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The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-03-17
The Sea SerDentCaueht

The sea serpent was caught on Dec 26, 1857, in lat
260 S., lon. 80 + by a boat from a British merchant
man. The following account of the event is published
in a London paper:
'The ship having only steerage way, saw about half
a mile on port beam a very extraordinary -looking thing
in the water, of considerable length. With the tele.
scope we could plainly discern a huge head and neck,
covered with a long shaggy-looking kind Of name, which
it kept lifting at intervals out of the water. This was
seen by all hands and declared to be the great sea SER
peut. | determined on knowing something about it,
and accordingly lowered a boat, in which my chief officer
and four men went, taking with them a long small line
in case it should be required. l watched them very
anxiously, and the monster seemed not to regard their
approach. At length they got close to the head they
seemed to hesitate, and then busy themselves with the
line, the monster all the time ducking its head and
showing its great length. Presently the boat began
pulling toward the ship, the monster following slowly.
In about half an hour they got it alongside a tackle
was got on the main yard, and it was hoisted on board.
1t appeared somewhat supple when hanging, but so COM
pletely covered with snaky-looking barnacIes about Is
inches long; that We had it sofae time On board before it
was discovered to be a piece of gigantic seawecd, twenty
feet long and four inches diameter, the root end of
which appeared when in the water like the head of the
animal, and the motion given by the sea caused it to
seem alive. In a few days it dried up to a hollow tube,
and as it had a rather offensive smell was thrown over
board
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-03-17

shadows armies, and aourishes a thousand years its
cosmogonies dwarf the hugest dreams of Greece and
Scandinavia; in the background Of its legends, stalk
deities to whom Jupiter Tonans and Hammering Thor
are LilIipstian dandies; and its annals enclose cons of
ep chs in which successive universes exist and perish
pect, and have found, is as the clime-vast in mystery,
warm with passion, far-vistaed with reverie, rich in jew
els, redolent with perfumes, brilliant in colors, mex
haustible in profusion.
The emigrant aid journal of Minnesota. [volume] (Nininger City, Minn. Terr. [i.e. Minn.]) 1856-1858, 1858-03-17
NUMBER se.

that a pleasurable feeling Immediately succeeds, that
colors of various hues start up before the sight, and that
these having been gazed on for a trivial space, the rest
is oblivion. The mind, averted from the reality of the
situation, is engaged in scenes the most remote from
that which fills the eyes of the spectator-the vile rabble
the hideous gallows, and the struggling form that swings
in the wind.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-12-22
Close of the Volume.

One more issue closes the fourth year
Of The True american.
We suppose that the difficulties, and
discouragements with which we have had
10 contend were ihose which are common
to newspaperdom. 1t would therefore,
be in bad taste, to murmur. In reviewing
the past, we feel thankful that we have
thus far been able TO bold on, in the even
tenor of our way. aal ~ ,raanl
To our friends who have given US their
patronage, in the way of subscription and
advertising, we tender our sincere thanks,
and most respectfully solicit a continuance
Of their kind regards. We suppose that
the True american, is now regarded BY
all, as an established institution in jeff
erson County. Apar, from political pre-
iudices, it is therefore to The interest ol
all classes to give il their favorable con-
sideration. By this remark, we do not
wish to be understood as expressing q
desire to monOpolise, to the injury Of
other papers, which have an equal claim
to public favor. In Jefferson County
alone, each Of the weekly papers ough'
to have, at least, 1900 paying subscribers
There is no good reason why they should
not have that number. ''
On the 9Th day Of January, the first
number OF the fifth volume, Of the Irut
american will be issued and we much
desire to have largely increased lis, a
that time. Hundreds Of our subscribers
by naming the matter to their neighbors
and friends, could, with but little trouble
TO themselves, do US great kindness
Will they have the goodness to do so
and let US hear from them, at their earlies
convenience!
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-12-22
LOCAL BUSINESS NOTICES.

PWhen the American Colonies shook
off the Government of Great Britain, and
adopted a liberal form of National policy,
The civilized world enquired, wha, has
been the cause of this great revolution =
The answer was, "Taxation without Re-
present alton )" and the world was satis-
fed with the answer, When the inquiry
is now made. "why is it, that during the
great pressure Of the times, when one
large firm after another is being driven to
the wall, Frohman & Co., still continue
to do a flourishing business in their ex.
tensive Clothing Establishment on the
corner of Sd and Market Streets :" The
answer is, "They have large and well
selected stock Of Ready Made Clothing,
and sell remarkably cheap" The answer
is satisfactory. and all flock 10 Frohman's
with the exception of those who are so
unwise as to stay away-make their pur-
chases, and return home satisfied will,
their bargains. The people are delighted,
Frohman feels comfortable, and everything
moves on harmonlously. .......
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-12-22

pressure Of an outside government being
taken off-musE be either citizens in a
state Of anarchy with the whites, or SUD-
jects in a state Of rebellion with the slaves.
Spain supplies to Cuba--and to the same
end-what the President Of the United
States prescribes for Mexico: PRoTEC.
ToRATE and there is no time within tie
reach or ordinary presciencs when pro-
tectorate backed by an overawiug force
will not be required to keep in order, her
heterogeneous and turbulent people.
The annexation of Cuba 10 the United
States would therefore, in all probability,
be misfortune to all parties 1t would
throw upon the people Of the island the
necessity to institute and sustain a popu
lar government, the result OF which would
bs, according TO established precedent,
civil strife, spasmodic revolutions, 10 enu
perhaps in an exIerminating war between
the forces Of the United States, and the
negro population. The South, Of course
would gain nothing but loss. 1t is per-
ha3s, view Of the case something siml'
lar to this, with its anticipated effect upon
slavery in the United States, that has
turned many Of the violent abolitionists o.
the North in favor Of the project OF an
nexation; and thus presented, the MOI
very uncommon phenomena Of two ex
.remes, for opposite purposes, laborlng te
accomplish the same object--an objec
whose accomplishment, in this case
would doubtless result in serious misfor
tunes to our country.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-12-22
Cnal Oil Mills.

We apprised our readers some weeks
since that negotiations were in Progrss
for the purchase Of The East Rochester
coal mines and the erection Of coal oil
mill at that point since then Pittsburgh
company has leased the Sterling Coal
Mines, at East Palestine, in this county
for the term of fifteen years, and are
about commencing the erection OF an oil
establishment, with capacity of about
fve thousand gallons per day.
We are not at this time informed as to
the prospects Of the first named enter
prise, but we have good reason for still
thinking that our Rochester friends will
have snch mandatory before many
months. As respects the Palestine pro-
iect, the question is settled. The papers
are all executed, and the whole matter is
in the hands of three Of the beavies! cap
talists and shrewdest business men o.
Pittsburgh. We congratulate our friends
in East Palestine and vicinity on The pros
poct of the speedy Development Of
new and almost inexhaustable source
of wealth and improvement in thei
midst. Success, say we, to everything
that adds to the wealth and importance o
old Columbiana.-[ Buckeye State.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-12-22
Obituary.

Died at Burlington Vermont, Dec. 4,h.
1858 Miss Marion Marsh Goodrich, aged
twenty seven years, five months and nine
days. . 81. J."
The subject of this brief and made.
qua,e notice, was Tor a year in 1852 and
1853, an assistant teacher in the Female
Seminary in this place, under the charge
of Rev DR.. G. G. Beatty. She there be-
came known to wide circle Of pupils,
and many Others, upon all of whom this
announcement will cast deep and heart
felt sorrow. A mind naturally vigorous
had been cultivated by a substantial ed
ucation in INTEL, ctual and moral sciences
which he loved. From all tinsel show
she turned with more than calm indifler.
ence. She united 10 a remarkable degree,
dignity of manner indicative Of charac-
ter, with cheer(ulness and vivacity
which made her society sought by all
None saw her but to admire, none knew
bnl to love. The acquisition of knowl.
edge was her first wish, and to the in.
s,ruction of others, she was desrous of
devoling her time and her talents. She
hada happy faculty for communicating
instruction, the result Of clear and accu.
rate compensation in her own mind, Of
whatever she sought to explain to others.
Her bible was her constant companion,
and in it's promises she had an unIalier.
ing confidence.
A sevre cold neglected from desire to
close the session of her school and in
over-con6dence in a sound constitution
fastened the great destroyer, consump
ton upon her system. and after year OF
suffering she has closed her duties in this
fleeing state, and is " where the weary
are at rest" R. NJ.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-12-22
Congress.

This body has been in session for
nearly three weeks; and has not, as yet,
accomplished anything ofpractcal utility,
for the good of the country. The proba.
bilities are, that, very little will be done,
good or bad, this winter if we except
the useless commodity, Of long winded
speech making. The parties, appear to
be afraid to show their hand. The Pres
ident and his dependents are evidently try
ing to divertpublic attention from ,heimain
points of controversy which have engaged
the minds Of the people, for the last three
or four years; by the introduction Of
some new issues, which will furnish them
an opportunity 10 give another string Of
pledges. to be broken, so soon as the
people are mislead by them. What a
party!
Our policy is, to keep them to the old
issues which they enunciated in the plat
form upon which they came into power,
nearly every one of which they have
ignored or directly violated. The doc.
trine of free trade was as clearly set forth
in the Cincinnati platform, as any propo,
sition contained in that instrument. Upon
what principle of legerdimain can the
Presiden, and his party reconcile his late
recommendation Of specific duties, with
this favorite democratic doctrine of fire.,
trade? 1t is not surprising that one o
the Cabinet Oficers-Cobb-should JON
issue with his creator on this subject
But this is only another specimen Of th'
unity and consistency Of the Nationa
Democracy.
We promise the readers of the Iru
.American, that, when anything Of sufli
cient interest to justify publication tran
pires in Congress, they shall have tn
benefit Of the Information. Until then
we will try to entertain them with matter
of more practical interest, Than mer
Congressional squsbles, for place an
power. ' @ "-, '".
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-12-22

The following obituary notice of an
old and intimate friend in the ministry
is copied from the M. Protestant of the
18th inst. The subject of the notice
travelled for number Of years in this and
in Belmont counties, and was highly
esteemed. and much beloved by all who
knew him. ....... ...
DEAR Bro. REEsE:-It 'becomes our
painful duty 10 record the death of our
beloved brother, Rev. JOHN HUNTsMAN,
which took place September 13 at Pros.
pect Scotland Co., Mo. For several years
Bro. H was great sufferer, confined the
most of his time to his bed or room, sepa-
rated from many cherished friends, and
yet he bore with great christian forlitude
his accumulated affections. When the
final issue did approach he was ready
No.'a doubt His faith in the merits
of Jesus was firm and entirely mistaken.
Before his death his views of the great
plan Of salvation became as clear as a
sunbeam, and his conversations upon this
subject we're peculiarly instruct We and
encouraging. He was the first superin-
lendent Of Des Moine Mission, and by
his faithful and prudent labors, did much
10 lay broad and deep the principles OF
our church in This section of our country
As companion in the ministry he was
affectionate, sincere, and honorable, never
suffering his confidence in his brethren
to be shaken by trivial events, such a:
sometimes mar the uiiion of christian
ministers. He was born in Franklin Co.
Pa, July Goth, 1903 Converted in the
18th year of his age, and joined the Meth
odist Episcopal church. lie joined the
Ohio conference, Methodist Protestant
church, in 1898; was for several years
laborious Minister in the Pittsburgh
Conference. In 1916 he removed /,
Missouri, and there be found himsel
without a membership, or an association
in the ministry; but notwithstanding al
this he found few noble men and womer
who loved the principles of the Metho
dist Protestant church, scattered abou
within 40 to 60 miles, and he formed
them into societies, which under a kline
Providence has resulted in what is nov
Des Moine Mission. At the last session
,, of the quarterly Conference Of the Mis-
sion the following preamble and resolu
!, tions were passed asm.a.s.. u.a
, Whereas, 1t has pleased our mercifu
' heavenly Father, to remove from ou
Z midst our beloved brother. Rev. jon
{ HUNTsMAN, iu ts.sg gou
s /. Resolued, That in the death q
{ Bro Huntsman we have lost fai,bfu
minister, a wise counsellor, and an al
fectionale friend. rIa .a..a
f Q. ResoiUed, That we will ever cher
a ish with fond recollection his memory a
\ one of the founders of the Methods
Protestant church in this portion Of th
West.
8. ReSolUed, That Committee b
8 appointed to prepare and publish nc
,ice Of bis death. .A. ''' "
p" 's.-' JOHN SExsMITH,
@ @ . O. s. CAIL1HAN.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-12-22
Dry Goods.

GEO. SCOTT & Co., are now opening
"a their Second General Stock ofW1NrER
GooDs at reduced prices
BLANKETS & FLANNELS.
All wool Blankets, superior quality, from
S., 90 to $500 per pair. Crib and Cradle do;
fine Flannels, white and red Shaker Flannels
2% yards wide; Sacking and Plaid do, all
prices.
-. SHAWLS, 3d..
Brcche Long Shawls; Sqnare and Long
Wool do; sheniel, Cashmere, and Printed
Woolen do. -
Ladies' and Children's Fitch, Stone. Martin,
Mink, British Sable, Victorlnes. ICuffs and
Muffs.
. Cioaks and Cloths.
Black and Colored Cloaks, Ra CLAN and
Circular patters; French ClOaking cloths,
extra heavy Irico do.
Dress Goods
Silks, Black and Fancy; Delaines plain
and rich printed do French Merinoes, Para.
mattas. Valencias, Poi de cheven, Robe a
Laze' Robe a guile, Prints, Gnghams, DC,
Domestics
Sheetings, Brown and Bleached, cant on
Flrnaels, Shirting checks, Ticking. Table
Linen, crash, Diaper, DC.
Trimmings, Hosiery, &c.
Dress and cloak Trimmings, Velvet Rib
bons, all numbers; Silk. Merino' and Kid
Gloves, Gauntlets, Wooen Hoods, &c
Millinery Goods.
full supply of all styles of Bonnet Rib.
bons, French Flowers, Laces, Rushes, Netts,
Grape, Satin Velvet, Frames, &C., wholes ale
and Retail. .. '.... decl5tf
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-12-22
EXAMINATIONS.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.
Pittsburgh, Columbus and Cincinnati
r A [ L R @ A D .

TNRAINs will leave steubenyille daily,
l. except Sundays, for Newark, Colum-
bus, Cincinnati, St. Louis, Cairo, Louis
vile, Indianapolis, Chicago, Milwaukee,
Rock Island, Iowa City, Muscatne, Bur
lington, Dubuque, Mt. Vernon, Mansfield,
Sandusky, GAINESVILLE and Dayton, and for
oil other western points as follows:
The first train leaves at 10 o'clock A. M.
and arrives at Columbus at 5 Pm Cincin-
natl at 1923 P. M, and at St.Louis at 3;45
next day. The second train leaves at 1886
p. M, and reaches Cincinnati at $40 next
morning, and St.Louis the morning follow
ing at $3.50. Trains return to Steubenville
at 1910, noon, and at 10 o'clock, Pm. r
Connections are made on the Cadiz Branch
with each Passenger train. .. g.. ....
The Freight Train leaves the upper De-
pot daily at 100 A. M. and arrive at Steu-
benville at $50 A. M. and i1:0O p. M.
Apply at the River Depot for Tickets
via Newark, for any of the above points.
IRA HUTCHINSON, Gen, Tick. Agt.
LAFAYETTE DBvENNY, Gen. Freight Agt.
dec % -. ..
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-12-22
R0nK NOTICES.

ARrHUR's HOME MAGAZINE for Janu-
ary needs only to be seen to be appreCi-
aled. The steel plate "These are my
jewelsK is more than beautiful, and the
contents, such as recommend tito all who
delighs stn that which is pure and elegant.
The LA price Of this Magazine brings
il. within the reach Of every household.
0nlys$2 year or two copies for So.
In clubs of four subscribers, which are
furnished at the price of $5, it costs but
81 ,25 per anum. Address +. S. Arthur
& Co. 32S Walnut ST., Philadelphia.
GoDEY's LADY's Book for January
Three steel sngravings, one of them col,
ored; sixty eugravings; ffsy-eight arti-
cles, one hundred pages reading, and
eleven fill length figures Of Fashions
These need no comment "The unex'
pected Visitor" is alone worth the price
of this number. Ladies, you do not un-
derstand how valuable this book would
be to you, or you would not fail to pro-
cure it. The price Of the Lady's Book
alone, is $500, we offer it and the True
American for go, so. Send in your names
and money, and they will be forwarded
PETERsuN's MAGAZINE for January,
1859, has made its appearance on our ta'
BILE and has received warm greeting
from the ladies. 1t goes on improving
from one month to another, and has be
come a necessity IN many households
The January number contains two beau
,iful steel engravings, one of which /" Ii
the bitter cold" will bring the tear o
sympathy from many sparkling eyes
1.-The old stone mansion Is The it'll
of new story by Charles ]. Peterson
whose name is a sufficient guarantee 70
its merit. Numerous pretty patterns fc
embroidery, hair work, shell work &c.
nestle among its pages, and aid in ma
, king it magazine Of The useful and orna
mental. U,. -. y...- ...
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True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-12-22
Slave Case at 0harlin.

Thirty.seven persons, citizens Of Ober.
lin and vicinity have been indicted by
the U. S. Grand Jury, on 'he charge Of
rescung fugitive slave, on the 18th Of
September last, whilst in the possession
of two bloodhounds. collar.marked Jen-
nings and Lowe, agents for one Bacon,
Of Kentucky. Among those against
whom bills were found are Prof. Henry
E. Peck. Hon. Ralph Plumb and Rev.
James M. Fitch. They all appeared in
court, and were dismissed on their own
recognance. Thus ends the farce until
March next Salem Republican.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-12-22
Congressional.
Difficulty between Congressmen English
and Mont nkgOn2eru.

Difficulty betWeen COngressmen English
and montgomery. '1
WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. l9.--A diff.
fculty occurred this morning between
Congressman English, of Indiana, and
Montgomery Of Pennsylvania, on Penn.
sylvania Avenue. The two members of
Congress happened to meet for the first
time this session, when Mr.. English ex-
tended his hand and said, "IIow are you
Mr.. Montgomery 2" Mr.. Montgomery
withheld his hand and uttered insulting
expressions, something like 81 don't speak
to puppies;" whereupon Mr.. English
struck him severe blow over the head,
breaking his cane to pieces by the blow,
and knocking Montgomery into the gutter
hut not entirely down. Montgomery on
rising, hurled brick at English, striking
him on the boot but doing him no injury.
Mr.. English states to his friends that he
was entirely unarmed, and was not aware
that Mr.. Montgomery had any iIl.feeIing
toward him up to the time of the rencon-
trc. Mr.. Montgomery, as to size and
strength is superior to Mr.. English.
A caucus is being held tonight of such
members of Congress as are favorable TO
the pension bill for the soldiers Of the
war of 1912, with the view of making
such arrangements as will tend to effect
its passage.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-12-22
Double- Distilled Meanness.

We have been treated with no little
degree Of meanness, by several New York
advertisers, such as Howe. the Golden
Pill pedlar; falsely styling himself DR..
Duponco and cheating us out of one
years advertising bu, the climax is
capped BY M. B Dean, Of the Golden
Prize. That swindler repeatedly sollci-
ted us 10 advertise for him promising
faithfully TO pay, on the receipt Of the
paper containing the advertisement Not
kuowiog the true character Of The man OF
mis- paper, we at length yielded; and on
the Goth oi October las, complied with
his request We have since sent him
several papers. and written him three
letters. He has answered ustwice, and
has. the impudsncs to affirm that he ha'
never received the papers containing bis
advertisement, aud slill urges US 70 send
NH
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-12-22
Lapal Nntina

Legal NOuc6. &c.,.
THE STATE OF OHIO, Jefferson
L County, 49,, Court of Common Pleas.
VIM. F. Murdoch. ct. al.) .,.. ..,.
....... .. vs.. ; civil action.
A. A. Mason, ct. al.
A. A. Mason and Nathan Whiting, part
ners under the name and style of A. A.
Mason & Co., will take notice, that Will
liam f. Murdock, A. L. Rack and +.
Murdoch, partners trading under the name
ant style Of William f. Murdock IL Co.,
filed petition in the Court Of Common
Pleas, within and for Jefferson County,
Ohio, on the first day Of September, 1858,
setting forth that Plaintiffs recovered a
Judgment against said defendants in the
District Court, in and for Allegheny coun-
ty, Pennsylvania, at the July term thereof
for the year A. d. 1858, for nine hundred
and sixty five dollars and ninety-four cents,
and praysjudgment againt said Defendants
for said sum ofnine hundred and sixty-fve
dollars and ninety-four cents. with interest
from August, 18th, 1858. .a a......... ....
Said Defendants will also take notice,
that they are required to answer said petit
tion on the 5th day Of February, A. d.
1859. VIM. F. MURDOCH Il Co.
By MILLER & suERRARD, their Atty's
dec15-Gt ..
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-12-22
OFFICE OF THE s. & 1. R. r. !

TNHE annual meeting Of the stockholders
L of this Company, will be held at its
Office on the corner of I'd and Market streets,
Steu benville, on Monday the Sd day of Jauu.
ary, 1855. for the purpose of electing thirteen
Directors for the ensuing year. and for the
transaction Of such business as may be
brought before them. .|
The Polls will be opened at ~ and close
at4P. M. ,s. ...'-'... .'..,.
By order Of the President
j. G. MORRIS, Sec retary.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-12-22
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Ohio State and Union Law College.
THIS Institution has been removed TO
- - Cleveland, Ohio. Degrees are legally con
ferred, and Students upon graduating, may
be admitted to practice. For Circulars ad.
dress, at Cleveland ..UoM. A. KING,
dec 23,'57,y ,,eos Z Secretary
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-12-22

him the paper, with the solemn promise
to pay, on its reception. It's difficult to
conceive Of much ueaner art. We are
inclined to think, that, all that Bonner Of
the New York Ledger. says in regard to
this hoard Of prize papers, is true to the
Io,,arr