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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-09-18
An Oversight.

The Legislature committed grave mis-
take in not, before adjourning, ordering to be
printed a large and indefinite number ofcopies
of the Militia Bill, the KukluX and Currency
Bills, together with true transcript of the
man languages, to be placed in the hands Of
the immigration agent and by him to be dis
tributed generally throughout those portions
of the country to which he seems to look for
his immigrants. Reinforced with such potent
instrumentalitics and inducements, we have
no doubt that gentleman would meet with a
much larger degree of success than has hith.
erto attended his efforts
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-09-18
The Iscporf Of the Committee.

We have just incidentally met up with a
copy of the "Report Of the Joint Military
Committee of the two Houses Of the Tennes-
sec Legislature, to take testimony about the
Kuklux. It seems to be a compound Of mis-
representation and exaggeration, based for the
most part upon the absurd and improbable
stories told by negroes who left their homes in
the country and sought Nashville TO avoid la
boring for living. If such condition of
affairs has been existing in Tenhessee-which
no sahc and candid mind believes-it Is an adj
ditional evidence of the inefliclency of the
present State administration, and damning
testimony against radical rule. We understand
that large numbers of this radical fiction were
printed at the expense of the taxpayers, and
are being scattered through the country as a
campaign document. They will, however, do
no harm except perhaps to further embitter the
negro against the white man and impel him
onward in the direction of that conflict Of
races which now appears to be a prominent
feature in the radical programme.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-09-18
AGENTS FOR THE POST.

The following named gentlemen will act as
agents for the Posi- in RENTING subscriptions
from their respective localities:
JOHN l.. MCKINNEY, Rcevlle.
w. j. ABEL, Decatur.
B. +. MARTIN, Calhoun.
ii. a. CRAWFORD, Washington. Rhea Co.
d. w. LATTIMER. Four Mile Branch
W. w. FIELDS. Benton, Polk County.
r. b. SHIRLEY, sulphur Springs, Rhea
county, Tennessee.
THos. STEPHENS, Cartersville, Ga.
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Monroe County.

We spent Monday and Tuesday of the pres
ent week at the county seat of Monroe. Court
met on Monday morning, and in addition to
the ordinary matters on such occasions, his
Honor, as is now his duty, had something to
say about the Kukluxers. The law recently
passed is pretty heavy one, and If there is u
man in all this land and country belonging to
that organization, we advise him to get up and
git out Of it at once. Loyal leagucrs would do
themselves no harm by pursuing similar
course ia regard TO their organization, as Sc
cret political societies are all wrong and can
only exist to the harm and injury of the pub
lie welfare; and surely no one who belongs to
the League can with any propriety make
mouths at the KukluX.
A good many civil cases were continued, as
vile TO ieok after their business in the Supreme
Court,
The corn crop in Monroeis good, as it is eve
rywhcre in East Tennessee and with the cX.
ception of the general complaint of high taxes,
the people seem to be jogging along well
enough, possessing their souls in patience
and waiting for the good time coming when
they may once more dwell, in quietude beneath
their own vine and fig tree. with neither Lea
guers nor KukluXers TO make them afraid.
Wehad the pleasure of meeting with good
many old friends, Il number of whom renewed
their former relationship with the ATHENS
Posi-. which was always a favorite in that di
rection. We think in n few months more, not
withstanding Monroe now has two papers Of
its own to support, wewill be able to work oul
list up to the old standard. We thank oul
friends for the substantial tokens of encour
agement received during our short stay, ant
propose to show our appreciation by furnish
ing them with good, readable and truthful
nopnr
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-09-18
SmOISe.HOusc Robbed,

On last Saturday night some hungry cuss
broke into Jim Charles smokc-house and
distracted therefrom the last pound of bacon
poor Jim had. That happy go-iucky individ.
ual, however, is not caring much. He will in
few days be. in receipt of supply of New
and Seasonable Goods, and then midst the
throng OF customers which always rush to his
store on such occasions. he win soop}orget the
recent raid upon his larder. Mr.. Charles in.
forms us that the amount of meat the thief OBJ
tanned was just five pounds and half, aver
dupOise.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-09-18
Read the Advertisements.

The man who does not read the advertise
ments in his paper can never be said to be well
informed. The advertisements indicate not
only the business enterprises, but of the adver-
tiser. When you see a man who advertiscs
literally, you may be certain in finding good
stock of goods in store; that he keeps up with
the market, and sells cheaper than those who
do not advertise. If you want good bargains
always patronze those who avail themselves
Using columns of their paper.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-09-18
Bolivar Female Academy.

We learned while at Madisonville that this
educational institution, under the charge OF
Prof. RAMSEY, is In hourishing condition
there being n large number of pupils in at.
tendance, who are making rapid progress with
their studies. Professor r. has the reputation
of being an excellent teacher.
The Male School is now in progress, with {
competent tcacherin charge and fair prospects
No people manifest more devotion to cduca
tional interests than those of Madisonville ant
al;
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-09-18
A Sensible Governor.

The present Governor of Alabama seems to
be a sensible man, at least for u radical. At
the recent session of the Legislature of that
State, Il law was passed requiring the Govern
or to designate one or more papers in each Con-
gressional district in which advertisements
are to unpublished; no advertisements to be Of
validitytunless it appears in n paper thus
named Under this law, Gov. Smith has de-
signated all the papers in the State.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-09-18
Another Good MAN Gone.

We learn from the Richmond Wig of the
LIST inst, that Mr.. Wm Sands, for many years
editor of the Religious Herald, the organ of
the Baptists in Virginia, died very suddenly
at his residence in that city on the 3Oth ult., in
the 10Th year of his age. Mr. Sands was, in
every sense of the term, good man-modest,
unassuming, child-like, and was esteemed as
such bv all who knew him.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-09-18
Memorial Service.

The Funeral Sermon of MARY CUMMING.
HAM, relict of the late Rev. Jesse Cunnyng-
ham, will be preached at the Presbyterian
Church, Mt. Harmony, by Rev.J. II. Brunner,
OH Sunday, October IS, 1868.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-09-18
Law Card.

Attention is respectfully invited to the Card
Of GEO. w. BRIDGES, Attorney at Law and
Real Estate Broker, Athens, Tennessee. Col
b. has been engaged in the practice of Law fol
some years, and is favorably known not only
in East Tennessee but throughout the State
He now proposes to enlarge his business, and
has adopted about the only sensible and GER
tain way to do it-making the fact known
through the columns of the public journals
We again direct attention to his Card.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-09-18
ylnm Shot.

We learn that on Wednesday or Thursday of
last week, man named Kelley, living in the
18th civil district of this county, was shot and
badly wounded by another named Gibson.
We know nothing of the origin of the difficult
ty, other than that politics had nothing to do
with H.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-09-18
The SuDreme COu,t.

A gentleman from Knoxville states that Mr..
MAYNARD had been sworn in as special Judge,
Mr.. TRNIBLE will not accept, and Judge
SMITH had not arrived. There will be no
Court before next MOnday-if then
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-09-18

TO Teachers ana Friends Of Edu-
cation.
TNHE UNDERSIGNED TAKE PLEA
i sure in calling attention to the following
admirable text books by
WILLIAM BINGHAM, A. NJ.
Superintendent of the Bingham School,
Mebaneville, North Carolina.
1. A GRAMMAR OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE:
For the use of Schools and Academies
With copious parsing exercises. Price "a
cents: single copies will be furnished to
teachers, for examination, with view to
introduction, on receipt of 90 cents.
2. A GRAMMAR OF THE LATIN LANGUAGE:
For the use of Schools. With Exercises and
Vocabularies. Price $3.50. Single Copies
will be furnished to teachers, for examine
ton, with view to Introduction, ON receipt
of one dollar.
8. CAssAR's COMMENTARIES on the Gallo War.
With Vocabulary, notes, and a new map of
Gaul. Price $3.50. Single copies will be
furnished to teachers, for examination, with
view to introduction, on receipt Of one
dollar. .r.L ....t. $3.50. -
These books are handsomely issued, and the
high reputation of the author is a guarantee
of their excellence. 49,
Address, e. III. BUTLER h CO.,
1877 South Fourth ST., Philadelphia, Pa.
Sept. II, lS6S-StA 3d. I,..r.''t I'm
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Polk County.

Circuit Court for Polk county will meet at
Benton next Monday, the 21st. Several of the
more eminent members of the Bar ut this place
are expected to be present.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-09-18
WHISKY.
FRUET..FRUJUT.

T WILL PAY THE HIGHEST MARKET
l. price in Cash or barter, for all the good
dried fruit Offering.
Sept II, lS6S-tf-4ll A. C. robson.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-09-18

nB r. b. S., sulphur Springs, has our ac-
Acknowledgements for his attention, and his kind
ness and Partially are highly appreciated.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-09-18
MAR IL HE'D,

DENTON-NEWMAN.- the 18th inst,
by Elder j. $. Russell, at the residence of the
brides mother, Mr.. Il. DENTON. to Miss
MoLLIE NEWMAN, all of McMinn county.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-09-18

n@1 The communication of sold Line Whig'
shall appear next week.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1868-05-28

The Nashua Post thus speaks of
the way immigrants are pouring in
tolowa: ua m
isfhe tide of immigrants pouring
into Iowa this spring is unusually
large. Neversincc the palmy days
Of '5C and '57, has there been such an
influx of men, women and children,
accompanied by cattle, horses, wag-
ons, and all the signs of healthy and
permanent prosperity. From Lam
sing 10 Kookuk, the ferry crossings
are literally flooded with fleets of
"pfaifie schooncis'' loaded with pre-
, cious cargoes Of living freight dcs-
tined for The broad fields of. interior
lows There is q notable feature
about the immigration. TO our State
this season. In one essential partlc-
lllar it differs from that of n dozen
years ago, and indeed of all prior
years. Pile men who are coming
are bringing money with them.--
Thousands Of men are coming to
Iowa this season and paying for
farms, building houses and fences,
breaking mp, enclosing and planting
large tiactsof land, and giving the
best possible evidence that they arc
here to stay -
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1868-05-28
Vol. 20, No. 9

At the close of his remarks the COM
raittees returned, that on permanent
organization presenting Gen. Logan
for President, with Gen. E. w. Rice,
of our 7th, for Vice President and
Capt. G. V. Gardner, of Marengo for
Secretary, with a Vice President and
Secretary from every delegation
present, which included nearly every
State and Territory. nj
On assuming the chair Gen. Logan
made one Of his inimitable speeches
which carried the Convention by
storm, and which we shall not at
tempt to describe in the brief limits
Of this letter, at its close he declin.
cd the nomination as permanent
Chairman and on his motion Gen.,
Fairchild was elected in his place.
The resolutions which we will give
you tomorrow had the true ring of
loyalty and recommended Gen.
Grant to the Soldiers and Sailors and
the people Of America as the stan
dard bearer who could lead us to US
certain victory against tho common
enemy at the ballot box, as he lead
his victorious legions against the
rebels upon so many hotly contested
battle fields.
In our own delegation, from the
State we notice many of Iowa's dis
tinguished Soldiers including Cows
Merrill and Stone, Gems Rrice, Will
Hanson, Clark and others, while on
the platform and in the vast assem-
bly, were the leading officers in the
late struggle like Sickles, Pleasanton,
Fairchild, Logan, Cochrane, and
many others that We might mention
but space forbids.
We have witnessed many Conven-
tions not composed of better mate
rial or permeated by more thorough
spirit Of devotion to the country or
which displayed more unbounded en-
thusiasm and determination to over
throw its enemies at the conflict of |
the polls.
The city is rapidly filing with del |
egates for the convention tomorrow.
Wade and Colfax are the two prom
inent candidates, with legion of
hackers who couldn't be induced TO |
accept an Office, oh mol
Major Hamilton, Alvin Lewis. and |
J. W. Norris, are stopping at the Ad- |
ans, W. Fl. Caldwell and J. NJ. He'd. |
rick are camping at the fremont, |
with the Iowa delegation.
MORE ANON. |
1
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THURSDAY, MAY 2S, 1868.

country, and il so arrested aud inn
prisoned it is the duty of the govern.
ment to interfere in his behalf.
ResolDed, That of all who were
faithful in the trials Of the late war:
there were none entitled to more es.
pecial honor than the brave soldiers
and seamen who endured the hard
ships of the camp ard cruise and i'm
periled their lives in the service of
their country. The bounties and pen
sions appropriated by law for these
brave defenders ofthe Union are OBJ
legations never to be forgotten. The
widows and orphans of the gallant
dead are the wards OF the people, a
sacred legacy bequcathed to the Uni
ted States protecting care.
Resolued, That foreign emigration,
which in the past has added so much
to the wealth and increased the re-
sources of this nation, the asylum of
nations, should be fostercd BY 4 lib.
eral and just policy.
Reeolred, That this convention de-
ciares lts sympathy with all oppress-
ed people who are struggling for their
rights.
The following are the supplement
tary resolutions adopted as part of
the platform:
Resnlped, That we recognize the
great principles laid down in the dec
laration of independence as the true
four dation of Democratic govern,
lnent, and we hail with gladncss ev.
cry effort toward making these prin-
ciples living reality on every inch
of American soil.
Resolved, That we highly commend
the spirit OF magnanimity and for
givness with which men have served
the rebellion who have now frankly
and honestly co-operatcd with US in
restoring the peace of the country,
and rs reconstructed, they are re-
ceived back into the Union of the
loyal people and we favor the remov-
al of the restrictions imposed upon
the late rebels as soon as the spirit
of rebellion has died out.
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Senator Bayard.

oFFytlAz ctTY C COUNTY PAPER
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Ye New Veersion Of Ye Old
Grimes.


Old Grimes is dead. that poor old soul,
We ne'er shall see him more;
He used to wear as straight coat
As ever mortal wore.
He used 10 be an honest man,
Oftrust and honors full;
But johnson, or the ku Kiux klan.
Has Strengthened out his wool.
Old Grimes Is dead, that poor old soul,
We ne er shall see him more;
His coat-tail once hung down behind,
But now it hangs before.
He used to have the confidence
or all his noble State;
But now he's jumped across the fence,
And love is turned to hate. a
Twas pity he should kill himself
For Just no cause at all;
Twas worse than cutting off his nose
Tospite his face next Fall.
But now he's dead, we'll let him lie
Beneath Eleven heavy stones,
His good deeds since he's poisoned them,
Are buried with his bones.
Whoever bought our Senate hen,
They'd better let her be-;
She u sed to lay two eggs day
But ones got spoiled, you see.
@ Knoxville Iofef.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1868-05-28
FREMONT HOUSE, CHICAGO,
Wednesday, May 20, '6s.

Dear Courier -
The Republican Ma
tional Convention assembled at high
noon to-day at Crosby's Opera House,
and was promptly called to order
by Gov. Marcus L. Ward, of New
Jersey, Chairman of the National
Executive Committee, after which
Bishop Simpson delivered a most
impressive prayer.
On motion of Gov. Ward, Major
General Carl Schurz, of Missouri,
was made temporary presiding off,
Ger. On assuming the chair General
Schurz addressed the vast assembly,
in speech which for style, manner,
matter, and everything that goes to
make model of oratory, could not
have been surpassed by many men
living.
AT the conclusion of his remarks
three temporary Chairmen were ap-
pointed, when on motion the roll of
the States was called, and commit
ties on credentials, permanent organ
ization, &C., were appointed. At
this point quite an animated discus
sion arose in regard to the admission
of the Southeren unreconstructed
State delegates, but the motion to
call their names in the list, and refer
their credentials, and the temper of
the convention during the discussion
evidently indicates that all the States
and Territories, that viii likely be
admitted to vote for President, will
be permitted to participate in the
proceedings Of the convention.
At the conclusion of these pre-
liminaries, the convention adjourned
until 8 p. m. this evening.
Many Of our people not mentioned
in my yesterdays letter, are in the
city including among them Rev. H.
Bross, J. w. Norris, and G. H. Shelf
fer, and others.
The delegates have been undergo.
ing serious seige for tickets, but
each ono Of them having only two
extra ones to dispose of to their
friends, Of course many are sadly dis
appointed in not gaining admission.
The people Of Chicago in not pro-
viding wigwam of sufficient capac-
ity, to have accommodated even q
moiety of the vast crowd of soldiers
and citizens from all parts Of the
Republic, desirious to witness the
deliberations Of the convention, have
established q niggardly reputation
most unenviable.
The convention will probably
nominate Grant by acclamation this
evening, and occupy the day to-mor-
row ballotting for Vice. President,
with the chances at present pretty
equally divided between Wade, Ham.
lin and Colfax. s
We had the pleasure of meeting
Hon. Il. w. FOX, Yice-President o.
the North Missouri Railroad Com
pany this morning, and he assured
us that their road was financially
sound, and would be completed tG
the State line by Sept. lst., and that
they were honorably and pecuniari
ly bound to aid our Iowa extension
in preference to any and all others
which they propose to do 10 every
way, shape and manner they had
pledged us. iss
The convention will close tO.nOr-
row probably, and l willnow, for thu
present MORE ANON. t
a
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1868-05-28

FIX President Buchanan is recover
ing from his late severe attack Of
plnrisy.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1868-05-28

Ten native Vermonters are mem
Ibers of the Minnesota Legislature,
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1868-05-28

Ct. "A. IL. furnishes the Cleveland
Leader with the following sketch OF
the Senator from Delaware:
"a very hansome old man, Hugue-
not in origin, with a streak Of Meth
odist preacher in the day of Whit
field, Is Senator Bayard. He reminds
me of Males Herbcs, the solitary
pleader for Louis XVI. His profile
is like John Wesley, as you see him
in the small steel plate hung up in al
most every Methodist home. 1t is a
sharp face, in Tine, round head, with
grave Gallic expression looking out
OF It's attenuation. The nose is deli
cate and straight, the mouth firm,
the face ofa most healthy tint, and
beardless. The thin cheeks are al
most transparent, and they show the
muscles when they move like folds
|. ofspink silk. Soft, silky gray hair,
thin upon the crest, falls to the ears
and curls like young childs The
forehead is not large, but handsome,
perccptive, and square and beautiful
, at the brows. He sits among the
reading clerks, being somewhat deaf,
and leans his handsome Huguenot
face, with his keen, grave, almost
religious look, forward like Cardi-
nails, present at this trial, but not q
party to it. His hair is parted in
the middle, but this, SO far from en-
feebling, only makes more curious
his most individual physiognomy-
lie is the only Senator bearing in his
presence the likeness OF the old Pro-
testant gentry Of France. His fore
fathers were expelled from France
by the Edict of Nantes. His father
was q distinguished ambassador of
the United States. His grandfather,
moved by the preaching Of George
Whitfield on the great Bohemia Ma
nor of Delaware, took up his staff
and bundle and became an itinerant
exhorter. Apart from his geograph-
ical politics, Mr.. Bayard, the present
Senator, is one of the most truly Dig
nified and learned men in the Senate.
lie leads his life alone, remote from
cliques, caucuses, or hospitalities.