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The Conservative. (M'connelsville, Ohio) 1866-1871, 1869-04-09

/ remember when western farmers thought
it a waste OF suporerogatiOn TO manure their
farms, andlbelieved their soils were 30 rich
that they would never wear out. But they
have learned by sad experience, that con
slant cropping without rotation or manuring,
will exhaust the richest soils of those pecu-
liar properties necessary 10 perfect the grain
or bulb and make a good yield, and that
some manure or feTtilizing substance Is
needed 10 restore the soil TO its former for
tility. Aud instead Of rejecting manures, all
we'll informed practical farmers uso all they
can get. There has been a steady decrease
in the product per acre all through the West
ON old farms for y series Of years, unde the
G~xhausting process, aud although the aggre-
gate shows an increase IN the number of
bushels, IL Is owing entirely TO the greater
breadth OF land soWn. a great variety OF
fertilizers have been employed to supply the
exhausted elements which chemical anal
ysis has shown TO BIO essential to the higheat
produetiyeness GnanOs of various kinds
have been extensively uaed. Tho great de-
sideratum ID to hnd a fertilizer Of unques-
toned value, and OF quick action which can
be furnished at q cheap rate.
Tho best article OF this kind that / have
seen Is I- .H r.ru-ri DO
.. BAUdH's RAwBoSE sUPRRPHosPHArE,
manufactured here largely from the bones
and blood furnished by the Immense slaugh'
ter houses OF Chicago, and sold in greaI
quantities, both in the East and West. II il
granulated, so that il can be sown with
seed drill with ordinary seed, 800 MS 10 the
acre, at a cost OF SO, as the price il but Sil
per ton. tits a phosphate with Fixed ammo
mia, and the advantage OF its use over ord,
nary manure Is tina II costs but one-third al
much per acre OF the same fertaizing power
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-04-23
The RiceVille Mystery.

The young man mentioned i'll our pa
per last week as having been at Rice
vile, whence he mysteriously disap-
peared leaving Il considerable sum of
money in the hands of parties there,
was subsequently found by his friends,
at Cleveland, and conveyed to his home
in Atlanta, which place he had abrupt
ly left few weeks ago while laboring
under mental arrangement. The money
was promptly handed over to his bro
Their, who came up from Atlanta in COM
pany with another party, in search of
the unfortunate man, their attention
having been called to his possible where
abouts by the paragraph in the POsT.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-04-23
War on CarDet-Ba~gcrs.

AT meeting of the Republican par
ty in Louisville, few days ago, the
following delicate hint to carpet-bag-
gers was adopted:
4. We do not think that interference
on the part of citizens of other States
in our local offices is at all necessary,
and it certainly seems to us that there
is not enough respect shown to the
true and tried men Of the party in this
city by comforting honors on those who
have done nothing but wear the honors,
draw the pay, and remain comfortably
in their homes, while those who have
"borne the heat and burden of the day"
are left out in the cold, and the wishes
Of the party disregarded and set aside.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-04-23
Col. stokes mt Nashville.

SVls ctOhCS az INtSusbiCs
Col Bill Stokes, the radical candidate
for Governor, spoke n speech of pom
dcrous sound and duration at Nashville.
last Saturday, which is reported at
length in the official paper Of that city.
The burden of the distinguished cava-
ler's song appears to have been Andy
johnson, he having, by some accounta-
bic process, got it worked through his
hair that the Ex-Presidcnts recent cf-
forts at stump oratory were designed to
flattcn out the political prospects of the
former. The cavalier dcnounces the au-
thor of My Policy individually, COL
lectivcly, and in general. But his great
overshadowing charge is, intcmpcrqncc
and profanity. lie says Andrew swcars
worse than Il Turk, and, like some other
good fellows. occasionally gets drunk.
This objection comes with peculiar
force from Stokes, who is notorious for
the use of irrevercnt cXplctives and al
ways keeps his mouth in order for a
drink when there is somebody else at
hand to pay for the whisky. \ large
proportion of his remarks was address
cd to the negroes. whom he used to buy
and sell like "dumb. driven cattle" He
appears to have Il lingering affection for
his old fcllow-laborcrs and associates,
the eX.rcbcls, and proposes to cnfran-
chisc them as soon they "bring forth
fruits meet for repentance -" that is,
whenever they join the league and are
willing to vote the radical ticket-thc
precise terms upon which he, himself,
received pardon and absolution.
Col. Stokes whole speech as report
ed, shows him to be blatant, brawl-
ing, pandering dcmagogue--a man well
fitted for Congress rs that body is at
present organized, but who ought not
to be placed in the position to which he
is now aspiring. We notice with plea
sure that the better portion of the radi-
cal press Of the State is urging the
party to send its best and ablest men to
the next Legislature. "A similar course
in regard to the selection for Governor
would be equally commendable. The
organization numbers some solid and
respectable men among Its adherents,
while Stokes, measured by his Nashville
speech, is nothing but villainous com
pound of mendacity, rodomontade, fus-
tan, rant, egotism, bunkum, flapdoodle,
and cheap whisky.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-04-23
Andrew johnson at Memphis.
frrom thc Appeal.)

\FIoIli tic 4NplN"''l
The reception of Mr.. Johnson by the
people of Memphis was one of the most
triumphant in the annals of our city.
In point of the number of people that
filled the streets and followed the pro-
cession. and the respect manifested to-
wards the cily's guest, that of yesterday
was ono of the most imposing displays
that we ever witnessed in Memphis. IT
was u manifestation Of respect of which
any man might well be proud and was
worthy the retiring Chief Magistrate
of the United States. The people flock
ed from their homes. from their work
shops, their business houses and their
stores to greet the man to whom all
eyes and hearts are turned as the one
who holds within himself the power TO
break down dcspotism and restore them
to their rights. They tocked TO well
come not alone the late President Of the
United States, the man who stood be-
tween them and despotic and tyran-
meal Congress. but to greet with heart
felt gladuCss him who, after life OF
toll in the public service, announces il
his purpose to devote his remaining
years, not to the pursuit OF office. but
TO the restoration to the people of Ten
ncsscc of all their franchises and the
i:atcrnal feeling without which freedom
or peace cannot exist. 1t was as the
leader in our future struggles with Rad
icalism that Mr.. Johnson was welcomed
by the men and women OF this greai
city Yesterday. With II grateful sense
of his past services they chcercd him
but as the great leader, through whose
aid they are to achieve liberty, they
opened their hearts to him. and in adj
vance, assured of his success. greeted
him as conqucrur. If any man in Ten.
,ncssec can lead the Democratic party &c
success that man is Andrew johnson
lie has the will. the pluck, the energy
the capacity and intelligence; and aid.
ed, as he should be. by every Conscrva.
tive and Democrat in the state, We
doubt not will DO so. Turning ON
backs upon the past, and looking for
ward to n bright and cheerful future
let us devote every energy to the task
before us. in the performance Of whict
we are assured thc help of the only
man in Tennessee who could awaken
the enthusiasm the papers have bccl
| chroniclmg for weeks.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-04-23
Course of Lectures.

A course of Lectures will be deliver
ed at Masonic Hall, Athens, the pro-
ceeds of which are to be appropriated
to seating and to completing the furni-
ture of the lower hal!-commcncing on
Tuesday evening next, and TO continue
every Tuesday evening until further
notice. The first Lecture will be de-
livered by DR.. w. w. Alexander: Sub
ject, Carpets. Among other distinguish
ed speakers who have consented to Lee
turc, are Drs. Coblcigh and Kent, Rev.
n. b. Goforth and w. NJ. Bradford, Esq.
Tickets 20 cents--to be had at Messrs.
Helms, Robson & Cos, w. G. Hor-
ton & Co.'S, and &. w. Ross
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-04-23
France.

PARIS, April 1.-THE Corps Lcgisla-
tif was to-day the scene of wild excite
ment. Theirs in n speech denounced
what is called the commercial liberties
Of France as like the political liberties
of the French pcoplc-a farce, These
words occasioned Il heated dispute be-
tween the President and NJ. Theirs,
which lasted some time, and threatened
TO break up the session, but was finally
appcased. Mr.. Querctier in some re-
marks demanded that the regulation Of
commercial treaties be vested in tho
Corps Legislatif instead of the crown.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-04-23
CONDITION OF THE TREASURY.
The TitchcliS,

The statement OF Mrs. Twitchcll and
the letters OF her husband to her are the
missing links which fixed the guilt upon
George 5. Twitchell of numbering his
mothcr-in-aw. Mrs. Twitchell's state
ment seems credible enough and the
truth of it is strengthened by the su@-
gestions and proposed confessions for
her to make embraced in her husband
letters 10 her. This horrible mystery
is ut length made clear. AS case it
will rank with the most atrocious Of the
celebrated cases of England and France.
Il will be remembered Mrs. Twitchcll
pronounced her husband "thc greatest
villain on earth" upon hearing the So
called confession he made, and his let
tiers to her prove him entitled to the I'M
enviable distinction beyond q doubt. 1t
would almost seem that as we advance
in civilization we progress in atrocity
and cold bloodedness in the murders
Of the period.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-04-23
The Judicial Convention.

The Radical Convention which met
ut Nashville OH Tuesday, to nominate a
ticket for Supreme Judges, selected the
following-named gentlemen:
GEORGE ANDREWS, of Knox, for the
Eastern Division.
ANDREW McLAIN, of Smith county,
for the Middle Division.
ALVIN HAWKINS, of Carroll county,
for the Western Division.
The names of Judges Smith and
Shackelford and that of John Trimble
were in nomination. Andrews had no
opposition. Judge Shackelford and
Swan are both understood to be candi-
dates, in disregard of the action Of the
Convention, which is alleged to have
been packed and unfair organization.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-04-23
Another I,xnre.s E;o1,hnrr.

Chicago, April l7.-.is the eastward
bound express and passenger train left
Mound Station, Illinois. three OF four
ruilians entered the Express car knock
ed the Messenger, Mr.. Magil!. on the
head and robbed the safe Of all the let
ters. money, etc. The villains pulled
the bell-cord, and when the train came
to q halt. jumped off. The Messenger
is now lying inscnsiblc at the depot at
Mound Station, and is unable to give
any account Of the affair. 1t is pre-
sumed, however, that 5000 or $1,000
were taken.
Mr.. MagiIl's wounds will not prove
fatal.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-04-23
Important Foreign Intelligence

London dispatches of the 10Th con-
tain the following. which may be re-
gardcd as significant:
Lord Stanley. in recent speech at
Glasgow, said, in reference to the Ala
bama treaty, that Notwithstanding the
failure of the late negotiations, Il do
not think | can bring myself to take
glowing view Of these relations. For
my part, have very great faith in the
good sense of the American people. |
do not think they can wish to increase
their difficulties by getting into any
fresh quarrels. Whatever happens, we
have secured the main point. We have
satisfied our own conscienccs, and we
| have put our country Enthusiastically in
the right. | will only add that, 10 my
mind, the questions affecting the eX,er-
nal relations of the cOuntry-that is,
questions which, in their ultimate re-
suit, may involve the issues of war or
pcace-are incomparabIy greater than
others with which the politicians in our
day have to deal with. We may quar-
rel among ourselves and make it up
again. 1t probably will do not much
| damage on the one hand if not with
! llluCH gam OH tlc otncl' Dub Whatever
may be our feelings on the position in
reference to new internal disputes, it is
the duty Of all of us, as regards the
outside world, to see our country show
united front. Certainly if any diff
Guilty should arise, should feel it my
duty so far as ! consciously could to
endeavor to strengthen the hands of
whoever might be the foreign minister
of the day.
The London Times, the organ ofpop-
ular sentiment in Great Britain, says {:
"The country has gone to the eX-
IRENE of concession in the matter of the
Alabama claims. 1t has agreed to re-
fer every thing except its own honor to
arbitration and to the judgment of Il
mixed commission. 1t has agreed to
give the Americans, who profess to
have been wronged, every opportunity
to assert their claims, by providing that
commission shall hold its sittings at
Washington. Except absolute submis-
sion to every demand the Americans
may choose to make, there is nothing
further that could be considered.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-04-23
More of Summers Speech.

Since the article in another column
was put in type, we have met with q
leader on the subject from Senator
Summers organ--the Boston Daily Ad-
rertjssr We quote the closing para
graph. from which it can be readily in
ferred that nothing more than u pro-
tracted siege of diplomacy is expected
to grow out of the matter. This coun-
try, great and powerful as it is known
to be, is not in the condition now, either
financially or by uniiication of scnt-
ment, to 90 to war with another for
midable power. The extract reads:
1T will no doubt be found that with
the full statement of her wrong doing
before her. as it now ranklcs in the
mind of our people, England may
shrink from facing the full responsible
ty Of her position, and thus we shall see
the controversy, after period of uneX-
cited official discussions, laid aside for
the present. This is not q satisfactory
or even safe disposition to make Of u
dispute which involves so much as this !;
Dul inc I Hllcu 'DlatcS are not lle least
able of the two parties to afford such q
postponemcnt of the debate. And even
England herself can better afford it than
to commit herself to Il settlement which
excludes from consideration the insult
to national sovereignty, and seeks to
raise some inconsiderablo individual
losses above their true rank as the SYM
Dol of great international wrong,
and to represent them as its very sub
Stancpo
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-04-23
Spraeue on the Defensive.

A newspaper correspondent recently
had an interview with Senator Sprague
on the subject Of his late startling
speeches. The Senator Says that he in
tended to keep at his work, and not to
fold his arms and sec the country go to
the devil. lie confessed to being crazy
in the sense that all great reformers are
crazy. lie is not bidding for the Presi-
dency, and he would not take it unless
he was permitted to appoint whom he
chose to office. In big bundle of let
ters, asking for copies Of his late speech
es, only two came from Rhode Island,
where he said the truth about the great
family monopoly was unpalatablc.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-04-23
Tint 4 SSCSSlnCnt.

In his Memphis speech cX-Prcsidcnt
johnson is reported to have said:
| have heard aud read great deal
about the military tax imposed by me
while Military Governor Where is tie
man that can say that filthy lucrc has at
any time attached to my fingers or add
hercd TO my person? What | do | try
to understand: and do always what
think is right. While the angry strife
was raging, while brother was arraycd
against brother, men in Nashville i'll
duccd others to go into the rebel SER
vice, as it was called. TO leave their
wives and children dependent upon the
public charity. When Nashville was
captured. |, as Military Governor, found
these poor women and children dcsti-
tute. threatened with being turned out
Of doors, and with starvation. TO pre-
vent This wrong ! levied this tax. /
collected this tax from those who were
able to bear it, and kept the women and
children of the poor Confederate SOL
dicr. from starvation, and in their
homes. Every cent Of it was devoted
to the poor. never saw dollar of it,
said this is the cause OF humanity and
Justice, and these women must be sup
ported. ! do not regret that did this.
On the contrary. if Military Governor
now, | would repeat the operation.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-04-23
The Late Georgia Murder.

1t turns ont that DR., Benjamin Aryc,
a Republican member of the Georgia
Legislature, about whom the New y ork
Irj6Hae got up such a iright'ul ku-
kluX sensation, was murdered and re'-
bed by negro named Wilson, who is
now in Jail at Augusta. Ayre'S pocket
book and money were found in the ne
eros possession
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-04-23
Polk County.

During the terrific storm which pre-
vailed on Tuesday, a dwelling house,
three miles north of Benton. in Polk
county, was blown down and young
woman, member of the family, killed.
Our informant did not learn the name.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-04-23
A Gentle InSinlIatiOn,

The New York Herold says: Tho
Spanish authorities perhaps have an
agent here spending money on certain
portions Of the press. We have not
seen the man, but we have seen the pa
nnrG.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-04-23
Assassination.

A dispatch from Savannah says: DR..
Benjamin Aver, member of the Gcor-
gia Legislature, was found Friday
morning, lying dead by the roadside
near Louisville, Georgia. lie had been
shot between the ewes.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-04-23

g3~ The Nashville Press and Times
is delighted with the nominations for
the Supreme Bench. A handy man like
brother Mercer is never hard to please.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-04-23

g&S' The storm of Monday appears
to have been general throughout the
West. An unusual amount of property
has been destroyed and number Of
lives lost.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-04-23

BSlg~ EX-Congressman ID. a. Num-,
of Tennessee, has been appointed Min
lister to Eucador.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-04-23

BE-" We are gratiiied to learn that
Col. Galloway, President of the East
Tennessee and Georgia Railroad, who
has been seriously indisposed for seve-
raj weeks past, was better on yesterday,
and is now considered ont of danger.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-04-23

ggga A terrific storm passed over Mid
die Tennessee on Monday night, doing
an immense amount of damage. Two
men are reported killed, and several Sc
riously injured.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-04-23

Day The DeIEalb county grand jury
have presented the Georgia Legislature
for reckless extravaganza in voting
themselves nine dollars day.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-04-23
The United states Treasury.

The following occurs in the Wash
ington correspondence Of the Co0Ftcr-
.JONrn9l:
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-04-23

BsS~ Bacon ut Louisville, on the Goth,
1874 to l7la. Cincinnati, 1874 to II.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-04-23
TIE GriLLOTtNE.

There are about four thousand en-
ploycs in the Treasury. Three hundred
have been removed this week. and il is
announced to the CONSERVATION of the
clerks that the reduction will continue
until the number reaches about two
thousand. The work and appropria-
tons do not warrant the employment OF
u greater number. In preparing the
list great care has been exercised 10 in
clndc nearly every enemy OF the admin
i>tration and every incompetent person,
but in many cases others, including per-
SONS against whom there were no OBJ
icclions, have necessarily been removed
in order to effect the reduction to the
desired number. 1t way be well to state
that there are no vacancies in the de-
partment at present
CONDITION OF THE TREASURY.
The Treasury is getting into u good
financial condition. To-day there were
nearly ninety millions OF gold on hand.
The receipts from customs for the past
two weeks have been one million dol
lars per day in gold, while the internal
revenue receipts have steadily increas-
cd
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-04-23

Bay On Wednesday the United States
Senate adopted resolution to adjourn
on Thursday, 22d.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-04-23
Stcadman's EXpediti0n.

Private dispatches report that the ox-
petition under StcadHlau has effected n
on the Island Of Cuba. 1t is said
to be composed Of Il thousand men, well
supplied with arms and ammunition.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-04-23
Melancholy Accident.

David Hope, one of the oldest and
most highly respected citizens of Knox
vile, accidentally shot himself on Mon
day morning, and died in few min
utes. The wound was in the thigh,
severing the main artery. The sad &C.
currence is deeply lamentod by all his
acquaintances and friends.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-04-23

GGy~ Gold closed in New York on the
Goth at Sl,3ils,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-04-23

aSgH The statement about the extra
session Of Congress is contradicted.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-09-16

ments for obtaining the combination, or Inv
various motions make confusion of the
marks on the lead Mr.. Sargent does not
pretend to pick the lock, or that he is
able to open the safe without in some wav
being put in possession ofthe letters, fS.
ureS or characters upon which the safe Is
unlocked. am not aware that any change
Will be made in the locks of the denart-
ment except TO alter those now in use. 50
that combinations cannot be surreptitionslv
obtained in the manner above Indicated.
then | shall have full confidence in tho
locks by which the public treasure is 50.
cured IN my Office. Very respectfully,
IF. E. SPINNER, Treasurer"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1869-09-16
Safe Locks.

GENERAL SPINNER writes as follows in
reference to safe locks;
To - | am in receipt of your let,
ter of the 49, inst in regard to report ex-
tensively published, that the safe locks of
the department had been successfully
picked. Mr., Sargent did not pick single
lock, as the term picking is generally
understood. He was permitted to take the
dial from one of Dodd's patent locks upon
a safe in the office of the Supervising
Architect, and to place it under a circular
piece of sheet lead, and to hsten ON the
dial point or indicator to register on the
lead the movements Of the dial The per.
son in charge of the safe then unlocked it
IN the ordinary manner by turning the
dial, which, of course, registered the mo.
ton of the indicator upon the lead. by
means of which, after taking the lead out.
Mr. Sargent obtained the combination and
So unlocked the safe This could be done
by any one who could obtain access TO the
lock and arrange the lead and iasten the
indicator 70 the dial, aud return after the
sac had been regularly unlocked-pro.
yiaca the person In charge Of the safe dial
WIKI n0t discover and fretrate earrange.