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Constitution ofthe R0ane County a griculturaI

Constitution ofthe ROane County a Agricultural
Society.
Article LIST. This society shall be called the
Roaue County Agricultural Society
Art 3D. It shall be the object of this society
to endeayor to excite an interest on the subject
of agriculture; to diffuse mutual instruction a.
nong its mem bers, and others, and to use all
suitable means to elevate the ancient and homo
rabIe calling of the Farmer.
Art 81. The officers of this society shall be
a President, two Vice Presidents, Treasurer.
Corresponding and Recording Secretary and fif
teen Managers who shall together constitute an
Executive Committee. They shall be elected
annually by ballot, and shall have power to
fill vacancies in their own body.
Art 4th The President shall preside at all
meetings ofthe society, when present; in the
absence of both President and Vice President,
president protein shall be chosen. The Cor
responding secretary shall correspond with SINH
lar associations and with individuals. The
Recording Secretary shall keep a record of the
proceedings of the society. The Treasurer
shall take charge Of the money and other prop
erty belonging to the society, and accourt for
the same from time to time when called upon
by the society. The Managers shall each in his
respective district notify the farmers thereof of
the object of the society and if possible induce
them to become members.
Art. 9Th. Any person may become men,
Der of this society by subscribing to this consti-
tuition and paying the Treasurer one dollar an
nually for the use and benefit of the society.
Art 9Th. No funds shall be drawn fiom the
Treasurer except by a vote of a majority of all
the members present, at any regular meeting
ofthe association; and then, only by an order
on the Treasurer, signed by the presiding Off
Ger and the recording secretary.
Art It'll A regular meeting Of this society
shall be held the first Saturday in each month,
and special meetings, as often as the members
of the society think proper.
Art. Sth. Every member of this society
shall be allowed to vote for It's officers and To-
take parts in all its deliberations
Art. 9th. This constitution may be altered
or amended at any annual meeting Of the socie-
ty by vote of majority of the members pres
ent.
The above IS a true copy of the constitution
adopted by the society.
A. S. LENOIR, Pest O
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-20

The Raleigh Standard has more tban once
denounced that great Politico theological Night
mare,-Know Nothingism,-thst so fearfulIy
dis,urhs its slumbers. as an off shoot, Of Adolf
tiOnism!
The New York Tribune, on the other hand is
quite sure that it was started for the express
purpose of killing of Gov Seward
Such is the issue between the two worthless
Raleigh Register.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-20

r0-There has been few deaths in Angus
IA by Yellow Fever. Many citizens have left
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-20

BGg@ This noble stanza is from poem in the
National Era, on the death of Daniel Webster:
How well he fell asleep!
Like some proud river, winding towards the sea;
Calmly and grandly, silently and deep,
Life joined eternity.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-20

re- The Presbytery of Nashville meets in
GAINESVILLE today (20th).
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-20

RSgH P. w. NoRwooD informs US that wheat
commanded $l:4O in Morganton, Tenn, on
last Friday.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-20

Ezsy~ Eight persons are said to have been rem
dered insane at Toronto, lately BY freely using
camphor as preventive fox cholera.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-20

sA- The GAINESVILLE Chronicle, chronicles a
refreshing rain at that place on the 18th,
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-20

for Wing State Convention in Michigan in
October o
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-09-20

METALLIC BURIAL CASES.
JAS. W. CLARK has Just received from New
York another lot Of superior Burial Cases.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-12-21
NOT ON HoHENLINDEN.

NOT ON HOHENLINDEN.
In Marshall when the sun was low,
And candle lights began to glow,
Charles D. did u his sweetheart 20.
TO join her social company.
But Charley saw another sight
Upon that calm and pleasant night
Another chap with eyc.bali bright,
Was sitting BY his Emily. re
In gay attire he was arrayed,
And by the light The candle Inace,
He saw him through The window shade
Enjoying love quito heartily.
Then 10 his face flush was given,
He saw that he must soon be driven
Away from that bright scene Of heaven
In sad despair and misery.
And sadder yet his face will glow,
When Lhar,ey's spite begins 10 Avn
And lie receives dreadful blow,
In token Of his enmity,
IT'S true, for ere the morning sun
Has cleared away the nightly dun
Young David finds there's not much fun
In counting ladies secretly. a
The combat deepens~-Charlesa and Dave
Each fought like tigeSs stout and crave
Wave. lady, all thy ribbons wave
For him vino ga ins the yict sy.
Al. soon they part no more to meet,
For true il ie, young Dave was beat,
And Chrias reeeivea the kisscs sweet
Bestowed on him by Emily.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-12-21
Niscelli.apy.
Personal Appearance Of Washington

feIS0nalAppearance o. WasnlnG C0n
From the note book Of tie late Mr..
Horace Binney Wallace. Of Philadelphia.
am pe,ni ted TO t,snsc,ibs record Of
some cnnv, realtors VIII. his mother. Mrs.
Susan Wallace. in which that lady-so
eminent for Whatever is beautiful and
noble in her sex--disclosed her recollec>
tons Of Washington's habits. personal ap.
penrance. and manners. On the removal
Of the government 20 Philadelphia. Mrs.
Mary Binney, mother Of Mrs. Wallace,
,e.ided in Market street, opposite to
Gent raj Washingio,,'s--the door Of her
house few PAGES "a tier east. 1t was
the Generals. GU, tom. frequently. when
the day was fine, to come out 10 walk,
attended By hs secretaries, Mr.. Lear and
| Major William Jackson-one on each
tide. He always crossed directly over
from his own doc, To the sunny side OF
the street. and walked down. He was
dressed in black, aud all three wore cock
ed hats. She never obse, we'd them con.
vsrsing; she often wondered and watch
I'd. az q child. 10 see il any OF the patty
spoke, but never could perceive that any
thing was said. Il was understood that
the aids were kept at regal distance. -
General Washington had large family
| coach. light carriage, and cha'ioi, all
alike-cream colored. painted with three
enamelled figures IN each panc!-,and
very handsome. He d owe in the coach
10 Chri.t chu CHI every Sunday morning,
willltwO horses drove the carnage and
four into The country-lo Lsndsdowne,
The HiIls. and other placer. In going to
the Senate he used the chariot. with slx
horses. All his servants were white, and
| wore liveries OF white cloth, trimmed with
scarlet or orange. MIS-. Wallace saw
General Washington frequently at PUB
lie balls. His mannsrs the,c were very
gracious and<plcasani. She went with
Mrs. Oliver Wolcott 10 one Of Mrs WASH
ington's drawing>rooms. The Gsaeral
was p,e.ent, and came up and bowed 70
eyery lady after she Was seated. Mis-.
Binney visited Mrs. Wast ingion frequenl-
| n. Itwss Mrs. Wasaing.on's custom to
return yisi.k on tie third day |; and she
thus always returned Mis-. Binney's. A
foo,man would run over. knock loudly.
and announce Mis-. Washington. who
would then come over with Mr.. Lear.
Mrs. Wallace met Mrs. Washington in
her mothers parlor: her manners we've
very easy pleasant and unceremonioas.
with the characterisiics Of the Virginia
ladies. When Washington retired from
public life. Mrs. Wallace vas about nine
teen years 81 age.
The recoiIrciions Of Mr.. Richard Rush
on the subject are in agreement with
those Of Mrs. Wallace. That accomplish
cd and distinguished gentleman has com
inundated 70 nae . very graphic account
y y - ~ e
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-12-21
anploynaent for Agents.

SEVERAL thousand energetic and trustwor'
) - Inv v0ung men are wanted to act ~ AGENTS.
: hosh local and raveling--:n every State Of the
Uaiou, Tor The sale Of patent ted artlciesf mann
fnceure aOv in extensive demand. The exclusive
rSehs for the United States is owned BY the ad'
geFsiscrs, and agents Of capacity and business
taet can easily earn two hundred dollars pes
m0nlh, and no capital required.
Il Exssacls Jrom communications from CIR Agents..
sIherewish enclose you draft for -- dollars,
dedncling one hundred and ninety seven dollars
~ my commissien on my sale Ot the last month.
tSigned,l Il. REED"
II shall realize 10 commission on my sales
lhis month about one hundred and seyeniy-iye
dcllars- &c, FIELD."
the occupation will prove q light and cente.
manly employment--as honorable a. is il profit
No Agent win DO accepted unless able 10
prOducs substantial testimonials ~ 70 character
ard industry. II
Salaries vim be arranged for che 6rst year j
So many answers to advertisements are far.
b UyaFded from motives OF idle curiosity only, the
ADVERTISERS win consider no application unless
accompanied BY one dollar % evidence Of sin
ceriay, when full particulars viii be forwarded.
Address BURNS. BENEDICT ~ CO
Baltimore, Nd.
10 the substantial nature ofihe enterprise, We
refer u Kenneth q Dale, Leroy. Sons q Go.
Also u Hamilton r. West. Ohio; Hon. @. a
! Dsnnis. Rhode Islandi and -. Ray, Key Wet
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-12-21

were objected to by the democrats. g IS
tending to give her supereminency, ard
as introductory to the paraphernalia Of
courts With what feelings the excOl-
lent woman regarded these democrats 10
shown BY an anecdole Of the same period
She was severe disciplinarian, and Nelly
CusIis was not often permitted by her 70
be idle or TO follow her own caprices.
The young gil was compelled 10 prsc.
tice at the hafpsichord four Or Eve hou,s
every day. and one morning. when SIZE
should have been playing, her grand
mother entered The room, Remaining that
she had not heard her music. and also
that she had observed some person going
ont. whose name she would very much
ike 10 know. Nelly was silent. and sud
denly her attention was arrested by a
bleuIisl5 cntIe wuiI, which had been news
ly painted a delicate cream color. s.Ah,
it was no fede,alist r she exclaimed.
looking aptIN spot, just above setiee |;
"none but filthy democrat would mark
place with bis good. fof-nothipg head 10
that manner T. ~
The public business SO entirely oscnri-
ed his time that Washingt ton had few
opportunities Of visiting Mount Vernon.
In 1903, however. lie was there nearly
three months, during the. teuible period
Of the prevalence Of the yellow fever in
Philadelphia. The disease broke out
some lime in August, but he continued
ut his post until The 10th Of September.
He wished to stay longer. but Mrs.
Washington was unwilling to leave him
exposed in such danger, and be could
not think Of haza,ding her life and the
lives Of The children BY remaining-.''lhe
house in which we lived" he says "being
in a manner blockaded by the disorder.
which was every day becoming more aud
more fatal" Two days after Washington
left, Mr.. Wolcott W, ole to his father, '''rhe
aprrehensions Of the citizens cannot be
increased: business is in grea. measure
abandoned, the true character Of man is
disclosed, and he shows himself a weak,
timid, Responding. and selfish being.
The ravag,s Of the d,eadful sickne.s are
extending. with added circumstances OF
terror and disease many now die without
a, attendance, The kind attention, the
tears Of coincidence and sympathy. which
alleviate pain. aud in some degree recon-
cile the dy ing 10 their fate. are frequently
omitted by the neares, f,iends aud rela.
tivet when gene, ously beslowed they
are too often The price OF lite"
Among the public characters attacked
by the fever were Mr.. Willing end Colon
ell Ham lton. but they boil, recovered.
The officers Of government were dispersed
and the President even dclibe,aied On
the propriety Of converting Congress else,
where; but the abatement Of the disease
rendered this measure unnecessary, and
near the cl. Sc Of November the scattered
Inhabitants returned 10 their homes. and
Congress re>assembled on the second Of
December.
In 1894, his official duties not permits
ting him to make more than flying Wis
it 10 Mount Vernon. and Ms. Washing
ton deciding against Summer residence
in the city. the Pr. s.dent took house in
Germantown, where, with his family. he
remained during the months Of Jaly and
Angus, - Rev. DR.. GrisaUoId's Repub-
liean Court. 8 aa4
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-12-21

Il 4 I'll sf
C0HsUMPTIoH.--'T The editor Of The New
Hampshire telegraph in m article relating
10 The frequency 81 this disease among a.,
and its character, sayss MI w
lfiherc IL disease 10 tin wDrld or ill.,
which, seem in peculiar manner l0liil IL
victim for the fate which h0nIsn skill cshs
not averi, that disease u consumption. 10
one who is iull0f life, and hope, and 3Sy,
The FIRST conviction that il has issiened ils
death grasp upon him, The fearful certainty
II iis end, vii: fash through him with !
Thrill Of teFror--more, doubtless than thas
nf most other diseases. Startling II nltss
be, indeed. 10 fell the Rrst tine lheFs b
n worm gnawing Ct ones viislss whose
greedy teeth no human skill can elay-A
startling 10 feel the ceriaintys0f disease
within. whose end 10 surely deaths Bur
how soon dies the spirit grow caln, snd
he feels The disense Juggling VI his lsears
strings, and his strength wasting away boz
fire ii.how calmly then does the soul plume
itself l,,f lis upward night--hOw sr0siingly
then does il lean upon The bosom Of' G0d--
and when Aesh and hesri grew laini, End
fail, how swcesly sinks t0iis FINAL reslsfhe
victim VI consumption.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-12-21
How the Lawyers Differ.

| The following anecdoie off legal gen.
| tleman in Missouri, was complied many
years ago from 4 newspaper ofthat State.
rhrfe il raey freshness about il that is
quite delightful. ryii
Being once opposed to Mr.. S.,
q brother lawyer, then lately member
Of Congress, remarked as follows to the
Jury. upon some point Of bis agreement
between them:
Here my brother S-------. and differ
materially. Now this after all, 10 very
atural.-Men seldom see things in the
same light /; and they may disagree in
the principles OF law. and that too. very
honestly while a, tile same time neither
perhaps, can conceive any earthly reason
why they should. And this 10 merely
because they look at different .ij.s Of
the subject, and do not view j. ia all It's
bearings. s
Now, let us suppose for the sake Of
illus ration. that man should come In>
to ills room, and boldly assert that my
brother IS head (htre he laid his hand
very Familiarity upon the large chuckie
head Of his opponent) is = squash. on
The other hand, should main'aia. and
peri,aps with equal confidence, tina. it
WIS head. Now there would be the
d,lisrence--of opinion; We might argue
ill doomslay. and never agree. You
often see men arguing upon subjects just
as empty and t.iili1g 40 this! But q
third person coming in looking at the
meek aud shoulders that support i.
would say at once that ! had reason on
my side; for il il was not head. It Al
l.,sst occupied the place Of one--it stood
where q head ought 10 be
All this was uttered in the gravest
and mo .lemn manner Imaginable.
and the effect was irr. sistibly ludicrOus.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-12-21
d. BATTERSON'S
M y IL W o RK 3,

: HGrtfOrds Conn.
y .,,.nnenss ana Toubs 81 American and Italian
Mnrhle. BaptismaI Fonts, Mural tabletss
Urns, Vases. Manties. Table tops.
Italian tile for Floors, &c.
h BIZ constantly on hand or
-. furnished 10 order. lS6S
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-12-21
Poetry.
AUTUMN.

H
Autumn is the time Of rest:
Summers busy work is done,
Daily 70 the dreamy West
Sooner sinks the weary sum.
Friends, let cares depart as soon.
TuTnle where the home. FIRE glows3
Business claims the afternoon,
Give the evening to repose. q
Autumn is the lime for Joy:
When the hours Of rest begin,
Summer heats no more nnnoyi sa
All the fruits are satheredin.
Load the table with the wealth
Of The orchard and the field
Social comfort, peace and health
Are the JOYS The season yields.
Autumn is the time to give;
Grateful for the joys il Brings,
{ Think oil multi,udes who live
Wanting necessary things.
With abundance you are blessed;
II you seek The poor TO cheer.
Sweet will be your joyful rest
In the twilight Of the year.
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-12-21
CIharge 8 I NeWlY InsEaiIsd RditpE.

Chaxge TO q Newly Installed k1lsexs
The editor 81 The New Orleans Chris
tian AdvOc0te, who Is something ol Wit
ID his way. ia welcoming 70 The tripod
one Of his brethren, who has lately been
appointed editor Of religious paper thus
sclemnIy charges him A. 70 the proper
method Of discharging Biz dnliels 81,
Having been pleasantly associated With
the CIebutanl journalist in times past, and
in view Of bis sphere we feel like taking
on over him after the impfessive manner
Il our Presbyterian brethren d inalallas
tons. The right hand 81 Fellowship haxS
Ing been given We proceed u deliver llls :,
charge. Il. ~ 81 s..ss sss,s l III
Firstly: II any man be IN this Otlice
by purpose. he IS not ID BY rights. No
boy was ever brought up for m editor.
No father ever thought, / will educate
nv SON for iii editof.s No aspiriag young
man ever said, will be an editor. Il
is an accidental succession. Nowif yoil
desired to be an editor, lived for It, saw
il coming, calculated il week before you
found yourself one. you are not ii the
regular line. (This is 70 tess our calling,l
Secondly If you have any particular
friend, 90 and embrace him for the lass
time. For when you refuse bic advice
how 70 make your paper more iusexSssss
ing, or exercise the editorial discReliCu
ia declining an article that be said, man
N. B. 'you might do As yon ike Without
the least offence, lie is off and after thatE
offish. Encouragement
Thirdly; Make 10 yourself friends Of
The Postmaster General and III the Post.
masters in particular, Reasons obyi>
Gus I. W. j I'M ss v $50 3,
Fourthly: DO All The good you caas
and as little harm. for these will be your
main chances. sss
Filthy: Put away tho dslusiys notion
that all honest people pay their debts.
sixthly; blessed are they that expect
nothing, for they shall not 30 disappOint-
ed; as you will be if you expect az easy
life OF rich living. Instance. "
Seventhly.a Acquaint yourself early
with those Agents who do nothing. and
strike them of, and those patrons Nho
consider they do = favor By reading the
paper, and have nothing 70 do with them;
N,i.htr ever yet supported = paper and
the more such friends il had the woasA
FOR it.4lW 7sfAssa Hs fsAss IN Ffse
Eighthly: Reject many IL Jon own
manuscripts az wen as other peoples.
Ninlhly i Never think you are done Ok
4 tl,.n.,xh ,vhan ,,O,. nro Ahrnu II ~ II aFrin
Litchfield enquirer., 1854-12-21

A distinguished lawyer, recently come
among us. s4,s q Portland paper, has
taken . former editorial sanCGum fOr lis
Office. where be enjoys the bens6s Of
tia sign, " xion's Advocate.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-02-25
COUNT oRLoFF5 HIssIoN-PosITIOy AND POLL
CY OF THE GERMAN POWERS.


When information reached from ST. PETERSBURG that
the Emperor Of Russia had thought proper 70
the last communication Of the Vienna Conference nv ds
patching Of his ablest aud confidential
Oh mission TO that capital, IL seemed improbable that
such man should be sent such GRAND without ma
king some attempt TO give effect to the pacific vie
which Count OroT supposed personally TO entertain
Tho hopes OF peace excited by that mission were slight
indeed but no one supposed that the Emperor of Russia
was about TO offer fresh deliberate insult 10
Court In Europe, by passing in supercious silence
the exerons which had been made by all the osher Pow.
ers Tor tue restoration OF peace aud by ntmang that no
Was himself disposed to treat only terms radically Cd.
posed TO every principle which those Powers had
ni1ed and established Such, nevertheless s tho tra
character OF Count Ohon's mission and now that the
propositions OF which he the bearer have TRANSFERRED
We can describe them in language TOO strong to denote
their arrogance and absurdty. The conditions on which
Count ofof was TO express the Empcrors readiness 10
treat we're four IN Dumbertha Turkish Plenpotentary
should proceed TO the headquarters OF the army or 10
81 Petersburg TO open direct negotiations with Russa
but with liberty TO refer to the Ministers Of tho -Four Pow
ers that tbs former treaties between Russia and the Porte
should be renewed that Turkey should enter into an en-
gagement not 70 give asylum TO podc, refugees and
that hc Porte should recognize by declaration the Rus.
sian prosectoras Of The Creek ChrsAns which was The
origin Of the quarrel, w. ~
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Editors Of The Win


SIEs,-lou paper Of the oand nst co,,,i,s
second communication FRO Putnam" lie has redeem
cd himself IN part from inisiacnetts m,, In ,o,,n,
article, IN regard - the elevation of the lands mr., rho
SIDES oi the kinawha River at s entrance into tho On
kVeT We commend TO lin 10 make clean hrc,s, ~ !,
ny acknowledging, ut some fitting Time what all resident,
l!ete Know" that ali the lands from River 10 Hill IN
tue south side OF the entrance of the Krawhs Tor
mics up that river, and FOR the same distlc. dow, rho
ONO, were ia the floods Of ls3. 1917 and of 1850
lreiy oVefiowed, whereas large portion ot t. I.y.I
lands upon which the Court House at pint pIa,s,,
situated aud continuation OF the plain above IL
was not only not oveow,d by the fresheLs above men
TONED, but has not been flooded since IN. settlement t
the White Nan in that country
Inc iI1ity OF statement and tho want of kpowIei,.
oil the topography OF that part cur country il cynd
10y another statement OF Putnam, wit: That R,,rood
running nom the southern entrance of the Kanashs
through HE ii country TO elevated position in Tr,
,aieF, 10 form junction with the Sandy and Covng,ou
hitoai would be road Of better curvature and case,
grade than one starting from the Northern side or
Trance OF the sinc rvcS and conducted continuously mn
Tue iey oil The hanawha, with only grade of one mot
TO the mile, TO its junction. with the C0yiugton Rod ~
Tue mouth Oi Scdry Creek Comment is unnecessary he
that runs may read and know that Putnam il sr,:,c-
Putnam ayers that the Southern bank o, the
at ITS mouth, affords Of the most convenient and f
vouTabe boat landings be found on tile Western wacrs
iis isifue oil the Northern side in an eminent deprc. bt
we assert without fear OF truthful contradiction thu, tho
shores Oh the Southern entrance Of Kanayha River
on that rVer aud on the Ohio, sloping and shallow
as not to admit OF the landing of Steamboat az low mr.
even at ordinary water particularly below the Junction
CITIZENS OF MASON COUNTY
23fd Feb, 1854.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1854-02-25
vIRcINIA LEGIsLATuRE.
THURSDAY EVENING Ia

THURSDAY EVENING, Feb aa, 1854.
The Medical College bill was laid on the table and made
the order Of the day for Friday at IL O'Clock.
PAssKp.
bill to amend the 9th section Of the act copee,nn,
ne compensation and empauneling OF urvr. their qua
neaons and manner Of selection In certain cases
April sth 1883 proportion the Jurors serving IN
ne circuit Court Of James city and the city Of Williams
'''si In. us, y. inc county and tho corporation.
May e2d, 1852. pA''eu
bill Tor the relief of Peregrine Hays Sheriff Of Gil
ner county. w
bill to authorize the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad
10 acquire the right Of way only, instead Of iec simple In
IN the construction Of their lateral branch to the
salt works In Smythe county.
bill amending the 10th section Of the act of June bt
1852 regulating the Jurisdiction Of the District Courts and
Court Of Appeals. N
OIL to incorporate the Home Manufacturing Company
in the county Of Brunswick
~ ON 10 incorporate the ksnawha Valley Railroad and
ONO h'er Bridge Company, substitute for the Scary
creek and Point Pleasant Railroad billy
number OF bills were read first and second time