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FOR THE AMrRlcAN ORGAN.

PORTSMOUTH, va, marcn ~, 1900.
Mr. EDrroR: Quite an affair teok place in our
little city last evening. Mr.. George Cooper, q
blacksmith by occupation, and an employee in the
Gosport Navy Yard, who married In a Catholic
family in Cincinnati after returning from his work,
was summoned to the door by a knock on open
ing it, Mr.. Devlin, the Catholic priest ofthe
place, accompanied by another man as protector,
suppose, demanded TO see his (Cooper's) wife.
Mr.. Cooper invited him in. "What is your bust
ness with my wife ?" queried Mr. Cooper. 81
must see her in private" again demanded the
Jesuit. You cannot, sir, unless you make known
your business first to me-" Sir Ihaveinformation"
said Devlin, from the archbishop Of Cincinnati,
stating that your wife has been under his protec-
ton, authorizing to protect her in future, and
mast see her." With this Cooper replied al am
her protector sir, and you must quit my house, or
shall knock out your brains with the first thing
in my hands,"
After Devlinleft, Mrs c.. who had heard the whole
conversation from the adjoining room, Immediately
sat down and penned note to Deviin, informing
him that her husband was her sole protector, and
she didn't want to see Aim, or place herself under
his proteetion(D
Some months ago, Mrs. @. was persuaded to
leave her husbands abode by some hirelings of the
priest. Mr.. @. went after her, but his search was
in vain. She finally, however, returned, and ac-
knowledged her error, stating that she was misled
Mrs. G. states, that while in the after leaving
her husband, she wept at the thought Of leaving
home. A gentleman inquired her distress, and
she told him all. Madame" he said, ego back
to your husband, the matrimonial bands are more
binding than those of the church"
The above statement Mr. Editor, believe to be
correct, but II any error occurs, am open for con-
viction- But unless the case be proven false,
(which doubt )how great slesson should 1t teach
Americana like things are of daily occurrence |;
arouse to sense Of duty TO your country and
your Cod
The spring elections are approaching; Fiournoy,
Beale, and Patton are the men, and every Protes-
tant Virginisn should do his duty. Teach by your
votes these Jesuit priests and followers, that the
husband alone Is protector Of the wife, and Ameri
cans acknowledge no higher authority than the
laws Of their own native land. g.
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GREBSEsBoRo', North Carolina,
March l3. 1883.

Editor American Organ cf34s NJ
DEAR Sir: Sam is awake in these parts, and the
work goes bravely on. Yesterday our town was
released from the bondage of Irish Catholicism,
under which she has groaned for years, for, Of our
five Councilmen, two were Irish Romanists Of the
deepest dye.
But yesterday, "a day to be remembered in
Greenesboro, Samuel, in the spirit of conqueror
marched to the ballot-box and actually astonished
himself, by consigning to the "tomb Of the
Capulets" those who have ruled already too long.
One of these Irish worthless, (who has always been
Whig) declares henceforth the Union newspaper
his political Bible. We anticipate like results
throughout the State, and when our summer cleo
tons come of, we opine no man can obtain polii-
cal preferment, who docs not heartily subscribe to
the American platform. o.
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Asfhodist Pyotsstant Conference LsctArs-Ais-
sion4ry Assting-- Firs--Asv Engine Houss,

Msihodist Protestant Conf ference scta1s-Ais-
sionsy Asstiag-- Firs--Nsv Engine Houss,
dc.
ALKxASDRIA, March 20, 1855.
The conference met yesterday pursuant TO ad
journment.
Religious services were conducted by Rev. DR..
Z. Y. Reese.
Rev. L. w. Bates offered the following resolu-
ton; which was adopted
RESOLVED, That the New Market circuit be di.
yided, provided the President can supply both
circuits with ministers.
The request of Reading mission was taken up,
and, on motion, il was resolved TO form a circuit
to be called Reading circuit.
A communication from the Youths Home Mis-
sionary Society, of the Ninth street Church, Wash
ngton, was received through the Rev D. T.
Rease, transmitting eighty mine dollars to the Con-
ference Missionary Society
On motion of Rev. Mr.. Warden, the thanks of
the Conference was rendered TO the Society.
A resolution introduced by Rev. Mr.. Morris, on
dancing, was, on motion, referred to special COM
mittee. hjE
In the evening session, the following resolution
was passed: 's
RESOLVED, That the allowance for each itinorant
minister and preacher be one hundred and fifty dol
lars Also the wife of each itinerant minister, one
hundred and fifty dollars and the children OF each
itinerant minister and preacher, under the age Of
fifteen years twenty-five dollars for each Confer
ence year. Each circuit or station shall allow such
additional sum for house-rent, travelling expenses,
table supplies, fuel, and other family expenses, as,
in the Judgment of the Quarterly Conference, may
| be necessary and proper.
| The order of the day being called up--the time
and place for holding the next session OF confer
ence--W Westminster, East Baltimore, Salisbury,
Bethlehem, and Philadelphia were named, and
Salisbury, Md, was chosen, and the time second
Wednesday in March, 1855.
Rev. DR.. Armstrsng, of Norfolk, Va, will lecture
this evening on the unity Of the human race, in
the First Presbyterian Church, before the Young
Mems Christian Association. Lecture free.
missionary meeting was held at the Methodist
Protestant Church last evening Interesting ad-
dresses were delivered by Rev. e. Y. Reese, and
others; at the conclusion of which collection of
several hundred dollars was lifted.
About halEpast ten o'clock last night a fire oc-
CURED in the engine-hous Of the Friendship Fire
Company, situated on Alfred street, which was
whoIy consumed. Inc apparatus oi the coniPaIy
was saved. The dwelling adjoining, occupied by
Mr.. John Demain was considerably damaged. The
fiIe is supposed to have been the work Of an in
cendiary.
We understand that the Hydraulion Fire Com
pany design erecting new engine-house of brick,
to take the place Of the present unsghtly concern,
as soon as the necessary funds shall have been OBJ
5tainad- This improvement when completed, will
add much to the beauty of the Market square
$ d. H.
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From the Raleigh Star.
Have You Seen Sam 7

Yes; We met him on Main street few days
since, and we knew ii was he the moment we laid
cyos on him. He Is a noble, independent, manly
looking fellow. Patriotism and love Of country ar
stamped upon every lincament Of his face, and a
jealous regard for the interests Of his native soil
was evinced In every movement-indeed, we may
say, he is a sharp sighted gentleman, and can tell
a bogus from a simon-pure article almost at a
glance. He is a thorough republican, and loves to
grasp the hard hand Of honest toll and industry,
and call him brother He recognises all the sons
Of America as equals In the honors, Offices, glory,
and emouments Of our common country-and II,
perchance, he meets with a SON Of the Emerald
1sle, La Belle France, the Fatherland, or what
co mtry else, he is ready TO throw around him the
protective @gis Of our laws and institutions as
long as he Is content with our constitutional pro-
tsction--but when armies are TO be led-our con-
stitntion and laws are TO be administered and ru-
lers 10 be chosen, he insists upon II that native
born sons Of America shall command expound
and administer our constitution and laws and rule
and manage the affairs and destnies Of America
Reader-this is Sans picture. How do you like
r., Is he not fine looking fellow
We have said Sam has sharp eye, and can rea-
d1y detect counterfeit man. We saw this exem-
plifed. A chap craved an introduction TO his Sam
ship; but he discovered at glance the Judas In
his eye, and Returned upon his heel, and refused
TO defle his fingers with him. Ever since then,
that same chap has been traducing Sam-cslling
him all sorts OF hard names, and abusing in the
most approved billingsgate slang every member Of
his iustrious and numerous family. This single
instance shows how readily he can distinguish "A
Judas, whether he come searching for dimes, or
fJr gossip TO retail to bis master.
Sam firmly believes In the following verse from
ona OF 0. w. Holiness poems:
Thou, my countrymen, hast thy foolish ways,
Too apt 10 purr at every strangers praise;
But IL the stranger touch thy modes or laws
on goes the velvet and out come the claws"
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THE LIFE AND BEAUTIES OF FANNY
FERN.

1hs 6o0k ~ betng rcdd oy dH her ddmHeTs.
Another edition now ready.
AN AUTHENTIC history from her esrli-
n est childhood 70 the present period, when she
has taken her position at the head Of every female
author in America.
The success that has attended every attempt Of the
talented authorizes Of Fern Leaves" both in this
country and England, proof sufficient Of Der genius
a writer. There is originality stamped upon every
scene and every character she portrays. In the
present volume the publishers offer 10 the public, in
addition 10 the biography Of this distinguished lady,
several Of the earliest efforts Of her genius which
have not before appeared in book form, but which
win be perused with tho utmost interest inasmuch
as her admirers will be pleased to trace even In the
earliest and crudest Of these productions evident
marks Of the talent, which, combined with energy,
industry and perseverance,, have raised hcr 10 her
present lofty position ~ writer.
Anticipating n great demand for the work, extra
ordinary editions have been printed.
Price for the complete work, handsomely bound in
one volume cloth gilt, is 81 a copy only.
Copies of the above work viii be sent 10 any per-
SON 70 any parts Of the United States per first mail
free Of postage ON his RENTING 81 10 the Publisher,
in letter, post paid.
Published and for sale by
II. LONG 4 BROTHER,
No 121 Nassau street, New York
mar 20--2t And all Booksellers
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ron THE AMERICAN ORGAN.
- SAM, in the - Jarseys."


The spring elections in New Jersey are nearly
over, and never has there been more excitement
than At these comparatively unmportant elections.
Wings, Democrats, Abolitionists, anti-Temperance,
&C., alunitedin lsioa" tickets against the X. Ms.
or American party
But all was In vain. Samp had passed through
the State, on his way to asectarian New Hanp-
shire" The American party, single-handed, met
and routed the combined forces Of the enemy, and
the "Jersey Blues" as in Revolutionary times,
swept the q allies from the field
From Cape May to the eastern part of the State
the bali is rolling on to victory.
In Burlington township libellous pamphlets, with
statements or so-callcd exposures were freely dis
tributed, and the Democrats and Wings united,
but were routed by about seventy majority In fayor
Of the American ticket, out of7ll votes. Much -
owing to the exertions Of certain medical gentle
man for this victory, and his exertions In the State
generally should receive the thanks Of all friends
Of the cause. In short, where the American ticket
was defeated in New Jersey this spring it was only
by "J.sion" Of the old parties, and then their
msjorities did not exceed some to1rtsen votes over
the American ticket!
In Bristol (Pa.) the Americans had fifty MAORI
ty over the fusionists, and in Reading the Mayor
was elected by7OO majority, while in Danyille the
Americans were triumphant by some 200 majority.
These two places are the county seats OF old
Berks" and Columbia county, both the strong holds
of Democracy; but the march is onward, the
people," the "bone and sinew," are doing their
own work without the "leaders." sold Berks'
has voted without this time, waiting for the " old
Buck" to tell them how. They saw "Sam," and
he gave them "grip" and the password" and
with this they marched to the polls.
In Easton, Pennsylvania, the residence Of the
famous Judge Porter, and the not less famous Sem
ator Brodhead, the KNOWN othings beat the uni
ted forces of Whiggery and Democracy
The Legislature Of New Jersey is still In session,
being occupied with the bank question. Several
important laws relative topublic schools have been
introduced and passed, one Of which will prevent
any use being made Of the school fund for seetari
aa purposes.
The naturalization laws are now under discus
sion in the Senate.
Commodore Stockton is no doubt the first choice
of New Jersey as the American candidate for the
Presidency in 1856, but she will acquicsce in the
decision Of National Convention, and rally for the
ticket, if the candidates sound and true to the
principles Of the great American party Of the
Union. PHIz.
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E.sron. March l1th 1888.

FRIEND Ellis Yesterday our municipal cleo
ton came of, and the Americans we're victorious
The old fogy Wings (the editor Of the Easton
Wing included,) joined in with the foreign party
10 defeat the Americans, but Il was no use We
elected every borough officer on our ticket. All
the ward officers in two wards The foreign party
carried their ward officers In west ward. This
ward ia their stronghold, having three foreign vo
ters TO one American however there we're some
Foreigners who voted our ticket in preference to
the opposition, showing themselves better Ameri-
cans in principle than some who claim TO be Amer
leans by birth. A strong effort was made to defeat
our ticket but all in vain. II no USE they had
their labor for their pains. There were twenty-sx
candidates Of each party in the field. That is, in
the three wards, and the Americans elected twenty
out of the twenty-six. All the borough officers
are Americans, besides all the ward officers in two
wards, with Justice Of the Peace in Lehigh ward,
giving the foreigners their ward officers In the west
ward. Our neighbors over in South Esston have
been going IL with rush. Sam has been whipt
out by about six TO one over the left.
Yours respectfully, P.
P. s. forgot 10 say that the editor Of the Eas-
ton Wing, Is among the list Of the killed.
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NV The New Orleans Delta gives The fol

rW- The New Orleans Delta gives the following
"peroration Of great Democratic speech" deliv-
cred in that city short time since
Gentlemen Of the juryl Your honori Democ-
racy must triumph Il must, gentlemen Of the
gentleman OF the jury, 1t Is the great the everast
ing, the immortal, the--gentleman Of the jury--it
is, your honor, the--ycs-Democracy Is the Dem
ocratic principle Of the age"
The amount Of land damages on the entire lines
Of tho Manassas Gap railroadin Rockingham, have
been assessed at about 100000
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The, SLAVE OF THE LAMP, Is the title of new
by II. Long Brother, 12l Nassau street, New
York. The author, the late VIM. North, was an
English gentleman Of the family Of Lord North,
Prime Minister Of George the Third. He was well
known as contributor to English and American
periodicals, and as the author of Anti Coningsby,
written In his goth year. On tho l4th Of Novem.
Der last he committed suicide. "a hopeless at
tachment is supposed TO be the cause of this fear
full act The Slave Of the Lamp is regarded as an
autobiography Of this gifted man, and is therefore
awaited with much interest
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nNE or both of my Brick Houses ON l.
" street, between Vermont avenue and 18th Sta,
within few minutes walk ofthe State and Treasury
Departments. They suitsble for genteel family.
They will be sold very accommodating terms.
Unmproved city lots would be taken in part payment
For particulars inquire Of the subscriber st his
residence Pennsylvania avenue, between 18th and
18th Streets or at his Carpenter Shop, street be-
tween nth and 18th streets
Store room and fixtures for rent Inquire as
above.
mar 20--6t w. n. PARKER.
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WashinEton,s Birthday.

The Goldsborough (N. o. Tribune pcrpe-
trates the following Islander upon the Amcri-
can party" in Washington city, to wit:
aWashington's birthday has passed, this year,
uunoticed and disregarded, in almost every town
in the Union. The very city that bears his name,
and it is KnoW- Nothing; AMERICAN city, belong
ing to Sam, did not contain patriotism enough TO
do him honor. But why talk. Men who will re-
vile and persecute their own ancestors cannot be
pected to do honor to the patriotic dead. Ameri-
ca for Americans" is now the cry, but the memory
| Of Washington sumbers in the coffin with him. II
Is historical truth that when the greed of gain
and the love ofpower take possession Of a people,
patriotism oozes out. Il is no business of ours,
but IL does seem strange that the Know-N othings
didn't duly celebrate tho first birthday Of WASH
ington, that dawned upon them as rising national
party. We foar they have their eyes too strongly
riveted on Sans honors and their hearts too deep.
ly fixed on Sans money, to give Washington or
their country single thought"
1t is known to the country, and ought to
have reached the ears and eyes Of the Tribune
that the " American party" celebrated the birth
day Of Washington, in this city, in way which
signally rebukes the above imputation upon
the attachment we bear to his fame.
Now one of two things must be true, to wit !.
either that the Goldsborough Tribune had not
heard from this city, after the ed day of Feb
ruary, and before it published the above SIAN
dor, else it had heard of the devotion mani
Tested on that day to the memory of Washing
ton, by our party, and deliberately and vaunt-
ingly uttered its SANDER against us.
The 22d day Of February, 1856, commenced
a new era in the history Of the Washington
Monument" and proud one for the Ameri-
can party" and wo doubt whether any true
disciple Of the illustrious Washington, will
ever say, that the memory of the departed
sage and hero was not appropriately cherished
here, at the last anniversary of his birth.
Tho American party Of this city, on the
22d day of February last took charge of the
erection Of the Monument and they intend,
with the aid Of their fellow-citizens Of this
Union, to perfect it, within the shortest posi-
BILE space of time, consistent with its durabili-
ty. In few days, the plan of operations for
the collection Of funds for this purpose, viii
be arranged, and energetic measures win be
adopted to carry into effect the purposes
which animate our party here and in which
we are happy to find, we meet with the uniyer-
sal sympathy of our friends throughout the
United States That the Monument will be
built speedily, we entertain not shadow Of
doubt
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HANCIS OHAHLLb DIAINbAVhs
"of Petersburg, Virginia.
"RIcH MoNp, Va

Nv MUNDl va,
We desire to say that our friend had the full
est confidence in the editor of the Petersburg
Intelligencer, but he made his proposition, for
the deposite, with regular Banking house, to
relieve private individuals Of responsibility.
The 81 900 will go by mail this evening in a
certificate Of deposite, endorsed to John w.
Syme, Esq, and we hope our friend may have
his money covered, according to the proposal
The certificate is now before us, and we shall
mail it as above stated, and we add, at the re-
quest of several gentlemen here, that they
would be happy to make similar investments
in " american stocks.
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ALEXANDRIA CoUNrY.--The American nouna-
tons are hailed with great enthusiasm by the
people Of Alexandra county. That county win
be all but unanimous against WISE
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H The letter inserted under date of
Portsmouth, Virginia, March II, So" was
sent to us by gentleman of Portsmouth, who
gives us his name as guarantee of its truth.
We make no comments. The case requires
none. The transaction is transparent and will
be understood by all our readers.
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Tho California Failures.
The following letters are Published In the-New
York Expresslast evening:

The following letters are published In the.New
York Expresslast evening:
Nrw YoRK, March 10, 1855.
To The PUBLIC: To allay all excitement, and put
stop to false rumors we deem Il our duty 10
state, that In consequence OF the suspension Of
the large bankers in San Francisco, the house Of
Wells Fargo Il Co., in that city, have advised US
Of their temporary suspension.
II Is proper for 10 state that the course Of bu
siness In California requires large amounts Of coin
TO be sent between the sailing Of each steamer 70
the mines for the purchase Of gold dust This fact
together with the general panic and "run," left
the house without sufficient coin 10 pay their de-
positors.
This occasioned the suspension al the San Fran
cisco Office, while many OF the interior agencies
continued 10 pay ~ usual
Wells, Fargo Il 90. are joint stock company,
with upward Of one hundred and twenty stock
holders, many Of whom are men OF large wealth
They cannot do otherwise than meet their engage
ments.
The business Of the house In this city win on as
usual. WELLS, FkRgo Il Co.,
Nav York
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Page, Bacon 4 Co.., 70 Resume.

10 hs Editors Of hs ~ y Erprsa:
By this steamer have a letter from Page, Ba-
con a Co, from which the following is an extract :
ID. H0ADLEY.
March 10, 1855.
Extract from letter Of Page, Bacon n Co., to Da-
vid Hoadley, Of this city, dated February 25th,
1855.
ave are happy TO inform you that we have to-
day made perfect arrangements TO again resume,
and shall do so in three four days. when we hope
to regain all we may have lost.
1--WE have been so overcome the last week with
the great excitement, that we are unable by this
steamer to say more but the Golden Gate sails
in three days, from this port and We shall write
you more fully by her But one thing you may
assure our New York friends, that we have ample
funds, and that our firm win again go on a. usual"
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Neither Page, Bacon 4 Co., nor Adams a Co,
nor any Of the leading banking houses of San
Francisco, have transmitted any specie by the mail
Just arrived.
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az Thos. S. Mitchell, Of Philadelphia, attached
70 the American Missionary Society stationed at
Damascus, Syria, died at that place on the leth Of
january. He was 90 years old.
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The al 900 Bet on Mr.. wise.

The Richmond Enquirer of yesterday con-
tains card Of Mr.. Francis Charles Stainback,
as follows, in answer to our proposal in behalf
Of friend, to place $1,000 in the hands Of
Messrs. Maury & Morton, Bankers Of Richmond
Virginia:
"Sportsmen define bet to be made when a
proposition such as that over my signature, as pub
lished in the Petersburg ntelligencer is accepted
and the money posted. Ny proposition is open
when conditions are complied with, no matter by
whom undertaken, the contract viii then, and only
then be valid and binding The editor Of the Pc
tersburg Intelligencer is a gentleman. Ring the
wires, IL happen 70 be out, or in the city. viii
not crave over two days.
ssFRANcIs CHARLES SrAIEBAcK.
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United States storeship Relief arrived at New
York, from Rio, on Monday.
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BRACELET LOST.

BRACELET LOST.
AN Monday evening, 10th Instant, be-
street. and Saml. Bacon, Esq, street. Bracelet Of
Panama Chain, with engraved clasp, having the
owners name on the inside.
The finder win be literally rewarded BY leaving IL
at the Hat Store Of
TODD a Co,
mar 20-3t Pennsylvanis avenue