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Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-04-22

BISHOP SoULE--We had the pleasure, this
afternoon, of meeting Bishop Sonle, the vener
able patriarch of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South, in the United S.atag = The old
man is Y years of age; but his step is vigorous
and his form erect He looks as though he
would outstand many more days travel. He re-
marked, respecting his trip to California, that
in addition to the objects of his mission, he
had another notwithstanding journeyed
through every other State in the Union, and
the territories adjacent he strongly desired to
to see the whole of California. For half cen
tury, this man has yielded no common infu
ence in the Church organization by which he is
now venerated as patriarch. He is a pow
erful preacher, effective defender of the Church
at all POINTS, he bears the unmistakabe
impression of the man on his massive forehead
Panama Echo.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-04-22
Philadelphia, Tenn, April I6, 1853.
From the Charlottesville (va) Advocate.
PAPERS-ONE OF
KOSCTUSKO'S Wills

KOSCIUSKO'S WILLS.
| The recent decision in the Supreme Court of
| the United States, of the controversy between
the Russian Government and the heirs of Gen.
Kosciusko of the 9Th of May, 1873 now on re-
cord in the clerks Office of our country. We
are indebted to our friend Ira Garrett Esq, clerk
| of the Court, for copy of this will which We
publish below. The photography and punctu-
atoms are published literally from the Will:
II Thaddeus Kosciusko being Just for my de-
parture from America do hereby declare and
direct that should l make no other testamenta-
ry disposition of my property in the United
States do hereby authorize my friend Thomas
Jefferson to employ the whole thereof in pur-
chasing Negroes from among his own or any
others and giving the liberty in my name, in
giving them an education in or otherwise and
having them instructed for their new condition
in the duties of morality which may make
them good fathers and mothers, husbands and
wives and in the duties as citizens, teaching
them to be defenders of their liberties, and
country and of the good order of society and
in whatever may make them happy and useful,
and | make the said Thomas Jefferson nv ex-
ecutor of this. T. KOSCIUSKO.
18th day Of May, 1898.
Thomas Jefferson, at a circuit court held for
Albemarle county the 18th day of May, 1919,
refused to take upon himshlf the burden of the
execution of the said will.
As matter of public curiosity, we also pub
lish the will of Merriweather Lewis the distin-
guished pioneer, who, in company with clark,
led the first exploring expedition across the
Rocky Mountains to the north of the Columbia
River in Oregon. Meriweather Lewis at the
time of his death was Governor of one of our
Territories, and on his way to Washington
City. There are many relatives of Lewis in
the county of Albemarls; and we recollect with
pleasure how cur curiosity was gratifed, years
since, at reviewing the many Indian trinkets
and implements of warfare which were brought
by him from the Indians of Missouri They
were in the possession of his mother, but I'M
fortunately were lost in the burning of her resi-.
dence.
II bequeath all my estate, real and personal,
to my Mother, Lucy Marks, of the county of
Albemarle and State of Virginia, after my pri-
vate debts are paid, of which statement will
be found in a minutebook deposited with Per
MIA my servant.
"MERRIWEATHER LEWIS.
"In the presence of f. ]. Fronchard, Green
Peachy.
"Sept. ii, 1902"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-04-22
From the Washington Rrpublic.

According to a recent change of rule of the
Senate ito prevent members being crowded out
of their seats,) persons claiming the privilege
to the floor of the chamber are now required
to enter their names in book kept the for pur-
pose in the ante-room before they can be admit
ted In turning over the leaves, we noticed
that gentlemen from all parts of the Union
including ex-goyernors, ex-members of Congress,
and members Of various State Legislatures
have complied with the provisions. Judging
from the rapidity with which autographs are
accommodating, short time only will elapse
before large volume of them-a kind of ma
tional directory-will be added to the public
archives.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-04-22
"PRESENTD TO

DANGEROUS MOVEMENT IN TExAs.-We copy
an article with the above caption from the Ban
ner, which will attract attention. If it was in
tended for the first day Of Apra, some of our
Editorial brethren have been efectually s,canap-
edt If really true, it is one of the most impor-
tant items that has appeared in the papers for
some time. We have been on the look out to
see something direct from Texas to confirm the
statement, but have not yet been able to see any
thing.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-04-22

AwKwARD-A gentleman lately boasting of
the neatness and regularity of his wife, said:
eff get up in the night, pitch dark, l can
find my clothes, down to my very gloves, all in
their proper places. / was up this morning be-
fore daylight" he continued, putting his hand
into his pocket for his handkerchief, "anf'-
here he pulled out, not his handkerchief, but
his wife's nightcap. o
POPULATION OF OHro.-Of the population of
Ohio, 1868 are natives of Maryland, 598 oil
the District of Columbia, 2OO,634 of Pennsyl
vania and 85,762 of Virginia; ll2,257 of Ger
many, 81 ,562 of Ireland, and 25,66O OF Eng
land
REMEMBER THfs-Where house is wen
furnished with books and newspapers, the chill
dren are intelligent and well informed; but
where there are no books and papers the chill
dren are ignorant if not profligate.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-04-22

NEWSPAPER OFFIBE FOR SALE.-Mr. WIN. S.
MARTIN, the editor and proprietor of the Sa
vanah Journal, Savannah, Tenn, offers his
establishment for sale. The Journal is q wing
paper. The county in which it is printed is
largely Democratic and Mr.. NJ. is of opinion
that lift was converted into democratic organ,
it might be made profitable. The materials
are all new, having been in use only little
over n wear.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-04-22

RJnCol. o. p. TEMPLE, publishes card in
the Knoxville papers in reply to numerous so
icitations and calls to become candidate for
Congress- in which he submits his name to be
used in connection with the approaching canvass
for Congress, provided he is nominated by a
Convention. The Colonel is young man of tall
ents and merit, and of considerable personal
popularity. We believe that he is Justly emit
tied to promotion, and that he would soon
win honorable distinction in Congress.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-04-22

Mayscile and Big Sandy Ra7road-The
contract for the construction of the road from
Maysyille to Springville % miles has been awar-
ded to Beckwith, Lockhsrt and Williams. The
work is to be commenced in May, and compile
ted in June 1854. Their bid has small frac-
ton above the estimates made; they also agree
to take 25 per cent, of theia contract in stock.
Lou. COur.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-04-22

METHoDIsM IN THE UNITED STATEs.-The
editor of lions Herald takes the following view
of the progress of Methodism in this country
He says:
American Methodism is not yet a century old.
In the incredible short space of eighty-seyen
wears it has built four thousand two hundred and
twenty churches, (which is a little less than one
for every week of her existence at a cost Of
fourteen millions seven hundred and thirty thou
sand five hundred and seventy one dollars. 1t
has also erected and endowed its colleges and
numerous academies with large sums. 1t has
built innumerable parsonages, and supplied it.
self with Church and Sabbath School literature
Now, most of these churches, having been
newly erected, rebuilt or remodeled; and most
of these vast OUTLAWS having been made within
the last quarter of a century, we think it no ex-
aggeration to estimate the expenditure Of Meth
odism in the United States for home purposes
at an average very little short of one million
of dollars per annum for the last twenty-five
years; in addition to that, it has paid for the
support Of its ministry"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-04-22

RsE~ A portion of the Democracy of this
county met at Kingston on the 9th inst for the
purpose of appointing delegates to the Conven-
ton to nominate Democratic candidate for
Governor. The meeting expressed a prefer
ence for Hon. Andrew johnson for Governor,
and seemed well pleased with Col. Smith as a
candidate for Congress in this District.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-04-22

ACCIDENT AND DEATH.-On last Sabbath eve
ming as Mr. Ridgeway of this place. was pass
ing down the steps of the NJ. Z. Church, the
right skirt of his coat, in the pocket of which
was loaded pistol, came in contact with the
sidestone Of the steps, causing the pistol to go
off, the contents of which took effect on Mr.
Summerfeld Bate, who was standing a few pa
ces in 'front.' on the pavement The ball enter
ed little above the left hip, ranging rather O.
blikely downward and inward, penetrating the
cavity of the Pelves and injuring the lower
part of the bowels or bladder. From probing
the wound, the Physicians were unable to deter
mine the course of the ball after some three or
four inches. The sufferings of Mr.. Bate from
the wound were most circulating. He linger-
ed until Tuesday,and died at half past o'clock,
PM.
Mr.. Bridgeway was discharging the duties of
town Constable, which was the occasion Of his
having the deadly weapon on his person.-Pa-
laski Democrat.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-04-22

The Burning Coal Mountain-That portion
of the Broad Mountain, called the Fiery Noun.
tain" from the fact of the anthracite coal at
that point being on fre-which has been burn
ing for the past fifteen years, is situated about
five miles from Minersville; and fifteen from
Schuylkill Haven, Pa. 1t IS now considered a
very dangerous experiment to travel over the
mountain, as it is supposed that in many places
the surface is a mere superficial crust, or shell,
the coal having been consumed up to the sur
face, and hence the least pressure thereon, it is
presumed, might break through and let the adj
venturer down into the fiery chasm below. AT
the base of the mountain in one place, is stream
of water, almost boiling hot. The surface of
the mountain presents desolate appearance,
as far as the eve can reach.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-04-22

SUPERIORITY OF AMERICAN Notwithstanding
to the following, from "The Economist" the
United States can produce the best wool of any
country in the WORLDLY recent scientific
researches on the part of Peter A. Brown, Esq,
of Pennsylvania, it has been established that
the United States can outrival the world in
wool as in cotton. Thus, Spanish sheep yiel-
ding naturally wool 1000 to the inch, carried
to England, degenerated to 900 to the inch,
and brought to the United States recovered to
200, or finer than the original. The fact being
once established that our soil and climate pro-
duce finer wool than other countries, will give
to our Manufacturers invariably the superiority
in cloths, if the manufacture is allied in inter
est to the grower.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-04-22

To KEEP Stove AS BRIGHT AS COACH 30.
DY BY TWO APPLICATIONS YEAR.-Make weak
alum water, and mix your British lustre" with
it, let the stove be cold, brush with the mixture,
then take a dry brush and dry lustre, and rub
the stove until it is perfectly dry Should any
part before polishing become so dry as to look
grey, moisten it with wet brush, and proceed
as above.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-04-22
For the Loudcn Free Press.
LINES WRITTEN on BOARD
THE STEAMER JEFFERSON.


BY MRS. BELLE-FOLAND.
Onward now we're gliding Ger the rivers breast,
Swifter yet and swifter; there's no time to rest
Hear the waters foaming as we speed along
And the hum of voices from the busy throng.
See the distant mountains rising high and blue,
Brilliant clouds above them, wearing too their hue
Cedars tall and stately crown the mountains brow;
While between their branches CLEANS the pearly
snow.
Scenes of pleasant beauty greet us every where
Towering cliffs beside us pointing high in air,
Brightand glow'g blossoms hang towards the stream;
Where the glittering sunlight cheers them with its
beam.
Quiet homes and cheerful, nestle meath the hill,
While beside the water stands the busy mill,
Farmers with rplowshares each ample fled;
May the God Of HarFest's grant noble yield
On each slopng hill side wheat fields broad green;
Lay like folds of velvet Frightening the scene,
Now the river narrows cliffs of white and gray,
Proudly rise beside US, while we speed away.
Had now the power, I'd point each nook and cove,
Then send them far away, to those 1 dearly love
Yet our course is onward, while write roam,
Farther from those loved ones, farther from my
"Home."
FPFNCU RRoAp TFy~ April 7th 1858
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-04-22

We were shown yesterday by Mr.. White, pub
Usher OF the Counterfeit Detector in this city a
new counterfeit $40 note on the Bank of Ten
nessee, No 232 payable at GAINESVILLE 1t is
pretty well executed and is well calculated to
deceive: We learn that several have been pass
ed on Market street during the last day or two
The public would do well to be on their guard
The note can easily be detected by close ex
animation of the engraving. Corr
Ter, IAN.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-04-22

HON. A. G. WATKIYs.-This gentleman has
First Congressional District, in which he de-
clares himself candidate for Congress. He
was member of the last Congress, and there
was but few if any of the members who atten-
ded more closely to the interests of his constit-
uents. He is universally esteemed by his neigh
bors, who generally vote for him without diStinc-
ton of party. And in his old district where he
is known, it would be impossible to defeat him.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-04-22

Bsg~ Hon. John Bell arrived at his home in
Nashville last week. His term Of Office closed
on the 4th of March, and he returns as a private
citizen to the people who have so long honored
him, and who have been honored in return by
his wisdom, patriotism, integrity, and the high
and influential position which he occupies as a
Statesman throughout the Union.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-04-22

FRANcE,-The Budget for the coming year
much reduced. A deputation from the London
merchants presented an address expressing
friendly feelings towards France. The Empe-
ror made conciliatory reply. The Emperor
says that Atlantic and Pacific Junction Com
pany received his countenance.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-04-22

Coon LoG1c-"Brudder Bones, can you tell
me de difference twene dieing and dieting?"
'Why OBJ corse L can, Lemuel. When you
diet YOU lib on nofin and when you die you
hab nofin to lib on. "Well, OATS different
from what trot it w1ls. j trot it wus race
atween de doctrin stuff and starvation, to see
which would kill fust."
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-04-22

"What piece of work is mani How noble
in reason! how infinite in facultiesl in form
and moving, how express and admirablel in
action, how like an angel! in apprehension, how
like god! the beauty of the world! the paragon
of animalsl''-H Hamlet.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-04-22
WHIG STATE CONVENTION

Our friends must remember that the Conven-
ton to nominate candidate for Governor,
meets at Nashville on Monday the 25th inst.
We trust that large number of counties will
be represented. There is probably but little
tiun. me garlant HENRI Is III every wing
heart and voice. The State owes him a debt
of gratitude which it means to pay But this
should not prevent full meeting. Our friends
should come together and confer together, and
prepare for vigorous conflict. Tennessee has
won many honors, but this is contest of more
than ordinary moment. 1t will be wing Their
mopyla,, whence the Persian hosts of democ-
racy will be driven back, and the tide of victory
in the Union. 1t will be contest in which Ten
nessee wings will have a proud opportunity to
show to the world what sort of metal they are
made of-Republican Banner.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-04-22

The Force OF HABIT.-A Business Man Of
our acquaintance is so scupulo usly exact in all
his doings that whenever he pays a visit he al
ways will insist on taking receipt.-Punch,
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-04-22

A young lady, with more charms Of pursethan
person, overheard an ungallant fellow remark
ing the other evening upon the number of
freckles on her face, when she turned upon him
with the sharp retort that her father had ne.
GRO for every frecke.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-04-22

Persons troubled with colds in the head,
will find great relief by taking powdered white
sugar into the nostrils, the same as they would
snuff.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-04-22

A Frenchman wishing to speak Of the cream
of the English poets, forgot the word and said
ode buttel. of poets" A wag said that he had
fairly churned up the English language.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-04-22

BSy~ Gen. VIM L. Haskell has located in the
city of Memphis, and will devote himself to the
practice of law.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-04-22

Grace Greenwood writes from Rome as TO-
lows:-'1 met this night son of Mrs. He
mems. He resembles somwhat the portraits of
the poetess-has 1 should say her eyes and
hair He is a peculiarly mild and pensive
young man, whom you might almost believe
had been reared on his mothers melancholy
melodies. Mr.. Hemens is devout Roman
Catholic"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-04-22

New YORK, April H.
The dredging machine at the Navy Yard
blew up this morning, killing the engineer and
iniuring others.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-04-22

The buttons on the coat of John Hancock
were Of silver, of Americn manufacture. The
device, shepherd shearing his sheep-the mot
to, "you gain more by our lives than our Deaths -
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-04-22

BS5. There never has been a time within our
knowledge, ofsuch general and increasing pros
perity in East Tennessee as at present From
almost every direction we hear of new life and
energy among the people, and Frightening
hopes of future wealth and power. Almost ev-
cry locality is immersed in some beneficial en-
terprise. The result is, that real estate contin-
ues to advance-new sources of wealth are Gre
ated-transit facilities are multiplying the
amount of productions are perceptiby increas-
ing.
We are aware that there are some who think
that this activity viii result in cricis. Such
an event should be guarded against. But still
we have not such fears. The public mind
seems to be in healthy condidition. The peo-
pie generally seem to rely more upon honest,
productive labor than upon speculation. Far
mers, to a greater extent than heretofore, look
to the improvement of their lands and the modes
of cultivation, to give them wealth and indie
pendence Mechanics of all kinds, seem to rely
upon close application to their respective occu-
PooiOho' ChOOl IlIoO SOHSidIO; ID hCll ullCSeOuj
and based upon LABoR-the only true source
of national wealth. The Roads that are build
ing are essentially necessary; when completed
they will pay ten fold. We lack Manufactures
to keep up just equilebrium-the interests of
Agriculture require a home market.
We know of no better location for Manufac-
tories than our young and fourishing town. We
cannot but belive that East Tennessee is des-
tined to become one of the most important
Manufacturing Districts in the world. Seeing
its advantages, we perhaps bore our readers in
our zeal to impress upon the public the impor
lance of at once entering upon that inviting
field of enterprise. Climate, minerals, soil, po
sition, water-power, all combine to render it
such.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-04-22
RANK OLE EAST TENNESSEE.

The following announcement, which we copy
from the Register of the 10th, will be good
news to our readers. We learn from DR.. j G.
NJ. RAMSEY, that the "run" upon the Bank had
almost SUBSIDIZED, from which we suppose the
in. If this Bank is sustained, and we have nc
doubt it will be, much credit will be due Col
McClung, for his efforts to save the credit of the
Bank and the holders of its Notes from loss
Here is the document:
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-04-22

THE DAILY MEMPHIS WHIG.-Messrs s. p.
Bankhead & Co., publishers of this well con-
Quoted Daily, have our thanks for an exchange.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-04-22
WM NJ WADTEY

The officers on the Western and Atlantic Rail
road recently presented this gentleman with 8
service of Silver, consisting of massive Pitch
er, large and small salver, and two goblets
weighing in all III ounces, and cost $326,5O
Mr.. Wadley is certainly worthy of this compli
mert. Each piece bears the following inscrip
ton.
"PRESENTD TO
WILLIAM NJ WADLEY,
By the officers of the Western and Atlantic
Railroad, in token Of their respect for
his abilities as an officer, and his
qualities as man.
January 1853"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-04-22

D5~Mr. Gray, Editor of the Plaindealer, has
been appointed Post Master at Cleveland, Ohio.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-04-22
BANK OF EAST TENNESSEE,
K.lIo Al 10 100


For the protection of our noteholders of this
Bank, we deem it our duty to state, that every
dollar presented has been promptly paid; and
further, that the Bank is prepared to meet every
dollar of her liabilities, in whatsoever shape
they may come. J. w. J. NILES, Pres't.
HU. /. McCLUNG, Chashier.
N. D; BEARDES,
Jos. L. KING,
CHAs. J McCLUNG, Directors.
c. NJ. McGHEE,
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-04-22

l have been with the officers of the Bank as
Che run upon it, and l am we'll infoEaaoJ- Of its
affairs, and know the foregoing statement to be
true. VIM. H. SNEED.
Knoxville, April l9, 1853.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-04-22

FRENCH BROAD, TEyy,, April It'll, 1858.
The Opelousas courier., 1853-12-03
vENTE. PAR LE SHERIFF.
Etat de Ia Louisiana.

Mineurs de Thoms & as. Sa defunte femme, SC
Cour de District-Paroisse des Rapides Louisiana
NO. 4544. - -.
Inn vertu dune commission de Homo.
- rable Cour de District, dams ct pour la
Paroisse des Rapides, ct Etat de la Louisiana, ct
moi adresse dams lie process cdessus ntitule il sera
ofFert en- vente publique, a la Maison de Cour de
cette. Paroisse, lie Samedi Tine jour de Janvier,
1854, commemorate a II heures du matin, ct CONT
nuant de jour Jour sill est necessaire, Ia proprete
ci-dessous decrite, appartenant aux heritiers mi
neurs de Thoms ct de sa femme, decide, CONNIE
suit. savoir:
I'm certain Lot on partie de Terre, situee dams
la Paroisse St. Landry, Etat de la Louisiana, ct
etant lie Quart Nord- Quest de la Section No. deux
dams le Township No. trois Sud de la Rang6e No.
quatre Est contenant la quantite de cent soixante-
deux 54-lO0 acres. Aussi, I'm aHtre Lot de TeTre,
contigu au premier, contenant Ia quantite de dix
93-100 acres.
1ermes de la Temte-Un tiers payable lie premier
jour de Janvier 1854; un tiers lie premier jour de
Janvier 1855 ct un tiers lie premier jour de Janver
1556.-L'acquereur fournissant ses bilets avec s
pour cent d'interet par an, apres leurs echeapces
respectives jusqu'au payement; les vendeurs rete-
nant un privilege, ainsi qu'une hypotheque sur les
proprietes atm de s'assurer lie montant du prix
d'achat. = - -
HARRISON ROGERS, stssrif.
Bureau du Sheriff st Landry; le % Nov, 1s53%.