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Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1858-02-25
The Late Affray in Congress.

A glorious affair occurred in Congress
on Saturday, in which asneaking, rsscally
abolition, black Republican scoundrel, ma.
med Grow, who balls from wytched local
ity in the interior of Pennsylvania, got his
deserts at the hands of the gsIlan! and
chivalrous Hon Lawrence NJ Keitt. Of S.
Carolina. 1t seems that the man Grow
had the audacious impudence to cross over
to the Democratic side Of the House, and
while, there take part in the proceedings.
For this he was rebuked by Mr. Keitt. and
the man Grow replied with Black Repub-
lican slang about this being free laud.-
Mr. Keitt Immediately resented this inso-
Ience by making an effort to seize the ras-
cal by the throat, at the same time calling
him Black Republican puppy. Grow
put out his fist for the purpose of keeping
Mr Keitt from hurting him, when the lat
ter struck the fist of Grow such tremen-
dous blow with bis eye that Mr. Keitt fell
down from the rebound.
Several Southern gentlemen interfered
to prevent Mr. Keilt from continuing 10
punish the iusoleut Black Republican, and
MFR Barksdale, Of Mississippi, struck Wash
burne of Illinois, such a blow in the fst
with his head that the wig worn by Nj
Barksdals was knocked of. 1t is hoped
that this decided course, on the part of oul
gallant Southern Representatives in Con
gress, will put an efectual stop to such in
science as talking in Congsess about thi
being a free land.-Southern Fire eater.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1858-02-25
HON. G. A. GROW.

We do not remember to have ever seen
the following sketch ofthe political caree,
of the Hon. G A Grow, until meeting i
in the Boston Bee. 1t will be read with
interest:
Mr. Grow was bern 10 Windham couu-
ty, Connecticut. His parents emigrated
to Northern Pennsylvania, while lie was
yet child. His father died when this
son was but three years Of age, leaving bis
family in reduced circums ances. An ell.
der brother aided the subjec. of this sketch
in obtaining an education, and he was
graduated at Amherst College, Mass. at
the age of twenty ore, in the year 1874.
Ir the fall Of 1850 he was first elected to
Congress by a singular accident in politics
The Democrats Of the district were divided
and bad two candidates in the field, each
claiming to be the regular nominee
Eight days before the election, both agreed
to rssign if Mr. Grow would be the candi
date. He had left bis law Office the fall
before BY reason Of i'll health, and was
spending the summer. working on farm.
plowing, peeling bark, and surveying. He
was upon in bis retirement by friend of
each candidate, as committee, to ascer-
tain bis feelings. They found him with a
set Of hands on the public highway, re-.
building bridge that bad been carried
away by freSbet. He ceded to their
proposition to be candidate for Congress,
and both the other candidates resigned, and
convention was called, which placed Mr.
Grow in nomination Just one week before
his election. He was elected by 1850
majority, and in 1851 took his scar in the
House Of Representatives, the youngest
memberof the Thirty.second Congress, and
with one or two exceptions, Of the Thirty
third Congress also. He is now serving
bis fourth term in Congress. The second
time be was elected BY $500 majority;
the third time, by a unanimous vote of the
district, he having received the unanimous
nomination Of all parties, for bis able and
manly resistance to the passage ofthe Kan.
sas.Nebraska bill; the fourth time be was
elected by larger vote than be received
when be had no opposition. His district,
previous to the repeal of the Missouri
Compromise, gave uniformly about $500
Democratic majority, but in consequence
of The noble stand taken by Mr. Grow on
the floor Of Congress, and upon The stump
before the people, his district gave Col .
Fremont almost 10000 majority. When
Gov Bankswas running for speaker Of the
House, be was urged to allow bis name to
be used as a candidate, but he declined the
honor for himself. and urged bis friends to
"stick to Banks" which advice they fol.
lowed, and by which the first decisive bat
tie against the slave power was achieved.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1858-02-25
Something About Schools.

We know man who last summer hir-
ed four colts pastured on a farm, some
five miles distant. At least once in two
weeks be got into wagon and drove over
to see how bis juvenile horses Jared. He
made minute inquiries Of the keeper as to
their health, their watering. dc, he him.
self examined the condition Of the pasture
and when dry season come on, made
special arrangements to have a daily al
lowance of meal, and he was careful 10
know that this was regularly supplied.
This man had four children attending
school Kept in a small building erected at
a cross roads. Around this building on
three sides is a space Of land six feet wide:
the fourth side is on line with the street.
There is not a shade in sight of the build
ing. OF the interior OF the school house,
we need not speak. We wish to state one
fact only. This owner of those colts, and
the father of those children, has never been
in that school house to enquire after the
comfort, health, or mental food dealt out
to bis offspring. In the latter part of the
summer we CHANGED to ask, who teaches
your schoolF his reply was, 'he did not
know, he believed her name was Parker,
but he had no time to look after school
matters american AgTic@LturiSt,
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1858-02-25
BRANDY THE ,ALAaAM.
SENATE.

We find the following amusing story Of
Alabama Legislative lie in q New Yo,L
exchange. The bsrO Oft. M, II
Hooper, ' the well known author Of "si.
mon sugg.."
The correspondent Of the Mobile TIN.
T"e wiring uOdsr date Of MontQom,rv.
Dan; 24.h, relates the following sSe,Jo'.
Of The manner in which membsr ~ ~.
Senate oftha! State manage TO ge, tssi,
brand but in tbis Instance "lfssss H.
srs' brandy turOei up "sopr." ~ NJ,
tell you q good joke which oceu,rsd :. ,r'
oeOAle 90 Saturday. Several Of The msm.
CeH Of that body are 10 the babit OF Ss,.
ung their whistle while ia session TGs,.
beng no supply Of the ardent Kent a, ~
nlii' l6ey are obliged to send rorit 10 tbs
valley below. On this occasion the nina,
able Joncs Hooper. editor of the MI -.
reporting proceedings. Knowing tbs, :.
was up 70 snut, an old poIitiesl war bo,,s
arrested bis attention With a wink snd,bs.
,gn'nea tie desire Ofhis thirsty colIsagus.
tli.t be Hooper, would send for = S.,,I.
o. Sy' DIanqy' JoOce readily complied and
despatched bis servant, who wa, w.i,;no u
Tor copy on the important errand. Ins,soS
Of gong to the drug store. a, di,sr,"J
'ns oi'cEey went TO the printing Office and
sald to the foreman-'M 'Massa Hooner do..
tell me to fO'ch him bottle Of brsndv J,,
he got IN de Office The foreman went - ;"
tbe editorial saDctum, where he fon1J
bottle rolled up in paper, which he ann.
PoseG 10 be the one indicated. Tbi, 4.
sent BY the darkey, who faithfully dsliys,aS
Il to Mr. Hooper. 1t was circulated smouo
lhe Senators. Each one, after taLirgs ,
s"'g' made a horrible grimace, which sadsd
into miscbievous smirk as b. b.ndaJ =
70 another. In this way the bottle r.s.oJ
silently around till it came back to Lone
WHO 'OoE one mouthful and then spirited Il
forth eIclaiming. What the deyiI's tIi.%
e. what the devil is it?' oueried the co.
ilmized w Senator'S that's what we ,boun
iise TO know. Suddenly the remembrance
OF a bottle Of fyer and apue medicios
prepared for negro servant flashed nnor
The mind OF Jouce, aud he gave vent 70
regular haw, nav. He surveyed the hot.
lie with soit of comica, quizzicaI look
II was the identical one, and off he wen,
again with an explosive laugh. The Joke
was impaired to the SenutOrs, and thew
laughed too. The members of the Houss
heard Of it, and they roarel. Tho nav.
spread and before the expiration Of twe5ty.
'ouF hours the whole town laughed"
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1858-02-25
A MODEL POsTMAsTER.

We find the following in the Jsnesyille
IStdndGri.
To the Postmasters Of Wisconsin.
Having had my attention called to the
unfortunate difference which has arisen he.
tween the President of the United State,
and the Hon Stephen A. Douglas, touch.
ing the admission Of Kansas in 70 the Union
with the LecomptOn Constitution, and wish.
ing to act 10 harmony with my brother
Officers in this very important crisis, | have
assumed, as Postmaster of SHOPPER, TO call
you together on the Slst day Of February
next, at the house of Tom Williams Em.
ersld grove.
l have, on reflection, come to the con-
cIusion that all Postmasters whose salaries
are less than one hundred dollars need not
attend, as Mr.. Morgan, of Milton, Sharp
stlen. OF Milwaukee, and Dan Brown. Of
Janesville, will not consent to associate with
them.
For my own part, my brstherr, although
| have full faith in Judge Douglas and
fully believe in the doctrine of Popular
Sovereignty, yet due regard to mv posi-
ion, as an officer under Federal Govern.
ment, as well as profound respect for the
American Eagle, and the income of nv
Office, as matter Of expediency. l shall
support the President. Ever yours, in
the bonds of Office.
WILLIAM HUDsoS.
Postmaster SHOPPER.
N. BIN the event that Douglas sue
cecds, Ws eau change our views about the
time old Bucks term ends. W. H.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1858-02-25
A EGreIna GreeH' AffaIr.-AMar.
riaRe RV MOONLIGHT.

An amusing and rather romantic matri-
monial affair took place near Deming.
Hamilton county on Thursday evening
A gentleman residing in the northern part
Of Wayne, county had been engaged to be
married for some time to lady formerly
resident of Wayne, but who bad been
taken against Der consent to farm house
near Dening. The lady lived With an
aunt, who violeHtly opposed her proposed
matrimonial alliance and took up an obscure
residence to prevent the visits Of the Wayne
county gentleman to ber niece For five
months the gentleman did not know what
had become oftbe lady Of bis heart or
where she was residing. She had been
taken from her old home stealthily and se-
creted where it was thought she could net
be found. But true love slthough b it may
not run smooth laughs at all obstacles.
The Wayne county man bad friends and
when be got ready to use them be put
them into service. Calling on Sheriff
Lamb of Howard county at Kokoms, a
strong personal friend he proceeded to
Noblesville where adding Sheriff McFlim-
sey. of Hamilton county and one or two
other gentleman to bis posse and procur
ING the Necessary documents for a wed
ding, the whole party proceeded to Demrng
in carriage and on arriving al the resi-
dence Of the lady, just after dark, she was
informed Of the intentions OF her lover and
and told that ii she desired to msry the
man of her choice that then was the time
that all necessary arrangements had beer
made.
The lady Immediately asseuted to the
arrangement and forth with made ready to
'ioiu hands with her intended husband.
The aunt of the lady rsved and pitched
about considerbly. and threatened Prosecu'
ton, &c. While the ceremony was pro-
crossing, which took place in the yard of
the house by the 'moonbeams's pale and
glimmering light the aunt of tie bride
made violent efforts at going into 'connip-
tions;' aud made threats against all who
were participating in the proceedings. Mr..
McKinsey informed the old lady, that he
was sheriff of Hamilton county, and that it
would be better for her not to make any
opposition to what was going on. where
upon she desisted from taking on The
ceremony was finished IN the presence of
a number of witnesses other than those
who came in the carriage. After the man
from Wayne and the woman Of Hamilton
had been duly declared husband and wife
they gathered up what 'duds' could be
conveniently foUnd belonging to the lady
and made off for Eoblesville leaving the
aunt to take comfort with several persons
who lived in the opposite end Ofthe house
where she resided.
The happy pair arrived at NOblesvill'
late at night and the next mording proceed
ed on their way to their future home eacl
satisfied with what had been done the even
ing efore and laughing and rejoicing a
: the success of the project for trying the by
meniaI knot IN the open air BY moonlight
- Iadianop0lts Journal.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1858-02-25
BURRjs ACCOUNT OF HIs DU-
Ell WITH HAMILTON.

I
We quote the following from Parton
Life Of Burr:
There was one remarkable occasion on
which he spoke Of the duel seriously and
eloquenily. llWas when, for the only time
10 bis life. be revisited the ground where i
was fought. He went there 10 oblige ,
young friend, who wished to zee a spot %
famous. Leaving their boat ct the height,
Of WeehaWken. just where Burr bad lsfi
bis boat on that fatal mornings quarter oI
q century before. they climbed over the
same rocks and sOon reached the ground.
Except that the rocks we're covered with
names, and that the ground was more over.
grown with tees, the place bad not chang.
ed in all these years. nor has il yet. Il
has changed owners. however, and belongs
10 q son Of Rufus King Burr's colleague
IN the Senate, and HamiltOb's friend iu the
lobby. 10 the boat Burr had been some
what thoughtful and silent, but seemed to
enjoy the bright day aud pleasant shores,
as he always enjoyed bright and pleasant
things. On reaching the scene, be placed
bis companion oB the spot where Hamil-
ton had stood, and went to the spot where
be stood himself. and proceeded to narrate
the incidents fthe occasion.
The conversation turned to the cause Of
the duel. As he taiked, The old fire seem
&c 10 be rekiBdled within him; bis eye
blazeI bis voice rose. He recounted the
long catalogue Of wrongs he bad received
from Hamilton, and told how be bad for.
borne and forborne, and forgiven and for.
giyeh. and even stopped 10 demonstrate,
until be had no choice except to sink out
Of sight, a wretch degraded and desp:ssd,
or meet the ealumniator on tue field and
silence him. He dwelt much on the mean.
ness Of Hamilton. He charged him with
being mslevolent and cowardly-a man
who would slander rival, aud not TO stand
10 it unless be was cornered. "When be
stood up to fire." said Burr, she caught my
eye. and quailed under it; be looked like a
convicted felon." 1t was true, be con.
tinued, that Hamilton did not fire at him;
Hamilton fired first: be heard the bail
whistle amoug the branches. and saw the
severed twig above his head. He spoke Of
what Hamilton wrote on the evening be-
fore the duel, With infinite contempt
at reads" said be, "like the confessions Of
a peniteut monk" These isolated express
ions, my informant says convey no idea
whatever of the fiery impressiyeuess with
which be spoke. He justified all lie had
done; nav, apPlauded it.
He was moved 10 the depth Of his soul;
the pent up feelings of twenty y.fiye years
burst into spsech. His companion, who
had known HIN intimately many year., and
had never seen him reused before, was al
most awe-struck at this strange outburst Of
emotion. and the startling force Of many Of
bis expressions.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1858-02-25
An Old soldier Gone.

Major Henry B BresyOft died at bic
residence in this city, on Saturday last. -
He was one Of the old settlers, and was
well known among our citizens as one of
the venerable landmarks of which few vet
remain with us TO mark the times and
deeds Of the last century. He was con-
cected with the United States services in
his youth. having been Lieutenant Of
Marines on the Ohio river at about the
yearl79O, in command Of a gun boat
In 1897 be was ordered to Lake Erie, and
took charge of the new war brig Adams.
He commanded her with honor to himself
and profit to bis country, until her old hulk
was worn out and thrown aside, Serving
actively during the whole of the war Of
1912. he was in the battle of Lake Erie,
which resulted in the great Perry's victory,
and fought hard aud braveIy, coming out
Of the engagement covered with blood and
begrimed with powder. High official
encomiums were passed upon bis gallant
conduct on this occasion. When bis
vessel became unseS worthy, be left be
service aud settled on his farm at the River
Rogue, nine miles below the city, where
be lived peaceably and in comfort for sew
eral years. This farm came into his po-
session soon after be came to this country,
in 1897. At about the year 1897 be was
appointed Iudiau sgeni, and went to Green
Bay, where lie remained some years con.
sideriDg Detroit as his home, however.
He bore his age we'll and was a stroug
hearty old man of eighty three shsn be
died:-DeGroa EFeS Press
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1858-02-25
THE QUESTION STATED.

Mr. HARRIA the Democratic mCmbs
Of Congress from Illinois, who led of il
tho late defeat Of the Buchanan admins
trAtion, in . letter written 10 the recenI
National Hall meeting, very truly remarks
"Tbe struggle 10 which we are engaged
has q more extensive application than tc
the Territory Of Kansas The principles
for which we contend are 10 be applied 10
all places, aud through all time. 1t is
not in any sense a strife between the North
and SOuth-between African slavery and
its enemies, although the array Of parties
in Congress would, at first view, seem TO
indicate it. 1t is question which in
wolves the whole doctrine Of popular lib.
erty-the liberty Of Wbits men. 10 that
sense alone am | engaged in it."
This is a fair statement Of the question
and we are glad il smenates from an indi-
vidusl who rendered himself conspicuous
in the support Of Buchanan and Breck en-
ridge at the last Presidential election. 1:
coroborates what the Republicans, 10 their
efforts in behalf Of Kansas, have repe,ted.
ly declared-that their success involved the
happiness and Independence Of the white
men Of America. Dreading an issue Of
this kind, the democrats appealed to the
peoples pfe1judices against the colOred
race, and charged the Republicans with
seeking the social and political elevation of
the negro al the expense ofthe white work
ing meur The fraud was successful, for
the time. The Republicans were stigma.
tized as "nigger wOrshippers," "woOly
heads" by the very class Of men who
should have been their supporters and
their warmest frirnds. But brighter day
is dawning-a day when the question of
popular liberty will be fully recognized,
even by those who, in their ignorance, now
oppose the great principle.-PiHs. Gaz.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1858-02-25

OVER ISSUE OF THE CANAL BANK OF
CLEvELAED.-The Treasurer Of the State
OF Ohio having discovered an over issue in
the circulating notes of the Canal Bank Of
Cleveland, he gave notice on Saturday
that the work Of redemption would be sus'
pended. It will be necessary, we suppose,
for parties who hold the notes, to present
them before the first of March, in accord
ance with notice heretofore given. We
have no particulars, with reference to this
newly discovered fraud. but the effect Of
it will be to bliug the notes Of all the State
Stock Banks into discredit, for the time
being. This over-issue is. We suppose,
another feature Of the great Breslin. Glib
son frauds, SO that the bottom Of these vii
lainous transactions has not yet been reach
ed -. Gin. Gaz.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1858-02-25
ALLEGED CURE FOR DRuNKENNEss.-

ALLEGED CURE FOR DRUNKENNEss.-
An exchange recommends the following as
an infalIible cure for beastly intoxicatiou
"Wneuever a person is in stupid and
insensibe state, from the abuse Of fintoxica'
ting drinks, lay him on his right side, ele'
vate his left arm, and pour cold wateI
down it slowly. Before common pitch
er full can be emptied, the man will wall
perfectly sober"
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1858-02-25

A Sign AT HoME.-The City Of Lam
caster, Pa. the home of Buchanan, has Civ
en- a Democratic majority for the last twen-
ty years. 1t gave him, in 1856 over 1000
msjoiity. But at the municipal election
held there last wednesday his friends were
defeated for Mayor. His Kansas policy
was the issue distinctly made. and he suf.
fered a rebuke 10 that strong hold.
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1858-02-25

GREELEY's RECEIPTS FOR WEEK.-
A statement in the New York Tribune
says thst its receipts for the week ending
January I'd, from subscription and vdverti-
sing, amounted to see. 555,39! This is
more than ours would be for 90 years, still
there are people foolish enough to think
that country editors can afford their paper
as low as the New York Tribune.-Zanes-
vile aurora,
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1858-02-25

Carlyle says "Mske yourself an hon
est man, and then you may be sure there
is one rascal lees 10 the world.'
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1858-02-25

EVirtue aud happiness;-they 60
hand in hand-the highest attributes Ol
mankinl
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1858-02-25
TERMS OF ADvERTIsIHe.

be considered square. '''ss "ia
a W Aassrtisers must be particular a ,.,k
NE samoer Of Insertions on Ghs laee ~ -.
HaseFusenents, or they siIl be pubi l.h.a -,
O'esIeo os'' and charged sooortlnglJ.
Advertisements should be hapdeS
Oy loA'oAr HoaSIss, 70 iusafs insertion tA.l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-05
A STORY OF A JACK-KNIFE.

tn. Boston Ledger tells the following
In 1856 youth. then residing IN Maine
owned jack-kuife which he, beiog OF
somewhat trading disposition, sold for a
gallon of West India rum. This he retail
cd, ard with the proceeds purchased two
galious, aud eventually barrel, which was
followed in due time with large stock -
In a word, be got rich, and became the
SQUIRE Of the district through the posses
sion and sale of the jack-kn,fe and an IT,
domitable trading industry. He died worth
property in real estate aud money value Tor
$4,000 This was divided by Testament
auong four chldren--tbree boys aud girl.
Luck, which seemed to have been the guar
dian angel Of the father, deserted the chill
dren; for every folly and extravaganza they
could engage in seemed to occupy their e1'
elusive attention and cultivation. Tbe daugh-
ter married unfortunately, and her patrlmo'
nv as soon thrown away BY her speDdthrih
Of husband. The sons were no more Tor
tunate, and two Of them died of dissipetion
and 10 poverty. The daughter also died.
The las, of the family. for many years past
has lived on the kindness of those who kne"
him in the days Of prosperity, IA pride
would not allow him to go to the poor-!arm.
A lew DAYS ago he died, suddenly and IN
attended, in barn where be bad laid hlm-
self d.wn to take drunken sleep. On bis
pokets being examintd sill that was found IN
them was a small piece Of string and dJdcH-
knife! So the fortune that began with the
imvlenent of that kind left its simple dup!i'
cate. We leave the moral to be drawn IN
whatever fashion It may suggest itself to the
reader, simply stating that the etnry IL
true one, and all the facts well known to
many whom this relation will Doubtless
reach,