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Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-01-27
Interesting from California.

Extract of letter to a gentleman of
Wilmington, n. c. from his brother, who
went TO California about eighteen months
since:
81 have about COO worth of gold
TIE first month Of the excitement, myself
and companion collected upwards OF seven
teen pounds, but as the sickly season has
commenced. / have left the mines and am
now doing duty of two officers under Col.
Mason, at salary of lao dollars month
and found, which situation shall hold rath-
err than go again TO the "diggins." Capt
Taylor has $4,000 in gold, and contem-
pates returning to New York in May rext.
But you cannot conceive what we endure
here IN California the worst of privations.
would now gla y return to the United
States but under the circumstances which
caused me to come here, shall not see n.
York for a long time yet Lieut.. Roach,
who came with me, is preparing to return
TO New York Many of the volunteers who
came out here with Col. Stevenson are a
most desperate set in fact they never, while
in service, paid any kind of respect for dis
cipline.
g | bought me pair of boots yesterday,
and paid for them two ounces of gold.
could not get them for less"
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-01-27

FueITIvE SLAVES FROM VIGGINIA.--The
frequency and facility with which slaves
escape from Virginia to Pennsylvania has
become II subject of earnest and even excl
ted consideration in the Legislature of the
Old Dominion. Mr. Faulkner, Il member
has called the attention of that body to the
subject in an elaborate speech, which has
made much sensation. He is reported to
have said that he had been informed by those
whose av0catjons ought to make them fa-
miliar with such statistics, that the annual
loss to the people of Virginia, from this
source could not be less than 100000. OF
the slaves who made their escape beyond
Mason and Dixon's line, not one III fifty had
of late years been re-captured. Pennsyl-
vania has become the proclaimed asylum of
the runaway slave and her legislation, in
broad and bold language on her statute
books, announced to every slave in the South
that she stood forward his defender and pro-
tector within her limits.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-01-27

THUNDER CoULDN'T Kill HlN.-The
Indiana State Journal tells a story of a
prominent democrat of that city, who on
hearing Taylor was elected, went home a
good deal chop fallen. His wife to console
him, remarked & that Taylor might die as
Gen Harrison did, and the administration
might thereby come into the hands Of The
Democrats "Die, the devil" replied the
husband, q thunder couldn't kill him."
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1849-01-27
PostaI Arrrngeme nt with Great Dritain.

The Treaty arrangements for the Post
age of Letters transmitted by the steamers
has been received by Europa. We under
stand the following TO be the rates of pos
tage.
Sea-postage is cents, paid to the vessel
performing the service;
English inland postage on letters TO or
from the United States, lid, or cents j;
Inland postage of the United States on
letters TO or from England cents
So that letter from any part Of England
to any part of the United States, or rice
gersa, will cost "a cents-pre-payment or
not, at the option of the sender; bat if pre-
payment is made, il must be for the whole.
Newspapers will be sent in the steamers
of either country at charge not exceeding
2 cents, to be prepaid.
Pamphlets, periodicals, &c. will be char
ged for each, not exceeding two ounces,
one penny, or two cents over two and not
exceeding three ounces, 3D., or twelve cents,
over three and not exceeding four ounces
Sd. or l6 cents for all exceeding 4 ounces
ID, or cents for each additional ounce or
fraction.
Closed mails may be sent through the
United States to the North American prov
inces, accompanied by an agent, at l0cents
the ounce; aud % per cent. additional for
counting by the ounce, instead of the single
letter.
Closed mails of the United States may be
sent through the Canadas, or the United
Kingdom, upon paying, by the ounce, two
rates of the inland postage, and 20 per cent.
as above.
These are the material provisions of the
arrangement which has been lately entered
intn Nth he Rrirsh Gnvernfnenf L. IInioa
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1849-03-16
Frightened into SabrletY.

We published yesterday a very good story
from the New Orleans Delta. Of an lrishman
getting out Of an attack Of cholera. llremind-
cd US Of an incident said to have occurred 10
New ork during the prevalence OF the cholera
there, when al its height, in the year l83a:--
A man was picked up in the street. BY the
watchmcn ono morning, to all appearances lils-
less, aud It being almost a matter of course that
he had died from an attack Of the prevailing
epidemic, they conveyed him to the hospital
and he was thrown nlolhe dead room. lle hal
not romalned there long, before two honest sons
OF Erin, whose business il was 70 box up anc
bury the dead, supposug that he had passed
through Irregular course of medicine" ant
came from under the NJ. B.'s hands, proceeded
10 put him in pine coffin. which the city faith
ers very generously supplied al The public ex
pense 10 those whose friends could not aiiorC
them. BY this time the effects Of the lquo
had been pretty much slept of, and being very
roughly handled-which Of course all right
the dead man began 10 beslir himself, and wa
not lule surprised, on opening his eyes, I,
find himself snugly slowed away in a box, 81!
feet three by two, with Two men standing owe
him, making active preparations for putting tn
lid on.
"What are you about here!" he exclaimed
raising up in the coffin, and staring with no al
leccd amazement at Patrick and Phclim.
"And what are we doing, is it ye ask!' re
piled Pat. "An' sure we are about 10 bur,
you"
"About to bury me! Why, don't you see
amt dead you lools!"
"Ain't dead! and isn't that a pretty story 70
you to tell. Didn't We find you ia the dca
room!"
"And what if you did find me thsro-can'
you see that am alive! Take me out Of this.
mo indade! what faith can we put in th
doctors word, if ye amt dead! 'Twould b
a label on the institution and the learned profe;
sorS TO suppose ye alive. So, PheIim. do y
jst hould the bobbling ghost down, while ma
the lid on. hisn't every man can get a decel
burial in these times.
+. SuIing the action to the word, he seized Il
hammer, 10 make the lid as fast as nails cou
make it, while Pheim advanced to "hould hi
down." seeing that things were getting desperate
and that it was matter Of life or death wit
him, the topper made an hercuIean effort, an
sprang from the Strengthened circumstances i
; which he hal been placed, and is said to hav
been firm teetoteller ever since e.---Aiban
ArUuy.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1849-03-16

"IF Dis TAIL CONE Our. Two darkes in
the West went out TO hunt 'possums, etc., and
by accident found large cave, with quite a
small entrance. Peeping in, they discovered
three young bear wheps in the interior.
Look heah, Sam,' says one, 'while 60 in dar
and gifts de young bars, you jess watch heah for
de ole bar.
Sam got asleep in the sun, when, opening his
eyes, he saw the old bear securing her way into
the cave. Quick as wink he caught her by the
tail. and held on like blazes.
Hello dar' said Jumbo in the cave, hello
dar Sam. what dark de hole dar!'
'Lor bress you, Jumbo, save yesef niggah, if
dis tail cumo out, you'll fine out what dark dc
holef
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1849-03-16

LOST, A PLANET.-Oh, yes! oh, yesl This is
to give notice that The planet called Neptune has
absconded, and it is not known where. Ho
went out one night last month, and has not been
seen since. 1t is supposed that he went 10 meet
the comet, or that the vagebond is busy sIarga-
zing. In either case any astronomer who meets
him in his walks is requested TO keep his eye
upon him, as the said planet is absent without
leave; and has no right to be away sky-urking.
All leuets to be sent (pre-Paid) 10 Monsieur
Leverrier, at the Observaioiro, Paris. The said
plane, answers to the name of Neptune. winks
very much, and never keeps long in the samo
place. Long lire the ZodiGci-Puncl.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1849-03-16

Mexico as il does in the United States, and there
as well as here. expeditions are being formed to
proceed to Fl Dorado. Mr.. Atherlon says that
il is not advisable for large armed parties 10 take
the overland route through Mexico, as ihe au-
Ihoriiies will be likely 10 interfere with them
and prevent their passage. Small companies
can 90 with impunity and security.
The ship lluntress was sold for $4,000 and
her purchasers intend to send her TO Valparaiso
for a cargo. Al that place there was at the last
dates, great excitement in regard to California.
Every one is leaving or talking Of leaving.
The cargo Of the ship Undine, which was re-
shipped at Valparaiso, was sold at San Francis
CO at five hundred per cent profit. The vessel
was sold at Valparaiso for $4,000, and afiet-
wards sold at San Francisco for $4,000.
Captain Phelps Of the barque Moscow, and
Mr.. Melows are on their way, TO the Atlantic,
with one hundred thousand dollars worth Of
gold dust.
On bis route to Vera Cruz. Mr.. Alherton met
with some Of the American adventurers, among
whom we're the companies connected with which
were Mr.. Boyden and Mr.. Jackson. One COM
pany he met at Guadalaxara, another at Quar-.
lero and the third at Vera Cruz.
The r1mors concerning Col. Stevenson and
Capt. Marcy making so much money, are, il
seems, false. Col. Stevenson did not arrive at
the placers before October last. Capt. Marcy,
itappcars, has not been at the gold diggings at
all.
The Indians in The vicinity Of the Placer have
commenced numbering the whites. Two white
men were missing, the body Of one Of whom,
named Hollingsworth, was found, and his arms
in possession Of parry Of Indians, Several
murders had been committed in grog shops at
San Francisco.
Gold has been discovered in the vicinity Of
Sonoma and Santa Rosa. and quite number Of
men were reporeddigging for it.
The Californian contains an advertisement
from Com. Jones, offering $4,000 rcwatd in
specie for the apprehension Of deserIers from
/ the L. S. feet.
/ OF the Oregon gold mine, the Californian Of
/ Nov. 1lSh, says Gold is reported to have
been discovered somewhere on a stream called
the Powhatan. lts existence, however, appears
extremely doubtful"
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1849-03-16
Good Advice.

John H. Prontiss, in his recent valedictoryon
retiring from the editorial chair, which he had
filled for fOrty-Oae gears, has the following:
"No man should be without we'll conducted
newspaper; he is far behind the spirit of the
age unless he reads one; is not upon equal foot.
ing with his fellow.man who enjoys such advan-
tuge, and is disregardfuI of his duty to his fami
Iy, in not affordng them an opportunity of ac-
quring knowledge of what is passing in the
world, at the cheapest possible teaching. Show
me family without a newspaper, ard ven-
ture to say that there will be manifest in that
family want of amenity Of manners and in-
dcatons of ignorance, most strikingly in con-
trast with the neighbor who allows himself such
a rational indulgence. Young men, especially,
should read newspapers. If were boy, even
of l2 years, would read newspaper weekly,
though had to work by ,orchlight TO earn
money enough TO pay for it. The boy who
reads we'll will learn to think and anaIyze, and
if so, he will be almost sure TO make man OF
himself, hating vicious indulgences, which rea-
ding is calculated to beget dislaste for"
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1849-03-16
B.. CARROLLTON CARROLL COUNTY OHN FRIDAY MARCH m Bm

doubt not that ia bis distant home, that dar-
kened land, where he IS toiIing for Chrsls soke
that flower is sill a cherished msmunio of his
sadly beautiful past, and a touching remainder
OF shore 10 which he hasleusih. aud uul fading
CLINE where ever liYeth he rose Of iOre. ia the
bloom Of immortality in the sunlight Of Gods
smile.
j, too, am FAR from her grave, bat know al
most 10 a day, whcn that rose-treo Is iu bloom.
Every morning. say. another bud is unf,lding
over her rest-how II loads the air with perfume
as u sways 10 the passing breezs!-and at even
ing, how the starlight trcmblss around il and
how swoely sleeps lhecOld dew-drop 10 is glow
ing heanl
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1849-03-16
DYING FOR ANOTHER MANS WIEN

DYING FOR ANOTHER MANS WIFE.-M-
resides in Henry street. His wife who is eco
nomical body, had sent costly silk gown to a
french dyer. The dyer himself brought the
dress home, and unuckily as it happened met
The husband of the lady at the door. sis ma
dame within" asked the Frenchman. The
husband who is of jealous disposition, repli-
ed, Sand suppose she is, what do you want Of
her?" "I'm dying for her sair." "You dying
for my wife--get out of my house, you scoun-
drsl" and he had just raised his foot to kick The
honest mechanic into the street, when the lady
made her appearance and set the matter to
rights.-LoweH Gaz.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1849-03-16

A FA5LE FOR THE DAY.-A correspondent of
the London Times relates the following fable:
One day a traveller met the plague going into
Cairo, and accosted him thus: ."For what pur-
pose are you entering Cairo!" To kill 5000
people," Soon after The same traveller met The
plague again, and said, 'BuI you killed 3OO0o!'
NAY" the plague replied, "I killed but 5000
fear did the rest"
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1849-03-16

ONIONS, WOMEN AND ToASTs.-The follow.
ing are specimens of the sentiments proposed
at a supper of the New England society in Chi
cago, Ills, on the 22d ult
The fair Onion.weeders Of Wethersfeld-An
gels among vegetabes-they have always a
smile on their lip and tear in their eye.
Yankees-Plymoulh rock their birlhright-
and "Pocket full of rocks" their inheritance.
Wooden nutmegs-The tabled product of the
lntle State of Connecticut. Where can we find
a crater?
New Engand's Daughters-Industry and vir
tue being their inheritance, they blush upon be
ing kissed by the rising sun in the morning, anc
are not ashamed to be kissed by the setting sol
in the evening, ..
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1849-03-16

SPIRITED YOUNG LADY.-A gentleman being
in company with spirited damsel of about four
teen, was somewhat annoyed by her playful
tricks. AT length he exclaimed, "Now my dear
girl do be still" This touched the chord Of fe-
miuine vanity which is sure TO vibrate. Assn.
ming an air Of importance, and retiring pace
or two she, drew herselfup iu posture of self.
defence, and responded, "Grl, indeed! an as
much Of wOnlan as you are!"
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1849-03-16
The Law of NeWspaper..

!. Subscribers, who 90 not give erfrsss Hahrs q
the contrary, are considered wishing 70 continue
their subscriptions.
?. II subscribers order The dischniihnsnee Of
their paPert, the publisher may continue 70 send
them until all arrearages arepad,
3. II subscribers neglect or refuse TO take theft
papers from the ofhces 10 which they are seht they
are held responsible till they have settled their
bills. and ordered their paper discontinued.
4. n subscribers remove 70 other places without
informing the publisher and the paper is sent to
the former direction, they are held responsible.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1849-03-16

A THING TO BE CoNsIDERED.-Dr. P, an Irish
parson, and in person very ordinary, having
neat parsonage house, very crrlousy finished,
was one day showing it to Bishop Berkly.
"Wel, my lord" said the doctor, "you see
what nice marriage trap have got here!"
"Yes, DOCTOR" replied the Bishop, "l sec you
have, but am afraid you will not find a lady
who will relish the bait"
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1849-03-16

A BAcHELoR's LIFE.-Miss Bremen tells us
that the life Of rich old bachelor is splendid
breakfast, atolerably fiat dinner and a moss mis-
cradle supper.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1849-03-16

A deacon not remarkable for good eye-sight.
once in giving out psalm for the congregation
to sing, when he came to the lines
"The eastern sages shall come in
With messengers of grace"
put the audience in a rOar Of laughter by read.
ing in loud voice,
"The earstern stages shall come in
With sausages and cheese"
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1849-03-16

CAL1FoRNIA.-The whole number OF vessels
which have sailed from the various pors of the
United States for California, since Dec. 7th last,
is l37-and the whole number of passengers
6,09S.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1849-03-16

CAUTIoN.-Thev are beginning TO talk about
eating each other in California. We therefore
advise very fat people to keep away from there.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1849-03-16

SQUATTNG LITTLE.-Some years ago ID the
New Hampshire House Of Representatives, one
of the members Of that body, an odd stick from
South Hampton, when the yeas and nays wete
taken on an important question, did not answer
to his name, After the roll was finished, he a.
rose and addressed the presiding officer in the
following pithy language:
"Mr. Speaker, | rise 10 let you that did not
mean to dodge this question. only sgudifed
a little, in order TO take view of the whole
subject, and | now say, NO to that crilter!'
The manner in which thiswas done excited a
universal burst of laughter from the members.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1849-03-16

A wag recently defined moustachoisto be the
upper lip in mourning for the brains.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1849-03-16
j. Il. Miller.

FASHIONABLE Tailor, shop on Main street.
opposite the Indian Queen house, Carrolton, Ohio
mar 8, 40.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1849-03-16
ThOs. Boutwell,,

TAILOR; shop up stairs, in the building ocCu-
pied by Cameron and Kennedy, Carrollton, Ohio.
mars, 40
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1849-03-16
Nj. v. gtrOuder,

FASHIONABLE Tailor, Sd door south of Indian
Queen house, Carrollton, Ohio. He receives regu-
lary the Spring and Fall Fashion. mar 9, 49,
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1849-03-16
Paul J. Gcigcr, Tailor,
ThOS. ThannsOn.

SHOP at the west end of Main street. near the
M E. Church, Carrollton, Ohio. mar9 40.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1849-03-16
DR.. c. v. M'NEiIIeM,

OFFICE next door to his residence on Canal
street, west of the court house, Carrollton, Ohio
mar 8, 40.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1849-03-16
Simon Com

BL CKSMITH and Edge Tool maker, Main
street, opposite H. A. Stidgers, Carollton, Ohio.
mar 8, 40.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1849-03-16
Jacob Combs.

hr p. F. Price,
WAGON Maker, opposite his residence on the
hill. it'' ~. mar 9, 40.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1849-03-16
VIM. Baxter,
John 8. RuIkcnbrOd.
Jacob HeIfriCll,

BOOT and Shoe maker, sign of the "Goder
Boot, on the hill, Carroton, Ohio mar 9, 40
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1849-03-16
Isaac Atkinson & Son,

HAVE constantly on hand general assortment
of Dry Goods, Hardware, QueenSware. Boots, Shoes
etc. etc west side of public square, Carrollton.
marc, '49.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1849-03-16

TAILOR, shop in his residence, next door to ].
Tolan's, Carrollton, Ohio. mar 0, 40.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1849-03-16
John s. Gould,

COPPERSMITH and Timer, next door to the
court house, on the square, Carroton. mar 8, '49.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1849-03-16
STOKELY n TRIP

ATTORNEYS and Counsellors at Law, and So
lictors p Chancery, Csuolton, o 10. Office op-
posite the Indian Queen House mar 8, -.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1849-03-16
BUSINESS CARDS.
R. cRosIER.
E. EcKLEY.
J. N. DAVIS.
ECKLEY 4 DAVIS.

Attorneys and COuRseilOrS at LaD,
HAVE entered into partnership, and will practice
at their profession in Carroll and the adjoining
ountes. All business entrusted to Them willre
Give prompt attention. Office in the frame build
ing, opposite the west door of the court house.
mT9 40.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1849-03-16
1. N. Cole a. Co:
ThOs. II. Harbaugh,

STOVE Ware Room, in Stidger's building, next
door to Eckley and Davis Law Office. mar g, 40
Washington telegraph., 1849-10-10
A. BYRNE, Secretary.

"SELF LOADING GUN The model of
this gun was sent to Cincinnati about the
first of March, and together with written
directions, passed into the hands OF Its
intelligent builder, Mr.. Converse. of Har-
rison, about the 1st Of June. have seen
certificates from MIR. Converse and Mr.
Haun, the builder Of the magazine and
loading attachmepts. which Though ad-
mitting some impertection IN the present
work. yet declare the unequlvocal success
of the gun AUD principle upon which It
is constructed, and of which will attempt
brief and general description.
The breech is a revolving disc, or wheel
in which, are maft chambers for the re-
ception and discharge ofthe loading; and
is attached to the barrel by we'll adjus-
ted screw aud NUTS.
The ammunition is contained in d flask
or magaziue, WHICH may, or may not be
permanently attached to the gun; and
under which in the process Of "ShoDtlpg.
the chamber wheel is made to fevolve
The wheel revo!ves either perpendicular:
ly, or at such an inclination, and in such
rotation to the magazine, as will allow
the weight of the ammunition contained
therein, to cause it to descend to the re-
quired position. The process of discharg-
ing one chamber, subserves the purpose of
reloading others.
The magazine, may be made in many
! forms observing to place powder, caps and
lead in the separate apartments. Con.
nected with each, there are "clurgers, +"
which by means Of valves for equivolents)
connected with the motion Of the LOCK
or wheel which separate in manner and
quantity. and with absolute certainty
and exactness, the materials Of each and
every load.
| The lock work is simple and admits OF
variety of forms.
| Provision is made against any incon.
venience resulting from the failure of a
| cap, or in the discharge OF chamber
The gun loads right because it cannot
load wrong-rains will not in the least
disturb its proper action, BECAUSE there
are never but two or three loads in the
wheel al time; and that under cover OF
a water tight magazine-iI will allow the
discharge of 40 balls per minute, "tahang
ann" at each shot.
P. w. PORTER,
Washington telegraph., 1849-10-10

The New York Journal of Commerce
discusses Canadian affairs. Canada and
Ireland resemble each other, it says, in
many respects, Both have been subJec-
ted to long course of misgovernment;
both have been torn asnnder by the AMI
mostly of religion and Of race; both have
manifested their hatred Of oppression by
rebellion against Eheir rulers,-and the
parallel would be complete if the late in
surrection in Ireland had produced the
same results as that of 1887 in Canada
But adds the editor:
1.-The relationship of the governors and
the governed, in Ireland, renaips much
the same now as it was before the out
break; while in Canada power has chang
ed hands, and the French party, VINO
were the rebels ten yeais ago, are now
the loyalists, and the British party, who
were then the loyalists, are now the reb
els"