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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16
Repeal of the Franchise.

1t is hardly necessary there should be
any further diSputation through the
public prints as to the best mode of re-
moving political abiltes-whethel
by convention or legislative enactment.
Popular sentiment is rising and NOV
ing against the obnoxious restriction
like mighty river, and when the cleo
ton closes next month it will no longer
exist. From present indications the
next Legislature will not contain Il half
dozen Anti-Sutlragc members. Every
candidate who refuses to declare him
self unequivocally in favor of Univer-
sal Eni'ranchisement will get a permit
from the people to remain at home.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16
News via Nashville.

We clip the following newsy para
graph from the Nashville Press and
Times.
Lawrence Prokner is the Democratic
candidate for the Senate from theSwcct-
water District. He was nominated for
that position by a convention at Madi-
sonville, last week.
There amt no Swectwater District
that we know of; there amt no Law
renee Pr0kner in that District; the said
Lawrence has not been nominated by
the Democrats, and no Convention was
held at Madisonville last week. SO
much for that item.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16
Jeff. Davis.

Jefferson Davis grows intirm in body
as he becomes older in years. He is at
present in Paris, from which city his
friends in Montreal, Canada, have adj
vices to the effect thai it is very doubt
full ii the state of his health will ever
permit his return TO this side OF the At
lantic. Should he attain hopeful con.
valesence, however, he intends to spend
the summer months in British North
America, and the winter in Mississippi
perhaps die under the old flag. 1t
may yet cover his remains and absolvc
him.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16
Items,

Wm. NJ. Hill, one of the oldest citi.
zens Of Atlanta. died at his residence in
that city on Sunday last, after an illness
of four days.
Every day now gets the reputation OF
being the warmcst OF the season. We
have had about seven of the warmest
days already.
The Lmporialist advocates the pay
ment Of the Confederate debt by the
" Empire"
There were one hundred and thirty
thousand more acres in wheat in Ten
nessec this year than last. -n.
Corn readily sells at LILO per bushel
ut Chattanooga-according to the paper
printed there.
John Leinhart has been appointed
Registrar for Anderson county.
The notorious Ned Duntlinc is edit
ing Il paper in California.
Chattanooga threatens to become a
great cotton mart.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16
The Militia.

All the militia have been mustered
out except two companies, and they will
get tickets-of-lcave next week. There
is no truth in the statement that militia
are to be sent to this end of the State
until after the election. The people of
East Tennessee are too loyal and law.
abiding to require the presence Of a
military force in their midst on such an
occasion. We don't know what John
Fleming means by putting such reports
in circulation.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16
President Grant,

We have receiv-d an autograph letter
from President Grant, written the day
before he left Washington, in which he
denounces the statement that he had
declared preference between the can
didates for Governor in Tennessee, to
be an unmitigated falsehood." Now,
boys, recollect this, and remember that
there is lake Of fire and birthstone, in
which. &c.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16
The Mississippi Goyernursbip,

Judge Louis Dent, brolher-in-la of
President Grant, has been rendered and
has accepted the nomination for Gov
ernor of Mississippi by a Republican
delegation from that State. Mr.. Dent
is an old resident Of Mississippi, and
has large plantation interests in that
section. lie has been in Washington
for some months, attending to legal
business
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16
The WeaYer Injunction.

Chancellor Temple, of Knoxville, has
affirmed the decree Of the Supreme
Court, and dissolved the injunction to
restrain Commissioner Weaver. The
last seen of Charley Morrow and his
advisory counsel, they were climbing
telegraph pole with the intention OF
q speedy exit in the direction of San
Francisco. The chivalry OF Old Knox
are all serene now.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16
Indignant,

The supporters OF Col. Stokes are said
to be indignant at the order Of registra-
ton recently inaugurated. 1t ii had
not been for the unfortunate split up in
the Nashville Convention the world
would have never known how much
virtue and honesty there was hidden
away in the bosom Of the Radical party
Of Tennessee. We hope Senter's Reg
istrars will not travel outside the line
of safe precedcnts.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16
,INnTnS of IGlnrfinn.

1t is said that some of the old Regis
trars who had appointed deputies to
hold the election, and who have since
been removed, labor under the impress
sion that their appointees will be COM
petent to act. But such is not the fact.
The new Registrar in each county will
hold the election, and, of course, APP
point his own deputies. This is too
plain to admit OF controversy.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16
The Indians.

Advices from the West say that on
the morning Of the Goth ultimo party
of Indians. supposed to be Chcyennes,
and about twenty in number, made a
dash upon tlFce trains near Sheridan,
stampoding about fifty mules and kill
ing and scalping one Mexican. One
party came within two hundred yards
of the engine-house, capturing thirty
mules. Two parties of citizens have
gone in pursuit of the Indians. The
Mexican killed was within eight hun
ared yards of the depot.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16
Consistent.

The men who compose the Stokes, or
left wing ofthe Radical party are pleas
ingly consistent. They denounce Sem
ter in the harshest terms for using the
power which he holds by virtue Of his
office. and in the same breath demand
that President Grant shall turn out eve
~ Federal office-holdcr in Tennessee
who will not agree TO vote for Stokes.
Comment would be superfluous.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16
Condition of the Pacific Railways

The following dispatch from the Com
missioncrs appointed to examine the
Pacific Railroads, has been received by
Secretary Cox:
SAN FEANCIsco, June %, 1869.
To the Secretary Of tie MteriOr:
We have been over the two Pacific
Railroads, from Omaha to Sacramento,
almost all the way by dlylight, going ut
the rate of thirty miles an hour aud
over, and we find them to be as good as
any new roads ever made in this coun-
try. They were not perfected from Echo
Canon to the Hnmboldt, but hundreds
Of laborers at,e}iDw perecting the work
as fast as. ppssibIe. We are satisfied
that all hassbeen done in good faith.
- Is. Il. WADE.
&c JAMES BROOKS.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16
The Power of the Registrar.

The following opinion as to the pow
er and duty Of Registrars is copied
from an editorial article in the Tennessee
State JoNrna1 the able and spirited or
gan of Col. Stokes at Nashville. Such
high authority ought to be satisractor,
to the Radical party in this neighbor
hood. Capt. Grisham says:
Gle the Registrar is declared by
our Supreme Court to be a judicial Off
Ger and his opinions are to be respected
and obcyed in the discharge of his Off
cial duties. lie can cntranchisr or no
Just as he sees proper and no man, court
OF legislature has the right to call hi
Judgment in question. Whether it b,
right or wrong, it is final, and there i.
no appeal TO higher power, for there i,
none. All must submit to this judicial
decision"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16
Fire in the Mountains.

a St. Louis dispatch Of the 10th in
slant says:
An extensive fire is raging in the
mountains near Georgetown, this after
noon, and is spreading with fearful ra-
pidity. 1t will do immense damage in
the destruction of timber The fire. is
visible here at distance Of fifty miles.
The mountains are completely enyelop-
ed in smoke.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16
State Bonds.

A New York dispatch of Monday
says:
Southern State bonds were very dull.
Tennessee and North Carolina were al
most panicky. Many of the latter is
sued to railroads are involved in litiga-
ton respecting their conStitutionulity,
and they were pressed for sale.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16
Bitten to Death.

Last week two cofored women, living
in the ncighborhood Of Goose Creek
Bridge, S. G., went out to pick whortle-
berries, and while engaged in so doing
one of them was struck in The breast bv
\ large rattlcsnakc. Death cnsucd al
most Immediately, and so rapid did
modification take place that it was
,ound necessary to bury her on the spot.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16
Grant Satisfied,

A Washington letter says: Governor
elect Walker, OF Virginia, had Il lengthy
interview with the President this lore
noon, during which the President ex-
pressed himself satisfied with the result
of the election in that State, and declar-
ed that no additional legislation was
necessary Tor the admission OF the State.
lie will probably direct Gen. Candy to
convene the Legislature at an early day,
and inaugurate the new State officers.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16
AlInnla NlnrkeI.

ATLANTA, July 10, 1862,
Corn. 1.15a1.25 Wheat. white 1875; red l.25.
Rye nominal. Oats 100. Flour, superilne $50;
extra 100; family S.5Oao00. Bacon, shoulders
l5Hal6: clear sides lQ1a; hams 1sal9. Meal
lila. Hay l.25al.S5. Lard, in barrels 81; in
frkins 22a23. Butter, 25. Field Peas, red
LOO: white 90. Virginia Salt. u sack $50.
Dry Hides. %. A Sheetings, l51G!! ~ Shirt
ings, "a. Cotton Yarns, per bunch 2.OO., /"
Cotton-On the 18th, 90 cents. i.rn.it
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16
Seventh Senatorial District,

Our neighbour of the Cleveland Ban
ner is mistaken about this, the Seventh
Senatorial District. His suggestion
though well meant, is not calculated to
do any good. There are not less than
forty damphools in this District now
anxious to accept it-not one of whom
could be elected under any possible
circumstances.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16
A Voice from Africa.

On the first page of this paper can be
found copy of a letter written by a
negro man, born and raised in the State
of Virginia, but who for the last TWEEN
ty years has been citizen Of Liberia
The letter is addressed more particu-
larly to the black race. and is rcpletc
with good aud wholesome advice. The
writer has evidently studied the situa.
ton Of the negro in this country since
the war. and is filled with alarm and
apprehension for his future. lie tell,
him one Of two things is inevitable: Ell
ther the blacks must be friends and in
harmony with the white people among
whom they were born and raised, OF
they are doomed. They have nothing
to hope for from the advice and co-opc-
ration Of the strangers who have come
into their midst, seeking them out and
worming into their confidence, leading
them into politics and cmbittering them
against the whites by specious and en-
aggerated recitals Of cruelty and wrong.
These are their worst enemies, who. if
their teachings and counsels are follow
ed, will get the blacks into trouble and
then desert and leave them to their fate
We commend the letter TO the notice
and consideration Of the black people
of this section, and urge them to give
heed to its warnings. 1t is the voice of
one OF their own racc-a citizen of
another contnent-who can have no OBJ
iect but to do them GOOD.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16

gsg" The people Of Williamson coun-
ty recently adopted the following sensi-
BILE resolution:
Resolved, That we will support only
men for Governor and the State Legis-
lature, who are in favor of the imme-
date reimbursement Of all the people
Of the State.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16
Chancellor TennIe.

Chancellor Temple, of Knoxville, has
cultivated the organ of cautiousness to
a most remarkable degree. 1t took a
full Bench of the Supreme Court and
four of the ablest lawyers in the State
to convince him that he could not en-
join the Governor from removing a
Commissioner of Registration.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16
C 0 vi NJ E R C I A L.
Athens Market.

ATHENS, July 10, 1869.
Since our last quotations there has been but
little doing in produce. The wheat crop of
this county is being rapidly threshcd, and the
yield is good. We have heard of no engage
ments for early delivery, though there arc
two houses Offering Ito for good white, and
100 for red. But few of the producers are
disposed to sell ut present, hoping for higher
figures. Wequote Bacon at Halls. Corn in
some demand ut 80. Oats 40. Butter 90. g.,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16
a Good Will.

y man died in New Orleans 4 few
days since, leaving one of the simplest
and briefest wills on record. 1t con-
sisted only Of these words: "Mrs. Ro-
per is my heiress," with codicil of
four or five words more; and although
it was severely contested in the courts,
its legality was sustained. Sensible to
the last, that man Roper.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16
Sensible.

AT Knoxville on Tuesday, after Chan.
cellor Temple had rendered his decision
in the Weaver case, everybody, includ.
ing his Honor, shook hands and took a
little something to provide against the
drouth.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16

pT Pimp Forney is bothering him
SELF about the canvass in Tennessee.
HIS interference will be about as sue
cessfai as it was in the Forrest divorce
case, and in the recent election in vir-
sinia. The country had enough of For-
uey some time ago.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16
Tennessee and Mississippi.

Tennessee will be carried by the Re-
publican Conservatives and the Demo
Gratis, after the fashion Of Virginia, and
in Mississippi even the Radicals have
taken ground in favor of white emanci-
patton. So much for the decisive ex-
ample of Old Virginia. u
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16
Grants Administration.

Secretary Robson, responding TO
New Jersey friends in regard to Grants
administration, says:
AS the policy by which the rebellion
was finally subdued, was the policy Of
action rather than profession, SO the
policy OF the present administration
must be judged by its fruits. With no
startling announcements, with no pro-
fessions of splendid policy, the admin
stration Of Gen. Gfant'cndcavors quiet
~, pcrsistently and honestly to perform
each day the duties which each day il
finds before il.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16
More Registration.

The following additional Registrars
have been appointed: ..
W. &. Bond, of Stewart county Hen.
ry Blackburn Of DeKnlb county; Capt.
Lynn, Of Warren county; Alexander
ID. Rhea, of Roanc county. g.. Ear,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16
New York Money Market.

NEW YORK. July 13.-Sterling exchange
firm ut 10. Gold market is Irregular ann
unsettled. opening at l3724, advancing to
steady; old Tcnnessee's SO. Cotton, is firm
with fair business doing; sales 900 bales.
Sea Island 334a34Aa34K cents. ''p ~
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16
Mouse Creek Produce Market,

MOUSE CREEK, TENN. July 10, 1869.
Bacon. shoulders H. hams IS; clear sides IS.
Corn, 81. Wheat, white Ito; red 100. Oats,
30. Feathers, 50a60. BeeswaX. 80. Tallow,
l2H. Lard, in cans, 10. Butter, 20a25.T-
Eggs. 12H. Chickens, l5a2O. '-'''
Respectfully, A. FORREST s. BRO.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16

Bs5~ Bull Mountain, nee i Romney. n.
H., is supposed TO be in volcanic con-
dition, as rumbling noises have been
heard in that neighborlIood for sonic
past. 1910 t''
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16

RS" Eliza llaycrait, famous cyprian
Of st. Louis, noted for many acts of be-
ncvo lencc, died yesterday Of appoplexy.
She leaves all estate valued at over
100000.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16
New York General u,r,xc,.

NEW York, July l3.-Flohr held at s.2oa
$50. Whisky l.O3al.04A. Wheat ,l.lSal so
Sugar, Cuba llNailA. Coffee quiet, ,.I
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16

N@g" The great eclipse begins in Asia
on the oth of August, and though it
may seem strange to many, ends in this
country on the 18th.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16
General Officers of the Us. Armv

The following are the general officers
Of the United States Army, in order of
their ranks;
General-William r. sherman. 70
Licutenant-General- Phillip L, Shcr-
idan. -
Major Gencrals-TIcnry w. ITalleck.
George G.. Meade, George II. Thomss.
Winfield S. Hancock, John NJ. Schofcld,
Brigadier Generals-Irvin Mcdowell,
Phillip st. &. Cooke, John Pope, Oliver
O. Howard, Alfred IL. Terry, Edward
r. $. Candy, e. Kruger, all Major Cen
erals by brevet.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16

gzy" Bacon, Louisville, on the 18Th, is
quoted at l414 q lS!a. AT Cincinnati,
at ii "a Is cents. ~. '.... - 49,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16
Sd. Louis Nlnrisct.

ST. LOUIS, July 18.-Fiour, b.25ab. so.I
Sugar l2slalaH, Whisky 100. Lard ls.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16

BG5@ The Chinese labor Convention is
in session at Memphisr. .' "
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16

Bs1~ John b. Layne has been appoint
ed Registrar for Sequatchic county. b."
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16

Bsy- Tom Kerchcval has been nomi-
mated by the StOkesitcs Of Nashville for
the Legislature. lie is in favor of a
Convention.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1869-07-16

BsE- Coffee, at Nashville, 18th, common
to strictly choice Rio, % a 26c; Java,
&c; Laguyra, 26c,
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1869-10-21
A Game Of Bluff.

We heard good 'goak.' the other
DAY, on one Of the young 'bloods' Of this
city. who went down to the edge Of Ar
kaanng On business. While down there
- went 70 party, and while at the
psrty danced with one Of the settlers
vives. Rackensack stood 1t - long a.
- could, but finally becoming enraged
he vent up to the blood and said: Look
here, mister, that IL my wife you arc
daacisg with.' stssaHs
wen, what oft" said the blood.
why, this: you daace with hei
amin, you speak to her. you even look
q her again, and IN How the top OF
ysur head off,
Now look here, said ne blood, cool
". do you Sc that umbrella setting
ohar!'
We'll, s'poes l do:'
well, you handle tina, umbrella, you
touch that umbrella, nsd I'll ram II
16wh your throat, aud m spread n'
RackensAck 'scooted.'-Fort Scott
Fba.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1869-10-21
Preparing Poultry for Market.

1xOPoI1u8 1Oult13 AO3 10oAA0s'
A the season advances we think il
would be appropriate to give our friends
who forward poultry to our market q
NV words Of advice in regard 10 dress.
Ing, packing and forwarding to Boston
market. Poultry should always be
shut up without food at least twenty.
four hours before killing, or until the
crop 10 entirely empty. Never scald
poultry, - 1t reduces the value very
much. Hang the poultry in n cool
plese until entirely cooled through. AL.
ways cut off head and wings, and draw
oatfails Pack in clean box, or barrel
tightly. using no straw. Paper the box
n not clean. Mark the gross weigh,
and tie on each package, also name and
placs Of your residence. Some few
packers who comply with the above
rules usually obtain from two to three
cents per pound more for their poultry
than those who are not posted in the
style Of Boston maket. Some scaid
their poultry, causing it to be moist
and pack with dirty straw, which,
makes the poultry look badly Watch.
man and Reflector.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1869-10-21
Good Farm for Sale,
CRH1TUREs

1TNHE FINEST IMPROVED FARM in Cedar
i county, for sale. Is situated n miles west
OF Upton, and consists Of eighty acres all UNI
der fence zone hundred rods Of which is hedge,
and divided into four fields. s..s.@s =
On the farm il Q never-failing spring. and
two Wells-One At the house and the other ut
the barn. An orchard Of 100 bearing apple
cherries, currants, strswberriex, raspbcrries,
goOseberries. and grapes Fifteen acres Of the
land contain splendid growth Of young tim
her. The house Ii . new one; finely finished !;
contains six rooms. pantry. closets, and pres
ses; under which Is . good dry cellar, impervi-
GUS to frost. new bank barn, size S2x26 feet,
with floor and Rraneries complete and stub
ling for l8 head of horsee. Also, oil necessary
outhufld ings. such as. sheds, sites. woodhouse,
dressed and painted. enclosing house, yard and
garden. 4 public road passes the buildings.
For price and terms enquire Of the subscri-
Der, living on the farm.
Nov. j. l86Sm3 .-r CHAS. s. FUNK.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1869-10-21
ORIGINAL Notice,

Frsncis Mont. Plafnti1. a District Guar
against Of Cedar co.
Lucinda G. Mont and Andrew Iowa. DE
3. Mont, Robert Mont. Thom- term, ~.
- Armstrong, Lucinda Arm
strong, William MONT, Mar
gerry Medley and VIM. Neeiey,i
Lucinda Hardacre and jacob
Hardacre, Re becca Q. Mont,
Margaret Jane MONT and Ma
nv Isabella Mont, Margaret
Smyth and Rob't Smyth, and
Alexander Mont, admir- Of
VIM. MONT, decd, DefeMdan =.
1INO the above named Defendants: You arc
hereby notified that there 10 now on nle IN
the ofIfce az the Clerk Of the District Court, In
and for the county Of Cedar. In the State OF
Iowa, q petition OF Francis Mont, PIaintin,
asking for the correction Of mistake IN .
dee.i made BY Vim MONT, decd, and Elizabeth
his wife, TO Thomas Mont and Francis Mont.
The land in said deed being described q the
. a ne se u Of sec. ., township %. range !,
range in township 81. rs IL should be; which
deed ID recorded in Book +. Of Leeds, page ~
and; the same bearing date April 18th. 1854
Now unless you appear TO said petition and
defend thereto at or before noon Of the second
day Of the next term OF said Court, TO be begun
and held at Upton. in said county, on the esh
day Of December. ls6o, . default viii be enter
ed against you and judgment rendered thereon
In accordance with the prayer Of said petition.
6w4 PIATT 4 CARR, Atty's for PIE