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Popery Flourishes best in the Dark.

At the close of the section in DIR. Dowlings
History of Romansm, entitled "Popery in its
Glory-The Worlds Midnignt,"-the author
thus forcibly expresses truth, which all history
confirms
Before dismissing the subject of the present
chapter, 1 would embrace the opportunity of
recording truth which it behoves every Protest
ant. and especially every American Protestant,
well to Remembered truth writtenin burning char
acters upon the dark back ground of the worlds
midnight, evident as the lines Of forked light
ming upon a dark and cloudy sky-it is this:-
Ignorance aud Darkness are the native ele-
ments of Popery. Its most Furnishing days
were in the mid nght of the world. The great
est blow that anti Christian system ever receiv-
ed was the revival of letters and the invention
of printing. The golden age of Popery was
the iron age of the world, and its universal
reign would be the iron age restored
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-15
Mechanics,

We find in the Richmond, Va, Bulletin, the
following beautiful extract from BULwER's cele-
brated play, entitled the Carpenter of Rouen.-
1t is high compliment to Mechanics:
"What have they not done. Have they not
opened the secret chambers of the mighty deep
and extracted its treasures, and made the rag
ing pillows their highways, on which they ride
as on tanned steed? Are not the elements of
fire and water chained to the crank, and at the
mechanics bidding compelled to run it? Have
not mechanics opened the bowels of the earth
and made its products contribute to our wants?
The forked lightning, is their plaything and
they ride triumphant on the wings of the nigh
ty wind. To the wise they are foodg Of
knowledge, and kings and queens are decorated
by their handiwork. He who made the uni
verse was a great Mechanic"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-15
RSr See Smith & Hardin's new advertis-
ments, and when passing round drop in. Peter
is always thar.
Bank of East Tennessee.

Hon. VIM. NJ. Churchwell was elected Pres
ident of this institution on the 18th inst, to fill
the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of
J. W. J. Niles. With pleasure we give the
annexed extract from the Knoxville Register:
Mr.. Niles retires now from the scenes of his
successful labors, to engage at least IN the more
agreeable occupation of the agriculturalist we
wish to tender to him and to Col. McGhee, who
also is about resuming his position 'as the best
farmer in Monroe and is once more turning
his attention to his broad paternal acres, our
best wishes and our best hopes for their future
enjoyment and happiness.
Col. Churchwel. enters upon the discharge OF
his duties, happy in the enjoyment of the repu--
tation of a successful fnancier, clear headed,
far sighted, and above all, practicable bust
ness man, which must rebound to the credit OF
the institution over which he is called to pre-
side, and the community will possess the as
surance, that tie affairs of bank will be admin
istered by one who is deeply interested in the
prosperity and advancement of our growing
city, in every branch of business, and that a
policy will be persued, to aid in developing the
resources of the country, and that everything
will be done to foster and encourage the inter
est and business of our community, which can
be compatible with the financial safety OF the
institution; and that over this safe watch, and
trusty sentinel has been placed by the election
of one who has too much of character to loose
to hazard anything like financial experiment,
or to adopt any course of doubtful expedlency
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-15
Strawberries and Girls,

"At late debating society in Schenectady,
the other day, the subject was, which is the
most beautiful production, girl Or strawber-
ry? After continuing the argument for two
nights, the meeting finally adjourned without
coming to conclusion-the old members 60
ing for the Strawberries and the young ones for
the girls.
No wonder the cold 'uns," away upin New
York should contend that strawberries, are pref
tier than the "pale faces" of the fair ones of
that section, but if they will come down and
take q peep at the rosy checks of the daugh-
tiers of the South they will "give itup." They
are fair as the lilly, beautiful as the rose, smart
as steel-trap5 and sweet as honey-combs.
What's strawberry?
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-15
ARRITAL OF THE ATLANTIC.


New York, Nov. I2.--The US. Mail steam
ship Atlantic, Capt West, has arrived at her
wharf, this city from Liverpool, which port she.
left on the lst inst
Commercial Intelligence.
LIVERPOOL MARKET-Flour had declined
nearly Is. per DBL, Corn 9s. per quarter, and
Wheat Sd. per 10 lbs
Pork and Beef were unchanged. Lard was
worth from 43s.(G44s. per cwt.
General Intelligence.
An official dispatch from the Crmea dated
the 10th ult., says that affairs in the vicinity of
Sevastopol are progressing favoraby for the
Allies, although not much damage has been
done as yet to the Notifications
Later private advices say that the two outer
forts ofthe harbor has been destroyed by the
Anglo French Fleet, with the loss to the Allies
of 100 and to the Russians of 500 mel, including
Ad~iral Karncletf.
The Frenbh steamer that left the Crimea on
the 3lst ult, reports that the land forces had
made breach in the wall which, however, it
was not yet practicable to storm.
The Russian official reports of the 2lst ult,
state that the garrison had made a successful
sortie, spiked sixteen French guns, destroyed
battery, and took the English Lord Dunkelen
prisoner.
The Cars two sons bad arrived in the Cri-
mea.
There is no news from the Baltic.
The defeat of the Russian army in Asia -
confirmed.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-15
The Glove.

was madly in love with beautiful girl,
And fancied my passions requitted;
/ lived in a maze. a voluptuous whlri,
Pool of bliss-and in fact, was delighted;
At the opera, sociable party, or ball,
l was ever her chosen attendant;
Nor dreamed that any mishap could befall,
For my planet was in the ascendant.
1 talked with her, walked with her, sang with
her, played
With her little beast of poodle;
And oft, of moonshiny night, as we strayed,
Talked love like sofheaded noodle;
She leaned on my arm, and looked upward, and
sighed,
And seemed so serene and enchanting,
That called her my Fairy, my Angel, my
Bride
While my heart with excitement was painting.
1t was all very well for while; but one night,
think | had drunk too much liquor,
l talked rather thick but felt pretty bright,
And my bosom was all of flicker;
In the midest of the waltz the dear girl drop
ped her glove;
seized it, and swOre / would lock it
Secure from al harm, as pledge of her love-
So quick put it into my pocket.
1t had been on her delicate hand, happy kid
l toyed with it, squeezed it, and kissed it;
embodied it close to my heart, yes, | did,
And again to my lips fondly pressed it;
So small, and so tenderly soft, and so white,
Indeed was terribly smitten,
examined my relic beside the gaslight,
When 10! the gIOre was mittea!
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-15

egy~ From scroll written by WALKER Of the
Nashville True Wing while on visit recently
to East Tennessee, we snatch an extract or two.
He is man of observation and writes with a
discriminating pen:
"At Dalton, we take the East Tennessee and
Georgia Road connecting Dalton with Lou
don, and ride over 50 miles of road equal to the
best in the United States. Here, we were
ali pleased again to fall into the hands of j. W.
BRIDGES, the gentemanly Conductor. He
spared no pains to make our trip agreeable
At Loudon the Stage take passengers thirty
miles through the country to Knoxville. This
emo of the Z. 7. & Ga. road will soon be com
pleted, and passengers will go through direct
By the moonlight we could see the tall shad-
ows Of the piers of the railroad bridge across
the Tennessee, magnificent structure and
nealy completed. The country along the line
Of this railroad from Dalton to LoudOn, is
charming. What is called the Sweetwater Val
ley is one Of the finest agricultural regions we
have ever seen. 1t is well settled and the trav-
eler's eve is continually deli GIFTED with the
sight Of pleasantly and lastly improved farms
all alone the route"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-15
Death of Mrs. Hamilton.

Mrs. HAMILTON, the venerable widow of the
illustrious Gen. ALEXANDER HAMILTON, Secre-
tary of the Treasury under the administration
of President WASHINGTON, died at her resi-
dence in New-York Avenue, in Washington
on the 9th inst, at the advanced age of ninety
six wears. Dr. HALL was her attending physi-
clan, and her affectionate daughter-MrS. HoL-
LEY-was unremitting in her efforts to soothe
and comfort her beloved parent. Two sons OF
Mrs HAMILToY-JAMEs A. and JOHN c. HAM
1LToy. Esos., of New-Y ork-were also present.
The distinguished lady was the daughter OF
Gen. SCHUYLER of revolutionary fame Char.
Courier.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-15
Trinmnh of Americanism.

The smoke of the battle still hangs over the
feid--the victorious banner is not yet fairly
emerged from the wouds, but enough is known
TO show that, in the Empire State of the Union,
Americanism, on it's first, and yet but haf-de-
cphned rally, has achieved glorious triumph.
Young, vigorous, acknowledgements
the progress and patriotism of the Republic, it
sprang to the conflict, and though it may not
have swept the entire Geld, it has hurled down
the hosts of fansticism, dsunionism, abolition
ism, Maine-Lawism and fusionisn, and asserted
its power in the future to conquer every oppos-
ing element.
1t has demonstrated, TO demagogues, the per-
il of appeals to "Sweet German accents" or
erich Irish brogues." It. has at once, and we
trust forever, put the seal of "silcnce and rest
on ambitious polititons who aspire to high
places by trading and tricking, chicaney and
craft, at the sacrifice of every principle that
governs honest men.
Though we may regret over candidates de-
feated here or elected there. we rejoice at the
gen6ral result. w see lne OdND--SGe, the
full morning of a flaming day, when the cOnser-
vative, Union-loving, law-abiding, American
masses will march, shoulder to shoulder, to ma
tional triumph. Dark spots for the hour may
be- but the skies are opening and frightening,
and the watch-words of freedom ring through
the valleys, and over the hills, and the armor
for the great encounter in 1856, is being buck
led on--and when the clarion sounds, the le-
gons will be ready to conquer. Whgism as
known in the past and sham Democracy, and
the foreign league, singly, or united, will, in
that battle, be overwhelmed by the Americans
of the land.
A political revolution is upon us-upon the
nation! Nothing can withstand it. Those who
do not wish to be crushed by it, must yield to
the tide-must fall in with the current, that
heaves and throbs with the re-awakened spirit
of freedom, or be swept to oblivion. Glorious
revolution "America for Americans"
written on its front, what millions of hearts
thrill with its triumphs and its inspirations
The destiny of the Republic is no longer doubt
ful. Her Egis and flag are in hands fit 10 de-
velop, to govern and to defend her. Once
more, we rejoice at the TRIUMPH OF AMERI-.
CANIsM.-TN. Y. Mirror
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-15
Bank Officers, Sc, Knoxville.

1s1ih CIhNCA SSCs' kAHOA'AAiCs
BANK OF EAST TENNESSEE.
". NJ. CHURCnwELL, President.
A. A. RAREEs, Cashier,
PAUL Mason, B. X.
Directors.
WM. SWAN. Jr., J. G.. NJ. RAMSEY,
CAMPBELL WALLACE, CHARLES NJ. McGHEE
JOS. 4. MABRY.
Discount day, Tuesday.
Bill Committee every day.
UNION BANK OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE.
JAMES II. CowAN, President,
j. j. CRAIG, Cashier,
CHAs. McCLUNG, Clerk.
Directors,
THos. c. Lyon, C. W. JONES,
JYo. FoUCHA, A. l.. MAXWELL, Jr.,
JAMES WELCKER, A. G. JACKSON,
JAMES S. BOYD, H. AULT,
G. II. COFFIN, D. P. ARMSTRONG,
Discount day, Tuesday.
Bill Committee every day.
BANK OF KNOXVILLE.
H. A. NJ. WHITE, President,
Geo. NJ. WHITE, Cashier.
FARMERS BANK OF TENNESSEE.
HU. L. McCLUNG, President,
l.. RODGERS, Cashier.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-15
RS~ It's said Gen. SAN. HoUsToN Of Texas,
approves the Know Nothing movement.

Bas> Our odd friend "SINEx" pitches in to
the task of advising the bachelors. That is all
well enough-they need something, or the like,
and Sinex is the man to admonish them,
the young ladies having ceased to do SO. Hear
him then for his ages sake, for he certa inly
must be getting very old and feeble,-judging
from his irregular hieroglyphics; or, forsooth,
that may be the effect of rapid 'right-angular
triangular succession of thought acting upon
the old mau's nerves; so strong his sympathies
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-15

l have read books enough, and observed and
conversed with enough of eminent and splend-
idly cultivated minds, too in my time' but l as
sur you have heard higher sentiments from
the lips poorunedncated men and woman wher.
uzxe-ss Aha spirit of severe, yet gentle heroisn,
under difficulties and Affections, or speaking
tn cir simple thoughts as to circumstances in the
lot of friends and neighbors, than I ever met
with out of the pages of the Bible.-Sir Walter
Scot.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-15
knOW-Nothin gism.

II hope we may find some means in future
of shielding our ourselves from Foreign Infu-
ence, in whatever form attempted. l wish
there was an ocean of fire between this and the
old WORLD Jefferson.
at is time we should become a littleFmore
Amercanized; and instead of feeding the pau
pers and laborers of England, feed our own; or
we shall soon become paupers ourselves
Jackson.
'Foreign influence is truly Grecian Horse
to the Republic; exclude its enterance.- Mad
ison.
II agree with the father of his Country, that
we should guard with jealousy becoming a
free people, our Institutions, against the insidu
Gus wles of foreign influence" . Henry Clay.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-15

The Mormon Temple being built at the Salt
Lake City is one hundred and eighty-six feet
long by ninety-n wide The foundation is
laid sixteen feet below the surface of the earth
land is built of solid masonry and sixteen feet
thick. A promenade of twenty feet is to be
built the entire distance around the building, TO
be gained by number of steps. The wall
is to be ninetysix feet high, and the whole bull
ding covers an era of q $50 feet of ground.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-15

DEATH OF REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIER
The Newburyport, Mass, Herald, of Monday,
reports the death of Mr.. Pardon Brockway, at
the advanced age of 50 years. The Harald
says:
Mr.. Brockway, we believe. was the Oldest
man in the city. He was born in Westbrook,
Conn.,, in February, 1860. In his minority he
served short period as a soldier in the war of
the revolution. Among the incidents of that
service, was that of being en- duty, and wit
Messing, with his brethren in arms, the execu-
ton of Major Andre, in October, 1880.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-15

BGD The New York Correspondent of the
Charleston Courier writes as follows ON the day
after the election:
"There never was so complicated or exciting
an election. Those who voted for SEYMOUR,
mostly did it to defeat CLARK; and you have
nothing but the real strength of the Know
Nothings in the vote for ULMANY. 1t is aston
ishinE.
Gen. GRANGER has called for a new Viii Q
party, ard this added to the Know Nothing's
vote will destroy every remaining vestige ofthe
SEWARD faction. New York is redeemed, and
either ULWANN or SEYMOUR will have defeated
CLARK and RAYMOND. Let the South rejoice"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-15

CLERICAL STEIKE.-At UrbaEa. Ohio, re
Gently, on Sabbath, the bell of the Presbyte-
rian Church rang the second time the cungre-
gatiOn sat waiting and waiting, bat no minister
came. After the lapse of about half an hour.
a note was handed TO one Of the elders, who
arose and read it the congregations. It was
from the minister, who said Re would rot
preach for them any more till his salary was
paid up Yankee Blade.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-15
The Right of Rail Road Passengers to Seat

The Right OF Rail Road Passengers to Seats.
The Marine Court of New I 'rk has rendered
an important decision in favor of right Of rail
road conductors in eiecting passengers from
seats into which they had obtruded themselves.
Two men sued the Hudson River Railroad
Company for $500 damage each for assault
and false imprisonment. The facts are, that
they came on the cars at Sing Sing, where
they had drank more liquor than was necessary
to improve their manners. The seats in the cars
were all occupied, but gentleman had left
his seat to enjoy a cigar IN the baggage Car,
and this seat the plaintiffs took possession of,
and refused to give it up when called upon,and
when applied to by the Conductor, used pro-
fame and obscene language offensive TO ladies.
Upon this the Conductor, with necessary assis-
lance, elected the parties from their seats, and
to prevent their violence, confined them in a
small ROOM, until the train arrived in the city.
For this the action was brought. The Court
justified the action of the Conductor and
dismissed the suit This decision recognizes,
for the first time by Conrt of justice, the
right of Through passenger" to his seat.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-15
Gold.

Gold! gold! gold! gold
Bright and yellow, hard and cold.
Molten, craven. hammered, rolled,
Heavy to get and light to hold,
HOarded, bartered bought and sold,
Stolen borrowed, squandered, doled.
Spurned by the young but Rugged by the old,
To the very verge of the church yard mould;
Price of many crime untold;
Godl goldI goldl goldl
Good or bad thousand fold,
How widely its agencies vary;
To save, to ruin, to curse to bless;
As even its minted coin express
Now stamped with the image Of Good Queen
Bess,
And now Of bloody Mary.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-15

LEARNED Observation-Disclosures VERY know
ing hannimal ofyours," said cockney to the
keeper Of the elephant.
every" was the cool reioinder.
'He performs strang tricks and hantics. does
hep inquired the eockney, cycling the animal
through the glass.
Surprising" retorted the keeper, we've
learnt him to put money into that box you see
away up there. Try him with dollar
The cockney handed the Elephant dollar and
sure enough he took it in his trunk, and placed
it in a box high out of reach.
"Well that's VERY hevtraordinary -haston-
shin truly Now let's see him take it out and
hand it back"
ave never learnt him that "retorted the keep
err with a rougish leer, and then turned to stir
up the monkeys and punch the hyenas.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-15

Here the dead in sumbers lie,
Where all must be forgot
AS the winds pass by
They give a sigh;
This is mans common lot.
On that dark and silent mound
My soul was filled with gloom.
Then mourned around,
While on the ground,
Close by my Mothers Tomb.
There my friends forgotten lie,
All sleeping in the clay;
When our time rolls by
We all must die,
And thus we pass away.
There old and young-rich and poor,
Lie here beneath the sod;
Yes, here sleeps a score,-
Yes many more
That's made their peace With God.
On the resurrection day,
When all the dead shall rise;
They will wing their way
To endless day,
With Jesus through the skies.
Bradley CO., Tenn, Nov. 18th, 1854.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-15
Georgia State Fair

The Annual Fair of the Southern Central
Agricultural Society has been postponed until
the first Monday in December, when it will be
held at Augusta. Ample preparations are
now being made to accommodate all who may
attend with their stock and products.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-15

BaT H. K WALKER Esq, of the True Wing,
Nashville, who passed through here at night,
in noticing our Hotels, was mistaken in the
number,-we have three; viz: Leuty's Hotel, G.
W. Mayo PROPRIETOR Marshall House, by Jas.
johnson, and the Jefferson House, by E. D.
Hoss.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-15

New York, Nov. ll.-Election Notice.-Ad
ditional returns from the interior of the State
of New York show a large majority for Myron
H. Clark as Governor, and his chances FOR
election is now the best. Henry S. Raymond,
ofthe Times, is undoubtedly elected Lieutenant
Governor, Henry Fitzhugh Canal Commissioner,
and Norwood Bovine State Prison Inspector
all Wings. To the Assembly eighty Wings
and forty Hards and Softs have been elected
1t will be seen the Legislature is largely whig,
but whether it viii be in favor of Seward, is
not so certain.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-15

Rsr Tho. F. Meagher has accepted an in
vitation from the "Meagher Guards" at Charles,
ton, S. c., to deliver lecture in that city, the
proceeds of which viii be appropriated to the
Ladies' Calhoun Monument Association.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-15

Go1NG INTO Tive learn that in less than
a short while at least several young women in
tend going into the married State. Nothing
like it that we know oft is the greatest in
vention of the age-marriage is. 1t is ahead
of all other luxuries in the world.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-15
Two watch seals formerly belonging to Gen

Two watch seals formerly belonging to Gen.
WASHINGTON, we're lately ploughed up almost
at the same time; the one, gold seal, was lost
by his nephew, in Virginia, about seventeen
years ago; and the other, silver one, was lost
by himself, at the scene of Braddock's defeat.
He was wont to wear them both together, until
he lost the silver one. Both bear his initials.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-15

About eighteen months ago, grocer of New
port abandoned his wife. She hearing that he
was Dead married another grocer. few days
since, her first husband turned up with $4,000
pounds of Australian gold and her second hus-
band, much to his grief, was forced part with
her
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-15

Some milk sop down east has got out pat
ent to keep COWS tails stiff while they are being
MIXED. Well we will 60 up to our necks in
dish water if some other inventive genius
will get out patent to keep the pump handle
still after they are MIXED.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-15

fla person is bent on quarrelling with you,
leave the whole of it to himself, and he will soon
become weary of his unencouraged occupation.
Even the most malicious ram will soon cease
to but against disregarding object, and will
usually find his own head more iujrred than
the object of his blind luminosity. So let them
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-15

BST The difficulty between the South Caro-
lima rail road company and the Post Office De-
partment has been temporarily adjusted, and
the Mails will be transported over the road I'M
til January.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-15
Know Nothing Secret Exposed!
IVA N AS TT IF P Y S F 81 T T p
B I N NJ; OIYB APIYN TSFI.

The whole mystery was recently divulged by
touching and beautiful language:
"If you are not a subscriber to the Loudon
Free Press you should forward two dollars to
the Proprietors by the next Mail; or if you be a
patron induce your Eeighbor to subscribe FOR 1t"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-15

g9Our advertising columns will be found
quite interesting this week. Since the large
vote received by the Know Nothing candidate
for Governor IN New York recently: business
has assumed a livelier aspect.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-11-15

The following is from an Albany dispatch:
"The Know Nothings ofthis city, as they show
ed themselves in public for the first time to-day,
are comprised of the most respectable class of
merchants and mechanics amongst us.