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Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-12

THE Successive have to congratulate our
authorities on their adoption of our suggestion
to let in the water to our cutters from the river.
The effect is quite refreshing wherever the ope
ration is experienced and we trust it will be
continued in every part of the city.--[N. O.
picavrna
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-12

DAILY LINE OF CoACHEs.-MesSrs. Tileston
& Henderson and John Chappell, we are in
formed are running Coaches daily between
Loudon and MOntvale Springs. A force has
been for some time at work on the road, which
is said to be at present in good repair.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-12

The Cumberland (Md.l Journal says the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad Company now require
the freights on coal to be settled by the coal
companies weekly instead of monthly, as here
tofore. This change is intended to meet such
cases as the Parker Vein Company.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-12

1t is stated that the Secretary of the Treasu-
ry thoroughly examined the accounts of the
Hon. 7. Butler King, formerly Collector of the
port of San Francisco, and that the disputed
points have been decided in Mr.. Kings favor.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-12

HYDROPHoBIA AMONG CATTLE.-It is stated
that more than seventy cattle have recently died
in Montpelier, Vermont, and vicinity, from the
effects of being bitten BY mad dogs.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-12
The EilIibusteT Investigation.

The examination of the witnesses before the
Grand Jury was not satisfactory in regard to
the Cuba expedition, as they were excused from
answering several questions, lest they might
criminate themselves
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-12

The Wytheville (Va,) Telegraph learns that
on the I'd inst, food of water fell in the neigh
borhood Of Fishers Carding Machine and A. ].
Hufford's Farm, about mile ane half from
town, doing great damage to the fields and
meadows.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-12
Seven Days Later From Europe.

ARRIFIL OF THE S7EIWER AHERICI-
Columbia, July 6.
The steamer America arrived at Halifax on
Wednesday, with one weeks later advices from
Europe.
Flour had declined. Canal SIS. Cd; Ohio 3Ss.
Corn BIS. ConsOls had advanced to 944. Uni
ted States Stocks had also advanced. Money
Z
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-12

Washington, June 28.-Gerrett Smith has
announced his attention to resign his seat in
Congress at the close Of the present session.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-12
SillIstria Relieved.

The Turks unassisted, had driven the Rus
slams across the Danube and relieved 'SilliStria.
The Gar had ordered Gen. Paskiewitsch to
return from Jassy and take Sillistria at any
cost The Russian defeat was complete
Three Generals was killed.
Mesha Pacha, the commander of Sillistria
was killed.
An attack on Sebastopol was daily expected.
Heavy guns had arrived for that purpose.
The Greek Instruction was entirely sup
pressed.
The Circassians had again defeated the Rus
slams.
Ships Sunk.
The ship Trade Winds, from Mobile to Liv-
erpool came in collision with another vessel off
Cape Sable. Both vessels were sunk, and
twelity-four persons were drowned. The Cap
tain was saved
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-12

RAJ H. NJ. Collins advertises the loss of
Port-Money, containing some sixty dollars in
cash and other valuable papers. See his adver-
tiSement
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-12

B9~ Johnston, Smith & Co., have quite va
riety of rolled Iron, manufactured at the Pud-
ding establishment at this place.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-12
General Intelligence.

The Turks, unassisted, had drive the Russians
across the Danube and relievee Sillistria, and
the Emperor of Russia had ordered Prince Pas
kiewitch, who had moved his head quarters from
Kalarasch to Jassy, in Moldavia, to return and
take SilliStria at any cost.
The defeat at Sillistria of the Russians, was
complete, and they lost three Generals The
Turks, also, it is said, lost Mussa Pacha, tho
gallant commander of Sillstria.
The allied forces were contemplating au at
tack upon Sebastopol and the heavy guns ne
cessary for that purpose had arrived.
The Greek instruction was entirely suppress
ed.
The Circassians had again defeated the Rus
SLAMS.
The ship Trade Wind from Mobile for Liver
pool came into collision with another vessel off
Cape Sable and both sunk. The Captain of the
Trade Wind was saved, but twenty four persons
were drowned
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-12

See the Advertisement of J. Garrison who
offers stock ofready made clothing, adjoining
the Union House
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-12
Later From Eurone.

ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER HALIFAK.
New York, July 5.
The British and North American Royal Mail
Steam Ship America, Capt. W. J. c. Lang, ar
rived at Halifax on Wednesday, on her voyage
for Boston from Liverpool, which port she left
on the 9th Mt.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-07-12
To Editors and Clerks of County Court

Hiwassee College July 4th 1854
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-25
CONGRESS-.

In the Senate, yesterday, after some debate,
the Nebraska bill was postponed and made
the special order for Monday next A resolu-
tion to abolish secret sessions was rejected.
Several private bills were passed, and the Sen.
ate adjourned till Thursday.
The House Of Representatives passed bill
granting the franking privilege to the superin.
tendent Of the coast survey and the assistant in
charge Of said survey The House went into
committee on the Presidents annual message,
when Mr.. Oliver, of Missouri, delivered his
views on the subject Of tonnage duties, and Mr..
Maxwell spoke in favor Of granting public
lands in aid Of railroad companies. When
the committee rose, on motion the House ad-
journed over to Thursday, in order to afford the
members an opportunity to attend the funeral
of M. de Bodisco.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-25

and their proceedings like those Of demons.
They pretend to be against wars, strifes, and
contentious, and yet they are constantly striv-
ing to array man against man and section
against section. They would take arms from
the masters to put them in the hands Of before
eontented and happy servants. There course
tendsto stirupservile instructions and midnight
murders. They would amalgamate races that
God made distinct and that could only mingle
to become more debased and demoralized.
They would break down the distinctions be-
tween the sexes. They would make preachers,
lecturers, lawyers, and doctors of women.
They would give them the right of voting.
They are (most Of them) 9women's rights Y
men. II such fanatics had sway, our country
would become perfect pandemonium, and
men and women devils.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-25

paid of, and are scattered to the four quarters
OF the globe. They were mostly sailors, as
was myself From them (if there be charges)
nothing can be expected. The camp and gar
rison equipage has been turned over to the
proper officers, with the exception of sundry
axes smashed and placed hors de combat in
chopping down those amiable chapperals on
the banks of the Rio Grande. / except, also,
the camp-ketiles and pans, many OF which
were used up in roasting, boiling, stewing, and
frying our pork and beans, bacon, and fresh
beef, not to speak of the slow yenison, which
some were illnatured enough to call Mexican
beef.
For my own responsibility in the matter, /
regret, more on Uncle Sans account than on
my own, that / am not worth continental
damn. have been not only paid, but / believe
overpaid by about $40. My conscience COM
PEELED me to demonstrate with the paymasters,
but they assured me that they made no mis-
takes bank tellers sometimes say the same. |
considered their feelings, and indulged them.
gave it to the sick and unpaid soldiers.
Most of the other captains are in the same
fix with myself barring the overpay) about
responsibility, and refer to my epistle as an an
swer
If you have any further communications for
me, please direct them to the care of Major
General John l.. Lewis, New Orleans sell
dom 60 to the post Office, because have no
body to..correspond with; and yet am not the
man who never had father nor mother, but was
won in a raffie." Very respectfully,
G. H. TOB1N,
Captain Company D,
Washington Reg't Louisiana Volunteers.
JOHN M. McCALLA Second Auditor.
P. ST. don't know whether to sign myself
captain, ex-captain, or late captain. ras
captain.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-25
A pRospEor of rRANaU1LL1rY.


1t should be the subject Of sincere and un-
feigned qualification to every patriot and to
every man who values the peace and tran
quillity of the country, that the bill for organ
izing the Nebraska territory was reported from
the Senate committee in so satisfactory form.
II comes before Congress under the auspices Of
able and eminent men, who are pledged to as
sert and maintain in respect Of it that sound
doctrine Of congressional noninterventon which
should never have been infringed, and without
which there can be nothing but sectional strife.
1t seems also to be understood, as we stated in
our paper of yesterday-and passage in the
Washington Union, Of the same date, empha-
sizes and strengthens itthat this last bill comes
before the country with the warm sanction of
the administration. The passage in the Wash
ington Union, to which we refer, is in these
words: "We cannot but regard the policy Of
the administration as directly involved in this
question. That policy looks to fidelity to the
compromise of 1850 as an essential requisite
to democratic orthodoxy. The proposition Of
"AA' DouBioS 10 PinCtiCal cAcCutloH VI Tic
principles Of that compromise, and therefore
cannot but be regarded by the administration
as test Of democratic orthodoxy"
This passage is suggestive of two inferences:
frst that the President and the cabinet ap.
prove OF that portion Of the bill which repeals
the Missouri compromise, in regard to Nebras-
ka; secondly, that no man will be regarded
as a sound democrat who does not hold the
same view
Although the course of the Washington
Union has been so devious and uncertain in
regard to this momentous subject, although it
has been so slow in coming to its conclusion,
we are yet rejoiced that it has at last reached
it. We hope it has taken position that it
means to keep-that it will not retreat from,
as it has several times done. We hope that it
will keep those over whom it has influence up
to this, which it solemnly and formally declares
to be test of democratic orthodoxy" We
hope it will see that there shall be no shutting.
no evasions.
We hope that the good men and patriots Of
all parties, divisions, and sections will manifest
their regard for the peace and tranquility Of
the country, and for the integrity Of the Consti-
tuition, BY coming promptly into the support Of
this satisfactory basis for the settlement Of a
most delicate and dangerous difficulty. If they
do not, they viii have to submit, and submit
without murmur, to the anathemas and fa-
gellations and accommodations of the Wash
ington Union, which has long since claimed
the sceptre and exercised the functions and
powers of democratic pope.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-25
O. ON mnnitate6.
Railroad Improvements.

There is now exhibited in the rotunda of the
Capitol miniature locomotive working stea-
dily grade of 1000 feet to the mile.
The invention is that Of James s. French,
esq, of Virginia, who has been engaged for
several years in perfecting his plan, and has
expended $4,000 in making experiments to
test its practical value. We are pleased to
learn that the result of those experiments was
perfectly successful, as will be seen from the
annexed letter of Ex-Governor John B. Floyd,
of Virginia.
We commend this invention to the particu-
lar attention of railroad companies.
ABINGDON, Va, Aug. 13, 1853.
DEAR SIR: In reply to your inquiries rela-
tive to your improvement in railroads, it gives
me pleasure to make such statement of facts
as my memory can command, without the means
of referring to documents.
During my term of service as governor Of
Virginia, and as such president of the board
OF public works, became so much impressed
with the value Of your improvement, that 1
recommended to the Legislature an experiment
tai trial af it. The suggestion was followed,
and the sum of $4,000 was appropriated to
be expended under the direction of the board
of public works in testing its practical value.
A temporary track, Of about one thousand
nine hundred feet in length, was laid down in
the vicinity of Richmond, where the expert
ment was made with small engine Of less than
four tons in weight which you had manu-
factured. The ascent Of the road was the
greatest that could be procured by the board,
and reached grade Of about two hundred feet
to the mile. ! witnessed repeated experiments
alone and in company of others, and found
them always successful.
The engine would start at any point of the
grade, and appeared to be completely under
the control Of the engineer, stopping very
promptly from the application of the brake,
whenever desired, either ascending on descend.
ing, at any part of the grade.
The board of public works made no special
report upon the subject, because the legislature
were in session at the time, and committee of
the house, raised especially for the purpose,
made thorough examination of the subject,
and reported eaborately upon it.
The prevailing opinion was, think, that the
invention had rendered practicable the working
of any grade in use upon ordinary turnpike
roads.
] hope you will be successful in introducing
into immediate use your invention, and the
public will be greatly benefited by it.
Very respectfully your friend and servant,
JOHN b. FLOYD.
JAMES s. FRENcH, esq.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-25
THE NATIONAL DEMOCRAT-JUDGE
MORTON.

Judge Morton has recently connected him
self with the National Democrat, Of New York.
That journal, in making the announcement,
thus speaks Of Judge Morton and Of its own
future course:
We are happy in being able to announce
that Alexander G. Morton, of Georgia, will
hereafter be jointly associated with us in pub
fishing and editing the National Democrat
Our object has been, in the establishment Of
this journal, to make paper which shall be
worthy of being considered national organ
Of democratic principles paper which shall
be held at the service of no clique or faction,
which even the general government shall be
unable to buy up, and which shall at all times
take sides with principle against faction, and
join with men of principle against disorgan-
izers and mere spoils-mongers. At this great
commercial centre of the republic, such pa
per is indispensable to the time-honored de-
mocracy, and to the integrity Of the Union it
self. The whole north is simmering and boil
ing with the rage Of fanaticism 8 Or faction,
more newly made rampant with the spoils of
the general government; and events every day
before us show party in the south ignorant
of the storm that is gathering, or reckless of
consequences, so long as they can revel in the
spoils of office.
True men and patriots feel that there is an
imperious demand for national organ at the
great commercial emporium Of the country,
which shall, in the fearless discharge of its
duty, know no north and no SOUTH but regard
every section of our common country as alike
to be respected in the peaceful enjoyment of its
institutions. In carrying out this great object,
we feel certain that the name Of Judge Morton
will be tower Of strength. Not only is he
known in the south as an able, prudent, and in
vincible democrat of the national jackson
stamp, but he is also known and respected here
in the north for his pure and unflinching con-
duct in the midst Of the controversy which we
have been forced to carry on against the in
trigues of the cabinet and the Van Buren, fac
tion combined.
We are certain that the democracy Of New
York and ofthe United States will rejoice that
Judge Morton is to be jointly associated with
us in the management Of the National Demo
c,M. Arrangements are being made which
will place the paper upon the strongest posi-
BILE basis for the accomplishment Of its objects
as q national organ of principles and not of
ca6inets---as an organ which shall always main
tain democratic principles as things that are
higher than the glory Of single administra-
ton.
Our readers will hear from Judge Morton
himself to morrow or next day."
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-25

Capitalization, reducing the States 10 the condi.
tion of dependent provinces. The hour allotted to
me having expired cannot trespass longer at this
lime on the committee; but ii the opportunity
shall present itself again during the session, | in
tend to investigate and discuss more fully this
vital question, and examine whether il be true, as
il is the fashion 10 say, that the acts and pro-
ceedings Of the administration in the State of New
York are merely local in their character, or
whether they do not strike at the foundation of
the rights of each and every of the States of this
Union
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-25
Wasbingtun gentineL,
EDITED BY
VIM M. 0VERT0N. CHI. MAURICE SMITH,
AND BEVERLEY TUCKER.
CITY or WASHINGTON.
j A IN u AIRY 25, 1854.

Ng- Mr.. GEoRGE E. FRENCH, Bookseller, King
street, Alexandria, is authorized agent to re-
ceive advertisements and subscriptions Single
numbers can be procured al his counter every
morning.
gav- Mr.. E. X LUNDY, bookseller, Bridge street,
Georgetown, will act as agent for the Sentinel in
receiving subscriptions and advertisements.
ED- GEORGE w. MEARsoN is our authorized
agent to receive subscriptions and advertisements
IN Washington, Georgetown and Alexandria.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-25
:. DtCVfIu
Capt. G. H. Tobin, Louisiana Volunteers.
New ORLEANS. ,September II. ls4e.

. New ORLEANS, September II, 1916.
SIR: have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt of two favors from you, one dated 3lst
July, the other 9th August. / can only an
swer by yarn.
A countryman Of mine was once indulging
in the very intellectual occupation Of sucking
eggs raw and reading newspaper. By some
mischance he contrived to bolt live chicken.
The poor bird chirruped as it went down his
throat, and he very politely observed: "Be the
powers, my friend, you spoke too latei''
can only say, sir, that your favors have
reached me too late. They have been chasing
me through the Mexican post Offices; that is
to express myself more clearly when receiv-
ed them, they (the letters) we're down in Mex
leo and was up here; and when didn't re-
ceive them, they were up here and was down
there.
The fact is, that most of my men have been
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-25
MIR. CUTTINGS LAST SPEECH.

The speech of the Hon. F. b. Cutting, ol
New York, delivered in the House of Repre-.
sentatives on the 10th instant will be found in
our columns this morning. Having already
expressed our opinion Of this speech and Of the
eminent abilities Of Mr.. Cutting, it is only ne,
cessary to repeat that it is most able, elo
quent, and wellconsidered production. We
commend it to the attention of our readers.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-25
CAPTAIN ToB1N,s LETTER.

A friend has handed US the following CORE
spondence, which actually occurred, in 1916,
between the Second Auditor and Captain To-
bin. The gallant captain was son of Erin.
Full Of mirth, wit, and vivacity, he could not
be grave even in official correspondence. His
letter was published all over the country at the
time it was written, and excited the merriment
Of every body. We republish the letter, not
doubling that it will be generally acceptable:
SOMETHING erich AND RARE."-The New
Orleans Delta publishes the following CORES.
pondence, as an illustration of the philosophy
Of letterwriting. Mr.. McCalla, it will be seen,
(says that paper, is positive, pointed, and SEN
tentious. Captain Tobin is candid, discursive,
and didactic. The whole, if not trenching on
the sublime, belongs at least to the beautiful
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.,
Second Aaditor's Office, July 81, 1876.
SIRE You are charged on the books Of this
Office with 81 ,525, the value Of the clothing and
blankets furnished for the use of your company,
and for which you will be held accountable.
In order to relieve yourself from this accounta-
bility, you will enter on your first muster-roll
all articles Of clothing and blankets issued to
the men unuer your command, anu request the
paymaster to deduct the several amounts from
their first payment.
You are also held responsible for the camp
and garrison equipage received for your com
pany until turned over to a United States quar-
termaster.
! am, sir, your obedient servant,
JNO. M. McCALLA,
Second Auditor.
Captain G. H. ToBIY, Washington Regiment
Louisiana Volunteers
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-25

DkI- Communications must al,oays be dc-
companied by the names Of the authors. We
cannot hold oarselces responsible for the return
Of such as zoe decline to publish.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-25

Me- The suit against the city of Philadelphia
for damages on account of the burning OF Hart's
building in the winter Of 1852, on account of
frozen freplugs, has terminated in verdict for
the city
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-25
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second auditors Office, august 8, 1896
SIR: BY decision Of the honorable the Sec
retary of War, each soldier under your COM
mand is entitled to six months clothing, to the
amount of $2l; all over that they are to be
charged with. There will be other charges, Of
which you will be informed by this Office You
will please consider this letter your guide, in
addition to the one you received from me Of
the 3lst ultimo. Very respectfully,
JNO. M. McCALALA,
Second Auditor.
Capt. G. H. Tobin, Louisiana Volunteers.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-25

JAMES s. FRENcH, esq.
Washington sentinel., 1854-01-25

Aflas. and, in publishing il, the editors accompa-
MED with remarks, portion of which will now
read On the 22d Of August il says:
In conraos, ,oi many others had heard this ezIana
ton (that hs Cgttng extensive owner Of negroes
giren Rome BY degu,s and Others cf he extraordinary
fanoticism mdntested by M. ta4iag We had heard u,
same story befors," de-
Tbus /, who according TO the Atlas, had exhb
tied such extraordinary fanaticism against the
medtaed coalition, aDd whose conduct could be
accounted for only upon The principle OF self inie
rest, am now charged by my colleague with having
pursued course directly the reverse of that which
was, al the time Of The occurrence, publicly and
universally attributed 10 me
/ "Can such things bo
i And overcome us Ike summers cloud,
! without our special wonderf"
The conferences having failed to produce an
agreement npop principle, we adjourned, and
shaking of The dust OF Rome from our feet went
went back to oug constituents. In less than three
weeks thereafter, 9th September lS49) a regular
l democratic convention met al Syracuse TO which
| ! was sent by the democrats OF the city OF Se.y
York. Was selected as the presiding officer ol
the body II did not pccur TO me at The time, though
! believe il did 10 others, that ! might have done
/ better service upon the floor than in the chair
| whore my mouth and lips were comparatiyaly
sealed Bat there sat, and the convention pro
ceeded 10 business, sad nominated full ticker o
regular and acknowledged demafrats, every n.ar
I fthem opposed TO the Wilmot proyiso W, res
oution Introduced and carried al once reyeaes
that majority (now the solis , were Determined
10 ooalesce, under decent FORMS Rifb The treesoil
| ers. He who is now the governor OF inc btste q
New York, and one Of The chiefs Of the sotfs.
backed by majority Of the convention, adopet
resolution, which I will read for the purpose Q
showing bow astutely the plan was arranged hov
neatly the trsp was set, aud the springs starte,
which brought extreges together. Having nomi
mated eight "we known ana acknowledged demo
Gratis as candidates for State officers 4 Yas re
solved tbat the democratic State committee be au
thorjzed ,tio withdraw any Of the nominees, lex