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The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1855-01-20

LORD RAGLAN.-The English press, having
held in, as long as possible, is at length Out
in full chorus upon Lord Raglan. Hitherto
not a whisper has been heard against the
commander-in- chief or the officers OF the
army generally. But at last the bonds Of
silence are broken, and bitter are the sar-
casms, and bold and laundering the denun-
Citations, upon the mismanagement of the
campaign in the Crimea. 1t is characterized
by every term Of ob!oquy in the dictionary.
Every style of criticism is adopted, from
the sly inuendo up through irony, sneer, and
taunt, until rank condemnation stalks over
the page. With the exception of the minis
terial organs, who o!ftra feeble defence of the
bunders and uborions Of the Crimeun expe-
diion, the whole English press is radiant
with indignation aud wrath at its conduc.
tors. Lord Raglan's military career is run,
and we shall be called upon, at an early day,
to record his cpiuph. Such, at least, is the
conjecture we form from the tone of our ad-
vices by the Baltic. The siege Of Sevastopol
being an admitted failure, there is nothing
left but to charge the result to stupid in
competency, and TO fad a scape goat therefor,
The disaster is great and the public voice
demands sacrifice of corresponding dimen-
siOns.-IN. Y. Tribune.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1855-01-20

MORE TROUBLE IN KANzAs.-One of the
provisions of the Nebraska -Kansas bill vests
in the Governor of Kanzas the power of ap-
pointing justice Of the peace and other local
officers i'll the territory. The governor, in
the exercise of this power, did not appoint
such persons as suited the Missouri party,
and accordingly the latter have held meet
ing a Kickapoo City, at which they elected
other justices TO act instead of the legal
ones. This is new version of the squatter
sovereignty.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1855-01-20

Gen. Wool has written a long letter in
defence of his conduct while in California,
which has been published in the New York
Eve. Post. In its comments upon it that
paper says: Gen. Wool appears to have
performed both his general and special du-
ties not only with fidelity, but efficiency
Indeed, the efficiency of his services in one
rrspect--that of suppressing unlawful expe-
ditions against countries, with which we are
at peace-seems to have been the occasion Of
the assaults made upon his military reputa-
tion, He has done his duty little too
WELL
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1855-01-20

Cincinnati Gazette says, bill to incorporate
monster company, with the above title,
has been introduced into the Legislature of
Pennsylvania. The corporators embra ce the
names Of eminent men in Pittsburgh, Phila-
dephia Wheeling Cincinnati, &c. The
capital is to be $5 900, 900, and the design is
10 improve the navigation of the Ohio river.
1t will probably be ne ecessary to secure char
ters from Ohio, Virginia, Kentucky, and In
diana.
The Pittsburgh Gazette thus describes the
purpose of the corporation:
"The bill does not specifically state the
plan entertained by its originators, leaving
the details 10 the calcula tions and opinions
of the competent engineers who will doubt
less be selected To survey the work. But the
plan at present thought most feasible, is the
making Of an open canal in the river. The
Ohio between Pittsburgh and Cincinnati.
lis series of pools and rapids, the river
falling about five hundred feet in the 496
miles between the two points. The in
tention is to have a regular fall between
these two cities, of twelve inches to the
mile, which will give a current of about
two miles an hour. This fall is to be effect
led by building dams at the foot of the pools,
and at the head of the rapids, the dams to
Iextend from one bank to within 200 feet of
the other-the canal to be 200 feet in width
thus turning as much water as necessary
upon the rapids, and equalizing the fall by
cleaning out the bottom of the river, or fill
ing up, or so changing as circumstances may
require. The work is gigantic one, but ap-
porcntly feasible, and if accomplished, sure
o be of immense value to all the states con-
carned, Pennsylvania particularly, and the
Union at large"
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1855-01-20

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. l6.-Gov. Pollock
was inaugurated to-day. In his inaugura
speech he alludes to civil and religious liber
ty, freedom of speech and press, as the birth
rights of American citizens, and no foreigr
or royal edict can destroy them. Wher
these rights are assumed by foreigners the
ballot box rebukes the wrong and vindicate'
the freedom of man. He is opposed to the
further extension of banking privileges, bu
will not hesitate to sanction the charters o
solvent banks. He argues the necessity o
he sale Of the public works. Recommend
the passage of a stringent license law. HI
says that tie repeal of the Missouri compro
mise is direct violation of the wishes o
three -fourths of the voters Of the country
and deserves a stern rebuke. Is in favor o
harbor and river mprovements-a judiciou:
homestead bill-relorm in the naturalizatior
laws-and preventing the emigration Of for
eign paupers and convicts.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-05

music: "Bless thy God, who is the God
of the ialherless and the widow land she
was gone, only as she went out heard
her say, "better than diamonds-better
than diamonds" What could she mean !
l looked at the mother. With clasped
hands and streaming eyes, she blessed her
God, who had sent an angel to comfort
her. So went too; and | went to a
bright room, where there was music and
dancing, and sweet flowers; and | saw
Young happy faces, and beautifully dres'
sed, and sparkling jewels; but none that
l knew, until one passed me whose dress
was of simple white with only rosebud
on her bosom, and whose voice was like
the sweet sound of silver flute. No
spangled slipper was on her foot; but
she moved as one that treadeth upon
the air, and the divine beauty of holiness
had so glorifed her face, that | felt as l
gazed upon her that she was indeed an
angel of God.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-05
I. O. O. F.
Medical Hall Re.opened.

RR. LOUIS KELLS having re-opened
~ this well known Drug establishment, soli.
cits the attention of Physicians and the public
generally, to his well selected stock of Drugs,
Medicines, Chemicals, Perfumery, etc. 1t is
the design to render this establishment all that
can be desired in city Prescription and Retail
store.
Every care and attention will be given to
Prescriptions, and no medicine dispensed with
out having been previously subjected to strict
examination. Every facility will be afforded
Physicians to examine and test the quality of
any article supplied by this store. Determined
to keep the best quality Of everything IN this
line of business, the public can confidently re.
ly upon any articles parchased at the
Aug. l,--ly. MEDICAL HALL.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-05
FIRST STOCK OF
New Fall and Winter Dry Goods
ALEXANDER. CONN

rs receiving direct from the Eastern cit
l. les, his first general assortment of Dry
Goods for this Falls trade comprising every
thing new, elegant and fashionable, to be found
in the Eastern Markets. This stock is the
largest and best we have ever received and will
be disposed of at such prices as will make it
the interest of all persons wishing to purchase
good Goods at low prices to call and examine
the styles and prices the assortment contains
Ladies Dress Goods of all descriptions White
Goods, Embroideres, Laces and Edgings :;
Dress, Cloak and Mantlla Trimmings Bon
net Ribbons, Arti6cials, Fringes, Braids, Gimps
etc, etc. Housekeepers will find very full
stock of Housekeeping and Domestic Goods.
A full assortment Of best makes and qualities
Irish Linens and Shifting Muslins kept con.
stantly on hand also, French Cloths and Cas-
simeres, Satnets, with general assortment of
Gents Furnishing goods. %
THE NEW PHILADELPHIA BIASKETs.-Thesee ex-
cellent Blankets will be kept constantly OH
hand throughout the season.
The Cash System has been adopted and will
be henceforth rigidly adhered to, as being for
the mutual advantage of buyer and seller. Our
motto, therefore, for the future is CHEAP FOR
CASH.
The inducements offered are, It is thought
sufficient to amply repay the trouble of an ex.
animation, which is respectfully solicited from
all persons whether desiring to become pur.
chasers or not. ALEX. CONN.
oct '55
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-05

A BEAUTIFUL THOUGHT. |
gaze into the stars, they look down upon
me with pity from their serene and silent
spaces, like eyes glistening with tears
over the little lot of man. Thousands of
generations, all as noisy as our own, have
been swallowed by time, and there re-
mains no record of them any more; yet
Arcturus, Orion, Sirius and the Pleiades,
are still shining in their courses. clear
and young as when the Shepherd first no.
ted them from the plain of Shinar =
"What shadows we are, and what shad-
ows we pursue"
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-05

PMothei, said Mrs. Parlington's
Ike, 'here's word in this ere paper can't
make out
Spell it child
Sag N-i-c-h-t-s..
Sage Nits, sonny, what does it say
about 'em 2
1t saysthey started in old Kentucky,
and are spreading all over.'
Dear on u.s. said the old lady, "the
world must be comm to an end !-Chintz
hugs, and cut worms and locusts was bad
enough, but here comes the filthy things,
the sagnits. No sassengers for this year,
Isaac," and Mrs. ParIington sighed.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-05
PITTSBURGH ADVERTISEMENTS.
FURNITURE
r Y ANS BUILDIN GS,
PITTSBURGH.

PITTSBURGH.
THE subscriber would respectfully in-
form his friends and the public, that he has
purchased the interest Of his late partner aud
is now sole proprietor Of this great Cabinet and
Chair Manufacturing Establishment, the most
extensive and complete of the kind ia the cOun-
try.
With stock of over one million feet of choice
lumber well seasoned, and a strong force of
first rate mechanics, he will commence opera
tions in few days, when he will be ready to
attend to the orders of his numerous friends and
customers.
A variety Of new styles of Furniture will be
introduced and sold at low prices.
Particular attention will be given to the man.
ufacturing of Furniture suitable for Steamboats,
andHotels which will be sold on accommodating
terms and at prices that will defy competition.
Cane Seat Chairs made at this establishment
so much admired for durability and neatness
of design v i'll be sold at the reduced prices of
$3.50 to So per set.
Scroll saving and Turning of all kinds done
to order.
Gj7Rooms with Steam power to rent. ID
Veneers, Varnish, HAIR cloth, Mulliny and
Cabinet Makers finding generally always on
hand and will be sold to the ira lie at a small
advance on Eastern cash prices
H. H. RYAN, 81, Fifth ST..
oct. 3. Pittsburgh.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-05

E"A yonng buck of the soap lock
order, who wore an unshaved face, be-
cause as he said, it 'looked foreign late
ly accosted a Yankee as follows !; Il say,
fellow, some individuals think l am a
Frenchman, and some take me for an
Etalyean, now what do you think ann
Think you are darn'd fool replied
Jonathan.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-05
The Seller Sold.

An incident recently occurred in a
town on the Connecticut River, which
illustrates the danger of practical joking,
and served, at the time, its purpose Of fun
and raillery.
A certain barber, happening in at a
store, a clerk, who wished TO play the
barber trick, offered him bottle of bears
oil. The latter did not want it, but being
over urged, took it and paid for it.
On his opening it, in his shop, the oil
was found to be lamp oil, with a very
rank smell. Nothing was said of the
shave which the clerk had practised, and
the barber shaved along as usual, until
the matter had time to be forgotten.
A few evenings since, the clerk went
into the barber's shop, to be shaved pre-
paratory to a ball, After the harvest of
the thick, bearded chin was reaped, the
clerk Strengthened himselfup, andexclaim'
ed
Now slap on the OIL
A good handful wss poured out, slap
ped on and rubbed in. A second follow
ed, but, before it could be rubbed in, the
clerk 'smelt suthin'," and leapcd from
the chair as if he had been shot, at the
same time giving utterance TO sundry en-
pletives, coming under the cognizance Of
the statue against pro(ane swearing.
The barber assured the enraged custo-
mer that he had put bears oil on his head,
and from the very bottle he had sold him.
If it was poor oil it was the clerks fault.
There was no resisting this, and the
matter was settled by refunding the mon
ey paid for the oil, and a champooning at
The clerks expense.
The clerk went to the ball, but the
rank lamp oil stuck to his hair, and the
snuffs of them who came near him, showed
that the barber was wicked when he
champooned him.
MoRAL.-Honesty is The best policy,
and lamp oil is by no means the best thing
10 make the course of pleasure "run
smooth"
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-05
The Green Mountain Rotary.

a COOKING STOVE designed for far
mers and hotel keepers, burning wood and
coal, and guaranteed to give satisfaction to pur-
chasers Also ErNA AlR TIGHTS large OVEN 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
Sheet.lron and Brass Ware Persons in want
of anything in his line will save money by CIV
ing him call. Spouting roofing and all kinds
fob work done to order and at the lowest pri.
ces The highest prices paid for old copperG
pewter. Store South 4th street nearly opposite
the Norton House. J.H. LINDSAY.
april Oath 1855
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-05
A friend of Cuver's once took the horns

A friend of Cuvier's once took the horns
and hools off of an OK, and approached
the bedside of the great naturalist, and
awakening him from sound sleep, an.
nounce d himself as the devil, who had
come to eat him up. Cuvier rubbed his
eyes, and glauced at the nondescript from
horns to hoof, when he lay down, and
quietly remarked; Horns, hoois-gram-
nverous-eat grass-can't come it, go
way
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-05
AMERICAN HOUSE,

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 under
signed offers ito the consideration Of the pub.
lie. He assures those who may patronise him
that every effort will be made to render them
perfectly comfortable, and that fair bills only
will be charged. He rests his claims with tn
public. 7. D. HAMILTON.
Newark. Aug. s. '55tf
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-05

Nor Travelled BY PEDLARs.-A ped
lar, calling on an old lady to dispose of
some goods, inquired of her if she could
tell him of any road that no pedlar had
ever travelled. Yes said she, Il know
of one, and only one, which no pedlar
has ever travelled, (lhe pedlar's counte-
nance frightened, and that's the road to
heaven
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-05
Sevastopol Not Taken !!

FINEST, Market street, has in store an
excellent assortment of C0NFECTIONE-
RIES, DC, purchased expressly for this market
Raisins by the pound or box; Crackers, choice
brands; CurraDts; Candies; Dates Prunes; Lem
ons; Figs; Citron; Gum Drops; Know Nothings;
Jenny Lind Drops; Cakes of all kinds; Nuts of
all kinds; Fruits; Fire Crackers, Torpedoes, &c.
Parties furnished with Pound, Fruit, Lady Cake
and Ice Cream.
Great inducements offered to Country merch.
ants and others, who wish to purchase by the
quantity FOR bargains in Confectoneres, C
at FEISTS,
Jan list Market st., Steubenville.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-05
The Watson House.

g WATSON, having almost entirely re-
'O furnished and fitted up anew his spacious
hotel in the town of New Lisbon, is now pre-
pared to accommodate the travelling public in
the best style. His table will be always fur
nibhed with the most choice products of the
season, and the treatment of his guests will al.
ways be such as to give full and general satls-
faction. a4H
Call at the sign Of the CROSS KEYS, New
Lisbon. -. June l3.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-05

A GooD ExcUsE.-Sheridan being on
a visit at a friends in the country, an ell
derly maiden SET her heart on being his
companion in walk. He excused HIM
self al first on account of bad weather.
Soon ailerward however, the lady surpris-
ed him Ill an attempt 10 escape without
her. 'Well,' said she, it has cleared up, l
see.' 'Why, yes he answered, ft has
cleared-up enough for onc-bul not for
two.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-05
Fulton Foundry, Steam Engine & Car
Factory,
WEIT,SVITTE OHIO.

STEAM ENGINES, Steam Boats, Steam
CFerry Boats, hulls and wood work COM
plete, steam boilers, sheet Iron work, mill ma.
chinery, 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 well and as low as any establishment in the
east or west All communications will meet
with prompt attention. P.F. GEISSE,
June l3. Wellsyille, Ohio
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-05

GP An Irishnan and Frenchman
were to be hanged together. Monsieur
" as considerably troubled about it, while
Paddy took the matter quite coolly, tel
ling his companion 10 be aisy, for sue
it is nothing to be. hanged at all, at all
To which poor Francaise replied. 'Ah,
be gar de grande deeaerence is, dat you
Irishmans are used to it,"
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-05
WAGON AND CARRIAGE SHOP.

ME undersigned would respectfully IN
forTN the public that they have ente ed in. ..
to partnership, and are carrying on the above
business at the stand formerly occupied by H
NJ. Brster South Sd ST., between Adams and
Market Streets From their knowledge of the
business, they hope to be able to give satisfac.
tion to their patrons. -..r.
A liberal share of custom is respectfully so,
licited. JOHN KESDELL,
October 9th IS l.y. A. j. REYNOLDS.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-05

GEoRGIA.-The members of the Amer
ican Party in the Georgia Legislature,
have called a State Convention, to be
held at Millegeville, on The I'd Thursday
of December The Convention is called
under good auspices, and will be very
fully attended. The organization is an
open one.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-05
Recent Publications..

The Hidden Path, by Marion Harlahd.
Buchcroff, by Miss Yonge.
Wager of Battle, a Tale Of Saxon Slavery in
Forest.
A Memoir of Sargent S. PreLtiss.
Glenwood, or the Parish Boy.
The Rag Picker or Bound and Free.
A Tour among the Planters
Letters to the people, or Health and happi.
ness, by Miss Beecher.
Klosterhim, by De Quincy.
Christie Johnstone, by Charles Reade.
Just received and for sale by To-
nov. Tiff. Gtr SLACK d Co. 5
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-05
J. r, SLACK & co.

BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS and
hN PAPER DEALERS, Market street, above
Fourth south side, Steubenville, Ohio, keep
constantly on hand and for SALE large and
well 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.
j. r. S. d Co. are prepared to furnish the
best American Magazines, as early as they can
be received by mail. They also keep on hand
a choice supply''of SHEET UsIC. Jan. /, SIS.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-05

Two deaf mutes, named George M.
Barker and Amanda M. Bugbee, were
married a few days since at Albany, N.
Y. The Argus of that city says they ap-
Peared very habpy, although they "never
told their love"
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-05

PROOF Of the fact that girls are useful
articles, and that the world could not very
well do without them, late writer states
it as fact that if all the girls were driven
out of the world, in one generation, the
boys would all 90 out after them.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-05
sept. l9-6m.
National House
1N"UKVHA1Vk 1AVWDV|
Corner Of Main and Lisbon Streets,
WELLsvILLE, OHIO.

W 1HIID IIbLj OIIIU'
I. W. .WHITACRE, Proprietor.
Fl AVING again taken this old establish
III cd Hotel the subscriber would respect
fully tender his acknowledgment to gen
erous public for the very liberal patronage
heretofore received at their hands. Having
thoroughly renovated and refurnished the house
he hopes to be able to accommodate his patrons
in such style as will give entire satisfaction.
The stabling is large and extensive. A liber-
al share of patronage is respectfully solicited,
Ladies OF gentlemen can be accommodated with
single or double rooms at their discretion.
June 49, L. w. WHITACRE.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-05
G o t age H ouse .
IARrINsvILLE, ONO

-MAhTlNSNlLLE, OHlO.
HENRY BONE has taken charge of the
IL Cottage House, and is prepared to accom-
m odate the public.
He has refu Finished the principal rooms, and
in many other respects added TO the comfort
ofthe house. His table will at all times be
supplied with the best the market affords. 1t
is his intention. and shall be his constant care
to render his house, in every respect, all that
may be desired by his guests.
Boarders and Pleasure Parties accommodated
on reasonable terms. ....: .......
sept. l9-6m.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-05

BADLY CoRNED.-A traveller fatigued
with the monotony of long ride through
a sparsely settled section of the country
rode up to small lad who was engaged
in trimming and dressing out sickly
looking field of corn and relieved the op-
preston of his spirits, thus {:
My Young friend it seems to me your
corn is rather small
Yes daddy planted the small kind
'Ah but it tappears to look rather yellow
too
Yes, sir, Daddy planted the yellow
kind
From appearances, my lad, you won't
get more than half crop
Just half stIanger-daddy planted it on
halves.
The horseman proceeded on his way,
and had not been known to speak to a
boy since. lie considerd them bores.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-05

Woman is the morning star of our
youth, the day star of our manhood, and
the evening star of our old age. Besides
we have thirty three stars on Our banner.
Heaven bless our stars
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1855-12-05
MCDOWELL G. 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 well TO call aud examine our stock.
The highest market price paid for Rags.
MCDOWELL d CO.,
North side of aket, above Fourth street
Steubenvlle. Oh 10. Jan. /, IS.