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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-01-26

HoxE-The most frieailess u human be-
ings has country which be admire< and ex.
tOls, aud which he Eoald, in the same circun-
stances, prefer TO ali others under heaTen.-
Tempt him with the fairSSt face Of nature,
place him by living waters under the shadow
trees Of Lebanon, ofSen TO his view al the gor-
geo1s allure1nents Of the SannieSt climates, be
will lore the rocks and deserts Of his childhood
better than zli these, and thoa caRSt Dot bribs
his soul to forget the land Of his nativity
S,6Rsy Srzi!k
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-01-26

DrEcEr-A coaatrv girl coming in from
the fields. was tod by her cousin that she look,
ed as fresh as daisy kissed with dew. Well,
il Easat any fellow OF that name, bat it vas
Boo Jones that kiSsei me, and coafoGnd his
ugly picture, told HIM before that very per
son wouA find it out
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-01-26

PRATTY.-The following gen came ont Of
the recent mass Of esec'iOaeering chat IN Cali
foEnia There IS not grain Of desert S2nd
upon which the sun shiGeS-Gcs q Ealley elOd
from which springs = spear OF graSs-1Ot q
mountain peak from which The stai~art pine
reArs its majestic form whose fee simple is not
I'm kbertvs
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-01-26

~ The individual who tired 10 clear his
oossrieace with 2R egg, Is R0E en6eavoring 10
raise his spirits with rc2st II he fails in this.
il Is deliberate iGfeati0n 10 bloR out MS trains
wiih belloHS. and ssnk calnslT iaio Ise arms
of r"aRS lstir-
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1856-01-26

s,rBraap fflorninp, 9aunnrn 2G. 1856.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1856-01-03
Ohio Editorial Association.

The third annual meeting Of the Ohio Edi,
torial association, after much consultation, was
called for 9th Of Janury, 1855, instead of the
l7.h OF Januay, as contemplated by the ad'
journment Of last meeting at GAINESVILLE. Since
the above call was issued. new contingencies
have been developed, partly in regard to the
attendance Of speakers selected, and partly in
consideration OF the dislracting influence Incl
dent to the opening Of the Legislature, as we'll
as desire from some quarters to observe by
by these. means the anniversary of the birth
day OF Franklin--al Of which, together with
other reasons not necessary to enumerate, have
seemed TO render il advisable that the meet
Ing take place according to the original nten
ton, on tho i7th Of January, to which time il
stands adjourned. The call for the 9th Of Jaa
Hary is therefore revoked.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1856-01-03

ell ITS hideons horrors. But, hoWsatuen the H.
gid features slackened their apparently firm
contraction, into . eOntemPtuOus litter, and
perchance an audible laugh, when upon closer
spec;iOn they we're recognized, as little hand
bills. for Rotten convention LOeOlOeo 6E-
Ele
Instead of burning up ths World and the
living: the ver7 laudAble effort Of blowing the
breath Of life into poor Hfeless body. was the
sole object OfIhe harmless messengers! Meth
er Of the two purposes was effected. the World
was EoT burned, nor was the dead GALVANIZED
into life-A failure-a 6zzle.
Two men, a boy, shot gun and two dogs
we're all that We could discover vending their
almost solitary way from the country to the
Court House, at the appointed hour Of One
O'Clock P. N, We are informed that after
sundry alarm bells being rung, a half dozen
or more from the town we're added to the
Grand Standing and moving army Of Sir GIN
ERAL George LiPpard, not excusing bis excel
ency the General Post Master and another
Pink or Two, Of Dimmo--cra--cy.'
Delegates to Columbus convention OF Au'
tOcrats, Aristocrsts, alias Anti Americans, and
Anti Republicans, we're selected in the persons
Of the ever.tO. be remembered Anti-Shanghai.
John H. Croxton, Esquire and that true old
British. Bank Thought, Federal Whig'--Dem-
Ocral, John Manful of Augusta. The last
named was not present as we understand, at
the time Of the;cOnferring the high Earthly
hOnOrs, upon his Royal person.
Oh, ROttenOcracy, you have been weighed
in the balance and found wanting and no ef-
fort of Spiritual Rappers or wOrsbiPpers Of
George Lippard, can again restore you to your
youthful vigOr, until that rotten principle,
HUMAN SLAVERY he first vomited of your
foul stomach. Neither long hair, nor burnt
brandy can save you.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1856-01-03
Ohio CuItiyatOr for 1856,
Dec %r 1855.

DEVOTED TO AGRIC ULTURE, HORTICULTURE
IL aud HOME ElNTERESTS.-Pubished tN ice every
mOuth-l6 pages large OctayOin.
Volume XII Of this old iavorte Journal will COM
mence On the lst January, 1866, pr ed or entire
suit OF new type aud will be especially interesting to
every eDgageu in general Agriculture Stock Rails
ing Gardening, Fruit Growing, .&c or interested in
the happiness aud intelligence Of the Home Circle. The
Editor confidently ho and expects that every friend
Of industrial progress will lend his Influence and pat
onage sustain this old ard true friend of the rural
interests, and to increase its circulation until shall
have, as we certainly Deserve rOusing list in every
neghborhoOdl
The entire proprietOrship of the Culivafor has
beer purchased by Col. S d. Harris, who has been
Associate Editor W tn Mr.. Bateham for the last five
years. and he is determined that the paper shall be es.
seually desirable for every farmers fresido He has
.he means and the disposition make it so, and he
calls on his frends-which includes all maLknd and
wOmankiud-to send on the names and the cash, for a
real live and independent farmers paper.
TERMs.-Smgle copy, 81 year; copies, for 81;
copies for SO, (and copy to the getler up Of the
club -alwa, in advance, and to begin with the year.
For special offers to local agents. enquire at your post
office, or send directly to for full prospectus and
specimen copy, and raisea club in your own neghbor
hood. S. u, HAIR S, Editor and Proprietor.
Dec. 20, '55. Columbus Ohio.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 81.
No Spake elected up to this date,

CANTON PAPER MILL This establishment,
located near the Railrc ad, on the east bank OF
the west creek, is, and has beea doing a large
business since its commencement. The paper
manufactured is of good quality, as our
brethren Of the press may zee by this sheet
The proprietors, Messrs. Fisher and Anderson.
are enterprising and gentemunly business men +,
and are determined to make their establishment
one of the very best in the country. Hitherto
they have been kept very busy (sOme of the
time running night aud day. in manufacturing
print and wrapping paper, They intend, how.
ever, to manufacture Cap and Letter soon,
and even now keep supply on hand which
the5 are able to furnish at low figure. Pub.
fishers and dealers will find it to their advan,
tage TO make the acquaintance Of Messrs. Fish
er and Anderson Democrat, Canton o.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1856-01-03
Francis P, Blair.

We call the special attention of our readers
to the letter of the Hon, gentleman whose
name heads thu article published on the out.
side Of our paper. When it is reColected
that Mr.. Blair is the sams, who edited the
Globe, under the Jackson dynasty, and the
further facts that he has retired from political
life and resides in a slave state, and for ought
We know a slave holder, be cannct be charg
ed fairly with dishonesty Of purpose, in his
late, able, and manly aVowal of the doctrines
advocated by the Republican party of this
Union. We desire that every honest man in
Carroll county shall read the document, and
especially do we insist that every man who de-
lights to call himself Democrat in the days
Of jackson, shall peruse the letter Of one of
their old Party, who knows. the workings and
the meandsrings of the Democratic party, since
the days Of Jefferson Consider the charges
that he makes against the new tangled De.
mocracy, (now Rotten ocracy,) upon all the
grave questions growing out of the power of
Congress to pass laws to regulate and govern
the territories Of the United States, such as
'squatter Sovereignty and learn to think for
yourselves, as this old Jeffersonian Democrat
has done, and act as your convictions of duty
shall direct, and with him you will see the on.
ly alternative, in bringing this Republic back
to the days Of its purity is, to enlist for the
war under the bright flag Of Republicanism.
Let no threats, nor epithets disturb you, Let
no terms Of reproaCh such as Abolitionists
FusiOuists and Black Republicansts, have any
terroH for you but read the letter, and re-.
solve that hereafter you will do your duty your
whole duty. and nothing but your duty.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1856-01-03
The MusICnI World fer ! s6G
VOLUME XIV.

We commence the new year with a reduction Of one,
third from former subscription, We take this
step give Journal the widest possible circulation
The price then, hereafter will be two dollars per an.
to all who pay in advance; to those who do not
pay in advance only) it will be three dollars. This re
duced subscription will still include, gift portrait
OF Mozart which have had specially engraved ior
this Journal and which will serve as an excellent title.
page establishment for the music volume of the year
1855.
A Musical Novelette, will be commenced and publish.
ed serially with the first number in January. The
other valuable features of the journal will remain be-.
fore viz four pages of Fresh Music weekly PACED sep
araey which, bound the end of the year will form
a volume worth $l2 90; instructive musical reading
articles on vocal and instrumental cuture;-condensed
IN usica news from all parts Ofthe world.
The department of General Literature is still in
the same able hands which have already gained it so
high reputation. 1t comprises the best translations
of the best things in French and other foreign Journals
iudicious selections from books and magazines, and
generally one good story IN every NUMBER
City and Brooklyn subscribers charged fifty cents
extra for the expense OF carrier Canada subscribers
pay twentysx cents for the necessary pre- payment
american postage.
Any journal copying this entire announcement and
drawing editorial attention to it before the close of this
present month, will receive the Musical World in ex
change for year and portrait of Mozart
EICIIARC ST0RRS H'IKLIS Proprietor,
Jan. 4, So 257 Broadway, N. Y.
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large. of ligh, gray, and project in such a
way that they look almost pointed. The ad-
miraIion OF these poor creatures for Walker is
very great, aud they show il in every way they
can, BY making him little presents, de-; for
instance, during our visit one Of them brought
IN q chicken, some potatoes, and few eggs, as
"a present for The gray-eyed general.
After taking leave Of the officials all our
spare lime was consumed in taking a look at
the city. VIXEN we went on board the steamer
again, and in a few hours found ourselves again
safe and sound on Virgin Bay, WhicL We lefi
next morning and returned to this place, dc.
lighted with our trip. but rather the worse for
our dissipation and riding.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1856-01-03
TheLaM Of Newsnapers.

I. Subscribers Who do not give notice to the contra
ry are considered as wishing TO continue their subsorp
tiOn.
T. II subscribers order the discontinuance Of their
papers, the publisher may continue to send them until
all arrearages are paid.
g. II subscribers neglect or refuse to take their pc
rodcss from the Office to which they directed, they
are held responsible ill they have settled the BILL and
ordered them discontinued,
4 II subscribers remove to other places without in
forming the publishers and the papers are sent to the
iormer direction, they are held responsible.
The Courts have decided that, refusing to take
papers from the Office or removing and leaving then
uncAed for Is pr1d deia evidence Of Intentional fraud
~ Postmastsrs who notify apublishor that a news
pape s not taken from the Office required to give
the why they are not taken out (See Post OF
ese Instructions and Laws.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1856-01-03
10 School teachers,

NHE B0AkD OF SCHOOL EXAMINERS FOR
Carroll county, will bold Six MEETINGS for the ex.
animation of School teachers during the year 1866 on
the following days, namely: On the second Wednes-
day in February, April, June, August October, and
December. The meetings will be held in one of the
public school houses in Carrolton commencing at 10
o clock, forenoon.
The standing rules for the Board regulating exami
nations are the following;
|. Each applicant not personally known tc
the Board, must produce u certificate of good mora
character OF late date. and signed by one or more re
sponsible persons,
2, Each applicant must come furnished with pen,
ink aud paper; and also with McGufey Fifth Reader
g. 70 each appl cant will be submitted a list of
questions on Arithmetic English Grammar aud Geog'
raphy, to be answered in writing.
4. No applicant will be regarded as qualified to
tsach nor entitled to certificate who does not
recty answer onehaf of the questions submitted in
each branch.
5, Certificates will not be issued on the day Of ex
animation, but they will be RENTED by mail other
wise as soon as practicable. And when an applicant
deemed unqualified note stating that fact will be
sent him.
6. Applicants coming in after the class is formed
and the examination has commenced, will be expected
to wait until the next regular day of examination.
I. No certificate will be granted to any person who
/ known to the Board to be habtuated to the use Of
proiane language, to be intemperate or dishonest.
s Each applican; must furnish himself with
stamped envelope, and himself indOrse it with his
own name and address, and in such envelope his Ger
tRcate or note viii be forwarded.
g. Each applicant will be required to write a short
composition on some sulject assigned by the board
on lhe day of examination, showing therein his skiin
PENN anship, Punctuation, Grammar, use of Capital
Letters. &c. by order Of the Board,
December 20, lS56.-ly. +. S. MCKEAN, Sec'y.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1856-01-03
Winter! slelghing 4!

The last week has been excessively cold, and
the ground has been and still is, we'll Overlaid
With coat OF snow, from four to six inches
in depth which fell upon roads in Smooth
Condition. and now whilst We write New
Years day the sleigh bells are ringing right
meniy. The day is delightful, for the season
this hasbeen mild and pleasant winter untllhe
las.tWo weeks, and right earnestly has old
winter been seeking whom he may 'devour'
for the space Of a COrtnighl-Still the bells the
.sleighbells,) give tongue as though every
hearth stone was warmed by calOric from that
vast store house Of coal. that SO many Of our
citizens don't have'-in large quantities.
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TH1 WONDER OF THE ! GE.

DR., Tobias Venetian Liuiment, is warranted to cue
Cholera, Collie, Sea ckness old Sores Swelling Tooh.
ache, Headache and pains of all kinds, or no pay.
GREAT CURE OF RHEUMATIsA.
Capt Cornstock Of the Steamer Bsltic collins LinO
cured of a severe atact OF Chronic rheumatism ia.
few days BY DR.. Tobias celebrated Venetian Lni.
ment.
CASE OF CHOLERA. -"
Mr. John Wright of the firm of J, Wright Co, No.
Isl. CHARTERS Street, New Orleans was Immediately
cured Of severe attack of Cholera by Tobias unimelL
VOMITING AND COLIC.
Mrs. Joseph Nicho of No. l6. Essex Street, New
York cured Of attack OF Colic and vomiting hy
DR.. Tobias Venetian Lniment
Depot, so. Courtland ST., New.York.
Sold by all the Druggists, price 25 4 80 cts
Agents G. A. Beogle and j. g. Baxter, Carro!ton L
Wand, Harlem Springs Highland and Pugt Rarris.
buGgA-
NoV. 2s-lS ly.
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a1.OOO AT CDST!!

NHE SUBSCRIBERS HAVING DETERMINED To
L to quit the Mercantile Business, will from this
date offer their entire stock of goods at ACTUAL COST
A the principal part of the stock has been bought
the last year. for only it will be found that they
offered lower than the usual cost to country stores
County Merchants will find it a good opportunity to
replensh a. lowest Eastern rates.
All kinds Of produce taken in exchange at market
rates Reasonable time allowed bills of $50 and mp
wards Those indebted to Sloan Co., will save them
selves and US trouble by Prompt Payment Those
holding claims against Sloan Co., will please present
their bills. SLOAN l. RUTH.
Hanoverton, Jan, 8, lo66,-4T.
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SHARPE's RgFLs-The st. Louis Democrat,
in speaking of this recently invented weapon,
which If it possesses one-hSlf of the power
and capacity claimed for it BY its proprietor, s
destined soon to superecde every other weap-
on for warliko purposes now in existence. says
that it is the most efficacious and terrible fire.
arm in existence, The small carb:ne, now
used by the United States, mounted men,
throws ball with deadly accuracy one q uar-
ter Of a mile, aud can be fired ten times pei
minute. 1t is not complicated in structure, is
easily cleaned, and suffers no injury from wet
weather, Mr.. Sharpe is now preparing mod.
els for four new species OF his weapon, name.
ly' A small pocket pistol, calculated to throw
a rifle ball two hundred yards = cavalry pis-
tol, with a range of FIVE hundred yards ri.
fle suitable for footmen, with range Of one
mile and a large gun to throw two ounce
ball, or small shell, one mile and half. or
as far as a man or horse can be seen to an
advantage. With this latter weapon, Mr.. S.
declares he can set on Ere house at dis
tance Of nearly two miles, and prevent the
use of field artillery BY killing the horses be-
fore the guns are brought within good range.
This rifle, in the hands Of good marks.
man, is equal to ten musksts, bayonets and
all : for, place man six rods distant, with a
musket and bayonet, and before he can bring
the bagonet into use. the rifle can be loaded
and discharged ten times. They carry balls
with great precision and force. Mr.. Sharpe
intends these rifles to become national weap.
on, and should Congress, by using a little
liberality, purchase the patent, the country
would be possessed of means Of warfare un.
equalsd in the world.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1856-01-03

We state these as general cases. There are
exceptions Of course, but we wish merely to
draw attention TO the general fact, that while q
mans rudeness TO a Wsman is so rare as 10 at
tract notice when il occurs, the rudenes of a
woman towards man, or towards another Wo-
man, is so common as to be considered a mat
ter Of course. II among other 'Woman's
Rights which some ladies' are now striving to
obtain, they will ingraft The right 10 be always
courteous and polite to each other; We men
will take care Of onrselvs, and then too. God
bless 'em. With all their faults, we love them
still. Gin. Gazette
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CHENILLE EMBROIDERY AND FLORAL WORK
y Misses SHARP DAVIS would respectfully invite
the ladies Of CauoltOn, Ohio, that they have taken
rooms at the Amerean House, where they are prepar
ed to give instructions in the above arts An early call
issolcited, when the terms vii be made known. Les.
sons in Floral or Leather wOI vii commence ON We'd
nesday, Dec. 26th
DecembsF IL 1855.
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NEW FOUNDRY.

Lisbon street CarrOlItOn, Ohio.
FNHE subscriber would respectfully inform Farmers.
Mechanics &C., that he he has taken back and has
now in full operation the Carrollton new
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And is amply prepared to furnish to order all kinds AZ
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