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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-11-13
Good Suggestion.

The National MtcUigencer, of the
9th inst, urges Congress, as soon as it
meets in December, to repeal the acts
restricting the powers of the Executive,
and which were passed simply to hamper
President Johnson in the Legitimate eX-
ercise fhis duties. We beheld in those
statutes, says that paper, gross viola
ton of the constitution, Il destruction of
the proper balance Of the government.
areversal of the approved traditions of
American administration, and most
dangerous concentration Of authority in
the hands of that branch of the govern
ment which the trainers of the constitu-
ton considered would be most apt to
invade the domain of the others. 1t
adds that it would have demanded the
repeal of these laws if Seymour had
been elected, and now it insists, as a
matter of principle, that the President
elect should be allowed to enter on the
duties of his Office untrammeled by any
of the acts of Congress which tic up
Mr.. Johnson.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-11-13
The Popular Majority.

In a table approximating to the real
majolitics In the several States in the
recent election for President, the Gin
cinnnti Enquirer estimates Grants ma
jority in white population at 10000
and Seymour's at $4,000, showing a
Democratic majority Of nearly half a
million of votes among the white popu-
lation which has elected every Presi-
dent of the United, States, and hitherto
governed its policy. Will not General
Grant take notice of this fact? will he
not respect the voice of half million
majority of his fellow citizens? lie
has said on memorable occasion to
President johnson, that the Chief Ex-
ecutive ought always to give way to the
majority of the people if he had any
policy in conflict with theirs. He is the
choice of the electors, but was not of
a majority of the people, rs the Radical
candidate. But being President. those
who opposed him, recognize him as
such and expect him to be President of
the whole people.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-11-13
The French Press.

We have given in another place the
opinion of the leading English press up
OF the result Of our recent Presidential
election. Annexed will be found some
comments by French journals on the
same subject:
The Paris PGtFjc says General Grant
is \ man of the nation. and not ola par
~. He saved the Union and will re-
store it TO its former standing among
the great powers. The Americans eve
rywhere are enthusiastic over the result.
and Europe applaudS the decision of the
Republic. This election establishes or
der and peace, the thing most desired.
The Standard regards the election as
continuation of victory over the
South. The mission of General Grant
is difficult one. He will find it ncccs-
sary to oppose Congress. The affairs of
the country require strong and able
hand to repair the broken links of lib
erty. Both continents have reason to
be pleased with the result. Gen. Grant
is worthy successor of Washington.
The journal DIES Debdts and other lib
eral journals are satisfied with the re-
suit, and call Grant u true successor of
President Adams.
The P,'esSe declares that the success
of the Republican party is the triumph
of Capitalization, and thinks it singular
that soldier should be elected chief of
Il great power, while the nations of Eu-
rope seek peace.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-11-13
Trouble i'm West Tennessee.

MEMPHIS, November 10.-A dispatch
was received by General Granger last
night from r. u. Price, Commissioner
of Registration at Nlason's Depot, Tip
ton county, stating that the greatest ex-
element existed there in consequences
of a report that General Smith, the de-
tcated candidate for Congress, was COM
ing there with Il large body of armed
negroes, to take dispositions for the pur-
pose of contesting the election of DR..
Lettwitch, asking for troops to preserve
order.
This morning dispatch was received
from Sheriff Slaughter, stating that
about one thousand armed negroes,
principally from Fayctte county, had
arrived there, and the greatest appre-
tensions were felt for the security of
the whites. Many women and children
had left on the train in consequence,
since noon. 1t is impossible to coRlmu-
nicate with that point by telegraph. and
it is believed that the operator has been
driven away. General Granger dis
patched fifty men of the 25th Infantry,
under three officers, by special train
tonight, for the purpose Of preserving
order.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-11-13
EnfranchiSement.

The following document is being cir
culated among the colored citizens Of
Nashville and vicinity:
The undersigned, colorcd citizens of
the State of Tennessee, being of the
opinion that the time has now arrived
for the northumberland of that por-
ton of our citizens now deprived of the
right of suffrage, upon the basis of per-
manent equality of legal rights and
privileges, withoutregard to race, color,
orlineage, respectfully, but earnestly, re-
commend the calling together of n gen.
eral Convention, to be composed ofdele-
gates, whose duty it shall be to take in.
to consideration this important matter,
and take suitable measures for attaining
the object specified at the earliest mo-
ment. recomend the Sth day of De-
ccmber next as a suitable day for the
holding of said Convention, and the
City Of Nashville as the most suitable
place of assemblage. 1t is earnestly
hoped by the undersigned that delegates
will be sent to this all-important Con-
vention from every county IN Tennes-
see,
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Knox County, Kentucky.

Barborsville, Kentucky, seems to have
had lively time OH election day. The
following dates from there on the 9th /:
The most exciting contest has passed
off in our district that we have ever had
for Congress, between Col. S. NJ. Barnes
and Hon. j. NJ. Adams.
A fight came up between two men by
the name of Berry and Fisher in this
place about 2 o'clock p. m. on the day
of the election. The crowd soon gath
cred around the two men fighting, and
by some means the fight became pretty
general. There were about 25 or 30
shots fired, five of them taking effect.
The persons shot are G. W. Pitzer (kill-
ed,) Frank Hawn (wounded in right
shOulderD Uriah Smith (back,) Joe
Smith (thigh badly,) Nelson Berry low
er part of the abdomen (severely.)
e.. w. Pitzer was merchant of this
place and was favOrite with all who
knew him. He leaves behind a nice
young wife and many friends to mourn
his loss. ..a. ...ai
There were several persons knocked
down with rocks and very badly injur-
ed. 1t is not yet known who it was
that did the damage as there were some
five OF six men all shooting at the same
time. a.. ... ..I,f. .. ...., ...s. .
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Tennessee.

The returns from this State come to
hand in somewhat unreliable shape,
and we shall have to await the official
footing up before being able to announce
the precise majority for the Radical
ticket. The Democracy have made hca-
Wy gains in portions of Middle and
West Tennessee, the blacks in many in
stances having voted for Seymour and
Blair. Some of the Radical papers at
tempt to break the force of this gain by
crying out fraud and intimidation
They have had the managing of the
whole business in their own hands,
backed and sustained by the military in
many places, and We would advise them
to dry up that cry Of stop thief" The
Democrats had very little opportunity
for fraud and intimidation, had they
been 80 inclined.
Lcftwicl, Democrat, is surely elected
in the Memphis District, and Shaefe in
the Fourth. 1t is said Tillman will con-
test the seat of the latter. OF course {:
it is such hard thing for Radical Of
ticc-seeker to submit to the will of the
people when the verdict is against him
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-11-13
Sharp Practice by ~ Head of De-
Dartment.

A Washington correspondent relates
the following:
There is good deal of gossip going
on here about certain prominent Off
cial in charge of Il very important de-
partment, who has inaugurated a new
system of social economy. The said
official has taken up his residence in an
eligible portion of his department, and
furnished it in good style, thus at the
same time saving house rent and per-
hitting the Government to defray his
private bills for curtains, mahogany and
clean linnen. This same official, more
over, has been strong advocate of re-
trenchment, and on his accession to Of
flee applied the guillotine without mer-
cy to male and female clerks, causing
the fact to be proclaimed far and near,
as an evidence of stern devotion to du-
ty. Thus, while number Of needy
young girls and men are sent adrift
without means of support Mr.. Com
missioner luXuliates on his Govern
ment farm, and Uncle Sam foots the
bill. ri Iar 81 .f,n nat afral
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-11-13
Spcculations about the Cabinet.

"A Washington letter has the follow
ing speculative paragraph:
1t is the purpose of the Democratic
leaders to accord to Gen. Grants adj
ministration every possible support COLI
sistent with the principles of their par
ty, and many venture the opinion that
although he may have had no policy in
the past, he will adopt one for the flu
ture, and policy which may lull the
storms and secure peace and happiness
to the country. We have any amount
of speculation as to the probabilities OF
certain well-known party leaders going
into the new Cabinet. 1t seems to be
conceded that Acknowledgement Evarts
will hold over, and some venture an
opinion that Mr.. Stewards late diploma
tic speech in Auburn will retain him at
the head Of the State Department.
Those who claim to be most intimate
with Gen. Grants own situation" say
that he will astonish al; parties by the
adoption of safe, conservative policy.
The suggestion in regard to Attorney
General Evants is not altogether impro-
bable, but Gen. Grant hardly contem-
plates anything so suicidal as the reten-
ton of Mr.. Seward. President johnson
madea grave mistake in not getting rid
of him at the earliest opportunity.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-11-13
The Panic in Wall-Street.

A dispatch from New York says -
Money was very tight again today, and
another panic and decline are predicted
by the bears. Wall-Street cannot I'M
derstand McCulloch's policy, and is
nervous and excited. Any new cause
of alarm will throw the market into
agitation. 1t is declared that the Trea-
sury ring is manipulating the Depart
ment for its private profit.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-11-13
Athrns 9ost.
Athens. Friday, Nov. M, Isas.
The Lnte Election,

1t was announced last week that the
Republican nominees for President and
Nicc President were probably elected.
1t Is our privilege TO say to-day that
nothing has since occurred to render a
contradiction ofthc statement necessary.
Gen. Grant will be foaaa. when the
Electoral Colleges mcct. to have some
thirty oNld votes to SPARE. The result
seems to- be rvudily accepted by all par
ties. Many OF the Democratic Journals
which most sv,Nously opposed the tick
ct, predict the new administration will
be mild and conservative in its policy,
and bring peace aud harmony to the
country. IadeSd, the o1ly people who
appear to have serious doubts on the
subject arc tho extreme Radicals, under
the lead of Wendell Phillips and Beast
Butler. These are already clamoring
for revival of impeachment and the in
stallation of Ben Wade in the White
House for the short remnant of Mr..
Johnson's term. The mischief-makers,
however, will have but three months to
work in. and may not be able to accom-.
plish very much in that time.
For ourself, while we have no doubt
that Gen. Grant will prove fair and
wcll-mcaning Executive, and psrhap:
call to his aid the better men of the par.
" which nominated him, still we are
not quite prepared to believe that the
political millennium has actually dawn
ed, or to go into ccstacics in advance OF
his Inauguration. Let's wait bit, and
see. The immense gains made by the
Democrats to Congress and the certain
ty that the party will have majority
in the House Of Representatives in two
years more at furthest, will not be
without its influence; and this, with
the newly elected Presidents admitted
desire to do right, will probably induce
apolicy at variance with that Of the
extremists. though it may fall short of
what the more generous and coniiding
of our friends expect. AT any rate. the
prospect is not so bad but what it might
be II good deal worse, and we think
there are reasons for hoping that, if we
all cultivate spirit of forbcarance, toll
Grafton and good will, it will continue
to improve.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-11-13
Opinion of a Foreign journal.

The London Times, in discussing the
election, holds, that though the Demo-
Gratis are beaten, and that representa-
ton in Congress is largely against them,
that they are yet powerful party and
must greatly influence the policy of the
government. The success of Grant, no
one is disposed to regret. He has fairly
won his high rank by hard work, real
devotion to his country, and services
which will live long in its remembrance.
He is no politician and will take his Of
flee with greater freedom than if no
had uttered all the Shib0leths Of party.
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The Earthquake in California.

"A correspondent of the Cincinnati
Commercial closes long account of
the late earthquake in California-2lst
October-same date our old friend of
the mountain alluded to last wcck-as
follows:
GENERAL INCIDENTS.
We had another shock at about 10
o'clock, aud even while I write tho
earth is vibrating, and1my windows arc
open, so that, In case of accident, Imay
have q jump. for life. The day is beau
tiful ; the sun shines as bright rs if its
radiant face: WE uld cheer the many who
have suffered by this mornings catas-
trophe, yet l am afraid that we have
not done yet with earthquakes; and
should another come like the one we,
had this morning you will have to re-
cord q second Chile affair, and, beaver,
be thanked, we have had no tidal wave.
If another shock should bring that dread
wave with it, San Francisco, with its
glorious position, with its costly build
ings, with its 125 900 souls, will be
thing of the past. The four dead are
terribly mutilated that their friends can
not recognize them. The damage I c.
innate at about S1,000,00O. l am rather
nervous and upset (though my inkstand
is dancing the Cancan on the table, so
that it is difficult for me to relate the
full details of this catastrophe.
THE EARTHQUAKE IN THE COUNTRY.
News reaches us from the country
Each dispatch carries saddcr tale. In
San Leandro, Alameda county, the
courthouse fell down, and buried the
prisoners under its ruins. The County
Treasurer was killed. In Oakland n
train of cars was thrown from the
track, and nearly all the brick buildings
were demolished. Los Angeles is Ell
tircly in ruins. San Jose suffered Sc
verely. In short, we 60 about feeling
that our lives are not worth pins fec.
If there are no more shocks and no IT,
dial wave to prevent me, will give you
further news tomorrow. {. DE l..
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-11-13
What u Liberia Negro Advises.

A Mobile negro, who has emigrated
to Liberia, thus writes back:
! hope the Democrats will triumph
over their enemies. a for the colored
people, let them come to Liberia. Here
is the place for them, on this, one of the
finest continents in the world. where
they can live to themselves and have as
much good land as they can cultivate.
But they stay there in America to con-
tend with the white man for his gov
eminent, where there are thirty-four
millions of white people to defend
their government. Brethren, beg you,
as one who wishes you well, come and
help cultivate this rich soil, and by so
doing we shall gain favor with all the
leading powers of the earth. and par
ticularly with the people of the United
States, who are our friends when we
get here. But if you stay where you
arc, know too we'll what is going to
become of you. The white people of
the United States are going to rule the
country, aud they are not going to let
you have anything to do with ruling it.
And they are right. would be Just as
they are if | were in their place. !
would battle against you all as long as
l had the breath to draw. Then, color.
ed friends, come to this country, for
here we are masters, with nobody to
disturb us, with good and cheap land
and plenty Of hard money.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-11-13
President Grant,
From the New Albany Commercial, r.

From the New Albany Commercial, Radical.
1t will be matter Of general congra-
tulation, but little surprise, if the adj
ministration of Grant does not usher in
an "era of good feeling" again like that
which characterized the administration
Of Monroe. lie has left no irritating
marks upon the campaign, as did Sey-
mour and Blair. His personal charac-
teristics are such as will commend him
to the great mass of the people when
political excitement has died away. He
has done more than any other living
man to elevate and honor the American
name. We all share in his glory and in
his greatness. He deserves high honor,
but has not sought it. He is equal to
any duty he ever undertakes. He will
be President uncontrolled by parti-
sans and demagogucs. He is no cxtre-
mist. He is ultra in nothing. He diff
fers from all the candidates for Presi-
dent that have been before the country
for many years, in that he is no speech-
maker-is not loud with promise or
cant and has not u single characteristic
of the dcmagoguc. He seems to be the
man to close up the wounds war and re-
bcllion have made. His history seems
to have been marked out by Providence,
rs was that of Lincoln, for the salvation
of the country in its hour of peril,
when among the host ofpoliticians none
other seemed competent to discharge
the grear duties that must devolve upon
the next President. He will no doubt
disappoint many politicians and place
hunters. He will probably not please
the ultra men of the party that elected
him, but that he will be an honest. con-
scientiOus, yet fearless and able Presi-
dent there is bat little doubt. In his
election our country has new hope for
peace, prosperity and progress.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-11-13
The FOrty-First Congress.

The present Congress will expire on
the 4th day Of next March. According
to the recent returns, the House of Rep
rcsentatives of the Forty-First Congress
will contain Sc Democrats to 1874 Re-
publcans-with threeStates yet to elect.
This shows heavy gain in the right
direction, and may be regarded as the
most encouraging feature Of the day,
cvidcncing, as it clearly does, that the
couutry rejects the Radical doctrine of
the supremacy of the legislative over
the coordinate departments of the Gov
crumcnt.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-11-13
All Right.

The Baltimore Sun Dcmocratic) says
of the election:
The result. however much it may dis
appoint those who had anticipated any
other conclusion, and however unsatis-
factory it may be to all the opponents Of
the successful candidates tor the Prcsi-
dency and Vice Presidency, whether
they expected it or not, will be ac-
knowledged by them. as good citizens,
TO be decisive. and. as the declared YER
dict of the people, be universally sub.
mittcd to. We have before OBJ
served that the moro healthful senti-
ment of the public mind in the dircc-
ton of conservatism was recognized in
the nomination of both Gen. Grant and
Mr.. Seymour. and if this shall continue
to be deferred to the country has still
reason to be hopeful. The instincts
and impulses of Gen. Grant are belicv-
ed to be conservative and national, and
if these are permitted to shape and give
tone to his administration there will be
no reason to despair of the republic"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-11-13
Atlanta Market.

ATLANTA, November 9TH. 1SGS.
Corn, 1.15@l.20. Wheat, white 2.35@2.40;
red 2.10@2.3O. Oats, 7O@72l9. Flour, super
fine 4.7505.0O; extra 5.25Ql5.5O; family 5.154
900. Meal l.l5@20. Bacon, shoulders Is; clear
sides 1SE@19; hams 1920. Hay Les II 100 lbs.
Lard, in barrels 10; in tirkins 20. Butter, 3OtB
81. Eggs, 1920. BeeswaX, 35@3S. Onions,
1.25@l.I5 Field Peas, red T5@S5; white 900
100. A Sheetings, 15al5l9. rs Shifting, ID
a13%. Cotton Yarns, 1.9Oa2.0O. Green APP
pies, 75a1 90 n bushel. Irish Potatoes Local IS
q bushel. Chcstnuts 3.50a+.O0 u bushel.
Respectfully, III. Il. COX & BRO,
Commission Merchants, Forsyth st.
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C O Ill NJ E R C I A L.
Athens Market.

ATHENS, November -.
We have to note Il pretty fair trade since
our last in business generally. But little or
no change in figures. We quote Corn at so
cents. Peas G5@7O. Dried Peaches 5000 for
Il good article. Apples, Dried 1.50; Green so.
Potatoes, Irish 80 cents; Sweet so cents.
Onions 100. Butter % cents in Demand
Eggs Is cents. Beef by the quarter 5@6 cents
per ID. Pork it is thought will open at 8
cents nett.
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Florida.

TALLAHASSEE, Nov. THE Legisla-
ture has adjourned till January. Fears
of riot are now dispellcd. Gov. Reid
refused to recognize the action of the
Legislature, and declares it an illegal
body. lie refuses to surrender his Of
flee to Lieutenant Governor Gleason,
and has sued Gleason and Alden, Sec
rotary of State, for conspiracy against
the government. Gleason and Alden
are under arrest.
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Resigned.

John r. Henry has resigned the Of
ice of State Treasurer on account of ill
health. Hence an election to fill out his
term. The Governor has ten
Tered temporary appointment to VIM.
a. Stillwell, of West Tennessee, who
S now discharging the duties of the
,ffica
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South Carolina.

CHARLESTON, Novcmber9.-Thc Dai-
~ Ners has complete returns from
nearly every county in South Carolina,
giving Republican majority of 5000,
Il Democratic gain of $4,000 since the
election for the new Constitution in
April.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-11-13
I.ouisyiIIc Market.

LOUISVILLE, Nov. 9.-Flour, snperfine COOS.
Wheat, 1.70@l.90, Corn, old, shelled in bulk,
90; new ear 80. Pork and Bacon nominal,
clear sides 10a185 New Lard 1871, IN Heroes.
Hogs 7.O0a7 80 gross. SEEDS Saplipg Clover
$12.00aS13.00; red S9.00@S9.25 per basllal;
Timothy S2.9O@ 1920; Red Ton III .S5aS2.0p ~
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New York Money Market,

NEW YORK. Nov. 9.-Money easy; call
loans per cent. with Is commission. Stcrl-
ing exchange 9a0H. Gold l,35. Tennessee 6's
old 80; new 69ISa72. " t'
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The Legislature.

The Senate met on the 10th. A quo
rum being present, the Governors mes
sage was read and five thousand copies
ordered to be printed.
The House met, but no quorum being
present, adjourned to following day.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-11-13
A Fillibustering Expedition.

New YoRN, Nov. 10-Thc World has
a long account of tillibustering expe-
dition against Cuba. Col. Geo. w.
of Walkers Nicaraguan expe-
dition. is commanding the movement.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-11-13
Sherman to Succeed Grant,

1t is said that General Grant will not
resign his military Office until just pre-
vious to his Inauguration; and that he
will strongly urge the appointment of
General Sherman to be his successor.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-11-13

a9- Gen. W. d. Reed, an eminent
lawyer Of Louisville, Kentucky, COM
mitted suicide on the 9th, by shooting
himself through the head. d .s. ,...t
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-11-13
Governors Message,

The Nashville papers of Wednesday
morning contain the Governors mes
sage. 1t is too lengthy for our columns
this week,