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Murder.

On Friday evening about Q o'clock, our
usually quiet Borough was startled by the an,
nouncement Of one Of the most atroclous ana
cold blOoded murders that ever stained the an
mails Of crime, perpetrated in one Of the most
public places in town, at an hour when places
Of business were not yet all closed, and when
persons were on the streets in all parts OF town
usually frequented during the evening The
facts as we learn them are these: Between
eight and nine O'Clock p. NJ, as VIM. McEl-
heny was closing his Store door on the East
side Of the Diamond, he observed DR.. G. W.
BAsKIS, passing up in the direction Of his Office
on North Pitt street; a few moments after be
heard scuffie near Mrs. Carter's store but
supposed it to be some boys and paid no atten-
tion to it. Several other persons we're within
a short distance Of the spot, one Of whom, Mr..
Mexican, going up street, passed the Doctor
between Carter's and his Office presently az
ter person was seen by the light Of lantern
running into the hall passing through Sherif's
new building. The DR.. went to his office bleed
ing profusely. He called for candle, and hav-
ing got it went to the glass and looked at the
wound which had been inflicted upon his per-
son. He then swooned and was laid on the
floor by an old gentleman in the Office, and i'm
mediately expired. He brought with him a
cloth cap, which was somewhat bloody; part
of the blade Of a large knife was still in the
wound or cut, in the lower part Of the neck
Just above the collar bone, having sundered
the iugular vein. An inquest was called which
is still in session, Saturday u P. M No.
thing has yet transpired which is likely to lead
to a discovery Of the perpetrator Of this foul
CRIME. All is yet in mystery. The handle o.
the knife was found soon after the occurrence
at Sheriff's hall door. The whole blade was
7 or inches in length. A club was found
near the place with blood on it, which none o
the witnesses who were examined had seer
there before. B. +. Baskin, Esq, brother Q
the deceased, offers $500 reward for the detec
ton and conviction Of the murderer.
P. S.-Since writing the above on Saturday
| the inquest then in session, before w. 3. Ran
} kin, Esq, have closed their labOrs, and render
! ed the following verdict {: "That the sai'
George W. Baskin came to his death under th'
hand Of some person unknown, by wound in
flicted on his left breast, with weapon or scalp
el, made for, and which came into the posses
+ sion Of a certain John Tayman, in West Green
: vile, some six weeks or two months ago, an
, farther, that we do believe on the evidence pre-
t sented, that the person who committed the mul
der is the aforesaid John Tayman."
, The John Tayman, above named, is youn
: man who had been working in this place, as
Journeyman timer, most of his time for sever
S al years. He was the prosecutor in case no.
pending in which the Doctor was defendant
e and it was proved that he had made threats
t violence towards him. He was last seen heI
: about two weeks before the murder was con
t mitted, and one week before, was at Franklin
5 Mercer Wing, ApriI A.
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April 18th, 1853.

This is good news. The company have had
hard struggle, but the end is now in view
Unless accident prevent, the cars will be run
ming on the Sd Of May. The foregoing resolu-
ton was passed with full knowledge of the
state of the work, and with a full determination
Of carrying it out. From our own knowledge
Of the situation Of things, we think it can be
done. 1t will be done. ..
1t is probable there will be some sort Of a
celebration, but what the programme will be
we are not advised Hundreds of people will
be here to see the Iron Horse make his debut.
We anticipate good time.
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(FOr The Free Press.)

FOR Me FTG IreSS.
MR. EDIToR - ... ....... .....
was brought up in the country, and
know very little about " fashions" vulgarly so
called. am not skilled in the arts and graces
with which your town ladies adOrn themselves.
l have often wondered how it was that they
have such an exquisite intermingling Of white
and red upon their cheeks, but was fortunate
enough to get into the secret few days since.
During my attendance at the Teachers In.
stitute, which met in your town last week.
had the honorable privilege Of being the guest
of one Of your bellies. In the evening severa
Of the ladies Of the village iran in" to see the
acquaintance, during which visits they spoke
freely Of dresses, parties, beaux, DC. &c.-
Sometimes they came tolerably early in th'
morning. before they had donned their fix
ups" at which times they looked but little lk'
the persons met the evening before. Th'
most striking change was in the complexion o
the face. In The morning, none Of the rudd!
aud beautiful hues Of the evening before, wer'
TO be seen. Sallowness had taken the place o
the white, and deep bronze supplied the plac,
Of red. All this was mystery to me; but al
| am naturally Of an inquiring mind, ! was no
long in solving it.
/ had observed that the lady whose guest
was. each morning, before poing 10 the Insti
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MARRIED.-on the 7th inst, BY Rev. N.
E. Gilds, Mr.. Conrad Beckley TO Miss Eliza
Caroline Krissinger, both of Brown township.
April 7th, BY Rev. W. O. Henderson, Mr.
E. R. Eckley and Miss Martha ]. Zollars.
On the Sd day of March, by Rev. We
Brueh, Mr.. James Peterson to Miss Ann Nc
Conaughay, both Of Fox township. q 80
BY the same, on the nth ult., Mr.: Elias
johnson to Miss Jane Crawford both Of Me-
chanicstown, Ohio. w s1A
-On the 3lst ult, by the Rev. s N. MeT-
rill, Mr.. Milton L, Thompson. and Miss Matil-
da Amrine, all Of Union county. eei# ="
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CoURr GossrP.-The following conversation,
says the New York Tribune, is reported to
have taken place between President Pierce and
an office-seeker from Western New York:
President--HOw did you vote in '48
Office. seeker.-For Gen, Cass Of course, sir
He was, you know, the regular candidate oI
our party
President.--I have been informed that you
electioneered for Van Buren, voted for Cass,
and celebrated the election Of Taylor. How
was this
Office seeksr.---(G Greatly embarrassed, and
fumblng his watch chain, Goodbye, Mr.
President. (He took the next train for the
North.)
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PRENT1cE, of the Louisville Journal, was in
specially complimentary mood when he wrote
the following. There is, probably, quite as
much truth as poetry in it, however
"Col. VIM. H. Polk, or, to speak of him as
everybody speaks Of him, Bill Polk is trying
to induce Mr.. Pierce to appoint him Minister 70
Lima. Bill is looking up. He was once glad
to have the Office Of Charge d'Atfairs. BY The
way, when he was Charge to Naples, he spent
large portion Of his time in Paris. II be
were to go as Minister to Lima, he would spend
his time Just where he could get the best liquors
on the best terms. He has very decided turr
Cor the most inspiring beverages. AS long as
he lives, he must have cask Of good brandy
for his neighbor. and when he dies a clausl
will probably be found in bis will, directing
that his body shall be embalmed in anOthe
eask."
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New YORK, April 7.
The elections, as far as heard from. stands
thus House, Democratic 1907 Wing 10; one
district 10 hear FROM Senate, Democrats l6 /;
Wings 5. Nearly twO-thirds Of the House are
Maine liquor law men; the Senate, it is thought,
are opposed.
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EXTRA CONVERSATION VOTED By CoNeREss.-
1t is stated that over S28, 900 were voted at
the late session Of Congress to its officers and
various employees, as extra compensation; and
during debate in the Senate on the subject,
on Wednesday, Mr., Bright said
"The Secretary, whose salary is 30, 600, re-
ceived 900 extra; another officer, with a sal
ary Of 81, 500, receives $3.50 extra; and clerks
at salaries Of 81 500, received $e50extra, each;
and the employees receiving $500 or $400. re-
ceive $3.50 each, extra, This too, for the short
as well as the long sessions. Even the gate
keeper, remote from the capitol, got the extra
The Senate had reached point where the
abuse should be checked. If the employees
are not satisfied with their regular salaries
there are plenty Of well qualified gentlemen
who would be glad to take their places in IF
teen minutes"
The Senate, however, has resolved that
hereafter, no allowance of any kind beyond th'
regular compensation, shall be made to any Of
fcer Of the Senate.
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Providence, April z.
There is little doubt that the Democrats have
swept the State, electing their Governor, and
obtaining majOrities in both branches of the
General Assembly. Both the Democratic men,
bers Of Congress are elected.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-04-15

SrEAMHoAT EXPLOSION steamers Nep-
time and Farmer again undertook the race last
night, coming from Houston to Galveston.
About eleven o'clock the Farmer blew up lit
tie West of Pelican Island, in sight Of Calves
ton. The number Of killed and wounded mas
not yet been ascertained, but it is SAID 10 De
about forty. The Neptune was close ny when
the explosion took place, and Immediately TOOK
off the survivors and some Of the killed and
wounded. The missing and supposed to De
killed are Captain Welsh, the commander {;
Thomas Pritchard, the clerk ; Caleb Robert
son, and William Warner, second engineers
and G. H. Stearns. The scene of distress Is
described as heart-rending in the extreme
The Neptune returned Immediately, alter dis
charging her passengers, to renew the search
for the missing.
FURrnER.-The Steamer Star State again re-
turned from the wreck of the Farmer at hall
past two O'Clock this afternoon, bringing the
bodies of Captain Welsh, Thomas Pritchard'
clerk, A. F. Dunlevy, carpenter, and German
name unknown) who was passenger. Three
of these bodies were found by graphing about
sixty wards ahead of the wreck. 1t is known
that there are five others killed, whose bodies
have not been recovered. One OF these, the
second engineer, it is supposed, was blown to
atoms, as the bricks Of the furnace were scat
tered with much appareat force in the direc'
ton of his usual position.
Passengers escaped, including wounded, 20
adding to these eight killed, and supposing, &C,
cording to the best information, that the tota
number of passengers was fOrty-fve, we have
seventeen others missing, and consequently
killed, making the total number of souls los
thirty.six.
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must come in a just cause, no foreign State
no, sir-nOt all combined anssnd forth an ad-
versary that you need fear 10 encounter"
This, adds the American, is the finest piece
Of massive, polished elOquence We have seen
for long time. It revves our recollection Of
old fashioned statesmen but, better than all,
It is the coup de grace Of war-mongers.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-04-15

The sum total of the patronage, under the
immediate control of the President, is rated ab
$14, ,OOl 900, in the NotionGl lnteiligencsr But,
although His Excellency has legal right to-
change every officer under his control, wilful
disposal of 5000 worth Of bis great patron
age, without consultation with official, personal
or partisan friends, would be as much as his
popularity is worth.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-04-15

REDUCTION IN FARE.-The fare from Cincin-
natl to Philadelphia and Baltimore has been re-
duced to SIS SO, via Pittsburgh, on the Ohio
and Pennsylvania Railway, connecting at Cleve-
land. The rails are now all laid on the o. and
P. R. R., and on Moday next the cars will run
from Gre stline direct to Pittsburgh. A further
reduction will in consequence be made, Of about
two dollars in price, and four hours in time in
a week or two.
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81 digest !" Such is the true meaning of the
word 'Pepsin," or of the two Greek words from
which it is derived This ia the significant and sP-
propriate title of the true digestive fluid or gas
trio juice, prepared by Dr. j. ;. Houghton, Of Phil
elPhia, from the fourth stomach Of the OK fer
the cure of indigestion and Dyspepsia. 1t is Ma
ture's own remedy for an unhealthy stomach. No
art of man can equal its curative powers. ltren-
ders good eating perfectly consistent with health
See the figure othe OK another part Of this paper
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-04-15

The Supreme Court of New York has deci-
ded that the city corporation has the power to-
authorize a railroad track in Broadway, but
they confirm the injunction in the pending case,
on the ground that it was fradulently and cor
ruptly obtained. This settles the principle in
the highest Court of the State. We have no
doubt that road will be authorized there with
in a short time. a.t
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-04-15

The Opium Trade of the English with the
Chinese, has drawn from China, within the last
half century, over four hundred millions Of dol
lars in silver. If the trade continues, it is be-
lieved that in less than twenty years, the re-
manning FIVE hundred millions, which it was
computed that country possessed, will be ex-
ported to the commercial nations Of the west.
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The RnIIrOnd.

ResOlued, That the 'COrroll County Rail
road shall be opened for carrying passengers
and freight on Tuesday, the third day Of May,
1885,"
l hereby certify that the foregoing is correctly
taken and copied from Journal Of the proceed.
ings Of the Board Of Directors OF the Carroll
Co. Railroad Company.
r. CRosIER, Secretary
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On The Last day Of my stay, l chaneed 70
Visit the kitchen, and there, with rag in hand
and the box open before her, sat ny hostess
with one cheek in most beautiful glow, while
the other looked about the color Of the ashes
Of despair. II you were TO examine one side
Of her face, aud then walk around and examine
the other, you could not be persuaded that they
belonged 10 one individual. On account Of her
embarrassment soon left. and she presently
appeared in her usual attire.
As these town ladies are very witty at the
expense Of country girls. thought would give
them the benefit Of my observations.
you will give the foregoing remarks a place
in your paper, you will Oblige,
c. A. H.
H-n, April, ", '5S.
Most cheerfully do we give the foregoing 4
place. We are glad to find anything to diver
us from the beaten path Of patty politics. Ant
further, II is a matter in which the ladies alone
are interested, and is inserted for their benefit
We know nothing Of the truth or falsehOOd o
the statement she makes,-the ladies' knov
more about these things than we do. II thi
lady, from the country, has slandered them
she should be reprimanded. Our columns ar
, open for a defence.
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WHAT GOLD Is COMING To.-The Moth Amer
ican Review has an elaborate article on the pro-
duction of gold and silver, in which the writer
thinks it but the exercise Of ordinary caution to
assume that "the annual supply of the precious
metals will not fall below hundred millions Of
dollars for many years, and that in quarter Of
a century this supply will depreciate money 10
one-half or one-third its present value"
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-04-15

CINCINNATI ELECTION Cincinnati elec-
ton resulted in the success of the Democratic
ticket generally. The complexion of the city
council, it is thought, will be nineteen Demo-
Gratis and thirteen Wings. F
The Gazette says, that in every Ward Of the
city the Free School candidates were triumph
antly elected to the School Board That will
do
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-04-15

GRAHAM's MAGAZINE, for May, has been re-
ceved, and as usual is filled with valuable read
ing matter. 1t is the prince Of magazines in
its line.
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A STRIFE The hotel walters in New York
demand $l8 per month. The AstOr prOprie-
tors offer SIT, but it is declined. The propO-
stion 70 employ females at the table is enter
tanned, and will be adopted by some Of the
houses. For most purposes, they would be
preferable to males, and much more apPropri-
ate.
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For Sale or Rent.

wish to sell or rent my house and lot ,on Main
where c. Sheldon now lives.
Possession will be given on the first OF April
next, - 1
For terms &c., apply to B. Stevenson.
March lS, So JACOB EVERHAkT,
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Hook and Ladder CempanY.

The regular quarterly meeting Of the Car.
rollton Hook and Ladder company will be held
in the Court House, on Saturday evening next,
at the hour of o'clock. WIN. MCOY,
April IS, '5S. 1aia % gSeo'y
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The following is verbatim copy, except the
names Of the directors. Of a notice which may
be found at the northern end of Lisbon street.
The writer thereof is well calculated, "over the
leit," to have charge Of the educational inter
ests Of his neighborhood.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-04-15

Cummings h Brackin, and Mr.. Huston, are
receiving their Spring and Summer Goods
Call and see them. See advertisement.
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EhbOFhood.
NOTES.

We want the hous hous holder Of thes tris
nomber 2 senter tonship TO met at the chool
house the second Monday day Of aprile, nanny
ley on the ! / day of the month 1853 at one
clock in afternoon to the pur puse Of electing
a full bOrde.
director D. S., c. N.
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Schools.

Rev. Mr.. Gild's school commenced last Mon
day. Mr.. Laird opens on Lisbon street on the
25th inst. See advertisement.
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The MoRMoNs.-The St. Louis News notices
that a number Of Mormons who have arrived
there lately. some have most positively refused
to go on to Salt Lake. 1t is said that emigrant
associations have been formed IN England by
which the terms Of passage from Liverpool TO
New Orleans have been brought as low as $40
to $12 each adult. With view to avail
themselves of this extraordinary low fare. it is
stated that many professed themselves men,
bers of the faith, and on arrival here, repudia-
ted the whole thing.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-04-15

BLACK SNow.-A letter from WalpOle, New
Hampshire, dated the 30lh ult says: 1--WE
have had in some parts Of this town, and in the
adjoining towns, what We call.a very remarka-
bic occurrence viz, fall of BACK sROW. l
send you some writing with snow as it fell, and
written with clean pen" The writing sent
BY our correspondent is perfectly legible. and
has the appearance of having been written with
pale black ink. We leave the explanation Of
the phenomenon to the scientifc.-BOs Jour.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-04-15

CoLoNuArIoN,- The Philadelphia Confer
ence Of the Methodist Episcopal Church, al
their late session, passed sundry resolutions in
reference 10 the colonization cause First, that
they regard with increased favor the cause Of
African colonization. Second and third, that
they approve the course Of the PennsylVania
Society. Fourth, that they commend the mis-
sionary aspect Of colonization in Liberia. Fifth,
that they recommend the Agent Of tie Coloui-
zation Society to the several congregations with
in the bounds of the Conference and, Sixth
that they recommend public meeting in be-
half Of the Colonization cause. $50
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NEW YoRK MARKEr.-FlOur $4.69@4.87,
wheat sI.I5@Sl.S3, Lard Of.
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The Madini family has been liberated and
ordered to leave Tuscany.
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The railroad from Dayton TO Troy was open
ed on Monday last. n .. ls3I
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THE Nav TEERIroRIEs.--The n. Y. Express
thinks that slavery is not excluded from the new
Territories Of Washington and Nvbrrska. The
Evening Post, on the contrary. thinks slavery
is absolutely excluded from both these terrific
ries, by virtue Of what is termed the Missouri
Compromise, which provides that slavery and
involuntary servituds shall be excluded iorss
er from all territory eeded BY France to The
United States, not ipeluded in Missouri, which
lies north Of Sc deg. 80 min. This saves Ne.
bIaska. Washington territory Is 8 portion Of
Oregon, and the JeIersOnian prOyisO applies to
that whole region, and that excludes slavery
from that territory.
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E1 Wheat is worth 7s cents in CarrOlltOn.
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THE DAuPHIN, ELEAzER WILLIAMs.-The N.
York Tribune has the following which is I'M
portant, if true:
We are told by one Of the parties engaged
in this investigation, that letter has been re-
ceiyed from lady at New Orleans, who states
that she is the person to whom Belanger made
his dying declaration, in regard TO the Dauphln.
She is well known to DR.. Hawkes., having been
a member of his church when he was settled
in New Orleans She says that she has in her
possession a trunk full Of documents relating
TO this question, communications from the roy
al family, &C., which sets the matter entirely
al rest, and proves the Rev. Mr.. Williams to
be the Dauphin, beyond cavil. An agent has
been sent to New Orleans TO obtain possession
of the documents. These facts were stated to
us bv gentleman who has been closely con-
nectod with this matter from the beginning,
and if they are facts, we hope the documents
will be hurried up as soon as possible
Tnr receipts Of the Cleveland and Pitts
burgh Railroad for the month Of March, 1858,
are as follows;
For passengers, $l0, 10y %
For felcbt. mail, DC. 1850 40
$3l $40 O2
For nsssengers $8,637 80
For freIoht' De. 7,109 as
SIS. TAO 25
Increase, $l6,929 n
The Board of Directors Of the G. d P. Rail-
road Company, have established Transfer
Agency in New York at the office of the Ohio
Life Insurance and Trust Co. Charles W.
Rockwell, Cashier Agent.
The Madini family has been liberated and
Z NA.Inrod 70 laaua Tuscany
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The receipts of the Cleveland and Pitts
burgh Railroad for the month Of March, 1858,