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For the True American.
Rule for Improvement.

1t is thing of infinite moment to real
ize the wealth of good judgment, and
the value of right reasoning. Let us take
a retrospective view of the transactions of
life past, how easily we could have escaped
sorrow and trouble, while in the morning
of life, had we formed a correct opinion
concerning persons, times and things.
This will stimulate us to increased &C.
tiyity, to pursue the work of improving
our mental powers, and watching every op
portunity for the accomplishment of that
end. Think of the extent to which the
mind of man can be increased, and the
vast and unlimited field of science and thu
immense distance in literature to whicl
the ancients advanced. Even think tina
we as finite beings, have avocatione in lifi
which tend to elevate us on the scale of in
tellectual existence, and fit us for far NOR
lasting and permanent use, than that whicl
contributes merely to our sensual enjoy
ments in this state of mortality. Yes
dive into the dark regions Of material forms
search into the hidden mysteries Of nature
and understand that instruction which j
to be derived from the. study of the law
which govern material worlds, and abov
all, those which govern that thinking CT
tity which inhabiteth these tenements {
clay, this tabernacle of flesh, which wi
soon crumble to dust, and its inmate tn
richest boon of Heaven, if fitted for tn
society Of angels, will be admitted into I'll
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independent, extending to every member,
and to every case! He nominated all Off
GERS, and could remove at pleasure! In
him was vested the sovereign administra-
ton of the revenues and funds of the Or
der! Every member belonging to it was
at his disposal, and by his uncomfortable
mandate he could impose upon them any
burden, or employ them in whatsoever task
he pleased, They had to yield to him not
only outward obedience, but to resign to
him the inclinations of their own wills,
and the sentiments of their own under
standings"
Sir, this is brief sketch of the power
of the General of this order. Was ever
anything so tyrannical? Was ever despot-
ism so complete? You must remember,
too, that this General, with all this power
over the members of the order, had HIM
self taken VOW of implicit obedience to
the Pope-so that all this despotism cen
tered in the Pope.
Let us now see how this power was ex-
ercised. 1t not only extended to the
monks shut up in the monasteries, but it
reached to every corner of the Roman
Catholic world. By what ingenuity do
you suppose this General would manage
this widespread society? The order had
divided its labors by establishing what is
called: !. Possessed Houses; g. House
of Appreciation; 3. Residences; 4. Colleges;
5. Boarding Schools; 6. Missions, Semina-
ries and Provincials. ItwaS carefully pro-
vided that the General should be perfectly
informed with respect to the character and
abilities of his subjects The provincials
and heads of the several houses were obi
ged to transmit to the General, regular,
frequent, and minute reports concerning
the members under their Inspection
These reports were digested and arranged
in registers, by which the General might,
at a glance, easily survey the state of the
society in every corner of the earth, OBJ
serve the qualifications of its members,
and select the proper instruments for any
necessary service. The General also re-
ceived frequent reports from his comptrol-
lers as to the fiscal affairs of the society.
And all these reports were so completely
made out, that he had constantly before
his eye full information concerning the
tranfactions of nearly every Province and
State in the world. This General had
nearly as many ministers as the President
of the United Stctcs! He had five min
listers, (heads of departments of Italy,
France, Spain, Germany and Portugal, } to
prepare matters belonging to their rcspec-
tive assistancos; and to put them in meth
odical and disposablc shape. n
= Gro BE coNTINUED.)
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EynOur advices upon the subject of the
commitment of R. c. Wilson, Esq, to the
Jail of Columbiana county, place the whole
matter in very different light from that
in which it is presented in some Of the
papers.
We hope cur friend of the Union will
do Justice to Mr.. Wilson.
We understand the whole affair to be
be briefly, that Mr.. Wilson was called
asa witness to testify in prosecution for
libel against R. D. Hartshorn.
He declined to testify, assigning as a rea-
son, that any disclosure from him might
tend to render him liable in prosecution
for the same offence. For this REFUSAL the
Justice committed him, and he was prompt
ly discharged from custody upon applica-
tion to Judge Beldin in Canton.
The names signed to the call for an in
dignation meeting, have amongst them
many of the most respectable citizens Of
New Lisbon, and their proceedings, in sub
stance and in pOpriety, indicate not only
that they appreciate the right publicly and
fully to protest against the exercise of un
lawful and arbitrary power, but indicate
the high appreciation which his own com
munity have of the character of Mr.. vii
son as "citizen, an editor, and a gentle
man."
q Our people, amongst whom he was born
and with whom he spent his whole earl
life, can most truly concur in the sent
mcnts thus expressed.
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American Feeling Triumphant.
(TO BE CONTINUED. J

Slow as the sun-dial of Ahaz, moved the
leaders of the old political organizations,
when a spontaneous gush of nationality
frss went forth from the breasts of thou
sands of pure Americans. The Genius of
America struck the fountains of patriotism,
and like the waters under the rod of Moses,
at Horcb, came the cleansing element, the
symbol of purifying truth. Taking coun-
sci of the past, at first the old leaders look
ed upon the young giant as new combi-
nation of ofice-scekers, a new dodge to
seize the spoils, neither appreciating nor
comprehcnding that grand reserve of ma
tionalty cherished in the deep recesses of
the Amcricen heart. In crcdulity, scorn,
contempt, was the welcome given to the
pioneers of the American era, in politics.
But like the young Napoleon in Italy, de-
feat after defeat of the cohorts of corrup-
ton, and the annihilation of army after
after army of mercenaries, taught them to
respect the great unknown, and enforced
upon their understandings the true nature
of the popular movement. Statesmen and
politicians stood belittled in the presence
of that majestic manifestation of democrat
ic intelligence and patriotism, which came,
unbidden by the great, from the hearts of
the humble people Of the land of Washing
ton and Jefferson. .... o
Then let the popular current flow on,
unimpeded by the self-sufficient wisdom Of
the great in their own esteem; let not
mighty sentiment be corrupted, and its
waters be damned by schemes, plots, per-
sonal ambition and clique supremacy, let
the glorious tide roll on, let the pure hearts
and unbiased minds of the people conduct
the movement, and all will be WELL
Dreams of restoration of old parties,
crecds and purposes, however, we are sorry
: to say, delude and mislead old patty lead
: ers, and threaten to change the character
or to taint the unsullied banner of the ma
5 tonal and nationalizing party. 1t isnot
e well to put new wine into old bottles, to
a patch new garment with old cloth. Each
day and generation go together appropri-
G ately. A new political era has dawncd
+ upon the land, the people are its parents
o and sponsors, let the people direct the pow
n erful engine of nationality, for they only
s are competent to understand its great
o springs and levers Cincinnati Times.
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Literary Intelligence.

Stringer & Townsend, publishers of New
York, arc about issuing a work under the
title of "StanhOpe Burlcigh: The Jesuit
in our Homes" in one vol II mo-; illus
trated by our best artists, of which they
say
"Itdclincatcs, with graphic power, the
subtle intfigues of the Jesuits in America,
in our homes, in society," in politics, and
in government. The corrupting and de-
grading intrigucs of unprincipled political
demagogues of all parties, are brought in
to full view, under the intolerable blaze Of
light; while the artistic Developments Of
the plot, impart to the work the most bril-
liant characteristics of the finest romances. v
An eminent and retired statesman says
Of it: 81 regard itas the best political his
tory of the United States for the last si2
years, that has been Or is likely hereafter tt
bcpublish-ed. Itwillmagnetize the nations
as conceive that the Know Nothings hav,
electrified it already, And if I were
holy man, I would call down upon 'Stan
hope Burlcigh' my blessing"
1t has been spoken of in the highcs
terms by competent judges, and shoul'
their eulogies prove just, we predict 70
the book sale in this country, not evel
second to "Uncle Toms Cabin"
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Ma DIR, Alcott. n DISTINGUISHED nhysi

B9-Dr. AlcOtt, distinguished physi-
clan of Boston, attributes to the free use
of saleratus in cooking, many Of the disea-
Ses to which children and adults are sub
ject. To the use of this deleterious sub
stance, DR.. A. attributes the death Of one
hundred thousand under ten years Of age
who annually die in the United States. =
If such an alarming result as this can bo
substantiated, saleratus may be regarded
as worse than intemperance or war in its
effects upon the human race.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-02-08

EDWIN NJ. STANTON, Esq, on the 4th
inst, wrote note to the Pittsburgh Dis
patch, denying, in the most explicit terms,
that he either is, or will be in any event, a
candidate for the United States Senate.
Mr.. STANTON has but few if any supc-
riors in the United States, for original
power of mind, and for high craftsmanship
oualifcat. ms. If we knew him to. be sound
on the great American question, we would
be glad to see him occupying the Presi,
Dental chair in the White House
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na.on the inst page Of this DAYS pa

D9"0n the first page of this days pa
per, will be found the translation for the
True Anlericua, of most interesting and
thrilling description Of the perfect vanity
of worldly glory, from the French of Eu-
gene Scribe, The translation is by one of
our best French scholars. We believe
this tale has never before been translated
into the English language by any author
In reading it, one is, forcibly reminded
of the touching event which occurred in
the last hour of Saladin the Great After
he had subdued Egypt, passed the Eu-
pirates, and conquered cities almost with
out number, after he had re-taken Jeru-
salem, and performed exploits almost su-
perhuman, in those wars which supersti-
ton had for long time carried on, for the
recovery of the Holy Land, he finished his
life in the performance of an act which
should be handed down to the latest pos.
tcrity A moment before he expired, he
called the herald who had carried his ban
ner before him, in all his battles, and com
mandcd him to fasten to the top of lance
the shroud in which the dying prince was
to be buried. &C.," said he, "carry thi:
spenr, unfurl this banner, and as you 90
proclaim in the presence of the listening
multitude; This, this is all that remains
to Saladin the Great, the conqueror of ma
tions, and the king of the empire; this i.
all that remains of all his glory"
Our author, and after him, the transla
tor, have pcrformed-prospectivcly for oul
rcaders,--the Office of Saladins herald
They have fastened to the top of the spcal
worldly honors and worldly glory, and the!
say to you, "this, this is all that in a shor
time will remain to you for all the anxiet
you have felt, for all the toll you have en-
dured, and for all the sacrifices you hav
made. What is it to be a dazzling Prince
an imperial monarch, an invincible hero
Or renowned philosopher, in comparison
to what it is to be good man and true
The fame of an Alexander is fading, tn
finger of time is removing the names 0
the Caesars from the temples of glory, bu
the yirtuous and the good will be held il
everlasting remembrance.
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presence of the great origin of human ex-
istence, in the upper sanctuary, to cele-
brate His praises in the regions of unal-
loyed bliss, and in the mansions of eternal
rest. s. ToMLINsoN.
Cross Creek, Jan. 80, 1855.
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narIn orr next issue, we will publ

D1rIn our next issue, we will publish
an article by J.T. u, in answer to the
celebrated letter of Henry A. Wise, Of
Virginia, against the American party. 1t
is ably written, and contains complete
refutation of all the plausible arguments
that are advanceda against that party. Any
communications for the True American
from the pen Of J.T. U. will be acceptable
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adhered to the Roman Catholic church,
and in the year 100, the number of Je-
suits was twenty thousand. by this time
they had the charge Of all the schools in
the Catholic countries. They had become
the confessors of nearly all the monarchs;
they were the spiritual guides of nearly
every person Of cminencc and rank; they
possessed the highest confidence and inter
est with the Pope, and We're regarded as
the most jealous and able advocates Of the
Papal Court. They were relieved from
the ordinary duties of other monks. The
monks were left to their spiritualism. The
Jesuit monks were taught to consider them
selves as formed for action, and bound t
exert themselves continually as soldiers il
the service of God and the Pope, Hi
Vicar upon earth. They were required t.
attend to matters of the world; to stud,
the nature of mankind; to wind their wa,
into the confidence of men of rank an,
power; to cultivate their friendship, prob
their designs, and communicate their sc
crets. Action and intrigue were infuse
into every member Of the order, and a
their movements were covered with tn
Q; impenetrable veil Of secresy! The forr
y and constitution of the order was purel
monarchical.
"Thc General, who was elected for lif
possessed power which was supreme an
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suddenly, and almost frozen with horror, beheld
his imminent peril another instant and the en-
thusiast would be preeipitated upon the pave.
ment beneath; if he spoke TO him, II was car
tain death-if he held his peacs, it was equally
sure. Suddenly he regained his presence ot
mind, NH and seising vet brush .. asng y against
unsightly blotches Of coloring. The painter
few forward, and turned .uponlhis friend with
fierce imprecations, but startled at his ghastly
face, he listened to the recital Of his danger,
looked shudderingly over the dread space below,
and with tears of gratitude blessed the hand
that saved him. ..,i. s.. 4lA aeig
So, said q preacher, we sometimes get ab-
sorbed in looking upon the pictures Of the world,
and in contemplating them, step backward,
unconscious of lour peril; when the Almighty
dashes out the images and we spring forward
to lament their destruction-into the out
stretched arms Of mercy, and are saved.
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MILLER & FORESTER, Commission
AVA Merchants, SO Natchez street, NewOreans.

JOSEPH HUFTY, 20 Camp street, New
y Importer, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Fine
Watches, .Jewelry, Rich Fancy and Staple Goods,
respectfully invites the attention of wholesale and
retail dealers and purchasers to his very large stock
Of goods, which is freshly imported, and constantly
supplied throughout the year.
SHELL CoMBs-Imitation Shell and Buffalo Combs,
OF every style and variety.
BRUSHES CT every description, of his own manu-
facture, and at the lowest Northern factory prices
TOILET ARTICLEs-Such as Perfumery, Hair Oil,
Hair Pins, Pomatum, Fancy Soaps, etc.
Fine Fans, Purses, Pocket Books, Work Boxes,
Portable Desks, together with an endless variety Of
Porte Monnaies, etc., of every style and shape, and
at unusually low prices.
Guns, Pistols, Knives, Colts and Warmers Revolv-
ing Pistols, Scissors, Razors Life Preservers, Fishing
Reels and Tackle, Of every variety, to suit the most
determined angler. .r5
WATCHES, JEWELRY, etc-The stock in this
line, consisting of the 4. 7. Cooper, NJ l. Tobias and
real Joseph johnson movements, with fine assort-
ment Of Swiss Jewelry, Silveware, etc., have been
selected with great care by F. Roberts, for many
years engaged in the wholesale business, and having
been purchased exclusively for cash, great induce.
ments will be offered to purchasers
Every article warranted as represented, or the
money refunded.
Watches, Jewelry, ETC., carefully repaired and
warranted. March 81.
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T WATERMAN & BRO, Hardware Mer-
y chants, corner of Common and Magazine sts
NewOreans, have on hand and are constantly recev.
ing, by foreign and domestic arrivals, general as
sortent of articles, comprising i'll part as follows
Hardware, Cutlery, etc., Iron, Steel, Nails, Rope
Axes, Chains, sythes, Carpenters Tools complete
Coopers' Tools, Anvils, Vises, Bellows, Stock and
Dies Screwplates, Garden Engines, Pumps, Plows
Hay Cutters, Corn Shelters, Agricultural Imple
and Singletrees, Turning Lathes, Platform Scales
Corn Mills, Cob Crushers, Hoes Hames, Shovels and
Spades, Andirons, Tenders, Shoves and Tongs, Cop
per and Iron Coal Hods, Single and Double BARRE
Guns, Coffee Heclas, Chatting Dishes, Chinese Gongs
Iron Bedsteads Britannia and Plated Ware, Meat
Cutters, Sausage Suffers Stock, Kettles, Portable
Torges seines, Fishing Tackle. etc. March 81.
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Observation-Disclosures, his Excellency p.

his Excellency, p.
lI o. Hebert, Governor Of the State of Louisiana,
has issued his proclamation, dated July 49, 1856,
ordering an election to be held at the several cleo
ton precincts of this Parish on the first Monday Of
November next, for the purpose Of voting for
One Representative from the Fourth Congressional
District composed OF the Parishes of Vemilion, La
fayette, St. Landry, Calcasieu, Rapides, Sabine,
NatchitOches Winn, DeSotO Caddo, Bossier, Clai-
borne, Birnville jackson, Union Morehouse, Qua
chita, Caldwell and Franklin.
A Governor and observation-disclosures Of the State;
A Secretary of State and an Attorney.General;
A State Treasurer an Auditor of Public Accounts
and Superintendent of Public Education;
Three Representatives to the General Assembly oi
the State;
A District Attorney for this Judicial District;
A Clerk of the District Court;
A Sheriff and Coroner for the Parish;
An Assessor of Taxes for the Parish
Two Justices of the Peace for the town Of Ops.
lousas two for the town of Washington two for the
town Of Grand Coteau and for each Of the other
Wards entitled by law to Representative in the
Police Jury.
One Constable for each Ward.
Also for or against the removal Of the seat OF gov
ernment from Baton Rouge to NewOrleans
Now, therefore, l. j. B. David, Sheriff of the Parish
of ST. Landry in conformity with law and the said
proclamation, do hereby give notice to the Commits
the said election will be held in sad.Parish on Mon
day, the 9Th day of November, 1856, between the
hours of 0 O'Clock A. NJ. and 4 o'clock P. M.
The Commissioners Of Election of the Parish OF st
Landry will superintend said election without further
notice, and make due return to me, according to law
Sheriff Office, st. Landry, August IS, 1855.
J. B. DAVID, Sheriff
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VALUABLE UNIMPROVED LANDS

UNIMPROVED LANDS
' AT PRIVATE SALE-The undersigned offers
at private sale, on reasonable and accommodating
terms, the following described Tracts Of Land:
l. .576 acres lying east of the Bayou B9uf, and Il
miles of the junction of Bayous Bnuf and
Crocodile, adjoining lands Of DR.. L. Webb
and Moore & Prescott.
q 1886 acres on the west bank of Bayou Bmuf, ad-
joining lands of Mr.. Littell above and G. L..
Swayze below.
8. 400 acres on the west bank of Bayou Wake.
L. ,442 acres on the east bank of same, bounded on
the east by the plantation the undersigned.
s. .724 acres bounded on the west by the plantation
of the undersigned, on the south by G. R.
King on the east by A. Wartelle, and on the
north by lands of B. r. CAN'T and others.
6. 200 acres on the Elm Bayou, near lands of Mr..
Foreman.
The new State road, as surveyed and partly com.
pleted runs through the center of the lands on and
east of the Waxie which are not surpassed by any
lands in the Parish for fertility of soil and timber
having been selected especially by the proprietor
after first seeing all the uncultvated lands of the
Parish.
Apply to Jonathan Harris Opelousas, T. G. Ander
son, Washington, or the undersigned at his residence
on Dry Bayou. JAMES MORGAN
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TO MY Daughter.

Now joy to thee, my daughter, and may all thy com
ing years ,s..L
Be like the last that thou hast passed LAS little
stained by tears;
May hope walk by thy side. my love. and ever on
thy brow oll, 4vO. flFn. IA
The smile that speaks happy heart beam sunnily
My daughter, remember when they brought thee to
the bed,
From which never thought again to raise my aching
head;
Thy infant smile-it wrung my heart, and inly
prayed that He 4ATf
Would spare me but little space that might live
And, the keener anguish still, when fevers burn
ing hand f5 sT
Was on thy cheek, and death appeared beside thy
couch to stand; .......
In that sad hour forgetting all hut thee breathed
the wild
Rash prayer Of Israels king that had died for thee
my child! t-.a '.O.
Yes, thou hast been to me the source Of anxious
hopes and fears: S.
Of many thrilling joy, my love, and many bite,
tears
But, o of all I've borne and done for thee deem
but light,
While thou art spared, in health and hope, to bes,
thy fathers sight.
Ny daughter when the frost of age is white upon my
brow, ,I- a.. u.r,r -,
And the pulse that now is full and strong shall eb,
beat and slow; ... ...g...s ,.4... 81. n
When the days far spent and nearer comes thu
inevitable night, "
And life's receding vision fast is fading from m,
sight; ~ ap@- 1@''.
Say, wilt thou stay my fainting steps falter t.
| the bourn, 1' @
Whence travellers who journey there do never NOR,
| return;
And wilt thou smooth the pillow then, from whicl
| thy fathers head
Shal meier again be lifted, but to find colder bed
Yet be not sad my daughter; let not sorrows tear
| bedim
Thy young bright eye, but be it raised in ferven
| prayer to Him, NN t+D aN
That we may live as those who hope when life's will
| storms are DER, .aN
To meet in that safe haven where ore joys 70
| evermore. .-9.