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Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-02

CHILDHooD.-A child is man in small letter
yet the best copy of Adam, before he tasted of
Eve or the apple; and he is happy whose small
practice in the world can only write his char
acter. His soul is yet white paper unscrib-
bled with observations Of the world, wherewith
at length it becomes blurred note book He
iSpurely happy, because he knows no evil, nor
hath made means by sin to be acquainted with
misery. He arrives not at the mischief of being
wise nor endures evils to come, by fore seeing
them. He kisses and loves all, and, when the
smart ofthe rod is past, smiles on his beater
The older he grows, he is stair lower from
God He is the Christians example, and the
old mans relapse; the one initiates his pure
ness, and the other falls into his simplicity.
Could he put off his body with his little coat
he had got eternity without burden, and ex-
changed but one heaven for another Bishop
Erie.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-02
OCOEE BANK.

During the week, the President, Col THos.
ii. CAILAwAY, and the Cashier, THos ]. CAMP
BELL, Esq, have been engaged in signing and
numbering the bills, and in making other pre-
parations necessary, and some of the money is
now in circulation. The bills present fine ap-
pearance, and are printed upon the best quality
OF paper. On the Fives will be recognized the
well known features of Hon LUKE LEA, and
Hon. [. j. CAMPBELL, both of whom figured
prominently in the affairs of East Tennessee
while living. In the centre is a Railway train,
passing under cross. bridge at the rate of 40
miles an hour We have not the Tens and
Iwenties before us, though We have seen them.
They present the same neat and tasty appear
ance as the Fives. One of them we noticed
Flank Road scene together with the most prom
ssnent features, of our growing towu-tiIe Court
House, the Methodist Church, the Railroad De-
pot, &c,& This is intened to represent Cleve-
land, when the Plank Road is completed to
Georgetown and to the Copper Mines. A COM
picent which will doubtless be appreciated by
our citizens.
The President of this institution, COL Gala
way, is well known as one of the best fnanciers
in the country. To his skill and management
to very great degree, are the people of East
Tennessee Indebted for the success of the East
iNhilSooNN y OSOl AltliliOtlu. [Ahu 90 L lCSl-
dent ofthat Road, and in all his other dealing,
he has everbeen scrupulously just and watchful
of the interest Of all who could in any way be
affected by his acts.
The Cashier, Mr.. Campbell, has the reputa-
ton of beng the best Bank officer in the State.
He undoubtedly is among the best. The own
ers of the Bank may well congratulate them
selves upon having procured the services of one
so competent, and one in whom the community
repose such high confidence. Mr.. c. has been
until recently, Cashier ofthe Branch of the Bank
of Tennessee G Athens.
In addition to the names of the President and
Cashier, we need only give those of the Board
of Directors as a guarantee ofpublic confidence
in the new Bank They are as follows:
EUCLID W4TERHoUsE, ak. CLEAGE,
SAMUEL CeNGDON, WM. G. SWAN.
1t will be seen that the Bank is in good and
safe hands. : Cleveland Dispatch. t
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-02

The Music OF THE SPHEREs.-The imagi-
nary music of the spheres is an idea of great
antiquity, and is referred to in the book of Job;
supposed 20 be the Oldest writer that has come
down to modern times. In the thirty-eighth
chapter, speaking of the creation, it is said
''The morning stars sang together, and all the
sons of God shouted for JOY" Ancient writers
always looked upon this as favorite subject
The Pythagoreans and Plato were of opinion
that the Muses. constituted the soul of the plan
cts in our system. The Pythagoreans main
tanned that music is produced by the motion of
the spheres in their several orbits. Sir Isaac
Newton also contended that the principle of
harmony pervades the universe, and gives
proof of the general principle from the analogy
between color and sounds. From a number of
experiments made on ray of light with the
prism, he found that the primary colors occupi-
ed spaces exactly corresponding with those in
tervals which constitute the octave in the di-
vision of musical chord; and hence he has
shown the affinity between harmony and colors
and musical sounds Shakespeare and other
poets favor this doctrine, and the former thus
beautifully alludes to it in his play Of "The
Merchant of Venice:"
''Theres not the smallest orb which thou behodest
But in his motion like an angel sings, q.
Still ehoiring to the young-eyed cherubims.
Such harmony is in immortal sousl
But whilst this muddy vesture of decay
Doth grossly close it in, we cannot hear il"
N. Y. Sunday Times.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-02

ANOTHER EDITOR GoNE!--The Georgia Home
Gazette comes to us shrouded in mourning o.
yer the death of ROBERT A. WYTHE, junior ed
itor of that paper, who died in Augusta on the
4th inst The Chronicle & Sentinel in speak
ing Of his death says:
He has been resident of this city for some
years, during the greater portion of which ne
has been connected with the press; and all who
knew him will testify to his uniform courtesy,
amiability and high-toned manliness of charac,
ter. He was in truth a good and most worthy
man, and in common with his many friends
we deplore his early removal from the field in
which his talents were so usefully exerted.-
May the green turf of summer lie lightly on
his grave!
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-02

A FERN LEAF.-Fanny Fern is not in the
habit of mincing matters when she has anything
saucy to say. The following may be taken as
fair enough specimen of he peculiar style of
writing. Some body asking, "What kind of a
time would the women have were there only
one man in the world?" Fanny answers up:
'Why they'd resort to arms, Of course! What
kind ofa time would they have? What is that
to me? They might take their own time, ev
cry Miss Lucy of ON for all 1 should care. a-,d
so might the said man HIMSELF for, with me the,
limited supply would not increase the value of
the article"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-02
A MODEL LErTER.-The following letter is

A MODEL LETTER.-The following letter is a
perfect model, in its way:
Dear Brother:-rve got one of the handsom-
est farms in the State, and have it nearly paid
for. Crops are good and prices never were bet
ter. We have had a glorious revival ofreligion
in our church, and both our children (the Lord
be praised) are converted. Father got to be
rather an incumbrance,and last week took him
to the poor house. Your affectionate brother.
T g D.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-02

In consequence of the great rise in the price
of paper in England, seriously diminishing if
not altogether destroying the profits of some of
the provincial journals, some of the journals
there have resolved to increase their rates ofsale
and subscription. In Glasgow, a movement is
now going on to raise the price of all the papers
two cents copy. In England the Birmingham
Journal has just taken the lead with a similar
increase.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-02

The statement that cholera may be prevented
by he exclusive use of rain water is contradic
ted by the Madison (Ia.) Banner, which says
"In Madison, where cistern water has always
been used exclusively, until within the last few
years, the cholera has been rs bad as in any
other place ofthe same size in the country
We have known many persons to.die of cholera:
who have never used any other than cistern wa.
tprn
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-02

INTERESTING STEAMBOAT CAsE.-The follow
ing case is reported in the New Orleans Plea.
yune:
Y. S. District C0urt-Judge McCaleb-H.
E. Stevens and owners of Steamboat Eliza VS..
the steamboats, S. w. Downs and Storm; and
the cargo of the latter boat.
This was claim by libellants of salvage
compensation for having taken the steamboats,
S. W. Downs and Storm from then landing
place at the wharf and thus saving them from
being burnt, on the 10th of FEBRUARY, 1865,
when the steamboat John Swasey took hire
opposite Lafayette and drifted down the cur
rent while enveloped in flames near the steam
boats lying at the levee. The steamboat Eliza,
which had her steam up at the same time, tow
ed out the Downs and Storm at the request OF
those having charge of these boats
The court, while it did not feel itself called
upon to decide that this was not case of ma
rine salvage, had no hesitation in saying that
it was a case where the services performed should
entitle the libellants to little more than guam
tuns meruH for work and labor. The court
would certainly offer to steamboats, sufficient
inducement to render assistance under such cir
cumstances; but it did not deem it either safe
or proper to hold cut expectations of an extrav-
agant remuneration for services which should
be dictated by generosity, and which are Who'll
ly prompted by the spirit of courtesy prevailing
among the commanders Of steamboats,. The
services were performed in daylight and the
court was satisfied that, while the Eliza per-
haps incurred some rise, she was subjected to
little or no actual danger. For the services
rendered to the Downs the court gave Judge
ment in favor of the libellantS for $3.50; and
for those to the Storm for SIS.
The unconventional demand Of the defendants
was rejected.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-02
Cholera.


gaT The Medical Enquirer of Cincinnati
says GAS this disease is again making its ap-
pearance, it is well for our profession to post
themselves up in all its useful facts which our
former experience has afforded. One of these
is, that it has been well observed that districts
that has been denominated "Limestone Lana
are more predisposed to the prevalence of Chol-
era than others. Districts of calprous forma-
tons in which the water contains in solution of
more or less carbonate of lime, have always
been observed to be liable to Cholerc diseases
in some form. This fact indicates the remedies
that will prove servicable, Ammonia, Potash
etc. Recipe, ANN, Carb, Camph, Kino.
Res. Guiac., equal parts; puFerize and mix
Keep cloSe-dose, five grains repeated accor-
ding to circumstances.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-02

The Knoxville Register has commenced a
very disreputable and uncalled for warfare
against the Hon. JOHN BELL. IF the Editor
of the Register could travel through the State
and make himself acquainted with the esteem
in which Mr.. BELL is held by the people gener,
ally, he would with very shame stay his puny
assaults upon this venerable and distinguished
statesman-the pride and boast, not only of
Tennessee, but of the Whig party of the whole
Union.
The Knoxville Register assah JOHN BELL!-
Verify, the littleness of the thing carries with
it loathing and contempt.-[Sparta Times.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-02

MORALS N SOUTH CARoLINA.-It is stated,
as a sign of "a wholesome state of public morals
in South Carolina, that there is not an inmate
in the jail either of Edgfeld or Fairfield Dis
trict. We commend this item to the editors of
the Congregationalist Boston Presbyterian
WitEess,
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-02

A hoosier having taken a looking glass home
in his trunk, one of his hopeful ohsprings was
curious to see the contents of the mysterious box.
The mirror was on top, when the youngest open
ed it, gave one brief look, dropped the lid, and
with terror depicted on every feature, cried out,
20, mother, mother father has brought home
cubl l seed him-a young bear p
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-02

'I certainly blame no young lady who has
been accustomed to the ordinary elegances of
life, for refusing to marry poor man; but must
beg my sweet friends to recolect, though man
without money is poor, a man with nothing but
money is still poorer Frazer.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-02

A clergyman at an afternoon service was ask
ed to read notice for a Woman's Rights" lee
ture. Whereupon he stretched out his hands
B pronounced the benediction, then catching up n
piece of paper, said he had forgotten to'read the
following notice: 'At half past six to night at
the school house in the first district, hen will
attempt to crO1c.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-02

A 'kontributor" to a western paper, BY one
of those mastery efforts of the mind seldom
made in the life ola man, succeeds in getting
off the following oery sad thing:
Love is a sad thing. Love is a dizziness:
Hinderinga young man from tending to his
business;
Some of the gals they get something odd in EN-,
And tew soothe themselves go 10 taking Lauda-
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-02
New York Market.
NelC York ,Mly l3.

Nec IOIk JHLy II.
In New York on Thursday, CoTToN was firm
at full prices. NidtiaG Orleans was quoted at
q, and MiddliRg Upiands at 81 cents z lb.
FLOUR was lower. COFFEE was firm with an
upward tendency, and Rio was worth from 81
(Gll4 cents z Ii.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-02

"A terrible fire occurred at philadelphia,
Pa, on the 9Th. 1t ragged with unabated fury
the greater part of the night, and was not got
under till Wech's National Theatre and the
Chinese Museum and 80 stores and dwellings
were destroyed The Girard House was on fire
several times during the night, and narrowly es
capped destruction Loss $250,000
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-02

A lady friend of ours says the first time she
was kissed by "feler," she feltlike a big tub
of roses swimming in honey, cologne, nutmeg,
thing Was running through her nerves on feet Of
diamonds, escorted by several little eupids in
chariots drawn by anglels, shaded by hOneysuc-
kles, the whole spread by melted rainbows. Je-
rusalem! what power there is in full breasted
kicci
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-02

Gen. Gideon J. Pillow arrived in this city on
last evening on his way to Arkansas. 1t is re-
ported that the cholera is making sad havoc on
the Generals farm; this is a mistake, he informs
us that it is on his brothers farm, and is even
worse than reported-ffteen negroes and his
overseer already having died, and out Of one
hundred and twenty not well enough to wait on
the sick His brother is sick in Maury county
where he resides, and the General is pow on his
way to give attention to his brothers farm
scatter the negroes, and endeavor to arrest the
disease-[West Tennessee Whig, 9Th.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-02

Said a purchasers to a horse dealer, us that
animal surefooted?" Perfectly" said the
jockey, when he puts his foot down you'd think
he never was going to take it up again"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-02

ONLY SNrEEN.-The census takers found
great difficulty in ascertaining the ages of the
girls, large majority of them being only six
teen. In one family, in neighboring county,
there were found twelve girls between sixteen
and eighteen years of age.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-02

A phrenographic phriend pheeling phunnily
phigurative, phernishes the phollowing:-"4ty
4tunate 4esters 4tuitiously 4tifying 4lorn 4ci-
bly, 4bade Atty 4mible 4eigners 4ming 4raging
Anac
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-02

A philosopher stepped on board ferry boat TO
cross a stream. On his passage he inquired of
the ferryman if he understood arithmetic The
man looked astonished.
"Arithmetic? No sir. l never heard of it
before. ~.
The philosopher replied, 4 am very sorry, for
one quarter of your life is gone.
few minutes after he asked the ferryman,
DO you know anything of mathematics ?"
The boatman smiled, again and replied No
well, then, said the philosopher, another
quarter of your life is lost
third question was asked the ferryman, 'Do
you understand astronomy?
Oh, no sir, never heard of such thing
well, my friend, another quarter of your life
is lost
Just at this moment the boat ran over a snag
and was sinking, when th e ferryman jumped up,
with great earneStness-
Sir, can you swim?
NO. he replied.
well, them said the ferryman, your whole
life is lost for the boat is going to the bottom
SODA WATER.--A recipe by which every man
may have at command this delightful summer
drink 1t is made thus:
Take of tartaric acid quarter of pound,
white sugar three pounds; boiling water four
pints. Dissolve the acid and sugar in the water
and add, to flavor it, three table spconfuls ofes-
sence of lemon. Put two table spoonsfuls of
this syrup in half glass of cold water, and stir
in half a tea-spoonful of powdered soda. It eff
fervesces finely, and is as pleasant and more
wholesome than soda water of the shops. L. is
recommended to those who suffer from acidity
of the stomach after dining
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-02
Bathing at Cape May.

A lady correspondent of the Washington I'm
ion gives the following clever description of
sea bathing at Cape May:
"The attendant upon the bath was taken a
prominent part in the conversation, as usual,
while Immediately behind her croaching her
daughter, negro girl of twelve or thirteen
years Of age, laughing and rolling the whites of
her eyes in ecstacy at all that was going forward
Beside large tub of water in the centre of the
floor knelt or sat several ladies Just from the
surf, in all the various stages of dsrooing, each
attent upon her own arrangement, and utterly
regardless Of what was passing around her
Others were preparing for the bath, laying aside
their dresses, or rather suffering them to be
laid aside for them by their maids; while the
latter comers are removing their shawls and
bonnets, and exchanging greetings with their
acquaintances. For the first few moments we
were deafened and bewldered; the sight of some
dozen females only partially dressed, and that
in garments perfectly saturated with sea water
the busy waiting maids passing and re-passing,
or drying and combing the streaming hair of
their mistreSses-the subdued laughter and
whispering gossip of bevy of lovely chatting
girls, murmuring along in an under current of
sound-partieS of romping children, apparently
quite Indifferent to the dense atmosphere, which
made us struggle for breath-and, to crown all,
the sudden bursting forth of chorus of giriish
voices into one of the widest, sweetest of negro
melodies, that was caught up and flung back by
the roar of the waves without-all combined to
form picture odd indeed.
''Following the example of others, we ex-
changed our double wrapper for woolen bath
ing dress, covered our hair, and, with the friend
who had accompanied us, we hastily made our
exit from this crowded Babel, and on crossing
the threshold we were met by our male escort
equipped for the sea. The sight outside that
met our vison was still more bewildering than
the one we had left.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-02

A newly married man in Lynn declares tna1
if he had only an inch more OF nadPlneSs ne
could not live.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-02

A New Orleans paper tells of a man who has
worn out four pair of boots in two months, all in
trying to collect the money to pay for them i
Really these are times to try mems soles.'
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-02

p6P Hon. ". II. Polk, of this State, was
married at Warrenton, North Carolina, on the
18th inst. to Miss Lucy WILLIAMS.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-02

sT~ "0h, what soft seat, as the hat said
that rested on the dandys head.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-02

Instructive conversation, suggestive silence
these are the characteristic of good society.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-02

The Baptist Missionary Union, composed of
life members, having for its object the promo
ton of Foreign Missions, met at Philadelphia
last month. The receipts of the year past
were sl35,SO2 AZ; expenditures $l46,3S8 &c.
The constitution was so amended as to admit
hereafter delegates from contributing churches.
Much of the time of the meeting was occupied
in discussing the proper relations and efficiency
of preaching and schools in the promotion of
the Missionary work. The Union decided that
preaching should be relied on as the great
means, and schools as subsidiary. The next
meeting will be held in Chicago.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-02

BSr New wheat from the Illinois river is
arriving at st. Louis
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-02

A dispatch from Philadelphia dated the 2lst
inst, says:
at oa Commodore oc % GrerorV ng adjourned StHe the
court martial being held at the Navy Yard, in
consequence of the intensity of the heat.
"At Bethlehem, General Joseph Hillman, a
prominent democratic politician, died last night
of congestion of the brain.
"The thermometer is now, at 10 P. NJ, at
1OO-the warmest day in eight years."
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-02

A SELL.-Prevlous to one of the recent bal
lotings for Senator in the Legislature, well
known borer and agent for Wells approached
member and intimated to him that 500 bill
and vote for Wells, which he held in his hand,
we're his, provided he would "get that vote into
the ballot box" The member took the rag
and the vote and said nothing. An hour aiter,
sitting down by brother member in Tue house.
he inquired who he was going to vote Tor? FOR
Wells. to be sure-here is my vote" ''Ah yes,
I forgot, your vote is like this" holding out the
one which he had received from the borer.-
at is" Well, what will you carry this vote for"
"Carry it for9 why, intend to carry one just
like it." swell, will give you so to carry
it." "Its bargain" The friend of Wells
took the $40 and the marked ballot, and put
the latter into the box, where it was duly found
by the secret spies of Wells, while the other
member pocketed $50 by the operation.-lDo-
er IN. H. Enquirer.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-02

BGA 1t may be only newspaper gossip but
there is report in London that a chapter of
the Order Of the Garter will Immediately be
held, for the purpose of expelling the Gar, who
is one of the knights. The oaths taken on in
vestiture are very strong, to the effect that no
knight may take up arms against another neith-
er may he assist any one to do so. To expel
the Car on this account, would be extreme
folly, as the war must end in peace, one of
these days whereas the degradation of an en-
peror would be disgrace in the eyes of Chris
tendon, and permanent one to boot. The
last expulsion of knight from any English or
der of knighthood was in the case of Lord Coch-
rane, whose banner was torn down from over
his stall in Westminster Abbey and kicked
out into the street.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-02

The State Bank of Tennessee has circula
ton of s2,l8O,O49, and owes to depositors 1874,
TAI. 1t has of specie 81, 49,, ,697, notes of 9TH
er banks sl45,8O9, due by other banks $5lS,
379, domestic bills 81, ,455,96O, notes discounted
$2,l59,6O9, &C. The holders and depositors
are abundantly protected.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-08-02

Then all ye lovers when ye go
A fishing in the sea,
And find Grab upon your hook,
Then think-O think of me.
died because I was a CRABB,
Ny love was Grabbed too;
And yet she would not be CRABB,
For all that / could do.
All, Grabbed fate, above my bones
There rests no marble slab;
I lie among the earth and stones,
A poor forgotten CRABB.