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Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-06-23

PANAMA.-Statements having been publish
ed in New York to the effect that the mortal.
ity among the laborers on the Isthmus railroad
was so great that one man had died for every
foot of the road built the Panama Herald rid
icues the representation, and shows that this
would make the total number of deaths 49,
900 in the space of three years and half
Seventeen passengers by the steamers Illinois
and Philadelphia had published card, saying
that during their Soiourn on the Isthmus, nei,
ther they nor any Of their fellow passengers
had experienced any i'll health. These state
ments seem to put quietus upon the repeat
ed stories of shocking mortality in that reg on.
President Obando has proposed to the Congress
OF New renada to raise money for the State
treasury from the Panama railroad. by selling
to the company for specific sum the prolon,
CATION of their privileges beyond the period to
which they were limited. The army of New
Gre NADIA has been reduced to the peace foot
ing.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-06-23

SMALL BUSINESS Judge Finn has been in.
dulging in series ofpetty annoyances toward
the city Reporters for the press that attend the
criminal court. On Monday he promulgated a
ukase that the reporters who were allowed Il
sea within the bar shonld take an oath to re-
port the proceedings of the court correctly
This insulting proposition was promptly declin-
cd by the reporter for the Commercial. Finn
then ordered him without the bar. He retired
and placed himself ready to take notes. Finn
found an old rule that prohibited persons from
standing back of the bar, and ordered the mar
shal to put the reporter on the seats that were
at the back side of the room; and so far off from
the court that he could hear nothing. This
petty piece of tyranny, showed the character Of
the man, but did not accomplish its object for
the reporter Immediately sent for chair, and
took his scat close to the railing, where he
could both see and hear what was going on
Thus stood the case at the last report. Loco.
locoism developes frichly in Hamilton coun-
ty. How long will the people stand such ty-
ranny p D, S. Journal
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-06-23

CATHOLIC AND Protestant SCENE OVER A
CORPsE.--A disgraceful riot took place vester
day afternoon on the Beleville Avenue, at the
house Of Mr.. John Donahoe. A brother of Mr..
d. who has been residing with him for about a
year, during which he had been i'll of cousump-
ton, died on Saturday morning. Mr., D. is "a
Protestant and his brother a Catholic, but when
dying gave no particular direction as to his fu =
neral to the family leaving it to their discretion,
and they made engagements with other fr ends,
and Fathers Moran and Senez, for having Pro-
tastant Services at the house, and then re ,igr- :
ing the body to the Cathol friends of the de.
ceased for interment in the Cemetery This it
was believed would settle all the d(fi,ulties
which had boou oi,oj, aud diotur rbaaoo bo
ing apprehended, the funeral was going on oui-
etly. Rev Mr., Townsend officiating. While he
was In his dicourSe, Father Seneze, and others
drove up and said according to the testimony
of those who heard ii, "is there no good Cath
oc here that will stop that babbling? He is
playing comedy over the dead body"-in al.
fusion to Mr.. Townsend. The services were
stopped, the Catholics rushed in and attempted
to get possession of the body, and u general
melee ensued, in which the coffin lid was taken
off and used as a weapon by the assailants.
The riot continued for some time, but the Pro-
testant bearers and friends placed the BODY in
he hesrse and followed it to the grave among
much i'll language uttered by the other party.
The affair will become the subject of legal in.
NeWark AdVertiser.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-06-23

Mr.. MARCY, the Secretary of State, has issu-
ed Circular letter to our diplomatic agents
abroad, in which he directs them to abstain
from wearing Court dresses, and put on the
plain dress of an American citizen, whenever
1t can be done without giving offence. This
instruction is commendable, and was much
needed. Our diplomatic agents in foreign
countries. for some years past, have shown a
dlsgraceful anxiety to shine in Court dresses
and liveries, and it is time to call them to an
appreciation OF the fact that such things do not
become the representatives of plain republi.
cans.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-06-23

A very profound descision was made by a
Locofoco Justice, not thousand miles from
this city on Saturday last. A man was brought
before him charged with violating the law, by
selling liquor to the pententiary prisoners, who
were out with teams, &c, The case was made
out by POSITIVE direct testimony beyond all
doubt. But the defence set up was, that the
defendant was a foreigner, and did not know
that he was violating the law by selling to the
prisoners. The Justice regarded the defence as
valid, and thereupon discharged the defendant
from custody We wonder if it is now denied
that the prisoners have, for months, been in the
habit of getting liquor at the doggeries about
town. This is not the only case Of the sort,
but it is possible the aew rule of law, established
by the Justice, would prevent conviction of
doggery keepers. Perhaps it will be as well
for the Warden to devote little less time to
carrying the war into Africa" and a little
more to correct these outrageous abuses. If
the doggercs can't be punished the trade
should be stopped by keeping the prisoners
away from them,-O. S, Journal.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-06-23

WITTY REToRT.-A certain member o
Congress from one of the Eastern States was
speaking one day on some important question
animated during which sat a brother member,
his opponent on the question, very smiling
This annoyed him very much, and he indig.
nantly demanded why the gentleman from.
was laughing at him.
II was smiling at your manner of making
monkey faces, sir, was the reply.
"Oh l make monkey faces do I? Well,
you have no occasion to try the experiment,
for nature has saved you the trouble"
The hammer was distinctly heard amid roar
calling the house to order
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-06-23

NEW ORLEANS, June 5.
Some excitement was occasioned to-day by
Certain rumors of the intended rising of the
slaves in the city. Information of that effect
was given to the police. late last evening, by a
free negro, who pointed out the ringleader of
the conspirators. The latter was at once ar.
rested, and found to be heavily armed He
confessed that plan had beeen organized,
for 2, 500 negroes to attack the city at various
points on the next day the powder magazines,
Mint and principal banks in the city were to be
set fire to, which was to form signal to the
negroes Of the surrounding country to rise al
SO, The whole story is considered improbable,
and is generally regarded as hoax, The pol
ice, however, thought it prudent to take all
precautions possible. and they arrested some
twenty negroes All has remained quiet SO
far, and no others have been discovered to be
implicated in the scheme.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-06-23
Wanted.
annunl.

Two columns of readable instructive original
matter and seventeen local items for our next
issue, A reasonable compensation will be paid
for the aforementioned commodities, as we ex.
Pcct the excessively hot weather will dry all
the ink in our pen, to say nothing OF its effects
constitulionally.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-06-23
PnhlIcallnns

PurxAMs MONTHLY, for June was duly recei-
we'd, and, we are glad to see that it sustans it.
seIfso well. 1t will bear comparison with the
best publications of any country.
July Graham is on our table. 1t is full up
to the brm ofthe most choice original and Sc.
lected literature. 1t is richly worth $500 pei
annum.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-06-23

old nigga's residence" will become known all
over the world. while the villifers of the writer
must "remain in dust from whence they
sprung"
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-06-23

GEo. B. MERwIN, Esq.,-who will fill the
post OF Vice Consul will accompany the Gov
ernor with their families, leaving their rural
residences on the banks of Lake Erie in safe
keeping. They will return after many days.
we hope, with improved health, too enjoy life
again among old, familiar, and attached friends.
CIev. Gerald
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-06-23

CANEDo, the Captain General OF Cuba, some
body writes from the Isle Of the Ocean, re-
ceiycs for his pay something over four hundred
thousand dollars per annum! His reguhr sal
ary is $50, 600; as this is not sufficient TO feed
him, he is allowed $4,000 extra for terrabins,
asparagus, and other table luxur,es for
issuing passports { after paying Sccretaries) ho
pockets cool S24. 900, and for appointments
in his gift the triaing donation fee of s32 900
per annum. Added to this, lie cxacts three
golden ounces (35l) for every limb of native
African ebony imported into the Island, and
the average of the past six years place this
source of income at S2CO 00O-a very pretty
bonus on the trade he is Lound by solemn trea-
ty TO suppressl Brihes and "Black Mail" run
him up another $40, 600, so that, on the whole,
he is not likely, ifhe be considerate Spaniard,
to "strike" for higher pay"
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-06-23

ES- Some of the rappers have walked up Gen,
Jackson. Just hear him answer the questions;
Q.-When will Cuba be annexed
AIN six years.
Q.-When will Mexico be annexed?
An three years Santa Anna will make
war on the United States.
Q.-Are these things true Gen. jackson
A.-Yes, sir, by the eternal
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-06-23

YoUNa AMERICA "A lad of tender years.
who had left his parents homo set out in life
for himself. appeared in grocery in Sandusky,
tne other day dc was asked why he left his
ialher? The young sprig rolled large quFd
OF tobacco to one side of his mouth, and repli-
"Why, the fact is, the old man got so saucy
couldn't stand it with him any longer.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-06-23

A MIsrAKE.-A horse and buggy were re-
Gently stolen from man residing in Pondtown
Sumpter county, Georgia, and handbills were
sent flying over the country, offering reward
and describing the thief AMI property. A
day or two after gentleman was seen driving
horse and buggy through the western por-
tion of Randolph county, and his appearance
corresponded with the published description of
the thief. A party of citizens concluded to ar
rest the supposed scamp, and after hot pur-
suit OF several miles overlook the stranger, when
it was found out that he was no other person
than the Hon. RoBERr TooMBs, one of the
Georgia United State Senators They didn't
tell Toombs anything about the object of their
visit
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-06-23

Eg TUE STEAM MILL-You will see by a
reference to our advertising columns, that
Mcssrs Boop and Birchfpld have rented the
steam mill DC, where they intend keeging con,
stanIy on hand any quautity of the staff of
life
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-06-23

AGENTS FROM GERNANY.--It is stated that !
several OF the German Governments are abou
sending agents to America to collect informa
tion regarding the dOings in our country of the
emigrants from theirs.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-06-23


Gov. WOod---FUTpaTdisO Onsui>hip.
We had The pleasure of Offering n chair this
morning 10 our distinguished friend Gov WooD
who has Just returned from Washington.
The Governor has. after much hesilanoy,
concluded to accept the office rendered him by
the Administration, md expects 10 sail in tho
steamer Illinois, Of July Goth. taking the 18th
mus route.
To those aware Of the value aud Importance
Of the Valparaiso Consulshp, il win not be a
matter of surprise that Gov. WoCD has taken
the post intimated, as il has been looked upon
next to Liverpool as the fvorite Consulate
in the gift of any Administration. Taking into
account the vast difference in expense of living
at Liverpool and Valparaiso, and also tbs great
increase of late years in the commerce Of the
Pacific, il is now considered the best paying
appointment President PIERCE can confer.
Dignity h all very well 10 talk about, but
when you associate { with poll ical pref, rment,
that is all it is good for. We like to see digni-
ty now from The individual, not from the office;
and so far as Gov WcoD is concerned, dignity
of Office has been heaped upon him, until, if he
used all his titles, he would have more han
dies 10 his name than Bashaw his tails.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-06-23

Et- We have heard a story about bargain
and sale operation between some ofour officials.
We will inquire into it and report at the earli
est possible day.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-06-23

The Memphis Eagle gives al account of an
excursion 10 the Sunk Lands" of the St. Fran
els river, some fifty or sixty miles from Mem
phis by the land route. Duliug the earthquake
of 1911, large scope of land along the ST.
Francis river was sunk ten or fifteen feet and
Immediately covered with water. 1t has been
called the sunk lands from that time. It some
seventy five miles in length and from two to
four in width. II is studded with smalIisands
of willow, but at the present stage of water very
few of them are above overflow. The wlo'e
lake as it might more probably be called. abouds
with fish of all sorts and sizes The water is
almost perfectly transparent, and they may be
seen distinctly to the depth of ten fe0t.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-06-23
A ROMAN PIN.

"Ihe attempt and not the deed confounds US"
Shakespeare
II wish to pay the subscription of 4Nark An.
tony" said gentleman last week stepping up
to the desk
"Are you his friend Bratuss" inquired one
of the compositors.
NO." was the reply, ''but here is Cash us"
Cassias) as he handed over the 'two in ad-
vance"
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-06-23

The London correspondent of the New York
Sunday Times, in alluding to the Queen, says;
"She fully looks her age. The family ten
dency to stoutness has recently developed it's
elfin her, and she is getting vulgarly fat. The
fact is, she takes little exercise has mind not
easy troubled by trifles, and has great appe-
tite. Her food is of the plainest, but she eats
heartily, and bottled stout is her "favorite van
itv"
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-06-23

JEDEpTAH SEEN THE TwINs.-After dick r no
some time with the long.legged door keeper
Jedediah Homespun up and spent quarter to
see the Slamese Twins. Looking at the curl.
ous pair some time Jed bnsted.--
"how longyo fellers been in this kind oI
hitch ?"
Forty two years." was Eng's reply.
Du tell Gettin' kind o'used to il, cal.
culate ain'tyou2 ?"
1--WE ought to be-" said they.
yes. vow you ought. 'Spect you b lono
to the same church o.
"Yes, indeed" said Chang
"Want to know Wall swan yeou mir hitch
ed queer" said Jed, miuu,ey examining the
igature. lone Of You fllrrs dies tother fell
ler'll be in pucker. reckon 2
Would be bad. said Chang.
Don't drink nothing guess--ever go in /,
swim p
Sometimes, said they.
After gazing at them few minutes in silenc,
Jed again busts--
'Look here. spose one of you fellers got int
a scrape and was to be put in Jail how'd YOU
manage that?'
'Oh l'says Eng. I 60 Changs ball.
oh yes could do that by hokey L
And Jedediah having exhausted his cross
examination went off whistling, giving fresh
lot OF examiners room to put the twins through
a course Ofsimilar sprouts.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-06-23
Appropriations made ~ the last Leg
fSIafurc.

Last week we showed that the aggregate
amount of personal property in the State would
be largely increased this year-that the per
cent for State purposes had also been inereas-
ed. We propose now TO show why this in
crease has become necessary. In order TO do
this il is only necessary 10 look at the vast a.
mount appropriated by the Legislature at its
last session.
By reference 10 an appropriation bin passed
December the Cd, 1852, and published in the
Republican on the 23l Of same month. il will
be seen that for the payment of members Of
the General Assembly, their clerks, DC. there
was appropriated the sum of 500 O93 SO
A bill passed March l4th, 1853 makes the
following appropriations;
For the payment of Governor and
other State officers $4,000 90
For the payment of members of the
General Assembly, their clerks,
dc, the additional sum of 69. 600 90
For the payment Of Supreme and
Common Pleas Judges, Supern-
tendents Of ASyIums, clerks in
the Offices, Secretary to the Gov
ernOr, DC 2l5Os2 90
For the payment of the interest on
the foreign and domestic debt l,095. 597 49
For the payment Of the expenses of
the Commissioners Of the Sink.
ing Fund, and for other purpo-
ses, 1905 90
For the prosecution of the work on
the new State House '" I25,OOO 90
For the paymentof claims allowed
TO persons and corporations. II, 96G rs
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-06-23

Conclude at least nine parts in ten of what
is handed about by common fame to be false.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-06-23
80 QFn o. M
< , 10 OIO w

iotHi GZ.o1b, SO O9
Two million three hundred and sixteen thou
sand three hundred and fifteen dollars and nine
cents is the amount appropriated by the last
Legislature for the year 1853. By reference
to the Auditors report it will be seen that the
amount of taxes levied last year for State pur.
poses, was Sl,776, 536 68, being $3.50, 778-
ii less than The appropriations of last winter !;
consequently, it has become necessary to in
crease the State tax this year in order to meet
the increased expenditures.
We have examined the appropriation bills
passed by the last two Legislatures under the
old Constitution, and find that the amount an.
prOpriated then for the purpose of defraying
the expenses of the State government is but
little more than half Of what is now required
The expenses of the State government ere en-
ormous, and in oder to meet them the burden
of taxation has been greatly increased. by the
party in power. The truth of this declaration
will be realized when you come to pay your
taxes Cddiz Republican
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-06-23

omo.-The papers of this State generally
represent the growing wheat crop as in bad
condition, the fly having committed great raw.
ages upon it, In this county the prospect is
very unpromisng and the crop will be an ex.
ceedingly short one, Corn, oats and grass
have been seffering for the want of rain In
the fruit line there will be an abundant crop OF
peaches, but few apples
PENNsYLvAMA.-The fly is very destructive
in the best wheat counties of the State. In
Lancaster county says the Wig, there will not
be over half crop.
lLLENoIs,--The Alton Courisr says in Green
county whole fields of wheat have been almost
cut down by the insect and the damage extends
to Jersey, Macoupn and other counties. Corn
is doing we'll.
MAINE. : Grain, grass and fruit crops are
promising.
CoNNEcTIcuT,-An abundant harvest of all
sorts Of crops is looked for Guernsey Times
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-06-23

Philadelphia county is about twenty -one
miles long and has an average breadth Of about
SIX miles, 1t embraces an area of 121 square
miles, or 1900 ac,es. The City and districts
are said to contain 8416 acre, or 164 square
miles the remainder of the territory being in
cluded within the boroughs and rural districts.
according to the Census of 1850, the popula4
lion is4O9, ,045.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-06-23

DEBT OF THE CoUNTRY.-Mr. Mansfield writes
an elaborate and able article for his Railroad
Record, on the debt and credit of the United
States, The aggregate of his speculations are
embodied in The fnltovinr tahIe.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-06-23

EETho Editor of the Free Press sends
his compliments and best wishes 10 the I Edi
tor oftl.e Pcayune, hoping that he still survives
his "sim"itansoas effort" at eulogizing the "gel,
lorous Dedm. mocracy, which occupied one
half square in their last weeks issue.
GEr Mr. Mcknn wnnIs 10 hnu hnItnr snn Lie
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-06-23

truth IN AN RRoR.- By the accidental Omis-
sion OF single letter, in an exchange, the line.
"Hell has no fury like woman scorned,"
was made to read.
Hell bas no fury like a woman coraed," IS
This is the first time we ever heard of so
striking truth being the offspring of an error.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-06-23
RB-Seo The advertisement Of W. McClir

E1-See The advertisement of w. McClintock,
of Pittsburgh, in An other column. lie has on
hand large and superior lot of Carpets, oil
cloths, &c Our merchants will give him a
call. We can assure them from experience that
they will be hnnnrnhly dealt with
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-06-23
Posi- Office.

Mr. James Tolan received his appointment
spost master, several weeks ago, but does not
intend to take the office until the first of July.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-06-23
81 667,689,454

OF This sum. FIVE hundred millions is held q.
,road, or on foreign account
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1853-02-22

The Empress rcfuseS d allow the
Senate TO se,lle any donation upon her,
and this, coupled with Her previous Ssf,isal
TO receive Ihel jewels from the Municipal
Council, had produced lhe most latotshls
impression. ha1 l@iipe3 sr0
The Municipal Councils all over Francs
were vo'ing congratulaIory addresses 10 Ihs
Emperor on his marriage. rs e6g
The Turks commenced active operations
against Montenegro on the l2ih January,
and during 'ha, day had destroyed three
villages by FIRE. Omar Pacha, al the head
of $4,000 troops, was pushing on towards
the capital. IA ,Ts essssg
Austria had despatched $4,000 troops To
the frontier OF the Empire, 10 project i,ifom
the encroachments Of The hostile forces,
The Asialic Cholera has broken out In
Paris, which causes much nneasiness.
Viscount Melbourne, the ex.Premisr Of
England is dead, and with him the tilIs 10
extinct.
DR.. Newman has been fined fiooo, iot
his libe. on Achille.