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POTOMAC.
WAs1YGroN, Feb. l

WAsINGToN, Feb. IL.
It is ascertained that the Treaty with Mexico,
NEGOTIATED by Col, Gadsden, has been submit
ted to the Senate, with very slight amend
ments 1t il not improbable that many Objec-
tions were made to the Treaty in the Cabinet,
and that amendments were proposed, but still
it is quite certain that they generally gave their
full appreciation to the treaty. learn from
good source, that the amendments proposed
were very triGing, and do not affect any lmpor-
tant provision of the Treaty.
The fate of the Treaty ia the Cabinet depen-
ded, no doubt, upon the degree of importance
which should be attached to the slice of Next
can territory proposed to be added to the Uni
ted States; and upon that question the admins
tration has been abuEdantly informed, and are
well convinced that the present opportunity is
not to be lost for the acquisition Of that Terri
tory.
| learn further that the disposition Of the
Senate is very favorable towards the treaty, and
that it is the desire of the friends Of the treaty,
in that body, to give 1t a speedy ratifcation.-
There is no longer, therefore, the slightest doubt
that the treaty will be ratified, and that twill
serve to settle ali pending difficulties with Next
co. 1t is undoubtedly as good treaty as could
have been made, and 1t as favorable to US as
due regard TO our position for justice and gene
rosity as nation, towards weaker and
neighborng power, would permit. The treaty
was made under great difficulties, arising from
the previous position and the natural jealousies
Of tbs. preset ruler of Mexico, and from the
interference of adverse and influential private
interests. 1t is believed also that the sum
which the treaty allows 20 Mexico within the
amount which the Minister was authorized to
concede The treaty will confer high honor
upon the Minister no negotiated il.
The nomination Of General Gadsden, as Min
lister to Mexico, has never been acted uTon in
the Senate The diplomatic nomination were
not taken up in the Senate till the Attn inst. A
large number Of ITEM were conferred on that
dav On Monday Gen. Gadsden nomination
will be taken up a-d confirmed, as a matter of
course.
Mr. Sandford, who for some time past has
been Secretary Of the Legation at Paris,s has
resigned. and in consequence, it Is said OF some
difference of opinion between him and Minister
Mr. j. Y. Mason, on the subject Of diplomatic
costume. Mr Plat, Of Ohio will have the ap-
pointment.
The revenue from Imports for the last two
months, December and January, was $l0,700,-
900. The revenue for the same period in the
preceding year, about 100000, showing an
increase Of thirty per cent. for three months
The increase ofthe revenue far exceeds the es-
Inmates made by the Secretary Of the Treasury
III his report Ut ths commencement OF the SIS
sion.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-21

WIRE BRDGE.-Thomas T. Patton. Esq,
HIS commenced the construction of a Wire
Bridge across the Swannonoa, opposite his
beautiful farm, pheasant Retreat" 1t is the
pioneer enterprise of the kind, we believe, in
the State, and when completed will be no less
an object of curiosity, than an ornament to one
of the loveiiest streams that are tributary to the
lovelieSt streams that are tributary to the "Fath-
err of Waters The abutments are completed
and two wire cables about an inch i. diameter
are stretched pendant over the river. 1t is
Mr.. Patton'S design in order to give strength
and durability to the structure, to have two par
allel cables on either side of the bridge. The
work is now suspended for the want of more
wire, which Mr.. Patton has ordered.
We are inclined to the opinion that Mr.. Pat
toms experiment will demonstrate the fact that
wire bridges, besides being more durable and
safe, are quite as cheap, as common wooden
bridges. OF course, the success that has atten,
ded the construction of wire bridges elsewhere,
forbids the entertainment Of an idea that Mr.
Patton's enterprise will be failure.- [Ashe-
vile Spectator.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-21

Exposing The PWson.-A minister was one
Sabbath day examining the Sunday School in
catechism before the congregation. The usual
question was put to the first girl, a strapper
about thirteen years of age who was publican,
in waiting on customers. "What is your name?''
said the paraon. No reply. ''What is your
name?' he repeated, in a more peremptory,
manner. "None of your fun, Mr.. Minister y
said the girl. "You know my name well enough.
Don't you say, when you come to our house on
a night: BET bring me some more ale ?"-..
The congregation, for getting the sacredness OF
the place, were in broad, grin, and the parson
looked daggers.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-21

Energy.-Seel how that fellow works Nc
obstacle is too great for him to surmount, nc
ocean too wide for him 20 leap; no mountain toe
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 mountains
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
forward zealously in what ever you undertake
and we will risk you any where and through
life.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-21
For Loudon Free Press.
FLEETING HOPES.
BY MRS. S. BELLE POLAND.
Oh! life is naught but WEAKNESS

BY MRS. S. BELLE POLAND
Oh! life is naught but WEAKNESS
And love is only pain;
Earth's blessings pass like summer flower
Then all is gloom again.
The brightest day oft ends in storms
Our hopes dissolve in tears;
And aching hearts are hidden meath,
The smiling looks they wear.
At morn, delusive hopes wiz gid
Our pathway Ger with light,
At eve we yainly struggle on
Cropping through rayless night.
The cherished good we strive to win
Like phantoms fee away
While sorrow with its blighing breath
Instead-prolongs its stay.
Yet clouds are not ali darkness
Each has brighter side;
And pleasant hours win come toall,
If they their ''time viii bide"
The spirit Of the beautiful
The influence of the true
VIII come like Angel whisperihgs
To cheer us with their hue.
Grove Cottage, London, Feb. 18th, 1854.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-21

State Psniteatiary.-In the circuit court, on
Monday, the motion for writ of mandamus
ordering Mr.. Hays to deliver the keys of the
State Prison to Mr.. Page, the keeper elected
by the first board of Inspectors appointed by
the Governor, was heard. Lengthy and able
arguments were delivered in support of the mo-
ton by Mr.. Meigs and ExGOv. N. S. Brown
and contra by Messrs. Houston, E. H. Ewing
and r. G. Smiley. His honor, Judge Baxter
gave decision in the case yesterday morning,
dismissing the motion. We did not hear the
desision, but understand that it covered the
merits of the case; and sustained the right of
the Senate to reconsider the confirmation of the
first board of Inspectors under its rules Nash.
Union Feb. 9.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-21

ADVICE TO FARNEEs.- George n. Sanders
our Consul to London, in letter by the Cam
bria, advises that the farming community
should SOW plenty of spring wheat, and plant
any quantity of Indian corn. The Baltic and
Black seas viii certainly be closed for at least
twelve month. England and the Western and
Southern continental Europe will Ir,,rv, look
to the United States alone for supply of bread
stuffs, hitherto obtained from those seas.
It therefore behooyos our grain growing
friends to consult tteir interests, by giving prac
teal attention to the advice of Mr. Sanders. No
danger Of raising an overplus. Begin early, work
diligently, and look prayerfully to the God Of
peace and plenty, to bless alike your seed time
and harvest.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-21

Virginia InproremeRte.-The Richmond
Dispatch says that. according to statement
laid before the Virginia House of Delegates
by its Clerk, the amount of appropriation asked
for at this season IS, for canals, bridges, and
navigation companies, $2,623, soc; for railroads,
$8,244,OaO; for turnpikes, s657 $50; for plank
roads, 1882, goo; making in all Sll,787, 4S0.
There are resolutions and petitions for the con-
struction of Improvements still before the
Committee of Roads which would swell the a
bove amount to twelve millions.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-21

Hung txvr,s a-..e- o Nov I'd had been re-
ceived The China Mail publishes the reply
of Humphrey Marshall, the U. S. Commission,
er, in answer to the charge of the iusurgent
chief that he had taken sides with the imperial
lists. Mr.. NJ. says he took arms from a China
man as security for a loan of $500, and OF
course refunded the arms when the money was
paid.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-21

The legislative committee of Virginia have
reported against passing prohibitory law, and
against taking the popular vote on it,
The Virginia Senate has passed bill sub
scribing S29O,O00 on the part of the State, to
the Fredersckiburg and Gordonsville Rail Road
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-21

Candle making, by the use of peat, is excl
ting much attention in ireland. The peat is
cut in the bog, and thrown into huge retort,
and there distilled, the volatile products being
condensed in a vessel of the required capacity.
From 100 tons OF peat as much tar is extracted
as yields $50 pounds of parapine, and 800
gallons of oil, and other valuable products
The parapine is obtained by boiling the tar an
hour in water containing 3 per cent, of strong
sulphurc acid, when the acid unites with the tar
and falls to the bottom, leaving the parapine
with the oil. The liquid is then re-distilled,
and the parapine obtained in faky cakes of a
blackish color-these are then bleached with
chlorine gas, then steamed and passed into
cakes, and afterwards made INFO beautiful white
candles.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-21

The Providence Journal SAYS the Rev. James
c. Richmond, who is detained a prisoner in
Hungary, belongs to that city. "He is a cler-
gyman of the Episcopal Church, a man of
marked ability and Of impulsive temperament
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-21

Racing.-Of all the sports still in vogue, IA
cling is certainly the finest, we may add, pro-
ductive Of the most useful results. Its tenden-
cy is to improve the breed of the next animal
to man. Edgefeld Advertiser.
We never see the above argument advanced,
says the Wilkes Republican, without thinking
of most effective answer made to it in the
Georgia Legislature, some years ago, by dis
tinguished representative from this county. A
bill for taxing Race Courses was under discus
sion and was strenuously opposed by the friends
these establishments contributed 10 the improve
ment of the breed of horses. "Sir," said our
representative, 81 grant all that is claimed for
the turf by its friends on this floor. 1t does
improve the breed of horses, but, in casting my
vote on this occasion, tits enough for me to
know, that 1t plays the ID ,cih the breed
cfmen." 1t was a clincher, and the bill passed.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-21

Our young townsman, VIM. G. Brien, Esq,
Editor of the Temperance Organ and State
Sentinel, delivered temperance address at
GAINESVILLE on the 10th inst. He is an eloquent
speaker and a jealous advocate of the temper
ance REFORM Nashville Daily News.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-21

BGF' There are lao young Ladies in atten-
dance at the Odd Fellows Female High School
at JOnesborough, and upwards of go in the Bap-
fist Seminary at the same place. This is a
good sign.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-21

EaE~ S. d. FRIERsoN, of Columbia, was cleo.
to fill the vacancy created by the resignation
of Judge BRIEN. to hold Office until the cleo
ion BIZ the people in the spring.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-21

B9r A Bill has passed the Senate, declar-
ing Doe River navigable down stream from
Peter Emmerts Mill II miles above Elizabeth
ton, to its mouth.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-21

Ne'o Charge TO Fenezaetd.-Mr. Charles
Eames, late associate editor of Washington
Union, has been nominated to be U. S. Charge
TO Venezuela. His nomination went into the
Senate yesterday Washington Star
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-21

The Chicago Journal gives the names of ten
railroads which centre in that city, and over
which seventy-fve trains daily leave and arrive
at the same
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-21

rGr Hon. F. X. ZoLLIcoFFER, and Hon
S. A. SMITH, have our thanks for Compression
al favors
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-21

E| A bill has passed the Legislature o.
Georgia, 20 abolish Imprisonment for debt. A
good move.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-21

The Tribune concludes an article on bread
stuffs with the following advice to farmers
"Plough early, SOW early, and plant early next
SnrinU"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-21

e@ We learn that WIN. I. ANDERSON, Esq,
has declined a race for Congress in the first
District.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-21

LaJorinJ uader miStake-When Jack
Jones discovered that he had polished his bed
mates boots instead Of his own, he called it an
aggravated instance of tailoring land confound-
edly hard, too, under mistake"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-21

Copper Mines We understand that copper
has been discovered on the lands of Mr.. Joseph
A. Mabry. lying on what is known as Copper
Ridge, about ten miles from this city. The
specimens discovered are said to be very rich.
We trust it may prove to be valuable mine
Rnristnr
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-21

an Eel Omen.-It is noticed that there is
a singular popularity in the making up the
egslature-there being not single Smith in
either branch. This is something that has not,
occurred in long time here, and it is lear that
no Legislature can possibly get long that
lacks this essential. A smith is as necessary
to Legislature as to new colony.-lN. T..
Dutchman.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-21

Genius.-"I know no such thing as genius"
said Hogarth to Mr.. Gilbert Cooper; "genius is
nothing but labor and diligence" Sir Isaac
Newton said of himself that if he had ever
been able to do anything he had effected i: by
patient thinking only.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-21

A little fellow, weeping most piteously, was
suddenly interrupted by some amusing occur
renee. He hushed his cries for a moment;
there was struggle between smiles and tears.
the train of thought was broken; "Ma,' said he,
reSuming his shuttle, and wishing to have his
cry out-"Ma-ughl ughl ugh! 1chat acas /
CRYING ahOM inst nO1cg'
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-21

An Irishman who was near sighted and
bout to fight duel, insisted that he should
stand six PAGES nearer to his antagonist than
the latter did to him.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-21

Large Sale Of Railroad Bonds-The first
important sale of American Railroad Bonds
made abroad, for some months, has been efec-
ted in Paris The agent of the Nashville and
Louisville Railroad has negotiated, with Paris
banking house, the sale of the six per cent
bonds of that Company to the amount of two
millions, seven hundred and fifty thousand dol
lars SO we learn from reports brought by the
steamship Asia. Hitherto, for many months
the stringency of the European money markets
has caused all applications for aid to American
railways to be returned unsuccessful. The ne
gotiation above mentioned is nothing but an
irdioatioh at growing disposition among Eu-
ropeaa capitalists, whom the prospect of "a gen.
eral war has made distrustful of European Sc
curties to seek investments on this side of the
Atlantic. Should this great conflict actually
take place, it seems by no means improbable
that large amount of money viii fnd its way
to this country, to be laid out in American
State and Railroad Stocks Savannah Geor
gian.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-21

Not ceIy pleasant FisitOrs.-The Rev. w.
G. L. Cunningham writes to the Holston Chris
tain Advocate that in :. skirmish between the
Revolutionists and Imperialists, at Shanghai,
his house happening to lie in the direction ofthe
cannon of the former was badly injured. One
ball knocked hole in the roof as large as a
common door; another one pierced the wall
and entered the sitting room. The one which
passed through the wall weighed about four
pounds, the one which struck the roof passed
on to do mischief among the neighbors The
Chinese use wrought balis.of iron, seldom per-
fectly round, and of course liable to fly much
ont of straight line. The missionaries COM
plain Of the conduct OF Mr Consul MSFshall,
who is said to have taken sides with the old de-
funct government, and informed the imperial
general that he could use any American prop
erty which he chose.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-21

The Pope's Latin Letters.-When the Amer
Jean legation was first permitted to be establish.
ed at Rome, it was with the understanding, on
the part of both governments, that the Papal
States were to be allowed to reciproca,e and
MAINTAIN legate at or near Washington. In
conformity with that understanding, and in or
der to carry out privilege which would be to
their benefit, NJ. Bedin, duly accredited, came
over from the Papal States; but as the auto
graph letter of the Pope and the diplomatic
letter of the Cardinal Antoneli were in Latin,
they were not read, it is supposed by our Pre-
mier, until day beforeyesterlay. HenceMr
Marcy's original blunder, and hence his subse-
quent consent to extend to NJ. Bedini all the
honors and courtesies due to him as such an
ambassador. Let the Latin letters pass
Where was omnium tringarum Attorney Gen
eral.- Bait. Pat. Friday.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-21

Eloquent, Int Marticulate.-A little while
ago. we passed halfhour in village grave
yard, reading TIE Inscriptions on those Tables
of the Law of 'dust to dust"
Upon one of them, carved in marble, was a
CHAIN OF the nine links composing it, one
was broken.
How legible the charactersl How Ineligible
the languagel In that family were nine once
"a beautiful chain of affection, richer than
god but Death had Embossed one link, and the
broken iewelry of the hearth, and the heart had
glittered with the dews distilled from loving
ewes.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-21

Committee Of Corespondeace.--W. N. Law
ton, 0. Mills, ". II. Gilliland, E. L. Adams,
S. Y. Upper, VIM. Ravenel. J. S. Bowie, Il.
r. Banks.
For the purpose of facilitating access to the
city, and rendering the expense as little bur
densome as possible to those who attend, the
committee have addressed the following circu-
lar to the various Railroad Companies, &c. in
the South. The answers, as far as received,
are entirely favorable to the objects of the Com
mittee:
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From Baltimore Patriot.

10 VHttI Us WIN Ihtlf uue.
Oak Grove Cottage, London, Feb. 18th, 1854.
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r. PRRsxRyE Your HAIR.-It Is Q melancholy
and startling fact that quite large class Of the
America people are bald snd that too at an early
age, and 1t becomes those afflicted to pause and ex
anime the causes Of Badness and then the remedy.
" Emersons american Hair Reaordtire" stands nm.
rivslled for that purpose It is an Indian prepa,
ton prepared purely on the scientific principles of
the He'd Man, and whe ever sen Q bald headed In.
dian? such q thin has never been known
See circulars to bs had Of Druggists, giving par.
Ecularr.
Price 81, In large bottles
Sold In Warrington and Georgetov D. O., BY I'll
thu psinc3pal Druggists, and by Druggists generally
throughout the United States and Canadas
Washington, D. G.
O. e. FISHER / 90. Proprietors,
No. II Superior Street, Cleveland, c.
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hereafter to confne the business of the Third
Auditors Office to the settlement Of army 60
counts alone, and to devolve on the Second
Auditors once the duty Of settling all the &C.
counts Of the Interior Department. This
change, if made, will give each department a
single and separate Auditor-except the State
and Law Departments, whose fnanoiaft trans
actions will be together, subject to the super
vision of the Fifth Auditor. If passed, this
law will rid the State Department of connec-
ton with any other portion of our public af-
fairs, except such as are legitimatsly identified
with our foreign relations.
The Senate comnittee reporting this rnea.
sure consists of Messrs. Adams, Toucey, Bad
ger, Fish and Fitzpatrick. While, Is q gene
raj thing, We are djsinclined to the multiplied
ton Of departments and officers under the
Government of the United States, we are sat-
is6ed that such has been the increase of law
matters in the transaction of our public affairs,
as to make some such legislation as this bill
proposes absolutely necessary for the future
conduct of the Governments business, without
interminable delays and confusion, working as
much mischief to the public as to private in.
terests. ..,- -,
The Custom Houses.-The House, to-day, by
two majority finally passed the proposition to
increase the several sums to be expended on
various custom houses Of the country, which
has SO long been q subject of controversy.
The Current Operations Of the Treasury
Department.-On yesterday, the 5th of July,
there were of Treasury Warrants entered on
the books of tho Department
For the payment of Treasury debts $50, 173 80
For the Customs. ................ 2,772 80
For the War Department. ....... 115.200 90
For the Interior Department. 1,725 80
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The GREAT FRAUD AT NEW YoRK.-Ths
gigantic New Haven railroad stock swindls Il
thus announced by the New York Epsnise
Post: 4 SsSsEA, -
A much greater sensation than was occasion
ed by the announcement of the Messn. Schuy-
ler's failure has been produced by the dis
covery, which was made late on Monday even
ing. that stock in the New Haven railroad.
Of which Mr.. Robert Schuyler is President and
Transfer Agent-had been issued 70 the enor.
NOUS amount Of nineteen hundred thousand
dollars.