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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-04-24
Reopening the Slave Trade.

A letter from Havana to the New
York Sun says: Captain Concha intends
to promulgate decree authorizing the
introduction of 10000 negroes from AZ.
RIGA, these negroes to come here under
contract and be treated like the Chinese,
the purpose being to supply the island
with the necessary number Of field
hands, thus satisfying the planters and
at the same time drawing the necessary
number Of blacks from the plantations
with which to fill up the army and keep
the revolutionists in check if he can.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-04-24
Poor Fellow.

A member OF The Ohio Legislature re-.
Gently visited the State Penitcntiary,
aud while there had his hair cnt by the
prison barber. While undergoing the
tonsorial process party Of lady aud
gentleman visitors looked in, and the
legislator was made happy by catching
such remarks as, "Ugly look about the
eyes,""Vicious mouth" Looks capable
of any wickedness," "Wonder what he
did etc.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-04-24
A Negro LynchetI.

LOUISVILLE, April lS.--A negro fShi',n-
ed Ed. Shields, convicted IN Spencer
county. KY. a few days since OF rape OF n
white woman, and sentenced 10 20 years
in the State Prison, While the sheriff
and a posse were bringing the prisoner
to the Louisville Jail Thursday night,
baud OF about forty men took Shields
out of their hands and hanged him TO
a cross beam OF a bridge near by. where
the body was discovered next morning,
Judge jackson instructed tho Grand
Jury, then In session. to use every effort
to bring the members of The baud TO
Justice,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-04-24
PevlI,sy}yauia.

A tornado and thunder storm passed
over the town OF Eric on the evening of
the 2lst. One man was killed by the
conclusion. No marks of lightning or
other injury could DO found on him.
Several buildings were unroofod; n
church bell was blown from tower
and carried hundred and fifty feet (;
vessels were torn from their moorings
ut the docks. aud lumber piles were torn
up. The storm lasted but n few min
MOS
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-04-24
The Second District Again.

Ahc oeCouu DistTlCt aSahus
Judge Houk's organs-the Loudon
Journal and Maryville Republican-ap-
pear 10 DO little exercised over an ar
ticIe of ours which appeared week be-
fore last, in reference TO the condition OF
things In the Second Congressional Dis
trict. AS well as we now remember,
the article suggested that the fight be.
ing waged between the friends OF IIouk
and Thornburgh would most likely re-
suit in the shelving Of both those gen.
tlemen and the appearance of Horace
Maynard on the track. Sach was our
opinion, and as the PosT has quite lib
eral circulation in the lower end of the
Second District we supposed il would
be in order to give expression TO It. We
have 10 disposition TO interfere in the
internal broils aud quarrels OF political
opponents, aud wouldn't If we could
add IN the least to their embarrassment
and unhappiness. We are positive the
Republican party is disintcgrating-
slowly, il may be, but surely, falling to
pieces; that while 1t may continue TO
achieve a local triumph here and there,
it will not survive IA q great national
organization beyond the Presidential
election OF 1876. 1t has accomplished its
mission, whether of good or evil, and
must die; and we don't propose to do
any thing to protract its miserable cx-
istence, or TO heal the breaches which
are daily occurring in its ranks. But
notwithstanding this and more too, we
must insist that the friends OF Messrs.
IIouk and Thornburgh arc doing very
foolish thing in getting up bitter quar-
rel in the District and making the way
broad and easy for a third party in
the person of Mr. Maynard. We know
that gentleman will not be The Repub.
lican candidate for Governor il he can
help it. But suppose he should
suppose it should be fnrood upon him
then, in that case, why should our
contemporaries of the Republican and
Journal want to leave Thornburgh out
at the expiration of his first term! lie is
said to be young man of respectable
ability-"a little metcoric perhaps--and
having carried the Battering Ram Dis.
trict against fearful odds, he certainly
has claims upon the respect and snp-
port Of his party now that the race is
dead sure thing.
But we are taking up too much space
with matter that doesn't particularly
concern us. We only wished to say to
our friends of the papers named, that
while we frankly acknowledge Horace
Maynard's transcendcnt abilities, we do
not dread him as candidate for Gov
ernor. We know of no one against
whom the various shades Of opposition
TO Radicalism In the State would more
readily or more solidIy concentrate, and
if his party want TO see him consigned
TO private life world without end, all
they have to do Is to label him with a
and trot him out. lie
holds his present position by minority
vote and if we can't beat him next No
vembcr by majority Of thirty thou-
sand, we will agree to "sct 'cm up all
rounlv
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-04-24
Congress and the Changers.

The Chicago Tribune advises the
Changers, with whom ii evidently SYM
pathses, that they may as well give over
looking to this Congress for the adop-
ton o! any extreme Measures in the
direction of cheap transportation. Mr..
McCrary's bill rests in the Senate Com
mcttce on Railways aud Canals, and
there is no prospect Of its coming for
ward this session
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-04-24
The Floods.

Our exchanges from all directions
arc fillod with accounts Of the recent
high waters and of the destruction OF
property that ensued. Along the Ten.
nessee, the Cumberland, Ohio, Missis-
sippi, Arkansas, and nearly all the les
scr streams the damage done is immense.
AT Nashville, some twelve hundred
houses had to be vacated, and other
portions Of Middle Tennessee suffered
severely. Along the lower Mississippi
and lis tributaries the losses are almost
incalculabc. The leveos broke In sew
eral places, aud hundreds of plantations
were completely submerged. AT Now
Orleans the upper portion of tho city
was flooded, and there is much suffer-
ing in oil of Louisiana within reach of
the wators--so much that relief Is being
sought and afforded from abroad.
Altogether tho floods have been the
most destructive that havo occurred for
a number of years. In some sections
the planting interests are almost hope
lcssly ruined, Measures are In progress
at Washington, Boston, and otherplaccs
for the relief Of The suncrers--especlal.
ly In Louisiana, whore the calamity mp.
pears TO have been most extensive.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-04-24
Connecticut.

STocKINGToN, April 2l.--lrving and
CORTLAND Langworthy, sons Of Horny
ID. Langwor,hy, were attacked at their
residence last night while thcir parents
were attending church. Irving was
killed Conrtland's wounds are supposed
TO be mortal, Strong suspicion isn't
lachcl TO hired man, who isnow under
arrpai
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-04-24
Congress.

Tic mileage bill passed the House of
Representatives last week by vote OF
lS6 TO 40. 1t abolishes mileage. and
provides that members Of Congress
shall only be paid their actual travelling
expenses to and from Washington once
each session,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-04-24
Educational Association.

The next meeting Of the McMinn
County Educational Association will
convene at the Masonic Hall, Athens,
May 2lst. The programme for the oc.
casion has been handed in for pubica.
ton, and will appear next week.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-04-24
Suicide I'm Georgia,

Mr.. J. W. Siinson, who resides near
HogansvlIc, while al the res idcnce
Of his brother.in.law Colonel IL, NJ.
Young, in LaGrange, committed suicide
by cutting his throat with razor.
lie has been in low spirits for long
time on account of the failure Of his
crops last year aud consequent inability
to meet his obligations. Ilc was u
strict member Of the church, aud gcner-
ally esteemed.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-04-24
unuhIe Daily.

The East Tennessee, Virginia aud
Georgia Railroad has resumed double
daily service, commencing last Sunday.
The schedule will be found Oh the local
page of the paper. The day passenger
going east arrives at Athens II min
utes later than formerly, while the down
passenger is nearly an hour and q half
earlier,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-04-24
IuadnisSible.

The communication from Charleston
on the Hiwassee is rather personal for
our columns and is lacking in christian
charity. What saith the Master: Judge
not least yebe judged-for as We judge
ye shall be judged, and as yc mete out
even so shall It be measured unto you
again. That's what's the matter.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-04-24
Wheat.

We have seen q bunch OF wheat from
the farm Of George w. Matlock, in the
Mouse Creek country, which measured
45 inches in length. Mr.. Matlock has
exactly one hundred acres of that kind,
which stands rs thick On the ground as
the hair on dogs back.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-04-24
Fires.

A fire occurred in Ishpennlng, Mich
igan, on the 2lst--rendoring thirty fami-
lies homeless and destroying twenty
five business houses.
Cuba dates OF tho Goth announce n
terrible FIRE as raging in tho sugar aud
molasses warehouses at Cardenas.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-04-24
The Democratic Committee.

The McMinnville New Era agrees
with the Brownville States that the
Democratic State Committee ought TO
meet without further delay, and adds
"But we think 1t advisable, and believe
the people in this section Of the State
wish it, that The convention should be
called " meet not earlier than the mid
die Of August"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-04-24
AsIan,n Market.

ATLANTA. GA, April 20. lBiG
Corn. white D0a07lT. Oats, BsaT0. Bacon, ~
for shoulders. clear sides, iOknIOst: hams a
aOO,S Lard, lONail. Buttcr, s3aOO. Eggs,
i2IS. Corn Meal, 81. Flour, 600 % 1880.
Corn, demand good, stocks light only 1900
bushels here by actual count, on 18th Instant.
Say about twenty days supply. Higher prices
OK pected. Meals firm with only lmltcd de-
mand. Oats very scarce. hdylss Nj bufunts
os Meat. Corn and Oats. .-.
Itcspy, grEPIfESs& FLYSNs.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-04-24

The Memphis Appeal suggests that
the Democratic State Convention TO
nominate candidate for Governor
should not meet before September. In
tmations have been made In some
quarters thet such q body might be dis
pensod with altogether.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-04-24
Gold---Bonds---Cotton.

Gold closed in New York on Tues
day at la. Tennessee bonds, SO cents
for both issues. Cotton, quiet and firm
at Tx for middling.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-04-24
Chattanooga.

Ebert II. Sewer, Trustee, offers for
sale, May 22d, the tannory, vats, stock,
sc, belonging to the ChattanoogaLeath-
or Manufacturing Company. The Com
mcrcial says: Here Is chance for the
investment OF capital that will pay.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-04-24
The CINCINNATI Southern.

The contracts have been awarded for
making the road-bed of the Southern
Railway from the Kentucky and Ten
nessce linc, near Chitwood's, to Emory
River, near Emory Junction, through
the counties of Scott and Morgan, IN
Tennessee. The Press and Herald says
the total amount for which the work
was awarded TO the successful contrac'
tors, fell $350,0O0 below the chief engi-
neer's estimates. Among the number to
whom bids were awarded Is the firm OF
NJ. j. Condcn g. Co., Knoxville, who
get three sections.
Senator Boutwell's health Is said 10 be
In a very prccarious condition, and his
friends are apprchcnsivc that his active
career Is near an end.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-04-24
co VI VI u n CGAL.
Athens VI arket.

IfTF'F ~
Wheat, duiI andlUwrr, i.DOai.40 for choice,
Corn O0a80 Flour 40 for family, New Bacon,
~ cts dull hog round, Lard, In Gin ems y cts;
Butter. -, scarce; Eggs, lax, Meal 90; Hay.
90 per 100; lbs. Oats, ~, Feathers, llye
geese, 30; Becswax, -; Rags 2 cents; irish
Potatoes, 7bal.5O. Sweet Potatoes, 7ja5Js
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-04-24

Old man Bender and son, the Kansas
assassins, have been arrested in Utah
and confined in Jail. Tho young wo-
man associated with their horrible
crimes was still at large.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-04-24

People who live in low, damp locali-
ties should plant plentiful crop ofsun-
flowers, as tbcy absorb miasmatic va
pors and prevent fever aud ague.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-04-24

The cost OF running the city and
county government Of New York last
year was SCISSOR.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-04-24
Death Of Judge Milligan.

The telegraph announces the death of
Judge Sam Milligan, Of Greeneville,
Tennessee, which occurred ut Washing
ton on the 18th instant. Judge Milligan
had been prominently connected with
the Judiciary Of his State, aud was, at
the time of his deceaso, an associate
justice of the U, s. Court Of Claims.
"Gone home TO die" is the word from
Washington in regard 10 the Hon. Alex.
II. Stephens, Of Georgia. We saw in the
papers few days ago q reply Of Mr..
Stephens TO somo OF Ben Hills insinu-
ations, which didn't read much like the
production Of ouein morlbund condi.
ton.
George Byrd died in Roane county on
the 18TH aged 80 years,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-04-24
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Railroads In Wisconsin.

A Milwaukee paper publishes an in.
terview with Hon. Alexander Mitchell,
President of the Milwaukee and St.
Paul railroad, in which he says with
respect to the law passed by the last
Legislature that the road cannot work
under IL. He further says that the
company will first test the constitution
atty of the act in the courts, aud If beat
en- there, will take of all trains.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-04-24
Suit Against General Forrest.

The Shelby county Court has instruct
ed the attorney 10 bring suit against
Gen. N. Il. Forrest, late president OF the
Memphis and Selma railroad, and his
securities TO recover 100000 appfopri.
ated by tho county to be expended
within tho county, but which, il is claim
ed, was expended in Mississippi in the
construction OF said road.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-04-24
Bacon Market.

Cincinnati quotes the market strong
at 7 for shoulders, clear sides %. Chat
tanooga, clear sides l0I6 shoulders 50
hams II cents.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-04-24

It's stated that the number OF people
in Louisiana who arc partially or total
ly ruined, cannot DO less than twenty
five thousand, many OF whom arc In alb
soluie want of food.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-04-24

The County Court of Shelby county
have purchased the Ovcrlon Hotel, IN
Memphis for Court House. Tho
price agreed on was $4,000 one.third
cash, one-third In ono and one-third In
Two wears. nj ak per cent. interest,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-04-24
West Tennessee.

The Washita river has flooded tho
valley through which II flows The
towns of Trenton, Monroe, Colum5ia,
IIarrisonburg and Trinity, and nearly
every plantation on the river Is injured.
The loss will reach n million.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-04-24

The papers of Thursday morning an
nounce the veto Of the financial bill,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-04-24

George Byrd died in RoOne county on
the 18th, aged 30 years.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-23
Amusements.

MEMPHIS THEATER.- Wybert
Reeve made his second appearance last
night as Count Fosco." As on the
previous night, the audience was highly
pleased at the mastery rendition of the
difficult role. Mr.. Reeves intellect is
manifestly of a high order, compact,
vital, sympathetic, and fed by vigorous
imagination. His voice is fresh and
bright; his individuality is unique and
pleasing; his bearing is notably refined
and very agreeable. He used no stage
tricks to entrap attention, but, in mood
of quiet power and skillful precision, he
embodied the character and lived it
out through its experience. Miss Stan
hope, in the dual role of Laura
Fairlie and Anne Catherick," made
most favorable impression, and dis
played dramatic talent Of high order.
Tonight the Woman in White will be
repeated, and tomorrow evening The
Better Angel will be the attraction.
JEFFERSON OPERA HOUSE. This temple
of variety amusement is crowded nightly
with an enthusiastic audience. Manager
Steele has fine troupe Of artistcs and
gives change of programme nightly.
Among the leading attractions are Mile
Rainforth, the character actress and
vocalist; Harry and Leoni, the Dutch
Mendels; Ella Warner. vocalist and
banjo soloist; Mile. Sallie, danseuse
Allie Long, vocalist; the Martinez
Brothers, trapeze Artists; etc. Tonight
that Partisan sensation, the Waiter Girl
of Paris, with the Can-Can dance will be
introduced. During the present Christ
mas week new attractions will be intro
duced every night.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-23

4
The Phil Alliu, Captain James Lee in
command, came in this morning from
Friar's Point with 4O6 bales of cotton
1897 sacks Of seed aud full of people
She leaves this evening with return
trip for Friar's Point and the bends, at
tending to all way business. Captain
Stack Lee has charge Of the office.
The elegant steamer Nick Longworth
Captain Ben Merriles in command will
leave the wharf tomorrow at noon for
Cairo Louisville and Cincinnati. Mr..
Munins, a clever gentleman, has charge
of the Office.
Navigation between Cairo and ST.
Louis is partially suspended on account
OF the heavy running ice.
The Mary Ament, Captain o. K. Jop-
lin. came in from the upper coast with
good list of cotton, seed and number
of people. She leaves this evening with
a return trip for 0sceola and the bends,
attending to all way business. Joe. w.
Rhodes, gentleman who is noted for
his urbanity and uniform kindness, has
charge of the office.
The City of Quincy and Tom Jasper
are due down to-day bound for New Or
leans.
The Belle Lee brought in yesterday SO
hogsheads sugar, 1886 bbls molasses, BOG
bbls tar, plaster and cement, 27O sacks
salt AZ bales cotton, 80 Nbls oranges and
200 packages sundries.
The following are the tows Of coal
that left Pittsburg yesterday for the
Southern markets; For Cincinnati
Baltic, Tom Rees, My Choice, j. Sharp
Mcdonald, Leopard, Whale, Lion, Grand
Lake, j. F. Travo, John Dippold, John
Gilmore, Jim Brown, George Lysle, John
Penney, Charley Mcdonald, Bengal
Tiger, Joseph Walton, Coal City, PAN
ther, J. A. Blackmore, Sam Miller, Hor-
net No. 2, Coal Valley, Joseph A. Stone.
Total, 2,65O,OOO bushels. For Louis
ville-Tom Dodsworth, Mary Ann, Boaz,
Dick Fulton No. 3, ]. H. Bigley, Gam
Clark, Eagle, Sampson No. 2, Arkansas,
Ella, Diamond, Enterprise, Fred Wilson
No. 2, Fair Play Total, 1885, 900
bushels.
The lndiana passed down at noon for
New Orleans loaded down to the guards.
The principal items of her cargo we're
AGO kegs nails, 1860 barrels potatoes,
462 barrels whisky, 2670 sacks corn, 1000
packages of glass, 1000 packages Of sun
dries, las sheep, 80 trained dogs and 80
cabin passengers. She added here 40
bales of cotton.
The Arlington will arrive tomorrow
from Cincinnati and leave on Saturday
with return trip.
The Iron Mountain and barges, in
command Of Captain Dunlap, will leave
here tomorrow evening for New Orleans.
She wants 1000 bales of cotton. Capt.
Lightburne will make engagements for
her.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-23
PERSONAL.

The Hon. John H. Savage, of MeMinn-
vile, reached the city this morning and
is stopping at the Peabody. Colonel
Savage is very prominent Democratic
aspirant before the Legislature for Uni
ted States Senator.
Henry Luhrmann is announced else
where rs candidate for Councilman to
represent the Fourth ward. Mr.. Luhr-
mann Is one of orr best known German
citizens and commands the respect Of all
who know him. He is practical and
sensible business man, well qualified to
represent the various interests of his
important and large tax.paying ward.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-23
Goth OF DECEMBER.

The Norfolk Masonic CONCERT posi-.
lively takes place or money refunded.
Information can be had up to the twenty
fourth at $50 Main street, Room 4. [9s
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-23
HOIlenberg, No. 204 Main
street, has everything i'm the
music line fresh atlOw prices.
ADDITIONAL MARKETS.
COTTON.

COTTON.
The market this morning opened quiet,
with fair demand but prices were nom
inal New York spots were quiet and
nominally unchanged and lower to sell
with futures quiet and steady. Liverpool
was quiet and easier. with sales of 1900
bales. The market here, though inactive,
presented good feeling between buyers
and sellers. Sales yesterday footed up
27OO bales, of which spinners took 1000,
exporters 600 and spectators 500; esti-
mated sales to-day, 1000 bales.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-23
LOOK OUT
FOR AN
ILLUMINATION AT C0LEMAN's


A fact that ought to be remembered,
that Sol Coleman is the only real, live
importer Of Havana cigars in the city.
Papers, invoices and letters certifying
the above fact can be seen on applica-
ton at his place OF business, 200 Main st.
Read Over C0leman's Price List Of
Genuine Imported Cigars:
Flor del Fumar Plantation l0c,
for Csc, Don Quixote 3 for
Designio for 25c, Csc,
IRtimidsd 3 for Csc, Escepcion 6 for 25c,
Figaros 6 for 25e, Partagas 5 for 25c,
Southern Beauty 8 Oracle 5 for Csc,
for 25o. Etc, Etc, ETC., &c.
COleman's Celebrated Rosa COneba,
. for 40 GENTS.
ONLY DEPOT, 600 MAIN STREET.
SOLID gold jewelry,
rose and ladies gold sets,
fac opera glasses,
at cost for cash at
AUG. JoERss,
l04 POP Main street.