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True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-05-21

mP The .ehurching' Of The Empress
Eugene took place on the 3Olh, and she
would make her first appearance in pub,
he Al ihe Odeon Theatre. ,,sANs sifGa
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-05-21

WThe Buffalo Republic, in an arti.
Gle in relation to the declaration of the
Chicago Democrat, refusing to he bound
longer 10 the slavery Car. uses the follow.
ing language, which will find an echo in
the hearts of thousands of Democrats in
the North. ,g
owe have said that hundreds and thou
sands Of the democratic host are prepared
to follow his example, and no man who
rightly laterprets the signs of the times,
can lalt to arrive at any different concIu-
sion. Mem who were born in the dem
ocratlc faith as understood by Jefferson,
Jackson and Van Buren, nourisled in
their youth by those principles whose
sell evident truths commend them to the
heart of every true friend of liberty, and
who have grown grey in fighting battles
for human rights and freedom, will no
longer acknowledge allegiance 10 an Or
ganiza,ion which not only exerts its ut
most energies TO crush out every vestsge
of those principles, but berays freedom
into The hands Of slavery, insults the feel.
ings, and outrages the self.respect Of ev-
cry honest man, and by The indecencies
Of its official mouth pieces, holds up our
common country and the cause nf human
freedom to The scOff and scOrn of the
worlds desp"ts and ridicule Of every i'm.
partial observer If the workings of The
institutions of selG-government.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-05-21

RoMANIsM. - BrownsOn in late speech
in New York, says :-"The Pupists have
to Romanize these United States, and
make this papish country" ,"l
The county must he 'Rdmanized"-
America must be Rome, even if il should
be at The expense of the Bible, our Free
Schools, Religious liberation. a Free
Press and'civiI Liberly-the Inauisi,ion
with all its horrors, superstilions and cru.
ely. The denial Of The rights Of man.
all must be introduced here. to Roman
ize America. So long as Catholics ralk
in this way, and SO emphatically declare
their intentions, is there no need of an
American party, to keep America Ameri.
canized to guard our Republican ins,itu.
tions from The ruthless hand of Popery
to maintain civil Liberty, Free Press
and the right Of speech
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-05-21

ST. Louis, Monday, May 12.-The
steamer Star of the West arrived to-day
from Kansas, and the following information
is derived from the passengers The steam
er left Kansas on Saturday, the 10Th, Gov.
Robinson and family being among the
passengers. At Lexington Mo-, Gov.
Robinson was waited upon by committee
appointed by the citizens, and notified that
they should detain him, on the ground that
he was fleeing from the territory to avoid
an arrest on an indictment of treason,
which had been found against him by the
Grand Jury of the U. S. District Court.
Gov. Robinson replied that he had been in
formed by one of the Grand Jury that an
attempt had been made to find bill but had
failed. This did not satisfy the committee,
they insisted that Mr.. Robinson should re-
main, and he finally consented to do SO, on
persuasion of Mr.. Parkinson, Captain Of
the boat, and MIR. Barnard, OF Baltimore.
He was invited to the house of MIR. Sawyer,
one of the committee, his family proceed
ing on to st. Louis. The committee agreed
to send messenger to Kansas to ascertain
if an indictment had been found, and if not,
all the expenses of Mr.. RS detention were
to be paid. No violence or indignity was
offered Mr.. r. during the proceedings.
The committee consisted Of Gen. Shields,
Mr.. Sawyer, and number of the most re-
spectacle citizens.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-05-21
Correspondence of the N. Y. Tribune.

Correspondence Of the N. Y. Tribune.
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Friday, May g.
The declaration Of Douglas, made with that
cool effroDtery which is one of the charac-
teristics of Border Ruffianism, "We in
tend to subdue you," proves to be more
than mere threat. sent you few Of
the leading facts relating to the first effort
at subjugation here. Not content with en-
forcing the infamous laws of the barons,
they now propose to subdue us by assassi-
natng our most peaceful citizens-men
who they fear will be, or have been too good
witnesses against them before the Kansas
Commission now in session here.
A few days ago a gentleman of this place,
a Mr.. Cracklin, was coming through strip
of timber about four miles distant, on the
Delaware reserve. He was followed and
shot at by small party Of Lecompton men
encamped on the opposite side Of the river
from Lawrence, and who were stationed
there to catch those who might attempt to
escape having the bogus laws enforced up
on them by Jones' Deputy but fortunately
for him the approa ching darkness and a
dry ravine offered the opportunities of es-
cape from almost certain death.
Two days ago the Kansas Commission
subpenaed q man named ]. N. Mace, late
of Newburyport, Mass, to appear before
them as a witness in relation to the elec-
tion held in Bloomington on March 30
1856. His testimony showed that Sheriff
Jones (who, by the way, is reported to be
able to sit up in his room) was the leader
Of mob of between two and three hun
dred Missourians; that the judges of cleo
tion were asked to resign in FIVE minutes Of
die that they were allowed one minute
mere to bless themselves, the FIVE having
expired without their resignation; that il
short they were driven from the polls, thel
ballot-boxes and pol.books forcibly tokel
from them, and their most inoffensive an
peaceable citizens insulted and maltreate
by armed men from Missouri. All this di
he testify to, and he but corroborated tn
, testimony Of those who were sworn previ
} ously. This testimony, and that of all tb
others who have as yet been examined
: shows the outrages of these ruffians to b
> even more autroOious than they have eve
D been represented by Free State men.
t At 8 o'clock Of the evening of the do
following that on which he testified as
. witness here, he was sitting in his cabi
. on his claim, about four miles distant in
north,wssterly direction, He was alone
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-05-21

engaged in writingS when he noticed the
uneasiness of his dog, who wished to get
out. He arose, opened the door and follow.
ed the dog about 200 yards, supposing he
had scented prairie wolf. But he had no
sooner stopped than two men fred both to-
gcther at him from their place of conceal
ment, below him in the ravine. One Of
the balls took effect in his left leg, and he
fell. AS soon as he dropped the ruffians
both laughed heartily, and one of them
said, "There is some more damned good
Abolition wolf bait" and went away,
probably supposing he was dead. Mr..
Mace was able to crawl back to his cabin,
and bathed his wound in cold water. He
has had surgical examination made, and
is doing we'll.
These incidents will 60 to show the des-
peration with which they seek to cover up
from the eyes of this Committee and from
the world, the villainy which has been per-
petrated upon us by these Ruffians. But
in this effort they will be disappointed, for
these outrages will only serve to arouse the
people to sense Of the Importance of the
object of this Commission, and facilitate
rather than retard the investigations and
there are very few Free State men here
who would not rather die than surrender
the liberty of speech. These inyestiga-
tions are being made by the Committee
publicly, and with thoroughness and
earnestness which will reflect honor upon,
and give renewed confidence in the ability
of its Northern members,
I have just been informed that Governor
Robinson has offered reward of $500 for
the conviction in United States Court of
the would-be murderers of Mace.
A gentleman who has just arrived here,
and who came here from st. Louis on the
steamboat keystone, tells me that Major
Buford, an Albanian, came at the head Of
two hundred and fifty Southerners, mostly
from Georgia, on that boat, armed and
equipped for war. They were mostly young
men without families, and apparently un-
used to the toll of pioneer life. 1t was
discovered at Kansas CITY, the next morn
ing after they arrived there, that some fifty
of them were poverty-struck and could not
pay their bills, and what was still worse,
the Purser of the Association, under whose
auspices they came, was in the same pre-
dicament. DR.. Stringfelow was on the
spot, and succeeded in raising the money
for their relief There can be no doubt
about the truth of this statement, as it is
cOrroberated by many others. What will
the chvalry of Washington say to this
Southern Emigrant Pauper Aid Society !
POTTER.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-04-12

Mn. FILM 'Rr.-The Kingston Tenn
Gazetteer. a Democratic paper, in its .mpres.
sion Of the 18th inst, speaks Of Mr. Fillmore
a. follows:
With reference to Fillmore as a man, it is
undoubtedly the best nomination the party
could have made. He is all indie endeut,
candid politician. While he occupied the
Presidential chair, he thre~ of all sectas,alism,
and administered the government in accordance
,rith tie provisions and spirit Of the Cousti-
tuition, deating out eyuaA- handed justice to III.
North and the South. He exhibited his nation
stity BY a wartn ond manly support of the Com
promise measures. This was his duty: and
Tor doing it, he deserves an approving con-
science and the reward OF duty we'll done.
An admission SO frank and manly. says
the Nashville Patriot, is highly creditaLle
1t is one OF the bright spots in the gloomy
horizon OF politics.
Let the Democracy select snch a man a:
Fillmore as their candidate, and the canvas
ought to beccme a generous rivalry free from
the bitterness and malignity OF spirit char.
actsristic Of former Presidential campaigns
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-04-12

Tuv Elxcr1 N Bill FOR THE DlssEicT or
Co,uuBA.-vhe House 0, Representatives
has veeu engaged j" a sharp strlss : upon
tie election O,,l ior the District OF Cosan'o'4.
The bill, as reported provides mai iofelsne.s
mu.. reside n. the District tor one year before
.ot;n, hut leave. It 81 that they may be nat
nral,zed as late as ten days be ore tue s'ec'
t,on is held. A very serious distinction !"
fms made in favor ot natuia!izcd el1ize"s
AGAINST those oil native birth, vino are conf
ne,led to i've a year i" the Distinct before
voting, although they may nave been lesal
votpr, for twenty years III the States 'io"'
whence they came. The opposition. con'-
| posed chiefly OF tue National Anletlcaiis' con-
! tend that. 10 make both parties equal 'he
! alien bon, should I'VE within the DISH ct d
c,,,ens THAT Is, alter they have been natural
1z.d) Tor one gear before voting; anu Oh an
.meudueut to this effect offered ny Nf. MAJ
snail. OF keutucky, u discussion mas ARISEN
lu. question involved Is al interesting one
and tie wAo.e SUBJECT OF Atneriealtl'"i mas
cuule up IN tie coarse vi the DEBATE. A"e
most s,n..,a. l.a.ur: OF The whole Is the I''s'o''
between the ..rpuDiicans a'iI the Democrats
botn of whom ale III lavVr OF the Dali a. org
,naiIy reported, an" opposed 10 the A'''e''u'
m.ut Of Mr.. Marshall. Inns amendment
was STAYED oii On tue 1sth u,t by pafila"lei'-
lary tactics.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-04-12

ForxrS us rArurR-"Mv son. can yen
take a trenk ny to the hotel 4 sad a pa~sen-
ger stara,ing from a boat on the ievre. to a
ragged v.nlngstpr who sat balancing himself
on tie tsss end oi,a dray.
"Your Con" cried the boy. eyeing him from
head to toot.
We'll, I'll be dol trapped if | aint in luck
Here I've been trying to find daddy these
three wears. and al OF a sudden nm comes the
moss himself. and knows me right off. How
are Won ~ stretching out his muddy paw.
The traveller was non-plussed- Between
a mile and frrwn. ne inouired
VIVA i yorr nanr sir -
NV name. You d nj krow, Well, IT.
nothing in these pats to have so many chill
drcn that they 10 not know their names
Ne names William. bit >c'ne folks call m.
ragged Bill. for short. What the other par
is. | reckon Won know; if you don't, 20,
| must AK the old oman
And >h"nlderin. the trunk. he marched
off towards the MOTEL, mnmbling to himself
well. this is 4 go The old sem;nan COM
home al last. Good clothes. big trunk, mus
have the tin. Well I'm in luck
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-04-12

Mr., SouLE's Mission TO SrAlS.-The
New York Herald, understands that Mr.. SoL-
IL has completed his book, and that it will pro-
badly be issued from the press season for the
great Democratic Convention in CINCINNATI.
1t will create a prodigious sensation. or else
We are much mistaken. Mr.. Sorle has not
put himself TO the trouble Of writing a book.
without the intention Of making Rome
howl.n President Pierce will be raked n,er-
cilessly, while Secretary Marcy may look
for such ~scathing and soaring as he never *
resienced before. Even his tough hide, sup
posed TO be the toughest in the world, will
writhe under the sharp lash OF our irate and
gifted ex-Mi, lister.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-04-12
THr C.xELs ARE CoM1SG The Washing.

ton Star, of Friday last, says: *t i, 4
The camels and dromedaries Purchased and
otherwise procured by Major Wayne and
Capt. Porter. under the appropriation made
for the purpose at the last session Of Congress,
in Asia Minor. were embarked in February,
and tn vessel would sail with the 6rst lar
wind for the United States. The number Of
animals procured is 81, viz: 3 male and Is
female cameis; i male and ) female drom.
edaries. 'a r. y = -"
The vessel is expected to arrive at Indie.
noIa. Texas, about the last Of April, at winch
place they viii be landed and suffered to re-
crnit ,efore being employed for army trans.
portation purposes Several of the animate
| we're a present f,om the Viceroy OF Esypsts
tins Government.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-04-12

War The AMERICAN NAVY DlD.-lhe
Philadelphia Ledger says: A 1t Is deemed
an easy matter IN England, to crush the
American Navy from the ocean at one Tell
.woop, 1t seems to ne proper to sho" no"
d, hi.i,lt that task was III lsl2.' line Ledger
then gives Il list oi the British saips-oi-"ar
and rI- rchant vessel, captured by Americans
during our last war VITA, England. he TO-
loving IS a recapitulat,on: var vessels % III
all. carving e66 gan, III. reliant SHIPS 3o4
i,r,ss 6ly; >cnuo,ere ;1zO sioops l33; va
r.ous Classes, reca i,tnred. 759-il"ki"S 2o6s
vessels, carrying 500 guns. 10 THESE are Il
| he aided ~ vessels OF war lost by wreck VI
otherwise, Carrying ,Us guns; and we have
an aggregate Oh 1898 vessels, carrying so''
guns.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-04-12

The Little Rock tArkan>a> Gc-rre con-
,ains an accounted ii Singular noise heard in
the vicinity of GAINESVILLE. Arkansas, on the
81 Of February. It is va,iously described as
like a blast III a well. the explosion OF a me-
teor or a SINCE di tant clap nf heavy thunder.
in some place at led with a rnmhiiis
noise and a sensible vibration of the earth
The noise was heard within an area OF some
'wo hundred miles ia diameter It's cause
had not been certainly ascertained. Som"
had at'rib,ted It TO a volcanic eruption on a
mountain n the county of Scott others. to
m eruption in Johnson county near Pittshnrg.
where it has been discovered that al rrup-
tion has recently taken place, the earth helm.
burst open and huge masses o. earth androcks
| &c. being thrown out. Such eruptions have
occurred repeatedly before in that region
About ten wears ago one took place in thr'
county. in which large boulders weighing
several tons were thrown up. So too, SOM
fifteen years ago, a tremendous explosion wa
hear'. in Yell an Johnson counties, The caus.
rrmainin unknown until a short time there
after, when a hunter crossing the Magazine
mountain. found where it had been rent as
"nler-abso ute|y split in two, leaving a c!et
or tssure varying from two or three feet t.
as May inches in width. The region her
~referre' to, it will be remembered, is that Q
the boiling springs Of Arkansas.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-04-12

How They LovED H,x.-When Genera
Scott was nominated in 1852, for the Presi-
dency, tsays the Raleigh Register.l what
oceans Of tears the Locofoco leaders shed
over Mr.. Fillmore, No language was strong
enough to convey an adequate idea Of the I'd.
miration and love which they entertained for
him. He was q pure and ineorruptible N.
triot true to the rights Of the South. and wor.
thy Of the confidence of al. He was indeed
u mo Eel President whose administration
had been "a conservative az Westinghouse"
I me very men. VINO thus ~xtolled Nj. Fill.
more. now tor pas'isans purpo>es, swallows
their own words. belle their own endorse.
m-nts: and traducs him as they then Praised
k,Im.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-04-12

Tur Progressive SplRIr.-The legislature
OF New Mexico. has passed an act to erta'e
and organize the Atlantic and Pacific nan
road Company. with a capital stock OF s'o.-
600. 900. The sixteenth section provides
hat the Eastern terminus Of sad road shaii
be as near the city OF Memphis. IN the Stat
of Tennessee. and the Western terminus as
rear the city OF San Francisco. in the State
OF California. as practicable. and the man
trunk thereof shall pass throustsIhe territory
of New Mexico. at the most pract'cahie
points, to be determined by stockholders. oe'
tween the latitude OF the Northern and South
ern boundar e of said Territory.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-04-12

TuE CAPITAL FOR FILLMORE AND DoNEL-
sos.-The municipal election on last Mon
day, for municipal officers OF Baton Rouge
resulted in a triumph Of the American party
The officers elected are all the nominees OF
the American party.
Despite the desperate efforts Of State 9th"
eials in the possession OF State patronage
the Capitol of Louisiana has Proclaimed, BY
q majority OF h~lty-seven, her devotion te
American principles!
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-04-12

An "ORFrL DRAuGHr."-An old .acquain-
lance Of ours in the country, indu'g es in a
very exaggerated style Of description and H.
lustrat.on in his ordinary conversation. For
instance, when describing the efectof an al
t~eration in ms kitchen chimney, which he
had ordered his mason 10 make. he said that
before the chimney was altered it drew the
wrong way so powerful, that every flock OF
wild geese that flew over the town for ten
years was sucked down into his f,e- place
but since the alteration has been made, the
drought was SO strong, that il he should hook
one end Of a log-chain in the middle of the
kitchen floor, the other end would stand q,d F. :
ering up the chimney"
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-04-12
FOR PRESIDENT,
MILD FILLMORE.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT.
4. J.
sATURDAY. P II, 1856.

Harry EvENT.-Tired Of his bachelor
life. on Monday evening, the Editor OF this
paper, embraced the handsome FANNY BrI.Llr'
on a matrimonial voyage and is now passing a
a pleasant time with his lovely, and accom-
plished companion, IN the Crescent City.
This happy announcement. We trust Will DC
a sufficient apology for the lack OF our usua'
quantity O: reading matter. We hope to
announce in our next issHe. the arrival Al
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Hyans!
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-04-12
g FACE!
you NU<T;

TOSIa.tA. CRAIG informs the public thas n M"v
d DISSOLVED his late associations, he IL no. 49,
ING ON ns OWN AXIS, in other words, he mas es'so u-.
the Harvey Housc-where HE and his sAT11urs, :.
mil TAFT 20 ,n0te If time, but with sALDtH MADE. =
as tue scy11lE OF OLD I'M. takes OF the Aassy 49,
dance manipulate Aissute humanity in : M i.
most beautiful to behold. Luned BY the mt. ~
distant w~aterfail-rlck, bearing the tassas. s: ~
and pure a ever graded the INFANT vRSUs-ousS. ~
cushions Of elder down-immersed in s.oms trc1 -
ORIENTAL U1IMEs, there to carry on the 1e"soe7as, =
suite and Kapperlarissn Art. Be-
"Comc one. como Gil,
AZ: give JOE CRAIG = sha-!-s es0"
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-04-12

Talking to a Teller aoou, some cunning ex-
gun hanging fire. which. were it not for his
weil-known veracity, | should feel disposed
to doubt. He had snapped his gun at a gray
squirrel, and the cap exploded, but the piece
rot going OFT, he took it ION his shoulder, and
looked down into the barrel and saw tie
charge )ust starting, when bringing it to his
shoulder again. it went of AMI killed the
squirrel! This wonderful piece Of ordinance
is said to have been once the property OF the
famous Barsn Munchauson.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-04-12

FILLMORE IN MASSACHUSETTS. MISSOURI
And N. CAIoLINA.- The Boston Journal.
SAYS:
We hear from Washington an authentic
statement that the Fillmore ticket meet,
with more favor among the Massachusetts,
delegation THAI some of the Republican wri-
tiers had asserted. The ranks of the disat-
iected are thinning out. and the leaders must
strike quick or they will not make al. ad>an-
tagenus bargain with the Law meg of the
Republicans.
The St. Louis 1ntelligencer, says:
The most cheering reports pour IN upcn us
from every quarter. testityins the enthus' as
tic appreciation with which the nomination,
of Fillmore and Donel>on is received by the
people Our exchanges are filled with az
counts Of monster ratification meetings held
throughout the country. all of which are
characterized with the greatest harmony and
enthusiasm.
An enthusiastic ratification meeting of the
, friends of Fillmore and Donelson was held {
few DAYS ago at Oxford: N. C. The meet,n,
was addressed blythe Hon. VIM. A. Graham
and others. The Raleigh lie gister, says:
Throughout the entire State the nom,na
tions are received with like rejoicinss. W.
knew before that Mr.. FILLMORE had a stro,:
hold uron the affections Of the people o
North Carolina, but We were not aware o
the extent in which he possessed their conf
dence and esteem.
Sugar planter. [volume] (West Baton Rouge [i.e. Port Allen, West Baton Rouge Parish, La.]) 1856-1925, 1856-04-12

Felkins has had some desperate adventures
in his time. Last spring he started for Lou.
don. The third day out. a gale came on Of
the most fearful magnitude 1t tossed the sea
about SO that the only way he got his trowser-
loo,ts on was to stand on his head! FeIkins
is one those fast young men who see 4 great
deal OF excitement il. a short space OF time,
and thinks he knows something more than
beans.