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True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-09-15
The Floral Marriage.

~ A SGi,GREEN HOUSE, Midsummer.
NY dear John Quill'-Glorious news |
Ring the Blue Bellsr Sound the
Trumpet Flowersy Sweet William and
Polly Anthus' were married yesterday
afternoon, at -Four O'clock And OH!
such host as came to the Wedding
sOd Leander' and Mother Wort, bor-
rowed Venus Car and set out together
but as they were passing through Dog
Wood they upset, and the 'Colt's,foot'
being lamed they tried 10 borrow the
'Sorrel' Of the sWoof family. Not sue
ceeding in this they Came a-mile' on foot
and looked very much wilted when they
arrived 'Dadysde-Lion' mado h is 1ap-
pearance with Lady Maryland soon
after came Creeping Jenny' clingingUo
a. Ragged Sailor. fOld Mislletoe,''
complaining as usual of his cotns, WAS
kindly assisted by Bouncing Betty who
makes hersnlf al home everywhere. And
little Jessie Nine with Running Rose,
those inseparable companions came hand
in hand followed Thy robin Runaway,
who was too bashful to speak TO them
Then there was a.whole troop Of sold
Maid Plnks' and Bachelors, Buttons;
who, to say the least, looked very bloom
ing considering their age. And last oo
ALL. with very modest looks came Johnny
Jumpup, and, his little blue-eyedo sistel
sViolet.'a siiiad, SlJ 2V 3gga. ,aatl
Old Monks Hood performed the Get
emony; and afterwards We badsa grea
supper. There were Sweet Peas an,
Sugar Leaves and honey.dew in King
Cups, set all around the table, and grea
dishes ofs.Pollen,' where every one, coult
eat 10 his hearts content :Dandy,de
LION who islvery fond ofpollen, ate 81
FAST, that he got more on his face thai
in his mouth, and when he was judge'
10 kiss Lady Mary, as a forfeit, he go
ii all On her new green dress. She very
Indignantly turned to Johnny Jumpup.
who, it is we'll known, is the Lady
Delight and said, Jump up and dkss me;
(which he did with the greatest pleasure
although be is in no wise unfaithful \
E.Viola Tricolor. whom he considers tn
same as himself 10 diiw, gn0as n9sj
EssFinally, we hadiaa'grand dance 10 tn
music Of the tCanierburyeBe ringer
who are said ,oaequal the SWISS 'Ob
ELeander' and ds Mother Wort who iha
got sery2mucb excited drinking lthetisic
korithe MADEIRA Vine,sIl went down to
middle all I'M breeze, when they, bot
fell npoaI' 'Mislletoe,1 D who cried out wit
pain. ydAtihis, the company seized upo
some, Golden Rods aud drove them q
at once, liogetlierrwith ,sa,Thislle.', wh
hadgb been very pointed ip,her remarks,
~ Harmony being restored, they.dance
.illthe Ladies'. Slippers'bwere worn ou
when they took 'leafiis Heighi iho hol
! we flowers didenjoy ourselves How,
/ wish YOU could lave been here, de-
! John. Do you lovo me as much as eyer
! I'hopei you do, for then syopdWill con
back soon. and IA shall not waste N
sweetness on the desert sir. Meanwhii
? 'Forgetme-nOt'siaM Eyery lhipesa
? kleSs ias5 Ia ssIi,r- MARY fGpLDa
lslgioif VI 4s5&syoH 70 .IIiw beol ani
.sasIq 1BiiEl adl o,
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-09-15
VIM. &. Carr ana his New Wife.

N iTRoyBLEz IN THE FAMILy,T-Mr,a Carr,
of Eagle grove, Kentucky whose ad'
yerlisement fol . vile, we'Published some
time Since and who afterwards concluded
oiunite himself in marriage with "a, Col
umbusg widow, Mrs A. P. Briggs, w
regret to learn has become unhappy in hi'
new. relations. We learn that he ha'
written to this city accusing Mrs. 9. ,ofya
rious ioffenses, saying tina. she has causet
a fuss inS,he family amungboIh black AM
white, aud has played hob gepsrally,-
We regret hear, This, as,it may damag
thereputallon Of therest o., ,lbe Celumbu
widows,o who we believe are as amiabl
and attractive as any ol, the sisterhood
llheaides, the, publicity given o The circum
stances of the marriage, and lis unbapp
issue will have atendency 70 cause peoPl
q oaW stlo slgdie 10 Roed iea oi ow
'ussqisq odt o. siilsoa ,aoisssioig ni asyg
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-09-15
Information.

. OILEX,-olleX or sanu Is Lnes iaIgeBI
component Of soils, and with alumina and
lime, is the base Of all soils. Soils are
porous in proportion to the amount of
slick they contain. If soil contains over
eighty per cent. Of sand, It is too dry
and porous for productive land. 1t will
bear the securing rush only, which is
formed almost wholly Of silk Combined
with alumina and the alkalies, it becomes
soluble or liquid, and then enters largely
into vegetation, and forms The hard coating
of the stem and leaves Of grain and grass
ALuMrNA.-Alumina, or clay, makes a
soil tough, tenacious, and impervious to
va.or. Strictly speaking, clay is silicite
of alumina, though in common parlance
we use them as SYNONYMOUS. |, rarely
enters into the composition of vegetables,
il being rather a base for the soil than a
constituent for vegetation.
LlxE.-Lime, in the form Of phos-
pilates and carbona,es. enters largely into
the composition Of plants, and is, in fact,
ahhessential element of vegetable matter
BY acting on the alkalies. il sets the sol.
uble SILICA free. making il available for
plants. 1t also makes the soil warmer
and more porous, combines with the
resinous and oily matterin the soil and
forms soap--thus destroying the antisep-
tic matter in the soil, and aiding decom-
position, ew doidW saatdi 7slla ggs.ah
Lime should be applied To- peaty soils
Ito those which contain large amount
of vegetable matier-7to those which are
sOur-to heavy clay lands, and light sandy
soils, On clay, and sandy land, the efiec
is entirely different, making clay land
friable, and sandy land more adhesive.
| Az lime had atendency to sink into the
earth, il should be applied to the surface
and light dressings, frequently applied
are better than heavy dressiingsai.i1sybs
| MAeNEsIA,-Magnesia is found in al
most all the rocks. The phosphate o
magnesia Is the principle ingredient o
the seeds Of grain and grasses. II form
1.-THE germ, while lime and silex form tn
stalks and stems ottrees and grain. Iii
abundant in the soil. '.3s = ''As
/ ;PHosPHoRus, Phosphorus, combine
| with the; alkalies and iron, exists in al
organized bodies--animal and vegetable
! With magnesia, it forms the seed Of grain
and grasses lime, i forms the trunk
OF, trees. Il exists in small quantities
is soon exhausted BY cultivation, an,
must be supplied, Of, crops will fail. y
ACCOMPLISHMENTS is,a powerful q
ement Of fertility, but is soon exhausted
It can, however be restored by the appl
cation Of stable manure. The strong
pungeni smell Of the horse-sIable, is vols
! tile, ammonia. or har.shorn, escapin
! from the manure Clay, coal and plasie
; readily obsoTb and detain it, .lisH is5
ya ALKALIEs. Potash, soda and ammonil
! called ralkalies, and lime and magnesi
called alkaline earths, 'enier largely iinl
the composition Of vegeta;ions and the
absence wonld render a'soil steEiles9S
MASyRE,-1h the general term manor
IS included everything that viii aid fsrtI
ltity, or correct deficiencies in'the soiL-
!. II soils are TOO sandy and-light, lime AZ
q ashes to dissolve the sand, and render
! soluble, is as much manure as mucl
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-09-15

There are a great many men IN The
world with loose notions of The vast sc,
crels which lie undeveloped IN nature !
bosom, But who, as soon as one practical
man man succeeds IN extracting those secrets
BY dint Of painful thought and labor, ant
celebrating them so that the world shal
|lenioy the advantages Of the discovery,
EnSddstly appropriates loltheif owngeniu'
what IS the cleaf property ofyanothel
mAn'slabOr Of brain and bands. 4, qnl
aalhalaana nenIn ~
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-09-15

EE-Are we inspiredl Yes, without
doubt but not az the prophets and the
apostles. Without the actual inspiration
|of ihe Spirit Of grace we can neither dc
nor will nor think any good; but we con
tinually slitie the inspiration. God nevel
ceases 10 speak, but the noise Of the crea
ture without and of our passions within
lesfens us and ilildsrs us from heating
him. .-EFeneloh.u s..a'a l''A t'.a y,
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-09-15

W. l3iN
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-06-05
Do you wish to Economise :

Then buy good article, even if you have to pay
trife more for it. IL is waste of money to buy
shoes, for instance, that will not last any time
better to buy such as are oeli made, and Of the
best materials, and will wear well. Is not this
trues Then call at the subscribers shoe store
where none but custom made shoes are kept AL
kinds Of Ladies and Children's made of the very
best materials, and by superior workmen, and all
warranted. These shoes neOer rip; the only com
plant is, "they never wear out"
The subscriber is prepared to supply his Gus.
toners, and all who may become such, with the
finest and most highly finished Shoes Caters,
Boots, Slippers, &C., well as with the strongest
and heaviest kind of Children's School, or every
day shoes, intended for durability and hard ser.
vice, and which last also includes servants Shoes
and Boots, strongly made, yet handsomely finished,
and warranted to every purchaser.
Shoes of this kind, namey-mede of the best
materials and by the best workmen-cost at first
but triie more than those that are only made to
sell but will outwear three or four pairs OF the
latter, and Of course are much the cheapest. An
important consideration to all who have large fam
lies to provide shoes for, and not very long purses
to draw from. Dr. Franklin never bought poor
article If he could get good one, and it is gen.
orally believed he was wise man.
Then call, one and all; follow the example OF
that great and wise man, and test for yourselves
this important question of practical economy.
q. WIERMAN,
Ap 10 18th street, between G and II
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| sion, is medium through which those hold
ing similar sentiments In regard to public af-
fairs and public policy, may make known, dis
cnss and defend their views, and expose the
improperly ofthe principles, and the impolicy
Of the measures of their antagonists II should
earnestly labor to give proper direction to
public opinion by enlightening the public
mind la
The AMERICAN is the only paper published
at the seat Of the Federal Government which
advocates Americoa doctrines; the only sem
tinel of the party stationed where near and
clear view can be had of the movements and
doings ofther opponents at their headquarters
Here political information concentrates, and
from hence it radiates to every part of the en-
pire; here party measures and movements are
determined, and political campaigns planned;
here stratagems are concocted and thwarted,
and here at certain seasons of the year politi-
clans most do congregate; here, in short, is
the centre Of the great political maelstrom in
which so many thousands are constantly plung-
ing and forever gyrating.
If the American party is DESTROYS Of being a
national party, 1t should not be without a
paper here through which it can make known
to all people its views, aims and opinions, and
which shall also refute the calumnies that are
from time to time uttered against it through
ignorance or less excusable motive; and We
therefore, take hope that the AMERICAN, stand
ing, as it will stand, upon the platform of the
american party, advocating as it will adyo-
cate, the paramount rights Of native-born citi-
zens, eschewing, as it will eschew, all interior
ence with slavery as national concern, and
maintaining, as it will maintain, perfect free
dom Of opinion and of conscience in religion,
will find favor in the eyes Of all truly patriotic
citizens in the land, and commend itself to their
generous support .e
Lest we may not have been specific enough
in declaring our principles, we add, that the
FAREWELL ADDRESS of the Father of his coun-
try, as illustrated by the broad light Of his adj
ministration, is our political textbook and oade
mecuma and shall be our compass and chart.
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.NTS WANTED ALL OVER THE WORLD

AGENTS WANTED ALL OVER THE WORLD
Two 90 into a lucrative and honorable business,
IL which will pay active business man from
to commence with. One hundred thousand men can
make fortune by this process, honorably ard with
out hard labor. II is practical and legitimate specu
lation, that he who wishes TO better his condition
go into without the possibility Of losing dollar
Now, sir, IL You think all humbug just remain in
your idleness and poverty, while others reap the re-
ward Of little energy. But If you actually want 10
make money easy send rs cents By mail TO cover the
expense Of printing and postage and will send you
an article, worth ONE DOLLAR 10 any family, with
circulars, only for those who take agencies, showing
you how you can make your fortune, and l warrant
satisfaction, or refund your quarter.
The capital required is 10 remain in your own
hands. A. G. benson,
ap g. Mobile, Ala
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NO. 544. NO. 544.
NEW FAMILY GROCERY,
VARIETY AND PROVISION STORE,
In the Northern Liberties. ~
TNHE SUBSCRIBER has Just opened new store
IL of the above description at
No. 544 north M street, between 9Th and
9th streets west.
and respectfully soicts the patronage Of his friends
and the public. The articles all fresh and will
be sold lowas at any other store in this city His
stock consists Of such articles usually kept in
Family Grocery. Also
COMBS,
BRUSHES,
TOILET POWDERS,
PINS, NEEDLES
SEWING SILK,
COTTON, THREAD,
SUBSCRIBERS, PINS,
INK, PAPER, CAKES, CANDIES, DC.
Segars, Tobacco, and Snuff.
Of the best brands and mandatory in short, hl-
most everything generally kept in such store for
family use.
FOR RENT.-A brick stable with hay-loft and
room for carriage and two horses.
Don't forget the place, No. 544 street.
THOS. N ADAMS
NoTE.-The country trade will find il greatly TO
their advantage TO call and examine for themselves
before purchasing elsewhere every article is fresh
new, and cheap.
22-lm
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I0HN w. SIMPLIFY, MERCHANT TAILOR.
e. No. 278 Pennsylvania Avenue, near 10th Street,
South Side has on hand good assortment of Cloths,
Casmeres, and Vestings, which he will make toor-
der in the best possible manner, and in the latest
style, for cash, and respectively solicits from his
friends and the public generally share of their
patronage. From his long experience in the business
he aatters himself that he give entire satisfac
ton.
Garment Cutting accurately and promptly done.
Repairing attended TO with neatness and despatch.
Two good Coat Makers and two good Pant Makers
wanted Immediately. April l5.--G.
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CHEAP FOR CASH.

"HE UNDERSIGNED HAVING A COMPLETE
assortment Of Wood Coal, Lime, Sand, and
other articles for sale at their place Of business in
vite purchasers to give them call before purchas
ing elsewhere; we have stock that cannot be ex-
celled in the District of Columbia in price
quality. Terms positively cash. n
Come, and buy load cheap for cash and return
home satisfied that il pays to take the papers of the
carriers, and buy Wood, Coal, Lime, Sand. &C., at
the corner Of l4th and Z Streets opposite A. J..
Joyces carriage repository, Washington city d. G.
April 15.-3t JAMES ii. REED & co.
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PROSPECTUS OF THE WASHINGTON
AMERICAN.

We can hardly think II necessary to urge
upon those who hold that Americans ought to
rule America, the importance Of havinga paper
at the scat Of the Federal Government, which
shall enunciate and advocate the doctrines
the American party.
A paper issued from any Of the great centres
Of a nation, but especially from the political
Metropolis, in the present age, not in this
country only, butin Great Britain, France, and
wherever there is the least freedom Of discus
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-06-05
THE GREEN MOSS.

delicate thing is the green, green moss, '.
That clings TO the crumbling wall
lis mothers the damp from the cold, cold earth,
The air we its sire may call
For its fed by the breeze with the tiny dust,
And drinks Of the eyes soft tears,
And dantily spreads forth its emerald crust
Der the stone il had nnrsed for years;
And living on the rich mans loss, ....
tale is told Of the green, green moss.
II crceps DER the tomb Of the bold and brave,
That crunble 10 dust alone;
And spreadeth a shroud Ger the poor mans grave
Which not cen a friend will own;
II silently telleth how pride decays,
And how vain that pride has been,
And the Wondering towers Of ancient days
II loveth to mantle and green. ..
Gloryiug in the rich mans loss,
A tale is told by the green, green moss
A carpet II spreads e'er the marshy bed
Where the forests imbedded rest
And mildly IL raiseth the delicate head
From the smouldering princely crest;
And the fair green moss on the old church spire
Tells how bright life may be,
When age rings the curfew TO quench youths fire
II the heart from guilt be free.
Rising on the ruined loss,
How true tale tells the green, green moss
The corner stone Of the first Catholic church
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r. ID Err G f. IL respectfully informs the
e. public in general and his friends in particu-
lar, that he has large assortment Of Fancy Notions
such as Cottons, Needles, Threads Silks, Buttons,
Pens, Tobacco, Cigars together with Candies Cakes
Fruit Vegetables, in short, q Family Provision
Store and will sell as cheap the cheapest Don't
West Side Of Thirteenth street. second door south Of
q street. o8 I'm
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GREAT BARGAINS IN WATCHES, JEWEL
~ RY, AND SILVER-WARE.-I have Just re-
turned from the North where have bought for cash
(at panic prices, and have brought assortment
of Rich Jewelry, and some very fine and beautiful
Gold Watches; and as l wish to see them off as
soon as possible have concluded to put the prices
below the possibility of competition to make it an
object to purchasers to call Immediately.
Please call and examine the stock and prices at
s3S Pennsylvania avenue, sign of the Large Spread
Eagle and Watch No mistake, great bargains will
be, offered,
May 29 H. O. HOOD
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WANTED.

4 GIRL FROM 70 TO Is TO ASSIST IN THE
"A work of a small family. The person in want
until she rs 49, provided her age does not exceed
years. She will have good home and be carefully
instructed in all her duties and receive the kindest
treatment from her employers.
A white girl would be preferred, though no objec-
ton would be made as to color Inquire at this OF
fee, or No. 80, North A St.
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CARD.

CARD.
TNHE UNDERSIGNED HAVE THIS DAY (AU-
u gust 3D. entered into partnership in the House
Carpenters and Joiners business, and having erected
q new and commodious shop in the rear Of JACK
SON HALL, between Third and Four-and-a-half
Streets prepared 10 contract for and perform all
work in their line Of business either in city OF coun.
try with which their friends or the public may favor
them on accommodating terms with promptness and
despatch. They respectfully solicit share Of the
public patronage.
GEORGE w. GARRETT 4 co.
They have several houses and lots for sale in diff.
ferent parts OF the city on accommodating terms
g. W. GARRETT a co.
slim UnteL)
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81 Discussing AGENCY.-An Office will be
opened in this city on The first Of May next for the
collection and disbursement Of both good and bad
debts, on the new system discovered by H. johnson
counts Orders &c. will be received on deposite at
No. 4s9, 7th st. preparatory to opening said House
for business.
For further information call as above and get
Circular. pamphlet will soon be published, ex-
planning this new system in detail
April 12.-f JOHNSON Il CLAYTON.
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Suspicious tailor TO suspected customer:
"Maks you coat, sirS Oh, yes, sir, with plea
sure. There, just stand in that position, please:
and look right at that sign, while / take your
measure. The sign reads Terms cash.
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-06-05

A Connecticut schoolmaster asked lad from
Newport How many Gods are thereS" The
boy, after scratching his head some time, rcpli-
cd: al don'tknow how many you have in Con-
nectcut, but we have none in Rhode Island"
Weekly American. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1858-1858, 1858-06-05

An Irshman named Joseph Wright killed a
man named Keen, at New Orleans, on Friday
nghtweek, whilst in prison. The weapon used
was piece Of pine board torn from bunk,
the brains Of the victim being scattered thereby
in every direction.
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E We have been informed, and the infor-
nation may be relied upon, coming from one
Of the leaders of the ''mobocracy" as it did,
that they have one hundred and fifty men now
in Washington, whom they intend to vote in the
First Second, Third, and Fourth Wards, as
often as they can. This is 80 M /. etrsh
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CONSTRUCTIONS, Do NOT DESPAIR.

CONSUMPTION tg- AN OLD INDIAN
DOCTOR while Missionary
CURED. among the Indians of the
Rocky mountains, discovered
CONSUMPTION aRARE PLANT, that proves
to be certain cure for
CURED. s CONSUMPTION, Bronchitis,
Asthma, Liver Complaint,
CONSUMPTION Nervous Affections, Coughs,
Colds, &C. Having now made
CURED. his fortune and retired from
business, he will send the pre-
CONSUMPTION scriptons and directions for
preparing the medicines free
CURED. Of charge to all who desire it.
H1a and will send their address,
CONSUMPTlON enclosing two stamps Go cts. y
to pay the return letter, with
CURED. description of their symp-
TOMS The Old Doctor has
CONSUMPTION cured more than 5000 cases of
Consumption alone, and hopes
CURED. all afflicted people will avail
themselves Of this opportuni-
CONSUMPTION ty, as the Doctor wishes to do
i. all the good he can before he
CURED. dies. Address
DOCT. UNCAS BRANT,
Box 1881 p. o., New York