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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-07-25
Charleston.

The enemy, it seems, has abandoned
all hope Of capturing Charleston, and
cleft for parts unknown" We clip from
the Courier of the l7tt:
Relics OF THE Ry.AwaYs.-For several
weeks the Northern papers were felcita-
ting themselves on the prospect of the
speedy conquest of Charleston. Tho
Union army was on James Island, "but
five miles from Fort Sumter" steadily adj
vancing, and soon TO achieve the capture
of this wicked and abandoned " cradle of
rebellion" Indeed, so positive were the
editors of success, that on several occa-
sions they yentureG upon the premature
announcement of the fall of the city. A
possibility of the failure Of the expedition
never entered their heads, nor those Of
their confidug readers. Fancy the die
appointment, the rage, the despair of all
Yankeedom, upon hearing that the prize
almost within their grasp was abandoned;
that circumstances had forced the I'm
ion army" 10 eyacuate James Island
and postpone operations until a moro
convenient season. A victim was dc.
manded TO satisfy their wrath, and that
unfortunate b.underor, Gen. Benham,
was banded over to the slaughter.
The Yankees have fled from JanIcs
Island, and every inch of it is again in
our possession-let us hope mover to be u
second timo relinquished Tho runaways
did not evacuate, however, without leay-
ing behind some memorials of their short
occupation. At Grimball's and Legare's
the wall are scrubbed over with inscrip.
tons, expressive Of Their disappointment
and anger. Signboards were nailed up
pointing out the shortest route TO Charles.
ton, though they omitted to confess that
the roads were considerably harder than
Jordan to Yankee travellers. Tho more
philosophio Of the inaralders contentod
themselves with poctical illusions, ad.
drcssc'l to tho " Secesh." and which theg
lcrI in mdnuacrlri, 'or on rcru.al
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-07-25
The Northern Money Market.

Gold was quoted in New York on the
evening of the llth friday at 1867. In
Baltimore, Friday evening, sale OF Sf,-
600 in gold was made atll51. The New
York Express, of Thursday afternoon
says:
This is the first day in this generation
that dry goods are not for sale. All the
importers have declined to make sales or
name any price for their goods, and all
credits are Mt an end for the present.
Some of our jobbing houses have put up
notice in their stores that they decline all
sales except in small lots, few pieces or so;
and most of these silk goods. They box
up and await the day when exchange will
allow them to know what they arg worth.
The same remarks apply to all kinds of
imported, goods Many orders for fancy
goods in Europe have been countermand-
ed, and nothing but few staples are
wanted. The high rate of duty, and the
premium on gold to pay for the same
will drive many jobbers from importing
goods again. These are strange times,
when dry goods arc not Tor sale, ana
whom merchants, who usually drum" SO
hard for trade, prefer not to see the face
Of the boyer.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-07-25
"The Horse-Leeehes.''

Wa learn that some Of those poor, mis-
cradle, mean, sordid and selfish wretehes
'the spectators, " as they are courteously
styled, are down GA the press for occa-
sionallN abiding to their case. We arc
pleased with tho information. No man is
to be censuTed for making money in tho
Legitimate way Of trade. Buff there are
any creatures in the world whose enmity
and opposition would call down bless
ing on ones head, it is those vulpine spe-
cimons who are preying upon the times
aud coming money out Of the sufferings
and blood Of their country, whilo their
mouths are full Of patriotic protestations.
Obi they are rink, ana their offences
smell to heaven as strong as poleoats---
And if Gods holy word shall stand, mo.
ncy gathered by such means will not only
damn tho ayaricious accumulation, but
carry curse with IL 10 the third genera.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-07-25
Latest Northern News.

The Baltimore Ne,cs Sheet, of the 18th,
says editorially;
The raid of Morgan into Kentucky has
thrown the people of Cincinnati into
state of the most intense agitation. Sue
cessive dispatches were received there
from various points in Kentucky that
were in danger of being attacked calling
for speedy reinforcements, all of them in.
dicatng the most serious alarm at the
close proximity Of the daring and active
Confederate partlzan. Safety meetings
were called at Cincinnati and at Coving-
ton, across the river. Men were enrol
ling under stimulus of high bounties;
Gov. Todd sent forward Immediately such
troops as could be spared. and some of
the regulars in garrison at Newport were
also probably thrown into Kentucky
where cars were in waiting to take them
wherever theirsepvices might berequired.
Never, since 1861, says the Cincinnati
Con merciat "has the city been in such II
blaze Of excitement" In the mean
while, MORGAN, after making demonstra-
tions upon Frankfort and Lexington, sue
coded in destroying the long bridge on
the Kentucky Central railroad, between
Cynthiana and Paris, and on tearing up
the railroad track between Lexington
and Frankfort. What his subsequent
intentions were, do not appear to DO
known bat it is not likely that he would
remain in the State until surrounded by
the large Federal forces that were march,
ing against him from various quarters,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-07-25
Exchange of Prisoners

On the basis Of the Cartel Of 1872"
negotiations are pending between the
Confederate and Federal Governments
for an exchang of prisoners. The Au-
gusta C6nstitatiohaiia says; This was a car
tel or agreement for an exchange of pris-
oners taken by either belligerent, who
were to be paroled and returned to their
respective countries, whenever a certain
number were captured, their expenses
being paid by the Consuis of their re-
spective countries; and receipts and
vouchers as 10 rank being given and re-
ceiyed in all such shipments. Whenever
the number captured and paroled were
equal on both sides, they were exchang-
ed, rank for rank-with the exception Of
privateerS, whom Great Britain refused
TO recognize as men.ofwar's men, and
who were accordingly retained as prison
ers until the close of the war"
That paper also says; "As TO the ex-
change of priyateers, the Federal Gov
eminent has already committed itself on
that point, by q proposition to exchange
the Confederate privateers now in its
hands. We hope the Confederate Gov.
eminent will hold it TO its proposition,
and insist on exchanging them on the
same terms as the military prisoners. =
With this understood, I'VE think the ar
rangement will be very proper one, al
it will relieve our Government from the
expense and trouble of sustaining {
horde of Yankees, numbers of whom
will, no doubt, be added to our care il
every future battle that may be fought
and at the same time it will return t.
our army, or to their homes, numbers o
brave Southern men, now languishing il
Northern prisons"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-07-25
The Confederate Victory at Muir
freesboro'.

We published last week short &C.
count OF Confederate victory at MUIR
freesboro'. Since thenfuller particulars
have been received 1t was brilliant
affair. We copy the result below:
The number Of Yankees killed and
wounded, l2j, prisoners captured. $50
OF the Sd Minnesota regiment, 600; 9th
Michigan, 500; 9TH Pennsylvania Cavalry,
$50; Hewett's Kentucky Battery of 4
guns, 2 brass and steel; 800 horses and
mules; 60 wagons; several ambulances;
and 1000 stand of arms. The Federal
camps, with all their contents, embrace
ing a large lot of new clothing, were
burned, as was also the depot at Muir
ireesboro', containing near half a million
of dollars wor. h of Quartermaster's and
Commissary stores. Several railroad bridg-
es near Murireesboro' were also burnt.
The Confederate force engaged 1900
to 600. The Confederate loss in killed
and wounded was about 46.
Brig.-Gen. Dutfeld, badly wounded,
was paroled and left at Murfreesboro' -
His brother, Adjutant Dufiield, was pa.
rolled, and left in charge of him. Sever
al Surgeons, one Captain and two Lieu
tenants, were also paroled at Aurtrees-
boro' Cd,
All honor toeCol. Forrest and his gal
liant command Such ticks as them
count -. 49,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-07-25
Counterfeit.

We have been shown counterfeit $40
note, dated I'd September,
1861, No. 1912, signed 7 Elicit and II. Il.
Goodloe. All these-the date, number
and signature--are engraved mot written !;
and any man of common observation can
at once detect the difference between an
engraved and written signature. The
name of Elicit on the counterfeit is much
heavier than on the genuine; and the
name of Goodloe is so badly executed that
no one could ever read it who did not
know what it was intended for. The pa
per of this counterfeit is very inferior TO
the genuine in texture and finish, and
the whole engraving is very rough and
destitute of any finish or elegance, while
the engraving of the genuine is very good
The colorng of the counterfeit is also
bad. The medalions of the genuine
bill containing the figures 40" are of a
deep yellowsh tint, approaching to red ;
and Just below the words, Confederate
States of America" there is a band !"
extending nearly the whole length of the
bill, which contains the word "T-E-N :"
in very large letters, and is closely filled
with the same word "TEN in small caps
this word appearing perhaps 200 times
These small words, "TEN" do not appear
in the counterfeit; and the color is more
of lake, or approaching a bright red,
Instead of the deep yellow tint Of the
genuine.
Counterfeit SOS have been rejected at
our banks within the last few days. We
have seen none of them. They too are
on inferior paper, and the engraving is
bungling. Look out for them.-AAanta
COWcderacy.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-07-25

Eey' A Northern paper contains the fol-
lowing paragraph in regard to Mr.. Ba-
ber formerly one of the editors Of the
Nashville Banner:
George Baber, Esq., formerly editor Of
the Nashville Banner, and secessionist,
made public rccantation of his political
errors at Pulaski, Tennessee, few days
since, and is now editing new Union
paper--the ConShtuion--in Nashville"
According to our recollection, Mr. Ba-
Der was never r. very ardent Southern
man, and long after Tennessee voted out,
by an overwhelming majority, the Banner,
the paper with which ho was connected,
continued in special favor with the lin.
eolnites Of East Tennessee. So that, IN
all probability, the reeantation of his 20.
litical errors did not embarrass him very
much. The signs are favorable at pros
ent that Mr.. Baber, and other gentlemen
of Nashville who had the weakness to
yield to Federal influences, at moment
when the Confederate cause was under u
cloud, will in a short time have an oppor.
t1nity 70 "recant" again.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-07-25
conflseation Blll..Federal oongress.

Conhscatlon BllI--tederal congress.
The following comes from the New
York Tribune OF the 18th inst:
THE coSFIscATIoS BILL.
The confscation bills, after apparently
a dead lock, were suddenly resuscitated
yesterday by the Conferences Committee,
and a report was agseed upon, made to
the House. and passed that body by
vote of 50 to 42-the Republicans almost
without exception voting for IT, and the
Democrats against ii. Three members
from slave States voted yea. The bill
adopted is much stronger than any here
tofore proposed. Ii declares death for
treason, and the freedom of traitors
slaves; or he shall be imprisoned five
years, fined $4,000, and his estate, ex-
cept slaves. shall be seized. For melting
rebellion or. giving it aid end comfort,
forfeiture Of personal property, ten years
in prison, $4,000 fine, and slaves set
free. The President is authorized, for
putting down the present rebellion. to
seize the property of all such persons
and convey the proceeds TO the Govern
ment. He is to proclaim that If in 60
days rebels do not return to allegiance,
their property shall be forfeited. Slaves
of persons engaged in rebellion, or who
| give aid and comfort TO the rebels, that
take refuge in our lines. shall be held as
captives of war, and be forever free from
slavery So also shall be all slaves de,
serted by their masters, and coming UNI
der control of our Government: also, all
slaves found at places occupied by oui
troops. No slaves escaping from one
State toanother State shall be delivered
up except for crime or some Offence
against the laws Of the United States, un
III the claimant shall make oath that h'
has not borne arms in the present rebel
lion, or given aid or comfort thereto
No person engaged in naval or military
service shall decide on the validity o
the claim, or surrender such slaves, OF
pain of being dismissed from the service
The President is authorized TO employ a
many persons Of African descent for the sup
preston Of tie rebellion as he may think il,
and use them in suck manner az he may dee,
Test for the pubic ,celfac, and he is also au
thorized to make provision for colonizin
the blacks beyond the limits of tn
United States. The President is also t
extend to prisoners pardon and amnest
as he may deem expedient.
The effort TO stay the passage of thu
important bill was very feeble; point o
order from Mr.. Mallory, one from MI
Cox, both overruled, an, motion to ia
BILE it from Mr.. Allen, which got but a
votes, was all. 1t will doubtless pass tn
Senate at once, and then the people vii
look to the President for its vigorous en-
forcement.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-07-25
Foreign Aid.

A gentleman who rode over the battle.
field near Gen. Magruder's headquarters,
on the 18th Of July Informs US that he
counted in the field, prior to reaching
the woods, 237 dead Yankees, and there
was but one Of the nNmbor that was not
born in Europe. The only native Yam
kee was Col. Woodbury., Of Michigan
regiment, who fell shot through tho hoad
An attempt had been made 10 carry of
the body but tho pursuit on our part be.
coming too hot, tho custodians Of the
body dropped it and fed Woodbury.
was lawyer, and man Of Considerable
note in his cotton prior 'c be var
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-07-25
e.,s~ The Richmond Examiner announ.

en- The Richmond Examiner announ-
ccs on the authority Of farmers from tho
upper country that the wheat crop Of
that portion of Virginia is The heaviest
harvested in many years. It was in no
case affected by the rust on account Of
which so much apprehension was felt
Tho oat and grass crops are also very
heavy, and the corn is Of fine promise
This news is Of vast Importance Just
uow.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-07-25

The following message from the Presi-
dent was delivered to Congress to day:
FeiloD Citizens fMe Senate and House Of
Representatives.;
Herewith is the draft of the bill to
compensate any State which may abolish
slavery within its limits, the passage of
which, substantially as presented, re-
srectfully and earnestly recommend.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
Be Il enacted by The Senate and House of
Representatives Of the United States of Ameri-
ca IN Congress assembled, That whenever
the President of the United States shall
be satisfied that any State shall have
lawfully abolished slavery within and
throughout such State, either immedia-
tely or gradually, it shall be- the duty of
the President, assisted by the Secretary
of the Treasury, to prepare and deliver
to each State an amount of six per cent.
iaterest- bearing bonds of the United
States, equal to the aggregate value of
- dollars per head of all the slaves
within such State, as reported by the CEN
sus of one thousand eight hundred and
sixty; the whole amount of any one State
to be delivered at once, if the abolish
ment be immediate, or in equal annual
instruments if it be gradual, interest to
begin running on each bond at the time
of delivery, and not before.
And be il further enacted That if eny
State having so received any such bonds
shall, at any time afterwards by law, re-
introduce or tolerate slavery within its
limits, contrary to the act of abolish
meat upon which such bonds shall have
been received, said bonds SO received by
said State shall at once he null and void
in whosoever hands they may be, and
such State shall refund to the United
States all interest which may have been
paid on such bonds.
The House Select Committee on Eman'
cipaton in the border States will proba.
bly, report on the subject tomorrow.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-07-25
Corn.

We learn from the Macon Telegraph
that several large planters in South-Wes'
tern Georgia have sold their growing crop
of corn, to DO delivered at the nearest
railroad depot, when gathered, at t~eny-
five cents per bvshel, and many others are
anxious to sell at the same figures.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-07-25

The evening train on the State Road,
brought down the unpleasant report that
the Yankees had made dash upon the
L. T. &c. r. r. and burned the fine
bridge across the river at Leadon, %
miles this side of Knoxville Atiulta
CogtederacE lSndaG
Tho evening train was mistaken. Tho
Yankees have not made dash-and the
"fne bridge al Loudon still spans the
Tennessee in all the beauty and proper
ton ofarchitectural grandeur. Our friend
of the Coetcdcracy is too readily impolcd
uDop
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-07-25

tD-The Richmond papers have not
yet learned certaiuly that there were 9TH
or than Virginia troops on tho COusede-
rate side in the late fights before that
city We hope Gen. Lee will hurry up
the Official report, that our Richmond Co
tcmpororios may be properly enligllted
and moro insllv in.rlrcA
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-07-25
Atheus Cost.
TERMS

Two DOLLARS YEAR, payable in advance.
Announcing names Of candidates for Office IS 90,
Cash.
Obituary Notices over tWelyeaines, charged At
the regular advertising rates.
All communications intended to promote the pri-
vate ends or interests Of Corporations, Societies,
schools or individuals, will be charged as adyer-
tisements.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-07-25
Cotton-Corn,

The Columbus, Ca, Sun OF Wednesday
says, Cotton is ranging from Ia to Is
cents-very little offering--light demand;
and that Corn has declined to 90 cents.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-07-25
Athens, Friday, July 25, 1852.
Forest Hill Academy

fUTUbI Hi Academy.
FALL session will commence first Mon
day in August. See advertisement.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-07-19

A CONFEDERATE fuNE&AL-Gen Mitch
ell, the Federal commander at Huntsville,
Ala, in answer 10 request by his pris
ouers, allowed to them the privilege OF fu.
neral rites over their dead Among those
buried was young officer, relative aud
namesake Of Howell Cobb. lie was a
brave young man, aud of refined manners
Two hundred young ladies Of Huntsville
str.wed the grave with flowers Colonel
Bernard McGlnness was also buried by
tho Confederate prisoners with funeral
honors. The Rev. Father Tracy performed
the solemn ceremonies of the Catholic
church in both instances SO touched
were the prisoners at the kindness Of Gen
Mitchell, that when they returned to their
gloomy quarters they passed series of
resolutions, thanking the officer for bis
kindness, and Gen. Mitchell for the courte.
sy he extended, and closing with the hope
that the day might not be far distant when
the soldiers Of the Union could shake
hands and fight by each others side in a
common cause. The moral effect Of such
an event is greater than that Of battle.
With this war brought to speedy close,
how many thousands will excaim: ooh,
that we had known each other better
before!'
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-07-19
The Rhine and the Mississippi.

Some months ago I saw a panorama of
the Rhine. 1t vas like dream of the
Middle Ages. | foated down its historic
stream in something more than imagina-
ton, under the bridges built by the Ro-
mans, repaired by later heroes, past cities
and castles whose names were music to
my ears, and each Of which was the sub
icct of a legend. There wore Ehrenbreit.
stein ana Rolanlseck and CobIentz, which
knew only in history. There were ruins
which interested me chiefly. There seemed
! to come up from its waters and its vine.
clad hills and valleys hushed music as
Of Crusaders departing for the Holy Land.
| tIoated along under the spell of cnchant.
ment, as if | had been transported to an
heroic age, aud breathcd an atmosrh re
Of chivalry.
Soon after went to see panorama Of
the Mississippi, and as | worked my way
up the river in the light Of day, and saw
the steamboats, woodinq up, counted the
rising cities, gazcd on the fresh ruins Of
/ Nauvoo, behold the Indians moving west
across the stream, and AS before | had
looked up the Moselle, now looked up the
! Ohio aud the Missouri and heard the le.
| geuds Of Dubuque and Of Winonas Cliff
still thinking more of the future thau OF
the past or present. saw that this WAS a
Rhine stream of different kind that the
foundations of castles were yet to be
thrown over the river: and felt that this
was lhc heroic age ITSELF though we know
! it not, for the hero is commonly The sim
pIest and Obscurest Of men.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1862-07-19

teen days in the army or navy of the
United States, either regular or volunteer
under the laws thereof during the exist
ence OF an actual war, domestic or for,
eign, shall be deprived of the benefits Of
this act on account Of not having attained
the age Of twenty.one years
SEC. I. And be IL .fHrther eacctcd, That
the fifth section of the &C: entitled "an
act in addition to an act more effectually
to provide for the punishment Of certain
crimes against the United States, and for
other purposes" approved the Sd of March
in the year 1857, shall extend to all oaths,
atiirmations and attilavi!s, required or au
thorzed by this act.
SEC, 8. And be ii further enacted, That
nothing in this act shall be 50 construed
as to prevent any person who has availei
him or herself of the benefit Of the first
section of this act from paying the com
mon price or the price to which the same
may have graduated, for the quantity of
land so entered at any time before the cX,
piraton of the five years. and obtaining
a patent therefor from the government, as
in other cases provided by law on making
proc! Of settlement and cultivation as
provided by existing laws granting pre-
cmption rights.