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True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-11-14
SEEistellang.
A NEGRO BAPTISMAL SCENE.

Much is said concerning the state OF
religion among the colored population of
tho south, and it is subject which is
fruitful with many valuable thought
l cannot refrain from expressing few
reflections which were suggested by wit
Messing the immersion of number Of
converts from among the colored people
in this vicinity, a short time since. 1t
was a quiet and beautiful Sabbath day,
when l followed large and happy group
10 the bank of the Savannah where six
teen colored men and women were to be
baptised. can scarcely express the emo
tions which filled my soul as | watched
that concourse, headed by venerable
looking pastor, whose curly gray locks
told him well advanced in years and as
they sang with one accord and one voice.
hymn after hymn, in their own peculiar
ly pleasing style, could not but feel that
Gods spirit had home in those hearts,
Their happy faces beamed with holy
Joy, as ii rejoicing in the consciousness
of souls redeemed. Then followed the
candidates for Baptism; twelve young
women, dressed in simple white, with
neatly tied bandannas about their heads
Four middle aged men were in the group.
They gathered around the waters side,
while vast number OF spectators OF all
ages and denominations thronged the
banks of the river. Listen, 10 that col
ored servant of Christ as he speaks to
those gathered there. | have listened to
many stirring remarks many heart
searching appeals to the unconverted BY
loved pastors in Il northern cline. have
heard eloquent sermons-loglcal discour'
ses, which would caplivate The inelll
gent, and stir the very soul, but never
have | been more affected than by the
simple and heart-reaching words uttered
by this uneducaIed yet eloquent black
preacher.
Nv soul was moved within me as ne
smoke of Christ as a sacrifice for sin;
redeemer from its cmse; Saviour from
its penalty and the vain glitter and PomI
of worldly wisdom dwindled into in
significance as my heart yielded to th'
trnh, unvarnished and pure, spoken by
this colored servant of Christ Many al
eve was moisiened at the touching deIin
cation of Chrisi's death and many ia
ces beamed with JOY at the soul'inspl
ring review of the Christians hopes o
future rest. A brief, but fervent praye
closed the remarks and then followed tht
baptism.
Need I say that went home with
peaceful heart. blessed God that not
withstanding the many evils attributed It
the poor slave, still it was mine 10 wit
ness so much of joy, of happiness, o
Christian love, and may not add o
Christian privileges, among this large con
course of colored people upon this Sab
bath day.-N. 7. Observer.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-11-14
FIRST STOCK OF
New Fall and Winter Dry Goods!
ALEXANDER CONN.

Is receiving direct from the Eastern cit
= les, his first general assortment of Dry
Goods for this Falls trade, comprising every
thing new, elegant and fashionable, to be found
in the Eastern Markets. This stock is the
largest and best we have ever received and will
be disposed of at such prices as will make it
the interest of all persons wishing to purchase
good Goods at low prices to call and examine
the styles and prices 4: the assortment contains
Ladies' Dress Goods Of all descriptions White
Goods. Embroderies, l.aces and Edgings
Dress Cloak and Mantilla Trimmings Bon.
net Ribbons, Artficials, Fringes, Braids, Gimps
etc, etc. Housekeepers will find very full
stock Of Housekeeping and Domestic Goods.
A full assortment Of best makes and qualities
Irish Linens and Shifting Musins kept con-
stantly on hand also, French Cloths and Cas-
simeres, Satinets. with general assortment Of
Gents Furnishing goods.
THE NEW PHILADELPHIA BLANKETs.-These ex-
cellent Blankets will be kept constantly OH
hand throughout the season.
The Cash System has been adopted and will
be henceforh rigidly adhered to, as being for
the mutual advantage of buyer and seller. Our
motto, therefore, tor the future is CHEAP FOR
CASH.
The inducements offered are, it is thought
sufficient to amply repay the trouble of an ex-
animation, which is respectfully solicited from
all persons whether desiring to become pur
chasers or not. ALEX. CONN.
ont jSS
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MCDOWELL & co.,

Booksellers, Stationers, Paper Dealers, Blank
Book Manufacturers and Book Binders.
DEALERS at Wholesale and Retail, in
~ School, Classical, Medical; Theological,
Miscellaneous, and Blank Books, Ruled and
Plain Cap, Post and Note Papers, Printing and
Wrapping Papers, Wall Papers and Borders,
School, Counting. House and Fancy Stationery.
Merchants and Others desiring to purchase,
will do well to call and examine our stock.
The highest market price paid for Rags.
MCDOWELL d CO.,
North side of aket, above Fourth street
Steubenville. Oh 10. Jan. i, so.
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Dunlap & Coble.

HAVE just opeled an extensive stock
IL Of well selected Dry Goods, comprising
nearly every article in that line, together with
a full supply Of Groceries, Queensware. ETC.
Believing with others that the ready pay
system is for the mutual advantage of both
seller and consumer, they will therefore in fu-
ture confne themselves to 1t as much as poss-
ible--departing from it only with careful dis
-crimination--in order that promptness may be
secured-thus enabling them to offer their
goods at q small advance on cost That the
purchasing community may be assured that
bargains are to be obtained, they are respect
fully invited to call at the corner.of Fourth
and Adams streels, aud Judge for themselves,
oct. 24-6m. DUNLAP d CObLE.
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NORTON HOUSE.

FORMERLY the "Black Bear" on 4th
Street, near Market, Steubenvlle Ohio.
The Proprietors respectfully beg leave to in
form the travelling public that this house has
recently been thoroughly re6tted and complete
ly renovated, and they are now ready to receive
guests. 1t is the earnest desire and intention
of the proprietors to give entire satisfaction to
those who may favor them with their patron.
pge A liberal share is confidently expected.
G. A. BOWERS, Proprietor
October 18th 1855.
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BARRIERS and Fancy Hair Dressers.

TNHE subscribers would announce to
Il the citizens of Steubenville and vicinity,
that they haye entered into partnership in
the above business, and are ready toawait on
customers at their establishment, where prompt
attention WILDE given to those who favorthem
with call
Shop on the Northeast corner of Third an
Market streets, under the store of Messrs
Dougherty, Sterhenvlle, Ohio,
March. %. lSS5 LEETCH g. HOPK ms
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Cottage House.

OIIIVs
HENRY BONE has taken charge of the
III Cottage House, and is prepared to accom-
modate the public.
He has refu rnished the principal rooms, and
in many other respects added TO the comfort
ofthe house. His table will at all times be
supplied with the best the market affords. II
is .his intention. and shall be his constant care
to render his house, in every respect, all that
may be desired by his guests.
Boarders and Pleasure Parties accommodated
on reasonable terms.
sept l9-6m.
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S. L. Sharp.

Wholesale and Retail Tobacconist.
X EEPS constantly on hands all kinds of
IN manufactured tobac co, cigars and snuff
Articles sold by him are warreuted to be of the
best quality.
Shop on Market street, south side, one door
below sixth street, and opposite Nash's new
building.
Steubenville, sept. 10 '55-ly,
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AMERICAN HOUSE.

Ctorncr of Market and Ohio SITS. ; (For-
Omerly occupied by John S. Lacey, E-q,)
VIM MLLGAN, Prop'r Cadiz,o.
GFThe above named house has been thor
oughly refitted and repaired, and every atten-
ton will be paid to supply the wants of the
travelling community. hesabling is large and
extensive. A liberel share Of patronageis is re-
spectfully solicited. VIM. MlLLIGAN.
Cadlz o., march 2lst '55.tf
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I. 0. 0. F.
NIMROD ENCAMPMENT No. 3,

~ o. O. f. meets every second and fourth
Fridays, at 61s o'clock, p. m, in Jefferson
Lodge rooms, on Third Street, over Garretts
Store, D. B. Burchard, e. P, Geo. B. Means,
S. W., John Waggoner, Scribe.
Jefferson Lodge No. 6, |. o. o. F., meets
every Tuesday a. 6l2 o'clock, p. m, in their
hall on Third street, over Garrett's store. Geo.
B. Means NG., J. L. Holton, V. G., Jas. o.
Good viii Lodge No. 143, I. O. o. F., meets
every Thursday at 6l-2 o'clock, p. M, in their
Hall on Fourth street, over Beatty 6 Steelmans S
Store. A. o. Worthington, N. G., D. Filson,
V. g., T. Il. Robertson Secretary.
Eeh lS55
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-11-14

pThings temporal are sweeter in
expectation things eternal, in the frui
tion-the first shares thy hope, the second
crowns it. 1t is vainJourney whose end
affords less pleasure than the way.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-11-14
J. G. M'CLEARY,
N. GOSSETT,

Dealer an Fancy Groceries and Cotcc-
tionaries, Market street, between 9th
and 9th, i'll Dike's Buildings,
Steubenvlle, Ohio.
Has lst received a fine assortment Of Fancy
Groceries, Confectionaries, etc.
The stock comprises in part the following:
Fresh Fruits, Pickles, Sardines, Spced oys'
ters.
Tomatoes, Capers, Pepper Sauce, Lobsters,
Catsup.
Sparkling Catawba and still Wines.
Crackers and cheese, fine cigars and chewing
Tobacco, and Fire WORKS.
The public are respecLfully-requested to call
and examine our stock, N. GOSSETT.
JnlY llth 1855 IT,
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AMERICAN HOUSE,
NEW O.

HAVING taken the large and convenient
III three story brick house at the west corner
of the public square, and fully repaired and re-
furnished the entire establishment, the under
signed offers it to the consideration of the pub
lie. He assures those who may patronise him
that every effort will be made to render them
perfectly comfortable, and that fair bills only
will be charged. He rests his claims with th
public. 7. D. HAMILTON.
Newark, Aug. 8, '55 IT,
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Notice to Shippers.

TRANSPORTATION OFFICE S. Il l. r.. r Co.,)
Steubenville, April l6, 1855.
4 FREIGHT TRAIN is now running
IA to Newark. leaving this Station daily,
Sundays excepted) at O'clock a. m.
Shipments to all stations except Unionport.
Cadiz, Fairview, New Market, Uhrichsvi,e,
Port Washington, New Commerstown, Layfay-
ette, Coshocton, Adams Mills, Dresden and
Newark must be prepaid.
Shippers will please conclude their shipments
and receive their consignments previous to 6
O'Clock each evening .
LAFAYETTE DEVENNY,
oct 24-H. General Freight gent.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-11-14

s8pAn exchange thinks it rather en-
barrassing TO lift your hat to lady, in the
street, for the sake of polileness, and let
couple of dirty collars roll out upon the
sidewalk. Dandies will please notice.
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GROCERY AND FEED STORE.

THE subscribers have on hand, and in
Il tend keeping on hand.a good supply o
orn, Oats and Mill feed. Also good supply
CT Groceries, generally kept in grocery estab
oishments, South west corner of Fourth snt
adams street, Steubenville Ohio
Jan 1855. MEIKLE AND STARK.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-11-14

A man upon the verge of bankruptcy,
having purchased an elegant coat on
credit, and being told by one Of his ac.
qualntances that the cloth was very beau
tiful, though the coat was too short, re-
Piled with sigh, lit will be long enough
before ] get another
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-11-14
EAGLE HOTEL,

Corner of Third and Adams Streets,
STEUBENvILLE, ONO.
Joseph BLACKBURN has takeR thi
Jhouse formerly known as the Ground Corner.
and has reAlted it up in comfortable sly lie ant
now asks share of patronage. Bills low ant
accommodations equal to chose who make NOR;
pretences. may '55
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National House.
Corner Of Main and Lisbon Streets,
WELLsvILLE, OHIO.

WELLsvILLE, ONO.
7. W. WHITACRE, Proprietor
II AVING again taken this old establish
III ed Hotel, the subscriber would respect.
fully tender his acknowledge to gen
erous public for the very liberal patronage
heretofore received at their hands. Having
thoroughly renovated and refurnished the house
he hopes to be able to accommodate his patrons
in such style as will give entire satisfaction
The stabling is large and extensive. A lber-
al share of patronage is respectfully solicited
Ladies OF gentlemen can be accommodated with
single or double rooms at their discretion.
June l3. L. W. WHITACRE.
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S. COURSEY.

RARBER and fashionable hair dresser.
A1 Racers set, and all kinds of Surgical in
struments put in good order. Room under
the Mechanics Saving Fund, Market st. neal
the Washington hall, between Sd. and 4th.st
april 5th, 1855
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Missouri House,

WATER STREET, Opposite the Pass
enger Depot of the 9. & p. Rail-
road, } WELLSVILLE, Ohio.
VIM. WHITACERE, Proprietor.
TN succeeding Capt. CRozER in the
l. A"Missouri House," the present Proprietor
hopes, by attention to business, to retain the
popularity and patronage which the house so
ustly merited nder the auspices of his illus
rous predeces sor." June 6, '55
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AURORA.

A NEW COOKING STOVE, new in
4 n design and principle, for burning Coal, has
an extra large oven, good draft, and easily
cleaned; construction such as to meet the expec-
tations of all, and guaranteed to give satisfac.
tion to the purchaser. Will yon call and see it2
Nos. and Extra Coal Cook Stoves.
Hartley " " do.
" 3 A Air light Wood do.
9 4 Premium do. do.
"2 q Cook or Bachelor Stoves,
Egg Parlor and Chamber Stoves of beautiful
design, Fancy Crates, Tenders, ETC., ETC., all
reduced prices, at the Ohio Foundry Warerooms,
Market street. SHARP & CRAIG
Steubenville, Jan. l, 1855. -.
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T,O PAINTERS.-We have received

VO PAINTERS.-We have received a
Il large lot of Paint Brushes, from the celebra-
td Manufactory of j. G. MoKENsY d Co., to
which we inviteyour especial attention. These
Brushes are unsurpassed for durability and
elasticity We have also a new article Of Paint
Brush for painting Roofs Of houses, boats, DC.
Also fine assortment Of Blenders, Graining
Brushes and Brick Liners
HENING & MELVIN.
DERFUMERY.-The Subscribers have
Il now on hand large and choice assortment
of Purfumery and Fancy goods which will be
sold very low. HENlNG a MELVIN.
CPONGES.-A fine assortment of Toilet,
y Bath aud Carriage Sponges on hand.
HENING 4 MELVIN.
i'm BOXES SODA SALERATUS, on
lUU hand and will be sold to the trade very low
HENING u MELVIN.
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Fulton Foundry, Steam Engine & Car
Factory,
WEI CNIIIE OHIO

STEAM ENGINES, Steam Boats, Steam
OFerry Boats, hulls and wood work. com
plete, steam beilers, sheet Iron work, mill ma,
chinery, and castings for grist and saw mills
rail road car wheels, rail road cars of every de-
scripton made to order The proprietor of this
establishment having twenty-eig INT years of
practical experience together with extensive
privileges, feels confident that he can do work
as well and as low as any establishment in the
east or west. All communications will meet
with prompt attention. P. F. GElSSE,
June l3 Wellsvlle, Ohio
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-11-14

sPFour lines more beautiful than
these 'are rarely w,iiten. The figure
which they involve in eyquisitive:
A solemn murmur in the soul
Tells Of the world 10 be,
AS travellers hear the billows roll
Before they reach the sea.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-11-14
H. G. GARRETT'S.
Wholesale Drug House.

THE subscribers have on hand large
Il and well selected stock of Drugs. Chemi.
GALS Paints, Dye Stuffs, Oils, Varnishes, Brush
es, Patent Medicines, Perfnmery, Surgical In
struments, Daguerreotype stock, Glassware ETC.,
ETC., which they offer very low either wholesale
or retail. Deolers will find ii to their interest
to examine our stock and prices, as we are de-
termined to sell as low as any house in the
West. Orders promptly executed, aud personal
attention paid to shipping.
DRUG EMPORIUM, Market street two doo'
below the Jefferson Branch Bank.
HENING & MELVIN.
Steubenvillc. Jan. l. 1855.
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House Painting, Glazing, &C.

House Painting, Glazing, &c
DERRY COYLE would notify the pub
Il lie that he is still ready to wait on his pa
irons in the business of House Painting, Glaz-
ing, Paper Hanging and Grainng. Sign Paint
ing done by iourneymen, Shop on Market ST..
south side, opposite Kilgore's new Hall.
Steubenyille Jan /, 1855.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-11-14

DR.. Clark, the owner Of the Congress
Spring at Saratoga, derives from il year
ly revenue Of $4,000.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-11-14

GeThe man who does ihe most has
the least time to talk about what he does.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-11-14
The Green Mountain Rotary.

The Green Mountain Rotary.
A COOKING STOVE designed for far
n mers and hotel keepers, burning wood and
coal, and guaranteed to give satisfaction to pur-
chasers, Also ETNA AIR TIGHTS large OVEN and
the Star of the West. The stoves are far ahead
of any yet introduced for baking and roasting,
in respect to saving fuel and for durability are
uneqIalled. Manufactured by A. Bradley,
Pittsburgh. The subscriber keeps constantly
on hand large assortment of all kinds Of tin
Sheet,Iron and Brass Ware. Persons in want
of anything in his line will save money by Civ
ing him call. Spoutng roofing and all kinds
ofiob work done to order and at the lowest pri.
ces. The highest prices paid for old copper&
pewter. Store South 4th Street nearly opposite
the Norton House. j. H. LINDSAY.
april 24th 1855.
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MINNESOTA AND IOWA LAND AGENCY.
ABNER L. FRAZER,
tcIvL ENeINEER AND LAND SURVEYOR,
G E NE:RAL LAND AGENT.

BROWNSVILLE, MINNESOTA.
Bounty Land Warrants carefully and
judiciously located also bought and sold.
Land entered for actual settlers, or inve st
ments, on time or for Cash. Taxes upon lands
Of non residents paid. Lands sold, Debts col.
lected, &C., &c, Pers onal attention given to
all business entrusted to me- Commissions
uniform and moderate.
On all orders sent for location, the fol-
lowing fees must accompany the warrant,
which covers all expenses of entry, selection,
and location
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The Watson House,

g WATSON, having almost entirely re-
~ furnished and fitted up anew his spacious
hotel in the town of New Lisbon, is now pre-
pared to accommodate the travelling public in
the best style. His table will be always fur
nished with the most choice products Of the
season, and the treatment Of his guests will al
ways be such as to give full and general salts
faction.
Call at the sign of the CROSS KEYS, New
Lisbon. June Is.
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For Warrant of 40 Acres $500
g" 3" 60 <" = 500
{" so 1000
=" 100 +" 1900
{" l6O Z" 1900
REFER TO
Hon. B. Tappan, Ex U. S. Senator, Steuben-
vile Ohio.
Jas. A. Frazer, Grocer, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Hon. H. H. Leavitt, U, S. District Judge,
Cincinnati, Ohio.
Kinney, Espy & Co., Bankers, Cincinnati, o.
DR.. John Andrews, Prest. State Bank Ohio,
Columbus, Ohio.
Mr. Abner L, Ely, No. 65 Maiden Lane, New
York City.
Robert Garret & Sons, Baltimore, Maryland.
Hon. +. s. Wilson, Dubuque, Iowa.
Oct. 18th '55.1y.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-14
Ferocious Dog Fight.

A correspondent of the Richmond Dispatch
writing from Stanton, on "Wednesday last, men,
tions most ierocious fight between a bull dog
and terrier that came off on that day. in front Of
the Virginia Hotel. "such fercely contested
battle," says the writer, "has not been witnessed
in these ports for many days. large crowd
was attracted to the spot, and manifested an in
terest in the cruel sport not very creditable tf
persons at distance from the cock pits of Mexi
co and the bull-rngs of Spain"
The fight alluded to was certainly all that the
lovers of such fun could desire, if we have beer
correctly informed by those who witnessed the
desperate engagement. The combatants were
engaged some twenty minutes, and Were finally
separated without any decisive result.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-14
The Court OF Claims.

Among the bills passed by Congress towards
the close of the late session, the bill constituting
n Court of Claims is not the least important In
pursuance of this Act the President has appointed
three Judges and Solicitor. who are to hold OIL
fee during ''good behaviour" and whose duty II
will be to investigate all claims presented against
the United States, and report to Congress. Con
gress will thus be relieved of very oDerous duty
and the sessions will doubtless be materially
shortened, while the claims will be passed upoT
Taore deliberately. The Judges are Messrs. Oll
christ of New Hampshire, LumPkln of Georgia
and Blackford of Indiana; and the Solicitor, tt
represent the Government, is Montgomery Bal
Of Washington city, a son of +. P. Blair. VIZ
learn that if one Of the Judges had been selected
from Virginia, Judge L. P. Thompson of thu
Mace would have received the honor.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1855-03-14

TIE Cosr OF WAR-'rHE ENGLISH ARMY
AND NAVY ESTIMATES estimates for the
English Army and Navy for the year 1896,
have just been published. The total amount re-
qured for the Army is upwards of s5S. 0G0.000.
The increase on the year 1854 is about S52, OO0.-
O00 The total increase provided for is 50,6l9
men. and 2,6l0 horses. The navy estimates for
the same period including transports. amount to
something like scrcntynine million, Of dollars
OF this, about one third, IS, lSl ,466-s requl-
red for transport service and prisOners-of-war.-
These estimates are based on employing in the
service $3.50 seamen, l0,0O0 boys, and $1,000
marines which, with their officers. will make an
effective naval force of 900 of all ranks.
Thus we find that the English Government
contemplate having engaged in the war during the
opening year. no less than 263 .594 men ofal ranks
in both the services, land and sea, and that the
sum necessary 10 support and render efficient this
body of men and the ships to be manned by them.
for a single year, will be more than one hundred
and thirty eight millions of dollars! Such is the
cost of war in dollars and cents for single year.
Or rather. such is the estimated cost-for the ac
iua cost will. in the aggregate, doubtless greatly
exceed these estimates.