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Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-09-23
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY
JNo. w. & SAM'L B. O'BRIEN,
Odfce on Cedar Street, East ofthe Public Square.
LOUDON:
FRIDAY, SEPT. IS, 1853.
THE @LOUDoN FREE PREsS,a
For 1853,

Having assumed the OnerouS and responsible
duties of public journalists, we feel the Just dc
sire 10 increase the circulation of our paper
as it viii not only increase our capabilities o.
doing good, but at the same time give us rea
sonable remuneration for our labors. To ac
complish this desirable end we have determin-
ed to send out this Prospectus with request
that all who feel an interest in the increased
circulation of our paper will send us the largest
number of subscribers they possibly can. Yet,
we cannot make this request without rendering
appropriate acknowled yements to several friends
whose exertions in procuring us subscribers have
not been unnoticed Gy us.
We deem it unneco ssarv to occupy a lengthy
exposition of the leading features of tie FREE
Press. Its political complexion is uncompro-
misingly WmG-but we are truly glad that the
evil times of unrelenting political warfare has
for time at least ceased, and those so long and
SO recently in antagonistie array, are drawing
together in friendship and in purpose, to minge
united effort and united wisdom to advance the
interests and the true glory Of tile land. We
look to the promotion Of the interests Of AgrcGI-
turc, of Manufactures and Of Commerce, as
being by far more important to the improve
ment of the country, than any political Issue
upon which the American people are extensively
divided. These great interests shall have our
warmest support. Our leading aim shall be to
arouse public sentiment to the Importance Of
Industrial progress-of enriching our fields, of
beautifying our homeS-of starting up the busy
hum of industry and enterprise.
AS to the merits of the FREE PEEss it is for
the public to judge-we can only claim that we
have earnestly endeavored to publish a paper
worthy Of pa5l;e patronage. 1t is filed with
readable matter---containing the latest Foreign
and Domestic News.-full and impartial quota
tions of the Produce Markets of Loudon, Au-
gusta, Savannah, Macon, Charleston, and Nash
vile, with occasional quotations from other i'm
portant points---together with the prices and
number of Hogs sold in Cincinnati each week
during Packing season----alSo the prices Of Pork
at numerous other points, so as to give our Ira
ders a broad and correct basis of judgement in
regard to this important article of trade. In
word, our paper is for the business men of
East Tennessee.
We are anxious to increase our circulation,
and have determined to offer the FREE PREss
at greatly reduced prices to Clubs--money to
accompany the names, as follows
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-09-23
IHo: JEFFERSON.
N. adams Reply.
MoXTEZILL0. June II.

MoNTEZILL0, June IL, 1872.
Dear sir:-Halt an hour ago l received, and
this moment have heard read for the third OF
fourth time, the best letter that ever was written
by all Octogenarian. dated June lst.
have not sprained my wrist; but both my
arms and hands are so OverStraned that | can
not write a line. Poor Starke remembered
nothing and could talk of nothing but the battle
of Bennington. *%@* is not quite so reduced.
cannot mount my horse, but can walk miles
over rugged rocky mountain, and have done it
within month; yet feel when sitting in my
chair, as If could not rise out of it; and when
risen, as II could not walk across the room,
my sight is very dim, hearing pretty good, mem
ory poor enough.
answer your questions death an evil? 1t
is not an evil 1t is blessing to the individual
and to the world; yet we ought not to wish for
it, till life becomes insupportable We must
wait the pleasure and convenience of "Great
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-09-23

The Danger Of AIteriag the Constitutions
In the following passage from the writings of a
distinguished British statesmen, Edmund Burke,
the danger of attempting to make important al
terations in the constitution of a Government,
is clearly pointed out. All such changes should
be made desirable to all before they are adopt
ed by the people. 1t is dangerous to try expe-
riments with the constitution, and those who
attempt it, must indeed be deeply imbued with
the spirit of radical reform. Burke says:
"Our constitution stands on a nice equipoise
with steep precipces and deep waters upon ali
sides of it. In removing it from a dangerous
leaning towards one side, there may be risk
of oversetting it on the other. Every project of
a material change in government 50 compica-
ted as ours, combined at the same time with
external circumstances still more complicated
is q matter full of difficulties, in which consid
crate man will not be too ready to decide, a pru-
dent man too ready to undertake, or an honest
man too ready to promise. They do not respect
the public nor themselves who engage for more
than they are sure they ought TO attempt, or
that they are able to perform. These are my SEN
timents, weak perhaps, but honest and unbias-
ed, and submitted entirely to the opinion of
grave men well affected to their country, and of
experience in what may best promote or hurt it.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-09-23

A TIrginia VALLEY Wheat CJop.-Geo. Bur-
we'll, of Clarke county, Va, gathered 800 loads
of wheat as the result of his late harvest. Each
load was found to turn 20 bushels, making the
net aggregate of $4,000 bushels for this years
crop. As regards the number OF bushels TO au
ordinary load, it is said that the Blue Stem
White Wheat ana the Zimmerman turn out 32
bushels, whilst, the Mediterranean only realizes
22 The differance is worthy of considera>
ton Winchester Republican.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-09-23

California Bems-Pe, Star Of the Vest
Some astounding Developments, in regard to the
expenditures of State Printing, have recently
been made. Controller Pierce was called upon
to furnish the amount, and refused to permit the
hacts to 60 before the public. A call was then
made upon the Treasurer, Maj. Roman, and a
toerti6ed statement was furnished by his clerk,
showing that the amount paid for public print
ing for the year ending June 80, '5s, reached the
enormous sum of $2l8,547, ,66!! Controller
Pierce in December last, in his annual report,
estimated that with ordinary economy, the sum
ought not to exceed $4,000. These facts are
telling with prodigious effect against the Execu-
tive in the election campaign.
o. Hinton, alias S. G. Gordon, who commit
ted robbery of The United States Mail in
Ohio, has been arrested in Los Angeles and is
now in jail
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-09-23

"Pray, Miss Co." said gentleman, the other
evening, "why are ladies so fond of oticers?"
"How stupidr replied she; sis it not natural
that lady should like good oGer- sir?"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-09-23

The greatest pleasure of life is love; the great
est treasure is contentment; the greatest posses
sion is health; the greatest ease is sleep; and
the bes. medicine is a true friend.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-09-23

G0od mdRReTS.-The Good sound sense OF
the subjoned extract should recommend it to
the attention of all who are in any way entrus-
ted with the care Of youth:
at is a matter Of sound policy to cultivate
the manner OF our children. For gentle man
ners and a kind an obi Lng address will do
more to gather around one firm and enduring
friends than strength of mud and superiority Of
attainmentS. The manner 10 which We refer
. are the fruit OF the cultivation OF the mind and
heart; the OutpOurlngS or benevOlence, sincerity
aud inward purity. In all the departments and
professions OF lie we prefer, other things being
eaqual, to ourselves OF the services OF persons
of agreeble and oblging manners. Good man
nerS are Il passport to favor with all NELL
They are coin of great intrinsic value, and ev-
erywhere current. We may be allowed to
glance at some OF the features of good man
Gers, such as We desire to have taught and
practsed in our schools, and such as all per-
sons in well ordered society are bound to OBJ
serve. The conventional rules Of society are
not arbitrary enacments, which any who choose
have right to setat defiance. They are essen
tial to the maintenance and enjoyment of So
cial intercourse and the furtherance Of its high
est ends. Every person who enjoys the privi
leges and benefits of society is morally bound
to observe is wholesome rules. LII breeding is
a sin against good morals, as well as breach
OF social laws Ne person has any right to
act the clown in well ordered society, or to be
unkind and offensive, settin, at defiance the
laws made for its convenience and comfort by
common consent. The leading feature of good
manners is a scrupuluus observance of all the
rules that regulate social intercourse. Let the
pupils of our schools be REQUIRED to observe
them In their intercourse with each other and
their teachers, and upon all other occasions.-
Many Of these rules abStractly considered arc
little things; and yet in their influence upon the
convenience and pleasure of social intercourse.
they are great things. particle of dust is
small thing, yet in the eye which it irritates it
becomes great thing in its influence. So in
fringment Of the rules of good breeding may
be in itself of small moment, but it often be-
comes important in the friction and irritati IN
which it produces in social intercourse"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-09-23
President Jefferson.


The Corn CuIi,ne in Ohio.-According to
the Cincinnati Railroad Record, sixty millions of
bushels of Corn are raised in Ohio every year.
The average crop is thirty seven bushels to an
acre. Among its uses the following are men
toned:
1t is in changing lis form into meats and IL
quors, and finding market among the labor
ers of our own country, that the farmer Of the
great Central West finds both market and
profit for his Indian corn. One of the princi
pal changes made is in feeding it to hogs, which,
after fattening, are converted into pork. There
are not less than five hundred thousand hogs
fatfened annually in Ohio, which consume in
the fattening process about eight millions of
bushels Of corn. As there are four times that
number of hogs and pigs in the State, it is quite
probable that as much more corn is consumed
in wntering these. There are also manufac-
tnred in this State about four hundred thousand
barrels of whiskey. From the single port of
Cincinnati there are annually exported from
two hundred and fifty to three hundred thou
sand barrels of whiskey, enough to ill harbor
sufficient to float fleet of ships.
I she whsKey mauufactury probably con
sumes twelve millions bushels ItiSt he distil-
leries which fix the money price Of corn; and if
one would learn one of the great frauds devised
to perpetuate evil upon earth, let him know that
this whiskey is largely used for the manufacture
of the falsely called wine brandies, gins, and
o:her liquors which appear OH the tables OF ho-
tells, private gentlemen, &C., to feed the vulgar
appetites of the "better GLASS;" who look with
contempt upon the bald whiskey of he laborer.
After these great consumers of 1ndian corn
the hog and the whiSkey maker-we have ali
the fatted cattle to feed, which will probably
consume three millions of bushels more. Then
we have the stock cattle and the horses to win
ter, and the domestic consumption. With all
these uses for it, our sixty millions Of Indian
cora in Ohio is not too much. We have use
for the whole OF it; and in proof of it, we know
that in seasons when the crops is short the price
of cora doubles, and many farmers find them
selves short of a supply. Even in this great
producing country, and in that abundant article,
Indian corn, we have daily evidence that the
production is not beyond the demand; but Oh
the contrary, that from year to year, the price OF
this staple article advances and Oh the compile
lion of our numerous railroads to markets, 1t is
certain that corn will advance largely in price
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1853-09-23

Loudon, Tenn, Aug. 2G.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-02-17
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY II, 1853.

rid, the widow of Thorstein, son Of Eric
the Red) who had died the year before 10 an
unsuccessful expedition to Viueland. Ac-
companied by his wife, who encouraged him
to this voyage, and by crew Of l6O men
on board three vessels, he repaired in the
spring of 1907 to Vineland, vince he re-
manned for three years, and had many com
municatons with the aborigines. Here
his wife Gudrid bore him son, Snorre,
who became the founder of an illustrioUs
family in Iceland, which gave that island
several of its first Bishops. His daughters
son was the celebrated Bishop Thorlak Run
olfson, who published the FIRST Christian
Code of Iceland In 1871 Bishop Erik
sailed from Vineland to Greenland, doubt
less for the purpose of Strengthening his
coun,rymen in their Christian faith,
The notices given by the old IJelandic
voyage-ehroniclers respecting the climate,
the soil aud the productions of this new
country, are very characteristic. Nay, we
have even a statement Of this kind as old as
The eleventh century from writer not
Northman, Adam of Bremen; he states. on
the authority of Seven Esiridson, the King
of Denmark, a nephew of Cauute the Great,
that the country got it's name from the vine
growing wild there. Ii is a remarkable CO.
incidence in this respect that its English
re-discoverers, for the same reason, named
the large Island which is close off the coast
Ndrtha's Vineyard. spontaneously grow
ing wheat (maze or Indian corD) was also
found in this country.
In the mean time it is the total result of
the nautical, geographical and astronomi-
cal evidences in the original documents,
which places the situation of the countries
beyond all doubt The number ofdays' sail
between the several newly found lands, the
striking description of the coasts, especially
the white sand banks of New Scotland and
the long beaches and downs of peculiar
appearance on Cape Cod (the kalarnes and
Furdustranir Of the Northmen) are not to
be mistaken. In addition hereto we have
the astronomical remark that the shortest
day was nine hours long, which fixes the
latitude at 4 724m. los. or Just that of the
promontories which limit the entrances to
Mount Hope Bay, where Lief's booths were
built, aud in the district around which the
old Mortimer had their head establishment,
which they called Hop.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-02-17

PoTAToEs-Large or small ones, for seedl
that is the question. w. b. Coppock, OF
Buffalo, n. Y, thus discusses it, and gives
the result of his experience, as every good
and public spirited farmer should do, fol
the benefit of those engaged in agricul-
lure
" Ii has been mooted question in grow
ing potatoes, whether it was an essential,
as with other seeds, to plant the finest and
best matured tubers for seeds, adopting the
maxim that " like produces like" This
point feel satisfied have fully tested. and
as il is one of pecuniary interest to the far
mer, take this opportunity OF declaring the
results of my numerous experiments. In
the first place we have erred IN supposing
the tu5er TO be true seed, which II is not
the seed being in the ball. The poiatoe or
tuber being merely the Underground root,
aud Increased by elongatlon. This being
fact there is no analogy in the maxim, and
results fully prove there is not necessity
to plant large potatoes IN order to produce
large returns.
have grown good crops, particularly of
The coarsear varieties. The rows were
twenty rods long. The six rows which
were Of the smallest kind, usually called
pig potatoes. sort my potatoes into three
sizes, thus large, for sale, medium, too
small, for seed, aud the balance, none larg-
er than an inch in diameter, are boiled Tor
the pigs, poultry, &c. Being short Of seed
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-02-17

The HoRsE.-The following, from the
Maine Farmer, is commended to the atten-
ton of all who value the comfort and uSe-
fullness of that noble animal the Horse
The breeders of Black Hawks and Morgans,
and all other horses, and all who use them,
will please read the article, and profit by it.
Young horses sometimes refuse the
hay or mangle it from the soreness in the
mouth in consequence of changing their
teeth. This is sometimes attributed TO
lamVas, and the knife or firing iron is re-
soried to. This is a barbarous and cruel
pactice, and should never be permitted.
When young horse is changing Lis
teeth, the whole mouth is red and tender
which makes him fearful OF eating hay
or unground corn, from the pain il gives
him. In such cases, the horse should he
kept on SCALED shorts, or cut feed, until
the soreness OF the mouth is removed
In old horses, when the lampas are
down to level with the front nippers,
the part should be washed with strong
solution of burnt alum; or make sou-
ton of powdered blood root, and wash
the part night and morning. All serious
internal disorders are attended with
loss of appetite. Weakness of appetite
is often constitutional, and cannot be
cured yet it may be pallated. When
such horse is wanted only for moder-
ate work, his appetite may be greatly
improved by careful feeding, and well
ventilated stable. The food must be OF
the best quality and the water pure and
not cold or hard he should have but
little food at a tine, but more frequently.
He should never have more, but rather
less food put before him at any time than
he is inclined TO eat; and if at any time
he is found to leave food in his manger,
it should be taken out, and, after keep
ing him without food for short time,
some fresh hay, oats, or shorts may be
given him. The rack, manger, aud
every part of the stall should be kept
clean and when taken out for exercise
or work should be swept out, the old lit
ter spread out to dry, and that part unfit
for use taken away. AT night, some
clean fresh straw should be placed under
him. A change Of food is often useful,
especially when green food or carrots
can be obtained. 1t is the custom in
many stables to collect the bedding after
il has been saturated with the excr
ment and urine, and place il under - 20
manager, thus submitting the horse & ' %s
noxious vapors that arise from se.Is
mass. Is il to be wondered ~ tn4' ~
poor animal should drag o. n''e'a'
existence. e
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-02-17
tflisrclIdncous.
THE BIRD OF PARADISE.
A SWEDISH LEGEND.

Before Luther began to preach the Re-
formation, monasterIes studded the slopes
of every hill in Germany huge buildings
with quiet peaceable aspect, surmounted
by slender tower rising IA the midst of
the forest through which the ringdoves
hoped from branch to branch. Those gray
walls covered many a fault, and many an
error, but they sheltered men also who were
insensble to worldly joys, saints whose
thoughts dwelt only on the heritage prom
ised by Christ
At Olmutz, in particular, there was one
who had rendered himself famous through
out the surrounding country by his piety
and learning; he was a simple and unaf
fected man, like all men whose knowledge
is great, for science is like the seattle
farther we advance the wider grows the
horizon, and the less do we seem ourselves
Brother Alfus had had, nevertheless, his
seasons of doubt aud misgiyng but after
having wrinkled his brow and whitened
his hair in vain dispositions, he had al
slast been compelled TO fall back upon the
faith of the little children; and then con-
hding his life to prayer, as to an anchor of
mercy, ne suHefeu hlinStll 10 TOOK BeHty
IN the tide of pure love, holy visions, and
heavenly hopes.
But in a hltle while rough squalls began
again to shake the sanity bark. The temp
cations of the understanding returned, aud
reason began haughtiy to question faith
Then Brother Alius grew sad dark clouds
began to float over his spirit; his heart
new cold and he could no longer pray.
Wandering through the country, be sat up
on the messy rocks, fingered by the foam
OF waterfalls aud saunlered amidst the muir
murs OF the forest; but it was in vain that
he sought light from nature. To all his
inquiries, the mountains, the leaves and
The streams gave but one answer-GoD
8rotber Alius came out victorious from
many OF these struggles, and each time his
Saith was made irmer than ever; for temp
'1ation is the gymnasium of the conscience
~ q does not destroy it, it strengthens il.
But after time lnquletude again came
1oer his spirit more keenly than before
had remarked that every thing beauti
loses its charm by long use; tina, the
soon grows tired of the most beautiful
dscspe, the ear Of the sweetest voice
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-02-17

me that small farm well fenced, well ma
nured, and the cattle and the weeds anc
thistes kept out of every field it may be d.
vded into, and no pillow wnlered in the
fence, and no work done on Sunday, will
yield double the profit, according to the
number of acres, aud the Tabor and ex.
pense bestowed, than big farm will, con.
Quoted on scientific principles, as you call
them. There is science in good farming
but the want of it in bad management
Good morning, neighbor Pound.
Pouad-Good morning, friend Penny
But wait a moment. To tell you the truth
| came TO borrow a little money. My hal
is nearly gone, and have an opportunity t'
buy some at SIS per ton. Can you accom-
MEDIATE me with thirty dollars
Penny-Certainy, my dear sir Wifi
will you bring me the squirrel skim be
lieve there is fifty in one end of it, tool
of Smith, the butcher, for the fourteen yea
old COW, sold him in the fall Ii affords
me much pleasure to accommodate broth
er farmer, in small way, from the proceed,
Of a small farm.
Pound-Thank you. thank you neigh.
Dor Penny. Good morning.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-02-17

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT CRATE
ful acknowledgements are due to S. w. Jew
EFT, Esq, for two barrels of superior fruit,
of the Apple species. Among the varieties
raised upon his farm, and included 10 the
present, are beautiful apple, large in size
and of rich flavor, called Jeweii's Best.
1t is truly among the best we ever ate, and
is practical proof that as good fruit can be
raised in Vermont as elsewhere, with prop
err care and culture. If any doubt the ac-
curacy of our judgment, they will please
give us call; as the proof of the apple,
like that of the pudding, is in eating IL
Instead of going abroad for fruit trees. as
many unwisely do, would it not be well to
procure the best of young trees, gratis an d
buds, from trees already acclimated, and
near home Mr.. Baitey, at Keeseyille, NY
Mr.. Spear at Braintree, aud the venerable G.
Stevens, of East Montpelier, have iine nur-
series of excellent fruit, aud can accommo-
date their neighbors and the public.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1853-02-17

CHEEsE.-From the dairy of Shubae
Short, East Montpelier 1t will melt in the
mouth, if its richness and fine flavor does
not send it too quickly into the stomach.
1t is just as easy to make good cheese as to
make that which is worthless, provided you
kno'c how. you do not, we recommend
a visit TO the cheese parlor Tor the cheese
room, as neat as a parlor, Of Mrs Short,
who will give the desired information. we
doubt not, with pleasant face, and in short
metre