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Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1854-10-05
: GEO. F. kennedy,
JOHN H. TRIP,
JOHN W. YOUNG.
Yours Respectfully

P.S. By your refusal, We will consider
your statement made without the authority. -
To whom, Mr.. MOKean replied, 1--WE will
give you an answer tomorrow evening (SAtur.
day. upon tte return of Mr.. Laird" Well,
Saturday evening came and nr Laird return.
cd home, but DO answer was given: And those
interested awaited. till Monday last, between 8
and 10 o'clock. and still 30 answer Two Of
the candidates called upon Nj. Ulman and re.
questsd him 70 vait gPOu the sancti6ed Editors.
And Mr.. Laird, the junior Editor said
"H-x VII NOT GIVE You orR AUrHoRITY-NoR
CAN WE ANSWER ANY HALF WAY PAPERS r.
Look upon this and then upon that. and wha,
think you, honest voter. -
Bho are Messrs. McKean and Laird, that
they are permitted to publish and SOW broad;
cast, fulsoms and wholesale lies and ISLANDERS
upon honest men. and then when called upon.
under . ocur:eops,lstlsF. for ''ths Authority" !"
upon which hey bAss thsIr foul and danning
aspersions, their snswer s''we cannot give you
our authority. sftsr stating that i'that author
iily DAnz not be dispu.sdI'' When men stoOp
A. Il esy ii srgs 6f El'eG, Oh Bet14ebub ro'l
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Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1854-10-05

A WoLT IN SHEEP's CLorurxe. Look out
fora certain Reverend gentleman, who has
been preambulsting the township of Brown, in
a somewhat mysterious style, stopping at the
residences Of his old friends, and sliding quiet.
ly by others. Can it be that another Cn,Lp
Of bis church is under the fence +! Look out
for this prowler in Rose. Harrison, and Brown
townships. from now till the Election. t.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1854-10-05

REMEMBER REMEMBER!!--T the editor of
the Companion has VIRTUALLY charged that ].
o. Long, lOcofoso candidate for Surveyor is a
Know Nothing; as well as Jonathan Long. for
County lnfrmary, is Of the same STRIPED Who
ever heard Of such perGdilyf To politically
kill two Of their men upon the tail Of their
tIcket'with view to save Morrison and LtfeIll
WHAT'S LocOfocOsm coming to?
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1854-10-05

CoNlNG TO 1T AT LAsr.-The Companion Of this weak
says that there Democrats in the ranks of the se
cret Society,"" Know NOthings What ziszap course
the editor Of that sheet has taken throughonthe Cam
pagu, each week, for months past bas be served up
different dish for his readers most aly contrsdctine
what preceded Verify liars hare need IT good mem
F6Fies."
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1854-10-05
Read RcadIs


Il will be recoected that last week the Dem.
ocraiic Companion Of this town, maze charge,
against certain candidates on the Nebraska
ticket relative to'Know No.hingism, for which
they have been called 10 an account.
The language made use of by it, is in the
.wosls following: '' :" Y
'KNoW-NoTHING CANDIDATES.
On last Saturday night the Know. NotbinUs
10 shlS town met and pledged themselves to vote
ior the following candidates, viz: For Congre IS
John A. Bingham, For Probate Judge John II
Irpp, For Clerk Of Court Geo. f: Kennedy.
For Coroner John ". Young all candidates on
the 'uSion ticket. Let'all who are opposed TO
secret political organizations, and the dis
Establishment Of foreigners. all stick pin
here We have authority for this statement
which dare not be Disputed
ThCreupon, the three candidates who reside
N this county, addressed the following courte.
Gus note 10 the Editors; per the hand of Isaac
Ulmsn:
CARRoILroN, Sept. 20, 1854.
MEssRs. F. s. McKEAN & T. r. LAIRD, Editors
and Proprietors Of the Democratic UOmpan.
ion:
QExrLESEx:
On Perusing your paper of yesterday s issue
we among other things, find that YOU have
charged the undersigned and John A. Bing.
ham, with being the candidates of the party
styling themselves Know Nothings,' for the
same ofices, for which we have been hereto.
fore nominated by the Anti Nebraska men Of
this county, And that you ''have authority
for four statement which dare not be dispa,
ted. '.~ Tai ''.'' -
. We sirs, as citizens and candidates demand
OF you that authority.
lst, We say, we are not aware OF the truth
Of the statement you make. neither Of the ex
istenco OF such party nor Of the fact, TaS you
statel that such a party placed US 10 tomiu4
tion last Saturday night But, conclude. il jv
done for the purpose of preventing NATURAL
IzED citizens from voting for US, al tie 6ominp
elecnons You will confer favor by complY.
ing with the above, at the earliest possible De
riod, BY the besrer.
Yours Respectfully
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1854-10-05

ET Why did Mr. 7. r. Laird, the Junior
Editor Of the Companion issue his valsdicsor y
and retire short time from the "chair edhc-
ria" then return 70 bis post again 90 quietly!
Was be afraid Of his reputation, IS q NOR 81
man, would suffer BY bis nsmo appearing ss
editor Of that sheetf All nv good fellow. if
you are so conscienciously scrupulous about
your situation you had better uuhitch from your
present partner, andlet bin look up tie "Know
Nothing" lodge BY himself.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1854-10-05

TIE WORLDS FAIR, OF ALL NAnoxs. Among
the noticeable things On exhibition at tbs
Crystal Palace, We saw contribution OF New
Pills, from the lsbratory ofDr. ]. C. ARA. the
author Of the widely known and valued GAIA
RY PxcroRAL. As II is against thC express
regulations Of the Palace, 70 admit any quack
medicines, this fact shows that bis remedies are
not placed in thst category by the authOTities.
Indeed, We have before known that bic Pecto-
rul was highly appreciated BY scientific men:
and have seen lately that his Pills are held in
great estimstiOu by those deeply learned in the
healing art.-ITrue Reforner, Mass.
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KEEP m BRFORR THE PEOPLE


That the Ohio Legislature during the session
Of le44-5 passed General Laws covering lS7
pages, and Local about 500, making 10 al 437
pages, which cost the tax payers see. .sO0.--
Daring the last session 1884 the legislature
passed laws to cover General Laws, I66 pages;
Local 81, making 1877 pages, which cost the
tax PAYERS Ss6, 800: making the sum of s64,-
600 more than ls44-5 when they passed more
than double the amount of Laws passed last
winter.
That the Judges salaries Tor the year 1916
and incidental expenses, cost $4,000, and for
the year 1884, $50, 900, making an increase of
$4,000, when much less labor was performed.
That the State taxes for 1854 amounts to
sls9, $40, more than was collected in 1883
That the total taxes in Carroll county for
1884 4were $50 ,s48, 56, ,5,-this year they arc
1919 2,2o, Amazing an increase Of S693.7l,9,
notwithstanding the reduced levy.
That the salaries paid the Collectors and In.
speetors annually, on the Public Works have
within the last seven years increased from Sl5.
900 to over ts5, 900.
That under LOcOfOcO rule, the expenses Of
the State Government annually exceed th,se
under the whig rule by the enormous sum Of
Sl46,606.5
That under the rule of Democratic dema-
goguesm, the taxes Of Ohio have increased
from q few thousand dollars, annually, to
over SIOOOO.OOO.
That under whig Commissioners, the Stone
CuttinO for the New Stata Houoa oost
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1854-10-05

ri Judge Johp E. Hanna. of McCOnnels.
vile, has been appointed by Gov Medil 10 fl
the vacancy Occasioned by the resignation of
Judge Saltwater, of GAINESVILLE. go
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1854-10-05

Making an increase Of $35094,l3, when
much less labor was done, rs shown by the
Commissioners report; which is also evident
from the fact that the cost of setting the Stone
work in 1859 &'3 was less BY s6,64s than the
two previous years.
That A. P. Miller, the Democratic Candidate for Men,
beT Of the Board Of Public Works. and his associates
have drawn l00 900 from the Treasury without author
ity Of law And spent during the last year the whole
avas Of the Canals IN repairs except $50 600 Where
as under the direction Of the Wing Board when J. Bek
epsderfer the Republican Candidate, was a member, the
sum Of S4OO 900 paid into tn, Treasury after de-
ductng all expenses
That the "Nes CJnsstluon ia the hands of friends"
he's caused Ohio to be zone Of the worth tsxed States of
the Unou" and ii tha sell styled Democratic party be
permted To hold the reins of government longer, our
nov aour7hiag State will became blighted and will not
have parallel, save in the Despotisms OF Europe.
That with Won lies the remedy, Make up your verdict
"in writing and deposit it in the ballot box, next Tues
day; and hose lsches upon the public treasury will be
TURNED OCT, and henest capable men will take their
place. There is power in yOur fiat Spcek and It must
be Obeyed Then rescue. Turn out eemen and chose
ye men who seal serve you in righteOurness and in
truth,
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ANOTHER DEMocRATIc Know NoTHING.-Mr. I, n.
Laird oithc Companion who cannot give the name Of
niOrmartS Tithouta breach Of oouadsuss." ->f. -
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-21
General Assembly OfIirginia.
SENATE.

FRIDAY, Feb. II, ISL
RICHMOND AND PETERSBURG RAILROAD.
The bin authorizing the issue Of seven per cent
bonds by the Richmondand Petersburg Railroad
Company chme mp as the unfinished business.
The roll was chilled, and the vote was, ayes 30,
noes >.
HoupoSs STATUE or WASHINGTON.
Mr.. Randolph olicreda resolution, that Sc
leet committee bo appointed to take measures to
curry into effect the joint resolution adopted in
lslj, providing for the distribution OF plastcr
casts of IIoudon's statue of Washington among
the collegiate lnstitutio Is of the Commonwealth.
nANAssA GAP RAILROAD.
Mr. Thomas called up the bill authorizing a
loan to the Manussa Gap Railroad Company.
The bill was ON its passage.
Mr.. Ihomn- moved II reconsideration Of the
vote ordering the bill 10 its cngros-ucnt, which
was agreed to- Mr.. I. then proposed subst-
tute, increasing the capital in the sum Of $500,
0O0. and authorizing subscription the part
of the Stntc ni thrcefifths thereof The substi-
tute was coneuTcd IN, aud the bill ms amended
ordered TO be enuossed and read n third time
On motion OF Mr. Denoulc, tho bill was put
upon It's passage.
Of which the morning hour expired.
rREE SCHOOLS IN uENR1.
The bill concerning District Free Schools in
the county Of Henry eamo up rs the unfinished
business.
The question wu- On the ndefinit' postpone
uient of the bill.
\ long debate arose, in which the merits oi
the bill were discussed by Mess $, Nitcher. Ward,
Wade aud others. The vote was, ayes 10. noes
u the Senate refused to postpone indefinite
"
Mr.. Stuart proposed 10 amend the bill by strik
ing out the words "a majority and insert 1.-TWO
thirds in lien thereof, which was agreed to
ayes -, noes ID.
Various amendments were agreed to-
Mr. Campbell demanding the ayes aud noes,
the bill was reiccted-nycs Il, noes Is.
VIRGINIA AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
The hill concerning the Virginia state Agr
cultural Society, aud making an appropriation
thereto, was called up by Mr.. Cntlctt
The roll was called, and the vote was ayes %,
noes, Mcssrs. johnson and Roger, ,.
GEOLOGICAL MAP AND SURVEY.
Mr.. Amber called up the bill providing for the
completion and revision of the Geological Map
and Survey OF the State.
Mr.. Thompson proposed an amendment by way
ofpder authorizing the publication and distri
button of the work when printed.
Mr.. Deneale moved to amend by striking out
one copy 10 each member of the Gcnerel Assem-
bly, next succeeding its publication, and insert to
each of the clerks of the Circuit Courts in the
counties and corporations of the Commonwealth,
TO be retained in the offices OF said clerks. The
amendment was concurrcd in Ayes u, noes T.
On motion of Mr.. Thompson the Senate adjourn
| ed
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Ia the raad. aud further provided, tint books 81
snbscripfion shall be opened for subscriptions on
tbe parf If individuals. and nhrn tWo-hfihS 81
tbe amount appropriated by the Commonwealth
sball be subscribed by them, hen joint stock
company shall be formed for the prosecution 81
the work upon the two .iitths and three-hiths
principle But the money appropriated by The
substitute Ia be expended upon the r3ad, hhe'htf
such company be formed or not
Mr. Deane then offered an amendment to the
amendment which proposed an appropriation of
: 800 OlO now aud continuous appropriation
Of not more than S20OO,000 per annnm, after
$50. until the roads completed. and fixed the
eunge Of the road Mt FIVE feet. II also provided
for accommodating such connections as should be
mndc aud for afording facilities for the transfer
ing Of freight aud trnsel from the road 10 the IN
ieral roads: with other provisions detailed win
much parieuatity.
Mr. Bufard then read an amendment which he
desired to move 10 the bill. 1t appropriated
Il SOC. O0O 10 the road now, and continuous APP
nropriatien. Of limited amounts each year, until
the road shall be completed. II fixed the cas-
tern terminus Of the road at "laynes' Farm
required the work 10 be constructed IRON the
eastern terminus westwnrdly and required it Ia
connect Wifh the cnnal and transfer freight to
and from the canal free Of cost. Mr. Buford al
50 included Mr.. Dejarnettc's amendment ia his
propo.ina "A survey Of the Monroe and Greenbrl
Ct routes, &e.
Mr. Buford's amendment, although out of or
der at this time, was by the House, ordered to be
printed
Much discussion occurred upon a motion to
make the order OF the day for future day
Monday Thursday aud Friday next were named,
Int the House determined on Mondcy.
FREDERICKSBURG AND GoRpoNsYitLE RAILROAD.
The House took up the order Of the day, be-
ing the bill increasing the capital stock OF the
Frederick sburg and Gordonsyille Railroad Com
pany.
The hill was explained by Mr. Crutchiield, and
after "A briel debate in which it was not directly
opposed by any member, the vote was taken and
the bin rejected, only receiving 81 votes IN It's
fayor-the constitutional majority being a.
The engros.cd bill for Incorporating the III
dorado Turnpike Company was read a third time
and passed by a decided vote.
After some other business the House adjourn
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-21
OBITUARY.

Fran til R,I,gioRs IL ,fh
Died, in Lynchburg, Friday mornings the llth
November, 1853 in the Goth year OF her age al
ter IA briefand ucuely painful illness, Mrs. MARY
&. McDoSALp, wife Of james Mcdonald, 81, and
daughter Of the late Thomas Jordan, OF fanquler
county, Va.
In all the relations of lie, she was most cstl-
mnblc and excellent womun-intelligcnt, kind
forbcaring aud true .hcartcd, prompt III the DIS
chargc Of every duty, elevated in her feelings,
earnest aud loyul in her affections, firm in her
principles few have lived 50 blameless, or died
50 fearless as she. Her closing hours were
checred by the prospect Of a glorious immortal
~ and her surviving friends afe consoled by the
confident trust, thai when Christ shall appear,
size also will appear with him in glory
Her husband and children express their graft
tude to God for having SO long blessed them, the
one with companion afteetionatcly faithful
even in the darkest shades of life; and the others
with parent whose prcccPts and example they
will ever delight to remember ana honor anu
though they now mourn, aud could not do other
wise, their rrcparable loss, yet they desire to
bow with Christian resignation to the will OF HIM
in whose hands are the issues of life and death,
And now, dear sleeper,
Sweet be III, le.i tu lie bal. thee aei-c,
Toha HIM IN triumph descending the -kics W
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-21

HORRIBLE ATTEMPT At SUICIDE.-About half
past nine O'Clock this morn ing, white woman
named Margaret Feeny, residing in dirty dark
and dismal cellar, among the colored population
Of st. Mays street, above seventh, attempted to
commit suicide by chopping her head off with a
hatehet The Woman is an appalling spectacle
of the effects of excessive rum drinking and other
dissipation. She laid herself down the filthy
floor and cut two severe gashes in her neck-In
the wildness Of her despair she commenced bea-
ting herself ON the head with the pole of the hatch
ct and inflicted number of confused wounds
She became exhausted, and her groans attracted
the inmates of the upper part of the house. Seye-
raj officers of the police had her conveyed to the
Aims Philadelphia Bulletin, 18th.
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English steamers were engaged III examining
the sonndings at tire mouth Of the Baltic.
All the allied fleets had returned to Beieo's
BAY causing much establishment.
Col. Dein sent by the government OF France to
report on the condition of the Turkish army ON
the Danube, pronounccs it capable Of keeping the
Russians in for a long time. The Turks were de-
ficient in cavalry.
The French officers had also been sent on u
similar errand 10 Asia.
PRUSSIA.
The prussian Government has not yet spoken
lutthe Grown Prince is reported to- pave declar
cd strongly in the Council of State tie necessity
of siding with the Western Powers
AUSTRIA
The people appear more in favor Of the Yves
tern alliances.
The hostility Of the swedes to Russia was in
crcasing.
Revolutionary handbills were published through
out Spain, and the feeling against the Queen was
intense.
Uneasiness prevails throughout Northern Italy,
and an outbreak was feared,
Puntifeal decree has been issued extending
the PERMISSION to the import of breadstuffs to
April The same decree also gives forced cur
rency 10 the Roman treasury bonds.
THE MARKETS.
London Money Market, Feb. 3.-Consols for
money 9Ot. Bell & Son report transactions
large in L. ;. and State stocks, with firm mar
ket, and prices tending upwards. The quota
tions are-Penna. SIS, e 50, Ohio B's, 10 aud
10, lO4 l05; Maryland SIS, (bonds,) 93 %.
London, Feb. -Mrtas-The iron market is
unchanged, with moderate business doing at
previous rites. Bars f6 los; rails fs.
rpiphts-Ihe rates IRE irregular.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-21
THE VERY LATEST.

Dispatches from Vienna state that Count Buol
had drawn out declaration of neutrality, with a
strong leaning tswards the views OF the Western
Powers, and has given this to Count Orlolf as Il
final answer 0roff's mission has, therefore,
failed. The Car proposes to form a defensive
league with all the German Powers, and If the
Western Powers attacked any of them, Russia
would assist them, and conclude no peace without
consulting their interests. The German Powers
through Austria declined the proposal.
The Western Powers are Immediately to de-
mand and compel the evacuation of the Principal
tiles
The Russian Minister at London has paid fl
The Paris Bourse on Friday, after much fluc-
tuation, closed with rise.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-21
SPECIAL NOTICES.


Mesos Editors;
ia loohing YOU aluable Daily
ny attention Uns attracted hy ma advertisement hrnded
iouk yt# Interests, ia Which tie author nbors 10
drtpc lrun lie n,cns Of the 3,strrt ut h, w. il,
I'D ayurup Ia rcnaise The rublie mind osainst HEM
helms aboliipni-t- "h5 swarm through every village
nd town al thc Saufh-sr,ah ~ dis, ,angiugy of
SaotIcrn wnkmor. Aea &c.
Nov, Mr.-r- Editni- Tor the puighrcumcnt nr his
eraft manit Bcdud, whusc mountains lahotod aud
Drought ta.lu muu.r-tii- man VIM Just at til, Tim,
llo.s.cs much I've lnr Nitguin. mad yar1fca ai}g
lAnrhbulz md so utulh ohoIioie,. Tor aha.
htup.-ts uld Yankee, tur III. enlightenment viii
1t, That my CERTAIN know rler, the underwriters of
ius city, without un eN option all natives 81 Smies
81. uth p Macon aud Olson. Llu-und from rcsi lrnce
a, years inthis place, havc heurc been nccused
al rttrInnlng seutn,n MS pcudcn the interests Of
HIS th,it aduptrd hauc. They mr. tound Ia Lynch
bur ly thu shuuerst tirs Of kindred aud friends of
Iaas yrrs et sidcuce during vii time some Of then,
ba>c accumulated small popcru h, their emery, and
edn-uy Yet This eoo1 lulgg the upri-l iu &C. who
II uuic tim instance. la, sought to loin inter.
cts ia rte Abolition Pastt rer. On. In, L., thrl)
aud whn surn uusly hoa~t- al lis many voyages 10
New York. nd ct the many Gvos rccr;vc NJ the hands
ri The N"A York Plalerer seeks yilify the aslcrers
al thls cit, y statements IN the Nnginau ard Bedford
Nruuur- Wlls,lc knom- in his lad To be false.
lWouid "A. lin nsk Mes+ls, Editions, why Is it, after
aud rpentcd trials prolonged for yruis lint il i,
tuHd noeossnr, undertake. the work az low prices 20
get job ttr the established wolkn en- lud been com.
PEELED tu mise the prices OF WORK su-thn themselves
Why uor min aud seel 10 establish hin Sc On III. own
n eis, AT rire- that will enable linn do god work
"ith good mhtr,los-to ohiuin living and lr> by a
mt Tor iahl} day ian q Inn.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-21
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.
THURSDAY, Feb. Is. 1854.
ed
EVENING SESSION


The session was chiefly occupied with dis.
cussion of a bill making more plain and definite
the chapter of the Code relative to who are ne
groes and mulattoos. The bill was finally order
ed to its engrossment. Its chief feature declares
that any person having 'one-s ixteenthn of negro
blood shall be considered mulatto &c; hereto
fore II has been zone fourth"
CONVICTION AND ONO RAILROAD.
Mr.. Deiarnettc offered resolution referring to
the results of the surveys of the Monroe and
Greenbrer routes on the proposed line of the
Coyngton and Ohio Railroad, which, according
to the estimates of distinguished Engineers based
upon the estimates OF Mr.. Fisk. Chief Engineer
OF the Coyington and Ohio Railroad, showed that
the Monroe route was the cheapest by more than
a million of dollars, and the easiest of clnstruc.
ton-and that therefore the Board of Public
Works shall cause yet another survey bv oompe-
tent engineers, and that they shall select that
route, which, upon n careful comparison of the
estimates, shall prove to he the cheapest aud the
easiest and most expeditions of construction.
MIR. Deiarnette made a few remarks in cxpla
nation of his resolution, after which, il was, ON
his notion laid on the table
The House then adjourned.
Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1854-02-21
FRIDAY, Feb. II, 1854.

Committees made reports.
On motion of Mr.. Deiarnette, the House took
up resolution offered by him last night, relative
to a survey of the Monroe and Greenbrier routes
of the Coyington and Ohio Railroad and having
rded the same, he asked that il be laid OH the
table and printed; and the House granted the re-
quest.
Mr.. Kemper moved to take N. the bin to pro-
vide for the completion of the Covington and Ohio
Ra 'lroad-agrced to.
Mr.. X. then offered substitute for the bill,
which he explained. 1t appropriated $l.50O,000