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Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-02

General Assembly.-In the Senate, yesterday
the bill to consolidate the Memphis and Nash
vile and the Memphis, GAINESVILLE and
Louisville Railroad Companies was passed on
third reading. The "omni6us BiV' was then
taken up and the balance of the day spent in
considering it.
In the House after the usual morning bust
ness, a number of bills were introduced and
passed on first reading, one of which provides
for a reduction of the tax or goods imported
into the State, to forty cents on the hundred dol
lars on the original invoice; and to t,centy cents
on the hundred dollars when purchased in this
State. Mr.. LAMB is the auther of this BILL
1t introduces question in the decision of which
his constituents are deeply interested, the gross
amount of taxes collected from this source in
Shelby county amounting to $4,000, whilst it
amounts to $4,000 in Davidson county The
law at present in force is not only oppressive
and unjust to the mercantile classes, but is also
injurious to the State, and ought to be modified.
The resolution for the relief of Mathew Nor
man was rejected, and the resolution providing
for the appointment of Commissioners to inves-
tigate the condition and management of the
State Bank and Branches after considerable de-
bate was adopted-yeas A, nays 49, Mr. RICH
ARDsoN, the auther of the resolution, supported
it in vigorous, energetic speech, giving the
reasons why he had offorded it, and which, in
his opinion, demanded the proposed 4ssnyestiga
ton. A number of other members participa-
ted in the debate, on either side, but, as the
vote indicates there was little, if any opposition,
to investigation per Sc. The bill making an
appropriation for the purpose enabling the
citizens of Hancock and Hawkins counties there
to make road across the mountains in those
counties was rejected Mr.. TEMPLE made an
interesting and spirited appeal to the House in
favor of the bill, sketching the almost unsur-
mountable difficulties which encompass the peo-
pie of that section of the State, and shut them
up from markets for the necessities of life, and
the benefit to be derived from the proposed road,
and although Mr.. HUBBARD came to his aid, 1t
was in vain. Mr.. SMITH of Davidson spoke
briefly in opposition. After passing one third
reading bill for the relief of Frank Hughes,
the House adjourned Banner
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-02

The LARGEST TURNIP OF THE SEASoN.-A.G.
Wilcox has sent US one of the largest turnips
of the season. 1t is the product of his farm,
five miles from Nashville, on the Whites Creek
Turnpike, and weighes liz lbs; measuring 81
inches in circumference. Can Old Williamson
ttrn-up anything that will beat this friend Cam
eron?-- Nashville Union.
B5T Don't know what Bro. Cameron can do
for that, but if you will come over into East
Tennessee, we will compare notes with you.--
One of our subscribers, JOHN BLAIR, residing
in Monroe county, some six or seven miles from
Loudon, has a Turnip in his field which meas
ures 81 inches in circumference! Another one
of our subscribers, Mr.. ]. B. RUSSELL, residing
in the same neighborhood, has a Pumpkin that
weighs IS pounds. And our highly esteemed
friend, JOSEPH ANDERSON, another subscriber,
and who by the way has an excellent stock of
goods for sale at his store three miles from this
place, sent us what we thought to be bag full
of Pumpkins, but which proved to be four mann
moth Turnips, and he has plenty more of the
Same sort" Beside this, Rev. Mr. SNEED, of
Sweetwater, or 10 miles from this place, had
field in Wheat the past summer, from which he
realized $50 per acre, after deducting the entire
expense of cultivation!
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-02

Look ont for Tem!-Our contemporary of
the Eagle and Enquirer. few days since eau
toned the public against a set of men who in
fest the city, visiting about from house to house,
walking in without any announcement, and, if
not discovered by the inmates, levying their
hands upon such articles as they can lay their
hands upon. If discovered, they hand out a
professional card and excuse themselves. One
of these pretty thieves and robbers walked into
the Office of Mr.. H. C. Walker few days since,
but finding that gentlemen in, he handed out his
card aud soon made tracks down stairs in hur-
nv. The next day another call was made, and
not finding Mr.. w. in, they levied upon his eft;
fects carrying off an overcoat, walking cane and
several other articles, and vamoosed the rancho.
memphis Wing.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-02

Ttco Men Drolcned.-Thos. J. Edwards, OF
Dalton Ga, was drowned in the River opposite
this place last week, and his body was discover
ed on Saturday last, and CoronerS inquest
was held over it. His hat was found on the
bank, and it is supposed that he rolled into the
river, while in a state of intoxication. His re-
mains were taken to Dalton.
A man by the name of Cooper, was also
drowned in the river between this place and
Lenoir's. He attempted to cross the River in a
canoe, but being drunk at the time, fell into the
River and was drowned. We do not know any
farther particulars in regard to these unfortu-
nate occurrences. 1t is only two Of the thou
sands of similar cases that are transporting every
year, caused by the same destructive agent-the
use Of Intoxicating liquors.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-02

Minerals at the Crystal Palace.-The miner
illogical portion of the Crystal Palace is attract
ing much attention. The Journal of Com
merce says:
''New Hampshire is the only State furnishes
tin. Cobalt ores and bsmrth are exhibited
from Connecticut, and cobalt from Maryland;
chrome from Pennsylvania and Maryland and
the new mineral called emerald Nickel from
Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The extensive use of
Nickel in the manufacture Of German silver
gives interests to every discovery of it. All parts
Of the Union furnish iron, but Pennsylvania
excels in the number and variety of specimens.
North Carolina furnishes handsome specimens
of phosphate, carbonate, and sulphuret Of lead.
There are silver ores from South America,
Mexico, and Europe, but none from the United
States, except IN connexion with lead. Califor-
MIA is the only State which sends an ore of
quicksilver
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-02

Among the names of those who are most con-
spicuOus in the movements at the Sandwich
Islands, tending to annexation with the United
States, those of Elisha H. Allen and Luther
Severance are conspicuous. Allen is the Min
lister of Finance in the new Administration, and
Severance is the Consul for the United States;
one the chief minister of native monarchy in
one of the far off islands of the Pacifc-the
other representing the commerce of the United
States and defending lite eharas-1r, interests
and dignity against the impeachments of the
French and English Consuls. These two men
were not long since members of Congress from
Maine, way down East-the easternmost State,
and from the easternmost part of the State
Wi hin five years they turn up together In the
middle of the western ocean, shaping the policy
of a vast region and contributing to the spread
of American influence and dominion in these
remote regions, No wonder the European Con-
suls got alarmed when they found the two live
Yankees about. and remembered their national
success in the acquisition of territory
New Orleans Picayune.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-02

KossutA and Louis Napoleon.-The New
York Times, of the 18th, has report from a
quarter entitled to respect, that NAPOLEON re-
recently ''invited KossUTH to a secret confer
ence at Paris, for the purpose Of ascertaining
definitely from him the extent Of military force
which he could bring into the field, in case
Hungary should have another opportunity of
contending for her independence, and that Kos
sUTH actually spent two or three days in Paris,
in close consultation with the Emperor upon
this subject This was at the time of his dis
appearance from London, reported in the news
papers; and the search said to have been made
for him by the Paris police was intended to d.
vert public attention. We have good reason
believing that as long ago as in May last, Lou
Is NAPOLEON caused an intimation to be made
to kossUTH that the time might arrive before
long, at which he would be glad to confer with
him on the affairs of Eastern Europe"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-02

A London correspondent of the New York
Tribune, writing under date Of the Sth instant
says that the Aus rians, unable to get loan
from England, have succeeded in borrowing
-9S,OOO,OOO from the Imperial Bank at St. Pc
tersburgh Austria is now not only politically
but even financially dependent upon the Gar
Sardinia, on the other hand, encouraged by
France, has appointed three of the Mianese
refugees, whose estates have been confscated
by these Austrans, Senators of Sardini& &I he
difficulties between Switzerland and Austria
are likewise pending, and the King of Naples
is in some danger of getting into quarrel
both with England and France. Every thing
extends, all Europe will be in blaze, and the
thrones of the German and Italian Princes are
not worth years purchase.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-02

The DARDANELLs.-The old gates Of Janus
were opened when Rome was at war; and their
modern prototypes the Dardanelles straits, are
open only when a state of war makes treaty
stipulations void, and the Porte deems it to be
necessary to admit his allies through them to
protect his capital. The accounts we have are
that they are now open for the passage of the
British and French fleets.
The Dardanelles, from which the strait or
HellespOnt, derives its names, are fouc strong
castles built opposite to each on the European
aud ASiatic coasts; and are the keys of Con-
stantinope. Two of these castles, the old cas-
ties, were raised by Mahommend H. soon after
the conquest of Constantinople, in 1853; the
other two, the new castles, were built in the
middle of the 18th century to protect the Turks
against the Venetians The latter command
the entrance to the Helespont, land the dista nee
from each is about two miles and a quarter, in
four hours sail up the straits are the old castles,
which are about three quarters of a mile, apart.
These are well mounted with formidable bate
ries.
All along the European shore to the Marmo-
ra. the aspect of nature in its ruggedness cor
responds with the frown of the guns; but the
scenery on the Asiatic shore is beautiful The
region abounds, too, in places famous in classic
story. Here it was Leander paid his nightly
visit to Hero: here the Inflated hosts of Xerxes
crossed on bridge of boats; here Solyman
crossed on bare raft; and in modern times,
here Bryon swan from SestoSto Abydos.
Boston Post
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-02

Ba- A gentlemen, who has been an advance
paying subscriber to our paper from the start, in
letter enclosing five dollars and two new sub
scribers says: II am very much gratifed at your
success,-but you deserve it, for the FREE Press
is certainly the neatest and best sheet in East
Tennessee"
This is a compliment we have labored most
assiduously to merit, and it is the more highly
appreciated, coming as it does from political
opponent. We do not intend to slacken our
efforts to make the Free Press a good paper,
and if we meet with sufficient encouragement
we intend to improve it in several material res
poets. We are endeavoring to make Agricul
ture prominent feature of our paper, and hope
in short time, to have quite number of the
leading Farmers of East Tennessee contributing
to our columns on this subject.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-02
INDIAN SUMMER.

We do not know theauthor Of the following pleas
ant poem, which we ind In a recent number OF the
Musical Review A sweeter fancy of he "lndiar
Summer" we have never seen:
There is time, just ere the frost
Prepares to pave old Winters way,
When Autumn, in a reverie lost,
The mellow daytime dreams away
When Summer comes, in musing mind,
To gaze once more on hill and dell,
To mark how many sheaves they bind,
And see if all are ripened well.
With balmy breath she whispers low,
The dying flowers look up, and give
Their sweetest incense. ere they go,
For her who made their beauties true
She enters meath the woodlands shade,
Her zephyrs lift the lingering leaf,
And bear it gently where are laid
The loved and lost ones Of its grief.
At last, old Autumn, rising, takes
Again his sceptre and his throne,
With boisterous hands the trees he shakes,
Intent on gathering all his own.
Sweet Summer, signing, flies the plain,
And waiting Winter, gaunt and grim,
Sees miser Autumn hoard his grain,
And smiles to think its all for him.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-02
nss- Col. SNowpoN, Superintendent of the

RE COL SNowDoN, Superintendent of the
Mint at Philadelphia, has furnished the Editor
of the Philadelphia Bulletin with statement of
the amount of American Gold that has been
depsoited in the parent and branch MINIS du-
ring the last six years. From the date of the
first receipt of California gold in l84S up to
Slst October last the aggregate amount depos
tied at the Mint and its Branches was $2O3,S86,.
525 97t
From the official documents of the United
States, we learn that during the period stated
above, the exports of specie was as follows:
Aggregate exports for six years. 1872, S23,8 1897
imports, +" 52,7l8,68l
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-02

an Epaaph.-Thetford Churchyard rejoices
in the following matter-offact memorial to the
departed worth:
"My grandfather was buried here,
My cousin Jane, and two uncles dear;
Ny father persisted with an inflammation in the
thighs,
And my sister dropped down deadinthe Miaories;
But the reason why I'm here inferred, according
to my thinking,
Is owing to my good living and hard drinking.
If therefore, good Christians, you wish to live
long,
Don't drink too much wine, brandy gin, or any
thing strong"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-02

Ba~ We invite the attention of East Tennes-
see Produce Traders, and all who have business
to transact at Macon, Ga, to the Card of Messrs.
McCALLIE & JONES, Commission Merchants,
and Dealers in Produce. We had the pleasure
of a visit from Mr.. McCallie during the week,
and feel safe in recommending him to the favor
of our friends. He is late of Chattanooga, and
is familiar with the trade of East Tennessee.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-02

Famine IN Merico.-By the arrival at New
Orleans of the steamship Texas from Vera
Cruz intelligence has been received of the fail
ure of the harvest in Durango and other depart
ments of the interior to such an extent that great
fears of famine in those sections of the count
ry are entertained. For, though the failure of
the harvest is not general throughout the whole
country, the imperfect state of the means of COM
munication renders it impossible to transport
grain to the departments Of Durango and Zaca-
tecas from those which have surplus.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-02

BsE@ Late advices from South America state
that Hon. WIN. TRoUsDALE, the newly appoint
ed Minister from our Government to Brazil, had
been presented and duly received by that Gov
eminent Hon. R. c. Schench, our late Minis
Ser to that Government, arrived at New Y ork a
few days since, on his return home, and is now
in Washington TO advise with the State Depart
ment relative to the treaty securing the free nav
gation of the Rio de la Plata.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-02

The first lesson which you should teach your
child is the value ofyour affections. Let him
see that these are to be won only on certain
conditions, and that his chief good is in their
acquisition. Bestow them only according to
his deserts, and, by this simple rule, you may
teach him the not always obvious distinction
between right and wrong.-[Simms
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-02
For the Loudon Free Press.

ALsAcE, Nov. 18th, 1853.
ANSWER TO THE QUERIES OF ARCANO.-The
cold which prevails among lofty mountains, is
ascribed to the elevation which the air of lower
regions experiences in its upward ascent to a
more rapid evaporation under diminished pres
sure, and to the intensity of nocturnal radiation.
If further information is required it viii be
cheerfully given. J. B. BoUssINGAULT.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-02
The New-York Shipping List of saturda

The New-York Shipping List of Saturday,
says of the New York Money market:
The improved and improving aspects of mon
etary affairs, observed last week, have been
equally visible the few days that have since
elapsed, and if we are enabled to interpret the
prospects and probabilities of the future; by the
signs of renewed confidence, in mercantile cir
cles, at present, we think we may safely con-
graduate the business community, the "crisis'
with all its embarrassments and inconvenien.
ces is abaut over.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-02
TENNESSEE LEGISLATURE.
Se11nte
Tuesday, Nov 20, 1858

Tuesday, Nov 30, 1858
Prayer by Rev Mr. Tones. i,
Mr.. Nelson, from the Committee on Internal
Improvements, reported favorably, on behalf OF
a majority of said Committee, on the bill appro-
priating $3.50 to public roads in Carter county;
On motion of Mr.. Nave, bill and report laid
on the table. IN
Also. reported favorably on the bill appropri-
ating $500 on the bill TO build road from Pa
persville and Taylorsville in johnson county
MIR. Nave explained the particular objects OF
the road desired, and
Mr.. Bowles offered an amendmen APpropri-
ating $500 to build bridge across lie West
Fork of Obed's river, which was adopted.
Mr.. Jones offered an amendment providing
that the money appropriated above shall be
paid back to the State with interest IN hive
years. Lost, ayes s, noes IL.
Mr.. Faruuharson offered an amendment
providing that the State be reimbursed by II
tons of iron. to be delivered after the road IS
finished. Lost.
The bill was then rejected, ayesS noes ID.
Mr.. Reagan bill to incorporate the Ten
nessee Smelling company.
House Of Representatives.
Tuesday, Nov. 20.
MT. VI -hOhANO1 III
zens of Monroe, which was read and laid on
the table.
House Bills passed on First Reading.
Introduced by Mr.. Lillarf: bill to incorpo-
rate the Cherokee Mining Company.
Also bill to amend the charter of the Deca-
tur and Philadelphia Railroad Company.
Ssnate.-4tternoon Session.
Monday, Nov. %.
The Senate resumed the consideration of the
Omnibus Bill, and the question required upon
the passage of the bill, and it passed by the
following vote:
Ayes-Messrs. Bell, Benton, Bewley, Bowles,
Carriger, Havron, Nave, Nelson, Northcut,
Reagan, Robertson, Rodgers, Mr.. Speaker Polk
ID.
Noes-Messrs. Cook, Dunlap, of Henryj Far
quharson, Hall, Jones, Moore, Nixon, Perkins,
Reid.
Mr.. Robertson called up the bill in lieu Of a
bill to amend the Internal Improvement Act of
1882, concerning the N. & NJ. R. R. Co.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-02

A young man having preached for DR.. EN-
mons one day, was anxious to get word of ap-
plause for his labor of love. The grave DR.,
however, did not not introduce the subiec sand
his young brother was obliged to bait the hook
for him. 81 hope sir, 1 did not weary your
people by the length of my sermon to-day
No sir, not at all, nor by the depth either"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-02

The WHEAT CROP OF '53-AND SIT was
generally supposed that the Wheat crop of thi,
year was most abundant one. Il was moro
than an average yield We have no doubt. but
it is not likely that it has fully come uu to the
large calculations that were made. From VA.
rious sections we learn that it has fallen short
fully one fourth. There can be no m;stakino
that farmers throughout the State have hereto
fore estimated the yield higher than it turns ont
They have done well however, and NAV be sat-
lsted with good crop, at least. Those who
have sold, have generally realized more than
ordidary price. In the early part of the sea-
son quantities of wheat were dismissed of at
from 81 to $l.25 per bushel. As the price adj
vanced the quantity in market rapidly increas-
ed. The sum of $3.50 and $l:65 per busbel
for wheat was something so extraordinary of
late years, and offered such strong inducements
to farmers to avail themselves of those nrices.
that large portion of the crop was at once
thrown into market 1t is reasonable To esti-
mate then that the quantity yet on hands is not
extensive. We have reliable information from
various portions of the State to that effect
The time when most of our farmers dispose of
their weat crop, is now nearly passed, and if
purchasers are holding back with the idea that
there are large quantities yet to be sent to mar
ket, they will very likely find themselves mis-
taken.
We can hardly hope for so large a yield of
wheat next year as we have had this The rea-
sons are obvious. Last year, with many of our
farmers, their crops were largely incseased, we
may say almost doubled, by the use Of guano
This year they have been unable td-obtain a
necessary supply of the article. Ratsfs than be
imposed upon to the Outrageous exsIt guano
dealers were disposed to go, they determined to
endeavor to get along for this season without
the use of it. The supply in the market ap-
pears to have been much short of last year.
Let the fault be either in curtailed supply, or
with spectators who may have boarded it for
the purpose of getting exorbitant prices, is i'm
material now. The season for making use of
guano has passed for the present seeding, I'M
less 1t can be proftably applied by top-dressing
in the spring, which has to be satisfactorily tes
ted yet; and upon the success of that PLAN
there is contrariety of opinion. 1t will GER
tainly not be applied in that way to a. Sufficient
degree, under the most favorable circumstan-
ces, to have an equal affect upon the growing
crop.
In some of the most productive wheat pro-
ducing regions of the State, the fly has made its
appearance and greatly injured the crop already
The quantity of land seeded is probably less than
previous fall, and without and unusually good
season there can be but little hope that the
wheat crop of next year will come up to that of
the late harvest Richmond Wing, 18th inst
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-02

sa- Rev. R. A. Young, formerly of the Hol-
ston Conference, had an appointment to preach
in the Fourth street Church. in St. Louis, on
Thanksgiving Day. If this amt so, Bro. Nc
ANALLY of the St. Louis Christian Advocate
has lied.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-02

RE We are authorised by our atten'
tive Postmaster, WIN. T. Lowe, ESQ., to state
that the Post Office will hereafter be open or
Sunday from one to two o'clock.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-02

A man in California, under sentence of d54h
by hanging, asked the Sheriff the evening pre-
vious to the executiOn-'T say, Sheriff, W hat
hour is that little affair of mine coming Off"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-02

"lsn't it strange" asked friend the other
day, "that Sir Isaac Newton should ever have
INDUCED in a clownish freak?" "When did
he? we enquired. "Why, when he was dividing
the rays ofight, to be sure, for wasn't that, cut
ting up shines?'
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-02

In temperance lecture lately, at Cincinnati,
a lecturer named Williams, stated that there was
more talent in the Ohio Penitentiary last winter
than in their State Legislature. Shouldn't won
der if there was much virtue, too.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-12-02

Baltimore, Nov. %, 4.55 P. Mn New
York on Monday, FLOUR was active and had
SLIGHTLY advanced. GRAIN was better.