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Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-07-16

Artsmus Ward has written another
letter to the Cleveland Plaindealcr. In
it he says M
"Hear in the Buzzum of my flmcrly
/ am enioyin myself, at peas with awl
mankind and the wimmen folks Iikeviz.
| go down to the village ockashunly And
take a little old Rye fur the stummucss
sake but I owed spiritas liclxers as a
gincral thsnG No man eyir seen me
intossikated bat onct and that air hap
pened il Pillzbny A parcel OF ornery
cusses in that mizzcrable sity bustid in-
ter The hsagt thifinthe mite and aboosed
my WAX works shaimful. / dident OBJ
sarve the outrajus trapsacshuns ontil the
next eyenin when the people begun TO
kongregate. Suddenly they kommen-
sed fur two larf and holIer in boyste-
rious stile. Sez good people whats eps
Sez they them CRATE waz works isn't
they old man. / imm cdiately looked
upter WHARF the wax works was and
my blud biles as think Of tho sitc
which then met my Case. l hope to be
dodrabbertid ii them afoursed rascals
hadent gone and put a old kaved in hat
onter George Washington's he'd aud
shuved short black klay pipe inter his
Mouth. His noze they had painlid red
and his ;rowsers legs thay had shuy
inside his butcs.
My wax fgger Of Napoleon Boney.
part was likewise mawltreated; Hs
sword was danglin tween his legs, his
cooked hat was drawn klean down over
his ize and hv was plased in a stoopin
posishun lookin zactly MS tho he was a.
drunk as n billed owl. Ginerul Taylcr
was standin on his head and Whitfield
Skott's koat tales were pinnd over hi.
head and his trowsis ware kompIctcly
torn orf Irum hisself Ny wax works
representa- the Lords Last Supper was
likewize uboozcd. Three Of Fostlc,
ware under tho table and two of um had
on old tarpawlin hats and raggid pc,
jackits and ware smokin pipes. Judul
lskarriot Ind on u cooked hat and wal
apparently drinkin, ~ u Bottle OF whis
KS sot belour him This ere sprcktvrca
wus too much for me. klossd the show
ani then drowndid my sorros In th'
flowing Bole.
ProDly lie rite you agin beiour tak'
my departure on the Summer kampain
Very respectfully Yures,
Artcmus Ward, L. X.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-07-16

RAJ At reont meeting of tho Massa.
chusetts Historical Society at the man
sion of Prot Longfellow at Cambridge
Nh. Everett related, among other ancc.
dotes ono of British General Clinton,
who, while living nt the Battery. IN
New York, WAS accustomed 10 take u
nap every warm day in the summer
house attached to his residence. He
was observed by Yankee, who repor-
ted through spies, to Washington, that
Clinton could easily be captured. Ham
iIton came into the room while Wash
ington, was consulting with tho iaesscn'
ger relative to il, who said to the Com.
mandcr-in Chief, do not listen for q
moment TO the suggestion, for IL Clin
ton be captured, the British Ministry
will send capable man 10 take hi'
place. Clinton is just the man We want
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-07-16
Look Before You Kick.

A minister recently while on his way
TO preach II funeral sermon, In tho co.n.
Try, called 70 500 Que Of his members, an
old widow lady, who lived near the
road no was travelling The old lady
had just been making sausagcs and she
felt proud Of them, they were 50 plcmp.
round and sweet. Or course she insist
cd on the minister taking some homo to
his family. lie objected on account OF
not having his portmanteau along. This
objection was soon oyerrulel and the
old lady, after wrapping them IN rag,
carefully placeda bundle in either pock.
.ot ct ,Ae srcae'icrs pnpselous soat,---
Thus equipped lac started for the ia.
neral. Whilo' attending 10 tho solemn
ceremonies Of the grave, some hungry
dogs scented the sausages, and were not
long an Tracking them TO the pocket Of
the good man's ovcrcoat. OF course
this Was n great annoyance, aud ho was
several times under tho necessity q 4
kicking those whelps away. The obsc-
quies OF the grave completed the min.
stcr and congregation repaired 10 the
church, where the funoral discourse
was to DO preached Alter the sermon
was finished the minister halted 10 make
some remarks 20 his congregation, whom
a brother, who wished to have an mp.
polntment given out, ascendod the steps
Of the pulpit, and gave the ministers
coat u hitch. 10 get his attention The
divine, thinking it u dog having do
sign upon his pocket, raised his foot.
gave u sudden kick. snd sent the good
brother sprawling down the steps
You will excuse me, brethren and
sistcrsl' said tho minister, contusedly,
and without looking at the worS ho lrdl
just done, for / could not avoid it, /
have sausages IN my pocket, aud that
dog has been trying 70 grab them ever
since | came upon tho premises
Our readers may Judge of the effect
such m announcement would have ut u
funeral.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-07-16
Law and Lawyer.

It i said that Tom Corwin. rs lie is
GamiIiarly called was once trying case
in which he was opposed by the late
Mr.. Writ, when the latter tried q some
what novel mode Of discrediting the
evidence Of Mr. Corwin's chef witness.
on whose accuracy AMI discrimination
everything turned. by showing that
he was pcrson of astonishing cred
ulily.
wrt--lIavc you read Robinson Cru.
soc?
Witncss-les.
DO YOU believe il ally
Witness Well, Yes, Squire, don't
know but what do.
The same answer was returned as TO
Gulliver's Travels, and several other
works of fiction, C0rwin all the while
fidgcting and getting hot. Presently
Mr.. Writ considered the witness entire
ly fattened out, resigned him with n
bland smile.
Mr.. Corwin said ho had only one
question 10 put.
Corwin-lIavc you read Wirt's Life
Of Patrick Henry
Witncss-les.
Corwin--Do you believe il all?
Witness-Wby, no, Squire, ! cant go
that.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-07-16
The Wrong Maid.

A few days ago couple residing ~
The ncighborhood Of Bridcstown, Devon.
England, went to the parish church 10
be married The bridegroom, instead
Di taking his intended bride ut the
I,urch door and accompanying her TO
o altar, walked thithcr with the BRIDE :
ster. who was one Of the bridcmaids
he bride thsught that her intended
isbnnd had changed his mind at the
81 moment, and she rotwed into pew
very doiccted state Of mind. The
lr--.Aony proeeoded. and IL was not
ntil the clergyman came TO the impor'
mt question, wilt thou have this wo
IAN to be thy welded wifc?' that the
bridegroom was conscious Of his mis-
Ike lie then looked round tho church
ith astoDishmeut, and exclaimed, This
the wrong maid, sirl. The righl
aid was soon found, the ceremony
M again commenced, and tho right
aid was married TO tho right man
uch TO tho satisfaction Of all parties
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-07-16

RAJ Mr. Webster was callod upon by
an old gentleman from Nantucket, 10
undertake csusc for him, tho argu.
ment OF which was approaching, and
his client asked What would be his terms
Why, said Mr. W. II cannot argue II
andcr QUO thousand dollars; for, al
though the ease is not heavy one, Il
will require me TO hang about the court
for week. and | should be rs willing
to loo actually engaged for week, as Ia
lose my tmc IN this way" "Wcll said
the client III give you thousand
dollars, will you argue any other case in
which YOU might be cmpIoyed2' Ger
tainly," sald the advocate. The bar
gain was closed The old man having
AN eye to business, applied to several
persons'n Nantucket who had eases on
issue list, aud made his own terms foi
Webstcrs services, and actually recciy-
eel four hundred dollars beyond what he
had paid; and, besides that, gained hi'
own cause gratis
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-07-16

|f3r Mr., Petcr Fudge appeared at
|wburyport, Mass, after an absence Of
years. lie went away in n ship
on yonng man, abandoning his
billy, and returned to learn that his
70 bad been twice married since he
/, and had died several years before
return.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-07-16

rse- Norway has a population of about
million and quarter The inhabi.
nts are nominally Protestant. There
not \ Roman Catholic church or
ost in the whole land. Neither n
Nv nor Jesuit is allowed by the consti-
hon TO set foot on the soil.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-07-16

|kkf- In Germany, chesnut trees are
lnsod along tho roadsidcs, which yield
! villages large income, rs their
|it Is manufactured into starch ~
hen America gets economical, our
leords will be lined IN tho same way.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-07-16

re- \ eotcmporary says that we "dis.
play TO admiration how many different
ways there arc Of calling u man n
scoundrcl.' Well, in this, wcare not SO
bad as those who display how many diff.
fercnt ways there are Of being one.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-07-16

per II has hecu said that pan,aioons
obtained on credit are brooches Of trust
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Business notices publshsd in the editorial column
Of ten lines or less, will be charged one dollar, "
over ten incs ten cents per line.
Legal Advertisements win be inserted and eharg-
ed 70 The attorney ordering the sane.
Candidates for ofhee win be charged two dollars
for announcements, or one dollar 10 subscribers.
Transient Advertisements must invaribly bo paid
fos IN advance All others 10 be settled for quarterly
A discount Of hvopcr cent will be made from our
usual rates for cash.
Tf5- Advertisements 20 insure insertion must be
handed In by Wednesday morning az 10 o'clock.
nf- Uaisss particular time is specified whom
handed 10, advertisements will be published until
erderod out, aud charged accordingly.
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b q s IN Ess CARDS.
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8rookOille american.
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY Sc
w. H. + . s Il Z r.
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

One dollar and fifty cents per year, payable in
dvanes, two dollars AZ the end OF six months,
q three dollars At the expiration Of the year.
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"Aliee, | have engaged u tutor for
Merton; cousin of mine. ! hope you
will both like him, IA he will relieve us
both of all responsibility md caro- In
lact. / wish him TO, and would like you
once in awhile to accept few invita-.
tons among friends Molher wusI ,1,.;s',
with you any time;" ana ,il.. Sar.-i, Ii,p.ai,.
turned on his heel, thinhus n'n.. Hp",'.
wonderful thoughpd ana eo"S'uV'"'s
'' 30 a~tfS, Balls, you and all tho world i,'
-Heaven forgive me--are now ss poen
ling 10 me How rejoiced am l have
rocked my heart 70 sleep forever ana
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comesita of tbs &ssssors.

r0- like provisions. dresses sre com
ing down. The sign before the TIC door
Of maHtuamaker's shop read thns
Dresses made lower than ever" ..
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-03-31
az, Grnlle: 9nsritan.
PRINCIPLES
OF THR AMERICAN COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
sia Steubenyille, Ohio.

We, whose names are hereunto subscribed,
dc hereby adopt, and agree to be governed in
eur political action. by the following princi.
plesI:-
b lst None but Americans to rule America.
.ia2d. The Union must be preserved
aai3d. No Foreign interference in American
affairs, i'+
n 4th. No union Of Church and State.
o Sth. Iuviolability of National Treaties.
9Th Personal morality indispensable to
Office,
d. 7th. An open Bible, without note or COM
ment, in all our Public Schools.
9th. Thorough reform of the Naturalization
Laws.
9th. A capitation tax that will exclu0e
foreign paupers and cOnvicts.
10th, No appointment Of foreigners on
diplomatic posts.
llth. Strict economy in the administration
Of the Government. b '~
18th. No interference with the right Of citi
zenship already acquired by foreigners, and
the protection of law to all who immigratt
from love of liberty, but uncomprOmisine
opposition to Political Catholicism, whether
in the person Of an American demagogue, ol
a aforeign Ecclesiastical Despot. .ii ,s.slt
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-03-31
I HOME MATTERS.
PROCLAMATION.
Mayors OFFICE, City of S'eubenville, I
.t.4ruas .all March 20. 1853.

MAYORS OFFICE, City of Sieubenville, I
.haraas ~ March 20, 1858. {
The qualified Electors Of the City Of
Steubenville, are hereby notified, that an
election for city officers will be held in
said city on
Monday the 5th day of Apri1, A.D,ls5s'
being the frs. Monday Of April next. at
the following places in said city, to wit:
First Ward-At the house Of che Round
Corner. y. '- ..
Second ,Ward-At the Norton House.
Third Ward-At the Franklin House:
Fourth Ward-At the house Of James
Griffith.
And then and there proceed by ballot tc
elect =, ~,
One person to serve as City Marshal,
One person to serve as Trustee of Wa
ter Works, e.,
One person to serve as Trustee fol
City Council for the First Ward.
One person to serve as Trustee foI
City Council for the Second Ward.
One person to serve as Trustee for City
Council for the Third Ward.
One person to serve as Trustee for City
Council for the Fourth Ward.
our) -s J. H. S. TRAINER,
Mayor ofthe City Of &teubenviAe
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Change Of Busin ess.

1a Mr.. THOMAS GoRsUcH, having purchas-
ed the establishment heretofore owned by
Mr.. c. Y. HEcKLER is now opening first
class -four and feed establishment at the
old stand on Market Street, where he
intends keeping constantly on hand and
for sale an assortment OF Flour and Feed,
viz Double and single Extra, Superine
and Unbol.ed Wheat Flour; also Rye,
Barley and Bnckwheat Flour, and Corn
Meal, Oats and Corn, and also variety
of Mill Feed; all of which he intends
selling as low as they can be bought a
any other house in this place, that is, O.
the same quality. The highest cash
price will be paid for anything in his lint
of business. Persons wishing 10 buy o.
sell would consult their own interest by
giving him call before buying or sellin!
elsewhere. He hopes by prompt atten
ton TO business, and honest dealing, II
merit share Of the public patronage.
Remember the place is at Thoma
Gorsuch's on Market Street, one doc
above 9th. 9'. ,.'
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DIED..

In this city. on Friday morning, 10Th inst,
of Infamn alton Of the Lungs, Mrs. REBEccA
P FLEMING. wife of Mr.. A. W. Fleming, aged
Al years.
The deceased removed to this city with her
husband and family from Chillicoihe, Ohio,
abouta year since, During her short residence
among us, she had gained large Lumber of
warmly attached friends, who are deeply grie.
we'd by this Providence which has taken her so
suddenly away. She had connected herself
with the Episcopal Church but few weeks
before, and had exhibited excellencies of char.
acter in that position, from which were raised
the highest anticipatIons Of future usefulness
when she was suddenly arrested by the hand
OF disease, and in one short week, death did
the work, and her earthly labors were closed
But the mes senger found ber ready to depart
Never has it been the privilege of the writer
to witness a death scene more solemn ard in.
structive; surer faith, brighter hone, a
more complete triumph over every thing that i;
alarming and repulsive in death, is seldom
seen. The paiufulness of separati ion and ten
der consideration for those whom she was lea
wing in such deep sorrow, seemed to be the
only thing which cast shade over the Joy Of
her departing moments How consoling tc
the bereaved is the thought, that with her
pain and suffering are at an end, and rest, ano
JOY are her portion forevever more.
0The above we clip from the Rockford
Republican. Mrs. FLEMING resided for nu N
Der of years in this city and it was here that
she was lead by Divine mercy, to renounce thu
Vanities Of the world, andto seek and obtain
the consultations Of true Religion. She united
with the Methodist Protestant Church, o
which she remained worthy member during
her entire stay amongst us. Her attach
ments were strong to the Church Of her first
choice, and she would have lived and died in it
communion, if there had been an organization
in the place where she spent her last days.
AS lady Of piety and social qualities, sht
was surpassed, and was greatly beloved By
all who formed her acquaintance oftimes
has her earnest pray er assembled unto Heavel
for the stricken and sorrowing- her gentl
hand cooled the fevered brow, and her voic
breathed words Of sweetest encouragement in
the ear Of the dying.
He giveth his beloved sleep. "-she hat
entered that rest, prepared for the children q
God--and while we sypathise with her bereay
ed family, We believe " that it is well" wit
her.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-03-31
SHERIFF'S SALE.
Simeon Jennings,
VS.,
Jacob A dams.

DY VIRTUE of writ, vendi Exponas
IL issued out of the Court of Common
Pleas Of Jefferson county, State of Ohio,
bearing date March IL, A. D. 1858, and
TO me directed, l will expose to sale by
public vendue and outcry, at the front door
of the Court House, in the city of Steuben.
vile, on
SATURDAY., the nth day Of April
1858.
at o'clock P. NJ, of said day, the fol-
lowing real estate situate in Jefferson
county and State Of Ohio, to wit the
N. E. quarter of section No. 81 in Town
ship IL and Range 3.
Also q part of the north west quarter Of
section No. q Township IL and Range g.
bounded and described as follows, to wit
beginning at the centre post of the section
thence running west with the division line
OF the section nine chains and ninety three
links to a post, thence south forty chains
and twenty-seven links to q post in the
north boundary of the section, thence east
nine chains and ninety-four links to, q
quarter post, thence south forty chains and
twcnty-seven links to the place of begin.
ming containing forty acres more or less.
Terms of sale cash.
JAMES II. BLINN, Sheriff.
Sheriff's Office, Fee $50
Steubenville, March II, '5s-ts
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New HOTEL IN PRosPEcT.-We are
pleased to learn that plan Is on foot,
aud well nigh matured, for the erection Of
first class Hotel. in this city. The
requisite amount of stock is said to be
promised, by responsible persons, for Its
completion. That such an improvement
is indispensable to the comfort Of the
travelling public, and to the credit Of our
city, is fact that no man will for a mo-
ment doubt; nor do we know of any
investment which would be more likely
to return more profitable remuneration
than such an establishment in our city,
Take hold oft, gentlemen. you who hav:
u little spare change. Youwill be regard
ed as public benefactors, and at the same
time find it profitable speculation.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-03-31
NOTICE

OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION,
Of the City of Steubenville, March 8, 1885
NOTICE is hereby given, that there
~ will be q meeting Of the qualified voters
Of the city of Steubenville, held in the court
house in said city
On Saturday, the Sd day of April next,
to take into consideration The question of pur-
chasing site for, and erecting school house
in said school district
The enumeration Of the youth of said dis
trict shows that there are 254l children who
are entitled to attend school. The number
whose names have been registered as attend
ing school since the 1st OF September last, is
about 1000. Of this number, more than one.
half are taught in rented rooms-yeG. many
have been excluded for want of room, and pro-
per rooms cannot be obtained for their ac.
commodatlon, without new building
We estimate the cost Of lot and building
sufficient to meet the wants Of the schools at
twenty thousand dollars.
The laws of the State Of Ohio authorizes the
city to borrow money for this purpose. In
this way the taxation may be extended through
several years. R. SHERRARD, JR.,
ELI T. TAPPAN,
march l7-td VIM. W. GABLE.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-03-31

~The following persons have paid
the sums annexed to their names, up to
the 24th inst: sa,
Joseph Irns,. 1,5O.. TO No. rs Vol. 4
E. Steelman, 100. to No, "a Vol. 4.
VIM. C.Myers, Il 90. Ito No. 26 Vol. 2.
jos. G. Doyle. 800. 10 No. 81 Vol. L.
B.W. johnson, L so. Ito No. 80 Vol. A.
John Parr, ... .1,50.. to No. 20 Vol. A.
Joshua Manly. 90. to Jan. 1st, 1859
Jas. M'Kinney.2 200. to Jan. LIST, 1859
]. s. Love-. ,.."..l SOTO Jan. lst, 1859
Geo. Webster, II SOTO Jan. lst, 1859
Martin Andrews Soto July LIST, 1858
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-03-31
FOR TIE TRUE AMERICAN
TO MY BROTHER.

H as thy native land no charm for thee
To lure the back once more,
Or can'st thou love as well thy home
On far, far distant shore,
Dost thou ever dream in fancy sweet
Of childish happy days,
Of a Fathers pride, Mothers love,
And Sisters gentle praise,
If o'er thy heart such visions come,
Oh. Brother de ar, come home, come home
Dost thou ever think Of thy cottage home
With woodbine shaded DER,
And the tall old oak that stood so long
Before that cottage door,
o. the vineclad arbour where so Oft
We've sat on summer night, -
And through its clusteredl leaves we've gazec
On the bright moons silvery light,
lfo'er thy hearti such visions come
Oh, Brother dear, come home, come home
Dreamest thou ever of happy hours,
Gladd ened by music sweet,
Of the many songs we loved to sing
And the friends we loved to meet.
Dost ever in memory hear once more
Each sweet and dulcet strain,,
Bidding the pause and list, and long
To b lear hose sounds again,
If DER thy heart such visions come
Oh, Brother dear, come home, come home
Think'st thou ere Of the loving hearts,
That re waiting to welcome thee here
Of the silent tears that fall so oft
For one who is loved so dear,
Dost thou ever clasp in fancy wild
To thy true and faithful heart,
The loving and loved and fondly hope
You ne'er again may part,
If Ger thy heart such visions come
Oh Brother dear, come home, come hom,
M. s. s.
CHARLEsTowN, IND, March Is, 1858.
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SHERIFF'S SALE.
James McCandless & Co.,
Samuel Lindsey, ct al.


RY VIRTUE of an order of sale, in this
I'D cause issued out of the Court of Com
mon Pleas of Jefferson county, State of
Ohio, bearing date February %, A. D..
1858, and to me directed, will expose to
sale by public vendue and outcry, at the
front door of the Court House, in the city
ofSteubenville, on
SATURDAY, the nth, day of April
1858,
at o'clock P. NJ, of said day, the follow
ing real estate situate in Jefferson county
State of Ohio, and described as follows,
to wit -
Lots thirty-two. thirty-four, thirty-six
and thirty-eight; each containing sixty
feet front, and one hundred and thirty-two
feet back from the street, in the town oI
Springfield.
Terms of sale cash.
JAMES H. BLINN, Sheriff
Sheriff e Office Fee 5,63
SteubenyilIe, March II, '59-ts.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-03-31

RETURRED HoME.-It will be remem-
bcred that we mentioned in our paper
in November last-the departure Of the
Rev. JOHN BURNS, on a visit 10 the South.
II will be welcome news to his numerous
friends, in this country, to learn that he
has returned, and is in the enjoyment Of
excellent health. He arrived in this city
on Tuesday, the 23d inst, since which
time, we have been favored with hi.
company, as our guest; and have had
the pleasure Of hearing him preach foul
excellent sermons, to large and deeply
interested congregations.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-03-31
Trustee ofWater Works-D. Cable.

ALL Fools DAY-Mov1Ne TINE, AMI
THE lsT OF APRIL, will all be here on
to morrow. Those ofour city subscribers
who intend to change their residence are
requested to notify our carrier, or leave
word at the Office, of the {" True Ameri
can," in order that they may be promptly
supplied at their new homes. By care
fully attending to this request, they will
confer a favor upon themselves, and tn.
editor.