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Western Reserve chronicle and weekly transcript of the times. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1854-1855, 1855-01-10
News Items

The Washington Star says, positive
information has been received that Mr..
Soule's reception at Madrid was entirely
cordial.
Vanderbilt is erecting several steam
ers, it is given out, for a new line to
Havre or Liverpool. But it is general
ly suspected they are for the Emperor
of Russia. Very likely.
The Legislature of Pennsylvania, met
at Harrisburg, January I'd, In the
House H. K. Strong. Wing and Know
Nothing was elected Speaker on the first
ballot.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-08-15
Onward and Upward.

The course of the American cause is on
ward and upward. The true American
sentiment will prevail in defiance of polit-
ical hacks and vcnal partizan papers, 1t
is powerful magnet that draws the great
body Of the people around it. The true
American cause is not a crusade upon men
on account Of their birthplace. The true
American pays the proper homage to ge-
MUS whether it first saw light in the High
lands Of Scotland, on quays of Dublin, in
the work-house of England, the cottage of
the French or German peasant, Or within
sight Of the Vatican at Rome. He re-
spects the man, wherever born but he
claims the truth of the principle that the
Frenchman is the hest calculated to gov
ern France, the Englishman England, the
lrishman ireland, and the Scotchman
Scotland, the German Germany the Itali-
an Italy, and the American America. This
is what the true American claims and this
claim he will maintain to the last moment
Of his existence. While he firmly main
tains this political creed, he extends the
right hand of fellowship to the whole
world, and is ready to shelter the oppres.
sed and down-troddcn of all lands, but not
to feed their paupers and criminals.
The true American knows that, here.
after, God will not inquire on what side Of
a mountain man was born. He will moi
judge men by their birthplace, but by
their acts, His sacred word, the political
textbook of the American people, teaches
us that Moses was better qualified to gov
crn the people Of Israel than Pharaoh ST
does Wisdom teach us that Americans are
better qualified so govern America thai
Foreigners. The American people, there
fore, have not built their house upon the
sand but upon rock that will withstand
the pillows of foreign influence and polit
ical corruption, and their course will con
tinue to go onward and upward as long a'
one heart remains to throb at the mention
of the name of the great leader who lee
the American people up out of the laud
Of bondage, through sea of blood, into
the lane of liberty. As long as thc name
Of WASHINGTON lives, 50 long will Amer
leans cherish and perpetuatc his principles
the principles of the American party
They will never cease to love God anc
their native land -Americu's Opn.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-08-15
COurting Scene.


'Ah, Suke! you arc sich slick gal.
Heigho." ....... .'
LA! amt you ashamed, Jonathan o..
4 wish I was ribbin, Suker '.
why for, hey?' ..g gr -A Z
Cos, may be you'd tie me round that are
nice neck of yours, and should like to be,
darncd if l shouldn't o.. -,
%, la there comes mother Rum 81
No, 2.-'-Ah, Jonathan. heard somethin'
about you . IT,
LA, now. Suke! you don't say SOP
Yes, indeed, that | did, and erea.
many said it, too
La, now! what was it, Suke??'
%, DEAR 1 can't tell YOU Turning
away her head.
%, Ia. do now'
%, no. can't
%, yes, Suke!'
La, me, Jonathan: youdo pestera body
So
We'll, do please to tell me, Suke'
We'll, heard that--O, I cant tell
you'll!
'Ah, yes! come now, do Taking her
hand
We'll, I didn't say it, but I heard
What" Putting an arm around her
waist
%, don't squeeze me so. heard that
-that'-turning her blue eyes full upon
Jonathan Shat YOU and I we're to be
married, Jonathan
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-08-15
A Warning to America and Americans

~@S@NtO
Miss Anna Ella Carroll, Of Maryland,
his commenced the publication of a book
in the New York Crusader, under the title
of "A Warning to America and Americans
The Express says Miss Carroll is connect
ed with the old and honored Carroll fami-
ly of Maryland with Charles Carroll who
signed the Declaration, and with the re-
spected Archbishop Carroll, who fondly
hoped to see his church independent of
Rome, and who, we judge, had he lived,
would never have submitted to the impo-
sitions Of the papacy as practised in the
present day. Miss Carroll, in introducing
her book to the public, and which, we hope,
will do great good in noble cause, re-
spectfully alludcS to her Roman Catholic
ancestors, and gives her reasons for enter
ing upon the work Of addressing the pub
lie in behalf of her country and the Pro
testant religion, and thoroughly imbued
with the American spirit, Miss G. dedi-
Gates her book to the President of the
American party, to whom she says:
"You then can permit the delicate hand
of woman to assist in the culture of tho
vine and the olive, which fourishes only
on the soil of freedom; and to resist tho
attempt now irdustriouSly being made to
supplant the laural by the cypress, the
sassafras and hickory by the palm-tree and
shittim wood ? r.e .4tsls
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-08-15
What Sam Means,

Everybody has read Of the pereginat:ons
in this country, recently, of an eccentric
individual whom the newspapers denomi-
nate Sam 1t is evident that this mys-
terious parsonage is an indefatigable poll
tician, and very fond of visiting the polls.
We have been puzzled for long time
to fix his identity-to discover whether he
was Sam Houston, Uncle Sam, or some
foreign gentleman of distinction, who had
travelled along. A few days since we ask
ed a prominent Know Nothing--a learned
doctor-to explain the mystery, and he
expressed his readiness to comply with our
request. Whether he has done so in good
faith or not we cannot say, but here is his
explanation, which at least, lis ingenious
and remarkable -''.' a '1A' '
Sam, he says, takes his name from the
initial letters of the following forlhular.:
'SeptentionaHs Americe Mugister,'
that is to say, SoA. Nj. means Master Of
North America. A3ra LJA IA rgL
If this is not the true reading Of the
riddle, it is good enough to be true, 1t
seems to imply that the aforesaid Sam is
the looming man of the United States
whose rule no one shall gaiusay. Perhaps
however, he is come already, or perhaps he
is only coming to come N O Delta.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-08-15
u Raglan, Editor and Proprietor.

and without bidding any Of us farewell !"
"Yes, he has indeed gone, and for some
years, too! But surely some of you were
aware of his intended departure He in
timated to me that he had hidden farewell
to all of you" -2' D..
Lizzie who by this time had rcgained
her composure, found it necessary to speak.
"Mr Sinclair was here four days since,'
she said, in low voice. "He told me he
was going to Europe, and as no one was
at home but myself, he bade me good bye
and requested Inc to deliver his farewell to
my sisters, But had quite forgotten to
do So"
Mrs. Darlington fixed her eyes search
ingly upon Lizzie's face, but the latter did
not observe the close scrutiny to which she
was subjected, while Miss Chloe said, as
she sailed with highly offended air to-
ward the door -
Every well, Lizzie, I shall remember
this thoughtlessness of yours. You need
not think that others care as little for their
friends as you do The door WAS slam
med violently to, aud the wrathful maiden
disappeared.
"What's the matter with Chloe ?" ask
cd her brother, with a smile ; "Has she
given Ernest the mitten, or has he given
it to her (which is it, Lizzie"
But Lizzie did not reply. She, too, had
moved toward the door, and in another in
stant had left the room.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-08-15
He Would Peep.

Joe Dovetail had wife, . strong mind
ed wife. She looked upon Joe as II sort of
necessary evil, treating him very much as
lady did her husband on the North Riv-
er Steamboat, who vcntured to object to
some arrangements for travel, when she
shut him up suddenly, by telling him in
the hearing of dozen passengers -
why, what is that to you? If l had
known you were a-going to act 50, ! would
not have brought you along
But to return to Joe and Mrs. Doyctail.
They were always at home, though Joe
was rarely seen there Or elsewhere, She
had long trained him to the habit Of re-
firing under the bed when company called,
and SO familiar had he become with that
retreat, it was question whether in de-
talt Of personal service, warning to u
military training, would hold him unless
under that bed, as being his last usual
place of abode During the stay of Mrs
Joe's friends, he occasionally thrust out
his Ggure.head, and deied the shakes and
frowns of his wife, till growing valiant
and desperate, he at last sang out-'My
dear, you may shake your head just as
much as you please, but l tell you as long
as have got the the sp,rit Of a man,
aoW peep %
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-08-15
CHAPTER vi.
TIE LESSON.

"NIary, dear, what has happened to dis
tress you thus" asked Lizzie, in = tone
Of alarm; as one morning about month
after Sinclair's departure, her sister return
ed from walk, aud entering the sitting
room, seated herself upon sofa and burst
into tears. For some moments Mrs Car
rington was unable to reply, but when she
became calmer, she said -
"Lizzie, Mrs. Hamilton is dead p
dead That beautiful lady dead-oh
Mary" . ....
Lizzie's soft eyes filled with tears, and
for few seconds there was silence in the
room. At length she again spoke.
"When did she die, Mary, and how? l
knew not that she was even ILL.,"
81 will tell you all, dearest Lizzie, and
may her sad fate be a warning to you.
You know how very beautiful she was,
Lizzie. Well, that beauty was destined
to be her bane. 1t gave her strange pow
er over the hearts of others, and she used
that power in way which her Maker had
never intended her to. She was a CO.
quette, Lizzie, and the same manner and
actions that daily brought new admirers
to her feet, also broke u noble heart Il
heart that idolized her and whose affection
she in secret returned. lie died and she
was miserable ever after; and, though at
the earnest request of her family, she gave
her hand to the wealthy Mr.. Hamilton,
her heart was with him who slept in the
grave. l had always been her most init
mate friend, and to me her thoughts were
ever confded. And it was thus that be.
came acquainted with her mournful histo.
ry. A few days ago | visited her, and she
told me then, with tears in her eyes, that
she most bitterly repented her youthful er.
ror, and that if years of heart-rending ag.
ony could atone for the past, her sin would
be forgiven. For three years she had been
the wife Of Mr.. Hamilton, yet during that
time, as she assured me, she had never
known happy moment She then be-
trayed to me her conviction that she was
not long for earth, and bado me, in hol.
low voice, for her sake, warn all who were
just treading the paths of life to avoid the
dangerous way she had once entered. This
morning she was found still and cold upon
her couch, and sweet smile-the first
one that had dwelt there for long, long
time, rested upon her lips. They called
her name and tried to rouse hor, but the
dcath-dew was already upon her brow.
The death-spirit had been there to set his
signet upon that beautiful face
Oh, Lizzie, if ever you feel disposi
tion to turn from the heart that loves you
bid you in her name, beware Rather
assume crown of thornes than wear or
yO"r owthe.wreatlr Of homage offered t.
the coquettes for there is not flower com
posing itsthat docs, not contain poison il
its budiand an asp in its foliagep prg.
' Heart stricken, and trembling in every
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-08-15

CLAY WHIGs.-ltis is little remarkable
that men should appeal to the prejudices
of Clay Wings against Mr.. Chase, when
the great issue between parties relates to a
measure consumated by Clay, with which
his fame is intimately identified, which
Chase sought to maintain inviolate, and
which his supporters now seek to restore.
We are Clay Whig, and it is because we
arc Clay Wing, that We would sustain
Chase in his glorious opposition to the re.
peal of that compromise which was one Of
the chief monuments to Clay's memory.
Of all other men, Clay Wings should, in
this crisis, be the friends of Chase, ,--Lo-
gan Gazette, .5
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VS.
tered the conservatory, and Lizzie pointed
out the flowers to which her borther had
referred, leaving Sinclair to inspect them
while she proceeded to collect for linn Il
small bouquet, for which he had expressed
a wish. .'i L.H
81 must examine my bouquet and inter-
pret its language if it be possible" said
Ernest, as she presented it to him. AS
he spoke he held up book which he found
lying upon stand near. It's title was,
'The language of flowers 'Ah" he ex,
claimed, 'here are some of my floral fa-
vorites: heliotrope, which signifies 4 trust
in thee; myrtle, 'love;' white-rosebud,
'the heart that knows not change : rose
gcranium, 'preference;' yellow rose-what
is yellow rose the emblem of let me
discover" and he turned over the leaves
of the book. At length he paused and
read -
"The yellow roSe-the symbol of CO.
quetry. Here are some lines beneath, d"
and he read them also -
-.. Heed not her sigh
',rs falsehood's breath
Trust not her eye
Belief is death
A serpent's coil
Thy strength may burst,
No power can foil
Her snares accurst!" ..
"Nay!" !" he exclaimed, 'were the flower
thousand times fair6r, l would not care
to possess it." In another instant he had
thrown the rose upon The floor, placed his
foot upon it and crushed it; and as he die
so, Lizzie Darlington fell lifelcss at hi
feet
"Lizzie, dearest Lizzie, forgive me %
exclaimed Sinclair, as he knelt down and
raised her in his arms But she answered
not, her eyes were closed and her check
was ashy pale.
Wildly he bent over that dropping form
murmuring broken words of love and press
ing passionate kisses upon her forehead
At length the color came slowly back tt
her cheek she opened her eyes and, lean
ing her head upon her companions should
er, burst into tears. ..t
Iook up, sweet Lizzie, look up, belov.
ed" said Sinclair, in a voice of extreme
tenderness, and say that you forgive me
for being so cruel" y
ooh, Ernest. rather let me ask your
pardon for all that passed between us years
ago. Forgive me, dearest Ernest, and il
a heart that has ever been devoted to you
can atone for the past, it is yours
At that moment the door was softly un'
closed, and sister Chloe peeped in! One
glance was sufficient. Tile door was clos
ed as silently as it had been opened, and
Chloe walked away, muttering as she went
sundry observations upon dccorum, which
had they reached the ears Of those fol
whom they were intended, would undoubt
edly have stricken them with remorse.
There was a wedding few months af
ter at the house of our friend Henry Car
rington. The bride was his sister Lizzie
and the bridegroom-guess who it was
dear reader.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-08-15
A RAscAL.-Somc years agoa not

A RAscAL.--Somc years ago a noted
warrior of the Pottowattamie tribe proscn.
ted himself to the Indian agent at Chica,
60, as one of the chiefs of his village, OBJ
serving, with the customary simplicity Of
the Indians, that he was good man and
a very good American, and concluding
with o request for dram of whisky
The agent replied thatit was not bis prac.
ticc to give whigkey to good men-that
good men never asked for whiskey, and
never drank it when voluntarily offered
That it was bad Indians only who demand
ed whiskey. Then, replied the Indian,
quickly, in broken English, ''me rascal. "
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-08-15
Head EN- or Die.

The richest thing that has recently emi-
mated from any political body is the pup
lished resolutions ofthe Democratic Com
mittee of Stark County, as adopted at their
meeting on the 2Sth ult. Read them and
see the ridiculous figure they cut on pa
per. a. a4..r
Whereas, Certain Office holders in this
county having been elected by the Demo-
cracy, to wit: U. T. Feather, Treasurer,
W. F. Evans, Prosecuting Attorney, Peter
Chance, Recorder; and Leander Anderson,
Clerk, have, since their election; united
themselves with the so called Know Moth
ing association, and some of whom are now
seeking a nomination from said dark-lan-
tern order, therefore,
ResOlved, That we regard it as our duty
to thus officially notify the Democracy Of
Stark county of the base ingratitudc and
treachery of the above named officers.
Resotved, That We recommend to the
Democracy the propriety of exposing the
traitorous conduct of the above named de-
serters, on all proper occasions, so as to pre-
vent them from practicing any further des-
ception upon honest men.
Resolued, That it shall be the daty Of
each Central Committee man to guard tho
polls at the Democratic Primary meetings,
from any improper voting,
Resolved, That these proceedings be
published in the Stark County Democrat.
On motion the meeting adjourned
a J.J. HOFFMAN, President
j. G. MORSE, Secretary.
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limb, the young girl turned from her sis
ter, and any one who had beheld her at
that moment, would have been alarmed at
the ghaStly paleness of that youthful face.
Lizzie Darlington had learned lesson !
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-08-15

RI~Q Questions Of moment require de
libcratc answers wy 'Ha#-a1-
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-07-11
Nazarene Women.

Miss Plumley, in her journals of travels
in Palestine, gives the following descrip-
tion of the women CT the city of Naza-
reth. There had been wedding on the
afternoon of her arrival; and in the even
ing, the bride with bundle of clothes on
her head was escorted by troop of girls,
with music, round the town to the house
of her husband, where they remained clap
ping their hands, and with few drums
succeeded in making great noise until a
late hour.
"The Syrian Greek women are beyond
comparison the loveliest in the world. We
saw many of those of Nazareth, who came
down with their pitchers to the fountain
of Major for water, in whom were visibly
united all that painters may in vain en-
deayor to picture--all that poets dream.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1855-07-11
French Sang Froid.


In the intervals between the sorties of
the enemy, the soldiers .amuse themselves
in the trenches in playing pitch and toss,
or cards, or at bowls. Sometimes, too, to
try the skill of the Russian rifemen, who
are in ambuscade at fifty or sixty yards
from them, they raise q bottle or q cap on
the top of parapet, and when the man
hits it, which he almost always does,
they hoist up canteen, to signify that he
deserves drink for having fred SO well.
-Four days ago, eight of the soldiers
were playing at lotto in the trenches, and
all at once shell fell in the midst of them.
"Qu vtve?" cried one, with a laugh;
and a moment after it was ascertained
that of their party one was killed and six
wounded.
The other evening sentinel, who was
peeping through hole in the 'parapet,
cried
"Here are the Russians coming!"
care they far OFF," asked the others.
"Not very" answered the sentinel.
"Well, when they are quite close, tell
us,o was the answer, and the men remained
quietly seated Presently the sentinel cried:
"Here they are"
On which each man seized his musket,
and, after firing volley over the parapet,
proceeded to attack the Russians with the
bayonets, and in a few seconds routed
them.
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NUMBER II.

that moves not, or is racked with mortal
agony-they bear him away-a mere black
speck-and few shovelfuls of mud mark
for little time the resting place Of the
poor soldier, whose wife, or mother, or
children, or sisters, are left destitute Of oil
solace save memory and the sympathy Of
their country One such little speck 7
watched to-day, and saw it quietly depos-
tied on the ground inside a trench, Who
will let the inmates of that desolate cot
tage in Picardy or Gascony, or Anjon,
know of the bereavement! However, there
goes another shell, and does nothing. but
knock up cloud of snow and dust.