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True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-05-28

INDIAN SUMNER OF LIFE.-ln the life
of the good man there is an Iudian sum-
mer more beautiful than that of the sea-
sons richer, SUMMER, and more sublime
than the most glorious Indian summer
which tie world ever knew, lis the Indi-
an summer of the soul. When the glow Of
youth has departed, when the warmth of
middle age is gone, and the buds and dos
SONS Of spring are changed to the scar
and yellow leaf, then the mind Of the
good man, still ripe and vigorous. relaxes
its labots, and the memories Of well
spent life gush forth from their secret
fountains, enriching and fertilisingi then
the trustful resignation of the Christian
sheds around sweet and holy warmth,
and the soul assuming heavenly lu sire,
is no longer restricted to the narrow con-
fiues of business, but scars far beyond
the winterof hoary age, and dwells peace
fully and happily upon that bright spring
and summer which await him within the
gates of Paradise, evermore. Let US
strive for and look trustfully forward 10
an Indian summer like this.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-05-28

AN AMUSING SToRY.-A gentleman OF
rauk was going out in his carriage to make
some calls with his wife, when he discov.
cred tina he had left his visiting cards.
He ordered his footman, recently come
into his service, to go to the mante-piece,
in his sitting room, and bring the cards
he should see there. The servant did as
he was ordered, retaining the article to
be used as he was directed, and off started
The gentleman sending in the footman
with cards whenever the not at home oc-
cured. AS these were very numerous,
he turned TO the servant with the ques-
tion-'How many cards have you lef. =
We'll sir said the footman very innocent.
ly, there's the king of spades, the six of
hearts, and the ace of clubs 7 The duce!'
exclaimed his master. THAT'S gone =
said John.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-05-28
S.elett Gale,
From the Western Watchman."l
THE WANDERER RETURNED.
BY S. II. FORD.

.rTHE following narrative is substantial.
ly true, though related in a manner that,
it was thought, would give prominence
TO the principal facts.
About mon, one burning day in the
month of July, was requested by a
physician to visit young man at the
point of death. Hurrying through the
most crowded part Of the town, soon ar
rived at the house to which | was direct
ed. The street was narrow and gloomy
Tall houses on each side, shutting out
the sunlight and breeze, confined their
narrow llmits--an atmosphere most pain
fully oppressive. Having inquired for
the young man, l was directed TO the up.
per story-lhe garret.
CROPPED my way up the dark stairway,
and felt thankful aud relieved whea
breathed again the fresh air Of heaven
The door Of the sick room was open, and
entered. One chair, an old table, aud
the bed in the corner, completed the fur
niiure Of the room.
Are you the minister ? said the young
man, as | entered. ... .. B. ..
He was alone-a stranger in strange
place; without friends, and without
means expecting soon to sink into the
arms of death, with no kind hand to wipe
the cold sweat from his brow, or ease his
dying posture, in the agonies of death.
His face was pale and haggard his
eye seemed lit up with strange, unearlh-
ly fire, while deep sorrow and remorse
were depicted on his broad, intellectual
brow.itid sfa.g. . '.
The subject of religion was at once in,
trodu ced. His language was that of des-
pair. Death he felt, was near hlm--e,er-
nifty at hand his soul, black with
sin, must meet the withering frown of. an
avenging GOd-must be losI-lost foreu-
err! ma l.auaca ~.
Were you ever in New York = lie
asked, ,D s.
Yes I replied, 4 once lived there
'Then you know DR.. IS church =
Yes ! answered, Il know it well l
went there to Sabbalh-school, when a
boy.i lo is .5,s,ig g5aA raa sa
you did I he exclaimed, with peculiar
animation-'What, then, is your name 7
told him, and recognized each 9th
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-05-28

CoLoRINa SToNB.-The London Arti-
san says that building stone may be tint
ed in different shades by impregn aling it
with metallic salts, and then adding a
precipitating re-agent. By means Of salts
of lead and copper, with sulphurated hy-
drogen, grays, browns and blacks may be
produced. Copper and ferroaganide of
potassium give a red tint. If porous
limestones are boiled in solution of me-
tallic sulphate, carbonic acid is evolved,
and the metallic oxyd, combined with
sulphate of lime, is deeply fixed in stone.
In this manner, sulphate of iron gives
rusty tints, sulphate ol copper fine green.
sulphale Of manganese brown, and mix.
ed sulphates ofiron and copper, choco-
late. The double sulphates thus formed
increase the hardness Of the stone.-[N.
Y. Commercial Advertiser.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-05-28

BRITISH PoRcELA1N.--At a recent
meeting Of the Burslem School Of Design.
in Shafordshire, England, Mr.. H. M in
tom made speech, in which he slated
that in the manufacture ofchina and earth
enware, England surpassed France, but
great efforts were required to maintain
their present position. It is singular
fact that the British procelain rnanufac-
ture may be said to be the product Of one
ing enious working man, and he lame and
enfecbled-the we'll known Wedgewood,
who as a journeyman potter, elevated the
porcelain manufacture Of England from
rude TO most elegant art, and was crea-
ted member Of the Royal Society, W
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.Nos'trgl., /,
THOU ART WITH ME IN MY
y h'Ni@ NIGHTLY DREAMS"
BY MARION BARLAND.

.H
q Thoufl with me in my nightly dreams:
The dear long reveries of the day,
Their shadowy shapes and dewy light,
Have passed from heart and brain away.
They're gone-as birds of summer wing
. A hurried flight at winters chill,
To find in distant, genial climes,
Perfume and warmth and music still
Yet gentle, fay.like visions dance
To dreamy music round my couch
And darkly-burytd Past up springs,
/, Glowing with life, beneath their touch.
High silvery clouds their censers raise
And sweets that Past once held for me,
(Swee,s which have changed to wormwood
since y
They bring me Love and Hope and Thee
Thee! not as at our parting seen,
In friendly guise that mocked the while,
And mien 50 free-thou could st not dream
80, vi the heart that broke beneath thy smile
But with deep eyes, all lit with love-
Such tremulous, mysterious CLEAN
AS SINNERS through the lucent wave
OF an Indian diamond bodied stream.
know but Love-as round my hand,
feel thy warm soft fingers twine;
Love Qulvers in the full rich lip,
That passionst tely lights on nne
Some half formed words of tenderness
Are brealhed--not spoken, in my ear;
My heart lies still, lest its quick throb
Should drown one note Of sound so dear
Why should'st thou come on this cold heart
Why fall spring showers Of Mem'ry's rain
The young blooms, smiling from the earth,
The lrost will soon cut down again.
The frost which thou didst leave though
night ....
Show here and there a verdant spot
The day will 6ud but blackened wastes
Rulas--telling where thou art not
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-05-28

New TExrILE FABRlc.--A method
has been devised for making cloth OF N
fabric which has the appearance Of being
partly Grape and partly Orleans CLOTH.
To effect this. the warp Of the fabric Il
made Of worsted or other suitable yarn.
and weft Of woOlen yarn used for some
parts, the different qualities Of weft p,o-
ducing different cloth in the same webea
A great variety Of fabrics may thus be
produced in one web ofclo.h. for various )
uses. by the use Of alpacca, mohair. silk {
and other wel,
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23
BY ELIZA cooE-


No sable pail, no wandering plume.
No thousand torch-lights to Illumlne-
No parting glance, no heavenly tear,
Is seen to fall upon the bier
There is not one Of kindred clay,
To watch the coffin on its way.
No mortal form, no human breast,
Cares where the pauper's dust may rest
But one deep mourner follows there,
Whose grief outiives the funeral prayer;
He does not sigh, he does not weep,
But will not leave the sodless heap.
IT'S he who was the poor mans mate,
And made hmm more content with fate
The mongrel dog that shared his crust
Is all that stands beside his dust.
He bends his listening head as though
He thought to hear that voice below;
He pines to hear that voice so kind
And wonders why he's left behind,
The sun goes down, the night is come,
He needs no food-he needs no home;
But stretched along the dreamless bed,
With doleful howl calls back the dead
The passing gaze may coldly dwell
On all that polished marbles tell;
For temples built on church-yard earth,
Are claimed by riches more than worth
But who would mark with undimmed eyes
The mourning dog that starves and diesa
Who would not ask, who would not crave
Such love and faith to guard his grave7
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23
warehouse Notice.

fTNHE undersigned return their sincere thanks
to the Planters and Merchants in the sur
rounding country for their liberal Ware House
patronage for several years past. and for their
creased business since their Fire-proot Ware
House has been erected.
For convenience and safety we have built a
large shed under the hill adjacent to the brick
house, that up river merchandise and cotton COM
ing down the river can be put under in rainy and
bad weather. So
No whlrfage has ever, nor will be charged for
goods landed at our landing and stored with us
One of the firm having an interest in one of the
first class Steamers in our trade, is enabled las
last season. to get off cotton when others may not
be able to do so
We invite merchants and planters, more espe-
clally those unacquainted with our extensive I'M
provements. convenIences and safety. before max
ing permanent arrangements. to call and examine
for themselves, E. HILL & CO.
Camden. Oct. IS 1854. 42-tf.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23
WASHINGTON MALE

- q ~ " e NJ ~ =
TTNDER an engagement with the citizens Of
" Washington, l shall open the Fall Session of
the above Institution on the lst Monday being the
first day of Oao6er merit.
The terms, for session of twenty-one weeks:
payable quarterly in advance, are as follows:
Tuition in PRIMARY DEPARTMENT (embracing
Spelling, Reading and Writipg) SIS 90
Tuition in ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT lem
bracing English Grammar. Geography,
Arithmetic and the Higher Mathematics) 20 90
Latin and Greek, or French, tcith English
Literature, including the above. 80 90
Incidental expenses, 1 90
No deduction for absence, except ir cases of pro-
tracted illness.
The Principal of the Academy will co-ope-
rate heartily with the Principal of the Female
Seminary and the citizens OF Washington In es-
tablshing, on permanent basis, Institutions OF
Learning, worthy of the patronage Of the renned
and intelligent community, by which they are
surrounded. He brings 10 the responsible duty OF
nstructing youth experience of nearly secen
years, and trusts, by unwearied diligence in his
profession, to be sustained by his old friends and
the public generally. Young men will be pre-
pared for the Sophomore or Junior class of any
College in the Union.
As the School increases. competent assistant
teachers will be employed.
B. j. BORDEN, Principal
Washington, .ark, .9ug. 10, 1855. 33-tf
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23

LOST PRAIRIE, Dec. 25. 1855.
MEssRs. RESFRo & Co.
Gentlemen: On the plantation of DR.. Isaac n.
yor:es, have used one of your cotton GINS this
season. and can testify to its performance being
reyy fine 1t has averaged fully six bales per day,
it also, makes fine sample. and gives no trouble
1t has two brushes, one extra for noting.
J. S. JAMES.
Messrs r. & Co-The above statement is cor
rect, your Gin has done as well as we could wish.
ISAAC n JONES.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23
Threshing Machines
w II E A Il + A " S.
MANUFACTURED BY
B, F. RENFR0 & Co.,
Washington, .Arkansas.

TESTIMONIALS.
CoLuMBra Co, ARK.
- June 2sth 1855.
hereby certify that have Wheat Fan and
Threshing Machine made by B. F. RENFRo & Co.,
Washington, Ark, and that l can Thresh and
clean two hundred bushels day with two horses.
JAMES HENRY.
We whose names appear below, hereby certify
that we have witnessed the performance of Mr..
James Henry's Fan and Threshing Machine and
that they will Thresh and clean two hundred
bushels day. F. H: LIGHTFOoT,
JACOB SHOOK,
F. II. RILEY,
WM B. JONES.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23
VALUABLELAND FOR SALE

INHE undersigned offers for sale on accom-
L modating terms. 1900 acres of choice and
valuable Land, situate in Seveir county. Arkan-
sas.
These lands were selected in 1886. are of the
best quality of upland, and are located in de-
sirable neighboI hood.
For terms, &c, enquire of w. H. Etter, at
Washington. or the subscribers at Little Rock.
WATKINS & CURRAN.
January %. 1852 At
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23
WASHINGTON FEMALE

- :" NJ II ~ - - - .
THE Scholastic year will commence on the
i first Monday in October, 1855. and close
the Thursday before the third Sabbath In July
following.
The Terms
For session of twenty-one weeks, payable
quarterly in advance, are as follows
Tuition in Alphabetlc Department. -. $50 OO
Tuition in Academic Department. .-. ~ w
incidental expenses W
Music-Piano or Guitar, each,. -:--- 81 w
Ancient OF Modern Languages, each,- " ~ w
Drawing and Painting. :--.-. ~ W
Worsted-work and French Embroidery. 10 %
Board, including washing, &c.. 90 Oo
No deduction for absence, except IN cases oil
protracted illness.
The principal having undertaken to establish
in Washington for its healthtulness
and the intelligence and refinement OF Its inha6lt-
ants,-a High School for young ladies' IN which
they may receive thoroug b, refined and polished
educatior,-pledges himself that nothing shall be
wanting on his part to render the SEMINARY
worthy of general patronage and the confidence
Of the community. =,
None but able and accomplished assistants will
be employed
Having devoted his life to the cause of educa-
ton, and with an experienc of twelve years IN
the art of teaching, he hopes by unremIttlng as
sIuity and attention to his profession, to build up
and establish on permanent basis an Institution
second to none In the Southwest.
L. J. JOYNER.
Washington, .aug. %, 1855. 34-n.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23
E. & B. HI. KinswOrthv.

II AV1NG ERECTED large and commodiou
IL Sheds and Warehouses, at the upper land
ing known as Browns landing) on Little River
are prepared to STORE FREIGHT for ship.
ment, OF to be forwarded to the Interior and will
keep constantly on hand at the ware house.
general assortment Of Groceries. which they viii
sell low for cash.
Special attention VIII also be given TO consign-
ments made to u.s. for sale.
Se0ier Co. -4rk's, Jan. IL. 1855. 3-.f-
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23

IN retiring from the business of BEI.LEE & STU-
i ART, | teEder my thanks for the liberal share
of patronage bestowed upon the firm. and respect
fully solicit continuance of the same for A T.
BELLER, who continues the business on his own
account. R. &. STUART
Washington March 7kh. 1855. 1l-tf.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23

WASHINGTON, ARk's- 1855.
We have used Mr. VIM. r. Collins Mills. and
find them convenient. and in every way to an
swer the purpose of plantations They are easily
kept in order. and grind rapidly, and make good
meal. They are cheap at the price Mr.. Collins
sells them at, and as they are made in our own
country. possess an advantage which imported
ones do not, for when you get one, it is recon-
mended to do well, and If it should not, Mr. Col
lins will make it do so.
ISAAC N. JONES.
JOHN B. SANDEFUR.
BENZ. MAXWELL,
A. L. MARTIN.
Dee. 10, 1856 5I-tf
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23
DIS SOL ON,

THE firm of BELLER & STUART, is this
i day dissolved by mutual consent A. 7
BELLER is fully authorized to close up the busi-
ness and it is desirous that it should be done as
soon as practicable, those indebted are respectful
iy requested to come forward and make settle
ment. A. T BELLER.
R C. STUART,
March 1fh 1855
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23

HAVING purchased the interest of R. C. Stu
LII ART in the late firm of Beler & Stuart in
tend continuing the business my own account
and respectfully solicit continuance of the ber-
al patronage bestowed upon the firm.
A I. BELLER.
March T,h 1855
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23
HOFSe.MiIIS
G OTTON GIN S.

HNHE undersigned has established shop in
Il Washington, Arkansas for the Manufacture
of superior
HOR n s SE-MILLS, Il
and is prepared to f,l, with dispatch, all orders
with which he may be favored. His Mills are
warranted to perform well, and can be readily
attached to the running gear of Gin.
He will also repair Cotton Gins, and trusts.
from many years experience in the business to be
able to give entire satisfaction.
All orders. either for Mills or the repair of
Gins, will be promptly executed on the follow
ing terms.
BILL OF PRICES
Furnishing and putting in new Saws, 81 90 each.
Rios, 37k
iaooor hnea boxes ] so
MAKING hoN OOx-- 90
Cutting & whetting new teeth per saw, 25
Whetting saws. I23s
New Brush, from Sig to SIS
New cylender, - to 81
All other work in proportion
WILLIAM r. COLLINS.
Washington, June, 9th, 1855. -26-ti
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23
RU N w AYS:

- RANAWAY from the under
IA signed in Bossier Parish, louisiana.
AlA8 on the 18th of July Iast-fve ne
A gro men-to wit
M WASHINGTON-sixfe feet high.
~ black complexion and about 80
- years old-and his brother HEN
RY-about same height ard description.
These two men were raised in independence
purchased of MessIs. Bates & Bell.
and it is thought will attempt to make their way
back to that county also,
HENRY HARRISON, a small man-Copper
color. about feet inches high-30 years old
MOSES thick set black man-6 feet or 8
inches high, 30 years old, and
STEPHEN, heavy set black man-about 5
feet 10 inches high and 25 years old.
l will give Fifty dollars each, for the ap-
prehension and delivery, confinement in any
Jail so that may get them, of Washington and
Henry, and Thirty dollars each for Henry Harri-
son, Moses, and Stephen.
Any information of either of the above slaves
will be thankfully received and acknowledged.
Address JAMES B. GILMER,
Pinerihe
Bossier Parish
September 10th, 1855 3s-tf. La.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23
Regular Upper Red River Packer
II. M. JONES.

TNHE substantial, fast rum . a9@
i ming, light draugh tN Ms9aJ
steamer r. M. JOKES, hav- Se51ai
ing been purchased by Captain E. S. JoHNs0s
will regularly during the entire season in the
upper Red River trade. Planters and shippers
may rely upon having all business entrusted 70
her punctually attended to.
March 81, 1854. 1871
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23
GOODS! NEW GOODS!!
DAVID BLOCK

rs JUST receiving (via Camden} and is now
i opening LARGE and SPLENDID AS
SORTMENT OF GOODS, which will be materi
ally augmented by shipments up Red River so
soon as navigation opens.
Among his Stock may be found fine assert
ment of
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23
n o iC e.

Not ice.
THE copartnership heretofore existing be-
i tween SAMUEL p. McCULLAGH and w "
BRowS, under the style of McCullagh & Brown,
was dissolved on the 2Sth of j Jme, by mutual con-
sent w. V. Brown having purchased the entire
interest OF s. p Cullagh, alone authorized to
settle up the business of the firm.
w. ". Brow n having connected himselfin bust
ness with F.. s. Ashby and E. r. Ashby, the
business will be conducted. under the name and
style of ASHBY, BROWN & Co., at the old
stand
Fulton July Isl: 1854. 27-~.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23

L hereby certify that I am using fifty saw
GIN manufactured by B. F.. Renfro & Co, at
Washington, and that it will gin three bales of
Cotton day, foI each day in the week tal in day
light.) and that the Cotton samples well, and the
seed are free from lint. l would advise all my
planting friends that are in want of first rate Gin
to give them call JOEL d. CONWAY.
Washington, Der. 18th, 1885. ST.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23
GENERAL LAND AGENCY.

nANIEL E. WILLIAMS will serve all those
~ who desire his services as Land Agent III
the Red River Land Distriet will attend prompt
ly to paying taxes, redeeming forfeited lands, To-
eating land warrants, &c. Persons wishing theif
lands properly described, can get plat OF thelr
lands and true description for small fee; Wi !
also draw deeds, mortgages, bonds, bills OF sale
articles of agreement, &C., &c. His experience
in this kind of business, prompts him to the be-
lief that he can give general satisfaction
Washington, Feb. 2e, 1850. ut
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23

CHEAP WAY OF FATTENING Hoes
Iurn them in your neighbors corn-feld
every night.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23
&pEkIkIE
e. BOURNE, Dental surgeon,

E' DVOE EeNE, Dental surgeon,
HAVING permanently located in Camden for
IL the practice of DENTISTRY, willspend part
OF his time in Washington for the same purpose
He fiatters himself that he can convince those
that are IN need of dental operation. that he is
capable and qualified to them faithfully and
to their satisfaction. He can be consulted at all
hours, except when professionally engaged, by
calling at Highs Hotel
Aug L. 1S49-30.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23
Dry and Fancy Goods,

CONSISTING PART OF
Prints, Donzestics, Loacells, Herseys,
Linseys, EZannels, Blankets, S0tinets,
Jeans, Cassime7,es, Cambrics. Printed
Laacns, Bareges. Ginghanzs. .Jac-
-onets, S,ciss, Cross bard. Null
and Book Muslins, TarL-
tons, and large Uariety Of
FANCY ARTICLES.
SUMMER AND WINTER
g 7" IL ~ g.
Hats and Caps, Boots a:.d Shoes; Hardsrare,
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23

Hats and Caps, Boots a:.d Shoes; Hardtrare,
IRON, NAILS, SADDLERY, QUEENSWARE.
BEGGING aud ROPE
ALSO, fine fresh lot of Groceries.
Such as Coffee, Sugar, Molasses. Cheese. Crack
ers. Candies. Tea, Spices. Brandy, Whiskey.
Wines, Soda, Saleratus. Copperas, Madder, Indi-
CO. &C.. &C. together with every article usually
found In Stores suited to the wants of the country
which he offers to the public as low as can be
purchased at any regular House: and he hopes. by
attention and punctuaIity in business to merit and
receive liberal share of patronage
Washington, May /. 1855 1S-tf-
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23
Sc w ELL & CO.
Wholesale Foreign and Domestic
DRY GOODS SJOBBING BUSINESS

BALTIMORE, MD.
At the old stand of RICHARD SEwELL, No. BIZ
Baltimore street. Our stock will be large, and
comprise general variety of Fresh Spring and
Summer Goods, of recent importation, and select
ed from the latest and most approved styles in the
several markets
We would most respectfully request call and
examination of our stock.
Members of Firm.
RICHARD SEwELL,
EDWIN BRADLEY.
JOSHUA L. RoYsToN JR.
Feb % 1851
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23
To Bank Debtors.

THE undersigned nave on hand some State
Il Bonds, for sale, for cash OF on credit, on
terms and in amounts to suit purchasers having
fractional sums to pay either of the Banks of this
State WATKINS & GALLAGHER. =
Little Rock. Aug. 8, 1855 32-6m.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23
s u II " E YIN d

THE undersigned respectfully tenders his SER
l. vices as SURVEYOR, to the citizens OF
Hampstead, and the adjoining counties, and from
his experience lie feels confident of giving entire
satisfaction to those who may require his services
He will, if required, make out neat and correct
plats of Surveys, and computations of the areas of
any tracts. His charges will be moderate
JOHN R. GRATIOT
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23
steam Saw & Grist Mill.

HAVING engaged the services of an expert
IL enced Engineer, my Steam Mill will be
kept In constant operation
TERMS
Pine Lumber. board measure, 81 25 per 100 foot
Rough edge, 62ic
Oak, Board measure, 50 so
Gum. 2 so
The Grfst Mill will be in operation on Satur-
davs.
Bills for Lumber will be due when the lumber
is delivered.
Orders for Lumber, through any of the mer-
chants of Washington, or with me, Will be
promptly attended to.
JOHN FIELD
Washington. .4ag- II. 1855 34-tf