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The Baltimore American" Of the 80,

The Baltimore "American," Of the Both
ult., says: "The phenomena of Thurs
day morning appears to have been confn-
ed within ten miles east and west Of Bal
timore, though to the north it extended
through a range Of country Of about sixty
miles At Magnolia and in the Neck
there were a few chat were not fully arous-
ed, and as far as Endicott's Mills the shock
was very severe. We have made enquiry
of a lumber Of persons residing within a
few miles south Of the city; and although
some of them were up reading or attend.
ing to sick children, not the slightest COM
motion Of the elements was heard. The
Howard Gazette, published at Ellicott' s
Mills, says: "On Wednesday night last,
about Il l-2 o'clock, some Of our citizens
were startled from their sleep and consid-
erably frightened by a Inv, rumbling noise
somewhat resembling distant reverbera-
ton of thunder, 1t lasted for the space of
about a minute and half, and was accom-
panied by tremendous motion of the
earth, shaking the houses in seme localities
to their foundation" The Baltimore Co.
Advocate alsu thus aludes to the phenom.
ena, and records second shock fifteen
minutes later: Gu Wednesday night last,
after l2 o'clock, the people of this section
of country we're started from their slum-
hers by violent .sherk, accompanied by a
report. 1t wm ofsueh violence Us to shake
the do>rs and windows, and dishes on the
shelves in the houses. In about fifteen
minutes another rumbliug like distant
thunder. At first, people supposed it to
be thunder, but the moon was shining,
while some hazy clouds stretched of to the
Nsrth West.
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make dividend on stock. Because il is
selfevident that to pay an interest Of six or
seven per cent. on a loan Of Y, ,S0l ,0S7 90
is just equivalent to dividend OfsO much
stock and for tue time being, renders the
lenders stockholders-in effect, at certain
instead Of an uncertain dividend. To pro-
vide for this S4l9,O5S 81 will require 1882
shares of stock, Of tfy dollars each.
Can they be hadS This will depend up
on the answers to two questions.
1st. Is there the, ability to take and pay
forit1 And I'd is the prospect Of a prO6ta-
bic investment such as TO induce prudent
men to SO place their money!
As their number is sufficiently extended
IpropOsO to examine these two questions
in another number. A FRIEND.
SrEUBENvILLE, June 20, 1855.
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VARIETY OF TAsTE.-A correspondent
of the Pennsylvania Telegraph makes the
following euquiry: "How do you account
for it, that, such Anti-American old fogy
papers as the Lancaster Examiner, the
Carlisle Volunteer, the Democratic Union
&C., &C., have any readers at all {? They
most certainly deserve none."
To which the telegraph replies: at
is entirely owing to the difference of taste.
The Chinese you now are very fond of
rats-and Mrs. Smith retained goodly
number Of boarders though she bOasted
that she only gave them dried apples for
breakfast, cold water for dinuer and let
them swell for supper"
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Canadians Celebrating the Fourth
at Cleveland.

One Of the most novel and pleasing in
cidents connected with the celebration Of
the 4th Of July at Cleveland, says the
Plain Dealer, was the visit of some three
hundred Canadian Firemen from London
G. w., who, taking advantage Of the Re.
ciprocity Treaty and the steamer "Tele.
graph came over to see the Fourth, and
enjoy, for day, their own asperatious fOr
liberty.
As they were expected quite early in
the morning, the bells of our 6remen
commenced ringing "before the peep Of
day." and the Department was outiugood
time to receive them. They were escort
ed to the Angler House by the Chief En-
gineer, in front Of which they formed a
hollowsquare, and their own excellent band
struck up Hail Columbia Never was
the National Air Of our country played
under more peculiar circumstances or with
more thrilling effect. All seemed to feel
that new era was dawniug upon us, that
the time had come when the Lion and the
Eagle could dwell in peace together.
Our patriotic Governor, who was stop
ping at the Angler, determined not to be
outdone in the way of chivalry, came out
upon the balcony and welcomed our Cana
dian friends as "neighbors and cousins. F."
He complimented them upon their fine ap-
pearance and thanked them for the honor
paid our Republican Institutions in the
great State of Ohio, and in the name Of
the people, welcomed them to our republi-
can shores. After the speec h, the Band
Yankee Doodle wuA the vuriiations. Then
followed God save the Queen as they
wheeled Into line, and the crowd gave
three tremendous cheers!
Thanks to the steamer Telegraph, the
Reciprocity Treaty, and the liberal spirit
of the age, Clevelanders and Canadians
can now trade and traffic, celebrate and
navigate, shout and sing together; and
the time will yet come when Brother JON
athan can whistle Yankee Doodle in Hyde
Park and sing Hail Columbia in the Scar
let Courts of Westminster. ..,.
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For the True American
Obituary. -.

/
Died, on Saturday June 30th 1866, j
the 10Th year of bis age, PlumBer J
james, only son of Plummer j. James Dc
ceased, Of Steubenville, Ohio leaving
sister and mother, the wife of DR.. W. H
BrOSn Of Jpava His, to morn their sa,
and early loss. His death was caused b
drowning. whilst in the act of bathing il
Spoon river, near BermadOtte, Fulton Go
Illinois.
His remains were inferred in the yillag
Cemetery at Jpava. on Sabbath after nOol
July lst, under the charge Of the Jpav'
Division Of the Sons Of Temperance, b,
request of the family of the deceased fol
iosed by large conceurse of synpathi
sing friends and acquaintances, who har
assembled for the performance Of the las,
sad obsequies of the early dead. The
death of loved one under ordinary cir
eumatanceS, whether occurring as the re
suit Of protracted disease or the necessary
effect Of declining age, is an event which
few are able to meet unmoved but when
the "insatiate archer" springs his deadly
shaft with unerring aim, at the life of the
vigorous scion as it's growing into man
hood, thereby making an irreparable breach
in the family circle, and blasting the fond
est hopes Of maternal and flial affection
the effect is such as to challenge the pow
er Of the most nervous aud best fortified
mind to withstand the sudden shock. Of
ten VIC have been called to mourn the un
timely demise of the child of disobedience
the inebriAte or tho criminal; but the
friends and relatives of the subject of this
brief sketch, find sourse of consolation
in the fact that the premature decease was
unaccompanied by either of these charac.
teriStics; whilst fond and doting moth.
er, and an effectionare and confding sis.
ter are thus called to mourn their sudden
bereavement. May they be inspire with
confidence in that Supreme Intelligence
which has thus early suatched from earth
to heaven the spirit Of brother and son
when, mid our hopes that waken fears,
And mid our joys that end in gloom;
Tbe children Of our earthly years,
Around us spring and bud and bloom.
An angel from the blest above,
Comes down among them at their play
And takes up one we dearly love,
And bears it silently away,
Bcreft. We feel the spirits strife;
But while the inmost soul is riven,
Our dear and dutous bud of Life
Receives immortal bloom in Heaven"
A FRIEND OF THE DECEASED.
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s4,OOO,OOO 90

1t will thus be seen that to make the
stock equal to the cost Of the road over its
earnings applied, there is wanting $2,720,
O91,7S in stock or 81, ,4O2 shares of $50
Now what is the question presented ?
Simply, what is to be done is the first 1t
may be met by various propositions, but
one thing is certain, something must be
Gone. Mastery inactivity is certain ruin
here. If the fourth and sixth items above
amounting to $4l9,O ,O5S 81 we're provided
for by new stock, the fifth item might
probably be placed in the position Off per-
manent six per cent. loan.
This would enable the company to pay
of suoh claims as their creditors arc not
Prepared topostpone the payment Of ballast,
the road, provide rolling stock adequate to
tbe business to be done and in six months,
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be. The following named gentlemen ar
requested to act as Local Agents for To-
True American;
Warrentou, John M'Adams,
Mt Pleasant, John Woods.
Smith6eld, VIM. Mathews.
Martinsville, A. Martin.
New Alexandria, Dr., Worthington.
Lagrange, ], A. Mahugh,
Cross Creek, j, Moore. r, m
Bloomfield, DR. Cole.
Salem, H. Laforty. .....
Island Greek, j. DeHuf.
Jeddo, j. W. Ragan.
Knoxville, j. Woodruff.
Mitchers Salt Works, P. Gable.
Elliottsyille, r. B. Stewart.
Wellsville, Stephen FasSet.
New Lisbon, R, M'Caskey. L
Fairview, Guernsey Co, VIM. George
Cambridge, j. Sarchet.
waynesburg, Green Go. Pa, J: Porter
Cadiz, Harrison Co., VIM. Milligan.
Wheeling, Va, james Lancaster.
Should it be inconvenient, as it evident
ly'would be in many cases-for subscriber
to hand their money to either Of the above
named gentlemen, they will please for
ward it to us by mail, at our risk.
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The Old 0aken Bucket.

This most popular song was written by
Samuel P. Wordsworth, while yet he was
journeylnan printer, working in an Office
at the corner of Chambers and Chatham
streets. Near by, in Frankfort street, was
drinking shop, kept by man named
Mallory, where Woodwork and several
particular friends used to resort. One af.
ternoon the liquor was super-excellent.
Woodworth seemed inspired by it; for, af-
ter taking draught, he sets his glass up
on the table, and smacking his lips, declar-
ed that Mallory's eau dc vie was superior
to anything he had ever tasted. No,
said Mallory, you are mistaken; there
was one which in both our estimations, far
surpassed this in the way of drinking.
'What was that ? asked Woodwork, du.
biously. The draught Of pure, fresh
water that We used to drink from the old
oaken bucket that hung in the we'll, after
our return from the labors of the field on
sultry day in Summer The tear-drop
glistened for a moment in Woodworth s
eye. True, true,' he replied, and short,
ly after quilted the place. He immedi.
ately returned to the Office, grasped pen
and in half an hour the odd Oaken Buck.
et,' one of the most delightful compost.
tions in our language, was ready in manu-.
script to be embalmed in the memories Of
succeeding generations. ..e..
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The Christians Ezpsriancs.

Dear Brethren, I have found,
A land that doth abound,
With fruits as sweet as mama
The more eat | find,
The more I am inclined,
To sing and shout hOsanua.
CHoRus.-My soul now longs to 60,
Where I shall fully know,
The glOries of my Savior
. And as / pass along.
I'll sing Christian song,
IhOpe 10 live forever.
Oh, Brethren will yOu go,
A journey with mo now,
70 see my heavenly canaan
I care not for your name,
Religion is the same,
With all who love the Sayi6ur.
My soul now longs TO go, &c.
There's no terrestrial bliss,
Can ever equal this,
My Lord hath also eiveH
That when temptations rise,
l may not in surprise,
Give up my hope Of heaven.
My soul now longs to 60, &c.
A city Of delight,
This moment shines so bright,
.. Itgives me PEI and pleasure,
My birth is from Above,
My heart is filed with love,
/ love to tell the story.
Ny soul now longs TO 60, &c.
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Administrators Sale of Real Estate,

duMlulSLrOT oal6 0I Real EBCaCo,
I'm SATURDAY the 18th day of Au-
gust 1855, between the hours of l and four
o'clock IN the afternoon, on the premises, in
Mount Pleasant Township, will be sold to the
highest bidder the Equitable interest of Josh.
ua Hendon, late Of Jefferson county Ohio, de-
ceas d, In the followin tract Of land situate in
said county Of Jefferson, to wit: Part Of the
south west quarter Of section 2S, township 7,
and range 8, beginning for the same at the
south west corner of said section at post
thence n le E. 1870 perches to post ;
thence n. 25 east % perches to a white oak, #,
thence north 90 Q west % perches to stone :
thence north 2216 east 90 4.l0 perches to a
rock in the run thence north 81 seast SO 7.l0
perches to hickory, thence west 81 perches
to stone, thence south 100 perches to the place
Of beginning, containing 66b acres more or
less, and which said equitable interest is the
value Of said tract Of land subject to the pay
ment to David Hall of $500 with interest from
the lst day of april 1854, and $500 with inter.
est from the lst day of April 1855. and is sub
ject to the payment to Elizabeth Heudon, the
widow of said Joshua Houhou, Of an annuity
Of $24, 10 during her natural life, as and for her
dover Appraised at $l250. Terms OF Sale
one third of the purchase money in hand, OH
the day Of sale. an d the residue thereof in one
and two years thereafter, with interest from the
day of sale, to DO secured by mortgage on the
premises.
pThe Purchaser will be required to indem.
Nifty the Estate Of said Joshua Hendon, against
the claim of David Hall for tie residue Of the
original purchase money due as aforesaid from
said Estate to him, by good and sufficient Sc
cuIity. Isaac HARRIS, Admir-
of the Estate Of Joshua Hendon, decd.
July 18th 1855 4 t.w
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STEUBENVILLE MARKET.
TRUE AMERICAN OFFICE,
July l1th 1865.
Administrators Notice .

NOTICE is hereby given that the under
signed have been duly appointed and quail.
fed as the Administrators of the estate of
William Watson Jones, late Of jefferson coun
ty Ohio, deceased.
All persons indebted to said estate are re
quested to make immediate payment, and those
having claims against the same to present them
duly authenticated for settlement.
ROBERT s HAGUE,
WILLIAM WATSON,
AG'rs of William W. Jones, decd.
Julv l91t
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N. G0SSETT.

AZ OVNN64@(
Dealer in Fancy Groceries and Cowec.
tiOnaries, Market street, between 9th
and 9th, in Dike's Buildings,
Steubenville, Ohio.
Hasj 1st received fine assortment Of Fame,
Groceries, Confectionaries, etc.
The stock comprises in part the following
Fresh Fruits. Pickles, Sardiues. Spiced Oys
ters.
Tomatoes, Capers, Pepper Sauce, HOLSTERS
Gatsup. .'...
Sparkling Catawba aud still Wines.
Crackers and cheese, fine cigars and chewing
Tobacco, and Fire Works.
The public are respectfully requested to call
and examine. our stock, N. GoSSETT.
July lllh 1855 Il
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FOR SALE OR RENT.

THE House and lot formerly occupied by
William kirkpatrick Esq. in Wnrrenton
Jefferson county Ohio, is offered for sale or Rent
this property is pleasantly situated in the Cen.
ter Of the town and is above high Water marx
and is the best Business house in the place hav.
ing good celler and Ware Room attached
any person wishing To engage in the Merean.
tile business would do we'll to examine the
premises possession given immediately-En.
quIre Of JOSEPH @. MOLEARY.
WarreDton. June Goth '55 I'm
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Mr.. G. A. Crofut, No. 70, south Fourth
street, Philadelphia, is our authorized
agent To obtain advertisements, subscrip-
lions, and collect money for the True
American. ....
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A very fine opportunity offers everyday
in our city, to persons fond Of carriage RI
ding by application to Mr.. Peter Price
this gentleman has comfortable vehicle,
and his charges are very reasonable. The
exercise Is both pleasant and healthy-Iry
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The suspension turnpike bridge being
built across the Delaware river, at Equin-
unk, on the line Of tho Erie railroad, fell
on Friday evening. Ten men were ouga-
ged on the bridge at the time, six Of whom
we're seriously injured.
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Carriages, Buggies, &c.

VNHE SUBSCRIBER calls the attention
Of his friends and the public in general to
his stock Of Carriages Buggies, Slide Seats,
&C., which he will sell ut the lowest possible
price for cash or approved paper
Shup OH Third, between Market aud Adams
Sta. Steubenyille, Ohio. II. NJ. BRISToR.
pREPAlRING done on the shorteit I notice
and OH reasonable terms. HIN 3.
July4
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National House,
Corner Of Main and Lisbon Streets,

T. W. WHITACRE, Proprietor.
II AVING again taken this old establish.
IL ed Hotel, the subscriber would respect.
fully tender his acknowledgements to q gen.
erous public for the very liberal patronage
heretofore received at their hands. Having
thoroughly renovated and refurnished the house
he hopes to be able to accommodate his patrons
II such style as will give entire satisfaction
Tho stabling is large and extensive. A liber.
al share'of patronage is respectfully solicited
Ladies OF gentlemen can be accommodated with
single or double rooms at their discretion.
June 49, Il. w. WHlTACRE
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"SAM' IN CALIFoRNIA.-The local el-
ections in the various towns throughout
the State have resulted 10 the success of the
Know Nothings.'
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The Watson House.

8 WATSON, having almost entirely re-
~ furnished and fitted up anew his spacious
hotel in the town Of New Lisbon, is now pre-.
pared to accommodate the travelling public in
the best style His table will be always fur.
nj shtd with the most choice products Of the
season. and the treatment Of his guests will al
ways be such as to give full and general sails.
faction.
Call at the sign Of the CROSS KEYS, New
Lisbon. June l3
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*."Blank Deeds, Executions,
Subpoenas, Summons, &C., exc
cuted in superior style for sale at
Conn's Job Office, Steubenyille.
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Missouri House,

Missouri House,
WATER STREET, Opposite the Pass
enger Depot of the G, & p. Rail-
road, WELLSVILLE, Ohio.
WIN. WHITACERE, Proprietor.
TN succeeding Capt. GROCER in the
A"Missouri House," the present Proprietor
hopes, by attention to business, Ito retain the
popularity and patronage which the house SO
Justly merited nder the auspices Of his illus
rious prcdeces sor." June6, IS
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b@-Thers are ten daily papers publish
ed in Cincinnati
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l6rWe open the hearts of others when
VIC open our own. ....
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DIED:

In this city, on Friday, the 18th inst, Of
Pulmonary Consumption, Mr.. J. B. REY-
NOLDS, after 4 protracted illness.
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tA- OF our fourteen presidents, not one
was citizen Of great city.
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NOTICE

A my instance Writ of Attachment
IA was this day issued by Joseph c. NJ 'Clea.
ry Justice Of the Peace within and for War,
rem township Jefferson CouEty Ohio agains,
the goods. Chattles, Rights, Credits, moneys
aud effects of Joseph @. MCune an absent debt
or amount claimed to be due twenty eight dol
lars
All persons interested will please take due
notice, and govern themselves accordingly
DANIEL AMMON. June Doth, IS 81
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THE CITIZENS BANK still continues 70
pay interest on deposits. D. MOoDT.
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p@-The Italians say-"Tims is ssilent
ile."
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STRAY

STRAY.
ZANE to the subscriber in Salem town
v ship, Jefferson CO., Ohio, bay mare sup,
posed to be Is hands high, 7 ytars old, three
white feet. NATHAN l. MGREW.
June 26, '5b-pd
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WASHINGTON HALL, :,

Market Street, Opposite Public Buildings,
SteuLenuil!e, Ohio.
WIN. MOSSGROVE, Proprietor.
The above house has been thoroughly .etitted
and furnished iu the most modern style.
June 20.
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EAGLE H0TEI.

Corner Of Third and Adams Streets,
STEUBENvILLE, ONO.
Joseph BLACKBURN has taken this
"house formerly known as the "R ,und Corner. y
and has re6lted it up in comfortable bly, le and
now asks share Of patronage. Bills low and
accommodations equal to ,hose who make mors
pretences. NAV SIS
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AMERICAN HOUSE,.
seYastopol Not Taken

ENEIST, Market street, has in ssose On
= excellent assortment Of COMPETITION
RIES. &C., purchased expressly fnr his market
Raisins by the pound or box. Crackers, choice
brands; Currants; Candies; Dates: Prunes; Lem.
ons; Figs; Citron; Gum Drnps; Know Nothings;
Jenny Lind Drops; Cakes VI all kinds; Nuts oi
all kinds; Fruits; Fire Crackers, Torpsdoya, &c,
Parties furnished with Pound, Fruit, LADY cake
and Ice Cream. eIp VIA tws
Great inducements offered to Country n+reh.
ants and others, who wish 10 purchase BY 4ha
quantity. Eor bargains in coi.ivc,hnsrisA, cul
at FEl SITS,
Jan. /, SIS. Market ST.. Sleubenvillt.
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House Painting, Glazing, &c.

DERRY COYLE would notify the pub.
n, lie tha, he is still ready ~ wait on his pa.
irons in the business Of houhc Painting. Gla1.
ing, Paper Hanging aud 01airing Siv6 pain,.
ing done by journeymsu. Shop on MAyAs, u.
sou;h ride. opposite Mlecss'r nsN ball.
Stoub0nYiIls, jar |. 1853
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bnO A60s fIaN elsritI
FIR. KENNEDY, of Roxbury has dis.
Ocovered in one Of our COMMON. PASTURE WEEDS
a reInedy that cures s.
EVERY KIND OF .HUMOR,
from the worst scrofula down 70 a etrnnlbn
pilnple