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Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-09-20

DEATH or WV. p. SuEPPARD--We sincerely re-
greet to announce the death of VIM. p. Sheppard,
late Chamberlain Of this city, which took place
yesterday. He held the Office for more than
twenty years, and discharged its duties with the
most marked fidelity. He was one Of the most up
right and purcmnded men we ever knew while
he was distinguished for his urbanty and his kind
heartedness. He was most excellent gentleman,
and leaves behind him reputation withouta stain.
His life has been sacrificed to his sense of official
responsibility He had devoted himself 30 inces-
sanity to his duties that he did not take the repose
necessary to restore his failing health, until he be-
came so enfeebled that he was forced to resign
Rich Despatch.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-09-20

The Washington correspondent of the New
York Times states that Mr.. Cadwalader, Of Phila-
delphia, M. G. elect, was "in Congress many years
ago. This is an error. Mr.. Cadwallader has
never been in Congress.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-09-20

AFFAIRS IN Prince GEoRGE's CoUsrr.-We
copy the following items from tho PIanters Ad-
vocate
The Crops--0ur farmers are now generally oc.
cupied in securing that portion Of the tobacco
crop which the worms have been good enough to
spare Their ravages at this season exceed any
thing Of the sort known for many years. We
have ourselves seen fields almost entirely stripped I;
and We are informed that the damage has been Of
the most serious nature.
Sale Of Real Estate.-C. 0. Magruder, Esq, as
attorney for Messrs. Neale & Lucket Of Baltimore,
sold on Tuesday, the 18th instant, the farm re-
Gently purchased by them Of Mr.. Robert J. Young
for 81 1000, to Dr. VIM =. Peach, Of Queen Anne
District.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-09-20

HousrHoLp WORDS, for October, has been ro-
ceived It is filed with variety Of valuable
and interesting matter.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-09-20

The Union has published tho "'''' y I,i
Barringer cantradicting the assertions o. ~
Rayner, with comments derogatory to the lat
ter gentleman. Mr.. Rayner publishes the let
tiers Of three gentlemen substantiating his own
recollections of Mr.. Barringer's statements.
The Union does not publish these letters, but
refers to them as the certificates Of four
Known othings." Why does not the Union
publish the letters, if it means the fair thing
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-09-20

Mrs Ann Mahoney, Of this city, who has had the
fever in Norfolk, where she has been acting as
nurse, is now convalescent, az we are informed by
letter from Mr.. jackson, Of Norfolk.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-09-20
Secretary pro te

Professor DE- GRArH's Electric Oil is the great and
popular curative for all kinds Of pain, Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Head Tooth, and Ear Ache, Corns, Sores,
Bruises, Wounds, Cuts, and Burns. Good for little
children. Office, remember, 80 South Eighth street.
three doors south Of Chestnut Philadelphia. All
others spurious. ST0TT CO,
aug % Agents..
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-09-20

ALrxASDRIA.-The Gazette speaks favorably of
the prospects of the fall trade in that city. The
merchants are receiving large stocks Of goods,
and their country customers are arriving in large
numbers Everything is in hustle, and eve:y-
body is in a hurry.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-09-20

TT Citizens Guard, Attention i-You are
hereby requested to meet at your armory on Friday
evening next, at o'clock precisely. BY order Of the
Captain: ID. WICkHAM,
sen ip-st# Secretary pro TEN.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-09-20
ny the MoRNING's MAIL.
Violsnt Gales al hilraukie and Chicago Loss
Of tho Steamer SeJastopol, dc.

Il
of tho Steamer SeJastopol, dc.
CHICAGO, September ls.-During violent
gale, which commenced here this afternoon, the
brig Tuscarora, from tho lower lakes, loaded with
coal, dragged her anchor, aud had her masts and
rigging all carried away. The crew we're saved BY
life boats The vessel will probably go to pieces
before morning The gale is increasing in fury.
Several other vessels are In sight.
We learn from Milwaukee that during storm
this morning, the steamer Sebastopol, at A. NJ,
went ashore two miles south Of the mouth OF the
Milwaukee river The latest accounts say she was
ON the bar, with the waves breaking over her.
Men, women, and children were seen on board. She
would probably 60 TO pieces unless the storm aba
ted Two men attempted TO swim to the shore
from the vessel, but one failed, and was drowned;
the other reports that there is large number or
passengers on board. s
We have one hours later accounts from Nil
waukie which states that there is no chance Of
saving the steamer Sebastopol and that she had
already commenced going to pieces.
LATER.
CHICAGO, September 1.-THE mats aud pilot Of
the steamer Sebastopol were drowned, but all the
Others were saved. The vessel and cargo, consist
ing of 500 tons of merchandise and fifty horses,
are total loss. The steamer was bound from
Buffalo to Chicago.
Seven sailing vessels are ashore at various parts
of the Lake.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-09-20

course in behalf Of the sufferers Of Norfolk and Ports
mouth, delivered In Trinity Church on last Sabbath
night in pamphlet fbrm will be left for sale, this
evening, at the bookstores Of Messrs. Taylor Maui
~, Farnum, Morrison, Frank Taylor, and Gray a
Ballantyne at the small price Of l2 cents the pro-
ceeds to 90 to the sufferers Of Norfolk end Ports
mouth sep 10
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-09-20
e New Ruilding Association. Ga

~ New Building Association. Call for q
General Mectng.--An persons who have subscribed,
or wish to subscribe for shares in the Building As
ISOLATION proposed TO be formed on the principle Of
weekly payments, are requested TO meet at Temper
ance Hall on saturday evening September 22d, at
~ o'clock for the purpose Of organizing the Assoc
citation. sept17--8t
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-09-20
Weather al Bosto,.-- Mar;ns l,i...,.,

BosroN, September l8.--At noon to-day the
thermometer indicated,s6 degrees the the shade,
cool easterly wind sprang up in the afternoon,
and bountifll rain storm commenced which con-
tinued until shutdown. This evening there are in
dcations Of more rain.
BosroN, Tuesday, September Is, p. MA yio-
lent northeast squat prevailed here Thu, afternoon
The ships Revere, for Calao, and Cahota. for Mel
bourne, both started this morning and took the
gale outside the lower light, and put back with loss
Of sails The Cahota struck on To-day Rocks. Il
Nantasket Roads where she remained at sunset
with signal OF distress flying The tow.boat r.
y. Forbes has gone to her assistance.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-09-20

win the editors of the Enquirer oblige me By
publishing the following letter, which have adj
dressed 70 the National American, and to which /
desire an extended circulation, In order to correct
wrong impressions. Yours, &c,
j. McGILL, Bishop of Richmond.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-09-20

tN PERSONS residing In the First and
Second wards desiring 10 subscribe 10 the "AsERr-
CAN OReAS," will leave their names at Richard
Carriers, Agent No 4os Massachusetts avenue, bet.
9th and 10th streets. aug 81
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-09-20

tzE- Thos. Il. Jacobs IL agentfor the Ameri-
tan Organ in the Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh wards.
All persons who wish TO become subscribers viii
leave their addresses at J. H. Bates drug store,
Navy-yard; or at o. Boswes drug store, corner OF
Seventh street and Virginia avenue, Island; at The
)fice OF the American Organ
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-09-20

will dispute my conclusion, but presume you are
too good a logician TO say, that with conviction
Of the truth Of my premises could come TO any
other conclusion. You certainly do not now, for
the first time, learn that we consider Protestant
ism sinful because heresy, and yet / must tell
you that | do not regard Protestanism as so rep.
rehensible as Know-Nothingism in its features Of
secrecy and hostility 10 Cathoicity. Protestant-
ism is an open adversary, and fights our Church
In the name Of religion and with private interpre.
tations of the Bible. Nothingism wages
war upon our Church under the shelter Of secret
oaths, wrapped up in the folds Of the flag of our
country, for which our people, In common with
other citizens expended their treasures and blood
and in the name Of American freedom, that IL, Of
the rights of man and OF conscience, or Of civil
and religious liberty. I suppose you do not con-
slider the Catholic Bishop or priest as delivering
"politica haranguesn when he defends his Church
and religion against the assaults Of Professionalism,
and why should he be considered guilty Of turning
his pulpit TO political uses, when this new attack
upon the church is made by adveraaries, the more
dangerous, because masked, and the more jealous,
because they look less to rewards In Heaven than
10 "losves and fishes" here TO honors, and Offices,
and inaence, distinction and success.
You are pleased 10 sheer at our regard for ina
Qes and misrepresent the generation we have for
them ms o substitution Of them for God; but Il IL
more to be feared that others than ourselves should
aIl into that service Of idols" spoken Of by the
Apostle. In their marvellous generation for the
images they love and venerate, as they soc them
glittering on the top Of the omnipotent dollar"
These "graven things" induce most wonderful
acts of devotion and worship. You can SEQ truth,
Justice, honor charity, the peace Of neighborhoods
an. even the love of the domestic circle, sacri.
6ced at the sbrines Of these molten idols You
sheer Al other things in our religion, and yet pro-
fsss not 10 make any attack npon the members
or faith OF the Roman Catholic Church" sup
pose ID would be usaless to write anything to you
ON these points or TO say that we not so silly
as 10 mistake kick for kindness. IL IL true our
religion teaches us patience, under persecution,
until the last expiring sigh Of martyrdom, but IN
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-01-05

A SMART OPERATION Evening Post
tells a story of one fthe Wall street Banks.
The cashier of the Bank found himself short
in his accounts about two thousand dollars,
at time when he foresaw an inevitable
disclosure from an examination OF accounts,
which was ordered to take place within a
short time. Not seeing any escape he
consulted a friend ofhis who was an attorney
ascertaining that the cashier had no
property that was available to convert into
cash to cover the deficiency, recommended
him to take 100000 more, and then
when the discovery took place, he would
have something to negotiate with, SO as to
induce the directors to refrain from making
q public exposure. The cashier took his
advice, distracted the additional sum, and
when the discovery took place, confessed
his error, and told the directors that he
would get some of his friends to make
some aroends, provided they would not
punish him. After some negotiation, he
comp, omised with them for 100000; and
he retired from his situation with SlOO, 900.
The cashier in question was consequently
respected, and he died, we believe within
the current year. The directors never made
known their loss, and neither the stock
holders of the bank nor the public knew
anything about it.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-01-05

TIE PosITIoN OF THE ALLIEs.-The
Allies in the Crmea have realized the fact
that from being beseigers they have, by
the immensely superior force of the Rus
slams, become in turn, the bcsicged. They
are reduced to the defensive. The London
Times says: -stsi
ga rc-embarcation is out of thequcstion.
We have not the means OF carrying our
allies with us ;and it were better to sacrifice
every man and every gun that basely and
meanly desert them. Indeed, were we
alone, such an operation in the face of such
an enemy is not to be thought of. How
ever grave our situation may be, We are
spared the fluctuations Of doubt and the
agonies Of uncertlin councils. There is
nothing for the Allied armies in the Crimea,
but to maintain by their valor the position
they have taken up, or to perish under the
weight Of overwhelming numbers. Tho
hacllneyel alternative ''to conquer or die,''
was never put before an army in more
pcremptory shape. This is their buty,
and we doubt not they will do it. They
know how to conquer and they know how
| to die"
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-01-05
A Little German Stsry.

A countryman one day, returning from
the city, took home with him five of the
finest peaches one could possibly desire TO
see, and as his children had never beheld
the fruit before, they rejoiced over them
exceedingly, calling them the fine apples
with the rosy checks, and soft plum-likc
skins. The father divided them amongst
his four children, and retained one for
their mother. In the evening, ere the chill
den retired TO their chamber, the father
questioned them by asking, elbow did you
like the soft rosy apples p Very much
indeed, dear father, said the eldest boy
it is beautiful fruit--so acid, and yet SO
nice and soft to the taste / have careful
'fy presereu the s,ouv, d.--. 10y Ill:
vate a tree. Right and bravely done,'
said the father that speaks well for re-
garding the future with care, and is be-
coming in young husbandman.' Il have
eaten mine, and thrown the stone away
said the youngest besides which, moth
er gave Inc half of hers. Oh! it tasted
So sweet, and so melting in my mouth
Indeed answered the father, thou hast
not been prudent. However it was very
natural and childlike, and displays wis
dom enough for your years. i have
picked up the stonc,' said the second son,
which my little brother threw away,
cracked it, and eaten the kernel-it was
sweet as a nut to the tastc--but my peach
| have sold for so much money that when
| go to the city | can buy twelve of them.
The parent shook his head reprovingly,
saying: beware, my boy of avarice.-
Prudence is all very well, but such CON
duct as yours is unchildlike and unnatu-
raj. Heaven guard thee, my child, from
the fate of miscr. And you, Edmund?'
asked the father, turning to his third son,
who franklj and openly replied, i have
given my peach to the son of the neigh.
bor-the sick George, who has had the
fever. He would not take it, SO left it
on the bed, and have Just come away
Now sal / the father, who has done the
best with his peach p Brother Edmund !!
the three exclaimed aloud: Brother Ed
mund 7 Edmund was still and silent
and the mother kissed him with tears OF
joy in her eyes. 4
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-01-05
G 6 o. A. = A v S,
OAK HALL WHOLESALE AND RETAIL

CLOTHING EMPORIUM, CLEVELAND
\ calling attention to my extensive and vaii
! cd stock for the FALL AND WINTER
TRADE, feel it incumbent on NE to renew
my feelings of gratitude to my many friends
and the public, for the liberal patronage which
confidently assures me that my earnest endeav-
ors and untiring efforts have been fully appre-
ciated and will be fully sustained.
Having greatly enlarged my establishment
and increased my facilities both for PURCHAS-
ING and MANUFACTURE NG my goods, feel
assured | can offer inducements this season un-
equalled by any house in this city, and L UNSUR-
PASSED by astgn markets.
The widespread reputation my clothing has
gained for its SUPERIOR STYLE and DuRA-
BILE MAKE which renders it EQUAL TO GUS
TOM WORK, am determined to maintain, and
all who purchase my clothing to sell again, will
find that the bare mention of its being from
DAVIS OAK HALL. CLEVELAND" will be
sufficient to ensure ready sale, at fair and prof
liable prices.
The confidence which the public has so gene
rously bestowed upon me, am still determined
to merit by leaving. no stone unturned" in my
desire to render my establishment the ne plus
ultra model one of the West.
MERCHANTS OF OHIO, Indiana, Illinois,
Michigan, and adjoining States, are respectfully
invited to call and c. anime my large and vari
cd stock, as feel confident they will find it il
every way to tn .ir advantage to make theil
purchases of me. GEORGE A. DAVIS,
Oak Hall Clothing Emporium, corner Superior
and Water st's., Cleveland Ohio.
Sept % 3m NJ 3s -
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-01-05

You've ENGAND-As an offset of ma.
ny stories of Young America, We have
the following under the head Of .'Young
England y youngster Of ten years, ar
irving home for his Christmas holidays,
was allowed by his father to dine with
him at oclocl, the first day, and not as
usual in the nursery, at half past II. AT
ter dinner, father loquitor
''Now Johnny, my boy, ah, will you
take glass of port or glass Of sherry q
why, thank yc, governor. I'll try
glass of your sherry first, ann then stick
to the port for the rest of the evening""
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-01-05

SrARvArloN.-Four young children of
a destitute German cmigrant family, died
lately in New Orleans Of starvation, and
when the Coroner entered the room where
they lodged, the motherwas weeping, half
distracted, over her little ones, while en-
dcavoring to nourish fifth, which was
still alive, though dying, with little por-
ridge made of hard oatmeal cake. The
father stood looking on the scene in state
of apparent stupefaction. The dead were
two little boys aged one year and seven
and half, and two little girls aged SIX
and two and half, while the dying one
was a girl of five years. Two had thcil
arms locked together as they had died.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-01-05

Recent developments have been made in
New York by Smith, the person convicted
of slave-tradc piracy, which show that the
headquarters of the slave trade is in New
York city. Thirty ships per year, it is
stated, are dispatched for Africe, and their
ill-gotten gains have served to sustain a
number Of aristocratic families in the up
per circles of fashionable life It is now
proposed to ferret out the whole affair,
and there is a hope that some, if not all
of the guilty persons may be brought to
justice, and taken from the place above
Blocker to the penitcntiary.
Five wealthy merchants, who have here
toforc fourished extensively among tho
responsibility, arc known to be engaged
in it.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-01-05

a village public house. Two men onhorse-
back came in after me. / remarked that
one of them had heavy girdle filed with
money fastened around his body, under
meath his waistcoat. began to consider
whether it was not possible to possess N.Y.
self of this booty but then, how was this
to be done, as he had companion? How
ever, thought | to myself, have brace
of pistols if | shoot one. the other will
probably run away in fright, and before
he can give the alarm and fetch witnesses
to the spot, my fleet horse will have carri-
cd me far enough out of their reach. If,
contrary to expectation, the survivor
should stand by his companion, what him
ders me from giving him the other ball :?
Srch was my determination, which L re-
solved Immediately to execute. l had
overheard them talking of the way they
should take. / rode off before, and hav-
ing tied my horse to tree, concealed my
self in thicket by the road side. No
sooner had l taken my station than the
travellers approached. They were quar-
reling violently. had already taken aim
at the man with the girdle, when the other
took out pistol and discharged it at his
companion. fired at the same moment.
My man fell just as the others ball whiz-
zed past by my car. He then sprung from
his horse, was engaged for short time
with his dying fellow traveller, and, at the
instant when l was going to fire at him, ,hc
mounted again and galloped away. Ihad
now time TO rifle the pockets Of the deceas-
cd, and, having done this, rode off as
fast as | could"
He described the time and place, and
the two travellers so infinitely, that there
remained not the slightest doubt Of his hav-
ing committed the murder of which George
had accused himself The latter, trembling
with rage, had fired at random, and was
innocent of the death of his friend.
The local Tribunal transmitted all these
particulars to the Supreme Court. The
proceedings, with accomplishments, were
returned, and the ball exactly fitted the
pistols which were found upon the muir
dcrer at the time of his apprehension.
Let the sympathizing reader now endca-
vor to form some conception of he trans
port of Lewis, on having saved his friend
Let him figure to himself fthe joy Of George
when the painful consciousness of an afro
cious crime was thus removed from hi
bosom. He was unanimously declared III
nocent of the murder. His passion cos
two months imprisonment: and it wa
long before his tears ceased to flow for hi
departed friend. -
Lewis begged the ball, the instrument G
Georges dclivcrancc, as memorial OF TIN
extraordinary event.
The forms of legal proceedings may of
ten seem troublesome or useless, but lie
them not he arraigncd on that account
Now and then indeed, criminal may
through their means, escape the punish
ment due to his guilt; but it, in the cours
of a century, they save the life of one inno
cent person, the wisdom of the lcyislato
ought to command our gratitude.
Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-01-05

Fg"A SAMPLE CLERK.-Jem B. is o
wag. A joke to Jem is both food and
rament and whenever and wherever
there is an opening for fun, he has it.
Jem was recently in drug store, when
a youthapparcntly fresh from the "mount-
ing" entered the store and at once accost-
cd Jcm, stating that he was in search of
job.
"What kind of a iob?" inquired the wag.
"Oh, Almost anything-I want to git a
kind of gintcel job: I'm tired o. farmin,'
an kin turn my hand to most anything "
"Well, we want a man-a good strong,
healthy man, as sample clerk
"N hats the wages %
Wages are good; we pay 81 900 to
Il man in that 81 uation."
"What's fellow have to do p
"Oh, merely to test medicines, that's all.
1t requires a stout man, one Of good con-
stitution, and after he gets used to it, he
doesn't mind it. You see we are very
particular about the quality of our mcdi-
cine, and before VIC sell any, we test ev-
cry parcel. You would be required to
take-some six or seven ounces of castor
oil some days with few doses of rhu-
barb, aloes, Croton. oil, and similar prep
arations. Some days you would not be
required to take anything but as a gen
eral thing, you can count upon-say from
six to ten doses of something daily. AS
to the work, that does not amount to
much-the testing department would be
the principal labor required of you; and
as | said before, it requires a person of
very healthy organization to endure it F;
but you look hearty, and I guess you
would suit us. That young man" point
ing to very pale-faced, slim looking
youth who happened to be present-"has
filled the post for the past two weeks ;
but he is hardly able to stand it. We
should like to have you take right hold,
! if you are ready, and if you say so, we'll
begin to-day. Here's new barrel of cas-
tor oil just come in; I'll go draw an
ounce"
Here verlant, who had been gazing in
tently upon the slim yonth, interrupted
! him with
"N-no, no, I guess not not to-day,
any how. I'll SO down and see my aunt
and ef | conclude to come, I'll come uI
termorow and let you know
AS he did not return, it is to be sup
posed he considered the work too hard.