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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-08-07
County Meeting.

According 10 previous notice q por-
ton Of The Democratic aud Conserva.
tive party OF MnMinn county met in
the Court Room al Athens last Monday.
Capt. John A. Turley was called TO the
Chair, ard j. l.. Mckinney appointed
Secretary. The Chairman having stated
the object Of the meeting, on motion. a
committee OF three was appointed TO
select delegates TO the Gubernatorial
Convention at Nashville on the 10Th OF
August; also, delegates 10 the McMinn-
vile Congressional Convention propos-
ed to be held on the 9th Of August.
The committee retired, and after q
short absence, returned and reported as
DELEGATES TO THE STATE CONVENTION.
James Carter. WIN IIeiskell, Simon
B0ggess, ID T. Blevins, James Thomas.
John Hart. John Forrest. Henry Hurst,
Lenoir Reagan, VIM L Rice, A Boone,
David McRoberts, j M Henderson, Jr,
A + Keith, John K Gibson, VIM NJ Nix
on. VIM b McKeldin. WIN II Ballew,
j NJ Clementson, WIN r Lane NJ Zcig-
Ter. Thos Elkins. A II Blevins, Luther
Mckinney, III IL HatIock.. 7 N Var
Dyke. l. W.T. Cate, Hu Moore, William
Shugaris, w NJ Bradford, Benz. Cass,
w S Duggan, w S Galloway, A Biz.
ard. w G Horton, b + Martin. VIM e
IlaHey, VIM Chestnut. John A Goul-
dy, DIR A Slack. j A Turley, WIN +
Martin, DIR Sloan, . NJ Liner, W Is
Ca.~, S.", j. f~ino.
TO THE CONGRESSIONAL CONVENTION.
ID Browder, LenOir Reagan, Richard
Spradling, e l. King, DR. A ID Scruggs,
Dennis Isbe.l, w HOyl, I A Cleage,
David Cleage. s p Neal, w S Edgman
j M Henderson. Jr., Chas M Keith, w
NJ Bradford, L j Dement, L + Gibson,
Jas Gregory, w 4 Lane, II ID Pearce,
Joseph McCulley. DR.. John a Long,
w II Cate. j j Elliott. j A Turley. s Z
WINS. l. VI Newton, j ID Lyle, William
Lassater, David Wicks, j A Gouldy, j
NJ Clementson. ..,
On motion, the meeting adopted the
report, and the committee was discbarg-
cd.
TIE proceedings were then ordered
TO be published in the PosT, and the
meeting adjourned.
j. A. TURLEY, Chm'n.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-08-07
Circuit Court.

The August term for McMinn county
will commence at Athens next Monday,
the 10Th. The attendance In the early
part of the W eek will probably be large.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-08-07

The Memphis Appeal says: Henry
Ward Beccher's managers seem 10 DO
making the fatal mistake that crushing
Tilton will vindicatc Beechcr. Mr..
ri,on's charges are specific. They
must be met aud rcfutcd, or both ac-
cuscd and accuser will 20 down to-
ygthcr.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-08-07

Civil Rights, so,called, is a humbug.
The negro is offensive IN the school
room, the church, at tho hotel, or In the
first class car; but about election times
he smells as fragrant rs n rose. We
have seen this amply illustrated In the
las. twenty. -four honrs.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-08-07
Tho Railrnafls.

The Courier.Journal says: One effect
of the Granger uprising has been 10
create among the railroads disposition
to reconcile their interests as far as prac-
ticablc, and to agree upon uniform rates
for transportation. Tho meeting oil
railroad men at Saratoga is said to in
dictate that they will stand together in
all contests with the agricultural giant.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-08-07

The Morristown Gazette failed TO
come to hand last week-an accident or
omission that has occasionally occnr-
red before. John, be little more par
tieular please. You don't know how
much we miss the carnations from
tina, magnificent aad fruitful dome OF
thought which adorus and controls the
editorial columns Of the Gazette.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-08-07
GOld...BOnds---COttOn.

Gold. New York, quiet at 1907. Ten.
nessee Bonds 10 cents for botL issues.
Cotton ruled quiet at tic for middling.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-08-07
Another Brother Fallen.

New York, July 3--This afternoons
paper says it is reported that New
Orleans clergyman eloped with a mem.
Der of his flock, and arrived hero few
daysag proceeding at once to Armenia :,
on the Hudson River Railroad. Tho
guilty pair were tracked by the clergy.
mans wife, who captured her husband
aud took him back in triumph.
While New York city has $4,000
inhabitants and 40 places of worship,
Berlin with population of $4,000, has
only 60 churches and chapcls, yet for
the most part costly ediiices. IN tho
United States there $4,000 houses OF
worship-6S,W0 Protestant aud 1900
Roman Catholic, or 600 people TO a
church.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-08-07

; A Kentucky husband, while tipsy.
told his wife to take n hammer aud u
nail aud knock out all his teeth, aud
she remembered her vow and did IT,
Aud now he rises up and calls her par.
iicipal detectives, but "blcsse'l,' Is not
one Of chem.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-08-07

Why is II that the young man about
town always considers II necessary TO
grin when he talks 10 the other sex =?
Why cant he observe that it's u lovely
night, and ask Tor a glass OF water with
out giggling like an idiot?
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-08-07
A WI,oye Family.

The Waynesboro Gazette has the fol.
lowing sad item:
About three weeks ago, Mr.. Kelley,
residing on Cane Creek IN Hickman
county, died. On The following Tues
day one Of his children died, on Wed.
nesda; another, Thursday another, and
Oh the next Saturday, the fourth and
last child died. A broiher.in-law OF
Mr.. Kelley Is very III and It is thought
no canno: recover. They nrc supposed
TO have been affected with what is gen.
orally knwon as "milk-sickncss.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-08-07

The Wythevillo Enterprise says q rat
committed suicide near that
placer few days ago, by placing its head
on rail and keeping II there ill train
came along.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-08-07

The expenses of The Government for
the ye@ ending june 30, 1874, were
1887, 1881 being S32l, 1872 less than for
the previous fiecal year.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-08-07
The North Carolina election occurred
Wheat.

The wheat market is depressed. We
learn that orders Bent 10 this place In
the early part Of tho week 10 purchase
at Sl.l0 per bushel, have beer counter
handed with instructions not 10 buy no
any price. The western crop Is about
ready 20 move, and an early risc In tho
market cannot bc predicted with any
certainty. At Atlanta on the Sd white
was quoted at lbs TO 100; red 100 TO
l.25. Our Chattanooga papers both fail
ed Wednesday morning, so VIC are una
bile to give the latest figures at that
place. There is nothing doing In tho
article hcre with the exception ofa few
small lots at nominal prices.
The Knoxville Press aud Herald an
nounces some sales OF new wheat at that
place at lbs per bushel.
The article In reference 10 the CAL
h0un Institute reached us 100 late fep
this week. II shall appear next.
In the Kentucky elections Monday
the Democratic candidate for Clerk Of
the Court Of Appeals was elected.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-10-02
A Brilliant Display at EnStOn.

EAsTON, Sept 2S.-The opening of the
State Fair in this city to-day was a success
in every particular, and from present indi-
cations the exhibition will be unequaled
III the annals of the society. The grounds
were visited during the day by thousands
of people, and the general expression is one
Of astOnishment at the magnificent exhibit
tion. On Thursday the fair will be visited by
George Labar, an aged veteran from Mon
roe county. VINO has attained the age of 112
years. The Fish Commissioners have on
exhibition in the floral hall specimens of
fish of their own breeding, embracing
trout, California salmon, salmon trout, and
new imported fish from Germany of the
carp family. The display of stock, ma
chinery, fruits, flowers, articles of home
use, &c, is very profuse. Trains are run
ming hourly, atfording parties every facili-
ty to visit the exhibition.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-10-02

IT s not only in Schuylkill county that
dissatisfaction exists in the Democratic
ranks ; everywhere, all around US the same
trouble is palpable. In Montgomery, in
Bucks, in Berks, even in Dauphin,
where the Democracy are in a hopeless
minority they cannot agree among them
selves. A house divided against itself can
not stand. What possible chance is there
for the success of such party? Dis
agreeing in principle, disagreeing on all
questions of national policy, the Demo-
cratic party is in the condition of .he lost
tribes of Israel. They are talked Of. occa-
sionally, as something that has or had a
vitality, 4 living force, but anon are lost in
the turmoi! of politics and quietly disap-
pear, only to reappear as something that
has been hunted after but never found.
Precisely like Paddy's aea-when you put
your finger on him he is not there.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-10-02
Two thousand Dollars Stolen from
the Bank of Industry.

PIrTsEURG, Sept. "A. - About 1920
O'Clock to-day, a heavy set, sprucely dress
ed and handsome looking gentleman, of
medium height and pleasant address, drop
ped into the bank of Industry, No. 10
Fifth avenue, and made inquiries of the
cashier, Mr.. Hanrehan, concerning the
rate of interest allowed on deposits, &c.
The stranger talked with great yOlubilty
on this question for some time, and then,
bidding the cashier good day, the interrO-
gator withdrew. Mr.. IIanrehan, suspect
ing nothing, then went into the back-rOOm
to get a newspaper On his return his eye
fell on the money desk, and in an instant
il flashed on him that the bank was robbed,
as several of the larger packages Of green
backs, aggregating, the cashier says, 81,
600, were missing. The suppOsitiOn is
that while the heavy set man engaged the
attention of the cashier, an accOmplice en-
tered by door leading from the alley into
the bank, stepped in behind to counter and
grabbed the two larger packages, next to
the door, which was open, and which,
strange to say, has neither bolt nor lock on
it, and made off with the packages.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-10-02

Hon JOHN u. PACKER. Since our
county convention those Of our exchanges
who noticed the denomination OF the Hon
John B Packer for Congress, are highly
commendatory of tie action of the con-
vention. lie is looked upon by all parties
as one OF the pure men sent to Congress,
and his reelection will give general salts
faction III the State, and will be hailed with
delight by his numerous friends in all par
ties. 1t is conceded by the press that few,
if any, better men are sent to Congress,
and it is only regretted that there are not
more like him. Among the many cOmpli-
mentary notices in our exchanges outside
the Congressional district, we copy the fol-
lowing from the Lancaster Daily Express
of the 2Gth ult., that his friends at home
can see in what estimation he is held by
the people outside of his district:
"Ion. John B. Packer was last week
unanimously renOminated for Congress by
the Republican Convention of Nurthum-
beTiand county. Being loudly called for,
Mr. Packer ably addressed the convention.
which was one of the largest and most en-
thusiastic ever assembled in the county.
There is no better man in either House Of
Congress than Mr.. Packer. Able, indus
trious and courteous, he is a pattern of a
gentleman and representative. II would
be well for the country were there more
like him in public life. His district COM
prises the counties Of Dauphin, Lebanon
and Northumberland.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-10-02
" SuINErDN II

WASHINGTON, d. c., Sept. IS.
Official dispatches from Capt. W. Ly-
man, commanding the supply train sent to
General Miles, in the Indian Territory
under date of Sept. 10, says: That he is
surrounded by the hostile COmmanches
north of the Washita, and has been since
the morning of the 9th instant.
He considers it iniudicious to proceed,
and his communications with General Miles
are cut OFF, Lieutenant Lewis was badly
wounded ana will die if he is not soon re-
licved by prompt surgical aid. All the
water they have is small pool, which is
rapidly drying up and will soon all disap-
pear.
\ relieving party started the same day,
with instructions to reach Lyman rs soon
as possible, and if necessary to proceed
with him 10 Gen. Miles command.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-10-02

Some Of our Democratic cotcmporarics
lay stress on the fact that McEnery receiv-
ed majority for Governor Of louisiana,
but they fail 20 say that this majority was
obtained by the most glaring and outrage
Gus frauds ever pcrpetrated. aad 50 proved
on investigation. They also fail 10 say
that it was clearly established fact that
Henry Clay was cheated out Of the electoral
vote in 1874 when the State was notorious
ly Wing; aud that Grant was also cheated
out Of the electoral vote in 1868, when
every honest map, obScrvant of the facts,
knew that he received IA majority Of the
sufIrages of the voters Of the State Those
who claim equity in court must show cqui-
ty: and those who clamor for honest cleo
tions must Themselves show clean hands.
Burglars and thieves have never been al
lowed to set themselves up as conserva,ors
of property and until the world changes
its ideas of proprety and right, it will not
pe!mit the ballot-bOx suffers Of louisiana
to put themselves forward as the champions
of honesty in elections.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-10-02

Ed GEFIELD county, South Carolina, in
which conflict between the whites and
blacks is feared, is one of the most turbu-
lent and lawless localities to be found any
where in the Southern States. The scccs-
sion movement of that State had its incep-
ton there 1t was the home of Calhoun,
Butler, Brooks and Chestnut, and is still
the residence Of BOnham, Gray, Bacon
and a number Of other pcstiferOus rebel
irebrands who are recognized leaders of
the Democracy Of that State. The wonder
IS that they have not long before percipi-
tated the county into bloodshed. The pa
tience and forbearance Of the Republicans
under the studied insolence and brutalities
heaped upon them by these fellows has
hardly any parallel in the South.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-10-02
NEW YORK.

UTICA, Sept. %.
The Republican State Convention met
this morning, and Hon. J. ". Pomeroy
was chosen temporary chairman, and de-
livercd speech. Temporary secretaries
and Committees on Permanent Organiza-
ton and Resolutions were then appointed.
\ delegate from New York offered y
resolution in favor of the repeal of the eX-
emption Of church property from taxation.
The convention then took a recess till ,
p. VI.
On rcassembling n permanent organiza-
tion was effected, with Hon. Edward d.
Morgan chairman, and he addressed the
convention at length.
Governor Dix was unanimously re-nom-
mated, the convention voting aloud,
"Aye,'
General John c. Robinson was unani-
mously renominated for Lieutenant-Gov-
ernor, whereupon the convention rose
and gave three cheers for Dix and Robin
son.
Alexander Barkley was renomlnatcd for
Canal Commissioner.
Senator COnkling was introduced and
delivered a long speech, in which he main
taiued that the mission Of the Republican
party is not dead that the country is only
safe in its hands, and that Governor Dix's
administration deserved the cordial SuD-
port of all men. With regard to Louisiana,
he declared that only the firm action of a
Republican President in the late troubles
there prevented similar outrages in other
Southern States. He arraigned the Dem
ocratic party for al the troubles in the
South.
After the adoption of platform the
Convention adjourned sine de.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-10-02
ORDER OF COURT.

"HEREAS, by the 11th Section Of the Ac
w of Assembly of this Commonwealth,p pass
ed the 9th day of April, A. d. 1874, it is provid
ed that ut the first term of the Court held in tn
several districts of this Commonwealth after tn
passage of his act, by the Judges duly electe
or appointed TO hold the same, it shall be tn
duty of said Judges to make an order fixing tn
time of holding the regular terms of said Courts
which order and all notifications or change
thereof, shall be published in not less than tw
newspapers in each county of the district,
least thirty days before the time so fixed &c
holding said courts. And now, to wit, Angus
Sth, 1874, it is ordered that the time of holdin
the regular terms of Court Of Common Pleas
Oyer and Terminer and General Jail Delivery
Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace, and Or
phans' Court, in and for the county of Nortf
umberland, be, and the same is fixed ds follow:
to wit The said terms of said Courts shall CON
mence and be holden four times in each year,
the Conrt House, in the borough of Sunbury o
the first Monday of November, to continue tw
weeks on the first Monday o: January, to cor
tinue two weeks on the second Mondav
March, to continue two weeks, and on the frs
Monday of August, to continue two weeks. An
it is further directed that this order shall be put
lished in not less than two papers in the county
AT least thirty days before the time so fixed fc
holding said Courts.
By the Court.
l. T. ROHRBACH, Proth'y.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-10-02

THE prompt manner in which the Presi-
dent has acted with reference to the dis
turbaEce in louisiana, is thus commented
on by the New Orleans Republican: "Those
who know the indomitable determination
of the man at the head Of the Federal Gov
ernment, aud the official obligation resting
upon him to gepress domestic violence at
the call Of the State authorities, needed not
the telegraph Of the Adiutant General to
assure that this proclamation meant the
prompt suppression Of disafiGction in any
part of the Union. 1t is to be hoped that
this conviction will rest on and abide with
every one of those who have participated
in the recent acts OF violence which had
temporarily displaced the legal authorities
of the State
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-10-02
Catching the COunterfeifers.

LOUISVILLE, Sept. 2S.-United States
detectives to-day captured box containing
a large amount of money and implements
at the Adams Express office, belonging to
and made by a notorious and extensive
gang of counterfeiters who have been oper-
ating in North Carolina, East Tennessee,
West Virginia and Kentucky. Six of the
gang, including the one that shipped the
box, have been arrested. The box was
opened at the express office, and contained
the follosing articles
2,1O0 fifty.cent notes, unfinished 964
fifty-cent notes, finished $50 twenty
dollar Treasury notes, 32 counterfeit silver
hall dollars, 20 quarter eagles, one diverse
half dollar, steel plate with head of Stanton
one reverse steel plate, four plates unfnish-
ed, and eleven engraving tools,
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-10-02

has changed public opinion in the matter
to wonderful degree. The good people
OF Brooklyn who believed Beecher innocent
now admit that his guilt is possible. and
those who sided with Tilton are STRONGER
than ever in the belief in the strength of
MS position. Tilton keeps close 10 his
house IN Brooklyn, and keeps from becom-
ing morbid by the hardest kind of work.
Ills children see him occasionally, and his
intimate friends are admitted, but none
others. He was in New York Yesterday
for the first time in three weeks. He looks
strong and hearty, and has full faith that
he will be eventually justified. Moulton is
as jolly as grig, and is full of fight. He
is getting ready for the numerous libel suits
that have been instituted against bin. Mrs.
Hilton is still at the Oyingtons', and, it is
understood, has expressed her determine
ton never to resume her life with her hus-
Land. BY the way, in the prosecution of
Tilton's suit against Beecher how is a Jury
to be obtained ? Where can twelve men
be found who have not formed al opinion,
pro or con?
BUSINESS
shows slight improvement this week
very slight, but it isan improvement. BIer-
chants from the great outside are beginning
to buy, and though they touch it lightly,
they are touching, and the wholesale peo-
pie here are Frightening up little.
But it is not lively yet-nor even fairly
good. They are buying just as little as
they can, and just as clOse as they can.
But the flood gates are open y little, and it
is to be hoped that they will be llGed higher
ere many days. The sale of domesdc man.
ufactures keeps up better than IMPORTED
goods. Imported finery hangs heavily,
which would indicate an economy on he
part Of the people that leads them only %
such purchases as are actually necessary
And yet the boot and shoe trade is very
dull, and the grocery trade is still duller.
This is one of the seasons in which all
signs fail, and in which judgment is good
for nothing.
THE WEATHER
is superb and glorious. The days are cool
and bright, the nights are pleasant, and it
is luxury to live. New York is a blessed
city to live in, in September and October
PIETRO.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1874-10-02
LOUISIANA.
The Effect Of the Federal Troops.
New ORLEANS, Sept. IS.

NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 2S.
AT halfpast eleven O'Clock last night the
committees of conference representing the
Central Committees of the Republican and
Democratic parties, after having beer in
constant session for upwards of seven
hours, arrived alta conclusion. The agree
ment entered into is that the Democrats
shall do everything in their power to aid
| in the maintenance Of law and order and
the support Of the legally constituted au-
thorities. Thoy also promise that during
the approaching election they will strive to
prevent intimidation and violence on the
part of the party they represent.
1t is further agreed that the AGisory
Board shall consist Of five members, two
be chosen from the DewOcrats, two from
the Republicans, and one nonpartisan, who
is named in the person Of DIR. Benzans,
Surveyor General of the State. The Board
Of State Canvassers, about which there has
been so much discussion, it is agreed shall
| consist OF five members, two of whom shall
by Democrats and three Republicans.
The Democrats tried to induce the Re-
publicans to promise that they would not
prosecute those engaged in the recent riots
This, however, they positively refused to
do. The compromise is signed by the
chairman of both committees. During the
evening some five hundred members of the
White League l,araded through the streets,
but there was no disturbance.
SHARP LETTER FROM TIE WEST.
NEW YORK, Sept. 2S.
Senator West, of Louisiana. in an open
letter to Casey, in New Orleans, under date
of yesterday, in relation to the charges
against him of unnecessary absence from
the State during the late uprising Of the
people, says: ''If Governor Kellogg re-
grets my absence he knows that / visited
the North at his written request, to lay be-
fore the President the condition of affairs
in Louisiana, and to solicit Federal sup
port for his government when its integrity
should be imperieG. IF he regrets my ab-
sencG as an advisor or counsellor, it is an
indication to me that for the first time
within my recollection since his installation
in 1872, he is ready to give consideration
to my opinions as to his general policy If
he wants his political friends, who are ab-
sent, to assume fighting garb, they might
prefer some other leader. The Kellogg
administration is environed with difficult
ties sufficient to dismay the stoutest heart,
and it has of late received such a shock as
to make its most determined supporters
doubt whether it is competent to exact
obedience to its authority, even with the
assistance of the parent government"