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Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-25

The ANNALS OF TENNEssEE-The West
minister Review, one of the ablest ofthe British
quarterlies, takes the following notice in the
October issue, Of the Annals of Tenness by
our fellow citizen, DR.. J. G. NJ. Ramsey.
While the Americans are, as body, dill
gently making public all the details that throw
light upop the first grand event in national
history destined to become, in due time, per-
haps the most important in the world, there are,
happily, not few able men, who in each sew
eral state, are engaged upon the examination
and collection of its records. So near to our
own time was the occurrence of the events
from which the Americans will date the outset
OF their history, that it is still possible to collect
not only written records, but much oral testimo-
ny, bearing in very interesting way upon it.
The first pioneers of the west are not all dead:
the very first log cabins that were built among
the Indians, where there are now thriving towns
OF white men, are not yet all broken to pieces.
The written records left by the first settlers in
various parts of the union-letters, journals,
and country recOrdS-are still to be found in
great numbers by the antiquary, if he may be
called an entiquary who dives into the begin
nings of history that was all failure hun
dred years ago. To men like Dir. Ramsey,
who afterlOng antiquarian study of this kind,
has collected, and just published at Charleston,
the ANNALS of Tennessee" unstinted applause
is due. Without good local histories, general
history can be only vague and shadowy. DR..
Ramsey, as he tells US, and as the fulness and
and mnutenesS of his narratives attest, has pro-
cured verbal narratives from Che old settlers
who Survive, has examined papers left by others
who are dead, and has endeavOred to recover
every memorandum bearing on the history of
Tennessee, that it was poSSisSs 10 drag out, of
obScurity. In the loft of an ols-ofthe way cab
in he discovered many of the Official papers of
the State of Franklin; in another he found the
lost constitution the proposed state of Frank
land. In the garret Of an empty house at Knox
vile, he found an old trunk which contained
an important prize-the papers of Governor
Sewer How much the prompt diligence of
patriotic antiquaIies is required may be gath
cred from. one Illustrative fact that we cite, as
one among a thousand. Less than seventy
years ago, the proceedings ofthe state of Frank
lin never were printed, because there was no
printing press nearer than Richmond or
Charleston, and it was customary to appoint
some person who read aloud ALI recent enact
ments in the hearing of the people, at the first
militia training that took place, and after the
rise Of the General Assembly. Dr. Rarmsey' S
ANNALS of Tennessee" begin with purely In
dian times, and relate the history of the soil
now named Tennessee though all social and
political changes down to the end of the last
century.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-25

A Suggestion.-We wish to make a sugges-
ton to the members of the present General
Assembly, in relation to matter that should
have been attended to by the last Legislature.
There Is no monument over the remains of
that distinguished man ofsceience, DIR. GERARD
TRoosT, formely Geologist of the State of Ten
nessee in foreign lands, than any other docu-
ments. His reports have been eagerly sought
for by the scientific and learned Of civilized
countries.
No monument marks the spot where his NOR
tai remains are deposited. We understand
that his family have ordered small; neat monu-
ment; but the State should erect monument,
worthy of the man and of itself. DR.. Troost
did more for Tennessee, for less remuneration,
than any other man of the present century,
His salary was merely nominal, whilst engaged
as an officer of State. The present Legislature
will, we trust, make an appropriation for the
purpose, of erecting a suitable monument over
his grave Nashville Banner.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-25
THE RABUN GAP ROAD.

On our first page will be found the Report of
Capt. WIN. HENRY GRIFFIN, who has just com.
rleted survey of the route from Knoxville to
the North Carolina line, towards Rahun Gap.
We have not the pleasure of personal acquain-
eance with Capt. Griffin, but he is spoken of in
high terms by the Knoxville Register, We ask
our readers to examine this report closely and
see how nearly it corresponds with what we have
heretofore said Of this route. We said that a
number of River Hills would have to be passed;
Capt. G.'s report is stronger on this point than
any thing we have said, and the average cost
per mile is much greater than we supposed
The distance we put down at fifty weight miles
Capt Griffin reports that it is flfyfour and three
euarters:-iust three miles and quarter uuder
sur estimate.
Now, what are the objects sought to be ac-
eomplished by this Road2 If the first object be
10 connect the Tennessee River and the system
of Railroads in East Tennessee with Charleston
by the shortest and best route;-if the ultimate
and all-absorbing object is to connect the Ohio
Valley by the most direct line with Charleston.
We say, if these are the objects, they can be ac-
eomplished by great saving of money and
distance by passing through or near Loudon
instead of Knoxville. We prove this assertion
by the following facts: The distance from the n.
Carolina line is-to Knoxville 543 miles; TO
Loudon, 36-being lS3 miles in favor of Lou
DON After passing through the gap to this
side of the mountain, there are no Instructions
ia the direction of Loudon. The country is level
and Is of the sc miles of road would not cost
more than from six to ten Thousand dollars per
mile for grading. For description of the route
to Knoxville, we refer to the Report of Capt
Griffin 1t will be seen that much of the route.
is rough and mountainous, and will average
$4,000 per mile, for grading. Thus it will
be seen that Loudon is the natural point for the
terminus of the Rabun Gap Road.
Having proven that Loudon is l83 miles
nearer Charleston by the Rabun Gap Road than
Knoxville is, let us see what is the case in rela-
ton to the Ohio Valley. 1t is l63 miles from
Knoxville to Danville, KY. while from Loudon
to Danville, it is just al mileS-being % miles
less from Loudon to the Ohio Valley than from
Knoxville Add l82 and % together and you
have 400 miles of a saving between Charleston
and the Ohio Valley by adopting the Loudon
routel
Wemvite the attention of members Of the
Legislature to these facts.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-25

Tonug America-The New York Revielle
accused t. Devin Kelley, Esq, of being the
author of certain articles attaching the Ameri-
can Correspondent of the London Times Mr..
R. repeats the accusation in long and very
amusing letter-a perfect model of lively aPisto-
latory style. We copy the concluding paragraphs,
to show his attachment to Uncle Sam and his
through Young Americanism:
l 90 for Capt. Ingraham-I 90 Cuba, for the
'hull of Mexico" as far down south as we can
get with the heat, and as far North as it will
not freeze hotblOoded Yankee. believe in
our Common Father in Heaven, and in our
common Uncle on the earth, and that is my
religion. If Sam wants hacienda in Brazil,
and pagoda, in India, and bathing box, with
real blackfin oysters, and Irish girls to rub
down the dear old souls cheeks; at any spot of
Irish soil, from Commerara to Poldooda light,
and a snobby cottage by the Rhine, and a sera-
Clio in Turkey, all at the same time, 90 in for
every bit of it; for | know nobody deserves it
better, or abuses any thing he gets less. If he
wants to lick the Chinese Tartars, or the Span
iards, or the Mexicans, | go in for that too. If
he wants a general fight all around ''with them
darned old monarchy varmints," | will help him
with all my soul and body. And if he goes in
to whip the British Government, the owners of
your correspondent of the London Times, at
all times, or any time, at matin, meal mass, or
nigh time, or all the year round, on any subject,
| want to be "fust in thar" In short, if he
likes to stretch himself out on the world, stick
his feet up on the Vesuvius, light his cigar at
Monotombo, and throw his armes, at the same
time about the beauties of cashmere and the
vesals of Circassia,I will help him to strech
himself out, and do "as he dam pleases" And
though it may be a century before the creature
fully unfolds himself will give heart and hand
to whomsoever tries to begin. And | believe
Gen. Pierce has begun, and would not advise
you to try and stop him. He is a roarer
With this publication I forgive you for your
every creditable" attack; and, as "a Clerk in
the INTERIOR" will be most delighted to crack
a litetary JOKE, or itetary fagon with happy
outsiders like you.
Faithfully, whether my head sticks on or not,
your friend and servant.
I. DEvIN REILLEY,
A "Clerk in the interior"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-25
CICERO IN PRoPRIA Persona.

Military Departments.-The President has
ordered reorganization of the Military De-
partments, as now established. They are:-
Department of the East.-The country east
of the Mississippi river: Headquarters at Balti-
more, Nd.
Department of the West.-The country west
of the Mississippi river and east of the Rocky
mountains, except the departments of Texas
and New Mexico: Headquarters at St. Louis, Mo-
Department of Texas.-The State of Texas.
except the country north Of 33d degree of mort
latitude: Headquarters at Corpus Christi, Texas
Department of New Mexico-The Territory
of New Mexico, except the country west of 10
tn degree of west longitude: Headquarters at
Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Department of the Pacifc.-The country
west of the Rocky mountains, except the Terri
tory of Utah and the department of New Next
co: Headquarters at San Francisco, California.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-25
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT

NdSHVIIIt, NUVtmDer I0th, I603.
GENERAL ORDER NO. |.
The following named gentlemen are hereby
appointed members of the Military Staff of the
Governor:
GRANVILLE P. SMITH, of the county of David
son, Adjutant General
SAMUEL MILLIGAN, of the county of Greene
Inspector General.
PHILLIP B. GLEN, of the county of Fayette
Quarter Master General; each with the rank Of
Brigadier General.
A. d. TAYLOR, OF the county of Hamilton
and THos. A. DAVENPORT, of the county Of
Lawrence, Aide-de-camps, with the rank of Col
onel.
All officers and soleidrs of the Militia are re-
quested to respect and obey them as such.
By the Governor,
ANDREW JOHNSON
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-25

Ky From an advertisement - P't,0' re
will be seen that meeting will be held at the
school room on Saturday tomorrow at 3
o'clock for the purpose of electing Board of
Trustees for the Loudon Female Seminary
The time of meeting was fixed at an hour
thought 10 be most convenient to the citizens of
town and country, and it is therefore hoped that
all who feel an interest in building up good
school in this place will attend. Come, gentle
men, let US all put our shoulders to the wheel,
and not depend upon few. Every citizen is
deeply interested in building up good school
here-therefore, every one should feel morally
bound; as he really is, to DO proportional part
of the labor. Let us have no false modesty-
the hearty cooperation ofevery one is necessary.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-25

Railroad to the Polk county Copper Mines
In the Georgia Legislature, on Tuesday, the
18th, Mr.. Jameson, of Union county, introduced
bill to authorize the building of Railroad
from some point on the road, that may be erect
ed by the Blue Ridge Railroad Company, from
Clayton, in Rabun county, to the Tennessee line,
IN the direction of the Copper Mines Polk coun-
ty, Tennessee. This is an important move, and
we hope our Legislature will adopt measures to
carry it out so far as Tennessee is concerned
The Copper Mines of Polk are becoming more
important every day.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-25

Meeting of COngress.-The first Session of
the Thirty.Third Congress- begins On Monday,
the 9th of December. The New York Herald
publishes a list of members of the House and
Senate, from which we gather that there are in
the Senate-thirty-six Democrats, twenty-one
Wings, and six vacancies; and in the House,
l59 Democrats, IL Wings, and four Abolition
hs-besides five delegates from the territories
of Minnesota, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah and
Washington, who are not entitled to vote.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-25
For the Loudon Free Press.
FALLIN G LEAV ES.
BY MRS. s. BELLE FotANr.

Pale and withered leaves are falling,
All around me as l rove:
And my heart grows sad within me,
While I loose the things 1 love.
They are falling brown and shrunken
In each pathway where 1 go,
And lie about the Cottage door
Like driited heaps of snow.
They are falling on the Eouse-top,
Like the gentle summer rain,
Or the sound of coming footsteps
That we listened for in vain.
In the bright and brilliant summer,
When the breeze would come and go,
They made for me sweet melody
While 6uttering to and fro.
Now they breathe mournful music
AS they rush beneath my feet,
And it tells of summer visions,
And of flowers bright and sweet.
Tells of moments gone forever,
And of loved ones far away;
OF hearts so deeply sorrowful,
That wept for us to stay.
Mournful lessons too they teach us,
Earthly joys are fading fast,
And the bliss that now enchains us,
Soon viii be amid the past
Then like falling leaves around us,
We must rest within the tomb;
While perchance some tree above us,
Shall dispel the dreary gloom.
AK GROyF COTTAGE
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-25
ANDREW JOHNSON.
sdg~ The Philadelphia correspondent of thu

EsD The Phlladelphla correspondent OF the
Charleston Courier, under date ofthe 18th says:
On Monday of last week, while workmen were
engaged in taking off the roof Of the Round
Hill Church, in Elizabeth township, Allegheny
county, the skeleton of human being was dis
coveed in the loft of the church. 1t was evil
dent that the person. whoever he was, had COM
mtted suicide, as the bones were found immedi-
ately beneath a handkerchief, which was suspen-
ded from a rafter. On examining the banker
chief, name was found worked upon it, which
led to the discovery that the skeleton was that of
a man who had lived in Elizabeth, about Is
years since. and who had mysteriously disap-
peared. The citizens supposed that he had
drowned himself, and dragged the river several
times to find the body. He had become involv-
ed in business, and while laboring under men,
tai depression, produced by his troubles, he
committed suicide.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-25

The TroOst Monumem.-The suggestion of
the Nashville Banner, which we copy in anoth-
sr column, is one that should not be overlooked
As q Tennessean we would be pleased to see a
suitable monument erected to the memory of
Professor TRoosT. The members from East
Tennessee, especially should vote in favor ofthe
proposition. His reports exhibiting our miner
al resources, have been read with interest in our
osn country aud abroad, and the good effects
are Just beginning to be felt
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-25

Georgia Legistature.-W notice that a bill
has been introduced in the Georgia Legislature
to incorporate company for the purpose of
Northeastern Railroad, from or near Athens,
Ga. to the Rabun Gap, and bill to authorize
the Governor to subscribe to the amount of
$3.50, 900 to the Northeastern Railroad Com
pany for every thirty miles of the Road This
contemplated Road will be about eighty,seven
miles long. Charleston Mercury.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-25

The Julien Slang acord.-Anna Zerr, with
her wonderful E, has brought into fashion
again an old and forgotten phrase, once as
popular as nothing shorter Now, when you
ask a fastgoiug man if he has been to Castle
Garden, be says Immediately, with marked en-
phasis, Yes, Zerr-E.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-25

ag- Yesterday being day of Thanksgiv-
ing, appropriately observed by our citizens, we
THAT is to say not one of the City Council took
cognizance of an invite to Dine with our friend
R. T. Wilson. We enjoyed our visit with
Thanksgiving, if not indeed with PRAYER.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-25
Grain Trade Nth Eaglpnd.-A CORE spon

GTaLaIf lclM Eng7Ind.-A CORE spon-
dent of the London Times says.
Russia sends, 1901, $40 quarters, of which
1851 are wheat; but upon looking at the
importation from the United States of Ameri-
ca, and turning the hundred weights into quar-
tiers, you will find thot America bears off the
palm. One cwt. represents 3, or 3-l0ths of a
quarter, and therefore, 2,620,069 cwt repre-
sent 786,020-7 quarters, which added to the
amount of grain mentioned in the return, make
total Of l,437, 9O6 quarters, being l36,247
quarters more than the importation from Rus
STA. Of this quantity, also, l,269,589 quarters
are wheat; against 632,57l quarters from Rus
STA. America is not only our best customer for
our manufactures, but she sends us more of
what we want than other countries-thus obey
ing one of the inevitable laws of trade.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-25
BLoUNT COUNTY ADVOCATE.

We have received the first number Of this
new paper just started at Maryville, Tennessee
by our old friend W. P. COLLINS, Esq, who is
q spicy writer, and will make an excellent pa
per for our Blount county friends, if they will
give him the necessary encouragement.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-25

Washington Neacs.-The Star Of the 18th
has the following:
No Var in Emope.-Confdentia advices
received here from Europe, lin the Battles
mails) have salts fed all the statesmen of all
nations, now in this city, that all danger of
Immediate war on the continent has blown
over.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-25

JAS. L. ScUDDER.-It will be seen from the
Legislature proceedings, that our young and tai
ented fellow citizen, j. L. Scudder, Esq, has
been elected Attorney General for this (5th) Ju
dicial District, a compliment well deserved and
worthIy bestowed. - lShelhyville Expositor.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-25

, Tennessee Marble.-Being in the Office of
the architect of the addition to the Capitol, re-
Gently, we noticed several specimens of the va
riegated marble; from Hawkins county, Tennes
see; a material of which the facings of the in
terror walls, the pilasters, mantel-pieces, and
other parts Of the edifce, will be composed; a
contract for this purpose having been made
with Mr. William Doughterty, of this city, a
gentleman who has lately purchased several ex-
tensive quarries of the stone in Tennessee.
The marble justly excites the admiration of
every one who has seen it; the darker quality
particularly. 1t is susceptible of a remarkable
high degree of polish, as much so as any of
the finer Italian or Egyptian marbles. The
strength of it is sufficient for all practical pur-
poses Notwithstanding the distance of the
quarries from this city-fourteen hundred miles,
we belive-iti is furnished on extre mely resona-
bic terms, considering it's richness and durabli-
ty There is but little doubt that when the
ceutnry at large shall become acquainted with
the existence of this beautiful marble, there
will be a more general demand for it than for a
foreign article from classic lands.
We are glad that the general governmet has
selected this material-from republican soil,
from the patriotic and intensely Union loving
State of Tennessee Washington Sentinel.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-25

par Rev. James Atkins, Bible Agent for
Alabama addressed the citizens of Chattanooga
on last Sabbath, and obtained contribution
ef Sl77.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-25

Correction.-An error occurs in the receipt
for curing meat on our fourth page. Instead of
q pounds Of Salt,-it should be ~ lbs. salt.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-25

The Blue Ridge RaiIroad.-By the following,
from the pickens Courier of Saturday, it will
be perceived that active operations have COM
menced o. the Blue Ridge Railroad.
The TUyxEL-A friend who visited the
Tunnel on Tuesday last, reports that the pre-
paratory work progresses finely, and that a
number of long cabins have already sprung in
to existence. Messrs Bangs and Bixby are on
the spot, urging on the work by example and
counsel, and take it trough and tumble" With
the workmen; of whom there are goody num-
ber--same forty or ffty-and all seem to be in
fine spirits and health. To those who may
be waiting to hear of the commencement of
OF The work, we say, you may safely come, as
we have not heard of single man being re-
fused, either to hire or to contract. The situa-
ton of the tunnel is in one of the most.'roman-
tic spots in our District;and we forbear attempt
ing description from remembrance, as we
hope soon to visit the spot and refresh our mem.
DRY of the lovely Issequena Falls, and the beau
full and pleasing mountain scenery thereabouts,
Store, Smith-shops, mills, &C., are also being
built, or in contemplation. The Engineers are
still at the Tunnel, awaiting the return from
Charleston of Col. Lythgoe and Mr.. Williams
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-25

The official vote of New Jersey, for Cover
nor, at the recent election is as follows: Price,
Dem. 1892. Haywood, Wing, 81 $50.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-25

The Erie Railroad, with its equipments, cost
twenty-five millions of dollars, and employs two
hundred locomotive.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-25

There are 100000 drunkards in the United
States.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-25

OAK GROVE COTTAGE, !
Loudon, Tenn, Nov. 22d, SO. J