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Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-30

MoNETERY.-Money still continues tight in
our city. The chartered Banks discount very
sparingly, and that too, to their regular custo-
mers only. The street rates of discount, range
from IL to 2 per cent. month for undoubted
paper. Eastern exchange is falling at from 1t
to IL premium; and although the scarcity of
money is unchanged, yet business moves on
prosperousy, in every department of trade
Our city presents business aspect, never be-
fore known by our oldest citizens. Money can
be had by all prudent men, who follow their 10
climate business; and in proof of which, oss.
mercantile men wear cheerful countensacss-
no failures have taken place, and none are like
IL to, excepting such occur in the ordinary
course of trade.
Amidst the general scarcity of money, there
are many things TO encourage US. The country
is in healthy conditIon-the increase of gold
from California is contributing largely to form
a solid basis of banking.
Now, let every man place his shoulder to the
business car and help to move it-let every one
keep clear of wild schemes of speculation-let
prudence, perseverance, industry and economy
mark our course, and our word for it, that low
ering cloud, in few weeks, at farthest, will
pass away, and brilliant exhilirating sun will
take its place-"push on."-LL Lords Detector,
Cincinnati.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-30

tars;a bouquet or even the simplest blOsssn, pre-
sented by friend, interests The heart How
many pleasant thoughts are awakened by the
perfumed incense which is offered by flowers
their odor has been POLITICALLY termed the Lam
guage by which they hold communion with our
minds. H
Although every part of plant offers an in.
teresting subject for study, the beauty of the
blossom seems by association to heighten the
pleasure Of scientific research. Flowers are in
deed lovely; but, like youthful beauty, they are
fading and transient, they are however, destined
for higher object than short-lived admira--
ton; for to them is assigned the important Office
of producing and nourishing the fruit. Nav nnr
JOsrn T1npr0se tGe DIooin OF life, that wheR
youth and beauty shall have faded away, their
minds may exhibit that fruit which is the i'm
portant business of the season of youth to nur-
ture and mature"
Your voiceless lips, flowers are living preachers
Each cup a pulpit, and each leaf book,
Supplying to my fancy numerous teachers,
From loneliest nook"
"That is my home"
Many farmer manages in such a way that
neither his sons or his daughters can take pleas-
ure in directing the eye of stranger to the
family dwelling, and saying, "That is my hOme,"
It is not in the erection of costly and temple
like houses, or in the ornsmenting of other build
ings with much proftless expense, that the
home is made most beautiful. Their costly de-
coratiOns may appear very splendid at first, but
they are of character which destroy, instead
of increase beauty. The mind of youth il
reaching forward, and is most pleased with that
kind of ornament which every day grows moro
beautiful
Let the farmer adopt a different course, and
plant around his neat and simple dwelling some
beautiful shade trees, shrubs, vines and J7oacers
and what world of beauty and attraction it
will present. They "are things oflife," and their
beauty will be progressive. When the eye of q
stranger rests upon it, he will exclaim, show
beautIful!' And that lovely daughter, whose
presencelalways!imparts joy and gladness to the
home circle, will be happy always when she
thinks "that is my home"
TTSCru TrN
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-30
IN Insurance Case.-The Nashville Banner

IN Insurance Cdse.-The Nashville Banner
says an insurance case was determined in
the Supreme Court Of New York, which settles
the principle of the validity of parole contracts,
voluntarily insured by Fire Insurance Compa-
nies or their agents. The Baptist Church Of
Brooklyn held policy for one year with the
Brooklin Fire Company, regularly removed for
several years, and by verbal understanding
with an officer Of the Company it was to be
removed every year without notice, and the
Treasurer or Trustee of the Church, who was
always TO be found in Wall street, agree to pay
the premium when called upon. At the time
of the great Brooklyn fire of 1913, the renewal
had been neglected at the Office for some weeks,
and no renewal receipts sent to the Trustee
The Church was destroyed, and now the Court
holds that the parole arrangement to ranew,
binds the Company as fully as if the receipt
had actually been passed.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-30
WINDSOR, Ashtabula Co., o., MAY, 1854.

Alother Railr0ad.-The Charleston Courier
says it is proposed to build railroad from Will
mington to Charlotte, about l2O miles, beihg
one link in a road to be called the atlantic,
Ohio and Tennessee Railroad" connecting VIII
mington by the most direct route with the Val
day IasI, at winch DR.. Fox read letters from cit
izens of Tennessee and Wilmington, and reso-
lutions adopted by recent meeting of the lat
ter, expressing the interest felt by the people OK
those sections in this great enterprise, and inVi-
ting the cooperation of the citizens of Char
lotte Resolutions approving and endorsing
the work were passed, and delegates appointed
to the convention to meet at Wilmington on
the 25th inst
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-30
A correspondent of the Charleston Carr
writing from Washington on 18th ult. saws

writing from Washington on 18th ult. SAYS
There is some reason to suppose that SANTA
ANNA has been caught in a trap by his witty
foe, ALVAREZ. Private letters from the CITY
OF Mexico, as late as May Sd, state when S. MIA
ANNA thought he was forcing a pass, he was,
III part falling into a trap; for the pass ithat
admitted him, was closed upon him, and he
was cut off from his resources and all his com.
munlcations. -Four hundred mules laden with
supplies for his army were following him and
tell into the hands of the insurgents. SAyr,
ANNA, it is thought, reaching Acapulco, will
return by way ofthe Isthmus of Panama, AMI
reach the City of Mexico through Vera Cruz
But, meanwhile, an insurrection has been an
nounced in the important State of Queretaro
and will soon be followed, as is said, by one OF
the Capitol.
tits even surmised, here, that provisional
government has already been formed in the
city OF Mexico, superseeding that of SANTA An.
Ma. Thus, it is not probable that Santa Anna
will have returned to the Capitol, by the 22d
of May, as Mr.. Atocha thought would be the
case, when he left, with the certified copy of
the Treaty. Gen. Gadsden may not find San.
ia Anna, upon his subsequent arrival A ques.
ton may arise as to the fact whether there be
any, and if any, what government defacto in
Mexico, with which our Minister can treat
Then, again, it is said that a new government
will hazard its popularity by entering into such
treaty with the United States. At all events,
1t is far from being improbable that the ratifca.
ton of the treaty may be referred or obstructed,
by the civil broils in Mexico. 1t is suggested:
however, that Santa Anna, upon an emergency.
may offer Alvarez a slice of the ten Millions
According to the Mexicans lately here, the on
ly cause of the rebellion of Alvarez was the re-
tusal OF Santa Anna to pay him the tribute of
ten thousand dollars month, which he had
exacted from Arista.
The Attantic brought no dispatches to the
Government from Mr.. Soule 1t is not timprob
able that the Black Tdl7iOr case has been so
lar settled, that it cannot be cause of war.
There is nothing in the question that can lead
to the blockade of the ports of Cuba, as threat
eded by the Union. The apprehenSons exist
ing, abroad, in regard to the result of our de-
mands upon Spain, are not felt here. Neither
House of Congress is disposed to encourage
any rash measures, in regard to our Spanish
The House is diligently engaged on the Ne
braska discussion, sitting, every night, till
late hour. On Saturday, we hope to seq Il
III = --.,aiier. --s.1 Sueans have
made no progress in the new tariff project. |
doubt whether they will agree among each 9TH
er, or with the Secretary of the Treasury upon
any BILL at this session. 1t is not a proper
time to reduce the revenue, if we are, as the
organ would have it, on the
verge of a foreign war.
P. S.-Since the above was written, intelli.
gence has been received in this city, from Aca
pulco, favorable to Santa Anna.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-30
LOUDON:
TUESDAY, ::::::::::::::::: MAY 80
NEBRASKA RLI

The fate of the Nebraska bill is still uncer-
tain, in the House, and, like all other humbugs,
1t Is creating STIR in an inverse ratio to its val
ne. The passage of dozen such bills will not
make slave territory of either Nebraska or
Kansas, nor is there single feature in the bill
that promises, in the remotest degree. to quiet
the slavery agitation. The passage of the act,
will be mere act Of Congress, and the cry of
repeal, will be heard, as long as there is ter
rltory to govern. Slavery is a standing ques-
tion for agitators, and noingenuity can evade it.
Should this bill pass the House, in an amen
ded form, it must go back to the Senate which
body mus. accept the amendments before it can
become law; and we have no idea that it will
again get through that body this session.
Clarksville Chronicle
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-30

HUMAN MONEY BAGs.-Many man there is,
clothed in responsibility, and proud ofhS honor,
whose central idea of life is interest and ease
the conception that other men are merely tools
to be used as will best serve him; that God has
endowed him with sinew and brain merely to
scramble and get; and so, in the midst of this
grand universe, which is a perpetual circulation
of benefit, he lives like sponge on rock, to
absorb, and bloat, and die. Thousands in this
world are living so, who never look out of
the narrow circle Of selfinterest; whose deca-
logue is their arithmetic; whose bible is their
ledger; who have so contracted, and hardened.
and stamped their natures, that in any spiritual
estimate they would only pass as SO many bags
of dollars
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-30

4 FEMALE EDUCATIoY-No woman is educated
says Burknap, who is not equal to the success
full management Of a family. Although it does
not reouire so much to rule household as it
does to govern State, still it requires talent of
the same kind. As he makes the best general
who has begun at the lowest post, and passed
up through every grade Of office, as he makes
the best admiral who entered the navy in the
most inferior station; because they, and they
alone. are acquainted with the whole compass
of a subaltern's duty-so that woman will man.
age family with the greatest ease and etficien
cy, who knows, experimentally the duties Of ev-
ry member of it.
Daughters who neglect this part Of education
are entirely without excuse, and their mothers
are still more to blame. The very apology
which is often made for the neglect Of it, is the
greatest condemnation of those who offer it.
1t is said by those who are growing up in ignor-
ance of these things, "Any one can learn to
keen house when it is necessary, Any one who
loves her husband and is devoted to his inter
ests. will make herself accomplished in those
things after she is married" As well might the
young man say, 20, what use is it for me tc
learn profession, or make myself acquainted
with the details of my business? When l am
married, if love my wife, it will then be time
enough to learn profession, or to accomplish
myself in the details Of business" Would
there be any surer omen of total failure and dis
/ comfture? That which q woman can learn tC
do under the tuition of love, can certainly be
learned to much greater advantage, under the
! tuition of a mother.
If it is at all so easy to learn, then they GER
tainly are utterly inexcusabe who neglect it,
1t is no degradation to the finest lady to know
all the details of domestic affairs. 1t is honor
able, and ought to be her pride. A woman
though she may be as beautiful as the morning
as wise as Minerva, and as accomplished as the
Graces, ought to know the details OF household
affairs.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-30

METHODIST Book CoNcERy.-Speaking of
this establishment the Nashville Union and
American says: In business point Of view, this
result is important to Nashville. The book con-
cern viii afford employment to many persons,
and its indirect effects will be largely felt The
printing and publishing business, more than any
other, has a tendency to concentrate in particu,
lar localities. 1t creates necessity for type
and stereotype foundries, paper mills, &c. The
establishment of the Methodist Book Concern
with its heavy capital Of half million, here
will make the establishment of other publishing
houses easy and profitable, and there is thus nc
present mode of estimating the indirect benefit
to result to Nashville from the action of the
Methodist Curch. We see no reason why Nash
Vile may not become the Literary emporium
Of the South.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-30

Or connection acih the GazeHe.-Having,
in connection with Mr.. T. B. Hubbell purchas-
ed the interest Of Crafts ]. Wright, Esq, in the
Cincinnati Gazette Company, we will state, with
view to answering in advance questions that
may be asked, tina. this relation does not in
volve any change whatever in Tile Price Cur
rent, either as regards its publication or editori-
al management Gin. Price Current.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-30

THE CoYQUERER, DEATH.-The foreign news
announces the death of the Marquis of Ang-
leses, who as statesman and soldier, for
more than half century, served the cause
of British aristocracy and Empire, and filled
a large space in the eyes of the world. The
name of the Marquis was VIM. Henry Paget,
whose ancestor was created Baron by Ed
ward VI He was the eldest son of the third
Earl of Uxbridge, and born on May II, 1853,
being nearly year older than Wellington
Thus pass the warriors and lords of earth
Aglesea follows close upon the shades of his
great compeers in the camp and the Senate
Wellington, Soult, Beretford Londonderry all
mighty men, until they confronted the mightier
sceptre-Death.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-30

The British ConS0lS.-The London Dis
patch states that on the conclusion of the Peace
Of Amiens in 1902, Consols advanced to 70,
but hostilities Immediately commencing, they
sank again to so il 1903. In 1906 they were
60, and in 1910 at ~. The fate of the Amer
lean War in 1872 brought them to 55; and
though they advanced to IS on the abdication of
NAPOLEON, in 1914 they were again at 55 on
his escaping in 1915. The battle of Waterloo
brought reaction, and in 1917 they reached
~.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-30

Consolidated RaaroGds.-The Cincinnati
Railroad Record says:-The Legislature of
Maryland, at its last session, passed an act to
consolidate the Baltimore and Susquehana,
York and Cumberland, and other connecting
railroads; placing them all under the control of
one set of Directors and President. BY this
act the state also relinquishes its whole claim
against the Baltimore and Susquehana Rail-
road (amounting to about three millions of
dollars on condition that an annuity of ninety
thousand dollars should be paid by the amalga-
ted companies into the public treasury To
carry the act into effect it was necessary that
it should be approved by the Legislature of
Pennsylvania, which, we understand has been
done. The City Council of Baltimore was also
authorized either to relinquish claim amount
ing to about nine hundred and fifty thousand
dollars which the city holds against the first
named company, or to contribute otherwise to
the assistance of the new company.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-30

| Mr.. CRITTENDEN.-The Frankfort Ky. )Com.
monwealth, published in the town where Mr..
Crittenden resides, thus explains the "volunteer-
ing OF Mr. Crttenden in the defence of Ward,
who killed Professor Butler:
Mr.. Crittenden is not at home. and in his nh
sence it is not easy to obtain all the facts CON.
nected with his appearance in the case. nor do
we feel entirely at liberty to use, without his
knowledge or consent, such as we have obtain
ed We viii, however, say thus much: Sever
al months agoit was communicated to Mr.. Crit.
tenden, from Mr.. Ward, that he wished to en-.
gage his professional services in the defense of
his son. Mr.. Crittenden was not at liberty tn
refuse, if he lad felt ever so much inclined to do
SO; for it is settled principle with the bar and
bench that an application to appear in the de.
fense upon criminal prosecution is never to
be refused, ifcompliance be possible, and con.
sistent with previous engagements This prin
cipe is grounded in chief upon these reasons
First, every man accused of crime whether men
suppose him to be guilty or innocent, has right
to fair and legal trial, and to have every con-
sideration offact and law favorable to his case
presented to the jury; secondly, it is impossible
for the lawyer applied to, to decide that the ac-
cused is guilty without knowing the whole testi.
mony on both sides, and the whole can never be
known in advance of the trial. and, thirdly, for
the lawyer to refuse On the ground that the ac-
cused did not deserve defense, would be to throw
the weight of the lawyers character against the
accused, in advance of the trial, and to the
prejudice Of his case.
Mr.. Ward wished to secure Mr.. Crittenden's
professional services for his son. Mr.. Critten-
len was not at liberty to refuse. lie was
lound to appear in the case; and so far as ap-
pairing in it was concerned, he was no"'yolun-
tees." One question only remained Should
he accept a fee, or should he render the ser.
vices gratuitously, as an act Of friendship to-
wards the father Of the accused, who had been
his intimate personal friend for many years.
He decided on the latter; he would take no fee. |
One Of his friends understands that a very
liberal one was intimated or offered to him.
If he had excepted it, the case would have been
the common one Of professional services rem.
dered for reward; and nobody would have
thought it wrong. But if it would have been |
right to yield to Mr.. Wards wishes and defend
his son for money, conld it be wrong to defend
him for friendship? We think not.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-30
LATER FROM THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE.
Great Discoveries of Gold.

DOSTON, May IJ'
By the bark Spring Bolt, which arrived at
this port to-day, We have Cape Town dates to
the 24th of March. The papers are filed with
accounts of gold discoveries, and state that the
precious metal is found over the whole. colony,
and is more abundant on the surface that eth
er in California or Australia. Large parties
were leaving for the diggings. Agates and
other valuable stones were also found.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-30

Col. Benton's friends in St. Louis allege that
the new Postmaster is not citizen of the Uni
ted States, but subject of Queen Victoria
The Missouri Democrat, organ of the Benton
faction, is openly out against Pierce and the
Cabinet, and calls them terribl &anames The
characterization in New York does not begin
to approach the point which it has attained in
Missouri and other western states.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-30
LET THE HEART BE BEAUTIFUL

AI1I LIE AEhhl De OEA U1lf Ia
SO the heart, the heart is beautiful,
care not for the face
l ask not what the form may lack
Ut dignity or grace;
Ii the mind be filed with glowing thoughts
And the soul with sympathy,
What matter though the cheek be pale,
Or the eye lack brilIiancy.
Though the cheek, the cheek is beautiful,
1t soon may lose its bloom,
And the lustre of the eye be quenched
In the darkness of the tomb:
But the glory of the mind will live
Though the bloom Of life depart,
And OIL the charm can never die
Of -ne and noble heart.
The rps that utter kindly thoughts
Have beauty all Their own
= Fe- ss~--els -~oI ds are Sweeter Tar
Than music's softest tone,
And though the voice be harsh or shrill,
That bids the oppressed go free,
And soOthes the woes of the sorrowing one,
The voice is sweet to me.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-30
ArRIcAN ExpLoEERs.-The folloMinr is

AFRICAN ExPLoRERs.-The following is o
neurology of those who, in comparatively few
P@a1rrrte orihnnd thnir lives in atten pts to
.LedyardM Id dietuq a G6Tf eeatirU f nj ITo5.
Harueman died of fever, in Central Africa,
between 1902 and 1918.
Mungo Park was killed at Bossa in 1905.
Barkhart died at Cairo in 1918. He adopt
cd Mahomedanism for his protection.
Richie died at Mourzuk in 1919.
Bowditch died of exhaustion in 1924.
Major Laing was killed near Timbuctoo, in
1926.
Oudney died at Nurmur, from cold, in 1924.
Clapperton of dysentery at Siccatoo, in lo2!
To these are to be added the names of David
son and Richardson.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-30

"Well Pat said victorious General to q
brave son of Erin, 'and what did Jou do to help
us gain the victory?'
Do replied Pat, may it please your honor,
walked up boldly to wun ov the inimy, and cut
off his fut?'
Gut off his foot! and why did you not cut OF
his head?'
'An' faith that was off already
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-30

The Mobile Tribune understands that Dona
Santa Anna, of Mexico and Senior Dona Ytur.
bide, son of the first President of the Republic,
are soon expected in that city on visit Sir.
fturbide is the gentlemen who has been select
ed by Santa Anna to succeed him in the charge
of Mexican affairs. He was educated in this
country, and is said to be q man of fine attain
mentS.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-30

Il Thates policeman's life, Sally. There amt
no glory in it. / shall be off to the RooShin
wari
what! and leave me?'
must my dear. hears my countrys voice
a calm mel
'What! an you'd give up all the cold wittlesr
'Ah there you touches my feelin's. No! sec
ond thoughts is best-guess l won't CO. The
Rooshins is barbarians.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-30

"Medical men," says Dr. Gordon, care famil-
lar with the fact that beer drinkers in London
can scarcely scratch their fingers without risk
of their lives. A copious London beer drinker
is one Aital part. Ee wears his heart on his
sleeves; bare to death wound even from a rust
ty nail or the claw of cat" Sir Astlet Coop
er, on one occasion, was called to a drayman
who had received an injury in his finger from a
small splinter of stone. Suppuration had ta-
ken place. This distinguished surgeon opened
o the small abcess with his lance. On returning
he discovered that he had forgotten his lancet
case; going for this he found his patient in a
diving state "Every medical man in London" "
Nash. Union and American.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-05-30

Horrible 4fair.-We learn that on Wednes-
day night last, some person entered the resi-
dence of Mr.. James McBrayer, in Anderson
county, near Lawrencebnrg, and attacked Mrs.
MeBrayer with AN axe, mutilating her person
shockingly, and slightly wounding Mr. McBray-
er IN the hand. At last accounts, Mrs. McB.
was still alive, but in a hopeless condition.
There are various contradictory reports in re-
gard to the lamentable occurrence aflnat. and
we are unable, therefore, TO give full and reli-
able statement of the particulars. We learn,
however, that Joseph McBrayer, son of James.
and stepson of the wounded lady, has been ar
rested Tor the crime, and held to bail ia the sum
of $1,000 kentucky Plow Boy,
e 1zccrlso1t q 15tShopS.-The General Confer
ence of the Methodist Episcopal Church South,
now in session at Columbus, Georgia, have cleo
ted three additional Bishops, namely: John
Early, of Virginia, George Pierce, of Georgia,
and II. II. Kavanaugh, of Kentucky.