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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-07-24
.sul~, Chaee's Position.

Chief Justice Chase has again dcclar-
Cd himself in full sympathy with the
Democratic party, although he disa-
groes with the plank in their platform
relative to Southern constitutions. He
believes their constitutions should stand
until changed by the people of each
State all voting.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-07-24
The Radicals.
Inc haUlcdlS.
Under this head q contemporary wri-

UIIUVr I1IIs IGaU u contemporary W.T.
ter says:
The Radical is by nature destroyer.
His mission in this world is to tear down
or uproot that which others have built
or planted. He is only useful when let
loose against intrenchcd wrongs, but
his zeal is ever outrunning his diScrc-
ton. lie will pull away at the tares,
regardless of the tender wheat he is
wasting, and when these are uprooted,
he will turn his hand against the stand
ing corn rather than miss Il victim.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-07-24
states for Seymour and Blair.
The following States may be regard

One hundred and lilty-ninC votes are
all that is necessary for an election, and
in the above tables there are one hum
bred and sixty electoral votes without
counting one OF the Southern States en-
gagged in the rebellion. In the list of
States given, every one, save three, in
which State election has been held in
the last eighteen months, has gone De-
mocratic. In all, the local elections
have exhibited great Democratic gains,
sufficient to insure the State for the De-
mocracy this fall. We have not count
cd Illinois in the list, but feel pretty
certain the Democracy will carry it.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-07-24
A Bad Story from Giles.

Somebody in Giles county writes to
the Department of Agriculture at
Washington:
The dogs, "curs of low degree" have
played havoc with the sheep. Oh for q
dog law! A neiShbor of mine lost
thirty-fve South-downs in one night,
among them two bucks worth 500 each,
either worth more than all the dogs in
the county.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-07-24
Another One,

The Republican, Savannah, Georgia,
an original Union and reconstruction
paper, supports the Seymour and Blair
ticket. We expect almost everybody
to be for that ticket before the cXpi-
ration of n couple OF months.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-07-24
Butler Cocktails.

An exchange says they have a new
drink down east they call "Butler Cock
tails" You stir it up with a spoon
squint one eye, drink the liquid down
and put tie spoon in your pocket.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-07-24

CONSIDERABLE excitement prevails in
Georgia, caused by the recent discoyc-
ny Of extensive gold mines. The Mari
eta JOUynGl eXults in the fact that tho
belt Of precious ore runs mot lar from
Marietta"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-07-24

Wildcats are plentier i'll Connecticut
than they were fifty years ago. In the
northern part of the Litchiield country
many of them have been shot. One
weighing twenty-siX pounds, and stand
ing twenty inches high, was recently
shot.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-07-24
SPIRIT OF THE PRESS.

We subjoin an extract from the Gin
cinnati Enquirer OH Mir. Scymour's
nomination:
For twenty years no man has eXerted
n wider influence upon public affairs in
the Democratic party; no man is better
known or more admired; he not only
has no equal in any part, but he has no
rival. Gifted with fine presence, with
a remarkable and copious flow of Ian
guagc, with elegant diction. he is UNI
surpassed as an orator lie is the pride
and ornament of the Empire State
He commenced life as Democrat, and
has never wavercd in his advocacy of
that political faith. In his private life
there is no blcmish his morals are
pure his reputation untarnishcd. He
was not a candidate for the nomination
for the Presidency, but repeatedly de-
clincl. ara it-,Ss,s1 only upon the s5ia.i-
tation Of the West. and the unanimous
votes Of the convention, that he accept
ed the nomination. Why, then, should
he not be supported by the Democracy
Of the entire country? What obiec-
tons can reasonably be urged against
him? His character and qualifications
are eminent; he is eminent as All ora
tor; he is distinguished as a statesman.
There is no comparison between him
and Grant. either politically or perso-
nally. He will be supported by the
Democracy and will be triumphantly
elected. lie was not originally the
choice of the West, as is well known /:
they preferred with extraordinary una
nimity Hon. George II. Pendcton. but
owing to adverse circumstances he has
been defeated and the nomination has
fallen upon Governor Seymour through
the action Of Mr.. Pcndlcton's friends.
We do not hesitate TO pledge to him
their cordial support.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-07-24
Auspicious--The New Y ork Herald

The Louisville CoHrier said some
days ago that the opposition Of the
New York HerGld was alone needed to
certify The numerous indications of
Democratic success in November For
the last twelve years that paper, with
uncrring certainty, has always chosen
and advocated the doomed ticket in
every Presidential election. 1t sup
ported Fremont in 1856, Douglass in
1860, Mcclellan in 1864. We are happy
to announce that ii has come out against
Seymour and Blair, and with its habit
ual disregard of its own previous hos
tility, is now supp orting Grant.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-07-24
Wisconsin,.

In Oakland, Wisconsin, on the Sth,
a man named Babb, who married girl
of fifteen some two months ago, the
union not proving happy, cut his young
wile's throat, nearly sevcring her head
from her body, and then attempted to
cut his own throat, but had not cour-
age to make the knife etlectual. lie is
confined in Jail and there are threats of
lynching him. .....
NEWS received by steamers from the
Upper Missouri report that the Indians
killed seven wood choppers near Fort
Peck. Their bodies were found horri-
bly, mutilated.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-07-24
(Frorr the Louisville Journal.)

Whether or not we shall have Nj.
Pcndleton himself, we at any rate have
got his platform, which is the best part
of him; and in that sign, under any
standard bearer whom the convention
is capable Of selecting, we shall con-
QuCr.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-07-24
An OJl One,

II. c. Crow, Of Carter county, is 81
years of age, is the father of twenty
children Q3 Of them livingD the grand
father of one hundred and sixteen, and
the great grandfather of sevcnty-two.
He is a strong Conservative.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-07-24

" Three sisters were struck by light
ming in the vicinity of Cross Roads,
Nd, recently, and two of them killed
Outright and the remaining one seri-
ousiy injured.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-07-24

The st. Joseph Uerald has learned,
from gentleman just from Fort Hays,
that The Indians are on the war path iii
thai section. 1t is reportedpthat there
are over six thousand Indians within
twenty-five miles of Fort Larncd. They
have already killed ten or twelve white
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-07-24

A Mr.. Rain was attacked and rob
bed by three negro highwaymcn near
Savannah, Ga, n few days ago. Such
outrages ore of daily occurrence in that
ncighbOrhOod.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-07-24

The news from all directions indicates
the election of Seymour and Blair.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-02-12

Ms- treaty is on foot between tho United
States and tho King of the Fcjec Islands, by
which the King mortgages the island for three
years as security for money due for having eaten
some American citizens. The King sent whale 8
TOOTH which tho President is to keep if the treaty
is ratified. No writings have been exchanged.
@ss- We arc informed that soldier belonging
to regiment formerly stationed here, (eays the
Columbia Phocnir,) became enamored with
colored girl, and finding that the adagc, absence
couquers love-" was not applicable to his case, re-
turned to this city, and on Sunday night the
twain wore made one, and yesterday departed on
bridal tour.
>@- farmer in Northern Georgia, who mover
made any money in raising cotton has cleared
thrco thousand dollars this year on q crop of
wheat and corn.
@s- The gas company in Jackson, Mississippi
cut of the supply of light from the Reconstruc-
ton Convention, because it would not furnish Sc
curity for tho payment of the gas bill.
@- During the cold weather in St. Paul, frost
gathered on the window panes three-quarters Of
on inch thick. At the same date peach trees
vere in bloom in Florida.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-02-12
Newspapers and Magazines.

"Ths Naine D,mocrat," recently published at
Saco, Me-, has been purchased by Hon. cHAs. A.
SHAW, removed to Biddleford, No, and enlarged
and greatly improved. The Democrat is steunch
party organ, edited and managed with unusual
ability, and is doing effective work in dispclling
the rotten doctrines Of the Radical Nogroi:es in
the New England States. Wo commend the
Democrat to all lovers of Constitutional rights,
and Constitutional liberty. Terms, So per aunum.
Democrats Young Amdrica."-Wc arc glad
to see this beautiful Monthly. The children aro
jubilant over it. arrival, and anticipate its COM
ing with persistent questioning, making its advent
a relief and pleasure. 1t is quite unique in its
way-fresh and spirited in tome, full Of illustra-
tioas, and not at all "goody" and mawkish Long
life to it, and many Subscribers, who, by the way,
get handsome premium, in addition, fos the
subscription price of $l50. Published by W.
JENNINGS DENoREsr, 473 Broadway, n. Y.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-02-12
A Highly Interesting Work,

"The GreWackeis, and hO@ they Lired, Fough
and Died for Dirie, rih Incidents and Sketche
Of Life in Conyederacy," is tho title of hand
some volume just issued by JONES BRorHERs &
Co., Atlanta, Ga.
There is certain portion of the War that will
mover go into tho regular histories, nor be ON.
bodied in romance or poetry, which is very real
part Of it, aud will, if preserved convey to sue.
ceeding generations better idsa Of tho spirit Of
tho conflict than many dry reports or careful mar.
rstves Of events, and this part may bo called the
gossip, the fun, the pathos of the War. Thi,
illustrates the character of the leaders, the humor
Of tho soldiers, the devotion Of women, the brave
ry of men, the pluck of our heroes, tho romance
aud hardshps Of the service. From tho begin
ming of the war, the nuthor has been engaged in
collecting all the anecdotes connected with or
illustrative of it, and has grouped and classified
thom under appropriate heads, and in very at-
tracti.e form.
The books contents include "reminiscences of
camp, picket spy, scout, bivounc, siege, and bat.
teGeld, with thrilling foats of bravery, wit, drol
lcry, comical and ludcrous adventures, etc., etc.
Amusement as we'll as instruction may be found
in every page as graphic DETAIL brilliant wit,
and authentic history, are skllfully iuterwovon
in this work of literary art.
I. lis just such volume as will find numerous
purchasers, and just such q one as persons sock.
ing to act ss book agents should add to their list
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-02-12

How THE CONVENTION IS TO be PAID
General Candy issued an order on the Ith to
Carry into effect the ordinance passed by the
Reconstruction Convention on the 3oth ult.,
entitled An ordinance to levy special tax
to dcfray the expenses Of this Convention and
preserve the credit of the State" heretofore
published in fully, the principal feature in
which is the following paragraph:
"That the assessors of taxes in the State
of South Carolina shall add to the assessments
already made or about to be made under the
authority of General Orders No. lS9, of De-
ccmber ., 1867, from these Headquarters, the
taxes levied under the ordinance before cited
and hereinafter published, and the collectors
of taxes will proceed to collect the same at
the time and in the manner prescribed by
the laws of the State and the General Orders
No. 139 before cited, and pay the same into
the Treasury of the State"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-02-12
The Lightning News Dealer.

QUINN of Augusta. Wc speak of him as atorc
because Publications Of All Sorts, from All Parts
uf the Union seem to be flashed into his shop as
if by lightning. Fashion Books of ovcEy style
may be always had of QUINN fully two weeks in
advance of their date. New York Papers one
day after their date. All the Latest Novels u.
speedily MS energy and enterprise can bring them
to hand.
QUINN has the most charming collection Of II.
lustrated Story Books for Children. And Sta
tionery to suit the million. Aud such Valentines
MS Levers and Huuiorists never dreamed Of be-
fore QuISN has everything Instructive, cvnry-
thing Humorous, everything Comic, everything
Beautiful, everything ChOap. Never fail, when
you happen in Augusta, to stop under the Con-
stitutionalist Office, few doors above the Angus
ia Hotel, and give QUINN call.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-02-12

BRUTAL MURDER NEAR BEAUFORT, S. c.
By the arrival Of the steamer Pilot Boy last
evening from Charleston and Beaufort, we
learn the following particulars of q most bru-
tai murder, pcrpctrated on Tuesday, at the
plantation OF DR.. DeSaussure, near Beaufort,
S. O., by some negroes. 1t appears that Mr..
J. Fraser Matthews, Jr., accompanied by
constable, went there for the purpose cf ar
resting several negroes, who had stolen some
mules from Coosaw plantation, on which he
resides. The small party were met by an
overwhelmi, ing force Of freedmen end resisted,
and while one held Mr.. NJ. another took his
gun from him. Mr.. NJ. being disarued, walk
ed away, saying, 81 am unarlned; don't
shoot" But the negro took deliberate aim
at him and discharged the contents Of the gun
in his head, killing him instantly. Assistance
was eoou obtained from the military station.
cd at Beaufort, and it is believed the guilty
party have all been arrested. Mr.. NJ. was
most estimable young man, with promising
future before him; much loved and highly
esteemed BY large circle Of devoted friends
and acquaintances-Sav. News & Herald, 4lh.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-02-12
The Vote in Alabama.

As is we'll known, the FIRST Radical Reconstruc-
tion Convention was held in Alabama. It's men,
bers were sharelcssly ignorant and unblushingly
vile. They perfected Constitution, which, should
it be ratified by the people, will inausurnte in
Alabama still fnrthor chaos, anarchy and desol.-
ton.
On the third sr fourth of the present month
began the voting for or against this MOnagerc
Constitution. The white people of the State,
however, as advised by their wisest and best men,
have refrained from voting eithA- ----. in liz
questions and there remains but little doubt that
the Radical Constitution has been really defeated.
Butthc following paragraph from the Montgomery
Jfal will showthat the Radicals, az is everywhere
the case, intend to use their official powor TO
summate the matter in tho interest of their party.
Gen. Meade has extended tho time Of voting
one Gay longer, !, will be seen by reference to
the ordor of Gen. Hayden. The Radicals have
resolcea to carry the bogus constitution for Ala
bama even if the negroes are giren year to
"voc often" on the question. Their determina-
ton is plain, and Gen. Meade is party to :heir
scheme. Comment is unnecessary; but let us
still work and protest, in the name of Justice and
Liberty, against this new outrage. Tho infamous
constitution has been farly aud overwhelmingly
defeated. Let the white men remember this fact;
and work the moro diligently for one day longer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-02-12
to add the name of General Beauregard, but
tho committee refused to include him.


THE NEGRO RIOT AT SAyANEAH-We e1-
tract the following particulars of the negro
riot at Savannah Tuesday from the Ne'0s &
Herald of the 4tb.
Some eyil-designing persons organized q
mass meeting of negroes to bo held in Chip
pewa square Yesterday afternoon, without no.
tifying either the civil or military powers.
They erected stand, provided the speakers
for the occasion, and congregated large
crowd of excited negroes upon the spot. Ihis
state Of facts coming officially to the notice OF
the authorities, an order was issued by His
Honor the Mayor for the dispersion of the
crowd, which was promptly executed by tue
police force, and the Square cleaned OF the
tumultuous assembly. The negroes then as
sembled ut an African church, called :" An
drew Chapel" on New street, and re organ.
lied their meeting. Notice Of this fact be-
ing also brought to the attention of the au-
thorities, another order was issued, directing
the Chief OF Police to investigate the fact
and il any unlawful assembly had gathered
20 adjourn the same. Accordingly Gen. An
derson, accompanied by five officers, visited
the place and found very excited. crowd of
negroes assembled at The church. He order
ed the adjournment of tie meeting and the
dispersion of the crowd, which almost imme-
diately commenced furious attack upon the
little squad, which WAS continued until rein
forcements arrived rom the Barracks, then
the fight became general; pistols, rocks and
clubs were freely used until finally the rioters
were dispersed, and scne twenty. six arrested
and carried TO the Barracks. We are sorry
to state that Lieutenant Bell, of the Police
force, received severe flesh wound in the
leg from pistol shot fired by one of the riet-
ers as so wound in the head with q rock ;
he however renamed vt his post until over.
come and faint from loss of blood, when he
was carried to his residence and the ball
extracted and his wounds dressed by DR..
Bulloch.
Lieutenant Howard was knocked senseless
by blow in the head with rock, and which
liked to have proved fatal. BE was carried
into quarters and his wound dressed. Ser
geant Moran had severe encounter with one
Of The rinseaders aud was slightly wounded
We have heard of but one negro being shot,
but as there were at least forty shots exchang.
ed between the opposing forces, we should
not be surprised to learn Of more casualties.
A miserable white creature named Eden
appears to have been the ring-leader. A
number of arrests were made.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-02-12

TIE CASE OF ColnNEL ScHAar.-Sevcral
months ago Col. Schaa, OF the United States
army, shot and killed Col. Sheppard, citi
zen of Alab ,,na. at M.Gat Vernon Arsena!
near Mobile rha murder was pronounced
most cowardly "ttai.. lie has recently been
tried by conrt-u,;,riia, and sentenced to pay
Gne OF $500 anu to b. imprisoned ut Fort
Pulaski for six mouths. Some time ago a
negro committed a rape upon the person of a
young lady in North Carolina. Her friends
captured and hung him. Five of them were
arrested and tried by a military court and
sentenced to fifteen years Imprisonment at
hard laboy. Here, says cotemporary. We
have military justice illustrated. The life Of
a Southern white man is worth only $500
and six months Imprisonment; that of a ne
gro fifteen years. Imprisonment at hard labor,
Notwithstanding the former may be an up.
right citizen and the latter criminal.-Na-
tioual Intelligencer.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-02-12

How TIE DELEGATES L1vE.-The Charles
ton correspondent Of the Sumter Wotchman
says:
A point has been eliminated in regard 10
the way in which these distinguished mobiles
and statesmen live while here. The market
seems to be the most popular dining saloon.
Here they congregate in considerable mum.
bers, and whilst gathered about the islands
where refreshments arc 10 be had, they chuckle
and grin, Inspired, no doubt, by the thought
of the elcren dollars day to be taken from
the pockets of the white people and put in
their own. Where they sleep is still mystic
ry, but it is believed, as many of them are oil
a social turn and nos fond Of being alone-at
night-that they have found their way into
the lodging places of their own colour and
character, Of the city.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-02-12
South Carolina Radical Negro conven.
tiOn.
EIGHTEENTH DAY.


CHARLESTON, Feb. S.
Tn, Canvcation assembled ut l2 NJ, and
was called 10 order by the President A. G.
Macley.
Mr.. Lemuel Boozer stated that he observed
in The journal resolution introduced in re-
gard 10 abscntccs. He supposed it had REF
ercrce more particularly to tnose not present
when the :ut. was taken upon The ordinance
,.a.sGi in regard TO anuuing contracts a"d
iiaJ:li:cS Tor the purchase ut slaves. Untor-
!.uatty lie was absent, ard he desired TO eX.
,lain that it Was not for the purpose OF dodg-
ing The aueSiiln, but owing to the fact of in.
di-pos:tion, which prevented him from re-
manning IN tae house during the entire sitting.
II he had been present he would have voted
mo-" and ne desired to lave his name SO re-
ce.r,!ed.
On motion Of Mr. C. c. Bowen, the gentle.
ln:.u was allowed to record his vote Gs desired.
L. S Langley m,ved TO take up the ur6n-
isAcd business OF yesterday, resolution Of
ftrcd by Mr. ]. 81. Allen in reference to
changing the hours of the sittings of the Con-
rention.
The President stated that thc unfinished
business was the resolution offered by Mr.. Al
len in reference to draft of $50, 900 upon
the State Treasury for The purpose Of paying
next Saturday the per diem Of the members.
NJ. Parker moved to amend by adding
s. Cor the purpose cf paying the per diem o,
the members and officers Of this Convention
anl SUCH other expenses
Mr. Leslie moved to amend as follows
"Prov;dcd that no conti"gent expenses shall
be paid until the same shall have been acted
on by the Committee Of Audit and approved
bv the House"
Tie rcsola,ion as amended was adopted.
b. f. Randolph offered resolution for the
appointment OF Committee Of five, to Con-
fer with General C2nby in regard to tie plan
of voting upon The ratification If the Consti-
tuition, and moved that it be referred to the
Committee on Franchise aad Elections.
Mr.. Leslie moved to lay the resolution on
the table.
Def5re the vote on the motion was taken,
the President announced the hour for the con-
sideraiion Of the special order bad arrived.
The Reports Of the Committee on the Civil
Rights and Of the Committee or Education
were then read and made the specia: order
fo twelve O'Clock Thursday The Civil Rights
bil is quite lergthy, and is ustonishinely lib.
eral in its provisions. The right Of suffrage is
asserted wlthoutquali6catioa. The Judiciary,
with few exceptions, are elected by the peo-
pie for various terms, ranging from one to
our years The entire judicial system Of the
Safe Is changed. The expense Of legal ma
ch.nery is greatly Increased. A penal code
will be prepared and revised decennially.
The Constitution provides Tor school sys-
tenn. Compulsory attendance for twen'y,four
months on nli children between six and sixteen.
y reformatcry school and agricultural col
lege i, 10 be established.
.ill schools and colleges are to be supported
bg public funds ar,l are TO Le open to all, ir-
lr-pec'ive CT race or Color.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1868-02-12

FlRE.-We regret to learn that the dwell,
ing house, kitchen, barn, stables, and other
outhouscs, of Mr.. Thos. Chatham, near New
Market. were destroyed by fire on Wednes.
day morning last We learn that Mr.. Chatham
had previously discharged some freedmen
from his employment, aud being apprehensive
that they would attempt tn hurn his dwell.
ing house, had watched his premises until a
late hour on Tuesday night, and q short time
after the family had retired, the dwelling
house was fired, and it, with all the furniture,
outhouses, and large amount of corn, ba-
con, flour, &C., were consumed.-Abbeyille
Banner, 5th.