davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-04

Small TdLk.-NobOdy abuses small talk un-
less he is a stranger to its conveniences: Small
talk has been truly pronounced the small change
of life; there is no doing the business of social
intercourse without it. "There are times when
It's folly to be wise; when a little nonsense is
very palatable, and when gravity and sedate-
ness ought to be kicked down stairs. A philos-
opher cuts poor figure in ball room, unless
he leaves his wisdom at home. Metaphysics
is as instrusive in the midst of ageeable prattle,
as deaths head on a festal board: We have
met with men who were too lofty for small talk;
who would never grumble at their servants or
the weather. They would never c5ndescend
to play with a ribbon, or hirt a fan. They were
above such trihing; in other words, they were
above making themselves agreeable, above pleas
ing and above being pleased. They were all
wisdom, all gravity, and all dignity, and all te-
diousness, which they bestowed upon company
with more than Dogberry's generosity. A man
who cannot talk has no more business in society
than statue. The world is made up of trihes,
and he who can triHe elegantly and gracefully
is a valuable acquisition to mankind. he IS
Corinthian column in the fabric Of society,""
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-04
NO. 81.

Labor and Honey Rtcer.-The eloquent Rev.
Mr. Chaplin, thus speaks of the achievements OF
abor He ask "who can adequately describe
the triumphs of labor, urged on by the potent
swell ofmoney. 1t has extorted the secrets OF
the universe, and trained its powers into my
lads of forms of use and beauty. From the
bosom of the old creations, it has developed a.
aewthe creation of industry and art 1t has
been its task and its glory to overcome obsta-
eles. Mountains have been evelled and valleys
been exalted before il. 1t has broken the rocky
soil into fertile glades it has crowned the hill
tops with fruit and verdurc, and bound around
tie very feet of ocean, idses of golden corn. Up
from the sunless aud hoary deeps, mp from the
shapeess qu;rry, it drags its spotless marbles,
and rears its palaces of pomp. 1t tears the stub
born metals from the bowels of the globe, and
makes them ductile to its viii. 1t marches stead
iy on over the swelling food, and though the
"a Qaptain clefts. It fans its way though the
tra,l, slesa them in its course,
surecs and mingles them wftif HaLsss ot 1ire,
Civilization follows in its9 paths. 1t achieves
grander victories, it waves more durable tro-
phies, it holds wider sway than the conqueror'
His name becomes tainte d and his monuments
'crumble; but labor converts his red battle-helds
into gardens, and erects monuments Significant
of better things. 1t rides in chariot driven
by the wind 1t writes with the lightning. 1t
sits crowned as a queen in thousand cities,
and sends UP its roar of triimph from a million
wheels. 1t glistens in thafabric Off the loom, It
rings and sparkles from the, steely hammer, it
glories in shapes of beauty.-it speaks in words
of power, it makes the sinewy arm strong with
liberty, the poor mans heart rich with content,
crowns the swarthy and sweaty brow with hon
or, and dignity, and peace.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-04

F1otcers we hear melodious sounds
the wind amoug trees, the noise of a brook
falling down deep into the leafcovered cavity
.--..-s.fs5NrtsII nISr1T, OITi9si4O.4'
voices as you ride toward long absent home;
or flute heard from out the wood, or a silver
sound rising up among silver lit leaves into the
moon lighted air; or the low conversation of
persons whom you love, that sit at the fire in
the room when you are convaescent; when we
think of these things we are apt to imagine
nothing perfect that has not the gift of sound
But you change your mind when you dwell
loveingly among flowers; they are always silent.
Sound is never associated with them. They
speak to you, but it is as the eye speaks, by Vi
brations of light, and not of air.
1t is a matter often of gratitude that this
finest gift of Providence was the most profusely
given. Flowers cannot be monopolized. The
poor can have them as well as the rich, 1t
does not require such an education to love and
appreciate them, as it would to admire picture
of Turner's or statue of Thorwaldsen's.-
And as they are messengers of affection, tokens
of remembrance, and pre- seuts of beauty, of
universal acceptance, it is pleasant to think
that, in them, all men recognize brief broth
erhood. 1t is not impertinent to offer flowers
to stranger. The poorest child can proifer
them to the richest Beeeher.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-04

Conrentioa Betscee,, he United States dn9
Enqland.-The Union published an othcial
COPY of the convention concluded between the
United States and England, in February last
for the appointment of a commissioner by each
Government, who are to choose an umpire and
meet iu London, to adjust and settle all CLAIMS
on the part of corporation, ,companies,9r Or private
Individuals ofthe respective nations which may
have been presented to either Government for
its interposilion with the other since the sigma
ture of the treaty of peace and friendship con
eluded at Ghent, on the, 24th December 1914,
and which yet remains unsettled, as well as
any other such ci5tirns sfich may be presented
within six months after the commissioners shall
meet, or in case of unavoidable delay, within a
period designated by the commissioners, not
exceeding three months longer. The commits
sioners are to decide upon all claims within
one year after assembling; and their decision N
all cases to be final. All sums of money awar-
ded by them to be paid by one Government to
the other as the case may be within twelve
months after the date of the decision, without
interest,
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-04
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
JN0. w. & SAM'L B. O'RRIEN.
THE 'LOUDoN FREE PRESS"
For1853.

. Having assumed the onerous end responsible
duties of public journalists, we feel the just de-
sire TO increase the circulation of our paper
az. It viii not only increase our capabilities Of
doing good, but at the same time give us rea-
sonable remuneration for our labors. To ac.
complsh this desirable end, We have determin.
ed to send out this Prospectus with a request
that all who feel an interest in the increased
circulation of our paper will send US the largest
number of subscribers they possibly can. Yet,
we cannot make this request without rendering
appropriate acknowledgements to several friends
whose exertions in procuring US subscribers have
not been unnoticed by us.
We deem it unnecessary to occupy lengthy
exposition of the leading features of the FREE
PREss. Its political complexion is uncompro-
misingly WHIG-but we are truly glad that the
evil times Of Hnrelentirg political warfare has
for time at least ceased, and those SO long and
so recently in antagonistc array, are drawing
together in friendship and in purpose, to mingle
united effort and united wisdom to advance the
interests and the tue glory Of tie land. We
look to the promotion of the interests of a gricu-
ture of Manufactures and of Commerce, as
being by far more important to the improve
ment of the country, than any political issue
rpon which the American people are extensively
divided. These great interests shall have our
warmest support. Our leading aim shall be to
arouse public sentiment to the importance of
industrial progrcss-of enriching our fields, of
beautifying our homes-of starting up the busy
hum of industry and enterprise.
AS to The merits Of the FREE Press it is for
the public to judge-we can only claim that we
have earnestly endeavored to publish a paper
worthy of public patronage. 1t is filled with
readable matter--containing the latest Foreign
and Domestic News-full and impartial quota
Iions of the Produce Markets of Loudon, Au-
yusta, Savannah, Macon, Charleston, and Nash
vile, with occasional quotations from other i'm
portaut points---together with the prices and
number of Hogs sold in Cincinnati each week
during Packing season---also the prices of Pork
at numerous other points, so as to give our Ira
ders broad and correct basis of judgement in
regard to this important article of trade. In
a word, our paper is for the business men of
East Tennessee.
We are anxious to increase our circulation,
and have determined to offer the FREE Press
at greatly reduced prices to Clubs-money to
accompany the names, as follows
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-04

"Oitr o,cR CorespoRdent-"The Paris cor
respondent of the New York Times gives the
following picture of the comforts and dignity of
the Gown correspondent of the London Times:
Next to the berth of British Ambassador at
Paris, suppose that the post OF correspondent
to the London Times is most to be desired
Let me rehearSe few of the immunities and
privileges of that individual His salary is
$4,000 year. He has a handsome suite of
rooms, furnished and paid for by the paper
has two clerks constantly in his employ; who
read the French journals, translate, collate. cut
out items from G:ilignani, and add their eyes,
invention, experience and observation to his
These gentlemen are paid by the Times, Of
course The correspondent buys and charges
TO the paper any books of which he may stand
in need-and the library is a very choice and
complete collection OF standard authors eye
lopedias, dictionaries, and other BOOKS Of refer
ence. He is empowered to pay for any impor
tant intelligence, just what it may cost.
When the post-oilice closes early, to the in
finite annoyance Of all US correspondents of
low degree, he writes on merriy till sunset,
and then hiers man to jump into the 7oclock
train and take. his letter to Londonl The Times
paws the bill. Besides all this, his position is
such that Il great many things come TO him,
without his giving himcelf the trouble to go to
them. Thus, proclamation of Henry V. de-
sires to see the light NJ. Berryer sends it to
the correspondent of the London Times; who
eives it TO one of Ills clerks to trantlate. All
the other correspondents when they see it in
print,throw up their hands, and wonder how the
man knew there was such proclamation in
existence, and where he went to get it. In
short, it is great thing to represent the Lon
don Times in Paris. TO be able to say you
are the Russian Ambassador, is one thing; to
be forced to confess you are the Envoy from
Venezuela, is another. TO stand up and say
you are the correspondent of the Times, is to
locate yaurself between the two, and rather
nearer the top than the foot of the column.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-04

East Tennessee Grand Dicisioa-The follow
ing Report was adopted without one dissenting
voice:
The undersigned a committee, to whom was
referred so much Of the Report of the Grand
Worthy Patriarch as relates to the setting
part of the thirty counties of East Tennessee,
as a separate Grand Division of our Order, have
had the same under consideration, and beg
leave, most respectfully, to make the following
report, to-wit:
Resoloed, That as the Grand Division, of
Tennessee holds its Quarterly Session in Knox
vile, on Wednesday the goth of January next,
and that, Thursday the 2lst, being the next
day, the officers of said Grand Division, pro-
teed to organize the Grand Dirision Of East
Tennessee, and to constitute the same sepa-
rate Grand Division, as provided for by the ac-
ton of the National Division.
Resolred, That the existing Subordinate Di-
visions of East Tennessee, remain in connection
with this Grand Division, until such separation
take place, and that they pay their percentage
as usual, and transact all their business as here
tofore, with the Grand Scribe of this Division.
Resolced, That in reference to the existing
debt of this Grand Division, and the alleged
debt Of the East Tennessee Grand Division,
each Division, in the judgment of the under
signed, should pay Its own debt.
All which is submitted in Love, Purity and
Fidelity. w. G. BRowNLow,l q
4. R. OSBORNE, g
RIcHAD o. CURRY,
Nashville, Oct IA, 1853.
All the newspapers in East Tennessee are re-
quested to insert this document, as a matter of
favor, and with it this special notice to Subor
dinate Divisions. All the Divisions in East
Tennessee are requested to elect all their Past
Worthless and their acting Worthy Patriarchs.
who are entitled to seats in the New Grand Di.
vision, and send them up to be initiated, in our
new Hall, on the 2lst of January, 1854.
Respectfully, &C., w. G. BRowYLow.
Pants procured on tick, are considered
treeches Of trust
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-04

Mr.. Redblossom drank rather more than his
usual allowance of hot rum and sugar, one cold
night last week; the consequence of which was,
he gave his wife rather ae0nfused account of his
conduct on his return home. You see Mr..
Smiths grocery store Invited me to go and
drink cousin Sam-and you sec, the weather
was dry-and was very slOppy-so l said !
didn't mind punching one drink--and, queer
how my head went intothe punch thongh!-
The way home was so dizzy that l slipped up;
on little dog-the corner of the street bit me
and an old gentleman with cropped ears and
brass collar OH his neck said he belonged to
the dog-and l was-you understandable
that is | don't know nothing more about it!'
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-04

Rain Hafer Prerentire Of ChOlerd-J9hn
Law,of Cincinnati, in long communication to
the Gazette, states as fact, that cholera never
becomes epidemic in any district, or city; where
rain or pure soft water IS used, ana supports
his statements by many important facts. He
also states during five years past, not one well
authenticated fatal case of cholera has occurred
where rain water was exclusively used.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-04

More TMta acD P0etry-The new Demo
cratic paper, he Washington Sentinel, in its is
sue of the 2sh ult., has an article, entitled
"Facdonists hould be Punished not Rewarded"
which we sEpect sounds much more truthful
than coetirfto some ears. The following is
an extract:
Iipartics we're to be kept together by bribing
the corrupt leaders of factions, then all would
become factouists, for all would want prices
The most cifectual mode of keeping party
firm and well conteuted is to put tae unruly
members into Coventry, and give the highest
seats in the synagogue to those who are virtuous
and mertoriUus. In one case, all will strive to
be bad, that they may be bribed; in the other
case, all will strive to be good, that they may
be rewarded. Rewards to true men carry along
with them a rebuke to bad men, while rewards
to bad mer, are pregnant with reproaches to the
honest and the true hearted.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-04

A publisher of newspaper out West, IN
the first issue his journal, returns thanks to
those who have loaned him Pecuniary means,
and gatitude to Heaven that there is no law in
that State, enforcing imprisonment for debt.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-04

Ask the Women.-The Missouri Legislature
has bill before it, in accordance with a sug-
gestion of the Governors message, to provide
that no man be allowed to efidorse a note with
out the consent of his wife, or that no endorse
ment should be valid without such consent.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-04

The New York Herald wants all the Presi
dents foreign appointments, except Mr.. BUo
HANASs, rejected by the Senate, and insists
that the President ought to dismiss all his
Cabinet officers!
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-04

Aristotle, when censured for giving aims to
bad man, replied-'I did not gi7e It to the
man, gave it to humanity"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-04

A mandatory ofimitation champagne wine,
made from the rubarb plant, has just been es-
tablished near Epernay. 1t is stated that it
will manufacture four or FIVE thousand bottles
a week at 45 ceuts bottle.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-04

Ner Style. Every one must admiSc the new
style of Bonnets that have lately made their
appearance here. They call ,em "The real
come-and-kiss me's-ifyoudare" Sitting high
in front and extended at the sides like the wings
of the spread-eagle, giving a fair, full view of
tie face, they do look intai'tg, indeed. We
mean the Bonnets of course. God bless the
wimmin
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-04

Seventy-fve tons of Bibles and Testaments,or
$4,000 copies, have been circulated in Wiscon-
sin, Minnesota, and Northern Illinois during
the past six years, leaving an indelible impress
sion upon the character of thousands.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-04

4 Description Of u DinHer at the Asfor
House.--I met upon the train an elderly gen
tleman, who had been to the show case eHhi-
bition at New York, and who had also seen the
III pod 70 ale, as he called it.
Did you remain long in New York?' l asked
him.
"Wcll, no. answered he, thoughtfuy, 'only
two days, for l saw there was right smart
chance of starving to death, and Tam opposed
to that way of going down. put up at one OF
their taverns, and allowed | was going TO be
treated to the whole"
"Where did you stop?" said I, interrupting
him.
AT the Asktore House. l allow You don't
ketch me to no such place agin. They rung a
gone, as they called it, four times afore break
fat tSh aa r rbePr rEH Eb6sp 6 r went IN to eat there
"What ,cas there?' l ventured to inquire.
''Well," said the old man, enumerating the
items cautiously, as if from ftnr of omission,
there was a clean plate-wrong side up-a
knife, a clean to'rel, split spoon, and a hand
blu and what was worse" added my compan-
ion, ''the insultin niggef up and asked me what
| wanted; vittles,' says l, bring Ia Tier rittles
and III help myselt7'
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-04

fere with u exercise Of yonr powers, and |
trust yoE~ Fender the like justice to me. If
you, or eeJother high a6ssisHs 6f sIs Govern
ment, desd the appoinfsseht Of q Particular
individual, peed not say shat it would give
me great &snre to comply with his wishes.
But | resi- asiy denystha you hays; any right
to issue Injections s5s. the goFeransent of my.
onductiilntkfls seletticlss for office.
So far aTelatcs to the mere disyensltien df
patronassN shout regard to my reslensibilits
for the sol nc persons appointed. would
gladly r@fer the trust to another havesno
taste tus kh matters, and my coinfort-aspira-
tons h6 noao<-ATouAl be gfoatay pronl6sel
if some 81 else weald petf'asa the service for
me. Br3he ~ aud lny commission have cast
tn tss a1st 9st is"qS' sf S's is'sssf :
80 cliicKESSss, ss.er s.,s gsss
1un.-sS,-S~.. ne "a II = =. s.''s #
the same dirNion to the answef. - !
| am, ver9resiectfully, your obedlent SER
want. GREEN Z. BRONSON.
Hon. Jas. Gqerie, Secretary of the Treasury.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-04

Major SELAH r. HoBBIE, first assistant Post
master General, is very Ill, and fears are enter
tanned that he will not recover
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-04

1t is said that JAMES GORDON BENNETT, edi-
tor of the New-York Herald, has been in this
cotintry thirty years, and was naturalized only
three years ago!
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-04

The Governors of Alabama and Pennsylva-
MIA have issued their proclamatioh naming the
fourth Thursday in Novembera-the 24th-for
Thanksgiving Day. tiis
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-04

Ex-Collector BRoYsoN has been nominated
for the U. S. Senate, to succeed Mr.. SEWARD,
whose term expires in 1855, by the democratic
Convention of Orange Co., New York.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-04

The man whose conscience smote him, has
had the darned critter bound over to keep the
peace.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-04

Dan Marble, speaking of a young gentleman
with moustaches, said: SHE is critter that
wears hair on his upper lip to keep the spiders
from crawling into his hollow squash.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-04

"Jonas' what in the world put matrimony in
to your head?'
'Well the fact is, Joe, was getting short of
shirts" %.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-04

An enterprising young statesman says ne = can an
steer the ship of State in perfect safety II ne
can only keep his hand on the "tiller OF lne
soil''
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-04

The late Rev. Sidney Smith observed that
railway whistle seemed to him to be something
like the scream an attorney would give when
first the devil caught hold Of him.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-04

Simon Draper the noted stock broker in New
York has failed.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-04

DR.. Ives formerly Bishop of North Cardinals
reported to have finished his controversial works,
containing his reasons for going over to the Ro-
man Catholic faith.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-04

Fast 7o,cn.-The Cynthiana News says q
man in that place was seen following wagon
of lumber, in order to engage the house after it
is built
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-04

The man who 'fell into raptures" with pref
ty girl got out with considerable difficulty.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-04

The shadow Of human life is traced upon
golden ground of immortal hope.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-04

Hon. Simon Greenleaf Law Professor of Can
bridge University is dead.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-04

The South Carolinian says that the Railroad
between Columbia and Augusta is a fixed fact.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-04

In Franklin county. Maine, snow has fallen
To the depth of q foot
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-04

Lorely Vomaa-AE article manufactured
by the Milinef:
Who wants but little here below
But wants that little for a show
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-04

Good nature is gem which shines brightly
wherever it is found.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-04

eDear Maryl" said the poor blind boy,
''rhas little bird sings very long,
Say, do you see him in his JOY,
And is he pretty as his song? p
eyes, Edward, yes replied the maid,
II see the bird on yonder tree;
The poor boy sighed, and gently said,
'.Sistcr, wish that l could see!'
"The flowers, you say are very fair,
Aud bright green leaves are on the trees,
And pretty birds are singing there
How beautiful for Que who seeSr'
"Yet the fragrant flowers can smell,
And can feel the green leafs shade,
And can hear the notes that swell
From those dear birds that God has made"
$50. sister, God to me is kind,
Though sight, alas He has not given;
But tell me, are there any blind
Among the children up in hcayen?"
'No, dearest Edward, there all see;
But why ask me a thing so odd?'
"Oh, Mary. He's so good to me,
thought I'd like to look at Godl'
Ere long, disease his hand had laiI
On that dear boy, so meek and mild;
His widowed mother wept and prayed
That God would spare her sishtless child.
He felt her warm tears on his face,
And said, "Oh, never weep for me
I'm going to bright, bright place,
Where, Mary says, God shall see.'
nAnd you'll come there, dear Mary, too;
But, mother, dear, when you come there,
Tell Edward, mother, that It's you
You know | never saw YOU here!'
He spoke no more, but sweetly smiled,
Until the final blow was given;
When God took up that poor blind child
And opened fist his eyes-in heaven.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-11-04

Pants procured on tick, are considered
treeches Of trust