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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-29

Ra@FROM more than one highly intelligent
Office who participated in the battles at Richmond
we learn that all the Yankee prisoners they saw
were, when TAKEN more or less under the influence
of liquor, while there was plenty in all their can
teens. Some Of our own tired soldiers who had
been fighting tetotal principles, did take live
swigs out of the canteens Of dead Lincolnitcs.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-29
a NEW LAW BOOK.
CANTWELL'S PRACTICE All LAW.

Just published treatise upon the PRACTICE AT
LAW in North Carolina, by EDWARD CAHTWEm
LIB, author Of the n. G.. Justice, etc.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-29

NATIONAL DEBTS IN EUROPE A ccording to
the London Economist, the debts of the principal
nations of Europe, in 1861, footed up, in round
numbers, follows:
England 81 ,237 100000
Funded debt of France 1861 900 900
A-,-;a 1850 I iGO OOO OOO
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-29

JANE y, 1892
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-05-09
Wade and Vallandioham.


In the Federal House Of Representa-
tives, Mr.. Vallandigham, Of Ohio, said
that in speech delivered the other day
in Washington, the following words were
used; II accuse them of a deliberate pur-
pose to assail, through the judicial tri-
bunals and through the Senate and
House Of Representatives of the United
States, and everywhere else, and overawe,
intimidate, and trample under foot, if
they can, the men who boldly stand forth
in defence of their country. now imper-
illed by this gigantic rebellion. | have
watched it long. and have seen it in Sc.
cret, and have seen its movements ever
since That party got together, with col.
league of mine in the other House a.
Chairman Of Resolutions-a man who
had aver any sympathy with the Re
pu6ffc BIT whose every breath is devoted
to its destruction just as far as his hear
dare permit him to CO." Now, here ir
my placein this House, l denounce-ano
| speak it advisedly-the author of that
speech as liar, scoundrel, and COW
ard His name is Benjamin F. Wade.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-05-09
Caution to the Press.

If the following does not prove eau
ton to the Press Of the Southern Confed-
eracy, we are mistaken in our apprecia-
ton of its wisdom. 1t is Press dispatch
from New York, dated April 25th, and is
published 10. the Louisville Daily Journal,
of the Goth and of course in every daily
paper in Lincoln's dominions:
I'VE have a statement from the cat
lanta (Ga.) Contederacy," that Northern
Alabama and Western Georgia are COM
pletely at the mercy of Gen. Mitchell,
whose present position is declared to be
such at Gunters' Landing that he can at
once proceed to Rome, take that city,
burn down the foundries and capture all
the arms; take possession Of the engines
on the Railroad, and not only cut off re.
in!orcements and means of retreat from
the rebel Gen. Kirby Smith, who was al
legged to be marching towards Huntsville
but leave at the same time the rebel for
ces at Knoxyille, Greeneville and Cum
berland Cap together with all Western
Virginia completely exposed"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-05-09
The Object of the War.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer, April AL
The WAR AND ABoLIrIoNIsM-M Mr.. Sum-
ner, in his late speech in favor of abolish
ing slavery in the District of Columbia,
said he regarded the measure as "the first
instalment of that great debt ohich zoe all ore
to an enslared race" The same idea we
find in.the New York Times lRepublican)
of the 9Th inst, which says:
1--WE are addressing ourselves to the
greatest work ever set before man-that
of mitigating the condition of four mil
lions of ignorant and degraded fellow
creatures and preparing them for event
ual freedom. We commence, as the
President wisely recommends, where the
work presents the fewest difficulties, and
best promotes the advantage OF both
races"
1t would appear that it is not so much
for the restoration of the Union that this
war is being advocated by the Abolition
leaders as forthe emancipation of the ne
groes. The IDEA that SO many lives
should be sacrificed, so much blood spill
ed, so much treasure wasted, such ar
enormous debt created, such an oppres
sive tax inaugurated, so much hatred and
ill-will engendered, so many widows and
orphans made, for the mere purpose. Of
freeing the slaves and preparing them
for eventual freedom, could only be born
and cherished in the brain of fanatical
Abolitionism. They are for the war, moi
for the Union and Constitution rs they
were, but primarily for freeing the ne
groes-negroes who, when freed, are to
be supported, educated and prepared fol-
freedom at the puplic expense! We asll,
can such an idea find Judgment in any
brain save that of fanatical AbolitionismI
Are our soldiers sacrificing life and health
and enduring the hardships they are by
water and land, not for the restoration oil
the Union, but mainly for the benefit oil
| the negroes-to give them their freedom
and fit them to assist us in the Govern
ment! The country generally, it strikes
us, does not entertain any such notion
1t believes the war is being prosecuted
for the Union and the Constitution
Congress, however, by its act in favor o.
the negro is daily weakening that i'm
preston, and the result of its Legislation
tor the negro may effect complete
change in public opinion, by no means
however, favorable to them or their cause
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-05-09
The supreme Judgeship.

70 The Eiitorsof the Post:-The people of
Tennessee are called upon to vote for
Judge of the Supreme Court, for the
Eastern Division. The election is close at
hand--the day appointed, we believe, is
the fourth Thursday of this month. The
man selected for this post should not
only possess those qualities which, in all
times, should characterize those upon
whom devolves the administration of jus.
tice, but at this critical juncture of our
State and National affairs, should be one
whose loyalty to the State is indisputable.
A Judge Of the Supreme Court can and
does exercise a powerful influence in the
State morally, socially and politically
and, besides being sound lawyer and
just man, his views and feelings with
reference to the great struggle in which
our State is now engaged, should be kno,cn
to be on the side of the South.
The friends of the Hon. WILLIAM H.
sNEED, of Knoxville, believing him to be
suitable person for the post, have de-
termined to present his name to the peo-
pie of Tennessee for their suffrages at the
coming election. He is distinguished
throughput the State, not only for his le-
gal ability, and his sterling qualities as o
man and, a citizen, but also for his early
and consistent advocacy Of the Southern
I cuust.s- Hs Iias freely devoted his time,
his talents, his energies and has not
spared his purse whenever call has been
made upon him, in the furtherance of
this glorious cause. His fitness for the
Supreme bench, we presume no one will
question, and the modesty with which he
uniformly declines to thrust himself upon
the people or the government, in the
general scramble for place and position,
together with the essential services he
has rendered the State and the Confed-
eracy, since the breaking out of the
Revolution, all point him out as proper
person for the Office in question. The
people of Tennessee will not regret Their
choice, should it fall upon William II
Sneed. EAST TENNESSEE.
May 6, 1862.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-05-09
LAND SALE.

n WILL OFFER FOR SALE, AT THE
IL Court house door in the town Of Athens, Mo
Mimi county, Tennessee, 70 the highest bidder, for
cash in hand, on the 18th day Of May, 1852, the
following TRACT OF LAND, to wit: A Tract
OF Land, containing 420 acres, moro or less, Y
ing and being in McMinn county, Tsnnessss, n
wdssee District, adjoining the Lands Of Wesisy
Evans and W. J. MeClatchey, II being the Land
upon which A. P. McClatchsy now resides--ssid
Land having been levied upon by virtue Of an
execution issued from the Circuit Court Of Mo-
MINI county, Tennessee, as the property Of A. p.
McClstchey, to satisfy q Judgment in favor Of
John Baxter, recovered In said Circuit Court
against the said MaClatchsy, for tie sum Of Eff
teen Hundred and Seventy SIX Dollars and -Four
less said Judgment and all costs are paid before
the day Of sale VIM BURK, Sheriff
April II, is62-3t-prs fee $9,20--707
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-05-09
am very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
lSisned) d. 6. FARRAGUT,
Flag Officer Western Gulf Squadron.
MAYoRALrY ORLEANS, CRY HALL,
APTII ZUtH. J
10 Flag Officer D. G. FarraqM, Q. s. Flaq

To Flag Officer ID. q. Farragut, U. s. Flag
Ship Hartford.
Sr--In pursuance of a resolution which
he thought proper to take out of regard
for the lives of women and children who
still crowd our great Metropolis, Gen.
Lowell has evacuated it with his troops
and restored to me tho administration of
its government and the custody OF its
honor.
have, in council with the City Faith
ers, considered the demand you made of
me yesterday, of an unconditional sur
render of the city, coupled with the re-
QUESTION to hoist the flag of the United
States on the public edifces, and haul
down the flag that still floats to the
breeze from the dome of this Hall.
1t becomes my duty to transmit you
an answer, which is the universal senti-
ment of my constituents, no less than
the promptiags Of my own heart, dicta-
ted to me on this sad and solemn occa-
sion. The city is without means of de
fence, and utterly destitute of force and
material that might enable it to resist
the oyerpowering armamen. displayed in
sight of it.
am no military man, and possess no
authority beyond that of executing the
municipal laws OF the city 1t woul be
presumptuous in me to attempt to lead
an army to the field, If I had one at COM
mand, and know still loss how to sur
render an undelended place, held, as
this is at the mercy e. your gunpers. and
your moriars. To surrender suoh g lace
were idle, unneaning ceremony. The
city Is yours by power or brutal force,
not by my choice, or consent OF its in
habitants. 1t is for you to determine
what will be the fate that awaits us here
As to hosting any flag other than the
| flag of our own adoption and allegiance,
let me say to you that the man lives not
in our midst, whose hand and heart would
rot be palsied at the mere thought Of
such an act. Nor could | lind In my en-
tire constituency so wretched, desperate
renegade as would dare to profane with
his hand the sacred emblem OF our aspi'
ratlons.
Sir, you have manifested sentiments
which would become one engaged in o
better cause than that to which you have
devoted your sword. doubt not but
that they spring from noble, though
deluded nature, and know how to APP
probate the emotions which inspired
them.
You will have gallant people 10 admin.
lister to during your occupa tion--a people
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-05-09
POLK SHERIFF SALES.

DY VIRTUE OF TWO ORDERS OF SALE
ID issued from the Circuit Court of Polk county,
and to me directed, will, on the 18th day of May
next offer for sale, at the Court house door in the
town of Benton, Polk county, for cash in hand,
to the highest bidder, all the right, title interest
and claim that W. P. Copeland has in and to Two
Hundred and Sxty-three Acres of Land, situated
in the third civil district of Polk county--belng
80 acres Of the South west quarter Of section 90;
40 acres Of tho Southeast quarter Of section %;
so acres of the Northeast quarter of section 20;
63 acres Of the North west quarter Of section 81
all in range two, township one, East of the basis
line, Ocoee District, Polk county, Tennessee, and
joining the Lands Of n. Pendergrass, including
the Land where w. p. Copeland formerly resided.
Sold to satsfytwo judgments and costs recover
ed in the Circuit Court Of Polk county, Tennessee
-one in favor of D. G.. Orr, assignee of joseph
A. Card, and one In favor of George 7. Parker,
against said w. P. Copeland. Gold and Silver is
demanded on the judgmentin favor of George T.
Parker. PRS fee 81 so
A LS0, at the same time and place, ali, tho
IN right, title, interest and claim that Elias
Gibson has in and to Eighty Acres OF Land, ly-
! ing in the 4th civil district, Polk county, Ten
nessee, to satisfy judgment and cost in favor of
George I. Parker. [Prs feo 81
4 LS0 at the same time and place, all the
IN right, title, interest and claim that Polly
Witt has in and to the following described Land,
to wit: The South east quarter and South west
quurteT oI-soCtlOh seventeen, the NOrtn nalf ana
South least corner of tho Nerth-w quarter and
the East half of the South-we quarter of sec
ton eight, first township, range four, East of the
basis line, 0coee district, Polk county, Tennessee
Sold to satisfy Judgment in favor OF james
Parks. LPrs fee 81
A LS0, at the same time and place, all the
| IN right, title, interest and claim that Elijah
Lea has in and to the following described Land
to wit: Seventy five acres, more or less, being
part of the Southeast quarter of section twenty
two, fractional township two, North range, East
| Ocoes district, Polk county, Tenn, 10 satisfy
judgment in favor Of James G. Stuart.
A LSo, at the sane Time and place, all tt
II right, title interest and claim that a. S. Wit
has in and to the following described Land, t
wit: Forty Acres, being in tho second fractiona
township, Northeast quarter Of section eleven
where A. s. Witt now lives. Sold to satisfy
judgment aud cost in favor of William lilly.
.-e,. Prs fee s.
A LS0, at the same time and place. all tn
IN right title, interest and claim that A. Sulse
has in and to the following described Land. t.
wit: Sixty Acres, more less, fractional town
ship two, South, range Ave, East of the basis line
section twenty -seven South east fractional quar-
ter. Sold to satisfy three judgments and costs il
favor OF j. ID. Carrutb. PRS fee &
W. P. COOPER, Sheriff.
April rs, 1s62-3t
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-05-09
The "Poor Slave"

The Washington correspondent Of the
Baltimore Clipper reports the following
case to have occurred in Washington un-
der the late bill for the abolition Of slave
~ In the District of Columbia:
One of our old. and well known citi-
zsns recently offered freedom to his
slaves, on the ground that If he received
compensated from the government he
would Be "cempounding felony;" and
on the streuUh Of II he called them to-
gsthsr ana mnds the offer Of freedom to
them. Theyi however, positively rsfps-
cd 70 aco~pt q, End the old rslation Of
master = are cave eontinusp in foroe Is
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-05-09
Chancery Court at Athens.
Wilcox, Hand 4 Ansley,

Lowry wilkins, Bsptz Bowen, and others.
THIS CAUSE 1T APPEARING TO TIE
i Clerk and Master, from tho amended bill
fled, that the respondents, Bantz & Bowen, are
non residents Of the State Of Tennessee tits there
fore ordered that publication be made in the
Athens Post, a newspaper published in Athens,
Tennessee, requiring said non residents To appear
at the next term Of the Chsncery Court, to be
held for the county of MoMinn, at the Court
house in Athens, Tenn, on tho Sd Monday Of
August next then and there to plead, answer or
demur to said amended BILL or the Same will be
taken az confessed as to them and set for hearing
es parie. JNo. L. BRIDGES, C. d NJ
4 April IL, ls62-4t--prs fee s3-7oT
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-05-09
New orleans.
"U. s. FLAG SHIr HARrronp,

~. 3. FLAG SHIP HARTFORD,
on New Orleans, April 26, 1862. !
10 rs Ercellsncy Mayor Of the City Of Msw
Orleans:
"Sir: Upon my arrival before your city,
had the honor to send to your Honor
Captain Bailey, of the United States Ma
Wy, and second in command OF the ex-
petition, TO demand of you the surrend-
er of the city Of New Orleans to me, as
the representative of the United States
Captain Bailey reported the result of his
interview with yourself and the military
authorities.
1t must occur to your honor, that IL Is
not within the province of naval officer
to assume the duties of military COM
mandant. l come here to reduce New
Orleans to obedience to the laws of, and
to vindicate the offended majesty, of
the Government Of the United States.
The rights Of persons and property
shall be held sacred. therefore de
mand of you as its representative, an un-
qualified surrender of the city, and that
the emblem of sovereignty Of the United
States be hoistsd over the City Hall,
Mint and Custom House by meridian
this day--all flags, and other emblems of
sovereignty, other than those of the Uni
ted States, to be removed from all the
public buildings by that hour.
particularly request you will exer-
else your authority to quell disturbances
restore order, and call upon all good peo-
pie of New Orleans to return to their vo.
cations, and particularly demand that
no personals 4selested in persosor prop
erty for protesting sentiments of loyalty
to their government.
shall speedily and severely punish
any person or persons who shall commit
such outrages as were witnessed yester-
day by armed men firing upon helpless
Women and children for giving expires
sion to their pleasure at witnessing the
old flag.
am very respectfully,
Your obedient servant
(Signed) d. G. FARRAGUT,
Flag Officer Western Gulf Squadron.
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May 1882.
Eropit Ialaqa.

49, e-~tAs-fe
~ We are euthorize1 and requested to an.
nouncc JOHN c. GAUf rs u candidate for re-
election to the Office Of judge of the Fourth Ju-
dicial Circuit Of Tonnessee, composed of the
counties of Marion, Hamilton, Bradley, Polk,
McMinn, Megs and Rhea.
lss- We are authorized and requested to an
nounce MILTON P. JARNAGIN, Esq, as q
candidate Fer Judge Of the Fourth Judicial Circuit
composed of the counties Of Marion, Hamilton,
Bradley, Rhea, Meigs, McMinn and Polk.
To the Voters Of the counties Of Polk, McMinn,
BRADLEY, Aeig', Rhea, Hamilton and Marion:
LINN candidate for Circuit Judge. am in
the Confederate Army. If you elect me and the
country does not demand my services, will quit
the army. II, however, the enemy shall then SO
threaten us as to make Tiny duty to remain in the
service will make some arrangement by which
the Courts shall be held. 1 will not receive my
pay as a;soldier and the Judges salary both.
The circumstances by which we are surrounded
will not permit mo to visit you.
Is mo 7. H0pKTNc
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Second Chancery Division.

ls1- We are authorized and requested to an
nounce A. G. WELCKER, Esq, as a candidate
for Chancellor for the Second Chancery Division
of Tennessee. Election May 22d, 1862.
Mr.. Ipias Please announce me as a candidate
for 10 election to the Office of Chancellor of the
Second Chancery Division of Tennessee; the
election to be held on the Fourth Thursday Of
May next, L. NIXON VAN DYKE.
March, 1862
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-05-09
CAMP NEAR CoRISrH, MISS,


tfor the Postl
Having bad repeated enquiries from parties a,
home as I'd whether 1 would receive recruits into
my Comppy, you will say to any that desire to
enter the stryice Of their country, that they will
be received and mustered int. my Company until
further notice. Transportation can be obtained
to this point by satisfactory proof of their inen
ton to 60 irito the service being furnished the
Transportation Agent at Knoxville.
BY authority. WILLIE LOWRY,
Capt. Co. II, 10th Reg't Tenn. Vols.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1862-05-09
I66 ACRES LAND FOR SALE.

IN OBEDIENCE TO A DECRETAL ORDER
i of the County Court of McMnu county, made
ct tho April term, 1882, will, on Friday, the I'd
day Of May, 1892, offer for sale, to the highest
bidder, on the premises,,on q oredit' of six aud
twelve months, in equal instaments, with tho ex-
eeption of ten per cent OF thspurchaso money to
be paid down, the 1G0 acre Tract of Land Of
which John Baker died seized and possessed, ly-
ing in McMinn county. adjoining tho Lands Of
James Orion, Jesse Dodson, John Dixon and 3.
2. Bloom. Said Land is to be sold subject to the
widows dover. Bond and approved security will
be required, and lion retained until the purchase
money is paid. WIN. GEORGE, Cork.
April II, 1862 td--prs fec S4-7O7 4.
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B6r An old topper wAs overheard the
other day, ABUSING 2 young man to get
have somebody to pull az your Eoots
when you go homo drunk.
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D0p A dispatch from Cairo dated the
18th says;--The water is rising here rap
idly. Families are running from the
houses, and leaving for the country for
shelter and safety, and also sending off
their horses and COWS. The railroad
track is under water on the Paiche bot
tom just above the city. A heavy north
west wind would drive the Mississippi
over the levee.
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We find the following in one of our
Southern papers in regard to the famous
Manassa, Ram. 1t may be true or not
The paragraph dates from New Orleans:
The ram Manassas was commanded by
Lieut.. Marley. The ram had also Sc
we're struggle, sunk one of the enemy's
gunboats, and was afterwards sunk, with
the Confederate flag flying and all her
crew on board waving their hats. Lieut.
Marley was saved by boats crew from
the Louisiana. He afterwards worked one
ofthe guns aboard the latter boat.
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COM II E r C AL.
Augusta Market.

AuGUsTA, May 3.
Bacon, hog round, s6@37c clear sides 500
ders 33f43ic- Lard, in bills. 31@32c; in kegs
and cans 32@33c. Wheat, red $1,75@1 80;
white sl,9e@S2 Flour, extra family sl2,5O@
Sl3; family Sla@s12,a5; supertne sl1,5Ol1
Sl1,75. Corn $t,65@$I,70. Meal sl,65@ 81 10.
Oats sl,206Sl,2 rs. Stock Peas Sl,5O@Sl Co.,
Rye s., 56@s5. Feathers SS@S5c. Dried Peach
es, pooled, va loo % nj nnpeeled 4@5c, Dried
Apples, peeled 4@5c u ID. Butter 45@5Oc.-
Hay s2,G09S3 % 100 lbs. Cotton, middling fair
sac sSc.j good do. 81 q Sic; strict do. 72c.
Herewith find statement Of our Produce mar
ket - n
So kz xsprs, very trsIy, g - -
= J. A. ANSLEY,
Produce and Communion Merchant.
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WANTED IMMEDIATELY.

A Ill WHO ARE INDEBTED TO ME- TO
IA come up and pay their Notes and Accounts.
1t will ssrely not break you to pay what little you
owe me. want my business wound up and will
only give you fow days to scttle. If you 10 not
do so you may expect to pay cost, because I will
put oil my business in an officers hands In very
short time. This is the Chattanooga talk" and
may be relied on. You will find my Agent at tho
"Brick Corner" my former place Of business,
who Is ready at any time to receipt you on the
reception Of the money.
No moro at present. T. g. BRYAN
May 8, 1862-3t-.711
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Third Round of Quarterly Meetings
On Athens District,
JUDICIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
ction--Thursdny, May 2o, 1899.
Supreme Judge.
Fn~ - -.

The undersigned respectfully announces that
yielding to the calls made upon him from different
parts Of the State, he consents that bis name shall
be used for the Office of Judge of the Supreme
Court, for the Eastern Division, in the election tc
be hold on Thursday, the 22d inst.
J.. j. MCKINNEY.
MAY 7, 1882.