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True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-01-11
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION

Below will be found the proceedings of
the Sth January Democratic Convention,
for the nomination of State Offices, which
we have no doubt will prove interesting.
For want of room we omit the Resolutions.
Mr.. Means, of Jefferson, moved that the
Convention proceed to ballot for a candi-
date for Governor Agreed to.
The following persons were announced
as candidates
Col. VIM. Medill, of Fairfield; Col.
Samuel Medary, of Franklin Col. D, P.
Leadbetter, of Holmes.
The vote being ordered by counties, re-
suited as follows
For William Medill.. ........l77 votes.
" Samuel Medary. y...,..... 60
" D. P. Leadbetter...... II
Col. VIM. Medill, having received a ma.
jority of all the votes cast, was declared
duly nominated as the Democratic candi.
date for Governor.
On motion of Mr.. Follett, of Licking,
the Convention proceeded to the nomina-
tion of candidate for Lieutenant Cover
nor.
The following gentlemen were announ.
ced as candidates:
James Myers, of Lucas; VIM. Sawyer
of Auglaize.
The vote being ordered by counties, re,
suited as follows
For James Myers. s....,,...212 votes
" VIM. Sawyer.......... AZ d"
Scattering. ng......"........... 3
Mr.. Myers having received a majority
of all the votes cast, was declared duly
nominated.
Mr.. Birchard, of Trumbull, moved thai
the Convention proceed to nominate can
didate for Judge of the Supreme Court
for the full term.
On motion of Mr.. Steedman, of Lucas
the rules were suspended, and the Hon
VIM. Kennon, Of Belmont county, wa
nominated by acclamation as the Demo
cratic candidate for Judge Of the Suprem
Court, for the full term.
On motion, the Convention proceede'
to nominate candidate for Judge of tn
Supreme Court, for the unexpired term @
Judge Caldwell.
The following gentlemen were announ
ccd as candidates.
r. B. Warden, of Franklin; E. H. lie
land, of Defiance; G. Searle, of OIuskine
UNI; II. NJ. Hedges, of Pickaway; tn
vote being ordered by counties, resulted q
follows.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-01-11

THE OLD FAMILY BIBLE.-Who does
not regard it with reverence? Who does
not love to turn over its thumb-worn leaves?
Who does not seek again and again the ia
vorite scripture texts which a mother Or
a grandmother read aloud long years since
numbered with the past? And shall we
allow foreigners, guided and governed by
the Pope of Rome, to Danish this precious
book-the Bible-from the sight of our
children? When the innocent little pratt
tiers toddle along to our common schools,
shall they not listen to the great and sub
lime truths of the Protestant Bible? Ban
ish this precious, invaluable book from our
schools and we, Americans, yield to Rome
the key to steal from us as nation all our
power, wisdom and goodness? No, never
allow that book to be kicked or burned by
the Priests of Rome! Preserve it-keep
it sound, and present it to our children and
childrens children.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-01-11
New York Correspondence.
New YORK, January, |

New YORK, January, 1855.
Archbishop Hughes has gone away and
left us, and has taken Bishop Timon, Of
Buffalo, with him. He has gone to Rome,
The royal seat of the "Holy Father" had
its beckonings for the great mans lofty
aspirations, and he has hidden adieu to his
flock, to his cathedral, to his profitable
Calvary cemetery, to his "Bishop Hughes
Ferry" and to his close friend "Sam," "
and the steamer has borne him away DER
the billow.
The glory and honor of sitting in coun-
Gil with the Vicar of Christ and august
Cardinals, Archbishops, &c., giving infal-
lible sanction to the immaculate conception
of the "Mother of God" coupled with his
cardinal propensions, drew him homeward,
and the annoyance of the nervous fist Of
the "young American giant" coming often
in too close proximity to his reverend
person, induced the Archbishop of New
York to leave an ungrateful Columbia's
soil for four long years, and he is gone
All his great American designs are post.
poned. The Bible can be read in oul
schools for four years longer; the immense
cathedral Cup town. will likely remain III
embryo until better days, and ct ceteras
until the Bishop comes home again.
But then, with a red cap, perhaps, perch
ed on the summit of his shaven crown, anc
a powerful bull, fresh from the stall of thu
Vatican, may it not be expected that th'
stubborn trustees of the St. Louis and th'
sleepy American Catholic Legislators will
be gored into submission and work by th'
command of the Cardinal John? | don
know but "Sam" may be thrown up OIL
the horns of the fractions imported beast
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-01-11

THE REAL SLAVERY THAT Is OUR
CURsE-The real Slavery that is our curse,
is Political Romanism. There is nothing
ike that which SO vitiates, drags us down,
cripplea and be-ruins us. 1t is the Ian.
guage of all great Statesmen, that if ever
America falls, i will not be from enemies
abroad, but from that greatest of all foes
to a RePuBlic, Romanism within. 1t en-.
slaves the reason, the conscience, the heart
the soul, the mind. In all times and in
every nation It has done this. 1t aims
hopes, struggles as much in our country
Romanism is the same to-day as it ever
has been. It's boast is that it never chan.
ges, that its faith, practices, forms, powers
are the Same now as in the tenth, fifteenth,
eighteenth centuries.
II il the real Slavery that is our curse.
Let us throw il IF.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-01-11

IowA.-The Governor of Iowa, in his
message to the Legislature, recommends
that a Commissioner of Emigration be ap-
pointed, to reside in New York, whose du-
ty it shall be to enlighten emigrants as to
the West, and the best means of reaching
it. He also recommends astringent liquor
license law, instead of prohibitory one,
and the abolition Of all laws upon usury.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-01-11
Map of Jefferson County.

We take great pleasure in announcing
to the inhabitants of this county, that we
are about to have new and complete map
of Jefferson county, comprising accurate
Township maps, in which every dwelling
house, school house, place of public wor-
ship, cemetery, manufacturing establish
ment, country store, tavern, &C., &C., will
be accurately laid down in their places
Maps of villages on a large scale will be
inserted in the margin. The whole will
be illustrated with vignettes of views in
the county, the plan will be plotted to a
scale of one and a half inches to the mile,
the township of Brushcreek, for example,
occupying a space of ffty-four square inch
es, and Island Creek 109. This ample
surface allows sufficient room for the boun-
daries, farm-lines, roads, dwellings, &C., to
be clearly designated.
We are glad to see that the citizens Of
Steubenville appreciate the value of this
work, comprising, as it does, a complete
county directory, and hope that our friends
in the different towns in the county will
extend liberal patronage to the work,
when it shall be presented to their notice.
The publisher, Mr.. s. E. SWIFT, intends,
as soon as possible, to call on every resi-
dent in the county, for the purpose of OBJ
tanning the names of those desirous Of en-.
couraging this useful and necessary work
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-01-11

THE CHINESE INsURREoTIoN.-Yang,
the chief of the Chinese insurgents, has
published an edict against the drinking of
wine. In this document he calls himself
"Prince Of the East, the consoler, the
Holy Ghost, the Preceptor, the Supreme
Physician, the First minister of the State,
and the Captain General of the army"
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-01-11
A Queer jug Handle.

Among the delegates to the Convention
recently in session at Charleston, s. c.,
was the eccentric Brownlow, Of Tennessee.
He was called upon to address the Con
vcntion, and after announcing himself for
the annexation of Cuba, was about toleaye
the stage, butwa called back again by the
audience, when he made the following ad-
dress to the ladies -
''If you please, / have said all to the
gentlemen intend saying to them lam
ladies man, laughter and with all due
Difference to the opinion of others, / am a
pretty fair specimen of Tennessee beauty,
(renewed lqughter) Ladies Of the city Of
Charleston, during the session of this con-
vention, and at all other times of life, when
young gentlemen offer you their arms at
the doors Of churches and elsewhere, and
you are confident of their having drank too
much, Daughter } when you smell the Gin
namon and the cloves, you may know there
is something rotten in the State of Den
mark, do not have anything to do with
them.t What did the ladies of a neighbor-
ing State do to stop the raSages of intem-
perance? They determined on holding o
temperance meeting, at which they adopt
ed Ia preamble and some resolutions, one Of
which was to the effect that they would
never receive the attention Of any young
man who was accustomed to drink too much
liquor. Upon the published proceedings
appearing next morning, certain young
lady's name was attached, so to speak, as
chairman of the meeting. She was the
belle Of the place, and young man was
paying his addresses to her. When his
friends saw her name on the paper, they
gathered around him, and said
"George, did you see this ?"
"Of course did. 1t is all CANNON and
stuff, and to convince you that they are in
sincere, that young lady has been dead in
love with me for the last twelve months.
l will go to church next Sunday and pre-
sent her my arm, and you will see if she
refuses it. .'
Accordingly the next Sunday they all
went to church to see the fun. George
marched up the aisle with q little rattan,
ornamented on the top with gold head,
and, as polite as French dancing master,
he says
"Miss Susan, shall | have the extreme
pleasure of seeing you home to your faith
er's house" .,,.
Well, she retreatcd with dignity, and
responded-"No, stree" daughter and
applause.) He still pressed his claims, and
stuck his elbow out to her, but she refused
the Offer and drawing off further, said
"No, sir; by the grace of God have
run my arm through jug handle for the
last time"
Now I say, ladies, when young men pre-
sent you with their arms, if you know they
have drank too much, decline running your
arm through jug handle. Naughter.) J
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-01-11

A SHER1FF's OFFICER IN A QUANDA-
RY,-An amusing scene occurred in Phil
adelphia a few days since, at the Columbia
Museum, in consequence Of a suit having
been entered against Miss Richardson, the
"Fat Woman" at the instance of the
"Swiss Warbler" who charged her with
SANDER. The North American says:
"NIr. George Wise, deputy sheriff, went
up to the Columbia Museum, to execute
his writ, and was there met by her coun-
sci, De Witt G. Morris, Esq, who, in re-
ply to what arrangement was to be made,
replied, Execute your writ" Mr.. Wise
took a survey all around the prodigy of
creation, and finally, very calamity told the
lady his errand. She very deliberately re-
piled, every well-I am ready to go--take
me-" Here was fix. George acknowl-
edged himself cornered: said he would
postpone the arrest till % o'clock. Even
a Sheriff could not arrest and carry such a
pile. At q o'clock Sheriff Allen himself,
with posse of some twenty-five men, and
big furniture wagon, marched solemnly
up to the place of conflict, and was there
met with the same serenity and answer by
the lady, "take me" 1t must be known
that Sheriff Allen would not himself brag
onmore than one hundred and fifty pounds,
and when met by this calm information,
"take me-" looked a good deal Mortified.
He surveyed the eight hundred pounds Of
female humanity from every point of OBJ
servation, and finally coming to the CON
clusion that he had not machinery and
power enough to make the arrest and re.
move the victim, postponed the arrest till
to-day, when he is bound to bring force
enough to carry her and her fat sister (ot
equal weighD along with her, if necessary
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-01-11

Mr.. Steedman having received major
ity of all the votes cast, was declared the
Democratic candidate for member of the
Board of Public Works.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-01-11

TIE LAsT.-Doesticks is out with
Patent Medicine--styled, Doesticks Pat
ent, seJcacting, -Four horse Porer Balsam.
The Doctor shows himself up to trade, as
well as putting off humbug. He says:
Orders for my Balsam, accompanied by
the money, will be Immediately attended
to; otherwise, not for my partner and /
have resolved to sell for cash only, feeling
as did DR.. Young, who appropriately and
feelingly remarks fl57a
"We take no notes on Time"
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-01-11

Mr.. Breslin having received majority
of all the votes cast, was declared duly
nominated as the Democratic Candidate
for Treasurer of State.
On motion of Mr.. Jewett, of Musking-
um, the rules were suspended, and VIM.
Trevitt was nominated as the candidate for
Secretary of State by acclamation.
On motion of Mr.. Wallace, the rules
were suspended, and G. w, McCook was
nominated as the candidate for Attorney
General, by acclamation.
On motion of Mr.. Jewett, the conven.
ton proceeded to nominate candidate for
member of the Board of Public Works
The following gentlemen we're presented
as candidates:
James Gamble, of Coshocton, j. B
Steedman, of Lucas; j j. Holman, O
Stark; j. NJ Rousa, of Warren.
The vote being ordered by counties
resulted as follows:
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-01-11

SA-James T. Ball, youth of Prince
Georges county, Nd, lately killed -four
birds with one stone. Huzza for Young
America Two birds with one stone is as
much as our fathers ever dreamed Of
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-01-11
"We take no notes on Time.

A Coon CATHOLIC If Romanist--
that is, a child, or person, baptised accord
ing to the rites Of the Roman Catholic
Church-denies the temporal powerof the
Pope, or does not follow strictly all the laws
of his church, he is not "good Catholic" /"
and is regarded with suspicion by his CO.
members.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-01-11

sO-The Circassian women, noted the
world over for their beauty, adopt mode
of dress which denotes their position in
society.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-01-11

Mr.. Morgan having received majority
of all votes cast, was declared duly nomi-
mated as the Democratic candidate for
State Auditor.
On motion of Mr.. Mclaughlin, Of Rich.
land, the convention proceeded to nomi.
nate candidate for Treasurer of State.
The following gentlemen were announ'
ced as candidates:
VIM. Bushnell, of Richland John G.
Breslin, of Seneca, Mr.. Chamberlin, Of
Delaware; Edison Goyt, of Hancock; Mr..
Cleveland, of Scioto.
The vote being ordered by counties re
suited as follows:
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-01-11

" +. H. Leland. ......l078 "
" H. M. Hedges. l8 "
The name of Mr.. Searle was withdrawn
before the taking Of the second ballot.
Mr.. Warden having received majority
of all the votes cast, was declared the
Democratic candidate for Judge of the
Supreme Court, for the unexpired term OF
Judge Caldwell.
On motion of Mr.. Gilman, of Columbi-
ana, the convention proceeded to nominate
a candidate for Auditor.
The following gentlemen were announ,
ced as candidates
VIM. D. Morgan, of Columbiana; Mr.
- Webb, Of Trumbull; A. P. Egerton
of Defiance; G. R. AIMING, of Ashland
D. R. HERSHEY, of Crawford.
The vote being ordered by counties, re-
suited as follows:
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-01-11

There being no choice, second vote
was ordered, which resulted as follows:
For R. B. Warden. ....1313 votes.
& L. H. Leland. d.......107S "
H. NJ. Hedges. ..... 18
Demoine courier., 1855-09-13
Great Demand.

There seems to be a univers | demand
in cur city for J. L. Curtis Compound Sy-
rup Of Sassafras. This article has been
tried, and used with the most powerful
effect, in the very worst cases of measles,
coughs. h%oarseness, whooping cough, con-
sumption, and all diseases Of the lungs OF
long standing, and is no the most popu-
lar and beneficial medicine used for all
those diseases for which it is so highly rec
commended.
J. L. Curtis Original Mamaluke, is now
acknowledged by all persons of experience
as the best stimulant ever used, 70 the
cure Of all those diseases for which il is so
highly recommended and in which it has
been SO successfully used. i, stands un-
paralleled by any medicine ever offered 10
the public. A fresh supply of these med
icines has just been received by the agents.
Those persons who are not supplied had
better call on some agent and supply their
families.
Take none unless signed by J. L. CURTIS.
(See advertisement in another column.)
Demoine courier., 1855-09-13
FRESH ARRIVAL.
~~
Now Is Your time for Bargains,

~
M are Row receiving a fresh and superior
w lot of Groceries, Dye-stufs, Tobacco.
hiiie and Blasting Powder, Candy and RaisiAs.
Also, a fine assortment of Queens, Glass and
Hardware, Nails, Window-glass, Tubs, Buck
els, Churns, Clothes-pins, Wash-boards, Bed
CORDS, coil Rope, a good article of Cotton
Yarn; also, Ladies'Kid Slippers and black silk
Caters, youths and childrens, fine calf and
morocco Shoes. A mail and well selected
stock OF ready-made Clothing; fine white,
FANCY check, linen, union and Pittsburgh Shirts,
Byron Collars, Under-sleeves, Collars and Sbi-
inazetts; Ladies' black and slate cotton Hose,
dark heavy Prints, fast coiors, tor:ther with a
variety of Dry Goods, too numereasfor special
mention. The largest and best assortment of
Yankee otion ever offered in this market
A nice lot OF Jewelry, consisting of fashionable
breast-plns, Ear and Finge. Rings, Gold Pens,
&c. In our selection of Dye-stufs we were
very careful To procure the VERY best articles
in the market, without regard to the cost, and
can assure our customers that they will find
them OF the FIRST QUALITY.
thankful for the liberal patronage thus far
ex.ended towards US, exceeding our most san
gnine expectations, we cordially invite our old
customers. with hosts Of new ones, to cali and
examine our goods and prices. We do not ar
iogate 10 ourselves any superior qualifications
in recommending or selling goods, and conse-
quently conclude that the fact that we are sell
ing good articles SO low, has induced the peo-
pie 10 buy aud carry off our goods by loads.
We hope our old Dahlonega friends will give
us a call and satisfy themselves that John ian,
and will, give them a LIrTLE better baryail
than they can get any where else in these dig.
gins. Come on, 1t seems like old times to dea]
with you again. STREETs /. GRIFFITH.
Ottumwa, Aug. ii, 1885.
Demoine courier., 1855-09-13

With numerous prizes Of $4,000, 5000, 1 600,
BOO, 100, sc. &c. Persons can remit any amount
from 81 upwards, that they wish 10 invest. on
receipt of which we forward its value in tickets
in the Lottery designated by the purchaser, or.
If none be designated, then some Lottery that
Will be drawn after the buyer has got the ticket
IN his possession. An official Scheme of the
Lottery will be sent with all tickets ordered,
carefully sealed in an ordinary enyelop. and on
the day the lottery is drawn the official drawing
will be sent, together with a written ex planarion
OF the result of the pun chase. The Drawn nun.
bers are also published in the daily papers Of the
city OF Baltimore, and in the daily National In
telligenceI, Washington, ID. C..
A Circular containing all the Schemes will
be sent to any one by addressing the UNDER
signed. Address orders for tickets 10
+. X. brennan, No. A Calvert street,
0-ly Baltimore, Maryland.
Demoine courier., 1855-09-13
OTTUMWA SEMINARY

TNHE first session of this institution will
i commence on Monday, Oct. 9Th, 1855, un-
der the management Of DR.. A. G. Lucas, as
sisted by c. r. JOHNSON, at the following rates
per session of twelve weeks, viz:
Primary English branches, So 0C
Higher English branches, including Ma
tural Philosophy, Chemistry, Anato-
my, Physiology and the Mathematics, 4 OC
Greek and Latin Languages, 5 U
From their knowledge of the branches taught
and long experience IN the profession of teach.
Ing, the undersigned hope to be able to give
general satisfaction to those favoring US with
their patronage. A. G. LUCAS,
G.. u. JOHNSON.
Ottumwa,Iow Sept. 6, 1855. soft
Demoine courier., 1855-09-13
Fresh Goods for July!

A LII Wool Cassimeres, a variety Of STYLES.
"A. Linen Drills, Brown and White Linens,
Cotton Cassimeres, Cords, Drills, Vestings.
Ready Made Clothing, Linen Coats, Drill dc.
Pants, Linen Plaids, Summer Cassimeres.
Stripes &C., Fine Linen Shirts, Cheek do,
Drawers, Cravats &c.
DRESS GOODS:
New styles Berege, Challi, Challi Bcrece
Wool Delaines, solid colors.
Fancy Dc Laines, rich styles. Persian Chal-
rs, New Lawns, Bishop Lawns, Ginghams,
Prints, Chambrays, sheetings and Shirtirgs. ,
Groceries:
Stacks and Piles of Salt, Sugar and
Coffee, Molasses, Syrups, Rice, Dried An
pies, Dried Peaches, Raisins (bexes and hfif
boxes,) Figs, Plain and Fancy Caldies, Fine
Teas &c.
BULDING H7RDW.7RE, Harvesting &
Mechanical Tools. Cradles. Snaths, Scythes.
Forks, &c. Patent Shutter Butts clever fasten-
ings) 8, 5 1-2 and 8 inch, b, nch Planes. Match
Planes, Plane Bits, Hollow Augers. Saw
sets, Chisels, Files, Rasps, Bench Screws,
,Berea" Grindstones, Hangings, &c. Fine ia
BILE Cutlery, American mandatory.
FACTORY SASH-Sx10, 1ox12 and iOx14.
DOORS, BLINDS, &c., on short notice.
Nails, Glass, Locks, Latches, Butts & Bolts.
Roots and Shoes.
Gents Extra fine Calf Boots, Shanghai tops:
Ladies Boots, Kid, Enameled, Foxed & Grain.
A great variety at very low figures. Caters,
Buskins, Slips, Ties, Childs Boots.
6y- Call at the Ready Pay Store.
ottumwa, July 10Th. j. d. DEyIN.
Demoine courier., 1855-09-13
THE FAMILY CABINET.
-
DR.. RAIFF & WESTLAKE'S
+ = ssl lily nj edicines
IL. IL. IL.
Raif's Ready Relief

THIS wonderful preparation has no e,
i quail among all the Liniments and
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cures in an incredibly short time, almost
performing miracles in the most desperate
cases of rheumatism, Spinal complaints,
Lumbago. Cramps, Lameness, Sore Throat
Paralysis, Neuralgia, Coughs and Colds,
Influenza, Oppression of the Chest, Stiff
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And will also cure the most excrutia
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Pains in the Back and Shoulders, Back.
ache, Pains in the Joints and Heart, Face.
ache, Pains in the Liver and Muscles, See.
attic pains, Pains in the Kidneys, head &
face, Syphiltic pains. Neuralgia pans, and
Pain in the Side, Ear and Toothache.
Price Twenty-Five cents per bottle.
Demoine courier., 1855-09-13
THE COURIER.
New York. Sept. Z.

+, NEW OTk, Cept. q.
The Commercisl Advertiser has a let.
ter from Shanghai dated June 8. giving
some particulars OF The hos,ilities be.
tween the lmperialisls and the lnsur-
gents al San Tin.
The execution Of the rebel prisoners
was proceeding at a frightful rate.
Nearly a thousand were butchered 10
one week, and FIVE or six times that num-
Der at Shaking.
The four cities Of Ooshang. Haukhow,
Foa and Keaugz had fallen into the bancs
of the Rebels.
On The the other hand several cities
heretofore in the hands of the rebels had
been captured by the Imperialisis.
The ten districts were not much
troubled.
Three American Houses had met with
serious losses Of specie.
Demoine courier., 1855-09-13
Dysentery Cordial.

This is one OF the best remedies for Chol
IA, Cholera Morbus, Dysentery, Bloody
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tum, which has ever been discovered. Ii
IS mild in its operation, and can be admin
istered with perfect safety to all persons
of every age aud situation, even to the
most delicate infant. All the recommen-
dation il wants is a trial.
Price Fifty Cents per bottle.