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Mr.. CIark's "Knick.Knaclks /"

In tho May number of The Knickerbocker is
tho following announcement, which Will be
read with pleasure by Mr.. Clark's many friends:
"Friends. old rienls. let Us impart Gond
secret 10 you. We won't say that YOU 'musn'I
let il gn any farther because you can pass II
on as laH and as far us you like. There is in
the press of the Messrs. Applelons a volume, to
be speedily followed by another, entitled
Knick. Kaacks from an Editors Table. by L.
Gaylord Clark II has been prepared at the
suggestion Of many friends, the favorable judg.
men, ofseveral Of whom would do honor TO a
far wouhier literary project. During sixteen
years, sitting alone or with company in The
sanctum. or circulating in society, we have seen
aud heard much to awaken mirIh, and felt
much that has awakened tears. Looking back
now up0n these records, almost lorg0uen, we
find thaI they seem new even 10 as, and tho old
emotions with which they were originally jotted
dowa come back ugain freshly upon u.s. Now
any ono man who feels aud enjoys; who eau
neither resist laughter nor forbid tears that
toH out and must have venI such an one, il
seems TO us, is simply an epiIome OF tho public.
SO thinking, and so hoping, wa have gone back
over the long, long period during which wo
have gossiped with our readers, and have seq.
regaled from our pages such passages as inter-
esled US most when we wrote them: aud us
there will BE- at Ioast no lack Of variety, and
abundant contrast, wo trust to be able TO make
our first humble venture acceptable to readers
generally. One thing We can at least promise,
and that il, that however Ear short il may fall Of
excellence. il shall contain EoIhing that may
offend; while in tho character OF its execution,
i,s distinct divisions, largenes4 of type, quality
Of paper, Sc, the publishers will leave nothing
to be desired. Our brother editors, who may
approve of our little project, will lay us under
M obligation, which we shall bo only too hap
py to reciproca,e, t they Will copy into their
columns this brief programme OF our design
Tell your readers, gentlemen, please, that we
shall Try to present for their acceptance work
that shall bo u various and pleasant cOmpa2ion
for the rail car, the sIeamboal and the fire. side.
We havo been a reader oC The Knickerbock.
er and do not hesitate to recommend the forth.
coming volume, referred TO above, to evory
lover of genuine vii and sentiment, You will
fnd many ,hings in it that will make you laugh
in spite Of yourself, aud here and there an item
that will make
"The tear como UinkIng down, down, down."
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-05-14

VACANCY FOR A DoeroR,- GRElNER, The Indi-
an agent in New Mexico, wrote home on the
3ia of Merch, that he knew of an opening for
an exIorprisiug Physician; a vacancy had hap.
pened. and he told how : ono Of the Eu,aws on
the San Juan River was taken sick, and an In.
dian doctor from the Rio Verde was called in
to attend him. Owing TO the strength of the
disease, or TO the weakness Of the prescription
Of the doctor, The patient died aud was buried.
After the funeral The doctor was taken by the
friends of the deceased, lied up, shO, aud seal p
ed his wire's hair was cut off; his house burn.
ed, contai0iug all his properly y-and all hisani.
mails killed. This is lhs law among these In.
dians, regulating doctors. The vacancy is yeI
untitled. -.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-05-14

Spiritual RAPoLoGY. The New York cor.
respondent Of tho Pittsburgh Gazette writes 10
that journal:
"A grand fitting, via Pittsburgh, has been
made of persons deuded with spiritual manles,
taIions, to Virginia, ato place designated by
the faithful the "MounlaIn Of the Lord" situa-
ted near Parkersburgh. Among them is the
Rev. 7. j.. Harris, preacher Of the Transcen.
dental School, and Mr.. Winchester, formerly
connected with the "New World" newspaper.
This "mounIain" was purchased n accordance
with instructions given by Paul and John, who
have also communicated all the details Of the
hegira, even 10 the tma the converts should
sell their household stuff, and the precise time
Of starting. A paper devoted to spiritual dis.
coveries Is to DO commenced, edited by the
apostles, and no pains spared by the new school
of Iheologians to give an example, a la Mormon,
Of The virtues of the scheme. Ii cannot be a
very important colony, unless the disciples are
better than some of the delegates from hence,
who Of the earth are the eauhiest sort one can
find after q hard search in this meridian"
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Dreadful Occurrence.

Ogdensburg, N. l., May Z.
Al Pierpont, to-day, dreadful occurrence
took place IN the WaIerown and Rome Rail.
road. While several ladies were amusing
themselves on a hand car, IL vas ovenuken by
a freight train. which knocked the hand car 10
pieces, instantly killing four ladies', and seri.
ously injuring number Of Others; among tho
killed VAS Miss Pesse, of PieTponI Manor, and
Miss Virgin, Of Osweg1. The head Of one Of
the ladies was severed and thrown several rods
from her body. The limbs Of others we're
severed from their bodies.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-05-14

n or The ZaneSvillo Courier has long and
abe article on the refusal Of The Locofoco Leg.
islalure TO adopt the resolutions Of Mr.. Mccall,
IN relation TO the expenses Of the past and the
presen. Legislature. Mr.. Mccall desired lhe
Auditor 10 report the expense Of the Legislature
inmembers, clerks, sergeanra,.arms, message
boys, printing. &c, for several years past, and
also lhe expense for these items during The ses.
aion just closed. Il has been usual TO adopt
su;h resolutions OF inquiry, but the enormous
expense OF The past session would sianle the
people. put forth Ia an officinl shape, and
hence the Locoiuco members very cmphatcal.
ly vosed il dOvH. We think The expense Gor
clerks and assistants, sergcantarOrms an as.
sistsnts, &c., will be found 10 b. something
over TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS
The entire expoRse Of The session to members,
and for clerks, seVgesuIs, printing. &c, wil!
considerably exceed ONE HU UNDRED THOU.
SAND DOLLiRSi Al all events, the tax
payers are made to bleed very freely in this
behalf, ar more Ihau at any session heretofore.
The pfiaIiOg item will loom up among the tens
nf ahousasAs. Bat this was part Of The game.
II vas he sfrEhs Of a Democratic victory"
snd though tho new constitution was wamPled
sndsr fbos. she iasl grab at the treasury must
be long and deep one. There are matters
eapveh % sOcspy considerable siMe and space
90 .ihis topic before the. campaign .clqses.--7
ssmsbOsy VII DC compelled TO face the .R'u'
nc where they have 90 room 10 dodge.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-05-14
District tCOnvcmIiOn,

The Wings ol Carroll county will plenso
take uo0ce, that a Dlslric. Convention for The
purpose OF choosing Delegate to represent the
l7.h District in the National Convention; will
be held n, Solinesville, in Columbiana county.
on next Wednesday, May 10Th, Rose tp. is
entitled to twO delegates in The District Conven.
zion, and each Of the other lps. of Carroll one.
Let them be chosen. The arrangement. as
we are informed. was made by Jefferson and
Coumbana counlies-aud nothing is left for
Carroll 10 do, but 10 assent and attend
W. r, LLOYD, Chm.
CarrOlhon, May 18Th, Sc, Wing C. Com.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-05-14

Coon PAY.---'rhe pay of Louis NAPOLEON
as President Of France, is twelve millions Of
frnucs a year, (s2,i30,oO0) which is about
Sl92. 500 per month, equal 10 $6,S30 per day
So Louis NAPOLEON gets in four days more pay
Than our President gels in a whole year, his pay
for one day is more shaD tho annual salary Of
any Of lhe members Of our Cabinet. There is
something after all in being PresidsDi Of. France.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-05-14

New COHORTS IN THE FIELD AGAINST COL
MEDARY.-The Cincinnati Enquirer. the Ash.
land Union aud other papers, who have been
bravely fighting The Captain General Of Democ.
racy in Ohio, are to be congratulated on an ac.
cession Of fresh 'sharpshoolers' that will do good
service. Listen 20 The following from Rich
land county paper; il is but one OF a whole broad.
side from different portions Of The State. The
Democratic Shield says:
Sam Medsry, ofthe Ohio Statesman, has been
engaged, Of late, ia printing Assessors blanks,
and distributing them TO the several counties,
thereby iching portion olihe patronage from
the county press, under the sanction Of Mr.. Au.
d'or Morgan. No honorable contemporary
would engage in such an underhand crusade
against the craft but The miserable and curupt
mereenOry of The Ohio Statesman, who after bo.
ing quariered upon the State Treasury for the
last 25 years, seeks to quarter himself upon the
"a counties Of the State. Verify this said Me.
dary's patriotism knows no bounds.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-05-14

SALARIES OF STATE OFFICERS. A bill finally
passed the Legislature previous to adjnurning
fixing the salaries Of the SlaIe officers. The
Governor is to receive 81 300 per year; Lieulen.
ant Governor So per day during the session;
Auditor 81 600; Treasurer 81 500; Secretary ol
State Sl,4o0; Attorney General $1,000 aud
per cent on collections; Board oil Public Works
each $l,500; Judges Supreme Court 81 700;
Common Pleas Judges 5 500; Judges Superior
and Commercial Courts 81 500; Librarian $500
This is very material raising from the sal.
aries heretofore received by these officers; bur
we are living under The reformed aud economi.
cal system brought into existence by ths new
Constitution and haS5 no rlgh' 10 complain OF
make invidious comparisons.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-05-14

ScoTr IN WrScoNsN.--In reply to The state.
ment of the Buffalo Commercial, that the Wis.
consin delegates to the Wing National Conven'
tion are in favor of Mr.. Fillmore's nomination,
the Milwaukee Sentinel says the delegation from
Wisconsin "were uncommiued al first, and their
vote was 10 be, and is TO be, cast for that one,
among The army Of leading Wings, who, all
things considered, will most surely lead on The
hosts of the party to victory. Should anything
occur to place Mr.. Fillmore in that position, The
delegation might cas-, unanimous vote for him
but we venture TO assure The Commercial that
there is no future event more certain, than that
Gen. Scott will receive The vote of Wisconsin
in Convention"
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-05-14

Quo LIFE INSURANCE AND TRUST COMPANY.
The following paragraph, from Goodman's S
Detector of May IsI, will not snrprse half so
much as it will distress hundreds OF people in
Ohio.
"Ths old and valuable institution, which
has immense sums of money loaned out al 7
per cent interest throughout the State, has is.
sued the necessary nolice for the repayment
OF all money secured by real estate. This is
one result Of taxing discounts without deduc.
lions"
Ii will thus be seen that steps are to be Ia.
ken 10 collect and Withdraw from the STATE two
or three millions of dollars that The Trust Com.
pany has now loaned cut. and secured by Mort.
cages on real estate. 1t will be question for
The people generally, an1 for the debtors to the
Trust Company especially, whether the legis
Ialion which forces this Company to this
course, is the best for tho prosperity of the
State. Tho policy which rejects and drives
out of the State capital and business men, is
one that plaques the people far more than it
does the capitalists. Capital can always take
care Of lself IL it is not desired by the peo.
pie Of Ohio, it can fad safe and peaceube in.
vestment in other States, where The people will
be profIed by its use. So much for this item
Of the new tax law.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-05-14

CATTLE TRADE BY RAlLRoAD.-The opening
of railroads between tho West and the East has
changed the mode OF locomotiOn for Fat cattle
very materially. The Z. e. g. C. road is do.
ing large cattle business, aud the Albany Re.
gister says
On Friday last, train of ffy-nine cars,
loaded with cattle, came down on the Central
line ofraroads to This city, leaving enough cat.
tie Il, ButiaIo waning transportation TO load one
hundred cars more. The trade has grown up
within Two years, and is increasing very rapid
ly. Large numbers Of cattle have come over
the road within the last three days Droves are
constantly passing through the streets, the great
majority Of them being taken south by freight
barges. Many 60 ~ Boston by railroad, and
Others fnd their way up the hill 10 our slaugh.
er houses.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-05-14

The New York Sun tells story which re.
fleets great deal of credit in the we'll known
Printing Press manufacturers, Messrs. Hoe g.
Co. 1t seems they have, for some three years
past, maintained, at their own expense, an even.
ing school for the instruction OF their apprenii-
ces and employees, in Mathematics. the ExacE
Sciences, Languages, &c, Every one of their
many apprentices is required to give punctuaf
attendance nt The school, which is also open 10
admit such adult members Of the establishments
as choose to attend. course of lectures on
experimental Philosophy is in course of deliv-
cry before this interesting class Of students, by
Prof. llayau. The increased intelligence Of
the young workmen doubtless compensaes Tho
proprlelors for the expense Of their instruction,
while they have, at The same time. the satisfac-
lion Of knowing that they are taking The surest
and best means to render lhoso ia their employ
respectable and useful ciIizPns. instead Of mere
animals with no higher or better notion of lfa
than that is Il STATE in which one must work, and
eat, and sleep.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-05-14

or The Home Journal says that the last in.
slalment Of Jenny Lind's munifcen, gift Of
Sl50,0o0 towards the endowment of schools in
her native country, has been despatched Her
pledge 10 give that sum has been redeemed, aud
she may now calmly rejoice in the conscious.
ness of having noby accomplished noble en-.
deavor. Ii is a satisfaction TOO. 10 The people OF
this country to reflscI that in rewarding the
sweet singer, their money has been well bes'ow'
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-05-14

DEATH OF Mas. AMELIA B. WELBY--"Ame.
liza" is dead! She was widely known and as
generally admired as an American poet, and in
her death we'll may j. be said, another bright
star has gone out She died at the residence
of her husband, in Louisville, on Tuesday NOR.
ming, at the age of 80 years. Her old and true
friend, Prentice, in an aulcio following The an
nouncement Of her death, speaks thus:
"Mrs. Welby was a woman of true genius.
Indeed we never knew one TO whom nature had
been more partial in the gifts Of song. Al ve'
ry early period Of her li'e-a period when the
mind is generally very immature-she pro-
duced poems that have everywhere been re.
ceived with delight, and which will never fade
from our counlry's literature. Ii is now about
fifteen years since the public first became ac'
Quain,ed with her namo and her productions
through the columns Of this paper. Poem fol-
lowed poem in bright succession, each one
teeming with fresh, wild thoughts, expressed
ia verse ofIhe mostdelicious harmony. These
poems came from the heart of the gifted girl
and we're all very beuu'ilul-so beautiful md
so perfect, indeed, that they have scarcely
been eQualled bv the productions Of any Other
American poetess."
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-05-14

The RAPPtNG HUMBUG.-The woman who
threw the oil Of vilriol into the genteman's eye
at Waukegan had been made crazy by the rap-
ping humbug and considered herself a medium.
She asked the spirits if she should do it, and
they gave the usual number of raps. She will
go to States Prison where she can have all Tho
uninterrupted communication with The spirits
that she desires. - Chicago Dem.
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ACCIDENT TO DANIEL WEBSTER.

Boston, May 8.
Hon. Daniel Webster was thrown from his
carriage this morning near Marshheld, falling
upon his head and shoulders. lie was stunned,
and remained insensible for few minutes
Ills injuries are severe, though not dangerous.
lie may be detained at Marsh6eld some days.
rumor reached Boston that he had been "a.
tally injured which caused intense excitement.
DR.. Warren slaned post haste 10 MarshReld.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-05-14

Free Soil NaIIonaI Convention, for the pur.
pose Of making nominations for the approaching
Presidential election, is 10 be held al Cleveland
on the 4th Of August next. So says The Cincin.
nnii EnYnlie
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-05-14
MR.. CLAY.

Washington, May 7.
Mr.. Cay is exceedingly feeble. He re-
ceived the Sacrament from the Rev. c. NJ.
Butter, Of the Episcopal Church. He is await.
ing death in perfect tranquility.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-05-14
TO-subseribers.

Those Who pay their subscription within
three monlhs Shsr The commencement Of the
wear. viii BE- charged bu. $3.50 for the Free
Press fOr,he curren, year, which will make it
as cheap as any other paper published in Ohio.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-05-14
WASHINGTON, May 6.

The Republic says that Mr. Clay is better, and
rested we'll last night.
The appointment of George B. Sergeant, as
Surveyor for Iowa and Wisconsin, was yesIer.
day confirmed by the Senate.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-05-14

The Legislature Of Minnesota submitted tho
question of The adoption OF The Maine liquor
lew in that territory 10 vote Of The people.
which came off on the 5lh ull., and resulted in
the adoption of the law by decisive majority.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-05-14

MAINE LAW IN MINNEsoTA.-The people Of
Minnesota have voted quite unanimously 10 rati,
fy the Anti.Liquor Law passed by the Terrific.
rial Legislature. The law is similar in It's pro.
visions TO The Main law.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-05-14

OF The Southern Era notices the marriage
OF Mr.. John H. Strange, to Miss Elizabeth A.
Strange, all of AlbermOle county, Va. An ex.
change thinks that it is very strange, bu, says,
no doubt, The next event 10 course will be q lit.
lie stranger.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-05-14
WASHING TooN. Nay 81

Mr. Gay still grows feebler, he slept we'll last
night. His department is that of peaceful and
cheerful resignation. His other son has arri.
we'd. Several Senators and other friends are
watching with him tonight.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-05-14
MAINE LIQUOR LAW.

Providence, X. J., May 7.
Tho Maine Liquor Law passed in the House
to-day, by a vote OF AZ to 81, and in The Sen.
ate without division.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-05-14

From the present appearances il would seem
that the price OF wool this spring will be con.
sideraby below the figures Of last year.
From the Tribune We clip tho following re.
port ofau auction sale made at New York on
the ss,h Of April. We are not acquainted
with The manner Of grading wool at the large
establishments in the east, but il is said, by
Ihosa who have paid personal attention TO the
matter, that the manner Of grading in the east
is somewhat different from that pracIced here.
Very few OF the 1seces. considered prime here,
will go into The first class in New York. The
difference is against Ihe west, and il is proper
TO keep this fact in view while considering the
report.
80, 600 ID, washed fleece, common Wool, Sc.
lecied for cOmbing, sold al 95l 10 s5a cts per
10.
$1,000 lbs, and blood Merino, washed fleece
at 26 cts per ID.
10000 lbs and blood Merino, washed fleece,
oi 3i4 TO 81 cents per ID.
$4,000 lbs badly washed and unwashed com.
mon Wool, at 1913 cents per ID.
1000 lbs extra fine, at 4I4 cents per ID.
5000 lbs graded fleece Wool. Al 81 cts. per ID.
90 bales Texas Wool sold at l3& cents per ID.
Since this sale, prices have not advanced,
and the newspaper reports Of the state of the
wool market, afford no ground for hope that
anything like last years prices will be paid,
We will endeavor to keep the readers oI
the Free Press posted on this subject until afIer
The clip is disposed of.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-05-14

UNGRATEFuL Son The following is clipped
from the Senate proceedings Of Friday, as re.
ported in the Journal. The statement Of the
petitioners is too revolving to be thought true of
any human being:
Mr.. Mack. from the committee on Public b..
nevolenl institutions, to whom was referred the
petition Of tho trustees Of Manlua township in
Pounge county, in reference to a case which
they state thus: "An unnatural son, residing
in this township. who is worth at least $50 900
turned his old Mother away, like an old horse
10 die, (ow years ago. She was then support
ed ut public expense, aud is now dead Last
January, his aged Father, help pless and de-
pendent old man, whose head was whIened
with the SHOWS of 81 winters, was consigned,
by this brute of sou, 10 the county poor.
house!' On which the trustees pray for law
to compel children, who are able, to take care
Of their helpless reported they think
such case should be regulated by public opinion.
They remarked that they thought such treat.
menl by children was evidence Of bad bringing
MP. They asked to be discharged from the fur
ther consideration Of the subject.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-05-14

or Our Birds Nest contains an inter es.irg
brood of FIVE young ones, The untring exer.
ton and ceaseless attention ofthe parent affords
the most touching example of maternal care
and tenderness we have witnessed in long
time, If This poor weak creature, guided by
instinct alone can take such an interest in the
welfare of its offspring how deep must be the
anxiety OF human mothers!
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-05-14

or A NV INVENTION. enterPrsing
yankee has lately Invented machine for ia.
king the bones out of fish. By turning the
crank one way, the bones az extracted and
'hrown into the fire, wnle the flesh is cast into
the msu'h o. me operator. green horn took
hol1 Of The crank, and turning it the wrong
way, soon filled himself so full Of bones that he
could not get his shirt off.
This is a fish story, for the truth Of which
we are By no means ready to vouch, although
il was told US to-day as "soIemn fact"
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-01-07
PnsscnRera Arrived.

MISUNDERSTANDING Alabams-N Miller, lady and
Mrs sprsgue a Tank. g hitchill. hcGnn and lady,
Holland Bague, saylis, Mrs Mort and children,
Parsons Nchnor. Clarke Sig Beneysntano and lady
yeries lady child and sig Res Sig Gram Sig
Kafnton, Comins, L:etts. karianus n Aguera.
Arditte Francisco, Roder. A Corrszzi Aszzoiin
hard, G Zoer. G Roman q Ceiisnni, Brindi. Do.
ninso Daush r Bausell. Beeherinet and lady Tar
tarni lady. Miss Mcclure. Wright, Rnggold An.
derson, Kafi Parrozzi. YunRet, Loosttilli aud
dephensen, g Cossey. Laantensehager. Rietta, VI
oh and g. persons Of the Italian Opera troupe-o the
steerage. ,,., !.
Tones r l. Stewart Mrs Brown G Halliburton, ID Pine
and lady, Cept Rcteson lady and child INV Clark
and LADY, Miss Clark, Mrs Ronnots Miss sto venell
In