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True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-10-06

A Coon SoN'-The good and dutiful
son is one who honors his parents by
paving them the utmost Difference and
respect by reverential awe and venera-
ton for them filial affection for their
persons, and tender regard for their
safety and preservation, constant and
cheerful attention to their advice, and a
ready and implicit obedience to their com
mands. As he becomes more sensible OF
his obligations to them, he is every day
more willing and more soicitous to pay
them. He employs his youth to support
their age; his abundance to remove their,
wants his knowlede and strength to sup.
port their infrmaties and decay. He is
more careful of his character and reputa'
ton in the world because theirs depends
upon it. Ever anxious for, and attentive
TO their happiness, he endeavors by every
method in his power 10 prolong their days
that his own may be long on :he land
He rests assured that God will not onl!
bless obedient children here, but will re
ward them with him for ever, where WI
shall all join, son and father, daughter ant
mother, wife and husband, servant ant
master, all the relations and connections o
this life, to honor one great Parent, Pro
teotor, Lord and Master Of all
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-10-06
ScoTT's Cry Boor Am SuoE STonE.-


SCoTT's Cry BooT Ann SHOE STORE
This superior establishment, has recently
been replenished by choice supply Of
Eastern Work, of the very best quality
There is perhaps, no Shoe Store in the
Western country, IN which is to be-touAd
o more tastefully selected stock Of Boots,
Shoes, Caters, Slippers and Sandals, than
at Scolt's "tip top" store.
The proprietor keeps constantly num-
ber Of experienced hands at work, and is
prepared to manufacture work to order, Oh
the shortest notice. The quality ofthe
material used, corresponds with the skill
displayed by the workmen. AS an emineht
pulpit orator, with whom we were acquain-
ted, was wont to say, when his imagina-
tion became highly excited by the sublim-
ity of his theme, here we might enlarge
to an infinite extent, but we leave it TO
your fruitful Imagination to fill up the pic
ture." One word, by way of application,
and wo are done. Young end old, male
and female, go to Scott's popular Shoe
Store, directly opposite the Washington
Hall, and make your purchases If you de-
sire first rate article for fair price.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-10-06
0bhuup

DiED.-On Sabbath last, at 61k O'Clock P. M,
Mr.. HENRY j. HuKILL, in the 59th yssr Of his
age.
Mr.. Hukill had been in delicate health
for number Of years, but it was not until
within the last few months that serious
fears were entertained by his friends that
he was destsned so soon to leave them
his disease was affection of the liver, In
1880 MIR HGhiH made public profession,
of faith in Christ, and united with the
Methodist Protestant Church of this city.
Successfully he held the office Of Glass
leader, Trustee and Ste#Gfd, and once, at
least, represented the Church in the annual
Conference. But that which most emil
nently distinguished Mr. H., was that he
was Christian In the scriptural sense
Of that high appellatlon. He bore HIS last
illness with not only resignation to, but
with acquiescenCe in, the will Of Gody and
died as he had lived, a true deciple Of Christ!
AS member ofcivil society, he was be-
loved by all. We. believe he had not on
enemy in the world. We are informed 6y
his surviving bretheren that Mr. II. had
been a Member Of the Ancient Order Of
e-Masons for thirty-seven years, and
had received oil the degrees of the Ancient
Graft, including the Order Of High Priest
hood ana the ordersof Christian Nighthood.
Mr. H. had been the High Priest of Steu-
benville Union Chapter, for period Of
twenty three years, and the President of
Steubenville Encampment for twelve years.
In all Of these high positions, we are in
formed that, he gave entire satisfaction,re-
naming worthy member of these various
bodies until his "'spirit returned to God
who gave it," " Who," said heather
philosopher, "would lament the death Of
friend" Ifsuch be the view Of heather,
what should be the feeling Of Christian
with the gospel in his hand, in which "lifs
and immortality have been brought to
light" Our pious friends who are passing
away, are only being collected to the soi
/ ciety of the wise and good who lived in
the different ages of the world, and who
have lived nd diedtheiriends Of God, and
the benefactors Of man.
DIED.-On Wednesday, the 29th ult., after
> a protracted illness of about five months, Mrs.
Alice Edey, in the 59th year Of her age.
. Mrs. Edey, in early life, made profess
sion of the Christian religion, and faithful
ly did she maintain the cincerity Of that
, profession to the hour of her death. She
was among those who at an early period
d united in fellowship with the M. p. Church
y in this city, and while health permitted
was always in her place, at the house Of
y prayer. The bright example of Christian
3 piety which she has left, will, we trust,
{ have happy practical influence upon her
surviving children and numerous relatives
v and friends.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-10-06
The Comet as seen by Professor Mitch
ell, the Astronomer, at the Cincinnati
Observatory.

Professor Mitchell, of the Cincinnati
Observatory, has been observing The Com.
ct, and he gives the following description
of ii. He says it has been steadily ap.
preaching the earth, and in direction so
nearly coincident with the visual ray, tina,
but for the reliable computations Of as
tronomers, might we'll excite anticipation
of some fearful collision with our own
planet. Indeed, Throughout. the present
month it seems to have been plunging
downward so exactly toward the earth,
that it scarcely changed lis apparent place
among the hxed stars by quantity lar
ger than two or three times the apparent
diameter of the moon.
ut will reach its nearest approach to
the sun in few days. It's brilliancy will
increase rapidly up to the close Of the
first week in October, when il will put on
its most splendid appearance, and will
then rival in grandeur the famous comet
OF HALEY, at its last return in 1886, The
comet will soon commence to change its
direction, at first slowly, aflerward more
rapidly, as seen from the earth, when
sweeping swiftly round the sun it will
regain those distant regions Of space
wherein a vast proportion Of its orbit lies
far beyond the reach Of telescope visit
"On the evening of the 25th of Sep
tember the appearance Of the comet, il
the great refractor of the Cincinnati Oh
servatory, was especially interesting
The central portion, or nucleus, waI
examined with powers varying from ons
hundred 10 five hundred without present
ing any evidence of we'll defined plane
tary disc. 1t was brilliant glow o
light, darting and flashing forward in th'
direction of the motion toward the sun
and leaving the region behind in compar
alive obscurily. But the most wonderful
physical feature presented was portion
Of nearly circular neb1lous ring, will
its yerlex directed toward the sun, tn
bright nucleus being in the GENRE, Will
the imperfect ring swept more than hal
way round the luminous centre.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-10-06
Lncid Explanations.

A visitor to Phrenologicql Museum
gives the following account,
"lt's free institution filled with sdead
heads Professor wishes to feel of my
head. Told me to uncover. Told him to
feel OF it with my hat on.
IL then took it of. He examined my
wig. Said he knew there was something
in my head--it was full of life. He dwelt
long time on bump caused by the side
walk falling against me while l was ta-
king my room mate home from primary
election. Room mate was very drunk OH
that occasion; he thought he was taking
me home.
"I had On awful hendache next morning /:
l felt dragged out. Professor said large
bumps denoted great acquisitiveDess. -
Said had searching mind. Told me to
search for quarter in my pocket-calied
that experimental phrenology.'
"Professor, after | had mentioned my
name, conducted me round the museum ;
showed me all the heads. Some of them
were plaster cast said they cast lots
Told him was opposed TO gambling. He
looked bewildered.
"Showed me the skull of Mulligan.--
Mulligan was an acrobat-made his last
appearance on tight rope at the city
prison, for the benefit ofthe public-broke
his neck in the performance.
"Next showed me the skulls Of men
killed in wars. Professor observed as n
curious fact, that those slain in battle were
generally aged, having ball'd heads. In
the next row was the skull of a boatman
it was not for sale; it looked ordinary
poor fellow, he had run his race.
"We next paid our attention to the fe'
males. They were seemingly old maids
being laid on the shelf-in tiers. | coult
not tell them from the males. Professor
said they had little more jaw. Didn'
speak of their sighs
Gas was about departing l noticed O
curious shaped skull; took it up, ex
claiming. How wonderfully and fearful!
we are made
"tPut that down, said the Professor, 81
belongs to me-
"It was marked Baboon."
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-10-06

LAUGHTER is not always foolish thing.
Sometimes there is even wisdom in it,
Solomon himself admits there is time to
laugh, as well as a time to mourn. Man
only laughs, man, the highest organized
being and hence the definition that has
been proposed of Man, a laughing animal
Certainly it defines him as well as cook
ing animal, a 'tool-making ANIMAL mon
ey-making ANIMAL political ANIMAL or
such like. Laughter often shows the bright
est part Of man. 1t brings out his hap
pier nature. Somehow we feel as If we
never thoroughly know man until we
hear him laugh. We don't mean mere
singer, but good round, hearty laugh
The solemn, sober visage, like Sundays
dress, tells nothing Of the real man. He
may be very silly, or very profound very
cross, very jolly. Let us hear him laugh,
and we can decipher him at once, and tell
how his heart beats. We are disposed to
suspect the man who never laughs. At
oil events there is repulsion about him
which we cannot get over. Lavatar says :
'Shun that man who never laughs, who
dislikes music or the glad face OF child
This is what everybody feels, and none
more than children, who are quicker at
reading characters; and their strong in
stinct rarely deceives them.-[B [Blackwood.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-10-06

FALL GooDs JUST REcEIvED AND NOW
opEsINo.-GEORGE SCOTT a. CO., arc
now opening their first supply Of Fall Goods
purchased in the Eastern cities, for Cash.
Embracing great variety of seasonable,
Dress Goods, Black and Fancy Silks,
Robes de Chevne, Robes Lee, Robes a
Guile, printed and plain D'Luins, Meiin-
oes, Chintz. American, French, and Eng
lish Calicoes, Shawls in great variety
A very large stock Of Millinery Goods, and
Trimmings of the newest styles, including
Ribbons, Flowers, Feathers, Satins and
Velvets, Head dresses, &c. &c. Also Vel
vet Ribbons and Fringes, of oil 'widths.
Steubenville, Sept. 18th '5S.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-10-06
men who stand on the Columbus Plat

men who stand on the Columbus Plat
form, which fully, and in plain terms,
commits them to The English dodge, and
virtually TO the original iniquity also, as
the 'favoIile measure of the Adminislrs-
ton. If there are one or two exceptions,
where the An,i.Lecomploniies indignant
" refused nomination to their beIrayers,
we have yet to learn that in even these
cases, the candidates do not stand with
their party, on the English swindle, plat
form, which keeps Kansas out OF the
Union, for being. so cOntumacious as not
to come in as Slave State, on invitation
Of Congress, with strong inducements
added Against these, the Opposition
have nominated candidates of marked
ability and reliable character--men COM
mitted 10 the right, and worthy of support
from all who love honesty and fair deal
ing in public affairs. They are candidates
on whom every opponent of the present
Administration policy can and should
cordially unile.
Ohio owes it to the country to repudi
ate emphatically, every candidate com.
mitted to the support Of the National
Administration. She should not have
single Representative Of that stamp in th'
next Congress. Such will be the case
if her people have any grateful sense o.
what thev owe to the Jeffersonian Qrdi
nance, and to those free principles 70
which we are conlending against all tn
power of federal government, whicl
labors in season; aud out of season, t
supplant them, aud to make the influence
Of Slavery predom inant throug ghout tn
land.
/ Let us have full and decisive verdiC
| on these matters, at every precinct. lie
us fairly exhibit the Opposition strength
by a united and complete vote. No ma
should excuse himself in this war, Tho
, rough and earnest work should be done
from This time until the election. Th
r enemy is doubly vigilant, 10 compensat
for the injustice and unpopularity of thi
cause We must take care that the hor
est opinions Of the people are not ovel
Q bourne through inaction~ or All indoler
Q sense of security. Our State ticke
, should be elected by at leas. 10000 ma
! ority, and with proper attention and lu
I vote it will he.- Gin. Gaz.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-10-06

Is THIS CIVILIZATION !-The Choctaw
Miss Herald gives an almost incredible
account of homicide in that vicinity. 1t
appears that Mr.. A. V. Brown killed a
man named James Pickens, mistaking
him for johnson Pickens, brother of
James, against whom he had a grudge.--
Brown, after doing the murder fled. but
soon came back, gave himself up, and was
bailed! Johnson Pickens then went af-
ter Brown found him, shot him with a
double barrelled gun, came upon him
when he fell, took from his (Brown's)
belt his bowie knife and revolver, and
with the knife cut Rrown's throat, with
the pistol shot him four times, then, after
stabbing him in the breast fourteen times,
he left tho knife sticking in one of the
wounds and then gave up the la,D
lie tOas tried and acquitted!
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-10-06

HnMIcIDE at MILLERsPoRT. the
18th inst, William Guthrie, constable
of Millersport, Lawrence county, Ohio,
sho, John J Nash, killing him instantly.
Alawsui brough, against him by Guthrie
had SO enraged Nash that he swoIe he
would kill him at their next meeting. On
the day in question their case came to
trial in Millersport, and Nash. in fulfil
ment of his threat, armed with horse
pistol. chased Guthrie into house, when
the latter 10 preserve his own life, leveled
rifle at his pursuer. and shot him through
the brain.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-10-06
Political Discussion.

4SAAsNNNe S@~N~~~-~~-- |
. On Wednesday night of las: week, the
lebaIe between Judge Means Democratic
Candidate for Congress, and Hon. John
A. Bingham, present Republican member
Of Congress, came of, in the KiigOre
New Hall IN this city. By the hour ap-
pointed Up. NJ, the spacious Hall was
filed with anxious listeners. Judge
Means opened the discussion in a speech
Of one hour, Mr.. Bingham followed in a
speech Of an hour. The Judge made a
reiOinder of 80 minutes, and Mr.. BIng-
ham closed the debate in speech OF 80
minutes. Well, what shall we say Of
The merits Of this discussion We were
not in position to take notes. and are
therefore nnprepared to do justice 10 the
parties, in an attempt to report the speech
es. This much we must. say, with all
due respect to Judge Means--for person
ally, we hold him in high respect-thaI
be was unfortunate, ereeedingly unfortu'
nate. in challenging Mr.. Bingham to a
public discussion. Our memory is great
ly at fsplt if the Judge laid down one
single distinct proposition contained in
either The Democratic or Republican plat
form, upon which to make an issue with
MI. Bingham. To say, therefore, tha
Mr.. B., demolished his positions would
be incorrect, for the reason that there
was absolutely nothing 10 demolish. l
is true the Judge made several persona
charges against his opponent, for, as HI
alleged, having made contradictory state
menls in different parts Of the district
founded upon mere rumor, and callct
upon Mr. B. to answer to them, yea o.
nay to which Mr.. B. replied, that h
had nothing to do with "madame rumor'
and desired 10 form no acquain.anc,
whatever with the "old LADY," that b,
had understood her reputation for truIl
and yeracily was anything but good ; ant
thai it was the platforms of the two grea
political parties Of the day, and the praC
tical operations OF The National Admins
tration, which were the legitimate subject
for discussion on the occasion, and no
the character Of ''madalne rumor." Th
only charge the Judge male against Nj
Bingham in which we felt to have an,
special interest was, that Mr.. B. had pai'
for the True american up to Januar
1860, about Is months in advance. Thi
charge was not denied by Mr.. Bingham
He well knew lae record was against him
and that by it he would be convicted
Mr.. B. triumphantly vindicated his vot
against the admission of Minnesota as
State, and showed up the unprincIple
recklessness Of the Buchanan, anti.GemC
cratic administration. His facts and a
f guments were perfectly overwhelming
t We venture to say that John A. Bingha
never acquitted himself better upon th
aoor of the American Congress, than h
did on last Wednesday night in Kilgor
Hall. Judge Means is a good lawye
and much of gentleman, but, if he wei
our natural brother, our advice to hi
would be, never challenge John A. BinG
ham for another public debate on pol
tics.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-10-06

L. G. McFEELY, has just received from
the east, fine assortment Of Boots, Shoes,
Caters and Slippers. Those wishing to
purchase any article in his line, cannot do
better than to give him call. AS he deals
exclusively upon the Cash System, he is
prepared to sell at very small profits
He has also, number Of first rate work
men constantly employed, and can do work
to order, on the shortest notice. Persons
who may be in attendance at the approach
ing Fair, will please take notice. 2! ia.1
Market st., three doors below Third.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-10-06
Straws Show How the Wind Blows.

On The evening of the debate between
Judge, Means and Mr. Bingham, it so hap
pened in the course Of human events, that
Rev. Theinpont Catholic priest Of this
ciiy-made his appearance in the aisle
a! late hour, while Judge Means was in
the midst of his argument. The Judge
stopped suddenly, as if under the spell Of
the Madonna and requested .hat chair be
Immediately procured for the occupancy
Of his riUereneee This was promptly
attended TO by gentleman who was
once a strong American. How are the
mighty fallen Now we do not CON-
plain, that the common courtesies of life
should be paid 10 the Catholic priesthood,
but to single out one of the Popes young,
hale, "Beer Eaters" as an exception,
leaving many aged and nfrm men stand
ing on their feet, is only another proof
Of what we have often asserted "tbat
the Democratic party are constantly court.
ing Catholic Priests, for the sake of Ca,h.
olic votes" Americans will please take
notice.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-10-06

STEAMBOAT MEDICINE CHESTS. NO
steamboat medicine chest can be complete
without a liberal supply of BnAoo's
ARCTIC LINIMENT. Among the names
of distinguished men who have at,ested
the value pfthi preparation on shipboard,
that Of the late DR.. Kane, the hero OF the
Polar seas, is conspicuous. The great
explorer pronounced it the bes, hbricanl
for external infamation, glandular swell.
ings and stiff joints be had ever seen, and
suggested its introduction into the medi-
cine chests Of all sea.going vassels,-
Scarce any casualty could happen on
shipboard, but that the Arctic Liniment
would be useful remedy, aud in mosI
cases an indispensable one. For sale by
Hening & Melvin.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-10-06

07- Notice is hereby given, to all to
whom it may concern, that Jones Moff-
mayer, is now in the receipt Of one Of the
largest, and best stocks Of Ready-Made
Clothing ever brought to this market.
Persons therefore, wishing to provide
against the approaching inclement sason,
as also those who desire good Fall suit,
would greatly promote their comfort by
giving him call. =
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-10-06

A lady, one night at party. was much
annoyed by the rude and impudent re-
mafks Of lie coxcomb who sat near her.
AT length becoming tired and vexed, she
turned toward him with All angry ccnnte.
nance and said /:
"Be pleased, sir, 10 cease your unbc-
coming. irnpertinence."
The fellow astonished at SO sudden
rebuke, could only say
.Pray. miss, do not cal me-"
ssBs 10 no fear" she replied, Il am a
Jswess."
= Nirtna,ia ia Che suuls deligLl. Z tl
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-10-06

A LARGE Tax PAYER.-Ths N. Y.
Tribune says Wm. B. Asior paid his
tax.bill to the Recorder on Tuesday last,
the amount being $4,000 on personal
property. and 100000 on the real estate.
Tolal $s5, 900.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-10-06

TJudge MEANS of Steubenville has
been nominated for Congress against Hon.
JNo. A. BINGHAM. This means that
BINGHAM is 10 be elected in spite Of all
the means the democracy can use.
The editor of the Ohio Patriot talks
about elecIing him for certain, but he is
desperately in the WoodS, if he only
knew it. Why, he might as well think
to grasp yon comets tail, and lay it by
for a fly brush as to do such an impos 81
bility.-T Belmont Chron.
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The population Of Halifax, N. s. il
about 25,OOO.
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federation is the great lesson Of travel.
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tn Orleans 9ailp Crescent.
rrNPAID- tax BILLS
@D z 4 rs.

Remaining III the Treasurer's Office on the
second Monday Of JuIys
Published III accordance with the LIST Section Of
Ret No. IS Of the Legislature Of 1858, entitled An
Act relative to and regulating the Collection Of Mu-
nioipal Taxes III the city Of New 0rleans.n
These bills can be amicably settled at the Urea.
sarers Office previous to the 18th day Of August, at
which time they will be handed over to the Assistant
City Attorney for suit,
ADAM GtFFEN, Treasurer.