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True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-10-31
A Raftsman's first view Of Locomotive

er.-Lye Illustrated.
A Raftsman's first view Of a Locomotive.
The following must be an old story,
but if so, it is good enough to pass a
second reading:'
At most delightful country town in
New Jersey, called Bordentown, the Del
aware makes a short turn to the west.
ward, and has in consequence thereof,
worked for itself quite deep bay on the
Jersey shore. This bay, from lis being
protected from the winds 'oul of the tide
is favorile harbor of the raltsmen, who
annually come down that noble river by
hundreds, bringing acres of lumber, much
of it from the very sources of the river,
in the State of New York. Now, early
IN the spring of l8-, when the Camden
and Amboy railroad was first put in ope-
ration, (lhe railroad bye-lhe-bye, runs
round the edge of The above mentioned
bay, a certain Sam-Sims, with a young
man who rejoiced in the name of Icha
bud TwodIe, came down the river on a
raft of white pine boards, and about
O'Clock, Of ii cold, -blustery, cloudy night
were bnsly engaged securing their Graf
in the above mentioned bay, when Icha
bold Twodle, was startled by sort of q
belching, rumblng noise, he turned It
Sam, and with long, grave face, amos
whispered
'What is that ?
Sam shook his lloary lead, and spake
not-the sound came nearer, but nothing
was to be seen the occupants stood still
in amazement, the silence only broken by
the superhuman noise, and an occasional
exclamation of J.h.u.a from Ichabod.-
Both stood with their eyes in The direc-
lion of the sound, when round the point
below, now three hundred yards from
them, came thing, very demon, be!ch-
ing oulsmoke and fire, utering the most
horrld shrieks and groans.
'Oh Lord ! oh Lord = shouted lchabold.
Sam, give me that axe ! here comes the
devil Give me the axe, you darned old
fool, Lord Lord Lord Will the
folks to hum ever believe that | come
down here to .iide-waLer to be tuck right
of'by the devil? |?
Ichabod whirIed the axe round his head
in regular backwoods fashion, and stood
his ground like a man; but on came the
devil apparently straight for the raft. Oh,
how the sparks flew, (they had not then
invented the patent spark caIcher.) Ich-
abod looked round, old Sam was making
for the out shore Of the outside of The raft !;
there was no time to think about it, it was
freezing cold, and the ice was floating in
small cakes down the river; but lchabod
dropped the axe, and singing out-"You
will iravv Il ,uruud guud swim Io od'cII
me! made one jump to the side Of the
raft, and ano,heroverboard, and struck out
like man for the Pennsylvania shore, at
least a mile distant.
In The meantime, Sam in running across
The raft in his fright, caught his foot and
down he went He got up, looked round,
the devil had passed, and was putting up
the hill beyond.
Sam called Ichabod back, and they pro-
ceeded TO the tavern, where they related
their adventure, much TO the amusement
of their fellow ra(lsmen.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-10-31

"voIcEs OF THE NIoHT." ."--Those be.
longing to male grimakins, and such
young men as tease attic bedrooms will,
serenading about Araby's Daughter, and
other oriental females.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-10-31
War and Love.

War and Love are strange compeers--
War sheds Blood, and Love sheds tears i
War has spears, and Love has darts
War breaks heads, and Love breaks hearts
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-10-31

p"I say Pat, are you asleep!"
Devil the sleep"
Then be alter lending me qualter."
i am asleep, be jabers." f"
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-10-31

with the ring cIutched tightly in his hand
and at length drew up in front of the
gaming shop. Entering, he found the
successful stranger seated at the table
awaiting his coming.
'Ila ! my boy, I've been waiting fol
you some time, and began TO think tha
perhaps you had concluded 10 back out,
said he, as Henry entered.
i am not the man to yield until fairly
proslra'cd,' said Henry, seating himse
opposite the stranger.
We'll, how much do you stake on hi,
game 2 said he, taking up and commenc
ing to shuttle the cards.
One hundred pounds, and offer this
in Pledge said Henry, laying The ring
upon The table, which the stranger took
up, and having examined minulely, said
Dome
The stakes were put up, and The game
commenced. Henry played well, and
won. In The next and the next games
he met with equal success, and had won
in all one thousand pounds. Flushed
with success, he said,
i stake eleven hundred pounds on the
next game
Done ! said the stranger.
They played, and Henry lost.
Arising hurriedly from his seat, he drew
a pistol from his pocket, and quicker than
thought pointed it at the stranger, at the
same time exclaiming,
Miserable villain! you, by your vile
arts, juggelry, have robbed me of my for.
tune, everything, but the clothes upon my
back. You have ruined me; and now
return one-Ilal( of that which YOU have
taken from me, or you shall die !
For a moment the successful gameslcl
did not speak. At length he said,
Young man. you speak truly. | have
robbed you of all your earthly possessions
except your health, talents and lovely
wife. You are not ruined. You can
yet by industry retrieve your broken for.
tune, and | shall not
Villain! die!' exclaimed Henry, in.
Ierrupting The stranger, at the same time
pointing his pistol toward his head and
firing.
The stranger lodged irspason to avoid
the ball, and seizing Henry by the arm,
exclaimed,
'IIenry Lawson, you know not what
you do!
Aud throwing aside his mask, he re
vealed to our hero's excited gaze the rea.
lures of his ,0js's father!
'Merciful heaven! l. this a dream 2
wildly exclaimed Henry.
No. it is reality answered Mr..
Hayden. 1T is /, your father-in.law,
Hho have Saved you from ruin. Return
to your wife. Your fortune shall be re.
stored, and hereafter he wiser man.
Henry went home that night a changed
man, related To Ellen what had occurred,
and pledged his honor that he had played
his last gGme.
One year has rolled away, and Henry
Lawson is again in the full tide of sue
cessful practice. He has scrupuIously
kept his promise, and avoided gaming
shops and promising the reader that his
future life will be prosperous and happy,
we will drop his history.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-10-31

Mono WiT.-'How much do you
charge massa magistrate, to marry me and
Miss Dinah!'
well, Glen, I'll marry you for two
dollars
Two dollars? What you charge to
marry white folks, massa?
'We generally charge fve dollars
Glen.
'Well you marry us like white folks,
and I'll give you five dollars, too
'Why, Glen, that's curious notion,
but as you desire it, I'll marry you like
white folks for five dollars
The ceremony being performed, and
G EN- and dinah being one, the magistrate
asked for his fee.
20, M ma:sa! you no come up 10 de
greement.'
'How so, Glen, what's lackingr
why, you no kiss de bride
Get out of my Office yuu black rascal.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-10-31

ePs"There, John, that's twice you've
come home and forgotten Nat lard, -
LA molher. it was so greasy that it
slipped my mind"
, 1855-02-17

R6r Neither the express or mail had
arrived up to the time of going to press.
, 1855-02-17

ANCIENT INHABITANTS OF NEBRASKA
On the Upper Missouri there exists tract
Of country known by the name of Mauvaises
Terres, or bad lands at one time, prob
ably, the bottom of an immense lake, in
which perishefthouSands of animals having
now no representatives on earth. 1t ap-
pears that the waters Of this immense pond
were removed by some convulsion of nature
or other, and the sediment at the bottom
became indurated.
The portion of the valley, thus excava-
ted forms q surface of ninety miles in length,
and thirty in breadth. The remains of an
imals which have lived and breathed, long
before the advent of man on earth, are
here found in such abundance as to form OF
this tract an immense cemetry Of vertebra-
to. The bones are said to be completely
petriied, and their cavities filled with sill
ciOus matter. They are preserved in va
rious degrees Of integrity, some most beau
tifully perfect, and others broken
Two remarkable species of rhinoceros,
the first ever found in America, were dis.
covered here, and also sort Of panther,
smaller than the present variety, and like.
wise number of strange animals, entire
ly unlike anything which man has ever
saw alive. We know, then, that there were
once individuals in Nebraska US curious,
and as strangely shaped, and as pugnacious
as any squatter whom the present great
rush OF emigration will carry thither.
, 1855-02-17


coRLlss Il ENSIGN, Propretors.
rNHE proprictors Of this hotel having m
l. Just completed q large additional <4|A
building for bed rooms, parlors, &c, and lssssNW
entirely overhauld. renovated and llilI
larged the dining, bar and bed rooms ofA4sE.
the old establishment, and also supplied the same
with all necessary furniture aud entirely new beds
and bedding, are prepared to offer such accom-.
modations 70 the public In general and the travelling
community in particular as to convince all that it's
THE House for the weary
The Bar will always be supplied with the hest Of
Wines, Liquors and Cigars, which the market Affords
good Stable is attached to the premises, and all
may rest assured that animals left In our care shall
fare as well as themselves.
share of the public patronage is respectfully
cited as II shall ever be constant aim to make
All as comfortable as possible.
Our motto-Clean Beds and Warm Rooms
C0Rl.lSS 4 ENSIGN.
Olympia Dec. 0 1854. l3tf
, 1855-02-17
RE ENIOVA AL.

A B, STUART, Of Stuart's Express. will hereafter
liauis. A. b. STUART.
, 1855-02-17
RETAIL PRICES CURRENT.


DIRECTED wEEKLY FOR THE PIONEER AND DEMOCRAT
OLYMPIA, W. T., Feb. 10, 1851
, 1855-02-17
Register and Receivers Notice


ALL PERSONS WHO HAVE CLAIMS OR rARTs or
CLAIMS IN THE ABOVE NAMED TOWNSHIPS are request
ed 10 appear at the office OF the Register and Receiv
or Of the said district for Washington Territory in
OLYMPIA on the days designated below, to wit:
, 1855-02-17

When and where we shall be prepared to enter upon
the adjustment and settlement, according to law, Of
all conflicts of boundary lines that may be found 10
exist among them.
And all persons who have settled on UNsURyEYED
land in said Territory (whO have not filed a notica
ton OF their elaims) are hereby requested 10 do
within rHIWrY DAYS from the first day Of April 1855
under penalty Of forfeiture Cf their claims by enact
ment Of the Sd section ofthe act of July 7th 1854
Given under our hands at Olympia, this 10th day
Of February, 1855.
II. c. MOSELEY, Register,
Z. lULEE, Receiver.
Feb. 10, lSj5. lwe2
, 1855-02-17

H6- The State of Vermont is intersccted
by 400 miles of railroad, which have prob
ably cost up to thcpresent time $s4, 900, 900,
or $50, 900 mile. Their construction has
doubled within the last ten years, the value
of the taxable property of the State. Their
capital was mostly supplied by Boston.
, 1855-02-17
Reservations OF the Indian
Tribes ON Puget sound.

lst. The northern half of section 26--the north
eastern quarter dissection 27ctonal section 2S and
the eastern half Of section %; all in range ~
west, township nineteen ls) north, situated on the
south side of Puget Sound near the mouth of Shenah
nam, Medicine creek, and one mile west OF the VIII
Iamette meridian, containing according to the U. S
land survey 1904 acres.
End. tract on the south side of Commencement
Bay rot far from the mouth of the Puyaup river; be-
ginning At a point on the beach marked by large
white Cir tree, blazed on three sides, and standing on
the north east corner Of Swan RileY's claim
thence along the beach, anG following its meanderngs
one and half miles in south easterly direction, to
point marked by fallen tree, bearing the letters u
R, behind which three cedar trees are conspcuousy
blazed; thence south one and half miles thence
west about one mile to point due south Of the place
Ofbeginning, and thence north about two and hall
miles to said place Of beginning containing in all 1880
acres, or two sections Of land.
Sd. The small island called Klah-che-mn, situated
opposite the mouth Of Hammenly's and Totten's in.
lets and separated from Hartsene Island by Peales
Cor Pickerngs passage, containing according to the
U. s. land survey, about l40O acres.
9Th. The Peninsula at the south eastern end Of
Perry's Island called Shaisquihl and
Sth. The Island called ChahchOosen, situated in
the Lummi river, at the point Of separation of the
mouths, emptying respectively into Bellingham Bay
and the Gulf Of Georgia
6th. Commencing on the beach at Neah Bay, at
the mouth Of q small brook running into the same
next 10 the site Of the old Spanish fort thence along
The shore round Cape Casset Fattery to the mouth
Of fanOtheF small stream running into the bay on the
south side Of said Cape, little above the Watch vii
, 1855-02-17
Territorial Convention.
TO the Democracy Of Washington Territory.


By authority vested in the Democratic Central
Territorial Committee for Washington Territory, dele
gated to them by the Territorial Convention assem-
hlsd at Cuwlitz Landing On the ID day Of January,
lsji said committee have designated
MONDAY, THE SEVENTH DAY OF MAY NEXT,
the time, and OLyNrIA the place for the meet
ing Of the Territorial Convention for the nomination
Of Democratic candidate for Delegate to Congress
fhc convention has Leeu called TIM. early, in con
sequence Of the change Of time for holding the gem
erIl election, from the first Monday in September 10
the 2d Monday in July.
The basis ol repre- cutaton will remain the same as
al th" former conyention-being one delegate tor
each reprepresentatve. and two delegates ftr each
coUutllman-oach county Icing entitled to at least
one delegate in the convention
According to the recent apprrtionmeAt Of the Leg
isiative Assembly, that body will he represented At
the next session as follows in tine respective touiic
IN THE coUNcil.
Walla Walla, Skamania and Clarke
elects two Cowitz, Wahkiakum and Pa.
ciiic elect one; Lewis and Chehalis elect
one Thurston, two Pierce and Sawam-
ish, one King, one Island, Jefferson,
Claim and Whatcom, one.
House or REPRESENTATIVES.
Walla Walla elects one; Skamania, one;
Clarke four Cowltz one Cowltz and
Wahkiakum, one Pacific, one ChehaTis
one Lewis, two Thurston, six; Sawam-
ish, one Pierce, three King, three Is
land, one Jefferson, one ; Jefferson and
Claim, one Whatcom, one.
Whole number Of councilmen and representatives.
Ss-tota number of delegates entitled to a seat in the
convention, 81.
The Central Committee would here take occasion
to announce the following named gentlemen u cor
responding and vigilance committee for the several
counties as follows:
Wallawaa, Lloyd Brook, Skamania, Vim. McCool,
Clarke, II. II. Crosbie, Cowli.z Seth Catlin, =
Pacific, II. c. Dawson, Chehalis, Geo. Naggs,
Lewis, Jackson Barton, Thupston, }. W. Wiley,
d. Shelton, Pierce, NJ. II. Frost,
King W. A. Stricken Island Sam'l Crurkct,
Whatcom. Z. Fitzhugh, Jefferson, j p. Keller,
Claim, Z. q. Price, Wahkiakum,
1t is earnestly recommended that the appointment
of degates from the different representative Al cUun
ell districts he made at \, early day a. practicable, ;,
IN order that ALL may have ample time to make suit
able arrangements t. attend
The corresponding committee are respectfully nyi-
ted u communicate freely with the Territorial Central
Committee, and amongst themselves, any and all mat
tcrs OF importance touching the welfare Of the party
bearing upon the approaching election fOI members
of the Legislature and delegate u Congress.
J. W. WILEY, Cu'N.,
H. c. MOSELEY,
U. +. HICKS,
!. n. EBEY,
=. A. ClIENOWETH,
Dem. Ter. Central Com. W. 7.
, 1855-02-17

Times Of holding the District Courts in tht
Territory Of Washington.

The following is the law passed by the
last Legislature, regulating the times of
holding courts in the several districts
throughout the Territory
Two terms of the District court shall be held in
each county every year; except those counties attach
ed 10 other counties for judicial purposes
The District Courts in and for the county Of Jefier-
son shall he held ON the first Monday in April and
October; for the county of Island, the second Mon
day in April and October; for the county of Whatcom
on the third Monday in April and October; for the
county Of King, on Che fourth Monday in April and
October; for the county Of Pierce the first Monday
in May and November. tChief Justice LANDER pre-
sding.l
The District Courts in and for the county Of Thurs
ton shall be held on the second Monday in May and
November; for the county Of Sawamish, the third
Monday in May and November; for the county Of
Lewis, on the fourth Monday in May and November
lJndge CHESowETH presidng.l
The District Courts in and for the county of Ska
mania shall be held on the last Monday in March and
September for the county of Clarke one week after
the time appointed for Skamana; for the county Of
Cowlitz, on the second Tuesday after the time ap-
pointed for Clarke county for the county of Pacific
one week after the time appointed for Cowlitz county
lJudge AcFADDEN presiding.
, 1855-02-17

Another loan of e5, 100000 was taken
by Barring Brothers in 1850, being, a Al
per cent. loan, taken at 20 per cent, and
reimbursable by sinking fund Of 2 per
cent. The interest onthis loan is payable
at ther banking house, Nnd the first set of
bonds we're repayable in January ls52.-
The public debt in the aggregate is rela-
lively small, and has but slightly increased
since lS49, viz:
, 1855-02-17

D6- According to the late Census report,
the whole number of paupcrs in the United
States, supported in whole or in part by
public funds, within the year ending June
l, 1858, was l34,972.
, 1855-02-17
INDIAN ReserYatiOns.

The following reservationsfor the Indians
on Puget Sound having been surveyed, or
having natural boundaries defining them,
information is given to the public, that sc t,
tiers may take action accordingly in loca-
ting claims. The necessary notice will be
given in regard to the remaining reserva-
tions, as soon as the surveysare made
Reservations of the Indian
, 1855-02-17
THURSTON COUNTY
Dem Ocratic Convention!

The Democracy of the several precincts in Thrston
county are respectfully requested to appoint delegates
TO attend general county convention to he held in
Olympia, On
SATURDAY, THE TIlRTIETH DAY OF APRIL
next for the pourpOse Of selecting delegates tO attend
the Democratic Territorial Convention to lie held at
the same place the eth Of May next for the nomi
nation Of emocratic candidate for delegate to Con-
gress
The basis Of representation in the county conven-
tiOn will Je the as last year-oHe delegate for
every ten voters throughout the different precincts
nearly Us their boundaries I've defined, and each
precinct to be entitled tn at least one delegate.
An carly appointment II delegates is desired. and
full attendance requested, said convention may
be called upon either to make nominations for menu
bers Of the next Legislative Assembly, or fix upon u
suitable time for making such nominations, as shan be
deemed most advisable.
BY order of the pem. Co. Com. for Thurston Co.
G. +. WEED, Chm'n.
, 1855-02-17
Religious Notices.

The Rev. DR.. McCARTY episcopal church, will
preach in Olympia on the last Sabbath Of every
month, at IL O'clock, A. NJ, and O'clock Pm.
Rev. e. +. WHITwoRTH Qresbyterian Church) will
pr0ach regularly the second and fourth Sabbaths
of every month at IL O'Clock, A. NJ, and O'Clock
L. NJ.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-09
GRAND FIREMENS AND CIVIC
xCURsION AND PICNIC
OF TUE
FRANKLIN FIRE COMPANY,
WHITE HOUSE PAVILION

TUNH Il members OF the Franklin Fire Com
u pany take pleasure 10 announcing 10 the Fire
men, their friends and the public generally that they
have chartered the safe and commodious steamer
George Washington, and will give Grand Excur-
sion and Picnic TO the
WHITE HOUSE PAVILION,
On Wednesday, august 22d
The Company pledge themselves that no trouble
or expense will be spared TO make this one of the
most pleasant gay and recherche Excursions of the
season. @..
A celebrated Cotillon Band has boon engaged for
the occasion.
Dinner and Supper will be furnished by an expert
enced caterer.
For the accommodation of those persons who do
not wish TO spend the whole day down the river the
boat will make two trips,
Leave Georgetown at o'clock, Washington at 8,
Navy Yard at W., Alexandria at 10.
Afternoon leaves Washington at 21s, Alexandria
ut SO o'clock,
Returning. viii leave the White House at and 10
o'clock, p. NJ.
Tickets, admitting gentleman and two ladies, III,
to be had of the Committee of Arrangements, and at
the boat on the morning of the Excursion.
Committee Of Arrangements:
Rob't H. Doyle, j. williamson,
G. X. Crossiield j. B. Medley
l.. X. Thomas, p. j. Newman,
J. NJ. +. Hough Alex. TAFT
John i. Coumbe r. Eckoff.
aug 4-law5tSThT&M
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-09
UNITED STATES COURT OF CLAIMS
Real Estate, Bounty Land, and 1eners
Agency. at Washington city.

NHKRLES K. SHERMAN, AttoTney ~ Law,
~ and JAMES Q. WALkER, OF Iennesses iate
Reading Clerk in the House Of Representatives have
associated themselves together for the purpose OF
prosecuting Chains against the Government, either
before the recently established Court OF Claims Con
preSs or the several Executive Departments.
In IA cases before the Court Of Claius and others,
involving legal questions, they win be aided BY Mr.
CHARLES f. SHERMAN, well known here, and IN the
South and West, as an experienced lawyer. The,
will give personal and prompt attention 70 all ous-
Land cases. as well 10 renting leasing selling ana
purchasing Real Estate.
They beg leave TO refer TO members and er-mem'
bers OF Congress in the several States and
Office No AIS, Third street, one door porth o.
Gadsby's Hotel April Ss-oeo~"u
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-09
COURT OF CLAIMS,

WUHWfTtVtVIt VtFYf ~ y
I'm addition to the practice Of law, as
u heretofore in all the Courts Of the District, and IN
The Supreme Court Of the United States, the under
signed will devote himself assduously 10 the prose
cution Of Claims against the Government in the above
court established in this CITY by act Of Congress, ap
proved March, 1852 which has cognizance OF all
claims arising under the Constitution, or founded
upon any law Of Congress, or upon any regulation o.
an Executive Department or upon any contract ex
press or implied with the government Of the United
States, or any Of it's officers agents. When th'
claim IL established in this court and an sppropria
ton made by Congress for the purpose, the claiman
will be paid at the Treasury Of the United States.
All claims against the government must hencefortt
be prosecuted IN said court and not before Congress
as heretofore NJ THOMPSON,
Attorney and Counsellor-atLaw,
.p2I-lswtf Washington City, ID. G