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TWO PREMIUMS.
AwAEpsD At rHE IATE oaTsfAL rfLAOE r1nlbIriOS IN
EEw YoEK TO fHE

INV ToRK TO TIE
OLDEST TYPE FOUNDRY IL AMERICA.
E,tsbisbed By Binny 4 ROnAldson, IN s7s6, on the
base II sowers's GermantoWn foundry Of I7ss.
THE long experience Of the several propFietors Of
the Philadelphia Type Foundry enables L. johnson
4 Co, TO offer the largest vIriesy OF Printing Types
and an the appurtenaDces OF a Printing Ohiee TO be
found In snY essblshment in the Uned States and Of
quality, TOO, which is deemed 10 be unrvalIed The
composition Of the metal used Is calculated 10 afford
the grsstcat durability vhe the serupulous care eK.
ercsed the fitting up Of the Type s such to insure
accuracy and squareness O. body, &c Our facilities
so extensive to enable Us TO oil orders Of any
mount Estimates given IN detail with the cost Of all
the materials required for Newspaper 0fhce.
Plain or Fancy Types, Music Of unparalleled beauty,
cast IN this foundry only, Scripts, Flowers, Borders
Cuts Brass or Metal Rules labor-saving Rules Brass
Braces, Brass Circles and 0vals, &c.
Presses Of all descriptions aud all sorts Of Printing
Materials (most Of which are made by us,l viii be
furnished az manufacturers prices. Printing Ink, Of
all varieties and colors, Vafnishes Bronze, SC We
are agents for the Inks 6c Of themOs celebrated A
meriean and English manufacturers, which sell at
the lowest terms.
Stegeotypingor EeeTotyping Of Books, Music, Wood
Cuts Jobs &C. Type used in stereotyping fr sale at
reduced prices, Wood Cuts designed and engraved in
the finest style oi art.
Oar "Ninor Specimen Book" the first Of its class in
the county, and original in itscOncepton and getting
up will be sent TO all printers that have not received
it who will direct how il may be transmitted to them
fg- Newspaper Printers who publish this advertise
ment entire, (pcuding this notice. three times before
September st, 1855, and send to US a copy Of the
paper containing it, will be allowed their bill on pur-
chasing articles Of our manufacture TO four times its
amount, L. JOHNSON co.
No. SSnsom street, near the Hall Of lnde-
pendence Philadelphia.
H.. a 1ess ~
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ATTENTION SOLIt tITbD Il,

THE undersigned most respectfully Informs
l the citizens Of Carrolton and vicinity, that owing
to the hardness Of the times he has reduced his prices
to place in the reach all opportunity OF secu ing
good Likeness for themselves or friends. MY prices
range from tie small sum Of S7t cents upwards; and
you may rest assured that opposition nor establish
ment in the vicinity shall undersel me. Loekets Pins
and Rings filed on the shortest notice. and all business
entrusted to my care shall be promptly attended to;
and all work honestly put up and warranted not TO ade
Having the only established Gallery in the county, and
my long experience in the business warrants me In say
ing that am competent to please the most tasty ana
give entire satisfaction to ALL As disease and death Is
abroad in our land kindly solicit and all to call
and examine specimens and avail themselves OF the
errest opportunity of securing goo4 Likeness ere the
substance fades
B. l will have my skyight rooms completed IN
the shortest possible time. have just received new
supply of stock, call and examine. ~
May 81, '55-G
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WILL0UGHBY'S
Patent Telegraphic Water Carrier.

HAVING purchased the right to the said apparatus, in
Ill the townships of Union, Rose, Brown, Augusta,
Washington and East in Carroll county, Ohio. would
inform the citizens Of that part OF the county, that am
prepared to set up said apparatus on short notice and
reasonable terms Said apparatus being for the purpose
of raising and conveying water from the spring to he
house. which Is admitted to be one OF the best appara
tus for labor saving in the female department. in
use. Warranted 70 give satisfaction.
~. B. Any communications for me can be left at the
Patton House CaIEolton, Ohio,
July 10, 1865. IF E.S. WG0DB0RNE.
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A0MR fI.IRR i ARY.

TWO VOLUMES A YEAR. COMMENCING JAM
uary and Irly. The publishers of thi. popular
Magazine tender their grateful Acknowledgements for
past iavors. Il has been, and will continue to be their
aim to make il safe, pleasing and profitable freside
visitor. work that parents may with safety put into
the hands Of their aud daughters. Its pages will
be filed with articles from the pens of many OF the
best writer's in the country Among the literary con
tents may be found descriptions of the Inhabitants,
Trees, Shrubs Plants aud Scenery Of other countries
Pleasing CONVEX sations Physiology, and the Laws of
Health Moral Tales, Biography, and Poetry besides
useful and interesting instructions To Parents, and Chill
dren, &C.
The twelve numbers will contain 3s4 pages Of read
ing matter printed on fine white paper embellished
with Twelve Fine Steel Engaviugs and Four Beautiful
~ Colored flower Plates, also engraved steel, with
occasional Wood Cuts and Music, making when bound
Splendid Gift Book ornament for the centre table
notwithstanding the high price OF paper aud great cost
Of engmvngs contributions and other expenses attend
ing The publication OF these woks, We will lcOHtIue TO
uush eilel Of them az he tXCoCoiI low plice Of On
Dollar YEAR in advance -Four copies one wear. IS, 90
Seven copies one year, $500 Ten copies one year.
100 Fifteen copies, one year, $1,000. In forming
Clubs either the Wreath or Keepsake may be used.
Specimen numbeIs will be sent gratis 10 those desir-
ing to subscribe or form a club.
Travelling Agents wanted in all parts Of the country
to procure advance mail subscribers To those fur
uishing good testimonials OF character be al encOur.
agement will be given. All authorized agents have
certificate ofagency.
Local Agents wanted in several of the large villages
and cities 10 procure subscribers pay monthly to the
Agent on delivery of the numbers TO men Of energy
having a small capital this affords opportunity for
p peasant and profitable occupation.
To those sendingus Acceptable Article of two OF
more pages we will forwardthe Wreath one year.
All communications in any way connected with the
Wreath Or Keepsake, must be beaddressed to
BURDICK & SO0VILL,
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IL While Parke Goodwin was delivering a
lecture in some city in OHIO, he took up glass
of water TO drink. and while holding il over
his manuscript the bottom Of the tumbler drop
ped off and let all the water upon it. The
lecturer looked dismayed, and the audience
began 70 tIter ominiously. Instantly recover.
ing his wits, he said: Whatever fault may
be found with my lecture, II can t, at any rate,
be called dry oneP
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To MAKR PAINE VINEeAR.-A correspon-
dent Of the Ohio Cultivator vouches for
the merit Of the following recipe for making
vinegar.
Take and mix one quart Of mOlasses, three
gallons Of rain water, and one pint af Yeast
Let il ferment and stand for four weeks, and
you viii have the best Of vinegar.
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fzrSambo. Is your mas,er good farmer?'
%. yes. lnasss, luss rate iarmer--he make Two
crops 10 de year. 'How Is that, Sambo?'--
fWhy, be sell all his hay 10 dc fail, and make
money once; den, IN dc spring he sells de
bides Of Che cattle dat die for de want OBJ hay,
and make money Lwice.
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CARTRRs SPANISH MIXgUREs.

LkT The AFFLICTED READ AND PONDEkt
IA IniaIble Remedy for serOiula, Kings Evil Kbeuma
tism, Obstinate Cutaneous Eiupu0ns, Puppies oi
Postules on the Face BlOtehes Boils. Ague aud Fe.
yer; Chronic Sore eyes Ring Worm or TeueI Scald
Head Enlargement and Pain OF the Bones aud Joints
Stubborn Ulcers Syphitc Disorders Lumbago, spinal
Complaints and all Diseases arising from an injudieous
use Of Mercury, Imprudenee in Life, or lmPury Ofthe
good.
blood is now used by thousands of grateful patients
hom ali pats Of the United States who testify daily to
the remarkable cures performed by the greatest of all
medicines, "CARTER'S SPANISH MIXTURE Neu
raga Rheumatism, serOiula, Eiuptions on the Skin,
Liver Disease Feyers Ulcers Old SOres Affections Of
the Kidneys Diseases OF The Throat Female Complaints
Pains and Aching Of the Bones and joints, speed
ly put flight by using this eat and nestimable rem
edy
For all diseases of the Blood, nothing has yet been
found TO compare with t. IL ceanses the system Ofal
impurities acts gently and efficiently on the Liver and
Kidneys, strengthens the Digestion, gives tone to the
stomach makes the skin clear and healthy and restores
the Constitution, euieebed by disease broken down
BY the exeesses Of youth, to its pristine vgor and
FoT the ladies, Il isincomparaAy better than all the
cosmetics ever used few doses Of Garter's Spanish
Mixture will all saoWDess Of complexion, bring
the roses mantng to the cheek give elasticity TO the
step and improve the general health 10 remal kablC
degree, beyond all the medicines ever heard of.
| The large number of certificates which we have re
ceiyed from persons from all parts OF the United States
Is the best evidence hat there's no Humbug aboutt-
the Press, hotel keepers: magistrates physicians ant
public men, well known To the community, all add tbei
TESTIMONY to the wonderful effect o this GREAT BL00L
! PURIFIER.
Gallon the AGENT and get circular and Almanac, ,anC
read the wonder cures this truly greatest OF all Med
| icines has performed
| None genuine unless signed BENNET & BEERS
roprietols, No. 3 Pearl street, Richmond Va to whom
aorders for supplies and agencies be addressed
And for sale by Chas A. Boegel, Carrollton Stewar
| 4 Farmhouse, n Hagerstown, A. 7fitt Co., Minerva
aud by Dealers in Medicine everywhere.
| Nov. l6, lS54.-ly.
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COME AND SEE.

THE undersigned take pleasure in announcing to the
public that they have located for the hot season al
the Harlem Springs, "and ave preparedat all times, and
in al kinds Of weather. to take DaguerreOtypes in the
latest and most approved style. Being prepared with
the best Of MATERIAL and the most approved arrangement
of side and sky light aud from their former experience
in he business they aater themselves that they will be
able TO please all, All lwork warranted not TO fade
No charges will be made unless the work is salislac.
tory. Terms reasonabe--So come along.
Come young, come old, come all
Come every one ofyou
To ]. B. GilsonIs hall,
Aud have your likeness true;
That generations all
May know how you did look,
When we yous pictures took
N. B. Dark dresses preferable. J. B. gibson,
L. JOLLY.
July 5-'55. If
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CHEERING--VERY.

NUE BSCRIBER HAS RECEIVED FROM The
East his carefully selected and excellent stock OF
l SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS,
which he will sell just as low as they ought to be solo,
for Cash or Produce His stock consists in part OF
fine assortment of Silks Sqtins Ladies Worsted D.ess
Goods, Lawns, Gngbams, Prints, Bonnets, &C., &c
Also Mems wear Of almost every description, HATS
Shoes ald Boots very fine assormsnmeit OF Queens
ware; a good selection of Hardware, and an excel
lent stock Of Groceries. Great bargains for cAsHnoe
that. #sG ,ncnnorn
Carrollton. O.. Nav "a. 1855.
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~ The expression in fine pick.
le. is said to have arisen from the crcum
stance of some rude barbarian who, upon go.
ing in search Of cowskn to fog bis better
hall, tumbled into eask OF brine which had
been used for salt pork. His wife fled from
the houso and told the neighbors that her huS-
band was in pickle.
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ES A man down in Lynn, Mass. ii is said,
made 50 mapy pair Of shoes IN one day, that
II took HIM Two days to count them.-ile was
Q smart one, but not equal to the one in New
Hampshire, sho built 50 many aies OF stone
wall in one day lhat il took him all night and
next day TO get home
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EE'Peter, what are you doing to hat boy|
said u schOolmasler. lie wanted to Anow, ii
you took Ten from seventeen how many will
r. main; SO took ten ~ his apples " show
him, and nov he wants thai should give 'em
back
We'll, why don'tyou do it?'
Cos, sir, he would forget how many was
lef.'
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q Bnsinfss O aro 8.
A. w. MORRIsON,

ATT0RN n a 4 "
HAS resumed the practice Of the law. He
ii will particularly attend TO she settlement Of estates
by Fxecators AdmnistraIors and Guardians for which
bs lac experience IN the Probate Court amply qualities
him All other business Of professional character en-
,r..5 a. blsosre IN this aud the adjoining counties
mn he attended 70 with promptitude and fidelity.
OTFloE-In the 70 IN opposite the EsstJIout Of the
Court House, heretofore occupied by J. II. gfPp ksq
FEB l5-55.l esd
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a POWERFUL MEDIUM "A drunken fellow
out West, says that while recen1ly experiment
ting in SpiriLuallsm, and furniture moving. &c.,
de-, he came athwar one OF the most eiftct-
i've mediums he ever met with The man en-.
tered bis house, laid bis hands upon divers Of
the tables, chairs, and every single article be-
came 60 impressed in few minutes, that they
Deft the bouse---ln charge OF q constable. lie
adds that the medium lett some sort of "a
printed or WI Ten communication, but he was
30 much overcome to read it, bis spirits were
low, and he was out Of money: hence, he
doubted whether other Spirits would care
about corresponding with him.
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BLACK JoEE.-The appended negro story,
copied from toe southern correspondent OF the
Boston journal, is uut pad -
Gen. c. gave hlo black man, oSaney,
funds and permlsslOn ~ get 4uar.or's worm
oi Zoology AZ 4 meua, sen, Az tuv same TIME
hinung 10 nun Ia dtnuny between tue oimia
and the negr0e lace. Our saOle hlenu Whs
soon under the canvass, and Drought 10 In
front OF sedsle looking 0aDoon, ANA eyslug
the bibo quadruped closely. sonioquzed Iuus:-
'Foiks-Sure yer born feet, uaads, proper
bad looking countenauce, just ike u nlsgerr
getting ola reckon
Then as Il s0E,d with q bright idea, he ex
tended bis hand Wlth genuine Southern
'hoW do Uucle The ape ciai ped the negro 4
band, and shook il long and cordially.
SWaney then Piled bis new acquaintanc,
with Interogatious as W Ills name, aye, acIv
ity aud former occupations, but ehcIllng no re
plies, beyond a knowing shake oI the lead o
merry wink Of the eye, (the ape was probably
meditating the bes way Ot LwtaAlng lho dar
keys nose. he concluded the ape WAS bounC
to keep non.Committal, and looking oaullously
around, chucked out, He, he, Je 100 sharI
for them. old teller. Keep dark-ye speal
one word Of English, white ma would have
hoe in yer hand in less than two minutes.
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EI will not strike thee, bad man., said
eQaakef Que day, 'but | will lei this billet OF
wood fall 90 thee, and At thai precise moment
the bad man was Aoured by the weight OF a
walking suck that the Quaker had been known
20 carry.
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Tailoring.

THE undersigned would respectfully inform
i the citizens of Carrollton and vicinity, that
he has opened out tailor shop, in the room formerly
occupied by N Burger hat Store, on Main Street,
where he is prepared to execute all work in his line up,
the shortest notice. and in the most approved style
Please give him a call. DAVID M 9XS0N.
April 3, 1868, ly.
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W, A 50 -

FOR BUTTER AND EGGS.
WILL, PAY THE HIGHEST MARKET PRICE IN
CASH, for Butter, Eggs, and all kinds Of Produce.
l during the season. have rented MIR. r. II, Leg
gett's stoIeIoom, opposite the indian Queen House,
where will be always On hard to see my frends.-
Come along, therefore, and get money for your extra
produce a4 g tai is.tai Vi
Those who are indebted to me can now have an op.
of PAYING their accounts with PRODUCE.
JOHN Il. BRACKlN.
Carrollton, o., May II, '55. If.
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~ There Is a man in Illinois, named Bar
row, who has changed his politics SO often,
that the neighbOrs call him Wheel-BarroW.
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Gprtial Notice

TO ARMY OFFICERS, SOLDIERS, VOLUNTEERS,
TRANSFERS, NAV al OFFIU ERibS S SEAMEN, hAR
INES AND NAVY CLERKS, AND THEIR SURVI-
Wing WIDOWS OR MINOR CHILDREN.
Wou are now entitled to Land W arrant for
i 100 acres; and il yoa have already received
~ ~ acres you are entitled TO an addOna quantity
equal 60 Whether you desire TO sell or locate
your Warrants it is important that the same be procu
red without delay, as the great number OF Warrants
which will be thrown upon the market, must soon mate
rally reduce their value Persons entitled TO Warrants
are requested 10 apply to John Livingston, No. l47
Broadway New. York, who has such arran ements with
the Department. as enables him to procure Warrants with
the least possible delay.
The applicant is required to state his name, age and
esdence including town. county aud state; the compa
ny, regiment and war he servedin and the captain OF
his company; whether the applicant enlisted or voun
teered aud what day and year. and for what term
whether he has eveT received any Warrant andi soor
how many acres, and what has become of such Warrant
II the claimant served in the navy, his statement must
be varied according to the facts of the case.
If u widow applies, she must, in addition, give the
place ad time Of her marriage the name and official ii
tie of the person who performed tie ceremony together
with the time and place of her husbands death,
On receiving these facts, Mr. Livingston will send to
the applicant duly prepared and ready for exeeuon,al
the necessary papers, with full Instructions These pa
pes, after being duly executed may be returned to Nj
Livingston; whereupon the certificate will be obtained
and either the Warrant ITSELF or the money therefor
as may desired be forwarded to the applicant or his
attorney. Regular correspondents. who prepare the
cases OF Others and forward them to the undersigned
will be literally dealt with
Having all the necessary blank forms, and being fami
lar with the requirements Of the law and his arrange
ments being complete applicants can avoid much other
uncertainty and delay which might therwse occur
Address all Communications to JOHN LIVINGSTON,
| Commissioner for all the States
157, Broadway, N, \.
REFERENCES,
Hon: w. L. Marcy, Secretary of State.
jefferson Davis, Secretary of War.
{" G.. Dobbin, Secretary of the Navy.
Z" ]. Guthrie, Sec'y Of the Treasury.
f" r. MoClelland, Sec'y Of the Interior.
{" Caleb Gushing, Attorney General.
Col J.J. Albert Typographical Eng'I, u. s. A
It. Col S. H. Long, O. -
Col, +. S. Belton, Sd Artillery
And Public officers generally.
7 April l2, 1855.
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LAST NOTICE.

am again constrained to call upon oil who have un.
paid costs remaining due me on the docket in the
Probate office, to attend promptly and discharge the
same THIS is PoelTIvkLY the LAST NOTICE, and those
inte rested negeetng TO avail themselves OF it, on or
before the 18th Of next month may expect visit from
an OFFICIAL FRlKND who will look for pay for his trouble.
A. w. MORRISON
Carrollton, July 10, 1855.
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BUG KEYE CARD WRITER.

The undersigned would Respectfully announce to the
citizens of Oarroou and the rest OF maukind that he
is now fully prepared to execute in the best possible
manner, address cards, business cards, visiting cards,
COMPLIMENTARY cards, &C., &c. those cards are gotten
up in copper plate style, aud are far superior TO any
inted cards now in use. Terms low, and satisfaction
given or no charge made. l. ULMAN'
Oarrollon, Aug. 16, 1866. If.
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xo n CRorrov. JNo A. B
John III. CROXTON.

AttorHsy yaRi CoURssIfoT at Lee,
WILL give prompt attention to all business
w entrusted to his care, IN Carroll County or else
where Once Immediately opposite the west door oi tue
Court House, Carrolton, Ohio.
- The legal services Of John A. Bingham. OF Cadn,
ONO NAV be procuredby the retention Oithe above
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CARHARTS IMPROVED
PATENT MELODEONS.


P. 4. CHILD, Manufacturer, Cleveland, o., Finishing
and Ware Room in the Second and Third stories OF Hur
burs New Block, Nos 64 SO and 6s Ontario street. Man.
uacory in the new story brick building directly in
rear.
p A. Child is the sole Proprietor of the above named
Patent for the State Of Ohio.
Having been two years and a half in perfectng these
Instruments, Introducing various improvements and in
systematizng the business of manufacturer is pre-.
pared to turn out "a instruments per week. keeping
constantly in process Of manufacture, over 800 kelo.
deons.
Attention is called to the large instruments with two
and three sets OF Reeds and two Banks, of Keys as
being decidedly superior to any Melodeon before
made in this country. Committee Of the Franklin
Institute at Philadelphia awarded Medal for the first
one made since which they have been improved.
PRICE LIST.
Oct. Portable 500 8 Oct. Piano Style 1876
" 76 5 "2 sets Reeds 100
. - 95 "3 2key BIDS, $50
8 . Piano Style, 100 3 80" 200
Pedal Bass extra, $25
L. T. G0NANT, RaSel ina Ohio, will furnishany of the
above instruments at tn prices published aid will
ant each to give sat ,on. Each instrument will be
we'll packed in anc 1t case, without extra, charge.
Orders from a broad wi be promptly attended to.
All orders for said instruments will carefully and
romptly forwarded by WILLIAM Mccoy.
Nov. 1854, tt: CarROlton, Ohio.
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P R I G E S
A KnHN Cn

No. ., Liberty Street Baltimore, Nd.
L. T. C0NANT, Ravenna Ohio, is the authorized agent
of A. Kuhn Co.. Tor the sale of their Pianos in all Nor
them Ohio aud Western Pennsy sylvania towhOm appca-
ton should be made.
All orders, applications, &c, will be received and
promptly forwarded to said Agent by
WILLIAM MCCOY,
Nov 0, 1854. If V"~vollton, Ohio.
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PIANOS ! PIANosll PIANOS III

Allow us to call your attention to stock of SPLEEN
DID PIANOS Of all patterns aud Sizes with patent metallic
frames all of Rosewood Cases. with all the modern i'm
provemens highly and neatly finished, of brilliant and
powerful Tone For eighteen years have they been sold
all over the Union, in competition with all others,
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VAN BROWN.

AttorHsy GRd OoGRseHor at La"
OrFIcE-over James Cameron's Store,
Ifsbs' 52I Main Street, CarroIltOn, Ohio