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True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-03-15

KNOW NoTHINGS.-The Statesman ap-
pears to be in bad way about the Know
Nothings. 1t heads one of its Telegraph
dispatches, "Know Nothing Victories,
Fire and Navigation" In its editorial
columns we find what it calls the "Oficial
Proceedings" of the "Grand Council Of
Know Nothings," published for the Mil.
lions in the Ohio Statesman" dated Gin.
cinnati, October Both, 1854. If the
report be a correct one, and We suppose
the Statesman knows it to be so, the
Know Nothings in this State must be
thicker than frogs in Egypt.
In the Grand President report, signed
by VIM. 7. Rees, it is said, "The growth
Of the Order is without parallel" W.
see that one of the Charters is numbered
744, and there may still be more, as th'
list is still to be continued. The amour
of funds set down, as received for charters
fees, dues and certificates, being 7,956,75
If the Order is going ahead at this rate
we don't wonder at the alarm manifested
by that paper. We feel little slightec
that the Statesman should be selected al
the official organ of the Order in Ohio
but we do not see how we are going t.
help it. We shall not forget this treat
ment. These "Sam's" are unaccountabl,
in their movements. s. Journal.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-03-15

FRENCH RAILRoADs.-A Paris CORES
pondent of the Newark Advertiser writes
as follows:
The French cars are much more COM
Portable than the English, fact which I
take pleasure in recording on account Of
its uniqueness, it being the only particular
| have yet seen in which comfort appeared
to be studied. The first class, besides
luxuriouS cushions, and a thick sheep
skin carpet, are supplied with long, fat
tened cylinders of copper, filed with hot
water, renewed at intervals, and affording
a most agreeable warmth to the feet
What contrast to the English cars, in
which froze for seven mortal hours be.
tween Liverpool and London! And how
much better, too, are these cylinders than
the close stove with which our, cars are
heated.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-03-15

Eg-The Amcsbury (Mass.) EUager
tells good story of an exceedingly anx-
ious individual, who was "most crazy" to
obtain some account of the Know Moth
ings. He was told by wag, one day last
week, that if he would come down TO-,
that night at ten o'clock, and advance
fourteen PAGES in to the barn, he would
there find party to initiate him in due
form into the mysterious order. Theprop
osition "took," and he accordingly wen
to the place at the time appointed; he had
scarcely entered, however, when he wa:
saluted with a most unceremonious "grip'
in the rear, which caused him to vacatt
the premises in quick time, leaving par
Of his "hinder' garments in the teeth of {
careful Watchdog, whose owner had civ
en- him the euphonious title of "Know
Nothing"
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-03-15
PIERCE's PETS.

Edward Stubs, Irish Catholic, Super
intendent of the State Department build
ing, disbursing agent, keeper of the secret
service papers and money, also clerk in the
department. Salary as disbursing agent
81, l,45Oj as superintendent, $3.50; and
although neither by law or former prece-
dent is he entitled to assistant, his son,
also Catholic, is retained in that capaci-
ty at a large salary. Edward Stubs, Jr.,
is assistant to his father contrary to law
VIM. G, Reddall, convert from the
Presbyterian Church to Catholicism, par
don and passport clerk. And this gentle
man, holding such responsible and i'm
portant post, recently declared to promi-
nent citizen of Washington that che acas
not bound to obey any lato that was against
his religion"
George Hill, convert from Congrega-
tionalism to the Papal church, Librarian
and commission clerk. 1t is also his duty
to examine, file, and report upon all appli-
cations and recommendations for office he
is much consulted as to the recommends
tions of applicants, and has, in fact, the
fate of almost every aspirant for office in
his hands. Under such circumstances it
is very evident that to secure favorable
opinion from Mr.. Hill, one would need the
names or letters of Roman Catholics, to
satisfy the church that no enemy to its
doctrines received official favor. We un-
derstand the last named duties, such as
inspecting recommendations, &C., have
lately been assigned to Mr.. Hill.
Lewis Fitzgerald Tasister, Irish Cath
olic,) official translator. All communica-
tions not in the English language, from
foreign governments, ect., are by hin
written outin English. His place, it vii
be perceived, is one of the highest impor
tance and responsibility.
VIM. P. Faherty, (Roman Catholic,)
packer of the papers, books, &C., sen
abroad to our Ministers, Charges and Con
suls, and to foreign countries. Mr.. Fab
erty has an excellent opportunity to send
at the expense Of our government, com
munications to priests and friends of tn
Church. We wonder if Mr.. WIN. P. Fab
erty ever does this?
} Robert S. Chiffon, (Roman Catholic,
in the diplomatic bureau, prepares des
patches, etc, to our foreign Representa-
tives.
Two German Catholics whose names W
did not learn, are employed in making u
e statistical reports.
All the subordinate employees IN tn
State Department, except one, are toreig
Q catholics, appointed by Mr.. Edward Stubb
in the place of American citizens. An
i even this one exception Mr.. Stubs h;
h endeavorod ON several occasions to rcmov
e and las only been restrained from doin
d so by the influence of prominent citizens
G Washington, who personally represente
It the case to General Pierce. Several of ii
y officers above named were educated at tt
d Georgetown Jesuit College, and the man
}, gers of that institution are no doubt We
posted up as to the secret operations
d our national bureaus, and the private tran
IS actions of each department. Let Amer
}, can citizens reflect upon these astoundir
o facts, as they now exist under this admi
J. istration Young america.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-03-15

GRANT THoRBURN has settled himself
apparently for his life, in the town Of
Winsted, Litchfeld county, Ct., and anu
scd himself by writing letters to the
"Mountain County Herald" published in
that town.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-03-15

WASHINGTON, March 1O.-Advices,
dated Mexico, Feb. 10, represent Santa
Anna as daily losing, and Alvarez as gain.
ing ground. 1t is said Santa Anna holds
several steamers ready to receive him, on
the approach of Alvarez; and that he has
sent what he could, of the seven millions
from the United States, and other valua-
bles out of the country, and has sold the
three millions yet to be paid by the United
States. ........ ...
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-03-15

D@~Mrs. Henderson, charged with the
murder of her child, was brought before
the Common Pleas Court at St. Clairsville,
on Thursday. The trial continued until
Saturday afternoon, when the jury retired,
and after about 30 minutes deliberation,
returned verdict of "Not Guilty"
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-03-15

MAN DRowNED.--A man, named Jas.
Kelly, was accidentally drowned, at about
A o'clock on Saturday afternoon, in the
Ohio, adjoining Mullon's Section of the
Wellsville and Wheeling Railroad line,
usually termed the "back- bone"
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-03-15

D~Why is the life of an editor like the
book Of Revelations? Because it is full
Of "types and shadows" and a mighty
voice like the sound Of many waters, over
saying unite him" Wrtem
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-03-15

SHREwD.-There is an Office holder in
this county, who, when he was a candi-
date, professed to be total abstinent,
Maine Law temperance man. He was
elected as such. He now calls upon those
who are interested in the liquor trade,
softly whispers in the ear, Chow many
votes can you control for our Anti-tcmper.
ance ticket? He receives for reply,
probably a hundred" Office holder
slaps his hands in ecstasy, and exclaims,
1--WE can knock the temperance humbue
cold"
When he meets an old temperance man
whose vote he wishes to get again, he Law.
ishes upon him a broad sardonic grin, and
shouts "Stand Firm, we have about upset
these liquor fellows; elect ME and my
party again--particularly mc,-and VOL
give whiskeyitcs fits" ...
That fellow is as cunning as a profes
sional cream stealing cat.-CoA. Pro. Age
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-03-15

D@'The steamer "City of Wheeling" "
which had been left in very dangerous
position, at the Wheeling wharf, by re-
cent sudden fall of the river, was enabled,
on Wednesday last, to float out, without
any very material injury.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-03-15

Work ON THE HEMPFIELD RAILROAD
The Wheeling Intelligencer has under
stood that the necessary action was taken
by the Board of Hempfeld Directors at a
recent meeting, to presume the work on the
unfinished sections Of this road, and to Sc
cure its vigorous prosecution to Washing
toN bif 4yAa fgi8.L5ts y
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-03-15

New YORK, March l4.-FlOur dull
and declining Ohio s9,87@9,Sl; Corn,
mixed 96a.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-03-15

D@-New Counterfeit IS bills on the
North Western Bank of Virginia, are in
circulation in Pittsburgh.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-03-15
BRAVO.

An amusing incident occurred short
time since at the burning of the theatre,
related as follows for fact by gentleman
Of respectability who was an actor in the
scene:--- h
Mr.. B., and party of his jolly
English friends who had been dining out,
concluded to patronize the opera on that
evening, and Mr.. B--,whose rOtundity
was considerably better filed with the spar
kle than the rest, had taken front seat,
and was saluting the song and sentiment
of the occesion at every "wait" with Gun
bounded applause" by clapping hands, and
vociferating "bravo p" bravo" brave
ly. Presently, like an electric shock, came
the cry of "fre !" The audience started
suddenly for the door, though their retreat
was checked to good order by Mr.. Rice,
the manager, who was on the stage at the
time. Then all was confusion, and each
member of the company in endeavoring
to save the property, &C., of the profession,
was rushing backward and forward in ev-
cry direction across the stage.
Meanwhile our friends outside had mis-
sed their comrade, and thinking, perhaps,
that he might be injured, one Of them step
ped up into the boxes, just as the fire was
bursting through the end of the building
in full volumes, and Rice crossing the stage
with side scene on his shoulder. There
sat Mr.. B. solitary and alone, in the front
seat, in perfect ecstacies at the perform
ance, shouting bravo bravo bravo! a most
splendid imitation of a fire bravo bra
vo!-Chicago Jour.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-03-15

CINCINNATI, March 13.-Weather warm
and showery. Flour dull, sales at $3.50
@S,30. Whiskey, 24l per gal.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-03-15

PITTsBuReH, March lS. River 7 n.
10 inches, rising aaa f
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-04-04

H If it will in any way relieve or lessen the
spleen of the Star editor, the associate editor Of
the Standard would inform him that he wrote the
"Soliloqny Of the Town Clock" and that the
would-be wit of the Star was all instructed. The
imitation of the Star is characteristic-a sure
mark Of little mind Imitators always fall below
the originals, and generally in the case of the
STAR S" much SO as to become simply ridiculous {;
though justice compes us to say tina the Star edi-
tor, by having few ideas cut and dried to his
hand, managed to get up about the best article he
has ever compiled for his little refector-a
dark body Of ITSELF and only shines as it reflects
the brains of Others than its editor
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-04-04

The Goldsboro' Telegraph, heretofore Wing
paper, has abandoned politics and betaken itself to
temperance. The editor says and says truly that the
fight is now between Know othingisn and De-
mocracy; and-as he cannot side with either he will
take no part in the contest The Wing party be-
ing Know othingized, be cannot follow it further.
but quits politics as his party has quit him. This
is we believe, the only Wing paper in the State
that has not followed its party in its recent mut-
ton. 49,
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-04-04
O. B SIan0ar0,
RALEIGH. WEDNESDAY, APRIB 4. 1855.

AGENTS FOR THE STANDARD.
Mr.. Henry N Lewis Mon tgenery Alabama, is Gem
era Travelling the of Alabama and Ten
nessee, assisted O. F. Lewis james o. Lewis and Sam'
D. Lewis. = y SEA -
Mr.C w. James, No. j, Harrison Street, Cincinnati
Ohio, is General Collecting Agent for the Western
States and Texas assisted by H j Thomas Ram
man. A. L. Childs, and DR. William Irwin. Receipts of
either will be good.
Mr. Israel E. No. South Tenth Street,
delpha is General Travelling Agent assisted by Vim.
H. Weld John Collins James Deering, Hammitt r. s.
James, Thos. D Nice R. w. Morrison E. w. Wiley VIM.
l. Waterman, Alex H. Carson, L. Muslin, Ben. F. Swain.
7. Ashman and p. Davis. =ss3a
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-04-04

THE New POSTAGE. The following letter to the
postmaster at New York by the First Assistant
Postmaster General, in answer to inquiries as to the
construction of the late postage law, will be found
to contain information useful to all persons who
have business with the post offices:
Posi- office DEPARTMENT,
Appointment Office, March % 1856.
SIR: Your letter of the Goth instant is received
In answer, am directed by the Postmaster General
to inform YOU
!. the act of Sd March, 1856. making no provis-
ion for paid letters to any place within the United
States, the same day following any such I'M
paid letter or letters being put into post office,
the postmaster thereof will post up conspicuously in
held for postage. If not attended to- such letters
must be returned monthly to the dead-letter Office
2. Letters postpaid should be despatched charg-
ed with the additional postage due at the prepaid
rate, according to distance established by said act
except where the omission to pay the amount
is known to have been INTENTIONAL when they should
be treated the letters wholly unpaid
8. 1t proper to forwardla letter. when requested
in writing. When forwarded, additional postage
should be charged if the letter. contrary to its ad
dress has been missent II it has been sent accord
ing to its address, and then forwarded, it must be
charged with additional postage the prepaid rate
according to distance, established by the act of
March 8, 1855, aforesaid
4. Ship letters, as they cannot be prepaid, and
are not supposed to be embraced in the new act
will continue to be despatched agreeably to the pro
visions of the fifteenth section of the act of March
8, 1865
am, respectfully, your obedience servant.
HORATIO KING,
First Assistant Postmaster General.
ISAAC Y. FOWLER, postmaster.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-04-04
First Assistant Postm;
ISAAC Y. FOWLER, postmaster.

Thomas j. Mchie of Stanton, Va, one of the
ablest lswyeIs in the State has publicly renowned
his allegiance to the Wing party, Couldn't stand, its
Mountaineering afiliations) and declared his pur-
pose to support the Democratic candidates. He has
made an appointment to address the Democratic
Association of Stauntoa at its next meeting in favor
of Wise, McConas and Bococl.
HESTER SENTENcED.-We are informed that at
Chatham Court last week, Judge Dick pronounced
sentence upon Willis Hester convicted at previous
term OF negro stealing. The sentence was, that he
should be hanged on Friday the fourth ofMay.
We also learned that some of the citizens of Chat.
ham county are actively engaged in getting upa
petition for Testers reprieve We have not heard
we have no expectation tn It it will be granted
And in case it is not the effect of petition will only
be to excite false hopes in the mind Of the prisoner
"a ,ss&~5. -. Hills. Recorder.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-04-04

E9 Passing the Know Nothing meeting place
few nights ago viii, friend he remarked that
the Council was notin session. We enquired how
he knew. Because" said he, p" there is a tight
in their ROOM Not so bad, that: 90 e go
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-04-04
Democratic Meeting in Franklin.

At meeting of the Democrats in School District
No 3, Franklin County, \. c., held on the 2 LIST day
of March, 1855, the following preamble and resolu-
tons unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, The Democratic party has always been
in the habit of hanging the principles by which they
governed upon the outside walls, trusting to the
good of the people for the maiutanance of the
doctrines which characterize them, and therefore
willing trust them with all and whereas, it is both
ght and just by the spirit Of institutions, and
also in accordance tn Democratic usage to boldly
and frankly declare their principles; therefore
RtSOiced, That the platform of our last State and
National Convention Is the one on which we stand,
and that recognize, in the resolutions then pass
ed, the true principles of the Democratic party
will we acknowledge any one as Democrat who
fails to sustain Them
Resoired That President Pierce has administered
the government with ability and fidelity, and that
the pursued by him meets our hearty appro-
val, and that have the hg hest confidence in him
and his distinguished Cabinet
Res0lced, That we approve of the Nebraska and
Kansas b and that We regard it as measure, sane
toning the righ.s of community to establish their
own form of government, upon Just and equal rights
to all sections.
Kesoiced, That we are opposed to Know-Nothing
ism i'm every shape form, that il has been known
and that opposed to Abolitionism and every
cratic principles that opposed to all secret
societies for political purposes and that trust that
the Democrats will hold meetings in every School
District throughout the State and enter into resolu
tons against know-Nothingsm and all other secret
societies for political purposes.
Resolred That copy Of these resolutions be sent
to the Editors of the Raleigh Standard with request
that the same be published therein.
JAS. d. PARDUE Chm'n.
E,-,I Soc',y
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-04-04

.sCome out here, and I'll lick the whole of you,"
as the boy said when he jar full of sugar sticks
in the shop window. -4-l - - = e'-.,t -
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-04-04

Ev 1t would seem that the Know Nothings
even of the South are putting forth the covrn OOt
of abolitionism. The South side Democrat thus
speaks of Mr.. Beale. the K. NJ candidate for the
Lieutenant G"vernorship of Virginia
j. NJ. Fl. BEALE-The Enquirer of yesterday con-
tanned the statement that this candidate of the Know
Nothings for the Office of Lieutenant Governor OF
the State of Virginia. had voted for the abolition
The strce trade an the District of Columbia.
We could scarcely believe the fact, but on turn
ing to the record Of the House of Representatives.
found it to be true
Side by side with Horace Mann. Tom CorWIn'
and alone of all the Virginia delegation, James NJ
IT, Beale. the aspraut for the Lieutenant Governor
ship Of Virginia, voted for the suppression OF tne
slave trade own borders Every other VIZ
gilman present voted against it. and among them We
find such names as Bayly and Seldom and McDo"eH
and McMuflen and Millson and Powell.
Is this the man to preside over the Senate OF VT
ginia and to be her Governor in Sleseyent of the
death or incapacity Of that officer3 - - -....
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1855-04-04
nZ1LRoApaMnETIN IN LlscoLs.
LlscoIsros, n. O., March "a 1855.

- LrxcoLSroS, N. O., March "a, 1856.
GExrLRMEN.-- Having been present at q very en-
thasiastic Railroad meeting, held in this place to-day
and believing that notice of it will be interesting
to many of your readers have taken the liberty to
prepare for tho STANDARD" short sketch of the
proceedings. ga
AT an early hour in the day, many of the substan-
tial farmers Of the county apRearets in town. where
they had the satisfaction to meet highly respecta-
BILE deli cations from Rutherford, Cleavs md, Gas
tel, Catawha, and MeckIenburg, all congratuiatng
each ether upon the very liberal charter granted by
the late Legislature for the internal improvement OF
this highly favored section of the State.
The meeting having been temporarily organized,
by calling John Coulter, ESQ., to the Chair, and APP
pointing Maj L. I. Slade and V. A. McBee, Esq,
Secretaries, the following named gentlemen were, OH
motion, appointed committee to nominate officers
and prepare resolutions for the consideration of the
meeting:
Committee 7. Lowe, Catawba; w. NJ Shipp,
Esq, Rutherford DIR. MCLEAN, Lincoln ; j. Ii. Ho!-
land, CASTOR; q Dickson, Cleaveland; X. 2. War
ing, MecklcnOurg.
TO afford the committee time to prepare report,
the meeting adjourned until one O'Clock ut which
time, the spacious Court House being crowded, the
committee returned, and through their Chairman,
Mr.. Warning, offered the following, which was unan-
mously adopted:
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u.THE WHEELER SLAVE CASE: Decision Of the
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