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True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-05-26

SINGULAR PHEEoMENoN-A Pos TIcAL
SoMNANBuLlsT.- young lady named
Susan X. Brown, daughter Of Philip G.
Brown, Esq, retired merchant of this
city, residing on Fifth Avenue near
twenty. eighth street, has Of late been
and IS most extraordinary somnambu-
list Almost every night after she has
fallen asleep, she gets up, lights the gas
and taking paper and pencil writes sew
eral stanzas Of poetry. Mr.. Brown, one
night last week, fearing that some accident
might occur from a sleeping person hav'
ing light, took the precdu,ion 10 have
the figures removed from her room, and
placed beyond her reach. That night
she arose in perfect darkness, wrote
another piece Of poetry, which, upon
examination by daylight. was fOund to be
well written, correctly spelled aud pune
tuated, and the ruled lines as accurately
followed as they could have been by the
best penman with light, and this has
been repeated almost every night, each
time new piece being produced. She
has no knowledge Of the matter herself
can not repeat a word Of the poetry SUI
writes, and insists that she does not writ
it. Her friends watch her closely. He
health is no. very good; since her som
nambulic exercises she seems to gradual.
fail. Physicians have attended her 70
some time. but as yet afford little relieI
IN, Y. Day Book.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-05-26

Hon. BILL MoNTaoMERY.-We have
read The Hon. Bill Montgomery's letter,
as Reproduced in the columns Of the
Washington Reporter. 1t confirms our
worst fears. The Hon. Bill has gone
back to whence he came, and "his last
state," (ike the man in the parable,
sis worse than The first" If anything
could add TO The general disgust which
will be felt at his apostacy, i, is the viii.
ming and blubbering beg which he makes
for reelection. Here is specimen.
| love the noble true hearted democracy
Of Greene county, and would be the last
man to do them or their candidates injus.
tice. / only ask from them one term
more 10 make me equal with those who
have preceded me, and then I will leave
the field for the candidate they may pre-
sent, and | now pledge him my hearty
support--not for one but for two terms.
TO deny me what has been conceded to
all my predecessors, is to pronounce me
less worthy than them. 1t would be an
imputalion on my honor--a reflection on
my conduct which would grieve me much.
Whether "lhrift" is 10 follow such
"fswning' as this, i, is for Ihe An,i-Le
compton men of Montgomery's district TO
decide. .-[Wheeling ln,eligencer
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-05-26

PLAIN TRUTH.--The Westchester Pal
Republican, the oldest Democratic organ
in the district represented in Congress
by Mr.. Hickman. says;
The Kansas policy of the Administra.
tioa has put a sword in the hand Of
Republicans that will stab us 10 the heart.
A single false step has plactd US utterly
at the mercy Of an opposition from whom
we have no right to ask for quarter, We
wash our hands Of all participation IN this
unfortunate or guilty act. The Admins
lratioD has renewed The slavery agitation
and it must take the responsibility. The
pledges of The party at Cincinnati are
broken. Those who favor the Lecomplon
fraud have violated our most solemn
faith, and it is their duty to wipe away
the stain Of dishonor which they have
affixed to the pure robes Of our politioa
household. Our protest against tbt
wrong is a matter OF record, and we shall
continue 10 snunciate it ill the wrong il
righted, and the Democracy placed in it
original position Of purity and truth. w
are moi party Of gamblers, but Of homes
and upright citizens, who cannot be sOlt
out for price, BY any man or sci Of men
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-05-26

RAILROAD AcC1DEETs.-Of late, rail
road accidents have become SO frequent,
that no man should start on journey
without calculating the chances, or ma
king provision for broken limbs, disloca-
ted joints, or at the least, bruises and
contu:iOns. A good preparation would
be,-as dictated by common prudence, =
small package Of lint, a. few strips Of
isinglass plaster and bottle Of BRAea's
ARCTIC LISIMENT. For the want OF the
latter article on such an occasion, many
man has gone for months with an aching
limb or joint or with his face disfgured
by unsighIly bruises. This invaluable
Liniment, is, we believe, for sale BY drug
gists generally. u @ ai9!
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-05-26
The Giant swindle Of the Age.

The New York Herald publishes 9
long and most extraordinary his ory of
fraud andswindling, charged to have been
carried on by some of the chief managers
of the Chicago, Alton and st. Louis Rail
road Company, which, if all that is said
about it is true, is The monster rascalily
of the age. Fraud, forgery and embez-
element are all charged, and the amount
Of money out Of which the public has
been swindled amounts to millions. The
Herald says:
For several weeks past some OF the
leading bankers and merchants Of this
city, aided by eminent counsel. have been
probing terrible charge of fraud in con-
nection with the Chicago, Alton and St.
Louis Railroad Company, by which the
stockholders, bondhOlderS and creditors
generally of that institution, as well as
several New England Banks and New
York merchants, were sufferers TO the
amount of millions of dollars.
The charge is against Henry Dwight
Henry Hotchkiss and Hamilton Spencer,
directors and chief managers of the rail
road company, for swindling, embezzIe'
ment and sundry other grave offences
Six warrants were issued against Mr.
Dwight on Two separate charges OF per
jury-oue for fraudulent issue of coupons
one for fraudueu, issue OF concealed bondt
another for embezzlement, and another
for conspiracy. A warrant was issued
at the same time for the arrest of Hotch
kiss and Spencer, on a charge of conspl-
racy to delraud The creditors of the com
pany. They are all in custody of officers
Dwight is the chief swindler 1t i
charged against him that he pledged
100000 second mortgage bonds for hi
own private debts; also for the sam'
purpose $3.50. 900 of income bonds! tha
being director in the board, he causeo
sundry frauds 10 be committed for hi
own benefit; that he got into his posses
sion, and hat used, at various times
100000 Of mortgage bonds; and lha
none of them were used for the purpose
of laying down double track, as agree'
upon by previous contract, according Il
which he was to get six millions for lay
ing such track and completing the roa'
from Springfield TO Joliet. The repor! o
the Chief Engineer of the road, Olive
H. Lee, showed it in prosperous con
dilion-lhe earnings being then I Nov.
1889 $96O,O00 year; but requiring
$500, 900 10 complete it to Joliet, whlcl
sum Dwight raised by passing bis notes
indorsed by the company, to some eleve
banks and private capitalists. PreViou
to this he had given mortgage bonds ant
stock of the company as collateral securlt.
for his individual debls 10 several NeN
Haven banks TO the amount of ST. l8O, co.
These banks, therefore, had an interest il
The managemenLof of the company, and the
got Dwight to procure The appointment
of Henry HotchkiSs as one of the director
TO look after their interests, and the de
ponent charges that Hotchkiss becam
lhe tool of Dwight, and assisted him i
the criminal proceedings with which h
is charged.-[Cin Eng.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-05-26
national Foundry Meating.

In pursuance of public notice TO the
citizens of SteubenVille, meeting was
held in the Court House on Thursday
evening, the goth inst, for the purpose
''of taking into consideration the proper
means to be used for bringing the claims
Of Steubenville as site for the proposed
National Foundry, before the Govern.
ment'"
On motion of Joseph Means, Esq, the
meeting was organized by calling ]. H.
s. Trainor, Esq, to the Chair and ap.
pointing D. F. Gable, Secretary.
The chairman proceeded to explain the
object for which The meeting had con-
vened.
Joseph Means, Esq, moved that a
Committee Of nine persons be appointed
for the purpose Of collecting statistics,
preparing and publishing report, the
object of which shall be to show in con.
else and definite form the local and other
advantages Of the city of Steubenville as
a site for the proposed National Foundry
that said Committee shall have power tC
call public meetings and transact such
other business as may be deemed neces
sary in furlhelance of the object in view
The motion was seconded aud passet
unanimously.
On motion of George Webster, Esq,
committee Of three persons was appoint
ed by the Chairman Of the meeting, fo
the purpose Of selecting suitable persons
to serve upon the Committee of nine
referred to in the proceeding motion.
Geo. Webster, Esq. z. Ragan, Esq.
and Gen, Samuel Slokely, constitute th'
Committee.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
J.H. s. TRA1NoR, President.
David F. Gable, Secretary.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-05-26

oMR. Cox endeavers 10 Justify his vote
for Lecompton by saying it was in accor-
dance with "advics and counse" from
the Kansas Ex. Governors. Mr. Pugh
excuses his by saying it was in accor-
dance with tie judgment Of "party
friends" Gen. Houston lays the blame
Of his on his "inslructions." Mr.. Groes-
beck finds an apology for bis in his
''psrSonal friendship for the President y
They all feel the need of some excuse,
which 10 pretty good evidence they Ilare
been doing something to be ashamed Of
WbstC tCopgressman who voted against the
swinde thinks ii necessary TO give any
excuse 10 his conscience or the country
for doing HE duty !G-Albqny Journal.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-05-26
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
The Proposed National Foundrv.

A meeting Of the citizens of Steuben-
vile, was held in the Court House on
Thursday evening, the Goth inst, in
pursuance of call Of the Mayor, to con-
slider respecting the presentation Of the
advantages Of Steubenville as site for
the projected National Foundry. The
meeting consisted Of a number Of our
leading business men and influential
citizens. A committee was appointed
to select another Committee whose duty
it is to prepare report upon the subject.
No very accurate information was pre-.
sented to the meeting respecting the
origin, progress or condition Of The pro.
ject ..of establishing such Foundry BY
the Government. II was understood
howeVer,that notice had beer given, that
bill providing for the establishment Of
euch a Foundry, would be introduced in
Congress. The bill however has not yet
been reporIed-and most likely, will not
be this session. 1t is very probable too,
that when the bill shall be introduced, it
will be found to be project to benefit
Western Virginia, and will meet the ap.
proval of the Administration on that ac.
count. 1t is not likely that Ohio has SO
commended herself to Mr.. Buchanan as
to receive at his hands any public favor
Senator Pugh could not attain a marshall
ship on his motion, Eastern Ohio, having
few applicants for personal favors, may
have more Influence for public favors. If
SseubenviIle should become the recipient
of any benefits at all from this Admins.
tration, it would be, on the ground that
the natural and other advantages Of this
region would make it the interest of the
Government to select this place for its
location. If personal influence should
be required. we have among our inAuen-
.ial citizens. few, who having stood BY
the Administration through good and evil
report, might claim to be heard on a
subject of such general interest.
We hope therefore that careful, well
digested, full report. will be prepared by
the Committee selected ; that the miner.
al resources Of this region, the abundance
of fuel-the facilities for transportation
and the low price of property. may be
set forth as we all know them tc
exist. If this be done we may rest as
sured that our city will be entitled to som'
consideration, when selection Of sit'
for the proposed establishment" shall b'
ordered, we believe that careful emu
meration af these advantages will plac'
Sieubenville in the very front rank 0
places suitable for the erection of such
public work.
We hope therefore that our citizen
who have any interest in the welfare an
prosperity of the place, will aid tn
Committee in obtaining important fact
respecting these advantages, and contrib
ute in every way they can, TO the accom-
plishment Of an object so much to be de
sired. For Of one thing they may rel
assured, ifths public interests alone Hr
to be considered in the selection of a sil
for National Foundry in the West, ther
isno place moe likely to be selected tha
Steabenville.
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True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-05-26
CLARKEs FEMALE PILLS.
THE GREAT ENGLISH REMEDY

PREPARED PROM A PRESCRIPTION OF
SIR J. CLARKE, NJ. D., PHYSICIAN Elk.
TRAoRDINARY TO THE QUEEN. H
THIS invaluable medicine is unfailing
= in the cure of all those painful and dan.
gerous disorders TO which the female consti-
ution is subject. 1t moderates all excess and
emoves all distractions, and speedy cure
may be relied on. la
TO MARRIED LADIES
is peculiarly suited. twill in short time
bring on the monthly period with regularity
Each bottle, price one dollar, bears the Gov
ernment Stamp Of Great Britain, to prevent
counterfeits n.
CAUIYON. $3.50
These Pills should not be taken BY females
that are pregnant, during the first three months
as they are sure to bring on miscarriage but
at every other time and in every other case
they are perfectly safe.
Sole Agents for this country, tat
JOB MOSES, late |. O. Baldwin, Rochester,
NY.
N. B-$l 90 and postage stamps enclosed
to any authorized agent, will insure bottle
Of the pills by return mail. NJ 500
For sale Wholesale and rebail by Hening d
Melvin, S!eubenville, O., and BY Druggists
genealv deciO Ia
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-05-26
SPECIAL NoTTCES.

Ohio State and Union Law College.
THIS Institution has been removed 10
= Cleveland, Ohio. Degrees are legally con
ferred, and Students upon graduating, NAV
be admitted to practice. For Circulars ad.
dress. at Cleveland NJ. A. RING,
dec 29,'57.y Secretary
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-05-26
David F. Gable, Secretary.

P. S.-The committee O(three appoint
ed at the meeting, tor that purpose, have
selected the following gentlemen as a
committe of nine citizens, to report upon
the subject of the location of the proposed
National Foundry at Seubenville.
Col. Geo. w. McCook, Chairman, Dr..
G. G. Beatty, Gen. Samuel Sokely, Col.
James Collier, Joseph Means, James Nc
Kinney, George Webster, James Frazier,
John II. S. Trainor.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-05-26
TERMS OF sUBsCRIPTION.

The TGUE AMsRIoAS is published every
Wednesday, in SteubenviIle, Jefferson county,
Ohio, aud edited by z. RAsAS, on the following
terms
One dollar and fifty cents in advance.
Two dollars within six months.
Two dollars and fifty cents at the close o
he year.
No paper discontinued until all arrearaget
are paid, except at the option of the Editor.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-05-26

Death has consigned many man TO
fame, whom longer life wouId have con-
signed to infamy.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-05-26

Three Pianos have been made from the
wood Of the Charter Oak. 1t takes
high polish, and the instruments which
the wood encIoses are Of the best descrip-
tion. Yankee Doodle is said to sound
we'll on them. i bai oa SN-s
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-05-26

Let pleasure be ever so innocent, the
excess is always criminal.--[St. Eyre.
mond. .H4 ~
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-05-26

DAINT BRUSHES, improved styles.
i also good lot Of wall, counter and
dusting brusheg, HBNrNe &c MELyrN.
april 26;be
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-05-26

PWhas is good and true is no one
mans own.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-05-26

Sr. LOUIS, May l9.-The Republican
has lust received dispatch announcing
die death Of Gen. P. F. Smith, conimau.
der Of the Utah forces. He died at half
past twelve o'clock on Monday morning
al the head quarters at Fort Leaven-
worth.
The officers Of the steamer Dickey, just
arrived from BoonyiIle. report that the
remains OF General Smith were to leave
Leavenworlh for the East on Wednesday.
Gen. Harney succeeds in command.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-05-26

NO. 10. AN All
TO prevent the running at large Of bulls,
boars and bucks.
SECTION |. Be 1t enacted by the Gen.
eral assembly Of the State Of Ohio, Tha.
if the owner Of any bull, boar or buck,
shall allow the same to 60 at large out Of
his enclosure, he shall forfeit the sum Of
FIVE dollars for such offence, to be recov.
cred on complaint before any justice Of the
peace of,he county in which such owner
may live /; and twice that amount on any
subsequent conviction; said penalty to
20 into the treasury Of the township where
such complainant may reside, for the
benefit of common schools Provided,
that such complaint shall be prosecuted
within thirty days next after such animal
shall be found going at large as aforesaid.
Sec. Q. In addition 10 the penalty
prescribed in the foregoing section, the
owner Of said bull, boar or buck thus
found going at large, shall be liable to
the owner Of any COW, sheep or swine,
for any and all damages arising from the
going at large Of such animals as aforesaid
to be recovered or suit brought, before
any court of competent jurisdiction.
Sec. 8. This act to be in force on and
alter the first day Of May, 1858.
. WILLIAM B. WOODS,
= Speaker Of the House of Representatives.
!, MARTIN WELKER.
President of the Senate.
April ~, 1858.
ASDIToR's OrvIcE, JEFF. Co.
+, April %, 1865.
n Oe7- hereby certify that she foregoing
8 acts are correctly copied from the copieI
certified to me by the Secretary Of State.
J.S. LOWE. Auditor Of JEFF co.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-06-19
CLINTON La. SATURDAY MORNING, JUNE 10, 1853
CARDS, NOTICES. Sc.
w. |. llA MILTON.
Y. w. CLAY

ATTORNEY At LAW. CLINTON. Ia.
WILL PRACTICE in th" Courts Of East aud West
w Iulirimn and st. Helena. 3
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-06-19
PURIFY THE BLOOD.
LIFE PILLS. AND PHE
NIX BITTERS.

FREE FROM ALL MINERAL POISONS.
TilE great popularity which Mofiatts Life Pills
L and Phoenix Bittrrs have attained in consequence
ofthe extraordinary effected by their use, rem
ders it unnecessary for the proprietor to enter into
q particular analysis Of their medicinal virtue or
properties. Having been more than twenty years
before the public, and having the united testimony
Of more than Three Millions Of persons who have
been restored to h" enjoyment of perfect health by
them. il i believed tn 1t their reputation the best
vegetable medicine now before the public, admits of
no dispute In almost every city and village in the
United States there are many who are ready to tcs
tify TO their efficacy in removing disease and giving
to the whole system renewed vigor and health
In cases Of Scrofula Ulcers, Scuryy or Erupons OF
the Skin the operation Of the Life Medicines is truly
astonishing, often removing in few days every
tige Of those loatsome diseases by their purifying
effects on the blood. Fever and Ague, Dyspepsia.
Dropsy, Piles and in short, most all diseases soon
yield 10 their curative properties.
No family should be without them. as by their
timely Use much suffering and expense may be saved.
Prepared by WILLIAM B. MOFFATT, NJ. d.. New
York, and for sale in Clinton. by L. WALKER.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-06-19
GRIAL CASk EFT.

HAVING bought the patent right for the sale Of
III the Crane Metallic Burial Caskets at great cx
pcnsp, we introduce them to the public as having u
superiority over any case now in use beauty Of de-
sign. artistic and elaborate finish simplicity in lin
ing, highly decorated and unique silver mount.
ngs, perfectly air tight, and also giving an entire
teW Of the body,-the opof the casket being con
structed Of the finest French plate glass renders it
the most desirable ease ever introduced to the pub
lie. Beautiful metallic caps cover the glass which
Rcurcs the case from damage on account Of any ex-
terna pressure.
Wooden colins made TO order, and pnnctual at
tendance given on all funeral occasions. A fine
Ilearse will always be on hand,
Any infringement on our patent rights will sub
joct the offender to prosecution
ian 10 BUTLER a. KOCH
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-06-19
NO. @.
LEGAL SALES.
SHERIFF'S SALE.
TIE STATE OF LOUISIANA seventh District
PARISH OF EAST fEftcIAxA Court.
Emily Heyman,

Emily IIeyman,
No 1GgG
Abraham NJ. 1Ieyman
Df VIRTUE OF A WRIT of irr facas 10 me di-
- rcctcd by the Honorable Court aforesaid in the
above entitled suit, have seizcd aud will offer at
Sherh's sale ut the door of the Conrt House In the
Town of Clinton said Parish. on the
FIRST SATURDAY IN July, 1858.
ut IL o'clock, NJ, all the right title interest. and
claim of the defendant, Abraham VI. iIpyman, In and
to the following property. to wit:
Fractional part of Lot, number nine t9), in
square, number seventeen (II), in said
Town of Clinton, with all tie buildings
and improvements thereon, measuring 20
feet front, by 100 back between parallel
lines being 50 much Of said lot number
nine off of the south side, and the same
formerly owned by J. +. Rst, now de-
ceased.
TERMS SALE.
credit of twelve months.
june l., 1858 Il. NJ. q. BROWN Sheriff.
The Feliciana Democrat., 1858-06-19
CATALOGUE OF SOUTHERN GAR
DEN SEED.

TUST RECEIVED AT TIE CLlNTON DRrG
y Store. Raised and put NJ, BY The Society ol Sha-
kers, Pleasant HILL Mercer County. Ky. 1857
Cabbage. Flat Dutch, Melon, Nutmeg.
Cabbage, Early York Squash. Bush.
Cabbage. Large Drumhcad. parsnip Hollow Crown'd
Radsh Red Turnip, Borccolr.
Radsh Yellow Turnip, Parsley Double.
Radsh, Long Scarlet Cress, Early Cnrlcd,
Lettuce, Green Ice, Cucumber Long Green
Lettuce. Sesian, Cucumber Early Frame
Lettuce, Sugar Loaf Cucumber. Early Cluster.
Lettuce White Coss Beet French sugar.
Onion, White Silver Skin. Beet early THrmip Rooted
Onion Large Red, Peas Ropa Dwarf
Turnp, Summer, Peas, Early May,
Tnrnp, Winter, Tomato Large Red
Carrot, Long Orange, Melon. Water
Satisfy, or Vegetable Oyster, Bean. Dutch Pole
Rhubarb Tart or Pie Plant, Peas, Extra Early
Peas, Large White Marrowfat, Bean White Lima
Bean. Early Valentine Bunch. Bean. Spaclilcl Lima
Bean. Early No-string Bunch, Corn. Early
have sold these seeds for the past ye years, and
am satisfied that they superior 10 any Others now
in market THEY are tie only .Sda rasa2 md lW IN
Tie South. The Proprietors take back all their old
seed at the close Of each season, aud supply their
Agents with fresh seed. BY this means you can al
ways. get fresh seed If you buy from the regularly
appointed agent.
i. WALKER.
n2S Sole Agent for the Parish Of Ea.t Feliciana
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-02-23

BOwERY THEATRE. Bowery-DAwS or THE erARs AID
WITH Tax Iron MAsK-FIoArIsG BEACON.