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Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1852-10-27

Consider these MiagS.-Before this time, if
the members of the different Wing and Locofo-
co organisations have done what they undertook
to do, you, the people, have at your fresides the
means of cooly and calmly comparing the two
Presidential candidates. Lives of the two OPP
posing candidates are or should be in the hands
of ALL and, for the sake of an impartial comparl-
son, we are willing to allow to our opponents
the full benefit of all they can do claim in be-
half of Gen. Pierce We are willing to admit
that he is a fair lawyer, good neighbor, and
clever fellow, as the world goes: that he occupl-
ed a seat in the United States Senate without
disgracing himself, and that he went to Mex
leo for the purpose Of fighting, from which he
was prevented by a series of untoward accidents
and misfortunes. We ask you, farmers, mechan-
les, and workingmen of Michigan, to turn from
this spectacle and read the story of Gen. SCOTS
career and public services, and compare it in
point of briliiancy, of worldwide fame and Of
absolute and practical utility, with that of his
competitor. Look upon both, not as partizans,
but as patriots; not as politicians but as valua-
bic and good citizens. In order to do this, it
will not be necessary to ask the aid Of politicians
upon either side They have their private ends
to gain, their own interests to subserve, and
three out of four of them to whom you would
be likely to apply are candidates or expectauts
of Office and would be very likely to be govern
ed in what they might say to you, by selfish and
personal considerations Most Of you, Of all
parties who love their country, and who take
pride in her past glorious history, ard her pros
pective greatness, do not require to be told who
Gen. Scott is: you are familiar with the leading
incidents of his eventful life, and you have been
familiar with them from childhood. You learn
ed them when children over the winters fire, liz
your histories, over which you have pondered in
the school room, or from the lips of your sires
and grand parents who fought in youth and man
hood by his side, and helped to carry the flag of
their country in honor to victory over the broken
grounds of battle-felds, in the dark and bloody
hours when true men faint not; we call upon
you at this time to refresh your memories by
renewed perusal of his history, which has been
for forty years the history of his country, and
when you have done so, to ask yourselves what
party has ever done for you that you should de-
sert such man for mere politician
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1852-10-27

COunterfeiterS Dstected-Some months ago,
says the Cheraw Gazette of the 18th inst, a
letter was received by an engraving house in
Philadelphia post marked at Chesterfield Court
House, signed R. v. Smith, requesting to have
bills engraved like three dollar bill of the
Bank Of Wadesboro', which was enclosed in the
letter. The Bank instructed the engravers to
comply with the request. A regular correspon-
dence ensued between the parties in Chester
field and the engravers. In one of the letters
of the former, instructions were sent forward
several packages of bills one to Chesterfield c..
H., one to HOrnsbOro and one to some other
post Office. In answer to this, and by instruc
tons of the Bank, few bills were forwarded to
Chesterfield Court House, to the address of r.
W. Smith. This package, it was ascertaned
was called for and taken from the office by W.
r. Griffith, ordinary of the District
"On Tuesday of last week, Col Hammond.
Cashier of the Bank, was at our Court House,
with the letters which all who saw unhesitating-
ly pronounced to be in Grifith's hand write-
Some how on that night Griffith got wind of
Col. Hammond's business and fed, and has not
been yet arrested. Subsequently, r. w, Smith
and Berry Evans, who were concerned with
Griffith, fed, and have not been arrested 1t is
not known that any of the counterfeit bills are
in circulation, but the probability is, that they
are.
Thus one of the boldest attempts at villainy
which ever disgraced our District has been nip
ped in the bud. Griffith was elected ordinary
of this District about two years ago, and is sup
posed to be worth several thousand dollars over
and above his debts. He has a respectable fam
ily connection, and involves in his disgrace an
interesting family"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1852-10-27

Russian Possessions IN n ". 4mericd.-
These possessions are in a deplorable condition,
from the ferocious warfare carried on by the In
dians against the whites, more especially on the
Island of Sitka Continually they menace the
city with confagration and the inhabitants with
massacre, nor does one week pass in which
the Governor is not obliged to prepare the in
habitants for selfGefence; and wherever party
of the latter is found unprotected they are in
discriminatory slaughtered and horribly mutila-
ted. The perpetrators of these savage deeds
are said to be fine, intelligent race; but war
is their passion, and their method of conducting
it is of course owing to their false ideas of war
like conduct. Considering that these fellows
are supplied with arms from foreign vessels the
Russians viii have no small difficulty in main
taining their position aoainst them.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1852-10-27

Nec Method Of Raising Calres.-While on
short visit to the farm of D. NJ Crowell, of this
town, a few days ago, our attention was drawn
to plan of raising calves for early sale, which
to US in this section of the country, has the
appearance of novelty, and seems worthy of the
consideration of stock ck-growers.
Mr.. Crowell took ten calves (all heifers) last
spring, and commenced feeding them on sour
milk at a few days DID, keeping them on the
same kind of food during the summer, taking
abundantly, so as to keep them growing thrifty,
without forcing too rapidly. In the fall they
were put in the stable and fed ON hay and lit
tie meal, increasing the quantity of the latter
gradually, with a view of fitting them for beef
in the spring, at one year or little under These
ten calves now look like young oxen, and are
estimated to weigh about 500 lbs. each alive
Ne'c York Farmer.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1852-10-27

The Savannah Republican-heretofore oppos
ed to Gen. Scott-takes a review Of the canvass,
comedies that Gen. S. was misunderstood and
misrepresented at the time of his nomination
that developments since made show HIM to be
sound on all questions affecting the Southland
expresses the hope. that he will receive the vote
of Georgia.
This is sample of the reaction which has
been very general in the entire South If we
only had month longer, it would reach every
dispassionate mind South of Mason & DiXon's
line. For the developments tend not merely to
vindicate SCOTS soundness-but they make sad
havoc With the New Hampshire Freesoiler.-R.
Who,
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1852-10-27

I0aHg Mans "Pocaet- Piece Socrates did
not urge his friends to enter early upon public
employments; but first to takepans for the attain
rnent of the knowledge necessary for their sue
cess IN them
Are you stepping on the threhold of life? Sc
cure good moral character. Without virtue
you cannot be respected; without integrity you
can never rise to distinction and honor.
Be careful lest too warm desire for distinc-
ton should deceive you into pursuits that may
cover YOU with shame, by setting your incapac-
ity and slender abilities in full light.
People who have the rashness to intr,lde into
stations without proper authority and the requi-
site preparation for the services of the puqlie,
not only involve others in loss, but subject them
selves to ridicule.
The tricky, deceitful end dishonest, are rarely
prosperous; for when confidence is withdrawn,
poverty is likely to follow.
Tt~ shortest and suresG way to live With hon
or in the world, is to be in reality what we
would appear to be.
When once a eoneealment or deceit has been
practiced in matters where all should be fair and
open as the day, confidence can never be restor-
ed any more than you can restore the white
bloom to the grape or plum that you have once
pressed in your hand.
Error is the cause of mans misery, the cor
rupt principle that has produced evil in the
world; tbs this which begets and cherishes in
our souls all the evils that aflict Us, and can
never expect a true and solid happiness, but by
a serious endeavor to avoid it.
Falsehood is not only one ofthe most humilia-
ting vices, but sooner or later it is most certain
to lead to serious crimes.
Industry, well directed, viii give man COM
potency in a few years. The greatest industry
misapplied is useless.
Zeal not rightly directed, is perniciOus for asst
makes a good cause better, so it makes a bad
cause worse.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1852-10-27

Old SOldiers-As well as young ones, are for
Gen. Scott, in these days when he is to be more
highly hOnored, as a reward for his greatness,
his worth, his talents. his heroism, and his
statesmanly life and public services to the coun-
try-a thing we are much gratifed to see. And
we are happy to see that they know their reasons
for opposing Gen. Pierce A veteran of the
Revolution writes to the Lowell Courier that
when Franklin Pierce was U. S. Senator from
New Hampshire, he used his utmost influence
to prevent the widows of Revolutionary Soldiers
from receiving Pensions on account Of the SER
vices of their husbands, to which the Courier
says, 'recollect that this clever fellow of can
didate is as ungenerous and unjust to the gray
haired survivors of the Revolution as to the
generation?-MSsomi Telegraph.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1852-10-27

Money from the Treasury.-Gen. Scott has been
in the military service of the country Al years. du-
ring which period he has received as compensation
for his services, the of $24S OnA Hartford (Ct
Tines.
To which the Worcester Fgis ftly responds:
"There you have the character of Locofocoism. 1t
can rob the Treasury Of 5000 600 for Thos Ritche;
but 1t grudges the veteran his pay and ra
tions! 1t can seize upon 100000 overcharged
milege for its noisy Congressman; but it calculates
closely the cost of the triumph Of our armsl It has
filed the pockets of whole patoons of the defauters
with stolen money! but it thinks the terrors of Fort
George, Chippewa, and Lundys Lane, too dearly
paid for 1t has attened half Of all the Locofocos of
Virginia with the enormous profits of Naval con-
tracts; but 1T would have the military hero Of Amer
lea storm the Gibraltar of the Gulf and the heights
OF Cerro Gordo, carry cOlors in triumph at Con-
treras, San Antonia, Churubusco, and Chepultepec,
and find himself 1t charges the soldier with his
quarter salary, but it is unwilling to carry out cred
for the seares with which he has covered himself
and the gories with which he has guided his
try!'
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1852-10-27

Ho,0 Is THtse-The North Alabamian of the
oath ult., says that "Col. C. S. Tarpey, fire
eating LocOfoco Of Mississippi, made speech
in this place Tuscumbia, on Friday last and
was replied to by E. H. Foster jr., Esq. In the
course of his remarks he stated that within a
short time past he had visited Gen. Pierce in
New Hampshire, and gave, at some length, de
tails of his conversations with him. Among
other things he stated that he (Tarpley,) had Ia
ken copy of the Louisville Journal in his pock-
ct, with Foss' report of the New Boston speech
Of the 2nd January, and referring to that sub
ject, he handed Gen. Pierce the paper and asked
him what he had to say to it. Gen. P. replied
that it was all tissue of misrepresentation.
"But General" says Col T., why did you not
contradict it at the time?" Why, my dear sir,
replied Gen. p, 81 did repeatedly denounce it
i told Foss to his face that he had misrepre-
sented me, wilfully and maliciously," &c.
Now, in Gen. Pierce's letter to De Leon, the
following passage occurs:
81 do not remember ever to have seen what
purports to be a report of speech delivered by
me at New Boston, in this State, in January
last, until my attention was called to it as re-
published in tie Republic"
Here is a direct contradiction in statements
Col. Tarpley is man of high authority with
Democrats; and is making Pierce speeches thro'
the country. He spoke here a short time ago.
How. is this contradiction to be reconciled?-
AdshrilIe Banner
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1852-10-27

Hogs-SpecidatiOns.-As we have before sta
ted the recent decline in bacon has caused a
decline in the price of hogs for the packing sea-
son now about commencing. In Cincinnati pri-
ces have declined 25 cents, though contracts
have been made for l75,OOO hogs at full prices.
At Madison, Ia, about l15,OO0 head have been
contracted for, and So net is the highest price
in that vicinity for several weeks. Our city
packers have contracted for upwards of 10O,0 900
hogs, and the present ruling price appears to be
S., 1t is fully calculated that upwards of 250-
900 hogs viii be slaughtered here this season.
Louis. Corr.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1852-10-27

High Tdrif.-The price Of railroad iron in
England has gone up from $2l to 81 per ton.
This adds under our Gd ralOren, tariff, Sc per
ton to the duty, thus increasing the protection
on our side.
VIII our high tariff wings Just note this down,
so they may not forget it when they come to OPP
pose the ruininous tariff of '46?-Enqairer.
That's precisely what the wings said-as soon
as the English have broken up our furnaces and
obtained monopoly of the trade, they would
put their own prices on the article. Iron is one
of the indispensables-ev farmer must have
it. If not produced by our own labor here, it
must be had from abroad
The English fatter themselves that they have
prostrated our iron interestS-and therefore ven
ture upon an increase of price If they find
they are mistaken, they will reduce again. They
have more capital than we have, and they give
their laborers wages at starving rates;-they can
therefore break us down by continued competi-
ton. Blackwood's Magazine has asserted what
is undeniabe, that without protection, manu-
factures must cease in this country. We cannot
wage successful contest with the redundant
population and pauper labor of Europe. Our
mechanics will not work for Mr. Buchanan's
l29 cents day. while the great West lies open
to them. They viii desert the East and betake
themselves 10 agriculture III The eSt-ailu Dflllg
theirproducts in competition with theproducts Of
Eastern farmers. This process will contribute
in a twO-fold manner to aid the British in their
great objects-the reduction of the price ofGreGd
StalfS-and the Capitalization of trade in Man
chester and London.
1t DESTROYS our manufactures, and at the same
time that it 4deprives us of home market for
agricultural products, increases the supply of
those products.
Any man with one idea must see, that if the
English laborer works for six pence a day, he
must drive the American mechanic out of mar
ket, who receives 75 cents or dollar day
unless the latter is protected by a duty.-Rich-
mOnd TVhiq
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1852-10-27

The ST. Charles Hotel-The New Orleans
Picayune states that the rebuilding of this favo-
rite hotel is advancing to completion, and that
1t will shortly be delivered into the hands of the
lessees. 1t is described as one of the most mar-
nifcent hotel buildings in the country, combin-
ing the main architectural features of the old
st. Charles on much grander scale with many
Improvements and editions The building is to
be finished by the first of December, and the
preparations for fitting it up are already in pro-
gress. The furniture for the iadies's parlor has
been specially contracted for at Paris.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1852-10-27

Rock oil iSpring.-The Morgantown (Va.)
Mirror says there is spring or well, OR rather
a laboratory of Natures own originating, near
Hughes river, in that county, from which Rock
Oil is extracted at the rate of barrel day
The oil is closely intermingled with fine sand,
several feet below the surface of the earth, and
is separated by washing-the oil of course rising
to the surface, where it is readily gathered. 1t
sells from So to $10a barrel, and is said to pos
sess curative virtues to a considerable extent
Near it is also a fine sulphur spring.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1852-10-27

The choicest argument used by the Southern
Democrats against Gen. Scott is, that he is sup
ported by Mr. Seward, of New York. They ar
que, quite lusciously, as follows Seward supports
Scott, and therefore if Scott should be elected,
Seward will control all the appointments under
the Scott administration. What better is that
logic than HisP Martin Van Buren, supports
Pierce; and therefore if Pierce should be elect
ed, Van Buren, will control all the appointments
under the Pierce administrations Lou. Journal
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1852-10-27

freeman Hunt-The n. Y. Independent noti-
ces the honorary degree conferred on Mr. HUNT,
by Harvard University, as follows:
'We are glad to see that the faculty of Har-
ward College have conferred the Honorary de-
gree of A. NJ. upon Freeman Hunt Esq, the
founder of the Merchants Magazine, and its
editor for thirteen years it has existed. Such
a compliment from our oldest University to the
selfmade graduate of the printing office is a
compliment which nothing but merit could win
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1852-10-27

Manufacture Of Paper Pulp from Bark and
Wood Shagings.-A patent has been taken out
in England, for manufacturing pulp, for making
paper from straw and other similar vegetable
matter, and from the bark of the Osier, or Ches-
nut tree, by the use of boiling solution of hy-
drate Of soda or potash, in conjunction with
other chemical means, and without mechanical
operations. Wood shavings are treated with nj
tric acid, to obtain pulp for the same purpose
CRqr Standard.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1852-10-27

Sensible P'eacher.-Rev. E. G.. Wood, in the
opening prayer of services at Fairfield, Ia, after
praying for the general government prayed for
Governor of the State and then for the Legisla-
ture, which is largely democratic:
"And the Lord have mercy on our Legislators.
homes and then % put it G into 3 the f ba = e Iss FL
people, t9 keep them there, and return men of
some good'-Herdld
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1852-10-27

Nebraska TsITHoiy-The-St.Lo Republi-
can understands that another territory is about
to be added to the Union,Ly the organization of
a local government in Nebraska,a the election
of a delegate to Congress. The people of the
territory,the Republican says,are about to do
this in time for their Representative to take his
seat in the next House ofRepresentatives. The
settlers have been anxious for some time past
that Territorial government should be extend
ed over tl.cm.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1852-10-27

The Patriot ChiettaiR ScoH-A New York
paper in an article on Gen. Scott, well and
truly says: aside from every other distinction,
Gen. Scott is model citizen. No charge of
vice, of extravaganza, Of discreditable indu-
gence of sordid aims, Or marcenary motives
can be brought against him. Simply as man.
Gen. Scott stands before the world unimpeach-
ed and unimpeachable. He has passed thro
thousand scenes of temptation in his public
career; he has enjoyed the opportunity to amass
the wealth Of a potentate, yet he is to-day man
without spot or blemish; and though always liv-
ing a frugal life yet he is wholly without for
tune. Of the millions that have passed through
his hands, and of the millions he might have
clutched, had he stopped to it, not dollar has
stuck to his PALM"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1852-10-27

'.If Gen. Scott and his friends had continued
to stand where they stood when we wrote, and if
he had not accepted nomination on finality
platform, there is no doubt that any Of the prom
inent candidates before the Democratic Conven-
ton would have been defeated by him. But he
is now presented as the express champion of
''finality;" of which there is not word in the
Democratic platform."-N. York EceHing Post,
}sdding orgqa Of he Ner York Democracy.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1852-10-27

Raising Cream-To every quarts of new
milk, tablespoonful of liquid made by desolv-
ing in quart of water an ounce Of carbonate
of soda, a tea-spoonful of solution or curcuma
or turmeric, and three drops of marigold water.
The addition of the solution of soda, causes
larger quantity of cream to rise to the surface
of the milk t7,.n is procured in the ordinary
process. The other ingredients are for the pur-
pose of improving the color and quality of the
butter, made from the cream.-N b. Farmer.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1852-10-27

Hogs and CorR.-The Brownstown Indianaii
Democrat, of the 23d instant, says:
'Stock hogs are selling at 81 per hundred for
light, and as high as s. for heavy Corn crops
in this vicinity are good, and many fields will
produce SO bushels to the acre, but throughout
the State there viii be falling off of one fourth
the usual Weld Some fields have been sold for
$l4 per acre
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1852-10-27

If Gen. SCOTS military achievements were
not 50 dazzling, his civil qualifcationswould be
more conspicuously apparent. As soldier he
has acquired glory enough for a whole battalion
of generals and his civil services would furnish
surplus capital enough for dozen such states
men as Gen. Pierce=ABanH journal
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1852-10-27

A Good Hea.-A Kentucky paper says it is
getting to be very fashionable in that quarter to
enclose dollar with marriage notices, when
sending them to the printer. A good custom
that ought to prevail everywhere:
"Six dollars, to printer and priest
No sensible man could refuse;
Five dollars to render him blest,
And one to publish the news"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1852-10-27

!ScoH IN '48-The Hartford Times, the lead
ing Democratic organ in Connecticut, which is
now berating the Wing candidate without pause
or scruple, spoke of him in l848, as the GREAT
MAN of the Mexican war After endeavoring to
disparage Gen. Taylor by comparison it said:
If not honor and gratitude, at least let this
great commander have what his battles have
given his country--PEACE. 1t cannot be right
in any man to dishoner the white hairs of We
teran chief, whose life has been spent in the
service of his country and who has contributed
as much to her honor and aggrandizement as
any man living. Differing as we do from Gen.
Scott in political views, we have nevertheless
always thoroughly loathed and detested the
treachery and meanness displayed by his party
toward their most distinguished adherent.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1852-10-27

Posting the Books.-Missouri, Iowa and Maine
are the only States which have elected Members
to the next Congress. In the year of Gen. Tay-
lors election, they chose three Wings to eleven
Locofocos, but one of the three Wings ID. F.
Miller, of Iowa. was cheated out of his seat by
the stealing of the Kanesville poll-book, so that
the returns nsstood-Whigs two; opposition eleven.
Now those same States have chosen six Wings
and seven opposition. We call this a fair be-
ginning Keep it up!-Tfituee,
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1852-10-27

East Tennessee R0Iroad-The Richmond Repub
lcan of the 31st ult, says: The county of Washing
ton, Tenn, has by majority of more than two to
determined to subscribe $50.009 to the East Ten
nessee ard Virginia Railroad The company have
avertsed for contractors for the graduation and ma
sonry of the road from JonesborOugh to Bulls Gap,
twenty-nine sections. The signs show
that Tennessee viii without any ayoiadble delay bring
her road to the Virginia line to connect with the
grand work of the Lynehburg and Tennessee road.