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Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1854-05-25

Wheeling was visited by severe storm,
last week, which did much damage along the
river. The Suspension Bridge-the grandest
structure of the kind in the world was des-
troyed
The Editor of the Gazette describes the catas-
trophe as follows:
'We Witnessed the terrific scene and saw the
tremendous violence of the gale. The great
body ofithe flooring and the suspenders, form
ing something like basket swung between the
towers, was swayed to and fro, like the motion
of pendulum. The cables of the south side
were finally thrown off the apex of the east
ern tower, retaining their position on the tower
of The opposite side of the river This des-
troyed the equilibrium OF the swinging body !;
and each vibration giving ltincreased moment
um, the cables, which sustained the whole
structure, were unable to resist force opera
ting on them in so many different directions,
and were literally twisted and wrenched from
their fastenings.
For few moments we watched it with
breathless anxiety, lunging like ship in the
storm, at one time it rose to nearly the heighth
of the towers, then fell. and twisted and with
ed, and was dashed almost bottom upward.
At last there seemed to be a determined twist
along the entire span, about one half of the
flooring being nearly reversed, and down went
The immense structure from its dizzy heighth
TO the stream below, with an appalling crash
and roar, Nearly the entire structure struck
the water at the same instant, ,dashing up an gn-
broken column of foam across the river, to the
heighlh of at least forty feet. M
Two cables on the North side still remain
firm in their places. On the South side, all
the cables except one small one, are torn from
their anchorage in the heavy masonry on Main
St.. and with such violence we're they ierked
from this piece Of mansonry, that one stone
weighing about 1900 pounds, was thrown a
distance Of some feet. The large iron gate al
this end of the bridge, was shivered to atoms,
and the toll house completely demolished. Mr..
James Bell, the toll keeper, making a very mar
row escape with his life.
On the island. at the west end of the bridge
we learn that but one cable broke from the an
chorage. The entire woodwork lies in the
river and, on the shores. The cables also
stretch across the river. sunk TO the bottom
So far as we can discover, onlvTtwo Of the ca
bles snapped asunder, and that on the outside
of the towers, the rest Of The breakage being
at their connections with the anchors as,
We have no information as TO. what course
will be pursued with regard to it. A ferry
must be substituted for the present, and we
presume the bridg+iwill be re-erscted. We hope
that it will be done on a much reduced spar
and designed for railroad uses. The cost o
this structure was about 100000"
We understand that the Directors of tbs
Bridge Company, have resolved to proceed a
once to rebuild the structure.
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/" Tax KmIer.v

Where is the Tax killer? Can any good 10.
cOfOco ansEer9 II any Of you gentlemen are
unable to answer, please hunt up the old files
Of that delectable little sheet issued by f" Sam
Medary." of Columbus. Ohio, in the year OI
grace, lS46. You will there find wood cut
representing Auditor John Woods, mounted on
a vehickle drawn By two large CoOns. with a
label on the side of the wagon in large letters,
" INsTRUoTIOEs, and close behind wbig as
SCISSOR, with the tax law under his arm. Again
We say, gentlemen, where is the Tax Killer Of
1854? Why is it that you have not sustained
that very interesting and amusing little paper!
II You say it was intended only for the cam
paign of 1896, why Is il not necessary for the
campaign of 1854? Or do we not need the
animal known as the "Tax Killer" this year ?
Have the peoples taxes been so reduced since
l846, that it wiz mot pay" to keep and feed
the animal? Or has the New Constitution in
the hands Of its friends" so enlightened the
tax payers that no other means are required to
keep them from suffering in the flesh? It's no
longer necessary We divine to represent, by a
large wood cut, the Why assessor, tilted, heels
over stomach by an old SOW, and Auditor John
Woods climbing tree to elude the chase Civ
en- him by the old "grunter;;" and to which an
editorial is appended that reads as follows:
ASSESSING PIGS"
"The above engraving illustrates one of the
trying scenes whig assessors sometimes go
in earning their two dollars a day and
roast beef He has, it seems, been trying to
put some POOR MANS PIG upon his list and the
poor fellow has come off second best Au-
ditor Woods has taken his stand beneath
ared shade Tree, with another dose of 1lstruc-
tons in his coat pocket. On the whole it is
very spirited affair"
What do you think Of that kind Of DeMoc-
racy in 854, kind reader? Has not Sam Me-
dary been taking medicine" ''nux vomica"
Or something else since le46? Where are the
Instructions" of the indefatigable auditor"
Of 1854? Are they drawn in vehickle for
The occasion, by suitable team? If so. send
US rOOod CIT at least from the citizen Sam Me-
dary, giving the whereabouts of the peerless,
Auditor. If in the wisdom of Lo-
by convention or otherwise it deems
t beneficial to the interests of the tax payers
If tAe State, that such an enlightened sheet
should be issued for the campaign Of 1854 just
iend us your prospectus" and we can secure
1ou at least one hundred subscribers from Car
oil County; and in fact we will take dozen
,opies ourselves, and pay for them too, at the
I'D prices.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1854-05-25
Ohio Tax Law--Dccisio

The Ohio State Journal of the 18th says
The Supreme Court of the United States de.
cided on tuesday, that the Law Of Ohio tax
ing Banks on their debts, &c..is unconstitutional.
This was the case in which hr. George E.
Pugh displayed such marvellous ability a few
weeks SINCE"
Wonder if Auditor Morgan will issue cir
cuar on thi, decision, and declare, that the acl oE
Locofoco creation. as NO LONGER
A PORTION OF THE LAW"
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sad Occurrence.

As Miss Nancy Watson Of Washington town
ship in this county, was returning from church,
on Wednesday of last week, In company with
her father, she was instantly killed. about a
mile from SCroggs6eld. BY falling tree.
They were riding together in a buggy she
was struck upon the head by a limb of the tree
in its descent, which dashed out her brains.-
Her father escaped with but slight injuries
Poor girl--ip an instant she was hurried into
Eternity, without minutes warning Truly,
this year isIremarkabe for its calamities. BY
many will the year 1854 be remem bered in
anguish.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1854-05-25

With view af excluding Slavery from al ter
HltOFies irOn which i vas excladed b u,
Missouri COnpromise, and lhst they appeal 4
the generous libernlily Of our uaerchahls and
citizens generally 70 create an ample fund foi
the use OF the said Commistee.
2. hesofued. That the resolution and proceed
mgs Of this meeting be addressed to the Presi
dent Of the United States. to each member o
the Senate and House Of representatives. and
70 The Governors Of each State. ha. they may
be advised Of the temper and determination oI
the people Of New York. at this interesting
and eveutful period Of our eouHtFy's history,
Should not the example Of New York bC
followed BY the towns and cities Of the Vest
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1854-05-25
Democracy Of I6IG, VS.. Democracy Y
of 1854.

The Democracy of l846, denounced the
Wing tax law for taxing man upon all
he was worth, excepting 5000 worth Of book
accounts, all his grain in the ground. and wool
and grain on hand. of the previous years growth
farming utensils, and household furniture. to
the amount of one hundred dollars-mechan-
les tools $3.50, family Library, FIRE arms, for
the use Of the fam Z, one mans saddle, &c.,
one side saddle and $50 worth of bees, and
if no other property subject to taxation worth
500, q COW hogs and 8 sheep entirely ex-
emptsd. But the British Bank bought, blue
light Federal Whigs," were running the dear
people of the State, by assessing enormous
taxes upon the farmers. and mechanics, and
the poor mon was most shocklpgly oppressed in
the opinion Of the Democratic stumpers. for all
Of whom said stunPers, shed numerous "crOc-
odile tears" "a 10 ee.s
The people were alarmed, became aroused,
and threw of the calling yoke of the Wings,
and placed upon their necks the light and ca.
sy yoke Of the self-styled Democracy And
how stands the case now Fifty dollars worth
Of property only exempted. No book accounts
no saddles. no household furniture, no fire.
arms, no BEES. no COW. no hogs, no sheep, no
pigs.&,lambs under sig months Old,no chickens,
no geese. no turkies, no wool upon the sleeps
back. unless the fifty dollars cover them. and
last. no family library. not even the Bible
The word Of God. hymn-books and all, all tax
ed to pay-tC pay what salaried officers. who
draw from one to two Thousand dollars each,
per apnamn frem the treasury of a doably tax
ridden. .people;yes dOa6ly tax ridden. taxed upon
all they ars worth, and all they OWE.
Are not the peqpls ready to exclaim s Good
Lord deliver u.s. from such Democracy.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1854-05-25
&rr. Butler'. speech--TlO Truo splrlt

At tbe great New York meeting on Saturday
last, after saying that The Nebraska bill would
pass, and would receive the sanction of The
President--the SOP Of revolutionary officer
"a son Of New England, who had lived all bis
life in New HampsbiTe-Mr. Butler asked
"And then What are the people to do q
viii speak for myself. ] say You are immsdi.
P:elo to rally md to organize. Ito rally for the
purpose Of electing Senators and Members be-
tween this and l855..-to rally for the purpose
Of elesting President who will approve and
pass a bill repeating Tie thgn obnoxious claus.
es and reserying that bull which has bIOtted ou.
The glorious 9th sectiOp Sf the Cqmprsmise Of
! ls2O... THAT section which declares thai slavery
Or involuntary seryitpde shall not exist, except
Ps punishment for crime and that il shall ba
forever prohibited in the territories north Of Sc
deg. 80 min. north longitude, ann a firm be-
beleYer in the alhpate triumph, Of truth and
justice, apd feel fullest confidence that The
people Of Che North will succeed In their ef-
foTttQ bring into power by '56 Senate and
House Of Representatives who will bring hack
this eigtS section Qf the bill Of tbe 9th March,
lss29, @d place i properly u Che honor and
affections 9t the people Of the United States
LEI this qtnoxioqs CLAUSE be expunged. Give
no sleep TO yovr eyelids until you have dis.
charged your solemp duty, Every Dlan i
bound 70 DO What he cap for the honor OF bis
county. But do not despair; meyer despair ol
the right. Tyrants and apostates may attempt
what they please. They may endeayor TO beh,
down tbe rights Of the people, but all their as
saplts will be in vain in The presence Of 4 free
intelligent people like those Of the free States,
4 Whatafe The Representatives What are the
Senate What are lhe Cabinet /? Nothing
less than nothing. = mere shadow smoke tha
shalt vanish from the grasp Of the mighty peo
| pie when reused to a sense Of lheir rights ans
groags. And my word for i, yop win ais,
have nom the slave States men who will coop
crate with you in red, eming the natio
lFom he shame Of having repeale,
J at ordinance Of freedom in the middle Of ID
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1854-05-25

The Board Of Managers Of the Carroll coun-
'y Agricultural Society. me, on Saturday Last.
good attendance, and much interest manifest
ed. The Board fixed the time for holding the
next annual fair, on the ~, rs, and 18th days
OF October next The fair grounds viii be
much improved this year. and suitable build
ings erected for the acsOnnOdation Of mem.
bers and others.
The premium list was pautly made .out-the.
Board VIII meet again On thsl7lB q June 10 ]
complete the list
We would say, again, Farmers. Mechanics,
and others, come to the fair, letthere be a full
exhibition Of stock and mechanism begin in
time to prepare. The premium list viii be
published as soon as completed.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1854-05-25

WESTMINSTER REVIEW No. CXX, kVriI 1854.
The American Republication Of this highly
interesting quarterly is on our table. It's table
of contents as follows: ....
Results of the Census Of 1851; Manners and.
Fashion; Archbishop Whately and chri.tiani4.
y; Criminal Legislation and Prison Discipline:
Lord Campbell as Writer of History: Schamyl
the Prophet Warrior of the Caucasus; Thom-
as De Quincy and bis Works; The Balance of
Power in Europe; Contemporary Literature.
This able quarterly is re- published by Leon
ard Scott & Co. 70 Fulton Street New York
who also re-publish the London Edinburgh
and North British Reviews. Also the Ameri-
can Edition Of BlackwOods Magazine.
TERNs-FOr one Review, 50 yeaI; for two
IS: for three, 81; for four, So. Backwood's
Magazine, s5;BlackWOOd and the four Reviews
SO.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1854-05-25

NIT Of a isEspresentsliOn--,hal Il ample sat
isiaetion is not ellOwed for the plntieal ssizur'
Of the Black Warrior. we shall advocate an i'm
mediate blockade 10 the island"
We sincerely hope that no such event vii
happen. Not that there need be any dread o.
Spain, but there is no necessity Of waging I
Sar with her eit 9.al
NOimaginable state Of circumstances would
warrant such measure, for in it the UniteC
States would have TO encounter the charge Of
being the uggressOr, which would, ,deservedly
invoke the finger Of scOrn upon this nation. anc
exclude from it the sympathy of the civilized
world. -
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1854-05-25

ARTHvRIs HOSE MAGAZINE for June has been
received. tits filed with ch9ice reading and
iilustrated'by beautiful plates.
TERMS, copy per year s9; ? copies ss 3
copies 81; I copies IS. For 81, 80 copy Of
HOME MAGAZINE apd L4pY's Book win be sent
for one year.
Address T. S. Arthur & Co, lO7 Walnut
street, Philadelphia.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1854-05-25

On TOMORROW, darkness will be made yisi-
ble' by the largest eclipse Of the Sun that has
occurred in the United States 70 great Ram-
Der Of years. 1t will continue two and guar
ter hours, and cover more than ten twelfths Of
''old sol's phiz. So dlaw on yopl sPectacles,
old ladies', and look out about three o'clock so
minutes P. M, for beginning. middle about
FIVE o'clock, and end g little past six. a5
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1854-05-25

Dr.. BGsEl is now opening his extensive
stock of Drugs Medicines, Paints. kc, in his
new Drugstore room. Brick block. Main street
carOlltOn, opposite the ''PattOn House.p His
stock consists Of everything usually Kept by
Druggists in this part of country. Also fine
lot Of Stationary, Books and such like, which
be offers cheap. The Doc. has fitted up his
new room in splendid style. His counters,
shelving, DC, show the fine taste of our resi-.
dent Painters, Kennedy & Coleman. and! reflect
credit on them. All things are now ready,
go and buy Drugs to renOvate your earthly
hOa'e and when your daOelling house gets tar
nished call on Kennedy & Coleman and they
will dress it up in fine STYLE as they possess all
the modern styles of Painting. Don't forget.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1854-05-25

GOpEF's LADY BoOK.-The June number Of j
this monthly is on our table, and is inferior 10
none Ofits predecessors Itcoutains 100 pages,
65 engravings, eight Of them full page plates,
and 60 contributions, from the pens Of some of
the best writers in the country. The Lady's
Book maintains q well earned reputation.
& TzRAs--ss per annum, or TWO copies for
s5. s
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1854-05-25
BlackwOOd's Edinburgh magazine.

For April is at hand and contains its usual
amount Of excellent reading. Its contents as
follows:
The Commercial results of War with Rus
sia; The Puppets Of all Nations The Quiet
Heart-Part V. Chronological Curiosities--
What shall we Collect The Reform Bills OF
1852 and 1854; The Blue Books and the East
ern Question Life in the Sahara; The cost of
the Coalition Minister.
This excellent periodical is re-published By
Leonard Scott & Co. 70 Fulton streets New
York, price S3 per year.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1854-05-25

ExcITEMEsr AT WAsHrNoTON--Che excite
ment on the Nebraska Swiudle is still great at
ihe capi toll The, House renamed in session
on, Saturday night last until 3 o'clock and ad-
jonrned without coming 70 vote. On Mon
day the parties were again arrayed and ut opr
last adyices no vote has been taken on ques'
tion. by the House.
P.S. As we were going 10 press, we re.
ceiyed information that the Bill. with the ex'
ception Of Clayton's amendment. had passed
the House on Tuesday by vote Of ll3 TO 100
and gone to the Senate for concurrence, ant
there read once; Sumner objected to its second
reading
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1854-05-25

ESTATE OF GEORGE A. McALLIsTER, DECD.
Notice is hereby giyen that the undersigned has been
appointed and qualified administrator onthe estate Of
George A. McAIIster deed, late Of Perry township,
Carroll CO., D. JACKSON HAGAMAN,
May %, 1884, 3W Admnislfkta
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1854-05-25

cipal cities have determined 10 list their prop
erty according to the Statute Book regardless
Of the Auditors Instructions We give below
few extracts which show how the In
struelions" are received.
The Tax Law--Resistanee In Butler
County.
The following important action has been had
by the county Commissioners Of this county.
"The New Constitution, in the hands OF is
Friends" seems TO be suffering considerable
damage. Sauce for the Banks, il is found, is
not sauce for the people. We copy the follow
ing from the minutes Of the Commissioners,
at special meeting held on Saturday the 18th
inst. Tor the consideration of the matter
"The Board tock up the subject Of the in
structions Of the Auditor ofStale in relation to
the tenth section Of the tax law passed April
18th, 1852, and the Board being Of the opin-
ion that the said tenth section, allowing indi-
Viduals TO deduct from their moneys and cred
its is IN FORCE, directed the county Audi
tor to instruct the Assessors to make the assess
pent according to the tenth section Of the said
act, and also to make their return accordingly
-IatellVsaeer. a, s4 ...- H.sl
A writer in the Cincinnati Gazette says -
elf the people resolve that they will conform
to the law, as it stands upon the. face of the
statute book, unrepealed, .lhe decision Of the
court will yet be made to conform TO the Law,
allowing the deduction Of debts from moneys
and credits. htae
"FOr myself will make my return by stri.
king out the illegal clause in the affidavit,
drawing black lines across the 9th rule and
erasing the words without deduction" where
ever they occur in the form. Let every tax
payer do this, and believe the law as it stands
will yet be declared constitutional"
Twelve hundred of the wealthiest men In
Cincinnati, representing three fourths of the
property of that city, have signed and publish
ed pledge to resist the Auditors instruction.
in returning debts for taxation. The unjust
instructions will be resisted and disregarded
generally in the State. In this city people pag
no heed to it, but return their property aeeor-
ding to the law on the statute book. Clev.
Nor. Leader.
The foregoing are but few Of the many
demonstrations manifested. We presume Nor
gan does not feel very comfortable under cir
cumstances of this kind, unless he be as some
ultra LocofOcOs in our midst, who declare the
instructions" all right and the TaxILaw not
half hard enough yet merely because they are
Of LocOfoco creation.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1854-05-25

81 guess there amt much CANNON about
tbis," as the Yankee said when he tired ?
slice of wooden ham.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1854-05-25

On yesterday evening the "Washington''..
arrived at the Carrollton depot It is TO be
hoped that the cars will now run regularly.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1854-05-25

Es- The unfortunate Parks will be hung. on
at Akron; Ohio. sila9a hlri
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1854-05-25

opNrERrErTs--LOok out for TENS on The J,
farmers Bank Of Kentucky. payable at the
Branch in Henderson. They are well exeeuso:
ted, and not easily detected BY the Iinexperenrer
ced s.ie asatb tai4tf N,.i,ts 81 al
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ny virtue Of authority, We sppOint Messra Crane a
V0 oar authorized agents 10 solicit subscriptions and
advertisements. Raed their card
iHk TYPO; published monthly, At 81 SOuth.third ST.,
below ChesnuL a CRASE Co.'S, Philadelphia, where
tsements are received and forwarded 70 all the
leading journals Ia the United States and Oanadas
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Thursday, ------ May 40, 1854
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1854-05-25
Gbr Carroll frte Press,
CARROLLTON. OHIO:

FRIPP ) NeCOY. Eslroa..
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lido hereby certify thatI have read apd com
pared the proof Of the foregoing law and fad
It correctly printed from the copy certified BY
ths Secretary Of State
]. I. BLACKBURN,
May s5, 1854. Aud. of Carroll co.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-03-22

SHELBY CoILEGE, sHELBYvILIE KY-We
are requested to state that DR.. Guentz, the
President Of this hourishing institution, is now
at the st. Charles Hotel, where he may be seen
daily, from 10 to II, 4. M, and from to 5
o'clock, P, NJ. All young gentlemen who wish
to enter the new course, either in the Prepara-
tory or in the Collegiate Department., or in
the Scientific School, will do well to inform Dr..
Guentz Of their intention, and to prepare for
departure without delay, as he will return to
Kentucky within q few days, and will person
ally accompany all such as are ready to start
with him
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1854-03-22

formed Of what it needs) affords not the due
material q error and discord The men, there
fore, whom we have described, to accomplish
their ends must borrow from abroad the surplus
plaques Of other lands, and exc out with i'm
ported discontents the yet Intellectual disorders
they had sown. For this purpose, the wild
opinions that, in countries Of tyranny and want.
mis- rule begets upon ignorance tho resent
ments against all government that rankle IN
the breasts of exiles whs could not endure their
country and of outlaws whom their country
could not endure, were to be called in, and with
them every fantastic crew Of he or she philos-
ophizers, that had quarrel with Law, because
God did mot furnish it; with Gospel, because he
did; with Wedlock, as immoral and inimieal
to domestic happiness; with Property, as mo-
nopoly, the eternal source of all crime and woe.
Whatever in the Old World was out of the mad
house or the Jail, if fit for either; whatever
knew too much or too little to be a safe citizen
either there or here; all that had suffered from
society, either through its vices or their own !;
all that had been wrung by oppressive laws,
nntil they confounded all law with oppression;
these, end as mass all who, just escaped from
monarchs and mobiles, trembled with supersti-
tious fear at those names, if but mouthed by
demagogues, formed foreign fund of trouble
precisely fit to join to the domestic one, and
sure, with but q due use of frauds ever at com
mand, to- found perpetual sway for the artists
Of disorder, the engineers Of ruin