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True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-09-08
shrewd Rogues canrht.

A gentleman, named Swlnk, from Lynn
Creek. Missouri, is guest at the Girard
House, where he has been sojourning Tor
some two weeks. Shortly after his ar.
rival he was accosted in the sitting room
by genteel and very polite young man
named Barrett, who pretended 10 hail
from Jefferson City, Missouri He soon
made himself very familiar with Mr..
Swink.
Last night, while the two gentlemen
were standing in front of the hotel, Bar,
ret hailed young man who was passing
on the opposite side. The young gent
came over, when Mr.. Barrett introduced
him to Mr.. Swink as Mr.. Jones of the
firm of Smith, Jones & Go. Mr.. Jones
then proposed walk 10 the Franklin
House, where he was stopping. They
accordingly walked down, where they
partook Of sherry cobbler. Barrett,
whilst in conversation, said 10 Jones'
"By the way, Jones, have you shipped
my goods yet?' "oh, yes said Jones,
81 shipped 'em to day" "Then, if you've
got the BILL" returned Barrett, w'll pay
it," saying which he pulled out a we'll
filed portemonnaie. Jones produced d
bill amounting 10 something in The neigh
borhood Of one hundred dollars. Bar.
reti, unfortunately, had nothing less than
a one hundred dollar bill, and as Jones
had no change, he called on Mr.. Swink.
That gentleman thought he smelt rat,
and remarked to them that he would,
change the bill if they would visit his
room. Jones said il was no matter, the
bill could be paid tomorrow.
Barrett demurred to this, saying busi-
ness is business, I'll pay it now. The
gentleman then went up to Mr.. Swink's
room, where he took the hundred dollar
bill, handed the strangers thirty five
dollars in good money, and said he would
get the balance down stairs saying which
he stepped out of the room and TUNED the
key upon the sharpers. Officers were
procured and the gentlemen taken in
charge to'the Central Station. Here il
was found that cane cared by Jones
was "gun cane" very dangerous i'm.
| plement. Upon the person of Barret wa:
found portemonnaie containing bogus
check for eight hundred dollars filled UP
with the evident intention of victimizinl
Mr. Swink, and dated Missouri. and 3
brass twenty.dollar piece. The check
purported to be upon the "City Trust
and Banking Company Of New York
With the exception Of two fine tooth
combs and some small change, neither o
The parties had dollar about them.-
| Phil. Press Aug. 81.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-09-08

AN ExcELLENT WEE6LY PAPER.-We
have been favored with an advance copy
of this weeks Boston Olive Branch,
whose advertisement appears in our col
umns. This well known weekly, which
was always popular, is now 10 have the
benefit Of such changes and improvements
as must put it in the front rank Of the lite.
rary papers ct the country. Its editors
and publishers will be, Mr.. Henry Up.
ham Of the firm of Upham, Ford & Ohm
stead, who has already signaized his fit.
ness for the post, and Mr.. George L. Dix,
whose name now first appears, although
his friends have recognized his hand in
the columcs foi some time. Mr.. Dix has
long been with tho house of Phillips,
Sampson & Co, situation which he still
retains, and which keeps him in extended
relations with the press of the United
States. An able corps Of contributors,
among whom we observe many of our first
class literary names, will give their SER
vices to the preparation of every number.
We do not see, therefore, why Boston
is not now 10 produce literary paper for
family reading. which will vie with those
Of any other city. All departments ol
interest, from commerce and agriculture
TO poetry and fiction, seem to be duly
provided for; and talent, taste, enterprise
and capital are embarked in the underta.
king. We wish it success. The frs,
number under thu new arrangements
quarlo Of very neat appearance-may be
had on Tuesday at the periodical depots
Il Boston Morning Journal.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-09-08

FORBIDDEN MEETINGS. "A shocking
occurrence took place few days since at
Sandy Hill, Washington county, N. Y.
causing the death Of a very estimable lady
who formerly resided in Troy, and where
she had many warm friends. A niece of the
deceased,a young lady had been forbidden
by her farher to speak TO young man
residing in the village, or be seen in his
company. Disregarding these commands,
the young lady, on the evening Of the oc.
currence, took walk with hin. and was
met by the indignant father in front of his
residence. Angry words ensued, when
the young man drew dirk, although
without any intention as it seemed to use
it. The aunt of the young lady who wit
messed the fracas, was terribly frightened
and was seized with violent spasmodic
coughing which continued for nearly an
hour, defying all remedies that were EN-,
Ployed. Her struggles at last grew fee
BILE, until suddenly she fell back in her
chair dead, having no doubt ruptured a
blood vessel. The affair has created great
excitement in the locality where it tran.
spired.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-09-08
Ayers Cherry Pectoral.

For the rapid cure OF Coughs, Colds,
Hoarseness, Bronchitis, Whooping- Cough,
Asthma and Consumption, is universally
known as the best remedy ever yet discov
cred for every variety of Pulmonary disease.
So wide is the field of it's usefulness and
SO numerous the cases of its cures, that
almost every section ofthe country abounds
in persons publicly known, who have been
restored from alarming and even desperate
diseases of the lungs by its use. When
once tried it's superiority over every other
medicine of its kind is too apparent to es-
cape observation, and where its virtues
are known, the public no longer hesitate
what antidote to employ for the distressing
and dangerous affections of the pulmonary
organs which are incident to our climate.
BY its timely use many, nay almost oil
attacks Of disease upon the Lungs or throat
are arrested and thus are saved many
thousands every year from premature
grave. No family should be without it,
and those who do neglect to provide them.
selves with remedy which wards off this
dangerous class of diseases will have cause
to deplore it when it is too late. Proofs
of the surprising efficacy of the Cherry
Pectoral need not be given to the Ameri.
can people-they have living proofs in
every neighborhood. But those who wish
to read the statements of those whose
whole health has been restored and whose
lives have been saved by its use, will fin,
them in my American Almanac which tn,
agent below named has to furnish gratis
for every one.
Prepared by DR.. J. G. AVER, Lowell
Mass, .,-And sold by HENINc & MELVIN
Stenbcnviile, Ohio. sept. l-2m.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-09-08


4 BoLD BUT BEAUTIFUL FIeuRE.-Du-
ring the delivery Of a sermon in 81. Pat.
rick's Catholic church, at Washington, D.
c., the speaker, Rev. Francis x. Boyle,
made use Of the following beautiful fg.
ure in connection with the Atlantic Tele-
graph: "What is it, after all, when com.
pared with the instantaneous communica-
ton between the throne Of Divine Grace
and the heart of man! Offer up your ST.
lent petition for grace. 1t is transmitted
through the realms Of unmeasured space
more rapidly than The lightning's flash,
and the answer reaches tbe soul ere the
prayer has died away on the sinner s
lips. Yet this telegraph. performing its
saving functions ever since Christ died
on Calvary, fills not the world with ex-
ultations and shuots Of gladness-with IL,
luminalions and bonfres and booming
cannon. The reason is, one is the tele.
graph Of this world, and may produce
wonderful revolutions on earth the 9th.
er is The sweet Communion between
Christ and the Christians soul, and will
secure glorious Immortality in heaven"
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-09-08

T A Clergyman in Portland, Maine,
writing to brother minister Of Philadel-
phia, under date Of August 9th, says:
81 cannot refrain from quoting an ex.
tract Of letter received from member
of my Church, a lady who is or has been
visiting in one Of the smallest villages in
the deep and wooded interior of our State.
In speaking of a small meeting which
she had attended in the school house on
the Sabbath, she says: ''One old lady,
ninety years of age, came one mile on
foot to worship God in that little assembly
--another nearly as old, came with tot.
tering limbs and feeble voice, gave an ex.
cellen. exhortation, and spoke Of what she
had read Of very talented minister,
whose exhortation when dying was -
|" Stand up for Jesus!" And from these
words her feeble voice became animated
and thrilling. s
"Just think of that. deep in the heart
Of our State, and almost away from civil.
cation, an old lady. nearly ninety, reecho.
ing the dying words Of Dudley "A. Tying,
and becoming animated with the glorious
sentiment, thrilling those TO whom she
speaks y v is'
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-09-08

The PoETRy OF PnYsrc. doses have
alwaysbeen associated in our minds with
wry faces, and medicine has seemed from
the days of childhood, another word fol
nausea and disgust. II, remedies were
the worst part Of sickness, and pain was
not SO hard . bearsas The revolving por.
tions we we're compelled to swallow fol
its relief DR.. Ayers preparations her.
aid another era, His Cherry Pectorql il
like honey on the tongue, and healing
balm on the stomach. His Pillsl Try
them 4they are sweet morsels to the
'aste, and glide Sugarshod over the pal
ate, but their energy although wrapped
up, i !, I, there, and sltipcs With telling-iorce
to the very, foundations of disease, -
[Cincinnati Citizen, 0. 'sl'g 4q. s''f
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HOWARD ASSOCIATION
PHILADELPHIA,

A Benevolent Institution, established by spe.
cial endowment for the relief Of the sick
and distressed, afflicted with Viru-
lent and Epidemic diseases.
TO ALL PERSONS afflicted with Sex.
= ual Diseases such as SpermatorrhGa, Sem.
inal Weakness, Impotence, GonorrhGa,
Gleet, Syphilis, the Vice of 0nanism, or
Self Abuse, &C., &c
The Howard Association, in view of the
awful destruction of human life, caused by
Sexual diseases, and the deceptions prac-
tised upon the unfortunate victims Of such
diseases by Quacks, several years ago d.
rected their Consulting Surgeon, as a Char
liable Act worthy oftheir name, to open
Dispensary for the treatment Of this class
of diseases, in all their forms, and to give
Medical Advice Gratis,to oil who apply by,
letters, with description Of their condf-
tion, (age, occupation, habits of life, &c.,
and in cases of extreme poverty, to Fur
nish Medicines Free Of Charge. 1t is
needless to add that the Association COM
mands the highest Medical skill ofthe age,
and win furnish the most approved modern
treatment. A5
The Directors, on view ofthe past, feel
assured that their labors in this sphere y
benevolent effort, have been Of great ben
eft to the afflicted, especially to the young,
and they have resolved to devote themsel-
YES, with renewed zeal, to this very inn
portant but much despised cause.
Just Published by the Association, Re-
port on Spermatorrh@a, or Seminal Weak
moss, the Vice of Onanism, Masturbation
sr selE-abuse, and other diseases ol the sex
ual Organs, by the Consulting surgeon,
which will be sent by mail, Gin sealed
letter envslope,) Free Of Charge, on res
ceipt of two stamps for postage.
Address, for report or treatment, Dir.
George X. Calhoun, Consulting surgeon,
Howard Association, No 2, south Ninth
street, PHILADELPHIA, Pa.
BY order Of the Directors.
George FairchiId, secretary.
oct.7. Ezra d Heartwell, Prssldeh,
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-09-08

FEsTIvAL.-We are informed that the
Ladies of the First Presbyterian Church,
inthis city, propose holding festival in
Kilgore New Hall, on Thursday evening.
and take the liberty Of advising all our
readersto be present on the occasion-being
convinced from previous efforts of the la.
dies of that congregation, that no one will
regret it. ac .
In addition to the usual variety for such
occasions, sumptuous supper will be ser.
we'd up at So'clock in the evening.
The proceeds ofthe festival are to be ap'
pliedto the repairing Of the lower Session
Room, renewing the Sabbath School Libra.
ry, and furnishing clothing for poor chill.
Qren. pD~ us@
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-09-08

w Every man of Genius, Taste, Re-
fnement and Good Breeding, desires TO
be thought we'll of by the World and the
rest of Mankind. This disposition is the
natural cause which keeps men honest,
and prompts them TO the exercise of a
laudable ambition hence the desire 10 be
approved Of, which suggests to many the
proper subject Of "Dress and Appear
ance." To look well, we must be well
dressed TO be well dressed, one must
have good clothes /; to get good clothes
at greatly reduced prices, the Great Nam.
moth Clothing Establishment Of MAY &
RoTHcH1LD is THE PLACE. my IL.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-09-08
LEONARD SCOTT g. co,
10 Fulton street, New York
INFAIIrBLE REMEDY FOR ScuRvY.-


lNFALLIBLE REMEDY FOR ScURvY.-
During two awful winters in the region
of eternal ice, the efficacy Of BRAee's
ARCTIC IMMINENT, as a cure for scurvy,
was fairly put tothe proof and when it
is understood that the late DR.. Kane was
the person who tested il, no one will
doubt that the ordeal was a searching
one. The liniment was invented express
ly for DR., Kaue's expedition, and DR..
Bragg hadthe pleasure of learning from
the distinguished voyageur's own lips,
that he was more than satisfied with the
effects Of the remedy, and considered ii
also invaluable as an 'anlidoie to all scor.
butte, ulcerous and cutaneous diseases. y
1t is for sale by Hening &, Melvin.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-09-08
FITS! FITSl! FITSI!l
HANoE's vEeEvABLE EXTRACT

EPTIC PILES,
For the cure Of Fits, Spas ms, Cramps, and all
Nervous and Constitutional Diseases.
PERS0NS who are laboring under this
= distressing malady will find H NOES
VEGET BILE EPILEPTIO PILLS to be the
only remedy ever discovered for curing Epi-
lepsy or Falling Fits.
These pills possess specific action on the
nervous system; and, although they are pre-.
pared especially for curing fits, they will be
found ofespecal benefit for all persons affict,
ed with weak nerves, or whose nervous system
has been prostrated or shattered from any
cause whatever. In chronic complaints, or
diseases Of long standing, superinduced by
nervousness, they are exceedingly beneficial.
Price threedollars per box, or two boxes for
five dollars. Persons out of the city enclosing
a remi ttance, will have the pills sent to them,
through the mail, free of postage. For sale
by SETH s. HANCE, No. lO6 Baltimore
STREev, Baltimore, Md, to whom orders from
all parts Of the Union must be addressed, post
paid. june 9,'bS.ly.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-09-08
Clean Whea at sells the Best,


In Michigan, circulars haYe been issued
BY the Michigan Central Railroad to their
agents, in reference to receiving wheat
for transportation. Below viii be found
a letter from the President of lhe Board
Of Trade, which we take from the I'D.
Uertissr.
"BoARD OF TRADE Room, ,
DETRoIT, July 20, 1858. s
r. NJ. Rice, Esq, Superintendent M. O..
r. R.
SIR.-So general is the complaint Of
The foul condition of wheat, and the want
Of proper care in cleaning il before it is
brought TO market, am induced TO ask
you, If it would be consistent to give such
instructions to your agents at the depols
about receiving dirty wheat as will correct
the evil. A handsomely cleaned sample
of wheat will bring more money, and
when such can be found, the farmer may
be sure it will be sought alter. An in
stance occurred last Spring with a miller,
who found that he could send his wheat
in here and sell it to a better advantage
than 10 manufacture it into flour. Two
samples were shown-one that had been
pu, through smut-mill, the other in the
condition it came from the farmer. The
result was, the well cleaned wheat sold
for seven cents per bushel more than could
be obtained for the other--lhe loss in
cleaning being only II lbs per bushel.-
There will be good deal ofshrunk whea
from the incoming crop,and if it is brough
to market in dirty condition, it will sci
for very low price, when little more
care and attention in cleaning it, would bt
money in the pockets of wheat growers
HENRY P. BRIDaE,
President Board Of Trade"
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GBs Gr'nlte. 'lt. 9uretitau.
! P Rim CIPLES s
OF THE
~ OF THE
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE CITY
'si'f Of &eubenvins, Ohio.


WEwHosE names are hereunto subscribed
do herby adopt, and agree to be governed in
our political action, by the following princi
pies - b't e.g. "a
t'i lsL None but Americans to rule America
I'd. The Union must be preserved.
Sd. No Foreign interference in American
affairs. isa& s1I lalt
4th. No union of Church and State
.fa 9TH. Inviolability of National Treaties.
9th Personal morality Indispensable to of.
=, 7th An open Bible without note or com.
ment in all our public schools.
9th, Thorough reform of the Naturalization
9th A capitation tax that will exclude for
eign pappers and conYicts. VA TG.t
10Th. No appointment of foreigners on dip.
: lomatic posts, -:
llth: Strict economy in the administration
Of the Government.
18th. No interference with the right of citi.
zVenship already acquired by foreigners, and
the projection Of law to all who immgrate
from love Of liberty, but uncompromising op.
position to Political Catholicism, whether in
the person Of an American demagogue, or q
Z foreign Ecclesiastical Despot. -
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-09-08

THOMAS GoRsUCH, Market Street, above
Sixth, has just received supply of choice
Cincinnati Flour, and has on hand sup.
ply of choice Fine, Supeline and Unbolt'
ed Flour, Corn Meal, Corn, Oats, Screen.
ings, and an assortment of Mill Feed.
All Flour sold by him is warranted.
The highest cash price paid for Corn
and Oats. Call and see.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-09-08

School Examiners Notice to Teachers.
EXAMINATIONS will be held as fol.
\ lows: >
In Stcubenville, on Saturday, June 26th, 1858
In Richmond, on Friday, August 9th,
In Smifhfeld, on Saturday, August 9TH.
In Steubenville, on Saturday, September 18th
In Richmond, on Friday, October 29th,
In Smithfeld, on Saturd ay. October 30th,
In Steubenville, on Saturday, December 4Lh,
Beginning in each promptly at Nine O'Clock
A. M
BY order Of the Board.
JACOB N. DESELLEM, Clerk.
Warrenton, JEFF. co. o., June 9th, 1858 I'd.
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HOME lNATTERS.

H n 7 y = e. p 4 .
A SMAsH.-The through freight train
onthe g. & P. R. R ran off the track, on
last Friday Evening, reducing three cars
to very respectable quality of kindling-
wood, and throwing two more across the
road besides tearing up considerable ol
the track. 1t was caused BY the breaking
Of an axle ofone ofthe cars in the train.
1t was lucky that it happened where il
did, as but something like a hundred yards
or so intervened between where the acci-
dent occurred and o narrow cut through
the rocks at what is known as " back bone
HILL" inwhich cut had it happened the
damage would have been much greater
No one hurt. rt oil
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-09-08

EgFor the special advantage of al
concerned, we give general notice, that
BENJAMIN PEARcE, keeps constantly on
hand, and for sale, Flour Of the very besI
quality, Cincinnati brand, at wholesale
and retail. We have tried il and there
fore speak advisedly. North Sd Street,
Steubenyille,
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-09-08

GrThe September number ofthe cat
lantic Monthly" has been received at this
Office. This splendid monthly, still main
tains the high position among our periodi-
Gals, which it assumed at its commence
ment. Every number contains additional
evidence of high order of talent in its
contributors, and we hope that it will re-
ceiye that appreciation at the hands of the
public, thatits merits deserve.
For sale at nj the periodical stores.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-09-08
HENING & MELVIN,
WHoLENALE DRUGGIST,

w II " Ia " y a Il " " IL U " " y rs
Three doors below Jefferson Branch Bank.
sTEUBENvILLE. N
THE subscribers have now in store fine
stock of Drugs, Chemicals, Paints, oils,
Varnishes, Dye Stnffs, Perfumery aud 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. HENING 4 MELVIN,
dec2
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-09-08

New Doors AND SHOES AT HALsTED's.
They can now offer the best stock Of
custom made Boots and Shoes, that has
ever been in this market; which will be
sold very low for cash, NO HUMBUG.
Please call and see for youselC. -
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-09-08
THE LIVER
INVIGORATOR.

PREPARED, BY DR.. SANFORD,
Compounded Entirely from GUMS,
IS ONE OF THE BEST PURGA-
| TIVE and LIVER MEDICINES now be.
fore the public.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-09-08

After speaking Of the advantages to Eng
land and the United States of the Atlantic
telegraph, Punch hopes "that the American
sea serpent will not rudely intervene, and
be scaly enough to snap those ties asun-
da,. u ..i
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-09-08

MARRIED lin Sandusky st., Church,
Allegheny City, on the End, inst, by the
Rev. Mr.. Sawyer. Mr.. GEORGE HASTCH,
of this city, to Miss MARY KINoAN, of
Pittsburgh,
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-09-08

G We direct attention TO the adver.
tisement Of the County Agricultural Fair
in this paper. We hope all will feel such
an interest in this praise worthy objec
as will induce them to spare no pains tc
render il at once credi,able TO the County
and worthy ofthe emulation of neigh
hnYs ~ Ply "-
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-09-08

GF- The Pittsburgh True Press, the
best daily paper published in Pittsburgh
received every morning by VIM. P.
Lewis. Price One Cent. Also all the
late Periodicals.