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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-08-28
The Dark and bloody Ground.

DANvILLr, KY, Aug. ga shooting
afIra,. probably growing out OF the re-
cent ARRAY between nntdy and Sellers
took place at Lancaster last night
According 10 the best Information can
obtain, the ball was opened by BoZC
Smith, a colored Democrat. and another
negro OF opposite politics. Smith was
sho, in the groin, aud fell on the Public
square.
DR.. Stephen Burdett, who went 10 his
assistance. was shot in the log, the bal
breaking the limb. 81 III.
Mr.. VIM. Kennedy brother OF f. II
Kennedy. was sitting in the Glass llote
when the firing commenced; aud upon
stepping 10 tho door was sho. in thu
breast.
George Griffin, citizen who had taker
no part in the difficulty was shot IN ,ht
calf OF the leg, accidently it Is sup
posed.
The ball was extracted from Mr. Ken
nedy's breast, aud he was able TO walk
home this morning. Further trouble i
looked for.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-08-28
A Famous Outlaw.

ST.. LOUIS, August l9.--John T, Nor
ris, Deputy Sheriff OF CoIins county
Texas, writes letter 10 the Evening
Dispatch, stating That he killcd motto
rious character, James II. Reed, III
Lamar county. Texas, on the 9th OF Au-
gust. Before diving Reed stated that he
was the leader Of the baud that com
miued The Iowa and Gad's Hill, Mo-.
train robberies. aud the ST. Geneyieve
Mo, bnnk robbery. lie also asserted
that he robbed the Hot Springs, Arkan.
sas and Austin, Texas, stages, and had
committed several similar robberies IN
Arizona, Nebraska, California and Ore
gon. lie would not give the names o.
his associates, but asserted posiivoI,
that neither Arthur Mccoy nor Tho
Younger Of the James brothers had any
Thing TO DO with these robberies.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-08-28
The Party situation.
N the Nashville Banner.

From the Nashville Banner.l
Perhaps in nothing is better illus,rat-
ed the real status Of the Conservative
and Democratic party of Tennessee al
present. than in The recent resolutions o {
abe Congressional Convention NJ Jack
son. It's preamble assumes that this
,parly, as at present organized as com
posed OF those who previous to iis or
garirition in 1867, entertained different
opinions, aud supported opposite mea-
snros. as 10 the questions aud issues up-
on which the parties were then organic.
ed. No member is expected or requlr-
ed 10 abandon or surrender any article
of his ancient political faith, butte unite
cordially and earnestly with those who
advocate those great fundamental prn-
cipies Of government held in common
with the old Wing and Democatic par
ties. the maintenance and perpetuity of
wlich are essential 10 our prosperity as
a Ceoplc, and necessary 10 The prescrva-
tim OF constitutional liberty; nor does
Mv constituent element OF the party
possess G,,y precedence or priority OF
consideration over the others: no claim
nomenclature, To be the keepers OF The
! nk OF the covenant Nor are oppro-
hous discrimination tolerated against
nose who have not forgotten the prin-
.ciples which controlled their political
action dining the ''purer days OF tho re-
hubble so long as they are not obtiud.
ed 10 the injury Of the unity and harmo-
nv Of the party. But all men who hon
esllv and faithfully unite with us to pre-
serve the authority OF the States; TO
oppose the Capitalization OF the General
Movement; TO secure q frugal anu
Ieconogical administration OF he gov
crnmeni, both Federal aud State TO put
down monopolies, rings and ali corrupt
combinations ror robbing the people Of
their hard earnings whether they be
Democrats, Wings Union men, Seces'
siousls, Bourbons or Progressive
stand upon terms Ct perfect equality u
the party, are alike entitled TO its con
fdencc, and when i possesses honor'
/ or emolnments TO be bestowed, an,
combination OF one or more OF It's ele
ments against the others, is denounced
as unjust, unwise. unpario,ic, ant
the participants rs disorganiZers." M
amount of windy defamation from
stump or tripod, about names, could AT
feet or change this status, in the presen
campaign M least. We agree with tht
Jackson Trainers OF that Instrument il
opposition ~ the agitation Of question:
OF either Sta'c or Federal policy, upoi
which mcmbnrs of Ihe parry may have
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-08-28
AnIn,liana Tragedy.

An Indianapolis date gives the fol-
lowing account ola tragedy In that city.
Col. Harding was born in Anderson
county, Tennessee, ana Afterwards lived
in Knoxville, where his father, flour re-
collection Is not at fault was at ono
time engaged in publishing a paper in
correction with the late Cot. Johu II.
Nelson:
INDIANAPOLIS August N,-Georgo
C. Harding, editor aud proprietor OF tho
Indianapolis Herald, shot III. MoriiL =
prominant merchant in this city, This at
Iernoon under the following c.rcum-
stances: These gentlemen have been
warm friends. and very intimate in
their social relations Moritz, who Is q
| Hebrew. about forty years old and mar
Iried. took advantage OF this intimacy.
AMI succeeded In sedaeing the daughter
of Mr.. Harding, a young lady of about
/ Is. This seduction was accomplished
in March last. aud improper relations
have been maintained by the parties
Since that time. The Young lady was
brought to n confession OF these facts
by her father. last evening, aud over
whclmcd with remorse and shame.
sought TO take her own life by taxing
opiam, aud IL is thought repeating tho
dose this morning about o'clock
Tails afternoon. Mr.. Harding went In
search of n physician, aud .whl,e passing
down the street, met Morlz and imme-
diaiely fired at him, shooting five times,
and then passed on down the street.
Mr.. Morilz was taken 10 his residence,
where a medical examination proved
/ that but two of the shots had hit him,
one SCATTERING the left elbow and the
other passing directly through the lnug
and lodging in the chest Ii Is thought
the latter viii prove fatal, as he spit
blpod quite freely for some time. but at
this hour, 10 O'Clock, he is resting quiet
". and IL is thought viii recover
4 Miss Harding died about 3 o'clock
This afternoon. Mr. Harding was ad-
miiled 10 bail on $4,000 bond this even
lingtoawaitt The result of Morilz' wounds,
The public feeling is very strong in
sympathy with Mr., Harding. The wiic
Of Mr.. Harding. and stcp.moihcr Of Tho
daughter. has confessed since the shoot
ing that Morilz had also made Improper
proposals TO her within short time.
Mortk denies tho charges made by Miss
Harding on her death bed, and says az
soon as he is able, lie viii prove his inno-
cencc, His statement Is not generally be-
, lievcd. rs il is no. tho first case Of The
kind in which no has played The same
! role, and suit Is now pending in which
he is charged with the same crime.
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Another One.

A special from Gallatin to the Union
and American, dated August q, says:
A coal oil lamp exploded in the hands
of Miss Annie Rodemer, beautiful and
popular young lady of this place, TO.
night. She was dressed for church, and
Just starting. She fled into the yard,
covered with flames, which were Sc
brighs thata fire alarm was raised. She
was caught by the neighbors, thrown
down and covered with bed clothes
She is probably fatally burned. Intense
sympathy is felt by the citizens, who
crowd The yard and house around the
sufferer
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-08-28
The Platform.

A copy OF tho resolutions adopted by
the State Convention will DO found on
our first page. They constitute a plat
form broad aud strong and deep and
comprehensive enough for ALL to stand
on--Domocrats, Conservatives, and even
Republicans of the better type, There
Is not word too much, nor sentence
that we would eliminate. The profound
es, attention prevailed during tho read
ing Of tho resolutions. and they were
ndopted withouta dissenting voice. We
bespcak for them careful and thought.
rul prrusal alike Oh The part OF friend
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-08-28
FOR GOV NOR,
j A NJ ES ID. p O II Il + II.
or HENRY COUNTY
The Nominee.
or HENRY COUNTY.

We place at the head Of our columns
this week the name OF Hon. JAMES ID.
PORTER, OF Henry county, West Ten
nessee. as the Conservative. Democratic
candidate for Governor. at the ensuing
November election. The Convention
which nominated him was the largest
ever assembled in the State. and its
proceedings throughout were charac-
tciizcd bv a spirit of harmony, earnest
ness and deliberation rarely witnessed
in a body Of such proportions. Its
work was done well and wisely, and
when tho hour for final adjournment
arrived there was no difficulty in de-
termining that the result would prove
cminently satisfactory.
Judge Porter, tho nominee, is forty
five years OF age. He was born in Paris,
Henry county, where he has ever since
resided Judge p. graduated with hon
or at the Nashville University in 1916 !;
subsequently, read law in his native
town, and graduated in the law school
in Lebanon. Commencing the practice
Of his profession in Paris, he soon gain.
cd a high standard at the bar by the
exercise Of those sterling virtues-in-
dus.ry and attention TO business. He
was elected TO the Legislature in 1850,
and served his constiiuentsto their sat.
isfaction. He was an Old Line Wing.
and adhered to the Union as long as
there was hope fan adjustment. When
Tennessee decided 10 cast her lot with
the other Southern States. Judge Por-
ter at once volunteered, and was as
signed soon after rs Assistant Adjutant
General TO Gen. Frank Cheatham's COM
mand MS chief of staff; was in the bat
ties of Belmont and Shiloh, and re-
manned in the service ill the close of
the war, when lie returned to his home
and resumed the practice of the law.
In 1870 Colonel Porter wos elected
without opposition 10 the Constitution
nj Convention; and in the following
year was elected by an overwhelm-
ing majority, Judge Of the Twelfth Ju-
dicial District, aud discharged the du-
ties with great credit, faithfulncss aud
Justice. until his resignation in Febru-
airy, 1874. Judge Porter has q high
character for firmness and determine.
ton, and justly owns reputation for
straightforward honesty and sterling
Integrity which even partisan malice
will not venture to assail. We repeat,
the Convention did its work well and
wisely, We have no doubt Of Judge
Por.cr's election, any more than we
have of his ability and purpose to make
one Of the best Governors Tennessee
ever had.
An imperfect synopsis Of tho pro.
ceclings of the State Convention will
be found in this pepper.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-08-28
Alabama.

MONTGOMERY, Adg. 24.-Trouble is
reported between the whites and blacks
IN Choclaw county. The whites were
informed that The blacks intended to at
tack them unawares, and gathered in
force TO rcpc them. In due time a
crowd OF blacks appeared, but made
no attack. A crowd Of them went TO
suspected negro, took him out and
whipped him. The whipped negro ON
being released, fled to tho whites rol
protection. saying that he had been
whipped for revealing the negro con
spiracy An officer went to arrest the
lynchers. aud carried posse, but the
negroes fed on their approach. Several
shots were fired at the retreaiing rioters
but without damage, Quiet was thus
restored, and no further damage is APP
pretended.
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LATER.

DANvuLE, Aug, I-From gentle
man who went to Lancaster Yesterday.
aud returned .otlay,I get the following
account OF last nights proceedings:
At about Z o'clock n party OF White
men had The negroes surrounded in
Sellers house. with lhe intention of
capturing or killing them. The United
States soldiers, who have been stationed
al Lancaster, then came up 10 town,
at tho request of TOW Marshal Miller,
aud the commander had a conference
with the leader OF the whites aud
also with Miller at tho conclusion
Of which it was agreed that IL the
negroes would come out AID sur
render. no violence would be done 10
them. and they would be protected by
the troops.
The captain of the troops, then
marched his men in front Of Sellers
prem ;ses, waving his white hamkerch!e
as a flag OF truce. The negroes, IL may
be, not understanding hi, dcmoustra'
ton. fired on he soldiers, nolwilhstand
Ii ing the flag OF truco; when tho soldiers
broke and ran 10 the public square ant
| then fired a volley which seemed direct
ed rather coward body OF white mer
than the negroes who had fired OF
them.
At this time, Foley (William Ken
nedy's barkeepcr), was killed. Ii i
not charged that the soldiers killed
Foley, but il is known that at this timt
he received his death wound. re- Tg
In a few minutes Sellers house wa
SGT on fire by means oF fire balls.
Nothing is known of Sellers where
abouts or participation in these proceed
ings. Neither was 4. u. kcnncd!
known TO have taken any active part
Four negroes were killed altogether
Two of them were burned up in Sellers
house.
Two hundred ana fifty State troop
arrived this A. NJ. from Louisville, sine
which time there has been no distuI
bance.
A good many persons, mot resident
Of Garrarl county, arc known hnd rc
ported to have been engaged in thes
disordcrlv proceedings.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-08-28
Senatorial.

We invite attention to the article be.
low from the Sweetwater Enterprise OF
last week: nv
In view of the fact that there are now
two or moro candidates Of the Conserva-
tive party in the field for Senator from
the Sixth Senatorial District and two or
more candidates in the field for repre-
sentative from Monroe and London
counties, we can see no way of getting
around n convention to settle the claims
OF each aspirant for the positions named,
We therefore suggest that all candidates
and prospective candidates announce
themselves IN the papers OF the district,
and that each county In the Senatorial
District select their delegates, and send
Them TO Athens, 10 convention which
we suggest be held on The first Saturday
after the first Monday IN September
and each district in The counties of Mon
roe aud London select their delegates
TO attend n convention OF the two coun'
ties, which should meet in Swcciwater
on the second Saturday after The hrsl
Monday in September. We have all
the time, heretofore, opposed the calling
Of conventions in this Senatorial aud
Pictorial District, but under tho existing
circumstances, we see no chance OF set
thing tho claims OF tho different candi'
dates in any other way. Let's have con-
yonlions composed OF The best mon we
have. and let the delegates DO unin.
s,ructcd ms TO who they shall vote for In
the convention. What say tho coDser-
ya,ive press Of this Senatorial district.
what say the people OF the Flolerln!
district IN regard to these matters. We
would like TO hear the people and tho
press speak out
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-08-28
NIainr Tom R. Kirby.

We agree with the Nashville Union
and American that it is only simple jus.
tce to say that the work Of the State
Convention last week was greatly ia.
cililated by the skill and efficiency Of
the Secretary, Maj. I. b. Kirby, Of the
Chattanooga Times. No one could have
performed tho laborious duty with
more promptness aud accuracy.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-08-28

Burns were Withdrawn. On the fow-
tcenlh and final ballot the vote stood:
Porter $50, Bailey $50; total vote 94s
necessary TO choice 632.
Another Intellectual effort was made
to adjourn Till The following morning.
when the gentleman who had put Col.
Baily in nomination withdrew lis name
and moved that the Hon. James d. Por-
ter be declared the unanimous choice OF
the Convention. The motion was put
and adopted without dissenting voice.
a committee was appointed to walt on
Judge Porter, who was in The city, aud
inform him of his nomination. After
a short absence the committee returned
escoriing Judge Porter who was intro
duccd as The next Governor of Tennes-
see amid tumuliuous applause. Judge
Porter spoke as follows:
Mr.. President and Gentlemen OF the
Convention: am here simply to signi-
~ NV acceptance, and. at the same time
TO thank YOU for The distinguished HOW
or which YOU have conferred upon me
forit is q distinguished honor, coveted
from the time OF Sewer, Polk. Cave
johnson, my distinguished aud veneer.
able friend here beside me, and o long
line of distinguished men. Ii lhe peo-
ple ratfv your action, pledge mysel!
TO be true to the principles of our patty
and the platform which you have adopt.
ed. wish to say that in my bosom
there is an inter absence Of undue ex.
ultaion over The honorable gentlemen
who have contested with me the honor
Of your prcferencc-gcnlcmen who
have been my friends and with whom
| have been proud 10 act in times past
In the coming canvass, expect and in
viie the cooperation OF the Democratic
masses whom you represent. Onr par
~ supremacy must be maintained IN
Tennessee aud all the States. This
done, we may hope for new era o
prosperity in Tennessee. The tide o
victory is already with us. The receat
elections foreshadow victory in Novem
berthe most magnificent victory evel
achieved by any party in Tennessee.
Congraiulatory speeches were tbcr
made BY Ex.Gov. Harris, Hon. TIandoi
{. Haynes and Gen. j. ID. G. Atkins
A resolution was adopted rendering tllC
thanks of the Convention TO the Hon
Gustavus A. Henry for the able and i'm
partial manner in which he had prcsid
ed cverits deliberations and TO the Sec
retarics for the faithful and satisfactory
performance Of their duties.
a motion to adjourn sine die having
been made and carried, the Prcsiden
said ''be must be permitted TO remarl
that he had tho honor this day, of pre-
siding over the finest convention which
had assembled in Tennessee during TIT
last ID or 90 years. He heartily rcioicet
at the harmony and good feelin:
which had prevailed. While tho dele
gates had been actuated by laudabi
ambition TO advance the interests o
their especial favorites, no man in al
the body had yielded himself to angr,
feelings, or INDUCED in harsh remarks
He babe them farewell, and, with III
hope that they might go home TO happ.
families, aud thence to work for the sue
cess OF the nominee, he declared Oh
convention adjourcd sine die.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-08-28
NIissiSsippi,

BBooKuAvrN, Aug. 23--The three nc.
groes who, at 3 o'clock last night, cUter-
ed the residence of Mrs Burnley and
violated her person, were taken from
Jail and hung by tho citizens, about n
thousand OF whom were present. John.
son was captured on Sunday; the other
two were taken nj Canton, brought
here this morning, aud lodged IN Jill.
They oil confessed their guilt on tho
ualloWs
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-08-28
Governor Brown.

The Committee on Platform at the
State Convention last week adopted the
following resolution supplementary to
their report, which was unanimously
adopted by the Coven:ion:
Resolved, That his Excelency, john
G. Brown, having faithfully carried out
the principles clearly set forth in the
platform upon which he was twice
nominated, Is entitled to the gratitude
of the people for the able and efficient
manner in which he has executed the
high and delicate trust commended to
his keeping as Governor of Tennessee
We are advised that damaging charges
have been made against Gov. Brown
and reiterated by INSCRIPTIONS parti'
sans until they have found Judgment
in the popular mind TO some extent, but
we undertake to say that Tennessee
never had an Executive who labored
more earnestly and diligently in the
discharge Of his official duties than the
present incumbent. Tho adoption Of
the above resolution was eminently
right and proper, and the only objcc.
ton we have to it is, that it might with
propriety aud justice have been drawn
in stronger and more rorcible language
1t is tho misfortune OF men in RESPONSE
bic positions sometimes 10 have friends
whose timidity is more hurtful than thu
assaults of their fierces. enemies.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-08-28
For State Senator.

DR.. +. 5. Shipley Of Meigs county,
announces himself to-day as candi-
date for State Senator in this District.
The Doctor is q member OF the Rcpub.
lican party, moderate in his views, and
is we'll regarded by all who know him.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-08-28

The work of one hundred and five
statesmen for year, costing two hum
dred thousand dollars, has come TO
naught, by the defeat of TIE new con.
stilul;on Of Ohio. One Of the reasons
given for its slaughter is that It would
have made every man pay his taxes
honestly.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-08-28

The two sons Of Stephen A. Douglas
have iianally won their long pending
suit for his Chicago property aud arc
$4,000 richer.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-08-28

Such Of our friends rs think tho PosT
may be Of service in the approaching
canvass, arc requested TO aid in extend.
inc i,s circulation.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-08-28
.Jmst So.

A Washington special says: A Ten
nessee Republican says the Civil Rights
bill has caused n breaking up Of the
Bcpublican party in that State, mud II is
not probable that more than one Repub-
lcan will be returned 10 Congress.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-08-28

The Plymouth investigating commit
tee have declared Mr.. Bccchcr innocent,
and Mr. Beecher has been before one
authorized TO administer oaths aud sol
emily certified that the charges against
him are false. Meantime Moulion has
published another statement which cs-
iablishcs Becchcrs guilt IN tho minds
of good many who doubted before.
We are afraid that like Lucircr, the son
Of the morning. the great preacher has
fallen never 10 rise again Hc should
now seek the oblivion of tho grave or
emigra,c TO Utah.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-08-28

The Gubcrnatorial, Congressional and
Legislative elections in this state occur
on the FIRST Tuesday OF November.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-08-28

Tho evidence shows that no sot up
with her night after night, and they
squeezed hands and talked soft and l
think she ought TO have about twenty
three dollars damages. was THO charge
Of Kansas Judge TO jury Ina breach
Of promise case. nNIIF
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-08-28

The Congressional canvass In The Sc
cond District bids fair to be the bitter
est that ever occurred in East Tennos-
see. What is there IN the history OF ci-
Their of the contestants that the people
should become excited and involved in
their quarrcs and ordinations
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-08-28

Countcc, the negro Circuit Court
Clerk, recently elected IN Haywood
county, has been unable TO give bond,
and the Memphis Ledger says no will
probably let tho Office 60 by default
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-08-28

The Knoxville Weekly Chronicle
claims n circulation of 5000 copies.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-08-28

TrrusvndE PA. Aug. "a "a fire oc-
Cured at Buena Vista Butler county,
about thirty buildinga con-
sistiug of stores Offices, aud dwellings.
Loss $4,000; insurance light. II Is
sunnnscd IN In incpndiarv
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-08-28

II. V. r., OF the Cincinnati CONNER
cial. says confidently that Alabama will
DO entirely lost to the Republicans in
the coming election,
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-08-28

J. s. Wltsc, prominent citizen OF
Chattanooga, was thrown from his bug
gy, noar that place last Monday, and in
stantly killed. .f..I.rr ..,t
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-08-28

A National Convention IL proposed TO
be held Mt louisville, October %, to con-
slider tho cxpedicncy of removing tho
National Capital TO some central place
on the Mississippi. .n1t
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1874-08-28

The people of Swectwater should have
their lively little burg incorporated be-
fore another circus comes along.