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True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-09-22

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pared, and honest John commencing oper-
utions. While giving his final objections,
Squire Sumner again unexpectly entered
accompanied. rs on the previous day, by
John with Pollo giai 3 ,o v,isaHai
~ Bless me, sir, is it you r. said Penny.
her Yes, Mr.. Penny, I have come again,
with this diabolical bird; not moments
peace have we had,' returned the Squire.
what! do you find her talk too much,
sirP exclaimed the shoemaker, with great
simplicity. h,o aaw
talk too muchP said the Squire, the
obstinate brute, confonnd her, never talked
at ALL Put her in her old place, john
sfsDdn't look spruce on my neddy, whis-
tledPon.9 4 io pr wy,
,.0h, hang you, you have found your
tongue, have you? But I'm not to be done
a third time Mr. Penny, ! wish you joy Of
your bird, keep her, said the Squire.
'But ] have spent the money you gave
me for her, and i don't exactly know when
] shall be able to pay it back said honest
John. in9 81 Z @rp69l
s0h, never mind the money, only relense
me from this torment, ard I'll put up with
the loss the best way can
Poor John was somewhat reluctantly
prevailed upon to take back the bird, ant
pocket the affront Of it's return as we'll he
might.
Poll was, therefore, again restored to hel
former situation, looking very wise; ont
as the disappointed landlord departed, will
his man John, much chagrined at the re-
suit of his purchase, being himselfa person
by no means accustomed to buying things
at loss, Poll could moi help giving him {
fling as he went, to quicken his movements
by singing, go to the devil and shak'
YOURSELF following the.exhortation with
loud laugh.
Well said Mr.. Penny, as soon as the,
were fairly out of hearing, it is an i'll win'
that blows nobody good had it not beer
that she was selzed for the rent,my parro
might never have spoken.
Pretty Poll--pretty Poll-pretty POLL
What's o'clock, what's o'clock 2 said he coax
ing!y ha
What's o'clock. what's o'clock fwas echoe,
by all the children, who had crept in on tn
departure Of the Squire. Poll was, however
deaf 10 the cPll of the charmer.
Bless me- cried John has the bird grow
sulky, all in hurry2 Why, 1t won't tall
now.'
It will talk now as much as ever sal,
Macmillan laughingly. The fact is, as tn
farce is finished, and there is no money retur
ned, ! may as we'll, to prevent you puzzlin
your brains any further, let you behind tn
curtain, friend Penny-reveal the secrets O
the prison house. You are indebted to you
Poll, and your partner Joe, for the payment Q
your rent and your being set up in business
there's your Poll, and here is your partne
Joe. To prevent her speaking by rote, or ra
+. ther not speaking at all, spoke for her, an
as it appears, to very good purpose
Isee it ALL said John, upon whose min'
) the truth now flashed like lightning.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-09-22

JoHN WEsLEY says: "When | was
young, I was sure Of everything [; in few
years, having been mistaken thousand
times. was not half SO sure Of most
things as | was before aE present. i am
hardly sure OF snything but what God
has revealed to man. :
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-09-22

It Is / beautiful remark ar Dao6l..
that he who robs in darkness, breaks
Gods lock,
Worcester daily spy., 1858-10-26
BOar., Of Mayor and AIdermen.


The petition of James Green and others, that
City Gauger be appointed, laid on the table.
The petition of James R. Pierce, that a side
walk be made in front Of his estate was referred
to the Committee on Claims.
On the petition of W. A. Hackers and others,
that Glen street be made public, order of notice
was issued, returnable in two weeks, at 2 o'clock
Pm.
The bonds of B. D. Maxham, as pawn broker,
were read and approved.
J. H. Jerrauld, Calvin L. Prouty. and Moses
Spooner, were drawn as traverse jurors at the ap.
preaching term of the Common Pleas Court, at
FitchbuTg, Nov. 9.
Alderman Lincoln, from the Committee on
Highways, made report and order, that the
Street Commissioner put the sidewalk on Maple
street in order, from Union Alley to J oseph Boy
dens block.
The decree locating Irving, Everett, and Cedar
streets, was taken up, adopted, and sent down.
Alderman Lincoln, from the Committee on
Highways, reported DEGREES laying out High and
Corbett streets, which accepted and placed on
file, as was also decree laying out Chandler
street from Irving to Wellington street.
An order to pay 1888 towards expenses for the
late Firemen's Muster, referred to the Com
mttee on the Fire Department
The order for committee on the cleansing of
vaults, came up from the Common Council, with
Messrs. Stone, Barker, and Daniels as the com.
mittee, to whom were Joined Aldermen Haywood
and Holbrook.
In executive session, Henry H. Harrington
was appointed watchman, and proposals we're also
considered for disposng of the city offal.
An order came from the other board for a COM
mittee to revise the city ordinances for the last
two years, and have them published in the wor-
eester Directory, and Messrs. Stone, Daniels, and
Rice, pointed on that committee.
This order was amended, by substituting an
order for the revision of the city ordinances, and
Aldermen Lincoln and Haywood appointed as the
committee on the part OF this Board.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-10-26

BosToN TAX PAYERs.-The tax book is not
an unerring guide, tor mans wealth is not
always correctly estimated, and property is
not invariably taxed to the individual who is
the bona Jfde owner. The late Ebenezer
Francis is taxed this year on 81, 225, 900. but
he died worth three millions and half. Ac-
cordIng to the returns OF the Assessors for the
present year, Hon. David Sears is the largest
individual tax payer in this city, as he pays
tax of $S,l3S Sc, and his share of the SlO,-
100 70. paid by the Fifty Associates, is large.
The Boston Gas Light Company pays So
l7S 9S, and the Worcester Railroad pay 81,
246 36, both of which are taxes on their real
estate. The Lawrence family (heirs of Alb
bott and William) pay this year over fourteen
thousand dollars taxes, and the heirs of John
D. Williams pay SO. 396 SO. AS the rate is
SIS 90, the curious can figure up the estimat-
ed wealth of the following who are the largest
individual tax payers in this city. The poll
tax of 50 10 is included IN the totals
Worcester daily spy., 1858-10-26

INHUMANITY OF A FATHER Recently in
the Court of the Lord Mayor of London,
cutler in respectable circumstances, named
Robert Johnston, was brought up on a sum-
mons for neglecting to provide for his family,
when revelations of his conduct to his sons
and daughters Of the most revolving charac-
ter were made. One of his daughters had
attempted suicide. When rescued and taken
before the Lord Mayor, she acknowledged
that her fathers unkindness was the cause of
the attempt. On the death of his wife he
had notified his children that if they contin-
ued in his house they must pay rent; had re-
fused to acknowledge them in any way, and
had repeatedly told the daughters to go upon
the streets, and the boys to steal for living.
ct he was able to maintain them. When
his daughter, who was injured for life in her
suicidal attempt, was before the Mayor he re-
fused to comply with a message for his attend
ance, and manifested the most callous indif-
ference to her fate. The Lord Mayor, after
reprimanding him severely, and 1egretting
that he could not more severely punish him,
sent him to prison for month, and ordered
that he should be compelled to maintain his
children.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-10-26

The stockholders of the New Haven
County Bank recently appointed a committee
to investigate the affairs of that institution.
The committee attended to their duty, and
on tuesday made their report, which con-
tains long array of charges against the off
GERS of the Bank. The capital of the bank is
$5OO,OOO, and though its trial balance shows
liabilities amounting to $97S,0OO and re-
sources to the same amount, yet the commit
tee estimate the resources as good only for
$234 S36, and from this sum is to be deduct
ed $56, 664 due depositors, and S48. 1876 notes
In circulation, which sums deducted from the
resources, leave only $l29 ,975 OF the capital,
unless something may be saved from the
wreck OF unavailable assets.
A man in New York has made good
living by advertising for partner in the gro
Gerry business, TO put in small capital and
serve as clerk at large salary. He shows a
tine stock of goods, and alter the money is
paid, the incoming partner and clerk finds
that the hams are painted bags filed with
sawdust, the sugar barrels, except thin coat.
ing on the top, are filled with the same arti-
Gle, and the bottles and barrels labelled cog
nalc brandy, bay rum, &c., contain only wa
ter. In one case he has been made to refund.
A Mr., Jennings of New York en-
ploys four men constantly to catch rats, and
has obtained upwards of three thousand from
the Astor House, and two thousand from the
st. Nicholas Hotel about the same number
from the New York Hotel, and lots from
Taylor's and number of other hotels.
An Illinois correspondent says that
Mr.. Douglas became so exhausted in speak.
ing upon recent occasion, that his friends
had to hold him up on the stand. He was in
as bad away as the poor dog that was SO feeble
as to have to lean against the fence to bark.
Five young Chinese Christians have
arrived at Suez on their way to France to be
educated, They are accompanied by Chi
nese Catholic priest who speaks French and
English huently.
The law in New Jersey prohibiting
the killing of deer for the past five years,
having expired, the woods in the lower mart
OF the State are overrun with sportsmen.
The Indians of Texas and New Mex
leo are now becoming source of deadly fear
to the Spanish and mixed breeds. AS the
power and organization of the latter diminish.
the old and fearful passions of the natives,
breathing vengeance against their oppressors
awaken into new life
The Charleston Mercury of Oct. 7th.
says; q" 1t can be proved that most of the
leading founders Of our Republic were aboli.
tionists.'
Henry Ward Beecher's people have
determined to build a new church at cost of
$4,000. Fifty thousand were subscribed
on the spot.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-10-26
The sixth oftho series of temperance meetings
at Warren Hall will be held this evening.

FIRE IN Misunderstanding large barn con
nected with the hotel at Westminster Centre.
with its contents, was entirely destroyed BY ERE
on Sunday morning. Henry e. Fairbanks the
stable keeper, lost seven horses carriages, har.
nesses, hay and grain, account books, and every
thing connected with his stable. His loss is es.
timated at three thousand fue hundred dollars, and
no insurance.
The hotel, kept by Mr.. Maynard, came near
being burned, but was saved by the exertions of
the citizens and four fire companiee two belong
ing TO Westminster and two to Gardner. The
hotel was injured to the amount of some two
hundred dollars. Mr.. Maynard's furniture was
considerably injured. He had two cows and some
fifteen tons Of hay burned Loss about three hun.
dred dollars, and no insurance.
Albert Merriam Of Gardner had chairs and
other property stored in the barn. Loss, Sl75,
no insurance. The hotel and barn were owned
by f. w. Allen, and were both insured-amount
and place not known. He also owned new and
valuable dwelling house, situated near the barn,
which was somewhat injured.
The FIRE was discovered at half past twelve. It
was undoubtedly the work Of incendary. Mr..
Allen end family, and Mr.. Maynard and family,
were from home at the time Of the are. Total
loss estimated at $4,000.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-10-26

BLOODY FIGHT BETWEEN TWO PosTMAsTERs.
The ST. Paul Times of the 14th inst, says:
A terrible affray took place at Columbus
on Tuesday last, between ]. F. Howard,
postmaster at Howard Lako, and John KIer-
ner, postmaster at Columbus, in which the
former was shot with revolver in the hands
of the latter, and, 1t was thought, mortally
wounded. From what we have been able to
learn, it appears that an old grudge had exist
ed between the parties for some time past,
and on Tuesday they got into dispute about
election matters, when Howord who was in
toxicated at the time, dew a knife on Kler-
ner, and was about to stab MIN, when Kler.
ner, in self defence, we are told, drew re-
volver and shot Howard, the ball taking eff
feet in a vital part. Howard Immediately
fell, and was taken up, as was thought, in a
dying condition. Medical aid was promptly
summoned, but from last accounts, we learn
he cannot survive.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-10-26
26. 4 = p 3,
BY TELEGRAPH.
By the American Teegraph's Companys Printing Line
Oace in General Express ONCE, Lincoln House Block
Slavery Troubles.

LOUISVILLE, Oct 25.-Horace Bell, who
released his father and brother from BTa0en-
burg Jail last July, committed on the charge
of running off negroes, was taken on Satur'
day from the Fair Grounds at New Albany,
Ind. without warrant, and brought into
Kentucky by Louisville officers. The New
Abanians were tremendously excited, the
fire bells were rung, and a large meeting was
held on Saturday evening.
A hundred people chartered the ferry boat
Empire, and talked of going to Bradenburg,
to receive Bell. An express was sent from
Louisville to Bradenburg to place the citizens
on their guard against the hostile expedition.
Gov. Willard of Indiana has promised a re-
QUESTION on the Governor of Kentucky, for
the men who captured Bell. A meeting has
been called to denounce the proceeding Of the
officers in capturing Bell.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-10-26
Cours of Common plea.-Criminar Tern,
JUDGE SANGER, PRESIDING.

At the meeting of the Court, yesterday morn
ing, the following juries were empanneled
First Jury-Adam Harrington of Shrewsbury.
foreman Wm. A. Bartlett of Northboro', Laban
Bates of Blackstone, Amos Buffum of Templeton.
VIM. l.. Clark Of Worcester, Stillman A. Doane
of Millbury, Joseph Dudley of Northbridge. Oil
yer Fosgate of Berlin, Alanson s. Freeman of
Mendon, j. F. d. Garfield OF Fitchburg, Charles
A. Gleason Of Dana, Zelotes Gleason of Milford.
Second Jury-Wm. I. Merri6eld of Worces-
ter, foreman Schuyler Harrington of Shrewsbu
ry, Mietus Henry of Barre Josiah F Hitchcock
of Warren, Francis H. Inman o. Worcester. Eli.
jah Kimbal OF Leicester, Paul NJ Mirick of
Princeton, VIM. Mulligan of Paxton, Asahel
Newton of Sutton, Joel d. Parker of Phillips.
ton, Joseph B. Parker of Clinton, Bella B. Paige
of Hardwick.
Supernumeraries - Stillman Knowlton of
Athol, Galen Ross OF West Brookfed, Moses
Sawyer, I'd, of Sterling, Charles H. StoddaId Of
North BrookEeld.
The following cases were then put on trial
VIM. L. Holly of Oxford. for larceny in a
dwelling house, verdict guilty, and sentenced to
the House of Correction for fifteen months
Edmund Belden of Worcester two indictments
for shopbreaking, in August last, in shop of E.
r. Brigham on Mechanic street, and the grocery
store of c. c. Gates on Exchange street, verdict
guilty on both.
David Welch of Warren, for breaking and en-.
tering with intent to kill
Richard Kenny of Dudley, for assault and bat.
tery The jury could not agree. The case was
put to the jury at the adjournment of the Court,
and they had not agreed last evening.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-10-26

TIE NoMINATIoN OF CHARLES FRANCIS
ADAMS for Congress in the Third District, is one
Of the most fortunate selections for congressman
which has been made in old Massachusetts for
long series Of years. That he will be elected by
triumphant majority, not even his opponents
doubt. That he will occupy prominent and in
huentisl position in the ranks Of the opponents
Of the national administration, who will un.
doubtedly have a working majority in the next
House, cannot be questioned.
The following extracts show the manner in
which the nomination Of Mr.. Adams is viewed BY
leading journals ofthe State and country;
Hon. Charles Francis Adams is the candidate
in the Third District, which comprises the prin-
cipal pnrt OF Norfolk county with some towns
from Worcester and Middlesex. Mr. Adams will
add great strength to the Massachusetts deleqa.
tion IN Congress he will prove an honest. drln.
intelligent representative, surpassed by none Of
his associates in either house in acouaintanne
with political history and the science Of states-
manship. We have sent TO Washington Of late
years altogether too few members posseseino
qualifications Of this character, and the presence
OF Mr.. Adams will prove valuable acquisition
20 the counsels Of the nation. 1t is eminently 4
that the birth place and the resting place Of the
two Massachusetts Presidents should be repre-.
sented in Congress by gentleman who has in.
herited their sturdy political virtues Boston
Daily AdUe,tioer.
The people Of the Third Massachusetts, Con
gressional District have done an excellent thinG
In nominating Charles Francis Adams fer thei
representative TO Congress. Let them now 90 OF
and elect him, and when they have done that, le
them keep him in Congress as long as they die
his father. tThey may go a great deal farther
and fare much worse. Mr.. Admins is one o
that very small class Of Northern men who hay,
Il I..a. a
serve their country In political sphere. liz pos
sesses two Indispensable requisites for a good
member Of Congress, although too rare, especial
ly among Northern members independence, ant
Worcester daily spy., 1858-10-26

BOSTON BOOT AND SHOE MARKET, Oct % We no ice
no material ch eDge in boot ard shoe trade since our
last week renort few come in from the
Sou and West, and uotce some New York and Phil
adlrha buyers here second time but the business of
the week has been quit" moderate. Heavy goods are
most sought e er, and have thus far sold about
as received Houses eng aged in the New Ensard trade
continue to he prett actively employed and the business
ths year has been better than last year.
are last winding up their seasons work. inclined
to close it out ut small desnein price rather than keep
1t over t9 ithstsndrg that for three months past
prices have not been remuneratige. There has been
further slight decline in the price of Leather but Hides
nave been que active at previous prices. Leather is
stu considered altogether too high for manufacturing,
though many Of the principal dealers confidence
IN maiutainine it where 1t is, and predict
vance We look for queer state OF things among the
manufacturers ior SOME tiMe, ,-ShipgiMg List.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-10-26

PEEsENTATIoN.-Mr Henry Murray, Pres-
dent of the Christian Doctrine Association Of
st. Johns Church, in this city, was presented,
on Wednesday evening last, at his residence, on
Temple street, with a gold headed cane, by the
other members of the Association, in testimony
of their appreciation and esteem for him. Mr..
Michael Collins presented the cane, in behalf OF
his associates, accompanied with a few appropri.
ate remarks, to their respected President, to
which Mr.. Murray feelingly responded. The party
enjoyed themselves, to late hour, in having a
good social time generally.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-10-26

SERIOUS ACCIDENTAL Mr.. Amory Moore,
who resides on Edward street. in this city, was at
work raising the frame of the new barn Of the
hospital, on Friday last he fell through the floor
in the cellar way, and struck on the right shoul-
der and back Of his head, producing such sudden
eramping of the neck as to paralyze his whole
system He was taken up for dead, and showed
no consciousness for some twenty minutes. At
ter consciousness returned. he had for some time
no action in his body below his neck. He has
now partially recovered, so far as to move his
limbs little. though he is not able yet to
move about. 1t is thought probable he may reeov-
er. Medical aid was rendered by DR.. Woodward
Worcester daily spy., 1858-10-26

The CONGRESSIONAL VorR IN PENNsYLvA-
NIA.-The Philadelphia Bulletin has the official
vote for members of Congress in all the districts
at the late election in Pennsylvania, showing the
following re$ult;-Opposition members elected,
20 ant-Lecomptun Democrats, 8; supporters
of the Buchanan administration, O. The regu-
lar opposition majority was "A l55; the snli Le-
compton vote was 29,4l7; total opposition ma
jorits, 1862
Worcester daily spy., 1858-10-26

BosToN DOMESTIC G OBS dARKsT OFT. % The past
has heen a very quiet ek ths Cotton Goods trade
the sales for both xort and hone consumption having
been quite untmportan In prices there no material
change but for kinds must he considered nominal
in the absence Of transactions Print cloths are firm
and command fail prices. Prints have heen in st aiy
tu M derate demand. the salos ranging from lO5c,
G1ghaDs are qIiet at 81 a 100. DeL4i5es continue to
be sold up pretty close, and stylea still m ct with
tA'r demand at II 49, For Woolen Goods the mari ct
is very qlie but prices remain about the same as last
repoIted.-Sh3pping List
Worcester daily spy., 1858-10-26

DEATH OF ROBERT RANToUL.-The de ath OF
Hon. Robert Rantoul of Beverly is announced as
having occurred on Sunday, at his residence in
that place. at the advanced age of seventy nine
years and eleven months.
Mr.. Rantoul has during his life, at the call
of his fellow citizens. held offices Of trust, COM
mencing with seat in the Legislature which
was convened half century since the coming
first of January. He was also member of the
Constitutional Conventions Of 1920 and 1858.
An active worker in all that would rebound to
the welfare of his country, his departure from
this life will be mourned not only by his fellow
tOwnsmen, but by the people of the State at
large.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-10-26

back bone. He has great deal of the old Adams
grit in him, and nheTits no small share Of the
temperament rs well as the talents Of the family.
He has made politics his study, and very few un-
derstand both the strength and the weakness Of
the Northern side in politics so we'll as he does.
He has patiently waited his time, and has not, in
his anxiety to serve the public, betrayed himself
INTO any entrangling alliances or equivocal posi-
tions. If he is elected, of which there can be no
doubt, he will do credit to his constituents and
himself-N Y Tribune
Worcester daily spy., 1858-10-26
SPECIAL NOTICES
Thirteenth Annual Anpovnce M.

BoRCESTER MEDICAL TNSTTTU TIoH
Winter Session 1S5Ss50
commencing on the first WEDNESD AY in November at
worcester Mass and continuing sixteen weeks The
course OF instruction will be- ia years past liberal
thorough, and systematic
1.-THE present age Of progression, it will be conceded
by all liberal minds that demand exists for an Institn
ton in New England, where liberal system of Medicine
can be taught, based upou American Eclectcism
such the Trustees and Faculty announce to he the
object OF the Worcester Medical College and entertain
the fullest confidence Of success in their Efforts and NJ
permsnency IN an institution elevated in its character
liberal in its views and free from the medical
and intolerance that too often prevail in other schools
For further information adddres JOHN W JOHN.
soN' NJ. Dean Of the Faculty, Hartford, Conn. or
FRANK IL KELLEY NJ. D Worcester Mass
au2 defd&w.ow9y, ''
Worcester daily spy., 1858-10-26
LOCAL NEWS
meteorological Observations
At the State Lunatc Hospital Worcester for the week
ending Oct. a. 1858.
Thermometer. Wind. Rain.


Republican Town Committees will find the
votes for their respective towns at No. Worces. }.
ter Bank Block Send early, as it will be neces-
sary for the committees in all cases to examine
the ticket as prepared, to see if any change will
be necessary, in order that they may conform to
the warrants in the several towns.
Worcester daily spy., 1858-10-26

TRUMBULL's BooKsToRE.-By an advertise
ment, in another column, it will be seen that
Geo. C. Trumbull has taken the bookstore oppo-
site this Office. recently kept by Keith & Co. and
F. Nj, Peck. 1t is his intention to make lire
concern of it, and to make it favorite resort for
purchasers Of books, stationery. &c.