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True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-06-03

city Of New Orlens with the children;
but they soon found she had betrayed
their confidence and eloped with the chill
dren.
They then wrote to Mclean in San
Francisco, who, upon the receipt Of their
letter, went 10 New Orleans, and learn
ing from them, the above facts In ielation
10 the affair, Immediately started in pur-
suit Of his children. He went to New
York and then to St. Louis. While in
st Louis he learned that the women and
children were in Houston. Texas. On
his arrival in Houston, he found that his
wife had left some time before his arrival,
to join large party Of Mormons en- route
for Utah. He then returned to New Or
leans and from there to Fort Gibson, in
the Cherokee nation, with the expecta-
tion Of intercepling his wife and children
at that point.
On arriving at Fort Gibson, and while
there, he found letters in the post Office
to his wife from Pratt, some Of which
were mailed al ST. Louis, and others al
Flint post Office, Cherokee nation. We
are unable to give the contents Of these
letters with particularly, but they con-
tanned the fact that Mclean was on the
lookout for her and the children, and
that they were betrayed by the eposIates
and gentiles, and advising her to be eau
tious in her movements, and not to let
herself be known only 10 a,few Of the
saints and elders. Mclean then, upon
affidavid made by himself obtained writ
from the United States Commissioner at
this place for their arrest, and succeeded
in getting them arrested by the United
States Marshal. They were brought to
this place for trial, andsafter an examina-
tion before the Commissioner, were dis
charged.
Pratt, as soon as released, mounted his
horse and left the city. Mclean soon af-
ter obtained horse and started in 2ur-
suit and overlook Pratt about eight
miles from the city, and shot him. Pratt
died in about two hours after receiving
the wound. This is a plain narrative Of
the facts as we heard them from the most
reliable resources, which we give to our
readers without comment, as we feel thai
we are unable to do SO with justice TO all
parties. But deeply do we sympathise
with Mclean in The unfortunate condition
in which Mormon villainy and fanaticism
has placed him. Isl. +
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Markets.

CINcINNATI. May 30.-Flour dull, but
held firmly; small sales at 81 80; receipts
1900 bbls. Grain firm; sales 1900 bush.
Wheat at 9l ,55 for red; $i.50 for spring.
1000 bushels Corn sold at 7Sc, at the de-
pot; 5000 bushels do. delivered at 85c.
Rye wanted at 81 ,35al,36. Oats are
saleable at 63a65c. Provisions firm:
200 hhds. Bacon Sides at il2aa129.-A. -A.
Whisky declined 1c pergallon and closed
unsettled. Linseed Oil 9Oa9lc. Grease
declined ac per ID. eoa
The river has fallen Is inches within
the last "a hours, with 8 feet in the chan.
mel. Weather wet.
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[Selected for the True Americana
Christian Love.

Through Couper's zeal, through Millions
fire rs sa4
Inspired my glowing tongue;
Though holier raptures woke my Tyre,
Than ever Seraph sung
Through faith, throug knowledge from o.
bove,
Mine ardent labors crowned 81
Did l not glow with christian love, +,
'Twere all but empty sound.
Love suffers long is just, sincere, ~.
Forgiving, slow to blame
Friend of the good, she grieves to hear
An erring brothers shame.
Meek, holy, free from selfish zeal,
To generous pity prone, @tE
She envies not another's veal,
No triumphs in her own.
No evil, no suspicious thought
She harbors in her breast
She tries US by the deeds we've wrought,
And still believes the best.
Love never fails, though knowledge cease
Though prophecies decay,
Love, christian love, shall still increase,
Shall still extend her sway.
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GflfgraRkft. z.
A podY Pound.

New York, May SO.-The body Of q
murdered girl was found neay Nswbur0,
and identified as the wife Of Thomas
Brown, a French negro belonging to Lo.
well; and formerly residing in Boston,
Brownie is now in custoday in Newburg.
Brown has made a confession which
shows that his wife had been very un-
faithful and had become identified with N
certain desperate characters in New York
which-made it unsafe for him 10 remain
there, e,inasmuch as she made him acquaint-
ed with some Of their operations, and for
which,itis now surmised, that she has
been murdered. He gave the names Of
several persons whom he suspected, and
an officer was dispatched 10 procure wit
nesses.
SECOND DISPATCH il,. T b
NEwBURGH, May 3O--Of6cer Clark
has returned from New York to-day :
He is positive of being on the right trail
Of the murderers Of the girl.
THIRD DISPATCH.
New YoRK, May 3O.-Inquest in ses-
sion to-day, and the Coroner refuses to
dvulge the particulars 1t is rumored
clue has been got to the murderers. IN
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The Union State Ticket.

The Union State I'icf Ell recently NOM
mated at Harrisburgh, seems to meet
with very general favor among the friends
Of Americanism and freedom throughout
the State. We have noticed but two or
three localities, says the Carlisle .An,eri.
can, in which there is any positive kick
ing, and prominent among these is the ci-
ty of Philadelphia. That a portion Of
our American brotherhood in the city,
should prove refractory, is not at all sur
prising from the denunciatory course pur.
sued on the part of the /" Daily Ne,vsr
the organ Of the Fillmore slraighs-out
Americans.
The Ne,os is hard to please. With it
there are but two alternatives in politics..
rule or ruin. lis course for the past year
has done more for the Black Democracy
than for the advancement Of Americanism.
II assumes to be the advocate Of national
Americanism, and exhibits deadly hos
tiliiy TO Republicanism. It's inyeterate
hatred Of the Republican party has Who'll
ly incapacitated 1t for favorably consider
ing any union project in which that party
has any part or lot. II sometimes talked
favorably Of union on honorable princi-
pies, what was meant by this, or how it
was to be accomplished was never discIo-
sed. Instead Of proposing any plan d
union OF its own it has violently denoun
ced all plans that were offered. The lie.
gislative call, which was addressed alike
to all parties opposed 10 the policy Of the
national administration, and which accof.
ded equal rights to all, was repudiated
and denounced. Nothing seemed to suit
our friends, and yet they never yentureiI tc
propose anything better. All seemed to
feel the importance Of union Of some
sort in the coming canvass, but they Ut
terly refused to do anything by which /
might be consumated asf al.
All admit that union is essential to sue
cess and to effect this object, political pre-
ference must be yielded for the sake 0
the general good, Governed BY thes,
considerations we have endorsed the tick
etnominated, determined to stand by il
and support il iandto urgeiis high claim
upon the acceptance ofour fellow citizens
We recognize in the Hon DAVID WiLMoT
high-toned statesman, an able and wor
thy standard bearer Of the union party 70
the Office Of Governor Of Pennsylyanis
fairly nominated by q convention whicl
we aided in bringing into existence. au'
duty to accord 10 him our hearty and yea
lous support. We are assured thai he !
an Americrn as sOeN as a Republican
that he is fdcntifed sOifls tbe america
} order, and rendered 06lQable and estscier
services TO die .ame riccn caasesia N
memorable sompaiga Of iSbS.--Psrr
: Co. AdDooqte and Press. il
II ~. "
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-06-03

PHlLADELPHIA, May 30.-FIour firm
er and market active; sales 10000 bbls.
at 81, ,S7a for super6ne. and 81, Is for ex-
ira. Small sales Rye -four at$6. Corn
meal $6. Wheat comes in slowly; sales
at $l.s 80 for good red; 81 ,s5 for white. -
Rye sells freely at $1,lO. Corn active;
sales Of 10000 bus. yellow made at 95.
Oats steady at 81. Clover seed wanted
at$7. Coffee, sugar and molasses dull.
Provisions meet good demand, with up.
ward tendency in prices. Whisky steady;
sales Of bbls. at 27a2Sc. ,54G if.ll
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ANOTHER STARTLING TRAGE-
DE-ELDER PRATT, THE NOR
MON, SHOT.
SEDUCTION OF A WIFE IN CALIFORNIA

We have to record 10 day another pain
ful narrative of Mormon iniquity, seduc-
duclion and villainy, followed up in this
instance, however, as will be seen, by a
summary vengeance from the injured
husband. The accom-, which we. pub
lish below is taken from the Van Buren,
(Ark.) Mteligencer, and gives in blief
the facts of the case pretty much as they
have occurred. Thus it will be seen what
utter ruin and devastation have been
wrought in virtuous family by the de-
signing arts Of sanity scoundrel, and the
lures Of false and licenlious faith
TRAeIoAL.-Itis with regret that we
have 10 chronicle the homicide, committed
in our vicinity on Wednesday last, by
Hector Ii. Mclean, late of San Francis
co, California, upon the person of Nor.
mon preacher. More than all do we de-
plore the melancholy affair that led to its
commission. The deceased, whose name
was Perley Parker Pratt, was man Of
note among the Mormons, and Judging
from his diary and his letter TO Mrs. Nc.
Lean, he was man Of more than ordi.
nary intelligence and ability. He had
been a preacher and missionary Of the
Mormons at San Francisco, California,
where he made the acquaintance Of Mrs
Mclean, whom he induced to embrace
the Mormon faith.
She was at that time living with hel
husband, Hector H. Mclean they were
happy and prosperous until she made the
acquaintance of Pratt, and embraced The
Mormon faith. She is the mother o
three children by Mclean. two boys ant
girl, and seems TO be an intelligent an(
Interesting lady, converses freely, ant
with more grace and ease than most la
dies. About two years ago, soon ate
she became convert 10 Mormonism. sh,
mad an attempt to abduct two of the chill
dren 10 Utah, but was detected and pre-
vented by her brother, who was then il
California, and residing with his brother
: in-law, Mr.. Mclean. She soon after
however, found means to elope with sal
Pratt to Salt Lake, where it is said she be
: came his ninth wife. Aft
After the elopement Of Mrs. Mclean
her parents, who reside near New OI
: leans, wrote to Mr.. McLean, in Callfor
mia, 10 send the children to them, H
, did SO. Several months after this. Mi
: Mclean received news that his wife ha
: been to her fatherin New Orleans, an
, eloped with The two youngest children.-
He Immediately left San francisco fc
. New Orleans, and on arriving at the hous
! Of his father.in-law, he lerned from ther
+ that Mrs. Mclean had been there, an
7 after an inefeclual effort 70 oconyert h,
!. father and mother to Mormonism, st
pretended 70 abandon il herself, and {
far obtained the confidence Of her paren
as to induce them 70 enirust her in I'll
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THE TRUE AMERInAN.

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ples.:-
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Cd. The Union must be preserved.
Sd. No Foreign interference in American
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eth. No union Of Church and State.
5th. lnviOlablity Of National Treaties.
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7th. An open Bible, without note or CON-
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9Th. Thorough reform Of the Naturalization
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9Th. A capitation tax that will exclude
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10th. No appointment Of foreigners on
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the protection Of law TO all who immigrate
from love Of liberty, but uncompromising
opposition to Political Catholicism, whether
in the person Of an American demagogue, or
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Mr.. c., II you win get my pants
done by Saturday night. II shall be FoREv-
Err INDnnrRD to YOU. !" lfthat's your game,
they'll not 10 done, sure, said the tailor.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1857-05-23
NEW BOOKS.

vJNHE most elegant new editions ever published.
| Il Longfellow's Poems;
Longfeilow's Prose Works, each in two elegant
small volumes, gilt.
ALso-The new edition Of Waverly Novels. the most
elegant library edition published-only IS per
volume.
ALso-THE ARTISTS BRIDE, Emerson Bennett, re
Book, just reed. ap91 DOBELL LII r. X.
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400 CASES BOOTS AND SHOES.
KEEN & PRESTON

"AyE now in store, every description of Boots and
- Shoes ADAPTED to the trade consisting Of Mems
oak bottom pump sole kip boots, do calf calf, do
calf and nit stitched plain and fancy lace extension
top Boots Mems split, lined and unlined and oak bot
tom kip, pump sole Brogans; do goat, init, goat, calf
calf and patent leather Shoes; Mems calf and
pumps. Boys split, lined and unlne kip, oak bot
tom pump sole Brogans; do goat and NIT goat, calf and
calf, and patent leather Shoes; Boys calf and kip,
pump sole, and plain and fancy lace extension top
Boats.
Women's kip, split calf, lined and unlned Bootees
do goat init goat Monzed, glove top, patent leather,
enamelled and kid sewed and pegged Bootees akd Cal
ters do plain and patent leather faced Caters; do
Bootees Of every style Eureka, Jenny Lind, Excel
sior, Polka, &c.) known to the trade. Women's Bus
kins of various styles-caf, goat, grained, kid,
co, enamellel, patent leather, glove, bronzed, &C.
Misses Bootees, split, kip, calf, calf, goat, nit
goat, patent leather enamelled, morocco, fancy top,
Bronzed, glove, &c.
Youths Brocins calf, calf, kip, split, goat, grain
ed, lace and stamped Shoes. Youths calf and calf
Boots. Childrens kid and colored morocco Shoes.
These goods were bought Of the manufacturers, and
defy all competition, except them. We sell our
Boots and Shoes on the same terms Dry Goods. We
have one of the largest AMI most desirable stocks of
boots and shoes brought into the State including
majority of the hest makers of New England; and
from this time FORWARD, will be losing business for
any merchant TO pass by Evansville on their way up
the river to buy boots and shoes. We respectfully in
yite the trade to call and examine our stock.
app KEEN Il PRESTON. .
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75 do Summer Shawls; Sne r-rF1
800 pieces asso ted Window Paper; .s,
$500 do - d. Wal! Paper, together witH
10000 Notions tedious to mention and too cheap
to advertise. All of which will be sold unusually low
for cash prompt paper Call and examine and ther
we will convince you. 49,
aps7diw MOI FRENCH &yJER.,ULD.
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STORAGE WANTED.

STORAGE WANTED.
XEyE are prepared to store in Fire Proof Ware
w house any quantity of Grain, Produce, Mer-
chandiZe, on the most liberal terms.
Having large and airy up stairs particular
will be taken of Household Furniture, Agricultural
Implements and all kinds of goods wares liable to
damage from damp or rust. "a -...i
Insurance effected at the lowest fire proof rates, by the
month, or longer, when desired. g-f- fl
Warehouse located of Locust street and W.
and T.. Canal, and most convenient for shipping by
River or Railroad. Apply to GEO. FOSTER & CO.
apps ..-'-t-f.tI -+rf't
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MISCELLANEOUS.

EVANSV
PAPER WAREHOUSE.
VXTE have now on hand, end offer on liberal terms,
w we'll assorted stock Tor printers and bookbnd-
ers, among which we name
500 bundles Printing Paper, assorted sizes;
1000 Straw Boards 1000 Tar Boards,
As well as colered Printing Paper; plain Cap and Host
fat Cap; Deny, Medium white and colored Cards and
Card Bosrds, which have cut to any size; Post
Office paper Manila Wrapping, Printers Ink. &c.
We also beg leave to call the attention Of dealers to
stock Of $3.50 bundles Wrapping Paper, and 100 gross Of
Bonnet Boards. The highest market prich paid for
Rags. ITENNEY u S0RENSON.
ans. al. 10. .-Ir
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CnemfC0Is,
And almost every article used in Daguerreotyping
Ambrotyping. ~, 49,. Il. $50 -. -
Orders from operai ors promptly filled and forwarded
at a small advance on Eastern prices.
~ We are constantly receiving fresh supplies Of
articles enumerated above and others usually kept in
Drug Stores and every article sold by Is warranted
to he pure fresh and genuine. r'. 81
81 Particular attention paid to filling Physicians
orders, and orders from country stores We invite
those wishing articles in line to call send and
give satisfaction both in REGARD to quail
ity and price. HALLOCK & STODDARD,
myi-ly'57 No. 1 \ Main street, Evansville, Ind.
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MISCELLANEOUS.
A RARE CHANCE FOR
AN lNvE S T NJ e Mt!

n EALUABLE TRACT UPLAND,
Adjoining the Town of Cannelton!
Consisting of about one hundred acres, one.haf Of
which Is bottom land and the remainder extends into
the delightful hills that border the town. All Of it is
embraced in plat Of the town Of Cannelton, and Is in
demand for house lots. The lower boundary OF the
tncts is not more than ten minutes walk from the
tensive Cotton Factory and principal coal mines All
the products of the land be sold on the soil to the
people Of the town. 1t is admirably situated for
vegetable gardens for which the town affords good
market and high prices. The land will eventually all
be wanted for house lots On the premises three
dwellings, of which is worth e50 another is worth
$500; the other beautiful cottage residence cost 600
three years ago erect it, Either of these houses
be had with the land, all Of theIn the purchaser
may wish; they separated by street from the body
of the land, and separate lots laid off for resi-
dences. The property will be sold liberal credit to
irresponsible purchaser.
The location is Of the mos. delightful the Ohio
river, and the principal cottage with three in gar
den and rnt is the most beautiful rural residence be-
tween here and Louisville. The chief motive for Offer
ing for SALE is that the property is valuable to
rent, and needs more attention than the at
present bestow on it, Address apply to the editor of
the Journal; Evansville. my2
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LUMBER. LUMBER.

LUMBER! LUMBERm
R. H. BE N N EFT
"OULD respectfully announce to the citizens of
w Evansville and surrounding country, that he
keeps constantly on hand large and full assortment of
PINE LUMBER, SHINGLES,
Dressed and Undressed Flooring, Dressed and ndress
ed Misunderstanding, &C., &C., which he will sell
cheap for cash.
Orders from the country solicited. Yard on Carpen-
ter street, near Kratz a. Heilman's Foundry.
He has also yard at Vincennes, near the Evans
vile and Charlottesville Railroad Depot, ard is pre-
pared to FURNISH all in that section, with full variety
as cheap rs can be bought i'm Evansville.
j-3-'s6 l.. l.. WATSON, Agt., vincennes.
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j. f. CAMPBELL,
BELL AND BRASS FOUNDER,
FIRST STREET, BETWEEN VINE AND DIVISION,
EVANSVILLE, IND,
MANUFACTURER Of every description of Brass
lvu Work. OF equal quality, If not superior to any
thing manufactured in the East, and on favorable
terms.
keep constantly on hand oil globes, stop, guage,
bbb and cylinder cocks; church, Steamboat and hotel
bells; antifriction metal, soft and spelter solder,
well n complete assortment of all other articles
ally kept in this line of business.
am also appointed sole agent in this city for the
sale of JAS Thompsons celebrated leather helting.-
These beltings far superior to anything yet oere
and have invariably, when exhibited, been awarded
with the first premium. Samples Of the same be
seen at the establishment.
Every description OF Brass Castings made to order,
and furnished at Cincinnati prices
The highest market price paid for old copper, brass
and zinc.
All orders addressed to me will meet with prompt
and immediate attention. = - dec4a5
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MISCELLANEOUS.

PAPER HANGING WAREHOUSE.
90. I-e' c. SCHMITT & STARK,
First Street, Near Main.
ENCOURAGE HOME MANUFACTURING.
" wish to call the attention Of old customers
w and OF everybody in want Of elegant and desir-
able Furniture to our new and very rich Patterns of
Sofas, Sociaes, Divans Elizabeth and ParIor Chairs,
and in Hair Cloth, Plush and Brocate, which will be
ready for inspection in few days.
Every article in the Upholstery Line is made under
our personal superintendent and expressly fer the
City Trade. We make il our aim to sell as cheap
any house in the West and all ask Isl give call
before you 60 and spend your money abroad.
ap27 e.. SCHM1TT x STARK.
CO.PARTNERSHlP IN THE
Wholesale Dry Goods Business.
TIME undersigned have this day entered into CO.
il partnership, under the style OF FRENCH 4 JE-
RAULD, 20 carry on the Wholesale Dry Goods and
Clothing Business and, for that purpose, will be glad
to all their friends at the old stand of johnson
French, Evansville, Ind.
WIN. z. FRENCH,
sepl5-ly SYLVESTER T. JERAULD.
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EAlRBANKS, RCALEG.-.r

.. FAIRBANKS sCALESs-au
WE have on hand and can supply any
~ size Of those unrivaled weighing ma
chimes. They are the only true standard
for the truth of which we refer to the
- thousands that using tienn.Il
HORNBROOK x CO.,
r1i .tit.r - t.-N General Agents,
deci2 Water street, Evansville.