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Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-03-25
PnILApELPnIA, March l6.

Arthur Spring was fully committed for the
murder Of Hannah Shaw and Ellen Lynch
The principal witness is his own son, a lad Of
II years DID, who identified the sheath Of a
dirk and piece of lead pipe, formerly belong
ing to the son, and was taken from him. He
told his son that he committed the murder by
setting fire to the house. This part is confirm
ed by the present condition of his father. The
morning after the murders, the son was sent to
buy new shirts, and had half an eagle changed
-one of the stolen pieces.
The fathers trunk contained his bloody shirt
portions of stains washed from wristbands.
The elder Spring was represented by counsel,
who, under instructions from his client, attempt
ed to show on cross examination that hrs son
was the murderer, and that he had confessed as
much to him. The boy stood the examination
without ffinching from original statements
The grand jury will examine the case to- day,
and the trial 60 on next week.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-03-25

IMMENSE SHIPMENT OF GoLD DUsT.-The lar
gest semi-monthly shipment of gold dust ever
made from this port was manifested for the
steamer California. Though the risk was ju-
diciously divided by shipping large amount
by the Panama, it still properly belongs TO the
regular semi monthly steamer.
The following is the list, in addition to which
5000, 900 by the Brother Jonathan, stated to
have been shipped, may be counted-making
the aggregate for the middle Of February, 1853,
upward Of three millions, seven hundred and
ninety thousand dollars:
Page, Bacon & Co., 81, 900, 900, Adams &
Co., $4,000; B. Davidson, 332, 800; Bur
goyne 4 Co., $4,000; Drexel, Sather &
Church, 10000; Talant & Wilde, $4,000 J.
B. Thomas, $1,000; S. J. Meyer & Co., 30,-
$40; Wells, Fargo & Co., 73, 448; F. Argen-
Ii a. Co., $4,000; Collins, Cushman u Co.,
81 200; Stephens & Bancroft, "a $50; Bolton,
Barron & Co., II, 400; G. q Benjamin, 5000
Wycoff Il Co., 16,4l8 Hussey, Bond & Hale
3O,O48; D. L. Ross u Co., l9,200; Rising
Caselli & Co., 10000; Other shippers, 9l4..
364; Total, so, 800, 558 By the Brother Jon
athan, 100000 Grand total, $3.50, 558.
The largest previous shipment was made BY
the Panama, on the 30th Of November last
which was few dollars over 81, ,682, 900. The
Tennessee took out, on the LIST inst, $2,430,
600, which, added to the present shipments
will make the aggregate for this month, S5,
920, $50. .-Aha California, FEB. is.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-03-25

A Coon JoKE.-It is currently reported that
on Sunday night last, Mr.. l. B. Eddy, when he
returned home and saw that all preparations
were made for journey with him to Utica,
suddenly disappeared, since which time his
friends have not been able to learn bis where
abouts. tits now stated that on Monday morn
ing he posted to Utica, called up the faculty
there, stated that some portion Of his family
had got up clandestine trial on his sanity f;
by er parts evidence obtained verdict, taken
his property, and were taking measures to have
him confined that he had come there un-
known to his friends that the faculty might
thoroughly examine his state of mind and re-
port accordingly; that the faculty did so, were
perfectly satisfied of his sanity, gave him GER
tifcate 10 that effect, and that he is now on his
way home. II this be correct, and we have il
on good authority, 1t is the next best thing to
the crazy man causing his conductor to be con.
End in the asylum Chicago Tribune.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-03-25
The aPnIIon House"

The landlord Of the above named popular
hotel is still on hand aud has not removed, as
is understood by some persons. He keeps a
, good house, and those who call with him once,
will be disposed to call again.
For the information and qualification Of the
young and beautiful" we would give notice
that there will be a splendid ball given at the
aforementioned house, on the evening Of the
opening Of our Railroad. There will be good
time, no doubt
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-03-25

DIscovERY OF VALUABLE SILVER MtNEs.-It
is stated that great excitement has been created
in the towns on the Rio Grande, opposite FL
Paso, by the discovery Of some very valuable
silver mines on the eastern slope of the noun
tains, about sixty miles northeast Of Donna Ana.
The ore is found in immense quantities directly
on the surface Of the ground, and several tons
of it already have been gathered. The Hous-
ton Telegraph says -
lone mine is SO rich that the silver is ex-
tracted readily by melting it with common
log. fire Of pine Lead ore is also found in ex-
tensive veins, traversing the rocks in every di,
rection We are informed that thousands oi
tons of lead ore, similar to that obtained at the
lead mines near Galena, can be gathered on the
surface Of the ground, on the mountains east Oi
El Paso. There is large hill near the silver
mines, that might with propriety be styl led the
lead mountain, as it seems 10 be an immense
mass Of galena, or lead ore. II we may be-
lieve the accounts of persons who have visited
these mines, they must be far more extensive
and valuable than any Of the mines in Illinois
or Wisconsin"
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-03-25

do not aid in building up their church. but tend
rather 10 loosen the hold Of the priest on his
parishiOner, thereby weakening the church, and
placing il, so far as political influence is con.
cerned, on the same footing as other churches
This is an effect naturally flowing from the in
.ereourse ofthe children Of our common schools.
This effect contributes to make our population
homogeneous, and is therefore wholesome and
worthy Of protection, and no declamatory ap-
Peals Of political demagogues or clerical sehem-
ers, should induce our citizens to give mp por-
ton Of the school funds for the propagation Of
Catholic ideas. Sound argument would GER
tainly induce them to make any change that
would make our schools better but nothing.
We trust, will ever induce them TO favor plan
so certain to injure them fatally, and contribute
TO the spread Of ideas so repugnant to our re-
publican institutions. and dangerous 10 our lib
critics. Cincinnati GOzeas.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-03-25

ADDITIONAL ITEMS OF MEXICAN NEws.-The
Southern papers publish the details Of the news
from the city Of Mexico to the 22d ult., from
" which we learn that nearly all the States that
have cast vote for President were in favor oil
Santa Anna.
The friends Of Santa Anna state that he was
more inclined to union with the liberal party
than with sny other.
Senior Terrell and Senior Castillo LauEza have
been named plenipotentiaries on the part oI
Mexico to treat with Judge Conkling for set.
Element of terms of neutrality on the treaty OF
Tehuantepec
A special commission was formed on the nth
ult., for the purpose Of opening an inner ocean
ic communication between Acapulco and Vera
Cruz.
Gen. Lombardne was re organizing the army.
The Spanish Minister, Senor Zagas, has been
superseded by the Marquis of Rivero.
Gen. Canales had arrived in the city OF Mex
leo, as had also Gen. Woll.
The Guatamaa aggression on the South. and
the violent proceedings against Mexican citizens
in California, are the subject Of violent COM
ment in the Mexican papers
A company of French and Mexican citizens
had been formed for the purpose of establish.
ing a line Of steamers between Vera Cruz and
France. Vernauld & Co. represent the French,
and Clore Il Payne the Mexican interests.
Intelligence from the Rio Grande confirmed
the reported disbandment Of Caravajaps forces
Affairs had become remarkably quiet at Mon
terey.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-03-25

BANK RoBBERY-The st. Louis Union says
the Banking House Of Page & Bacon was a
short time since the scene Of one Of the most
cool, impudent iobberies Of which the annals
Of crime has any record. About one o'clock
in the afternoon, the financial clerk Of the hea-
w dry goods house Of Eddy Jameson 4 Co.,
called at the bank for the purpose Of deposit
ing some 81, 500; portion Of the money con-
sisted Of coin, and was contained in a shot bag.
When he approached the counter he found 1t
thronged by other depOsitors, and ascertained
that he would have to "wait for his turn
One Of the Tellers soon becoming otherwise
disengaged, proceeded to count the specie, and
while the work was progressing, the clerk laid
his passbook apon the counter, keeping his eye
upon it all the while. Before the principal re.
ceiving Teller was prepared to receive the iden'
tcal deposit, the clerk had his attention drawn
to the pile Of coin which he had brought there
and while giving il transient glance, he took
up his book, and TO his utter amazement found
that $1,000 in Missouri bank bills had been alb
stracted, while the sum Of about s 1900, which
was 'in currency" had been left untouched
The fact Of the robbery was instantaneously
communicated to the bystanders, and no suspi
cious looking person being present, searcl
was not instituted. Immediate effort was made
to discover the thief, but as yet no clue to hin
was found.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-03-25
A MAGNIFICENT Proiert

a bridge for a railroad, wagon road, &C., is
projected across the ST. Lawrence at Quebec
It is about 3,4O0 feet across at the proposed
point. A suspension bridge is the idea. Two
vast massive towers, $50 feet high. are to be
built from the bed Of the river where the water
is twelve feet deep at low tide. The height Of
the railroad, above high tide, is to be l6a feet
high enough for first class vessels to pass
and re-pass without obstruction. 1t will be a
maguif cent affair."
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-03-25

ENLARGEMENT OF THE New York CANALS
The bin providing means for the present wants
of the New York Canals. and to raise the same
to capacity of one hundred and fifty tons,
passed the Assembly of that State, on Friday,
by vote Of eighty to twenty-eigbt, after
being amended so as to levy tolls upon rail-
roads. The whole amount TO be raised Sl,'
100000, Of which part is to be raised by a
tax of seven.tenths Of mill upon all the prop
erty Of the State the remainder by the spe-
Ciai imposition of tolls on railroads. The law
is the alternative forced upon the House by re-
lection of the propositions to tax the aggregate
earnings of banks and railroads. 1t is said II
will pass the Senate.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-03-25
The war on Oar Public schools.

The Atlas of yesterday had full account OF
a meeting held in the 9TH Ward on Monday
night, by some perambulating Catholics of the
18th Ward, to make a demonstration in favor
of the division of the public school fund among
the various religious sects. The proceedings
Of the meeting were Of bigoted character, be-
traying settled determination to destroy our
common school system, and make the State the
supporter of Catholic schools, rather than de-
sire TO get rid of evils which they honestly be-
lieved they are suffering. BoiSterous and in
sincere defamation was fl instrument for the
accomplishment Of such purpose, and it was
very freely used by the persons most conspiCu.
GUS at the meeting.
The Catholics seem to have d, ,liberatelv re.
solved TO make this the great question on which
all their political action is to turn. In every
portion OF the country they have simultaneously
attacked our public schools. denOuncing them
us tyrannical and despotic, but SO far as we
have been able to discover. assigning no reason
for change in their organization or conduct,
except that they are not permitted TO teach in
them the peculiar doctrines of the Roman Cath.
olic Church.
Were our schools now under the control oil
Catholic teachers, and we're the doctrines of the
Catholic Church now taught in them, things
would present quite different aspect, and in
stead OF long harangues about the tyrannical
character of our present school system, we
would be favored by our Catholic friends with
the most violent denunciations OF such as dared
TO propose the division Of the funds now insist.
ed on by them. 1t is very evident that the
Catholics have nothing 10 complain of in our
common school system, but the fact that they
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-03-25

The Hon. Henry W. Green, the able and
popular Chief Justice Of New Jersey, has been
nominated by the Governor and confirmed by
the State Senate for another term Of office
Elk. Governor Vroom and Alexander Wurts
were both previously appointed to the Office,
but declined it for the reason, probably, that
a large number Of the Bar Of the State had so.
licited the re-appOintment Of Judge Green,
whose nomination is stated TO have been with.
held by the Governor because he was Whig.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-03-25
Sp,tug Election.

This important event is approaching and ii
would be well enough TO look around for candi.
dates. Any one who wants to run for any Of
fee, or the friend Of any such an one, had bet
ter have his name announced in the Free Press.
Charge only sI.O0.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-03-25

WHEELING BRIDGE CAsE.-Previous to the
close of the recent term Of the u s. Supreme
Court, motion was filed by the Attorney Gen.
eral of Pennsylvania, and the counsel of the
State, asking for an order to the Marshal to ex-
ecute the decree Of the Court in relation to the
Wheeling bridge, declaring it to be an illegal
structure, and also for an attachment against
the officers, managers, and stockholders for not
complying with the decree OF the Court. No
action was taken by the Court on the motion,
previous to its adjournment, aud SO the argu-
ment on the question goes over to the term
which commences in May next. The argument
of this motion will bring up the question as to
the effect Of the act of Congress, declaring the
bridge post rOad-Boh. Pat.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-03-25

FEMALE IMMIGRATION INTO CALIFoRNIA.--An
unusually large number Of females arrive in
California. The Placer Times says their inAu.
ence for good can hardly be estimated. At
their presence the gambling house closes. as
though some magic wand had been waved be-
fore its doors and the people are won away
from the drinking saloons and houses for dissi-
patton, by an attraction which, though appa-
rently gentle, is all powerful. AT the incoming
Of every steamer nowadays, the dawn Of Cal
ifornia grows brighter and brighter.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-03-25
CAloRIc ENcING Ton THE NAvY.-Capt. E

CALoBIo ENGINE FOR THE NAvY.-Capt. Err
lesson has made a contract with the Navy De-
partment to construct for the Government a
model CalOric Engine of sixty horse power
such an engine as Capt. E. proposes to apply
TO screw frigate. This engine is to be made
forthwith and sent to Washington to be put up
in the Navy Yard before the next meeting Of
Congress.-N Y Tribune.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-03-25

TIE JAPAN EXPEDITION. Boston Post
publishes the following evtraCt from letter re-
ceived from a gentleman who had just return
ed to this country from a trip to China rela-
tive to the feelings of the Japanese toward the
expedition of Com. Perry;
II was Informed by gentleman-a native
of Japan, that the Emperor is all ready for the
American expedition. He exhibited letter to
me, which tie had just received from one OF
his countrymen, then on the island Of Jeddo,
That the people kept strict look out all over
the coast and their fires were already burn
ing on the mountains at night, in order to be
prepared in case the squadron should appear at
night One million Of soldiers are ready at
hand. The coast is all set with guns, while in
the Bay Of Jeddo, where the feet is expected,
there are countless war junks, and the whole
bay is surrounded with numerous forts. The
expedition will find the japanese much better
soldiers than they anticipate. The
presents had better been left at home. A trade
will not soon be opened with that country ex-
cent by force"
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-03-25
Ice AT BuFFALo.-The Commercial of tn

Ice AT BuFFALo.-The Commercial of the
18th, says:
The rain and wind last night have done con-
siderable towards removing the ice from our
harbor For eight or ten miles from the mouth
of the creek, up the lake, no ice could be seen
this morning. On the beach above the light
house, there is large quantity of ice, which
a strong wind would soon dislodge and carry
down the river
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-03-25

The whole number of clerks in the several
Departments at Washington is 750, and their
annual compensation is 1881, 900. They are
divided into four classes-those in the frat class
have a salary of 5000, those in the second,
81. 200; those in the third, 81 500; and those
in tie fourth, 1900. There is also chief
clerk in each Department, whose salary is
So, 200.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-03-25

We were shown the other day couple of
gold watches, recently rescued from the wreck
Of the old steamer Tennessee, which was sunk
nearly thirty years ago. They were found on
her deck under nearly fifteen feet OF water.
where they had remained all that long time
with an amount of water and dirt flowing over
them sufficient to have made another State
The gold castings were not at all injured The
steel work was very much rusted, and the crys-
tails broken. The painting on the face, how
ever, was as fresh as originally D. Plea.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-03-25

New York OYSTER TRADE.--The yearly
sales Of oysters in New York city, it is estima-
ted, exceeds FIVE millions Of dollars the num-
Der Of persons employed in the business, di-
rectly or indirectly is said to- be about fifty
thousand. Of the whole amount Of oysters,
sold in that market, about two-thirds come
from Virginia, which has more extensive oys-
ter trade than any other State in the Union.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-03-25

LARGE FORTUNE TO CoNvIcT.-A man nam
ed Robert Sutton, confined in the Auburn State
Prison, New York, for rObbing Judge Harris,
of Albany, has just received intelligence that
he is heir to $50, by the death of rela-
tive in England. He has yet some FIVE years
to remain in prison.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-03-25

The Cincinnati Times says there are fifty
nine Spiritual Circles" regularly organized in
that city, and more than twice that number oc-
casionally meeting. The number Of mediums
is stated at three hundred and ten.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-03-25

The Eastern papers have numerous notices
of strikes among mechanics, for higher wages
If, as many suspect, we are on the eve of
severe pressure in monetary affairs, they have
chosen poor time for strike.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-03-25

A NICE FIX FOR Liberal MES.--The donors
of the elegant horses and carriage to President
Pierce have placed themselves in an awkward
predicament, by refusing to pay what they claim
is an extravagant bill of $l,887 81 for pair
of harness, though the mountings alone cost
81, 100, and the makers were directed to gil
the order without regard to expense. The ma
kers threaten to sue them.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-03-25

A bill has passed the Rhode Island Legisla.
ture prohibiting children under twelve years Of
age from working in factory at all, those un.
der fifteen from working more than eleven, and
adults from working more than ten hours, un'
less they choose.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-03-25

Reference to the proper column will show
that twO who had been esteemed as among
our best cilizens, have gone the way of all
flesh Mr. John Ncvin and Mr.. George Cog
sill, Esqr.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-03-25

The City Council of Cincinnati have abolish
ed the volunteer system in the ere department,
and established the paid system. This meets
the decided appreciation of the citizens at large,
but some Of the present volunteer fremen are
very much opposed to it, and express their
dsapprobation in riotous and outrageous
manner.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-03-25

I'm our report Of House proceedings of Sat
urday, Mr. Houk is srepOrted as having opposed
the bill allowing relief to colored paupers" I"
We are requested by that gentleman to say
that his opposition arose from the details of the
bill, and that he is in favor of adopting efficient
measures TO afford relief to colored paupers,
but not of admitting them into the same pau.
per.houses with the whites.-O. s. Journal
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-03-25
For the Carroll Free Press.

Ma. CRosIER -
Dear sir,--I am requested By the Trustees
of Maury Academy to forward to you for pub
lication the enclosed resolutions and obituary
upon the death Of your old friend, Mr.. George
W. Cogsl, formerly Of your town.
Yours &c,
n 4
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-03-25

Garlic AND SHEEP FOR CALIFORNIA A.
La Grave, of Ste. Genevieve, Mo-, starts for
California in few weeks with drove Of 500
head of cattle, and between 5000 and 5000
head OF sheep,
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-03-25

ET Our only apology for the lack Of original
matter this week. is the fact that court is in ses
sion. Next week we will be at our post again
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-03-25

The Governor Of Michigan, upon the recon-
mendation of the Attorney for the Company,
has pardoned three Of the men who were con-
victed of the conspiracy to burn and destroy
the property Of the Michigan Central Railroad.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-03-25
S. RAMSEY,
cambridge, Tenn.
DASDnrDor, TENN, 4ru MxnCn, 1883.

DANDRiDeE, TENN, 4rH MxRcn 1883.
The Board Of Trustees of Maury Academy
having convened on the occasion Of the death
of Mr.. George W. Cogsil, one Of the Precep-
tors in the Academy the following preamble
and resolutions we're unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, Mr. Cogsil came among US IN the
past year, a stranger, and entered upon the be.
nevolent employment Of teaching and training
the mind Of youth in literature, in humanity,
and virtue which employment he continued till
the late brief sickness, ending last evening in
bis melancholy death, we, and the community
here, by his pursuits and associations learned
to know him well, therefore cordially and sin.
cerely resolve
That the department Of Mr.. Cogsil as Pre-
ceptor in Maury Academy, in all things met
our full appreciation, and we deeply deporc his
death as loss to the community of useful
and worthy man,
That his kind, courteous, and noble bearing
and intercourse proved him gentleman, above
all exceptions, and though he has died COM
parative stranger among us, yet in health and
in sickness he has been surrounded by friends
who now grieve for his death, and friends
mourn for the loss Of friend.
That we slowed the stranger" and sincere
ly sympathze with his parents and family in
their bereavement and sorrow for him who has
thus died away from his home and his kindred.
That the Chairman communicate 20 the fam
ilY this expression Of our sympathy and sorrow.
GEO. M. CRO0KSHANKS, ChGirmoa.
W. R. CASWELL, Secretary.