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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-05-17

mocracy. AS soon as the strength of
Grants name is taken from the regular
republicans they mustbe left in q hope
less minority, and then the liberal demo-
cratic party will become She party of
the future, and will be likely to hold
power for a quarter of century. So
that, whether present success or future
safety be considered, the wisest policy
the democracy can pursue Mt Baltimore
is to make n unanimous and prompt I'M
ion with the liberal republicans, en-
dorse their candidates and their plat.
form with enthusiasm and plunge into
the contest with spirit and energy. We
desire to see n fair fight between the
two tickets, and are willing to test the
issue between the soldier and the far
mer-the sword and the plough. We
believe Greeley to be strong candidate
and for that reason his endorsement by
the democracy is likely to have health
iul effect upon the administration and
to compel some reforms that ought to
be made.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-05-17
CrOD RPDOrtS for A Dril.

The report Of the Agricultural Depart
ment for April does not indicate a fair
condition of the winter grain crop. The
severe weather in nearly all localities
has reduced it to far less than the ave-
rage condition, excepting on the Pacific
coast, where it is looking remarkably
well. The reports from Pennsylvania
refer to the severity Of the weather and
depth Of freezing. The fly is reported
in several counties. Lack weather pro-
lection caused severe injury in Dclq.
ware. South Of Maryland and Virginia
little wheat is grown, and are mainly
for winter pastures. The returns re-
ceived from those States generally rep
resent less than the average condition
of the grain. The accounts from other
places South are various, some promis-
ing, Others gloomy. In Texas there are
indications Of increased attention to
cereals, pointing to an enlarged area to
be harvested this season.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-05-17
Personal RencOunter..

A Washington paper says: Gen. A
c. Jones, Of West Virginia, and Mai.
Sayre. of Alabama, engaged in person
al encounter, canes and pocket knives
weapons used. Jones was cut in several
places and had his wrist broken. Say.
res throat was cut and he was stabbed
in the abdomen. A fatal result is no,
apprehended in either case. The fight
was desperate one. 1t had its origin in
IN old misunderstanding. Both gen.
tlemen were very popular here. The
occurrence is much regretted by the
friends of the parties.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-05-17
The President.

Hon. Augustus Wright, of Georgia,
says: Gen. Grant Is "a latter day saint
among the Republicans. Up to the war
he was understood to be q Douglass
Democrat. Sometime after its com
menccment, he certainly said: "If !
thought this war was for the extcrmi-
nation OF slavery, would counter
march my army" lie also says, refer
ing to the Cincinnati nominees:
Has Mr.. Greeley no faults? Doubt
less he has. On old issues, don't know
n poorer Democratic leader. If we are
to still fight on free trade, extension of
slavery into the Territories and q league
OF the States, and such like, he won't do.
! we are still under the Jewish dispen-
sation, "an eye for an eye, and tooth
for TOOTH" the Tribune's ancient bull
lctins on the slave oligarchy, the mas
ter's lash and the Negroes wall, are yet
unsettled for and Greeley was their au-
thor.
But If "thc feet of those who bring
the glad tidings of peace" are still beau
tiiul; iftht noble conduct of these men
on the question of universal amnesty !;
the enfranchiscment of the intellect and
virtues Of the South, are to be consid-
cred, how can we hesitate! ale that
doubtcth is damned"
Who, like these men, have held up TO
the scOrn of their countrymcn the
thieves who have robbed us? Who has
fought harder for the restoration ofpow-
er IN the South to her sons who bear
the scars OF battle? In Missouri, who
faced the power Of the administration
and dciied its thunders for the en!ran-
chiscmcnt of hernoble people! Where
can you find men who, like Gratz Brown
and Carl Schurz, would have riskcd
fame, station and power against the
most powerful influence of the most
powerful government in the world !!
No common men ever carried such n
flag Of victory. 1t brought back stars
to on! empyrcan Of blue. Let such men
lead us in the coming campaign, and
cease to talk about defeat.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-05-17
The White Hat.

They used to toll yarn something
like this about sour candidate for Pres
idcnt:" Mr.. Greeley had been terribly
worried over,an unprinciped owl, that
would sts4I clandcstincly into his hem
roosi, under cover of "nights deep
darkness, and gobblo up his favoritc
puIlets. lie had double charged his
double barreled shotgun with grape
and canister, and placed it in one cor
ner of the room for immediate use in
case his owlship showed himself, tel
ling the boys, at tho same time not to
modest It as he wanted to elbow that in
fcrnal owl into the middle of next
week." One of tho "boys' was a green
Englishman, the other very mischiev-
Gus lad of about fourteen summers, who
who had engaged to learn what "lioracc
knew about farming"
While Horace was at tea one evening,
this mischievo US lad stole his bran new
white hat Qhis was when Horace first
bought the hat, forty years. ago. and
hung it on the well-sweep.
The cockney seeing the hat on sweep,
and supposing it to be the owl, ran to
the door and yelled:
"Mr. Greeley! the howl, is hon the
wcel-swcep, as Ugh rs the 'ouse"
Horace snatched the gun, and for fear
he would not kill it, discharged both
barrels, when to his horror he discover
cd that he had almost ruined his favOrite
beaver. But for this mishap the hat
would have, doubtless, lasted him
through the coming Presidential CAM
DaiUn.
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JAS. IL. COOke. ESQ.

Among others whom we had the plea
sure OF meeting at jacksonville day
or two ago was the above named gen
tlcman, who was there on professional
business. AS is generally known, Col.
Cooke is a candidate for the vacant Su-
premc Jndgcship, and we are gratificd
TO learn from different portions of the
State that his prospects of being elected
are highly tlattcring. lie has a host of
friends in Monroe, and from what we
could learn while at Madisonvile the
vote for him in that county will be near
ly unanimous, the people knowing his
high qualifications and generally bcliev-
ing that lower East Tennessee has some
claims to be considered in connection
with the position to be filled.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-05-17
The Nashville Convention.


BY reference 10 the resolutions adopt
cd it will be seen that the Democratic
Convention at Nashville last week was
progressive In its action, and went fully
far enough in endorsing the Cincinnati
nominees and the platform upon which
they are presented 10 the country. In.
deed, VIC think it might have stopped a
little short ofthc point reached without
doing any harm. For instance, the dele
gates to Baltimore might have been left
in possession of some discretionary
powers, instead Of being clothed only
with positive and unqualified instruc.
tionS, and the appointment of Presiden.
iial Electors could appropriately have
been deferred until after the 9th of July.
The reference to candidate for Con-
gresham at large before the bill Great
ing the Office had passed both branches
the national legislature, we also think
was little premature. With these per.
haps nnimportant exceptions VIC can all
heartily endorse the action of the Con
vcntion. We do not understand tia,
the resolutions pledge the Democratic
party of Tennessee to the support OF
Greeley and Brown in the event Dem
cratic ticket should be nominated at Bal.
fimorc, but that their spirit and intent
is to throw the whole voice and weight
Of the State against making such nomi-
nation. AS we tried to state last week,
we would regard the placing Demo-
cratic Presidential ticket in the field
now AS the most unwisc and unfortunate
step that could be taken, and we have
very little fear that it will be done. At
any rate, there is no occasion for our
friends to disagree in advance, and to
make themselves uncomfortable in spec
Mating about a contingency not at all
likely to occur. Ais well that ends
well.
II is proper to add, that so far MS We
have heard any expression from them
the people Of this region generally are
satisfied with the action of the Convcn-
ton at Nashville last week in endorsing
the Cincinnati nominees. We mean, Of
course, all but the extreme Radicals who
believe that the war of the sections is
still raging. and that Grant was only
pcrpctrating n little joke when he said
"lct us have peace"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-05-17
Views of Il Lifelong Democrat.

An old line Democrat writes the C0u.
rier-jOurRai that "Grant or Greeley is
now the question for Democrats to con
sider They can elect the latter by an
unprecedented majority, or they can
elect the former by putting in the field
a third candidate. The Southern people
will see their true interests and stand by
Greeley. No Republican in the North,
since the war closed, has exhibited to.
wards them such evidence Of good will.
There is not man in the Union whose
election to the Presidency would do so
much to bind the two sections together.
His candidacy, If sustained by the Sou
thern Democrats, will do much in the
work of wrcnchng the colored element
from carpet-bag control. The Grant
ties here are chuckling at the idea that
the Democrats won't vote for Greeley
and Brown. This is all assumption on
their part. Every day this ticket is
growing stronger and stronger; and in
less than thirty days it will swell to such
proportions that the thought of bring
ing forward another candidate by the
Democratic National Convention will
be deemed partisan madness. No pa
triot not carried away by mere party
blindness wishes to hear q renewal of
the old discussion about the war. Ho-
race Greeley is the right man in the
right place to ovcrwhelm Grant and his
personal dynasty. lilo is the very man
to redeem the people Of the south from
the worst oppression on Gods earth,
and ! have an abiding confidence that
they will not fail TO sep IL "
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-05-17
TO the Farmers.

Attention is invited to the Gard of
commissioner Crutchiicld, of the Blu
rcau of Agriculture, which appears on
the first page of this paper. The Bu-
realI have before them q large work,
ana without the cooperation and Jealous
hc!p OF the citizens Of the State. and es-
p'cIaIIy of the friends of Agriculture,
'"c'r success is not certain. But with
S"ch cooperation they will succeed, and
bnlId up work that will reflect credit
upon those who aid in its accomplish
"ent and prove of lasting benefit to the
entire State.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-05-17
Senator Trllmbull.

a Washington special says: In con-
ycrsation with your correspondent to-
day, Senator Trumbull expressed his
enthusiastic approval of the Cincinnati
ticket, and said that those who brought
it forward builded wiser than they per.
haps knew. Whether" said he, "the
Democrats ratify that nomination or
not. and whether Grant is renominated
at Philadelphia or not, the backs of both
parties have been broken and new po-
lilical party has been created"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-05-17
Atlanta Market.

ATLANTA. GA. May 16, 1872.
Corn. white 04aaJ. Wheat, white 2.35a2. 40.
Oats, 81 per bushel. Hay, per ton. s3,a3s.-
Flour. per Dbl. superfne S.OOa0. 90; family $50
alO.OO; extra family 10.5Oal1 %; fancy 1900
Corn Meal. 95aOO. Bacon clear sides sNa9;
shoulders N; hams ally. Lard, in terces
0OalO}E: In cans IL. Butter, 30a55.. Eggs, liza
12lI. Feathers. 50a6j.
We are prepared to make liberal cash ad-
yances to shippers; also. TO furnish gram sacks
ut low figures. To our Tennessee friends we
would remark that now Is, perhaps, as good
tiTe 20 ship their Meat and Grain as could BIZ
selected.
Respectfully.
STEPHENS & FLYNN.
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Augusta Market,

AUGUSTA, Ca, May 13, 1872.
Cotton. middlng y; Corn, GOAL .05; Wheat,
1.75a2.65; Oats, dull 65aI0; Hay, 1.75a2. 25;
Flour, superine I.5OaS.0O; family S.hCas. 90;
extra family 0,5OalO.OO; fancy 0.OOal0. 90; Meal,
9Oal 90; MOlasses. 2sa30; Lard. lOall 4; Bacon,
shoulders :. clear sides SAaS15; hams lOlla
Il; Bulk Meats, shoulders 0abA; sides 1Jsa-
%; Butter. l5a3O; Eggs. l1als; n shirtings 10;
e lie; "A l3Hc; drills "A.
Bacon active at the advance. with fair stock.
Dry salt sides in demand. Corn active with
advancing teudency-st0cks reduced. Hay
very scarce aud advancing. Flour stiff with
fair stocks. Butter very scarce and wanted.
Truly, cox. JACKSON l. co.
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New York, Gold l.135s. Cotton up
lands 237s Tennessee bonds, 7O5S for
old, and II for new.
st. Louis, Flour 9al0OO per barrel for
extra family. Corn is advancing, 5Oa52.
Bacon shoulders 81 sides 7a724. Lard
held at S5s.
Cincinnati, Flour, family 9.S0a9.50.-
Corn advanced-ear 81. shelIed So per
bushel. Bacon firm at 5l5a7Ia, the last
for sides. Lard Sac cents.
Knoxville buys corn at 70 cents and
sells ut SOaS5. heavy stock in market.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-05-17
The Baltimore Convention.

A Memphis dispatch of the 10th says
Throughout this section Of the country
there is universal condemnation of the
National Executive Committee in cal
ling n Convention, unless the National
Democratic Convention endorse the
Cincinnati nominees. The press oftlis
city and the surrounding country re-.
gard the nominations at Cincinnati the
strongest that could have been made.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-05-17
Gov. WarmOth's TriImph.

WASHINGTON, May l2.-The Congress
sional Committee, recently appointed
to investigate affairs in New Orleans,
have just handed their printed report to
the President, and he has had an oppor.
tunity for the first time of examining it
critically. In consequence of this ex-
animation he has requested the rcsig-
nations of Casey, the collector of Gus
toms at New Orleans, and his deputy,
Mr.. Herwig.
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Haberlein Off.

Col. j. M. IIaberlcin, editor of the
Kansas Eeie Presse. the leading Ger
man organ Of the State, has declined
the position Of delegate from Kansas
to the Philadelphia Convention, to
which he was elected prior to the hold
ing of the Cincinnati Convention, and
has unfurled the standard of Greeley
mud Brown
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e. d VI N T. u CIAI..
AtIlen. Market.

ATHENS. May II.
Wheat l.1Oal go; Flour, 4.OOa5.OO; Feathers
brisk 3Oa50; Bacon hog round X cents
Lard ~ in dcmand Corn ~, loose; Meal 90,
5a6; Butter 30; Eggs 10; Hay, baled lis Oats
I,a65. Field Peas 100. Butter, Eggs and
Corn scarce and in good demand. Choice Ba-
con hams are wanted ut 10 cents. Bacon hog
round continues very DUN "a there is no mar.
gin for shipping. Flourmore plenty and dull.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-05-17

THE radicals will save themselves n
great disappointment by recognizing a.
once that the Democrats are not going
to put Presidential ticket in the field
and that the Baltimore Convention
will simply meet 10 ratiry Grccley's
nomination and assure his election
We know what we arc talking about.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-05-17
Travelling Rum Mills,

In Bangor, peripatetic saloons have
been established. The proprietor puts
BOTTLES containing straights and mixed
drinks under the seat of his buggy and
drives around town. Whenever he
stops, the solitary wayfarer gazes up to
heaven. hands over fifteen cents and re-
treats, wiping his mouth on his coat
sleeve,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-05-17

Redfield writes from Washington -
"Smallcy, the Tribune correspondent,
is upon the floor, his round, handsome
face lit up with unconcealcd delight
lie loves Horace. The members ask
him what he thinks about it. but he is
not so anxious to tell what he thinks as
to find out what they think. 'Samlley.'
| said, getting his ear, this is good ;
swell all get an Office now NO. lie
answered, laughing, if Greeley Is ever
President. any man who ever had any.
thing to do with the Tribune would be
the last fellow to get an Office
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-05-17
Restoration of q COnfiscated Estate

New ORLEANS. May 13.-Ju2ge
Heard to-day rendered decision re.
storing the confscated property of the
late Mr.. Slidell to the heirs of the de-
ceased.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-05-17

UNITED States Senator Ferry has been
reelected from COnnec ticut lie re-
ceivcd the entire Democratic vote and
sixteen Republicans.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-05-17

A POWDER mill at Gibsonburg, Penn
sylvania, exploded yesterday. The
woods for mile around are on fire.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-05-17

AS Honest Horace is n graduate of the
printing Office, we guess we will have 10
vote for him whether Baltimore nomi-
mites or not We never 90 back on n
member Of the craft.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-05-17
Markets.

The Philadelphia Convention meets
on the 9Th of June.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-05-17

A Greeley ratification meeting has
been called in Illinois by large num-
Der of Democrats and Republicans.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-05-17

Tennessee, having full faith and conf
dence In the honesty, patriotism and
prudence Of the National Democratic
Convention when it shall so assemble.
arc willing to refer the Question of
Presidential nominations and all other
matters of party policy to said Conven.
ton for final decision and adjustment,
and we pledge the Democracy of the
State to abide by md support It's action
in the premises.
3. Resolved, That we are nnalterablv
opposed to the disiniegra,ion of the
Democratic party of the nation, and are
determined to maintain its organization
and uphold its platform. so far rs It
lies III our power. II. j. LIVINGSTON.
Gen. VIM. A. Qnarlcs, of Montgome-
ry, ana Col. John NJ. Fleming, of Knox,
were appointed Electors for the State
at large.
The following District Electors were
nominated by their Congressional dele.
cations, and were ratified by the Con-
vention:
1st, John A. Mckinney; ID. A. Cald-
well Sd, A. i. Spears; 4th, -; 9TH,
- 18th. n. n. Cox 7,h, 18th, -;
9th, W. W. Mcdowell.
Following are the names of delegates
appointed to The Baltimore Convention
for the State at large:
Hon. G. NJ. McGhcc, Ex-Gov. Neil s.
Brown, Hon. John II. Savage, and M.
Magivcncy.
Altcrnatcs-E. A. James. ]. ID. Rich.
ardsOn, ID. b. Thomas and Geo. w. Mar.
tin, of Weakley.
Delegates from each Congressional
District were also appointed. For the
Third District as follows:
Tom. Crutchiieid. WI. Gift. Alter
natcs-J0hn +. Slower, II. n. Hood.
Horace Gracefully Retires
A New York dispatch of the 18th in.
slant says:
The Tribune will publish the follow
ing card Tomorrow: "Thc Tribune has
ceased TO be a party organ, but the I'M
expected nomination of its editor at
Cincinnati seems to involve it in new
embarrassment. Al must be aware
that the position of a journalist who is
at the same time candidate is nj best
irksomc and difficult and that he is fet-
tered in action and criticism by the
knowledge that whatever he may say or
do, is closely scanned by thousands ca
ger to find in it what may be so inter-
prcted as to annoy and perplex those
who are supporting him as candidate
and TO whom hiS shacklcd condition
will not permit him to be scrviccablc.
The undersigned. therefore, withdraws
absolutely from the conduct Of the Iii-
bHne and will hcnceforth, until further
notice exercise no control nor supervi-
sion over It's columns" 1t is signed BY
Horace Greeley and dated May 18th.
The editorial management Of the T,'i-
bune falls upon Whitclaw Reid.
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Will Grant Withdraw?

We guess not. But the Baltimore
american, an oilice-holding organ, and
edited and owned by oflice-holders. has
published an editorial which has at
tracted universal attention at Washing
ton. 1t opens with the declaration that
the first duty Of the Philadelphia Con.
vcntion will be to reunitc the Republic
can party. 1t admits that if the Demo-
Gratis ralify Greeley, he will be elected.
II then proceeds to warn the Conven-
ton that it must so act that Greeley will
not he able to cluice any voters from the
Republican party. This article is con.
strucd here as foreshadowing the aban-
donment Of Grant, and the nomination
of some Republican against whom there
can be raised no Republican cavil.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-05-17

THE 18th day ofJune has been selected
MS the time for holding the Georgia
Democratic State Convention,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1872-05-17

THE MOrristown Gazette has the mag
netic names of Greeley and Brown GAL
lanily floating from its towering mast
head.
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President Makers.

a Washington letter 10 the Atlanta
Constitution says:
Early next month convention. to be
called the Young Mems Continental
Union League will assemble in this
city to take action in regard to nomna-
tons for the Presidency. The League is
composed of Democrats and Republi-
cans, all pledged to support that candi-
date who stands sluarely upon the plat
form of "One Government, one Flag,
and one Constitution for the American
Continent and its adjacent islands" The
convention will be composed of one
delegate from each congressional dis
trict in the United States.
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The Second District.

ihe Democrats of the Second District
nave decided to hold Convention to
nominate a candidate for Congress at
sparta, White county, on the Third
Thursday in August. There are said to
ne several aspirants for the nomination.
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Cheerful information,

While the Cincinnati Convention was
in session Senator Stevenson, having
business with Grant, called at the White
House.
SENATOR" said his EXccllcncy, "what
are these fellows up to down at Cincin-
natl"
"My information is that they propose
to nominate candidate for the Presi-
dency," replied the Senator, with Spar.
tan Irankness.
81 know but do you think it will
amount to anything?'
ut will amount to just this much," re-
piled the Senator; "if they nomi.
nate man there that the Demo-
Gratis can support, you had better begin
to pack up. for YOU will have to move
The President lit fresh cigar.
Wendell Phillips on Greeley
A reporter has questioned Wendell
Phillips on Mr.. Greeley's nomination.
Mr.. Phillips opposes Mr.. Greeley. but
admits if the Democrats support him, he
will be elected beyond a doubt. Besides,
he is strong with the working men, and
will receive their support all over the
country.
Rcportcr-What do you think of the
story about Grant Withdrawing as the
last means of saving the Republican
party and defeating Greeley?
Mr.. Phillips--I have heard of that,
and there may be something in it, Last
winter, when | was lecturing in the
West, leading men of the party there
were discussing this same possible con-
tngency. anu understand that in the
event Of his Withdrawing Colfax was to
be brought forward, and there was an
understanding Of this kind with Colfax
when he was appointed to change his
determination about retiring from pOlit-
ical life at the close of his present term.