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EDWARD CLARK,
Secretary OF State.


". Pease Governor of Of Texas, do hereby
% that Edward Clark signed certificate the preceding
Secretary said certificate
the Secretary Of State
keeper Of the original statute laws Of sad state, and hat his ses
tation Q n I#al T.
In testimony whereof hsr.uuo my and ,bs
seAL sixth Of February a. Dss and IN The wear
ofthe Independence Of the United the eahtiet
OF Texas The twentieth year ' y" Y, -
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nRoCERIEs, WINES, LIQUORS, Sc.-we beg leave u
call the attention Of friends and tho public stock
ffesh groceries, consisting Of
y Fine green and black
Java, Rio, and Laguayra cohees
Refined and brown sugars
Family, superhne, and -four, hills and bars
Cheese, lard, hams and shoulders
Grain and ground spices Of every description
And every other article necessary make complete assert
menL ~
Wines, Liquors, and Cigars.
Madeira sherry port catet champagne Of favor
brasds, and part very superior
: Fine handics whskey, gins, Ac., In wood and glass
Together with large stock Of Havana, German domestic
cigars.
We will offer the above goods with which
shall be receiving such prices as 90 make nducement
families and the trade supplying
" THOMPSON HAMILTON, CO.
South side Penn avenue between ~ NJ streets.
Oct e-law3wf
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I, Edward Clark, Secretary Of State
hereby certify that the foregoing eight
true and correct copy Of The original act
assent OF the State OF Texas 10 Can act
of such creditors OF the lafe repupiic Of
n the act Of Congress Of September n
ify,' which was passed Al The second
Congress ~ the United States, and
eighth, eighteen hundred and any Ave.
witness my hand and The seal Of u
tsEALl year aforesaid.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-02-20

A GooD REAsoN.-A country peda-
gogue had two pupils, to one of whom
he was very partial, and to the other very
severe. One morning it happened that
these boys were very late and were cal
led 10 give an account for it.
you must have heard the bell, boys:
why did you not come?
please, SIR said the favorte,'I was
dreamin' that | was goin' to California,
and | tho't the school bell was the steam
boat bell I was goin' in
Very well, SIR said the master, glad
of a pretext to excuse his favorite, and
turning to the other, said, 'and now, sir,
wha, have you got to say!'
please, sir-please, sir, said the puz-
zled boy,'I-I--Was wa,in' to see Tom
off,
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An 0dinance to Secure the Town Of
Smithfeld, JEFF. Co. o., against Fire.

Sec. LIST. Be it ordained BY the Town
Council Of the Town of Smithfeld, that
it shall not be lawful for any person or
persons, being the occupant or having the
control Of any store, dwelling-house,
warehouse, cellar or other building, or
any part thereof, or any other person shall
keep, place or permit to be kept or placed
in any such Store, Dwelling Honse, Ware
house, Cellar or other building, any ash
es or other article from which fire may
originate, unless the same be placed in an
iron, earthen, stone or other incombusii.
bic vessel, nor shall any person suffer any
ehavings or other combustible materials
to be placed or TO accumulate in or about
his Shop, Store or on his prmieses, but
he or they shall cause the same to be re-
moved to some place of safety, as soon
as they are thrown out of the same, when
ever directed by the Town Marshall, and
any person offending against the provi.
sions Of this section, shall be fined on
conviction before the Mayor, in any sum
not exceeding $4,000, with costs of suit
Sec. I'd. If any person, after sunset,
shall set fire 10 OF burn any chips, sha-
wings or other combustiblc materials, on
any street or alley, or on any lot near TO
any building. or shall permit any such
IRE to continue to burn after sunset, he
or she shall be liable 10 fine not exceed
ing $4,000 and not less than $500 and
costs. on conviction before the Mayor.
Sec. 3D.. If any person shall take or
cause to be taken. into any barn, stable
or hay loft, any torch, lighted candle, OF
lamp, not enclosed in good and sufi.
eient lantern, he or she on conviction
thereof, ehall be Liable to a iue for every
such offence, of not lesF than S5, and no
exceeding $1,000 and costs of suit.
Sec. 4. That it shall be unlawful fol
any person or persons 10 permit fire tc
remain in stove in any Store, Ware.
house or Shop, after the time of closing
such stores. warehouses; and shops and
any person offending against this section
shall on conviction, be liable to fine mo-
exceeding $4,000 and not less than 81 ,oC
and cost OF Ruit.
Sec. 5. Tha, it shall be the duty Of tht
Fire wardens aud the Marshal, wher
proper information is given to any one oil
more Of them, Of any offence against ans
proceeding part Of this ordinance, 10 lodp,
complaint before the Mayor for prosecu.
iioD.
Sec. 9th. The Town Council shall
annually on the 2nd Monday in April, o,
as soon thereafter as may be convenient
appoint two Fire Warlens and they
shall setni.annualIy in the months of Jun,
and November, and at such other time.
. .hsy may think necessary, visit every
. ~.
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Cheap and Fashionable Clothing!
AT
JONES H0FM AYERS
HOLESALE AND RETAIL

WHOLESALE ANN KE lhlL
CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT.
Market ST. Three Doors above Fourth,
STEUBENVILLE, OHIO,
The best assortment of Ready Made Clothing,
Hats and Caps ever offered in steubenville
THE UNDERSIGNED has Just receiv-
and is adding weekly to his large and gen.
eral assortment of Ready Made clothing, the
latest styles as they come out, to which he di.
rects the attention of his friends and the pub,
lie, assuring them that he is prepared to sell
every description of goods, at rices lower
than has ever been purchased in this section
Of the State In point of style, quality or du-
rability. his Gonds cannot be excelled in this
or any other Western Market. His prices are
uniform, and the public may feel confident hat
they will at all times receive the worth of their
moIey.
1t will be to the interest &C al to call and
exam 'ue before purchasing elsewhere, us his
Cloth lg is made to order, he is satisfied that
he lisa ''to sell better goods-at lower prices
than a, ,house in the city.
H0FMAYER, Market street,
three doors. above Fourth, Steub
! ock. 0I-Tv
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sELOxE.

70 inform Mistress Alice Of his intention;
and now the hdy sat in her lille parlor,
awaiting her expected guest. Painful
shOughw were chasing each other through
her busy blain--lhoughts of olhel days,
when a visitor was no such unusual oc-
earrence. when she herself was the CEN
ire Of an admiring and loving circle Of
friends, whose appreciation and smiles
were her sweetest treasures. All, how
rudely all her bright visions had been dis
pellsdl
A foOlstep disturbs her revery, and the
door slowly opens.
'Selome-darling!
One wild, sffrighted gaze, and the
maiden, .burying her face in her hands,
exclaimed with anguish, and almost des-
pair. in her faliering voice, % Willis
WiIlSl why have you come 10 disturb
me in my solitude Z
With renewed hope and Joy kindling
in his faded eye, the young man drew
near; butSelome only shuddered, and re-
treated at his approach.
i know it all--all, dearest he said,
in deep, low tone, and love you still,
as fervently as ever. Will you not be
my wife =
Again, aud for the last time, reader
mine, journey back with me to the will
at Riverside. The worthy old doctor ant
his good wife are sleeping their last sleeE
beneath the green mounds in the village
churchyard. Mary and her husband have
sought them home amid the prairics o
Wisconsin. But the occupants of th'
mansion are not strangers 10 us, thougt
the hand Of lime has dealt with them a:
it deals with all.
Il is moonlight too, and the silvery
food, as it streams through the apartment
where, years ago, the poor slave girl le(
her only earthly treasure, sheds its lustr'
over two little beings as beautiful as wa
she who slept there then.
Below all is unchanged. The SAM
old chairs occupy the same places, th
piano stands open beside the wall ant
the cheerful fire OH the hearth throws tn
same quaint shadows as in times lonj
past.
On the sofa sit lady and gentleman
deeply engaged with volume from whicI
they are reading. Lei US examine. Ah
It's Uncle Toms Cabin. Tha teardrop
stand in the lady's eyes, and as they fin
ish the story Of the oppressed and down
trodden Classy, she sobs outright. Th
husband closes The book, and tenderl
throwing his arm about her, pillows he
head on his manly bosom, where sh
weeps herself calm again. No word i
spoken, for there needeth none; but ther
is that in the heart Of each, too deep 70
utterance.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-02-20

NASu Seafoe uPUu y ehO oAHOOt IA OOuN
mand, 10 aid and assist in the suppress
sion thereof, and for this purpose they
shall be subject TO the order and direction
Of such officer. And if any person SO cal
led upon, shall refuse to, aid in suppress
ing the same, or shall refuse 10 obey the
commands Of the proper officer or officers;
or shall engage in any riotous or improp-
er conduct; or shall wantonly waste or
destroy any goods or other property; o.
shall improperly assume. any authority
he or she shall be subject 10 fine, on
conviction thereof, before the Mayor
of not less than So nor more than $4,000
and costs OF suit.
Sec. IL. That any person or persons
who shall iujure the Fire Engine belong
ing 10 The Town, or any of the appara-
tus thereunto belonging, or the house in
which it is placed, or shall injure or re-
move any of the Fire Hooks. Axes, or
Ladders from their proper places of de-
post, except it be at the alarm Of fire,
for the purpose of extinguishing The same,
OF by order of the proper officer, for the
purpose Of repairing, or other necessary
purpose, shall be fined in any sum not ex-
ceeding $4,000 on conviction before the
Mayor, with costs.
Sec. IL. The badges Of office shall be
as follows: For the Fire Wardens who
be in command at every fire suitable
Trumpet, white scarf or ribbon on the
hat with the proper inscription designa.
ting his office for each line man, long
staff painted black, except one foot at the
end, which shall be white; with white
scarf or ribbon on their hats with suit.
able inscription ; and for each Ladder
Hook and Axe Man, similar scarf OF
ribbon with the proper inscription; and
ii shall be the duty of the Mayor to pro.
cure the necessary badges for the fire Of
fcers at the expense of the town. An(
each officer, 10 whom such badge shall be
delivered, shall carefully preserve the
same, and shall deliver the same 10 hi.
successor in office.
Sec. IS. If any of the before named of
ficers shall appear at any fire without th'
badge of Office, required As aforesaid, 'ht
shall be liable, on conviction thereof, be
fore the Mayor, to pay fine not exceed
ing $500 and costs
Sec. IA Ifany officer upon whom shall de
volve any duty connected with the sup
preston of fires, and the protection of til,
town against fire, shall neglect or relust
to perform his duty required of him, o
shall be guilty of any mal(easance. in th'
performance Of any duty, he shall be liza
Bile to fine, upon conviction thereof be
fore the Mayor, not exceeding $4,000 ant
costs, and shall moreover be dismissed
from office by the Town Council.
Sec. Is. This ordinance to take eflec
from and after the 2lst day of Februar
1856, and all ordinances heretofore pass
; ed, coming within the purview of thi
ordinance are declared repealed; prov
f ded, however that the Fire Wardens an
and other officers shall continue in offic
until appointments shall be made undo
, this ordinance.
Passed in Council this 9th day Of Eel
ruary, 1855. Attest
W. MATTHEWS, Mayor.
R. G. SMILE, Recorder.
-SeaeS-----
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-02-20

THE LAWYER AND THE JUDGE.-Law-
yer Simms is one Of the greatest wags of
his day, but is blessed with the most SOL
emn visage that man ever saw in men,
Der Of the bar, and woe TO the lawyer or
judge that attempledto pandy words with
him. Between him and Judge P,
who, by the way, was not generally con-
sidered aSolomon, existed no very friend
ly feelings, and the judge would never
grant him favor if he could avoid it. On
one occasion, S. wanted continuance in
certain case, when the judge refused,
S. argued that certain circumstances gave
him the right 10 claim it. Don't know
anything aboutthese circumstances, Broth
er S. replied the judge. We'll, your
honor, think the court might be pre-
sumed 10 know these facts The court,
Brother s., isnot presumed 10 know any
thing With a most enchanting smile and
bow, and courteous wave of the head
S. replied:' | am perfectly we'll aware o.
that fact, your HONOR and took his sia
amid burst Of laughter from both bal
and audience.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-02-20
FRANKLIN BRASS FOUNDRY,

JAMES L. SHERIFF, Proprietor
VHE Subscriber respectfully informs
u his friends and the public generally. that
he has erected and establ blisbed, Immediately
adjoining the franklin Machine Shop" a
BRASS FOUNDRY,
For the purpose Of supplying the public with
verything in that line. such as Brasses for all
kinds Of machinery, Brass cocks, Valves. hard
Brass Bearings and Boxes for Shafting Bells of
different kinds and sizes, also, Friction Metal.
All work done with quckneSs and dispatch.
Orders respectfully solicited.
Market price paid for old brass, copper, zinc
and lead.
NIB. No old metal bought from minors, or
other irre' ponsble persons, without an order
from patents or guardians.
nov l4-ly. JAS l.. .McDEvITT, Agent
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Sky Light Dguerrotype Room.

a. W. WISER, respectfully announces
~ 'to the public, that he has recently rfiit
ed aud rfnrnisf ell the rooms, corner Fifth
and Market streets, in a style Inferior to none.
He haSpered no pains or expense to make his
rooms pleasant where one aud 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 veiy reasonable
rates, aud will take great pains to please all
WHO may favor him with their patronage.
D'R0pms corner of Fifth aud Market streets,
Immediately over Halsted's Shoe Stare
Steubenville, Jan. l. 1857
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Cot tai g e II Gus
MARTlNsvILLE, OHIo

MARTlNSvGLLE, OHIO.
HENRY BONE has taken charge of the
IL Cottage House, and is prepared to accom-,
modate the public.
He has retu mished 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. Ii
is Ills 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
OH reasonable terms.
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AMERICAN HOUS]
NEW ARK O.

HAVING taken the large and convenient
III 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 tito the consideration of the pub.
lie. He assures those who may palronise 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. Y. D. HAMILTON.
Newark, Aug. 8, IS If.
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INew Fallandwinter eoodsI
G. & j. SCOTT,
FOR 1855

EUh 1000.
WE are now opening incur new build
W ing, on Market st., one of the largest
and most extensive stocks OF Fall and Winter
Dry Goods, Trimmings &c... ever received.
Our stock of dress goods we believe is much
fuller and richer than any We have heretofore
received, comprising the newest and richest
goods in Market. Black Dress and Mantilla
Silks, from 4Oc to $l,75; Rich Barred and
Striped do Plain aud Fancy colored Silks of
extra fine quality and new styles French
Merinos and Cashmeres French Delains of
the richest patterns American and English
do; all wool plain delaines Persian's, DC
French Merino Plaids, new patterns Cling
hams. prints, ETC., will. be sold at the lowest
possible prices.
DoMEsrio GooDs.-Yar! wide Grown Muslns
at 61I cents heavy do to &c bleached do
good article, Ga cents; fine do 10 to l2H /;
Pillow Case Muslin aud Linen Sheeting
Muslin and Linen, yards wide Diapers and
Crash, Tickings, checks, etc; will be sold at
very low prices.
BoxNETs BoSNETs "A large and extensive
stock of Fall and Winter Bonnets, Bedford
and English straw, colored Brlliants and Bel.
grade, Split Straws, with rolled edge, etc, etc.
MILLINERY DEPARTMEvT.-We are manufac-
turing OANcualNe1 uHuSl lH6 PUloV"ot
ntendence of Miss Armstrong, from New
York, the latest French styles of Satin, Silk,
Velvet and Mourning Bonnets Dress caps and
head dress, a stock of which is kept constant
ly ON hand and made at the shortest notice to
order. Every pains will be taken to please
the taste and give satisfaction to our numer.
ously increasing customers in this department
Bonnets of the late French patterns now re-
ceived.
SHAwLs SuAwLs !-Broeha, square and long,
of the richest patterns; Stella do, an entirely
new article Printed Cashmere long and square
Wooen Shawls at very low prices.
TRIMMINGS IL EVERY VARIETY. TY.--We can offer
at this time the most extensive stock of Dress
Trimming in the city Watered Gallons from
61 to &C., of black and the richest fancy col
ors Marabo and Moss Trimmings something
very rich and entirely new Velvet, Plush and
fancy trimmings in every variety cords and
Tassels, Frirges, Trimming Laces, Gloves,
etc; hair Fronts and Curls, Mohair head Drops,
etc, etc.
EMBRoDERIEs--Superb French Collars, chem
isetts and Undersleeves, Jacconet and Swiss
Edgings and lnsertings, new patterns; Swiss
and Jacconet Flouncings, ETC.; a large assort-
mentof full and half mourning collars, chem
iSettes and sleeves, DC.
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National House,
Corner Of Main and Lisbon Streets,
WErJsvII1r ONO.

T. W. WHITACRE, Proprietor.
Fl AVING again taken this old establish
ii ed Hotel, the subscriber would respect.
fully tender his acknowledgement 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 siabliog is large and extensive A Ilber.
al share Of patronage is respectfully solicited
Ladies Of gentlemen can be beaccommodated with
single or double rooms at their discretion.
JuDsl8. W. wHlTAoRB.
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House Painting. Glazing. &c.
CLOTHING! CLOTHING |

CLOTHING! CLOTHING =!
A NEW STOCK OF FASHIONABLE
FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING AT
F. GUTTERMANN'S, Market Street,
One Door belO,D Fourth.
TFlIS Establishment as usual offers the
L best assortment in this city of Ready Made
Clothing, Gents Furnishing Goods, hats and
caps, Travelling Trunks, Carpet Bags, DC.
The subscrl Der is respectfully soliciting the
patronage of his friends and the public at large,
and invites purchasers to the examination Of
his stock.
The superiority of his goods in selection Of
material and careful manufacture, is long
conceded fact, and being determined to please,
he is offering now the best stock OF Clothing,
at lower prices than any other house in this
city.
If you wish to save money and time in puT.
chasing a FIRST rate suit of clothing, call at
FRED GUTTERMANN'S, Steub..
Market ST., one door below Fourth.
oct 3l-3m.
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TON USE.
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, 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 aud examine our stock.
The highest market price paid for Rags.
MCDOWELL d CO.,
North side of aket, above Fourth street
Steubenville. Oh 10. Jan. J., '55.