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The Opelousas patriot. [volume] (Opelousas, Parish of St. Landry, La.) 1855-1863, 1855-04-28

our mOClOn de M. Hartman.
Resolu; Que lie tresorier, r%etienne, suiettes
a lordre du Juri, toutes les Taxes du railroad
a lui payees.
Sur motion de NJ. Sandoz.
Resolu; Que 10 balance due de Ia take de
Paroisse de 1852, ct de Ia take du railroad pour
1858, soft place. dams les mains de ravocat de
Paroisse pour etre ~collectee ~immediatement.
Sur motion de M. Carte.
Rssolu; Que Martin Daigle soft nomme
Directeur DIES animaux sans marque, dams le
inc ACCOMPLISHMENT, ct que Joseph Latiolais
soft capitaine de Patrouille dams lie dit arron-
basement.
Sur motion de NJ. Sandoz.
Resolu; Que Antoine @. Devilliers soft
nomme Directeur des chemins publics en- rem
placement d'Adolphe Armand Ire R. D. East,
M. Thompson occupe lie ~fauteuil.
Sur motion de NJ. jackson.
Resolu; Qu'une somme n'excedant mas
Sl1o soft ct demeure appropriate des taxes de
1000, pour construire un pont sur 10 BAYOU
Gordy ct que L. S. Huvard, Josiah Scott ct ].
Mcbride soient NOMINEES commissaires pour
ia!re executor cette resolution c%onformement 4
Ia lOi.
Sur motion de NJ. Wright.
Resolu; Que les frais de publication epcou-
rus par lie Collector de la take de Paroisse.
pour les annees 1853 ct 1854, seront payes sur
les warrants ordinaires.
Sur Motion de M. CAN'T.
Rssolu; Que 10 resolution du 5 dicsmbrs
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-26
Proclamation Against Invading Mic
aragua.

The Union, of yesterday, contains the
following proclamation of the President
of the United States
A Observation-Disclosures informa-
ton has been received by me that sundry
persons, citizens of the United States and
others, residents therein, are preparing
within the jurisdiction of the same 10 en-
list, or enter themselves, or 10 hire or
retain others to participate, in military
operations within the Stale of Nicaragua :
Now, therefore, |, Franklin Pierce,
President of the United States, do warn
all persons against connecting themselves
with any such enterprise or undertaking,
as being contrary to their duty as good
citizens and TO the laws Of their country,
and threatning TO the peace Of the United
States.
do further admonish all persons who
may depart from the United States, eth
er singly or in numbers, organized or un
organized, for any such purpose, tha
they will thereby cease to be entitled &c
the protection of this government.
exhort all good citizens 10 discounte'
nance and prevent any such disreputable
and criminal undertaking as aforesaid
charging all officers, civil and military
having lawful power in the premises, tc
exert the same for the purpose of main
tanning the authority and enforcing the
laws of the United States.
In testimony whereof, have here un
to set my hand and caused and caused the
seal of the United States to be affixed Il
these presents.
r.. S. Done at the city of Washing
ton, the 9th day Of December ont
thousand eight hundred and ffiy-fVe
and of the independence Of the Uni
ted States the eightieth,
FRANKLIN PIERCE,
By the President
W. L. MARCY, Sec'y Of State.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-26
THE PLAINS.

The ST. Louis Republican says, the
idea generally entertained that the i'm
mense arid plains lying between the Mis-
sissippi and Rocky mountains, must for
ever remain unsettled and uncullivated on
account of the scarcity of water and fuel,
is likely 10 undergo change. Scientific
men are now exploring these plains, or
prairies, and from the little we hear Of
;her researches, the prospect appears good
that an abundance ol coal and water can
be obtained at a small outlay of money
and labor. Successful experiments have
been made in testing the practicablity Of
boring artesian wells, and the result is
most satisfactory. In one instance, neal
the PecOs river, about the thirty secOnt
parallel, at the depth of six hundred ant
fifty feet, the greatest abundance of per
lectly pure water was obtained. Beside:
this the operation developed the existence
of coal beds, easily accessible, Iand, a
far as the experiments have progressed
evidently underlying the whole of tha
immense country.
The importance Of these discoveries
which have been under the direction q
the Government, can hardly be overated
With abundance Of water and fuel easil
obtained, there is no reason why ihes
vast regions may not become the seat @
, thriving population. Thorn hedge
may answer the purpose Of fencing an
railroads may transport such building m
terials as are not supplied BY stone qua
ries and clay beds.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-26
AnotAsr Political Backslider.

The pilots OF the Democratic boat, are
one after another, leaving Tie pilot house,
and Il is to be feared, that by the Ides Of
Nov. 1856, there will not be officers
enough left on board to row the vessel up
"Sall River" F. P. Blair, Esq, the
champion Of Democracy, in the days oi
Andrew Jackson, is no longer numbered
with the ''unierrifed," he has lost his
first love and fallen from Locofoco grace.
Every thing connected with the Demo
cratic party is marvellously out Of joint.
We live in an age Of great degeneracy. -
Who would have thought it! FranciA P.
Blair, the very embodiment and persona
6cation of the Democratic party in its
plmy days, has publicly repudiated the
administration.
The present position of Mr.. Blair, SO
long the popular edi!orof the Globe-the
accredited organ of the Democratic. party
of the nation-is blow to that party,
which will be felt through the length and
breadth of the land. The Washington
Union has been trying to create the i'm
preston that his son, Montgomery Blair
appointed 10 Office by the present admin
istralion, is "simon pure" of the frs
water, and that he does not sympalhlze
with the views of his father. Montgom
cry is out in letter denying it, in the
most positive manner. His letter wa:
not published in the Union, but the Amer
ican organ, is urging the publication of it
. We should like 10 see il published in the
Union and in all the Democratic paper:
of the country. Would it not be a goot
idea to apply the expunging process tc
the name of Francis P. Blair, where ev
er it occurs in The Globe, so that it may
never again be looked upon by the pure
eyes of the dear democracy! Read hi
letter which we publish in our paper o
this day i, speaks for itself, and it speak
volumes.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-26

The DOLLAR NEWSPAPER, ER,-There is
probably no newspaper in this country,
that is moro anxiously expected, or, more
warmly welcomed than the 'Dollar News
paper" is, by its numerous subscribers.7-
Its coming, gladdens their hearts, and
drives dullness from their hearth-stones.-- =
tt is an unfailing antidote for the "blues, "
which are apt to be troublesome to those
who have nothing to employ their thoughts,
during the long winter evenings. The
farmer viii find its Agricultural depart
ment to be especially interesting, as its ar
ticles are written by practical and scientific
farmers. The publishers have on hand
Three Original Noveletts from three of the
most OIular writers of the day whose
names are a sufficient Recommendation for
their works. The following are their re.
spective tales with the Author names, viz
"The Border Rover" by Emerson Ben
nett, Esq, a1thor of "Prairie Flower
"Clua Moreland," etc., The "PrisOner Of
Prescott" by P. Hamilton Myers, Esq,
author Of "Bell Brandon" Misers Heir
etc., and "Mabel or Dark ness and Dawn,
by Charles j. Peterson, Esq, author O.
"Cruising in the last War;"
Send on your names Immediately to b.
in time for them. Terms one dollar {
year in advance. Six copies $500. Ad
dress A. H. Simmons & Co., South Yves
corner of Sd and Chestnut Streets Philada
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-26

annually at the polls. The Democracy
which is bred in caucuses and cabinets. is
sort of hot-bed species--suiied to'ihe
taste of epicurean politicians, whose ap-
petites are their principles. IncumbenIs
and expecianis of Offices and dignilies
claim sorl Of patent right in The ma.
chine Of Government to create Democ-
racy adapted to their purposes. Their
innovations in the machinery, are contri.
vances TO renew their privileges for new
terms, and the people are the subjects who
are to be used up in ito pay tribute for
this privilege, and fake pride in the skill
Of abe operators.
The telegraph wires and the Cincinna-
ii Convention are TO bring all the MASTER
ly combinations of the Administration in
contact with the masses at the appointed
time: But will the wires work Un-
doubtedly the people, far and wide, will
have their instructions from the opera:
tors but the response will probably be a
thhhderbolt to those who have violated
their rights, spurned their demonstrates,
and, as consequence, have arrayed broth.
ers from the different sections Of the
Union TO shed each others blood. in civil
war, on the plains Of Kansas.
Yours, respectfully, F. P. BLAIR.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-26

CoLuMRlANA County MUTUAL lNsU.
RANCE CoMPANY.-Amidst the reverses aud
calamilies which have befalen corporate
associations through the length and brd'th
Of our country, this company, ever
since its organization, has given demon
ttrativs proof that it possesses soul, re-
garded by some persons, as rather an unu-
sual ingredient in corporate bodies. Ev-
er faithful to its promises, it has prompt
" paid TO the unfortunate Of its members
the last cent TO which they were entitled
We are informed that the company has a
considerable number Of policies in this
city, which will expire sometime in mex
month. Mr.. Pritchard the gentleman
ly Agent Of the Company will be here BY
the 9Th prox., TO remain few days a
The Washington Hall
There is nc. Insurance Company whicl
we can with more freedom recommend
,o.the favor of our citizens than the Col
nmbiana County Mutual.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-26
Congress that is no Congress.

After % days of frllitlcss working, and
Wire working, the house of representa-
tives appear 10 be no nearer an Organiza-
.tion than the day they assembled on the
3rd inst. Banks stands at from l04 to
l07. Richardson at IA, Fuller has worm
ed up 10 40 and there are few scatter
ing or floating votes. We have deemediI
improper to occupy space in our paper in
the record Of the numerous ballotings as
they are matters Of but little interest, un.
til something is accomplished. There
has been some sharp shooting both upon
the Slavery, and the American question
but it is no more than mere prelude to
what is likely TO occur, should the house
become organized. Sam is there and SC
is Sambo and they are ready to show
their hand when the proper time arrives
There will be more shaving and skinnin!
in Washington this winter,' than vii
have taken place in lany barber shop. o
Slaughter house in the west.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-26
The National Convention Of the

The National Convention Of the
American party for the nomination Of the
Presidential ticket has been appointed to
NEE, on the 22d Of February. Some Of
the leading American Organs are opposed
TO a nomination SO early, and think j.
had better be deferred to the first oi June
or there abou,s, by which time, il is
thought the republicans and the
democracy will have shown their hands.
A. part from this consideration, we think
that the proceedings Of this week in
Congress will show the expediency on
the part Of the Know Notllings Of waiting
lille longer. There are good many
rough corners in the organization, a. a,
national party, that want shaving down
before they can expect to run their two.
passenger buggy around the course. We
are glad 10 see that they are beginning 10
find it out.--N. Y. Herald. 50 ass''
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-26

6slt is now sellled matter that the
first church erected in Kansas will be un-
der the auspices Of the Unilariaus. The
sum of FIVE thousand dollars has been
raised in the denomination for that pur-'
pose, and an agent is now on his way 10
the territory to superintend the work.
The edifce is 10 be located in Lawrence.
Rev. E. Mute will be tho pastor of.lle So
ciety. I
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-26

lTYesterday,t lChristmas) passed off
pleasantly in our city. Religious services
were held in the principal churches, in
cOmmemoration Of the greltest event that
ever transpired in our worlds History the
advent Of The Saviour Of sinners.
Those who were not engaged in relig
ious exercises, employed the day in Whai
they regarded as innocent amusements. :
One fact we take great pleasure in record
ing. Wcdid not see, or hear Of any per
son being under the influence Of intozca
ting liquor, during The day. We hop
nw friends may enjoy many such happ.
days, and the social circle never Jose it
charms
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-26

AcoIDENT.-A man by the name Of
Corckoran, a laborer on the S. h 1. R. r.,
lying on the track, short distance below
this place, on Saturday evening last, was
caught by the cow-catcher on a locomotive,
and carried some distance before the train
could be stopped. They brought him back
to town Immediately, and procured medi
cal assistance, but it is feared that his in.
iuries are fatal. He is supposed to have
been intoxicated.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-26

SAM IN RHoDE IsLAND.-The Providence
Transcript says that the American organi-
zation is strong in that State. and without
any doubt wfllcarry the electonnext spring.
They will be the dominant party. and most
unquestionably will preside over the inter-
ests ofthe State Of Rhode Island at least for
another year. @1..34
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-26

of the Liberty party for President. Col.
Marshall graduated a. West Point in
1889. He graduated In June, and started
Immediately for Wisconsin, where he
served as Lieutenant under Gen. Scott in
the Black Hawk war.
IN is4s be was appointed celOnsl Of
a regiment in the Mexican War. Col.
Marshall marched his regimen. ~ land
from Memphis, Tennessee, to Sal.iIlo in
AIexico. He started in July. and arrived
at Camargo about the lst of November.
Col. Marshall shared freely in all the
fa.igues and difficulties Of iheexpedilion.
In ls47 he returned to hisfarmin Henry
county, KY, and was elected to Congress
bylhe Wings in ls49. He was very
active supporter of the Compromise
measures. In 1851 he was reelected 10
tlle House of Representatives. In 1852
he was appointed Minister to China, and
resigned his seat in the House Of Repre-.
sentatives. In 1854 he was recalled from
this mission by President Pierce. Las.
August he was elected to Congress by
the Know No,hingS, By a majority ofup..
wards Of $500. ~ Az
LEWIS D. cAMPBELL. .s,sss
Mr.. Campbell was born in Franklin,
Warren county, Ohio, August 0, 1911.
His father was a Virgioian BY birth, and
removed to The North Western Territory
in l796. He was admitted to the bar in
1886. In 1910 he was candidate for
Congress against Colonel ]. B. Weller,
now Senator from California. He was
five months on the stump. Col. Weller
received majority Of SO out of $4,000
votes cast. His majority at the previous
election was about 1900.
Mr.. Campbell continued to devote him.
self TO the practice Of law exclusively up
TO l946. At,he same bar were Tom Cor
win, Woods, and some other men Of note.
In ls4s Mr.. Campbell was elected to
Congress as whig by majority Of $50,
in district which gave about 1900 ma!
jority agains. Gen. Taylor. In 1850 he
was reelected by 900 majority. In that
year the Legislature gerrymandered his
district, with the hope of defeating his
re- election but in 1852 he was again
returned by majority Of $50. The dis
trict continued strongly democratic, but
equally strong in favor Of Mr. Campbell.
HENRY M. FULLER. ae
Mr.. Fuller was born in Wayne county,
Pa, in June, 1920. His father was from
Connecticut, Mr.. Fuller was educated
at Princeton. He has practiced law at
Wilkesbarre since 1S4l. He was mem
Der of the Pennsylvania House Of Rep
resentalives one year, In 1850 The wings
elected him to Congress. His seat was
contested, but he held il. Heran for re.
election, but was defeated. He has now
been elected as a Know Nothing, and
possesses the advantage Of coming from
great S,ate-and, as the old woman
: said when she made the two shirts fol
the minister for nothing, that's some.
thing
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-26

The American partyof Wheeling
are thoroughly reorganizing their forces
for the approaching charter election in I
January next. They carried last january,
every thing they nominated on their gen.
eral ticket, and they think they can dot
again. Success to them. I. Nh
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-26

tCPBarnum, it is rumored, has laileds Z
He had endorsed for Jerome and Co, ,ss
extensive clock firm in Connecsicuts who
are reported 10 have an abundance q shock
OH hand to cover their Liabilities. but .lls Z.
clocks won'tgo! gss .sss
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-26

The Blacksmith shop connected
with the foundry Of DTessrs. Sweeney 4
Co., in Wheeling, was destroyed by fire
on Friday evening last loss $1,000
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-26

A...nv5 Dec. 2l--yThe Snpreme Court
or .ha 7th Judicel District Of New York, n
~ decided The Prchihitory Liquor Law 70
~ I constjtutionai. The prosecutions
he law, win he Immediately commeucediA
Rochester, WI sass wv " ,zs1
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-26

nA-Be cautious about reeeixjng So bills
new w. nlates Of The State Bank Of lndianss
as there are exceedingly we'll executed
coun,erieits On that same plate.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-26
Letter Of Francis T. Blair, Esq,
TO the Republican association Of Hash
ington.

tngton.
REPUBLICAN, Rooms,
Washington, Dec. 10, 1855.
The annexed letter from Francis P.
Blair, Esq, was presented and read al
the regular meeting of the Republican
Association of this city, Saturday evening,
the 9th instant, and the following resolu-
tions were unanimously adopted, and also
one urging Mr.. Blair to reconsider his
determination TO decline the Presidency
of the Association.
Resofoed, That the thanks Of this As
sociaiiOn be presented TO Francis P. Blair
Esq, for his able and highly satisfactory
letter, showing that the present Admins
Iraiion has departed entirely from the
Jeffersonian principles relative 10 the
government Of the Territories Of the Uni
ted States, and has become but little bet
ter than a working model of John G.
Calhoun's Modification and Disunion
doctrines.
ResolUed. That a copy ofthe letter and
resolutions be offered 10 the city papers
for publication, and be issued in pamphlet
form for general circulation, TO strength
en- the hands of Republicans, to unite all
discordanl opinions, and induce good men
of all parties to use their influence to bring
the Government back to its original prin
ciples of Freedom, and to stand upon the
issues therein presented, in the mex
Presidential election.
LEWIS CLEPHANE, Sec'y.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-26
THF TRUE AMERICAN.

The Tnur American is published every
Wednesday, in Steubenville, Jefferson county,
Ohio, and edited BY z. RAeAs, on the following
terms: -
One wear, invariably in advance, $2,OO
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
Que square l3 lines or less. weeks or less 81 ,OO
Every subsequent insertion, %
One square three months 2,5O
One square six months, 5,OO
0ao square one year 6.0O
One fourth column per year 1900
One third column per year 5000
sOne half column per year, 30,0O
One column per year, 50,O0
Professional aud business cards per year, 500
When there is no contraet made and thenum-
Der Of insertions is not marked on the cards or
Advertisements at the time they are handed in
for publication, they will be con inue ed in until
they are ordered out, and charged by the square
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-26

We find in the New York Herald Of
the 5lh inst, the following sketches Of
the lives of the candidates for Speaker
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-05-02
The old IncepcmIence Bo,I.

The old bell which frst proclaimed liberty
n che United Colonies from The State House
steeFle, Philadelphia, and which for years
past has been an object of attraction in In
depepdence Hall, now occupies a position
in the hal, Immediately in front of the por.
trait of Lafayette. close by 1.-the statue of
Washington. on pedestal octagonal In
shn pc, with a double base. The PhiladeI-
phia Ledger publishes a letter, written in
1851, which gives an interesting history of
this bell. The letter is addressed to Robert
Charles, of London, BY Isaac Norris and
Others. The following is an extract:
we hope and rely 90 thy care and as
sistence in this affair, aud that thou wilt
procure and forward itby the first good OPP
portunily, as our workmen inform us IL will
be much less trouble to hang the bell be-
fore the scaGolds are struck from the build
ing where we intend to place it, which will
not be done till the end Of next summer or
beriunisg of the fall. Let the bell be cast
by the best workmen, and examined careful
" before il is shipped, with the following
W ords, we'll shaped, in large letters around
il, viz: By ordes Of the Assembly OF the
province Of Pennsylvania for the State
House in the city Of Philadelphia, l752, and
underneath "Proclsim Liberty through all the
land 70 all the inhabitants thereof"
Levitt. XIV 10.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1855-05-02

DAVENPORT GAzETrE.-A bout two years
ago Davenport, Iowa. was a little village. a
gen ga the prairie, q pearl on the brow Of
the upper Missisappi-a something beauti.
full and lovely indeed, but-nothing more.-
Now she ia city-a business city, annually
counting,ils almost hundreds of new houses
and near4y thousands of new inhabitants-a
city Of ssspassing beauty and enterprise and
progress. AM. before US is large and
handsomely printed daily pepper. This pa
per, Davenport Gazette, was started when
Iowa was the home Of the Indian, and we
have ourself seen tail sons Of the forest ga
ziug curiously at the Priatsrs of the Gazette
picking up the mystic types. The editor.
Alfred Sanders. our "big BROTHER" started
the Gazette, and IL has ever since been q
leading paper in iowa. He is now the old
est editor in the State-not in years, but 10
harness. The Gazette daily has been en-
larged, and is nov "city sh eet" in appear.
ance. Ifindustry, strict integrity in business
and firm public support Of every prominent
moral policy and principle. deserve reward
the editor of the GAZETTE should be more for.
tunate than many of his cotem ooraries.