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True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-02-22
MT. VERNON.

The Residence and Tomb Of Washington
stands on the bank of the Potomac, at Mount
Vernon, about fiheen miles from the city that
bears the name of the illustrious Father Of his
country" The rooms of the house are spa.
cous, with somewhat of elegance in their ar
rangement; and yet the whole is marked by
simplicity. Great regard seems to have been
shown to the sacredness of these public relics,
and all things have been kept very nearly as
Washington left them. At short distance
from the house, in retired spot, stands the
new family tomb, plain structure of brick,
with barred iron gate, through which are
seen two sarcophagi of white marble, contain
ing the remains of Washington and his wife.
Every American should visit this place; and
at the tomb of Washington resolve to cherish
the hallowed spirit of him whose ashes rest
within il.
When stern oppression with her iron wand,
Drove Liberty in exile from the land
Hated by the vile, derided by the best
Nor found lOdgment in single breast,
Borne by the ship in which the Pilgrims rode,
She sought our shore and made this her abode
And here an Era in the world began,
With her lov'd child, our glorious WASHINGTON
'Tis hallowed spOt-here lived and died
Our country's founder and our country's pride
And here, life's dangers and its trials past,
He finds repose from all his tolls at last.
O, sacred shades, here Freedoms altar stood
Here, hearts were linked in common brother
hood;
Here. when the night Of dark oppression came
To all the world flashed out the beacon flame
Here proud men stood, their right arm raised OF
high
Swore they would conquer, or that they woulc
die
Oh may this spot like the Athenian's grave,
Guide our ship of State Ger the troubled wave
When nds Of passion in their might arise,
And dash the waters to the vaulted skies
When clouds portentous gather round its way
And fill the soul with terror and dismay
When lurid lightnings from the heavens fash
And the loud thunders peal on peal doth crash
o let us thither turn our wandering eyes,
And mark the spot where the gre at hero lies,
And as We view his consecrated grave
Strive for the country which he strove to say,
FRANCKE.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-02-22

GREAT ROBBERY OF GOLD DusT.-Ths
New York papers report that on Thursday
the 18th inst. it was discovered on open
ing the boxes of gold received at the Bank
of America on account of Page, Bacon &
Co., that quantity ofiron scraps had been
substituted for portion Of the gold, which
evidently had been abstracted. The loss
is stated at about $4,000, and will have
to be made good by the carriers, who, in
this instance, are the Nicaragua Transit
Company. The policy Of insurance only
covers losses by fire, or food, or acciden-
tai damage, not losses from carelessnes
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-02-22

BARNUM's FIRST OpERATIoN.--A few
years ago, a small drove Of Bufaloes were
driven east for exhibition-but the specu-
lation proving failure, they were sold in
Utica, N. Y, to pay expenses. The Cleve-
land Plaindealer says: "Barnum hear
ing Of this, lost no time in buying said buff
faloes, getting them cheap. He took them
to Hoboken, where he hired them to keep,
saying nothing to nobody. He next went
to all the ferry-men on theriver and asked
about what their daily receipts we're. As
certaining that, he proposed to charter their
services for single day, paying slight in
crease above ordinary receipts. To this
they assented, and he bound the bargains
by advancing portion Of the pay. Next
appeared barn-door bills in flaming charac-
ters, posted all over New York, that Oh
such a day there would be grand buffalo
chase at Hoboken. Eighteen live bufa-
loes, fresh from the prairies, and wild In
dians mounted on native chargers to chase
them, &c., &C., all to be seen free graft,
and for nothingl New York turned out
as it never had done before. The ferry
boats ran from early light till 2 o'clock the
next morning.-The nett proceeds Of the
whole operation amounted to $5OOO, and
this was the beginning of Barnum's success
and his subsequent fortune"
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-02-22
Gen. George Washington not a secta.
aian, hut a liberal minded Christian.

While the American army, under the
sommand of Gen. Washington, lay en-
eamped in the neighborhood of Morris
town, New jersey, it occurred that the
service of the communion-then observed
semi-annually only-was to be administer
ed in the Presbyterian Church in that vii
lage. On a morning Of the previous week,
the General, after his accustomed inspec-
ton Of the camp, visited the residence of
the Rev. DR.. Jones, then pastor of the
church, and after the usual preliminaries,
thus addressed him :--"Doctor l am in
formed that the Lords supper is to be
celebrated in your Church next Sunday.
I desire to be informed, if it accords with
the canons of your Church, to admit COM
municants of another denomination to
participate with you? most certainly re-
piled the Doctor. Ours is not the Presby-
ierian table, General, but the Table ofthe
Lord, and we here give the Lords invita-
tion to all his followers, without distinction
Of name. The General replied, am glad
TO hear it, that is as it should be, but as l
was not quite sure Of the fact, l thought
/ would ascertain it from yourself, as l
propose to join with you on that occasion.
Though member of the Church of Eng.
land, have no exclusive partialities.
The Doctor re-assured him of cordial
welcome, and the General was found seated
with the communicates the next Sabbath
1t is much to be regretted that many
professors of the christian religion woult
be glad to circumscribe the doctrine of di
vine grace within narrow circle of thei
own drawing Such is the character O
all bigoted proScriptionists, whether il
Catholic or Protestant churches; but sucl
is not the character of the christian system
nor was such the spirit of the illustri
Gus Washington.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-02-22

LIBERTY TO THINK BUT NOT TO SPEAK.
Louis Napoleon, Emperor Of France, in
answer to memorial of the Protestants of
that country, praying for permission to ex-
ercise the rights of conscience in matters
of religion, replied through his Minister
of worship, "that he recognizes the right
of liberty of conscience in his subjects, but
not liberty of worship" Most liberia
monarch ..
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-02-22
The Fugitive Act,

Mrs.. NJ. Booth, the editor of paper
in Milwaukee, has been found guilty Of
assisting in the escape of fugitive slaves,
and has been fined the sum of $1,000
The jury who brought in the verdict Of
"guilty" passed the following:
REsoLvED, That while we feel ourselves
bound by a solemn oath to perform q
most painful duty, in declaring the defsn-
dant guilty Of the above charge, and thus
make him liable to the penalties Of a cruel
and odiOus law, yet at the same time, in 80
doing we declare that he performed amoSt
noble, benevolent and humane act, and We
thus record our condemnation of the Fugi-
tive Slave Law, and earnestly commend
him to the clemency of the Court.
The Independent makes the following
suggestion:
A practical demonstration of the SYM
pathy of Christians with the cause, Of
freedom and humanity, and with those who,
suffer in that cause, should at once be
made in connection with this case. Let
the fine of one thousand dollars, imposed
upon Mr. Booth, be raised in subscriptions
of one dollar. We have already thirty
dollars volunteered for this purpose, in one
dollar subscriptions, We appeal to the
friends Of humanity, to bear their testimo-
ny to ga most noble, benevolent and hu-
mano act" We appeal to Christians to
share the burdens of one called to suffer
for such an act Let our sympathy for
the slave, and our destination of oppression,
find instant utterance through this chan
mel.
Reader, when you read this paragraph,
take Immediately one dollar from your
pocket, and mail to the Independent, with
a line saying "For S. NJ. Booth, from-;'
or, which is better, 60 among your neigh
bors and raise five, ten, twenty, dollars, and
forward the same to us with their names.
To which we heartily respond. The
case is ia hard one.
The Supreme Court of Wisconsin have
allowed writ of Habeas Corpus in the
case of Mr.. Booth and his fellow-prisoner,
Mr.. Ryecraft, and they had been taken to
the capital of the State to have hearing
before that Court When the prisoners
, left Milwaukee, they were accompanied by
procession of about two thousand citizens
anda band of music.--C;n. Gar.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-02-22
A SHORT SERMoN.-Let your homes

A SHORT SERMoN.-Let your homes
be provided with such comforts and neces-
sarics as piety, pickles, potatoes, pots and
kettles, brushes, brooms, benevolence,
bread, charity, cheese, crackers, faith, -four,
affection, cider, sincerity, onions, integrity,
vinegar, wine, and wisdom. Have all these
on hand, and happiness will be with you.
Don't drink anything Intoxicating, eat
moderately, go about business after break
fast, lounge little after dinner, chat after
tea, and kiss after quarreling and all the
joy, the peace and the bliss the earth can
afford shall be yours, till the grave closes
over you, and your spirits are borne to =
brighter and happier world.-Dow, Ja.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-02-22
B6P Absence from home last week, prt

B9rAbsence from home last week, pre-
vented an editorial reference to several ar
ticles which appeared in our last issue.
We are running no risk of reputation
for intelligence, by saying, that in our Opin-
ion, the letter of j, I, u, in reply to Hon.
Henry A. Wise, of Va, is complete
demolition of every proposition assumed
by that gentleman, and an chectual expose
of all his sophistry. Much anxiety has
been manifested to know who the author
is and where he resides. The Virginians
seem to think that he must, as a matter
of course reside east of the Ohio River
This much We will venture to tell our rea
dcrs, that the author was born in Ohio
and is citizen Of Jefferson county.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-02-22

MINISTER TO SpAIN.-It appears that
Mr.. Breckenridge's nomination as Minister
to Spain was made without his knowledge
or application, and that he has declined it.
The honorable gentleman did not explain
his reasons for this unexpected course
The telegraph announces that Hon. A.
G. Dodge, at present U. S. Senator from
Iowa, has been nominated to the post de.
clined by Mr.. B., and has been confirmed
by the Senate.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-02-22
WAsHNGTONs BIRTH DAY FEB
RUARY 22d 1882.

OAO HehNASN "nu N"SnsJ 0NiSS JS"iS
have glided almost imperceptibly into the
"dark ocean of the past" since the birth
Of "the Father of his country" Since
then, Kingdoms have been subVsrted, and
the names of their founders lost amid the
ruins of their structures, or preserved only
in the musty tones of the antiquarian, who
has gathered them. from the wrecks Of
time. No bard chants their deeds in
"strains of soul stirring music" or hands
down theirmemory to grateful posterity;
but with their works, they will soon be
buried in utter forgetfulness. They lived,
but for the qualification of their passions,
and when they had passed beyond the
'pale Of mortality" their names were not
cherished in the hearts of a peopleshaving
ample cause to curse them as the authors
Of innumerable woes. No nation will ever
wreathe their tombs with flowers, or erect
monuments to perpetuate their fame, but
the funeral cypress will ever wave its SON.
hre boughs, and drop its baneful dews
Hpon their lowly resting place; Or cooped
UP in some dreary vault their bodies moul-
der into dust, and no pilgrim ever wends
his way to their graves to shed tear over
them, or pronounce single blessing upon
their memories. How different is the fate
Of Washington. No eulogy can ever add
to his fame, and no calumny is sufficiently
dark to tarnish its brightness.
He sits, firmly enthroned, in the hearts
Of millions of his countrymen, each of
whom is bard, ever ready to transmit
from generation to generation, the story of
their couutrys wrongs, coupled with his
immortal name. Firm and unwavering he
stood, amid the darkest clouds that over
shadowed the hopes Of nation struggling
for liberty, regardless alike of the threats
and bribes of his country's deadliest foe
and when Heaven smiled upon his efforts,
and the dark tempest of war was rolled
from his native land, he calmly resigned
the sword which had won her independ
snce. But his labors were not yet ended
Although n no longer threatened by for
sign power, the strongest band that held
the Colonies together (that of common
danger) was severed, and the confederacy
bid fair to fall to pieces from its own inhe
rent weakness. This danger was avoided
by framing constitution, which bounc
them more closely together. 1t then be
came necessary to choose one to preside
ever the destiny Of the infant republic.
Called by the unanimous voice of peo
pie, whom he had thus far led safel,
through all their trials; Washington ac
septed the Executive chair offered him b,
a grateful country, and for years guidet
their energy with the wisdom that ha'
achieved their freedom. He then retire,
from public life, followed by the blessing
Sf nation of freemen, and happy in tn
consciousness, that no orphans cry eve
rang through the blue vault of heaven
calling down vengeance upon his head
that no widow ever cursed him as the des
troyer Of her hopes, and that his hand wa
never stained with the blood of innocence
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-02-22

SENATOR FROM IILINo1s.-We learn,
says the Washington Star, that tele-
graphic despatch was received this morn
ing, by a member Of Congress, stating that
Lyman Turnbull, has been elected by the
Legislature of Illinois, to the United States
Senate, in the place of Gen. Shields.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-02-22

m- The Washington papers announce
the death of Samuel Pleasonton, the wide
ly known and universally respected Fifth
Auditor of the Treasury, an office which
he held for ap,ca'1s cfJWyedrS-having
received the appointment in 1904. The
case of person holding a high and respon
sible position under the successive admin
istrations of Jefferson, Madison, Monroe
Adams, jackson, Van Buren, Harrison
Tyler, Polk, Taylor, Fillmore, and Pierce
is without parallel in the history of ou
government.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-02-22
nsy. We take great pleasure in publish

Dg- We take great pleasure in publish
ing in to-day's paper, the proceedings of the
citizens of Saline, Tp.,. in view of the sup
preston of the vice of intemperance. From
the character of the members taken into the
composition of the League, We take it fol
granted that they will put the rum-sellers
through. The object of the organization
is benevolent and most praiseworthy one
and we wish it triumphant success.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-02-22

NM-At the recent Municipal election in
Lancaster City, Jacob Albright, the K.
N. candidate for Mayor was elected by a
majority of 260 votes over Christian Kei-
fer, Independent.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-02-22

Ey The Pittsburgh American says that
over 100000 bushels Of Wheat have been
brought to that market and sold within the
last three weeks, at prices varying from
$1,75 to $1,90 per bushel.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-02-22

R|ThiS issue concludes the speech of
Hon. W: r. Smith, of Alabama, in answer
TO Mr.. Chandler of Philadelphia We are
inclined to the opinion that Mr.. Chandler
WIN hardly try il again.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-02-22

HARRIsBURaH, Feb. l9,--The Mcnon
gahcla County bill has passed the second
reading in the Senate. The Red Stone
County bill passed finally in the House.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-02-22

nM-A resolution censuring the course of
Senators Douglass and Shields, in relation
to the Nebraska bill, has passed the Illinois
House Of Representatives, by.a vote of 81
TO 81.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-02-22

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 21.-noon.-.-River
6 feet and falling. Weather clear and
mild.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-02-22

S@The Big Snow Drift in Illinois, is
eighteen miles long and eight feet high.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-02-22

SWISS ExpoRTs-Nine hundred barrels
Of snails were exported from Switzerland
for foreign consumption in October and
November last. What are they wanted
for?
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-02-22
Temperance League;
PORT HOMER. O.. Feb. 5.

PORT HOMER, O., Feb. 5, '55.
Pursuant to public notice, those citizens
in the vicinity of Port Homer, desirOus to
effectually suppress intemperance, met in
the Public School House, to devise ways
and means for the prohibition of the sale
Of intoxicating liquors.
The meeting was organized by calling
JoHN CULP, Esq, to the Chair, and ap-
pointing Alec. Clark, Secretary.
The objects of the meeting were stated
by Rev. j. F. Nessly, /. N, Desellem and
J. W. Ragan.
After free and common interchange of
views, the following actions were adopted,
unanimously: =.
Resolved, That in the sense Of this
meeting, it is expedient for the citizens of
this place to form League for the sup
preston of the sale of intoxicating liquors
in their midst.
Resolved, That a committee of three be
appointed to draft plan of the League,
and that said committee report on Friday
evening, Feb, 9th.
On motion, Alex, Clark, j. F. Nessly,
and A. G. Desellem, were constituted the
above committee.
Adjourned to meet in the School House.
John Culp, Chairman, Alex. Clark, Secre.
tary.
[Esq. .Culp, as Justice of the Peace
and in consistency with the requirements
of his Office, not wishing to instigate di
rectly or indirectly in any litigations ol
contentious, refused to connect himsel
with the League.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-11-16

Is it TO be supposed that the people Of these
districts, after working as they did 10 roll up
700 majority for Miflinburg, and that with a
strong hope Of success, would at the same
moment give 6?9 majority FOR a man pledged
TO rob them Of the fruit Of their laboTs and 10
tear from them the seat of justice second
time! Believe il, who will-we do not.
But Mr.. Strouse had in Jnnata {as DR..
Crawford had in Union) "hard road 10 TIA
vel" He had not only the Democratic, but
also the American party strength TO combat,
and also a IePorsihat he was in favor of the
removal Of the seat Of justice from Miillintown
TO Perrysville, which cost him many votes.
As to the repeal of the Division Law, there
may be efforts made by the dissatisfied and
restless, but we think the great majority Of
the people have had strife enough. and wish
for peace. majority Of the people were a,
the first opposed TO the New Berlin location !;
but when it was there fixed, /, was destined to
remain for one generation. We do not think
either our Senator or our Representative would
wish to undertake the job Of Repeal; and if
they should, we have no idea that the Legis-
la,ure would like TO be tantalIzed any longer
by the Union county dissensons. The divorce
having been decreed. will be continued for
who ever knew two counties, once separated,
10 be reunited Not until the "e,ernal hills
which separate the counties are sunk, do We
suppose such a re union will be effected.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-11-16
THANKSGIVING DaV.

THURSDAY Of next week, in accordance
with the recommendation Of the Governor
Of Pennsylvania and Of several others of
these United States, is to be observed as
day of public thanksgiving and praise to
Almighty God for the mercies and bless
,ngs conferred upon US as people, and as
individuals. Public and private business
will be suspended as much as possible, and
worship, in all suitable ways, offered to
the great Giver and boun,ifrl Bcnefactor.
a day thus spent will be pleasing in the
sight Of Him who will be sought unto by
the children of men but if spent in osten-
,atious lip service, in parade of wealth,
in drunkenness, in gluttony, or in rioting,
it will be an abomination in the sight of
she just and holy aid omniscient Sovc-
reign Of the Universe
those who are favored with ar ahund.
auce, or even a competence, may act the
'ruo spirit of gratitude by bestoW;ng in a
kind and timely manner suitable gifts on
their neigtbors, and on the needy that are
strangers, especially.
We are requested to state, that with
Divine permission, Rev. b. b. HAMLIN will
preach sermon appropriate to tho day of
Thanksgiving, in the Lewisburg Presbyte-
rian church, on Thursday 22d inst Public
worship will begin at halfpast 10 o'clock.
In the evening Of the same day, Prof.
CURTIS is expected to preach in the Bap-
tist housc.-The public are respectfully
invited TO attend.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-11-16
List Of Jurors, Dec. Term. 1850.

JUuonS.
Harfky-George Lepley, John Wilt, Samuel
Hoover. John Dlehl.
West BuGaioe-John Hildebrand, John Miller,
John Shoemaker.
White Dser-Jos p Hoguc, Israel Geyer.
L.ris5t.rg-C VIM Schail,e, Jos Derr
KeHy-Adam Roger John Alexander, Thomas
Clingan, Thomas Comfy, Laird Howard.
MGiabrrg-Jacob Fox, Jacob Deckard.
Buf;lioe- Philip Dieffenderfer, William Davis,
James W SImonton.
Er,. Bn6aioe-Abram Wolfe, Wilson Linn.
Nc,c BerGn-Jacob Horlacher.
TRAVERSE JURORS.
Limesfone-Jaccb Yechman, Thos Barber,
John Stamm, Anes Benier.
Bufaioe-Jas ID Chamberlin, Ephraim Long,
Emanuel Pontus, John Benner, James NJ
Creight, Adam Hamler.
Whits Deer-James Finney, Saml Gemberling,
Jonas Fisher, Geo Brown Jr, Isaac Stadden
Le,nisburg-A NJ Lawshe, Adam Beaver, This
Hayes. Henry r Noll, John Walls. Thomas
Mackey, VIM Cameron, Larson Pross, And
Bilmyer, VIM Vanvalzah, Danl kremer.
Hgrtiey-James Spiglemyer, Chrisi'n Mensch,
Chrisl'n Dale, Jas Apple, Jacob Couldron.
KeHy-Peter Hagenbuch, Philip Gemberling.
Nso Berkn-David Splitter. Geo w Baum, Geo
Benner, Jno s Heimbach, Danl Seebold.
Unon-David Bettleyon, John Van Busklrk,
Samuel Walter.
West Bufa,oc-Danl Fisher, John Gable.
Er>i Bufaioe-Saml Noll Jr, Abm Frederick.
IL Rn5urg-Isaac l. Beck, Hugh Wilson Sr.
Guyer Sr.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1855-11-16
Union County Court Proclamation
the Hon. ABRAHAM S
w WILSON, President Judge for the

WHEREAS, the Hon. ABRAHAM S.
w WILSON, President Judge for the
Twentieth Judicial District of Pennsylvania,
composed OF the counties OF Union, Miilin and
SNYDER, and JAMES MARSHALL, Esq, Associate
Judge in Union county, have issued their pre-
cept, bearing date the eth day of October.
1853, and to me directed, for the holding of an
Orphans Court, Court of Common Pleas, Oyer
and Terminer. and General Quarter Sessions,
at LEWISBURG, for the county of UNION,
on the third MONDAY Of DECEMBER next,
(being the l7th day. 1855, and to continue
one week,
Notice is therefore hereby given TO the Cor
oner. Justices of the Peace and Consiables in
and for The county of Union, to appear IN their
own proper persons with their records, inqul-
sitions, examinations and other remembrances
10 do those things which of their offices and in
their behalf appertan TO be done; and all WIT
nesses ans other persons prosecuting IN behalf
of the Commonwealth against any person or
persons, are required TO be then and there
attending, and not depart without leave al their
uerh. Jurors are requested TO be punctual IN
their attendance At the appointed time agreea-
bic 10 notice.
Given under my hand and seal at the shcr-
IFS Office in Lewisburg, the lSt day Of Now
ember, in the year Of our Lord one thousand
eight hundred and fifty five, and IN The seventy
eighth year of the Independence of the United
States of America.-God save the Common
wealth. DANIEL d. GULDIN, Sheriff.