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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-02-28
Inaugural Address,

Below we give synopsis of President
Dayis's Inaugural Address, for which we
are indebted to the "Southan COstedaacy,"
Atlanta;
Piela,ord, Feb. 22--There has been o
continuous rain here all day.
The inaugural was delivered from the
Washington Monument. The President
said We are assembled to usher into ex-
istence, permanent government, IN
(which we hope 10 perpetuate the princl-
pies OF our revolutionary fathers. With
mingled feelings, humbly appear TO take,
In the presence of the people. before
Heaven, the oath prescribed for the ex
allied station to which the voice OF the
people has called me.
He then referred to the long course OF
class legislation, aggrandizlng the North'
and eliminating in warfare against the
institutions of the South, threatening TO
destroy State sovereignty. when six of the
States withdrew from the Union, better 10
secure the liberties for which the Union
was established. Whatever hope might
then have been entertained by any, that
the North would return to sense OF jus
tice and would remove the danger which
was threatening our rights, and preserve
the Union. have long since been dispelled
by the malignant barbarity OF the North,
in che prosecution of the existing war.
As proof Of our sincerity, that our whole
and only object was TO maintain our AN
Gent institutions and rights, we point to
the, Constitution OF the Confederate states
and the laws enacted by the Provisional
Congress, ana the TACT that through an
the vlcissitudes OF this unequal struggle
no action OF the past has impaired per-
sonal liberty, or freedom OF speech,
thought or IN" press. Every right OF the
peaceful citizen has been maintained as
surely as IT war and invasion had not dis
tur6ed the land.
The people OF the States which are now
CoDiederated together, became convinced
that the United States had fallen into the
hands OF sectional majority, which would
destroy the rights they were pledged TO
protect. Then, our people determined to
sever the bonds which bound them tothe
Union, and establish a new Confederacy,
harmonious in interest. policy and feeling
True to the traditions of peace and love
of justice, which had been handed down
to us from our fathers, we sent Commits
sioners to the United States TO propose an
amicable settlement of all questions Of
public debt or property which might arise
in the separation. The Government at
Washington denied the right of sel.govern-
meat, and refused to listen to proposals Of
peaceful separation.
The first year of our history has been
eventful. A new government has been
established over 100000 square miles of
Territory, and our Confederacy has grown
from six to thirteen States; and Maryland,
when able to speak with justified voice,
will unite her destinies with the South
Our people have rallied with unexampled
unanimity TO the support of the great
principles of constitutional government,
with firm resolve to perpetuate by arms
the rights they. could not peacefully Sc.
cure. A million of men are now standing
in hostile array, waging war along the
frontier for thousands of miles. Battles
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-02-28
From Missouri.

gentleman who left St. Louis on Sat.
urday evening last, informs us that intel
ligence had been received in that city of
the partial defeat Of Gen. Price, near
Springfield, and also announcing the death
OF Gen. Sigel in the engagement. Nond-
ditonal particulars had been received.
He also says that 81. Louis is full of States
rights men, who are, Of coure, under the
necessity OF concealing their sentiments.
The Federal force at the city is at pres.
ent small. ~
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-02-28
Extnrtinnars

!, If the eStertionetsMho are. preying up
on the. necessities of the public, could
have the brass in their faces transmitted
into gold, they would be the richest peo-
pie in the world. Such chaps may sue
coed in cheating the devil Of his just dues,
but it will take h forty-parson power 10
put them through.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-02-28
News from PaduSRh, Ky.

From the Memphis Appeal of the 23rd.l
News has been received at Columbus
that General Tilghman and staff, together
with the off GERS and men taken prisoners
at Fort Henry, had been sent from Padu.
cab to Alton, Ill.
1t was also stated that Gems. BUckner,
B. r. johnson, and the officers and men
taken at Fort Donelson, were sent TO the
same place.
All the public buildings and valuable
houses at Paducah had been appropriated
for the use of the Federal and Confeder.
ate soldiers wounded during the engage
ments at the two forts.
The Federal officers acknowledge loss
of not less than six thousand in killed and
wounded at Forts Donelson and Henry.
The privates state that it is not less than
ten thousand, las some regiments we're
literally cut TO pieces"
The gunboats suffered severely. Thirty
two shots passed through the Cincinnati.
The Essex, they state, was a perfect
slaughter PEN" the regular crew of the
boat and the members of AMI Iowa 'regi-
ment killed by the shot from Tilghmap's
batteries, and the steam from the boiler
that was penetrated by a shot from the
fort, were piled up in an indiscriminate
mass on the man deck.
Two other boats were badly injured
Commodore Foote is satisfied that his IRON
clad boats will not answer to attack the
Notifications at Columbus, and had sent
TO Pittsburg for lot Of mortars to mount
upon the bomb boats, previously con-
demned, but now lying at Cairo.
The Federals were completely aston
ished when they ascertained that the fort
lDonelson) had surrendered. They felt
whipped on Saturday evening, but took
fresh spirits when their heavy reinforce
ments arrived during the night.
1t was then decided to surround the
fort and take it at all hazards and at the.
point of the bayonet the following day
They estimated their own troops after be-
ing reinforced at $4,000 men.
More Aid For the Soldiers.
We learn that the Sulphur Springs
Soldiers Aid Society have gotten up and
sent forward from $50 to 200 blankets
and comforts for the suffering soldiers
Verify, the ladies Of Rhea deserve all
praise for their generosity and patriotism.
paS- There has been thirteen land
slides on the Va. and East Tenn. Rail
Road. The culvert is destroyed, and $50
feet Of curb work washed away. Re-
pairs will be completed in throe or four
DAYS
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-02-28
Athens, Friday, February 2s, 1882.
National Fast.Day.

This dsy-Ffiday, Feb 2s--appointed by Pres-
iisnt Davis as q Gay Of fasting, humiliation and
prayer" shOuldbs observed by every man, woman
and child in our community, and throughout the
nation. Let there be honest searching Of hearts,
deep cOntritiOn for our own sins, and fervent
prayer to the Lord God Of HO,ts for pardon, ia.
yer and protection.
The congregations Of this place will unite p
appropriate services in the Methodist Church at
lO3 o'clock, A. N, Com.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-02-28
Knoxville.

The New York Herald talks good deal
about General Thomas taking Knoxville.
We.have heard good deal lately about
that noted chieftain's advance into East
Tennessee. If he is coming, why don't
he'come along? There are twenty thou
sand Southern troops patiently waiting
his advent. 80"
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Is the Government of the Confeder.
ate States RECOGNIZED!

The Richmond Enquirer" of tho stH
inst, said;
1--WE have favorable news which We
might tell in offset to the bad, but for the
fact, that telling it now might defeat II.
Our readers will accept the encourage
ment, however, which we design, and
take our word for H."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-02-28
The Legislature.

Governor Harris made a call for the
Legislature to meet him at Memphis last
Monday, but our latest advices from there
represent that sufficient number to
form a quorum had not arrived Perhaps
i. is best, unless they could do better than
they did at Nashville. They were in SEES
sion full four months and half, and if
they perfected single measure common
sutate with the public exigenoes, the me.
,ropoliian press failed to record il UP to
the time of'the exodus. g s.sss.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-02-28
THE Rlonkada Evadad

The steamer: ;Edinbarg from Liverpool,
with dates to the 5th, has arrived, The
Brig Fannie, from Charleston, had arrived
at Liverpool, with. q cargo-of- cotton and
rosin.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-02-28
~ The Mails.

The disairangesnent of the mails, in,
duced by causes not necessary 10 mention,
has deprived us of most of our exchanges
for the last two weeks. We give our,
readers all the news we have been able to
gather. --' $3.50.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-02-28

sas- Flag officer Foote, of the Federal
gun-boat feet that attacked Fort Donel-
son, in his letter to Secretary Welles, adj
mits the loss offifty-four killed and wound
ed in the first days work, and tho dis.
aiding Of two Of hi, iron clad vessels
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-02-28

fay' A letter from London 10 a New
York paper says
John Bull has spent $4,000, G0d 1920.
100000, to rescue Mason and Slidell, and
It may be relied upon that he viii, m
some rag. Get Tie 'sorth 6f hs-ununyy.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-02-28
The Governors Proclamation.

Attention r. directed to the Governors
Proclamation, and General Orders No. /,
to be found on the first page of this pa.
per. We published them in. an Extra on
Saturday, bit raprint 10 day. - =,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-02-28
Missouri.

Dispatches from Fort Smith at twelve
o'clock to-day, say that Gen. Price has
made stand at Boston Mountain, block
ed up all the passes but one, and is wait
ing for the Yankee thieves TO make an
attack on him. The Federals thought
discretion the better part Of valor, and
halted fifteen miles above Price for the
three days fight. Our loss was only one
fourth that OF the vandals.
Gen. Van Dorm has ordered Ben. Nc.
Culoch TO take his command (S,000) to
Prices assistance, and they took up the
line OF march yesterday.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-02-28
s;xth Rrioada:

JAMES Hickey, of Roane county, is the
Brigadier General for this Brigade. Gen.
Hickey possesses fine military capacity,
and we trust his health will admit of his
taking the field at once.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-02-28

.cssxtThh accounts in regard to tho Fed.
erLSts.btlng at Nashville are still contra
dictory. But If they are not there yet,
they can walk in whenever they please,
as there are no distractions in the way Of
their entrance. That much, at least, we
do know.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-02-28
Another Lie.

F. The New York Herald says the Confed-
crate troops carried a BLACK flag into the
fight at Fort Donelson,. The New York
:. .4, =. .-F. ~ f..ss.
Herald Hes So
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-02-28
County Trustee.

The name of JoEL CuLpErPER has been
withdraanafrom the candidacy for County
Trustee.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-02-28
Fort Pulaski.

'.,The Savannah paper states that the
-Federalists have succoeded,in cutting off
communication between Fort Pulaaktand
the City v..- .,..
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-02-28
ARKANsAS.

Yesterday morning Gov. Rector. Of Ar
kansas, issued proclamation, drafting
into immediate service every man in the
State subject to military duty, TO respond
within twenty DAYS .tfT 100 -. o..
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-02-28
Athtus gust.
TERMS.

Two DoLLARs.A YEAh, payable in advance.
AnouneiDg names Of candidates for othce $3,Oe,
Cash. ~ ......
Obituary Notices over twelye lines, charged ut
the regular advertising rates.
Allesmmunieationsi intended to promote the pri-
vate ends or interests Of Corporations, Societies,
Schools or individuals, will be charged as advsr-
tisements -
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-02-28
Smoking and Chewing Tobaceo.

We are indebted to our friend DR.. Marshall, at
the Drug Store, for present Of some Emo Chewing
and Smoking Tobacco. The Doctor always keeps
on hand good supply Of both.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-02-28
From Murfreesboro

NwfreesborO, Feb. 2l.-General George
B. Crittcnden's command. whose head.
quarters were receti.ly at aainSboro has
arrived here. J.B.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-02-28
Fort, Donelson-F Force of the Enemy

Fort Donelson-Forc of the Enemy
The Northern papers state that the
Federal forces in the commencement of
the fight atDonelson, amounted to $4,000.
phoy- we're subsequently, largely ,reinforc.
ed From the best information we can
obtain, the Confederates had not more
than $1,000 on the field, all told, to op.
pose the overwhelming numbers Of the
foe The;Federal papers also, confess: to
: On immense loss intkilled and wounded.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-02-28
The DRAM.

The call on the militia of the State is
said to be creating excitement and confu-
sion in some localities, and it would not
surprise us TO learn, before the expiration.
of, ten days, that there had been consid-
cIable stampede in the direction Of Ken
lucky. We hope the military authori.
tres will pardon us for suggesting that a
cavalry company or two be sentIona scout
in the direction of Jimtown and Somerset
Caps. 1t will not do toletthe poor, fel-
lows 90 over there and starye. :. 49,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-02-28

pas- There has been thirteen land
slides on the Va. and East Tenn. Rail
Road. The culvert is destroyed, and $50
feet Of curb work washed away. Re.
pairs will be completed in throe or four
DAYS.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-02-28
More Aid For the Soldiers.

We learn that the Sulphur Springs
Soldiers Aid Society have gotten up and
sent forward from $50 to 200 blankets
and comforts for the suffering soldiers
Verify the ladies Of Rhea deserve all
praise for their generosity and patriotism.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-02-28

"a little learning is dangerous thing,
Drink deep, or touch not the Pierian spring;
Light draughts do but intoxicate the brain,
But drinking largely sobers us again."
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-08-22
Historical Celebration at Fort
Popham.

At the annual meeting Of the Maine HIS
torical Society, held at Brunswick on Tues
day, August 9TH, inst, resolutions were
adopted Tor Carrying into effect tho pubic
celebration Of the first formal act OF possess
ion Of the soil and territory Of New England,
by the founding Of the Popham colony, Mt
tie mouth Of the Kennebtc River, Aug. w.
l6OT Q. 5. J which possession and occupa-
ton. under the Royal charter OF April III,
IGu6. gave to the English race its title and
dominion in the new world. Under the
auspices Of the Historical Society, the ar
rausenents arc now perfected, By the very
efficient committee appointed at the puhhc
meeting in Bath on the 18th oi July last.
\ memorial stone, bearing suitable inscrtp.
ron, is being prepared by the Historical
Society. to be inserted IN the walls Of Fort
pouham, near the site OF which, on the Zen
insula OF Sabine. the ancient Fort st. George
was erected. in the autum oil 1907, around
which clustered fifty dwellings, and in the
midst Of which small church was built.
There will be formal and public celebra-
ton ut the placing Of this memorial stone,
at the fort. August -, 1852, and u dinner
or collation. -aftcrwaiA, under the big tent
engaged for the occasion. The most distin-
guishct men, not only of Maine but of the
nited States are invited, and there will be
delegation, or repre-. entative men, from Can
ada. New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and the
other British pr 3yinces. The celebration is
to be historical, rather than local, and inter-
national 80 Tar rs to embrace those who speak
the English language or live under English
institutions All tie arrAng meats are 50
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-08-22

WASHINGTON, Goth.
Our officers who have been confined in
Charleston Jail, have arrived here all we'll
NEW YORK, Goth
The Herald editorally says. we are inclin-
ed to suspect that Gen. Butler's next field Of
operations will be South Carolina.
Steamer Atlantic has arrived from Fortress
Monroe with GIG sick and wounded soldiers
Among the rebels killed at Baton Rouge
was Capt. Alexander II. Todd, the brother
Of Mrs. Lincoln.
NASHVILLE, Goth.
1t is still rumored that Chattanooga has
been evacuated, and that the rebels are NOV
ins towards Knoxville am. Richmond.
There is great activity here in military
circles Troops are arriving
A dispatch from Adj. Gen. Thomas to Gov
johnson, says Union Tcnnesseeans are held
in confinement as prisoners Of State. Gov,
johnson has corresponding number of trail
tors for exchange.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-08-22
The Democratic Dana State
Convention.

Tic most remarkable convention held in
Maine since the commencement OF the re
bellion was that Of the seili-sccessi9n Demo-
Gratis held in Portland the 18th to nominate
u cauaiiate for Governor. The Convention
was remagA4bla for the numbers OF persons
composing it, for the resolutions adopted
and the sentiments Of tho speakers who adj
dressed tie meeting. This couclaye Of the
tyaitor9us disposed democrats, must have
found in.Yiration from deep rotations, or
from yerY bal hearts The men who talk
as did Mr. 5. j. Anderson of Portland, in
times Ike these, must have bricks in their
hats, snd a copy Of instructions from jed
Davis himself for no sane & ntlcman or
loyal cit,z n, could or would thus talk
Any one who knew the history of the Ban
s3r Euon, its weekly or daily illusions Of
troas1nahlc uttcranccs, until the nuisance
was atated, coall MT have expected the old
Editor, Marcc.Ius Emery Esq. to have utter
Cd h;usalf in loss trcas5nabie language than
tls.t in which tic resolutions arc clothed
Mr. Emery is too old traitor and too con-
sistcnt one to play fast and loose, lie
means treason, and comes as near saying SO,
as tn occasion will allow but how four
hundred spirits Of a kindred character could
I be found in Maine, seems puzzler. Satan
himself is represented as being apt in quot
I ing scripture, aud 50 Mr.. Emery in the series
/ Of resolutions. draws literally on the Con-
+ s.ituti5n, and then declares that the purpose
of the Democratic party is the g" restoration
Of the Onion Us it " 5, and the preservation
Of the Constitution as it is" Ask one OF
these factions and ultra constitutional Demo
Gratis if he thinks this war can be ended
without compromise, and change in the
Constitution and he viii say no; but still
they declare for no change. The res buttons
also dcnouncc the President, as repeatedly
violating the Constitution It.. We give the
last one, as q sample
We utterly condemn aud denounce the re-
poatel and gra>s violation ID The ErecUi1re OF
toe United States, OF tie said rights thus Sc
/ cured by the Constitution we view with IN
dignation and alarm the illegal uneonstitu-
tienal seizure and imprisonment, tor alleged
political oiicnses, OF cur citizens without ju-
dicial process, States where such process
is uuotstructed, b,a by Erlciatee order, by
telegraph VI otherwise, and cali upon all
who uphold the Union, the Constitution and
the laws, to unite with us in denOunclng and
repellins such aacrant violation of the STATE
ana Federal Constitutions and tyrannical III
fraction Of the rights and Liberties Of Amer
lean citizens.
There seemed to be some doubt whether
Mr.. Bradbury would accepta nomination
but lis friends said he would, The yirtuou'
Vigil D. P.rris desired to know whether Mr.
Bradbury were d.featcd in the convention
he would support It's nominees. Mr. Brad
hurys friends assured him he would. Til,
following is the result of the ballot.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-08-22
BALLOT.

NoiLE CHARrrY-The late David Neal
of Salem, bequeathcd the sum Of 5000 to
that city, the income to be expended in the
purchase of fuel, to be given or sold at low
prices, as may be deemed best by the trus-
tees, to such worthy and industrious persons
as are not supported in whole or in part at
the public expense. but who MAJ need some
aid In addition to their own labor, to enable
them TO sustain themselves and their families
during tie Indictment season Of the year.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-08-22


1t is thought that the Danaitcs viii
nominate Hon. Bi3p Bradbury for Governor.
EjSrorA Im.risaa.
Did you call Mr.. Bradbury a Danaite Ia,
fali?-Nacttas taios.
We dil not attempt to define Mr. Bral-
bury's political status last Fall, IL ssem.I
to be in 4 transition state, to most persons,
but We never hal any dJab. as u mLar4
Mr.. bradbury r;htiully belonged For s,He
inc2llicalc cause the lion. : ntlemsn as
sumel iaisa position, for tie time being,
which to the nulsitule had the appearance
Of being patriotic, dc. &e. Perhaps 1t was
bat when we heard him in Writings HlH
asseyerAte with all the Junction Of Mussul
man, that the Douglas wiag of the part,
was the only legitimate Democratic 1arty
We could no, refrain from thinking that til,
gentleman, whether such MAS the fact or not
was Oh the wrong side Of the question, ans
must have cruclded his natural icclu-s Won
dcIfally, to have acted the part he did V,
recollect that the witty John Van Bureu
said after the BarnBurner rebellion in wliei
he acted So prominent part, that he la,
been wandering in q wilderness, and wa
glad to find rest in the bosom Of the Hunkel
wing Of the party again. Bion Is natura
born bunker, aud can't live outof the mos
" catty" wing Of the party any more thar
fish can live out Of its natural clement
We look for his letter Of acceptance witt
considerable interest. 1t is asserted Of him
that he praised President Lincoln last win
ter If 50 can he consistently stand on plat
form now which denounces him z. -.NoQ
Terr0aS.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-08-22

GENERALS BrTlER AND PHELFs.-A spicy
correspondence between these generals Is pub
lished. The subject matter il the negro.
Gen. Phelps wished to organize aud arm dyo
companies OF blacks. General Butler pra.
hlbited it. Nobody denies that rebel black
regnneGts were organized and paraded in
New Orleans before i,s capture.-.Nai0nai
Republican.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-08-22

RkIuNED.-Th friends of Lieutenant Col.
Varney, Capt, Emerson, and Adjutant Mudc-
EFT will learn with pleasure that they have
returned to the gallrnt Seeond-robably Ok.
changed IfA,g.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1862-08-22

W illiam Mathews, Esq. formerly of
" atetyllle, but who for several years has
had ais home in Illinois, graduate of Wa
terville College Of the class # ls35-has
been appointed Professor Of History and
Rhetoric IN tho University Of Chicago. Maii-