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Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-03-26

From the New Orleans Picayune, 13h inst.
SWEARING ~ OF THE VICE PRESIDENT.-We
have been favored with the following extract
from private letter from Matanzas, received in
this city by the Crescent City:
"For the first time in the history of the Re-
public has the man chosen by the people for the
second post of honor taken the oath of Office in
foreign land- William Rufus King was, on
the 4th instantI sworn in as Vice President of
the United States, at the Cumbre. near Matan-
ZaS.
The day was most beautifully one, the clear
blue sky OF the trophies over our heads, the
emerald carpet Of Cuba beneath our feet, and
the delicious sea breeze of these ATTITUDES sprink
ling Its GOODNESS over all OF us. Early in the
morning Consul Rodney, deputed by Judge
Sharkey to administer the oath, left town on
horseback for the Cumbre, accompanied by
several American gentlemen. A pleasant ride
OF three miles brought us to the estate where
Mr. King was residing, called La Cumbre, THE
peak from its situation on the eliminating point
OF the hills that Immediately surround Matan-
zas. The view from here is one of the most
beautiful the eye ever looked upon. Far as the
vision could reach in this clear blue expanse the
beautiful valley of the Yumuri, extended with
its winding river, its varying fields of green and
gold, dotted here and there with white sparkling
buildings that looked like pearls set upon emer-
aid, and the br bwn hills stretching far far away
in the distance. No more lovely impressive
spot could have been found in the whole world
for the ceremony, and the solemn grandeur of
the act and of the scene shed its spirit over us.
The oath was administered by Consul Rodney
to the Vice President, who was ready and wait
ing our arrival. The vOlante was brought up to
the door, and Mr.. King stepped into it, in order
to ride into Matanzas before the sun should be
too high to ma ke it pleasant. The whole caval-
cade, consisting of twelve or fifteen American
gentlemen, immediately mounting, and forming
as an escort around the carriage, accompanied
the Vice President to town.
"The CreOleS who had gathered on the lawn
round the house, uncovered, and many heart
felt Taya ad cdn dos God be with you) broke
from their lips rs they rode away. On the road
to town the natives, wherever we met them,
silently uncovered as we approached; and as We
passed sped after US the same universal saluta-
ton. few SPanards, standing in gloomy ire
at the doors of their shops, viewed in silence,
or muttered a shllen gjO as the dust from our
horses feet flew in their faces.
'Mr. King left MatanZaS on the same day for the
estate of Mr.. Chhrrain, in the partidoof Limonar,
about eighteen miles from here. His health is
very poor, and no one accustomed to patients
with pulmonary diseases in this climate, but
knows he cannot survive very long. He may
live for months in this mild climate, but he can
never be better. The old statesman views his
coming fate with calmneSS, as one who has
fought the good fight, and will lay hold of eter-
nal life"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-03-26
EAST TENNESSEE.

East Tennessee is great country. 1t pro-
duces the finest marble in the Union-has all
sorts of mines, which yield handsomely-coal,
copper, slate, &c.-and is full of an exhaustless
amount of mineral wealth generally. 1t is 60
ing ahead too in internal mprovements-rai[
roads, factories, &c.,-and in a short time will
stand out before the country little Swiss, moun-
tain bound Republic in itself, full of resources;
wealthy and powerful-and challenging the ad-
miration of the world for the energy and perse-
verence which its citizens have displayed in o.
vercoming some of the greatest natural obsta-
cles anG disadvantages that the ingenuity OF
man ever had to contend against. Asst''lF = =
Edgle.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-03-26
MAJ GTSTAVTS A. HENRY

There is no doubt this gentleman will be the
Wing candidate for Governor next summer
He is, without doubt, the choice of the Wing
masses. He has canvassed the entire State
more than once to sustain wing principles, and
his energy and "eagle eloquence" has contribu-
ted much to the success of our party; vet he has
never asked nor received anything like re-
ward for his invaluable services to the Wing
party. 1t is time now that he should begin to
be rewarded-the people require it. We have
confidence in the masses-if left untrammelled
the public heart never fails to respond to what
is noble and generous. They will delight to
honor the man who has ever seemed 10 be more
anxious to merit positions of honor and emom-
ment, than to obtain them without merit. Such
a man is Maj. Henry! With him as their can
didate, the wings have nothing fear-his name
is tower of strength. He is the favorite with
a large majority of the people of East Tennes-
see
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-03-26
THE BANK OF EAST TENNESSEE.

The rumors that this Bank had failed or like
ly to do so, created some excitement in our town
for two or three days past. 1t seems that the
greater portion Of the stock of this Bank is at
present owned by W. E. Chittenden, New
York Broker, who is also the principal owner of
two Connecticut Banks-the Woodbury. Bank,
with circulation of $4,000; the Eastern
Bank of Killingly Sl2O, OOO-both of which are
announced in Thompson's Bank Note Reporter,
of the 18th inst as having failed together with
the Bank of East Tennessee, and the Notes of
all these Banks are considered very near
worthless The cause of these failures we un-
derstand to be extensive speculations in Pork
at St. Louis, and other points out West, on the
part of Mr.. Chittenden.
The Knoxville Register, of yesterday, in an
article on this subject, says: $50 far the bank
has redeemed her issues promptly in gold and
silver but how long it will continue to do so we
IRE not able to say. The failure of Mr. Chit
;enden leaves the bank in very precarious con
condition, and we can not advise the holders of
It's notes to retain them; they should send them
to the bank for redemption forthwith. From
our knowledge of the officers, we feel fully au
thorised to say that they will meet every dol
lar of its liabilities as they are presented, as
long as the bank has any means"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-03-26

Bas- In our last number we published the pro-
ceedings of meeting of the wings of Hamil-
ton county, recommending REESE B. BRABsoN,
Esq, as q suitable person to run as the Wing
candidate for Congress in this District. Mr.. B.
has since published card in the Chattanooga
Gazette declining to permit his claims to go be-
fore the Convention. Mr.. Brabson has done no
bic service in the whig cause, and is worthy a
seat in Congress, and it would afford us pleas
ure to vote for him at any time he may be the
wing candidate.
We clip from his card the following patriotic
sentiments:
"0n all occasions, when have been called
upon to bear part in political contests, have
cheerfully responded to the wishes of my political
friends and given my feeble support to the prin-
ciples of the great Wing party. L am still pre-
pared to do so, as private citizen, but my pri-
waite business demands my undivided attention
and forbids the further use of my name in con-
nection with the candidate for Congress in this
district. Believing, as do, in the correctness
of the principles of the whig party, and having
confidence in the discriminating judgment of
the people of Tennessee, have DO fears of the
August elections, not only here, but throughout
the State.
Wherever the proud old whig banner floats,
having inscribed upon it those conservative
principles which have ever characterized our
party, every Wing will rally, whether its fortunes
be prosperous or adverse.
If the wings are but true to themselves, true
to the principles of their party and true to the
best interests of their country, success awaits
them throughout the State in August next.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-03-26

THE LouDoN FREE Press AND ATHENS Posi-.
Under this caption the Frog Pond Advertiser,
of the oath, has a review of the articles which
appeared in our paper and the Athens Post OF
last week, relative TO the management of the
East Tennessee and Geoagia Railroad. The
Editor frankly acknowledges that the letter
containing the statements complained of and
proven to be erroneous, never came from Charles
ton, but bears date of Augusta, March 7th.-
This is falling crop or tIco; and it will do very
well to commence with. Now, after doing so
well, can you not fall leetle under 20 packages
Butter and Lard received of morning, all alike,
without single owner, when perhaps there are
OF least half a dozen? That little word soften
occupies very ugly position, and is very sug-
gustive of suspicion. AS it was only put in to
fill out PERIOD it should be by all means taken
out. 1t savors too much of Nunchduseni Truth
always seeks expression in the fewest and sim
plest words.
Our friends of the Advertiser stoutly disclaim
opposition to the East Tenn. and Geo. Railroad
are well pleased with report of the company
and would like to see the Virginia Road COM
pleted, "by which we will have such direct COM
munication with the North" No doubt of all
this, friend CRANDALL. A cargo of WOoden
Nutnegs are probably awaiting the result of
your Charleston correspondents letter-if be-
Geved, you could certainly have no fears of
,..ioL oalns and wnnld naturally desire TO have
them shipped by the nearest and most expedious
routei
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-03-26

VINO Is HENRY CRoCKER?-The telegraph
announced yesterday that Henry Crocker has
been appointed Appraiser at Boston. This
remaindS us that j. George Harris, in 1889,
when editing the New Bedford Mercury; called
upon "roters Of COLOR to vote for Henry Croker.
John Read and Henry Croker were then can
didates for Congress III Massachusetts,. Rabe,
said Harries, tn an editorial IN the New Bedford
paper, is Opposed to abolition sentiments.
'If you weuld prvent his return to Cogroess, e.
said he, 'you can do so by casting your votes for
|, .-zzs1H Croker" Croker, said he, is right.
Az; hare conrersed ch Mr.. Croker, y
said Harris-",ce are satisfied acih his senti-
ments-aoe shell gice him oar Uote; AND SO
WILL EVERY ABOLITIONIST OF NEW
BEDFORD THAT KNOWS HIM."
Such are the meu that are going into fat
offices unber the new Administration. Such
are the men Mr. Fillmore turned out and was
abused for it. War; little, and we will see
what sort of stuff the new Administration is
made ofl-Nash. Banner.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-03-26
LOUDON.
For the Loudon Free Press.

A few thoughts on the subject of a new
CoURT-HoUsE, or more properly speaking, new
Court Houses: Suppose two thirds of the good
citizens of Roane county to be in favor of bull
ding one Court House at Post Oak and another
at Loudon, would it not be better to dispense
with the building of a. fifteen thousand dollar
Court House at Kingston, and provide for the
building of t,co for abo1t the same amount of
money hold that it would. | further hold
that it is well established maxim in all Re-
publican governments, that majority should
rule; and here assert without the fear of sue.
cessful contradiction, that there is in and adj
joining Roane county, without any Infringement
upon the Constitutional boundaries of any of
the old counties, Constitutional territory, and
a Constitutional population, to make two respec-
table and Convenient counties. furthermore
believe that tro-thirds of the voters in the a.
foresaid boundary are in favor of division of
Roane so as to make two counties; which is
clearly a Constitutional majority.
TOM. o. SHANTEY. q
Salt River, 2lst March, SO.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-03-26
SAVANNAH BANKS.

We will once more caution our friends of the
interior not to believe the reports which are al
most daily put in circulation adverse to the Sa
vannah Banks. These reports are raised sole
ly for speculative or malicious purposes -Four
years ago, party passed through Southwestern
Georgia. They, separated at or near Macon.
One portion went ahead and reported the failure
of the Marine Bank and thus created panic.
In few days, their accomplces followed pur-
chasing up the bills at heavy discount; in
some instances paying for them in counterfeit
South Carclina money! In this way it is sup
posed they must have made some five or six
thousand dollars in few days. The same game
has been attempted upon nearly every Bank in
this CITY. No less than two efforts were made
during the last month. The last originated at
Atlanta, and the assault was made upon one of
the very best institutions in our city. We were
sorry to learn during our recent visit to Macon,
that some of the Bill holders had been silly
enough to part with them at IS cents in the dol
larl Now we assure our friends that the Sa-
vannah Banks never were stronger or more pru-
IDENTIFY managed than at the present moment.
If any thing, we think they are too prudent
too much disposed to make money at the ex-
pense of local interests. The comparative
statement, which we published a few days since,
showed that they have nearly twice as much
specie and specie-funds, in proportion to their
capital as the Banks of South Carolina. What
folly then, in bill holders to listen to the idle
falsehoods of the swindling scoundrels who are
traversing the country seeking to rob the hon
est planters of their hard earnings?-Savan-
nah Courier.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-03-26
For { he 'LOudon Free Press.
/ WANT A WIFE.

want . wife, I'll swear I do,
One that's smart and pretty too;
That wears kinder meltin hue,
Jpon her rosy cheeks.
do not care for polished arts,
want p gal, of solid parts
Can bal Ie good pies, and cranberry tarts,
And have cake and dodgers too.
Education's good we ali admit,
When in conjunction with true wit,
But 9th erwise, OH save me from it,
And all its consequences.
want wife with clever kin,
With charms, with many charms to win.
Who never took a youthful lover in,
just because she could.
do not care for wealth or fame,
Fer distinctions all an empty name.
And for tunes fool may be the same,
For ought know
1 want good industrious wife,
To SCOT the rugged paths of life =
Make nj usic of discordant strife,
And sing sweet lullabies
If any One desires that welded state,
Sal or Nloll or Lizzy or Kate,
Just let me know the time to mate,
md I'll be there with Duggan.
NJ. P.
TOnroa oOuufv March 81 1870
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-03-26

RABUN Gar RoAD.-The City Council of
Charleston has subscribed five hundred thou
sand dollars to this Road which secures the
charter. That city will probably increase the
amount, when the proper time arrives
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-03-26

The VIRTUES OF WATER,-An old paper con-
tains the following recommendations "Every
morning when washing yourself, dip your face
into the water, open your eyes and keep them
open as long as you can hold your breath
This strengthens the eye and cleanses it from
the rhum which deadens the sight and affects
the ball. Mr.. James Calder, of Maryland, af-
ter using spectacles for % years, followed this
plan and at the age of 70 recovered his sight so
as to see without them. Trv II.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-03-26

Observation-Disclosures are able
to record another case of the complete cure of
erysipelas by the simple application of the raw
eranberries pounded fine. The patient was a
young lad, one side of whose face had become
so much inhamed that the eyehad become closed,
and the pain excessive. A poultice of cranber-
ries was applied, and after several changes, the
pain ceased, the inflammation SUBSIDIZED, and in
the course of couple Of days every vestige OF
the disease had disappeared. The case occur
red in the family OF one of the editors ofthe
Palladium, and we can therefore vouch its truth.
N II Palladium.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-03-26

CHARAcTER.-We may easily judge of a mans
character by what he loves-what pleases him.
fla person manifest pleasure in low and sordid
objects; in vulgar songs and debasing language;
in the misfortunes ofhis fellows, or cruelty to
animals, we may at once determine the com,
piexion of his character. On the contrary, il
be loves purity, modesty, truth-if virtuous
pursuits engage his heart and draw out his
affectio ns-we NAV be satisfied that he is an
upright man. A dabasd mind shrinks from
associations with the good and wise,
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-03-26

WESTERN AND ATLANTIC RAILRoAD.-It will
be seen, by the subjoined statement, that the
above named Road is doing, the present season
a largely increased business. The track is in
an admirable condition, and the equipment be-
ing ample for the transaction of all the bust
ness offering, we have no doubt that the current
expenses will be found to have been correspon-
dinghy reduced. We are happy to state that,
under the Superintendent of Mr.. You've, the
transportation is performed with great prompt
ness and with almost entire satisfaction to ship
pers. We make this statement on the authority
of gentlemen who do a large business with the
Road, and who are familiar with public senti-
ment on the subject. If the business for the
remaining months of the current year CORES
pond with the following showing, the Road will
Weld handsome income to the State. We
trust that the earnings may be in vested in i'm
provements of permanent character, so that
hereafter the income may 60 into the Treasury,
and thus relieve the people from taxation. MIR.
WADLEY deserves much credit for the boldness
and comprehensiveness of his plans, and we
have no doubt that Mr.. Young will take much
pride in seeing to their faithful execution. The
results already realized prove it to be sound
economy.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-03-26

p0- A gentleman has shown as $50 bill
issued by the Monroe Rail Road Banking Com
pany, which failed some years ago. The word
"lNonroe" is cut out and '"Georyi0" inserted,
being secured with waters. The word "ASg'tS-
ia" cut out of newspapers is inserted in like
manner. 1t was intended to pass as the bill OF
the Georgia Railroad Company. 1t is badly
executed. The words inserted nre printed on
different type.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-03-26
Income Of the Weste1n and atlantic Railroad
for February. 1853.
NASHVILLE TRADE.

We invite attention to the Card of Messrs
CARTWRIGHT & ARMSTRONG, wholesale dealers
in Drugs, Medicines, &c. &c.
Messrs. M'CREA & TERRAss, wholesale gro
GERS and commission merchants, also solicit the
patronage of our East Tennessee friends thro'
our advertising columns
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-03-26

B9rRev. Mr.. Scott, of Halifax, Va, has been
elected Pastor of the Sd Presbyterian Church
in Baltimore, to succeed the Rev. DR.. Musgrave,
who has been elected Secretary of the Presby-
terrain Board of Education, in Philadelphia.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-03-26

B9rWe learn through our Nashville exchan-
ges that Gen. S. R. Anderson, has been appoin-
ted Post Master in that city. The Appointment
seems to give general satisfaction.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-03-26

Gliding does not make rotten stick any
stronger or more valuable. And Will Winrow
argues, by analogy, that wealth don't make a
man any nobler or more commemorate. Yet
multitudes are caught by the gliding ON some
rotton stick, or the wealth of some wicked man,
and lavish their admiration upon those deceitful
objects.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-03-26

Over seventy thousand dollars were voted by
Congress on the Sd inst, as gifts to the clerks
pages &c, making the salaries Of the clerks for
the session over sixty dollars a week, and of
the pages forty dollars week.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-03-26

Trust to Providence for help" was the ex-
clamation of "a husband, on seeing his wife at
tempt to roll a barrel of -four up stairs Trust
to Providence, eh?" was her retort, oyou sup
pose that Providence will come and assist me
while The Iryvy IS standing looking or.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-03-26

Adrance in Copper.-A letter from Vivian
& Sons, under date of London, 18th February,
announces that copper had that day advanced
one penny per H., and for yellow metal I'D
per ID.
Boston letter of the 18th inst, accompany
ing the above, says "copper" was excessively
scarce at the above rates. Sheathing copper,
which previous to the receipt of the advices per
Baltic, had reached So cents, must now advance
still further"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-03-26

WELL-DIGGING.-The article on our first
page, though of greater length than the subject
would seem to require, will be found entertain
ing and instructive. Read it.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-03-26

Speaking of Mr.. Fillmore and his administra-
ton, the Alabama Tribune, an able Democrat
ic print, says: ave feel for him much respect
without warmth, and are glad to write on the
last week of his Administration the best COM
pliment we know of-that he has done nothing
for himself, but all for the duties he was entrus
ted with" This is in pleasant contrast with
the censorous spirits of some of the Democratic
naDerS
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-03-26

Leutys Hotel, at Loudon, by Leuty & Rey-
noldS is one of best hotels in the South. 1t is
every thing that good hotel can be; and you
wish ito feast on fat things" call on them. We
never have sit down to better table in Ten
nessee, and that is saying enough to 'putthrough
any house. They are first rate, clever fellows
and deserve to be patronized-KnOr. Register
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-03-26
Salt River, 2lst March, SO.

GOVERNMENT PATRONAGE OF MEN OF GENIUS.
We see it stated that patent of nobility has
been made out for Major Burns, son of the Plow-
man-Poet, and that he will soon be gazetted as
Baron Ellisland. The lovers of Burns will re-
member that Ellisland was the name of Burhs'
farm.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-03-26

Eg A reward of $500 is offered for the ap-
prehension of Andrew J. Bishop and Joshua
Shelton, charged with the murder of Michael
Massey in Knox County, on the 10th inst.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-03-26

DELICATE RUMoR-It is rumored that Mad
anne Jenny Lind Goldschmidt has recently
presented her delighted husband with fine
pair of twi-twi--f'cisted six trousers. That's
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-03-26

EscAPE,-A very providential escape occur
red upon the N H. Central Railroad on We'd
nesday evening. There was a hole, 20 long and
10 deep, in the track where it cut through the
hillside on the bank of the Piscataqua, go feet
above the level of the water. The engineer
saw it and jumped, leaving the fireman and
passengers to their fate. Strange to say, all
escaped without injury the engine embedding
itself in the sand.-Aanchester( Nh american.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-03-26

BE VrGILANT-The strife with evil never
ceases. We are afoat in leaky ship, and
must keep pumping to keep from going down.