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The Dominance Of Slavery.

The charge that the North is constant:
ly making aggressions upon the South
has been uttered Upon every stump in the
latter, and by every dough'face in the
former. So often has 1t been repeated,
thatmany honest though notwel-informed
men have come to regard it as having at
least some foundations in truth. We un-
dertook few days ago. by citation of
the leading historical facts in our Gov
ernment relative to the acquisition Of
territory and the organization Of new
States, to prove that the lions share had
always fallen 10 the South--that the
North had from the beginning aided in
strengthening the political power of the
South, and in perpetuating its controlling
influence in the administration of the
Federal Government. This has been the
fact from the organization OF the Govern.
men. to the present day, and never more
so than now. Notwithstanding the free
States are numerically greater than the
slave States, and should, by the genius
Of our Institutions, have a controlling
voice in the Federal Government, still
within the laet four years, each of the
three branches into which it is divided
has strenuously labored for the extension
of Southern interests at the expense of
those which pertain to the free States.
Let US see if this is not so.
l. The Legislative department has
labored to this end by the repeal Of the
Missouri Compromise, opening all our
territory north of thirty-six degrees and
thirty minutes to the incursion of Slavery,
by sanctoning the lawlesss outrages per-
petrated by Southern ruffians upon the
Free State settlers Of Kansas. by deny
ing the latter all redress for their many
grievances, and, finally, by offering to
admi! Kansas into the Union as State
with forty thousand population, provided
she would come in with a slave Consli.
tuition, or compelling her otherwise to
remain under her Territorial organization
until she shall have population of ninety
three thousand four hundred.
2. The Judiciary has sought to ac
complsh .ho same work by giving ar
Interpretation to the Federal Constitution
which is equivalent to an amendment o
that instrument, whereby Slavery is made
the common law, and its protection guar
ranteed in all the Territories OF the United
States, in defiance Of the will of the peo
pie thereof, or Of the action Of the Fedora
Congress. q.
} 8. Lastly, we have the Chief Execu
tive of the nation sustaining both tn,
action Of Congress and Of the Suprem
, Court in the premises, filling Kansas will
officials and troops to force Slavery upOl
the people, and proclaiming in the Sill
man letter, and in the special message O
I: February last, that Slavery is as much a
q institution Of Kansas as it is of Georgi
or of South Carolina.
These are facts within the knowledg
n Of every citizen, and they clearly sho,
e that Slavery, not Freedom-the slav
d States, not the free-constitut the aggre!
n sive power in the Government, a powt
}. which will not rest satisfied with nyhin
Il short of complete and quiet submissio
h to its behests.-- Chicago Tribune.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-11-03
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
Spelling.

frooaoly tue UOTSt leatuIe vi a"y
composition, be it ever SO poor as regards
construction and sentiment, is the mis-
spelling Of common words. And how
ever neatly written, however beautifully
constructed, any piece of composition
may be, if, here and there, word may
be found incorrectly spelled, il takes all
the beauty away from both composition
and penmanship. The most glowing
language ever used, the most inspiring
sentiments ever uttered, /" thoughts that
breathe and words that burn" if written
and incorrectly spelled, lose all their force,
all their power to win and control, and
make but feeble impression on the
reader.
Spelling we all have to do with, more
or less. Whether we read, or write, Or
talk, or only think, we must spell our
vords. And it is just as easy TO spell
correctly as incorrectly. Or, if not as
easy, it is certainly far the better way
Attention while reading, close application
to the spelling book, and frequent refer
ence to the dictionary, will make any one
a good speller. Inattention and careless
ness in these respects will generally re-
suit in poor knowledge of spelling.
Spelling should certainly be considered
subject Of importance with teachers. l
should be their aim to inculcate in lhel
scholars love Of correct spelling. A
any rate, they should call their attention
to the important words in their reading
lessons. No teacher has done his who'll
duty toward his scholars, who has suffer
ed even one reading lesson to pass D.
without having been satisfied that ever
one in the class could spell every wor
correctly. This may be ascersained
various ways, according to the capacl'
and circumstances of the class. 1t is no
our intention here to designate any plan
Each teacher can follow that which bes
suits his school
If it be necessary that scholars hay
thorough training while at school, tina
they may become good spellers' is it nc
very important, indeed--is it not an aOSc
lutte necessi,y-that the teacher have
thorough practical knowledge not onl
of spelling. but of the rules which Cover
correct spelling, and Of the pronunc'a'lo
of our English words, at least! And "
we often meet with teachers who can nj
spell some of the simplest words ol OF
language. Such teachers are sorely pu'
zled by having to refer to the dictl'nar.
when called upon by scholar to spell
word. And well they may be. But
this as it should be! Is it right for ar
one to enter upon The duties connect'
with teachers life, without being tul
qualified to meet all the demands ma
upon him as we'll in spelling as in mat
ema,ics, or any of the other branches :
TV F A..
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-11-03

REMARKABLE SURGICAL OPERATroN.--
Our readers will remember an account
sometime since of a remarkably successful
operation by DR.. Proctor Thaysr upon a
man who had been insane FIVE years his
insanity being the result Of an accident
which caused the depression of portion
of the patients skull upon his brain. DR..
Thayer has recently performed similar
operation with like success upon Doctor
Lavering of Lisbon, Indiana. In June
last, DR.. l.. was thrown from his carriage
against an awning post, and his forehead
severely injured. For seventeen days he
was entirely insensible (; and although he
so far recovered as to be able to be about,
he seemed to have completely los, his
memory. Though practising physician
he entirely forgot the properties of his
medicines, and was unable to dis tinguish
between opium and salts, or any other
medical agents. He was also partially
insane, and frequently expressed a strong
desire to kill his wife and some of his best
friends. On the 9th of September ult.,
DR.. Lavering was submitted 10 DR.. Thay-
er for examination, and was operated up
on by him on the 3Olh. A portion of the
bone Of the forehead was found to com.
press the brain, and it was lifted out and
properly replaced. The operation occu-
pied about one hours time while the pa.
lienl was under the influence of chloro.
form ;-at its termination DR.. Laverine
was entirely restored 10 himself. Hi'
delight was unbounded and after remain
ing under the care Of DR.. r., until the stf
instant, he departed for his home sounc
and we'll man. ..
+ This operation was performed agains
the advice Of the western physicians, bu
Mrs, Lavering. brave and resolute wo
man, who had heard Of DR.. Thayer'
success in the case first mentioned, wa
> determined to have trial Of his skill. =.
} The result has verified her most saDguin
: expectations; and establishes DR.. Thay
, er's growing reputation as skilllul an,
J reliable surgeon.--[ [Cleve. Lead.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-11-03

the other Lecompton ticket which disga-
ces the name Of the Democratic party, !
trust il will receive the fate WHICH befell
the Lecompion ticket in Pennsylvania
And finally, gentlemen. let me say a word
in behalf Of Mr.. Hsskin. [Oheers Let
me say TO you, there have been doubtful
men, there have been wavering men; |
have been in Washington and saw that
little column of democrats who, during
those times, stood around the flag of Pop
ular Sovereignty; there may have been
some who wavered, there n ay have been
some who trembled; but your glorious
Representative, never. Tremendous
cheering, No, never. Prolonged
cheering. He never had doubt; he
inspired confidence and courage in others,
he made those bold and brave who were
themselves timid. What he may do here
after, is not the question; he has done
we'll in the past, trust him for the FUTURE
Believe in him for days that are to come,
elect him and he will>go tosWashington,
the proudest man in all the Free States,
except John Hickman. [Cheers.
thank you for your attention and kindnes:
toward me ;ssandgI promise you, if eVel
my services are needed, shall come
among you withspleasure. I trust, how
ever, l may never be needed, for think
this principle is SO well established tha
nobody hereafter will fghtit. l hope yor
will do for us what we have done for you
l told you what wegwould do, and tn,
prediction has been fulfilled now sent
us a line by lightning, tell us Of your vic
tory, then we shall be quits at least for
time.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-11-03

OErNotice is hereby given, to all to
whom it may concern, that Jones Hof-
mayer, is now in the receipt of one of the
largest, and best stocks of Ready-Made
Clothing ever brought to this market.
Persons therefore, wishing to provide
against the approaching inclement sason,
as also those who desire good Fall suit,
would greatly promote their comfort by
giving him call. VIZ. 194Nt aai
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-11-03
BUSINESS NOTICES.
Fresh Arrival.

THOMAS GoRsUcH has jus. received
fresh supply Of the best Cincinnati, Buck
eye and Hopedale brands Of Flour; also,
Rye, Buckwheat and Unbolted Flour !;
Corn Meal, Corn, Oats, and good as.
sortment of Mill.Feed, which be is pre-
pared to cell at reduced prices. Persons
wanting 10 purchase anything in his line
would consult their own interests, by
giving him a call. Market Street, above
Sixth Sleubenville, Ohio.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-11-03
EgThe Slate Journal Of the 9th ult.,

ETThe State Journal OF the 27th ult.,
says,
The Grand Lodge of the Masonic
Order in the State Of Ohio, is still in
session in this city, and it is expected
that they will adjourn to-day. 1t has
been largely attended, and our hotels
have been much crowded during their
stay here, This morning the following
officers we're elected fol the ensuing year
NJ. w. Horace M. Stokes, Grand Mas
ter, Lebanon.
r. W. Johnathan N. Burr, Deputy
Grand Master, Mt. Vernon.
R. W. James Williams, Senior Crane
Warden Columbus.
r. w. George Webster, Junior Grant
Warden, Steubenvile.
r. w. Flavius J. Philips, Grand Trea
suter, Georgetown.
Il. w. John d. Caldwell, Grand Sec
retsry, Cincinnati.
The Grand Lodge is 10 meet again OF
the Sd Tuesday Of October. 1859 at Col
umbus. sD ,.,
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-11-03

REles;ions were held on Monday
the lst inst. in louisiana; on yesterday,
in New Jersey, New York, Michigan
Massachusetts and Illinois; and on to-
morrow, Wisconsin will elect, and Della
ware on the 9th inst. These states cleo
7e members of Congress. By our mex
issue, we expect to be able to furnish Ou'
readers with some interesting figures
We hope they may tell good tale fOl
The cause Of freedom.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-11-03

RFor the special advantage Of all
we give general notice, that
BENJAMIN PEARcE, keeps constantly on
hand, and for sale, Flour Of the very best
quality, Cincinnati brand, at wholesale
and retail. We have tried it and there
fore speak advisedly. North Sd Street,
1854 tag 7.t ~
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-11-03

PMartha Morgan,a handsome young
widow residing in Johnson county, N. ",
was tried few days ago on charge OF
having murdered Alexander Allen, q
constable, who had levied on her lurnl'
ture, and applied sggraVasing language 10
her She was acquitted. ~ ' =
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-11-03

GLANcRY JONES The Pennsylvania
Dutch, = Of Berks county, have a highly
appreciallve opinion Of Clancy Jones. |,
One Of them said ttItiis von shame if
Mis,her Shones be not elected, for he is @
the Committee of the Shairman. Of Mean
ways Y'ig3 Ga 93qfeatyt .3aHait
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-11-03
TERMS OF sUBscRIPTION.

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No paper discontinued uatil all arrearages
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True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-11-03

Mr.. Samuel B. Eppley, wealthy mil
Ter Of Fredick county, Nd, was robbed
in the streets of Baltimore, on Tuesday
night, Of agold watch and 1865 inmoney.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-02-11

A bill to authorize lceuscs for works of
Internal Improvement in the State Of Min
nesota.
\ bill 10 authorize aud regulate the APP
preparation of private property for works Of
internal improvement.
A substitute for the bin authorizing an
extension Of the limits OF the city Of Saia,
| Paul.
All Of which were introduced by the com
mittec on interpretations
Bv Mr.. WAKEFIELD For State
road from Blue Earth City to Odessa,
by NJ. ATKINSON To establish the
county OF Mile Lac.
Also. 10 establish the county Of Preston
/ by Mr.. CiIOWEN; 10 provide lor
the collection AID expenditure oil road
taxes.
SENATE BILLS On SECOND READING,
An act regulating Limited Partnerships.
Referred TO committee on Judiciary.
Join, resolution relative To the Sioux and
Wiunebago Indians.
An act Ia Incorporate Ninngcr City.
Referred 10 Delegation from Dakota county,
"A bltl W tAltui wv VIM " Wv NV az
Of taxes in the Town Of La Or scent.
A bill TO provide for the locating and rs.
tabIishing "a State road from TWIN lakes IN
Carlton county, 10 Beaver Bay IN Lake
county.
An act to locate a State rad from Mon.
ticelu TO Forest City.
An act 10 amend an act entitled an act
10 incorporate the Winoua Ferry, approved
March 9th, AID. 1891.
A bill for an act L. extend the time for
the paymen, .of taxes in the rity If WinQnn.
A memorial To the Postmaster General,
relating 80 the mail service IN Southeru
Minnesota.
A memorial 10 Congress for thu establish
meni d mail route from Cha,feld 10 Win
nebago City
These bills were considered in committee
and ordered engrosscd.
SECOND READING uorsR NILS
Memorial Tor an appropriation for bridge
across Root River.
An at for the preservation If Fish in the
Lakes Of Minnesota.
An act To exempt certain property from
execution. Referred 80 Select Coaimit.
tee, consisting Of Messrs. Petite, NJ. Thomp-
son, Graham Masters and Parker
RESOLUTIONS
Mr.. FLAnELANp oiIered resolution
that there be two sessions daily OF tho
House.
Mr.. STEVENS offered resolution that
after Monday next there should be two
sessions ~ the House. commencing at o.,
O'Clock, and at p, o'clock The resolution
was lost.
The House then adjourned
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settlers IN lands through which the Land
'ranl Railroad Companies have located
their roads. Passed
An ac, smsnd,ag the -. Peter aud Mn.
niger Railroad Company extending branon
OF said road from Louisville TO Glencoe. was
passed. Ayes -.
SENATE nnIs IN CosuurEE.
An net for State read from For, Ridge
" 10 Otranto, Iowa. Recommended pns.
sage
An act amendatpry 10 the net relating 10
public Roads, Referred 10 Committee on
Towns and Counties.
Memorial 30 tonerss iof Nh appropria-
ton TO improve the Mississippi river from
Fort Saelling 10 Saak Rapids, RECON-
memlsd passage.
pIotSe auI. IN COMMITTEES.
An ac, regulating the appointment and
dates o, Librarian, was amsnded. and NJ
commended eneto@ment
RESOLUTIONS.
Mr. REllFELD offered resolution in
strncting the committee on Agriculture 10
report bill providing lnr the encourage.
ment Of parsons in planting fruit trees AMI
timber IN the State
Mr. OTIS Offered POINT resolution that
joint, committee from each hnuSe be MP.
pointed 10 prepare laws, Tor the organization
Of ,hc State Government, Ia accordance
with the Consultation.
The llousc then adjourned
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reported back with recommendation thu, i.
pass.
A bill amending the ac, for the rcliet OF
the Crsiitors of the State, was indefinitely
postponed.
A memorial Tor n daily mail from Prs
colt in Wisconsin, TO Taylors Falls in Min.
ncso,a, was reported back with its passage
recommended.
A bill legalizing the assessment Of the
taxes in Nicollei county, was amended 80 as
10 include scot, county. aud ordered en-,
crossed for ihlrl reading.
A bill for Il road from -. Cloud "a Breck
cnriige. Gu the Red River oi the North,
reported back with passage recommended
The Committee of the Whole then rose.
and reported the bills back with their various
amendments and recommendations, which
were concurnd in by the Senate
Mr., Cowan from the committee On Ways
aud Means, introduced u bill 10 provide Tor
dcirayiug the current expenses Of 'hc State.
The rules WIRE suspended and i5o copies
of the bill ordered printed.
The Senate adiourn,l
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InrRspAY. Feb. 4

THURSDAY, FeO. q.
SENATE.
The Senate met pursuant To adjournment
and was called to order by the President.
Prayer by the Chaplain.
The CHAIR appointed as Committee
OF Investigation, in the Railroad cose,
Messrs. RrDpArH, Cook, MoRKLASD, Nox-
ton, and SKINNER.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
by MIR. ADAMS: Memorial for mail
route from Minneapolis 10 Clear Water.
by Mr.. ADAMS: A bull for State
road from Shakopec 10 FaribaulL
BY Mr.. ADAMS A bill for State
road from Shakopec to Clear Water
BY Mr.. FOLSOM A bill authorizing
the Register OF Deeds OF lsanti county to
copy deeds from the Registers Office, u the
county OF Ramsey 81
by Mr.. HULL: A bill for the protection
OF game.
FIRST BEADING
The bill authorizing the loan Of S25O,O0O
for defraying the expenses Of the State.
A bin incorporating the town Of Al
bion.
A bill authorizing the County Commits
sion"rs Of Sibiey county to issue bond, ior
the construction Of county buildings.
A bill defining the north line OF Meeker
/ county.
4 memorial Tor mail route from 1t. Pc.
ter 10 Glencoe. in Mcleod county.
4 memorial for mail route from Clear
Water TO Forest City.
A memorial for mail route frsm Man
ka,o TO Fort Dodge, in Iowa.
A memorial for mail route from West
1t. Paul to shakope.
A memorial Tor a mail route from Albert
LEA TO New Um.
4 bill for a State road from Blne Earth
City TO She'll Rock City.
A number oi bills were then read a seconl
time by their titles.
IN COMMITTEE o. rHE WHOLE
On motion Of Mr.. VAN ETTEN, the
Senate went into Committee Of the Whole
fr the cofsideration of the Seiiate file Of
bills Nr. isSDsLgY in the chair.
A bin - repeai chapter 81 Of the Session
Laws q 1855, was referred 10 a Select com
mit,rc u I've.
a m n1ial for an appropriation 10 pay
Orrin " Rec for completing portion d
'he Point Do1glas and 81, Iouis River road
was reported back With ia passage recon
nended
i hill sxempting certain property from
execution. was Rad and reported hack with
a recommendation that il b. made The sp,
oiai orj,f for Saturday 1ext.
4 memorial 10 'ongrrs- for The improve.
rnent Of the ST CroiI River, was reportel
hack With its passage reefmmendcd.
A biI for holding the District Court u
CAsago county, was laId us'de snd referred
70 tie Judiciary conmi'',e.
4 bib for an act f0r compromises b.
par;ners @ join, det,ors, was referred TO 4
.pecia. comIaiites oi 6yc.
4 bi.i ig State road from the NOrti
bore u Lake superior, 10 Grhhsns Pom
on Tie l.cd River Of the North, was re-
r.yted back with its ps.s.sge recommended
A bil authorizing the Comfy Comm
,io-,ery Of Chisage county 10 issue bonds ~
The erectnn u County Buildings. was r.
ported back with il, passage recommended
A hl ior a State road from TAylT
Fan. 70 Hanover, N Mile Lac coan,y. va
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HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES,.

NV ~ VIZ MT hfe'itN \ " To-
The House was called TO order Ivy the
Speaker pro tenn
RESOLUTIONS
Mr.. KEITH offered resolution ,ha, no
more memorials Tor mail routes, or bills for
State roads, shall BE- introduced after the
18Th of February,
Mr.. PIERCE offered n resolution prohib.
iting thu introduction OF Ferry Charters AZ
ter the 18th OF February. Both resolutions
were adopted
Mr.. EtTAN offered resolution pro
ylding for u joint committee Of both houses
TO investigate the affairs OF the Land Grant
Railroad Companies, from their inception
10 the present time; 10 ascertain what work
If any, has been done on either Of said roads.
what roads have been located and 70 what
extent; 10 what lands they arc respectively
cntitlod, what assessments, il any, have been
made and paid in what sums Of money, II
any, have been received, and what sums, il
any, expended, and how and for what pur-
pose what amount Of funds in their Trea.n-
ries, respectively. and what is the amount of
the prcscn, Indebtedness Of said companies,
respectively, and how and for VIA, purposes
incurred. and that said committee report the
saule US soon as practicable 10 this body, and
that they have power 10 send for persons
and papers, and the members Of said com.
mittce, or either OF them, TO administer
oaths.
The resolution was adopted, Messrs ~.
TAN, Orr, KEITH. TALBOT aud I. A, TnoNr-
son, appointed n committee.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
By Mr.. LOCKE: An act Incorporating
the City OF West st. Panl.
by Mr. THOMPSON For u ferry
charter across the Minnesota river.
by Mr.. GASKlLL: An act regulating
the appointment and duties Of State Libra.
rian.
by Mr.. YOUNG TO establish aud dc
fine the county lines OF SteMrns county.
by Mr.. BUiitiE6S For State Road
from ~. Charles to Cannon Falls.
By Mr.. EAME.S: For State Road
from Winona via. Preston 10 la Roy.
SECOND READING HOUSE sIiIs.
An act 10 provide for the creation and
regulation Of corporations
An net 10 authorize and regulate the mp
preparation OF private property Tor works Of
internal improvement.
To authorize licenses for works OF internal
improvement.
Memorials for mail routes from Minneap
oils "a Glencoe from I.ecd's Landing 10
Manka'o and from McGrgor 10 Owa-
toBna.
An act regulating the collection and ex.
pendi,nrc Of road tax
Acts Incorporating the towns Of Whine
bago and SeDtervllc.
These bills were considered in Committee
Of the Whole, and appropriately Disposed Of
THIRD READING sYsArg BtLls.
An act 10 amend the charter OF the WI
mona Ferry Company. Passed.
Acts for State Roads from Monticello 10
Forrest City and from Twin Lakes to
Beaver Bay. Passed.
Memorials for mail route from Chatheld
10 Winnebsgo City and relating tn the
mail service In Southern Minnesota. Passed.
An act 10 extend the time tor the col.
lection Of taxcs in the town 81 In Crscent.
Also, 30 extend the time for collecting
taxes in the city of WiDoua. Pa9cd
Joint resolution relating 30 the Sioux
and Wiunebsgo reservations
rny BAyE BtLL
Was taken up and referred 10 n commit
tss Of five, consisting II Mezss RtrAS-
Dow q AsgIII. and STAERKy