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WONDERFUL TREES.

Among the remarkable trees in the world
the following of which we have here compiled
brief descriptions, are some of the most curious:
THE GREAT CHESTNUT.
On the side of Mount Etna there is famous
chestnut tree, which is said to be one hundred
and ninety-six feet in circumference, Just above
the ground. Its enormous trunk is seperated
into five divisions, which gives the appearance
of several trees growing together. In cir
cular space formed by these large branches a
hut has been erected for the accommodation
of those who collect chestnuts.
THE DWARF TREE.
Captains King and Fitzroy state that they
saw a tree on the mountains near Cape Horn,
which was ouiy,one or two inches high, vet
had branches spreading out four or five feet
along the ground.
THE SACK TREE.
There is said TO be tree in Bombay
called the sack tree, because from it may be
stripped very singular natural sacks, which
resemble ''felt' in appearance.
THE IvoRY-NUT TREE.
The Ivory-nut tree is popularity called the
Tagua plant, and is common in South America.
The tree is one of the numerous family of Palms,
but belongs to the order designated as Screw
Pine tribe. The natives use the leaves to
cover their cottages, and from the nuts make
buttons and various other articles.
In an early state, the nuts contain a sweet
milky liquor, which afterwards assumes a So
lidity nearly equal to ivory-nut, or Vegetable
Ivory and has recently been brought into use
for various purposes.
THE BRAZIL-NUT TREE.
The Brazil-nut tree may justly command the
attention of the enthusiastic naturalist. This
tree thrives well in the province of Brazil, and
immense quantities of its delicious fruit are
annually exported to foreign countries.
1t grows to the height Of from fifty to eighty
feet, and in appearance is one of the most ma
jestic ornaments of the forest. The fruit in its
natural conditiCp resembles cocoa-nut, being
extremely hard, and about the size of childs
head Each one of these shells contain from
twelve to twenty of the three -cornered nuts,
nicely packed together. And to obtain the
nuts as they appear in market these shells
have TO be broken open.
During the season of their falling, it is dan
gerouS to enter the groves where they abound,
as the force of their descent is sufficient to
knock down the strongest man. The natives,
however, provide themselves with wooden buck
ler5 or shields, which they hold over their heads
while collecting the fruit from the ground. In
this manner they are perfectly secure from in
Jury.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-16

C0coanuts, Tallow and Lard-We stated
two weeks ago that by the war between Eng
land and Russia, fine field was now opened for
any spare tallow which our dealers in such stuff
might have on hand. 1t seems that upon the
certainty of such field for extra soap grease,
the price of that article in the market has gone
up. 1t is not likely, however, that we will be
able to fill up the deficit in the English field,
although it is hard 10 tell what Americans can
do in anything, when put to the test-whether
it be in sailing yachts, picking locks, making
reaping machines, or raising tallow Lard is
nearly as much employed for making fine soap
as tallow or suet, but it would take 1900, 900
hogs to produce lard enough to supply the guam.
tity of tallow which has been cut off this year
from being exported by Russia. Our mer.
chants, however, can find plenty of room for ira
ding in the oil line, by carrying palm oil from
Africa; and to us it appears that new trade for
our people may be opened for cocoanut oil.-
This oil is extensively used for soap making in
Germany, but we believe that its use for such
purposes is unknown among US. Being so near
to the cocoanut countries, our countrymen have
advantages for securing trade in this oil, over
Europeans. The riches of the valley of the
Amazon, we hope, will soon be opened up to
our people, and we are glad to see that Lieut..
Maury is urging this question with that discreet
enthusiasm for which he is signalized. What
may be its capacities in the production of oil or
tallow, we do not know, but we suppose they
must be good. We therefore hope that the free
navigation of this great valley will soon be
opened to our countrymon.-L Scientific Amer
ican.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-16

The proposition to erect monument to DAN
TEL WEBSTER, which passed the Senate of Mass
achusetts on the 22d ult., came up in the House
on the 9th ult. The Free Soilers, showed their
relentless hate, which even death cannot d.
minish or quench. Democrats and Wings no.
bly, vindicated the character Of the dead, but on
motion of one Of Mr. WEBsTER's most intimate
friends, the resolution was laid on the table by
an almost unanimous vote. There was power
enough to pass the measure had it been thought
, best to press it Courier.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-16
LOUDON;
Jay, ::::::::::::;:::: NAY l6.
A PARTING WORD.


This is our last word forever with distant de-
hnquents. We have giyen-all due notice that
arrears must be paid and the money remitted
in advance to secure a continuance of the pa
per, and those that have not complied will be
stricken off the list as soon as their respective
years expire. Most of them closed with this
issue, and this will be the last paper they will re-
ceive, until the money is forwarded. All others
living in distant States will be served in like
manner, as their terms close. In a few weeks
We shall prepare properly authenticated copies of
the accounts due US from those who have failed
TO remit,an forward them to the proper officers
with instructions to collect without delay. By
this plan we shall at once collect all that can
be collected, and ascertain how many have run
off, or cannot pay. When we get our returns
complete from the officers, we shall then cancel
the claims of all runaways and others who have
escaped us in different ways, by public procla-
nation in the columns of this paper, giving
the name, residence amount due, and cause OF
non-payment, in each case, without regard to
persons. This will be the closing scene in the
drama of indiscriminate credit so far as this
paper is concerned Franklin pa Wing.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-16

Stretches in Sheep.-John McFadden of
Cadiz, Ohio, than whom there are few better
sheep breeders, informs us that stretches in
sheep can be cured at once, by slight bleeding
in the ear. Another good authority prescrbes
a chew of tobacco, forced down the throat TEx.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-16

Post Office Robbery.-L. L. Lun, the young
man who is charged with the crime of breaking
open letters in the Jackson, Miss, post-ofice
and purloining money therefrom, has been held
to bail in the sum of $4,000 to answer the
next term of the Circuit Court Of the United
States.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-16

The ttc0 Buds.-A friend has sent US a bud
"a rose bud. The stem has withered, and the
tiny leaves are dry and colorless. The flower
never bloomed. Within is all its wealth of
fragrance and beauty Not dew or rain drop
ever trembed upon It's leaves of crimson vel
vet. Not breath of the gentle wind ever kiss
ed away their pleasant odor. Not ray of sun
shine ever sumbered in its delicate petal
Bare is the branch upon which it hung. "fa;
ded and gone are all its "lovely companions
Leaf by leaf the sweet poetry of earth has drop
ped away The soft, sad murmur Of the sum
mer brooklet is drowned in harsher tone, and
the winds in wilder breath. The birds have
left u.s. The beauty of the land has faded
But we cannot forget it all. This bud reminds
US of it all. Its poetry has never been written
out to the sun, ard the blue sky, and the show
er, and the still night dews. And so heartbuds
which have been withered at the first opening
of life, have closed upon all their poetry of
hopes.
The bud never blo5somed And so upon
the hill where the leaves are thickly strewn,
mingling away with its mother dust, is bud
that blossomed but for a brief day of life, and
the night of death came Gently it was borne
to the earth with all its priceless wealth Of
bright hopes garnered to its rest. There were
tears left upon the cheek, more sacred than the
dew or rain drops, for they fell from eyes seald-
with grief Many and many q warm lingering
kiss more holy with the first great grief than
the winds ever bore to the tiny lip. Upon the
sunbeams which rest on the spot, angels are
:reading from earth to bliss. The bud before
us reminds of the the other, now blossoming
where beauty never fades Cayuga Chief.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-16

"Oh Mary dear, my heart is breaking. "ls
it indeed, Mr. CICsefst? so much the better for
YOU" Why so, my idol?" "Because when it's
broke outand-out, you may sell of the pieces for
g,n ,ftnts."
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-16

The way to wealth is as plain as the way to
market. 1t depends chiefly on two words, in
dustry and frugality; that is waste neither time
nor money, but make the best use of BOTH
Without industry and frugality, nothing will be
done, and with them everything - Franklin,
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-16

In Indiana, for United States Senator, in the
place of the Hon. ]. PETIT, the following gen
tlemen are named G. n. FITCH, Hon. ]. E. Nc
DONALD, Gov. WRIGHT, Hon. JAMES 81. LANE
Hon A. P. WILLARD, and Hon. DANIEL MACE
The name of Hon. Fl. L. ELLswoRTH has also
been spoken of in connection with the pres
ent Temperance movement.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-16

4 Nelc Stqte-Mr Lane, the Delegate from
Oregon, (says the National h,te'tigencer) has
been allowed to introduce bilb to authorize
the people of the Territory of Oregon to form
a Constitution and State Government, prepara-
tory to admission into the Union as State
The bill was referred to the Committee on Ter
ritories. 1t is stated that Oregon is Increasing
in population and resources with great rapidity.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-16

No Good Deed LOst.-Philosophers tells US
that since the creation Of the world not one sin.
gle particle of matter has ever been lost It
may have passed into new shapes-it may have
been combined with other elements-may have
foated away in smoke or vapor-but it IS not
lost. Il will come back again in the dew-drop
or the rain-it will spring up in the fibre of the
plant, or plant itself on the rose leaf. Through
and directs it still. Even so it is with every
holy thought or heavenly desire, or humble as
piration, or generous and selfdenying effort
1t may escape our obseryation-we may be un-
able to follow it-but it is an element of the
moral world, and is not lost.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-16

A friend having one of Colts large sized revol-
Yers in his hand, vas asked, "Is that horse pis-
telz' ''sSr zng bis reply; Hlss = Cohs'"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-16
THE CANNoS-BALL TREE.

Among the plants of Guinea one of the most
curious is the Cannon-bail tree. 1t grows to
the height of sixty feet, and its flowers are re-
markable for beauty and fragrance, as is its
fruit for its singular contradictory qualities
It's blossoms are of delicious crimson, appear
ing in large bunches, and exhailing in rich
perfume.
The fruit resembles large cannon balls,
hence the name. However, some say it has
been SO called because of the noise which the
balls make in bursting. From the she'll do
mestic utensils are made, and the contents con-
tain several kinds of acids, besides sugar and
gum, and furnish the materials for making an
excellent drink in sickness But, singular as
it may appear, this pulp when in a perfect
ripe state is very filthy, and the odor from it is
exceedingly unpleasant.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-16
The President has vetoed the "Land Bill,
for the benefit of the insane.

Nebraska as 1t is.--The "Bugle,' published
at Council Bluffs, Missouri, on the borders Of
the Nebraska Territory, after favorably desert
bing the country Immediately north of the
Platte and west ofthe Missouri river, gives the
following general description Of the balance
of the Territory: "There is puch worthless
land, and that too destitute Of timber, within
one hundred and fifty or two hundred miles
west of the Missouri river, and although there
is much good land and considerable timber, We
would not have the people find themselves de-
ceived in any way by our neglect or assent
There is no doubt tha: many will be disappoints
ed and dissatisfied with the country, as it has
by very many been overrated. 1t is not pos
tive paradise: there may be cold, heat, and
MANY other inconveniences to offend. The
climate and soil are both very similar to Iowa,
except when you get far back from the streams,
there you find sand and barrens. Many who
go there to settle will finally find homes in this
State or cross the Rocky Mountains. The prin-
cipal reason of this is a general scarcity OF
timber throughout these territories. This IN
time will be overcome by the use of coal, hedg-
ing, and the growth of young timber"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-16

'SThe Bells of Abingdon" is informed that
letter in the post-office awaits her application.
Il Democrat.
viii the Democrat please inform US who
lifts" it?
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-16
THE COW TREE.

This tree is native of Venez uela, South
America. 1t grows in rocky situations, high
up the mountains. Baron Won Humboldt
gives the following description of it:
"0n the barren flank of rock grows tree
with dry and leathery leaves its large woody
roots can scarcely penetrate into the stony soil.
For several months in the year, not single
shower mostens its foliage. Its branches ap-
pear dead and dried; yet,as soon as the trunk
is pierced, there flows from it sweet and hour
ishing milk.
sit is at sunrise that this vegetable fountain
is most abundant. The natives are then to be
seen Fastening from all quarters, furnished
with large bowls to receive the milk which
grows yellow, and thckens at the surface
Some drain their bowls under the tree, while
others carry home the juice to their children;
and you might fancy, as the father returned
home with this milk, you saw, the family of a
shepherd gathering around and receiving from
him the produce of his kline.
"The milk obtained by incssion made in the
trunk is tolerable thick, free from all acridity,
and of an agreeable and balmy smell. 1t was
offered to us in the shell of a calabash tree
We drank a considerable quantity of it in the
evening before going to bed, and very early in
the morning, without experiencing the slightest
injurious effect"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-16
THE soRRowFUL TREE.

At Goa. near Bombay, there is singular
vegetable-the Sorrowful tree-so called be-
cause it only fourishes in the night At sun
set no flowers are to be seen; and yet half an
hour after, it is quite full ofthem. They yield
a sweet smell; but the sun no sooner begins
to shine upon them, than some of them fall off,
and others close up; and thus it continues flow
ering in the night all the year.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-16

Russia and 7arkey.-The following is stated
to be prophecy taken from an old volume Of
predictions written in the 18th century:
In twice two hundred years the Bear,
The Crescent will assail;
But if the Cock and Bull unite,
The Dear shall not prevail
In twice two>hundred years again
Let Ismael know and fear,
The Cross shall stand the Crescent wane.-
Dissolve and disappear.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-16

The New Orleans papers announce the death
on the 18th ult, of John Ledge, Past Grand
Master of the Grand Lodge of Masons in Louis
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-16
THE BREAD-FRUIT TREE.

This tree is found on the islands Of the Pa
cihc Ocean. The trunk rises to the height of
thirty or forty feet and attains the size of a
mans body. The fruit grows about the size
OF a child's head When used for food, il is
gathered before it is fully ripe, and baked a.
mong ashes,, when it becomes a wholesome
bread, and in taste somewhat resembling fresh
wheat bread.
This is very useful tree to the natives; for.
besides its fruits, which supplies them with
food, its trunk furnishes timber for their houses
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-16

aud canoes; the gum which exudes from it,
serves as pitch for their vessels, and from the
fbers of the inner bark a cloth is made to COW
er their persons
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-05-13
On Bigame Emplunne.

Pendant toute la %journee d'hier, dit lie Vigi-
lan, il n'etait question lei que dun parsonage
que la rumeur publique n'accuserait de rien
moins que de bigamie, mails de cette bigamie
qui ravaIe i'homme au niveau de la brute.
Etienne Passau, tel est lie nom dc notre heros
est accuse par plusieurs habitans de notre vile
d'avoir abandonne en- France sa femme %ettrois
enfants ct de yiyre lei en- corcubinage avec une
femme de %couleur. Ajoutons que scs accusa-
teurs pretendent quill est f~rancais, nea Ste
Foy.l Grande, departemen, de la Gironde, ct
quill ~soutient quill est ne en- Louisiana, 4 la
Terre aux Beufs, ct qu'il est allie en- France en-
tres has age, on il s'sst marie ct Oh il u stjour-
ne longtemps.
Habitant de DonaIdsonville depuis 7 on s
mois, Etienne Passau, qui a etc econome a ST
Jean Baptiste, Wit maritalement lei avec une
mulatresse. Suivant Ia rumeur publique,i
s'est avili au point de subir de la part de cettt
derniere des traitements ignominieux; il a 81
mule avec ellie en- marriage en- assistant a uni
ceremonie religieuse, comm le font en- pa'eIl
cas- les gems de c%ouleur: aussi la population
franchise dc notre vile, considcrant Ia presence
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-05-13
Resolution.

The longer | live, the more I am impressed
with the deep Importance of cultivating this
quality. 1t is greately overlooked in the usual
estimates of mans character. We speak of
his generosity, his courage, his integrity, his
manners and attainments; we call him amiable,
atfectionate, intelligent, but we seldom inquire
II he is resoIute. 1t is equally overlooked in
the received systems of education. We teach
children grammar, arithmetic, geography; but
it is not often that a schoolmaster watches to
strengthen, by precept and example, the grow
ing weakness by which the young boy yields
early to surrounding circumstances. 1t is true
we praizetthc resolution by which an indivi-
dual carries on great design; that is not what
| mean.
The less obtrusivc, but far more valuable
peculiarly to which | al,ude, is that quiet, new
er sleeping spirit which pervades the whole
tenor of some mems existence, and is in fact,
the secret cause of their greatness and wealth,
and success in whatever they undertake. 1t is
the spell by which ordinary minds pass brilliant
and gifted intellects, in the journey of life: by
which SO insignificant 4 creature as an ant piles
a Hill for his dwelling; by which the coral in.
sect raises an island in the ocean. 1t is more
valuable than gold, and will accomplish more
than genius, with half the disappointment and
peril.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-05-13
I'm Habile Tireur.

Tn singuliGre gageure, dit 1Abeule, Went de
Sc dtnoucr chez NJ. G. A.. Babbott, dams Ia pa
roisse Sainte Marie. Nj. Travis, ctlGbre %tireur,
await paric mile p~iastres contrc hut cents qu'l
abattrait a trente.six pieds une pomme place.
sur la tGte dun homne! On Sc rendit a ren-
droit que nous venons d'indiqner, ct r~Gpreuyc
cut lieu lie Ter de ce mois. I'm journal du soir
nous apprend que NJ. J. p. o. Con ne dome que
les initiales,) annie de VI. Travis ct de la persoI-
ne qui tenait Ia gageure, await acceptG lie peril
Ieux honneur de porter Ia chile vegetable. Nay
ant pu Sc procurer une pommc, NJ. Travis, nou-
veau Tell, Ia remplaca par une petite orange
de 5 pouces de circumference. La distance fut
mesurGe en- presence de tGmoins, ct rorange
place. sur Ia ttte de NJ. o. II y cut alors unc
moment de silence. Nj. Travis ct NJ. O.. etaient
immobiles ct impassibles, malgre les angoisses
que devait renfermer pour eux Get instant SUI
prema. LIE signal est dome, lie coup part ct
| TORRANCE tombe. Pour une sem5lable exploit
| il faIlait plus que de fhabilitG, il fallait un en-
pire sur sol ct IN sangfroid qui, dams de pareil-
les circumstances, semblent au.dessus des forces
humaines. I'm leger tremblement de la main
e1ut suilii pour faire devier lie coup ct causer lie
mort de NJ. o. Nous esptrons que Fon ne Sc
l@ivrera plus parmi nous a des jeux aussi pc
rilleuy.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-05-13
Mems Dancing.-We read that Ma

Great Mems Dancing.-We read that Ma
poleon was a very awkward dancer. On one
occasion he danced with a very beautiful coun.
tess, who could not conceal her bushes at his
ridiculous postures. On leading her to her
seat, he remarked: The fact is, madam, that
my forte lies not so much in dancing myself as
in making others dance. This reminds US of an
nneedote ofDoniel Webster, who being present
at a ball in Washington, during the period of
his incumbency as Secretary of State, was
asked by an effeminate, foppish sort Of a chap,
who thought a good deal of his own dancing,
"Don't you dance, Mr.. Webster! never see
youh dancing" "No," said Mr.. Webster, as
he could say and look such things, 81 never had
ihe capacity to learn how, sir"
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-05-13

de Get individu parmi nous CONNIE un outrage.
a resolu de lie forcer i gutter nos murs ct s'est
rendu hier soir vers hut heures deyant 81 de
meure, OH ellie a proc.dt a un charivari dams
toutes les rtgIes.
Sorti de chez lui pendant que scs ~visiteurs SO
~l!Hraient a cette manifestation, il a demandc 4
ceux-ci &c quils lui voulaicnt. Sur l'ordre quI
lui Il etc intime de gutter immediatement Don
jacksonville parce gull y dtshonorait les popu-
lalions blanches ct franchise, il artpondu quill
ne sen trait pas, ce qu'entendant, on s'est ems
pare de lui de force ct on la porte sur lu levte
on on Ia dcpouille dune par,ie de SEES vtte-
ments, ct aprGs FAVOR frolte de goudron Il
q~uelques parties du corps, on la emplume ct
laissc entrer chez lui sans lui faire aucun NAL.
Southern sentinel. [volume] (Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville [La.]) 1848-1858, 1854-05-13
l.
Samedi, Mai 10, 1854.
LIE Steamer CITY of GLASGOW.

Vcila plus de deux mois que ce steamer 4
pris lie mer, taisant route pour Philadelphia avec
400 passengers environ, depuis on men a plus
entendu parler, de sorte que lon sinquiete ct
lon fait dc tristes conjectures sur lie sort des
malheureux embarques sur co navire. Qu'on
Sc figure la cruelle anxietc dams laquelle doi-
vent sc trouver ceux qui ont parmI ces passa-
gers q~nelque personne qui Ieur soft chere, tel
Qu'u n pere on un mari, une mere GU une epouse
ct des %enfants. II ~n'existe pas de situation pa
reille; mieux vaudrait la %nouvellc la plus de-
%solante, l~atfreuse certitude dun malheur ire
parable, que ce vague espolr quon ne peut
conseryer.