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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-10-04

LAT1lS, SHINGLES, SLAVES, PICK
ETS, Etc.
~ the Railroad De1DOs
0AVV 16HSEsW, ~
First mill above the Railroad Bridge
rIAvINa on hand large aud sureriov$taek Of
~ So CR0tx Toes, va are prepAsd u %!
bills OF !npbey Of sny aud every descrSjttoN with
pr0mptness snd desnatth. Wehsye ala5 Il our }pun-
Der yard II present sAll supply Of
Bv0s.Sss1, xsSscjssn, Letsee, H)US).
SSes(, 1c0sG!e. 4eeAsa
shS'sSsss, r1c'ssss,
Az Of which we pledge ourselves 70 ssal q low i
can be bed ~ any establishments In the Veal
PY1CA PAE II.
We v.ula espeeially call the attention Of Ruli.asrs
NJ isct that We hAve : large raj; o. Long F,sch
aers q my length. hen 70 q - tssi. = . eesd-
llpty q shis tinbsl. - VII tnnwa % svssy me
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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-10-04

Notice.
AN OhDIOANCE

pa'tner, ualkin>. Esq, vii! transact all my
wi concerns and business OF III; firm during my
ABS nee. (,et3-dtU &. u. CNGER
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-10-04

Card,
~ KNAPP successor of Kaapp l. ke.imon }
Ns Wonti ..tufn sincere thanks IL the lsiroIs ~
the old hrn.. ior the very liberal supper, extcsei 10
thenl and iiop by renewed efforts on his part 10
receive ia future liberal share OF patronage from
discriminating public. He viii ut all tim; have Ia
store full aud complete stock OF Goods both Stable
and Fancy, OF The best aut most IA .onabfe styles
which he nate,s himself Ia viii ell ut rl.vs hich
Cannot fan I" meet the views OF VII buyers. He TX.
tends all invita- lou u all to coll aud loan
his wareroonis No 8 lie Claire Row
Davenport October q, lab6-dtt
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1856-10-04

3. 1.OEBE1s,
lnporter AM DesleY d
A IL tira q Of choice 0190S,u saa sl t.sA.
a u PLUG, :.
yNx CUT TOHAOUO,
P1FxS HRCY 0OOAR g., g.. ~
Store ~ seaah ssds Of ~ srSs. b~t. Main & brsd,
Davsnpnvt Aug lNh sssdly
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-07-16
From Mexico.

New ORLEANS, July l2.-By Vera
Cruz dates in July. .sIh we learn that the
Spanish fleet departed from that port.
President Comonfort had decided to
sell all the lands belonging 10 church and
other religious corporations. The new
Constitution and church property decree,
were generally applauded. r
A new State is 10 be furmed under a
Constitution, called the Valley Of Mexico.
HostIliues had been commenced BY the
States Of Leon and chihuahua against
Taniauipas.
Dates from Galveston are to the 10Th
inst.
The Rio Grande had overaowed its
banks-the rise was greater than has been
known for twenty years past.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-07-16
The Bloody Tragedy at Panama.

Has iteveI occurred to the reader 10
notice how few Of those engaged in the
crimes of murder, bloodshed, riots, dis.
tnrbances Of the peace. &c., are temper
ance men I! 1t is very rarely the case
that those who abjure the exciting. mad.
dening drink are betrayed Into the gross
crimes that now every day stain the page
of our country's history, This fact alone
speaks volumes in behalf of our cause
The drunkenness of one man cost twen.
ty.or thirty lives. by the recent riot at
Panama. Our advices state that the ag-
gressor approached fruit stand, and ta-
king up water mellon, cut into il with
his knife, broke it open, and threw il on
the ground, The woman in attendance
demanded payment--one dime. This
was refused, She then called q male;
an alteration ensued, which ended IN
knife being drawn by the native, aud q
pistol by the passenger, followed by riot
and murdcrous attack upon all passengers
by the steamer, The man to whose
wantonnes this dreadful affair may be pri-
marily traced. irliving, has an account
with his conscience which he can never
settle, Innocent men. women and chill
dren. have suffered terribly in consequence
OF his drunken captiousness. s.--Spirit q
The agc. s4ts aR
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-07-16

PHANTOM TRAIN.-We understand
that numbers of our citizens, and persons
living iu the country on the line of the
railroad, have been considerably mysti-
fed and no little alarmed by singular
fact recently noticed on repeated ocea-
sions. Between the hours of II and IL
o'clock at night, the approach of a train
Of cars has been plainly heard, the shrek
of the whistle and the rumblng Of the
train increasing in distinctness until the
cars reached the Staunlcn Depot and stop.
ped. Persons having gone to the depot
to find out the cause Of an arrival at sc
unusual an hour, and when they got there
found no train. The depot agents say
that no train is on the road at that hour o
the night, and yet the approach of one il
unmislakably heralded by the rumbline
and its arrival announced by the whistle
&aunton IVA. J Spectator, t.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-07-16

Of the Territory, fair election cannot be
held without a new census, stringent
and well guarded elected law, the selec-
zion Of impartial judges, and the presence
Of United States troops at every place Of
election.
Eighlh-Thai the various elections
held by the people Of the Territory, pre-
iiminary to the formation Of the State
Government, have been as regular as the
disturbed condition Of the Territory
would allow and that the Constitution
Of the Convention, held in pursuance Of
said elections, embodes the will Of a
majority Of the people. As it is not the
province of your committee TO suggest
remedies for the existing troubles in the
Territory of Kansas, they content them
selves with the foregoing statement Of
facts. All of which is respectfully SUBJ
miued.
WIN. A. HowARD,
JOHN SHERMAN.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-07-16
Congfessional Proceedings.

WAsHIkeToN, July IL, -House.-.The
House resumed the consideration of the
Report on the Sumner assault.
Ma Cullen, who was entitled 10 the
floor yielded 70 Mr. English, whe wished
ID offer an asnshdment 70 The pending res
olution, that The House declares its.disap.
probation of9ihe assault, aud deem thjsa
6toccasion to express disappFobalioa Of
the use Of language,in debate, personally
offensive 70 individual members, or%o
States ofahis Union,
Mr.. Campbell of Ohio, wis he'd 10 know
whether tile offering Of this, would pre-
vent him from amending tbe original res
olution. x Z
The Speaker replied lthat3it would mol
prevent him, Mr. Campbell, from perfect
ing the original proposition. ~ fzas
Messrs Dean and Madison objected Il
Mr., English offering the amendment. ~
Mr.. Campbell Of Ohio, said, he should
move the previous question, so as TO take
vote on Monday morning. wilh'th ud.
Outstanding, that if the parties implicated
deired to Co heard, he will withdraw hi.
motion, for their SSeeneft, but not for re-
opening general debate. Voices That's
right
Mr.. Comins trusted, if Mr.. Brooks de-
sired 10 address the House, he would be
allowed to speak on Monday morning, f
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-07-16

AN UNcLERsrcAL CLERGyMAN.-What
a power the clergy would be in this coun-
try if all clergymen we're as unclerical as
Henry Ward Beecher! Speaking Of
Co.. Fremonts marriage by a Catholic
priest, Mr.. Beecher says:
Col. Fremont personally solicited sew
eral Protestant clergyman to perform the
marriage ceremony, but on account of
Col. Benton's opposition 10 it, they were
unwilling to do it. A female friend, in
this exigency, said that she could find a
clergyman who would aid without fear,
and brought in a Catholic clergyman,
who married them. Like a true lover
and gal liant man, Fremont said that he
did not care who did it, so that it was
done quick and strong, Had we been in
Col. Fremont's place, we would have
been married if it had required us to wall
through row priests and bishops at
long as from Washington to Rome, win
ding up with the Pope himself
How strange 10 her minister talk lik'
a human being!
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-07-16
Timely Help.

The Union Of last evening gives to its
readers an extract from a speech said to
be delivered by one Fulman, in which it
is stated, that Col. Fremont is Roman
Catholic by profession. Now as the pa
irons Of that paper are-many of them
members of the Romish Church, and
have great confidence in the statements
of the Union's Editor, it is but reasonable
10 suppose that the statement will be be-
lieved, and that consequently onr Catho-
lie friends will to man unite upon their
ravori,e son of the Church,: While up.
on the other hand there is not an Ameri-
can in the nation who will believe one
word OF it, and will therefore in good
faith support their nominee. Hence,
we NAV expect general rally from all
quarters to the support Of the Republican
Cand idate, and we should not be IN lhe
least alarmed if brother Stuart would
vet be in The number. Should he sue
ceel in convincing himself that Col. FREE
mont is Roman Catholic, we have no
doubt of his support. Let US tn en- have
few more speeches of the same sort
It matters not-according to loco focO
casuistry-- whether true or false, the igno'
rem, Of the party will perhaps believe
them and the Americans will understand
how to appreciate them. Keep the doc
uments before the people Bro. Stuart
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-07-16
Panama Riots.

New York, July l4.-The George
Law brings dates 10 the 4th inst. The
Government of l'ogota had got through
with the evidence touching the Panama
Riots, and had come to the conclusion,
that the authorities of Panama were guilty.
Tabrega. Governor of Panama, was
to be suspended, and would be sent to
Bogola to be tried, together with other
parties implicated in the massacre. +
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-07-16

Eg- The Buffalo express says: 1t is
stated that no less than forty-thre fugitive
slaves have passed through Albany on
their way to Canada, within few weeks.
Never was the, peculiar property of the
South as livily and active as at present
Chattels with legs are precarious posses.
sions al best. Now you see them; ant
now don't -ten-iwenty thirty dollars
you can't tell which cup the little joke
is under. . @
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-07-16
THE KANSAS OUTRAGEs.
Congressional Investigating Committee

The report shows, that as soon as the
bill to organize the Territory of Kansas
was passed, large number of the citl'
zens Of Missouri went into the Territory
anil held squatter meetings, passed reso'
lu,ions denouncing Abolilionists, and de-
claring that Slavery existed therein. In
the Autumn of 1854, secret political
society, called The Blue Lodge was
formed, the plan Of operations OF which,
wi,hit oaths, ets., are given III the re-
por,. This Lodge controlled all the
subsequent movements and inraslons on
the par, of the Mssourians. AT the eIec'
ton of Nov. 90, 1854, for delegate in
Congress, there was no evidence OF fraud
except in sparsely settled and remote
districts, where citizens Of Missouri ap'
peared and voted. During the Winter OF
"a and IS, great excitement existed IN
the Territory, on account of The invasion,
and much bitter feeling was manifested,
In February, 1855, census was taken,
and the number Of legal voters was ascer-
tanned to be 1905.
Previous 10 The election in The spring
Of 1895, active prepal atoms were made
in Missouri To invade the Territory, and
complete organization was effected
Leaders were chosen, tents, provisions
ammunition and arms distributed, and the
forces we're drilled in companies in Mis-
souri; and on the day befote the election
il. testified, at least FIVE thousand MIS-
sourians took up the line of march f0
Kansas, and companies went into every
representative district Of the Territory ex
cent one. From accurate aud almos
absolute proofs it appeared that OF aoou
$500 votes east at The election for msm
bers Of the Territorial Legislature, $500
were those Of non.residsnts. The majorl
II Of tile members Of both houses OF tn
Legislature. would have been Free Stat
men if there had been no invasion OF Mis-
sourians.
Tie committee took large mass c
testimony regarding the proceedings {
the Legislative Asirubly, which proceed
ings they state are characterized by rcc'
lcssness and injustice. The report llk'
wise alludes to the murLers, roooer''
and, other crimes committed III the le
ritory, and states that IN no case exec!
tha. Of McRae, IA free State man. w
there any prosecution for those offence
No indictments we're found, no arres l1
made. and no measures taken to bring u
perpetrators to justice. The report say
IA Il clearly proven that S-rusl j. JOne
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-07-16
WASHINGTON Items.

WASHINGTON, July l2.-In The event
of the failure of the House to expel
Brooks, it is contemplated to offer a reso-
luton already prepared, strongly censur,
ing his conduct
The Testimony in the Herbert case
was concluded thus afternoon, and the
argument before the jury commenced.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-07-16
The Old Line Wings Of Maryland,

BALTIMORE, July 1.-THE old line
Wings of Maryland adopted platform.
As for the Presidential candidates in the
field, they re gard Fremont as unqualified
and the principles Of the Republican par
ty unconstitutional ; and they think Mr.
Buchanan's O4tend Conference doctrines
are dangerous TO the peace of the conn
try but Mr., Fillmore they declare 10 bt
the man to restore tranquility 10 the coun
try.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-07-16
Additional by the Africa.

LIVERPOOL MARKET.-June 2S.-'Rlch-
ardson, Spence Il 90. reports as follows :
We have this week to report very heavy
arrivals of breadstuf's, The weather
during the past eight days has been re.
markably fine and warm, and this toge'h-
er with large supply above well noted,
has kept our market quiet.
Breadslufs. Wheat in small request,
retail sales 2da3d per bushel under last
quotations. ...'
Flour-Beter qualities in some en-
quiry ; sales to a moderate extent at re.
duction of Cd OILS per bbl.
Indian Corn-Very dull, and hasrece'
ded Is 10 Is Cd per quarter. being offer
at 3Oa3ls, and yellow 29s Cd per quar-
ter.
We do not alter our quotations fol
wheat, which are nominally-red, los
Cd white los 6datls Sd.
Ohio Flour-35s 6da3ss; Western
30sa33s.
Beef-Very drill, and is entirely confined
to few retail sales.
Pork-Conlinucs exceedingly slow
and in order to effect sales, lower rates
would have to be taken.
Lard-StiIl very scarce. and the dc
maud continuing, price advanced 10 64'
per cwt.
.Money-easy,
Bank Of England has reduced discoun
to Al per cent. -
Consols-for money and account 95
a95l.
American Stocks-active and dearer.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-07-16
The Submarine Telegraph,

SYDNEY, G. B., July l2.-The sub
marine electric telegraph cable, for the
New York, New Foundland and London
Telegraph Company, was successfully
tried on the 10th inst, from the steamship
Propontis--Capt. Goodwin-across the
Gulf of 81. Lawrence. between Cape
Way Cove, N. F., and Ashby Bay, G..
B., distance Of IS miles in Is hours.
Messages are now being freely and inslan.
taneously transmitted from shore to shore.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-07-16

STRONG BELIEvERs.-Luther was a
tower of strength, because his whole trust
was in the Lord. Baxter was a burning
fame, because he lived hard by the mer-
cy.seat, whereon the glory dwelt between
the cherubim. Whieield was /" the
voice of one crying in the Wilderness"
because, like John, his cry was, 4" Behold
The Lamb Of God I" Cholmers foamed
like cataract, because the deep rapids
came rushing down upon him from the
everlasting mountains. Halls words
were molten in the furnace where his
faith was tried with fire. These were
great preachers; because they were
strong believers; and they were strong
believers, because they loved The truth
kept their hearts with all diligence, and
walked in the light Of heaven. There Il
no age in which such preachers woult
not have power.-Eclectic PeuietC.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-07-16
Markets.

CINciNNATi, July A,--Noou--FIour
600; whisky 3Oa3OB molasses 42a43.
BALTIMORE, July l4-Noon-Fiou
market heavy, but prices unchanged
white wheat declined safe per bushel ;
We quote sales white at l,56al 65; red
at ! 50al55. White corn 67a70--yel
low do 62a63'
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-07-16

0 A Correspondent of the Boston
Atlas suggests that as The Buchanan men
.iu Pennsv vania are forming Whea,land
Clubs (after Buehanan's residence) the
banner inscribed with The name Of John
Charles Fremont should have for its, de-
vice tirashing machine.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-07-16

DaS- There was tremendous Fremont
ratification meeting al Indianapolis on
Thursday night. Among the Speakers
was VIM. Sheets, President Of the Amer
lean Stale Council Of Indiana, and prom
iuent delegate to the Convention that
nominated Fillmore. n#f
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-07-16
TOT the True AmerlCaN
The Brick-Yard Ponds.
WM A. Howard,
JOHN SHERMAN.

MR' EDlToR-l apprenenu InaC the
public would never have been apprised of
any evil effects likely to arise from these
Ponds, were it not for the interested mo-
tives of gentleman who, Of late years,
has made an investment in that quarter of
the city, and whose objections (privately)i
is 10 the existence Of The Ponds. as pre-
renting that pax Of the city from I'M
proving, and not that he apprehcnds any
deleteriOus effects hersfrOms. But as he
has wrung the charge of first bad dog
and now 'mad-dog,' it becomes necessa-
ry to expose his policy.
If his private argument is Of any force
against the location of brick-yards, and,
of necessity therelrom, ponds, in any one
quarter of the city, it will apply with
equal weight to any other quarter and
thus expel useful class of laborers from
our midst, much 10 the injury of those
desirous of putting up buildings.
That there is no evil effects to be ap-
pretended from the water in those ponds,
has been the experience of those there
employed iu making brick for period
ranging from ten 10 twenty years.
Some two years ago, when the foulness
Of the water was mooted by this gentle
man, (who, for prudential reasons, shall be
nameless,) upon the action of The city to
fill up, and objection thereto by one of
the owners, upon the reqneSt of the City
Solicitor, as well as that of the owner OF
one of these ponds, the following gentle
men, as we'll as others, examined the
water and gave il as their opinion that the
water was not foul, viz: DR.. j. Andrews,
VIM. KiIgore, I. Miller, G. M'Cook,
Esq. A, J. Beatty, H Steel, L. A. Walk
er, VIM. Thompson, D. Cable, James
Sterling and d. Black. The first named
gentleman resided in the vicinity of these
ponds for period of upwards of fifteen
years, and if there had been any impuri-
,y in the water calculated to generate OIL
acrivate disease, would have been com
petent to detect, and quick 10 expose the
, evil.
If there is any more sickness in tina
part of the city than in some other local
tiles, (Which by those having an opportu
nifty to know, is disputed) it may artist
from the low state of the ground along or
each side of Sixth street, from Adams t
Slack street, by reason Of which the wat
, er in time of heavy rains gets into th'
cellars and under the foundation Of build
: ings. AS also the water crossing rang
of lots from 9TH TO 9Th street, which get
into some cellars in South street.
While The owners of these lots ar
D satisfied that there are no impurities il
4 the water of these ponds, nevertheless
! u to satisfy the creduIous, they are dispose
! to apply remedies against impurity, an
are having waste materials of apurifyin
:. tendency thrown into them, and will col
a tinue to do so as opportunity may offer.
d II.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-07-16
Explosion.

HARTFoRT, Conn, July 12.-Two Of
Hazards powder mills blew up this NOR
ming, at HazardviIle. Three workmen
were dangerously, and probably fatally
wounded. ~.a
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-07-16
Dead.

CHICAGO, July liking Strang, of
the Beaver Island Mormons, died at his
former residence, Racine county, Wiscon
sin, on Wednesday las'.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-07-16

The Unccre Well. a German Demo-
cratic paper piblished at Erie, Pa, refu.
ses absolutely IN support Buchanan. and
repudiates the Cincinnati platform.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-07-16

Ro The following Pass. gays The
Kansas Tribune, was handed to US by a
friend. We print it just as we found it,
that it may be laii away among the Ar,
chieves Of our State, to be used in future,
as reference 10 the knowledge and ability
Of the tools OF the slave power, who are
trying to compel us TO recognize them as
our rulers
let this man pas for no him to bee q
law and abiding man
SAMUEL SALTERs.
depety Surf
douglass county
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-07-16
River At Pittsbulreh.

PrrTsBuRoH. July I4,-Noon. River
Q feet 10 inches metal mark, and falling
weatherclea aud warm. 4
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1856-07-16
THE TRuE AMERIrAM.

The TRuE AMERIcAS is published every
Wednesday. 10 Steubenville, jefferson county,
Ohio, aud edited BY z. RAeAN, on the following
terms:
One dollar and fifty cents in advance.
Two dollars within six months.
Two dollars and fifty cents at the close Of
the year.
No paper discontinued until all arrearages
are paid, except at the option of the Editor.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
One square l3 lines or less. weeks or less 81 90
Every subsequent insertion, ,25
One square three months. .2,50
One square six months, 500
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Professional and business cards per year, 500
When there is no contract made and the num-
Der OF insertions is not marked on the cards or
advertisements at the time they are handed in
for publication, they will be con inued in until
they are ordered out, and charged by the square
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-11-10

PASSPORTS REFUSED To FREE CoLoRED
CITIzBNs.-J. A. Thomas, Assistant Secretary
of State, has written a letter to the Clerk Of
the Superior Court of New York City, in re.
ply to an application for foreign passports for
a troop of negro mnstrels. who are about to
start on foreign professional tour. After
reciting several jucicial decisions bearing on
the matter, the Secretary says: " Such being
the Constitution in regard TO free persons of
color, it is conceived that they cannot be re-
garded, when beyond the jurisdiction of this
Government, as entitled to the full rights of
citizens; but the Secretary directs me to say
that though the Department could not certify
that such persons a e citizens OF the Unlteu
States, yet if satisfied of the truth of the
facts, it would give a certificate that they
that the Government therefore would regard it
TO be its duty to protect them if wronged by
foreign government, while Within its iuris-
dlction for legal and proper purpose
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-11-10

PEOPLE WHO LIVE WITHOUT WATER.-'tThe
day before we reached the Orange River" says
Anderson, in his Four Years Wanderings in
South Africa, ''we fell in with a krall of Hot
tentots, whom, to Our surprise, we found liv-
ing III locality altogether destitute of water
The milk Of their goats and COWS supplied its
place. Their cattle, moreover, never obtained
water, but found substitute in kind of ice
plant (messembryanthemum) of an exceeding
ly succulent nature, which abounds in these re.
gions. But our own oxen, not accustomed 10
such diet, would rarely or ever touch it. I'm.
till had actually convinced myself-as had
often the opportunity of doing in and after
period-that men could live entirely without
water, | should, perhaps, have hnd some diff.
Guilty in realizing this singular fact