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CII Ill QITTER

D1ED.----After lingering illness Of nearly
one year, CHARLES RITTER, aged 30 years.
Mr.. RIrTER, was attached to one Of the
Swamp Land Commissions, as engineer. About
Is months ago, he was sent to the upper part
Of the State to make surveys. From ippru-
dence andexposurs, whilst at his duty he was
taken i'll; yet as long as he could stand he would
no abandon his post. Poor RITTER a bright
future was before him talents with innustry,
were united to lead him onward and upward !! A
nervous sanguine temperament united with po-
etic, mind schooled in German philosophy, made
him generous friend and agreeable companion.
Liberal to a fault; he was known during the cpl
demic of $50 to deprive himself Of his last dollar
to aid his suffering countrymen in New
Orleans. Here he comma nded number offriends;
but when deaf, came to grapple with him, there
was no relative by his side--no mether-no sis
ter yet there was one, whose christian chari
ty and genuine kindness Of heart, had lead her
to the bedside of the dying stranger where as
an angel Of light, and better life, she stood a
living embodiement Of that charity (which Is
not strained"
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10 In Our hasty notice Of the
,.Hall ambient in Wednesdays naner.

10 In Our hasty notice Of the
well accident" in Wednesdays paper,
we said that Peter the negro man who
went down, into the well, and lost his
life, in az effort to save Baptiste, was
10 the employ Of the latter, such was
not the fact. Peter came up, with
others when the alarm was given, and
not withstanding every effort was
made to deter him, went down Of his
own accord--not 10 the bucket, but by
the rope. He would not even wait
to have a rope fastened about his
body, in order that he might be drawn
back in case he should find it difficult
to breath the foul air.
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dent; but other causes there are i:
why it is, that the character of all
manner Of public entertainments have
been brought down to a level with
Punch and Judy exhibitions. A rea-
sonable religion, would take man as
be il, and not be the parent of abor-
tions: il would not teach us to play
hypocrite, and affect to despise the
things we love; it would not have US
perpetually signing and grieving, and
singing psalms, nor would it have US
always laughing in light-hearteduess !;
but it would show us the temperance
path in all things. that we might in
dulge the natural passions within us,
without prejudice to our souls or bod
les. Thus "par example," it would
not teach us to be gay-open our
mouths and never close them, with
laughter; nor would it have US always
cry nor would it denounce the
drama nor tell us what no reasona-
Bile being can believe-that dancing
is sinful. Yet it would advise not to
dance into fever, nor to indulge in the
lacivious and vulgar hugging polka,
which the raving Of misguided teach
ers Of faith, has called into existence.
No. True christianity is Temper
ance;" it holds a just balance be.
tween extremes, and appeals in forci-
bic language to the reason Of man,
aud advises him not to go either to
the right-or the left It shows him
the pleasure and happiness to be de-
rived from moderation.
What pray, is the effect Of building
a platform Of morality in the skies !;
unless you give man the wings of an
gels to reach it +? Why he makes his
pinions out of wax, and as he ap-
proaches the light Of its trancendental
philosophy, his wings melt away aud
no falls--not Oh the beautiful green
carpet Of earth but into the fabulous
regions below.
Man wants pleasure relaxation of
mind as well as relaxation Of body !;
and If would be moralists do not give
him good, he will help himself to bad
To advocate total abstinence from
pleasure--from any article of diet, is
to proclaim war against nature, both
senseless aud absurd.
10 the Puritanical history Of Massa.
chusetts, when, and where was there
more hideons and offensive vice and
immortality? Yet then and there, We
had the concerted action of govern
ment, aud the power of law, to perpe-
trate blasphemy. One Of the early
Governors Of that State was appealed
to, BY party Of these sanity puri-
tans" to close the two or three thea
tres, that fourished in the metropolis
Of the State at that time. What was
his answer !? The theatres produce
as much good-properly conducted, as
the churches. +"
We must have shows" and il
public taste does not elevate the stand.
ard, then the standard must 60 down
to public taste. Would there ever be
third tier in the theatre, and sa.
loon for vice; if the public did not not
call for it! No, never. Would TIE
horse opera, with its silly clown-7sztoo
brainless to be "a fool "--take nrece-
dence over the " Prince " Denmark "
If prostitu'ed publietaste did not ask
for It Would (once) lovely woman
60 languish and faint away, over the
last wishy washy "hopero, with
hearing aud nantinn e1noscd hoant;a
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Q REMOVAL.
Per shin Audover,

TRENCH WINDOW GLASS; Amer
L lean Zine paint in Oil, French Zinc In
varnish, White Lead, Paris Green, Finer
aid Green Chrome Green Il Yellow Whit
ing Putty Gtaziers Diamonds, PANT brush
es, Stemcoils etc, for sale by Hu
ju14. .--.-.st VIM BOGEL,
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MARRIED.-On the 2Sth ult., at the res
idence Of WIN. ROBERTSON ESQ.,, parish Of Point
Coupee, by the Rev. J. ROLAND, CLAIBORNE 8.
WREN, Esq, Of Yazoo Miss, to Miss ELIZEBETH
TfLANO, Of Baton Rouge.
Married.-On the 9th of June, by the Rev.
Mr.. Ladaviere, a the residece of Captain 9. Dali
feres Mr.. JOSEPH DALFERES, and Miss MEL
VIVA, daughter Of Eugene Leblanc, Esq, Of As
sumption,
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E Some benevolent ladies of
New York have established an asso-
citation for the relief and care of or.
phau girls.
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Piano TuNtNa.-MR. CHARLES
BRowN, Piano forte tuner and repair
1er. IL now in town, and comes well
recommended As understanding this
business. Person. having instruments
to repair. will do we'll to avail them.
selves Of this opportunity orders ad.
dressed to him at the Post Office, will
meet prompt attention.
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Il il said that Mr.. Max Maretzek is
writing his biography, or the Expert
ence Of I New York Opera Manager
for many unsuccessful seasons, to be
published in German and English.
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A CANDID LAwrER.-"Do you think
I'll get justice done me ? said a cul.
prit to his counsel Il don't think
you WILL" replied the other, "for
see two men on the jury who are op-
posed to hanging.
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CARD,

Miaer Comet You will please announ-
&C to the stupid public that neither my
cousin Bottle Green" or myself are can
didstes for Constable OF Governor. Our
talents have not been appreciated By
either party, and we fird that honesty,
hike Fsllstaffs honor will not mend leg,
or fll an empty pocket book.
july l2.lt DEMlJoHN JOINS.
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Times ABOUT Town. Under
this general head, the Advocate con-
tinues to inform us Of Know Nothing
discords. It says in its other even
ing's edition:
Discussions and troubles continue
to distract the bosoms of the doughty
Warriors of the X. N. wigwam. The
"pipe of peace is no longer a "pipe
Ct piece" but one Of many pieces !;
the tomahawk of war has been dug up
from the bowels of the earth and had
new handle put in it ]; the big chiefs
have sharpeued their rusty sca|ping
Knives and begin to look ferocious.
although the editor Of the Com
ct persists that the country is safe
war is imminent. Five other fleet
footed braves have come out from
the great tribe and growl savagely
at those who stay in. Others are
looked for shortly, and the readers
of the Advocate may rest assured
that they will see it announced in
advance of all contemporaries, as The
indefaiigable Pickett always gives
ms the advantage Of his record, for
which he has our everlasting graft
tude. Mr. Comet, is the country
safe is the country sale, Mr.. Com
ct 2"
Fraid not, sir. If you can say
prayers. with any manner of becoming
grace, fall to. We ask this, as much
for your sake, as our own. We all
live on the principle Of "abstrac-
tion,' and if the country is not safe
what is to become Of the pillars Of
liberty-the public press. Just now,
we do not feel at liberty to stand com.
mitted; and cannot answer your ques-
ton direct of lis the country safe"
1foou think there's anything very
alarming in the times, let us put our
heads together, and try, with strength
Of body and of mind.' to hold up the
temple. If we cannot sustain it, on
the democratic PRINCIPLE, that in union
there is strength, then let it caue.-
When the pillars begin to bend, we
shall cry "look out below in order
that the fat rats in the basement
such as have been fed with silver
forks on pap" may have time to mi
CRATE before the tide overwhelms
them. and they be chagrined and
mortified at finding themselves on the
shallow side.
F Some benevolent ladies of
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There have been several deaths in
Philadelphia from snn.stroke.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-19

CONSTITUTION OF THE EARrH.--A
writer in the Scientific American, after
examining all the various theories concer-
ming the structure of the ear III, endorses
the conclusion that the world is one mass
or globe of mixed metals, of which the
mere crust has become rused, or Of earthly
form the outer rind, as it were, proven.
ting any rapid combination taking place
with the metallic surface, five or six miles
below the surface Of the dry land.-Erup.
tions from volcanoes, he thinks, are pro-
duced by the sea getting down to the me-
tallic surface through some fsure in the
earlh's. crust; decomposition of the water
then takes place-fre, fame and steam
causing eruption.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-19
A Pretty Woman.

The subjoind waif we have discovered
In an exchange, and transfer it to our COL
umns for the purpose of gratifying our
numerous lady friends. 1t is beautiful
specimen of bJouterie. We desire that
all appropriate ii to themselves, and re-
gard it as their .rightful property. But
we would gently caution them not to
"put on airs on account of it:
"A pretty woman is one of the insttu'
tons Of the country--an angel in dry
goods and glory. She makes sunshine,
blue sky, Fourth of July and happiness
wherever she goes, Her path is one of
delicious roses, perfume and beauty. She
is sweet poem, written in rare curls,
and choice calico, and good principles
Men stand up before her as SO many ad-
miration points, to melt into cream and
then butter.-Her words float round the
ear like music, birds of Paradise, or the
chimes of Sabbath bells.-Without her,
society would lose its truest attraction,
the church its frmest reliance, and young
men the best of comforts and company.
Her influence and generosity restrain the
vicious, strengthen the weak, raise the
lowly, flannel shirt the heather, and
strengthen the faint-hearted. Whenever
you find the woman, you also find pleas
ant fireside boquets, clean clothes, order.
good living, gentle hearts, music, light,
and model institutions generally. She
is the flower of humanity, very Venus
in dimity, and her inspiration is the
breath of Heaven.
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stlisttIlang.
A GREEK ROBIN HOOD.


The French papers have the following
romantic account OF the manner in which
the vicinity of the city of Adrianople has
been rid Of some troublesome robbers.
The house Of widow residing there
was entered and robbed Of valuables
amounting to 1000 piastres, her only
wealth, by seven men who said they were
members of the band of Yani, celebra-
ted chief, who had gained great renown
in these parts, and the poor woman made
use Of his name in making complaint
This person is sort of Fra Diavolo, who
seems to have modelled himself after The
brigand heroes Of romance. He is Bull
garian py birth, and robs no one but the
rich Turks, whom he hates, and has been
known frequently to give the proceeds Of
such an expedition to any poor person he
might meet. He goes and comes in the
villages, where he is well received and
treated like lord. II must be said that
the rustic police are not much protection,
for they are too often connected with the
band themselves.
This M. Yani goes through the coun-
try robbing the rich, befriending the poor,
protecting the widow and orphan, and
even watching the magistrates to see that
justice is meted 10 the poor and rich
alike. Now, Yani, learned that he had
been implicated in the robbery, and fully
equipped, paid the lady visit. Trem-
bling, the poor woman begged him to
leave her the little that remained
But | have never taken anything from
you,' said the brigand.
Are you not then Yani ? said she.
4 am most certainly Yani, and come
10 obtain the description of those who
have abused my name and robbed you
Reassured, the woman gave the requi-
red description.
"Be content" said Yani, departing,
you shall obtain justice. No one stains
my name with impunity, | promise..you.
Two days after, Yani, brought back to
the widow all she had lost, and with it
the heads Of the seven robbers who had
taken it. He had followed his defamers
with few OF his men, and had avenged
his injured honor upon them himself.
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SENSIBLY SPOKEN.

The following is from the Democratic
Transcript, and as il speaks on an impor.
tant matter in very sensible manner, we
give it a place in our columns:
Talk of the parlor with its touch me
not elegance-we care not for it.-Let
its covered magni6cence riot in darkness
Its red velvets lie in shrou,ls-its pic
lures gaze dimly through crape-its splen-
did piano stand dumb in its linen cover
its worsIed roses and pinks, and gilt
flowers remain uDplucked in dark corners
Its carpet bloom unseen. Let the shut
ters and double curtains exclude every
beautiful ray oflight; while we can have
the pleasant, airy, yellow-AoOred, uncar-
peted kitchen.
This is the place for real enjoyment.
the kitchen, with its bright shelves and
its clean, white tables, white with time.
The kitchen, with its easy chair, and
broad shining hearth and with its cracking
and blazing fire.
'We do not mean the kitchen in the
great house, where servants have entire
control, and the lady Of the house never
sets her foot within i.s precints; but the
homely and comfortable kitchen of the
we'll to do working man, where the wife
and the tea kettle sing together, and the
little children prattle round the mother
while her own hands set the table for
tea.
There may be snow in the cleaning,
or sun arrows lodging in the tops oftrees
there may be city walls about, or blue
undulaling hills. 1t matters not in such
a place everything smacks of true COM
fort
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Paving for a Supper.

A poor Indian came one night 10 an inn
at Litchfeld, in the early days of New
England, and asked for a morsel Of food
and few hours lodging. Il no pay
he said. Il hunt all day, and no game in
the forest The hostess not liking his
appearance, drove him off and as he was
going, looking very sad, 'for there was
no other inn for many mile, man who
was sitting on bench before the door,
told the women to supply the wants Of
the red man, and he would pay her. As
soon as the supper was finished, he than
ked his benefactor, and said he would
some day repay him.
A great many years after, the settler
was taken prisoner by hostile tribe, and
was carried off 10 Canada.
His life was spared, but he was kept
in slavery, till one day an Indian came TO
him, and giving him musket, bade the
captive follow him: The Indian never
told him where they were going or what
was his object; but day after day the
captive followed his strange guide through
the thick forests, until one day they
came suddenly Oh the cultivated lands Of
the white man. DO you know that place!'
asked the Indian, pointing 10 group Of
houses, 'Ah, yes, it is Lltchfeld =! and
before the captive could recover from his
surprise and JOY, the Indian exclaimed,
'And | am that starving Indian you once
took pity on and now that | have paid
you for that supper, You tan 60 home TO
yours
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-19

liza good lady who had two children
sick with the measles, wrote to friend
for the best remedy. The friend had
just received note from another lady in
quiring the way to make pickles. In the
confusion, the lady who inquired about
the pickles, received the remedy for the
measles, and the anxious mother Of the
sick children, read with horror the follow
ing: 'Scald them three or four times in
very hot vinegar, and sprinkle them well
with salt, and in few days they will be
cured.
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The Green Mountain Rotary.

A COOKING STOVE designed for far
n mers and hotel keepers, burning wood and
COAL and guaranteed to give satisfaction tU pur.
chasers. Also ErNA AIR TIGHTS large ovES and
the Star Of the West The stoves are far ahead
of any yet introduced for baking and roasting,
in respect to saving fuel and for durability are
unequalled. Manufactured by A. Bradley,
Pittsburgh. The subscriber keeps constantly
on hand large assortment Of all kinds Of tin
Sheot-Irou and Brass Ware. Persons In want
Of anythiog in his line will save money by civ.
ing him a call. Spouting roofing aud all kinds
Of fob work done to order aud at the lowest pri.
ces. The highest prices paid for old copper&
pewter. Store South ith street nearly opposite
the Norton House. j. H. LINDSAY.
april 9th 1855.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-19

MARRIED LIFE.--T'he following beauti-
ful and true sentiments are from the pen
of that charming writer, Frederika Brem-
er, whose observations might well become
rules of life, so appropriate are they to
many Of its phases deceive not one
another in small things nor in great
One little single lie has, before now, dis
,urbed whole married life; small cause
has often great consequences. Fold moi
the arms together and sit idle. Do not
run much from home. Ones own hearth
is Of more worth than gold. Many a
marriage, my friends, begins like the rosy
morning, and then falls away like snow
wreath. And why, my friends = Be.
cause the married pair neglect to be at
well pleasing to each other after marriage
as before. Endeavor always, my chill
dren, 10 please one another, but at the
same time keep God in your thoughts
Lavish not all your love on to day, fol
remember that marriage has its to-mOr
row likewise, and its day after tomorrow
too. Spare, as any one may say, fue
for tie winter. Consider. my daughter
what the word wife expresses. The mar
red woman is the husbands domesti
faith; in her hand he must be able to con
6de house and family; be able to entrus
TO her the key Of his heart, as well as tn
key Of his eating room. Ills honor an
his home are under her keeping-hi
well-being in her hand. Think of this
And you, sons, be faithful husbands, an
4 good fathers of'families. Act SO ths
saSOur wives shall esteem and love you.
,,'s bPAlI men in the society Of wOme
are romantic. Fa
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]. r. SLACK g. CO..

BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS and
~ PAPER DEALERS, Market street, above
Fourth, south side, Steubenville, Ohio, keep
constantly on hand and for sale, large and
we'll selected stock Of Miscellaneous and School
BOOKS; Plain and Fancy STATIONERY /;
Writing and Wrapping PAPERS, BLANK
BOOKS, ETC., ETC.; all Of which they will sell
on the most favorable terms at wholesale or
retail.
Country merchants and other dealers will be
supplied at very low wholesale prices.
]. r. s. d Co. are prepared to furnish the
best A, ,nerican Magazines, as early as they can
be received by mail. They also keep on hand
choice supply:of sHEEr usIo. Jan. !, SIS.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-19
Sky Light Dguerrotype Room.

q ". WISER, respectfully announces
Ito the public, that he has recently rcftt.
ed and refurnisted 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, aud will take great pains 10 please al
who may favor him with their patronage.
GFRooms corner of Fifth and Market streets
Immediately over Halsteds Shoe Store
Steubenville, Jan, !. 1867
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-19
Fulton Foundry, Steam Engine & Car
Factory,
WEIICWIII OHIO

STEAM ENGINES, Steam Boats, Steam
OFerry Boats, hulls and wood work COM
plete. steam belers, sheet Iron work, mill ma.
chiuery, and castings for grist and saw mills,
rail road car wheels, rail road cars Of every de-
scription made to order. The proprietor Of this
establishment having twenty-eight years Of
practical experience together with extensive
privileges, feels confident that he can do work
as we'll and as low as any establishment in the
east or west All communications will meet
with prompt attention. 7. f. GElSSE,
June l3. Wellsville, o hio
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-19
Co ttage Ho use.

OHIU.
HENRY BONE has taken charge Of the
IL Cottage House, and is prepared to accom-.
IN odate the public. ystaa
He has refu rnished the principal rooms, and
in many other respects added 10 the comfort
ofthe house. His table will at all times be
supplied with the best the market affords. It
is his intention. and shall be his constant care
to render his house, in every respect, all that
may be desired by his guests. .....1
Boarders and Pleasure Parties accommodated
on reasonable terms. nN'e'7
~ ~ - sept. ls-sm!
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M'DOWELL & 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, Rolled 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 & CO.,
North side Of aket, above Fourth street
Steubenville. oh 10. ''a'l Jan. 1, '55.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-19
The Watson House

g WATSON, having almost entirely re-
sC furnished and fitted up anew his spacious
hotel in the town Of New Lisbon, Is now pie.
pared to acepmmodate the travelling pgblicin
the best style. His table will be always fur.
lnishtd with the most choice products cf the
season, and the treatment Of bis guesis n ~ 81.
ways be such as to give full and general salts.
.factIon.ohil0 9uirmA4j eHi h Isll9f 9fiS
/, Gall u at It ths sign q the GROSS KEys, Ns~
Lisbon, F3,a June "a.
.aanIaM 3 an.nsn q sIsa loI .ssh
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-19
AMERICAN HOUSE,
NEW ADV n

HAVING taken the large and convenient
IL three story brick house, at the west corner
Of the public square, and fully repaired and re-
furnished the entire establishment, the ppier.
signed offers tito the consideration Of the pub
lic.' He assures those, who may patropise him
that every effort viii be made to render them
perfectly comfortable, and that fair bills.Only
will be charged. He rests his claims with ,th
public. ~ ~ ilaag 1T. D. HAMILTON.
Newark. Aug. 8, ,55 IT,, ,as ,gBs'B "a