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Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-05-10

A CAPAcIoUs CARPET BAa.-Meanness occa-
sionly meets with shock that is lesson to all
concerned, especially to the victim. On the
Cleveland cars day or two since, coming to
Buffalo, was q stalwart man, going to New York
to buy goods. Ne was not what might be cal
ed stingy man, but he was one, who, when
there was cent due him that swindling might
deprive him Of would sacrifice $50 bill 10
save the copper. Our friend had started from
Cleveland without any breakfast. and when
Erie hove in sight, he gathered himself up for
q general skirmish for any and all kinds of pro-
visions. He had carpet bag with him, and
going into the dining-room at Erie. deposited
his carpet bag m one chair, while be took an.
other BY its side. He was lost for about ten
minutes-perfectly Oblivious to anything, save
that be had blessed consciousness of some
thing rapidly and sgreeably filing up his 'iu-
wards. About this time, the landlord came
around and stopping BY our friends chair, ejac
ulated, Dollar SIR "A dollar, responded the
eating mana dollar-thought you only
charged 6fty cents meal for one--eh?
That's true said meanness, but count your
carpet bag one, since it occupies a seat (The
table was far from being crowded. Our
friend expostulated, but the landlord insisted
and the dollar was reluctantly brought forth
The landlord passed on. Our friend deliber'
ately arose and opening his carpet bag, full in
its wide mouth. discoursing unto it saying Car
pet bag-it seems you're an Individuals hu-
man individual. since you eat--at least I've
paid for you, and now you must eat. '-upor
which he sieEed every eatable within his reach
nuts, raisins. apples, cakes. pies, and amid th'
roars Of the bystanders. the delight of his
brother passengers, aud discontinue Of the
landlord, phlegmaticaly went and took bis scat
in the cars. He said he had provisions enough
to last him to New York. after a beautiful sup'
ply had been served out in the cars. There
was at least 80 worth in the bag--upo n
which the landlord realized nothing in the way
of profit So much for meanaess. Buffalo
Republic. saEss.s ssE. 7s sa
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-05-10
Tho Rnf.lo Renublic rebukes the croaI

The Buffalo Republic rebukss the eroak.
ing about the scarcity of -four at present in
this country, and states that it is inpossession
Of information which fully warrants the expec,
taton that the following quantities will ar
rive 1t that port this season. From Lake
Michigan 65O,oO0 bbls; from Detroit l25,O0o
bbls; from Toledo 100, 900 bbls; from Cleve
land so, ,0oo bbls-mAking total Of $4,000
bbls of -four to come forward before harvest,
Exclusive Of Canada"
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-05-10
POrraY.-ro BE- read BY all who know they

POErRY.-To be read by all who know they
are owing for their paper;
1t pleasant to sit with one 3 Wifs,
Bv the light Of brilliant taper,
While ones dear companion for life r4ze
Looks over the family paper -...
And now and then reads a song or story,
A marriage, or death, or tragedy CORY.
To feel thIt ones nothing to do r E.
But to sit aud philosophizs gravey: -
Each murderous deed to escheW-
Applsuding the editor brsTelE
For his tact and bis talent, his shears, ss
Now waking to laughter--uow moving to teArs
Oh, happy the man that is blest
With wife who can tastily read,
Who will give his newspaper no rest
Till its items have all gone to seed
Who excams now and then as she prcks up the taper
Ny dear, won't the printer want pay for his paPsI
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-05-10
VOL "a NUMBER 10.


...... ...- iron the London Daily NeWs.l
55 PEACE AND WAR.
suxprT. SovREBER TIE FIFTH.
he village neIls we're ringing
Dy he border Of the sea,
"'e -lV singing,
Chlu.sd IN ths holOw.Gs:s-,
FREQ the slms about the hall
FL RsOm shs min besides the var.
Underneath the cAurchyard vail
Cane the gathering groups to pray'r.
Then they sOfly closed the do1r,
AID the people al arose,
ND the knights u7On the A'or,
Who had SArsceos for foes; a ...
And the single psalm was sung. ..
AID the children turned to pray
Where the barsn's hatchssrung,
Aud the grim Crusader lay,
In the carved chAncel stalls, |...
Knelt maiden In the sun,
And the marble on the walls
Told Of He'dsher fathers Won.
She was pleading IN her love,
That her lover might not die, H.
And the angels wept above
For they heard his dying cry.
The sweet chimes from the steepls
Reached the sailor on the waves,
The voices Of the peOpio
Whispered low among the graves;
Through the meadows and the lane
TO the lighthouse on the hill ...#
To their homes they went again,
And the village green was still.
On the hillside, on the heights
Where in Spring the viOIets blow
Famous among famous fights
Ragged the attic with the foe;
Through ths dasA the rifles flashed,
Sword and plume we're wet with rain
Through the b1sh battalions dashed.
Changed and chesred, and charged again.
Nan 10 man, and steel TO steel
When the muskets cease their 8re--
Till the swerving cOlamns reel,
Till the sWarmiug Serfs retire,
iC1uarda and Chasssars side by side
Earned themselves glorious name,
Bravsy fought and nobly died
In the brotherhood Of fame.
Underneath the pollard oaks
Clustered on a grassy knoll,
Where the woodlands ringing strokes
Never slash the slender polei
Meeting Death among his men,
GrAsping still his fathers sword
Never more to charge again,
Lay the loved one on the sSsrd.
BY the ruined mill he sleeps ..
In the grave his Comrades share,
And the maiien's gift he keeps
0ne soft trsss Of shining hair;
She will often pass in dreams,
To that grave beside the mill,
When the winter Moonlight streims,
And the snow lies on the hill.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-05-10

- Upper Mississippi river pilots are very
scarce a. st. Louis. and were paid as high as
$500 aud 800 for the trip. up that stream
The low water compelled portion OF the boats
to run above, aud others below the rapids.
thus creating demand for twice the usual
number of pilots. d. .as es9 z..-
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-05-10

~ Il is said that there never vas at any
time. IN the criminal history Of Nsw-York
when crime was so great. or the prisons 50 full
ss they now are. gt eeg5
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-05-10

e. When we reaeet that every mother has
children of surprising genius, it 70 a matter OF
serious INQUIRY where alt Abe ordinary men
come from that crOss our path in every day
life.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-05-10

WAR ALL BOYs NAY CoxE To.--Ths Boston
Post reports a speech lately made by one of
the counsellors Of Massachusetts, during an of'
fcial visit at the Aims House, at East Bridge
water, which is too good to be lost. As the
Post Justly observes, 1t stira the blood like
toddy stick
Boys ! want you all 10 lcOk At NE: Look
directly at me, for | am going to say something
to you. How many Of you would like to be
members Of the Governors Council? Now if
Sou will only do what is right, al ell times.
and never steal. nor lie, nor swear, you naT
\ all rise some day to eminent stations was
once poor boy myself, but | always calcnla-
/ ted to do what was right. never would steal.
Tor lie, or use bad language. was apprsn-
ticsd in my youth, bat have now become Que
Of the Governors Council Now boys never
llet me hear sf your doing anything wrong
] Always do shst Is rightsneVeF, cheat ofs'eeI.
| or lie. or swear. and y gu may become great
/ man. z 'asfe stE2 EFHa I'll e4.f
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-05-10


THR MUsEs.-Ths muses. are described in
Mythology as dauUhters Of Jupiter and Mnsm-
osyns. They we're believed to preside over
poetry, music. and all the liberal arts and sci
ences. and we've generally allowed to be nine
n number. ..reIss..r sgeM
Galliope presided over epic poetry and slo-
quense, and is represented as holding ; close
rolled parchment, and mstimss trumpet.
> Clio was the goddess Of history, and is repre-.
sented holding a half open scroll.
Melpomene, the inventess and goddess of
tragedy. represented as holding tragir mask,
or bowl and dagger.
Erato presided over ly.ic, tender, and amor
GUS poetry. She is represented as crowned
with roses snd myrtle, holding Tyre in her
hand. .-...
Terpsichore was the goddess Of dancing, and
is represented as crowned with laurel, and
holding musical instrument
Uranis, the muse of astronomy, Is represent
ed as holding globe and rod. With which
SD points out objects.
Thala was the patrOuess Of comedy. She
was called The Blooming 0ne,' with fair. Aow-
ing hair. and generally holds comic mask,
Polymnis, the ninth muse, presided over
singing and rhetoric. She was represented
vailed in white, holding scepter in her left
hand, and with her right raised, as Il ready to
harangue.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-05-10

SHocEEo CRUELTY. The Cincinnati Tine. a
the a6th Of April. gives q most shocking II.
stance Of human or rather inhuman deprsyitv
which has transpired in Oovington, Ky 'i.
seems that the wife Of an .Irishman recently
died leaving three children, an infant boy AK
two girls three and FIVE years Of age. The
husband soon after Der death married again,
introducing into bis family the wretch, who.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-13

The Northern members of the Philadelphia
Nativist Convention made gallant fight yester-
day. We are no friends of their Know-Nothing
doctrines or methods, but it is impossible to
withhold our admiration for the brave and man.
.ly way in which they carry the war into Africa,
tell the South home truths which she desperate
ly needs to learn, and explode the stupidity and
folly of our doughfaces. Such a scene was
never before witnessed in any political conven-
ton where both South and North were repre-
sented 1t is cheering spectacle, and reyives
our faith in Northern earnestness and courage
Our report indicates that the South will sue
cumb and adopt platform based on the restor-
alton of the Missouri Prohibition, though it is
possible that the subject of Slavery may be al
together ignored by the Convention. 1t seems
that the delegates of New-York alone among
the men of the Free States are in favor of pros
tratinQ themselves in the dirt at the feet of the
Black Power. Our report states, however, that
one of them, Horatio Seymour of Buffalo, has
renounced that degree of doughfacedness, and
speaks now, as well as he can, with Northern
accent If the Fl ee-Soil platform of the minor
ity is carried, it will be great triumph for
Massachusetts, and the States that have gone
with her; if il is defeated, the Order can never
hope to carry another election in the North.
We shall see how the struggle will end.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-13
WORD OF EXPLANATION.

n
The Courier and Enquirer has enlisted under
the banner Of the Beohoos. 1t is uneasy at
The TRIBUNE's exposition of things as they are
at the SOuth-the negro-huntings, negro-lash-
iDgs and negrO-burnings. We are sorry not to
please The Courier, but we must speak the truth
When the tortures of the inquisition, expended
on negro girls, are busbed-up by the Kentucky
press it is time for the indignant protest of this
latitude to make itself felt, although it fosters
"the bitterest feelings on the part of the
"South." That is very possible. Hardened
sinners will sometimes rage instead OF repent at
the exposure of their sins. But on our part,
while we have no quarrel with shareholders as
individuals, we wish to be understood as having
nothing but such "btterest feelings" toward
an institution which converts men into brutes
on the one hand and tyrants on the other, and
which employs the power of the Government
and the resources of thousands on thousands of
people in extending its curse and perpetuating
its hold upon the country.
The Courier is, however, quite at fault about
the precise strength of the Anti-Slayery party
1t is not weak and is marvelously crescent. 1t
is party, too, whose prophecies have all come
to pass. 1t is a party which foresaw that
the Southern compromises were measured
BY the growth of the slave territory
and the unconditional subserviency of the
North to the handful of slave-drivers whose
insolence and aggression eonstitute-thanks to
doughfaces-so large part of the federal histo-
~ Of this country. SO low has the North sunk
that sincere and thorough democrat now stands
a better chance Of official promotion under the
Emperor of Russia than under the administra-
ton of Franklin Pierce. This is no figure Of
speech but hard fact. No man who is not ready
to affirm or swear that he favors the uncondi-
tional and hopeless bondage of four millions of
human beings-the indefinite extension of
Slavery over new territory-the recognition Of
every sectional assumption of the South over
the North, regardless of the material and INTEL
lectusl preponderance due the latter-can be
appointed even to the lowest tide-water mark in
the Custom House range, or to the cheapest
fetch-snd-carry hole in the Post-Office. On
every public building, special or hired, great or
small, fixed temporary, these words are
plainly written to eyes that See No freemen
"employsd here" Every free aspiration must
be left behind for the time being by whatsoever
enters that portal.
While this worse than autocracy forms the
vast Federal Administration Of this country-a
power which wields this year patronage Of
seyenty million dollars---we shall not to de-
nounce IL and to tell the truth sboutit We be-
licye in such revelations. They are necessary
70 every reform. Silence about negro-burnings
does not prevent them, while the craelest slave
holder lie checked by dread Of exposure In TuK
TRIBUNE. Reasoning with tyrants Is nonsense.
but the force Of public opinion reused and
directed sgsinss them IL irresistible. The reason
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-13
FREEDOM IN KENTUCKY.

A few weeks since the Rev. John G. Fee, a
native born citizen Of Kentucky, of singularly
pure and gentle yet brave and resolute spirit,
was interrupted and silenced when attempting
to deliver an address on the subject of Slavery
to the citizens of Lincoln County of that State.
The outrage awakened much public Indignation
and meetings were held at various parts repro
batting the transaction and the actors in it.
We have been furnished with an account Of
the proceedings of one of these meetings, which
we give below. The resolutions are spirited
and earnest, and breathe temper Of fixed deter
minatiOn which cannot easily be put down. In
deed, we understand that in several instances,
in that part Of Kentucky, anti-Slavery magis-
trates have been chosen over pro-slayery COM
petitors by handsome msjorities. Mr.. Cassius
NJ. Clay deserves the gratitude Of all friends Of
freedom in the Union for toe heroic constsncy
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-13

DEATH OF AN OLD MEMBER OF THE BAR.-Danies
Whiting Esq.,. q member of the bar fnst Of Albany
and then of Rensselaer, County, New-York, died -
the residence of his inaw the Rev. Dr. Brainerd
in this city, on Thursday last, aged ST. lie was adj
nited to the bar sixty years ago and OF course wo
the contemporary Of Aaron Bun, Alexander Hamilton,
De Witt Clinton, James Kent, Ambrose Spencer,
Elisha Williams, &C., whose peculiarues no otrn
described He was the father OF MAJOR ID. 4. WniF
ing OF the United States Army now at Fort Arbacke,
Ark, Lieut.. William Is. Whiting, now on the Japsa
Expedition, and H. L. Whiting, Esq.,, Of the United
States Coast Survey. For time he was con
necied with the book-estabshmeDt Of Wnitiny'
"Backus Whiting" in the City Of Aomy
also proprietor and editor Of The A1zsy DAILY Scar
rel, then leading political paper. Afterwart he %
cupied place as Judge on the bench Of the Court
Common Pleas in Rensselaer, County, N. Y. la pon
tics he in early life q stanch Federalist and mae
recently q firm Wing. To bis FINAL sickness, whice
lasted three weeks only, he possessed memory ~ -
retentiye and style OF conversation marked by w
dignity grace and interest Of an od-school gsntcnss
During bis nine year, residence in this city be nas
been afflicted with total blindness, which severely
taxed the sympathies of his friends, but abaed nol
ing of bis cheeffuness and smiabity. He had ~
WAYS deep interest IN the Natural Sciences sno
high relish for the Fine Artsa relish shared arey
by bis children. Pm. Bulletin, June ~
DEATH OF AN Ex SySAroR.--The Hon. keuDc.
Sanford of Essex County died at the residence Of m
son-in-law, in Columbus, Ohio, on the 18th uif. Ne
S. emgratsd from Connecticut to Essex Comfy !.
1902 He served during the war of 1912, and W -
major OF battalion Of volunteers at the batus 80 -
Pl6ttsbagh. He was elected 70 the Assembly IN 10.
and again in 1877 He was also member Of me 80 80
stituti0nal Convention Of ls2l and Senator from Az
to 1882, from the old Ivta District.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-13
AN OEEICIAL DODGE.

Some days since we copied from TIE Rock
rifle (Conn.) Gazette an article in which il was
stated, among other things, that more than
1900 letters of various descriptions had been
received at one of the paper mills in that towo,
during the last two years; that many of them
were letters of Importance to their rightful own
ers; that they were mailed in different parts OF
the country quite number of them in Caifor-
MIA and some of them abroad; that the postage
was prepaid on large majority of these letters;
that letter mailed in California, directed to
gentleman in New. York, contained a check for
SlO5; that letter from Springfield contained
SIG in bank notes; that about half a bushel of
letters were received from the Post-Ofice in
Providence, in one of which were money and
insurance papers Of value; that letter mailed
at Pittsfeld, directed to firm in Hartford, con-
BY a gentleman in this City and mailed to his
wife in Warren County contained FIVE dollar
bank note.
These allegations were specific; they were
evidently based upon facts; to suppose they
were fabricated is simply absurd. The article
bore internal evidence of its own truthfulness;
the items and figures given showed it to be true,
as we have no doubt it was in its main features.
1t appears to have attracted the attention of the
Postmaster General and deeming the charges
sufficiently important to require investigation,
he dispatched Mr.. Holbrook, a Special Agent,
to Rockville to look into the matter. The re-
suit of his investigation was printed in our col
umns on Monday.
And what does Mr.. Holbrook's card "to the
"publc" amount tot Nothing whatever. He
does not even deny the allegations of
The Gazette; instead of that he informs us
that the public has been every unnecessarily
alarmed" that the Dead Letter Office" at
Washington has no such formidable competi.
stor' as has been represented. He conversed
with the paper manufacturers in Rockville, but
the only fact he learned was from superin-
tepdent Of one Of them, who states that
"during more than year past, not exceeding
FIVE letters according 10 his best recollection, have
been found among the cart loads Of waste paper
that have been received from Post-0ffices, and
some Of these were without post marks to show
cording to the best recollection" of the family
OF the superintendent.
Now this looks to very much like a
"dodge." The charges are not met. The pub
lie want to know about the valuable letters re-
ferred to by the editor of The Gazette What
about the letters from California On which the
postage was prepaid Have any such letters
been foundi What about the one containing
Slo5' Has there ever been one of this chsrac-
ter found in the Rockville paper-mIli What
about the letter from Springfield; the one from
Providence containing money and insurance pa
pers; and the one from Pittsdeld inclosng a
check for $30i Where is the letter in which a
gentleman inclosed IS to his wifei These are
some Of the matters referred to BY the editor Of
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-13
with which he maintsius the cause of LIbcv,v
and Justice in his native State,

AT a iarye meeting of the citizens OF .Jcssm;..
County Kentucky called without distinction Of ~
~, May %, less, JANIS EsoLASD. Esi., wa< nlh
President and GEoReE BLAxEnss, Esq., Seeres.r,
G. NJ Clay, after a speech Of three hours, which "
listened throughout with great interest aud res,e
ful attention, offered the following resolutions waI
after challenging discussion and negative votes v,s
unanimously adopted:
Kenuoky In convendon Peacsally sssubl u L.s.
Hickman according 70 the tsmehonosed us,ges cf Ans,
couscienous svowals.
Ksolred That the liberty of speech, the freeaoua a.
undurbed exercise Of tho worship Of Ool are iaa-asss
reht Of and By tho suasnee Of National aai ss.
Cancellations political inheritance.
escIrca That the any Of By ~Ais, -
deprived Of these right or punished for tho alleged ba
tho same without legal procedure l. usnpAon pow
and practical desrosu which cannot submit wikoo. -
bopor ard the los Of all o'her liberties.
Resolroi That mob law Lynch law, shy other sts-><
exc ce Of political or civil power outside Of tbs regs s.
nrls q justice and law which result in injury . PsIsa
loss OF life. by sopsr
plea of necesit, or efdense be Otherwise ch.rle,sr A
violence robbery and assassination the federation Viii
esolssd That the portion Of the citizens o: Lea,
County by which, in March last the Rev John o. Fee 10
senced the Of his pc os and 70 oas .en;ins
and opinions whether they be good or bed, aat waca
neither intend 10 indorse denouncs, nsuspstiou
power known Constitution and laws anAcAics ~
means by sppes the Courts of Justice, and oil othss as
falling BY reTelling farce by force.
ison CouIty and of Boons Fors and Of rea
School House in ROckessts coansy in their Pnoe resolve.
supremacy Of the and the hbeuy Of
rem no what may be his party or principles.
Re,ored Ths; the newspaper press OF all rarti unies
Whatever preene Of patriotism and public interest," who INVOKE
or sanction Lynch be viewed BY and ssaahs
men and Republicans in any ohs- ght aha IL
base tools Of party the hireing followers Of power
Resorcd That the times demand calm judgment. fixed pr
pose devotion 10 duty and heroic patriotism, snch
called sthe the field In T6 In the m4ints q tia
liberties which they bequesihei aud 70 the defense Of h
Constitution Of the United States and the Comuonwea Of
Kentucky pledge our lives fsrttns sai
our sacred honor
Resored That these resolutions be signed by the Prcsu
aud etaTy o. this meeting and have due publicity svcs
them. JAMES EN0LASD, rrcst
EGO. BLAxEsAS, Jr, sec'y"
When will Northern men reflect that their
base subservience to the Slave power paralyzes
the efforts of such men as Clay in the Slave
Statesi When will they by a noble union for
Freedom, in contempt at once of the insidous
doughfacery of Know-Nothngsm aud the moro
unblushing servility Of Compromise Democracy
encourage the hearts and strengthen the hands
of such noble spirits, aud thus prepare at once
the deliverance of our country from its greatest
curse7