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True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-07-25
We proclaim 10 the world the following
PRINCIPLES OF THE AMERICAN
pARTY 0E OHIO

T. The unlimited freedom Of Religion dis.
connected with politics-hostility to ecclesias'
tical influences upon the affairs OF government
equality of rights to all naturalzed Emf.
giants who are thoroughly Amercanized, and
owe no temporal allegiance, BY reason of their
religion higher than that TO the Constitution.
II. No Interference with the rights OF cltl-
zenship aleady acquired by Foreigners, and
the protection Of law to all who honestly eni
urate from love Of liberty but the exclusion OF
foreign paupers and felous, and refusal to
extend the right Of suffrage TO all who come
hereafter until they shall have resided Il years
in the United States and complied with the
naturalization Laws.
UI. Opposition to all political organizations
composed Exclusively Of Foreigners, and to
Foreign Military Companies, and 10 all attempts
70 exclude the Bible IRON Schools supported by
the government
w. Slavery is local-not national we oP
nose its extension in any of our territories, and
the increase Of its political power by the ad-
mission into the Union Of any Slave state or
otherwise; ard We demand of the General Gov
ernment an immediate redress OF the great
wrongs which have been inflicted upon the
cause of Freedom and the American character
by the repeal Of the Missouri Compromise, and
the introduction OF Slavery into Kansas in vlo
lation Of lazy, by the force of arms, and the de-
structon Hnhe elective franchise.
Y. In humble imitation of the wisdom oil
Washing ton, we oppose all intervention in the
affairs Of Foreign States yet on all proper oc
casion, we will not withhold our sympathy
from any people aspiring to be free.
vi. We support American Industry aud ge'
MUS against the adverse. policy of Foreign na,
commerce by the improvement of rivers and
harbors and the construction OF national roads
uriting the various sections of the Union.
VII. The Union of these States should be
made perpetual by a.faithful allegiance to,the
Constitution.
VIII. In State policy we zealously advocate
Retrenchment and RefOrm--a modification OF
the present oppressive system of Taxation and
a liberal system OF Public Schools.
THOS. SP0ONER, President,
JoHS 3. REEs, Secretary.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-07-25
Vile Attack On prOtestantism,

The enemies of the American Party are
endeavoring to explain away the peculiar
political dogmas of the Roman Catholic
church. In doing this however, they seem
to have become imbued with the same spir-
it of intolerance which chafaeterises that
Institution. Not content with lauding the
Papacy and disparaging Professionalism,
they are beginning to say that excellence,
purity, truth and honesty can exist oEly
in the Roman Catholic Church, and direct
ly to attack and denounce Professionalism
and Protestants. The Daily Nashville
Union the leading organ of the Ani-Amer-
ican party of Tennessee, after asserting
that "Catholosism has done more for hu-
manity than any other church." attacks
the Protestant churches and Protestant
Ministers of every denomination in the
following violently abusive manner:
ga church that can boast of an exist
ence of thirteen centuries-p passing thro'
all the various vicissitudes of her event.
full career, unscathed, can certainly show,
with all her atrocious barbarity, many
bright spots which may be placed in favor
able contrast with the Protestant church,
with its thousand and one wrangling sects.
Men are beginning to see through the
transparent cause that wells this Know
Nothing movement. They are beginning
to ask what Professionalism has done for
the World. What has she done to allevi-
ate and elevate the down trodden. Is the
race any better off for having accepted her
faith. These Reverend Hypocrites--these
scribes and pharisees-arG trcading on
terrible volcano. They will find their trea-
sonable schemes and internal plotting
against the liberties of man tried and con-
demned by the pure light of Gods own
truth and love, which shines and throbs in
every pulsation of humanity's heart. If
Professionalism proves rccreant to her high
trust, she will have to pass the ordeal of
/ enlightened opinion and be consigned to
her merited obscurity. Popery with all
its crimes against God and man adapts it's
elf to the times and to circumstances, and
thus saves itself from being absorbed in
the mass of conflicting elements"
Let this be read by every Protestant
American in the country. Let him see
the position Of the opponents of tho Amer
lean party. Let him know the estimation
placed upon his religious opinions by the
Anti-Americau party.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-07-25
The State Council.

The State Council which assembled at
Reading on the Sd inst, has nobly sustain
ed the honor of the Keystone State, by
repudiatiug the obnoxious plank in the
National Platform. 1t is a remarkable
fact that the American party of Pennsyl-
vania SO violently assailed by the old line
organs as pro-slavery organization, is the
first political party that ever met in Ma
tional Council with sufficient nerve to re-
sist the demands of the slave-ocracy, the
first political party with back bone enough
to act an Independent part, and had those
who thus denounced us, exhibited the
same degree of fidelity to the principles
Of freedom and less servility to mere party,
the South would have been taught long
ago that there really is North, and that
Northern men are not afraid to maintain,
its rights, however the adv coates Of hu-
man bondage may buster.
The triumph of free principles in the
State Council and the call for the Cincin-
natl Convention must be gratifying to-
every true friend of freedom.
Evidence is constantly accumulatipg to
show the honest anti-slavery men that the
only hope of intcrposing successful check
to the aggressions Of the slave power, is in
the American party. The only hope Of
redeeming the soil once solemnly conse-
Grated to freedom is in the moral courage
and giant strength of the American Or
ganization. If it does not embrace all the
Freesoiler could desire, yet the truth is
apparent that he must either act directly
with the pro-slavery Democratic party, Or
aid them indirectly by uniting in third
party, or he must throw his influence with
the American Republican organization.-
Is not the path of duty plain and clear.
Friends Of freedom can you hesitate,
Young America.
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@On last Saturday We had the pleas

BGrOn last Saturday we had the pleas
ure of paying visit to Bloomfield By
pure accident and without any prc-Oonsert-
cd arrangement, SAM and some fifty or
sixty of his boys were in town, and all in
fine spirits, pleased with the Republican
State ticket, and determined to roll up a
much larger majority than formerally,-in
October-for the American party. We
would be thankful to Messrs. CASTOR and
T'appn, if they could make it convenient
to pay Wayne Township another visit be-
tween this and the second Tuesday in Oc
tober.
There was one fact noticed which We
record with great pleasure-there was moi
man on the ground under the influence
of liquor, nor do We believe there was one
drop Of ardent spirits tasted either by San
or one of his boys on that day: Very diff
erent indeed from the state of affairs whel
the Sag NIGHTS dominated in Wayne Town
ship
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-07-25
The Distracted Party.

1t is said to be q favoritc theory of the
homeopathists, that that which will cause
disease, will also effect its cure The
bunker politicians seem to think that this
theory holds good not only in the body
human, but also in the body polite. To
heal division and wrangling among them
selves, they continue busy trying to SOW
seeds Of discord among the friends of
Freedom and true Amo4 IN interests.
In this case however, II would appear
that if the theory is correct, the practice
is bad. For while they can effect no harm
among US, domestic feuds and internal wars
rage among thef own ranks. Gentlemen,
settle your own quarrels first.
Aud as a little scriptural consolation
may be of service to the distracted, quar-
reling and expiring administration party ;
and as il is said that the Romish church
and priests do not admit the free use Of
the Bible to the laiety, we would respect
fully submit to them the good advice in
the following quotation:
"And if an house be divided against
itself, that house cannot stand, And il
satan rise up against himself, and be divi
ded, he cannot stand, but hath an end
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-07-25

The PRospEcT IN New TohK.-The
Albany Register of Monday, Says:-With-
in a short time past we have had the am
plest opportunity for oscertaining tho feel
ing which animates the Americans of this
State, and it is this,-whatever may be
their minor differences Of opinion, they will
vote in solid body, and will consequently
sweep the State at the ensuing election"
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-07-25

The ticket presented by the Columbus
Convention of the 18th inst, appears to
be generally received with great approba-
tion. 10 be sure, it cannot reasonably he
expected that every man in the state will
be entirely satisfied; but we are pleased
to notice, that the enthusiasm which char
acterised the proceedings at Columbus, has
spread over the state, and that's most of
those who at first held off, have since turn
ed in, thus leaving the malcontents but
few in number From present indications,
we shall be disappointed ifthe ticket at the
head of our columns does not sweep Ohio
with unprecedented majority, Chase,
Ford, BrinkerhOff, &C., will so entirely
lead the van, that the bunker administra
ton candidates will hardly be heard of.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-07-25

Mr.. Chase having arrived, was intro
duced to the Convention by the President,
and spoke as follows:
Mr.. President, and gentlemen Of tie Con-
Uent'om:
I know full we'll that it is because of no
merit or worth of mine that you have
honored me with the nomination which
has been announced to me by your CON-
mittee, and it is this knowledge which ex.
ccedingly enhances my sense of the honor
conferred, and the responsibilities which
it imposes Ohio has many citizens bet
ter fitted for the position in which you
would place me, and better qualified tc
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-07-25
A Plausible Reason.

1t has been suggested to us, that one
cause of the bitter hatred on the part of
some men, to the Know Nothings, arises
from the fact, that the applications of some
such men were rejected, and they refused
admission into The councils. This is said
to apply to some of the loudest bawlers,
most efficient actors, and Office seekers in
the administration party. This fact is also
said to apply to some men who last fall
were candidates for national and county
offices, but who now attribute their defeat
to the Know Nothings. We do not pre-.
sumo to charge this home upon those un.
fortunates--the public can draw their OWL
inferences. But when we hear q man
ranting against the Know Nothings we
cannot well resist the first thoughts, was
he a candidate last fall or spring for Con
gress Or any other office? or by what ma
jority was his application for membership
to one Of those secret, midnight, oath
bound councils, of which he now make
such fuss, rejected? No wonder the,
growl!
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-07-25

hS"A rich literary treat is to be presen-
ted to the American reader next autumn.
in the correspondence of Daniel Webster.
containing his letters, social, family, politi-
cal, agricultural, occasional and miscella-
neous, together with several unpublished
papers, diplomatic and other, edited by his
son, Fletcher Webster ESQ.,,
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-07-25

SAM IN MA1NE.-A large Know Moth
ing Convention, composed ofdelegates from
Kenebec county, met at Hallowell on We'd
nesday. Strong resolutions were adopted
against the National Administration and
Slavery and recommended open nomina,
Gons,
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pea-The trustees of the Utica and Sche-
nectady Railroad Company have declared
dividend, out of the assets of the compa-
ny, of nine per cent on the stock, payable
on the 18th instant.
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No choice. The Convention then pro-
ceeded to vote again for Supreme Court
Judge. Several names were withdrawn
The following was the result of the Sec
ond ballot:
O0nVers ...........,.',,...'......
The other votes were not announced by
the Chair.
Judge G. G. Convers, of Muskingum,
was then declared the nominee of the Con
vention for candidate for Judge Of the
Supreme Court, for the short term.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-07-25

1GTThe Toledo Republican seconds the
views of the Cleveland Plaindealer that,
in view of the promising character of the
wheat crop in Ohio, -four will be bought in
less than sixty days at Sc per barrel.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-07-25
THE AMERICAN PARTY OF OHIO.

AT the Annual Session of the State Council,
held in Cleveland, June 5th, 1855, the follow
ing Platform of Principles as expressive of the
seOtiment of the Order in this State, was adopt,
ed and ordered to be published to the world
over the signatures of itsiofhcers:
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-07-25

p@- The Harrisburg, (Pa.) keystone,
has placed the name of George NJ. Dallas,
at the head of its columns, as a candidate
for the Presidency.
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REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET,

FOR GOVERNOR
SALMON p. CHASE, of Hamilton,
FOR LIEUT.. GOVERNOR;
THOMAS II. FORD, Of Richland.
FOR AUDITOR OF STATE;
FRANK NJ. WRIGHT, Of Champaign
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE:
JAMES H. BAKER, of Ross.
FOR TREASURER or STATE:
WILLIAM II. GIBSON, of Seneca.
FOR JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT
(For the Full 1eAm,)
JACOB BRINKERHOFF, of Richland
(FSr the Vacaacy)
CHAS. G, CONYERS, of Muskingum.
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL:
F. D. KTMBALL, Of Medina.
FOR MEMBER OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS;
ALEXl g. CONOVEl', of Miami,
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-07-25

A. G. Conovcr, of Miami, having re-
ceivod a majority of all the votes, was de-
clared duly nominated as the caudidate for
the Board of Public Works.
This closed the nominations.
Mr.. Gibson was called to the stand, and
made a most stirring and eloquent appeal.
He will be heard in every part of the
State during the canvass.
Mr.. Kimball also addressed the Con-
vention briefly and oloquently. Hc thank
ed the Convention for the honor conferred
upon him, and pledged whatever of abili-
ty and energy he possessed to the advance
ment of the cause.
Gen. Mason, of Clark county, moved
that all the candidates to-day nominated
be unanimously confirmed by the delegates
to the Convention. He prcfaced it with
some eminently patriotic remarks.
Hen. B. +. Letter seconded the motion
in brief and most happy speech. He
hoped every thing like disccrd and differ
ences would be banished, and that al
would unite with enthusiasm to give the
ticket to-day nominated cordial and hear
ty support.
Hon. Benz Stanton spoke eloquently ii
favor of Gen. Mason's motion. In form
ing new organization, old prejudices mus
be sacrificed. We must forget the past
and unite in the great work before us.
MIR. Spoonsr, of Cincinnati, made stir
ring and eloquent speech. He indorse'
the nominations heartily, and should labO
diligently to secure their triumphant elec
ton. He had opposed the nomination Q
: one of the candidates, but by his work
, he had shown that he was for union an
harmony of action He was enthusiast
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-07-25

No choice. Messrs. Bascom, Goodhue,
Van Vorhes and Rice were withdrawn
when several counties changed their votes
and the Convention nominated j. Ii. Ba-
ker of Ross as their candidate for Score.
tary of State.
Mr., Baker responded in short speech,
in which he promised to see and speak to
the people during the campaign.
The Convention then proceeded to vote
for Treasurer of State. The following was
tho roe,,1+
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There being no choice, the Convention
proceeded to vote second time.
Frank NJ. Wright of Champaign hav-
ing received 213 votes was declared duly
nominated as the candidate of the Con-
vention for Auditor of State.
The Convention then proceeded to vote
for Secretary of State. The following was
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-07-25

re Merick, the Nnow Nothing candi-
date. is elected Chief Justice of Louisiana.
NeWrk Eagle,
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OHIO REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.
COLUMBUS, July Is, '55

y O" HOj -
Rev. Edward Smith desired to submit
a resolution. Objections were made by
several gentlemen, A motion to reconsid-
er the vote upon going on with nomina-
tions was made. This was followed by a
motion to lay the motion on the table, and
upon this vote by counties was taken,
aud resulted as follows
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-07-25

No choice. The Convention then pro-
ceeded to ballot the second time with the
following result:
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L. y. NlmUalI, OF NGuIHa county, HaV'
ing received a majority of votes, was de-
clarcd the nominee of the Convention for
Attorney General. The nomination was
unanimously confirmed.
The Convention then proceeded to vote
for Member of the Board of Public Works,
with the following result
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-07-25

The Convention then proceeded to vote
for Auditor of State, with the following
result.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-05-10
umnns nnd Lightning NOds.

All kinds of Pumps and the Necessary fixtures
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wagon and team for this express business. In
tho Pump line we fear no competition, and those
wanting pumps are invited TO leave their orders.
Lightning Rods warranted perfect, and put up
on short notice and reasonable terms.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-05-10
Excitement in the Southwest

Discorery Of COLD on the Kansas Rirer.-
The newspapers in the southwest of this
State, Missouri report that large god
mine has been discovered on the head wa
tiers of the Arkansas river, about five hum
drel miles west Of Springfield, Mo. The
mine is SAID to be as rich as any Of the gold
mines of California, and hundreds Of dollars
have been taken out in one week.
The statement is confirmed, also, by &C.
counts received from Indians and hunters
who have examined the locality. The re.
gion is mineral one, and has long beer
supposed to contain gold.
The gold fever is prevailing to great
extent in the southwest counties Of TIL.
State, and people are preparing to forsakt
agriculture and all other pursuits and turr
their attention entirely to gold digging
A. Springfield the epidemic has attacked
every young man in the town as the Ad,
vertiser asserts, and company is being
formed, 10 march as soon as possible 10 the
new FL Dorado.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-05-10

A GIRL's VAylrY.-Three young girls
Of ten or twelve years Of age were over
heard upon the street the other day, talking
about child's party, which they had late,
ly attended. They evidently had no high
opinion Of either hostess or guests; one OF
them remarhng that "there was no quality
there" NO" interposed another, hasten
ing to introduce saving clause, "nOne bu
us three"
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-05-10
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Rheumatism, Palpitaton of theh heart,
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Neuralgia of the face, Female diseases,
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Dyspepsia, Flatulence, Contractor limbs,
Pains IN the backI Paralysis, Sciatlca.
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| Price of Chains 90 and So. and can be sent by
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be had Of any agent, gratis.
| CAUTION TO LADIES.--Ladies who are en-
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For Uterine Pains one end of the chain is 10 be
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]. STEINERT, Gen. Agent, N, Y.
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4 reR a sermon by Theodore Parker =,
One Happy Nan.

The happiest man have ever known is
gone far enough from being rich in money
and who will never be very much nearer to
it. His calling fits him, and he likes it, re-
joices in its process as much as in its re.
suits. He has an active mind, well filed
LIc reads and he thinks. He tends his gar
den before sunrise every morning
r.Ies sundry miles by rail--locs ten hours
work in town--wheuce he returns, happy
and cheerful. With his own smile he catch
es the earliest smile OF the morning, plucks
the first rose of his garden, and goes to his
work with the little flower in his hand and
great one blossoming out Of his heart
lie runs with charity as q cloud with rain
and il is with him as with the cloRd-whal
coming from the cloud is rain 10 the mead
ows, is rainbow Of glories to the cloud that
pours it out. The happiness Of the allec'
ton fills the good man, and he runs over
friendship and love--connubial, parental
flial, friendly too ana philanthropic besides
His life is perpetual trap to catch sun
BEAM" and it always "springs' and take
itin. know no man who gets more out o
life, and the secret of it is that he does hi
duty to himself, 10 his brother and 10 hi
God. know rich men and learned men
men Of great social position and i! there il
genius in America, know that-Lut hap
rl.rr rnan hnrn nnvnr l.nnu.n
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-05-10

d ERFUMERY.-An endless variety for
sale at the Fayette Drug and Book Store.
Janl2 w. r. SNELSON.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-05-10

Ez-Editors, preachers, and good many
others are making guesses, just now, as 10
the probable locality ofhell. They had bet
ter wait awhile-they will know all about
Il soon enough.