davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-28

annals, and their repugHanee ia French allan
ces has been shown emphatieally on some re-
cent occasi ons. The SCI oil Louis Philippe is
married to the Queens sisters This was one of
the strokes of policy of that crafty monarch, to
secure to throne his own descendats. Span
ish feeling revolted from the intrigue, and even
now when the chances of succession in that
line have been so much lessened, the French
prince is an object of jealousy-almost of ha-
ireland cannot, safely, reside at the Spanish
court.
The only universal Spanish policy celebrated
everywhere where the Spanish flag waves is
the I'd of May, famous for the instruction in Ma
drid in 1908, with the cry of "Down with the
French" and the most popular martyrs ehshrin-'
ed in the Spanisheheart are Daoiz and Vearde,,
who raised the cry and persisted in the struggle
There is no feeling more deeply rooted III the
Spanish heart than hatred to the French and
especially to tie race of Napoleon.
We are told of the material Of which this
revolutionary party is composed. 1t is said to-
consist of the "Liberals and Republicans
What and how many the Liberals" of Spain
are is a subject mrely for conjecture. AS
definite party name it is scarcely known. 1t
was assumed indeed by Queen Christina, when
she contended with Don Carlos and placed her
daughter on the throne. After her success new
distinctions were introduced, liberalism, or eoA-
stitutionalism, as a substantial element died
out, and in 1852, when Espartero Ex-Regent,
attempted to rally it in the Cortes, be found just
twenty six adherents-Ro more. There is no
definitely organized Constitutional party in
in Spain, ard what Republicans there are may
be explained by an anecdote related to US By 2;
friend who was not long since in Cadiz, where
is the REPEATED headquarters of Spanish Repub-
licanism. A Spanish gentlemen pointed out,
as the leading Republican, on being asked how
numerous were his party, replied, in all sinceri-
ty, that it consisted of himself and two others
And this illustrates the extent ofthe Republic
an aid to this imperial scheme.
With these materials we think the chance for
any such change of dynasty as these rumors
ANTICIPATE very small indeed, so small as to
amount TO utter improba5ility. The policy Of
this country, in regard to Cuba, need not wait
for any such contingencies if 1t protest to act
at all, the atrocious and destructive influences
which are threatened by the policy Of the pow
erS that still rule in Cuba.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-28

Napoieon's Expedition to Russia.-The intelli
gent Paris correspondent Of the New York
Journal of Commerce. in one of his recent let.
tiers, makes the following reference to the expe-
dition ofthe first Napoleon against Russia
The facts are derived from the authentic nara
tive in NJ. Villemair's book on the subject:
When Napoleon advanced (May 1922 in
his expedition against Russia. the Emperor
Alexander who was at that period without any
continental alliance, but united to his people
BY all the sympathieS and common interests of
religion and race, soourned with apparent cou-
fdeDce at Wilma. Napoleon held his Euro
pean court-, court thronged with Kings and
ROYAL princes-at Dresden: all Germany seem
ed to adhere or submit to his enterprise. Al,
exander rave not the least sign of alarm or
concession Napoleon instructed his ambassa-
dor at ST. Peiershurgh, General Lauresten, to
request an audience of the Gar at Wina in or
der to speak of peace. On a refusal NUpleon
deputed the Count de NarbOnae to Wi!na,as the
bearer Of his utimatum which was the-renun
citation by Rus ,ia of all trade with En- gland -
the strict observance OF the continental block
AIDE. Narbonne was an old and tavorite ac
quaintance of Alexander: he WAS therefore, in
dulged and graeiOusiy received for an hour
The Car at once appraised the Count that he
would pot yield title; he laid before him
map Of the Russian empire, holding this Ian.
guage. ora -
IL danOt harbor any Illusions; know that
your Emperor is Il great general; but, as YOU
may see / have, for me space and time: all that
surface is hostile TO YOU; there is no corner OF
to which | will not repair--no spot however
remote, which will not defend rather than con.
cluded dishonorable peace. | do not attack,
but shall never lay down nv arms SO long as
"a foreign soldier is kept on the Russian SOIL
Narbonne carried back to Napoleon, the con-
victOn that the Gar was not to be shaken
that his plan of defence was formed and fixed.
Napoleon betrayed some surprises he remarked
with some vehpmence Russia is under IA
tally Of ruin, her deStineS must be accomplish
ed"
On reaching Vitebsk, on the Wilma, $50
miles from Moscow said cxultingly to Nor
bonne-"Well, are you still persuaded of the
infexbility Of the Cars determination?'
The Count replied, "Sire, The Car, as you know
spread before me the map of his vast empire,
and showed me how far he would go rather
than yield. We are yet very fdr-irom that spot.
! believe that he meant what he said; and more
over, that he cannot do otherwise with impuni-
ty-considerng what are the dispositions Of
his Bayards and his people" The grand army
led bv Napoleon comprised not less than a half
a million of troops, including eighty thousand
horse with thirteen hundred pieces of cannon;
of the whole of this stupendous armament. only
eli 5hty thousand men escaped from Russia, and
nearly half of these torei IN auXiaries.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-28
TUESDAY ::::::::::::: FEB %, 1854
reg The new Board of Directors of tn

s6s- The new Board of Directors of the
East Tennessee and Georgia Railroad met in
Athens. On Friday the oath, for the purpose o
electing President and Secretary and Treas
urer for the eurrent year. AS was expected
and desired 10y the friends Of the Road gener
ally, Mai. c. WALLACE, the former President,
was reelected; and Maj. r. C. JACKSON, was
re elected Secretary and Treasurer. The in.
creasing amount of business upon the Road
required the appointment of superintendent,
and Maj. JACKSON received the appointment,
and was authorised to employ Clerk to assist
him in the duties belonging to his office as
Secretary. The meeting, we understand,
was characterised by the utmost unanimity OF
sentiment.
The fondest anticipations ever INDUCED in
regard to this road, are already beginning to
be realised. Freights are Offering with unpre.
cedepted ACTIVITY, limited only by the capacity
Of the Road, to transport. We are pleased to
state in this connection, that Mr.. PALMER, SUI
perinteudent of Motive Power, has be n direct
ed to proceed North, for the purpose of purchas-
ing an additional number of Locomoti YES, aud
Maj. JACKSON is now negotiating the purchase
of 200 more Freight Cars. So it will be seen
the company are not pursuing penny-wise-
pound-foolish policy. They are determined to
meet the wants of the public; and from Maj.
WALLAcE'S Card in our advertising columns it
will be seen that they will not subject their
friends to pay one cent more for ireishts, than
they would have to pay on any rival route.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-28

Important Judicial DeciSiOn.-We observe,
SAYS the Mobile Advertiser, that the Supreme
Court of Alabama has recently settled a con.
stitutional question OF great moment, and about
which there has hitherto prevailed serious
error. The effect of the ruling is, that every
alternate year since 1916 the State has had no
constitutional Controller or Treasurer, and that
for such years it has had no bond from these
officers for the discharge of their duties; in othe
words, that these Offices are annual and
not biennial. The question arose at the
present term in the case of the Co.
vernon VS.. Frierson. Suit was brought by
the State on the Official bond Of Frierson for
alleged defilcaiion amounting to samo $4,000
or s 900, which was averrel to have taken
place during the second year of said FrerSon's
Official term as Treasurer. The defence was,
that in the year in which the detacaton was
alleged, Frerson was not constitutonaly Treas
urer of the State-in the change from annual
to biennial sessions no change was made in the
tenure of the Offices ofthe Treasurer aud Con-
troller, which the constitution fixes at one year,
and therefore his bondsmen were not Obligated
for said wear. The question was deliberately
argued before the Supreme Court few weeks
since bv MeSsrs. Armand and Nicholson for the
plaintiff, and by r. II. Smith, Esq, of this CRY,
for the defendent, and was decided, as we have
seen. in favor of the latter. The opinion was
by Judge GoIdthwaite. The Legislators have
promptly taken proper steps to amend tho Con-
stitution, so as to m lie the Office biennial.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-28
A. ]. FLETCHER, c..
LEWIS L. PoArs, Secretaries.

CINCINNATI, Feb. 2l-THe Hog Trade of the
Vest.-The Price Current publishes state
ment of the hogs packed in Ohio Kentucky
and Tennessee, this season, embracing all the
principal points. The total number is 1866
555, against 975,79S last year-being an in
crease in the number of 292, ISL, and the weight
5 per cent. 1t is supposed that Indiana when
reported, will not vary much from last year
Nothing Definite.
GAIN-Wheat has declined to Sl:25(Gl:3O
p bushel. The unfavorable advices from Eu-
rope with reference to Corn, tends to check
operations, and buyers are now holding off,
while Distilers do not offer over 430 45c.-
Oats are quiet at SIC. Rye firm and scarce at
Sac. Beans are dull at 8Oc(0$l;l6 with am
pie supplies. Barley 5O@53.-[ Cincinnati Price
Current.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-28
COL. TAYLOR NOMINATED.

The Editor of the Jonesborough Railroad
Journal, writing from Greeneville, under date
of 18th inst, gives the result Of the Wing con-
vention at that place as follows. We are truly
been adjusted. Col Watkins acted with great
ma rnanimity in Withdrawing his name, which
cannot fail to strengthen his aspirations in the
future. We must state our conviction, howev-
er, that Col. Taylor was the choice of Ian re
majority of the Wings, both in the District,
and throughout the State. We have known
him long-waS raised in the same county he
wss-and know him to be worthy of the united
and Jealous support Of every Wing in the Dis.
t.ict.
On yesterday the Whig Convention to nomi-
nate a candidate for Congress met at this place,
About one hundred delegates, as | am inform.
ed, from various counties in the district, were
present, either in person or By proxy, Col. Geo.
W. TELFoRD of Washington presided. After
some deliberation n. G. TAYLOR of carter re
ceived the nomination. Gen. A. A. KYLE of
Hawkins, appeare- in the convention, and de-
c'ared his attention to support the nomination.
4 letter was exhibited from Col. WATKINS in
which he states that he will submit to the will
ofthe wings of the district This is regarded
by the wings as decination on his part, and a
pledge to support the nominee, so that if this
is correct, the wings have at length settled their
difficulties, and they have but one candidate in
the field.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-28
For London Free Press.

THINK OF THE SAILORS LOT.
BY MRS. $. BELLE POLAND.
At early morn a bow is thrown,
Across the brilliant sky,
The sailor in his Ocean Home,
Behoids it with sigh.
The vessel then thing of life
That proudly stems the wave,
Is tossed at eve a helpless wreck
No mortal power could save.
Oh! ye who dwell in quiet homes,
Where warning waves are not,
When low We bow your knee in prayer
Think Of the Sailors Lot.
When the rude blast sweeps fercely by,
And tree tops hoarsely moan,
Think of the shipwrecked mariner
Gar out at sea" alone.
Think of the widowed orphaned ones,
That live twixt hope and dread
Fearing to hear from them they love,
Lest they be with the dead.
Buried far down beneath the ware
To slumber there for years
The only monument for them
Is builded up with tears
ak Grove Cottage, London, Feb. eth 1854.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-28

HtermayTiage Of Blood Relations. The
Fredericksburg Ne'rs SAYS:
In the county in which we were raised, for
twenty generations back, q certain family of
wealth aud responsibility have intermarried,
until there cannot be found in three of them
sound man or woman. One has sore eyes, an
other scrofula, third is idiotic, fourth is blind,
a fifth handy legged, sixth with head about
the size of a turnip, with not one out of the
number exempt from physical or mental defects
of some kind. Yet this family perseveres to
intermarry with each other, with these living
monuments constantly before them.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-28

Jean A. Suffer, in whose milrace the first
discovery of gohl in California was made, is n
Swiss by birth. He was Lieutenant of the
Swiss Regiment of Charles X, and saw service
at the Revolution of 1850, when he was wound
ed. After the defeat and exile of his royal
master, he came to this country, and first set
tied in Missouri, where he became naturalized.
He then went to Oregon, across the plains,
then to the Sandwich Islands, and thence, in
1899, TO California, where he established him
self at the junction of Feather and American
rivers and called his place New Helvetia.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-28
Recapittlation Of the Spoils.


The first grand haul upon the surplus III the
Treasury has been arranged in the Gadsden
treaty, for the payment of fifteen millions for
the relief of Santa Anna, and five millions for
the relief of Garay & Co, Harsous Il Co., Ben
jalqin & Co., and S5po & Co., aud Others
Colts patent monopoly extension, designed to
aid him in the manufacture of revolverS in
London for the use of the British army, APP
pears to have stuck in the House, notwithstan-
ding the lobby influence of the Cabinet organ,
aud in spite of the power which project sup
posed to be worth five millions might he expvc-
ted to WELD among the pliable members. Next
came i'll Jefferson Davis, Gadsden, Santa Anna,
and all concerned in their grand scheme, for
twenty ml.ions.at a wipe of the pen.
Now this is a respectable haul, aud makes a
very large hole in the thirty millions Of Secre-
tary Guthries surplus. 1t is Cabinet project,
and is in Keeping with their magniften. ideas
of the spoils. Fifteen millions to Santa Anna,
five millions to the outside claimants upon him,
and the compact for u railroad binding our gov
eminent to certain route, which will he worth
millions upon millions to Gen. Davis, Gen
Gadsden, and the New Orleans Opelousus and
Great Western Railway Company, without bull
ding the first mile, provided always that the
treaty is ratified
Very well; if the treaty is ratified there is a
good beginning made at all events, upon the
spols. At this rate, should both houses buckle
to and follow up the gu ckwork Of Davis, Gadsder
and Santa Anna Congress may he able to ad
iourn early in July. for every dollar of the five
hundred millions will he appropriated by thai
time, including every available acre OF the pub
lie domain. Nothing like a good beginning
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-28

Eg Hon. JAMES c. JONES has our thanks
for copy of his speech upon the Nebraska
Bill delivered in the Senate of the United States
on the 9th inst Also for a copy of Judge
DOUGLASS speech upon the same subject. 1t
would afford us great pleasure to lay Mr.. Jones
ent 1t is an able vindication Of the rights of
the South, and will not fail to attract attention,
and exert a wide influence
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-28
Mr. Marshall declines. The Franklin RI

INr. Marshall decliAeS.-The Franklin Re-
view says:
"The name of our fellow citizen, JOHN MAR
SHALL. ESP. having been frequently mentioned,
not only in the newspapers uf the State, but in
the private circles, and amongst the members
of the bar, in connection with seat upon the
bench of the Supreme Court Of this State; and
as we know this mention of his name tor SO
high position has not been ofhis seeking, we
are authorized to state positively, that IN no
erent-even were he elected, and a certificate
of the fact presented to him-could he be IN
duced to occupy that position
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-28

gentleman travelling inside coach was
endeavoring, with considerable earnestness, to
impress some argument on a fellow passenger
who was seated in the same vehicle, and who
appeared rather dull of apprehension; at lengl :
being slightly irritated he excaim: why, sir,
it's as plain as A B CT THAT may be- qui-
city replied the other; shut am D L F!'
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-28

A HiH.-A contemporary says: "There is a
man up in our country who always pays for his
paper in advance. He has never had sick
day in his lite-never had any corns or tooth
ache-his potatoes never rot-the weevil never
eats his wheat-the frost never kills his corn or
beans-his babies never cry in the night, and
his wife never scolds' Re ader, have you paid
the printer in advance?
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-28

The OsCeqo Times publishes the following
marriages:-Married,o on the 9Th ult.; by them
selves, Ezra T. Whitehead. of Mexico, to Miss
Rhoda S. Hager, of New Haven, The happy
Bridegroom writes to the Times the account OF
the event and says-"Please excuse the awk-
ardnesS of this note-but the eccentricities of
the ceremony we delight in"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-28
An hinernnt MinigLer-Was one dar nrea

An Hinerant Ninister.-Was one day preach
ing to ''pack of hardened Sinners" when he
made use of the following original and rather
striking simile:-"My hearers" said he, Il can
compare you to nothing but parcel of knotty
hickory-butts the gospel is the wedge and"-
throwing himself in the attitude of woods
manly the grace of God I'm the beetle to
d iye IL into nOu!"-l Kniekerboker
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-28

Senatorial RJection.-The nomination of
George Sanders, as Consul at London, has been
rejected by the Senate. He received only six
votes-MeSsrs. Broadhead, Douglass, Rusk,
Seward, Smith and Toombs.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-28

Judge Forsyth Letters have been received
at Albany, N. Y. from Judge Forsyth, the ali
squatulater, dated at Algiers. Africa. He states
that he Is seriously i'll with disease from which
he Tears he will not recover, and expresses
much penltence for the crimes by which he has
blackened his reputation, and would like q
come home again, if his friends think it would
be safe.
His beautiful estate, furniture, and wines
we're sold, some time since up the Hudson.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-28

Orer TrddiAg.-There are two things which
may be properly called over trading, in young
beginner; and by both of which tradeSmen are
often overhrOwn.
|. Trading beyond their stock.
2. Giving too large credit.
A tradesmen ought to consider and measure
well the extent ofhis own strengths; his stock
of money, and credit is properly his beginning;
for credit is a stock as well as money. He that
takes too much credit, is really in as much dan
ger as he that gives too much credit; and the
danger lies particularly in this, if the trades
man overbuys himself, that is, buys faster than
he can sell, buying upon credit, the payment
perhaps become due too soon for him; the goods
not being sold, he must answer the bills upon
the strength of his proper stock-that is pay
for them out of his own cash; if that should
not hold out, he is obliged to pat off his bills
after they are due, or suffer the impertinence Of
being dunned by the creditor, and perhaps by
servants and apprentices, and that with the
usual indecencies of such kind Of people. This
impairs his credit, and If he comes to deal with
the same merchant, or clother, or other trades
men again, he is treated like one that is lut al
Indifferent paymaSter ;and though thew may give
him credit as before, yet depending that if he
bargains for six months, he will take eight OF
nine in the payment, they consider it in the
price, and use him accordingly; and this impairs
his gain, so that loss Of credit is indeed loss Of
money, and this weakens him both ways.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-28
RAMSEY'S ANNALS OF TENNESSEE.

The Senate has passed bill directing the
purchase of three hundred copies of Ramsey
Annals of Tennessee, one copy to be sent to the
Governor of each State and Territory in the
Union, and the remainder to be deposited in
the State Library, for future use and disposition.
The bill was introduced by the Senator from
Knox, Col. NELSON, and passed nearly unani-
mously. We presume it will pass the House
with equal unanimity.
DIR. RAMSEY will value this action mainly rs
an acknowledgement by the State of the great
service he had rendered it in preserving from
loss and III presenting to the people in a grace.
full shape her annals. The compliment has
been richly earned and is most worthly beStow-
ed. The Annals Of Tennessee Is a work OF
which any State might well be proud; and we
are sure that this action of the Legislature will
induce DR.. RAMSEY speedily to complete what
he has so well begun.
The work is for sale Mt Too & RUTLAND S
book store. Union and American.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-28

sI~ The Bill to change the line between
Monroe and Roane counties, was lost in the
House on the 22d. upon motion for its indefi-
mite pos'Ponement, offered by Mr.. PATTON and
adopted by the House. Mr. Brown advocated
the passage ofthe Bill.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-28

A Coop Locomotive Engine costs from 81
900 to $lO,50O, and it would take nine men one
whole year to build one well, with all the ma
chine-shops to aid them in the work.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-28

An Eccentric P-eacha.- Murray's "Hand-
book Of South Italy is just published ard con-
talnS some curious stories respecting Era Rocco,
the celebrated Dominican preacher and the
spiritual Joe Miller Of Naples. On one occa-
sion, it is related he preached on the mole, a
pentential sermon. aud introduced so many
Illustrations of terror, that he soon brought his
hearers to their knees. While they were thus
showing every sign of contrition, he cried out,
"Now all you who sincerely repent of your sins,
hold up your hands" Every man in the vast
multitude Immediately stretched out his hands,
"Hoy Archangel Michael exclaimed Rocco.
| 'thon VINO WIN TnIne auTuIaHUInU sword stand
est at the right ofthe judgment seat of God,
hew me off every hand which has been raised
hypocritically."
In an instant every hand dropped, and Roc
co Ofcourse poured forth fresh torrent of elo-
quent invective against their sins and their
deceit. He had great dislike to tobacco, and
when once preaching to n crowd of Spanish
sailors, he astouhded them by telling them that
there were no Spanish saints in heaven A
few, he said, had been admitted, but they smok-
ed so many cigars, that they made the holy
virgins sick; and St. Peter set his wits to work
to get them out. A length, he proclaimed
that Il bull fight was to be held outside the
gates Of Paradise. Thereupon every Spanish
saint, without exception, ran to see the fight,
and St. Peter Immediately closed the gates,
and took care never to admit another Spaniard.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-28

Bung says, "Never tarry long in the compos-
itors' room, nor even indulge the most distant
idea of reading the copy on the case. Then,
the eOmpostors will respect you. Otherwise,
the very devil will look grum at your approach
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-28

A Good SpecMlation.-A New York letter
of Friday, says: 81 was informed this morning
of party who purchased 81 900 bbls of -four
of September last when prices were as low as
IS 80 and resold it few days since at a profit
Of 81 l21 per Dbl Gain, about S65,520r p
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-02-28

"Gate or no Gate" was the question in Ham
burg on Monday in the election of Mayor and
Council. The ''no gate party carried the day,
electing their Mayor and a majority Of the Conn
oil