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The Placer herald., 1857-09-19
Significant News frem the British West
y Indies

A correspondent of the New York Her.
aid writing from Port Spain, Island of
Trinidad, communicates the following sig
nificant item of news:
The indignation of the negro popua-
ton was raised above the boiling point by
an arrival, short time ago, of two shin
loads Of Africans. They came here to serpe
their apprenticeship, for they are not slaves.
In official papers they are styled "Portugcse
african Emiyrants," acAo come here to serve
a voluntary apprenticeship of ten gears
The New York Herald, commenting on
this, says:
1t will be seen by reference to the let
ter OF our correspondent at Port Spain,
Island of Trinidad, that the English are in
advance of the French in the new scheme
for supplying the West Indies with negro
labor, and that Palmerston is ahead of Louis
Napoleon III the business. While the lat
ter is openly making contracts with Mar
scilles house, and sending off the ships in
open day to carry cargoes OF negroes to
Martinique and Gaudalope, the former has
slyly sent off his vessels, and the first
thing the world knows of it is the arrival
at q British island Of two ship loads of
"Portuguese African emigrants, who come
to serve voluntary apprenticeship of ten
years."
We suppose free emigrants were more
easily procured at the Portuguese African
settlements, because they have all the re-
quisite arrangements, barracoons, &c, for
free emigration from the interior of At
rica. We should like to know how these
two slave ships escaped the vigilance of
the British cruisers on the coast of Guinea.
Are they clippers and had it in their heels,
or did they have sea letters from the British
Admiralty? Will some member of Par
Lament inquire how much these "Portuguese
African emigrants' cost per head?
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-12-09
The Harmonious o DemOcracy.

The Democratic papers of the North
and South are divided in sentiment con.
cerning the Kansas Constitution. 1t is
denounced by the Chicago Times Doug
lass organ) the Detroit Free Press, (Gen.
Cass's organ,) Providence Post, Albany
Atlas, Philadelphia Press, (Forney's pa
per- Buffalo Courier, Rochester Union,
Seneca Observer, Kalamazoo Gazette,
Ohio Statesman, and other Northern or.
gans of the party The whippers in
are mum until they find out by smelling
or otherwise, what course will be taken
by the party in power at Washington.
On the other hand the moulh.piece Of
President Buchanan--the Washington
Union-and all other "Souh side" Loco
foco papers, unquali6edy commend the
obnoxious document as the harbInger Of
political peace and harmony.
There is one fact which strikes us with
some force, viz {: nearly all the northern
democratic papers which we're the loud.
est in their denunciations against the
Kansas bill and afterwards sacrificed
their principles for the sake of position
in the party, are now the most cautious
in the expression of an opinion upon the
question which is agitating the party
Is this because they are given over 10
political and mora! blindness, as the pen
atty Of their treachery 10 the cause of
humanity? Or is it because they are
afraid they may unfortunately again be
found on the side Of principle; and con-
tending against party! We have few
cases of this kind not hundred miles
from StevbenvlIe. The Presidents mes.
sage will in all probability decide the
question for them.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-12-09

as forming perfect contrast some bear
the department which marks the correct
training in the family circle with which
they stand connected, and each eye, even
the most rude, looks with pleasure upon
them; and we can safely prOphesy a iu-
ture life Of success, and safe passage for
them through the world. Reverse the
picture, and notice the opposite class,
who pass along with apparently as little
idea Of their real human dignity as though
they were not conscious ofany social po.
,sition in society. Their parents should
shudder to think Of their manhood how
great is their responsibility!
The mind and manners of the child arc
like plaster in the hand Of the modeler,
make an impression however slight, and
il never can be entirely effaced. Every
word and action Of the parent is imprint
ed indelibly upon the mind of the child,
and no after Vicisitudes of life will ever
erase the effect. The child cannot be
taught all at once, it takes years TO mould
the mind and manners of children, but
the happiness of parents in their own
home circle, and the future welfare OF
their children, should cause no labor to
deter them until poli:eness becomes ha-
bit.
Be polite and courteous to all and
everything else being equal-success in
life is certain. ..r..
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-12-09
M-oVAL! REMOVAL!
Fall and Winter Clothing.
NEW STOCK.
E ER0HMAN & IN
T. z RnH ]

RESPECTFULLY inform their friends
~ and the public generally that their new
stock of clothing for the FALL AND WINTER
Trade, manufactured for the Steubenville mar
kct at their wholesale establishment at Gin
cinnati, has just arrived It is larger and
more varied, and embraces finer articles than
usual.
The stock embraces Coats, Pants, Vests and
Hats and Caps for men and boys, handker
chiefs, Cravats, Gloves, hose, Shirts, and a full
stock of Furnishing Goods, Trunks, Valises,
Carpet sacks, Umbrellas, &c.
FRonMAM & Co. also keep on hand full
stock Of Cloths, and Vestings, and manufac-
tures clothing to order, on short notice, at pri-
ces that will DO satisfactory to purchasers
Fits warranted. M
Thankfulfor the very liberal patronage here.
tofore extended to us. We ask for continu-
ance of it, and beg TO assure the public that IL
will be our constant aim, by dealing honora.
bly,, 10 deserve It.
we may be fonnd at the south east corner Of
Market and Third sts. Give us call. asl
4 nov ~ Ilg4 E,6FR0HMAN. +
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-12-09
Principles of the American Council
Of Steubenville, Obi


We, whose names are hereunto subscribed,
do hereby adopt, and agree to be governed in
our political action, by the following priuci-
Piles =
lst. None but Americans to rule America
O. Cd The Union must be preserved.
Sd. No Foreign interference in American
affairs.
4th. No union Of Church and State.
5th Inviolability of National Treaties.
9Th. Personal morality indispensable tc
Office.
7th. An open Bible, without note or com.
ment, in all our Public Schools.
sth Thorough reform of the Naturalization
Laws. .,.
9th. A capitation tax that will exclude
foreign paupers and convicts.
10th. No appointment Of foreigners on
diplomatic posts.
llth. Strict economy in the administration
Of the Government.
18th. No interference with the right Of citi
zenship already acquired by foreigners, and
the protection of law to all who immigrate
from love Of liberty, but uncompronising
opposition to Political Catholicism, whether
in the person OF an American demagogue, OF
foreign Ecclesiastical Despot.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-12-09

T Among other provisions Of the
much talked of Constitution OF Kansas
the Baltimore Sun learns one is, that the
Governor of the proposed State shall
have been citizen of the U. S. 2I years,
and of the State years. That's Know
Nothing feature literally as well as polit.
ically.- Union. ....
The Constitution Of the United States
declares that "no person shall be elligi,
be 10 the office Of President of the United
States, who is not native born citizen.
That goes a little further into Know No
thingism than the reported provision oI
The Kansas Constitution. What simple
tons the trainers of that instrument must
have been!!
On the 4th of March, 1901 Mr.. Jeffer'
son took the oath Of office as President
of the United States. In May following
he writes to Nathaniel Macon, member
of Congress from North Carolina, as fol-
lows IA very earl recommendation
has been given to the Post Master Gen.
eral, to employ no foreigner or reUOlu-
iOnary tory, in any of his Offices
Thomas Jefferson must have had the
pleasure of very intimate acquaintance
with /" Sam," at that early day,
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-12-09
A Striking Change.

The States the new Democratic organ
at Washington, shows uplhe inconsisten.
cy of the Union, the Presidents special
organ, on :he question of the Kansas
Constitution, in most striking light
The States says:
"In July las, the Union, which some
time ago proclaimed itself the central
organ of the Democratic party" had the
following on the vital topics pertaining
10 Kansas:
"When there is 10 serious dispute
upon the constitution, either in the Con-
vention or among the people, the power
Of the delegates alone may put it in oper.
ration. But such is not the case in
Kansas. The most violent struggle this
country ever saw, upon the most impor-
tant issue which the Constitution is 10
determine, has been going on there for
several years between parties so evenly
balanced that both claim the majority, and
so hostile to one another that numerous
lives have been lost in the contest. Un-
der these circumstances there can be no
such thing as ascertaining clearly and
without doubt the will of the people in
any way except by their own direct ex-
preston at the polls. n Constitution
not subjected 10 that lest, no matter aOhat
1t contains, ,ciN neucr be acknowledged
By its opponents to be anything bit a
fraud. A plausible color might be CIV
en- to this assertion by the argument that
the members of The convention could have
no motive for refusing 10 submit theil
work 10 their constituents, except con-
seriousness that the ma jority would con
demn it. We confess that we should fine
some difficulty in answering this. Wha
other motive could they haze! We dc
most devoutIy believe that, unless tn,
Constitution of Kansas be submitted to
direct vote of the people, the unhappy
controversy which has heretofore raget
in that territory will be prolonged for al
indefinite time to come"
This language is very decided. Unfor
tunately however, within the week, We
find other doctrines Of an exactly opposite
character in the Union. No matter wha
the constitution contains, said the Unior
; in July, it must be submitted to the polls
il will be fraud otherwise. On las
Tuesday, Nov. 24th, the Union change
its tune thus:
"The idea as to the failure of tn
, convention 10 submit the entire cons:itu
lion to the people for ratification or re
jeclion, on which some Of our Democrat
ic contemporaries have gone off, will b
found, on examination, not to present tn
t true issue now involved.
| 1--WE think the reasons in the preser
case fully justified the convention in
partial but unimpOrtant departure fror
} the principle"
In July the Union proclaimed that 'ur
less the constitution of Kansas be submit
ted 10 a direct vote OF the people, I'll
controversy would be indefinite. 1t thinl
otherwise now.
"To submit The whole constitution WI
to endanger the fate Of the whole, and
prolong the agitation. - Union 24th No
~
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-12-09
(For the True American }
SMlTHFIELD Nov. 2stb, 1857. !
Hall of Niagra II. Of H., No Al. {

SMlTHFlELD NOV. ZotD, 1891
Hall Of Niagra L. Of H., No Al. s
AT regular meeting Of Niagra Tenn
pie Of Honor, No. Al, held Nov. 2slh
1857, the following preamble and resolu.
tions were unanimously adopted:
Whereas 1t hath pleased an over
ruling Providence to remove by death,
our esteemed Brother John Barger, and
be lieving that he has been but transplan-
ted from his labors OH earth 10 be worthy
pillar in a temple, not made with hands,
Eternal in the Heavens (;
Therefore ResOiUed, That while we
regret the loss of his society, his labers,
and pure example among us,we rejoice in
the belief that our loss is his gain.
ResolUed, That our appreciation of hi:
worth as a man and brother, enables VI
feelingly and sincerely to sympathizt
with his afflicted parentsand friends, ant
with them look to an Almighty Father to
sanctify this dispensation for our good.
ResolUed, That in token of our regart
Tor our deceased BfMher, we will wea
the usual badge Of mourning for thirty
days, and that the Hall be shrouded il
mourning for the-same time.
ReSOl0ed, That the foregoing preamble
and resolutions be published in the pape
Of the County, and copy transmitted t
the parents of our deceased Brother.
WIN. MATTHEWS, w. G. I.
WV. NJ. WHITE, w. r.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-12-09
A Eew wears sinca he ram

A few years since he removed from
Michigan to New Jersey, in order that
he might end his days among the friends
of the reform to which he had devoted
his prime, and lhathis youngest son might
anjoy the advantage of Mr.. Yields school
at Eaglewood. Although his health did
not permit him 10 take an active part in
politics after the struggle of 1874, he was
nouninterested spectator of events. Du.
ring the last Presidential canvass he
warmly supported the Republican cause; /;
voting for Fremont, and preparing several
political articles Of more than ephemeral
value. By his death the cause of unver-
sal philanthropy has lost trustworthy
and selC>sacrifcing supporter, and q wide
circle of acquaintances valued friend;
his name will occupy a conspicuous place
in the. history Of reform when that his
tory shalE,be written.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-12-09

Truth is MIGHTY AND WILL PREVAIL.
1t is a truth, that BRAGG's Arctic LIN
IMENr has performed more cures of Chronic
and Inhammatory Rheumatism during the
past year than any remedy ever before
used for these painful affections. 1t is also
truth, that no remedy has been found SO
successful in healing Old Sores, Ulcers,
and wounds of all descriptions, and in Gu
ring Erysipelas, Cancers, Scald Head Tet.
ter, Ringworm, and all diseases of the
skin. 1t is also an infallble specific fol
the Piles. For sale by all Druggists in
this country.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-12-09
THE DIPLOMA PREMIUM
4IT AND CAP ST0RE!!!
The Fair ! The Fair IN

T,HE COUNTY FAIR OF JEFFER-
L SON, held in Steubenville. and termina-
ting on the ord inst, where G. w, GLASS
Cow offered for exhibition and competition,
one of the most splendid ass ortnents of dats
and Caps that the eye could behold, and the
Empire city could not Surpass. for their style,
taste and durability. The hon orable Judges,
while rendering their decision in Floral and
Mechanics art hall, were SO foreibly struck
with the splendid display of HATS and CARS.
that GLASGOW had placed before them, that
they without the least hesitation, in one voice
awarded to him one of the most beautiful
diplomas for which he is truly thankful
The proprietor is a practical mechanic, under
stands his business, and was never known TO-
shrink from contest, in exhibiting his wares
with competitors, feeling sanguine of success
when his bats and caps are fairly before the
public gaze. He is truly thankful to the cit.
liens OF Steubenville, for their liberal patron
age, and hopes to merit continuance of the
same. Come one--come all, TO the corner Of
Market and Fourth Streets, where hats and
caps are selling at eastern prices for CASH
BY G. W. GLASGOW. y
nov 4,'57.y ..H u
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-12-09

A New CoUNTERFEIT.--Look out for
counterfeit Tens on the Bank of Com.
merce, Cleveland Exceedingly well
done, quite freely circulated this morning.
These counterGeits can be known by the
fact that Parker Handy is signed as
President whereas on the 9th Oct., 1856
the date of the bill shown us--he was
not an officer of said bank. One of the
bills was passed to the conductor on the
Toledo train, and it is evident that there
is a Iush made here and hereabouts, al
this time, to get these bills off.-Cleu. Her.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-12-09
HENING T. MELVIN,

HOLES,A DRU G GIS IT'S
Three doors below jefferson Branch Bank.
sTEUBENvILLE
THE subscribers have now in store fine
i stock of Drugs, Chemicals, Paints, oils,
Varnishes, Dye Stuffs, Perfumery and Daguer-
reotype material. which they are prepared to
sell at the lowest market rates.
Country merchants are requested to examine
our stock and prices, before purchasing else
where. N. B. Beeswax and Ginseng purchas-
ed by the subscribers. HENlNG & MELVIN.
dec2
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-12-09
BANK EXCHANGE SALOONS.
MERCHANT TAILORING.
HON AS Ell. ROBE RTSON

Successor 10 J. Il. HOlton,
pESP ECTFULLY announces to
IL his friends, and the old patrons of his
pl ledecessor, that he has just returned from
the east, with a well selected stock of goods,
cloths, cassimeres, and vestings, which he
will manufacture to order, in unsurpassed
style, at short notice Also, cravats, under
shirts, drawers, handkerch iefs, suspe nders,
and all other articles of>gentlemen' 50 W ear.
These goods are bought at the recent great
reduction, and will be made up and sold for
cash only and at great reduction inlthe
price heretofore paid in this market.
THOMAS II. ROBERTSON,
Holton's old stand, Market st. Steubenville.
rs. Goods purchased elsewhere manufac
tured to order, and satisfaction guaranteed.
oct. 28'57.tf
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-12-09

BRIcHAM YOUNG has declared wal
against the United Stales. The Govern.
ment Of the United States has but one
course to pursue, and that is TO hang him
as i would any other traitor, and we feel
assured thai Mr. Buchanan will do illis.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-12-09

The Grocery business heretofore carried on
by Sterling and Kells, will in the future be
conducted exclusively by the undersigned.-
By prompt attention to his own interest aud
the interest of his customers, he hopes still'to
share liberal portion of patronage,
deco LANES STERLING
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-12-09

MARTYRS TO PRINCIPLE. E.-Not one Of
the Southern members of Congress who
voted agams. the Nebraska>Kansas bill
will sit in the next House. Emerson
Etheridge, late member from Tennessee,
has been barely beaten in the late canvass
in that State by l27 majority. He was
able, honest and independent in the dis
charge Of his Legislative duties, and owes
his defeat solely to his vote against that
bill. Col. Benton. Hunt, of Louisiana.
Cullom, Tennessee, &c., were run out
of the last Congress, and the rest, with
Gen. Houston, have now followed them.
San. Rec.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-12-09

AhSNhO @AAihShSbJ NOs a.
RY VIRTUE Of writ Of venGi expo.
l. mas, issued out of the Court Of Common
Pleas of Belmont county, state of Ohio, bear.
ing date Nov, 2lst, AID. 1857, and to me di.
rected, Twill expose to sale by public vend1e
and outcry, at the front door of the Court
house, in the city of Steubenvillc, on
SATURDAY. the I'd day Of January
II. d, 1858,
at IL o'clock a. m. of said day, the following
real estate to wit =" being fraction of a lot
lying and being situatein the town OfMount
Pleasant, in the county Of Jefferson and state
of Ohio, described as follows, VIZ ;--24 feet in
front OH the west side of lot 90. 2lSands run
ming In parallel line back one hundred and
fifteen feet. Terms'of sale cash. Apprais.
ed at $1,000. JAMES H. BLINN, Shf.
Sheriff s office I fee ri
Steubenville O. Dec. 9, 1857 5 SS IA, -
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-12-09

PETERsoN's MAGAZINE for January
freighed with literary gems has already
arrived. The numerous admirers OF
"Pelerson," will hail the coming of the
January No. with increased pleasure
Goud as has been the numbers. heretofore,
this one certainly bears away the palm
from all its predecessors, 1t is in fact
unsurpassable in the richness and beauty
of engravings and fashion plates. The
Original stories are all of the best, and
every thing about the book, is stamped
with elegance. Price only $500 year
in advance. Address Charles ]. Peter
son, 300 Chestnut street Philadelphia,
We will send One Copy of the Vrue
American, and one o(Pelerson's magazine
TO any person upon the receipt of 1915.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-12-09
PREMIUM HATS & CAPS.

The latest and most fashionable Hats & Cans
are to be found at the
Corner of Market snd Fourth streets.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-12-09
DISSOLUTION.

NHE partnership heretofore existing be-
i tween James Sterling and Geo. Kells
in the Dry Goods and Grocery business was
dissolved by mutual consent, on the 18th ult.
dec2,'57 STERLING KELLS d co.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-12-09
NEW BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS.


The New York PREss.--The above
is the title of new paper published in
New York by Daniel Adee; Judging from
the specimen before us the "Press" is
certainly worthy Of a very favorable re-
Ceplion from the public. 1t contains all
that is necessary 10 constitute first class
newspaper. There are numerous illus
ratons the best Of tales, poetry and
miscellany sc. All the leading topics Of
the day, will be noticed, new books re-
viewed and all The interesting items of
foreign news will be found in their ap-
proprate place. Price, (nvariably in
advance) Single copy per annum 5000.
Four copies, 5000. Address Daniel
Adee, publisher of the New York Press,
2ll Centre street, New York.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-12-09

BLAcKwooD's MAGAzINE.-The No
vember number Of this fine old magazine
is on our table, "what will he do with
it" by Bulwer, still increases in interest
as the story progresses and bids fair to
be, one of his best. This number of
Blackwood also contains several other
articles of more than ordinary merit
Notes on the Islhmus of Panama." de-
scribes this interesting portion Of our
Continent with a minuteness of detail
and in style so fascinating as to make
US regret that there is no more of it to
read. The various articles on Indian
affairs contain much that is of great in.
terest 10 those who are desirhus of acqui'
ring an accurate knowledge Of The affairs
Of that land 10 which the eyes of so many
people are anxiously turued.
The Price of BIackwood is $500 per
annum for single copy or two copies
for $500. Address Leonard Scott u Co.
70 Fulton street New York.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-12-09
New Advertisements,
sHFRIFF's SALE.
Nincent Mitchell. Ell. al

Mount Pleasant Branch of the State Bank Of
Ohio,
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-12-09

DERFUMERY. - New and handsome
IL styles, of the various kinds of perfume
ry lately received, and for sale. ct the Drug
Emporium of dec c2] HENINd d MELVIN.