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Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25
CEDAR CREEK, Greene CO., Tenn,
October DIST, 1854.

AI6SSTS. " Df1efl:-
Your favor of the 26th
of August was received in regular course of
mall but owing to my confinement to the house
from sickness for the last two months, have
been unable to reply, it is almost impossible to
give YOU correct statement of the crops in this
county: in some neighborhoods the wheat crop
was fine, much better than last year, while in
others it was short; upon the whole | suppose
there was an average crop, but the prices for
some time ranged higher than l have ever
known in this section before--from 70 to so and
80 cents per buShel. Engagements for corn
has been effected in some portions of the coun-
ty at from 30 to 80 cents per bushel, it is gener.
ally thought, however, the price will be fixed at
so cents at the heap-it is impossible to report
the quantity raised in the countYin some neigh
borhoods the crops are good-on bottoms and
improved land-the upland will yield poorly
as far rs / have seen, on the river bottoms too
TIE oat crop is good in some places as good as
/ I ever saw, but in the county generally | sup
/ pose not much more than half crop was OBJ
tanned, and in many places not enough to renu
merate the farmer for his labor-the price is
now from % to 30 cents. if any change in the
price, it will advance. Horses and mules are
high Notwithstanding the tghtness of money
matters; any thing like number one horse o.
mule readily commands from l25 to $50 dol
lars. There was much excitement in our cat
tie market in the early part of the season, / sup
pose there was an advance in the number o
cattle driven to Virginia, on last years drive
bought at an advance in price Of near % pc
cent. This county is pretty well supplied will
hogs, fully equal TO last year and at presen
some little excitement prevails, in the last fey
months the price has advanced from 70 cent
to dollar per l00pounds.
Yours very respectfully,
SAM'L. II. SHREwsBERY.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25
For Loudon Free Press.
ON VISITING THE SICK.

Christians let me say few words to you In
regard TO visiting the sick. Mediate for a few
moments and see if you have done your duty IN
regard to this important matter Throughout
our land and country, from the most densely pop
ulated cities down to the most obscure cottage,
sickness and death have reigncd this year with
out a parallel in the annals Of American history!
There has been and still is vast ield open in
our towns and country for the benevolent Chris
tan to occupy in sympathising with and admin
istering to the wants of the sick and dying
Christians now is the time for you to be up and
doing. The Lord does not love cold hearted,
law. sIothful, inactive Christian. You are
commanded to visit the sick. "Pure religion
and un0efled before God and the Father" con-
sists partly in this, 'to visit the fatherless and
widows in their Affections, and to keep your
selves unspotted from the world" james 9tb
and 27h. What are the fruits of Christianity?
aBy their fruits We shall know them" Dear
Christians it is your duty to visit the sick, to
feed the hungry, and clothe the naked What
does Bible tell you in regard to all these things?
20 ana redu lHeu anu DtCl tASiA NA''NN -
structions by putting all their commands into
practice Frequently during the present yea:
in my Medical practice among the sick find
that the poor are neglected in their poverty and
affections by their ne ghbors. Christians, friends,
and neighbors, this is not right Who was
neighbor to the man who fell among thieves
and got wounded and robbed Of all he possessed
Let us turn to the Bible and see what it says
in regard to these. things; examine Lake the
10th chapter, and YOU viii find that the Priest
and Levite done like great many Christians
of the present day that make a great noise
about religion. They pass by the poor wound
ed man without ever being moved pity or
compassion; but when the good kind Samaritan
came along on his journey and found the poor
STRANGER in distress he had compassion on him,
and went to him, and bound up his wounds,
mourning in oil and wine, and set him on his own
breast and brought him to an Inn, and took
care Of bim:" our Savior says. ego and do them
likewise to all the sick and afflicted that you
meet with. There is another place in the Bi
bic that wish to call your attention to, that Il
, recorded the 18th chapter Of Nattteac's Cos
pei, where our blessed Savior represents all the
nations of the earth as being assembled at tht
t judgement seat of Christ to lie rewarded accor
] dino TO their deeds-here dear Christian. yOl
may find your duty in this chapter in relation
to visiting the sick, feeding the hungry, ant
clothing the poor. Read from the 3lst vers
to the end of the chapter, and you viii find tia
> all the Christians who neglect their duty il
visiting the sick shall go away into everiastin!
punishment; but the righteous into life eternal
Go see the sick from door to door,
n Feed the hungry and clOthe the poor
n Do all these thiugs-obey the Lord
And you'll receive his great reward
GLLDIUs.
Bradley co.. Tenn. Oct 10th, 81.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

FLOUR WILL BE CHEAP THIS W1YTER.-The
Albany Knickerbocker says, the farmers al
over the country are holding back their whea,
in the hope of getting high prices. Yet, in spite
of this, -four has a slightly downward tendency.
When the fact reaches them that Canada is sup.
plying the market and that Europe don't want
any of our -four and grain this year, there will
be grand crash. EVERYBODY viii want to sell
and prices will go as far below the fair price as
it is now above that mark 1t is now quite ev-
ident that the threatened famine will not over
take us this year.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

LATE FROM CALIFoRNIA.--The steamship
Northern Light, at New York, brings later
news from California and $96O,OOO IN gold
The election in California has resulted in the
choice of Messrs. Denver and Herbert, anti Bro
derrick Democrats. to Congress, and the choice
OBS wings and 46 democrats to the House,and
wings and % democrats to the Senate of the
State Legislature. In San Francisco the Know
Nothings carried everything before them
The new City Council is composed of II wings
and democrats.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

pa- We notice that six spans of the railroa
bridge at this place is nearly completed, and
the other four may be finished in a short time.
If suitable timber could have been readily OBJ
tanned the frame work of the whole bridge could
have been completed and ready for raising SO
soon as all the piers are fniShed-the last one
Of which will be done by the 18th proximo
The entire bridge viii be completed, the grading
between this and Knoxville finished and the
rails laid by the time the E. T. & Va. road is
ready to meet them at Knoxville. The iron foI
the work has and is arriving at Savannah and
will soon be here, when the track-laying will be
commenced
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25
For London Free Press
ChotO Shoals.
Meeero Rrien.-

The public are generally
aware that Congress at the session of 1858 In
passing the river and harbor bill, appropriated
$4,000 to the Tennessee river, to be applied
from the Suck to Knoxville-that work has
been attended to. I understand the money is
exhausted and of course the work has been sus-
pended for the want of means. will not at
tempt to say what benefit will result from the
work done, whethar it has radically improved
the river or not for navigation-but by way of
investigation and suggestion,will remark wheth-
er it would be practicable to complete the i'm
provements commenced at choto shoals by the
U. s., by applying any residue of effects, money,
boats and fixtures, or any impliments belong
ing to the U. s., or by subscription among the
citizens?
Choto shoals is one among the most difiedlt
places to navigate on low water. The present
situation of the dam of FLINDERS in their unfn
ished state, has not thrown one inch of water
into the channel The work is well construc-
ted and arranged to deepen the channel; the
rocks already quarried out and near the point
the river longer than usual, and with en- expen
diture of $500 more, the work could be secured
aud the river greatly improved at this point
The frame dam will undoubtedly float off the
! first rise of or 6 feet, on which there has beer
expended very considerable amount of none,
last year and this year, which all will be los
and of no avail when it could by a comparative
y small amount be made permanent improve
nent and Of great utility to the public general
ly. If those who have been benefciaries AM
assistants to the U. S. engineer in executin
the work, will see the propriety of the thing an
make an effort to secure a valuable improve
ment. What say you Mr.. o'Brien, Mr.. Brow
low, and Mr.. Cain, is the suggestion good on
or not? An OBSERVER.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25
Meeting of the synod.

The East Tennessee Synod Of the c. P.
Church convened at this place on the 18th inst,
and was organized by electing Rev. J. B
DoBsox Moderator,and Rev. A. ]. MCGEE Clerk.
There was fair attendance of the members, and
we understand much important business. of the
church, was transacted. The Synod adjourned
at late hour on Monday night, and nearly al
the Preachers have left for their homes YET
some Of the Preachers are yet remaining and
continue religious exercises in the church from
five to eight hours per day.
They are having quite lively time-some /;
or 20 having protested religion.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

TO A BOTTLE.
lis xery- stran.ge that YOU and l
For you are full when am drv.
And dry when l am full.
A SECOND REVOLUTION

The storm-cloud has burst political wbirI.
wind is sweeping over the landI 1t first NUT
terings, heard in municipalities and villares.
have just Numbered through the ballot boxes of
three great States, overwhelming rotten plat
forms and political dynasties. With terrific
shock, it has hurled down party landmarks. and
demagogues, and factions. lightning never
quicker purged foetid air, than has this new
political electricity smitten and purified the
political atmosphere-foul for a gedtlemen with
domestic and f5reign poisons A second Amer
lean revolution is begu9, but not ended: a revo.
luton not only less glorious than that of "sev-
enty-six,' when the fathers set an example for
their children, and children's children. by smit-
ting to the dust the enemies of American lib.
erty.
A second American revolu,ionl gloriouslv be-
gun, and to gloriousy and in re-establishing
throughout this land, the supremacy of the A,
merican people-placing the rule and destiny
of America once more, and forever, in the
hands of Americans. There is no installing
the issue Of the conflict. The American spirit
Is aroused and determined; the battle against
political corruptors and spoilsmen, is to be
waged until nota home traitor,no demagogue.
nor foreign dictator is left in post of honor
or trust until every watch tower of the Repub-
lie is sentineled by Americans, ia hand and in
heart. Maine, Pennsylvania Ohio and Indi-
ana have wheeled into the revolutionary line.
and flung out the American flag. Their victo-
ry for American principles is overwhelming
1t astounds political leaders, and tricksters, and
and time servers. Old parties are in the death
agony
Is there politician so blind as not to see
the end of this revolution? Is there dema-
gogue who does not see his doom written? Is
there foreign born brawler against our Con-
shtution and Sabbath, whose insoIence is not
rebuked? Is there an American who does not
rejoice, and who will not hasten to swell the
American ranks, victorious in every city, and
Vllllge, and hamlet, until the last stronghold of
liberty is re-conquered? For our part, we re-
Jolce in this revolution, without stint or disguise
We hail it as the salvation of the Republic, and
pray it God.speedl until the last battle is won.
and old political parties, and corrupt, timeserv-
ing politicians, and foreign influences aud Or
on American soil are swept from
existence forever.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

a SPLENDID PREsENT.-The Emperor of
Russia has presented the Charles II Haswell.
Esq, the well known Engineer of New York
city, magnificent diamond ring, worth 81, 500,
in consideration of his professional labors in
the furnishing of drawings of steam macbinerv
including the engines of the steamer Powaton
which Mr.. Haswel had designed for the q. S.
Navy. The drawing were made at the intance
of the late Mr. Bodisco, former Russian Minis
ter to the United States
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25
ELECTION OLE SENATORS.

A Telegraphich dispatch, dated Montpelier
Vt. Oct. 4 says:
The Hon. Jacob Callamere, Of Woodstock,
whig, was to-day elected United States Sena-
tor for the long term by a majority in both
houses of about. 80; and the Hon. Lawrence
Brainarl, of St. Adams, free soiler, for the
short term.
Governor Rozie's message was delivered this
forenoon. 1t was unusually brief, and was re-
ceived with much favor by all parties. The
Governor admits himself to be strongly in favor
of the PEohi6it9ry LIQUOR law:
MeGuinnass has become heiress to upwards
of 100000, in ireland, but her whereabouts is
not known.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

GRAND DIVISION SoYs OF TEMPERANCE
The following is list of officers of the Grand
Division Sons of Temperance, elected at the an
nual meeting held in Nashville.
Rev. J. B. McFERRIN. G. W.P.
RORT. Stalk, of Jackson, g. W A.
HUGH CARROLL, of Nashville, g. Scribe.
Isaac PAUL, of Nashville, G. Treasurer
WIN. B. Curry, of Nashville, G. Conductor
j. W. CoLLINswoRTH, G. Sentinel
The attendance from abroad was quite large.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25
THE GAS LIGHT COMPANY.

Since our last issue,we are pleased to be able
to announce the organization of this Company.
The following gentleman have been chosen its
officers:
Col. GEO. W. CHURCHwELL, Prest.
JoHy L. NOSES, Secretary.
VIM. X. ECKLE, Treasurer
These gentlemen will press this work to CON-
pletion. That the Gas works will go into ope-
ration at no distant day. is not now matter of
doubt Knoxville Wing.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25
GOOD NEwsl?) FROM CONNECTICUT

The Hartford Times gives the returns from
10 towns which have elected their Boards of
select men and town clerk on Monday 3D. There
are $50 towns in the State, about 40 of
which hold their fall elections in November
1t will be seen that the Democrats have carried
81 of the October elections; all others 48. max
ing Democratic majority of II towns over
all, and a majority of thirty-four towns over the
wings.
The Know Nothings, Wings and Temper
ance men coalesced, as elsewhere Elk.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

pa A double track is now being extended
on trussel work, from the Depot to the river at
this place, in addition to the incline plane al
ready in use. The object is to tranship through
freights Immediately from the boats into the
cars without passing through the Depot, and
vice verse. The freights will be raised or low
cred by steam power This is a permanent
Improvement and will be very convenient for
transhiping all kinds of heavy freights, and es-
pecialy the vast amount of Marble from the
quarries in Hawkins comfy, intended for the
National Washington Monument at Washing
ton City, that viii soon be ready for shipment
ria this place.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

OLD-ScHooL AND NEw-ScHOoL,-The pres
ent strength of the New and Old School bodies
of the Presbyterian Church. as drawd from their
reports just published, is as follows; Presbyte-
RES. N. s., los; o. s., lac. Ministers, N. S..
1862; 0. s., 22O3! Churches, N. s., 1861; O.
s., 1916. COMMITMENTS, n. s, I4l,447; O..
S., 225, 404.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

STARcH.-There is no better way that I have
ever tried, for making nice starch for shirt bo-
SONS, than to boil it thoroughly after Rixiug
adding little fine salt, and few shavings of
a star or spermaciti candle. l have found the
star or pressed lard candle quite as good as
sperm. Let the starch boil at least ten min
utes, and it will give gloss if neatly ironed,
fully satisfactory to the exquisite taste Of a
dandy.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

WEALTH.--Talk about the enjoyment of
wealth-it never s,and never can be enioyed.
An abundance of money is heap of misery.
A man who owns small house, a small farm,
a small wife, big dog, good COW, two or
three fat pigs, and two children, ought to be
well satisfied. If he isn't he never can be.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

The City Relormes in New York have nom
mated Wilson g. Hunt for Mayor. There are
now six candidates for the same Office in that
city. John j. Herrick is the Wing candidate
Fernando Wood, Soft Shell; Augustus Schell,
Hard Shell; W. C. Leight, Temperance; Genin,
Independent; and Hunt, City Reform.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

THE NATIONAL ERA.-The Abolition ORGAN at
Washington, is out against the Know Nothings
in lengthy article published in its issue ofthe
18th Among other objections it says, eve oh
ject to this organization because it ignores, or
subordinates, the great practical question of
this country; the question of Slavery Rich
mond Wing.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

How MUCH THEY EAT IN New YoRK.-Durlnc
the three months ending the It's instant two
hundred and nineteen thousand six hundred
and thirteen animals were slaughtered for food
in New York
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

English Traveller. Hi says, sir, ham 1 on
the right road to 'Artford?
Jonathan. Well, you be-"
Traveller COW far shall Z ave to 90 before
| get there?"
Johnathan. "Wel if yeou turn reound and
60 tother way, yeou have to travel about ten
miles. Bat if yeou keep on the wa, yeou are
going, yeou'll have to go abeout eight thousand,
| reckon"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

FLORIDA ELECTION. The election in Flori.
da has resulted favorably to the democrats
Mr. Maxwell's election to Congress may be
considered certain, and as the Legislature will
probably be democratic on joint ballot, Mr..
Yulee or some other prominent democrat will
be sent to the U. s. Senate
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

Bag" From the Abingdon Democrat of the
2lst, we learn, that very aged negro man, be-
longing to Mrs. RHoDA CAMPBELL, of Washing
ton county, Va, was killed on Monday evening
last, by being thrown or falling from an OK wag-
on which he was driving.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

Aunt Ploddpodby went to the Circus. and
read on her bill that Madame Marie would 60
through her feats in The ring, when she won
deringiy exclaimed; "Well, she NAV 60
through those paper covered hoops they call
balloons, and over those long strings they call
garierS, but as to going through her feet. hat |
wouldn't believe if saw it. and that in a rins-
too! No, no! Indeed she ean'tr
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

bSy We are pleased to see that the notori.
Gus EDsoy B. OLDs, NJ. c., from Ohio, the
same man that the Brigadier appointed Special
Mail Agent, so that be could travel on the roads
free, and do his electioneerng for nothing, has
been beaten by Samuel Galloway, Wing, by
1000 majority.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

The Indiana Presbytery of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church, recently held at Washing
ton, Davies county, resolved that it is not expe7
dent to discuss the question of American Sla-
very from the pulpit The resolution was
passed by vote of II to 2.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

bG~ From official returns it appears that in
Ireland the gross number of acres under fax
this year amounts to l58,23S, against l74,579
in the previous year, showing decrease 1881
hcres In 1854
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25
Our THANKs-For those papers

The MoRMoNs.-It is computed that the Nor
mons in Great Britain number about $4,000 at
Utah $4,000, and that no less than 10000 are
scattered over Iowa. Missouri, Illinois, Wiscon-
sin and other Western States; making in
all one hundred and fifty thousand belonging
to this sect.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

A FEMALE IN BREECHEs-A female. who
has for months past been m aking quite swell,
in New York, as a gentleman was lately ar.
rested as vagrant, and sent to the penitentia-
ry for sixty days. She gave her name as An
ME Linden; is said to be but eighteen years of
age, and a native of New Orleans.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

Scene IN THE K1rCHEY.-A woman making
bread-enter little boy.
Little Boy Mother, it strikes me you are
very lazy just now
1ndignat Mother How dare you say SOP
Don't you see I'm making bread?'
Little Boy.-True; but that's neither more
nor less than lofng.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

The trial of George ". Green, for poisoning
his wife lately, at Chicago, is expected on ac-
count of the wealth and social standing of the
accused, to make sensation Ike that occasion
ed by the trial of Prof. Webster far the murder
of Dr. Parkman.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

BEA- We had the pleasure of taking by the
hand friend DoBsoN of the American Presby-
terian. He seemed to be in fine spirits, but
overwhelmed in business pertaining TO Synod.
So it is; let the careworn man of the quill 60
withersover he will, duties and cares go before
him
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

CURIOUS SURGICAL 0PERATIoN.-A child two
wears and half old whom benefcent nature
in one Gifts strange freaks, had endowed with
two hands upon one arm, was lately relieved OF
the appeudages, and from the superfluous hand
enough flesh was dissected to manufacture a
neat thumb for the hand that was allowed to
remain, and which lacked that necessary limb.
The operation was performed while the patient
was under the influence Of chloroform, and the
hand thus made in order is doing well.-LNew
Bedford Standard.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

BE- W. T. LOWE has removed his goods to
the brick store formerly occupied by w. P
Truitt & Co., where he is receiving fresh arri-
walls.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

pa- Hon. J. c. GAUr has procured the ser
vices of Judge J. L. GooDALI, to hold the next
term of the Circuit Courts at Washington, Pike
vile, Jasper, Harrison, and Athens. This ar
rangement is made that all cases in which
Judge GAUT was interested may be disposed OF
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

CLERICAL PUMA parishioner inquired of
his pastor the meaning of this line of Scrip
ture: Gle was clothed with ciusers as with a
garment" at Signifies said the Divine.
"that that individual had got habit of swear
ing"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

''Dick what are you about there?" said
gentleman to his servant whom he saw lettering
about TIE barn.
Catching rats. sir"
"Well, how many rats have you canght?"
"Why, sir when get the one I'm, after now,
and ninety-niue more, il will make hundred.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

ESg~ The annual session of the North Caro-
lima Conference of the Methodist E. Church
will be held in Pittsboro' on Wednesday
the first day of November.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

EG- The Charleston Courier of the DIST
says there was white frost, in the upper wards
of that city early on the morning of the 18th.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

INDIANAPOLIS, Gnd.) Oct 49,. Mr.. Dunn
and Mr.. Colfax, both Whigs,but identified with
the American party, have been elected to
Congress. They are opposed to the Nebraska
measure. The returns generally as they come
in, are largely in favor Of the American party