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Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13

CoUSrERFETrs, The Fayetteville Observer
calls attention to the fact that many counterfeit
$40 Bills on the Bank of Cape Fear, heretofore
described, are now in circulation. The counter
felt is well executed; the bills made payable at.
Salisbury, Fayetteville or Wilmington.
The New berne Atlantic speaks of danger
Gus counterfeit on the Bank Of the State, paya.
bic to L. S. Webb, at Windsor, and dated June
lst 1853. 1t was $50 bill, new plate letter A
and was detected at the Branch Bank in New
bern, and is so well executed, that none but the
best Judges could ever discover that it was not
genuine note.- Raleigh STAR
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13

THE WEATHER-Ths Camden Ala. Repub-
lie of the Ind says; For more than a week past
we have had dry and rather warm weather,
just such as is desired, at this period of the
year, for picking cotton.
IIoT WEATHER.-The unprecedented hot
weather has dried up and parched vegetation to
an extent unequalled in number Of years
The days AREAS hot and sultry as in midsum-
mer aud the nights close and diSsagreeable
Although in many sections of the State the
prospects for good crops were very fine, this
sudden and unexpected drouth will shorten
the yield very much. Stillthere will not be an
entire failure. Good crops viii be made in
some counties, but we believe that in none it is
expected that full crops will be made.-IN. c.
Star
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13

CROPS IN IRELASD.-We have the following
by the last steamer, in relation to the crops il.
Ireland
"The weather during the last week has been
rather unsettled; butalthougb good Dc al Of rain
has fallen, the grain crops DO not appear to
have been at all injured. The wheat looks
well, end is now ripenng FAST and Do not oh
serve, that it has in any place been beaten
down. 1t Is remarkably free from blight or
smut, while the ear is considered unusually
large and ful.-The oat crop has suffered more
from the rain and weather than the wheat; nor
is it altogether so free from blight, although up
on this head there is certainly little to complain
Of
upon the whole, there is still every reason
to think that the grain crops will be the most
abundant thar have been gathered for many
years. With regard to potatoes, there be
no doubt the disease Is now spreading bat not
to such an alarming extent as some people re-
present. The new potatoes are generally in
use throughout the counts; and, although the
leaves. and in some cases the stalks, arr blight
ed, yet the tubes are scarcely touched-while,
for the most part, the quality is excellent. The
quantity sown this year is unprecedently large
even compared with thevery best Of times, 50
that it is hoped that after all casualties and loss
es, there will be a fall average supply"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13

Who shall decide when doctors disagree" Or
who shall tell what is Democratic doctrine when
the Democratic President and the Democratic
Congress passed Land Donating Insane Asy-
lum Bill, and the Democratic President vetoed
the measure. The Democratic Congress pass
ed River and Harbor Bill, and the Democrat
ic President vetoed the measure, The Demo-
cratic Congress were divided on the Homestead
Bill, and the Democratic President was claim
ed by both divisions, pro and C H., just as they
happened to think. In truth, as far as priacj-
pies are concerned, it is confusion worse con
fcunded.'-I Alexandria Gazette.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13

PU1NAX's MoSTHLY MACAzIyE has become
abolitionized. 1t should no longer lie support.
ed by Southern men. The number for Septem-
Der contains an article entitled "Our Parties
and Politics" full of abolition sentiments, and
also an abolition poeml The agents for the
sale of the work in Montgomery boxed up the
September number, and notified the publisher
that they were subject to his order and that no
more copies were wanted.
Harper's Magazine is nearly as bad as Put
nam S. and both should be put under the BAN
The.editcr fHarper's-Henry J. Reymond-is
rank abolitionist.- Huntsville Advocate.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13
TIE Irish EXiles.

The following letter has been received in
New York from Mr. Martin, one Of the Irish
exiles in Australia, dated:
Hobart Town, Wednesday, May 81.
"Last night, after having my trunk packed
and my farewell taken, l left Ross and came
to Hobart Town by the mail, to meet O'Brien
before his departure to Europe by the Overland
Mail. You must know that the mail which
reached the Colony seven days ago, brought
news OF a pardon" or conditional pardon, "
authorities ditftr,) having been granted to us
by the clemency Of the Queen of England
influenced perhaps by Old Nick So we have
been receiving congratulations, and considering
the comparative attractions of various routes
homewards, and winding up affairs in Van Die
mans Land. But lol when | arrive at the
Capital this morning,I learn that no instructions
have, as yet, been sent from London to these
authorities upon the subject Of the pardon
And so O'Brien must wait two months for an
other opportunitSo going to Europe by India;
and O'Doherty may return to his potato plant
ing, and | may return to my pupils. To-mor-
row morning O'Brien was to have sailed for
Melbourne, and Immediately thence by the
Madras for India.
ut is likely O'Doherty and will not get
away so soon as two months hence"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13
COURT AT JACKSONVILLE.

The Cleveland Dispatch says, next week is
the regular time for holding the Circuit Court
Of Monroe county; but the present indications
are that the court will be postponed for the
present We have been shown letter from
Judge Alexander, in which he states that it will
be physically impossible and morally wrong
for him to attend as three of his children were,
on Monday when he wrote, sick with the pre-
vailing disease, and he was in hourly expec-
tation of others of his family being attacked;
while he himself was unwell though not with
Cholera
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13

FIRE IN AsHEs.-A correspondent Of the Chi
cago Democratic Press says that in a bin where
he stores ashes, every layer being wetted as de-
posted he found the bottom of the heap one
surface of fire, after period Of two years had
elapsed since they were deposited. The bin con
tainei some two hundred bushels, and the top OF
the heap, deposited eighteen months, was wet.
There is evidently some unknown application OF
the laws relating thereto to be discovered.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13

GROSS INSULTS TO GENERAL DOUGLASS.
CHICAGO, Sept. 2-An immense crowd as
sembled in the open air last night to hear the
speech of Senator Douglass on the Nebraska
and River and Harbor bills. He was greeted
with yells and groans, and the semi-civilized
populace refused to listen. He made various
attempts to speak and finally left the stand at
half past ten O'Clock. There was no other dis
turbance
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13
Morristown, September 9th "a.

Messrs. 0Brien:-In compliance with your
request submit the following, to apply to the
counties of Jefferson & Granger in general.
The present Wheat crop is a very full average
in quantity and superior in quality some sales
at from IS to IS cts, holders are firm in asking
Sl,Q0 and if that price is not paid the crop will
not be marketed until late in the season. The
Corn crop viii fall short Of an average from 80
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13

DEATH OF \ DISTINGUISHED ARMY OFFICER.
Information has reached Washington, says
the STAR of the receut death of Brevet Lieuten-
ant Colonel John McCleland, of the Corps of
Typographical ENGINEERS, at Knoxville, Teunes-
see, Of cholera. Col. Nee. was the brother of
Secretary McCleland, oftAe Interior Depart.
ment- He leaves a widow, formerly Miss Walk
er, Of Washington, and a family Of children all
Of whom are now at Piney Point
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13

eGg- The Shelbyvile ErpOsitor says that
Provisions are at this time higberin Shelbyville
than they were ever known to be at any former
period Meal s. per bushel; Flour, country
made, 1915 per hundred pounds; bacon from Z
to 8 cents; chickens l24 cents, but few in mar
kst; butter 10 cents: eggs cents; old corn from
s. to So % per bb;uew crop selling in the field
at from 50 TO 50 so; Beef from 81 so to SIS per
hundred weight.
The weather is distressingly dry and hot, and
unless it rains soon things will be great deal
worse than they are.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13

The Richmond IVA , Penny Post speaks of
the immense amount of wheat now in the vari-
Gus Rail Road depots Of that city. One Of them
is literally groaHing under the weight of its con-
tents, and the writer thinks b, "saw enough to
feed the Russian and allied troops for a twelve
month. There are eight large mills in opera
ton in that city, and two Of them grind at least
nine hundred barrels per day. 1t is fayorite
over all others. The climate does not sour it,
aud the secret is said to consist in packing it
while il is hot
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13
from the Dublin University Magazine
What i Live For.
BY C. LIYyAEUs DASKs


] live for those who love me,
Whose hearts are kind and true;
For the heaven that smiles above me;
And awaits my spirit too;
For all human ties that bind me;
For the task by God assigned me;
For the bright hopes left behind me,
And the good that can do.
live to learn their story.
Who've suffered for my sake:
Toemulate their glory,
And follow in their wake: &,
Bards, patriots, martyrs, sages,
The noble of all ages,
Whose deeds crown Historys pages,
And Times great volume make.
/ live to hold communion
With all that is divine;
To feel there is union
'Twixt Natures heart and miDe:
To profit by affection,
Reap truths from fields ofhctlon,
Grow wiser from conviction,
And fulfil each grand design.
| live tohail that season,
BY gifted minds foretold,
When. men shall live by reason,
And not alone by gold:
When man to man united,
And every wrong thing righted,
The whole world shall be lighted
AS Eden was Of old.
live for those who love me-
For those who know me tue;
For the heaven that smiles above me,
And awaits my spirit too;
For the cause that lacks assistance,
For the wrong that needs resistance,
For the future in the distance,
And the good that | can do.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13

EsS~The Matches Courier of the 18th ult says
all the upper streams out from St. Louis are fall
ing slowly; but the Illinois and Missouri contin-
ue in tolerable boating order. At St. Louis, the
water is slowly receding, with full eight feet
water in the channel to Cairo.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13

BREACH OF TRUsr.-The Augusta Constitu-
tiOnalist states that Elijah D. Robertson, ware
houSeman and factor of that city, of the firm of
Robertson & Goss, has absconded, after having
defrauded and abused the confidence of sundry
gentlemen, His,liabilitiesare estimated at about
$4,000, besides what is by mortgages on prop
erty- Richmond Dispatch.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13

The list of Costom House officers in the diff
ferent States, shows 2l5 Americans, ,837 For
eigners. American, pause moment ere you
condemn party whose object is to give at
least half the government patronage to AMER.
ICANs.-i Boston Advertiser
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13

B4- Mr. TATE, President Memphis Charles
on railroad has contracted for 300 tons of
iron for the construction of the road east of
Lagrange. Iron to be delivered at New Or
leans by first Dec, at S45 per ton.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13

S2- We would earnestly request those who
favor US with communications when possible 10
hand them in early and not wait until publica.
ton day-we are frequently SO engaged on that
day that ii is almost impossible to insert a
lengthy article, and the result is the article is
delayed. We are pleased to receive communi-
cations from our friends on subjects of general
interest, andregret ehen such delays occur.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13

IA The following is list of all The States
yet to vote this fall, and the time of holding
their elections
Pennsylvania, October 10; Ohio, October,
IS; Indiana, October 10; Massachusetts, No
yember Z; Michigan, November I; Wisconsin,
November -
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13

BS~ The sixth session Odd Fellows Female
College commenced in Rogersville on the 9Th
inst. Persons wishing to patronize that school
need have 10 fears OF sickness as the health of
the town and country is as good as it has been
for Years
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13

Bank Of Brunsaoick.-The Augusta Chroni-
Gle says, on and after the first of September,
1854, the corporate name of this Bank will be
changed to "The Union Bank" located in Au-
gusta, and in accordance with the late Act of
the Legislature Of Georgia.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13

esz~ 1t seems to be no longer mooted ques-
tion as to whether we have had Cholera in East
Tennessee. We kn ew that it would all come
right when those who contended that it was not
cholera caught up with the news ufthe day.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13
Health of Chattanooga.

The Advertiser says, An unusual degree Of
health still remains to Chattanooga and vicinity
Situated, as we are, in the mountains. fine
breeze draws between the ridges, and does
much to modify and make comfortable the air.
We entertain fears for our city if the citizens
will exercise a little care in diet.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13

ns@ We take the following extract from a
private letter:
Burnsvilley N. c. Sept, A, 81
The corn crops are better from Knoxville up
than they are below-they improve all the way
from Knoxville to Burnesville. IA. T.
The specimen of copper sent will do Ed.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13

RaS~ The Court House just completed in
Elizabethton, Carter county, is said to he exc
cuted in style Of architecture unsurpassed in
East Tennessee.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13
CHOLERA ABATED AT MADIsoNvILLE.

We are indebted to Mr. J. RUFUS SMITH for
the following extracts from private letter:
a letter from Madisouvlle dated on Mon
day the lth says, zone death Of typhoid fever,
on Saturday night last, (this was a black girl. J
No other cases Of sickness in town or around
town at this time; we hav'nt had any cases of
cholera for 10 days, in or near the Town"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13

RG- The Cars on the Memphis & Charleston
road leave Tuscumbia at 5 o'clock, a. N. in
stead OF as heretofore. Leave Decatur at s
and arrived at Tuscumbia at Pm.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13

Dsg- The Daily Memphis Wing says, Prof
Alex. Dimitry, Of New Orleans, has been APP
pointed by the President to investigate the
Cherokee treaties.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13

General P. A. Herrau, of the house of Mos
guerra d Co., of New York, has been appointed
Minister of War of the Republic of New Gren-
ada, of which he was formerly President, and
at one time its Minister to the United States.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13

rsAThe Vest American Monthly, published
at Cincinnati, and devoted to the interest of the
SoGthnhd West has been received for Septem-
Der. Address Jethro Jackson & Co; 81 year.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13

Macon, August 3lst 1854.
Editors SaraRnak Republican:
Gentleman-I see that you publish an ex-
tract from the New York papers, in which
doubtful reference is made to this Bank. The
ru-aors as published first in New Iork are with
out foundation. The notes of this Bank are, and
have been since its late reorganization prompt
ly redeemed at the Bank of the Republic, and
at the office of Wadsworth & Sheldon, 20 Wall
street; New York, at per cent discount; at the
Banks counter in this city in gold, or sight ex-
change on New York at current rates.
Respectfully yours,
ISAAC ScoTT, President.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13
who are Our Office Holders

Below is list Of officers in the service of
the United States, with place and birth. These
figures and facts tell their own story, and an
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13

Wrightsville, Roane CO., Tenn. Sept It'll 90
Mr. Editor. Agreeable to request, send you
what information l have gathered from this
county, in regard TO the crops the present sea
son, from what | can learn together with what
l have seen, | do not think that there can be a
half crop made Of Corn; some of my neighborS
have been offered so cents for their Corn, and
the purchaser to take it in the field, and they
refused to take that price.
L have conversed with a great many of the
farmers in regard to the present Wheat crops,
and the conclusion is that, perhaps, there is a
half an average crop; | have conversed with
several gentlemen who have been engaged in
threshing Wheat this season, and they say the
present crop is from one half to two thirds av-
erage with last year as to quality, and about
one half average as to quantity; Oats--it seems
to be the general opinion that Oats are full
average crop.
As to stock Hogs, froh what information
can gather, think there is a falling off from
last year, owing principally to the scarcity of
grain, and prices considerably lower than last
year; think hogs can be bought at nearly half
what they sold at last year; there could be any
amount of hogs bought at /! cents, weighing
from one hundred to one hundred and fifty
pounds, and no buyers at that price.
There is not as many Cattle in this county
as has formerly been for market, though l think
the price ranges about the same.
AS regards Horses and Mules there is not SO
many as last year, owing to the scarcity OF
grain. The fact is every man that has a sur
plus horse or mule, wants to sell him 70 avoid
feeding him through the the winter.
All kinds Of stock are dull and there is but
very little trading going on in that line. All
kinds of grain in demand, at fair prices, with
and upward tendency. Ireman sir, your Obt.
Seryt. RUFUS MARNEY
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13
CHARLESTON, S. c.,
Aug. 29th, 1854.


Yours of the 18th is to hand In reply
l can inform you that this market is overrun
with Shoats; the price is anything the drover
can get. Yesterday drove ofl38 head sold at
$3.50 per head, little over cts. nett, and there
is hundreds in the market not sold and cannot
get any offer except by the head 81 per shoat,
ranging from 60 to 10 lbs. nett. They will not
pay to bring here. | saw the bill Oh lot of
hogs sold here Sl35 expenses, and the drove
brought S2O0-leaving IS dollars for the drove
less than 80 cts. per head. lfhogs hold off un-
til the stock on hand is worked off, they may
get up again. but it viii be a hong time to clear
off stock on hand. If hogs continue to come
to this market as they have done this month,
they will be a nuisance here. The Tennessee
ans had better kill their hogs and make bacon
out OF them, if it is poor it will bring some
thing.
have nothing more, but am yours very re-
spectfully, CHARLES 2. SHEER.
To MeSsrs. Tibbs & Hardwck.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13

RSF~ Bishop Pierce was to have dedicated the
new brick Methodist Church in Atlanta on last
Sabbath.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13

EG~ J. B. MosELEY has purchased j. G.
FEYNIE'S interest in the Memphis Eagle and
Enduire-.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13

GG%Hon. John Black formerly [. S. Senator
from Mississippi, died at Winchester, Va, on
the 18th ult
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13

07ERLooKEDl-Th article last week under
the head 9Corn Crop--its dimriinai;on and pro-
bahle effects, should have Joca placed to ibe
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13

Coop ADvIcE.-Keep out of bad company
or the chance is, that when the devil fires into
flock he will hit somebody.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13

The fellow who was "out Of church" has or
dered new supply.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13
Agricultural Society Meeting.

On Monday the 18th inst the Rome Counts
Agricultural Society convened in Kingston in
accordance with a resolution of a late meeting
Of the Society in Loudon.
The President A. S. Lenoir, being present
took the chair. The House being called to or
der, R. K. Byrd was appointed Secretary pro
tenn.
The object of the meeting being explained
and from general information impaired by the
President, it was resolved to locate the Society
permanently at Kingston.
1t was further resolved, that the sum of $500,
the amount of capital stock required by the late
act Of our Legislature, be raised by the 18th of
the present month. And for that purpose an
obligation was entered into by number of
Gentlemen so that the society may at that time
be able to report its self as being brought I'M
der the general provisions of the Act; thereby
establishing title to the annual donation of So.
90 by the state.
The Society then adjourned to meet on the
fourth Monday 18th of the present month
(Sep.l a. s. LEyolR, President.
R. X. BYRD, Secretary, pro TEN. 8
X iuUStop EaZettpaP
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13

Bag> The United States Post Office Depart
ment has our thanks for number of the Nash
vile True Wing. 1t come through "sale aad
sound"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13

W. Fl. TIBBs has just returned from Virgin
ia, where he has obtained a number Of claims
in the Copper region. He brings with him
some rich specimens.- Cleveland Dispatch.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13

There seems to have been some misapprehen.
sion in reporting the proceedings above
The gentlemen in this vicinity who obtained
the charter, made proposition that if the
farmers in the lower end of the county would
take an interest in the Society,the meetings and
fairs should be held at such place as a majority
of the members interested, from time 10 time
should deem expedient and proper. This, we
think was surrendering enougb-but no more
than justice demanded.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13

rs Those ofour patrons who are served by
the Cauier vii confer favor by inforu4ing rs
~ an early houF Of any failure in receiving their
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13
Merchan,,s Bank of Macon.

The following note from Isaac Scott, Esq,
President of the Merchants Bank, will explain
ITSELF Savannah News, 9Th inst.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-13
From Cleveland Dispatch.
ShOats at Charleston.

Wehave been permitted to copy the follow
ing letter to Messrs. Tibbs & Hardwick, which
contains important information to some of our