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Athens, ceorcia: LsipAT MORNING, 1*AY 1. Piptr tm pnMisM in Athens!! Meeilw* at Watklnsvllle. c itizens of Clarke county arc re po meet at Watkinsvillo on next r (w io Jay) for the purpose of or- ”.r a rifle company. Notice. ; itens of Athens are respoctfhlly I (0 moot at the Town Hall, on ^VctlneijJay) afternoon ai half past '' . (u take into consideration - tlip , ,i moans of providing for the wants •jmllies of soldiers, loft in destitute are requested to be at Danielsville, V county. Oil Monday, the 6th of May , for the "purpose of raising a volunteer M v. If a company is not raised on * £tv, the probability is, a draft will be , ' countyJby the Governor, in GABRIEL NASH, „ ... i rolV.-.' 1 lie fainili. 9 in the town of A thong, whoso has lJtt cr mnv lonvo as volunteers to defend the - the Southern Confcderey. commended to the keeping of our Heaven- of them for that matter—but let ly Father, by the Rev. Mr, Key. raised at once and their Services The crowd was so’lanre that we cohld - Ranees- War! War! e citizens of Madison county, fathers, , M( I brotliors, all over eighteen years short ttmo. ?i_ commanding 60th Regiment, G. M. not hear one word of either address, but have no doubt that* they were appropriate to the occasion. After this followed the leave-taking of the bravo soldiers with their forailies and friends. , It was a scene of touching inter est, and hard as adamant must have been the hq^rt which could witness it nnmoved. At II o’clock the shrill whistle blew, the train started and bore away from oar midst a company of as brave and true men as over palled trigger or drew sword in de fence of their country. We learn that they were saluted at tbe Lexington depot by their brave compatri ots the u Gilmer Blues,” welcomed at Un ion Point by a volunteer company from Greensboro’, and handsomely received by the military of Augusta. On Thursday morning they reached Savannah without an accident—all safe and sound! Our entire community feel a pride in the “ Troup ArtiHery,” knowing that if an opportunity shall be presented, they will make their mark. . , rc Authorised to say that Dr. R. D, Moore sional scrvU.es freo of charge to any Public Meeting- jJaMUjor will address the citizens of Jackson e ’.j, » t Jefferson, on Saturday, in the morning. the 4th of May, at The yight at Baltimore. Jo polish this week the particulars of o£—1,1 at Baltimore. In other accounts !, we have read, we see the number of ini soldiers is put down at 1,864, i&Jinc the celebrated Seventh Regi- ut of New York city. If the Plug-Ug- boys and negroes of Baltimore, with it, clubs, brick-bats and paving-stones Id repel the advance and put to flight tb a body of well disciplined and well >cd soldiers, we have little to fear at t hands of the negro-worshippers when ,brave boys meet them in the field ned as well as they. The News. Wo lay before our readers all the new (interest received up to the time of going :pre-ss. It will be found highly interest- Nowspupers are now invaluable, and •t cannot imagine bow any family can it along without them. Departure of Capt. Hill. Capt. A. A. F. Hill and Sergeant Pal ter. of the 2d Regiment of tbe Army ot fergia, together with the remnant of re bite at this recruiting station, left this pe on Thursday last. They were order- id to Savannah. Tugalo Blues. j Tie officers of the Tugalo Blues, of rinklin county, passed through this place i Wednesday last, bound for Marietta, hither they were ordered for the pur- o*e of being drilled. '4-—"'^ “Banks County Guards.” This patriotic and chivalrous company passed through this placo on Friday last. They were received and, escorted to the depot by our militaiyand a large concourse of citizens. 'While drawif up in line in front of the Lumpkin House, they were briefly addressed by Hon. T. R. R. Gobb in a strain of rare eloquence. Capt. Candler replied briefly—thanking the citizens of Athens for their liberality to the Guards, and the military for their courteous recep tion of them—closing with the assurance that if our homes should beinvaded by Re publican Goths and Vandals, they would first havo to march over the dead bodies of the Banks County Guards. We will unhesitatingly underwrite for the Banks County Guards. If an opportu Idty ever occurs, they wili give a good ac count of themselves. In their ranks we noticed three brothers, the sqns of our friend, Chastain, of Homer. b noticed our friend, Col. Sami. W. Pru itt, member of the late Convention, a pri vate in tbe ranks. And what is still more remarkable, we noticed one man who was lame (we wish we knew his name, it must not go down to oblivion) having really but one foot! Poor fellow! with heart swell ing with patriotism, he was panting to meet his country’s invaders. We have no fear ot Black Republican coercion, while such a spirit animates our fellow-citizens. If they were seventy times more numer ous, they could never subdue such a peo ple. The following are the officers of the “ Guards Captain—D. G. Candler. 1st Lieutenant—W. W. Charlton. 2d Lieutenant—Robert Allan. They number 80 men, rank and file. to ihoir country. There are many advantages in this.— When going in single companies, neigh bors andTrends are assigned places in dif ferent regiments, and frequently see no more of each other during the campaign. When tbe entire regiment is from a few contiguous countier, however, all the mem bers of it know something of each other, and there is a homogeneity of feeling among them, which is not only a great advantage to the public service, but which adds much to tbe general comfort and sat isfaction of individuals. Where can better material be fonnd for forming a No. I Regiment than in North- erstern Georgia ? Not even the Highlands of Scotland can furnish braver or hardier men. Such a Regiment would soon make itself known and felt, both North and South. We are aware that while the question of secession was an open one, a large ma jority of tbe people of the upper coun ties, like ourself, opposed precipitate ac tion. That question is settled, however, and has nothing to do with the matter now in hand. We are threatened with invasion by overwhelming numbers from the North. Like the Huns, Goths and Vandals, they threaten to over-run and desolate Our land., The question now is, shall they be permitted to do it? We fancy wo can hear a unanimous response of No! No! from Northeastern Georgia. Then, “To arms! to arms ! ye brave!”— Vindicate the rights of your section and protect your homes from the pollution of these Northern negro-worshippers, who want to elevate the uegroes to an equality with the whites; and who, to do so, stand ready to burn your houses and devastate your country! - Wo hope our friends will hold meetings in all the counties of Northeastern Georgia as early as possible and organize a Regi ment of volunteers at once. Let us go for ward by regiment's instead of companies, '.:*.T|p m«tin*of tie NqUpnal Typographic*! Con vention has.been indefinitely poetprnod. ...Daniel E. Sickle* ia abontraising a Regiment. Good.—The Crown Riflemen of Cherokee county,/ Capt Dickerson, now on duty at Savannah, i* armed, besides rifles, with knives two feet long and two inches Wide. These win come into play when they and the en-* emy come to close quarters. about it, and hope no one will consider that I am try-, ing -to oreate any invidious, distinction. Both the companies sainted the "Troup A rtillejy’’ as they passed in tbe < leers from here, i what money they' may > country. The President ’ then reviews at length the relations heretofore, existing between encouraging. I speak more freely about this company the States, and the events which b-ive r«- than the "Uilmer Blues,’! simply because I know more iinlteii in the nresent sectional warfare. The response of. the Governor of Arkansas to down the road end are going to Wood ville on Monday old Liaeoln’a requisition for troops is short and pointed, as follows: "Ihave received your requisition for troops. Nary man—I’d see yon d—d first I” , ...Gov. Hicks, Revardy Johnson, Senator Kennedy and Winter Davis, all concur in the opinion that no more Northern troops can pass through Baltimore. To roach Washington they mast go up the Potomac, pass ing Alexandria, or land at Annapolis and march over land, as the road to the junction is! or. will be, torn up, or come to the borders of Maryland by. the Susqnehan- nah Road, and then march overland. We hope and be lieve no more will gat to Washington. ...Nashville, Tennessee, is rapidly becoming a unit On Saturday lastthe Bon. Neil S. Brown ahd Hon. An drew Ewing, two of the moat prominent Union men, ad dressed a largo meeting of citizens, and declared their purpose to unite with their.brethreu of the Booth, to re list Lincoln in his war of subjugation, to the last extrem ity- Fon Govsuson.—The Cartorevillo Express, of the ,19th inst, has the name of Hon. Wm. H. Stiles, of Chat ham, at its masthead, as its first choice for Governor. Goon fob Mohkhkad.—The Jlaleigh Segitier of the 20th says: " We learn that ata meeting heldin Greens boro’, on Thursday night, speeches were delivered by Ex-Gov. Morehead, and others, lately strong Union men, counselling the union of tbe South in this terrible crisis.' ...The National Intclligehcer says on tbe assembling of Congress “ we shall! without questioning the legal rlgktt ot the Government, urge tbe iwpvllcy of advising and consenting to the recapture of forts and publie pro perty which wo do not want in tbe States out of the Un ion, and which certainly cannot be permanently regain ed to tbe Union by military force. 1 Tub Charleston Floating Battert in Pursuit or THE U. S. Fleet.—Quito a facetious excitement was cre ated at Willard’s Hotel, Washington, the other day, by the subjoined “ startling if truo’’ dispatch from " Cape Hattoras Light:” "The United States fleet has just passed, under sail and steam, heading North, and close ly pursued by the Charleston Floating Battery.” to salute tbe “Athens Guards” and "Dawson Grays,” on their passage to Virginia;. Capt. Lumpkin and bis men have oar best wishes for their safe return from the field of glory, crowned With many honors. Respectfully, 27th April, 1861. M. P. Caldwell. ment incidentlyrei'ers tothe prudent can- Tannery, in Athens. We have, also, tion observed by the fleet of Charleston Sole. Uanr. Harness and Band Loathe A CARD. The Athens Guards take this means of returning their sincere and heartfelt thanks to the merchants and citizens of Athens £ morally, and to the ladies in particular, r the prompt assistance they have ren dered them, m making their preperations .to go into the service of the Southern Con federate States. Also, for their noble- hearted liberality in contributing funds for the neccessary outfit of the company. : Snch kindness will not soon be forgotten by the members of the Athens Guards Such patriotism would awe the tnyrmid- we do, the evidence that this people know their cause is right and are determined never to be subjugated. The Guards, for their part, can only promise faithfulness in the work which they “have undertaken, and pledge them selves, when they are confronted with the enemy in battle-array, to strike the harder for the remembrance of the many warm friends left behind them. S. F. TENNEY, Soc.&Troas, Athens, April, 27. £ ■ n 1AFTIST CONVENTION OF THE STATE OF 6K0BGIA.. This body assembled at the BaptiBt church in this place On Friday last, and af ter prayer, was organized by the election of Dr. P. H. Mell as President* We regret that our engagements havo been such as to preclude tbe possibility of attending the sittings of this highly re spectable body. We learn that the attend ance of delegates was unusually small, owing to the war excitement. The following preamble and resolutions were unanimously adopted on Saturday: Whereas, the State of Georgia, in the legitimate exercise of her soveriegnty, has withdrawn from the Confederacy known as tho United States of America; and, for the better maintenance of her rights, honor,„ , . . , , and independence, has united with other North, claim from the leaders on both Hurra for Old Jackson. Un Saturday last the organization of a sapany’of volunteers was completed at tiersun by lhe cleotion of officer.'. We ara that three other companies are form- llope No. 1. TLc members of Fire Company No. 1 re resolved themselves into a military aptny, and are drilling every night. !Vc learn that a company is about be- or^uiizod at Watkuisville. Hurra for i Clarke! . . . Home Guards. The withdrawal of our military compa- s renders the organisation of an effi- «u corps of home guards highly impor- The Hope Fire Company, nnmber- - 'omo forty-odd membors, has resolved i into a military company for home trT ‘<». Let its ranks bo filled up, and ; have another company of Home : wus. It is belter to be prepared for -- ; .wer contingency may happen. Patriotic. ‘"this town we-have a patriotic lady, husband and three feontare :di in 1 jrmv—she being the only white per il iton the premises! . Such lofty pd- P^tism is worthy tho days of tho Revolu- ■l 1 - No age or country can offer a more ■king example'. . / Burning of the Pioneer # Paper Mill. ^ ‘ho paper-mill three and a half miles P*® this place was totally consumed by Departure of the Athens Guards The “Athens Guards,” our oldest volun teer company—organized in 1854—having received orders to march to Virginia, took leave of their friends, and departed on the train for Augusta, on Monday morn ing last. * At the Lumpkin House, they were brief ly addressed by Rev, Mr. Key, pastor of tho Methodist church, and Rev. Mr. Butler, momber of the Baptist Convention—the latter of whom offered a prayer in their behalf. They were escorted to tho depot by the Oconee Cavalry, the Home Guards, Hope No. 1, and a vast concourse of citizens tender and affectionate leave-taking followed, the shrill whistle blew, and they were on their way to the field of glory, Like tho Troup Artillery, tlio Guards have carried away tho very flower of our youthful population. May’ the God of Battles protect them! As an honorary member of the body, we foel proud of the Guards, and in common with the other honorary members shall hold ourself in readiness to march to their assistance if battle should thin their ranks. The following is a Met of the officers and men of tho Guards. Let their names be held in perpetual honor. " OFFICERS, Caotsin—H. C. Billups, 4th " —S. L. Alexander, I at Lieut.—T. M. Daniel,' 5th “ —-J. S-- Williford, 21 Llout.—D. B. Langston,! CorpT--R.H.^L, Hughes, Ensign—George E. Hayes, 2 O. Sergt—Geo. A. Carlton, 3 2d " —A. M.Wyng. 4 3d “ —A..S. Mandoville, PRIVATES. Daniel McKiciie, f 011 Wcduesday morning last, together ' ‘h all tho paper and stock on hand -t Ori-rin ,,f flw-x n*i IH 0r '^in of the fire, we beliove, is ebn- •'red doubtful. It may have been ac- ’ J <Titab or it may have been the work of k i 1 Hfi.UOO. Wli >*e°diaiy. The toss is estimated at There was no insurance. Wc lev ° >t is tho intention of the stotskliold-. ^ to rebuild it i we hope so, at all events, ta r is a great convenience to us to have Paper manufactured at home. . A Fact for the Fanatics. e understand that a slave of this town utriliutod liberally to the funds raised *■* fai-h . tar!; our volunteer, companies—re- j, ' n o that he was always ready to sUien, men who would fight for i ,ri, ‘«plos! Oh, can the poor, - of tho North ever learn ^ negroes subscribe IT,.' ''’“tribute to '■' rs > u “d even tlJ of —R. A. Whitman, —R. M. McAlpin, —II. M. Dtlacey. II. M. Aikin, R. A. Bristol, Willi* Done, William Bone, M. J. Clancey, J. S. Colbert, W. H. P. B. Charles Dean, R. T. Durham, U. C. Daniel, ' Thomas II. Friorson, a. C. Graham, J.:?.-Groer, J. W. UilU-land, II. M. Gilldand, Samuel Hayes, H. S. II» B he*, jjlvlIsIUm, J. R. Ivy, J. J.Knrne*, Wk W. WU T. G. Macon’, P. M. Neero, J. J. Farr. G. H. Paimor, R. K. Hcsvos, J. J. Simms, J. W. Tenney, S. F. Tenney. J. F. Thurmond, E. C. Thomas, J. D. Thomas, l.'- A: A. Winn, Miller Lumpkin, G. D. Whitman, J. B. Borneo, . J. W.NabereS P. W. Hayes, John Harris, Mount Vernon As Virginia is to b& the £reat battle ground between the contending sections, and the first collision is likely to take place on the banks of the Potomac, we hope that both parties will consentto re spect one spot as sacred neutral ground, let the grave 6f Washington, be still vener ated by his countrymen of both Sides, and let his ashes not be disturbed by the clash of hostile steel or the roar of cannon. Let there be one spot where tho descendants of the men who fought under Marion and Sumter, Putnam and Greene, can meet without shedding each other’s blood, and if ever an amicable settlement Qf this un happy civil war is to be attempted, let us keep the holy ground of Mount Vernon dedicated to the purposes of peace, and there let the arbitrating convention, which sooner or later must treat on some terms for an adjustment of hostilities, meet for the purpose. Let tho press, the only organ which can now’ speak to the people, Sonth and States in a new Confederacy under the title of the Confederate States of America; and, whereas Abraham Lincoln, the President of tbe L nite d States, is attempting, by force of arms to subjugate these States in violation ot the fundamental principles of American liberty. Therefore, Jtesolved, by the mem bers of the Baptist Convention of the State of Georgia, that we consider it to be at once a pleasure and a duty to avow that both, in feeling and in principle, we approve, endorse, and sup port tho government of the Confederate tates of America. Resolved, That while this Convention disclaims all authority, whether ecclesi astical or civil, j’et as citizens wo deem it but a duty to urge the union of all the peo ple of the South in dcfunceof the common causo; and to express the confident belief that we, wiiatever conflict the madness of Mr. Lincoln and his government may force upon us, the Baptists of Georgia will not be behind any. class of our fellow-citizens maintaining the independence of the South by any sacrifice of treasure or of blood. Resolved, That wo acknowledge, with devout thankfulness to Almighty God, the signal favor, with which up to this time, H© has blessed our arms and our policy; and that the Baptist churches of this State bn requested to observo.the first and second days of June next as dayb of fasting and prayer. Resolved, That copies of these resolutions bo’sent to President Davis, tho Confede rate Congress, and the Governor of Gcor- gia. N. M. CRAWFORD, Ch. JUNIUS HILLYER, THOMAS STOCKS, 8. SISK, J. H. STOCKTON, Com Capt. Klebard Hughes. Our old friend, Capt. Richard Hughes, one of the heroes of 1812, is a private in the ranks of tli© “Athens Guards.” One of his sons is with tho “Troup Artillery,' which left last Wednesday, and the other two left with tiie “Guards”* ou Monday following. Thus a whole family—a father nd three sons—havo gone to repel the invasion of their country, and that father is seventy-two years old! God bless pur venerable old friend, and bring lijm and his bravo sons back in safety! Wifh such exhibitions of lofty patriot ism as are now daily witnessed throughout the South, how can tho rail-splitting old scoundrel at Washington aud his crop- eared ronnd-hcads “down East” expect to subjugate such a people? Why, even the Women of tho South could drive the. cow ardly scoundrels.back to their kennels! Bcmenher tbe Families of the Volunteers. sides, that no “ military necessity” shall excuse the defilement of the soil of Mount Vernon with carnage, or its air by the sulphurous breath of battle.—Chron. Sent. pat _ I ons of Lincoln, could they but see in it, as suited in tbe present sectional warfare. Referring to the resultof the mission of the Commissioners to Washington, he says that the crooked paths of diplomacy can scarcely furnish au example so wantiug in courtesy, candor, and directness, as was the course of the Uni bio for for Ladies’, Gents’, Boj**’, Misses’ anil ----- Rock, * wear. We have a large stock, ami are reafly \ any of np-coantsy merchant* with, a* good w ment as they, can find in any of iho Southern marSote.i > * s „„ «.*. .1* sam April 24. Lincoln and tbe Mayor of Baltimore. At?3 A. M. last Sunday, Lincoln sent a dispatch to Baltimore, inviting tho Mayor and Gov. Hicks to a consultation at Wash ington. The Mayor replied that Gov. II. had left tho city, when tho invitation was renewed to him, and he reached Washing ton at 10 A. M., in company with Messrs. Wallis, Bruno & -Dobbin, where they mot tho President, Cabinet, and Gen. Scott.— Mayor Brown informed Lincoln that no more Northern troops could pass through Baltimore, Lincoln protesting that he only designed them to protect the Capital, and not for any aggressive purpose against the South. lie remarked that “ being now un able to bring them up the Potomac in security, the Government must either bring them through Maryland or abandon the Capital.” Gen Scott said they might pass by two routes without passing through Baltimore. The Mayor could not answer for tho people of the State, nor for tho citizens of Baltimore, should they leave the. city. It was finally agreed that no more troop3 would attempt to go through Baltimore, unless their pas sage was obstructed at other points in the State, when they would attempt to fight their way through Baltimore to Washing ton. The2400troops at Cockoysvillo wore ordered back to Harrisburg. All this is authentic.—Chron. d- Sent. harbor during tbe bombardment of Fort Sumter; and pays a high compliment to the Carolinians for their forbearance be fore, their heoism-during, and their, mag nanimity after .the bombardment. He says that Commissioners have been sent to England, France, Russia aud Bel gium, to ask of those Governments our recognition as a member of the family of nations, and to make treaties of aiiiity and commerce with them. He recommends the appointment of other diplomatic agents, and says that the Confederacy, through Vice President Ste phens, has concluded a Convention with Virginia, by which Virginia has united her power and fortunes with ours; and he has, also, satisfactory assurances that oth er Southern States will soou unite their for tunes with ours. He says that most of the Executive De partments are in successful operation. The Postmaster-General will soon be ready to assume the direction of postal af fairs. In conclnsion, lie congratulates the Con federacy cn the patriotic devotion exhibit ed by the people, and saysthat men of high official and social position, and of wealth are serving in the ranks as volunteers; the railway companies have exhibited commeu dable liberality in their rates of transpor tation lor troops and supplies; and proffe liborul terms for transportation of the mails They, also, receive compensation in the bonds of the Confederacy. He says that jjooplo thus united and resolved cannot : ail of final success. Ho continues: We fool that our canso is just and holy; and protest, solemnly, in tho face of mankind Tan Bark Wanted! ?&*■ STS™" i go^Tao Eafkfdfuvcr^faCt^iir Tannery, in Athens. We have, also, a largo lot of Sole, Upper, Harness and-Band Leather, together with a fine assortment of Shoes, all of our own. manufacture. g®- Call at No. 5, Granite Row, where our D. M. McCkskey will at- ail time* be found. April 24, 1861. ■ - Ac4 RESS DELAINES, Stalls, Plaid Lin- seys, Dress Prints, Clonks, Flannels, and a variety •f other fashionable goods, suited for the seasons 0.025 I. M.KINNSY. D T A CARD. W E are offering our large and well selected stock of Speech from Gen. Houston.—General Houston, lato Governor of Texas, made a speech at Galveston, Friday evening last. The News says: “ He emphatically de nied ever having held an}’ communication whatever, direct or indirect, with Mr. Lin coln or his Government, or his agents, knowing them to be sneb.” He also de nied that he claimed still to be Governor of Texas, and said that “ he retired to pri vato life, and should never leave it but in defence of the country.—AT. O. Picayune. Position of'John Bell.—At a meeting of the citizens of Nashville on Tuesday night hist, the Hon. John Bell addressed his neighbors for abont an hour, in which as tho Banner says, he*took bold and uu equivocal ground in favor of a united South to resist the invasion of not only Tennes see, but of every Southern State, either North or South of our borders. He de clared that Tennessee had in effect dissol ved her relations with the Federal Union, and though he had hoped anil labored to the last to preserve the Union. ,Rrst, and second, if seperation was inevitable to make it peaceable, he now abandoned all such hope, and his voice was clear and loud to every Tennessean—to arms, to arms, lie counselled the most-effective and cncrgetie public and private measures to secure the best organization possible of the military strength of the .State. Hon. Edwin II. Ewing and Hon. An drew Ewing following in the same strain Wo learn from the Atlanta Intelligencer of the 25th, that Mr. Todd, of Missouri, a brother of .Mrs. Lincoln passed through Atlanta on Wednesday, on his way home to raise volunteers for the Confederate army. He made a short speech to the citizens, having been introduced by Col. B. C. Yancey, in which he gave it as-his opinion that Missouri would secede, in twenty days and join the Confederate States, and that she would not only pro tect her own borders from the Abolition-, ists, but would send 20,000 volunteers into the field, to aid her Southern 6isters. Difficulty at Cairo, III.—Passsongers by the boat yesterday report that when the boat passed Cairo, a collision was hourly expected between the Republican volunteer companies from Northern Illi nois and the citizens of Cairo, led by Gen. G. Faxon. It seems, as near as we coaid get at the story, that the Government had imported a Republican to act as Postmas ter, which bad produced much ill feeling, and the peoplo determined to run the ap- loiuteo out of the city. A crowd headed y Brig. Gen. Len, took the Postmaster out anu hung him up, but lot him down before it was too late, and after scaring him badly turned him loose. He put out on the first train, and his story exasperat ing the Republicans, two military compa nies were dispatched from Springfield, to reinstate the Postmaster and punish the offenders. The troops had not arrived When the boat passed, but were hourly ex pected on the train. The peoplo of Cairo and the adjacent country, with a consid erable force from Paducah, were ready to meet the troops. The probabilities are that if the troops came they got. a warm reception.—Clatkesville, (Penn.) Jeffersoni an, 13fA. that we desire peace at any sacrifice save that of honor and independence. Wo seek no conquest, no aggrandise ment, no concessions from the Free States All we ask is to bo let alone—that no one shall attempt oar subjugation by arms. This we must and will resist to the direst extremity. The moment this pretension is abandon ed, the swordpvill drop from our grasp, and we shall be ready to enter into treaties of amity and commerce mutually beneficial. So long as this pretension is maintained with a firm reliance on that Divine Power which covers, with its protection the just cause we will continue to struggle for our Dry Goods and Clothing Hate, Caps, Boot* and Shoes; Hardware and Crockery; Shoe-pegs and Shoe Tools; Window-Shades and Ccrpcting; Lcttor-Pepcr, Fools-Cap, Envelopes, Blank and Mcmuranduin-Books; Ruseia and Imitation Sheet Iron ; Sheet Zinc and sheet Lead ; Hollow Ware and Fire-Dogs; Sad-Iroiia, Nail-Bods, Cut Noils and Patent Axes; Warranted Gunny Bagging and Bale Rope; Manilla Rope, 1® the coil; Carriage Springs and Iron Axles ; Buggy and Wagon Hubs, Rims and Spokes; Carriage Belts; ' Tire Bolts, Harness, Booklet, Ornaments, <te;' Horse aud Mule Collars ; Wooden Ware; Fairbank’s Seales; . Scgars; nod manv other things, too numerous to mention, at VERY LOW PRICI-S FOR CASH. We invite Merchants, particularly, to call aud exam ine our stock.. We feel satisfied if they do, they will buy the goods. Como one, come all. No accounts will be raised except by special contract. Jan. 1, 1861. NICHOLSON, REAVES A WYNN, MARBLE WORKS. S. By OATMAI, MANUFACTURE RAN DDSAUCR IK MONUMENTS, TOMBS, Head Stoucs, Urns, Vases, Figures, Tablets,. Centro Tabic, Pior Table and Bureau Tops, Enameled Slate and Marble Mantels, Iron Railings for Cemeteries and Enclosures. FURNISHING mm OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS. All work done of the best Italian and American Marble. Aways on band, a variety of Honnmeuts, both plain and carved, of sites and prices to suit customers. 1£3~ Warerooms and Yard opposite Georgia R. R. Depot, Atlanta, Ga. Aug. t A SOUTHERN BOOK! THE STUDENT’S ARITHMETIC. By M. ?. CALDWELL * XV. XV. EVERETT. fpH18 WORK on the Science of Number*, ia now ot- oi private will find it fered t<f tho public as a School Book, or scuaent’s companion. AUoIassoa of persons wil to their interest to peruse It, from the young beginner in the study, to the finished scholar, or man of business. Theplanof arrangement!* entirely cow, and the stu dent ia conducted through this Arithmetic in sueh a manner as to render the study easy and intirnctite. Teachers wili find, by using it in their schools, that they can advance their pupils farther with more .. . • . . „ , . — j- , than by the use of any other Arithmetic. The work inherent right to freedom, independence, has an Appendix, containing all the Leyai FW. which self-govern ment. Richmond, April 29.—R. M. T. Hunter, W. C. Rives, J udge John \Y. Broekenbrough, Mr. Staples, and Judge Campbell hqvebeen fleeted delegates to the Southern Congress, to-day. Alexandria, April 29.—More troops from Rhode Island and New York arrived in Washington to-day. They number about one thoasand. Martial law has been pro claimed in Washington. Travel is not in terrupted. 5 Lincoln has issued his proclamation block ading the ports of North Carolina aud Vir ginia Citizens are leaving Washington in great numbers. Expression of sympathy for the South is the cause of their banishment Alexandria, April .29.—Special express to tho Aloxandria Gazette says that Long Bridge, over the Potomac River, at Wash ington, is guarded on the North side by a large force of Federal troops, and on the South side by Virginia troops, It is also reported thatthe Federal troops are generally used or needed in tho common business of life. For sole by Wm. N. White and J. H. Christy, Athens, Ga., and W. W. Everett, Point Peter, Ga. Feb 20, 1861 2m A CARD- ^yE have tho accounts and notes of our customers ready for settlement, and respectfully invito all that are indebted to us to come forward and make pay ment. Also, please be reminded of tbe sums dno the old firm of Grady A Nicholson. We retort) our thanks for the liberal patronage bestowed on us ahd hopo they will now do the one thing needful—Pay up. NICHOLSON, REAVES & WYNN. Athens, Jan. lst,'186f. English School for Boys ! ByA.M.nOX,m.D. T HE Spring term commences on tbe third Monday of February noxt, and consists of 20 weeks. Tuition per term, $12.50. Tho school will be opened upon Mrs. Harden’s corner, and will be strictly confined to English Branches, and will he tanght upou the Inductive system. References—D'r. nenderson, Mr. Adams, Dr. Ca- mack, Capt Win. H„ Dorsey, and J. H. Christy. Athens, Jan. 1, 1861, Thorough Bred Morgan Stallions! ENTERPRISE & CLIVE. I ENTERPRISE will stand for the Spring Season of -J 1861, at Elbertoo, near I'jsbdam, and at Washing- occupy Arlington Heights, also U niteci-tton, alternately during the. season. S20 Insurance, States steamers are to lie off Alexandria $16 Season, $12 Leap. Clive wUl stand for the Spring Notice to Stockholders. BANK OF THR STATE OF GEORGIA, 1 Savasxaij, ApritO, 1861. j A N ELECTION will be held at the Bauking House JA. of tbe Bank of the: State of Georgia, on Monday, the 6t.h May next, for eight Directors on the part of the individual stockholders, to servo one year from that date. May 1, 1861. I K: TEFFT, Cashier. Dividend No. 81. BANK OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA,) Savaxxad, I9th April, 186t. j *jpHE Board of Directors have this day declared a semi-annual Dividend of FIVE DOLLARS per share, payable on and after Monday next, tbe 22d inst. L K. TEFFT, Cashier. Rifle : Cannon.—We learn from -tie Louisville (Ky) Courier that Mr. John Mul- lancc of that city, has invented and made a rifle cannon, which carries a four pound and two onnee ball to a distance of three miles with great precision. We agree with the Courier that Mr. Mullano should be en gaged to supply more as rapidly as possi ble. . It-would be well enough to increase GEORGIA—Clarke county. W HEl'.EAS, William B. Haygood applies to me for Letters of Administration on the estate of John N. Thompson, late of said county, deceased. These are, therefore, to cite and .admonish all and singular, the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to be and appear at my office on or before the first Mon- June next; to show'cause {if any they have) _ _ — — - - - - - a tho size a little. why said Letters should not then be granted'to sab applicant or to such other person or person* as the court may adjudge proper. Given under mj hand, at office, this 22d April, 1861. ABA M. JACKSON, MayljOrdinary. and all fi3h caught at the lower landings on tho Potomac are to be sent toWashing- ton if provisions shall be cut off. The Baltic has passed down—several ar rests of persons have been made. Families are leaving Washington. Among the per sons compelled to quit is Samuel Ratclifle, a prominent lawyer. Some employees at the Navy Yard were arrested for loading bomb shells with saw dust and sand. Gen. Scott is raid to be very infirm. Alexandria, Va., April 28.—Citizens are still compelled to leave Washington on account of sympathy with the South. Alexandria, Va., April 28.—Large quan tities of shell have been landed at Fort Washington by the Government. Alexandria, Va., April 28.—Two men, one from South Carolina and one froni Washsngton, are confined as prisoners in tho Capital for being Secessionists.' Alexandria Va-, April 28.—Tho New York Seventh' Regiment declare they will not invade the South, and inconsequence are looked upon with suspicions by the Gbvernment. The 71st New York Regiment, quartered at Inauguration Hall, revolted on account of bad quarters. They had to be remov ed to tho Navy Yard. Montgomery, Ala., April 18.—It is re ported here on reliable authority that the Government steamer Baltic touched last week Tortugas. and took off twenty-two negroes belonging to the citizens of Flor ida. The negroes were working about tho forts. Nothing of interest received here from Pensacola. Alexandria, April 28.—Four, vessels, two war steamers and two transports wi th Northern troops passed up the river this morning. Alexandria, April 28.—Gov. Hicks of Maryland, has issued a proclamation re- Adelaidc of the Norfolk Line, was fired at Season of-1861, at A hens, Lexington »nd near Centre- vllle, alternately, during the Season on isao terms as above. Every care will be taken to.prevent accidents, bnctho owner of Entcrpise and Clive will not be responsible for loss or accident Season to cud June 10th, 1861. For full pedigree and particulars, see small tills. March 20,1801.—2m. “flsni! . *0 of our ^Heen called jet left, Notice. \ BOU.T the 15th of February last, tho subscriber XA. mailed, at Harmony Grove, a letter addressed to' McCord, Horton A Walton, of Augusta, containing tho left-hand end of a $20 bill of the Meohanios and Plan ter’s Bank, ].ay aide at Savannah, No. 933, letter J. is sued June, 1 SoO-Muid the left-hand end of a $20 bin of the Bonk of the State, payable at Athens, dated Jan. 1,1859, No. 792, letter B.—which part* of bill* havo been lost—the right band ends reran ining in hjs posses sion. He will apply *at said hanks tor payment, at the expiration of three months. April 17,1861. E. D. YARBOROUGH un fW!H! STORE I *TIHE undersigned begs IcaVe to call tbeattention of tho i citizens of Athens and surrounding country to tho SELECT STOCK OP FTTEfriTUHB, which ho is now selling on College -Avenue, two doors above T. II. Wilson A Bros, , He think* that his experience in tbe trade will .enable him to supply nil wants of purchasers on a* good terms as they can buy for in any market. Everything belong ing to tho trade' will he kept on hand, such i Parlor, Chamber and Dining turd The Rest, styles '< Gilt and Plain Mirrors, i Cornice Rands, Hooks, Picture sets, Moulding, Furniture, J In fact every that belongs to the trade.’ Repairing done with despat h. I will also k<tep on hand anew style of Burial Case t and Casket, ^ ***** ' made of Galvanised wroughtIron,'mjich better tban east Iron, in fact superior, r * used here. '