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Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-01-04
6umerOus ReaOina,
NHUMER0US.


sPEArHe EnoN kE1ERIHsU.-A q young
mems debating society. somewhere out IN Ia.
dians. the discussion was, 'whieh was shs
gTestsss sviI-a seelding wife or . smoky chin.
nsyf After The disputants had slossd he
debates. spectator arose and begged he priv.
iege Of making few remarks on shs oesa-
sion" Permission being granted, he deliver.
ed himself il this way Mr.. President Ire
been almost mad listening 10 the debate Of
these ERE youngsters. They don't know no.
thing about the evils Of = seOIding wifsl Wsit
ill hey hsYe had one for twenty years, and
be hammered and jsmmed. and slammed, aI1
the while T; and wait until they have been scol.
dsd because the baby cried, and becauss the
fire wouldn't burn, because the COW kicked
over ;be milk, because the sun shined, because
the butter wouldn't come, because the old cat
bad kittens, because lhsy came too sooa lor
dinner, because they tore Iheir trovssrs, BE-.
cause they invited women 10 call again, bse4uss
they got sick, or because they did anything
else, no matter whether they couldn't hslSn
or not. or because they didn't Do anything else,
no mstier whether they could or not, before
they talk about the evils Of Scolding wife.--
Why, Mr. President. I'd rather hear the clst,
ter Of stones and hammers on twenty tin pans
and nine brass kettles. than the din, din Of
ScOlding wife. Yes stree, IwOuld. To my
mind. Mr.. President, = smoky chimney is no
more to be compared to 3 ScOlding wife. .haaa
DiggeF to dark night
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-01-04

A RIoH LErrKR.-The Troy Daily Times
states that clergyman Of that city married q
young couple one evening last week. After the
ceremony had been performed, one of the
grocmsmen slyly handed the reverend gentle
man the following note, containing ten dollar
bill as his fee for tying the knot:
MY very dear sir You did me up brown
this morning, and thank you for the very
agreeable manner in which you performed the
service OF either rendering me one of the hAppi-
est or one of the most miserable and unfortu
nate Of beings. sincerely trust and believe
the former will be the case. Ny wife, that is,
Mrs, is also duly grateful for your instru'
mentality in making her what she so long has
desired to be-a wife but she says she dom
care ftp whether she's happy or not-she'i
got man now, and that is enough.
Please accept the enclosed 10 bill; This
lightnsss of the money market prevents hesV-
ier remittance.
Yours matrimoniallY,.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-01-04

ColLrs1ox AND DEArH.-As Conductor briggs
train on the @. H. q d. R. R.. was coming up
yesterday evening it was met just below J ones
Station by hand-car propelled BY three Irish,
men, ell Of whom were under the influence O
LIQUOR. The Engineer sounded the whistle and
slackened the speed Of histrain. but the 'stean
was up in the hand car, and on il dashed witt
unabated speed till it came in collision with th'
pilot Of the locomotive In the unequal con
lest The hand-car was completely smashed, tn
Irishmen thrown into the air and one Of then
instantly killed.
Ia spite of the terrible Consequences of tn
collision, one could scarcely help laughing q
be ludicrous earnestness with which the survi
Fors Of the hand>car party sci up the CLAIM
| that they we're running 'on time. and entisles
Ito the the track - Dayton Gaz.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-01-04

s~ If you want 70 grow wealthy get mar
ried. What it coats to support One vice viii
keep six children. Untl yoang man gets
mai ried he is tossed about from one degree Of
ungOdliness 70 another. i'll bis health, strength
and character are completely burstsd up nd
done for. Talk about cOngssSs.NatsF and ssa-
bathingl thsrs Is nothing the Lord ever invent
ed for the health, equal 70 : yiEtncua HOmap-
Were young men permitted 70 get marEisd
when they frst feel a passion for muslin snd
calico. one hAlfOf the hereditary diseases that
the human family are afflicted with would Be
anninilated.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-01-04
M!sfe.lneous.
War Department..

The actual strength Of the army Is only ten
thousand, seven hundred and lorty-6ve. The
whole authorized strength is fourteen thousand
two hundred and sixteen. The deficiency is
fast decreasing BY more rapid enlistments =
Our entire loss in Indian actions during the
year iS four officers and sixty-lhree men killed.
aud four offers and forty two men wounded.
The occurrences on the frontier furnish deplo-
rable proofs Of ths insufieiency of our military
force. and the absolute necessity for its in
crease which vas urged by the Secretary last
year
Our effective force does not exceed eleven
thousand men, which is entirely inadequate for
the purposes for which we maintain standing
army. Its immediate increase is urged. at a
,cOst sufficient to give some degree Of security
to the Indian frontiers, for which services the
regular force is the most efficient, cheap, prop
er and constitutional means. The increased
pay 10 enlist men. induced the enlistment Of
1905 men in October and September last, a.
gainst 800 men during the corresponding month
last year. The number Of recruits required
for the service of the ensuing year will proba'
bly, not be less than 5000 He recommends
the use Of eammeIs and dromedaries for militia
.ry purposes again. and asks an appropriation
to test their usefulness, Anincreased pay for
officers is urged as an act Of justice and neces-
sity. Additional Agislation is asked to place
the widows and orphans oGthe officers and
soldiers Of the army on an equality with the
widows and orphans Of the officers and SOL
diers Of the navy. Elaborate suggestions for
the reorganization of the staff corps are pre-
sented, and compared with European systems.
1t is proposed that there be Eine Brigadier
Generals one for each department; one for
The Quartermaster General, one for the Adju-
taAt General. and two for Inspectors General;
being an addition Of three TO those who now,
by ybreyetor otherwise, have rank and com
mand as Brigadier Generals. Other marked
changes in staff appointments, rank and duty
are proposed
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-01-04

eEEx Governor Graham has introduced a
billinto the North Carolina Legislature. prosi-
ding for convention to amend the Constitution
of that State, SO as to provide for an extension
of suffrage. This question has been agitated in
that Stats for several years. and il il desirable
70 have it put to rest.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-01-04
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

During the year ending June 80, there were
T,935,00 acres sold for cash 3,442, 900 locst-
ed by land warrants, and $4,000 by other Ger
titeates 1900. 900 reported as swamp lands
and 1851 .O00 internal Improvement For the
Iast quarter 4.78O 600 acres were disposed of,
being altogether an increase of sales amount
ing 10 $500. 900 acres over the previous year,
though there is diminution Of 1000 O0e. in
5cluding land warrants and swamp transactions
l--tLe difference being caused BY the fact that
4tne most Of the grants bounty lands, swamps
railroads. &c,, had previously been disposed
of. The sale for the third quarter of the cur
rent calendar year are more than twice
those for the corresponding quarter Of TIE pre-
Sious year, though the locations are less nu-
.merons. From the 30th Of September 1858
to the 30th of September. 1854 1884, 464
acres we're surveyed. chiefly in Wisconsin,
.owa, Minnesota and Florida. and 8.i90,0I7
were brought into market. This is exclusive
Of the surveys in California, Oregon and
Washington, amounting to l,6S6,47l acres
which have not Jet been proclaimed for sale,
! for reasons that those in California could MOI
be disposed of till the private claims and pre-
emptions in that State had been adjusted anC
no provision was made by law for the ordinary
sale Of the lands in Oregon and Washington
1.-THE last session Of Congress. The Commis
sioner says, on an average, full one>third more
business has been done in the Office during the
past year, than il the proceeding, Of the 60,
sl549, $50 acres entered by the land warraHs'
nov issusd. s9. s35,sso acres have been leea
ted leaving only 4sso7. $50 acres to be satisfied
e During the year ending 3o.h September
last, go, 7s4 patents, under the various law
were written exclusive Of swamp land grants
anu tii,l5s were recorded, occupying 20.
folio y >luInas, 429 naRdscript patents were al
80 written and accorded. covering s5i pages
or nearly two f4lo volumes. 0ne-third NOR
business has b4seAdone in the Office during III
past year than in the preceding. g sd
With regard to railroad lands, It is estimat
ed th at at the instance Of several members 0
Congress ant others, about 81 200. 900 Of acre
in several Of the land States had been with
drawn from market, in anticipation OF grant
for railroads. and other internal improvement
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-01-04
Past OffIce neparfmenf.

There are ss, 54e pos. Offices in the United
blales:.he annual compensation Of 267 OF which
amount to g. 900 and upwards During TIE
slastyear. l,842 offices were established and
Z discontinued. Number of postmasters ap-
poInsed during the same time. 8.GIS. Reno.
Yals, l,977. Number of mail routes, 6,697,
Number Of mail contractors, 5,167 Total an.
uual transportation OF mails, 63, S87 ,005 miles;
ata cost Of 81 6So GIG; thus. 81 ,267, $50 miles
bg modes not specified. at cents per mile; 60,
Bo0,6so miles by coach. 1t 0seents per mile
16,4sS. 3as miles By railroad, at Il cents /
n1ills per mile; 5,795, 483 miles by steam boat,
Ct cents 4 mills per mile. Increase in the
transportation during The past year 9aper cent
The expenditures Of the department during
the past year we're 8s677, 4s4 12, and the rev.
enue 8. .955 586 e. To the former must be
added 81, ass 3 ). balances due foreign Offices,
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-01-04
NJ 4 Kentucky lawyer, thus appealed 70

~ 4 Kentucky lawyer, thus appealed 70
Jury The thunder rolled. the moon start
ed, the stars Winked, the sky was completely
welded, gen ntlsmen Of the jury. with darkIing
darkness on that night; and yet this ere man
did ith mslise afOrethOuCht steal forth into
the quiet shades Of lone farmers house. aud
there mallciOusly, pi1en his yalIer dog ! Con-
vict him and the prayers Of nation is yOursP
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-01-04
Yours, matrimonially,

EEone of the most extraordinary stories
we have heard for some time is that related by
contemporary. Itssys that among the pas
sengers by the Atlantic which sailed from
New York week ago yesterday, was ]. b.
Mickle. Esq. of Philadelphia, who left for Flu
rope at one hours notice, en- business for the
Camden and AmbOy Railroad company. His
lady accompanied him on ten minutes notice,
and was ready
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-01-04
n Mr.. Snowfall. 1 wanl o ask you one

~ Mr. SNOWFALL. want 70 ask Jon one
question dis ebenin'.'
We'll, succeed den."
'spOse you go to de tabbern to get dinnsF.
and you don't hab nOfin on de table bus big
beet. what should yOa say z
i glib dal up afOrs you AZ it. What shoald
you say 2
why. under do circumstances Of Dc ease I
should cay DAT BEEr's ALL
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-01-04
Treasury Department.

There has been large increase Of receipts
from customs over the estimates made in De-
cember oflast year, as the following figures will
show: Estimates, Sc 900, ,00O-actual receipts
from customs ga, 924, l9e--excess, 8, ,924 .l90.
The estimated receipts for the fiscal gear en-
ding June 80, 1855, are put down at, including
the balance in the treasury on July, 1854; &c,
966, 404 69, and the estimated expenditures at
81, ,060. 277.12.
The net amount received into the Treasury
for the past two years is as follows;
To June 40 I962 To Jnpa an 1874
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-01-04
Sc e69. mo SOS zee SEQ


The large surplus in the Treasury during the
past year, has been largely applied to the re-
duction Of the public debt. 1t seems that co.
O9s, 422 was redeemed during the year ending
30th June last,
The imports Of the year show an excess OF
20. .32l, ,3l7 over exports; but this excess the
Secretary thinks is apparent not real, as the
pro6ts on our exports, and the freigbts earned
by our ships in foreign trade, ought more than
cover this excess. In the exports, it should be
receoReeted. over 80, 700, 900 in specie are in
cluded.
The Secretary says that the large importa-
tions during the las; three quarters of the past
year were kept up by heavy exports of provs-
ions. caused by the scarcity in England and
France; but he anticipates falling off in the
customs in consequence of the reciprocity trea-
ty and short crops. Under the reciprocity
treaty, articles now paying duty of / ,6a4, 457
are made free,
During the past year the tongue of the coun
try shows an increase of 395, ,892 tons.
The fatal amount Of gold and silver coin il
circulation on the first October last is estimated
at Gal 900, 900, against which there is tota
bank note circulation of 204 ,689, g09. In 1851
there were 87s banks in the country, with {
capital of 997 ,e07, 5S3, and in 1854 this mum
Der has been increased to 1908 with a capita
! of 3Ul,756,07l.
The Treasury Report states that The largt
sum of 10, So ITO in silver has been coined BY
the MINIS az Philadelphia and New Orleans
This new coinage has been avast benefit to the
people. and has served to expel the old and de-
faced coins of Spain, &C., that were curren
here for many years.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-01-04

~ Some young ladies. feeling aggHsvsd.
by the severity with which their friends sFsen-
lated on their gay pluznes. necklaces. rings. sss'
went to their pastor 70 learn his opinion.
DO you think said they. 4hsrs Is any ina-
propuety in wearing these thipga e
BY no means Vas he prompt reply. when
The hearts full Of ridiculous nssioas. i i HslI
enough to hang out sign.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-01-04

~ Robert: Schuyler. the great defaulter. has.
ii Is stated. bought "a place on the Rhine,
where he now resides. and has sent for his
family. dis confidential clerk came az q pas.
sengsr 10 New York last week in he steamer
Baltic. on bis masters business.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-01-04

~ We hook the following from an ex-
change. Why are amateur fishermen visiting
Long Island shore like the allied armies? Be-
cause they want Ssa-tsss-to-pul (SebastO-
pol
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-01-04

~ So you say your motheris very POoF.
She is tbatP replied the beggar boy; 'she
used to keep peanut stand once, bat she took
bad one dollar bill and failed.'
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-01-04

REcOLLEOr THAT.-one cold hight in Feb-
ruAry, Traveller entered log house Of Gsor-
giAn planter, in an unsettled part of the State.
A glorious pine knot Ere blAaed upon the earth
bat the apartment was nevertheless exceedingly
uncomfortable, from the fact that the doors
and windows stood wide Opon, admitting the
full current of cold air upon one side Of those
within, whils the other was fairly roasting.
We'll stranger said the planter, i dom
know how it is; keep these tarnalion great
fires agOin' all day long. as you see. but some
how OF other, the room amt the thing anyhow
Shall teach you how to make them COM
fortable,' asked the traveller. $50
'Why, I reckon wish you would
The stranger rose and closed the door and
windows.
well declare that is more comfortabls
tell you what, old woman, he added. turn
ing to his wi ife, you must reeoIlect that
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-01-04

GE Be sure to marry a woman that will
help you. instead Of beng . burthen. In mes-
camille phrase. get pisce q calico tket nill
wash.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-01-04

nsss Jack. said one saileI e snshez. :
don't want to hurs your Iseliagsl b. sh'ksz
M tlmbsrs Il don's belisxs ysu zoe =.
watch
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-01-04

HE A question ior tha spike Society
sHould The devil beat bis wife i hs haa eHs
Guess not. for women generally bszs - azzi||
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-01-04

Tm PuHcTUAL MANN. Higgin was .
very punetual msn IN al his transactions
though life. He amaSsse large property BY
untihng Industry and Punctuali.y and At lhs
advanced age Of ninety yean uss resting qui-
ely upon his bed, and calmly waiting 70 be
called away. He had deliberately made Al.
most every arrangement for his dscesss and
burial.
bis pulse grew fSintsr. and the light seemed
just Pickering in its socket, when one Of his
sons observed.
Father, you viii probably live but day
or two is il not well for JOu to name your
besrerST
TO be sure, son. said the dying man. it ia
well thought Of, and will do il now
He gave Of s;1-the usual number
and sunk back exhausted upon his pillow.
A CLEAN of thought passed over bis vither-
ed face Ike a ray Of light. and he rallied once
more. NY son read me that lst--Is the
name Of Mr.. Virgins thersP
is. my father
Then strike It Od, said he emphatieslly, for
be was never punctual-was never anywhere
in seasOn-and be might detain the procession
q whole hourP-I Boston Trumpet.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1855-01-04

YOUSG AMEncA.-A few days ago. says the
Toledo (obio) Blade. smart little fellow o.
about seven summers, went up to fruit stand
and rising on dp-tOe peered over at the fruit,
remaining a. be extended dime: i think
will buy few apples 10 take home to the
children
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-01-25
VEN1! VIDE!! VECI!Ii
PULVERMACHER;S
HYDRO Electric Voltaic Chains I

| A RE for tho first time presented 10 the people
n of Glasgow and vicinity as a NEW, scIEN-
TIFIc and CONVENIENT method Of applying Elec-
ro-Magnetism, in the instant relief and permanent
cure Of all nervous diseases
rheumatism, Palpitation of the heart,
Painful & swelled joints, Rheumatic pains Of chest
Neuralgia of the face, Femaie diseases
Deafness, Blndnrss, General debility,
Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Contracteu limbs,
rams IN the back, Paralysis, Sciatlca.
History. Chains were first in
troduced into this country about one wear since
in the city, or New York, where they were sub
lected TO the most rigorous and thorough trial in
every hospital IN that city, by Professors Valentine
Mott, Van Buren,, Post Carnochan, who of once
discovered that they possessed strange and ,con-
deVM power i'll almost instantly relieving all ner-
vous pain, lrhcrerer located and so satisfactory
were the results produced in every case that their
opinions were published through the public press,
ana thousands have been induced to try them and
in no single instance have they failed to perform
all we advertise to do. They are patented in this
country, France, England, Germany, Austria and
belgium, ana are IN use in every hospital in Eu-
rope, and also in every hospital in N. Y. City
10 oMGr Mcdtcat '2Fcnt can produce so many
well .7ltheMicdtel Certificates of cure--not ONLY
from intelligent patients, but from Scientific PHI
stcianS, and their sale, wherever introduced, has
been unparalleled.
The chains are so constructed as TO be worn
near the SKIN, producing constant current of
Electro Magnetism-can be used by either adults
or children-neyer get out of repair, and with
proper care will last for years.
Price OF Chains SO and So, and can be sent by
mail to any part Of the country. pamphlet Of
80 pages always accompanies each chain, and can
be mad OF any agent, gratis.
CAUTION TO LADIES.-Ladies who are en-
Cceate are requested not TO use them for great
length of time, only for few moments; for by
continued use miscarriage is frequently produced
For Uterine Pains one end of the chain is TO be
applied over the abdomen, and the other upon the
spine, just above the hips.
o. HENDERSON, Agent, Glasgow, Mo.
j. SIEINERT, Gen. Agent, N. Y.
aug24, lS5i-ly
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-01-25
FINE LIQUORS.

81 PIPES unequaed pale Pelvoison brandy;
~ % So superior dark do;
Madeira wine;
casks London porter; -tH
2 do Scotch ale
baskets champagne wine;
bbls old Bourbon whisky F
6 " Monongehala do;
cask old Irish whisky;
Real old Holladd gin; .... ....
100 and / boxes layer rssiBs;
boxes chocolates;
10 Z" assorted pickles; ..... ....
pepper sauce;
II lemon syrup;
" sperm candies;
s04 and ! boxes saraines;
4 cases VOLTS Scheidam schnapps;
100 bags prime Rio coffee;
40 4" old Java do;
g Mocho do;
496 baskets of all kinds and qualities;
u willow wagons, A wheels;
6 willow cabs;
. IL doz rat traps; Al doz mouse traps:
& 16 knife baskets; doz spitoons;
a6'doz garden hoes; 90 doz bed cords;
AZ doz plough lines; Whips and hearth brushes
Step ladders, OK yokes, cutting knives, grind stones
empty bottles, ginger, preserves, prunes, cloves,
camphor, indigo, madder, almonds, pepper, all
spice, nutmegs shoe brushes, extract logwood ink,
race ginger, letter paper, blacking, tea &c, &C.
july2O . J. S. THOMSON.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-01-25
NEW GROCERIES.

WE have on hand large stock of new Gro
w ceries Of all descriptions TO which we res
pectfully callthe attention of dealers particularly
and the public generally. Our thanks TO friends
for the liberal patronage already shown us, and
hope by our moderate prices and choice articles a
continuation Of the same. We are constantly re-
cevng heavy lots of goods in our line, and will
dispose of them at the lowest living rates. All
persons desiring to purchase will fno il to their
interest to call on us.
Ia The highest cash prices paid Cor all kinds
of Produce. c. II. LEWIS co.
Glasgow, May Is, 1854