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A skillful Arrest at New Orleans.

James A. Hall, the colored barber, who
it was charged, robbeda man named Fidd,
of 81, 400, at Dunkirk, N. Y, few weeks
ago, by administering chloroform while
shaving him, was arrested at New Orleans
on the 9TH inst, under the following curl
Gus circumstances. The Chief of Police,
while sitting in a room where number of
suspicious characters were temporarily con-
fined, observed a good looking colored
man wearing spectacles. He entered into
conversation with him, and he believing
the Chief to be prisoner, soon asked him
if he had any "bogus" money. The Plea
yune says:
"The Chief at once twigged the kind of
custumcrhe had to deal with. and answer
ed that he had none at present, having
''sbaved" all be had. The stranger then
wished to know # he could not ret some,
as he wanted it badly s.. 90 10 the rares
with. 10 this III, Chief ro,he' ,ia; lie
did not know, md appearing to . littlq
shy, asked the other If he Was Ion the
cross" meaning thief. The latter re-
piled that be was in the same line Of busi-
ness, and equally dead confidence was
at once established, and the conversation
proceeded quite confidently.
"The stranger observed that he had been
here buta short time, and was not on any
particular "law," but was ready for any
thing. The chief skillfully led him on.
pattering thieves slang with nearly as
much skill as the mulatto himself. The
latter stated that he knew of an operation
in this town by which fifteen thousand sea
ses" (dollars) could be obtained, but he
was afraid itwould be necessary to "croak"
(kilD the object first. He particularly
cautioned the Chief to be aware of the
Chief of Police.
"The conversation was then carried on
until the fellow confdentially gave his
name as James A. Hall, that he had kept
a barber's shop in Dunkirk, and had ad-
ministered chloroform to Mr.. Fidd, the
gentleman above mentioned, and had made
his escape to New Orleans. The Chief
then called in several policemen, and an,
nounced who he was. The astonishment
of the fellow was beyond expression. He
offered splendid gold watch and chain to
be let of, but without avail, as he was i'm
mediately locked up to await an examina.
ton"
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-04-24

The PRospEoTIN EUROPE. Paris
correspondent of the New York Tribune
afhrms that the mission of Lord John Russ
ell is not peace mission, and no peace will
grow out of the Conference of Vienna.
England, at this moment desires the des-
Struction of Scbastapol, more than peace.
This is the real sentiment of the aristo-
cratic men of England of those men
who completely failed in conducting the aft
airs of State, and who know that England is
u great nation, when properly aroused.
They know that if the war ceases now, Eng
land will have sunk to most degraded po-
sition in the eyes of the world and they
prefer an opportunity to display her old
traditional power, and thus redeem the rep
utaton they have lost for themselves and
heir country. In this new contest, the
aristocraey and the people will be alike
Jealous for the war; Since for the first it
is struggle to maintain the power which has
been hereditary in their hands, and which
they feel gliding away from them, and for
The second, an honest patriotic effort to
washD out the stain which the war has
brought upon the country's reputation. 1t
is even broadly asserted in diplomatic cir
cles in Paris, that Lord John Russell has
gone to Berlin and Vienna to prevent peace,
and the Allies wish to make Russia blow
up her own fort at Sebastapol, and the
rem arks made by Lord Palmersion about
the speedy return of Lord John to assume
his post in the Cabinet, all confirm this as
sertion. Suffering as England may be,
she does not desire peace at this moment,
and there will be no peace--realy on it.
All agree that the instructions given, both
to the English and French Commissioners
to the Congress Of Vienna are brief and
abrupt; and that they have direction to cut
the negotiations short the minute their
propositions are refused, or any prevarica.
tion is attempted; aud since new laws and
regulations in regard to the Black Sea and
| =.
Sebastapol are part of their terms, it is
impossible that any peace can grow out Of
| II
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-04-24

re- An exchange paper from Alton, Iii.
nois, says that in that part of Illinois, and
many of the neighboring counties of Mis-
souri,, there are not potatoes enough left
for seed, for this years planting: nor have
the farmers the means to buy potatoes for
seed, at the high price they bear. A great
ly reduced potato crop throughout large
portion of the West is predicted as a con-
sequence. This should induce farmers
who have seed, or can purchaseit, to plant
wide potato fields.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-04-24
Tha Kansas Elantinn.


The news from the election in this ter
itury which has been laid open to thi
olave-holding South by the infamous Pre-
ceediugs of Douglas & Co., is a fair illus
cation of the J,aa,itI effects Of "popn
lar Sovereignty about which SO many
peeches have been made by those in
whose corruption.,the infamous Nebrask,
81 was brouglt forth, The entire Leg.
stature is pro-shyery; and the means by
Which dis resut has been brought about
IS in kecping villa the whole scheme IRON
its conception. Although there is NJ
doubt, but that the majority of the actual
settlers in the territory, are from the free
States, yet the shareholders have elected
their candidates by overwhelming najori,
ties. We take the following from the
New York Tribune which shows clearly
now this has been accomplished:
ST.. Louis, Tuesday, April 10.
"The Kansas Election has resulted in
favor of Slavery The voters were citi-
Aens of MissoyS;, They marched with
cannon from Yfmpcrt in Missouri, to the
townpf Lawrence. These men were load
ed with small arms, they took violent pos
session Of the polls, which they held in
military array until they felt assured that
their ticket would succeed then they
returned to Missouri. The election Was
held on Friday, the Both March. Thurs
day, at noon, the day before, an armed
cavalcade which claimed to be 5000 strong,
preceded by two cannon mounted, and by
wagon loaded with whiskey-this whole
military array, armed with deadly weapons
and led by Col. Young, lett Westport,
IN Missouri, for the avowed purpose Of
controlling the elections in Kansas They
had about forty miles to travel to reach
Lawrence, but the roads were dry, and
they proceeded to Waukarusa Creek, sew
en- miles from Lawrence, before they camp,
ed. About 500 went to Lawrence, and
marched up to the polls, armed, and took
possession Of the ground. They swore
they were citizens of the Territory, and
that it was BONA fde their intention to re-
main there. This oath each issourian
took before he voted, and then they all
started back to their homes in Missouri
that same evening. The legal voters, see
ing that the election was wholly managed
by foreign interlopers, did not, many of
them, vote at all. There are very few
slaves or slave-owners in the Territory.
The owners dare not yet take slaves there.
Their newspapers, and the Slavery men,
talk much Of the thousands who are crowd
Ing into the Territory; but it is all false.
They have only been there long enough to
vote, ana there is no danger of their going
there to take their, slaves The conduct
oi these Mi>sSsfians greatly retards the
settlement Of the Territory, but ii dooo
not advance the slave interest in the least.
On the other hand, it is opening the eyes
of thousands to the true character of Sla-
very, which, but for some manifestation,
would remain closed forever.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-04-24

.AMERICANIsM. "A Locofoco paper
hereabouts, claims that the sham Democ
racy of the day is the American party
This is the richest joke of the season
Claiming an American character for the
party that expresses more solicitude fol
Cuba, Central America and the Sandwich
Islands; than for his own country, ant
which labors to promote the interests Of
foreign manufacturers at the expense Of
our own, Beautiful Americanism, that
is! ,-Couritr. ......
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-04-24

AN INGENIOUS INVENTION. AN inven,
tive genius, deSlrous of promoting the d
mestic rearing Of hens, has invented con.
trivance to keep them from scratching up
the garden. 1t is a smah instrument,
s'mt What resembling very long spur, al
tuchcd to the hind part ola hens leg. The
instrument is so arranged that when th,
ben is about u scratch the earth The spur
catches in The ground before her foot has
fairly descended, and obligcs her to bring
her foot down quietly and harmlessly a lit.
de in front of the place she had aimed At.
The hen thereupon tries the other foot,
with like result. She keeps on trying,
and before she is aware Of it, the machine
has walked her right out Of the garden
This will be just the thing when the chen
fever" returns
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-04-24
collision with United States Troops,

Advices from Great Salt Lake City TO
tile 7tb Of February have been received.
| The news Of the appointment Of Col. Step
toe Is Governor Of the Territory, vice
Brigham Young; Harris, Secretary, vice
1 "a. w Babbit, and some other changes,
took the MOrmons BY surprise, but tits not
Thought any serious opposition will be made
10 them. =.
On New Years day; quite serious col
lision took place betWeenthe United States
soldiers and the citizens at drinking shop.
Fire arms were freely used, and seven or
eight persons were shot, but fortunately
none Of them were killed. Two Of the
5 ldiers were severely wounded, aud for
a Time it was Thought they would notreeov-
er, The Mermons ordered out the Legion,
threatning to destroy the whole battalion
Of United States troops in the city under
Col. Steptoe. The three companies Of
United States troops were quick under
arms--thcy strengthened their position,
and waited for the assault of the LEGION"
which Was every moment expected. This
state Of quasi warfare lasted for three days
when calmer counsels prevailed and hosti-
ties ceased. AS the affair grew out Of
drunken fit, an order was issued by the
civil authorities forbidding the further sale
of ardent spirits in the city.
The Territorial Legislature Of Utah, at
their late session, passed an act called the
"Glft Law" by which the faithful are to
vest all their real and personal estate Of
every kind in Brigham Young! 1t re-
mains to be seen whether Congress will toll
crate such outrageous laws in one of the
national territories.
On the lst Of January the wall of the
city Of Manti was completed to the height
of eight feet, and is three feet thick at the
bottom, and will form quite barrier to In
depredations. 1t surrounds an area Of
of 100 rods square, the Temple Block be-
ing in the center, and in addition to the
dwellings, &c, eneloses the grist and saw
mills.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-04-24
AMERICAN PLATFORM.

None but Americans to rule America.
The Union must be preserved.
No foreign interference in American af
hin. M
Inviolability of national treaties,
No union of Church and State.
Personal morality indispensable to Office,
An open Bible in all public schools.
Thorough reform Of the naturalization
laws.
A. capitation tax to exclude foreign
paupers.
No appointment Of foreigners on diplo-
matte posts.
"A just tariff on imported Injuries.
Tn all necessities free trade.
Strict economy in the government.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-04-24

Togivean entirely just ideaof the sub
jecr, however, we must temiua the reader
that a chief part # tais debi is attribute
ble 20 the fact chat We are new eeuntrs,
three tourths Of those mi!lisas hayt been
spent in deyeloping our .esources
Considering thevast ninera aud agri,
eultulsl wealth Of Amcrica considering,
Halsc. The indomitlble ensreY 6foug pc6El,
cons iilerile BE G., aa6Ie posisl9a Be ooeis
py for cenductibg the eonFnrree f he
world, this debt 'en@mcus a$ + seems, is
comparatively lifte or w3qll b., # we
were alwaysas rs prudeat aMl tlrifty as we
are enterprizing
The debts of the various countries Of
Europe may be thus classed in round mil
lions. N
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-04-24

beg~The Portland estate of Maine" says
that Moses Robinson, an old man 70 years
of age, was burnt to death in his own house
in Mount Vernon, on Thursday. The house
was all in flames when discovered, at 4 o.
clock, A. NJ, the inmates, with the ex-
ception of Mr.. Robinson, barely escaping
with Their lives. .......
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-04-24

"A NE" Dop'k TO GET hioooH oN'0us.
pAf'--olnce : the police nave un0er,aksn y
CLOSE al the llquof shops on sunday anu
.As'siS' , = censorship over 'ne ho,si'' ane"
~, u"use naS Oe'n 'eSVr''u'0 py 'ne 'nirs'y
iney 'ahe . carpet oss OF sansem nana
on 0uuoay' anu S'Ar' 'Sr' p00lrS ~, mouse ana
cal lOr sOms,"ng % ar,ph' ne oar ten
aer INFORMS l.'. 'nslp 'na' 'ne tavern keepers
are prOp'Ol'ea y 'ns = s'e'u'e from sel'"g
=, % o'ners ! IMAM 'rasellers on Inc sabbath n
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-04-24

seA.Some villain has recently poisoned
fourteen horses belonging to Messrs. Morse
Il Mitchell, proprietors Of the Waterville
and Belfast, (Me.) stages. Nine of these
horses have died, and the Others will also
probably die. 1t is supposed they were
poisoned iu the town of Freedom.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-04-24
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True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-04-24

BURNED TO DEATH.-A daughter Of
Jacob Thomas, residing-near Woodsfeld,
Ohio, aged about II years, was on We'd
nesday, at the sugar camp of her father,
alone, when by some means her clothes
took fire, and were all burned off except
her stockings. She died the same even
ing. vi
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-04-24

b9There is tri-weekly paper in Geor.
gia with three editors, each differing ma
tcrially in opinion with the other two
The three have made an arrangement by
which one of them edits the paper on Tues
day, another on Thursday, and the thirt
on Saturday.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-04-24

DW'The Suspension Bridge over the
Mississippi at the Falls of St. Anthony,
has blown down. 1t was finished last fall,
and much Dragged over 1t is thought il
can be put in its former position for about
5000.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-04-24

BURNT.-A new house, unfinished, the
property Of George Adams, near Dresden
Muskingum county, was burnt on the 5tl
instant. Loss s12, 900. Twelve hundred
dollars worth Of carpcnter'stools were con
sumed with the building.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-04-24
rHE anLR srREAM.

THE GULF STREAM.
1t is believed BY many thai the waters
of the Gulf Stream are nothing more or
less than the waters Of the river Ana
zon. This great father Of waters is bed
ded more than ! ,OVOmiles Immediately uu-
der hsequatof, and all its tributary streams
for many thousand miles, aud constantly
pouring their hot water into his mighty
reservoir Of water, AS these waters are
gathered under the sun Of the equator,
they are extremely warm; tr more 90 than
the waters of. the Atlantic under the equa-
tor The great body ofAeated water shoots
out into the Atlantic mSFe thah aB1ndred
miles, in the face Of the eternal trade
winds,
The Amazon is sixty miles wide, after
being bedded in its irresistible course, 10
curves OFF to The left, and seuds of before
the strong trade winds till out Of their
reach. Driven along with great force, IL
takes its course round the great bay form
edbetween the two continents of North
and South America. Dashing along the
northern coast Of South America, and
passing to the leeward of the. West India
Islands, it leaves the shore of Cuba and
proceeds along the shores Of Florida, the
capes Of Virginia, and the South coast of
North America, and passing along the
shores of Newfoundland, ends its mission
among the icebergs which float out of tho
northern ocean Cut off the Cult Stream,
and it would not be many years before
the North Atlantic would be filed with
icebcrgs, and the port Of New York would
cease to be the center of American Com
merce. Before the course of the Gulf
Stream was known ships from Europe to
New York in winter, used to sail first to
Charleston, S. c., then coast it down to
the Hudson. The voyage used to occu-
py them from six to eight months. Tho
Nantucket fishermen were the first to dis
cover the course of the Gulf Stream, and
while English captains we're taking six
months to reach New York, they used to
make the run sometimes in one month.
Vessels running north of this stream in
winter get their sails and rigging frozen so
that it is scarcely possible to make any
headway. By running into the stream
they thaw out, for the water is always
warm and is known by this, and its intense
deep blue color. 1t is provided as res.
ervoir Of heat by the Great Governor Of
Worlds, to accomplish his grand purposes
1t is the influence of this Stream which
renders the climate Of Britain 50 genial
We're it diverted to break upon the coast
Of Spain only, the Island of Britain would
soon become bleak, cold, and inhospi-
table region, with climate as cold, and
"winter as long as Labrador, and Erin
would cease to be named the Emerald Isle,
for her fields would be covered with snow
during eight months in the year, instead of
green herbage. : 1t appears from goologi.
cal evidences, that the Gulf Stream, at one
period, did not break upon the shores Of
Britain, and it was then as cold as Ireland.
Upon such harmonies ofnature' separations.
directed by an All-Wise Creator, do men
and nations depend. -Srien. Amer. g.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-04-24

pS-Tho hebrew population of Chicago
seems to be quite numerous During the
recent celebration Of the Feast of the Pass
over there, about six thousand pounds oi
unleaven bread were sold to them.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-04-24

n0- late town meeting in Chico.
pce,J. Pnss'ly, house ndsiga painter, in
trOduced q resolution recommending the
seectmen to use their influence in having
all houses painted aud papered, which, "a
king the voters IN good hdnor, was unani.
mously Iassed.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-04-24

pA-An 1rishman was drowned at Bel
Air on the evening Of the 18th. He
backed his water cart too far into the river
when the horse fell, upset the cart, and
the whole concern foated off and sunk in
deep water.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-04-24

JEALOUSY AMONG MINISTERS. We
have read Sunny-Side and Shady.Sidc,
and have sometimes thought VIC could
write an Under-Side-that might contain
revelations not brought to light in either
Of these volumes. Ministers have trouble
enough, it is true, but those troubles do
not all come from restless churches and
meddlesome deacons. They often come
from each other. With sorrow We con.
fess it, there is, among ministers, as in
every other professional class, an unworthy
jealousy Of the reputation and success Of
those who are more popular. In conyer-
sation about brethren, we sometimes mark
with. pain disposition to criticise and dis
parage rather than approve, and rejoice in
their success. We know sincere and good
men, who are yet so extremely sensitiyeto
their own regulations, that they cannot
bear to hear any body praised but
elyes--as if whatever was added to
another's fame was SO much taken from
their own They seem unwilling to con.
cede the talents of superior men. If a
distinguished preacher is named, they
throw in statements to aualify the general
praise. These criticisms may be just, but
they seem to be made in an unbrotherly
spirit. Not that this jealousy is peculiar
to one profession. On the contrary, we
think ministers have far less Of It than
either lawyers or doctors, for they do not
so often come into close contact as imme,
diate rivals. But it aportion Of human
infrmity which Oleayes even TO good men,
and which stains the whiteness Of their
garments IN X Esangelig. l
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-04-24

1W-The nailcuttersOf Pittsburgh struck
for higher wages on Monday last. The
employers refused 10 comply, and nail ma
king is suspended. The workmen have
funds TO maintain themselves for sometime.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-04-24

jay A letter from Warren, Trumbull
.o,,nty, dated April 18th, rays; "1he
present times are the worst We have ever
known in this county. Cows and cattle
are dying by the hundred six hundred
head have died within the three adjoining
counties this winter, for want Of food. -
Ohio Rep.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-04-24
THr TRuE AMRRTCAN,

The True AMERIcAS is published every
Thursday. in Stsnbenviile, Jefferson county,
Ohio, by P. B. UoSS, and edited BY Q. RAGAs,
On the following terms:
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True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-04-24

p1-Hons Rufus Choate sseriously indis-
posed. He has not been well since bis &C.
eidsnt at Dsdham, MasI
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-04-24


Look HERE.-The Chief of the Police,
says the Boston Bee, reports for the month
OF Slarch, the total arrests to be 1926
Americans, 395
FOREIGNERS, 1,43l!
Amount Of property taken from the
prisoners, $4,707,51. Amount reported
stolen or lost, s5,601,71.
The same paper says, Mr.. Chas. Robbins,
the master of the Boston House of Cor
rection, reports for the quarter ending
March 31st, the number of prisoners to
be 5S4. American parentage, 96; FOR
EIGNERs do 488!
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-04-24

\ The last Ohio culdvatorsays The Peach
crop promises an abandaht Yield ii Cen
trail Ohio. Other fruits are unipjured
In the same section Of the country.