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mander snd nine lieutenants; the Germantown two
commanders and seven lieuepants; and on the Balm
bridge commander and FIVE ieutenants while there
10 rot master, passed midshipman or mdshipman in
the squadron" The Bainbrdse sailed the 18th Of
March last for island Cape Horn to
shpwrecked persons who said to BE- there. The Wa
ter Witch lett Rio de Janero the 25h OF February for
the United States. Tho Germantown Is at Montevideo
officers and crew we'll. In Rio were the following men,
o:-war:--savannah, (Amerisan) frigate Madagascar
steamer sharpshoota, brig Spy, (Engliah); frigats
Forte corvettes Thsbs and Aussrlitz (Freneh Health
Of Rio good.
In reply to letter published in the HERALD Of April g.
in which the consular agents Of the United States are
spoken of as . cisgracs to our country Mr.. Samuel
Bromberg, late United States Consul to Hamburg
writes to with the view Of freeing himself from the
general charge. Mr.. Bromberg, proof that such
charge cannot be brought against him. sends printed
copy Of letter which signed by citizens OF the Ua
ted States doing business In Hamburg bearing tsst-
mony to ''the efficient, able and prompt manner" In
which he performed the duties of his Office.
Virginia CORES spondent, writing the IAth inst,
from Famvile Prince Edward county, informs us that
convention Of the democracy Of the Fourth esoto-
raj district of the State held there the day before Hon.
Thos. S. Bocock and E. W. Hubbard elected dele
gates 10 the Cincinnati Convention he regards as
blow to Governor wise 'aying him out Is dead
we'll saed hearing SO Ear the vote of Virginia
concerned
From Mexico, April 1, one of correspondents
writes that the President had invested Puebla with
1900 men, and that the 23a March the prosccdos
cspitulatsd; 5000 men had been slain. Gen. Robles
Pezrela the Mexican Munster At washngton LETT on the
'sst s'sner. Tho rrasden, has reduced the 900 oces
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BROOKLYN city News.

The CouRm The Kings County Court Of Oyer AMI Ter.
miner convened yesterday morning. before Judg. Rock
well and Justices Emmons ssryker; but full panel
Grand Jurors not answering to their nsmes the
adjourned till Thursday next, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ
The Circuit Court convened Immediately After before
Judge Rockwell. The calendar will be taken up this
morning. It embraces Nos. 4, g. 8, 8H, 8 ~, TO- H.
Y, ls Is 1e. II, IS, 49, 20 ~ %, a. MIR Gerard NJ
created by the last Lesature which to take evidence
for the Judges and to act in place of the Couny Csrk
during his absence.
FATAL RssrLT OF AN AssAyLT-A boy named Henry
Mckay sgcd about six years, died At his mothers res
cence in Water street. near Front, on Sunday night
last from Injuries sustained the 18th inst 1t appears
that named William Mcdonald called at Mrs NJ.
Ksy's house in state Of intoxicaton. In coming out
be caught the boy who was standing beside the door,
lent contact with cart Wheel McDooald was arrested
but as it did not then appear that the boy seriously
injured he was convicted Of simple assault and battery
AID CON mitted in default OF payment BE after
sb.ve stated The Coroner viii hold post mo tenn ex
apiration and inquest to-day.
KILLED ny FALLING Down AN EMBASKMEsr.-A man
named john Travis found dead in Middle street, be-
tween Sixth and Seventh avenues Gowanus on Sunday
moDrg. 1t appears he lett his residence on Saturday
evening. for the purpose Of going to grocery store
The night beLg dark, he missed his way and fell do
an embanhment fifteen feet in height He leaves
family.
BoY DRowSEB-A boy named Michael Fitzpatrick
aged about IA ears, dIowaed Oft the foot Of LATHE
street, on Sunday. BE was rowing small boat in
pany with smother lad, and being sezsd with at fell
overheard and sank out Of sight Every effort made
to fpd the body, but without success.
Vicious Doc.A little girl ramed McGovern, bitten
by vicious dog esterday, while carrying pail Of water
from the pump to her residence in MarrhA street. Her
leg badly aceaed Some of the neighbors took the
dog he river and threw hin in With the intention
drowning him; but boatman picked the brute up and
took him to New York.
FELL Orr THE DocK.-Tbe body ofsEd ward Mcclure was
found in the water at the foot Of Degraw street yesterday
morning. BE lived BY and coming home the even.
rg before accidentally stepped Of the dock. He co
yalrA OF age
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FEVER AND AGUE.

&E00 REwARD WILL BE PAID ron PxTfsN1
WCOO DR.. HAI9HT'S celebrated remedy for fever and
ague win Thousands have aieadv tee cd lis
derfu virtue, and the mons nowi invited try the
Omco 03 Bowery, New York.
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United States Circuit Court.
Before Hon. Judge Beta.
THE SLAVE TRADE.
APRIL 2S-fhe of Mr.. Lasella, charged wt Atng
vessel for the slave trade put on till Tie June
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PART SECOND.
Before Hon. Judge Duer.

AGAINST INSURANCE COMPANY.
Robert L. Ftlon rs. The Hamilton Fire Insurance CON-
pony.-This action to recover damages for pro
ton street Amount claimed 5000 Mr.. D. D. Field
appeared for the plaintiff the has occupied several
days For the defence il contended by Me- slough
ton that there Was such amount of goods on the
premises belonging to plaintiff ut the time Of the ere
there was, 1t was not destroyed by fire. The jury
found for the plaintiff 5000, and in reply to question
put to them by the Court aid they unable to say
whether the goods destroyed BY FIRE stolen at the
fire. The verdict subject to the opinion Of the Court
at General Term.
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Supreme Court Circuit.
Before Hon. Judge Cierke.
ACTION or AN ISsURANCI

ACTION ON AN INSURANCE.
APRIL 2S.-RtbsH Hogan rs. WslEiam 7ags and Thomas
KcCahT-Ihis was a suit to an ount paid for
psuripg goods Of the deendants from New York to Cali.
forDis in March, 1851 1t alleged the part OF the
defence that the plaintiff had not paid the money excu
tssy for the defendants, but or HIS and their Joint
accounts he partner in the transaction It
shown the part Of the defence that the plaintiff
and had been jointly engaged in other business
transactions but IL shown that the plaintiff had
acted in the present instance in any other y than
that OF agent for the defendants Verdict for plaintiff,
81, 400 q1, beipg the amount claimed, with interest.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-12-03

A Row AT WnEATLAND - Gov.
Wise, Senator Douglas, John Siiddell,
and other distinguished members pf the
Slave propaganda, have heen AZ Wheat
laud. Ii i, understood that Mr.. Buchan
ans constitutional limldty lrevented him
from accedlng to The imperiuus. sugges.
tons, or, rather, demands Of Wise. Iha
Immense majorllies Gas. against him IN
the North nave made 80 deep an impres,
sion as 10 cause llIm " shrink from HE
extreme measures they propose to him
This hesitation has excited the ire Of. his
Virginia super aristoc'atlc Highness the
lilusruus and immaculate yWiss. Sid.
del, more courtly but moi less, dangerous
sIrove Ia atau the same end. Even
backed by Douglass ylbey could not ex,
tort negative or an affirmative iibm the
President elect. They suceeededin fright
ming him very much hut this very effect
[prndnced such extreme nervousness thai
all will, courage, and, resolution had de
parted from him. II, .ii a.. af
This 6ys,lbogsand dollar periniggel
MIR. Wise hereupo on flew into a uemen
dous passion, and left in high, dadgeou
refusing TO- eat thanksgiving dinner a
Whealland He and Sliddel evidentl
prefer Virginia corn cake and hacon u
Pennsy Iuania Buckwheat and Turkey.
A Gov, Wise arrived at Philadelphia .
\ Wednesday. - Philadelphia Mornin,
J Times, ,... Ssia,s,,.7 .,s33g , .,.,,.,, ,,
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-12-03
MIR. Lind's Donation.

The friends of education and humanity
have, within the past few days, been
greatly rejoiced by the report that our
fellow citizen, Sylvester Lind, Esq, has
given to the trustees of The Presby yter!an
University about to be established al
Lake forest, some twenty five miles north
ofthis city, the muniicent sum of $780,
600, to be applied TO this laudable enter
prise. The papers are all passed and the
trustees are not to wait for the decease of
Mr.. Lind before it is available. He has
wisely made the donation now, and it is
at the disposal Of the trustees whenever
they are ready to use it. We learn, that
in consequence Of this act, the trustees
have determined to call the institution the
Lind University. The only condition
prescribed by Mr.. Lind, in making the
grant is, that $4,000 shall be used fcl
the benefit of the professorships, and the
income of $50 900 shall be perpetually
used in preparing young men for The
ministry. The income may be used fol
the purpose Of sustaining worthy young
men in any department of the University
Mr.. Lind is a plain unassuming citizen
who makes it the great business of hi
life to use the ample fortune which Prov
idence has placed in his hands fjr til
good of bis iellow-men. In the spring o
1897 he arrived in this city from Scot
land, with just two soVereigns in hi
pocket. Less than twenty years ago thi
was his entire capital. All hisli,tIe pal
rimony in Scotland, with the exceptio
Of enough to bear his expenses here, h
left TO assist in educating his two brot!
ers, who were preparing for the ministry
His industry and integrity have secure
for him an example fortune, md enable
him TO give forty thousand dollars towart
endowing professorships, and sixty thou
and more, the interest of which will ed,
cate thirty ministers per year for all con
ing time Chicago Journal.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-12-03
Principles Of the American Council
Of Steuhenville, Ohio,

WE, whose names are hereunto subscribed,
do hereby adopt, and agree to be governed in
our political action, by the following prnci
plesi:- ~ 49,
lst. None but Americaps TO rule America.
Cd. The Union must be preserved.
Sd. No Foreign interference in American
affairs.
4h. No union of Church and State.
5th Inviolabiity of National Treaties.
9th Personal morality indispensable to
office.
7th. An open Bible, without note or COM
ment, in all our Public Schools.
slh Thorough reform of the Naturalization
Laws
9th. A capitation tax that will exclude
foreign panpers and convicts.
lOlh No appointment of foreigners on
diplomatic posts. $780,
llth Strict economy in tho administrati on
Of the Government.
18th. No interference with the right of citi-
zenship already acquired by foreigners, and
the protection of law TO all who immigrate
from love OF liberty, but uncompromis ing
opposition to Political Catholicism, whether
in the person Of an American demagogue, or
foreign Ecclesias tical Despot
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-12-03
Wilberforce University.

Such is the name Of the Educational
Institution about being commenced, neat
Xenla, Ohio, for the benefit Of people Of
color. The benevolent and laudable
scheme was projected by the Cincinnati
Conference Of the NJ. L. Church and re.
ceived the approval of the las General
Conference Of fiat denomination. For
the purposes of the Institution. the wat
erlng place called Tawawa Springs, 81
miles N. h. of, Xenia, which had been
fitted up at cost so 900, has been pur-
chased for $4,000, including the private
Cottages and fifty two acres Of land,
and az editice Of two hundred rooms.
1t is designed that this Institution be
maize made a College Of an elevated char
acter, where people ofcolor can have ac'
cess to the fountains of knowledge with
out restraint, and without the impedl.
ments arising from conflicting preiudlces
Rev. John F. Wright, Of the Cincinnati
Conference, has for Il year or two pas
been devoted 10 an agency for this enter
prise. 1t is noble work, and we trus
it will receive the sympalhies OF al
Christians and our citizens generally
Contributions are desired, from any AM
all sources, 10 make up the purchase
money, and also to proceed with The en-
dowment of the Institution. Rev, J. +
Wright, Agent, can be addressed at Gin
cinnati, or Rec, NJ, F.ench, Xenia--W
M, Protestant. e9( ,itAlal IA ast,
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-12-03
Geltgrapgit>
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, Dec. L. House. The
first business in order will be to call the
roll and swear ia new Members. When
Gen. Whitfield presents himself to he
sworn, from Kansas, Mr. Grow will offer
a resolution, which he has proposed, re-
jecling him, on the.ground that, the law
under which he was elected. in unconsti-
lulional, and therefore, that he is not en-
titled to his seat. This will undoubtedly,
give rise ro,a debate, which may coniin-
uefor some days. = ~
The President will not send his Mes
TSage in, unlil sTuesday evening. unless
Congress should inform him that they are
ready to receive it. Advance copies OF
the Message, 10 be distributed 10 the
Press, simultaneously with its delivery
10 Congress, have been sent to the Post
Masters Of Baltimore, Philadelphia, New
York, Albany, Buffalo, Cleveland, CO.,.
umbus, Cincinnati, Chicago, Boston,
Portland, Pittsburgh. Richmond and
Charleston. sj5..
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-12-03

g- The following extract from let
ter of a private correspondent, we take
The liberty TO publish. The author is a
Reverend Gentleman of high ministerial
character and extensive Influence.
"It is greatly to be regretted that we
could no, elect President and impede
the progress Of the Slave power never
felt so intently upon the subject of poll
tics, as | have during this campaign ; it
has been one of deep anxiety to me-.
When remember that there are three
important materials. (which are derog.
atory 10 the interests of our country "
wrought into the basis Of the bogus De.
mocracy. which are Rum, Slavery and
Catholicism. we have reason to fea,
its triumphant march, but we will hope
On and hope ever, that the American peo
pie will ultimately see its HI dra head and
rally in one mighty phalanx TO 'h'
rescue.' LN ".'ti
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-12-03
A Good Time Coming in Utah /.

We have just received the following
proclamation issued by the Saints Of
Great Sail Lake to the faithful. 1t prom.
ises them good time coming, when "sev'
en- women shall lay hold of one man." if
Buchanan is elected
LATTER DAY SAINTS.
The ELDERS AND RULERS OF THE CHURCH
OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER Day
SAINTS IN THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA.
Dear Brethren, Faithful Followers Of
the Lord and Recipients Of his
Grace
We call on you to stand firm to the
principles of our religion in the coming
contest for President Of the United
States. Our duty is plain,-'rhere are
two principal parties in the country
the one for us and the other against
us. ~ -
The Democratic Convention in Cincin-
natl, which nominated James Buchanan
for President. passed the GLOWING:
ResoIUed, That Congress has no pow
er under the Constitution to interfere with
or control the domestic Institutions Of the
several States, and that all such States
are the sole and proper judges Of every,
thing appertaining to their own affairs,
not prohibited by the Constitution.
This is the principle Of the Democratic
party, which they have extended 10 Ter.
ritories as well as States, and the doctrine
of squatter sovereignty applies to us in
Desert as well as to the settlers in Kansas
and Nebraska.
The Democratic party is the instru
ment, in Gods hand, by which isto bt
effected our recognition as a sovereign
State, with the domestic institutions O
slavery and polygamy, as established BY
the patriarchs and prophets of old, unde
Divine authority, and renewed to the
saints of latter days, through Gods chos
en- rulers and prophers,
In the Republican Convention assem-
bled at Philadelphia, which nomina
ted John C. Fremont for President, i
was
Resolcei, That the Constitution con
fers upon Congress sovereign power owe
the Territories. of the United States 70
their government and that in the exer
else OF that power it is both the right an
the imperative duty of Congress to pro
hibt in the Territories those twin relic
of barbarism-Polygamy and Slavery
This is blow aimed directly at ou
rights as citizens of one of the Territories
at our sacred institutions and our holy
, religion.
Saints of the latter days, 10 whom
God reveals his will, through his chose1
prophets, stand fast to your faith for tn
time is at hand which was loretod by tn
prophets of old. and recorded in the an
cient Scriptures:
"And in that day shall seven womel
lay hold of one man, and they will say
"Let us eat of our own bread and wea
our own apparel; only let us be calle
BY thy own name to take away our re
proach."
Given by order Of tie President and Ru
ers at Great Salt Lake, on the l4th da
of August, 1856
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-12-03

A RICH PRESENT. We are indehLrd
to the generosity of Mr.. John De Huff,
of Island Creek Township for the favor
of some Of lhe most delicious apples we
have ever lasted The only drawback to
our pleasure in partaking of the hospital
ity of the donor, was The recollection
that our Griend-up to this hour-has
never singled out Que Of the daughters of
Eve, of apple no'orie'y. to enjoy with
him the happiness of goon living.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-12-03
Correspondence Of the NY. Times,
Movements and Doings Of Gov. Geary

LAwRENcE, Nov. II, ls56.-His ex-
celIcncy the Governor, and Secretary
WoodSon, passed through this city on
their way from Leavenworth to Lecomp-
ton this afternoon.
Col. E. V. Sumner has returned from
the East, and is now at the Fort
Ii is hnled by the knowing ones that
the "oId bull of The woods" has returned
slightly tinged with Republicanism. The
miserable attempt of the President to
shrink from the responsibility Of having
dispersed the Kansas Free State Legisla.
,ure, and 10 make the Col. the scapegoat,
has doubtless had the influence of elTec-
ting a political change in the Coils mind.
He takes command under Gen. Smith !,
and ranks Col Cook, who has been in conf
mand during the absence Of his super
ior.
Gov. Geary has issued a prcclama-
ton congratulating the people on the res
toration Of peace 10 this distracted Terri
tory. and appointed the 2lst inst, to be
observed as a day of public thanksgiving
and prayer.
The one hundred prisoners confined in
that miserable old shanty at Lecompton
charged with various offences, the princi
pal one being love of freedom, will
probably be thankful 'for the peace the
country is now supposed TO enjoy, and
"perhaps thank the Governor for hi
superhuman efforts to arrest and imprs
on Free State men, and allowing the pro
+ slavery murderers Of Buffom and other
10 escape unmolested. ...
Col. Titus. with five men, is now ou
search of Hayes, the alleged murderer G
: David Bufom. When found, he will b
, re-arresled and brought to ,LecomPton
= prisoner, according to the orders of tn
: Governor. The Col. and Hayes are bot
pro slavery men, and very particulo
!, friends, and when the latter individual
!. taken prisoner BY the former, it will b
!. known. by our people-The belief i
- here, that Titus will not find Haye
" None so blind as these that won't see
Mrs. Mason, wife of one of Go
Geary's prisoners, is dead, Mr. Masc
was forced from her prisoner, ie
weeks since, taken 10 LecOmpton an
imprisoned in the old "rat trap"
Judge Lecempte refuses to admit hi
- to bail, and thus give him an opportuni
. 10 follow the remains of his wife to Il
: . grave. He is Free State man, cons
- - quentlg is not released on bail the san
= as members of the otheE party. No i
= dictment has yet been found against N
u :, Mason but lie is held in adurance vile
y, " await The action Of the onesided cou
a' He is one Of The four men captured
u his Excellency during his recent exPe'
ton to the Southern section Of Kns
a. q engaged in The restoration to this d
"s tracted Territory" fpffl -.t,,.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-12-03

A KANSAS PAPER REvIvGD.-fhe Her
aid If Freedom, the press and ypo Of
which were tlestrovelil the sa.k of law.
renee Kansas, has been revived = The
first number Of the new issue bearing
Nov. lst. The paoer has been revived
by means of contribution collected by
Mrs. Brown, who left her husband in
prison to 90 aud solicit them. Of the
money thus collected, $500 was given
by Major c. W. Hunter, of Alton Iii
nois, who had formerly been one of the
chief contribut rs to h. re es'abis ment
of the Alton Observer. edi.ed by The
If Ierward murdered Lovej'y aad which
like the Herald of Freedom had been
destroyed by Missouri prn slavery mob.
The account giron in this first number Of
the revived paper, Of the condition and
prospects n( Kansas, is decidedly encour-
aging. In spite of all that it has suffered,
properly in Lawrence is represented as
undininisIed in value, business lots on
Massachusetts street selling readily at
from $iO0 to $500 each, A large number
of good stone houses have BEEN, erected
The past season, and others are still going
up. Rents are very high, producing 4
return Of almost q hundred per cent-,
Two large substantial stone churches.
with Easements for schools, are in pro.
gress Of completion. The Herald states
that Free State settlers are coming into
the Territory in considerable numbers,
andit appears TO think that. for,the present,
at least the danger of another Border
Rullian invasion is over. "a,
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-12-03

New York, Dec. 2.--FIour dull and
declining, sales at Ga6.25 for straight
state, aud 60 ago for southern; wheat
declining. sales ,65al,7l for good and
prime while; corn has a declining tenden.
cy, sales al II for white, rs [nr yellow,
and 73 for mixed pork duil and irregu,
lar beef firm ; lard buoyant, with mndcr.
crate sales at l3; whisky easier, sales
OHIO al 3O4. ....
CINCINNATI, Dec. 2 2--Fiour in demand
a, $50 whisky 25aa25S !. core unchan'
sed rye steady; river slowly rising
laining all day. .--.... ---.----I ~
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-12-03

FAvoR-We acknowledge our ohliga
lion to Mr.. Knight, (merchant) for the
presen, of a basket of superior Michigan
potatoes, they are not surpassed by any
thing in the potato line we have ever seen,
persons fond Of an extra article can be
accommodated by calling at his store on
Market street between fifth and sixth
souih side.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-12-03
Congressional.

WASH, December 2.-Senate All
the members were present with the rxcep,
TONS Of Bell, of New Hampshire, Bel,
Of Tennessee, BlgIer, Butler, Douglass,
IIoustan, Johnsl"n, Jones of Tennessee,
Mallory, Reid Srbasin. Summer, Toomh,
Weller aud Wright. The usual com
mil,ee was appointed to wall. on the
Presld mt and inform him that.a quorum
of botn houses had assembled, and were
ready to receive any communication he
might be pleased TO make A similar
committee from the House acled in con-
junction with that of The S,rae, and in
each branch report that the President
would communicate his annual message
to morrow was male. At II M. ;he
the Senate adjourned.
HOUSE. two Iiundrcd members
were present. Hngrs, Of VT. Garnet Of
Va, Alien aud Morrison, of ILL.,. TO fill
vacancies, were qualified hy taking The
oath 10 su, port The C"nSIi'u lou, Phelps
delegate from KausAs. and moved that he
be sworn. They were read Gov.
Geary cerIi6es to The fact, that Whitfield
was elected delegate from Kansas on the
first Monday of October. Phelps asked
al the usual course should be tulsued
Grow objected, and wes abouI to s'aie
his reasons, when Phelps said it was
known that vacancy had existed in the
representation from Kansas. Creden
lials had been PRESENTED, and read, and
this entitled Wnhfeld TO have the oati
administered 10 him. Last SESSION The
seats Of the delegates from New Mexico
Nebraska and Kansas were contested ;
their credentials were received, and the
oath of office administered 10 then
severalIy without objection being inter
nuge0 ...