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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13
Sound Views.

Wcpresumc. overy thoughtful, law
abiding citizen will heartily respond to
the following sentiments, from the
Memphis Avaiaachc:
In our Judgment The time has come
when peace should be proclaimed, and
the peoplc--the whole people of Ten
ncssee-should unite and band them
selves together as one man in n holy eff
fort to restore peace. The exigencies
of the hour, q common interest and
necessity, should impcl us to a rcnun.
citation of our petty strifes and invite
US to union and harmony. When our
people were in chains they were chafed
and CALLED, and did not feel like singing
peans to those who imposed them, but
let us not traduce those who removed
them. Give us peace upon the basis of
our victory on Thursday last, and you
will soon see how nobly Tennessee will
vindicate herself. She will blot out the
painful past and prepare to enter upon
II career of political peace, social i'm
provement, educational development,
and idustrial progress that will make
her an example to her sister States. Do
justice, and She will repay thousand
fold. When political ostracism ceases,
then will social ostracism cease. and So
ciety be built up anew-not OH the basis
of a moneycd or party aristocracy, but
upon the broad, grand aristocracy of
mind, the touchstone Of merit. The
peace party in Tennessee must consti-
tute one homogeneous party.
In another article the same paper
says:
The great question in Tennessee is to
take care, not merely of the present, but
the future-to restore the white men of
the State to their hereditary rights to
repeal all partisan laws; to deal kindly
with the deluded negro, and to protect
him in his present rights; to convert
the scalawags, to persuade the carpet
baggers to go to work and make an hon.
est living and to build up govern
ment upon liberal, enlightened princi-
pies, adapted to the age, and win justly
and fairly the name of the Liberal Par
ty of Tennessee.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13
Riot Mt Mobile.

A riot occurred at Mobile, Alabama,
on the night of the 9th, in which three
negroes were killed, and four or five
white persons wounded. The riot grew
out Of political demonstration by the
negroes, headed by some white mon.
The Mobile Register says of tho occur
renee:
Last nights work, done after our ed
itorial of this morning was in print, Is
q sharp aud quick commentary on the
dangers We forccasted, from the present
aspect of affairs. It is burning shame
that this country should be exposed to
outrages like this, and the community
owes it to itself to take measures to pro-
toct itself against reeptition of them.
AS to where the blame lies there is no
room for question. These deeds are
the direst outflow Of the maddened pas
sions of negroes influenced and dashed
into fury by the public harrangues and
private instigations of the foreign Rad
icals in our midst. 1t is question for
the public to decide how long these in
cendiaries shall be allowed to expose
the peace of society, the safety of wo-
men and children. We hope that pub
lie meeting will be held to answer this
question.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13
The ImperialiStS.

A New York paper has a story that
a secret society has been formed, with
branches in the principal cities of the
Union, for carrying the country over to
Imperialism. Its members are sworn
to promote and support what is termed
a "Free Empire" 1t is proposed to es-
tablish an aristocracy, with executive
powers in the hands of a council with
one man at the head, who shall hold
the position for life and be designated
Consul of the Free Empire of the
United States, the title of Consul 10 be
thrown away for that of Emperor
as soon as the public sentiment will
bear the change. The leaders of the
movement are prominent Radicals, and
they are said to have already selected a
proper man for Emperor.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13
Equality of Races and of Mon.

Much is said and written upon this
subject, but seldom with as much force
as the following, which We clip from
the Imperiaitst:
"Who is there" that paper says.
shat to-day believes in the equality
of mankind? Can man be found
who is willing to pin his political
faith to the skirts of such transpa-
rent falsehoodI If so, we should like
to see and examine him. Under the
hand of the phrcnologist his head would
reveal the development of faculties
never dreamed of in the philosophy of
that much abused science. We should
like to sound the thickness of his skull
with sculptor's mallet, and take the
measure of his brain with a tailor's
tape. We are not ambitious Of taking
him by the hand, however, for any man
who admits no superiors and recognizes
the existence of none who are inferior
to himself can neither fear God nor re-
gard man. Burrowing under the low
est substratum Of human society, such
an one would find his proper sphere in
lifo ~
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13
TUrbin, the Turk.

The Chattanooga Republican has the
following to say of "the turban'd
Turk who scorns the world, and struts
about with his whiskcrs curled:"
Chattanooga is to furnish Tennessee
with her next Governor. Turbin is to
be chosen Speaker of the Senate, and
Senter is to be elected to the u. S.
Senate, and thus you see, how the thing
is to be did. Turbin didn't tell us that
yesterday, but we learned it from anoth-
er source almost as reliable. We hope
his prospective Excellency, in his exalt-
ed position, will not forget the interests
of his native heath.
The "native heath" alluded to is at
or near the mouth Of Sale Greek, Ham
ilton county.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13
Memphis.

MEMPHIS, August 9.-WhiIe two gen.
tlemen and two ladies were making an
ascension in balloon this afternoon, a
sudden gust of wind drove the balloon
against belfry on the Adams Street
Engine-house. One Of the men jump
ed out on the roof of the building. Tho
balloon being relieved of the weight
shot up some hundred and fifty feet
above the building, when the man pull
ed the lacing string, splitting the balloon
wide open; but it was filled by breeze
and sunk gradually until near the top
of the engine-house, when it suddenly
collapsed and fell, but fortunately
caught upon chimney, breaking the
fall, and the crowd rushing under tho
car prevented its striking, and all es-
capped.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13
TX-PrcSident johnson.

A Washington letter of the 7th thus
attempts to throw damper upon the
Senatorial aspirations of ex-President
johnson:
Much comment has been created here
upon the probability of returning ex-
President johnson to the United States
Senate from Tennessee. A few favor
his election on account of the annoy
ance it would occasion the Radical SEN
ators; but great majority of those
who have considered the subject, in
GLIDING some of the best friends of the
ex-Prcsident. earnestly deplore any at
tempt to secure his election to the Sem
ate. In general it is thought his re-
tirement to private life at this time, at
ter having filled so many offices of trust
and honor, would be more conducive
to the public good Of his State and
country.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13
Ben Butler.

Gen. Butler is said to be playing q
heavy game for the Presidential success
sion. His idea is, first to succeed Will
son in the United States Senate, from
which position he proposes to step into
the White House. If Andy johnson
should happen to get back to the Sem
ate it is possible he may throw n good
deal of brush in the way marked out by
the ambitious Beast.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13
What is Wanted.

The coming Legislature will, doubt
less, institute many reforms that are
needed at this juncture of affairs. We
cannot surmise what will be done, but
it will not be out of place to advert to
one law that should be enacted at once.
We refer to law compelling every vo-
ter to pay poll tax. Let the receipt
of the tax collector be the only certifi-
cate requisite to exercise the elective
franchise. This will largely augment
the school fund, and will result in many
advantages.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13
Rebellion in Wilson County.

A letter from Lebanon to the Nash
vile Banner contains the following:
The Proscriptives at WATERFOWL, (Wa-
ters' precinct) had everything their own
way. The judges appointed for the
Presidential election took possession of
the ballot-box, refused to recognize the
Senter Registrar, and would not allow
any one to vote on certificates issued
by either of the Registrars appointed
by Sentcr. The consequence is that
Senters majority is some fifty less than
it would otherwise have been. Waters
passed through here yesterday, en- route
to Nashville, and announced his inten-
ton of taking his seat as Representa-
tive from Wilson County noleas volens.
II. L. @. w.
NoTE.-In eight precincts Stokes did
not receive vote and in three more
only one each,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13
The Kentucky Election.

The Louisville C'ourier-Jourmal says
Of the result of the election in that
State:
Everywhere in Kentucky the Radi-
calls have lost ground instead of having
gained it as they expected. We have
beat them on their own dunghill, carry
ing the mountain counties wherever
there was contest. We gain so far a
Senator and three Representatives
from districts which were thought to
be hopelessly Radical. The mountain
boys couldn't stand negro suffrage
That's what's the matter.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13
The Ilnperialist.

We are pleased to note that some of
our Radical friends about town, since
the election are making up clubs and
subscribing literally for the Imperial
ist. We disapprovc its sentiments, but
it is an able journal and its editor re-
gales his readers weekly with clear,
plain English, and occasionally with
some rather hard arguments. The SUBJ
scription price is $500 per year. Ad-
dress Imperialist Publishing Company,
New York. A specimen copy of the
paper can be seen at this Office.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13
Nashville REPRESENTATIVES.

The State Journal, in its last number,
pays the following deserved and gener-
GUS compliment to the members elect
from Davidson county:
We take pleasure in saying that
Judge Cooper, Major Rhea and Major
Walker, who have been elected to the
Legislature from this district, are gen.
tlemen of superior talents and intelli-
gence, and, aside from their political
status, will make efficient members of
that BODY.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13
Stokes ut Home.

The report that Stokes has gone to
Washington to stir up trouble in this
State is erroneous. lIc was at his home
in Alexandria, Monday, preparing for a
quiet enjoyment of the time interview
ing until Congress meets. lie was "a
brave boy" until the people of Tenncs-
see spoke in thunder tones, and then no
subsidized.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13
A Big One.

The Cincinnati Times, rabid Radical,
says:
Tennessee goes for Senter by fraud
and violence. Throughout the State,
except at Nashville and Memphis, the
negroes were SO intimidated that they
did not vote.
That's tho biggest sort Of one
Three hundred negroes voted in this
McMinn-county for Stokes. No at
tempt was made to intimidate them
Indeed the only attempts at "intimida-
ton" were from the other side-and
they didn't amount to anything.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13
Tickets for California.

We find this in the Atlanta InteUi-
genccr:
BY reference to our advertising col
umns, it will be seen that Col. Hubert
has perfected an arrangement by which
tickets can be bought at this place for
California. After the 9th of August
the Western & Atlantic Railroad will
sell through tickets to San Francisco,
via Memphis Il Charleston Railroad, for
$3.50. Applications for tickets should
be made at the general passenger depot.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13
East Tennessee.

,1o,Senter has majorities in the follow
ling counties of East Tennessee Greene,
. Hamilton, Knox, McMinn, Monroe,
, Meigs, Polk, Sequatchie, Marion, Rhea,
= Bledsoe, Sullivan, Granger, Washing
ton.
Stokes has majorities in the follow
ring counties of East Tennessee Blount,
Il Bradley, Campbell, Carter, Hancock,
! Jefferson, Roane, SEWER. Anderson.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13
That Interference.

The New York Journal Of Commerce
gives the President gentle tap for his
alleged interference in the recent cleo
ton in this State. 1t says:
p BY taking sides unnecessarily in the
contest he has descended in that politi-
cal arena where blows are given with
out mercy and the cry for quarter is un-
needed. The President will never hear
the last Of Tennessee till he has got out
of Office and settled down on his farm
at Long Branch or elsewhere. Fg7af
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13
The General Assembly.

The State Senate is composed of %
members; and the House of Rcprenta-
tives of Notwithstanding one hum
dred and nine in all. We publish, on
the succeeding page, an incomplete list
of the members recently elected
Among the number, will be found the
names of some of the ablest and best
men In the State.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13
The Charleston District.

Among other gratifying results we
have to note this week, is the election
of our old friend, S. S. Barrett, to the
office of Justice Of the Peace in the 9Th
civil district Of Bradley county. He is
good Conservative and a clever man,
and will ladle out justice according to
the law and the testimony.
Alexander Cultop, another good Con-
sentative, has been elected Constable in
the Same district.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13
Of Course.
A Washington letter has tn. follow

"A Washington letter has tn" follow
ing about Cabinet Interference:
Prominent Radicals of Tennessee
write here that the recent letters from
Messrs. Boutwell, and Creswell, so far
from having the effect of strengthening
the Stokes party in that State, proved
directly the reverse, and the writer's as
sert that many thousands who had in
tended voting for Stokes, since the in
termedling Of the two extreme Radical
members of the Cabinet, determined to
vote for Senter. The Republicans of
Tennessee did not relish the dictation
of Cabinet officials; and, as further
result of the good the Boutwell, and
Creswell letters accomplished, it is stat
ed that Andy Johnson's chances for the
United States Senate have materially
frightened.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13
The Radical Papers.

1t is amusing to see how some Of the
Radical papers squirm under their de-
feat in the late election. Not one of
them will confess it was an honest con-
demnation of the proscriptionists by
the people, but they persistently insist
that it is triumph of fraud and intimi-
dation. Such charges are in good taste
from Radical papers.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13
The speakersI,ips.

The Hon. Emerson Etheridge is sug-
gested in some of the papers for the
Speakership of the State Senate, and
John NJ. Fleming Esq, for the House
of Representatives. Both gentlemen
possess all the essential qualifications
for the positions named. G.ci
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13
TIE RESULT.

Tho returns from the election, which
appear in our columns this evening, are
very meageB but enough can be gath
cred from these to show that Fraud and
Corruption are triumphant. They have
held a high carnival over the purity OF
the ballot-box aud the sanctity of law
in every portion of the State. 1t was
not only so in the Western and Middle
Divisions, but their black banner floated
from the mountain crags of East Ten
nessee, polluting and insulting the pure,
heaven-born breezes that make her peo-
pie noble, free and patriotic. From
the Alps of johnson to the turgid
waves of the Mississippi, exultant
Wrong has brandished its murdcrous
steel over the populace Of the State.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13
nsly- The Nashville Press and III,

Bag The Nashville Press and Times
is replete with advice to the next Leg
islature, and keeps the balance between
its hopes and fears SO nicely adjusted
that it is hard to tell which prepondo-
rates. These are parlous times, and no
one knows what new blessings heaven
may have in store for us. More faith,
and less jaw, brother Mercer
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13
McNIinn County.

-. Tho, official vote of McMinn county
by districts-will be found on the next
page. Our friends would do well. to
. preserve il as valuable for future refer
cnce. The total vote of the county as
shown in the election for Governor, is
q, Ash: Al the vote for Senator, 1893; for
1cJoint Representative, 2,420; for Repre-
= sentative, 1880. 40
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13
Composition of the Lea.islat

Composition of the Legislature.
The Senate, according to the latest
returns received, is composed of 81
Conservatives and four Conservative
Republicans. The House, as far as
heard from, has 81 Conservatives,
Conservative Republicans, and 0 Radi-
calls
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13

gSy- How mistaken some men arc ~
to the proper way to lead their fellow
men. Treat man like Your friend and
you make one ;.treat him like rogue,
and you cause him perhaps to do some
thing to justify your suspicious. If you
would have men follow the path you
would lead them in, you can generally
easily do so through their affections.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13
A Windfall.

Nineteen millions of dollars is the
sum of money to which young millin-
err in Fort Edward, N. Y, is reported
to have fallen heir. She can afford to
"hold the ribbons" gracefully over the
choicest of lords and masters with this
clever windfall in her possession.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13
The Calf Killer District.

The following is the vote in the Calf
Killer District, where Gen Stokes had
his celebrated fight: Senter 65, Stokes O.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13

Bsg" The robber of the Ocean Nation
al Bank, New York, committed suicide
in England by throwing himself under
railroad train. I'D
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13

B9s- The amount of money sent
through the mail by postal money or
ders is increasing at the rate Of one hun
dred per cent. annually. This year the
aggregate foots up thirty million dol
lars against sixteen millions Last year,
and it is estimated that this amount will
again double next year.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13

D4- A large Dry Goods House failed
in New York on the Sth for three mil
lions. Bowers, Borkman 4 Co. is the
name and style of the Firm.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13

aJ A rumor predominates on the
streets that the Radical leaders at
Athens are about initiating measures
to set aside the decision of the Supreme
Court OH the late franchise law. rl s
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13
The Seventh Senatorial District

The Seventh Senatorial District.
rin Following will be found the vote in
the counties composing this Senatorial
District: ..
McMINN.-Senter, 1886; Stokes. 1875.
Upton, 1874; Mcdowell. 1l45. Glenn
cntson, 1890; Phillips, HOB. McClary,
1886; Griffith, 1924. McElwee, 1888 !;
1lutsell, 927. Scnter's majority in the
county for Governor, 81; Upton, Su-
perintendent, 1873; Clementson, Senate,
1877; McClary, Joint Representative,
+ 172; McElwee, Representative, sos.
10 MEIGs-Senter, COL /; Stokes, 2S1. Tip
ton, oil; Mcdowell, 1858. Clementson,
500; Phillips, 27O; McClary, 6O2; Crit
fifth, 26l. Senter's majority for Cover
nor in Meigs, 800; Upton, Superinten-
dent, 302; Clementson, Senate, 329 +;
.McClary, Joint Representative, BAL.
PoLK-Senter, 600; Stokes, 2l4. Tip
ton, COS; Mcdowell, 2l3. Clementson,
6I5; Phillips, ZIG. McClary, 623; Grit
fifth, POS. Senter's majority in Polk for
Governor, 1856; Upton, Superintendent,
392; Clementson, Senate, 399 McClary,
joint Representative, AIT. No election
seems to have been held in the 10th
civil district.
lHa MoNRoE-Senter's majority is 892
Clementson's 74S; Owens, Representa-
tive, $40.
5o Clementson's majority in the Senate
rial District, 1868. McClary's majority
ia the Pictorial District, composed OF
the three counties of Meigs, McMinn,
and Polk, $50. These gentlemen are
both straight-out Conservatives.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13

h@- The corn crop of Bradley coun-
ty is in danger from the drouth. COM
plants of dry weather arc becoming
general. iut --- -aIr
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13

b@~ The leader of recent CAMP
meeting in Ohio announced: "The
brother-in-law of President Grant will
now lead us in prayer"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13

p9- A white man named Farmer
was shot and killed by negro in Brad
ley county a week or two ago. .,.,-
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Bradley County,

Stokes carried the county by
jority. Brown, Stokes cav
the House, beat Ware, 4 lVl
lican, by 81 majority. Pea ra
frage Republican candidate for H.
ate, carried the county over PadsI
Radical, by 81 mrjoritv.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13

bJ- The editor of the Maryvillc Re
publican was deferred from voting by
the threats Of the Suckers.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13

Dag The old veteran, A. III. Hill, of
Knoxville, is announced as a candidate
for Door Keeper of the State Senate.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13

nS. Stokes carried the city of Nash
Vile by Is votes. kl-ltN Lnt1N "
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13

nay Obie Young, an old print, is
elected to the Legislature from Ovcrton
county. ti.8
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13
The Eighth Senatorial District

Pearson, Senter Republican candi-
-islate for Senator in the Eighth District,
-ohas1, TAI majority over Padgett, 3,l91
majority over Cate, and 97l majority
over both. Spears for Floater, 1000
majority. -
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13

aeg- The publication of the Tennessee
State Journal has been discontinued.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13

s@-' The corn crop in portions Of In
diana is failure non. IN .s,e,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13

saF D0 Senter's majority in East Ten
; nessee, official and unofficial, is about
$500 with seven counties to hear from.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13

DsE~ Gen. Rosecrans declines tho
nomination for Governor of Ohio. t
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13

pB~ John Lellyett is announced as o
for Mayor of Nashville.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13

s@- The new bell at the University
chimes beautifully. 4H C
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13

b1- III DeKalb-Stokcs' county-Sen-
ter received 9S0votcs, Stokes G5s.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13
The Vote of Knox County.

+ Senter, 2497; Stokes, 2l43-Senter's
majority, 354. Luttrell, State Senate,
has plurality of TAI; Jennings plu-
rality, l6l; McBath's, AGO. an ..ss1rla
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13
TheCOIrnet.

Tie Comet. iItl =
People who are out late o'nights say
they have seen the Comet. We haven't
DaS- Senter's majority at Chattanooga
was 1913,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-08-13
Notes of the Dying Swan.

The following gem is from the Ten
nessee State Journal, which retired to
private life last Saturday evening: