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True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-09-24
e., JAMES ii. BLlNN,
Sheriff of Jefferson County.
Sherf's Office, Steubenville, Sept. "A, '56

THE MONSTER STEAMsHIp.-Brunel is
building on the banks of the Thames,
near London, the mammoth steamer of
the world, She is constructed entirely
of iron plates, is a quarter off mile in
length, and about twice the size ofNoah's
ark. She is divided by bulkheads into
81 compartments. is to have four engines
to drive her paddle wheels, and six
more to turn large screw. Besides
these she is to carry seven masIs. There
will be accommodations for 1000 passen-
gers. Her steam engines are 10 weigh
the anchor, work the pumps and raise the
sails. She is to be lighted with gas and
furnished with telegraphic wires. At the
mast head sine is to carry an electric light,
visible 5 miles, and casting beautiful
radiance on the sea for half a mile around.
For life boats she is to carry a couple oI
screw steamers, ninety feet long, and a
small fleet of yawls and jolly boats. Such
is to be the i" Great Eastern" intended
for the Pacific trade, and expected to 60
round the globe without once stopping fol
coal.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-09-24
Markets. :.

CINCINNATI, Sept. % oon.--Flour
dull; sales superfine at $5,75; extra
$5, 90; oats 3Sc; whisky firm at 20 city
packed mess pork in demand at $l8,75.
PHILADELPHIA Sept. 23.--Noon.--
Flour dull, and 25c lower. ....
BALTIMORE. Sept. 23 - Flour and
wheat unchanged whisky 35a35a
NEW York, Sept 23.--Noon-Flour
generally unchanged wheat 81, l,43al, ,46
for western red 81 ,55 for western white;
corn closed an 65I for western mixed ;
mess pork $20,50; whisky scarce and
firm at 36aa37 fer Ohio,
The steamers news did not transpre
previous to the hour, which accounts for
the frmness Of breadstulTs.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-09-24

THE BANIsHED Son, AND OTHER STo-
R1Es OF THE HEART. BY Mrs Caroline
Lee Hentz-Aulhor of Linda Marcus
Warland' Robert Graham &c de-
Complete in one large duodecimo volume
neatly bound in cloth for 81 ,25 or in two
volumes paper cover for one dollar.
So we'll known, and so truly beloved,
was Mrs. Hentz, that it is unnecessary 10
say much more than that this book is
from her pen, to insure its being widely
spread, but few remarks made of her by
Mrs, Sarah J. Hale, will not be amiss. -
she says, Mrs Heniz was greatly gifted
with that in.uitive power of mind which
seizes truth with the grip of faith, and
uses imagination as guide 10 knowledge.
Genius can work both fast and well,
when the writer has had actual expert
ence of life. Mrs. Hentz had large op-
pottunities for the study Of character
she was a teacher of youth, from her
youth till near the close of her career,
and she had reached middle life before
she ventured to publish anything she had
written. Mrs. Hentz's works are such
as should be possessed by all, and reat
at every freside in the lsnd
Either edition of the work will be sen
to any part of the United States FREE OF
POSTAGE, on renting the price of tht
edition they wish, to the publisher in ;
letter.
Published and for sale at the cheaT
Book and Publishing Establishment o
T B Peterson, lO2 Chestnut street Phil
adelphia Pa.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-09-24

FREMoNT DEMONSTRATION AT CADIz.--
The gathering of the people at Cadiz, on
the 18th inst, for the purpose Of express
sing their determination 10 battle for free
dom and Fremont very far exceled
anything of the kind, ever witnessed in
Harrison county-the enthusiastic meet
ings of 1910 not excepted. The number
present on the occasion was estimated at
from six to eight thousand. So far as we
were capable of forming an opinion, from
our own observation, we believe the high
est figure is nearest the mark.
The large assemblage was addressed by
Governor Chase, and Hon. John A, Bing-
ham, We will not attempt 10 report
their speeches, as we know that we should
thereby do injustice to those eminent state
men, and eloquent orators. 1t is enough
10 say that on that day they proved them
selves to be their own equals and that
they had no superiors. We leave the
minute description OF the meeting in all
of its details to editors who are fond of
that kind of Composition.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-09-24

A DUN.-If our subscribers, who are
in our debt rorthe True american, would
have the kindpess to pay us for the paper,
it would be acknowledged as a special
favor at this tine. We have some fifteen
hundred dollFs marked on our books
against about i've hundred persons resid-
ing in this and other States. Now, two
or three dollars is but a small amount,
and we pre- |ume there are many who
think it natter Of no importance that
they should be prompt in sending so
small sum. But look at it! Five hun
dred subscribers reasoning in that way,
while the elitor is compelled to either
raise from thirty to forty dollars every
week, or suspend the publication of his
paper.
For six d. eight months we have not
said anything upon this subject, and
hence our subscribers seem to take it for
granted that we are publishing paper
as a mere matter of recreation. Such is
not the fact. 1t is labor for which we
must be compensated. Please send the
money you owe us, at our risk, and you
will be more than compensated by con
sciousness that you have discharged a
Just obligation.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-09-24
The Great Fremont Meeting

Which was held in Pittsburgh, on We'd
nesday last, is represented to us, by all
who witnessed it, as one of the greatest
demonstrations Of the kind ever witnessed
in this country of great demonstra-
tions. 1t was vast outpouring from the
homes and workshops, a spontaneous
gathering of the masses, aroused by the
revolutionary and outrageous policy of
the National Government, now acting
only for the Secrionalism of Southern
slavery.
The want Of space in our columns for
bids US giving so full description as
will give adequate idea of the immensity
OF the gatherings he appropriateness o(lhe
proce ssion, and the enthusiasm of the
people.
The procession in its enormous length,
occupied more than two hours passing
a given point, and could be more easily
measured by miles, than counted in mum
ber. Therein were represented all clas-
ses, occupations, and the old political
parties. 1t was magnificent union Of
the merchants, mechanics, farmers and
professional men. The representations oI
the different tradcsmen at work on wag.
gons was exceedingly appropriate. The
motlocs upon the countless Banners man.
iGestcd the strong devotion to the union,
and love of liberty of the people, in op.
position to the slavery and ten cent pol.
icy Of Buchanan and his slavocraiic par.
ty. The steamboat men were also oul
in great numbers, and appropriate display
Their love for free voters was equaled only
by that for free territory.
Great as was the numbers and cnthu
siasm Of the procession, it was more thar
equaled by the vast crowds in all the
streets all joining in grand chorus ever
and anon, in shouts for freedom aud Ere
mont, with flags flying, banners speaking
and men shouting, which made up an ex
/, element and enthusiasm betokening wei
for freedom. The great gathering was in
the public commons in Allegheny city
Here several stands were erected, from
which,lhe vast crowds were addressed b,
messrs Loomis, Williams and others o
Pittsburgh; Cassus NJ. Clay of Ken
lucky; G.. W. Roberts and Mr.. Speer o
Kansas Hausserak, Of Cincinnati, ant
many other effective speakers from vari.
Gus places.
The day, the occasion, the process
sion, the crowds, the enthusiasm, and III,
whole demonstrations for Liberty viii
long be remembered as one of the great.
est days in Pittsburgh. We are much
gratiGed also in the candid belief that i
was an effective demonstration, in favor
Of Fremont, one of the sure indexes tina
Pennsylvania shall no longer be consider
ed doubtful, but is now safe for freedom
Fremont and free territory.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-09-24

Ey Graham's illustrated MAGAZINE,
for October has been received. This we
believe is the oldest periodical OF its class,
now published in the United States,
Since it has fallen into the hands of Wat
son & Co., the present Publishers Gra-
ham has recovered much of its former
vigor, and bids fair 10 take its old position,
at the head Of its class. Everything it
contains, has a freshness that is pleasing TO
all. Price SO 90. Address WATSON &
Co., Philadelphia.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-09-24
sHERIFF's PROCLAMATION +!

Notice is hereby given to the quail
fed Electors or the County Of Jefier-
son, State Of Ohio, that the next annual
Election will be holden according to law
in the several Townships in said county,
at the usual places of holding elections
therein, on the
SECOND TUESDAY OF OCTO-
BER, 1856,
Being the 18th day of said month, At
which time and places the qualified Elec-
tors oil said county will vote for
One person for Supreme Judge, full
Term. One person for Supreme Judge, for
the vacancy. One person for Attorney
General. One person for Commissioner Of
Common Schools, One person for Member
of the Board of Public Works. One per-
son for Member of Congress. One person
for Judge ofthe Court of Common Pleas.
One person for County Auditor. One per-
son for County Commissioner. One person
for Director of the County lnirmary.
And pursuant to the provisions of the
Act of the General Assembly of the State
OF Ohio, entitled An Act relating to Jur-
ors," passed February 9th, 1881, | hereby
give notice to the Trustees of the several
Townships in the said county, that the
following is the apportionment of Jurors for
the ensuing year, made in conformity to the
Act aforesaid.
Apportionment of Jurors. district Court and
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-09-24

An AWKWARD MIsTAKE.-The com.
positor made us speak of Mr.. Benton's
great work, yesterday, as Thirty Bears
in the United States Senate" The cor
rection was made in the proof, hut the
composition insisted on having it "Bears /"
mo doubt forgetting the important fact
that the Senate, in Mr.. Benton'sd day, was
a very different body Of animals from
what it is at presents SaUannah Re.
publican, sU 81 ,ati eaa0 .ara aa
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-09-24
MAINE ELECTION.

The Washington UniOn gathers up the
shattered fragments of its hopes respec-
ling the Maine election, and constructs
from thence an image which it proposes
to worship until November. 1t is sad
duty which we suppose it feels nnder the
necessity ofperforming. Maine is gone,
clean gone forever from the grasp of her
enemies. Her honest citizens have got
their eyes wide open to the issue and will
not walk headlOng over precipice which
they have drivenso wide of in September
We gave yesterday morning the substance
of a private letter of which the general
tone was to the effect that Maine will be
found in November where she stands now.
We subjoin from the leading paper Of
the State, the Portland Advertiser,
this:
AS 10 the effects Of the election on the
immediate political campaign in which
the country is engaged, they can hardly
be observation-disclosures had spoken for
the great west in decisive tones. Vermont
had also sent down her free thunders from
the mountains. But who expected aught
else from her? Here was the test battle
ground, If we failed the friends of free
dom throughout the Union, knew that the
tide of battle was setting against them. If
we prevailed, the skies were bright with
omens. But great and warm as were the
sympathies that came pouring in upon us,
they were our only auxiliaries. Men
could not aid us, money could not aid us,
Here were principles to present to the
people--if they received them into honest
hearts well and good--if not, it was in
consistent and self condemning to employ
less worthy means than facts and argn'
ments.
With our opponents the case was en-
tirely different. The bunker element,
which lives only by pandering to the slave
power, felt the crisis and reused itself to
the last desperate effort The rally Of
slavery, no means were too low Tor its
employment, Money was poured out
like water by the government officials all
over the land, and disseminated into every
nook and corner of Maine. False but
plausible documents were spread among
the people, like the plague sent frogs of
Egypt, Where these seductions had no
effect, intimidation and prescription were
the order of the day, Having fought
openly, therefore, against these pitatcal
tactics, the Republicans of Maine may
congratulate themselves upon the manner
hardly less than the matter Of their VIC
tory.
Friends Of Freedom throughout the
Union-Maine sends you her greeting.
Her hardy sons, depIoring slavery for
others and scorning itGor themselves, have
met the enemy and returned triumphant.
Nowhere on Northern soil, can the battle
be more obstinately contested, that it has
been with us. Our foes along the whole
line, are now disheartened and demoralis-
ed. Bear them down before your irwin
cible columns We surely shall Join
yuu VII the fluids Of November, striking
home with redoubled CLOVIS for Free
Soil, Free Speech, Free Men, Fremont
and Victory
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-09-24
From Boston.

BosToN, Sept. pa heavy rain storm
is now prevailing here, and extending
eastward has interrupted the receipts Of
the general news, brought by the Indian
at Quebec, and has prevented the receipt
of dispatches from Halifax. The Canada
had not been signal6d al Halifax, at the
latest advices.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-09-24

GP Is it not portentous to hear the
members of a party contesting for the
Presidency, menace dissolution and revo-
luton as the penalty they will inaict up
on the victors for defeating them Peo.
pie who do not hold the Union worth
four years deprivation of Office, are scarce
ly safe repositories Of its power.-HoN.
w. H. DAVIS. sa' Is l.sa
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-09-24

Eg' The Editor being absent, we de-
sire the readers of the True american to
attribute all deficiencies to his beter-half.
The paper is detained this week on ac-
count of repairing the building, under
meath the office.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-09-24


STEERING BY STARLIGHT. story is
told of "grcen hard" on board a coast
ing vessel, who couldn't learn to steer by
the mariners compass. twas clear,
starlight night, and the captain told him
10 head the vessel towards a /" bright par
ticular STAR" which he pointed OUT
This was done, and for short time all
was right /; but before long she was vee-
ring widely from her true course, and
rushing rapidly before the wind, .Si eos
'Ahoi! there, greenhorn at the wbeell'
roared the excited captain. Port your
helm! What do you mean Where's
the star?' q '.
Dear captain timidly replied the de-
vious heIsman, Keep cool--don't get
excited--peyer mind lost that star,
but found another, brighter and better
than the ono you showed me I ' ss.,
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-09-24

Ey- GoDEY for October is on our Ia.
bic, superb number, II contains three
full page colored engravings, besides the
usual variety. "The Star Of Dawn" is
something novel, and beautiful, as inter-
est are all Godey's improvements. We
always recommend this " Book" $500
per annum. Address L. A. GoDEY, Phil
adelphia Pa.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-09-24

SG~ Arthurs Home Magazine for Octo-
Der has been received and is we think a
better number than any we have yet seen
(ihis is groat praise we know, but true.
For fre-side companion, Arthur, is
invaluable send for it and our word you
will not think that 200 thrown away
Address T. S, Arthur & Co. Philadelphia
Pa.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-09-24
WIN. r, JOHNSTON.
nzy- The Eighth Annual Exhibition q

Ey- The Eighth Annual Exhibition of
the Jefferson County Agricultural Socie-
ty, will be held at the Society's grounds,
in Sreubenville on Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday, the lst, 2nd and Sd, of Oc-
tober, 1856, at which time liberal prem
iums will be awarded. The officers OF
the Society have spared no pains to rem
der The Fair Grounds both attractive and
commodious. If there fore the citizens Of
our County will but manifest proper in
terest in this demonstration Of the rich
resources of the County, we shall have a
Fair which will exert amost fav vorablo in.
fluencc upon The Agricultural interests Of
Jefferson County.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-09-24

RET GAsKILL Up, JEFFERSON
County, Feb, 7, I952.-Mr. r. L. Sellers
Having tried your vermifuge in my family,
| can say that it is not to be surpassed by
uny yernifuge in the world for expelling
worms, u. RHoADs.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-09-24
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True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-09-24
Large Democratic Meeting

EAsroN, Pa, Sept. 22.--There was a
worry large Democratic Mass Meeting, to-
day, at Straudsburg. Henry S. Mott
presided, and speeches were made by
John Van Buren d. S. Dickinson, Sena-
tor Broadhead, and others.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-09-24
GtlegrapBit
Fire.

MACON, Ga, Sept. S2.-Aa extensive
fire took place yesterday, and destroyed
the Marine and Mechanics Bank; Wash.
ington Hall, all the block, Excepting the
Bank of Middle Georgia, The loss is
very heavy, @
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-09-24

@ The editor is absent at this time,
on a visit to the Annual Conference now
in session at Brownsville Licking County
Ohio. His return is expected in a few
days, ..
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-09-24

DRED.-A tale of the Great Dismal
Swamp. BY Harriet Beecher Stowe.
We have received this new work OF
Mrs. Stowe from the Publishers, Philips,
Sampson and Co., Boston, through Nc.
Dowell q Co, of this City. twill be
eagerly sought for by the thousands who
have read " Uncle Toms Cabin" We
hope that this new book will be read by
all. Though novel in form, it contains
many startling truths, that must be ac-
knowledged by every candid reader. The
name Of the Author, is sufficient guar
anty for It's merit. For sale by Nc
DowELL, & Co., Steubenville Ohio.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-09-24
Fire I

BosToN, Sept. 22.--The East Boston
FIGURING Mills were burned, this after
noon loss $75,O00-insured: A large
quantity of grain was destroyed.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-09-24
From Washington.

WASHINGTON Sept. 23,-The Intell-
gencer dropped its neutrality this morning,
and srbverts on the basis of the action of
the Wing Convention.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-09-24

re In reference to the announcement
for a Republican Meeting, on the Sd of
October, we have only to say we were
misinformed.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-09-24
THE TRUE AMERICAN.

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True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-09-24
River at Pittsburgh.

PITTSBURGH, Sept. % Moon, River
ten iuches by metal mark. Weather
wet.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-09-24
Two New Cases Of Fever.

New YORK, Sept. 23.--There have
been two new cases af fever al Fort Ham
ilton, since Saturday.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-09-24

awe all must have Boots and
Shoes, and for good pair call on John
Halsied who has Just received his fall
stock
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-09-24
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES


For a long time certain class of diseases
has baffied the skill and practice of the
most eminent members of the regular med
ical faculty. Foremost amongst these we
might instance epilepsy or falling fits.
Happily now by the skill and inventive
genius of an eminent chemist of Baltimore,
Nd, this disease has been brought within
the means of cure. We allude to the
preparation called the Vegetable Extract
Epileptic Pills, invented and prepared by
DR.. Seth s. Hance, of lOS Baltimore street,
Baltimore, Md. Since their discovery
many persons who had given up all hope
of ever being cured, have been restored to
the full enjoyment of health. Prominent
among these we might enumerate Mr..
Harrison Lightfoot, of Huntsville, Ala
bama. Mr.. l.. had suffered as much from
Epilepsy as any other person in the world:
never knowing what it was to pass week
without having an attack, and often falling
in the streets of Huntsville. He is now
fully restored and has not had an tack
for more than year. DR.. Hance's Pills
have been the sure cause of this cure.
These pills also cure all notifications of
Fits, Spasms, Cramps, &C., and are very
serviceable for persons of weak nerves.
DR.. Hance sends them to any part of the
country on the receipt of remittance.
Price, one box So, two, 5; twelve, a.
Address Seth s, Hance, l0S Baltimore
street, Baltimore, Nd. septl7.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-09-24

Sy SPECIAL NOTICE.-DR
HARpMAN may be consulted at the United
States Hotel, Steubenville, October % and
30. sept.24.