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Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-09-03
The shnmres OfLife.

Among The interesting facts developed BY The
recent census. are some in relation to The laws
that govern life and death. They are based
up m returns from the Sale of Maryland, and
comparison with previous ones. The calcu.
Ialion it is unnecessary to explain, but The re.
suIl is d liable from which we gather the fol.
lowing illustration. .......
l0268 inCanIs are born on The same day and
enter upon life simultaneously. Oh these. 243
never reach the anniversary of their birth; 9O25
commence the second year, but The proportion
OF dealhS slI CONTINUES so great, that al lhe end
of The third only 8I83, or about four filihs Of
,ns oripi;s.l nnmber. survive. But during the
fourth year, me sys5;a seems to acquire more
strength, and the number of deaths rapidly de-
creases. Ii goes on decreasing until twenty
one, the commencement. Of maturity and the pc.
riod Of highesl health; 1924 enter upon The &C.
,ivnles and responsibilities Of lle-more Than
.wo.lhrds Of the original number Thirly'fve
comes the meridian of manhood; $500 have
reached it. Twenty wears more, aud the ranks
are ,hinned. Only 4727, or less Than hall OF
those who entered life i(iy.fve years ago, arc
left. And now death comes more frequently.
Every year the ratio Of mortality steadily in,
creases, and al seventy, there are not thous'
and survivors. A scattered few live on TO the
close Of the century. and at the aye Of Que hun
dred and six, the drama is ended The las1
man is dead.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-09-03

TAXATION IN HAMILTON CoUNTY.--The good
people of Cincinnati who own property have TO
pay high taxes. The rate on real and personal
property in thu. city this year is 81 ,65 per S0O,
which is is cents on 500, higher Than last
wear.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-09-03

The democracy Of the county Of Coumbiana
are in great 'swihers' about pole they have
lwice attempted TO raise in New Lisbon. The
fales seem to be uupropi.ous, and we do not
wonder at il, for il there bo a place on the face
Of the earth where men are given over 10 idola.
uy--lhe blind worship of Plerce-and hardness
of heart, persistence in all that is wrcng,l that
place mus. be The rendezvous Of The clique o
The Columbiana democracy.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-09-03

or The train on the Paterson branch Of
the Ere road was thrown off The track and
down an embaukmen. 90 feet high, on the NOR.
ming Ofihe s4.h. Mr.. Jeffrey, a fireman, was
killed, Two osher 6remen was Injured, one
fa.alIys Several passengers bruised, none Sc
verelys3 Saaa q '-l-45 l
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-09-03

The Sp,Rlrs are gening very mischeylous 10
wilnngbby. Las. week they tipped over ia
Mo wh;ch a medium was ironing on. some TWO
~ Inca times, aud finally broke H. Tables and
,.hair, f,llov her all about the house. laole
was moved from. one r9pm !nlu ano'nsts Hn'p
Two men were sitting upon Il! Stranger mugs
are vet to happcu So Say The sp'n's. r a'"es'
pHle Telegraph.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-09-03

" A colore4 peoples Mass Convention has
been callad 10 @ee, 10 Cleveland. on the s'h
and 9th Of Sepleniber 10 consider measures for
The education and elevation Of the free coOred
peoPie.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-09-03

OF Another Of the best and most useful
Fathers of the State has fallen. Ex.GOv'
Vance, who had been in feeble health for some.
timo past, died at his residence near Urbana on
the e4,h inst. 10 public and private life, he
was an honest man. a.aa ~ siassas IS .ta
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-09-03

The Saturday Visner,' edited BY Mrs,
Swisshelm has mustered itself under the banner
Of Hale & Julien. We suppose they are right
on The subjac. OF Woman'a rights and the
BIoomer dress, or The edi,resswould not endorse
their nomination. r.......s-
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-09-03

a CHARACTERISTIC ANEcDoTE OF TALLEYRAND. -
TalIeyrand, the lustrious dipoma.isI, one day
found himself between MADAME de Sle and
Madame Recamier, both intimate friends, and
both celebrities. ,..s. sf #r.. ..s.t
''You say charming things to us both, buI
which do you Prelerl" said Madame de Sl@eI
suddenly, sys= ads a....I ss ..,..g-f
MADAME, such question is veriiable am
bush. Take care the penal code
prince. 10 sub,erluge here! Which do you
prefer-my friend or myself Come, speak
is il Ihe brunette or the blondel"
81. will be her who will deigL TO honor me
with look" s 5.a-f.5s
"W bat, sill diplomatic! Well. | will Pu
the question IN another form. Suppose, ,while
sailing on The Seine this evening, the boa
should upset. and we should be 10 danger o.
drowning, which one would you helplas
.""I3o,H atGonce, or the ore that was in The
greatest danger. a. -a-gs.a ~ ss-5-s
s.Bo,, Monsigneur, be frank for once in, you
life! Supp )se ihe peril be equally imminent
"WeII.l would give my right hand 10 you
Baroness, and The left baud 10 Madame Reca
mier." ~,
y"Bu, il you could save only one --oaly one =
do YOU undeFsandl" -, Il
"Oh, Madame, you who know SO manJ
things, ! suppose can swiml" replied Talley
rand.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-09-03

PEP?ER.XG TIE FLlEs.--Flies al This lime Of
the year, snougn probably designed by Prov.
dence lor some usifH purpose, but in what
particular We 30 moi understand, neverShe.
lessa great auUayuoee. Tne iolo@lag Prrpa-
ra,ion has oseA recJnmcnJ,! - iha iAem Out.
We have never used i, aud cannot, therefore,
speak from experiences ID regard TO 1t:
Put IN plate cue tsssPoonlul ol black pep
per, iva ea-poonsfuI ut brown sugar, aud QUE
tablespoonful Of cream. A YEA made Of quasi
sa, AMI swceleued with sugar has also beeh rec
commended. Ether OF these preparations, II is
said, will cause me flies 10 retre 10 Pr irate Hfe.
Ii these prove etiecIuaI, lhey are much better
aad safer preparations lhan cobalt. arsenic, &c,i
which are not suitable 10 have in the way, OF
ch.lIgeu, who sometimes get poisoned by Them:
Maine Farmer.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-09-03

The State deb, oC California is s8,44o,000,
an enormous deb, for such new S'a'e. u ~
expected ,ha, the General Govcrnmen1 Will as,
some 50, 400, coo Of it, thai being the amount OF
,ba deb, incurred in the wars win The Indians.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-09-03

TwJ young ladies' at Henderson, Kentucky
on Monday last, committed suicide by tying
,heir hands and wuding out into the Ohio river,
where they laid down and drowned themselves.
The girls were sisters, aged sixteen and eight
cen. When their bodies were found, they
were locked in each others arms. The cause
was family difficulties. .-u.E
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-09-03

An attempt is being made 10 unite the Associ'
ute Presbyterian, and the Associate Reformed
churches. There seems 10 be nothing in The
creed OF The Two 10 Pr,veu, union. The sub.
jecI Of slavery seems TO be the mos. diff cult mat.
Ter to organize; the one being in favor of imme-
dae emancipation, und the other iavors colOni'
zalion. Should they unise. their pronunciamen.
10 on his vexed question will be looked lOr
with interest.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-09-03

o1r.Ths steamer Franklin, from Louisville.
blew up on the 23rd, some six miles below St.
Louis. ,Tniuy persons wore scalded, uiue kill
led, and sig missing. g --1a p 6ia.''s's'h
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-09-03

.H,rrah for S,on and Graham!' said a
Young whig the other day, TO bali iit Ineor'a'o
Iocoroco. The reply was, "hurrah thlc) ior
King and (hic) -ttat other fefter!' p
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-09-03

TINS SAVED. The Detroit Adverliserof Mon.
day says, 'oae hundred and swensy.dve Of The
poor emigranls who were saved from the wreck
of The steamed Atlantic, were Iaken in charge
by R. N. Rice, Esq, of the Central RaiIroud
who after supplying their immediate wants.
senl Them on TO the various points Of Iheir des.
Ination, under charge Of careful attendants,
who are under directions TO furnish them with
all they may need. A company Of twenty mi.
ners, with their families, destined for Lake Su.
perior, are now in the cily, at The Union Block,
on Jefferson Avenue, who were in respectable
circumstances, but who los, all, even 10 the
last garment by the sinking Of The Atlantic;
they are proper objects Of charity" -
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-09-03

Slbscfibtfs. who % not Five ffyrtn Haficf >
he eoaifsry. are considered wishing 10 eoatinua
tc.fsiSscrgtnms. u.fH "a
:. Il sabalr.bars order the discontuanee sf
her Psfcrs, li.e Publisher may e0Runuue " segd
em Until ull urreamges arc paid.
3. O slbE-rIbgrs negl,e, or refuse o. tske their
pape-- from tleoflcsstaWla hElay are seBt, they
frs hr.t resPouslhi go thgy hlye settled theif
bis, and ordered theiI , Pcs liseoniinusd.
II Subscribers reiaDve bioiteI places vitho I
notifying tie publisher, aat tie paper L. not ssRs
10 4 lOrme' difeciioni the, are beli uHsPOusibis.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-09-03

The NEw PorATO DIGGER.-The machine
that was to dig potatoes from the hill, and put
Them into bags for Market while the larmer
walked beside il, whs.IIng Yankee Doodle,
seems 10 be a verify. Ii is stated that Mr.
Schaffer, OF Brooklyn, has invented machne
which consists of a scoop, brush cylinder, aud
an endless apron connected by amovabIe frame,
by operating which, the scoop is made to enter
The ground lhs required distance, and raise up
the potatoes. when, by cylinder having re-
voIvipe brush, The potatoes are brought for.
ward from the scoop to the endless apron,
v hich carries them away, and deposns them ln
a receptacle a, the back Of ahe frame. The
machine is worked by horses; the bottom OF the
scoop, alsoahe bottom (orihe receptacle Tor the
potatoes. is formed Of bars, TO separate The dlr'
irou. The potatoes; The brush removes she DIRT
so ,ha. they are rendered very clean RdcA
Dem, .rasfs8
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-09-03
Che Carroll tjrcc Dress.
q. CRoSIER Editor.
Cirrorlon, n,'...;..;':.'''''iISnday, Aug 50 1854.
LOWIsIana.

The new constitution extends the righ, Of suf.
frage TO all cilizsns who have lived Iselye
months 10 The State, and six months 10 the par.
ish. An restrictions between naive and nalu.
ralized cnizens have been removed, and all
qualified voters are eligible TO any Office 10 she
Sale except lha, Of Gaycrnor. The Executive
ofthe State is required 10 be four years resi-,
dent, and Ouy 10 be iwen1yoighI years old
The jadiciaryls made elective from the chief
justice Of the supreme court down 10 the clerks
ofIhe district courts. The basis Of representa-.
lion has been extended to The total population
Of the SAFE, which Includes negroes, who are
now placed upon par with the citizen. The
Legislature has the power TO charter banks; buI
requires thai 'he bills and noies shall be regis.
Ieted, aud security given FOR their redemption
in specie.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-09-03

A machine FOR panling window blinds ha.
been invented by samuel Fieids, pa.'..s. :,
Worcester, by which one man can pa'"s s-s'',
so pairs Of blinds 10 a day aod nos Tots svSs
10 hours. yskt.4a9 ~ sc.a lt.as
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-09-03
Isiae shots.

PiERgs CANPAGS PArEa.-- The London
(Bdusol T0sss VII be published as a Pierce
Campaign pdP-r anal lhc eecnon 10 November.
Harry ~ your subscriptions
GA Wing paper calls Frank PiJrce "Jup.
ter lonaus" he may be "JUpnsr TOnans,"
5ul he never viii b. JOpi.er PuIvus. lie may
Iaaudef, tul he'll n.yer reigR. = PrtHiies.
prsgIiee says: ..s.
tae edior ol ,hc Southern Democrat says
,hul he aas been "Wylmg ~ connG The Wing lies
uttered during this canvass" We apPrehend
.aas al .6e li,s Inc fellow cOEHtS will be HatIed
10 ihs G. Iaftr.''
The VI hig parry aud General Scou have been
alr.aiy cOmpe "a 70 lace sac music AHegha-
~ Reepra. @ Hr-
ApI ,he enemy too, AID il was dcue without
la'ltng. .....- -s-. ....
While in he array he was above the reach Of
eeas re. - Washington Ia on on Psrce. ...
He keptoul ol abe reach Of everything like.
y To % "lul au ,nJlry.
How l9ok the Democratic ranks l-Argus.
Bflish on The rjghi wing, Loco-FocU IN Ihe
cea.re, ami anrl. American al over
(cyGeneral Scott can never obtain the SUP.
pyrt u the Naive American pauy.--PhaGdeI'
ti,a Sun.
Aul lhg BRUSH Tory press also oppose him'
Gen. P,erce's response to the Father of Rv.
ers Shus your mouth
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-09-03

(er Thennnua Cost OF cigars in The Uniled
States. is computed al twenty millions Of dol
Iars-who is bene6ued Iherebyl
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-19
A Beautiful Tribute to General
Pierce.

The editor of the n York Journal of Com
merce, one of the Oldest commercial journals in
the country, pays the following just and hand
some tribute to the character of the Democratic
nominee for President:
All who have, with an impartial eve, OBJ
served the conduct of the nominee of the Dem
ocratic party for the office of President, must
have been struck with his unobtrusve and mod
est course, and not less with the high and man
ly spirit evinced, whenever called upon to act
or speak. These traits of character are rare in
public men, and especially among those who,
bred to other pursuits, quit them in time of
war for services in the field. They are ever
associated with the highest qualities of mind
and of heart, and win for their possessor the
respect and esteem which Gen. Plerce's neigh
bors and friends so generally and so warmly
feel towards him. We were lately near his
residence in the Granite Hills, and should
personally have paid our respects TO him, but
that it might have been misrepresented. We
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-19
NO. 9.

tension, there awaited in an agony of appre-
hension. Suddenly amid the darkness. form
appeared before me, and | felt its hand come in
contact with my person. sprang to my feet,
clutched the individual by the throat, and
hurled him backwards. His foot slipped, and
he fell heavily from the ladder.
| have him safe1' exclaimed the woman :;
and at the same time | heard the sound of
heavy blow, then a piercing shrek, followed
by another blow, and then naught, save the
bowling blast and pattering rain. With her
own hands she had slain her husband
l hadn't nerve enough to descend the ladder.
What with the woman and the body of the mur-
dered man, was fairly taken aback. 1t oc-
Cured to me that | might perhaps be able to
work my way through the roof; and so did
| found my horse at the place where had
made him fast, and proceeded forthwith to tell
my story TO the authorities. The female was
brought to trial and sentenced to death; and
as in those days there were no such things as
circumstances in attenuation, she was duly ex-
ecuted.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-19
Color Of the Atmosphere.

There are certain bodies which reflect color
so family, that when they exist in limited guam
titles. the portion of colored light which they
transmit TO the eye is insufficient to produce
sensation, that is to excite in the mind the per-
ception of color. Almost all semi-transparent
bodies are examples of this. Let champagne
glass be- filled with sherry, or other wine of
that color; at the thickest part near the top of
the glass, the wine will shortly exhibit its pc
cular color, but as the glass tapers, and its
thickness is diminished, this color will become
more faint and at the lowest point it will al
most disappear, the liquid seeming as transpa-
rent as water.
Now let glass tube, of very small bore, be
dipped in the same wine, and the finger being
applied to the upper end, let it be raised from
the tube and if it be looked at through the
tube, it will be found to have all the appear
ance of water, and to be coluress In this
case there can be no doubt that the wine in the
tube has actually the same color as the liquid
of which it originally formed part; but ex-
listing only in a small quantity, that color is
transmitted to the eye so family as TO be inef-
fcient in producing perception.
The water of the sea exhibits another re-
markabe example of this effect. If we look
into the sea where the water has considerable
depth we find that its color is peculiar shade
of green; but if we take up glass of this
water, which thus appears green, we shall find
it perfectly liInpid and coloress. The reason
is that the quantity contained in a glass reflects
to the eye too small quantity to be perceiva-
BILE, while the great mass of water viewed
when we looked in the deep sea, throws up
the color in such abundance as to produce
strong and decided perception of it.
The atmosphere is in the same Circumstance
es; the color, from even a considerable portion
of it is too faint to be perceptible Hence the
air which fills an apartment, or which sur
rounds US when abroad, appears coorless and
perfectly transparent. But when we behold
the immense mass of atmosphere through
which we view the armament, the color is re-
fected with sufficient force to produce distinct
perception. But 1t is not necessary for this,
that so great quantity of air should be exhib-
tied 10 us, as that which forms the whole depth
or thickness of the atmosphere. Distant noun
tains appear blue, not because that is their
color, but because it is the color of the medium
through which they are seen.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-19
Beautiful Tribute to a Wife.

Sir James Macintosh, the historian, was
married, early in life, before he had attained
fortune or fame, to Miss Catharine Stuart, a
young Scotch lady, distinguished more for the
excellencies of her character than for her per-
sonal charms. After eight years of happy
welded life, during which she become the
mother of three children, she died. A few
days after her death, the bereaved husband
wrote 10 friend, depicting the character of
his wife in the following terms IL was guild
ed, he observes, 'in my choice only by the
blind affection ofmy youth. found an intel
ligent companion and tender friend, prudent
monitress, the most faithful of wives, and a
mother as tender as children ever had the mis-
fortune to lose. | met woman who, by the
tender management of my weaknesses, gradu-
ally corrected the most pernicions of them.-
She became prudent from affection; and though
of the most generous nature, she was taught
frugality and economy by her love for me-
During the most critical period of my life, she
PieSei'ou oiu0t III my dudiiS, iiom tle care Ol
which she relieved me. She gently reclaimed
me from dissipation; she propped my weak
and irresolute nature; she urged my indozenct
TO ali the ercrti0ns that hare been useful ana
creditable to me; and she was forever at hand
TO admonish my heeplessness or improvidence
To her QUE ohateper am; to her ,uhateuer
| shall be. In her solicitude for my interest, she
never for moment forgot my feelings or my
character. Even in her occasional resentment
for which but too often gave her cause
| (would to God could recall those moments y
| she had no sullenness nor acrimony Hel
feelings were warm and impetuous, but sh,
was pacable, tender and constant. Sucl
was she whom have lost and | have los
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-19
BATH, MAINE, THURSDAY MORNING, AUGUST 49, 1852.

heard, however, not only from his political
friends, but also from his political opponents,
his neighbors and acquaintances, the most
enthusiastic testimony of his high and no
Bile qualities. Even in the time of Judge
woodbury., 1t is conceded that Gen. Pierce had
command of the State, bnt that he never used
his power and influence for himself, as he pre-
ferred ever 10 live among his neighbors as a
private citizen, enjoying the honors awarded to
him on all hands as the head of the bar of New
Hampshire. His resignation as Senator in
Congress, as an officer in the army when ser
vice could no longer be rendered, and his re-
fusal TO accept the office of Attorney General
and the gubernatorial chair of his State, are in
harmony with the universal opinion held to-
wards him by his nGghbors and friends
Gen. Pierce, however, by no act or procure
ment of his, and from the spontaneous action of
the Democratic Conventon-such it unques-
tlonably was, for we were present and wit
messed it-has become the nominee of the great
party which it represented for the Presidential
Office, and instantly his whole career is ex-
amlned for some spot or blemish, on which
calumny may expatiate until the elections have
decided the question now before the country
A career which was opened under the teach
ing OF an ancestry which had fought and bled
In the countrys service in the great battles of
the revolution, an ancestry famous for its high
and patriotic tone and bearing, was begin
ming which could by no possibility terminate
In the dlshonor which party malgnity would
now attach to the name of Gen Pierce
Throughout the war with Mexico, he acted
with courage; and if he erred at all, it was on
the side of imprudence and unnecessary expo
sure. The spontaneous tribute of Gen. Scott,
paid to Gen. Pierce, when the nomination of
the former was first announced at Washington
by an assembled crowd, proves incontestiby
that the sentiment of the army towards Gen.
Pierce was such as ever attends soldier who
has courageously performed his duty in battle
The name and fame of those who have rem
dered patriotic service, are dear 10 the Ameri-
can people, and should be protected from I'M
just attack
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-19

her when her excellent natural sense was rap-
idly improving, after eight years of struggle
and distress had bound us fast together, and
moulded our tempers to each other; when a
knowledge of her worth had refined nv Youth
ful love into friendship, and before age had de-
Prived it of much of its original ardor. lost
her, alas the choice of my youth, the partner
of my misfortunes, at moment when | had
the prospect of her sharing my better days.
Home Journal.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-19

Hop.cE GREELEY's OP1NIoN.-The Hart
ford Times asks Greeley whether he don't real
IN think Gen. Pierce will be the next President
of the United States, which the Tribune an
swers as follows, but tries to back out OF It's
admission by supposing all manner of contin-
gencies. The following is the direct answer
Gen. Pierce is in one sense a good candidate
that is, he unites his party very generally
and heartily. AS all the old leaders and prom
inent candidates are killed off together, none of
the old cliques can claim a triumph over the
other, and all can go to work zealously for the
new leader. They will make good fight, and
theirs being the stronger party if the contest
is narrowed down to strict and naked ques-
tion of party strength, they will probably be
successful. $50
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-19

Coon News FOR RAILRoADs.-The Far
mer and Mechanic says that Mr. II. Carpen-
ter, of Rome, N. Y, offers TO enter Inlo
bonds TO any amount, that may reasonably
be required, with responsible sureties, TO fur
hish any railroad company with materials for
a railroad track, at the rate Of one thousand
dollar per mile. The cost of the material
usually amounts, at present to four thousand
dollars per mile.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-08-19

The GREAT BoRER.-A despatch from the
foot of The Hoosac mountain states that the
great boring machine was at work on The
Sth, and had cut into the rock three feet, at
the rate of taOenty inches The hour, All are
sanguIne Of its complete success. 1t has
thus far exceeded the expectations of the
builders.