. Lincoln is in New York pur.
chasing.rich plate and gaudy furniture for
tho White House, and from all accounts
is leading n gay life, surrounded by her
admirers, while tho nation Is exhausiing
It's energies and preparing TO spill It's best
blood in civil wal. Neoark Journal
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Groceries !!

THAvE A GOOD STOCK OF PRIME COZ.
4 fee, Sugar, Molasses and Kings Salt, on hand
and for sale for Cash, or in exchange for Baco,
and Corn. J. NJ. HENDERSON.
Nav IL
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Molasses.

lust RECEIVED, ~ BBJs. AND IS hal;
- bbls. choice New Orleans Syrup, and for sale
chap or Cab, Bacon or Corn.
March .. J. N, HENDERSON.
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respectfully request the people to attend and
settle their tax and save unnecessary trouble, and
the painful necessity of having to force collcc-
tons NJ. A. CASS, Tar Collector
May 81, 1S61-tf-662
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nay Judge Taney, the New York
Times says, Is at heart rebel" He is
reported 10 have said, when IL was ru.
mored that the rebels were attacking the
Federal troops ut Arlington Heights,
that "he hoped the Virginians would
wade TO their waist in Northern blood"
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machine and REPAIR SHOP,

TVNHE SUBSCRIBER HAS OPENED A SHOP
Il near the Depot, Athens, for the Repairing and
Manufacturing of all kinds of Machinery, ard is
ready to execute any orders with which he may
be favored. Also, Blacksmithing done. A prac-
teal workman himself, he hopes to receive share
of patronage. j. ii. SMITH.
May TO- l96l-tf--659
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Coffee,

r HAVE SOME CHOICE RIO COFFEE ON
l. hnnd and for sale. J. NJ. HENDERSON.
March s
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Wizard Oil.

1 GROSS JUST RECEIVED AND FOR
L sale. Try it. S. X. REEDER.
April IL, 1861. ...
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Plaster.

N0w rs THE TIME TO PROCURE PLAS-
IN ter for your Clover Don't wait until il is
all gone. Send in yoar orders SO that 1 may
know how much you want. Just received lot,
and for sale at SIS per ton, CASH.
April IL j. M. HENDERSON.
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Corn!

WISH TO BUY A SMALL LOT OF CORN,
Il il can get il soon. / will pay cash on doiv-
cry. j. nj. HENDERSON.
April IL
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A NEGRO GIRL FOR A NURSE, FROM
"A IL to Is years old. Enquire at this Office
May 17-tf $50
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Il. alj' THE
SOUTHERN CONFEDERACY

htihhIa, OcOl Blu'
TSIIE DAILY SOUTHERN CONFEDERACY,
Il under arrangements just completed will con
tain oil hclatcst intelligence Of every kind report
cd expressly for US ny Magnetic Telegraph, and
the Mails Also, daily reports Of tho Atlanta
and other Markets, Local Incidents and Items.
&C., &C. Prices ycarj 80 for six months, or
so cents for one month--alweys In advance.
The WEEKLY SOUTHERN CONFEDERA.
CY Is made up from, and contains the cream Of,
the Daily. II Is n large sheet, and gives more
froash reading matter than any other Weekly In
the Confederate States. Its Market Reports will
he full and made up from actual transactionp.---
Price 81 year or 81 rs for six months--invarl.
ably In advance.
mr. Postmnsters arc authorised 10 net M our
Agents In obtaining subscribers and forwarding
the moncy--for which they will be allowed 10 re-
tain, ~ commission, twenty-five cents on each
Weekly, or fifty cents ON each Daily subscriber.
E1- Persons getting mp Clubs Of FIVE, ten or
more subscribers, will be supplied with The copies
ordered at 22i per cent. less than our regular
rates.
Rf,- No name will be entered on our books
until tho money IL paid and all subscriptions arc
Discontinued when the the time expires for which
payment Is made, unless the same be- renewed.
Address, HANLEfTER a ADAIR,
April "a, 1851 llaria, Georgia.
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WILL NOT DE REGARDED.--It is said that
the French Minister in Washington has
received a despatch from his Govern
ment, declaring that ii will pay no re-
spect to Lncoln's blockade.
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Ncw York, May 30.--In the discussion
relative to the American blockade, Lord
Derby said that only partial blockade
could be maintained, and they could not
by the law of nations treat privateers as
pirates.
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Notice,
-. Notice.
W. G. p. Jones, !
- = : rs s. 80 Attachment.

n, g. Spears.
TN THIS CASE IT APPEARS THAT THE
il defendant n NONRESIDENT of the county, it /,
therefore ondafed that. publication be made for
four successive weeks in the Athens Post, pub
lshed at Athens, Tennessee, notifying the said r.
c. Spears to appear before John Minis, Justice of
the Peace in Madisonvlle, Monroe county, Ten
nessec, the FIRST Saturday in June, 1861, to an
swer then and there the said attachment as the
law directs or the same will be taken as confess
ed ard heard en parte as to him.
JOHN MINIS, Justice Of de Peace
April 10, lS6l--4t--prs fee $3.50
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MARRIED.

On Thursday, the 22d May, by Jas. Forrest
Esq, NILS. RIcHARDs TO Miss LYDIA II. Joass
all Of this county. --
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7. M. BUTNER,
Recently Of Cierelond, Tenn.,)
BOOT AND SHOE MAKER,
ID ESPECTFuLLY INFORMS TIE CITI-
IL zcns of Athens and vicinity that he is pro-
pared, with the best stock that can be procured
from the Northern cities to execute all orders for
fe Fine Boots and Shoes
on short notice, The Ladies viii find II to their
interest to procure some of his beautiful Shoes
and Slippers. By strict punctuality to business
he hopes to receive a liberal patronage. lie war
rants hiswork in every particular.
Shop on Main street, one door East Of John
Crawford, Jrs, residence.
Athens, April 8, 1SGl--tf--654 tLI ttt
The Nevada journal., 1861-02-01

ANDERSON VS.. PICKENs.-The correspond
ence between Major Anderson and Governor
Pickens in another place will be read with
interest. The Union men in the law and
order States wheE they fired salutes in
honor of the gallant conduct of Major An
derson in evacuating Fort Moultrie for Fort
Sumpter, did not mistake their man. Maj
Anderson has acquitted himself we'll not
only in the eyes of the people, but in the
Just estimation of Gen. Scott, whose knowl-
edge of military affairs is unrivalled. Sa-
lutes have been fired in honor Of his gallant
conduct in various parts of the Union. He
occupies splendid position to cover his
name with glory, which he is in fair way
of doing. His demand for an explanation
of Gov. Pickens for the insul. to the Ameri-
can flag in firing upon the Steamer Star of
the West, breathes the right sort of a spirit.
The country applauds his conduct and will
sustain the brave Kentuckian to the last
We see it is proposed to reinforce him by
volunteers if the President fails to give him
succor. There are bold men enough in any
of the large cities of the Union who will not
hesitate to share his fate voluntarily what
ever it may be.
The Nevada journal., 1861-02-01
Nevada, January 3Oth, 1861.

GOVERNOR BANKS ADDREss.-A dispatch
| from Boston, dated January Sd, says
The two branches of the Legislature and
a very large audience of citizens assembled
at the State House, between twelve and one
o'clock to-day, to hear Gov. Banks vale
dictory address. 1t is an important docu-
ment, giving detailed review of the mate
rial, educational and military progress of
the State during the three yeals he has fill
led the Executive Chair. The assessed
value of the State is S997 OOO, 900. The
enrolled militia number l55.3S9 men. A
considerable space is devoted 20 the Per-
sonal Liberty Law and its removal from
the statute books. Governor Banks con-
cludes as follows: " There can be no
reaceble secession of States. Whether the
Government is a compact of States or
union of the people, it is nevertheless a
Government, and cannot be dissolved at
the bidding of any dissatisfied State. 1t has
pledged its faith to the people of every land,
and that pledge Of faith cannot be broken.
1t has been sanctifed by the best
blood of the people, and that sacrifice
has made it indissoluble and eternal. Nei-
ther can that portion of the continent now
occupied by the American States be por-
toned out to hostile nations by war or by
purchase. Every foot of the country has
acquired indefeasible and perpetual rights
in every other part. The interior will new
er allow the keys of the continent, on the
ocean and the Gulf shores, to pass into the
hands of the enemy, nor can the mari time
cities or States exist Independent of the
good will and support of the farming COM
munities of the interior, and though we
should assent to to an unnatural and trea-
sonabe separation, the generations that
succeed us would contend for centuries to
recover their rights, till conquest or ami
hilation ends the struggle-but no such
result can follow as the destruction of the
American Government. The contest would
be too terrible, the sacrifice too momentous,
the difficulties in our path are too slight,
the capacity of our people too manifest,
and the future too brilliant to justify fore
bodings or to excite permanent fears. The
life of every man is heightened trial, and
the strength of every Government must be
tested by revolt and revolution. l doubt
not that the providence of God that has
hitherto protected us will preserve US now
and forever"
The Nevada journal., 1861-02-01

INFANT MARRIAGEs.-Our ncighbor, the
Transcript, has talked condemnatory of infant
marriages. The press of the State may not i'm
properly follow suit. Two cases have recently
occurred in this county which ought to bring
the blush of shame to the cheeks of every one
who participated in the crime. In one case a
girl who had just finished her elerenth year was
fastened for life to strarping fellow twice her
height, more than twice her age and three times
her weight and we understand there is still an
other such union about to be consummated.
All concerned in such transactions commit the
most grievous sins, entailing misery upon the
ill matched pairs and perhaps upon generations
vet unborn We have no time to quote from
medical works the evils of such marriages. The
world has been well aware Of the evils from the
earliest ages and all nations deserving the name
have endeavored to prohibit infant marriage;
by the most stringent laws. If our State has
no prohibitory statute to apply in such cases i
is high time it had.
The Nevada journal., 1861-02-01

DAYS OF TERRoR.-Private letters from
Charleston, Texas, and other parts of the
discontented States, represent the state of
affairs as fearful. Life and property are
wholly insecure, but are subject at any time
TO the will of the mob No one knows what
Is in store for him, but all are conscious of
being huddled upon a threatening volcano,
liable to an eruption at any moment. Free
speech is no more, and reign of terror has
begun. Forced contributions to sustain
revolution have been levied upoE the prop
at frequent intervals, and when resistance
is made, or murmurings heard against the
revolutionary authority, we may expect i'm
prisonments, executions and con6scations
to follow. There is no end to the horrors
q mob can commit till its fury is spent, and
it has exhausted itself IN excesses. In any
other country protesting to be civilized
human life is safer than in South Carolina.
No person from the North, whatever may
have been his life, is secure for a moment
in that State. Laws, the claims of human
ity, every thing respected by civilized men,
are set at naught and the reign of violence
and unbridled license has begun. Like the
French Revolution, it is fearful But the
worst is not yet. A forced loan of four
hundred thousand dollars and tax of six
teen dollars Per head on every slave, are
but the beginning of what is to follow. In
the early part of a contest if such exactions
are made, what may not be expected when
the General Government shall have made a
proper demonstration of its designs One
year of turbulence will have utterly beg
CARED the State of South Carolina, and re-
duced her people to the direst distress. 1t
is to be hoped for the sake of humanity she
will return to her allegiance before the day
of her great calamity cometh.
The Nevada journal., 1861-02-01

THE CABINET TO BE PURGED.-The Pres
ident has resolved to purge his Cabinet of
all secessionists. Good. 1t ought to have
been one..months ago; but there is still time
for Buchanan to redeem his Administration
by making bold and rapid strokes for the
Union. We are willing to forgive the past
and stand by him to the last if he will only
exhibit the feelings and actions of a pat
riot till the fourth of March God grant
he may be enabled to win back the affec-
tions of the American people by his con-
duct Let him consult that sterling old
chief, Gen. Scott, and all will be well.
The Nevada journal., 1861-02-01

STRIKE FOR THE UsIoN.-The insidious eff
forts everywhere made to ALLEVIATE the people
of the State from the Union admonishes that
it is time to take bold stand in support of the
Constitution and the laws. AT present, it is
true, there are but few who entertain sentiments
of disloyaty to their country. But there may
be more added to the lists, and when great dan
gers are, then should precautionary measures
be taken. Our Legislatures have never been
noted for a superabundance of hack bone or
clearness of vision. However it may be with
the one now in session at Sacramento, one
thing is certain. We want some strong Union
resolves passed by it, and to insure it our poll
cy is to express the sentiments of the people in
advance. 1t can do no harm and may do good.
We propose Union meeting of our citizens to
come off in this city at an early day.
The Nevada journal., 1861-02-01

CHING Foo, the racy Nav York correspondent
of the Sac. Union, tells good one of wealthy
old bachelor, who took sncaking notion after
young miss who was fond Of cats. The old
fellow purchased fine, large Angnra, surround
ed her neck with a collar of brilliants worth
S., ,000 put her in a basket lined with white silk
and proceeded to the residence of his " weak
ness" The lid of the basket was carefully
raised, ani out jumped magnificent pussy as
large as spaniel young brother of the lady
chased the cat to pet her, she became frightened
and made her escape through window, and
that was the last of pussy, diamonds and ALL
Phancy his phelinks!
The Nevada journal., 1861-02-01

DECIDEDLY MoDEsT.-A Union saving
meeting held at Lager Beer saloon in
San Francisco, on the 2sth, said to have
been instigated by the Federal office hold
ers, passed some funny resolutions. That
genuine band of patriots has discovered
that one great cause of evils that affiict
the country springs from the practice OF
the President of removing Federal officers
without the advice and consent of the
Senate. In the opinion of the Custom
Heuse officers, the Senate ought to be con-
suited before they are compelled to walk
the plank. How strange that such an idea
should be entertained just at this timel
The Nevada journal., 1861-02-01

Gov. BASKs.-The last annual message
of Gov. Banks touches on the unhappy dis
sensions in the country in ths temper and
spirit of patriot He recommends the
unconditional repeal of the personal liber-
~ act on the statute books of Massachu-
sets. and discusses the complaints OF
South Carolina and the duties of Massachu-
sets in a calm, philosophical and patriotic
manner. His tone and language are OF an
exalted character. A few more such men
as Governor Banks the nation needs at this
crisis and all would be well.
The Nevada journal., 1861-02-01

JUDGE YE-The noise about the personal
liberty bills which are so odious to the Sc
cessionists all at once, excites curiosity
to know what they are like. Here is the
Connecticut law for sample. Its object is
on its face:
passed in 1851
SEC. 1. Every person who shall falsely and ma
iciously declare, represent, or pretend, that any
free person, entitled to freedom, is slave or owes
tent to procure assist in procuring the forci
bic removal of such free person from this State as
a slave. shall pay fine of five thousand dollars
and be imprisoned five years in the Connecticut
State Prison.
The Nevada journal., 1861-02-01
~ss-N-.zN--s-
(For the Nevada Journal.]


Mr.. EDITOR Permit me to remark without
egotism that love of country is interviewer in
every fibre of my heart. Her dangers l count
as my own. The sullen treachery or cold neg
lect of her great men, in crisis like this, strikes
pang in my bosom like personal slight from
one on whom my love and hopes are centefed.
Therefore it is that can seriously affirm that
the paragraph in this mornings Transcript
giving to the world the fact that Mr. Sargent
bad intimated to Mr.. Lincoln himself his deter
mination to withheld his valuable services from
the incoming administration, filled me with sor-
row and regret. When it was said months ago.
Mr.. Seward would accept no position in the
Cabinet of Mr.. Lincoln, much genuine sorrow
was exhibited throughout the ranks of the Re-
publican party. Mr.. Seward on reflection
thought better of his country than to refuse
his counsels in the day and hour of need. Much
as he would desire a more humble station, one
that would allow some moments to enjoy the
sweets of domestic life, he has resolved to sac
riice all for the good of the public. had
hoped his example would be followed by the
other eminent patriots and staternen of our COM
mon country. I had fondly imagined no one
would refuse his counsels in this trying emer-
gency; but 1 have been cruelty disappointed.
1 am led to infer from the Nevada Transcript
of this morning, that to the request OF Presi
dent Lincoln a gentleman of superior learning
and ability in midst, has returned modest,
firm and final refusal. am led to this belief
from the questionable modesty and propriety of
declining high Office before it is rendered.
Certain am l. then, at the call of his country,
for counsel and guidance, like Sir John Temple
in the perilous times of William the Third, a
prominent statesman declines to come forth
from his retirement whatever woes menace the
land. l am the more surprised and mortified
at this because / with others felt confident that
one who would disinterestedly brave two oceans
and suffer the inconvenience of a journey of
twelve thousand miles at the sacrifice of COM
fort and the feelings of humanity, to nominate
our worthy President would not fail to after
wards to strengthen his administration by his
personal services. But Washington refused
crown, and Garibaldi, the conqueror of Italy
retired to his island home reserving himself for
greater deeds when the decisive moment for
empires shall come. 1 bow to the examples be-
fore me and wait. not, however, without some
the events to come.
Eco SUM-
Navajo Topuorx o0tb 1891