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NEMpnnr. TENN Eeh

NbNFuhI' iLNNsi TtD. IOOO.
Editor Post Dear Sir | received letter
yesterday from friend, in which learn that
am advertised in your paper as n deserer. | have
not seen the notice, though suppose it is as a
conscript. l learn also that the Enrolling Officer
in my district is about insttuting measures to
sell my property and contribute the proceeds TO
the use of the Confederate Government When
left home in November last, it was not to avoid
being taken to Knoxville as n conscript but TO
attend to some business with my brother in Dan
bridge, that was necessary to be attended to before
entering into tho army. My brother had been
acting as agent under Capt. r. H. Temple, for
the 9TH Nitre District. When T. j. Fiunie- jvynS
appointed in the place Of Mr.. Temple, my broth
or resigned for the purpose of working n cave in
Cooke county, that he considered very rich.-
While was at his house he received letter from
Capt. Binnie insisting that he should accent the
agency for the counties of Cooke and Sewer,
which he accepted. lie then insisted that
should take his place. and work the cave that he
had commenced, | knew the Nitro business to
be honorable, and therefore l accepted his ofrcr,
for two reasons: First, because the probability
was fair to make SOME money, and secondly, that
| would be less exposed to the cold during the
winter season than in the regular service
wrote to my family what / was doing. felt sat
isfed that my honor and character would be
protected by those who were superiutendi1g the
manufacture Of Ntre, and gave the subject no
further thought. IF by going into the Saltpetcr
business have violated any law that merits sucb
a penalty, then nm guilty.
Respectfully, yours, &C.,
Il. T. COOKE.
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Treatment for Diseases of the Eye
DIR, i, R, GENTLY, OcuIisf,

Has temporarily located at Athens He was
engaged in the treatment Of Diseases of the Eye
exclusively, for ten years prior to the commence
ment of the war, at Frankfort, KY, where his
instruments for Surgical Operations, and is pre-
pared to treat all Diseases of the Eye; and feels
confident of his ability to give satisfaction. Per-
sons afflicted are invited to call. All letters will
be answered Immediately.
RI ences:---Gen. b. II. Helm, Commanding
a Chattanooga; officers and Soldiers from Ken
ucky at Tulahoma; and citizens of Kentucky,
Middle and West Tennessee.
EG~ Rooms at Bridges Hotel.
Jan %, lS63-tf-7IS
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Candidate fer Congress.

Brigadier Gen. JNo. C. VAUGHN is an
nounced in today's paper, upon the an'
thority Of his friends in Monroe county,
as candidate for Congress at the next
election. We do not know that General
Vaughn is aware of this move Of his
friends, or whether he would consent to
leave his present position to enter the po-
litical arena. He went into me service
at the very commencement of the war,
and has proved brave and meritous Off
Ger. and worthy the confidence OF his
countrymen.
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Attention, 10Th Tennessee

Having been detailed by Col. +. NJ. Walker to
assist Capt, j. II. Hannah aud other officers Of
the l9h Tennessee Regiment detailed to gather
up absenlees Of our Regiment, and recruit the
ranks of the same, therefore, all members of
Company II, or any other Company OF the Regi-
meht, absent without leave, are hereby ordered to
rejoin their Company at once, or they will be ar
rested and reported to Court Martial No GER
tifcate is legal unless limited and signed by an
Army Surgeon.
l will enlist all persons DESTROYS Of joining this
veteran Regiment whether of conscript age or
not if they will report to me in person.
They shall have the bounty, transportation to
the Regiment, and all other advantages of volun-
tcer sodiers-besides avoiding the reproach of
CONSUMPTION
Come my countrymcn, help us drive the in
vaders from our Tennessee homes.
j. A. KIMBROUGH LIST LIZ
Co. II, 10Th Tenn. Veterans.
Fob o. 1063-9t#
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Editor Poet beg leave to say to the public
through the medium Of your paper that | am a
Gil the vacancy oecasoned by the death Of Maj.
chas. NJ. Alexander. My connection with the
army Of the South il such that may be unable
to see the voters in the Circuit before the election.
To them can only say, that il, by your votes,
the duties Of the Office shall be entrusted to me |
hope to merit tho confidence you thus bcstow, by
a faithful discharge Of the trust.
Respectfully, J. !. WRIGHT.
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DaS~ Some surprise has existed in con
sequence Of the fact that when the Fed.
eral mortar boat opposite Vicksburg COM
menced Smelling that city last week, her
fire should have so suddenly ceased short
ly after our batteries opened upon her,
and has not been resumed. A couple of
deserters who have arrived in this city
assign as the reason of this, that Commo.
dore Porter was killed by one Of our
shots, while engaged in experimenting
his own forces. This, if true, may ao.
count for the cessation OF the Yankee
tre.-Apptal, Eeb. "a.
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cHANCERY SALE or LAND.

James Denton. John +. Browder, Jasper n. Ste
phens aud the Heirs Of john j. Bfasley decd.
JS-0BEDlENCE TO AN INTERL0CUTO-
| ry decree rcndeIed 81 tie gast-isrm Of the
Court ia this cause, / will sell on the lromi.cs,
on Monday, tho seth day Of March next for
Cash In hand, the Southwed quarter Of section
twenty fourth, in township four, nnge ore, East
of tbe. meridian, Hiwassco Diaitict, Mrhinn
county. Tenn. Sold rs The Land Formerly owned
by sad Beasley, deed.
JNo. l.. BRIDGES, c. 4 IT,
Feb 81. ls63--jt--prs fec s9-753
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PIN-HOOK FERRY.
Tennessee River.

UHE SUBSCRIBER RESPECTFULLY No
L tihes the public that this Ferry, tbs main
crossing on the Tennessee River and on the route
leading 10 Grassy Cove, Is nos in excellent orior
aud attended by careful and skilful ferTyman.
1t has an excellent large Horse Power Boat, aud
no delay can occur in setting either Travellers or
Stock across. lie respectfully solieis public at
tennou. WM. c. PEAKE.
Pin-Hook, Tennessee River.
March G. lS6g-lva-754
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eB' In Memphis assertions continue
rs numerous as ever. To prevent it, the
pickets we're doubled about a week ago,
but even this precaution fails to prevent
their leaving. The number of sick in
the various hospitals is estimated at eight
thousand, and preparations arc being
made for a much larger number.
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SALE OF RAIL ROAD BONDS.

w. williams and the Bank NJ 1onnossoe.
tAUacimed and Injlpehon BW.l
TN OBEDIENCE TO AN ORDER MADE AT
| tho last torn Of the eourt, u this cause, will
soll 10 tho highest bidder for Cash, n the Court.
house door 81 Athens. on the 23l March next,
FIVE BONDS Issued By The East Tennessee q
Goorgia Rail Road Company benfing in'ere,t NJ
the rats Of six por cont. ror anuulu, ana hun0or-
cd 2S9, 2IO, 2ll, 2A2 and 2t3.
JN0. i BRIDGES, r. ~
rsb 27 lsS3-lL-prs fee t7,50-7%
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Wanted---2O,OOO Yards Jeans.

DEPkKTMENT EAST TENNESSEE,
OFFICE ASST QuARTERMAsTER,
Knoxville. Feb. 10, 1853.
The undersigned will purchase all the mer-
charitable country jeans oiie' cd at his office, on
reasonable terms.
Country people having jeans, socks &C., for
sale, will find it to their interest to present their
goods for sale in person, as far as practicable or
consign them to the care of trustworthy persons.
LOUIS DELAIGLE,
Assistant ua;termaster..
Feb 20, 1S63-lm
&Ts- Cleveland Banner, Athens Post, Greene
vile Banner and Jonesboro' Express copy.
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p1y- 1t is stated that with one hundred
and twenty-five presses, the Treasury De-
partment are just able to print enough
green backs in ,wo-thiyds Of day to pay
the expenses Of the Yankee Govern.
mort.
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To the People Of Monroe, Blount, Knox,
Anderson and Rnana nnnntias

In compliance with the request of many cili-
acns Of this Judicial Circuit announce myself
MS candidstc for the Office of District Attorney.
made vacant by the death Of Charles VI. Alexau.
der, ESq.
Election lst Saturday in March next.
JNo. NJ. FLEMING.
Knoxville January q. 1893.
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Ca- Passengers from Fredericksburg
report that the cavalry under Fitshugh
Lee surprised, and captured lao Yankees
on Wednesday.
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EGS- The Augusta Consd,utionalist say

EGS- The Augusta ConShtutioHaIlSt says;
The Yankees have not yet taken city
or town that was defended with any spir-
it or show of earnestness, preparation or
determination. New Orleans, Memphis,
Nashville, Huntsville, and other places,
have been given up, and in some cases
with ignominous cowardice, only extenu.
ated by imbecility.
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Chancery Court at Athens.
William L. Rice, Guardian,

Joseph W. Gibson and Charles i. Matlock.
Original Attachment BHG
TN THIS CAUSE 1T APPEARING TO THE
1 CLERK q Master, from the bill filed, that c. i.
Matlock, one Of the respondents, has absconded
and gone to parts unknown, so that the ordinary
process of law cannot be served upon him, it is
therefore ordered that publication be made in the
Athens Post, newspaper published in Athens,
Tennessee, requiring the respondent, g. IT, MAT
lock, to make his personal appearance before the
Chancellor of the Chancery Court, ut Court TO
be held for the cu-siy of McMinn, at the Court
house in Athens, onsthe 3D. Monday OF August
next, then and there to plead, answer orslemur to
.aid ottocbment lii. or the same will be taken
Far confessed as To him and set for hearing &c
,nrto, JOHN l.. BRIDGE S, c. e H.
March 6, 1s63-4t-prs fee 1874
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NOTICE.

TEIs is TO CERTIFY THAT SOME TIME
in the year 1859, / made Note, payable to
Jas. C. Boyd, Roanereounty, Tenn, for 5000,
which said Note was irauduleutly obtained. |
therefore forewarn all persons from trading for
said Note, as DO not intend to pay it, except at
the end of lawsuit. JAS. ELDER.
March g. lp63-3t&-7549
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$4,000
$4,000
MONUMENTAL

TLVE THOUSAND DOLLARS; REWARD--
TO any sober energetic person who Jails to
make 81 900 year. The business3s easy, htn-
est and LUCRATIVE. No Capital or'Iducation
required. No expense incurred FIVE HUN
DRIED Ladies aud Gentlemen waBpdi by adj
dressing me Immediately you may secure TO your.
selves Health, Wealth. Beauty, Long .I.ifo and
Unppy Marriage. y GOLD RING
GRATIS to tho first young lady writing TO me-
For further information adde's (in-
closing your return Postage,J
FRANK u. G. LINDSEY,
Raven'sN Nest p. o.,
Feb q, 1SG3-5t@-7j3 Washington co., Va.
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Executors Notice.

IL per.ons having claims against tho estate
y Of Mai. q. W. Morgan. doe'd, viii present
mem TO tho undersigned. duly authenticated, ana
ali peisons indebted are requested 10 make pay
mont Immediately. sr,, r...
Hs,.a +. is'1-9l-7's
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Mai. and Q'r'mr. Vaughn's Brigade.

a@- Judge Meredith, of the Rich
mond Circuit Court, recently decided in
habeas corpus case that every citizen of
Maryland and every foreigner who had
once enlisted in our armies, no matter
for how short time, had acquired a
domicil, and was, therefore, liable to con-
scription if between the ages Of Is and 45.
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nG> The seat of government Of Louis
lana has been removed to Shreveport
The regular session of the Legislature
has been changed to the first Monday of
Nav next.
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Helena and Memphis.

The Memphis correspondent OF the
Cincinnati Commercial gives very sad ac-
count Of the physical and moral health
Of Helena and Memphis. We extrac,
the iollowing'
Helena, | understand, is threatened
with an overflow, as the river was nearly
over ts banks yesterday morning. Be.
fore the end of the week the town will
probably be inundated, and the military
camps be transferred to the bluffs in the
rear of the town.
If Ilelena--the accent on the first syl.
liable is eminently proper-is overlooked.
| do hope it will be cleansed of few OF
its impurities; for more corrupt, intol.
cradle place than it now is. cannot well
be imagined. The atmosphere is such
that men who were once honest become
tainted in principle and depraved in con-
duct.
The soldiers and officers alike become
demoralized here. The latter drink and
the former die, 1t is noisome grave.
yard. There is no health, moral or phys.
zeal, in it; no energy in its outgivings no
benefits in its influences. Helena is ethi-
cally, as wei as physiologically, hell, with
| additions.
Four thousand soldiers have died here
in the hospitals since last August, and
more thar that number will expire in
the next six months unless some great re.
form be made.
The hospitals are fearful to behold, and
horrible to imagine. They are grossly
I mismanagcd. and nine out Of ten who en-.
ter them are certain to die. The surgeons
who have charge of the institutions say
they cannot help the state of affairs
which they acknowledge to be wretched
that their hands are tied;
that they have sought to establish re-
forms, but that all their efforts have been
vain.
Many flour soldiers brought from trans
ports have died here like dogs in the
street, while our officers have occupied
the best houses in town as their quarters.
Disease in the atmosphere, and the
presence of death is attested by thou
sands of graves, filled by brave men MUIR
dered by neglect, lost to the republic
through the stupidity and carelessness OF
unworthy and heartless officials.
MEMPHIS.
1t is to be hoped Memphis will be bet
ter governed by Gen. Veach than it was
by Hurlbut, who for weeks before his de-
parture from the city, witnessed almost
daily spectacle of disgusting drunken
ness.
There is no change in the town since
was here few weeks since. 1t is as dis
agreeable, as muddy, as desolate, as He
brew infested, as courtezan cursed, as
blackleg crowded as then.
1t has the same abominable hotels,
where dirt can be had in abundance at
sos to $50 per week; the same swindling
hackmen, the same crew Of pimps, sharp
ers, and pickpockets that then composed
the principal portion of its male popula-
ton
An immense number of fugitive ne
groes, estimated at ten or twelve thou
sand, are in and about the city. They
have come in from various parts of the
South, and many are now in II fair way to
starve unless some provision is made for
them. A large portion are children and
old men and women, and these, of course,
are helpless. Much sickness has prevail
ed among them, and hundreds have died.
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RAGsI RhGSI RAGS!

We will pay Cash for all the clean Cotton and
Linen Rags tha; may bs offered. Without Rags
it will be impossible hereafter to obtain ample
sapplyof Printing Paper So We are advised by
the Paper-nakcr
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FOR SALE.

VNHE MOST ELIGIBLE SITUATION, As A
residence, in Charleston, Tenn, known as
The Rogers place, and comprising five lots, with
a Dwelling House and Kitchen, asllarge Brick
Smoke House and Log Stable, and az excellent
Spring of ncvor-iailing Waterfall foy $3.50 in
Confederate Money. Apply to $. b. Stout,
Charleston, or to the subscriber, Benton, Polk
county, Tenn. j. IL. ALEAANDEk'
Feb q, ls63-3t-7j3
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Payment to be made upon delivery at the near
est Quartermaster's post on the line Of Railroad
transportation, and will be issued to the troops
for whom they were intended as far as may be
needed; but when such troops shall have been
supplied the articles will be issued to others who
may require them. JAMES GLOVER,
Chief Quartermaster
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Athens 2ast.
Athens, Friday, March @, ises.
Notice,

From this date we will receive no other
change bills for subscriptions or money
due this office than those issued 10y Banks,
City Corporations and Railroad Compa-
MES legally authorized to issue them
ANY other sent by mail to us will be held
subject to the order of those who send
sham
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TAKEN UP

nv JOHN GIBSON, A S0RREL HORSE,
RIi hands high, bald face, hipped in the leil
TO- apd spnrged in tho flank, lame 10 ibe Tore
iios' v,nod nj 500. L D. HEIsKELL'
'0s' Ranger for Monroe county.
N,..L 4 I36g-8tH-154
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NJ An Whom II Mav Concern

have a letter from It, Col. John Il. Neal
stating that all the members absent from his old
Company 3D. 10th Battalion Tennessee Cavalry
who fail to report to the command Immediately
will be published as deserters. Boys, you had
best report The command is at Clinton. nder.
son county, Tenn. WIN. N. KING, 1t
Co B, 10th Bat Tenn. Cavalry.
Feb 81 ls63-2t
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ny Lincoln decides that the Charles
ton blockade was not disturbed sufficient
" 70 render notice de nopo necessary.
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Ea3~ We are authorized to announce the nnme
Of Gen. JOHN c. VAUGHN as n candidate for
Congress, to represent the Sd Congressional Dis.
triot, at the August election.
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Monroe County

We had the pleasure of meetinga large
number of friends at Jacksonville on
Monday and Tuesday last. Indeed, pref
ty much all that is left of the "bone and
sinner" of the county, was on hand
The notice for assembling the conscripts,
published last week, had produced some
little excitement. Some few will run
break for Lincolndom, or take refuge
among the crags and caves of Smoky
,Mountain-but the larger portion Will
come to time. Monroe has furnished more
volunteers than any county in East Ten
nessee-as many as any county In the
State-and this last call will strip some
portions of it of !aboring men and leave
the women and children to scratch for
themselves. The CONSUMPTION, through
the exemption law and the manner OF Its
enforcement, has proved unequal and OPP
pressive in its operation. Many of the
towns are filled with stout, able-bodied
loafers, who have shirked the law under
one pretence or another, while the small
farms are stripped of their labor and lett
to waste. As to the substitute system, it
is the plan by which the spectators and
extortioners are enabled to stay at home
and accumulate fortunes out of the blood
and treasure of the country.
Monroe has provided literally for the
families of soldiers, and the County Court
authorized the issuing of twenty thousand
dollars in county change bills to meet the
demand thus created, some of which are
already in circulation. The bills are gen.
teelly gotten up, and we shall be glad to
receive them in payment of subscriptions
or of debts due this office.
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mr. The IIiwnssee Prcsbytery Of the c. r
Church stands adjourned to meet at Madisonylle
Monroe county, Tenn, 90 tho Goth inst. at |
o'clpcf, a. N J. X, ERYAR.
n.i;h 7, 1888 Ea:oa rlsyl.
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Congressional.

Richmond, Feb. 2S.-Senate not in SEES
sion TO day.
The House passed. a resolution Of
thanks 81 Gen. Jno. II Morgan and com
mand for services preceding the battle OF
MurtreesborD'.
A resolution to adjourn on the 10Th
March was tabled.
Barksdale introduced a bill TO author
ize a suspension of the writ OF Habeas
Corpus.
Gold advanced 10 cents to-day.
Richmond, March 2.-In the Senate,
Mr. Oldham, of Texas, from the Com
mittee on Commerce, reported back the
Joint resolution relative 10 the free navi-
CATION OF the Mississippi river, with a
substitute, the preamble OF which de-
clares il is a settled and recognized rule
of international law that the right of nav
igatlon for commercial purposes, river
which flows from one State through the
territory of another State into the sea, is
common to all nations inhabiting differ
ent parts OF its banks, etc. The resolu-
ton of the Committee afiirms these prin-
ciplcs, and declares the free navigation
of the Mississippi river the natural right
of the people Of all the States upon its
banks. or upon the banks of its nayiga-
bic tributaries. The report was ordered
to be printed. The Senate went into Sc.
cret session
In the House, bill to authorize the
acceptance of troops from Missouri and
Kentucky, for less term than three
years was tabled, after which the House
went into secret session.
Nc!HrnUiHe, Tenn, March 2.-Northern
dates TO the 24.b February received here,
say that as soon as the Yankee Conscilpt
bill shall have passed the House, there
will be cal for eight hundred thousand
volunteers.
1t is expected that the soldiers whose
terms Of service is about expiring, will
offer themselves as substitutes for unwil-
ling conscripts.
Troubles exist in Banks army. Many
officers are resigning, growing out of the
introduction of negro troops.
Major Austin of Morgan's brigade,
with one hundred and fifty men, passed
around Murireesboro' and across the
Nashville Railroad, tearing up the track
and running train of soldiers over an
embankment.
The Louisville journal reports that
Gems. Longstreet. Marshall and Forney
are approaching Lexington.
Ray Confederate notes were recently
sold in Memphis, at sixty cents on the
dollar for greenbacks. Tennessee money
was above par, and other Southern bank
money used at par in all commercial cir
cles. Greenbacks were depreciaIing, and
not held with any feeling of security.
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EycouRAGlNC.-The following lines are
in circulation among our exchanges, and
contain food for reflection to those of our
lady readers who begin to wonder why
nobody comes to WOO"
There never was goose so gray,
But some day, sooner or late;
An honest gander came that way
And took her for his mate"
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ny- Planters, look to your hog.pens.
A distinguished author says, the pen is
migh,ier thor the sword "
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TORACCO SEED.

A NY PERSON HAVING A SMALL GUAM
N. tity of Tobacco Seedto spare will confer
favor by calling Mt this Office.
Feb 81, 1868
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MARRIED,

On the Goth ult., by Rev. NJ. A. Cass, Mr.. T. j.
ERRrcKsoN to Miss PARTHENA j. JOHNS, all Of
this county.
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naS- The Mayor of Mobile has given
notice that gambling must be stopped in
that city, and has instructed each and
every one Of her officers to arrest any per-
son caught keeping a gambling saloon,
and every individual caught gambling in
the city limits and to bring them before
hin,