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Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-07-29

RSg- DR.. Davis who is candidate to repre-
sent this county and Knox in the Senate, was in
our town and made short speech to a portion
of our citizens en- Tuesday night. The Doctor
has but recently become a candidate, and he
will probably not be able to see all the voters
in the two counties. We publish his circular in
another column. In his speech he stated that he
would endeavor to serve the people of the entire
District; and that he would not pledge himself
to promote the views of any section more than
another of his constituents. In case their in
terests conflict, he would look alone to the best
interests of the State, and to the largest number
of his constituents. He was an advocate of
the Temperance cause, and practiced its pre-
cepts; but he did not believe the people were yet
prepared for Prohibitary Law. He would,
however, be in favor of submitting any PROPOSE
ton to the people which the friends of Tempe
rance may think best He was in favor of ac-
ting on the subject of common schools, upon
which he made some sensible remarks. This is
truly subject worthy the attention of the next
Legislature.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-07-29

Eloquent Ertract.-We copy the following
passage from the new work, ''The Old House
by the River"
Go preach to the blocks and stones, We who
believe that love is in the clay! Go preach to
the dead, We who deny the Immortality Of the
affections! Go reason with trees, or hills, or
images of wood, or with your own motionless,
lifeless, icy souls, We who believe that, because
there is no marrying yonder, there shall be no
embracing, or because we may not use the gen.
tie words my wife, we may not clasp these
sanctihed forms in our holy armsl | tell you,
man, that Immortality would be glorious cheat,
if with our clay died all our first affections. l
tell you that humiliation would be heaven, if l
believed that when my head at length rests on
its coffin pillow, and my lips sink to the silence
and repose of death, these loving eyes will never
look into mine again, this pure clasp never be
around my neck, this holy caress never bless
me more!"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-07-29

The Vital Point o the Human System-At a
recent sitting of the French Academy of Sci
ences, it was demonstrated by a learned AGA
demician, from various careful experiments on
the brains of animals; that the motive power Of
the respiratory mechanism, the vital point Of
the nervous SYSTEM is not bigger than the size
of pins head. Upon this tiny speck depends
the life of the nerves, which is the life of the
animal. Whatever portion of the nervous sys
TEN remains attached to it lives, while that
which is separated Immediately dies. 1t is q
singular fact, that the greatest forces and pow
ers in nature touch the domain of the invisible.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-07-29

of the Legislature But in that humble position
what East Tennessean can ever forget the in
valuable services he rendered in behalf of our
Internal Improvement enterprises?
Thus has Maj. Henry ever been willing to
serve while other have been promoted Now,
as Mr.. Johnson is held up as the peculiar friend
of the laboring classes-when has he ever made
any personal sacrifices to help any individual,
party or class? Wherein has he ever exhibited
any great iberality of sentiment? He has been
for himself "frst, last, and all the timel' When
the administration of James X. Polk was in his
way he was ready to overturn it and "cast it into
the Potomac!' His views are all shaped and
modified to correspond with what he supposes
to be the popular prejudices.
Let US hear no more of the miserable stuff
about JOhnson's sympathy for, and Henry's ha-
tired of, the laboring classes.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-07-29

Dog FenneI-This weed is likely to create
quiet sensation in the medical world. Some
scientific gentlemen are at this time engaged
in investigating its properties. 1t is said to an
swer the purpose of qfinine, and may do away
with that expensive drug. 1t has many other
valuable properties. The bruised leaves, ap-
pied as poultice, will blister very quickly
This weed, SO abundant in our country, may
yet create more excitement than genseng, as a
drug and article of commerce.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-07-29

Branch Road to the Salt Works.-We have
been requested to state that corps of engin-
GERS will commence the survey of the several
proposed routes for this Road in a few weeks
1t will be the object of the engineer thoroughly
best and cheapest may be obtained.-Abing-
iRgt0n Democrat.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-07-29
TO THE VOTERS OF KNOX AND RoANE

TO THE VOTERS OF KNOX AND ROANE
Felloo- Citizens When at the solicitation of
numerous friends of Internal Improvements and
Education l announced my name as a candi.
date to represent you in the Senatorial Branch
of the next Legislature, 1 was in hopes that I
could be able to canvass portion of the dis
trict but the sudden prostration of many of nv
neighbors by an epidemic from which my own
family was not exempt, has confined me within
the limits of two civil districts. This being the
only alternative, l appear before you in the
form of circular.
If you should elevate me to the distinguished
position of representing so respectable dis.
trict as that composed of Knox and Roane, l
promise to watch vigilantly your interests and
firmly oppose any measure that would conflict
with them.
Next to the completion of her various schemes
of internal improvements, the State of Ten
nessee should turn her attention to the subject
of Common Schools and adopt such a system
as will secure to every child, born in her Dor
ders, good common school education. We
have fund, now doing us no good, which, by
little additional legislation, voluntary taxation
and contributions from the more benevolent
and wealthy, would educate every child the
whole year round. Formerly, by the assistance
of the wealthy, additions were made to the
school fund and competent teachers employed
for six and ten months, but the sum being so
small those able to do without are building
school houses up in almost every district and
at their own expense employing teachers; their
additions taken from the school fund make it
so small that teacher can not be employed for
more than two months during the year. The
poor have then but two months schooling, while
the Weather children have ten; thus in addi-
ton to all other advantages, they have five times
the chance of receiving an education over their
poorer eighborS-inasmuch as education is
power, it is giving them that much more power
over them. We have the free school and the
pay school, the rich school and the poor school,
and many of the worthy poor who most need
and deserve the benefits of our common school
1und, VIII not accept OF what little benefit may
be derived from school conducted side by side
with one whose inmates, owing to the circum-
stances, are elevated so high above them. We
should try to avoid this division of scholars
this withdrawal of the support of the wealthy
from the school fund and make it sufficient to
employ competent teacher the whole year for
all the children. l regret the circumstances
which prevent me from appearing among you
and giving you my views upon all the subjects
that might come before the next Legislature.
In conclusion, if you elect me hope to re-
turn among you with the approval of my con-
science and the plaudits of my constituents.
l am fellow citizens, your obedient servant
July %, 1853. BE-. S. DAVIS.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-07-29

The hrasion Of Tarkey.-Galignani's Mes
senger, the English paper published in Paris,
comments upon the opinions ofthe Paris, press
as follows:-"We are left to conclude from these
articles that the French Government views the
invasion as an act which would fully justify the
commencement of hostilities against Russia
by Turkey, and that France and England would,
if called upon for aid by Turkey, offer it to
that power; but at the same time we are told
that the Porte alone is the proper Judge of the
course to be pursued, and that if it should i'm
agine that negotiations may be resumed with
fair prospect of preserving peace, even after
this unjustifable act of aggression by the EN-
peror of Russia, the decision Of the Porte must
have weight"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-07-29
CANDIDATES FOB GOVERNOR

The Candidates for Governor will Speak in
Loadon on Monday the lSt, Athens Tuesday
the End, and Cleveland Wednesday the Sd of
August.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-07-29

Steamships for Australia.-Lieut Totten,
formerly commander of the steamer Tennessee,
having been ordered to sea by the Navy Depart
ment, will not resume command of a Pacific mail
steamer The Pacific Mail Steamship Compa-
nv has decided to send its three steamers now
building direct to Australia, whence they will
take their place on the line between Australia
and Panama, instead Of joining the San Fran
cisco line
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-07-29

Ex. Gov. NELL S. Brown has arrived in
New York, on his way home from St. Peters
burgh. His numerous friends in Tennessee
will be glad to learn that he is in good health
He may be expected to arrive here in few
days.-NaShriue Banner.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-07-29

Greens.-An old maid gave as toast, at
Springfield on the Fourth
"Spruce old bachelors-The evergreen of
society"
The editor of the Post, of that city, was cru
ely called upon to respond. He blushed as
red as a strawberry, at the sea Of uPturned re- !.
male faces before him. Let him get married II
he don't like to be prosecuted, IL Is easy c
nough to avoid ever-Jreen.-L Boston bee.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-07-29

Kentucky-In excavading the tunnel on the
Lexington Railroad near Licking river, the
workmen struck vein of salt water 1t has
been examined by old salt boilers, who pro-
nounce 1t an excellent quality. A company it
is SAID, will be formed to make further exami-
nation and erect the necessary works for the
manufacture of salt.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-07-29

The new Empress of France has been guilty
of showing a little affection, which, as our rea
ders know, is not etiquette at Courts When
her friend MERIMEE was nominated a Senator
a nomination which she had long solicited
she ran to the Emperor, on his return from Par
is to St. Cloud, ana gave him two Kisses in the
presence of all his attendants.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-07-29


NapoEeon'S Prediction.-In O'Meara's works
published some thirty years since, entitled "a
Voice from st. Helena" the following is given
as Napoleon's prediction, uttered shortly before
his death, respecting the ultimate fate of Tur-
key
"In the course of few years Russia will have
Constantinople, the greatest part of Turkey and
all Greece. This | hold to be as certain as if it
had already taken place. Almost all the cajol-
ing and fattering which Alexander practised
towards me, was to gain my consent, to effect
this object. | would not consent, seeing that
the equilibrium of Europe would be destroyed.
In the natural course of things Turkey must
fall to Russia. The greater part of her popula-
ton are Greeks, who you may say are Russians.
The Powers it would injure, and who could OPP
pose it, are England, France, Prussia and Aus
tria. Now, as to Austria it will be very easy for
Russia to engage her assistance, by giving her
Servia and other provinces bordering upon the
Austrian dominions, reaching near to Constan-
tinople. The only hypothesis that France and
England may ever be allied with sincerely, will
be in order to prevent this. But even this ALI
ance would not avail France, England and
Prussia united cannot prevent it. Russia and
Austria can at any time effect it."
1t may not be out Of place to mention in this
connection, as conGrmatory of what Napoleon
said regarding the designs of Russia upon Tur-
key, that by the articles of secret treaty enter
ed into between Napoleon and Alexander at Til
sit, July .th, 1907, it was agreed that Russia
should take possession of Turkey in Europe,
and pursue her conquests in Asia, as far as she
saw fit. 1t was also made part of the same ar
rangement that Russia should assist France in
obtaining possession of Egypt, the Island Of
Malta and the fortress of Gibraltar; and all 9TH
er vessels except French, Russian, Spanish and
italian, were to be excluded from the Mediterra.
mean. 1t is quite probable that the evident un
willingness afterwards on the part of the Napo
leon, to comply with the wishes of his Imperial
brother, dissolved their mutual agreement and
fastened the downfall of the former, by array
ing against him the gigantic power of Russia
in conjunction with that of England Baiti
more American.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-07-29

Death Of a Nan Of Note.-Hon. Arthur Liv-
ermore, formerly Chief Justice of New Hamp-
shire, died at Campton, on the LIST inst aged 81.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-07-29

An Indiana rubber omnibus is about being
invented, which when jam full; will hold cou-
pie more.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-07-29

Georgia State Fdr-The next Fair of the
Southern Central Agricultural Society,as our
readers are doubtless aware, is to be held in this
city in October next. Arrangements are alrea-
dy in progress for the Exhibition. The ground
selected is the Lafayette Race Course, and pro-
posals have already been issued for the erection
of the necessary buildings. We have every
reason to believe that the next Fair will be one
of the most attractive character. Every one
will be welcome, and particularly those who
bring with them the products of their fields or
the fruits of skill, as offering tothe general con-
tribution. Georgia will be glad, also, to meet
the planters of Carolina upon the grounds, as
friendly rivals in the development of resources,
and as co-workers in the noble arts of Agricul-
ture Horticulture, and Kindred pursuits AL
abaua and Tennessee will be no less welcome
All will be warmly received.
The great leading object of our State Fair is
to stimulate, by comparison and rewards, i'm
provement in every branch of industry, and
more particularly in every branch of Agricul-
ture. Its success, since its establishment, fully
vindicates the policy of its warm encourage
ment. In the raising of fine stock alone the
advance is wonderful, while the numerous eX-
periments in the fertilization of lands have had
the effect of greatly promoting the advance
ment or SOutnern Agriculture 1IanCerS are
thus rapidly becoming scientific cultivators of
the soil,-skilled in all the mysteries of shook
farming" as it was once called and the pro-
fession is rapidly assuming that dignity of char
acter and that leading position among other
pursuits, to which it is justly entitled. To Ag-
riculture and its kindred pursuits, our country
and our State owe their present wealth and i'm
portance. And every MEANS which has ten
dency to forward the interests of the planter
and the farmer, should be cherished and sus-
tanned
And while the usetiA is thus encouraged, let
not the beautiful be neglected. Beautiful
and rich farms, and orchards, and flower gar
dens, shed around them the purest and most
grateful Influences; ana as improvement follows
improvement, and the whole land becomes a
garden teeming with the most delightful gifts
of nature, the cultivators of the soil should
show the effects of companionship with an eff
lection for these most lovely ornaments of the
earth. Let fruits and flowers be exhibited as
well as cattle and grain. Let the products of
the orchard and the flower garden beautify and
adorn the exhibition, and add to the variety and
richness of the contribution.-Ge Geo. Home Gdz.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-07-29

The degree of L. L. D., was conferred upon
Lieut.. NJ. F. MAURY, at the late commence
mept 70 Columbian Culledge, D. C.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-02-10
DOn't Go Tell the World!
SOM NETTING NE w
I'M OTTUMWA!
Groceries for .M-Cheaper than tn
Cheapest!

THE undersigned most respectfully IN,
forms the citizens of Ottumwa, and
the surrounding country, that he has open
ed large and splendid stock of
FaMILY GRO CERIE s.,
In the Frame Building, on the same lot with
his residence on the south side of maia ST..
where he will be pleased to wait on those
in quest of superior Family Groceries at
reduced prices.
His stock consists in part of several ys-
rieties of Coffee, Tea, Sugar, Molasses, and
Salt.
A LSO-
Pepper, Allspice, Ginger, Saleratus. Vim
egar, Pepper Sauce, Mustard, Tobacco, and
in fact, other articles usually kept in an
establishment of the kind; including SUI
perior article of Whiskey. He has supe
rior article of Candies, which he will war
rant to be ALL TALLow, except the wicks,
and when urged for a further warranty. he
will insure them to be tallow(ed,) and
which he can afford to sell at ia cents per
pound.
There is another thing which he wishes
to be distinctly understood, that is, that
he will not be undersold by any establish
ment in the country.
Give me call.
THOMAS SINNAMON.
Jan. 20th, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-02-10
Patent Wagon SkeinS.
a M ~ 1s1 ~
Jan. 20tll, 1852.

THE subscriber, having purchased OF the
Patentees, the right of manufacturing and
the exclusive right of vending JAMES JONES
celebrated Patent Skeins for Buggies, Wag-
ons, and other Vehicles, in and for the
counties of Wapello, Davis. Monroe, APP
panoose, Lucas, Wayne, Clark. Decatur.
Union, Ringgold, Adams, Taylor. Mont
gomery, Page. Mills, Fremont. Pottawatta-
mic, Harrison, Shelby. Audubon, Guthrie,
Cass. Adnir, Crawford and Monona. takes
this method OF notifying the public of the
fact, and hereby cautions all persons against
infringing in any form or manner upon his
tights in the premises.
Patent Rights,
For the above valuable invention, for any
of the above named counties, or any Town
ship or Shop right in these counties, for
sale ON reasonable terms, on application TO
the subscriber at Ottumwa, Iowa.
Buggies and Wagons
OF every description, ironed on the plan
of this greatly improved patent, in superb
or style, and on reasonable terms, by the
subscriber, al his shop, on Court ST., be-
tween Main and Second. 0t.umwa, Iowa.
June 7th, lS32.ly L. J. REEVE.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-02-10
IDes M ONES Valley
| n TT r S E r Y.
LOCATED AT KEoKuK, IOWA.


THE Subscriber respectfully solicits the
L attention of Fruit Growers and the
Public to his large stock OF Fruit Trees,
Shrubs, Evergreens, sc, for sale this Fall
and the coming Spring, consisting, IN part
! Of ~ .- r..-
SO,O OO Apple Trees OF the best varieties
from to s years old, at from 10 to II !
cents each.
10000 Pear Trees, OF the latest and best
kinds, on Pear Roots, Dwarf Pears, on
| Ounce stocks, from IS to so cents.
10000 Peach Trees of the largest and
most productive kinds from 10 TO Ia cts
each.
I, 900 Plum Trees, from % to so cts each.
500 Cherries, Ounces, Apricots, &C, 20
to so cents each.
Small fruits consisting OF Currants,
Gooseberries, Raspberries, Strawberries
| and Pie Plants.
Grape Vincs--a large quantity to
years old, 10 to 25 cents.
Evergreens, embracing Balsam FRS,
Pines, Arbor Vitaes, White and Red
Cedars, Hemlocks, &C.
With "A good assortment OF Shrubs,
Roses, Shade Trees, &C, at low prices.
OSISe orange EtstutSs idi SC yuan
tity, l and years old, for sale very low,
which will set out and bring TO periec-
tion as fence for those who wishit.
Having purchased the entire Nursery of
Jesse w. Fell;known as Fruit Hill, near
Payson, IL miles southeast of Quincy, H.,
to those who may wish to engage in the
business, or plant out Orchards, am en-
abled to offer great inducements. as the
Trees are all to be removed within limit
ed time.
am prepared to contract for planting
Orchards. Shrubs, Evergreens, HEDGES, &C.,
and insuring their growth. All kinds OF
country produce will be takenin exchange
for trees. Orders from distance, directed
to the proprietor, ccompanied by the cash
or good reference, attended to on receipt.
Any orders left with Messrs. Chittenden
McGavic or Cleghorn & Harrison, prompt
ly attended to.
The Nursery is situated near Fulton and
Fourteenth sts,, between the Plank Ro d
and the River, at Keokuk, Iowa.
Packages delivered III the city or at
steamboats, free of charge. Letters of in
quiry should be prepaid. Catalogues sent
in exchange for stamps.
GEO. b. WILLIAMS.
Dec. Both, 1852.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-02-10

sour own Correspondent" in his new
book. dlates little on the management
of this wonderful establishments. which
may be Justly called the Giant OF News
papers. Some extracts from this portion
of the book may not be uninteres,ing to
our readers:
"The managing director Of the Times
commences his nightly task at nine, and
never leaves the Office until five in the
morning. He re-appears at one in the
afternoon, and is occupied until six. eth
er in arranging matter for the following
day, or seeing the persons from whom
that Information, that is TO guide the
world. is derived. During that period
everything must be organized and every.
thing examined, the business of the
week arranged, parliamentary and Law
court reports discussed, libels fere.ed
on, aud cxpunged from police reports.
and the general duties of the gravest re-
sponsibility fulfilled.
He has numerous assistants al COM
mand, sub editors and subordinales to
manage details, but as he is accountable
before the world, he cannot take any
thing for granted, and all that they have
done must be revised by him. Manu-
scripts from secret contributors must be
read. and every sentence welghed, SO
that mo- heterodox opinions are allowed
TO pass, and consistency of the paper be
maintained. One leading article must
be measured by another, aud those pro-
found discussions which make ministers
tremble. and all Europe respond, mus,
be noted word by word.
In addition 10 these wonderful de-
mands on his time and intelligence, the
parliamentary debates must be looked
over, and short leaders be written in the
space of moment, for matters tina. adj
nit of no delay. To sustain all this ex-
ertion, and produce journal such as the
Times is, six days ia The week, man
must have head conversant with all hu-
man learning. and body on which ia
.igue makes no impression How long,
think you, can such machine last, and
where is the frame that can sustain the
labor for many years?
When reflect on the numerous gifts
which nature and education must accum-
ulale in one person, and know what I'M
ceasing exertions are made by him in
iulflment of his Herculean task, / am
stung, almost 10 madness, on hearing how
the ignorant and malicious speak of
thing go much above their comprehension
as editorial responsibility. la France,
in Spain, and Portugal, the road 10 fame,
to honor. and TO place, lies through the
newspaper press; but in England, where
journalism is alone conducted on sound
principles, and where no one employed
looks for any reward beyond that deriv-
ed from legitimate source, the public
sneer when the word editor is mentioned,
and while men bend implicitly to its will.
affect to underyalve the person who d.
reefs it,
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1853-02-10
Sligo Iron store,

Jefferson Street, Harrington, IoDa.
TRON-Flat, square and round, assorted
4 sizes, plough slabs, plough wings, assort-
ed shapes aud sizes.
SFEEL-Cast, German, American bis
ter, English blister, German and Spring. as
sorted sizes.
SToVES--lnproved Premium. air-tism
and Pacific Cook stoves, Parlor, Coal, Box,
10, z, and 6 plates different sizes.
ALSO-Jewetts Improved Patent Cary
Ploughs, Tin Plates, Copper, Sheet-lron,
Iron wire, Nails, and Castings Of every des-
cription.
ALSo-Hardware of all kinds, and BLACK
smiths Tools.
A full supply of the above articles al
ways on hand, and for sale as low as can
be afforded by JOHN G.. FOOTE.
Feb. 18th, 1852. 6m