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Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-04-16
Democratic IInFmOnies-A SpGcy
Letter.


The following short, pilhy letter from The ed.
iIor and proprietor Of The Democratic Review TO
Judge Douglass, is in reply 10 a IelegraphC
dispatch from the latter. demonstrating againsI
the appearance, in the Review, Of The famous
article upon General Butler and The "OId Fog.
es." The Review was understood TO favor the
nomination Of Douglass, but the sharp person.
alties of The closing paragraph OF The letter are
not such as commonly pass between friends
Is not the "liule giant bound by the "code oI
honorl" 10 "call out" Mr.. Sanders TO answer
for his unfiendy inslnualOns9- Dayton Gaz.
AsToR IloUsE, N, Y, Feb. 20, 1859.
Hon. S. A. DOUGLASS: SRI am happy TO
inform you that your telegraph came TOO late
to save your friend, General Butler; and can.
dor compeis me TO say, that had il CONS 10
time, il would not have changed word of the
article. We know the man; and the Review
would be- HeacherOus in It's duties TO the party,
il i, failed 10 expose his denquencios.
The fogy atmosphere OF Washington makes
towards OF you all, and the sooner you under.
stand that you cannot direct the columns Of the
Review The better. .r.f.
[Signedl G. N. SANDERS.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-04-16

We understand that lady, on Fifth street,
gave birth 10 child, a few days since, who has
a monkeys head, and four claws. A singular
"lreak Of nature. - Cincinnati Commercial.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-04-16

6r We have received the April number Of
the American Wing Review, which exhibls an
unusually attractive table of contents. AGer
The Isl Of July il will be furnished TO subscribers
at 50 per annum. Every Wing should have a
copV,
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-04-16

New GooDs.-Messrs. Cummings & Brackin
have received lot Of New Goods which should
be examined before purchasing elsewhere.
A New STORE has been opened in the "Pat.
ton House" by Mr.. james Huston. He is
opening fine stock Of goods. See advertise.
ment.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-04-16

The great wooden railroad bridge, at Portage
N. Y, will require for is construction TWO hun
dred and ten acres OF timber, and thirty ions o
iron bolts.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-04-16

rs.This famous bill has sl lasl passed both hou'
ses and is uow he Law OfIhs land. We have
nos seen copy ye,, aud can Iell nothing abou
~ prosiaions.s Wonder ifiI taxes ell printing
offiessl Ether .he did Law OF The assessor
here, exempted oae loot -lhe Free Press,) ia
shis eaamy~lGs ysas. sss'~sq e@ -
We viii lay The las before our readers al 'h'
esrlicss possible day.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-04-16

W If the Ohio Militia we're recognized,
and the Maine law enacted by our legislature,
would il be illegal to eat cOrned beef and use
the "spirii stirring drum" on training daysl
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-04-16

05- The Free Masons are to have ceIe.
bration in Wellsville o on the 9I,h of June
next. All the brethren are invited 10 attend.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-04-16

HoRNs.-Any person having pair of Buck
or Elk horns can dispose Of them advanta;
geously by calling at this office.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-04-16

r,Tha Pennsylvania Senate have passed the bill
prohibaipglh lhs manuIacture Of sPirisuOus liquors
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-04-16

To make an ignoramus laugh, lose your hal
in n high Wind, OF break your leg BY falling on q
slippery side walk
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-04-16
EXECUTOR,S NOTICE.

The undersigned has been appointed and uualis-
ed as Executor of the estate Of Robert Peopies de-
cessed.n Those having claims against said estate
will present them legally proven within one year,
April l6,, 1862, ,.sg NJ - Executor.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-04-16

You are very snappish, as the fox said TO the
trap when he stepped on the lrencher. ~, ,ra,
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-04-16

Over 5000 persons have eh Cincinnati, fo
California; during The past month, .+
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-04-16

OF The Sentinel Office at MI. Gilead, o, i
offered for sale.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-04-16

OF Our birds nest has four eggs 10 it.
Wednesday morning.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-04-16

New ofk, April 0.
The Steamer Baltic arrived this morning from
Liverpool. She brings 81 passengers including
Wm. Niblo and John Salon.
ENGLAND.
Lord Broughsm has laid on the table bill to
reduce The period between Ihe dissolution and
the Fe-assembling Of Parliament 10 IS days.
He hopes IhaI something can be done, before
The dissolution, TO put down bribery and corTuP-
lion al elections.
The Duke Of Newcastle, in presenting pc.
liiion from Manchester on The subject OF free
trade, again questions the Ministers rs 10 their
course Of proceedings. Lord Derby, in reply,
said that he was anxious for settlement Of the
commercial policy, and he thought next autumn
should not pass over without The new Parlia.
men, having had an opportunity OF declaring
conelusively the verdict Of the nation, on the
course Of policy proposed by her mujesly's gov.
eFnment.
10 the House OF Commons Lord John Rus.
sell asked the Chancellor Of The Exchequer
when her Mojesiy's Ministers were prepared TO
advise the crown 10 dissolve the present Parlia.
ment, and summon a new one with the least
possible delay. The Chancellor stated that il
was the wish and intention Of the government
to meet the new Parliament that will be elected,
so that its decision may be taken on the ques-
lion Of confidence of the present administration,
with measures which they feel it their duty to
prepare. Lord John Russell said he would Of.
feI some further opposition 10 granting the ma.
val and military supplies and The militia bill, but
as il was desirable to dissolve Parliament as
soon as it was consistent with The public service
he thought no reinsurance, not absolutely re-
quired, should be brought forward.
The arrival Of Col. Fremont, in England, has
excited great interest
The steamer Great Britain will leave for New
York city on the lst of May. On her trial TRIP
she made fifteen miles an hour.
The Africa arrived on Monday Evening.
The great bulk Of cotton at Liverpool was o
ordinary and low middiRg qualities, il is offer
ed freely and scarce commands last weeks pri
ces.
/ EDANHE
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-04-16
HENRY CLAY,

And it is the last and only accurate likeness ev.
er taken ofthat illusWous and honored man.
Grouped in the Picture, are large size full
length Portraits oil the following
DISpI NNIIIcuEn AMCDIf,.Nro
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-04-16
FRANCE.

Paris letters state that in The budget for l852,
which will soon be laid before ,he Legislative
Chamber the reduction Of the army will be pro-
posed to the extent Of so to $4,000 men, but
that an increase 10 The Gen.de. Armes will like
y be made to the extent Of $4,000 men. Gen.
Caviganac, previous 10 refusing his seat in the
Legislative chamber wished TO consult the Gen.
erals Fonacier and Beadsdive, on the subject, and
accordingly applied for passport to Belgium
where they reside. Tho General was informed
that he could have the passport, but that he
would find the frontiers closed against bin on
his return. lie then declined 10 accept on those
terms.
! The President was present at a review in the
grand square OF the Tuilleries. Everything
passed off with the greatest ecal, and on his re.
turn 10 the Elysees, he was greeted with the
cries Of 'vive la Empereur.'
The ministerial papers publish a conIodic.
lion of the rumors relative TO the creation Of a
new system OF prOrogaIion. Every provision
modifying the constitution Of France requires
the signatures OF ten Senators before II can be
made.
The Senate separates on the reading Of The
proclamation for the prorogalion OF the parlia-
meniaTy session. ... ...
Two hundred and thirty eight men, condem-
ned 10 transportation, arrived in Paris, on the
SD, from Nievre.
SWITZERLAND.
Relations with France are sill unseltled.-
The refugees, il seems, were expelled by the
Genevese, and not by the General Council.
Tho government conIempIales measures
against the Cantonal authorities Of the Gene.
vese, and the military occupation Of the canton
by the federal troops, has been threatened.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1852-04-16
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMSHIP
BALTIC.

New York, April 6.
The Steamer Baltic arrived this morning from
Liverpool. She brings 81 passengers including
Wm. Nbo and John Safion.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03
ryEsrT-sEcoso or rEnHuAnY.


We regard It not only as right and proper.
but tie daty Of American citizens to observe
the above named day with becoming respect.
The memory Of WAsnrsaroS shoald be cher.
ished ard seneratod Tie many and peeu-
liar yiftnes--tie wisdom and sagacity Ct TIC
"Father Of bis Country" rogdcr ii always
proper 10 celebrate tbs day made memorable
Il tie history Of our Coaatry. ard especially
50 a The present ting, when aen counsel the
ssosering the bonds Of our Iaion = wien there
Is danger that our Country may become en-
tangled in foreign dHiances,' and suffer
from tie 'miscaiefs Of foreign intrigues,'
or is not sufficiently guarded against the sim
pastures Of pretended patriotism 1t is
good to listen to the voice Of patriotism,
though speaking from former generation
to refresh ourselves at the pure fount Of pat
riotism--aud be the better prepared for the
high and responsible duties Of american
Fecmea" Wehope to see tia approaching
anniversary Of tic birth day of Washington
observed With becoming spirit in harrisburg,
and to Ills cnd wc suggest that so many
citizens Of the town and County as can 90 SO,
assemble at tho Court House on this even
Ing, flr tic purposc OK doing what ought
10 be done in the promises
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03
A TOWN HALL.

The necessity for Town Hall in Martins
burg needs no demonstration. On four nights
last week the Ola Presbyterian Church was
used as a Lecture or Show Room TIE
building is well situated aud well adspte Ion
such purposes and il it is to be used as q
public room, we 60 for having it purchased
add having !. put in the care Of men who
will take care Of il. and use as It ought t.
be used We feel no interest in the matter
further than the wants and convenience d
tie citizens of tue town and County are con
ceraed,- and j. matters little how tue taing i.
done, SO coed Hall is secured And We
hope ia view Of the Importance Of the matter
Tho ability Of those interested that some
effective action will soon be had.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03

| The National Intelligencer Of yesterday
contains letter from Capt Charles Wilkes,
Of the U. S. Nary. who commanded the Va,
ti0nal Exploring Expedition which. speak
] ing Of the renewed search FOR Sir John Frank
lie, about to Be made under the auspices d
the British Admiralty. he says:
From recent letters from England, / am
satisfied thai the means will not be aiFur led
to make an efectual search by which
would be understood u mean the areefta:ning
the fate Of the expedition, either BY finding
il or determining its non existcnce in fhs
arctic regions. ny al examination Of every
square mic OF lis extent Fatal errors have
been made ID attempting the search in YES
sels il being quite evident to the simplest
mind thai if vessels can track Sir John, he
ccs'a;aly would be enabled 10 get OUT
Therefore il always has appeared TO ne ab.
susd nonsense, and waste beth Of time, en-
crgy. and money, to keep to vessels, the
scene Of whose operations must be limited to
The lirc Of the fast ice The futile attempts
Of search around the ice bays is no less so.
The orly and true course Is thorough ox-
plcration over the ice oy sledgcs or hoais,
milking the advance IN slldircc,ions, under
we'll organized, and in regular base Of OPP
sratiops. but particularly to the westward
from Wellington Channel where his trail has
been struck The ord il view ia future
search ought 10 bas examine the Arctic re-
gion, which must and VIII result ii the dis
covcry Of some tidings. either alternative o,
negative, Of the fate Of this gallant man aud
lis companions, 1t lelooves the Govern
ment Of Great Britnin to consider the search
as but now begun, and it ought aAl must Re
continued as becomes a great nation. under
whose flag and in whose service Sir John
and bis companions have riskcd, and are, ii
alive, enduring great priyasions, The cest
is nothing compared with The glory Of eject
inc their rescue vof,l. iensold the Efforts
hitherto made to ind and effect North. west
passage.
cannot conclnde without advertinc t. the
anxiety and interest which exists ii this
country to receive .idings Of the last cxpedi-
tioa. ii cannot be greater even ia Great
Britain. 1t Is the cause Of humanity. 10
which all our hearts and minds would assent
to Intervention TIE honor and glory that
would cnsuc TO eur country in making q de-
cisive effort would be great the cost, but
half a million OF dollars.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03
--..s..>-<.<-.-.-..,

f~The Hon. II. S. Footc was inaugur-
ated Governor Of Mississippi on lie 10th ult
On taking the oath o. oiIice he delivered an
inaugural address, devoted mainly to review
Of the slave controversies IN Congress. the
Compromise Measures, and lie political can
vass Of last year in Mississippi. In tho course
Of which he coagya.platcs Tie country t!At
TIE tempromlsc measures have .hoeu able to
command the hearty approval Of nineteen
twenootl's Of oar whsle people, and ia almost
every State IN the tn'oa the enemies of this
noble sehen.o Of paciiieation AID icposc have
been sigpally rebuaed by coligbtcued public
sentiment" IN Mississippi be says, mot a
single voice Is now beard in opposition to a
series OF measures whie!, six mouths AFRO we're
spoken Of by Thousands only in the language
Of bitter denuacation and eaustic rideale
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03
BASKERVILLE, or LEAP YEAR.

m, -,
Inc iO.io"ins' ifon' 'he freoericS LSam-
lacr will be interesting, no doubt, to many
Of cur readers Beyond tho circle Of seienti-
"a a,o,,;gv or la, ,..e,.;o, i ,,;a u .hyo.
-.
'o'gs'Sa' = 'Ss''ess '""s 'u'"i '"'s"'ssa' rs'
sohs will be glad OF even short aceouht and
explanation given Of the term bissextiIe:
il reforming tho comnutation of time In.
NUS ca1sa, ordained tbat ,he rc.r should con.
s;st of aG5 aavs ovcc,t cvsrv s@n,tb ye,r
wbiel, sbo.i1 sons,.t - AGA javs thc .,,9,.
tional lav 10 10 recloned l,v i,r;se couns;ne
.be 3a,a cs Echrparv which ,v,s d. s;s,i
caleud Of March Iloaco lie pama from ~,
,atin wo,as 5;s twice and sest;7;s sixth "a
The cslends (wl,ence aur word caIeudsr ! !,
FIRST DAYS Of tie month We're reckoncd baek
wards H. tho ;des fins ,be frat ,,,v ~ sl,yel
was The G,st calcnd thc asth Of Frb,usry
v.s liz eooond caleaa n Mach. Eel,,,,,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03

The Country press Of Visginia, as a gem
eral rule, deserves net emily Support and en-
courayemcnt, bat praise ior its management.
We have just been boxing over mauy Of Gun
exchanges FROM different portions Of the State,
END have been struck with tho ability often
displa. ell in their editorials. and the indus
Try aud Taste exhibited in their Selections
Often poorly paid--as all Ldidors are for
as q class there never was such an III used
body OF men laboriag for thankless and OK
acting pubic--theis conductors yet plod on,
working through difficulties and inconvcni.
ences which would utterly dishca,tcu add
break up any other men. and yet MI the While
putting the best foot foremost and wearing
smile, though they may feel grief and care
at heart. aud know that in almost any other
pursuit THEN actual daily irork would bring
them better compensation. VIC hope to
see tho country papers Of our State meet
with liberal favor, from the people of tie
counties in which they are situated 1t will
not he money thrown away to sustain them,
and add to their efficiency and usefulness
Alr. Gaxeits
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03

n Miller, ESQ. Dear Sir /: Ga Monday
evening last. the 2oth inst, ! man named
Joseph Norman was killed in Washington
County, Nd, near Dam No. 9. By William
Derlnody, citizen Of Morgan County. On
Tuesday be lDernody) was arrested and Lis
examinations continued until yesterday. When,
after full hearing before three Justices, AMI
an elaborate argument he was scsaahded to
our Jail 70 await tie rcquisi,ioa of the Cow
error Of Maryland. The citisens Of Mary
Land give as much crcdi: for our prompt arr
rest of the accused 1t Is a strong ease
against tue prisoner, Yours, ~
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03
llEE r,nNlxu.


The Board Of pnllis Works have malc
their Report to the Legislature, ana call it.
attention to tie subject 81 Tree Banking. y
A CORE spondeNt Of The Alcxanalia Gazette
says:
Wilhin year pest. tie States IL Massa-
ehusats, Neraon,, Clio. Na@ JERSEY ana
ll!ineis fave passed Free Lankigg Laws; AID
the Legislatures q. Tennessee, PENNSYLVANIA.
Maryland. kentucky aud Louisiana has now
tic matter under discus i'm, aud will no doubt
adolt it. In Pennsylvania it woald have
been adopted q year age, had not the Banks
ul'ier the Old system opposed IL. If Virgin.
"a should adopt It. she caa hold a large por.
tim Of her state stocks and guarantees ut
home. igsiead Of depending upon markets to
great cx,en. at New York and abroad
watch are uneestla always, and partieu-
lady when there IS pressure IN the money
m;rkct IF the Legislature Will adopt the
system, and 1.-THE same time create sinking
fund, the premium alone apou the rub.iestoch
will in thirty ave years sink the public debt
Of the State What glorious thing would
IL be for the State to find her works Of Inter.
nal improvements completed and herself out
Of debt! She would thea be great State
iadecd
The Richmond Enquirer of Friday last
says:
The report also declares most boldly dis.
tinctly and unequivocally, for thorough and
radical reform IN our banking system, as a
most important matter ia itself, and as an
auxiliary to the iiaances Of the State. Ii
urges ihe Legislature 70 embrace the occa-
sion offered BY the casly expiration Of theex
isting bank charters, to cut loose entirely
from the system Of specially chartered cor
porations, and to Institute new system un-
der general law, sahjecting tue business
OF banking TO rigid restrictions, but allowing
it to be engaged in, without the necessity Of
special Incorporation, upon simple com, lianaf
with the conditions OF the geaefal law. e
takes stroag aroanl IN favor in other woi az.
Of the FIRE. BANNING system, as opposed to
the system OF special charters and privileged
corporations The leading features OF Tie
system which it adgoeates and proposes, are
requiring AL bank circulation 10 be based
rpon State securities, every bank note bear
ing the signature not only Of bank Cheers.
bat Of the State, and every bank note ear.
ryiag with it the responsibility not only OF
the banking association hy which it is issued,
bat OF the State herself, in virtue Of tile
stocks pledged f.. rs redemption--reqariag
also each bank Of the State to redeem its
notes, not oulg at It's own counter, hut at
sach o;hcT points IN the State as shan be
most convenient to the holders Of its cireala-
eioa--making the stockholders ia each bank
responsible Cor its obligations to tho extent
OF their shares spectively--and making
each banking Office an Independent ;nstitu-
ton, huying no associated branches located
at different points in the State to close con-
spiracy with it in its financial operations
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03


Mn. EplToR II noticed in yong las. paper an
article, which las been going tbs POUNDS Of the
press. giving the origin Of the word eEtig.s The
article states the werd 10 be the initial letters 81
The phrase we hope in God Coed al this deri-
walton is il Seems rs IL il were made f1r Nonce.
TIE word ewing" originated or rather was frst
used IN the year 1850. Cromwell died in ie5s--
50 tia, tie word could not haye been on any cfthe
banners in the Parliamentary army % years be-
FIRE.
The origin ofthis word has been traced differ
entity by different persons Some derive Il from
whey cslledalso wlsig. customary foed cfpeasanss
But the origin which n;ost Of our learned men
have settled down uroa ii this The Scotch who
were fsAd os making prcdarory cScarsieaS. gave
to these excursions tie maze Of Awhiganicrs
naian These Eosdeters made IA incursion INTO
England ander hamilton which Was tera.ed lie
whiesiaous iaread, fnon me word ssiyhig' or
WAiegsa4 used b these peasants in driving their
horses.
Sir Walter asotrs derivation u the same
The jusnrrcetiOn trefea.ed 10 abose was called
the Whiraaiers maid ficia the words Whig--W big.
taat IS get or. set en-, whie, is used by Western
peasants in driving their horses
Bishop Burnct in the "l!istory Of his own
Timcsr who lived nearer the TING IN which this
nickname originated, gives ac same view as these
above for the origin Of the wo.'d lie Gays after
this inroad 'a that opposed lac court cane to he
called Nhigg in contempt And frcm Scotland
the word was brought into England z am inlebt-
cd 10 Brandes Encyclopedia for the above extracts
Worcester in his Dictionary, tlas wonderful
treasure house Of learning-quo;es froa. ASH
Ash's opinion is the same Wehsters own words
arc, "a political party which had its origin in
England in the 18th century, in the reign Of
Charles or ii, when great contests existed sc-
speciing The royal pcroga;ivcs and the rights Of
the people Those who supported the King in his
high claims were called ferries, and the advocates
Of popular rights we're e.iiel wings Dufisg the
Revolution in the Z States lie friends and sap
portcrs ofthe war and the principles Of tie reyo-
lation were called Wigs, and those WHO opposed
them were called ferries OF royalis!sr
Hume says the word originated in ESQ. Pat
nam in his Worlds progress gives The same date
So that al these learned authorities differ from
Tie article in the Gazette. And they ought to
know.
/ beg to be knewn on this subject only as enc
interested in the science 81
pIIfIarn cy
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1852-02-03
rs-r-- Amo,g tba nassonoa,. loet - 81

say7 Among the passengers lost in the
British steamer Amazon was Eliot Warbur-
ton. the accomplished author of the Crescent
and the Cross. lie had been deputed BY the
Atlantic and Pacific Junction Company. to
come to friendly understanding With the
tribes Of Indians who inhabit the lsthnus 81
Narien. II was also tho intention Of Mr.
Warbarton to make himself perfectly ac-
quaiotea With every part of these districts,
ard With whatever referred to their topogra-
ply climate. and resources. His death is q
calamity TO tho world