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The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1853-02-26
PLOUGHING LAND AND MAKING RAILS.
PROPOSALS will be received at the

PLOUGHING LAND AND MAKING RAILS.
PROPOSALS will be received at the
l. Indian Agency at Fort Smelling, until Saturday the
18th of March nox, for breaking six hundred Of
prairie land the mouth OF Red Wood the West
side the Minnesota river, about sixty miles above rav
des Sioux, what IN called the Indian reservation.
Bids for poughing Will be received in lots Of hum
dred eacl-a person may bid for lots,
and state the price per One third Of the contract
must be finished by the LIST Of June nextone third list
July and the remaining third by the LIST September. AL
proposals will be received for making the
place good sized rails In lots Of 5000 each. Bids
can be made by the for ots the
price per hundred must be stated. The rails must be
made ready for delivery the 18th July next.
Bids will be opened Saturday the 18th of March, and
awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, unless all bids
should be deemed extravagant; question which the
Agent reserves the right to et.rmine.
At,iresS-indian Agent, Fort Smelling ". T.
"PrOposais for pioughing-or making rails"
NATHANIEL M'LEAN,
Indian Agent.
st. Peters, Feb. 8, Is53-4w22
The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1853-02-26

Proposals Tor Indian Pro.
visions for I $50.
MINNESOTA SUPERINTENDENT,
Saint Paul, Feb. II, 1853. I
EALED PROPOSALS will be re-
~ ceived at this Office until II O'Clock N. Of the 4h
April next, forwarding and delivering the following
provisions the Sioux Indians under the treaty Of 1887,
viz:
superHne dour to the amount Of $4,000
Mess Pork do l,OO0
Hogs lard In kegs, do 1000
White shell in sacks do 1000
These pr,yisGs to be delivered before the second
day May XII, at the landing at Fort Smelling, subject
to Inspection at the place Of delivery by di>intcrcsted
persons. be selected by the Sioux Agent
tractor, contractors.
Bidders will offer in separate bids FOR each article. Good
and sufficient security Will be required for the PERFORM
the To be entered upon, and the bidders
will name in their proposals the persons they will offer
as security. The Superintendent reserves thu right to set
the PROPOSALS aside should they be deemed unrcasnnably
high.
Bids must be endorsed Proposals for Indian Provisions
under Sioux Treaty 1887 - addressed Snpern-
tendent Of Indian Affairs, st. Paul, NJ. r.
ALEX. RAMSEY,
Supt. Ind. AMPS.
Pioneer, ST. Anthony Express. Gaena Advertiser, and
Dubuque, Tribune, will give this Insertions and for
ward account.
Feb. IL, 1S53-2w22
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-09-09

lnCEeHSc...-....-.-....
CroccrlsS-Our market is now well supplied
with leadiu- articles IN the Grocery line. ana
merchants from the interior Will tnd it to them
interest to purchase here before going further
Several orders have been sent back from New
York and filled il this market at prices IN favor
OF the purchaser.
CoYR.-Demand confined to city wants Sale.
have been made this week at 90 cents by the
quantity Retailing from stores at 60 cents
sacks included.
FioW.-Holders are stiff in their asking pr
ces. Augusta Mills finds ready sale at $50 fol
super1ine at wholesale $Ga$64 by retail. Fam
lily is selling at S7a9 at wholesale and retail
Country Flour is selling by the quantity at $50
and retailing at $6a$6l per Dbl.
BacOR.-We have no change to notice. Hol
ders of a good article are stiff in their asking
prices-8iaSI the hog round. For shoulder;
the prices vary from I to cents, according tC
quality; and for sides 81 to 80 for ribbed; and
q l0.cents for clear There is very little
good meat in market.
Co8ae.-Prices are a little sitter. Stock or
hand good. Rio Coffee worth 10 l0!c; accor
ding to quality.
NoIasses.-Stock of Cuba good. Holders
are selling from stores "a a "a, according to
quality.
S"gar.-Stock on hand large, and principal
sales ID to - for Orleans and Muscovado;
Porto Rico IL to : ID; Clarified q to 81, ac-
cording to the grade.
SlH.-We have heard of no large transac-
tons this week. There is but little in first
hands and the stock on sale is light. Retailing
from stores at 45 aud ] 50 per sack.
Whc0t-Ihere il good demand for Wheat,
and good red meets with ready sale at so 80
cents, and prime White at 81 10 a 81 % per
bushel.
Wool-There is some demand for this article.
Planters viii find it to their interest to save
their wool and send it to this market for sale; if
carefully handled, and washed, it will readily
bring % to so cents
Erchdnge.-Ovr Banks are drawing on New
York and other Northern cities at IL per cent.
prem. for Sight Drafts.
Freigbts.-The river is now in good boatable
order. We continue to quote to Savannah 25c.
per BALE anl to Charleston per Railroad, soc.
Not much offering to either point.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-09-09
TIMBER!
m 400 EroSs Tics "


EsGTNEER's OFFICE Z. T. & G. RAIL ROAD,
Loudon, Angus. 2lst, 1853.
D6Cf'O&GES for furnishing Cross-Ties for
4 the extension Of the East Tennessee & Georgia
halroad from Loudon to Knoxville viii be received
az the Office at Knoxville, at Loudon, until the
10th of September.
Inc lies to be of sound timber, chestnut, white
OAK post oak, spanish oak red oak, locust CEDAR
esnt feet in length cut of square at the ends They
snan be hewed or sawed on two parallel sides to a
tncknoss Of eight inches, and to width of at least
sght inches on tho two bearing surfaces land entirely
Invested of bark.
lies toated down tho Holston or little Tennessee
Nvers may be delveredupon the bank of tho rivers,
al Knoxville, mouth of Turkey creek, Lenoir's, and
London. Those hauled in wagons, to be delivered
along the line of Railroad points to be designated
oy the Engineer, generally at the rate of 22oO Ties
per mile.
Payments to be made in cash. monthly, or as Of
ten as 1000 Ties received reservng Is por cent
until the contract is completed. The Ties to be
subject to close Inspections and all Ties not comply
ing with the aboVe specifications will be rejected
IL taken at all it viii he OF reduced price, Propo-
sails to be addressed to the subscriber and marked,
Proposals for cross ties
Further information will be given upon appliea-
ton at either the Knoxville or LOudou Office
NJ B. PRICHARD, Oh. Engr.
Auo 20 "a III
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-09-09

Lessons in French Latin Drawing Painting &c, l6 90
Each pupil, whether boarding in the Institute or
not, will be charged one dollar entrance fee.
No extra charges.
A schedule of the progress, studies aud department.
of each pupil viii be forwarded monthly to the par
ent guardian.
Some of the regulations of the Institute are: That
young ladies see no company; never visit but with
our appreciation; read no novels; never leave the
yard but in company with Teacher.
70 prevent expensive habits, no young lady is per-
mitted to make any account except under the advice
and with the consent of the HatrOn, and then only
for such articles the parent has first approved as
necessary.
Circulars of the School in pamphlet form furnished
by mail on application to the undersigned to whom
all payments are to be made
@ss~ Those who may have it in contemplation to
patronize the school, respectfully requested, in all
cases, to advise the principal, by mail otherwise,
early as their convenience will permit.
For tickets of admission apply to the undersigned.
By order of the Lodge,
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-09-09
From the Augusta Constit utionalist.
AUGUSTA MARKETS-Sept. I.

CottoR.-There is little or nothing doing iii
old Gotten Of the new crop l2O bales have
come to hand, the bulk of which has been dis
posed of at prices ranging from 81 to / cents;
principally at lOl for Middling Fair The quail
ity of the present crop so far received, is below
that of last year, and if the recent rains have
extended over the Cotton region of Georgia,
the present crop will be an inferior one as re-
CARDS the quality-the staple is good.
RECEIPTS OF COTTON,
From LIST Sep. 1852, to the latest dates receired
1879 1870
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-09-09
LOUDON:
Friday Morning: ::::::: Sept. 8, 1853.

THE Cdrncross Fdmay.-We. attended the
Vocal and instrumental Concert given by the
Carncross Troupe, in the Ware House last night,
and the audiancc, which was large, seemed de-
lighted as we were, with the performance
They preform again tonight and ali who de-
sire to spend pleasant hour would do well to
attend 1t is worth the money to hear Miss
Rosamond sing-possessing as she does such
powerful compass and exquisite tone of voice.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-09-09
LENoIR & GoDDARD

A RE now receiving Spring and Ssamer Goods
IN and respectfully solicit the public generally to
call and examine their stock, believing they are now
able to please the taste and fancy of all wishing to
purchase.
Our assortment, when all in, viii be full and COM
plete; in Dry Goods, show a pretty stock, at
very low prices. In them, may be found Fancy
Black and Solid Ginghams, fast eolors9 Bingham
Lawns, Silk Tissue, Berage Delane; some fine pat
terms; Muslin Delanes; Embroidered and Figured
muslins and Jackonetts Plain do, and Bar muslins;
Lawns, Edgings; Under sleeves and chimezettes,-
some extra fine; linen cambria hdks.; neck ties, fans
and parasols; dress trimmings, combs, buttons and
hoseary; general assortment of gentlemens wear.
and many things not necessary to name, which we
think will please.
Bonnets.-We have fine assortment of the latest
styles, some very fine.
Hdts-for men and boys, leghOrn, panama, straw,
a variety; silk, fur and chip
In Boots d, Shoes-both for ladies and cents we
show splendid stock; ladies kid enameled and
goat CATERS and buskins. misses do extra fine; an
assortment of ehildren's shoes, mems calf and kip
BOOTS calf, extra calf and goat shoes; all which we
can sell even below our former low prices, notwith-
standing the recent advance in those goods
A small lot of ready made clothing made in fine
lyle, at very low prices.
Drugs q Medicines at least dose for all that will
come. School books and paper.
In the Hardware line, we have iron nails east
ings, spades, shOvels grain scoops forks scvthes
pocket knives, knives and forks, very extra
quality; large lot Of and butts; rife guns,
good and cheap; locks, files, &c.
Window glass and LenOirs spun thread at factO-
~ prices.
Coffee, sugar and molasses, wholesale or retail.
alt at river price, and almost every thing usual
ly found in stores. Having bought our goods with
cash. think we can sell at least as low as the
lowest, and determined not to be undersold.-
Give us a call and satisfy yourselves of that.
LENOIR & GODDARD.
Philadelphia, Tenn, April 9. 1853 81
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-09-09
FOURTH SESSION ODD FErLow's

FOURTH SESSION ODD FELLOWS
FEMALE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE,
ROGERSVILLE, TENN.
TRUSTEES.
HAWKINS LODGE, No. Al, I. O. @. F.
INSTRUCTORS.
Rev. w. D. JONES, ID. D.. Principal
Miss MARY f. PATTON, Miss N. b. DAVIS
1.-TWO places to be suppIed.)
ASSISTANTS.
Miss L. B. DAVIDSON, Miss L. HUFFMASTER,
Miss J. CATE.
Prof. H. SCHWING, Instrumental O. Vocal Music
Miss E. NJ. HALE, AssistaHt
Miss II. TATE, Pen1sanship,
Mrs.S0PHA SCHWING, Needle,oork, E3nbyoidsry,&s
Mrs. MARY w. JONES, Natroa.
This Institution will be opened for the reception
of pupils on Wednesday, the eth day of September,
1853. A full course includes Primary, Collegiate
classes of one collegiate year of ten months each.
Plainness in dress is absolutely required-nO jew
elry will be allowed to be worn by any pupil.
The moral and religious education Of pupils is es-
pecally guarded without any sectaTiaa dictatiOnl-
Every pupil is required to attend some church regu-
larry; but the choice is left with her parents.
Every pupil will furnish her own towels, which,
with every article of clothing must be marked with
the rame of the pupil in full otherwise the Laun-
dress is not ehargeable for their loss.
Pupils when desired can be boarded IN the In
stitute during vacation, the terms as during
the session.
Payments for board and tuition must be made half
yearly in advance to the Treasurer of the Institute
Oh arE . So
For Collegiate year OF ten months lnelu0mg fuel,
lights, rooms and lodging, $3.50 per week, washing
371 cents per dozen.
40 %
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-09-09
SAVANNAH. Ga, Sept. Z, 1858.
Savannah YhoIesaIe Prices Cnrrent.

NV dIlIflII W IIOItsd!C F1TICts OUTFtHI.
BacOn-Hams l2CGl3; Shoulders 74(G8; Sides
9@9l. Beet, N. York Mess, 2 Dbl. Is OO@l4:
Prime 7 OO9S. Flour.-f9 barrel OO07:OO;
Buclwheat 75c q % lbs. GRAIN.-Corn, retail
$4,000 z bushel, Wholesale 65(aOO; Lard 2 Dbl.
l02@l2. Pork. Mess, Western p Dbl 10000
1000; Prime $4,000 1900; Mess New York,
2l:OO@22:OO. Oats 45C95O. Peas 1880.
Dried Peaches $2:5O013. Butter 1920
Coffee lO(Gl3; Sugar 51(G9; Molasses 2l(0
%; Salt T. sack, $l2500.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-09-09
DIED.

In this city on Sabbath last at 20 minutes af-
ter o'clock, A. NJ. Mas. ANNA c. Daughter OF
the late Rev. VIM. Horseley, and wife Of VIM.
McAdoo Esq. The funeral services will take
place TO day, at o'clock, P. NJ, in the Method
ist Church-thence to Gray Cemetary where
her remains will be intered.-I Holston Advo ct.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-09-09

rTWe learn that Mr.. Galloway, the Presi-
dent of the East Tenn & GA. Railroad has sue
ceeded in making an arrangement which will
facilitate the completion of the Road between
this place and Knoxville.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-09-09

ESy- Charles J. Jenkins and Herscheal V.
johnson, wing and democratic candidates for
Governor of Georgia, have both taken similar
ground on the Temperance question. They are
friends of the Temperance Reform but believe
that the cause is more likely to be injured than
benefited by being connected with the political
contests of the day.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-09-09

enough, but they place US ris-a-vis to Russia
for we know not how may thousand miles MAY
that consummation be far from our day at least!
Let us have a balance of power in Asia as we'll
as in Europe, and there as we'll as here let us
trust its maintenance to the preservation of
many independent States rather than to the
creation of two or three gigantic Powers.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-09-09

A Person looking over the catalogue of
professional gentlemen of the bar, with his
pencil wrote against the name of one who was
of the bustling ORDER "Has been accused of poss-
essing talents" Another seeing it Immediately
wrote under:-He has been tried and acquit-
ted.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-09-09

re- We received a short communication for
this weeks paper suggesting the name of JAMES
B. Cook of McMinn, as a suitable person to be
elected Speaker of the House of Representatives
of Tennessee-which, having been misplaced
by some means, dose not appear.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-09-09

John Admission, Governor elect of Alabama
was in Montgomery a few days ago on his
way to Virginia. The Advertiser says he is the
first native of Alabama elected to the guberna-
tora chair of that State.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-09-09
FOR SALE.

4 NHIIAP FUR CASH. 01e jack years Old
Y LAS June, and viii make good Jack; he is about
Il hauds high. Also. two Jihnets. one and the O.
Their years old. This property will be sold very
lot7 terms. Address me at Louisville Tenn, if any
further information be desired, as to price &C., &c.
In my absence see II. T. Cox, merchant at Louis
vile, Tennessee. JAS. s. B0NHAM
August-the last dav. 1853. LA2-5t
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-09-09
September %, 1858: T42-6m
NOITCE OFINNOLTENNY

NOTICE or INSOLFENCY
FTNiE insolvency of the estate of Amos Seward
Il late of Roane county dec, having been sugges-
ted to the county clerk of Roane county it is order
ed that publication be made in the LoudOn Free
Press, requiring all those having claims against said
estate to have them duly authenticated. and fled
with the clerk Of the county court of ROane on or
before the first Monday in January 1854, in order
that pro rata division may he made thereof.
SAM'L /. CHILDRESS.
Administrator of A. Seward,
TSep. 9-3t1 prs fee 81
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-09-09
NJW G00DS! NEW GOODS!!

J Q II = : Q n, 3 Z L &c &C
A RE receiving and opening large and well Sc
"A lseted stock &c Goods. consisting of
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS,
Of the finest AID ncatest STYLES: also assortment
Of READT-AADE CLOTHING, Family Groceries,
Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils, Dye-Stufs Hard
ware Nails. Queeusware, Wooden ware Hats, Caps,
Boots Shoes, Umbrears, Parasols and in fact
most articles usually kept by merchants in this
ton Of country, all Of which will be sold on the
most reasonable terms for cash produce. Call and
examine orr stock before purchasing elsewhere.
Loudon, April %, 1883. n24
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-09-09
Freights and TRANSPORTATION,

Bet,oeen London, Charleston and SaUannah.
Ores, Coal, Hay, Marble, Bar Iron, Stoves, &C., by
the Car load of 10000 lbs.-per ton 81 so.
Live Stock, per Car load of $4,000 lbs.-I13 90.
Wheat, per bushel, % cts. Flour per barrel $l.15
Flour per Car load of so barrels-S1 25
Bacon, Beef, Pork Ice, Dried Fruit &c, in Sacks
boxes and barrels, per hundred-9O cents.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-09-09
TSEMENTS.
ROUNDELESS WETLTH


Is not half so valuable as that great earthly bless
ing health which ALL both far and near are so Gag
err in pursuit of.
ites to which we are all rapidly tending, should be
postponed as far S lies within the power Of man
and medicine.
Thousands of beings could easily Lave their lives
prolonged by resorting to the proper remedies. One
isnow offered which will relieve nearly all Female
complaints and irregularities, if only used: and that
medicine is 'Dromgooe's Female Biitcrs."
The above medicine is for sale in London, Tenn, by
DR. Hurley; in Knoxville by j Il Strong Stevenson,
and in Dalton, Ga, by j Wehorn d Co. 1t-se2
~aN REV. J. L. GAY respectfully gives notice to
the citizens of LOudcn and vicinity, that he intends
to open a school here time during the month OF
October next Particulars hereafter. In the mean
time patronage is solicited. Aug Goth. 80 4O-tfl
THE NEXT IEGISI AZURE.
WV are authorised and requested to announce
w RUFUs MARYEY, of Roanc county, rs candi-
date fE Door Keeper in the House Of Representa-
tives at the meeting of the next Legislature OF en-
nessee. August II, 81. I'd
Office Of the Tenn. II. Improvement.
hH0CCSiie. .gHs5.t E5SR, 1868
PROPOSALS., will be received at this Office
until the 18th day of September next, for renov-
ing the rock in the Boat channel at the Tumbling
Shoals for SCRATCHING 1t and eXoavarg It sahclehI-
ly to insure depth of at least, feet ut the lowest
stage of water.
The proposals viii specify the charge per cubic
yard for removing the rock fixed tie bottom, and
of the loose rock. All the rock must be removed to
n sufficient distance not to obstruct the passage OF
boats in low water.
The work to commence as early as practicable af
ter the contract is signed and to be completed or
before the 18th November next.
Specifications of the work TO be done, may DC seen
in thi, Office. ]. MCCLELLAN,
~ It. II. Gsr;. c==.. .. r.. Cert Snpt.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-09-09
Attention Merchants and Farmers!

ItNHE steamer Hiwassec being now in complete
a ranning order, will make regular trips from
LoudoH to KnorriUe, Strawberry Plains and Dan
bridge, land much farther up the Hoston River
as the low stage Of water will admit during the
suing Fall and Winter The Hiwassee is a very
light draught Boat with more power according to
tonnage than any boat the river; consequently
run ~heR other boats compelled to lag up
Merchants living in Upper East Tennessee can now
avoid the tedious delays of Goods on this route
heretofore, by cOnsgning their Goods to the of
'hiwassee Boat or II. Ingall, Loudon, Tenn. Ali
Produce brought out at the very lowest rates that
can possibly be afforded.
HIWASSEE STEAM BOAT co.
va Persons that may now have Goods on the
way can have them forwarded by this Boat by send
ing orders to that effect to Ii. INGALI,
II. S. B: co.
SpDtap,bar 1oEp.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-09-09

An editor at a dinner table, being asked if he
would take some pudding replied in fit of dis
traction, lowing to crowd Of other matters
am unable to find room for it."
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-09-09

The next annual meeting of the Grand Lodge
of Tennessee will be held at the Masonic Hall,
in Nashville, the first Monday in October.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-09-09
UNIVERSITY OF NASHVILLE.

lHedicdt Department.
TEIHE Third Annual course of Lectures in this De-
L partment will commence Tuesday, the first
November next and continue till the first of the
suing March,
PAUL F. EVE, NJ. D., Principles and Practice of
Surgery.
JOHN VI. WATSON, II D., Obstetrics and the Disea-
ses of Women and children.
a. II. BUCHANAN, NJ. D Surgical and Pathological
Anatomy and Physiology.
W. X BOWLING, N. D., Institutes and Practice of
Medicine.
C. X. WINSTON, N. D., Materia Medica and Medi-
( ical Jurisprudence.
RoBERT NJ. PORTER, N. D., General and Special
Anatomy.
J.BERRIES LINDSEY, NJ. D., Chemistry 4 Pharma-
ey.
WIN. 7. BRIGGS, ". D., Demonstration Of Anatomy.
The Anatomical rooms will be opened for students
on the first Monday of October.
full Preliminary course of Lectures will be Civ
en- by the Professors, commencing also on the first
Monday of October.
The Students will have free access to TIE State
Hospital.
Fee of each Professor SIS. Matrieulation ticket
s.; Dissecting ticket $40, Graduation fee $2S
Good board can be obtained in the city at from
50 so to So per week. Further information may be
obtained by addressing the Dean.
j. B. LINDSLEY, VI. D., Dean.
NasbviIIa TnDn TnIr 2e%
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-09-09
10 I1cFo0.,s st'st',' Jag aiFjltfiIg' DO
LENOIR'S MILLS.

OWING to scarcity of Water, we cannot now
OgTind Grain by the wagon load as we do when
wateris plenty. After Winter rains come we will
grind wagon loads as heretofore. with despatch.
IeSs~ Those having black weavil, sticks. straw
and other trash in their Wheat are requested to get
them out before they bring the wheat to the mill
We have much wheat in the mill. and cannot con-
sent to have it ruined by Weavil from other persons
wheat. WM LENOIR & BROTHERS.
Lenoir's, Tenn. Ang. &c, '53. 4O-3m
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-09-09

By Capt. PEARcE, of the steamer "HIwAs-
SEE" has our thanks for River favors.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-09-09

Pill says, 'if all the worlds stage the wo-
men wag the tongue aud guide the wehikle."