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Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

Hgg~ A live toad in torpid state was re-
Gently dug out of hard pan at Rutland'Ft.,
some / ) feet below the surface, where he must
have reposed for centuries. On being laid on the
grass he soon revived, and hoped off to give
the worms and the bugs ofthe nineteenth
century a specimen Ofante diluvian skill IN
swapping them up.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

IA According TO the census of 1850, there
were at that time four million children at school
in the United States.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

S@~ The "Know Nothings" have nominated
HENRY j. GARDINER for Governor of Massachu-
sets.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

The tiIlbusters arereceiving unfavorable news
form Cuba.Gen. Concha disappointed to places
of honor and profit several of those who have
been the most influential conspirators against
the Spanish Government. This step on the part
of CoHeha is a severe blow to the scheme of
invading and reyolutionizing the island
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

s@. t. W. Fleming, Commission Merchant
Augusta offers his Services TO shippers of Pro-
duce to that market. See his Card.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

A GRACEFUL DUN.-Said a pretty woman to
friend of ours a few days since. Husband
has made me present of the little bill you owe
him"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

o Sally, It's my chief delightD To gaise up
on your eyes brite-IMy 1--we for you by gosh
cirparsesIl The luye l feel for rum and 'lasses.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

The Lutheran Synod, recently in session at
Floyd Court House. closed On the 3Oth ult-
The next session in Wythe county.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

ESr We learn from our exchanges that snow
fell in Worcester and parts of New Hampshire
on the 10TH to the depth of three inches.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

El- VERY INTEREsTING-our advertising
columns. Read them.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

Incidence and indecison of mind, though not
in themselves vices, frequently prepare the way
to much exquisite misery.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

At a meeting Of the sons of temperance in
New York, it was voted to support the Wing
nominees for Governor and Lieut.. Governor
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

rGE Died at Hiwassee College on Thursday
diffusion of the brain. He was a student of
Hiwassee College and esteemed by all his asso-
GATES
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

The following are established weights of va
rious produce, and the rates by which they
should be bought and sold:
A bushel of wheat, sixty pounds.
Corn, fiftysix pounds
Corn on the cob, seventy pounds.
Rye, ffty-six pounds.
Oats thirty-fve pounds.
Potatoes, sixty pounds
Beans, sixty pounds.
Bran, twenty pounds
Clover seed, sixty-two pounds.
Timothy seed, sixtytwo pounds.
Flaxseed, fftysix pounds
Hemp seed, forty-four pounds
Buckwheat, fifty,two pounds.
Blue grass seed, fourteen pounds
Castor beans forty-sx pounds.
Dried peaches, thirty three pounds
Dried apples, twenty-four pounds.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

nm. The Sons meet at Masonic Hall every
Saturday night
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

BSE- In Great Britain the census gives, I2,-
533 persons as deafand dumd
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

BA. ]. n. Delzell, of this place is just receiv-
ing his Fall and Winter Goods. See advertise
ment.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

The Steamboat Lady of Au gnsta, came up
from Loudon on Friday last, loaded down to the
guards, with furniture for the Coleman House.
fttie sum of 81 l57 g. Knoxville Register.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

nag Bring on those Stamps "what be adver-
tised" in another column.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25
commenced.

Bsg~ The British monument to Gen. BROCK
is being rebuilt on Queenstown Heights.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

Ny Oldest about eight, one day on his return
from school, up with an earnestuees to his
mother, and sad-.
"Mother, have got any childrenp'
"Why, no. Why do you ask?r
"Canae | read in the Bible to day at school
about " chitdreli's chizdren!"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

For the community to honor one who spends
his life in genteel idleness is like dressing a
hog in silk stockings.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

RIOT BETWEEN PRoTEsTANTs AND GERMAN
CATHOLICS serious riot occurred at Gin
cinnati on the night of the 18th ult, in the
Twelfth Ward, between party of Protestant
and German Catholics, which has caused much
excitement in the city, and it is feared may lead
to further troubles in that and other sections of
the city. The difficulty originated in an attempt
to organize Protestant Sabbath school in the
neighborhood. which was forcibly resisted by
the German Catholics residing in the vicinity.
They attacked and took possession of the house
which had been rented for the purpose, and
threatened death to any person who should at
tempt to organize Sabbath school there. The
police interfered and seized the ringleaders, but
before it was suppressed, three persons were
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

The authorities of Philadelphia will adopt
the fire alarm system of Boston.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

NorROoF or TEMPERANCE.-A man with his
hat off at midnight, explaining TO lamp post
the printcipes Of MS party.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

A country paper lately got up an account
of fire, acknowledgements fre-eleven
buildings, ten horseshoe COW aud wheel barrow
in ruins"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1854-10-25

All the old Members of Congress from South
Carolina are reelected.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-03-11

We atc the following from the Boston
Transcript.
He had always mingled pleasantly with
society al Washington, bul the tie which
connected him mos, dearly 10 America, or
| iginated in singular instance of Glove at
first sight" He WAS one day walking with
friend out towards Georgetown Heights
when he passed a boarding school for young
ladies, and was attracted by fair girl OF 16,
who stood swinging bag and talking with
animation TO some of her companions.---
"Who is that beautiful girl Who is she ~
eagerly asked he, bu, his friend could not in
form him. The door opened, and in she
went to her books and slate all unconscious
Of the daaneIreotype that glimpse had lef,
on the heart OF the grave Russian Minister.
The next day and the day following saw
him taking the same walk which subsied
TO very slow step as he approached the
building, and looked earnestly at every door
and window. May day was at hand, and
was TO be celebrated, as usual, in The school,
by the usual festivities, and the choice oi a
Queen from among The number and this
year the noial royalty happened 10 iali on
Miss Harriet Williams, the very girl who
had so Instantly enthroned herself in The adj
.mira,ion of the foreigner.
"Jus, before, May Day, the Principal was
surprised 10 receive note from the Russian
Envoy AT Washington, expressing great in
terest in education, and begging permission
to be present al the festival of May Day,
which il would give him particular pleasure,
as stranger 10 the customs Of the country,
10 witness. Consent OF course, was very
grncionsly granted and the occasion was as
charming youth and flowers always make
il. AT tho end OF the term Miss Harriet an
nouuced that she would not attend school
any more. What! not graduate? &? oh, why
not? Are you going awayn But she shook
her head, laughed, and kept her own conn
sci, and in few weeks she was the wife Of
Il Russian Minister. She has accompanied
| her husband once or twice 10 Russia, were
she was very much admired: and known as
| The GAmcrican Rose.n Her face had reeu-
lariiy of feature, but was particularly disin.
guished for exquisite coloring. Nothing
! could surrass the chestnut brown Of her hair,
the brigh, grey blue of her eye nor the hue
of The lily and the rose so delicalely blended
in her complexion. Perhaps her figure had
two much en- bon point for perfect symmetry
but she moved with grace and dignity AL
though there was great DISPARITY of years
aud grea, difference in appearance anc
character between herself and husband, i
seems TO have been very happy union"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-03-11
NAPOLEON BONAPARTE's PROPHECY
RUSSIA AND TURKEY.

This extract from the life OF the great
Napoleon will be read with particular in
terest at this time. How near the truth
was he:
On another occasion he said to O'Meara,
IN the course of few years Russia will
have Constantnople, the greatest part OF
Turkey, and all Greece. This ] hold 10
be as certain as if it had already taken
place. Almost all the cajoling and fatter-
ing which Alexander practised towards me
was to gain my assent TO effect this object.
l would not consent, forseeiDg that the
equilibrium of Europe would be destroyed.
In the natural course of things, in a few
years Turkey must fall 10 Russia. The
greatest part of her population are Greeks,
who, you may say, are Russians. The
powers it would injurp, and who could OPP
pose it, are England, France, Prussia and
Austria. Now, as to Austria, it will be
very easy Tor Russia 10 engage her assist
ance by giving her Servia and other prov
inces bordering on the Austrian dominions,
reaching near to Constantinople. The on
ly hypothesis that England and France
will ever be allied with sincerity, will be
in order TO prevent this. But even this al
lance would not avail. France, England
and Prussia united cannot preven, it,
Russia and Austria can at any time effect il.
Once mistress Of Constantinople, Russia
gets all the commerce ofthr Mediterranean,
becomes great naval power, and God
knows what may happen. She quarrels
with you, marches of to India an army of
seventy thousand good soldiers, which 10
Russia is nothing, and hundred thousand
Canaille, Cossacks and Others, and England
loses India. Above all other powers Rus
sia is most TO be feared, especially by you
Her soldiers are braver than the Austrians :.
she has the power Of raising as many as she
pleases. In bravery, the French and Eng
lish soldiers are the only ones to be COM
pared to them. All this foresaw. see
into futurity further than others, md |
wanted to establish barrier against those
barbarians, by re-establishing the kingdom
of Poland, and putting poniatowski at the
head OF it as King. But your mBeciIes Of
Ministers would not consent: hundred
years hence shall be appauded (encense')
and Europe. especially England, will la
ment that did not succeed ; when they
see the finest countries in Europe, over
come, and prey 10 those northern barba-
rians, they will say, ".N1polcon woS
right :"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-03-11
AN ECCENTRIC PREACHER

Mury's "Handbook OF South Italy" is Just
! published, and contains some curious stories
respecting Fra Rocco, the celebrated Domi-
nician preacher and the spiritual Joe Miller,
oil Naples. On one occasion, it is related, he
preached on the MOLE a penitenisl sermon,
and introduced so many illustrations of terror,
that he soon Brought his hearers 10 their
knees. While they were thus showing every
sign OF contrllion, he cried ont, "Now all you
VINO sincerely repent of your sins, hold up
your hands" Every man in the vas;
multitude Immediately stretched ont his
hands. "Holy Archaugel Michael" ex-
Claimed Rocco, "lhon who with thine ada
maniine sword standest al the Right of the
judgement seat of God, hew mo off every
hand which has been raised hypocri,ically."
In an instant every hand dropped, and Rocco
OF conrse poured forth a fresh torrent Of elo-
quent invectve against their sins and their
deceit. He had a great dislike to tobacco.
ard when once preaching TO a crowd OF
Shanish sailors he astonished them by telling
them that there were no Spanish saints in
heaven. A few, he said, had been admitted
but they smoked so many cigers, tina, they
made the holy virgins sick and ST. Peter
set his wists 10 work 10 get them out. Al
length, he proclaimed that a bull li2h, wa:
10 take place outside the gate of Paradise -
Thereupon every Spanish saint without ex
ceplion, ran of to see the fight, and St. Pete
Immediately CLOSED the gates, and took care
never 10 admit another Spaniarj.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-03-11
NONSENSE REBuIrED By COMMON SENSE

The following sentiments are from two dii-
ferent natures, though both Of one sex
Marriage is 10 women a state OF slavery
1t takes from her the right TO her own prop
erty; and makes her submissive in all things
10 her husband Lucy Stone.
Marriage state of slavery Aye, but 'he
bonds are silkcn and easily worn. Marriage
is the sanctifier of love, an institution which
acknowledges the right Of woman TO be pro-
lected, and The duty of man 10 protect her.
The Offices Of wife and mother are no, those
of slaves. What higher destiny beneath the
skies than 10 instruct the infant mind IN
thoughts of purity? What holiier mission
than TO soolh the ,urbid torrent OF mans pas
sions BY word-a look-a smile! Ii is 10
woman that this work is given. Woman in
her vocation, may cheer the tired spirit, may
lend hope to the desponding, may whisper
love TO the lonely--while man may toll, and
traffic, and fuss, and fret and grow savage.
Who would exchange places with him 3
Ella Wentleo tbs Journal.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-03-11
AUTHORSHIP OF THE BIBLE.

There are in all, sixiy-six books which
comprise the volume Of Holy Wril which ale
attributed to more than thirty different
authors or writers of the whole Hall OF the
New Testament was composed by ST. Paul.
and the rext larges, writer is the gentle and
beloved ST. John With the single exception
of Paul, neither history nor tradition has les
tilted that those powerful thinkers and VIII
,ers ever enjoyed the benefits of education,
or that they were trained to scholarship ana
learning; We, how ably have they wTi''en'
what eminen, characters have been ch'o"'-
cled by them; and what great events recoTu'
sd bo,h for time and eternity.
jeremiah is sorrowful; Isaiah suoime )
David poe,icaI; Daniel sagae,on'' i,aoan ',oS'a
kuk and Haegai terrible and den"n0's'U's .,s :, ;
bu, they all seemed to have exercised n'a wv.
natural gifts under the influence oil ,,i'h p,'": III.
direction and inspiration Moses WIN us
sa., tnowlesed and profound ln'ellieence-
the legislator, the refOr"er' Tue ueate'eh ,,| s'
Jsr,b of feeling and exquisite 'enas'pess aHo
simplicitely, comp'e'eu ~
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-03-11
NEW ENGLAND WINE

We find that in many localities in Conuec
'icu', wine Of excellent quality had been
made from native grape within a few wears,
OIL small scale, but in suficien, Quantities
10 test the question, whether good wine can
be made from the native grape Of this State.
In every instance a superior article has been
produced, A gentleman of Andover made
two barrels few years sinre, and the phv
sicians in his neighborhood ordered it TO be
used in sickness, as much better ar,icle
than the imported. He readily sold i, for
So, so gallon. Two gentlemen Of this city
! each made barrel last fall, from cranes
| purchased al S bushel in the market. Six
or eight bushels will make barrel We
| find on our desk bottle from Mr.. A.
G. Graham, Of New Britain, and suppose
from the word left with it, that j, is from
the native grape Weare satisfied that wine
can be produced in Connecticut in large
quantities, and al great prof, TO the ptodu-
GER Hartford Times.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-03-11
SELECT POETRY.
A LADY'S HAT.

o, i: cost hundred dollars,
And was just the sweetest thing;
Perched above queen OF collars,
Tied with vast expanse OF string.
And the fringe weiged twenty ounces
Round her mantle, short and cool;
And her silk brocade, with f1ouEces,
Filled the pew superby full,
Dainty gloves, and kerchief broidered,
In her psalm book kept the stops;
All the things she wore were ordered
From the first Partisan shops.
But tha, hundred dollar bonnet
That's the gem wish 10 paint;
Such shower of things were on II,
Quite enough to craze a saint.
o, | could not hear a word of
What the pjous pastor said,
For the shapes and shines unheard OF
That were floating round her head.
Bands, and plumes, and flowers, and laces
Fancies more than you could name;
And they say Miss Dorsey's cases
Boast dozen just the same.
How wonder who will wear them -
II the pastor seeks to teach
By his texts, he well may spare them;
IT'S the milliners that preach.
All our eyes such sights are drinking,
Counting DER their cost anew
Aud we break the Sabbath, thinking,
What if we could wear them too
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-03-11
A VALUABLE TABLE.

The following table will be found very
valuable 10 many Of our readers:
A box 81 inches by l6 inches square, and
% inches deep, will contain barrel, Is
bushels
= box "a inches by i6 inches sqnare, and
IA inches deep, will contain half barrel.
A box 26 inches by 1919 inches sqnare,
and S inches deep, will contain one bushel.
box - inches by 1'.2 inches square,
and snches deep, will contain half bushel.
A box iiches By S4 inches square, and
8 inches deep, will contain one peck.
A box 8 inches by & inches square, and
4-2 inches deep, will contain one gallon.
A box 7 inches by 8 inches square, and
4-s inches deep, will contain half gallon.
4 box incnes by inches square, and
III inches deep, will contain one quart.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-03-11

This touching ballad is from the Germs
I'd commends itself in its moral to all low
of oysters:
A herring loved an oyster,
An oyster in the south;
And all the herring longed for
Was kiss from her pearly mouth.
But the oyster she was scornfuL
And ever stayed at home,
Shut up in her hard shell castle,
Where never kiss could come.
Twas on summer evening.
Her shell she opened wide
To see her charms reflected
On the silver-gleamng tide.
Quick came the love-lorn herring,
Like lightning flew his fin;
'And now" thought he, cor never,
Sweet love, my kiss III win"
But as towards the oyster
Foo far his head he leaned,
Snap came the shells together,
And he was guillotiued.
All in the glowing sunset
He noa,ed from the shore.
Aud from his neck came gurgIing-
'1'll meter love oysters moIe."
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-03-11

MILKING BEARS The Freeman's Journal
gives the following good one:-
II appears that for many years past the
Deacon had observed tie custom Of reading
daily a chapter from the sacred scripture TO
the family, and Of making running extem-
poraneous commentary upon each particular
passage that seemed 10 require elucdation
Coming TO that part of the Bible which says
Now these seven did Milcha bear unio Ma
hor, he cleared his throat and explained
thus
The object of this here passage is TO show
us how bad of The people used 10 was in ole
times. Then they hadn't no dairys but wa
ebleeged to milk bears, and it took six 10 hol'
the bear while 'lothcr MIXED it, and the!
had togo TO Major 10 get the bears
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-03-11

Who is respected II is the boy who con-
duets himself well, who is honest, diligent,
and obelient in all things. II s.lhe boy who
is making an effort continually 10 respect his
father, and to obey him in whatever he may
direct 10 be done. 1t is the boy who is kind
TO other little boys, who respects age, and
who never gets into difficulties and QnaTTeis
with his companions, 1t is tho boy who
leaves no effort un,ried TO improve himself
ia knowledge and wisdom every day-Who
is busy and active in endeayoTing TO do good
towards others. Show me boy who ooeys
his parents who is diligent who has respect
for age, who always has friendly dispost
ton, and who applies himself diligently 10
ge, wisdom, and to do good towards oihersr
and il he is not respected and beloved by
everybody, then there is no such thing as
truth in this world. Remember this, lille
boys, and you will be respected by others,
and YOU will grow up and become useful
men.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-03-11

PRINCE ALBERT,-An Illustration Of the
state or public feeling in England in relation
10 the rumors about Prince Albert, was late
ly seen at dinner in London OF one of the
city companies. When the second and usual
royal toast was given from The chair, the
whole company refused 10 acknowledge il,
by tnrning heir glasses upside down "Un-
der these circumstances, said the chairman
Il give you rhe British Constitution ," which
was drunk with immense cheering, This
tells its own tale.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-03-11

UyDrRGRoUgD TELEGRAPH During the
cold weather experienced in Paris in the lat
ter part Of December and in the oeainlng OF
the present year, the electromagnetic 'e'e-
craph. were much interrupted from snow and
ice while the submarine telegraph rendered
uninterrupted service. To avoid these DIM
.,,,,ies the administration have determines
- DI,ce the wires between this and London
,,,der ,,onnd. The submarine line con'In-
,,es 10 work well.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1854-03-11
HOW TO RUIN a NmIGuEoR's BUSINESS

Scme time since $50 runs the curren.
narra,ive,) the owner Of a thriving mutton
pie concern, which, after much difficulty,
he had succeeded in establishing with bor-
rowed capital, died before he had well ex-
tricated himself from the responsibilities of
debt. The widow carried on the business
after his decease, and throve so well that a
speculating baker, on the opposite side OF
the way, made her the offer of bis hand.
The lady refused, and the enraged suior,
/ determined on revenge, Immediately con-
verted his baking into an opposition pie
shop; and, acting on the principle, univpr-
sal among the London bakers, of doing
business for the first month or two, at
loss, made his pies twice as big as he could
honestly afford to make them. The con-
sequence was that the widow lost her Gus
tom, and was Fastening fast TO ruin, when
friend OF her late husband, who was also
small creditor, paid her visit She de-
tailed her grievance to him, and lamen,ed
her loss of trade and fearful p, ospec,s, "Oh,
OH" said her friend, 'that ere's the move.
is II p? Never you mind, my dear. IEI
don't get your trade agin, there amt no
snakes, mark me-that's all % So saving
he took his leave.
About eight O'Clock the same evening,
when the new pie shop was crammed 10
overllowing, and the principul was below
experimenting the production of a new
batch, in walks the widows friend, in the
costume of kennel raker, and elbowng
his way to the counter, dabs down upon il
a brace OF hung dead cats, vocifrrating at
the same time, TO the astonished oamsel in
attendance, "Tell your master, nv dear.
as how them two makes six.and-thir,y this
week, and say I'l bring pother four to-
morrer afternoon" With that, he swag-
gered out and went his way. So powerful
was the prejudice against cat-multon auonq
the population of that neighborhood, tba,
the shop was clear in an instant, and the
iloor was covered with hastily abandoned
specimens OF every variety OF segments oi
circle.
r The spirit-shop at the corner OF the stree,
experienced an unusually large demand
for "goes" of brandy; and ipjectional eiac.
ulatIons not purely grammatical were no
? merely audible, but visible too in the dis.
r trlct, 1t is averered that the ingenious
n expedlent OF the widows friend, founded
f as 1t was upon profound knowledge O
/. human preiudices, had the desired effect O
restoring the "balance of trade" The wi
dow recovered her commerce-the resent
J. iul baker was done brown as If he ba,
u been shut up in his own overland III
y friend who brought about this measure @
Justice received the hand of the lady as
o reward for his interference.-Cwiosities O
r London Life.