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True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-08-27
Falling of the Charter Oak.

HARTFORD, Conn, Aug. 81 The
venerable tree, known as the Charter
Oak. fell this morning with tremendous
crash. Crowds of citizens are now a.
round it, plucklng memorials from this
lime-honored relic.
Th Connecticut river has risen. in this
vicinity, 10 feet, since six O'Clock last
evening. and is still rising rapidly.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-08-27

W. We notice in some of the pro.sla
very papers of this Congressional District
that a report has been originated, and
thrown into circulation. to the effect, that
Hon. JoHN A. BINGHAM, has denied any
connection with the American party.
Without presuming to define Mr.. BIS
position upon that question we venture to
say in advance that said report has not
the slightest foundation in truth. Wo be
TO that man, whether Democrat Wing,
Republican or Abolilionist, in the 2lst
Congressional District, who repudiates
Americapism. His political condition
would be quite as perilous as though he
were to indorse Franklin Pierce, with all
his political sins for the last four years.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-08-27
SECOND DISPATCH.

CuEMUSe, N. Y, Aug. 2l.-The
night express train, on the New York
and Erie Railroad was thrown off the
track, las. night, near Chemung Station
No one was seriously injured. The Train
did not go through the bridge. as rumor-
ad ....
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-08-27
Supposed Accident.

New York. Aug. 2l.-A report pre-
walls that the Erie train broke through
the Chemung Bridge, last night but we
have no particulars.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-08-27
Steubenv lille Aug. 23d, 1856.

AT a meeting of the Republican Dele
gates of Jefferson County, at Steuben-
vile, August t2lSt, 1855, Major W. Stokes
was called to the Chair, James Crew Sec
retary, and John Barrett Assistant Secre.
tary.
On motion, committee Of three was
appointed to examine credentials. Com.
mittee consist of
Moses Kimball Of Warren Towns! ip,
Alb. &. Desselem. of Saline
Thos. W. Lsdd, of Smthfield
On motion, where the delegation from
the different Townships are not full, that
the Delegates present have full power Of
voting TO fill vacancies.
On motion of Thos. w. Ladd, ].
Stewart Lowe was nominated by accla.
nation.
On motion, majority Of all votes be
necessary for choice.
Ballots for Commissioner as follows:
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-08-27

EE The thougb,less and impatient
shut their eyes to danger, rather than la
Dor to avert it. :, a aa5 tc
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-08-27

M The fame which follows true
greatness, no friend need hold up, and no
enemy can keep down.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-08-27
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~A flutc made Of gold iS on exhibi.
tion in London. 1t is worth upwardS Of
$500
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-08-27

On motion, Geo, Mccullough WAS
unanimously nominated for the Office Of
County Commissioner.
Ballo,ing for County In6rmary Direc-
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-07-04
The question ol slavery.
speech OF Rev. John A. Collins

U5-We make no apology for occupying upwards OF
nine columns of the Gazette of to-day, with the
speech of Rev. Dir. COLLINS before the Conference
the VI. T.. Church at indianapolis, the proposed
change of the discipline of the Church in relation to
slave-hoding by lis members--tor we look upon it
OF the ablest speeches ever delivered in the
United States on this subject. Everybody should
read il, and especially those church members who
consider il the hrst duty of their religion 10 Join the
ABOLITlONISTS in their incendary attempts to
dissolve this glorious Union. As long as this speech
is, 10 rcudag man will commence il without reading
it through, neither will he fail to hand it TO his
neghbor to read. The Baltimore American publish
this great paper at length, and speaks OF it in the
following terms;
The speech will command the attention Of all who
have watched the introduction of The slavery ques-
tion dscordant element into gious asSo-
catons and is not without interest TO the general
reader. The slavery agitation has become the all
pervading topic of national consideration. 1t
pies Congress 10 the exclusion of more legitimate
subjects of legislation, is the shbboeh OF contendlng
parties, has allenated the social sympathles of the
people of the two sections of the country. and
seeks TO enter the house of Cod and forbid those
holding different sentiments in relation TO it from
worshipping together in union and accord. II is
matter for grateful recognition that its last efforts in
this way have been defeated. In the two assemblies
of the Presbyterian Church, and in the Central Con-
ference of the Methodist Church, all recently held,
the question of union with Shareholder debated
earnestly and with the apparent deiei iminaion, at
least upon the Tart of some OF making ii the cause
of separation These efforts, however, were defeat
ed not less by the moderation and Justice of those
holding opposite views than by the ability with
which their views were presented, and, in the case
of the Methodist Episcopal Conference, The address
of DR.. Collins generally recognized among
the most powerful of the there used TO avert
the catastrophe. It's moderate and concIia;ory
and strongly developed argument, challenged the
spect and con onsdeTation of the Conference.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-07-04
DISSOLUTION OF THE UNION,

GZ-The Philadelphia Neics, heretofore recognized
as one OF the leading organs of the Wing party, in its
issue OF last Monday mornings boldly and unqualified
ly that the 'objects and purposes of Black
Republicanism OF sectional character, and that
all its tendencies are, sooner later, to DISSOLVE
THE UNION!'' In a speech recently made by
MlLLARD FrLLMoRE, he makes the same startling
charge. The people have no security but in the
election of the Democratic nominees, and 10 this
point all lovers of our glorious institutions should
exert their noblest energies.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-07-04

''LooK rHE LocoMoTIvE.-A Along our
principal Railways, at the crossings of tufnpkes and
in large letters the canton '.Look out for the Loco
motive" Taking hint from he railway sgnboards
and having care for the safety of political op-
ponents, reterate the caution sLook out for the
Locomotive" The Buchanan train is in motion
and our Know Nothing friends had better keep off
the track If they don't want 10 be crushed. They
need not try to get board. It's s.through tran'
and won't stop to take up passengers.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-07-04
Presidential.

Bg- The following exhibits the stock OF candi.
dates hand for he Presidency, and their political
aiinities:
DEMOCRATIC.
President. Vice President.
James Buchanan, Pa. }. c. Breckinridge, Ky.
REPUBLICAN (Abolition No -
John G. Fremont, S. c. W. l.. Dayton, ~ ].
KNOW NOTHING.
Millard Fillmore, N. Y. A. j. Donnefson, Tenn
KNOW NOTHING BoLTERs
]. C. Fremont, S. G. Vim. +. Johnston, Pa.
KNOW NOTHING sCB-BoLTERS.
r. F. Stockton, N X. Raynor, y. c.
ABOLITION no. ?.
Gerrit Smith, n. Y. 5. Mcfarland, Pa.
VOLUNTEER X. NOTHING.
Sam Houston.
The above is no visionary picture, no mere phan-
tom OF immagination but tue classification o.
the several Presidential candidates as they now
before the country In a few days convention o.
Old Line Wings is 10 assemble in Louisville, when
perhaps, another nomination will be made! What
known as the Whg Party, is cut ~
into seven distinct factions, each entertaining bat
ter hatred toward the other You have the RepubIi-
can, Know Nothing, Know Nothing Boilers, Know
Nothing Sub Boilers, Aboltion and volunteer Know
Nothing organizations, and honest men asked to
support them, MOI from any principle involved in the
case, but simply to give c6Tee h"nteyS opportunity
TO plunder the Government. On the other hand, The
Democrats from East 10 West. from the centre the
circumference of the United States, have united
man upon JAMES BUCHANAN and !. {. BRECK-
INRlDGE, two Of the most eminent Statesmen now
living.
Freemen, choose ye between them. All who
want Peace, Prosperity, and Sound currency, will
vote for BUCHANAN and BRECKENRIDGE. Those
who want ,ntite men turned into SLAVES because
they were born another soil-and c0iorrd slaves
turned loose 10 swarm the land, will vote for one
branch the other Of the opposing candidates rep
rescnting the above factions.
The resolutions OF the Democratic Comfy Con-
vention give cordial invitation TO all those Demo
who left under false impression, 10 return
their first ove-and they also extend the hand Of
sincere friendship TO those old hue wings who have
kept themselves unspotted from The faint of Know
Notbngism. Decide, therefore, and ACT.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-07-04

COMPLIMENT Hon. J. c. BREcxIxRIpGE. The
Old Line Wings of the Ashland District, of Ken
lucky, have presented the Hon. ]. c. Breckenridge
with handsome pair of horses ssas an evidence OF
their pride IN their lowctzen though of opposite
politics, and as pledge OF their confidence in The
coming administration of which he will be promi-
neRt member
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-07-04
KNOW NOTHING WlTnpR,w.,e

1.-The Georgia Times and septi,e, :,
1856. contains the names of sIXTy.Tuprr yS'e -
DT'4 q N""~ Aolh'ns Lodge, appradedro lors | =.
sD'e address ~ which they forever renonrs ,' -,
midnight order They close with the ioIow;na De
agranh ing Par
b sls,n lneFe3"fe, 81 rerpanend to our fellow cr,.r
ENElpoK a President and vice PlesjerI ~ nk,cR-
ted States ' =" 'he UuI.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-07-04

WoRTu RENE MBERlNG.-S saparllla, OF '"s :. ot
tract thereof is favorite prescription WIFE "a@
best physicians, and al this season afss s,,,,on
to purify the blood, and strengthen the
The pre- pa ration manufactured by Mr. nun! :" has
city is universally admitted superior 10 any IoTse
for years been offered 10 the public, and lht n
and increasing demand fully iust6es the aseT'Vp ny.
1t is used with decided advantage in Scroin'"' 4
pepsa, Liver Complaint, Bronchitis, Cu'aneU or
ease, and all affections arising from an u'PT de.
wea kened condition of the blood. Let no one O'
ceived into using any olher.-Lon. Itm'S'
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-07-04


TuE OLD-LrNn VINES or CoxyEcrlcur.-Thea a
malganation OF the know -nothiHgs with the rep0t-
hcan> in Connecticut has LEFT the old ljne whssr"
alternative (says the Journal OF Commerce. but eth
er 10 abstain ilom taking any paf; IN the pIesdti-
tia election, or uniting with the democrats u He
choice of Buchanan and Ieckinrdge. 4 large Enm-
ber OF them will adopt the latter course. among
those who have publicly taken This position are Col
Hazard, late chairman Of :he central Wing commit
tee; Hon. Charles Chapman, late whig member o.
Congress from the Hartford district; y. Morgan
esq; Hon. Philip s. Galpin, recently elected mayor
OF New Haven by the democrats, and many o'nei>
CJ7-The following is an extract from letter r.
Gently received by gentleman in Bedford from d.
Geo. II. KEYsER, of Pittsburg. His many ineHe'
here and elsewhere will read il with pleasure.
81 rejoice 20 the unaninity Of which yo' sp'aH
in relation TO Mr.. Buchanan. He Is without 0""p'
the very man Indicated Tor the present excited stale
Of fairs. The confused and chaotic elements oH",
Sed 10 he Democracy, now striving under dhtit"'
names for the mastery. will find in hm an unlh'b
ing opponent, backed by the people who VIII 'd''l
him iriumphantly 10 the chief Office N ohi S''i0"
Republic. The Constitution, as understood by mos
who founded IT, and oi course who understood II ''s,
will find in hiusea ardent protector who wl Ena."
II with jealous care and Irpel with patFlo'c N'"
ness, for which he has ever been distinguishes "
attempts TO weaken its tone, or mlscohS'lne ~
pages. He will bring with him into 'he ol"'J
lifetime of experience acquired in companioh'pP
with the brightest intellecls, Tipened INTO use y
cons tant and active exercise in devotion TO Tue "5
eSts OF his country at home aud abroad ne = ~
man for the times, and will fl the place eAa'"!
which the people moved by wise impulse are
ing to elect him. Several cold line wings w.
out in his support, whilst the Democrats ~" l
are sanguine of a majority OF fifty thousand !" iTN
State, and calculate, with reason, tba' -''''
gheny county will give him majority
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-07-04
MARRIED

On the 22d inst. near the Blue KNOB Dy ~ sa.ao.
n. +. G;lds, Mr.. Daniel l.. Bowser, 10 si's'
la Feathers, both OF Blair Go. Pa.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-07-04

C~5y~The Fulton Democrat, Philadelphia News
Huntingdon Globe, all appear in new Type 'OO""
as clean and neat as a dollar just from The ihi"''
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-07-04

GZ- MANNY'S COMBINED REAPER AND
Farmers of Bedford County 10 the advertisement of
A. DEARNIrr, Esq. and Col JACKSON, of Blair Couu-
ty, in reference to the above Patent, which will be
found in the Gazette of to-day. From what is said
OF II, we presume it is of the greatest asriculu
raj inventions OF the age. The Holliday>burg pa
pers all speak OF il in exalted terms, after having
witnessed its practical operations. Mr.. DeArmitt
will, we learn, be in Bedford to-day (Thursday) with
the view OF exhibiting it 10 those who feel interest
ed on the subject All who are in favor of saving
labor in taking Oft their harvest III give the matter
their attention.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-07-04

Gg~The address OF the State Central Comm''''''
No. l. will appear next week.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-07-04
THE DEMocRATIc COUNTY CONVENTION.

G-y=The proceeding, of the Democratic Convention
of Bedford County, which met in this place on last
Tuesday, week, will be found in the Gazette OF to-day.
The resolutions written with force and ability
and, emanaiing from body composed OF the very
bs>t In Bedford County, they are entitled 10 the
full consideration of the people. Let the Demorfa-
cy act with the determination which de-
mands, and success is certain The County Com
mttee viii soon announce the times and places for
holding Town-hip meetings, and it is hoped they
will be largely attended. Messrs. JOHN CESSNA,
WM. P. SCHELL, JOB MANN, 5. II. TATE, VIII
son RELY, 0. f. SHANNON, WM. VI. HALL,
G. II. SPANG, JOHN P. REED, JOSEPH W.
TATE, and GEO W. BOWMAN, COR some OF them }
Will certainly be present all the meetings. Other
speakers will be announced hereafter.
MIR. RENSHAW Before our paper went to
press last week, (but too late for correcton,) Mr..
REED, member of our Bar, informed that he
thought mistaken in denominating Mr..
RFNsnAw, about whom speaking, Larger.
He Of opinion that he is member OF the
profession. We make the correction, because We
design 10 say nothing in paper, during The
!gn, that do not censcieniousy believe TO be
strictly true. The fact OF his being lawyer how
ever, was no poiDt 10 our remarks. That Mr.. r. IS
qualified 10 aorn aay prosssio", both by nature and
education, is not the subject of doubt by any who
know him. y gentleman of large fortune and hand
pIishment>, he has heretofore been one
OF the leading aud active WIGs oi the countFy--but
SO diSgusted has be become with the operations of
Know Noihinglsm and Black Repubilcanism that he,
like thousands Of other influential Wings has taken
decided stand in favor Of BUCHANAN and DE-
MOCRACY.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-07-04

GJIt will be seen by reference TO our advertising
columns, that Capt. JAcoB REED has removed his
store TO the he has SO elegantly dup mme-
diately opposite the Bedford Hotel, and formerly
cuped by Peter Radebaugh, where be is ready 10
wait upon all who favor him with call The Cap
tain is clever and good citizen, and deserves
be encouraged.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-07-04
SIIRIEl0R GENERAL.

Cg- Hon. TINoTuy lvEs having rendered his decli-
to the State Central Committee, al their last
meeting, the nominee Of the Democratic party for
Surveyor General, the Committee have called upon
Cham6ersburs the 9th day OF August, 10 nominate
a candidate to fill the vacancy thus created-and
many indications seem 10 point pnerrinsly 10 Col.
JoHN RowE, OF Frauslin, Ge lie combines
all the qualities Of sterling democrat and honest
man, and possesses every qualification for faithful
discharge OF the duties OF the office. No better or
more popular be found in the Common
wealth, and we most sincerely hope and trust that he
will be nominated by acclamation. We place his
al the head of paper subject OF course, to
the decision OF the Convention.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-07-04

C~7-Ihe New York Herald, warm advocate Of
Col. Fremout's nomination, says, after iuIi survey
OF the political field, that II thinks .sMf. Buchanan
viii be elected without much dlticultv.'
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-07-04

THF OLD-LINE WnIGs.-Hou. ". c. Preston. ol
Kentucky, formerly an oid-lne whig, stated al Ca-
cinnati that there We're still hu1d5od fboosgnt
old-lne wings, most OF " hom would vote ioE Nj.
Buchanan.
Colonel Sims. of Kentucky, another old-ljne whig
stated that he aud hundreds OF other nld-He wings
would vote the democratic ticket this year
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-04-26
POETRY.
NO CROSS, NO CRowN.

No tHOSS, No GROWN.
The following Poem by snrLDoS CnApwIcK.
taken from his volume Of poems just published il
England =
Twas eve, and In lowly room
A student sat in sombre gloom
Twirling his fingers In his hair,
Like one In revery-or despair
Before him lay an open book,
Sadness was in his languid look
And as he traced the pages o'er
-Four golden words his spirit bore
No Cross, no Crown
Around, in deathlike silence stood
The forms Of many great and good
Prophets, Martyrs crucfed
Stern patriots, who for freedom died
And poets, who died dosolate
Scanning the wondrOus scroll Of Fate
While glory round their foreheads shone,
He read upon their lips os stone
No Cross, no Grown
Hard was the toll, though learning's lore,
For one so young aud worldly poor,
His books were precious, though but few
And deathless FIRE from heaven he drew
Heart-wearied Oft and over wrought,
He traced in throbbing lines his thought
And mid his toll this seemed to be
The voice alone of destiny
No Cross, No Crown
Sometimes his noble spirit turned
Towards fame's pillar as il burned,
rnu o,s ne yuugeu hls enor.s 'hh'
H., H. saoss ' s"e =, ourn'ng uaIs o. pam
Lle's cup was dashed with bitterness
d. And then he thought OF those Of old,
Who carved in brass those words of gold
Nc Cross, no Grown
Tho, s,,,,A, ,Ao .,,. A,
TIsy ..af ,ouS"s ps tnS oa'ue, ooIs 'ne eross'
p.,, nna' NV. ulu'a ,n,gn. e, never sunsr 'oss,
So, IN ... s.s ye'.pess II orau'ea mower.
spas '".ouSn my s.orin-,ne ., martyr ooWer
SunS ,;,." ,,a, %ahs ,i'.s., ueaeoh,ng 'ne "ee'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-04-26

green bells. he was trininy leisurcIy. and
Cynthia grew impatien, "a sbc fund hc did ,,,
speak to her. She addressed him ssver,l oucs.
liuns, which he answered with the air of pre-
occupation. She wandered fran, ri. .idc , r.,,
yards among the rocks. turning oyer win hc,
foot some pehbles covered with s,oy and orange
moss, and disturbing ali the swarm of busy in.
sect life. which made ia bome ,b.re Ths
influences Of the day stole into her heart and
nature.
At las, Handy broke sileoce c,Il;n, he, ,o
him, as she s,oud WATCHING The sir which be,
foot had proouced in nm ,o,.bul
Miss Cyn,hia."
is il finished = she said. quickly.
NO, the qarland--bu, the s,rucole IN nv
breast is finished I have hoo, o,e.,;o,;,,
with myself whether I should say 10 vuu wbs,
| am about TO saw,
Cynthia gathered a leaf. and began slowly
to tear apar, its delicate veins and 6brc.
Miss Cyn,bis. is !, ple,s,r, 70 yon 10 h,,.
a man say he loves YOU
4 don't know. Mr. HANDY srnno.. an
Tha, is, think /, is very embarrassing some.
tines
'Why embarrassing Miss cv,,b;,r
He was taking her ON n new ,ack I, VA.
dilTeren, from any,hino she had ever befo,s ex
''S"'u S"o u'u no' hKe 'his way oi nav
"'s o"'
" answer can b. No she said looti,, b;,, il
the face moment, and then c,.,;o, no, eve.
upon the lime leaf she Sas Jissec,ing
"ou'u DC more enoarasSins' ! ihi"s, u
you were NOT so sure, ne SAID, and II you took
'"e h'S''er '"'o consiue'a'i"n.
never wants any consideration Win me,
'"e answered
"ha'' o.u you never place oei"re your
"'nu "e suoJec. OF marriage Have you been
sa's"eu WI" 'ne 'sin h,umPhs OF oeile =
,"u u'o you never look beyond TO see what
"e haPpy un'es o' whe' ana Inc sweet ties
0' nome ,"'gn' oe
Eyn'h'' iauehco, pu' 'he iangh was affected
anu constrained. what nonsense, Mr.. Han
oy
Us n" nonsense ne replied; such thoughts
arc NJ ,'' 'n"'uen n'cd''a''"n--,ney are woman
""o "0",D'"s s"o'c everything eise' shouin
VIZ" my "ne 10 oe'
=, 'Pe ,"e "iy 'e a" y"u WIS" ne'' MI
nA" We WI" 60 now hy"u please !" you
nave n"iS"eu my garland
no' reaoy ior you ye,' 'a.d Handy
p-ss"s over one arm "h''e nc TOOK her hand'
Cy"'"ia' oe,"'ea' you must listen 10 me,
one ore" her nand away bD' he took !, a.
E1,n' aun resumed. o" must Ie. me ieel It's
purses oeal against my hahd, while tell you
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-04-26

DHELPs' TRUssEs a SUPPORT
y srs constantly on hand and for sale cheap. by
Jan. ls,, 1853, yosRPH OZARK.