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HOMEOPATHY, its Tenets and Tenden-
Il ces. BY JAMES Y. SIMPSON, M. d.
The Art of Manufacturing Soaps, Candies, &c
by Philip Kurten.
The Children of the New Testament, by Rev
Theophilus Stork, ID.
Rankings Halfyearly Abstract for January,
1854. Just received and for sale by
Feb r. FARNHAM.
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IHILDREN AND INFANTS HATS and
" Caps, of all styles and qualities. A large and
elegant assortment now hand at reduced
prices at LANES
.-. Fashionable Hat and Cap Store,
Feb 3-eo2w Penn avenue, near Al street.
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0tHILD,S PAPER, AMERICAN MES
Y senger, Sunday School Advocate, Missionary
Advocate, Forresters Boys and Girls Magazine,
and National Magazine.
Subscriptions received for the above by
"a GRAY dC BALLANTYNE,
Jan 90 Seventh street
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TNDWARD c. DYER, Importer of Cigars
ID and dealer in Wines and Liquors, has Just
received, from his agent in Havana, 100000
Washington Club "Prefata,n and 'El Sglo XIX'
Cigars 10 which he respectfully invites the atten-
ton of dealers and others. @s Ft
ian 2l-if .... -.l
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MODERN LANGUAGES.-D. e. Groux.
lNl a native of France, teacher of Modern Ian
guages, especially French. Spanish, and German.
Translations made with correctness and punctu-
ality. Professor of Numcsmatics for the classic
cation and explanation Of medals and coins.
Pennsylvania avenue, south side, between 9th
and 7th streets, opposite Browns Hetek' 2sa
Furnished Rooms to rent at that place.
Sep 21-du
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YateIs, 4estauraMts, 8GarSina Yausss.

DUPP,S RESTAURANT AND HOTEL.
III The proprietor is always prepared to furnish
ordinary or extra meals al short notice, including
all the delicacies Of the season.
= He has two suites Of furnished rooms suitable
for messes or single gentlemen. Also rooms for
private parties or business transactions. His To-
cation is convenient to the Capitol and the Ex-
ecutive departments. n t8f
Pennsylvania avenue, nexi 10 Gadsbys Hotel
Dec T-tf If tttf
BROWNS MARBLE HOTEL,
Fsti PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, rs
WASHINGTON CITY.
T. P, BRowN. M. BRowN.
Sep 2l-dtf
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TN PILGRIM FATHERS; or the
Founders of New England in the reign of
James The First !; with illustrations. Just imported
by TAYLOR " MAURY, Bookstore,
& Feb 4 Near Ninth street.
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NE PLUS ULTRA HAVANA CIGAR STORE,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
Under tie National Hotel, Penn. Apemne
TINE SUBSCRIBER HAS JUST RE-
i ceved, direct from Havana, the following
choice brands of Cigars, which he can, with con-
fdence, recommend 10 all epicures, as being of the
most delicious favor
Lontres, Cabanas (Londres,) Panetelas,
Rio Hundo, Cabanas, Victoria,
La India, Trabucos, FL Deiaite.
Consuelo Consolation,
Among his stock of Chewing Tobacco, the un-
dermentioned favorite brands will be found:
Virginius, Pride of Virginia, FL Dorado,
Diadem, Goodwin's Patent, Kohl Moor.
H The Kohl Moor tobacco is put up in small neat
boxes, at IS each, or 37h cents plug, and is ac-
knowledged to be the most paatable tobacco yer
chewed.
Turkish pipes smoking tobacco Of superior
quality, canes, umbrellas, razors, shaving soap,
de Cologne, with a variety OF miscellaneous
articles always on hand
G.. S. McELFRESH,
Under the National Hotel
Nov 17--3nd iml
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Odeon Building, cor. a st. and Penn, av
1tfx .S @y2 's
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INION HALL, HOTEL AND REFEC-
~ tory, @. street, between 9th and nh streets
Washington, L. WILSON,
w. ii. HEYWARD.
Dac 15-tf ss 5GlsNE 86y Eq8ss..
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-03-21
From Philadelnhia Ledger.

Fine Times tor the Iron -Hra.-The Iron
Men are doing fine business, SO good, that
they say not word about tariff. There are
thirteen thousand miles of railroad in operation;
three thousand miles additional, it is estimated,
will he built this year. For double tracks, one
hundred thousand tons will be required this
year. The quantity ofrailroad non, therefore,
in use by the end of this year, allowing one
hundred tons to the mile, will be one million
seven hundred thousand tons, which, at S65 per
ton, the present price, gives total of Sll0 500,
900 invested in railroad bars now in use. Eight
per cent. is estimated by the Railway Times to
be the wear and tear of the rails in use, which
would require an outlay for this item alone, of
more than eight millions of dollars annually, or
in the course of ten years, over eighty millions
of dollars. By January, 1860, there will, in all
probability, be in operationin the United States,
10000 miles of railway. Between now and
that period, there will have to be furnished By
our manufacturers, the iron for some nineteen
thousand miles Of new track, and rs much as
eight per ccut. per annum of the amount now
in use. This magnificent amount with multi
piled uses for iron, cars, locomotives, steam
en- gines, machinery, steamboats,, iron sailing
vessels, iron buildings, &c. gives to the iron
trade the most hattering prospects, if nothing
intervenes to stop the progress OF railroad con-
struction.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-03-21
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

At meeting of the students of Hiwassee
College, Monroe, Co., Tenn, held in the Pub
lie Hall, on Monday the 18th, of Feb, 1854
Mr.. j, S. Woodbridge was called to the chair;
and g. H. Goltharp was appointed secretary
The chairman then addressed the meeting in
a short yet very appropriate manner, relative to
the. object of the meeting. After which, on
motion Of Mr.. L. b. May6eld, Messrs. Arnett,
Dairy, Hicks, and Woodbridge, we're appointed
a committee for the purpose of drawing up a
preamble and resolutions, expressive of the
sincere regard and esteem which they have for,
one Of the beloved Trustees of the Institution;
Rev. JoHN KEY, who died at his residence
(near the Colege,) on Friday the 10th, ult.
The committee reported the following, which
was unanimously adopted.
Whereas, the Almighty Disposer of human
events, has been pleased in his inscrutable wis
dom, to remove from our midst, our endeared
friend, nd Trustee Of this College, the Rev.
JOHN KEY, who to a frankness of mannersJ
which won the confidence of all who knew him,
united an energy of character, and fixedness Of
purpose, in a degree seldom found; who as a
friend was ardent and confding, as a neighbor-
courteous and obliging; as husband and faith
er tender and affectionate, and as minister zeal
Gus and affective. In the death Of this sainted
nlaIy Tue WOTIu mas lOSb u pnildLtuTOplSt; SOCIe-
ty one of its most useful members, the church
one of its brightest ornaments, and frmest pill
ars, and this institution, with which he was con-
nected from its infancy one of its most active
and efficient supporters. TO which stroke OF
Divine Providence we meekly bow with sub
missive reverence, in full conviction OF Its per-
feet justice. Therefore,
ResoIred, That we tender our heart felt con-
dolence to the bereaved wife and family sur
rounding relatives and friends of the deceased,
in the irreparable loss which they, in common
with us in society, have sustained.
Resolred, That we wear the usual badge of
mourning for thirty DAYS:
Resolred, That the wife and family of the de-
ceased be furnished with copy of this pream-
bic and resolutions, and also the Chronicle and
Sentinel Loudon Free Press, and Holston
Christian Advocate for publication. 't
Then on motion of Mr.. May6eld, the meet
in adjourned, SINE die. --'-'
J. s. WOODBRIDGE, Chm.
q. H. CoLTHGRPE, Sec'y.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-03-21
NOWADAYS.

NOW -A-DAYS.
Alas! how every thing has changed,
Since was sweet sixteen,
When all the girls wore homespun frOcks
And aprons nice and clean;
With bonnets made with braided straw,
That tied beneath the chin, 1
The shawl laid neatly on the neck,
And fastened with pin.
reeollect the time whenI
Rode fathers horse to mill,
Across the meadows rock and field,
And up and down the hill;
And when our folks were out at work,
As sure as I'm sinner,
Jumped upon horse barn back,
And carried them their dinner.
Dear me! young ladies, nowadays,
Would almost faint away,
TO think of riding al alone,
In wagon, chase or sleigh;
And as for giving ''pa" his meals,
Or helping ''ma" to bake,
Oh! saints, would spoil their lily hands,
Though sometimes they make cake.
When winter came, the maiden's neart,
Began to beat-and futter;
Each beau would take his sweetheart out,
Sleighriding in cutter.
Or, if the storm was bleak and cold,
The girls and beaux together,
Would meet and have most glorious fun,
And never mind the weather
But now, indeed, it grle res me much
The circumstance to mention,
However kind the young mans heart,
And honest his intention;
He never nsked the girls to ride,
But such war is waged,
And if he sees her oncc'a week,
Why, surely, "they're engaged"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-03-21

ENERGY.-See! how that fellow works! No
obstacle is too great for him to surmount, no
ocean too wide for him to leap; no mountain
too high for him to scale. He will make stir
in the world and no mistake. Such are the
men who build our railroads, dig up the noun
tains in California and enrich the world. There
is nothing gained by idleness and sloth. This
is the world of action, and to make money, gain
a reputation and exert happy influence, men
must be active, persevering, and energetic
They must not quail at shadows-run from lions,
or attempt to dodge the lightning. Go for ard
jealousy in what ever you undertake, and We
will risk you any where, and through life.,
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-03-21
LOUDON:
TUESDAY, ::::::::::::::: MARCH 81.
New.York March, 1l-Tbc Cotton market

New-l ork, March ll.--The Cotton market
to-day was dull, the sales amounting.to 2,250
bales. Flour firm: sales of $500 bbls at $7:933
for state, and S8:l2k for Ohio and 200 South
ern, at $S:S74. Wheat was firm, sales of TO-
800 bushels fair Southern white at $l:874-
Corn is firm; sales Of $4,000 bushels at S2l(G
85. Rio Coffee 600 bags at ll3; l000 Java at
IA. Spirits of Turpentine. l50 bbls at G72;
the market is easier.
The steamship North Star has arrived with
San Francisco dates to the 10th, but no specie.
The markets continued dull. The Mexicans
are putting the coast in state of defence
against the FiIlibusters. The Ship San Fran
cisco was wrecked outside of San Francisco
on the Sth of February and was totally lost
The carsoc, valued 100000, was partially saw
ed. The Fillibusters were quarreing among
themselves: part Of them had left WALKER.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-03-21
For Free Press.

Mothers, be careful of your daughters, lest
you do not bring them up in the way they
should 60. 1t is right, they should mingle in
society. Yet the mother should know with
whom they associate, she should admit none
as friends or suitorS unless she be intimately
acquainted with their whole lives from their in
fancy up, or have written certificate from the
hand of the most undOubted eracity, that he
is gentleman of wealth and distinction. Not
dist inguished, for his honor, his love for fame,
his commOnsense conversation, his gentleman
" department, as evidence of his good breed
ing, nav. vou must not be deceived by these
minor accomplishments Bat be certain be is
WEALTHY. But above all, look well to those
who visit your house under the pretenee of a
friend. Many fond mother has been hoaxed
in this way, and the lOveliest member of her
family captured by him who only lCent TO SEE ter
Daughter as friend. The best way to get rid
of those visitors, WHO do not exactly please
your eye, is to begin first by treating them to 4
small amount of your displeaSure; by slapping
the cat off the table, kicking the dog out OF
the door, slapping two or three, or half doz-
en- of the children sprawling on the floor. And
in nine cases out of ten he will begin to smell
rat; next time you meet him turn your head
as though you did not see him. Appear
haghty and proud, and do not speak to him un,
less he speaks first, and then scarcely audible;
then he will imagine you do not care a straw,
whether he comes to see your daughter or not.
Manage so as to let him see you on one or
more occasions, laughing and talking freely
with your favorite in the presence of your
YOUR daughter and | will bet ten dollars, he will
grow arfut suspicious that all is not right when
he is about. If that will not do, next time he
comes let him stamp and scrape his feet ten or
fifteen minutes after being announced before you
ask him to com in, then he will take the hint,
next time don't ask him to come in at all and
he will be as certain as any thing, that you
don't want him to come to see your gdL L
never knew it to fail, though do not say it will
effectually break him from your house, so long
as he loves your gal, and she smiles at him
when he accidently meets him some where else.
If you fail at this 1t would be good head to
send her off to the care of some relations, and
if he avoids that try something else. never give
it up, and thereby show to the world an invinci-
BILE determination to rule your daughter in her
love affairs, whether or not in the eyes of God
and humanity, you have right to do so, or
have right not to do so.
do not think it would be advisable or pru-
dent for the old men to take any hand in the
affair at all, though if they wish they might
look sour, or something OF the kind, to suit the
occasion. 1t is generally left to the old women
to manage such cases, from the fact, they man
age them best. And l shall quite, right here, be-
fore l get some of them on me like a duck on
a une lug. OBSERVER OF THE TINES.
LouLon, Tenn, March 1854.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-03-21
Washin ptnu. Marc

The House was engaged on Friday on the
Homestead Bill.
In the Senate the Nebraska Bill was discus
sed by Messrs Bell, Dawson and others. The
vote on its passage was excepted that night
but the debate was carried on hercely until four
O'Clock on Saturday morning when the bill pas
sed. Dr.. Gardner took strychnine directly af-
ter his sentence and is dead.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-03-21

What lonely life man leads without wife
or children! He seems to hang, as it were, a
loose, disjointed member upon society, discon-
nected from his fellow beings, by all those
household ties which seem to form the connect
inc links of life
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-03-21

IFS What You Spend.-It's what thee'll
spend, my son" said a sage old Quaker, mot
what theell make, which viii decide whether
tlees to be rich or not" The advice was trite,
for it was Franklin's in another sbape-"Take
care Of the pennies and the pounds viii take
care of themselves" but it cannot too be often
repeated. Men are continually indulging in
small expenses; saying to themselves that it is
only trihe, yet forgetting that the aggregate is
serious-that even the sea shore is made up of
petty grains of sand. Ten cents day even is
thirty-sx dollars and half a year, and that is
the interest on a capital Of six hundred dollars.
The men who saves ten cents day only, is so
much richer than he who does not, as if he
owned life estate in house worth six hun
dIed dollars.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-03-21

A Washington correspondent Of the New
York Express; narrates spicy incident OF
Senatorial intercourse. A curious scene, says
he, took place in the Senate yesterday. Not
withstanding the severe eXcoriatiOn of Seua-
tors Seward and Sumner, by Mr. Toophjs on
the conclusion of that gentleman'S speech, they
both went over to his seat and shook hands
with him, and Governor Seward undertook to
explain his conduct when Governor of n. Y,
in the Virginia. requsiton case, and assured
Mr. ToombS that he had misunderstood it
The latter retorted upon him with severity and
remarked that no person holding the sentiments
he did could be gentleman and consequently
that he was unworthy of any further notice!-
This scene was witnessed by Senators Cooper
and Wade, and the latter who is a decided Free
Soiler was SO indignant at Mr.. Seward's want
of spirit that he refused to attend dinner par
ty at the latter's house last evening, an invita-
,tion to which he had previously accepted
Other well known Free Soiers are equally in
.dignant with Mr. Wade, at the degrading posi-
tion occupied by two of their standard bearers
,on this subject Lynchburg Yirginian.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-03-21

The following is from a western paper, and
is not only good sense, but, out of all measure,
comical poetry.
He who reads and comes to pay,
Shall live to read another day;
But he who will not plank the cash,
Through his name on our subscription book
we shall be compelled, however reluctantly, to
make a-dash.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-03-21

Punch says "The sun is called masculine
from his supporting and sustaining the moon,and
in finding her the withal to shine away as she
does of a night; and from his being obliged to
keep such a family of stars besides"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-03-21

The Moustache Increment. boy
"Wel, sir, master his at ome, but he's confined
to his room. He's CROWN of mootarshers,
and amt allowed to see nobody but his air
dressers."
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-03-21


The Comm ercial Conuntion.-The Conven-
ton of Delegates from the Southern and South
western States, met originally in Baltimore, in
December, 1852, and again in Memphis, in
June, 1858, and adjourned on the latter occa-
sion to meet in Charleston, on the second Mon
day (l0th) of April, 1854. The unity of this
body consists merely in its having for It's one
great object the advancement of the CONNER
cial and industrial interests of the South and
Southwest. 1t is purely popular in its charac
ter, although in some cases the Delegates have
been appointed by the Executives of the States,
this is TO be regarded as a mere matter
of convenience, for the purpose of securing
full attendance. 1t has been universally felt
that these assemblage of intelligent representa-
tiveS of every department of Southern enter
prise: by bringing together great and varied
amount of knowledge and experience, promote
unity and sympathy of feeling among our dis
tant communities, and give beneficial and en-
lightened impulse to our industrial pursuits
Our city has been among the first to promote
these reunions of the Southern people; and
hence the adjournment of the Memphis Con-
venton to reassemble here in April next was
received with general favor. We noticed
some time since the preliminary arrangements
for securing a large attendance, and for promo
ting the comfort and entertainment of the Dele
gates. These arrangements have been press
ed with an engergy and devotion characteristic
ofthe gentlemen who have them principally in
cherge, and the result now promises to be in
the highest degree creditable to them and to
the City, which they represent tits believed
that many distinguished and honored names
will be found in roll of the coming Convention;
that large delegations will be present from every
Southern State and that the concourse of stran-
gers will be or eater than has ever before been
witnessed in our city. As specimen of what
may be expected, we notice in the Nashville
papers a list of nearly five hundred delegates
appointed by Governor JoHNsoX to represent
Tennessee in the Convention and among them
are many of the most prominent citizens of that
State The proverbal hospitality Of Charles
ton is likely to have full scope for its exercise,
but we have faith to believe that she will be
found equal to the occasion, and will lose none
of her good repute by neglecting the genial du
ties thus imposed upon her Charleston Mer-
curry.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-03-21

The Jury have returned verdict of guilty
against DIR. Gardner and he has been senten-
ced to the Peuitentiary for ten years.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-03-21

A Board of Naval Surgeons has convened at
the L. S. Naval ASYLUM, Philadelphia, for the
examination of Assistant Surgeons for pro
motion, and candidates for adm isSion into the
medical corps of the Navy. The Board con-
sist of Dr. Thomas billiard, President, and Drs.
Green, Ruschehbergcr and Henderson, as MEM
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-03-21

"My dear Polly, l am surprised at your taste
in wearing another woman's hair on your head, y
said Mr.. Smith to his wife. "My dear Joe,
am equally astonished that you persist in wear
ing another sleeps wool on your back. There
now
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-03-21

reasons for contesting such election. q
w. II. WISENER.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
EDWIN POLK.
Speaker of the Senate.
Passed January 5, 1854.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-03-21

The accumulation of funds in the Treasury,
it is supposed, is for the purpose of making the
payments to Mexico under the GADsDEN treaty
when passed. The administration, it is said,
have little doubt of its ratification, and will
make the entire payment, fifteen millions of dol
lars, in one payment instead of annual payments.
The Sub Treasury holds an abundance of funds,
and The secretary of the Treasury prefers to pay
is understood about four millions will be remit
ted in stearling bills to London, an d portion
Of the remainder will be used in payment of
some debts due in New York by SANTA ANNA.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-03-21

Tile Thoroughly Educated.-A man entering
into life, says Mr., Ruskin, ought accurately to
know three things,-FirSt where he is; secondly
where he is going; thirdly, what he had best do
under these circumstances. First Where he
is-that is to say, what sort of a world he has
got into; how large it is? what kind of creatures
live in it, and how; what is it made of, and what
may be made of it. Secondly, Where he is
going-that is to say, what chances or reports
there are of any other world besides this; and
whether, for information respecting it, he had
better consult the Bible, Koran, or Council of
Trent. Thirdly, what he had best do under
these circumstances-that is to say, what kind
of faculties he posseses-what are the present
state and wants of mankind: what is his place
in society; and what are the readiest means in
his power of attaining happiness and difusing
it. The man who knows these things. and
who has had his will so subdued in the learninp
them, that he is ready to do what he knows he
ought, / should call educated, and the man who
knows them not, uneducated, though he could
talk all the tongues Of Babel.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-03-21

"Mr. TINES, how do you keep your books?"
ooh, by double entry" "Doube entry--how's 8
that?" Oh, easy enough. | make one entry
and father makes another"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-03-21

Imprisonment Of an Ameyican.-Cap Moss
man, of New York, whose vessel was lately
wrecked upon the coast near Vera Cruz, has
been imprisoned by the Mexican authorities
of Minatillan, for entering in distress port
near that place, which is not port of entry.
The owners of the vessel in New York have
sent an agent to Washington to lay the facts
before the President.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-03-21

A sentence in the language of ffowers--if
you wish for 'hearts-ease," never look to "mar-y-
gold"