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Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14

US. TREAsURY-By statement from the
Treasury department., it appears that the net
amount in the different repositories, subject to
the draft of the United States Treasury, on the
Doth Of January, 1855, was S2l, 947, l23 80; of
which sum there was in the depository at Wash.
ington, $40, 1879 Is; Boston, 81, 1892 %; New
York, S,6S2,3l5 81; New Orleans, $835,896 So;
St Louis, $4,356,O95 81; Baltimore, $63,O26
Sc; Richmond, Sl5,64O, 60; Norfolk, so, G97
%; Wilmington N. c, Sl7,4l5 4G; Cincinnati.
Ohio, S25.079 Al; and at Philadelphia Mint, 81,
085,S54 l6; Among the transfers ordered, was
one from New York of $l,4l4.9900; one from
St. Louis Of 81 $50, goo; one from Philadelphia
Mint Of $l25,Q00.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14
Burning of the EEfnYah Bridge.

The Cassville (Ga.) Standard, in an Extra
dated the I'd instant, says.
"About twelve o'clock on yesterday, the rail
road bridge over the Etowah river, two miles
below Gainesville, was found to be on fire
The fire was first discovered on the south end,
by the bridge keeper, who could have extin-
guished it with a single bucket Of wafer
Finding the water in the tubs frozen, be ran to
the river q distance of several yards, and on his
return found that the fire had made such pro-
gress as to render ii impossible to stop it. An
effort was made to stop the flames by blowing
up portion of the bridge, but it failed
"This was the longest and most costly bridge
on the road, its length being 1920 feet, aud its
original cost about one hundred thousand dol
lars"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14

The CHANCES OF TAKING SEBAsrOPoL.-
own correspondent" of the London Times wri-
les: MY information also had close view of
the besieged fortress. He declares that there
Is not the slightest indication of breach, and
that the walls of Sebastopol appear intact and
unapproach"ble 20 the question, when will
SebastopOl be taken? Zouave replied, When
there are three Thursdays in ore week. Des-
plte this reply, the whole camp is eager for the
assault. General Canrobert never rides through
the camp without being followed by cries Of
'Lassa'f, mon general froE. ali quarters"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14
What Mikes Character.

From habit results charater and its corSoli-
dation. B7 character is not to be unde. cd
original temperament, or constitutional tenden-
cy. Such idiosyucracy may be closely r ated
to it, but does not constitute it. On the con
sh-y~s.zs--aex Oyerhess-s.ss IL
IN defiance OF 1t. Character is the slow and cons
scioas product Of mans voluntary nature As
man isipketh in his heart, so is be-" IT is shat
whics en,ifies him with mis- moral SELF at diff
ierent stages of his being; and hence, is only
on the supposition that his character is chang
ed that he is said to lose his moral identity,
and to become "new creature"
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14

Stewards ELECTION So it seems, after all
eed is reelected to the L. S. Senate, by de-
cided majority. He is hand to beat Such arss
other wire working, long-headed, crafty poll
tirian, is not to be found in n country which has
produced some very cunning fellows in its time
Seward is long ways ahead of Martin Van
Buren, in the black art, and we .hink that in a
contest of chcanery and intrigue, even with Tail
eyrand, Metternich, or the Old Boz, he would
not come off second best. He has played his
cards in this election, in his own peculiar style,
not stopping at any sacrifice ofdiguity, fairness.
honesty, and We dare say money, to accomplish
his ends. 1t is requisite for the success of all
demagOgues, that they should be entirely desti-
tute of principle. and in this qualification, no
man can approach Seward. His ambition, how
ever, must be either very limited in its aims, or,
If it extends 20 the Presidency, he can only ex-
pect to crafty it at the cost of the present I'm
ior. We DO not use the language Of emty me-
mace when say that tn e election Of VIM. II.
Seward to the Presidency. would toll the death
knell of this confederacy. It is impossible that a
man of his decided sagacity should not under
stand that fact, and hence believing him to be
as selfish as intelligent, we cannot ccmpre-
bend what he is after, except the division of
the Union, the formation Of Northern confsd-
| eraey, including probably Canada, and bis own
election to the Presidency of the new non slave
holding Republic.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14
Bank Directors.

The following gentlemen have been appointed
Directors for the Branch Bank of Tennessee,
at Athens. for the current year:
NcNinn couaty-WM.H .BALLEw. JAS. C. CAR.
LOCK, JOSEPH McCULLEY, JNo McMAmox, W.
G. HoRToN, JNo. MCGAUHEY, W. MAYF1ELD,
r. N. FIsHEB.
KRor-J. G. RAMSEY.
ROane-S. T. TURNER.
Rhea-D. Z. GILLESPIE
MeigS-CALEB MOORE.
Polk--WM J. HUGHEs.
Brddjey--WM. GRANT.
Hdm,ltoR-LEwIs SHEPPARp.
MoRr0e-JNo. RAMSEY.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14

Aggregate II roads. .3l4 " .....l ,l54
There are several roads in East Tennessee, as
there are in Kentucky, aiming to make con>
nection between the South and Cincinnati; but
we have put down but one in each state, as it
is not probable more than one will be construc-
ted to accomplish the same purpose. 1t will be
seen, from the above list of railways, in Ten
nessee, that there are three great systems in
view.
l. To connect Memphis on the South, with
Charleston, S. c., or the East with Nashville
and the railways that will centre there. and on
the North with Louisville and Cincinnati
=. To connect Nashville. radiatinq on every
side, with Charleston, Memphis. the Mississippi
river: in the direction of Missouri; with Louis
vile, witA Cin cinpati, and with Knoxville.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14
Little Things.

Scorn not the slightest word or deed,
Nor dream il void of power;
There's fruit in each wind waited seed,
Waiting its natal bower.
A whispered word may touch the heart,
And callit back TO life;
A look of love bid sin depart,
And still unholy strife.
No acts falls fruitless; none can tell
How vast its powers may be,
Nor what result unfolded dwell
Within it silently.
Work and despair rot, give thy mite,
Nor care how small it be;
God is with all that serve the right,
The holy, true, and free.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14

The JonesbOro' Journal of the I'd inst, says,
Messrs. S. B. CUNNINGHAM and SAMUEL RHEA
have been in Nashville for several days past,
obtaining the State bonds for the East Tehnes-'
see and Virginia Railroad. Mr.. RHEA returned
to day, bringing with him portion Of the
bonds. This will shortly give new life to the
work, and We can now, for the first time, say
to our readers-Our railroad is now secure
But we do not mean to convey the idea that the
stockholders have nothing more to do--they
have to pay up; and in Is months the cars will
run from the Virginia line to Knoxville.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14
18th of February.

In accordance with an ancient custom, this
day is to be celebrated in honor ofSt. VALENTINE,
by our ''youth and chivalry,' at the residence
of Mrs. CARMICHAEL. A wag at our elbow,
saws that the word "chivalry" is admiralty
in place and happily used"in the above c1nnec-
ton, "as it will carry wheelbarrow Of pleasant
anticipations to the minds of quite a respectable
corps of elderly young men, who would be ex
cluded from the festivities except under that
head" Luck's fortune, after all.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14

tar The rail road bridge at thi, place is
now nearly completed, and will soon be ready
for the track LAYING; the spans are all up, and
the work is steadily progressing, notwithstand-
ing the difficulty of obtaining suficiency of
lumber.s The road Between this and Knoxville
is nearly all graded, and two or three miles of
track down. We see also that the work on the
E. T. & Va. road is progressing finely, and
the Company expect to have the first section
of forty miles, ready for the cars shortly after
the E. 7. & Ga. road is completed to Knoxville
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14

LETTER FROM Mr.. EvEEETT.-H0n Edward
Everett sent the following letter to Manches-
ter IN. H. celebration Of Franklins birthday.
BosToy, Jan. 10. 1850
GEYTLEMEN:-I have received your favor of
the 18th, politely inviting me to attend the
celebration Of the anniversary of the birthday
Of Franklin by printers of your city. 1t would
i've me great pleasure to be with you on this
occasion, but 1t is not in my powor to leave
home.
The name of Franklin is one of the brightest
in our history, and his eventful life is fuli of
interest and instruction for Of all pursuits He
was hrstrate printer, an industrious and me.
thOdical man Of BUSINESS, an active citizen.
always devising measures for the public good, a
Sef-taught man, but a friend to education,
master of the English language, a sagaciouS Oh.
server of nature, bold scientific iheorist; as a
patriot intrepid though cautious. and faithful
iii the discharge of the highest trusts at home
and abroad.
He first conceived the idea of Federal I'm
ion in as early as 1854; he was one of the COM
mittee for drafting the Declaration of Indepen-
dence In l776; he was one of the negotiators
OF the treaty of peace with Great Britain in
1888, and an influential member of the Con-
venton which framed the Constitution in 1884,
Boston has the honor Of his birth, Philadelphia
holds his ashes; but the whole Union enjoys the
benefit of his lessons of wisdom and patriotism.
His name is cO-extensive with the civilized
world, and his memory will live forever
Wishing you an agreeable celebration, / re-
main, gentlemen, respectfully, your friend and
fellow. citizen, EDWARD EVERETT.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14
Model Letter

We find the annexed letter in the Firginian,
which was permitted to copy it by consent Of
Abingdon Division No. 81 Sons often. The
letter was beautifully Illustrated with Ia donation
a f afTf 5o'aFsi bRt beautiful as we're the y@sB
in the muni6cence Of the following lines;
ABINGDON, Feb. 5, 1855.
Mr. Brognlgi1:-SK: Permit me, through
you to present TO the Abingdon Division Sons
of Temperance the inclosed small donation
Ny sex are debarred the privilege of active
duties in your benevolent Order, but we are not
denied the privilege of aiding its onward march
by our prayers, our counsels and our Means
Knowing that peculiar difficulties surround the
Order at this time-manv deSertions and great
temptations-I deem it privilege 10 thus con-
secrate portion of what God has given me
to the furtherance of the good cause;-more
particularly as have experienced in person and
in family the holy influence of your principles.
With the kindest wirhes for your prosperity,
permit me to subscribe myself Your friend,
KATE.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14

Bs- he Washington h'p.o.E n h,.Icrng
the exteasioa Of the Capitol. unu5, lh1 head Of
"BscHJid 1lf1'e' thus speaks-ve have been
reminded Of The fact that the contractors for
dressing anu setting the marble, now have on
their rolls two hundred and sixty four marble
cutters, Of whom one hundred are carvers.-
Their work. owing to its richness and beauty
excites deserved admiration.
The Beautiful Marble for the interior Of The
wings or addition to the Capitol; is, a cores
pendent informs us obtained in Hawkins coun,
ty, East Tennessee, where inexhaustible guam
titles of the material is found, fine as the SO
much admired specimens in the Washington
National Monument. 1t is, in fact, 50 plentiful,
tina: not unfrequently payments. fences, and
chimneys are made of it, in that section of the
State This beautiful marble, according to the
opinion of those who ought to know, would be
worth, in this city, and farther north, ten dollars
a cubic foot; not only on account of its appear.
ance but susceptibility of the highest polish.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14

Mr.. FILLMoRE's YoTE.-The Democratic
journals have made quite an effort to prejudice
Mr. FILLMORE at the South, by asserting that
he voted for CLARKE, the freesoi fusion Wgig
candidate for Governor Mr.. FILLMORE savs.
1T is not true. He voted for ULLMANN."
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14

A man cutting down an old tree near Cape
May Court House, discovered the remains of a
manthat are supposed to be those Of a Mr.. SMITH
who disappeared here very strangely some
sixteen years ago. The overdoat and boots stin
remain around the skeleton,
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14

Bag The Charleston Courier says the stock
of Bacon is light, but there is, at the same
time no demand for the artice-quoted; Hams
6 to Is; Shoulders to Ct; Sides u to Sc. In
Flour there is no change, demand limited,
worth So to $3.50; Corn, country is selling at ST.
0j; to $1.l0 including sack.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14

REELECTION OF SEwABD.-In the Legisla-
ture of New York, on Tuesday, on the vote for
the election of o. S. Senator, the result was as
follows:
In the Senate-Seward l8, Dickinson SWIM.
T. Allen 2, and five others each; House-Se-
ward SO, Dickinson IA, Seymour l3, Hunt I
and ii scattering.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14

CURRANTs GRATED ON THE MAPLE.-A
correspondent of the Rural NeW Yorker says,
that he transplanted into his door-yard young,
thrifty maple, and engrafted into its scoins
currant bush. They grew well, and when
ripe looked very handsome. He says that you
must not graft until the sugar water ceases to
run.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14

Missouri SENATORIAL ELEcTIoS.-A tele-
praphc dispatch in the Nashville papers of
Saturday, from St. Louis, Jan. 18th, states that
the Legislature had thirty-six ballots for U. S.
Senator without any result. On the last bal
lot ATCHIsON lead BENTON % votes
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14

RSr See the advertisement of ABRAHAM Coop
Err & Co. proprietors ofthe Iron Rolling Mill at
this place. The iron manufactured by these
gentlemen is certainly of good quality, and
they deserve necessary encouragement of the
public to enable them to make the enterprise
pay them something for their trouble and the
heavy expense to which they are subject.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14

The London Times, in an article on Ameri~
can sentiment in regard to the Eastern war.
has made an amusing mistake in regard to Wy
CKoFF, who has lately given to the world the
narrative of his ''Courtship." The Times is of
opinion that WYCKoFF's name is NIcHoFF. and
that ne is a naturalized Russian who is paid to
write articles against the allies in the N. Y.
Herald
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14
Roads. 59652 {" .5.4231 "

1t will be seen, that in the south west. the
great body of railroads are vet to be completed.
The Tennessee and Missouri are quite sure to
be completed; being aided largely by the states
and these states being in high credit, notwith
standing the financial difficulties of the times,
the roads in the west and south west will be
completed, with very few exceptions, aud will
present a good result, of which the world has
heretofore had no example.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14

One of the novelties in London, as an exhi--
bition, are man, woman, and child, of the
tribe of MAN Mans, or tailed people, from
Central Africa. DIR. Sexton lectures on them
before crowds of visitors, three times day
Ladies are not admitted.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14

Fas The work on GRACE CHURCH in this
place is now finished and services we're held
there on last Sabbath. 1t is beautifully pas
tered and furnished in a manner by no means
discreditable to those under whose charge it
has been erected.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14

Shall quips and sentences and these paper bullets
ofthe BRAIN awe from the career of his humor?-
Much Ado about Nothing.
A proper regard for the opinions of others is
but just tribute to our common humanity
with them-an undue regard, is a slavish HON
age to it. As thrift, too closely followed is an
other name for miseriness, and generosity in
its extremes, for prodigality, so here there is
divine line, precePtible to every understanding
though sometimes not easily described, between
the right and the wroHg. Where you can fol-
low the opinions of your fellows, without i'm.
pairing your own manliness, impugning the
judgment God has given you as well as them,
or violating the verdict of conscience, which
must be jury in every case between your
temptations and your sense of right,it is best to
do sO,-not as men-pleasers, but as seeking
harmony with, and influence for good, over
them.
But where just evidence is shown you that
the course they follow, and your path do and Of
right shonld diverge, pursue your own way on
ward, despite every jeer. Ridcule is potent,
soaring the strong man, and bending the will
of kings. 1t is because happy hit is often
unanswerabe, even by good argument, every
mans comprehension is omnivorous of the ride
ulous, while good reasons are digestible only to
few. Men will devour the former, as child
will candy, at any hour in the day, and under
any eircumstanceS,-and it will quite as elfec-
tually spoil their appetite for sober argument.
Mammon wins his way where seraphs might despair
A happy sarcasm will uonquor it's though the
utmost forces of reason fail
But this should not be SO, when the interests
of truth are concerned, however uuimportant
! they may seem.
! --"Man who MAN would he
Must rule the empire Of HIMSELF in it
Must be supreme"
! The successful man ever will be found to de-
| fly the vain noise Of the senseless prejudiced. =
The successful farmer giveth no heed to the
/ jibes of those who snecr at his consultation
with farm books and papers. He subscribes for
them, not to assist his friend the agent, in ma
king up club, or obtaining premium but to
read, and inwardly digest their instructions--
He studieth these intently, and payeth for them
promptly, that he may follow them, and this
with light heart. And he putteth them into
practice only to see his jeering neigh5ors learn
of him of what they knew too much to derive
before from the same source,-and from the
wel!>spring of his own experience doth be als'
make frequent contributions to refreshing
stree Fisps waxeth he, both IN riches anC
his irc.si-oors, power with them for a1va4ce
ment and hope, and promoter Of the well be
ing of his country. Thou art a good ehampi.
ion of independence, as thou wilt be a good ex
sample of success, 0 reading and practicin,
subscriber
"Hold thee on in courage Of soul
Through the stormy shades of thy world
way,
An the pillows of cloud that around thee roll,
Shall sleep lie the light of wondrous day."
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14

Suspect men and women who affect softness
OF manner, and unrufled evenness of temper.
and enunciation studied, slow and deliberate
These things are all unnatural, and bespeak a,
degree OF discipline into which he that has no.
sinister motive cannot submit to drill himself.
The most successful knaves are sharp; and
smoothe as razors dipped in OIL They affect
the innocence of the dove to hide the cunning
of the serpent.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14

Gag AT a Temperance Meeting in Cleveland,
on the 9Th inst, d. c. KENNER, Rev. W. E.
CALDWELL and Jos. Mcconnell, were appoint
ed Delegates to the Temperance Convention, to
convene in Nashville, on the 22d inst.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14

3. To connect Knoxville with Charleston,
with the Virginia system, with Cincinnati, and
with Georgia. There viii be, in Tennessee,
three great centres of railways, corresponding
with the three natural divisions of the state.
Beside these, there is North and South line
to be made through McMinnville, connecting
Cincinnati with Pensacola, which will be equal
in importance to any in the State.
8. OF ALABAMA.-The following are the
lines finished or undertaken in this state, viz:
COMPLETE. IN PROGRESS.
Montgomery and West
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14

ga The Cincinnati Price Current says
Wheat is scarce and in demand at $3.50; Vel
low Corn 6Oc. to Csc; Flour $500 TO $8:l5;
Feathers 36c.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14

Ia The bill chartering the Wilmington
and Charlotte Railroad Company has passed its
third reading in the N. c. Senate by vote of
20 to Is, and is now law.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14

The Ohio and Mobile Road, really the Ion
gest in the U. States on one line, now approach
es completion, and although but a short dis
lance il Alabama, is of immense importance to
he city O hiobilc.
The next great line will be the one which is
to connect Pensacola with Cincinnati. and viii
run nearly through the centre of the state, in
the general direction of the Alabama river, and
striking near the great bend OF the Tennessee.
4. OF MISSISSIPPI RAILROADS.
COMPLETE. IN PROGRESS.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14

BA, The new Steam Boat now being built at
this place, for the coal trade, begins to show
her dimensions. We hope soon to see her
aAoat.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14

nsG Capt. HUDGIN of Chattanooga, was re-
Gently very deliberately promoted to the rank
of Colonel.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14

Roads. ll......l90 miles......64l miles.
There are many other roads in Kentucky
contemplated; but we have put down only those,
which seem to be und ertaken with some prob
ability Of success.
The road from Paris TO Lexingtonis includ
ed in the Covington and Lexington.
The Lexington and Big Sandy road is pro-
crossing.
On, the Lexington and DGnriUc road, the
largest portion of the work is done.
The Henderson road is progressing very well.
The Louisville and Nashville line is reported
to be in progress.
The Mobile and OHIO in Kentucky has a
very large portion of its work already done.
Kentucky needs and must have, four great
lines, viz:
First, A line from Paris or Lexington to
Knoxville, Tenn, SO as to complete the Great
Central line. connecting Covington at the Ohio
river, with all the south, Uia Knoxville.
Secondly The continuation ef the ~
n,py;lia ~, 49,
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14

ga- Such is the press of business in this
place, that, should it increase, another day will
II have to be added to the.week to enable our bus.
~ mess men to get through
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14

ROads.......... l03.................6l9s
The Ohio and Mobile has its greatest link
in this state; slrting almost its entire western
border.
The Ne,o Orleans and Jackson will connect
New Orleans with the heart of this state.
The Central will run through the best cotton
region of Mississippi.
The Southern Mississippi will run east and
west, connecting the Mississippi river with the
heart of Alabama.
5. OF LOUISIANA
COMPLETE. IN PROGRESS.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14

a~ DAVID Nancy Esq has retired from the
editorial chair of the Murfreesboro Telegraph
and R. s. NoRTHcorT Esq, has taken charge
of that paper.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14

r8- In New Orleans on the Sd inst; 10000
TBS. dry sailed Bacon, in casks, were sold at %
cents p 10 hog round; $4,000 TBS. Shoulders in
bulk at 4Sc., and Is, 900 lbs. at 44c.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14

B9- The up Nail train on the ". & Atlantic
road failed to make the usual conuexlon with
the E. T. & Ca road at Dalton, on Monday.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14

NOMINATION OF U. S. SENATOR WISCONSIN.
CHARLES DURKEE, Esq, was nominated as the
Republican candidate for q. S. Senator, by the
Legislature of Wisconsin.
Loudon free press. (Loudon, Tenn.) 1852-1855, 1855-02-14

Ray The Hiwassee Presbytery of the c. P.
Church meets at Concord, Knox county, on the
I'd of March next.