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True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-01-02
FROM CALIFORNIA.
ARRIVAL OF THE GEORGE LAW

NEW YoRK, Dec. 29.-The U. S. mail
Steamer George Law, from Aspinwall, ar
rived at 4 4o'clock this afternoon, bringing
dates from San Francisco to the 9th inst,
ATS passengers, and 81 400, 900 in treasure.
The steamer Golden Age, with New
York dates to November 9Th, arrived at
San Francisco on the 29th.
The Cortes, with dates to the 9th, ar
rived on the 9TH Of December.
The war in the North is progressing with
much violence, and considerable disaster to
both sides. Nearly all the Indians of the
North are arranged against the whites.
A true bill has been found against Caro-,
the murderer of Gener al Richardson.
The festival at San Francisco, in honor
of the fall of Sebastopol, ended in row.
There were ten thousand persons present.
Crime is on the increase and the papers
TEEN with murders.
The steamer Georgiana burst her boiler
at Petaluma, killing two persons, and
wounding many. The accident was the
result OF carelessness, on the part of the
officers of the boat, and they have been in
dcted
On the 30th Of November, the New Or
leans frigate Independence saluted th'
French flag on the Corvette Erebus, as
reparation for the arrest Of Consul Dillon
who then raised his flag.
In the engagement at Payall, up Noer
the Indians were defeated with loss
80 killed. Several engagements occurred
between the volunteers and lndianss !
which the latter had been worsted.
The U. S. forces have returned to Daile'
to await the orders of General Wool.
$ Governor Douglas, Of vancouver's IL
E land, has placed arms and ammunition
: the disposal of Gov. Mason.
After the breaking up of the Sebastop'
J, celebration, in San Francisco, large pr
' cession of Americans marched to the ltu
!, sian Consul's residence. Ex-Governor MI
Dougal was one of the speakers upon tt
}, occasion. e.et Fs
New York, Dec. 2s.-A fire occurrf
: this morning at No. 4lS, Grand stree
U which, with the adjoining building, WI
almost wholly destroyed. A young ma
. named Charles Mcclure, !, plumber, WI
suffocated and burnt to death.
, Dates from Tampico, to Nov. "a, sta
that the town was under martial law, Q
- pecting every day to be attacked by an o
Ie posing pety, as About 800 men were e
], eamped about mile from the town, VI
e. stopped all supplies from coming into TAI
D. pico.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-01-02

FWe tranefer to our columns from
the M. Protestant the following, which
we hope will be read with prof, as appli-
cable TO The times and seasons. SEQ 81
"The ancient mercantile custom Of
commencing anew sci If books, having
closed the old, by entering OH The first
day Of January, the phrase ''Laus Dec =
is itself beautiful, and, if transferred from
the commercial record on the tablet Of the
heart, would be worthy Of universal OBJ.
serance. Who can review The year past,
and not find in il occasion for hearty
thanksgiyinga Every day has had its
blessings, every week its deliverance.
from danger, every month lis solace from
sorrow, and the whole year has been
crowded with kindnesses and tender mer.
cies. There may have been clouds ant
tempesls, sorrows and bereayements; bu
! through them all the Lord has brough
us, and the chaslisemepls Of affection ",
lpayhaYe known, hyeihsep doubtless de
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-01-02

AMERICAN STATE CouEcIL, The A.
merican Council of this State met in Phil
adelphia, on Tuesday, Joseph H. Hun.
sicker presiding. The meeting was well
attended and much enthusiasm eyinced
by the members. John w. Ashmead
made strong national speech Iavoring
the 18th section of the Philadelphia Plat
form, and resolutions were adopted ap-
proving of the course of Messrs. Broome,
Eddy, MiIlward and Fuller, representa-
lives of the State in Congress, in relus'
ing to coalesce with those who regarded
outside issues as more important than
Americanism, in The contest for Speaker;
and for the strong national ground assum-
ed by them. A committee proceeded 10
Washington with the resolutions on We'd
nesday. Penn. Telegraph.
The Council calling itself the Ameri-
can State Council, which met in the city
of Philadelphia on the 18Th day of last
month, was the pro-Slavery portion oI
The American party in the State. 1t is
the party which Withdrew from the Real
ing Convention in July last, and is great
ly in the minority in the State. The
regular American State Council met on
yesterday. We hope shortly to hear Of
very different result from the delibera'
lions Of that Convention.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-01-02
GeIegrapbit
FRoM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OF THE PACIFIC.

New YoRK, Dec. 2s.-The steamship
Pacific, from Liverpool, arrived at 5 o'clock
this evening, with dates to Saturday, the
18th inst.
The news is highly interesting. The
long expected capture Of Kars by the Rus
SLAMS, has at last taken place. No partic-
ulars are received, except that brought BY
Gen. Kruty and another officer, who es-
capped in order to hasten the advance of
Omar Pasha to the relief of the city. AT
that time, Ger. Williams was about send
ing a flag Of truce to offer capitulation.
Itis believed the garrison surrendered, as
there were only 5000 men-too weak a
force to cut their way through the Russian
army.
Omar Pacha was near Kutai, which the
Russians hold in force.
The only event of Importance, in the
Crimea, is an attack made by the Russians
on the extremity of the French line. The
Russians we're 5000 strong; and after an
hours fighting, withdrew.
Both armies were comfortably housed
and provisiuned.
The firing coStindes between the North
and South sides of Sebastopol.
Russia has opened new loan in Berlin,
Hamburger, and Holland, for fifty millions
roubles; and five per cents are quoted at
S5.
The Austrian army is being reduced tc
the peace footing
The Government of Naples publishes q
Convention with the U. s. defining the
rights of neut'als.
ENGLAND.-The Queens order in Coun
Gil authorises fl75,OOO sterling in notes
of the Bank Of England, beyond the amount
specified in the Bank charter.
With respect to the prospect of peace
we have mass of contradictory statements
If negotiations are on foot, they have moi
progressed step. 1t is known, that diff
erences exist in the British Cabinet. Lord
Prlmerston and Panmure argue the prose
cution of the war. The rest Of the Cabi
net, supported by Napoleon, suggest th'
importance of embracing the present op
portunity to negotiate peace.
COMMERCIAL.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. 14.--Sales. of Cottol
for the week $1,000 bales; Orleans mid
ding 81; Mobile middling st F.; upland mid
ding 81; the stocks Of African in port i
l32, 900 bales. Advices from Mancheste
were more favorable breadstuffs had slight
ly declined western canal -four 4la43
Philadelphia aHd Baltimore ABS 6da43s ID
Ohio 43u44s; mixed corn 44a45s ; whit
wheat lis 9dal2s 4d; red wheat llsal
Cd.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. l5.-Cotton advance
one in the beginning of the week, bu
fell off at the close. Breadstuffs quiet an
unchanged: provisions steady; Sugar Sigh
| lv lower
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-01-02
From the Herald.
A GOOD HOTEL. m

Mr.. EDIToR:-When visiting city,
the first inquiry made by traveller, is,
where is good Hotel! In reply to my.
own inquiry, when on late visit 10 Pitts
burgh, was directed to the City Hotel,
under the prOprietorship Of Maj. HENRY
BEAREs.
10 keep good hotel, not only requires
proprietor of gentlemanly, courteous
and afable manner, but man Of practl-
cal business habits, that while you may
enjoy the society of courteous and com.
panionable host, you may find an abun.
dant and luxurious table; the apartments
neat and clean; the clerks polite, and the
servants true and attentive. In the wor
thy Major Of the "City," you may find
all these qualifications. In his house
you may find all the most fastidious may
desire. You are met at the door with ;
true and cheerful countenance, that as
sures you, that you will be sat home
under his roof, and your comfort is hi
study. Then give him call, and yol
will leave satisfied, regretting so short
stay
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-01-02
Caucus.

WASHINGTON, Dec. o. Between fif-
ty and sixty Democrats attended Cau-
Gus held at the Capitol, this evening"
Mr.. Jones of Tennessee, was Chairman,
and Messrs. English and Rufin, Secrela.
ries. Speeches were delivered by Cobb,
of Ga, Cadwallader and others, counsel
ling Democrats to stand by their candi-
date and platform, and declaring that their
course was approved by their political
brethren throughout the country. Some
of the speakers thought union with the
Americans could not be affected, as sever
al of the latter had declared, in the House
that combination candidate must be ia
ken from the American party. AT lei
o'clock no distinctive resolution had beer
submitted.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-01-02


WASHINGTON, Dec. 2s.--House. Mr..
Seward (of Georgia, offered resolution
choosing Mr.. Richardson Speaker of the
House, and declaring that, as under the
present differences Of opinion, no organi
cation can be effected, without uniting all
who agree on the doctrine of non.inter-
vention, as asserted by the Kansas and
Nebraska Act, and proposing that all diff
ferences Of opinion on other subjects
should be postponed, without compromise
or concession on the part Of members vo-
ting for the resolution He said this
would relieve the American party from
what they consider an insult, regarding
their peculiar position, outside Of the
Kansas act. If til re are National mer
enough in the House, they shonld com
bine for the election of a Speaker.
Several gentlemen explained their un
derstanding of the Nebraska Act and the
resolution meeting with but little favor
was subsequently Withdrawn.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-01-02
"A CIrIzsS OF SrEuBENvnLE.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. s.-The Santa Fe
mail arrived at Independence on Saturday,
bringing no news Of importance. The
road in the mountain regions was bad,
the winter for New Mexico unusually Sc.
we're. The Indians we're generally sub
missive.
Nebraska dates are to the 10th. The
Legislature met on the l8thc R. R. Fol
som was elected consul. The House
mel on lhe same day and elected p. G.
Sullivan Speaker. Z. .,... I'm. y ~. n.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-01-02
Markets.

New YoRK, Dec 27.--Flour In inoder-
ate demand; sales Slate brands at ss,75
as,s7; corn, sales mixed at 92a9S; Pork,
sales mess at SIC, ,20aia, ,25; lard l2lai2li
whisky quiet at Ssasss.
New YoRK, Dec. 2s.-Noon. - Stocks
10 wer Flour defines; sales at ss,25 fol
choice State, and $3.50 for good Ohio
Wheat dull; Corn dropping; Mess PorE
declined to $3.50; Lard declined 10 l2l,
CINcINNATI, Dec. 2s.-ANoon.-- Floul
$3.50; hogs very dull; offering only s5,
so; s5,65 and 5,75 asked--no sales
provisions very dull; green hams ant
sllouhlers7 7 and5; mess pork $l4; sugal
unchanged; molasses 40, some holders
ask 4Sa44; coffee firm at l2a.
BALTIMORE, Dec. Noon. .-Flou
firm; sales Howard street at $3.50
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-01-02

. HNATIoNAL AMERICAN ORGANIZATION IN
OHIo.--It is we'll known that the Ameri.
can party in Ohio, though powerful in
numbers powerful, in fact, that it
carried the Stale last fall for the Republl-
can American Iicket,-has not hitherto
acted as an independent political organi-
cation. Tie recent elections having dem
onstrated that the strength of the Ameri-
eau party in the Union is second to no
other party, and that il has but to take
national stand to elect the next President.
The Americans Of Ohio are preparing to
sink sectional issues and come with their
brethren from other States on to Plat
form as broad as the Union.-Pennsyl-
vania Telegraph.
What our brother and fellow-laborer
in the good cause of Americanism means
by IA platform as broad as the Union,"
we are at some loss to determine.
That the members of The American Or
der in Ohio are strongly in favor of the
perpetuity of the Union, there can be no
doubt, and that they are ready and will
ing 10 slep upon a platform. the timber
and planks Of which are sound, is equally
sure and certain.
Il is question, however, Of some i'm
portance, what kind Of material should
be used for the superstructure in order
that il maybe perfectly safel One thing
is quite clear TO our mind, that neither
the I2th Section Of the Platform adopted
at Philadelphia, or its substitute by the
late Convention at Cincinnati, will evel
be trusted BY the American party OF Ohio
We do not profess to o.speak authOrita
,iyelyfor Tie Americanparly Of this State
bat we are not assuming too much whel
wessay that. SO long as it is true to i'sell
it viii not ignore the Slavery question
accommodate the oligSrchy Of the South
nor de American question to accommc
dats the anti-Ameriean disuniouists Of III
North.
Thoroughly Amelicanised citizens
rule America" Slavery is sections
not national, and mo more Slave States
or Slave Territories are cardinal primo
pleS Of the Ohio American creed.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-01-02

Rev. w. Fl. S. KEYs,-This gentle
man who publishes the American Era at
Tyrone City, Blair county Pa, at the ur-
gent request of many leading Americans,
has made his arrangements TO travel and
lecture in this and the neighboring States
on the principles Of Americansm, during
the present campaign. He is familiar
with the subject, close thinker and an
eloquent champion of the good cause
We trust that our American friends will
see that he is fully occupied up to the
Presidential ection.--Penn. Telegraph.
We should be happy to receive a visit
in Sieubenville, by Mr.. Keys. We have
a few prolane political rowdies and Rum
Suckers, who would no doubt take great
exceptions to minister having anything
to say or do with political matters, but
the intelligent and sober portion of com
munity would be glad 10 give him a hear.
ing.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-01-02
CONGRESSIONAL.

wAsHISeros, Dec. 27.--,Seaate.--
The Senate held brief session and ad
jOurned till Monday.
HOuse.-The House rescindea the res
olution passed, that no motion for ad
jOurnment be in order ill a Speaker b,
elected.
Mr.. Campbell Withdrew his PROPOSE
tion to make Mr.. Orr Speaker pro fem
The House then proceeded to ballo
for Speaker, with the following RESULT
Banks 100, Richardson 66, Fuller 80
scattering 9. Mr.. Banks lacked only
of an lection. Another resulted as fol
lows:--Banks lO3, Richardson 81, FulIe
80, scattering 9. A third vote resulted
the same as second. The House then ad
journed.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-01-02
Close Of the volume.

With this number Of the True Ameri.
can we complete the first year Of our la
bors as Editor Of our paper, and we cam
not let the occasion pass without tender.
ing onr grateful acknowledgement to those
who have given us their patronage. Our
anticipaIions have been realized in our
undertaking, and no pains will be spared
upoRour parI 70 make the True American
woriby place in eAery family, during
she present year. We ask continuance
of yonr Kind fayors, and, while thus SO.
Letting your continued patronage.allow
as % Wish You all much happiness and
great prosperity during the year. and
lhgoughobl lie.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-01-02
Democratie Meeting

The Deln0cEais Of this County met in
Convention al the Court House, on Sal
urday last for The purpose of appointing
delegates 10 the Slais Convention, to be
held 10 Columbus on the 9Th Of this
month. Notwithstanding the boosted
har'sepy Ofihe Democracy, they had 4
very siotmD lime of it. The members
splh on the Nebraska question, loud
words ana hard spilhets flowed freely
from The excited leaders Of each faction !;
but The Nebraska men, having been better
drilled ifan their opponents, succeeded in
having the following delegates appointed,
viz: J. Smith, F. Bell and R. M'Cook,
all Of them being supporters Of the pres
ent Administration. The anti-admiuis,
tration members werenot very well pleas
ed with this result, and protested strong
ly againstit, and charged their brethren
with having packed the Convention for
the purpose Ofput,ing down any, Of the
anli-Slavery spirit, that had crcpt into
their ranks they finally adjourned,
wilhoul..havipg passed any resolutions,
fearing that the attempt to doso, would be
The signal for renewal Of the combat.
We understand that the members stood,
l3 in favor Of, and II opposed to the
Nebraska bill. If "straws show which
way the wind blows" the Democratic
party offers few inducements for any
man who is not prepared TO sacrifice
every principle that should actuate free
man, to the imperious demands of the
South,
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-01-02
The Maine Law in New Brunswick.

ALBANY, Dec. 30. The Maine Law,
enacted in the province Of New Bruins.
wick has been approved by the Queen of
England. A copy of the order in coun-
Gil, dated December I'd has been receiv-
ed at the Prohibitionis,o Office, in this city.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-01-02
70 tlle Patrons Of the True American

10 VIC EhtAunb VI Iuo 4Iuc d1nOAlVou'
As this No, doses the first volume Of
our paper, il Is necessary that we should
AaT something al tins time-in. relation to
the past, present, and future. When we
sSmmeneed its publication one year ago,
il was regarded by many, as an expert
ment, the success Of which was very
doubtful. The great scarcity of money,
is well as Of all kinds of produce, and
the consequent high price Of all tie ne
cessaries of life, rendered it an unpropi-
tious time for such an enterprise. Not
wi.hstanding these, and many other adj
verse circumstances, our success has been
beyond our expectations. II is true, that
on account Of the tardiness Of many Of
our subscribers in sending US our pay, we
have labored under pecuniary embarrass-
men, but we are still hoping for, aud ex-
pecting relief from that quarter; Tor those
who are indebted to US, are certainly men
Of honor, and will 'pay the printer"
In view Of still extending the circulation
Of our paper, as well as retaining all OF
our former subscribers VIC have determn
cd TO reduce the price Of the True Amer
lean to one dollar and fifty cents a year,
if paid in advance or on the receipt oi
the first number. We would urge upon
the friends of Americanism the necessity
of supporting paper that will advocate
their principles. We are upon the eve
Of Presidential contest, and American
principles have taken too deep root il
the hearts of the people, not to occupy :
conspicuous place in The coming campaign
and they cannot be passed in silence.
The True American will continue tc
oppose the extension of Slavery in every
shape and form, and will be an uncom-
promising enemy of drunkenness. We
are in the possession of facilities that will
enable US TO give the most important items
Of Eastern markets, and all the news o
general interest; and no pains will b
spared to make the True American wei
come, visitor 10 the hearthstone Of every
subscriber.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-01-02

New YoRK, Dec 29.-Noon.--S Stocks
lower; -four firm at $s 90 for good Ohio;
mess pork, further declined, to Sls'; beef
dull at $l4,75; lard frmer, l23; whis-
ky SIC. l
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-01-02

mPA Washington letter says:-Gen.
Cass has announced his willingness TO
comply with the rsquest ofihe free State
men Of Kansas. lie has promised TO
take charge Of and to present their peti-
lion for admission to the Union with the
constitution adopted by theu whether he
will vote accordingly remains to be seen.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-01-02
Provided For.

PlrrsBuReH, Dec. 29.--The City
Council have provided for the payment
IF the interest on the city bonds, issued
10 the Pittsburgh and Sleubenville Rail
road, due the FIRST instant. al Duncan
Sherman g. Cos office, at New York. 4
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-01-02
From Texas.

Baltimore, Dec. 2s.-The southern
mail brings late Texas dates. Indian
depredations continue. The Texas Debt
Act is still doubtful, though its friends
claim small majority in the Legislature
for it.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-01-02

CINCINNATI, Dec. 29.--Noon,--Flour
very dull, no sales; nominal at s7,25i
Hogs dull al $3.50; Sugar unchanged
Molasses unsettled; 42a4i is asked. Is
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fCARRIEReS ADDRESS,
TO THE PATRONS OF THE
' TRUE A AMERICANs


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A,A'y ss'-.'se aru Nonur0uA esous Were eone.
peace sun ruisu ana waved ner magic wand,
ana q iuii harvest blessed our native landi
IN otner ehmes war reared It's CORY mead,
Anarassern nanons mourn their pieediug eead.
And hercely pours his savage thousands forth
Firm as rock the turbaned troopers stand, ~
And "Allah, Akhar u sounds Ger all th land;
Flrmer the soldier gfasps his keenest brand,
Thsn death-liko silence rules each hostile band.
E
A fierce religion In each bosom burns,
Teaching tho they fall meath Deaths hand Of ice,
Their souls will quickly restin Paradise
NPp'HeN eHo A. '"Asi"ai7 7e.-aie ai'' eAs'A n"il,
Whose ranks spread DER the wideextended plain
~ N.
ane'' 'as SUI n'ss ea',', y Ni'n sAps' s'an0s'
VOW eacn ON osner Denus ms burning eye
Anu vows ms ny W conquer u niiisen y ue,
my Nus' De'oi' INV sy.nDV'.u .a nsit' Ve.u'' t
anu tsiae' 9A : prayer " Ai'AH "a ea'S asesnu'
Ana mccoy Eapors oer eoiilenuing armies curb
hacn iOe reluctant yieids nisnee'ins Dreah
Ano srOanins seeAS inc sien' reaiinS Vi u'a'i'
L'ernA uarAneSa seAi' tno uinip"ns 'ye'
Auu no"tns .Ne'r sPii'' u""N " t-ANe'' "
~ S'is'A 'AS c-. - ''-0
WIN "'iiS vans my eN' NsD"''p''
anu n'-'n i'' suuS
nv N.sS n'' s'"ONs' =, ''"'''u a.n, ,'''O'
anu 1'uS''" ''"''9 Wv "'-- -''N'
And stains he rwaiers Win a crimson nood;
Our commerce dots with sails 'ne distant seas,
Our flag is kissed by every passing breeze;
Kind Providence hath on US ever smiled
And like garden, blooms our western Wild'
Hath shook her wings Ger Noriorks fatcd sons,
And in her streets hath waved deaths sable plume,
Fast bearing numbers to the lonely tomb:
The cloud now pales before the rising day,
And fell disease stalks harmlcssly away
Layed on III, East by the Atlantic,s rolling food:
pevord thoso Rocky nils. our Western pride.
The broad Pacific hcayes her rising lido;
Nortbward. the lakes lerrthy chain extend
And islpts IN thc s,cne encbantmcnt lend
- -
r,' g. 80.
80. p .,'-. ~. ~. s,
'''' o''o,' p.
Inc press sun Nus It's guardian ouI"ark s'rohs'
Ana shields our and though dangers round IL throns
Lake beacon IL s'ands In darkest nish1
10 suioe US saley ny is growing hght;
NO Vrant nere' can pend IL 10 MS WILL ..
II S'"nus' 'ne nrn'es' iricna OF frccaom sah
Long may the Stars and Stripes remain unfurled
! To shade the "great Republic Of the world;"
In triumph may they wave Ger Freedoms throne
And ever bloodcss, greet the rising sun.
May no treachcrous hand e'er drag them down,
But Peace, the QueFho of Nations ever crown
our shipm state tho oit twas ruoeiy tcsseo'
And iongtried irends had deemed her wellnign lost
triumphant still, rides on tho rising WaVe
"hie discord' downward seeks the obvious graSej
Though slavery strives 10 Dind ner gaining ehains
And spreads curse ocr hansas Iertiie piainS
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-01-02

The Star Of the West, from San Juan
with half a million in gold, and the passen-
gers by the Nicaragua route, stepped at
Key West, on Monday, and left the same
evening for New York.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-01-02
Declines.

WAsHINeToN, Dec. 27.-Mr. Clayton
declines being a candidate before the A.
merican Convention for the Presidency.