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Burlington tri-weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1852-1855, 1855-02-17

Panama, Leghorn, and straw Hats.
4 FULL and complete assortment just received
"A and for sale very cheap at the hat store Of
apr W. STURGIS.
Burlington tri-weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1852-1855, 1855-02-17

QENTON'S Thirty Years in the U. S. Senate, jus
ID received and tor sale by
SEPT. %, 's4. g. A. VAN METER.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-09-12
ANrp1cAN LINEN Tho providnn

AMERICAN L1NEN.-The Providence
JaurnaL mentions having seen in that city
some specimens of flax in the various sta
ges of manufacture, from the coarse raw
material dressed without rotting, to the
yarn fine enough to spin No. 100, and
the woven cloth handsomely finished and
beautifully blcached. Twine thread, and
other manufactures Of fax were also ex-
hibited. The Scientific american believes
this to be the first linen cloth and thread
which have been manufactured in this
country; linen twine and shOemakers'
coarse thread have been extensively man.
ufactured, but not single yard of Amer
ican linen has been exhibited at our fairs.
By the new process of bleaching and spin
ming, the manufactured articles can be af.
forded at much reduced prices.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-09-12
Growing Of the West.

The tide of emigration during the past
year has strongly beer toward the North
western States indeed it has exceeded all
precedent. 1t is said that by the first Of
January next, the single State of Iowa
will contain over half million of persons.
The Census ofthe state in 1850 showed
a population of but 17S,000, In June,
1854, according to the State Census, it had
increased to $4,000. With such pre-
cedent, it is not improbable that at the
next National Census the returns will foot
up nearly one million of inhabitants.
The state of Wisconsin, which is some
what older than Iowa, nearly keeps pace
with her neighbor. In 1850 the popula'
ton was nearly 3O5,OOO. The State Cen
sus, which will soon be completed, will, ac-
cording to the Milwaukee Sentinel, show
more than 100000. If this ratio contin-
ues, till 1860, more than million of in
habitants will be found in the State. A
parallel instance of such increase of popu-
lation can hardly be found in the worlds
history.-Pitts. Jour.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-09-12

MEMORY oE A MAGPIE.-A lady who
caught her magpie stealing her picked
walnuts, threw basin of hot grease over
the poor bird, exclaiming-
"Oh, you thief, you've been at the pick
led walnuts, have you ?"
Poor mag was dreadfully burned, his
feathers came off, leaving his head entire
ly bare. He lost all spirits and spoke not
word for more than year, when gen.
tleman called at the house, who, Oh taking
off his hat, exhibited very bald head
The magpic appeared evidently struck with
the circumstance. Hopping upon the back
of his chair, and looking him hastily over,
he suddenly exclaimed, in the ear Of his
astonished visitor,-
90, you thief you've been at the pick
led walnuts, have you?"
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-09-12

ACCIDENT. An accident occurred on
the 0. and P. Railroad at 4 o'clock on
Thursday morning as the Express Train
for the West was in the neighborhood Of
Remington station, eight miles from this
place. The cars were thrown from the
track by COW. One of the cars full of
passengers was thrown on its side and drag
ged for two hundred yards over piles of
logs and stones, tearing up the fence in its
course, and completely shattering the car,
while only three Or four passengers were
injured, one of whom was asleep at the
time, with his feet extending through the
window, and had one of his legs broken
The wounded are all rapidly recovering
Some of the passengers were also in the
terrible smash near Burlington on We'd
nesday morning No blame is attached
to the conductor or the engineer as it was
utterly impossible to avoid the accident
Young american.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-09-12

How TO DRIVE A NAIL.-1n driving a
nail into hard wood, its entrance will be
much facilitated by droppingit into oil, or
what will answer nearly as well, wet it with
water or saliva. Experienced carpenters
are in the habit of putting nail into the
mouth to wet it, before attempting to drive
it into hard wood, When a nail is to re-
main permanently, salt water or saliva is
preferable to oil, as the former will rust
the nail and cause it to take frmer hold.
In all cases it is better to insert nail SC
that its widest diameter shall stand para.
lell with the grain Of the wood. This is
generally done in thin boards where there
is danger of splitting, but it should al
ways be done, even if mailing into a solid
piece of timber; for where rupture does
not take place by setting the wide part of
the nail across the grain, yet aslight OPEN
ing is produced near the nail, which ad-
mits air and moisture, and hastens decay
around it.-Boston Post.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-09-12
LATEST ARRIVAL.
.STERLTNG " DUNLAP

STERLlNG- q DUNLAP
HAVE received their new Spring and
AISummer Goods, to which they invite the at
tention of the city and country trade. Being
determined to sell our goods as low for CASH as
any other house in the trade. frN
STERLING 4 DUNLAP.
Steubenville, May lst '55.
RONNETS! ! BONNETS "A beautiful
Dassortmenr received this day by
mayl STERLING & DUNLAP.
DRESS GOODS-All the new and varied
Osyles for sale cheap for cash.
may STERLING & DUNLAP.
BOOTS AND SHOES-A large assort-
Oment of all kinds for Ladies, Misses, Child
ren, Men and Boys for sale as low as any other
house in the city.
may STERLING d DUNLAP.
bats AND CAPS-A good assortment
LII inst received at
may STERLING & DUNLAP.
Po BARRELS UTICA LIME in store
WAND for sale at
may STERLING &DUNLAP.
pEACHES-60 bushels dry Peaches just
L received by
may STERLING and DUNLAP.
NOLORED CARPET CHAIN-500
Opounds just received and for sale by
may STERLING and DUNLAP.
OOn DOZEN BROOMS in store and for
may STERLING and DUNLAP.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-09-12

Hon. D. X. CATTER.-Thc brazen i'm
pudence of the leaders of the Pierce and
Douglas party in Ohio, is evinced in the
fact, that the name of this gentleman was
announced as one of the Stump Speakers
for Medill & Co., in different portions Of
the State, without his consent or even
knowledge. When telegraphed to us to
know whether he would fill the appoint.
ments, thus made for him, he manifested
the utter contempt with which he regards
those who made them, and their black and
bloody onslaught upon Freedom by send
ing back the emphatic and significant mon
osyllable, NO!-Ahron Sentinel.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-09-12
Rag"The following is quoted from tn

g9nThe following is quoted from the
columns of the Erie (Pa.) Constitution /:
"1t will be frankly confessed by the
candid observer that no calamity has ever
befallen an American city half so blight
ing and disastrous in its consequences as
the result of the incomprehensible war
upon the Lake Shore Railroad has proven
to the city of Erie. In the dawn OF the
troubles Erie was buoyant with hope, rich
in the promise of future thrift, enjoying
the good opinion and kind regards of the
country; but, alas her morning glories
have been suddenly obsCured by an eclipse
of adversely, which at present threatens to
prove not only total, but perpetual. 1t is
said by the infatuated authors of this un,
parallel crusade of folly and crime, that
the war is as yet just begun. If this be
true we pity the fate Of those who shall
survive its close; for even thus far in it'
progress we find our treasury exhausted
burdensome debt contracted for our citi
zcns to pay, the rate of city taxation
doubled, the value Of property deprecated
our population diminishing daily, and al
immigration hither closed against us b
reason of our infamous reputation abroad
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-09-12
SPRING SALES !!

RUY your goods from H. G. GARRETT,
Ddealer in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, No.
100, Sd Street, Steubenville, Ohio, where you
will find the largest, best, and cheapest stock
of Plain, Black, Barred, Striped, Watered and
Colored Silks, from so cts to one dollar 2 nd fifty
per yard. Lawn, fine assortment, all colors
and qualities, from Ga 10 25 cts per yard. Ba.
rage, Berege de Lains, Plain, Barred and Striped
from 10 to 25 cts per yard. Prints, good Mad
der Colors, Warranted not to fade, from ST. 1917
cts per: yard. Challis, Tissues, all-wolle De
Lains and Persian Cloths, cheaper thano n.
BONNETS AND VARIETIES!
Two Hundred and Fifty Bonnets, embracing
all the newest styles of the Seasor from 25 cts
to four dollars each. Cloths, CasSimeres, Cra-
vats, Irish Linen, Sheeting, Diaper, Pillow
Muslin, Check, Ticking, Tweeds, Jeans, Flan-
mel all colors, Umbrellas, Parasols, etc., etc
Also, Hoisery, Gloves, Mits, Collars, Spencers
Under Sleeves, Linen Cambria, 'hdkfs., ROnnet
cap and Velvet Ribbons, Flouncing. Thread ant
Cotton Lace aud Edging, and in word all the
Goods usually kept in Fancy and Staple Dry
Goods House, can be found here in Greater Va
riety and at Less Price than ever before offer
ed. H. G. GARRETT, Sd street.
May s, 1856
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-09-12

Me-. Beaver Island, Lake Michigan, is
said to contain 800 Mormons, mostly fe-
males. Six years ago there were but thir-
ty. The women wear the bloomer cos
tune, and many of them are said to be
well educated. A large number are from
the factory districts of England. Some
come with much money. They are ab-
seconded wives, daughters, &c. Strang,
the chief Of the tribe, is described as an
educated Philadelphia lawyer, whose law
full wife resides in Wisconsin. He pub
llshes a newspaper, and is Postmaster, a
member of the Michigan Legislature, and
an important man among the Cass Democ-
racv.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-09-12

A PETRIFtED 1NDIAN.-While engaged
in excavating recently upon the Milwau,
kie and La Crosse railroad, near Schles'
sengerville, Iowa, the workmen came upon
the petrifed remains of an Indian, and
with the remains some singular relics Of
the olden times. The body was perfect
not having suffered by decay. His height
at the present day, would be considered
gigantic, measuring seven feet two inches
On his breast was plate of copper, Oh
which was engraved numerous hieroglyph-
les, the meaning Of which can hardly be
imagined. But they are record of the
past. Could these hieroplyphics be read,
they might, perhaps, unveil some of the
mystery which hangs like a dark cloud
over the history of the red man. An ar
row of considerable strength and curious
construction was also found with him, and
especially invites the attention Of the an
tiquarians.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-09-12

THE BLOOM OF AGE----A good woman
never grows old. Years may pass over
her head, but if benevolence and virtue
dwell in her heart, she is as cheerful as
when the spring life first opened to her,view.
When we look upon q good woman, we
never think of her age, she looks as char-
ming as when the rose Of youth first bloom
cd upon her cheek That rose has not
faded yet it will never fade. In her
neighborhood she is the friend and bene-
factor. Who dOes not respect and love
the woman who has passed her days in
acts Of kindness and mercy? We repeat
ssch woman cannot grow old, She will
always be fresh and buoyAnt in spirits
md active in humble deeds of mercy and
bencyolence,
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-09-12

B6-The Louisville Journal, in a recent
article in allusion to the many af6davits
published by the American party from
highly respectable citizens as to the origin
of the riot, says: ycl
"Nevcr on earth was fact more clear
ly and triumphantly and incontestably es-
tablished by the sworn testimony of unim-
peachable men and women, of all parties
and all religions, than the fact that the
bloody riots were commenced in our quiet
streets by Germans and Irish, armed and
infnriated by native demagogues. Asyet,
there is nothing to counteract that testl-
mony, nothing to weigh against it, except
the irresponsible assertions of Sag Nicht
editors, founded upon know body knows
what.
And still other afidavits can be, and in
all probability will be procured and pub
lished, revealing facts that will still further
startle and shock the already startled and
shocked mind of the COMMUNICATES
which certain persons will shrink from the
sight of, as from the presence of spec
tire. A feeble promise has been held out
from day to day of certificates to prove the
Sag. Nicht statements, yet sixteen days
have elapsed since the election, and the
certificates not forthcoming. If there are
such things, let them not tarry. Let them
appear, sworn or unsworn to.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-09-12

EJudges Lecompte, Elmore, and
Isaacks of the Supreme Court, of Kansas,
have rendered decision upon the legality
of the acts of the Legislature during the
late difficulties between the administration
and Legislative branches Of the government
The Legislature are declared to be in the
right, particularly with reference to the
temporary location Of the seat of govern
ment.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-09-12

"SHE THOUGHT SHE HAD IT.'-That
sprightly little sheet, the Petersburg Ex-
press, tells the following good one:
ga few nights ago, a lady up in South
Ward woke up in alright, called to her
servants to make all haste and fetch DR..
-, Gone of our very talented physicians
much patronized by the ladies) as she
had it
Away went the negroes with full steam
up, and alarmed the doctor, exclaiming,
go, make hurry doctor, missus thinks
she's got it p
On arriving at the lady't residence, the
doctor enquired of the first maid how her
mistress was then? 90, sir, she thought
she had it, was the reply, The doctor
hurried up stairs, ruminating in his mind
on every kind of ailment the faculty lux
uriateS in, and pathology mystifes man
kind about, and found the lady en- robe d
mutt, somewhat calm and collected.
dwell, DOCTOR exclaimed she, graceful
ly, 81 really thought had it!
"Had what, madam, in the name Of
goodness
"Why, the yellow fever, doctor
1t seems that the cause of this ludic-
rous mistake took its rise as follows:
The lady in question had been recon-
mended wash from yellow ochrc as ;
preventive against musqueto bites and tt
soften the skin at this season. She haC
rubbed the wash over her face, neck anC
arms, and had retired to bed but as tho
liquid dried up, it left quite yellow coat
ing on the skin, and gave the lady the ap
pearance of magnificent bright yellow
belle. Happening to rise in the night tt
get glass of water, she pecped in he
glass Gas ladies will ever do) and by tn,
power of her night lamp, saw herscl
strangely cOlOred, and thinking the wors
thing at frst-"sho thought she had it
The doctor left
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-09-12
Steubenyille. Jan. |, 1855.
SECOND ARRIVAL,

A 7 Fisher Il Nc Feely's, market street
AA Steubenville, if not the largest, the BEST
assortment of New Boots and Shoes yet offered
in the city. The assortmentis complete; all ar
ticles of mems wear, from the slipper to the
California boot-ladies, chOlce stock of the
substantial, the fine and the fashionable, all
warranted work, and at Lower Prices Than
Everl For neat or tasty-a substantial boot,
shoe or slipper-at prices to suit the times, il
not alta cheaper fgure--the place to buy, and
the only one where you can get more than the
worth ofyour money, where the new and fresh
stock are just opened at, ...
FISHER & McFEELY'S,
On Market, below Third street..
P. S.-Please call ina pleasure to exhibit
and no charge made for showing goods.
anril 17tb 1873
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-09-12

GETTING ExCITED.-A meeting Of the
State rights and Southern rights anti.
Know-Nothing citizens Of Charleston, was
held in that city on the 18th inst. Tht
meeting resolved the right to secede from
the Union, and after denounciug the Know
NOthings, resolved protest against the
proposition put forth in the Grand COun
Gil at Philadelphia, that "the maintenance,
of the Union of these States is the para
mount political good" &c.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-09-12
1855.

TIT G.. GARRETT, has just received
IL and now opening large and fash
ionable stock of Spring Goods, having been
purchased in the Eastern Cities within the last
8 days at reduced prices, am prepared to off
er customers greater bargains than ever. The
Stock consists in part of Plain Black and Fan.
cy Colored Silks and Satins, from so cts. to
81 so per yard, Striped and Barred Silks, DC.
Challis Lawns, ,Barege, and other Dress Goods,
cheaper than ever before offered in this market.
ap, 5, '55. H. G, GARRETT, No. 100, Sd st.
8 HEETING and Pillow Case Muslins
~ all widths, qualities and prices, Sheeting
Muslin fine quality, from 8 cts. to l219 cts. per.
yd., Bleached Muslin, good article from 61 cts
10 10 cts per. yd. Irish Linen, pure linen,
from 81 cts. to IS cts. per. yd.
ap. 5th, rs. II. G. GARRETT, Sd. ST.
II ONNETS, newest style, Bonnet Satin,
- Silk and Ribbon, in great variety, Collars,
Spencers, Undersleeves, hoosery, cloves, Mitts,
Lace, Edging, silk and linen han. &c. call at
II. G. GARRETr's, Sd. street.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-09-12
Wholesale nrnr Hnnse

THE subscribers have on hand large
- and well selected stock of Drugs. Chemi
calls, Paints, Dye Stuffs, Oils, Varnishes, Brush
es, Patent Medicines, Perfumery, Surgical In.
struments, Daguerreotype stock, Glassware, etc.
ETC., which they offer very low either wholesale
or retail. Deolers will find it to their Interest
to examine our stock and prices, as we are de
termined to sell as low as any house in tht
West. Orders promptly executed, aud persona
attention paid to shipping.
DRUG EMPORIUM, Market street, two doov
below the jefferson Branch Bank
ENING 4 MELVIN.
Steubenyille. Jan. |, 1855
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-09-12

Ex-Governor Hunt resists the Republi-
can platform. The first locomotive placed
on the Schenectady Railroad was resisted
by one Jesse Buell's oldest bulls. The
gentleman whe saw the collision says thu
bull was damaged considerably by the op
Grafton, having lost his life and bOtl
horns. The fate of that bull should teacl
discretion to our friend the Ex-Governor
Albany KnichiJocker;
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-09-12

neApAt the Woman's Rights convention,
lately in session at Saratoga; Lucy Stone
Blackwell was speaking upon WOman's
Right Of suffrage, when some one inter.
posed the objection that woman could moi
leave their children to go to Congress-
Lucy responded that she did not see the
force of the objection, as there were at Sar
atoga, on pleasure visit, large number
of mothers, who had managed to leave thei
babies at home.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-09-12

Our --latest intelligence from Norfolk
and Portsmouth is of the same distressing
character as that we have been receiving
for several days. The disease, in fact,
seems to be still increasing at Norfolk.
At New Orleans, the mortality for last
week exhibits slight decrease, but We
fear that it is only pausing, it did week
before last,) for new strength, to strike
down new victims.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-09-12
DR.. John McCook,

OFFICE on the second floor in front of
" the Union Office, Sd street Steubenville,
and opposite the Citizens Bank.
Office hours from a. m. until IL a. M, and
from p. m. until 6 p. m. At all other hours,
unless necessarily absent, he may be found by
those requiring his professional services at his
residence ON 4th street, three doors south Of the
Catholic Chapel and opposite the North Public
school house. april "a '55 3t.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-09-12
Boots! Roots!! Boots!!!

JAMES ALEXANDER
HAS on hand, and is manufacturing,
- Gents French Calf Stitched and Pegged
Kip and coarse Boots and Shoes. Also, Ladies
Misses and Childrens Caters, Kid, Morocco
and Calf Boots, Buskins and Slippers and
keeps in store large stock of Eastern work Of
the latest style, all of which he will sell low
for Cash, at his fashionable Boot and Shoe store
Market Street, Steubenville, Ohio
Feb I R55-3mon
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-09-12
MCDOWELL & CO.,

Booksellers, StatiOners, Paper Dealers, Blank
Book Manufacturers and Book Binders,
DEALERS at Wholesale and Retail, in
~ School, Classical, Medical, Theological,
Miscellaneous, and Blank Books, Ruled and
Plain Cap, Post and Note Papers, Printing and
Wrapping Papers, Wall Papers and Borders,
School, Counting House and Fancy Stationery
Merchants and others desiring to purchase,
will do we'll to call and examine our stock.
The highest market price paid for Rags.
MCDOWELL q co.,
North side of aket, above Fourth street
Steubenyille. Ohio, Jan. |, IS.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-09-12

SrEADINEss OF PURPOSE 1T is aston
ishing how often, if an earnest, heartfelt
desire for the qualification Of some good
feeling Or for the performance of some
good deed be steadily and unwaveringly
held before us, without any regard to its
apparent impossibilities, its accomplishment
is at length obtained
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-09-12
GHOST LAYING,

that he practiced with such manifest sue
cess under the title of Count Nesslerode.
in former years, in Kentucky, Tennessee
Ohio and Indiana. All Ghosts laid at the
reduced price of five dollars per head, sc
quick as to stagger credulity, and no ques
tions asked, except such as may be abso-
lutely necessarily to success.
The highest price paid for old horse
shoes.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-09-12
Sky Light Dguerrotype Room.

G W. WISER, respectfully announces
-" 'to the public, that he has recently ref&t-
ed and refurnished the rooms, corner Fifth
and Market streets, in style Inferior to none.
He haspered no pains or expense to make his
rooms pleasant, where one and all may take
pleasure in visiting, and where all who wish
may be supplied with Daguerreotypes of the
finest tone, true to the life, at very reasonable
rates, and will take great pains to please all
who may favor him with their patronage.
GJRooms corner of Fifth and Market streets
Immediately over Halsted's Shoe Store
Steubenvile, Jan. l. 1855.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-09-12
AURORA

A NEW COOKING STOVE, new in
4 n design and principle, for burning Coal, has
cleaned; construction such as to meet the expec-
tations Of all, and guaranteed to give satisfac.
tion to the purchaser. Will you call and see itP
Nos. and Extra Coal Cook Stoves.
-" Hartley /" do.
8 Air Tight Wood do.
2 =" Premium do. do.
9 q Cook or Bachelor Stoves
Egg, Parlor and Chamber Stoves of beautifi
design, Fancy Crates, Tenders, etc., etc., all
reduced prices, at the Ohio Foundry Warerooms,
Market street. SHARP & CRAIG.
Steubenville, Jan. |, 1855,