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True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-03-17
Trial Of colonel Sumner.

CARLIsLE. Pa, March 1.-THE Court
met this morning. All present except
Gen. Wool, who Is still sick. Col. Sum-
ner was arraignsd on three charges: first
prejudice tO.good order and military dis
cipline. Second. violation Of an article
Of war by sending challenge. Third,
upbraiding Harvey for Refusing to fight
duel. Sumner pleads not guilty. The
prosecution present the soTrespondenee
between the parties and rests The case
upon it. Col. F. Lee, member of the
Court, for defense, testi6es to the insult
ing language of Harney towards Sumner
while on trial at Fort LeaVenworlh. An
essential witness for defense Col. Harris,
of Maine corps, arrived this evening"
Court adjourned until tomorrow Sum
ner arrested on defense by Henry +. Watts;
Maj. John F. Lee, Judge advocate, for
prosecution.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-03-17
Signs of Che Times.

One of the noteworthy indications of
political revolution that is now taking
place in this country, is the fact that ev.
cry candidate not in Office, nominated on
the Democratic State ticket, by the Dem
ocratic Convention at.Columbus, has pro.
nounced in opposition to the Lecompton
policy of the Administration, to wit:
Hon. Henry B. Payne, Esq, candidate
for Governor; Major General w. H.
Lyle, candidate for Lieut.. Governor;
COL Morris, for Treasurer of State; Mr..
Reinhard, for Secretary Of State. Mr..
Backus is believed to hold the same posi-.
ton. Another fact Of consequence to the
Democracy was stated by Gov. Payne al
Columbus. Wednesday night, by the
authority of Col. Morris, of Monroe coun.
ty--the stronghold of Democracy--tt
wit: "Col Morris says that he does no
know, nor has be heard Of solitary
Democrat in old Monroe, not even ex
cepting p )stmasters, who is in favor o
Lecompton. They are all bitterly hostil,
to The adoption of that Infamous instru
ment.-Herald Of Saturday.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-03-17
Lecompton in the House.

The 1.LEooMPToN MEN IN HIGH
SPIRITS. Washington. March 1.-THE
anti -Lecomptoniles are in fine spirits this
evening, anticipating a victory tomorrow
on the movement Of Mr.. Harris, OF Ill.,
in the House to-day.
Messrs. Blair, Of Mo-, Davis, Hams,
Ricaud, of Nd. Gilmer, Of N. c., and
Marshall, of KY, where The. only mem.
bers of slaveholding States who voted
with the majority of Is who were aVerse
to the Speakers decision against Mr..
Harris question Of privilege. These
members, with the exception Of Mr.. Blair
represent The American party.
The Lecomptoniles claim that on the
previous vote by which call Of the House
was refused by 8 majority, 81 of their
friends and only anti.LecomPtonites
were absent. ..q-..
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-03-17

WHEN KANSAS WILL COME IN.-The
Washington correspondent ofthe Chicago
Times, supposed to be in the secrets of
Douglas, speaking Of the time when the
Lecompton swindle will pass Congress,
says:
"Winter will close and Spring wil
come and go, and Summer TOO, for that
matter, before the domination WiN hare
passed oUer the Senate. The opposition
will dispute every inch of ground; the
debate will be the most scorching which
ever took place in Congress. predict
tha, before it is closed the most violent
Lecomptonist will be ready and willing
to withdraw from the conflict. The issue
will be presented to the American people
will awaken The popular indignation TO
height, WHICH will make ii uncomfortable
10 face"
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-03-17
New Hampshire Speaks.

The election which took place in New
Hampshire on Tuesday has resulted
gloriously for the Republican cause. The
gain from last year is about three thous-
and, which is gain Of one thousand for
each Congressional District Hale is re-
elected and the whole State ticket with
him. The Senate stands nine Republicans
to three Democrats. The house has one
hundred and forty Republicans 10 twenty
nine Democrats, hardly enough to swear
by. The Governors Council is all Re-
publican. New Hampshire used to be
the most reliable Democratic State in the
Union. Nothing could move her until
they made slavery Democratic test, and
then she slept out. ALL HONOR TO THE
OLD GRANITE STATE.-State Journal.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-03-17

SUNDAY ADJUSTMENTS IN New York.
Mayor Tiemann has determined 10 shut
up the Sunday ,heaters, gardens, circuseS
and lager-beer saloons on the Sabbath
In pursuance Of instructions, Sergeant
Berney and squad visited large num-
Der of these places of resort on Sunday
night, to notify the keepers that they
must on Sundays hereafter close their
houses according 10 law. In some places
the officers received the answer "Yah, "
TO assure them that the order would be
complied with in other places no answer
was given as TO the keepers intentions,
and at other houses they were treated
rather discourteousiy. In the William
street, and North William street and
Chatham street houses the police found
immense gatherings Some of,he saloons
had upward of a thousand guests, with a
band Of music in full blast, singing,
drinking, smoking, bslEroling and gam.
bling.
At Hinner u HarmoE's Theatre, BOW.
cry, the officers were at first refused ad,
mission, but they were eventually allow
ed to go in quietly. A dramatic perform
ance was going on as usual. The play
was, however, soon stopped when the
police was announced, and the audience
shortly afterward dispersed, not a little
cbagrined at the interruption.
AT Rynehart & Renner's National Cir
Gus the horses were in the ring, and the
performance went on merrily until the
police gave the usual notice, when it ceas.
ed.-N. Y Tribune.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-03-17
Report Of The Kansas Investigating
Committe.


Ike Cook Confirmed, With proUiso that
he resign sOon-Mars 1atShip Of Nor
thern Illinois. n.
WASHINGTON, Monday, March 8.
Mr.. Harris, Chairman Of the Kansas
Investigating Committe of fifteen, will
submit the jom nal of its proceedings, with
the report, to the House, omOrrow,
(Tuesday.)
The report states that all the objects Of
the inve siigation have been defeated by
the Majority, and it asks for further action
by Congress.
1t is expected that Humphrey Marshall
will thereupon offer a resolution, with
instructions that seven members 0he Re,
publican. of the Committe may call for
any information they think necessary,
and summon witnesses before them.
II will then be for the House 10 deter
termine whether this movement be a
privileged question, and upon that the
test will be made.
1t is now believed that six Americans
will sustain this movement to secure fur.
ther inquiry, though the test may be
postponed to print the journal and repor!
of the committe.
Cooks nomination as Postmaster at
Chicago was up again to-day, with the
information required from the Post Office
and Treasury Departments, in regard to
his defalcatiOn. He will be confirmed
to morrow, with the private understanding
that he is to resign soon.
Davidson will probably be retained as
Marshal of the Northern District Of Him
ois, not withstanding the assurances CIV
en- 10 Nye.
VRRITAs
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-03-17

TIE GREAT REvIvAL.-We scarcely
open secular paper from any section OF
the country but revival notices meet the
eye. The awakening extends from the
East to The West, and prevails among
most of the Christian denominations -
The religious interest in cities, towns,
and villages, as well as in the country,
appears TO be constantly extending and
becoming more engrossiug. Churches
are crowded, union and other prayer
meetings are largely attended, and daily
accessious are made 10 the Baptists Meth
odisls, Congregationalisls, Presbytetians,
and other Evangelical sects. The pres.
ent revival is said 10 be more wide-sE read
and general among all classes than any
known for many years.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-03-17

BLAcKwooD's EDINBURG MAGAZINE,
for February, contains several chapters Of
Bulwer's new Story; "What will he do
with it" which increases in interest. Also
a very interesting article entitled "Zanzi-
bar; and Two months in East Africa by
Capt. Burton, the accomplished author of
THE Pilgrimage to Mecca. 1t also con-
tains several others Of interest, among
which, is No. IL, of the POOrbeach Meet.
ing in India. Price $3,OO per annum-
Address Leonard Scott & Co., 10 Fulton
Street, New York. ,l II
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-03-17
NEW BOOKS.

The March number Of the ATLANTIC
MONTHLY has been OH our table for some
time; it is fully equal to any Of the former
ones. This is the fifth number Of the
Atlantic" and it has already become
renowned for its fearless reviewing Of the
leading political, and literary items, Of
the day; and the marked ability which
characterizes all it's contents Terms
$500 per annum. Address Philips,
Sampson g. Co., la Winter Street Bos-
ton. ,.E..ia " j3as-Pb FOB"
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-03-17
VERITAs.

BITES AND STINGs OF INsEoTs.-As a
remedy against the stings and bites of in
sects, and ofall poisonous reptiles, Braces
ARCTIC LINIMENT is unsurpassed. Such
are it's disinfecting and penetrating prop
critics, that no matter how virulent may
be the poison from bite or sting, this
Liniment at once reaches the seat of the
venom, however deep, and neutralzes and
extracts it, With Brugg's Arctic Lini-
ment at hand, the bite of a rattlosnake is
as harmless as that ofa gnat. 1t relieves
the smart ofmusquito bites instantly, and
id few minutes entirely destroys the
pain from a sling. For sale by Hening &
Melvin.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-03-17

il net excel. the perfection Of the mode,
and thus, in short time, very great
improvement will be seen everywhere,
and those now making the greatest efforts
will find their progress facilitated"
Bishop TILLorsON very truthlully says,
/" many things in this life. require great
care and fOrsihOHght, but The greatest
work in life is to rear and build up a
man, Are the ignorant aud unskilrul,
competent to the accomplishment Of this
great work? We admit that there are
hundreds Of good Teachers in our State,
but the truth cannot be successfully con-
troverted, that there are thousands Of
incompetent Teachers, who are being
supported at the expense of the State and
at the far greater expense Of the destiny
of the rising generation. In the hands
Of incompeten. Teachers, thousands o.
minds are receiving a malformation which
will last forever. I'oo millions, three
hundred thousand Dollars have been
expended during the last year, in our
State, in the payment of Teachers, and
more than the half of tha. sum to persons
who haYe need that others should teach
them.
How much wiser and how much more
economical it would be, to pay fair pro-
portion Of that sum for the education .oI
proper persons in whose hands the train
ing of our children would be safe.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-03-17

GT Bishop Bayley, the Catholic bish-
op of New Jersey, has issued manifesto,
10 be read in all The churches, in which
he calls attention 10 drunkards and dealers
in liquor. Leaving to the pastors the
choice of the particular means TO be used,
he suggests that each should keep list Of
the drunkards and liqnor.dealers in bis
church. He says:
81 am determined 10 make use Of the
most severe measures against all who are
addicted to this scandalous and desiruct-
i've vice and if they continue in the
practice of it, they must do it as outcasts
from the Catholic Church. who have no
right to the name Of Catholic while they
live, nor to Christian burial when they
die.' .af...
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-03-17

SLAVE TRADE REVIVED. curious
development land important, Il true),
reaches us from New Orleans. The
Delta of that city, in an editorial article,
assests that The African slave trade has
already been reopened by the South, and
that regular depot has been established
on Pearl river, In Mississippi, where car
goes Of negroes haYe been received, and
sold into slavery. The vessels engaged
in the business carry the French flag, be-
cause the British cruisers on the African
coast will not trouble it.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-03-17
The burning Of the Steamer Eliza
Battle Over Thirty lives lost.

The Telegraph announced, a few days
ago, that on Monday moining, lst inst,
between the hours of two or three o'clock,
as the steamer Eliza Battle. Capt Stone,
was coming down the Tombigbee river,
on her way 10 Mobile, at point about
As miles below Demopolis, she was dis
covered 10 be on fire in the after part,
and that she was entirely consumed
We find some further particulars in the
Mobile papers. The Register says:
lowing to the high wind and the point
at which the fire first caught, it commu.
nicated almost Instantly with the Ladies'
cabin, and Gu. off all access to the life
boat and yawl. All on board were driven
TO the forward part of the boat, where
they remained until the scorching flames
drove them into the water. Some were
fortunate enough TO get bales Of cotton,
others sustained themselves by cliDging
to the limbs of trees for several hours,
until rescued from their perilous position
after daylight. 1t will be remembered
that Sunday night was bitterly cold, and
of he 20 or 80 who perished, it is more
than probable that a majority was frozen
10 death. The accident occurred, we
learn. where the river was swollen over
its banks, and spread for half mile into
lowlands. and that when an effort was
made to reach the shore the boat came
into contact with large tree, which was
broken down by the violence Of the con-
cussion, and arrested her progress.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-03-17

A ScoToH MIL1oNAIRE.-The will Of
the late Mr.. Morrison, formerly of the
London house of Morrison & Cryder, has
Just been administered 10 in Scotland
The estate exceeds $50. 100000. Basil.
don Park, which cos! 100000, is the
mansion given to the widow for her res.
idence, with an annuity of$50 900 year.
The great IsIay estate, in Scotland. large
enough for prncipali.y, and which cost
2,2OO,0OO, is given to his son Charles,
to whom also is bequeathed the round
sum of $5, 900, 900 '.ss. .e
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-03-17

GRAHAM's ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE for
April has already been received. A
hearty welcome is always ready for
"Graham." The April number contains
a full account Of the Princess Royal. and
the Royal Marriage; with complete de-
sctiption of the wedding dresses, which
the ladies are .'dying'' to know all about.
Price $500 per annum. Address Wat
son q Co., Philadelphis,
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-03-17

A LARGE ACCESSION. LIN the Fourth
street Methodist Episcopal Church,
Wheeling, Va, Rev. J. E Wilson pastor,
two hundred and forty persons have re.
Gently been converted, and one hundred
and ninety have united with the Melho-
dist Episcopal Church,
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-03-17

KANSAS CoMFoRT.-The Union copies
from the Kansas Herald Of Freedom an
article denouncing the N. T. Tribune,
endorsing Gen. Calhoun and prophesyng
peace, even if Lecompton be passed.
This article cost the Government about
81 per line, or just 1921, the price for
advertising mail routes in the paper.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-03-17
Union Prayer Meeting.

On cTluay Ol laSN week, inc ministers
representing four Of the Evangelical
Churches of this city, held meeting Of
consultation, to take into consideration
The best method by which to promote and
extend the gracious work Of grace, now
in progress in this place.
We are glad 10 learn, thatit was mutually
resolved to hold UniOnPrayer Meeting
in six of the different churches of the city,
consecutively, commencing at o'clock
P. M. The first Of the series was held
on yesterday, in the Kramer Chapel,
and was well attended. On to-day it will
be held in the frs! Presbyterian Church.
For further information In regard to these
meetings. we refer our readers to the card
in this paper, published by authority.
That it is the duty of all who can, tc
be in attendance at those meetings, is a
fact that none will doubt, who have any
regard for their spiritual interest. "God
is working in the hearts of the people
10 will and to do Of his own good pleas
ure," and it is our duty "to work out oul
own salvation with fear and trembling
Under the influence OF The Holy Spirit
the Gospel of Christ still possesses the
same astonishing power that was evinced
by the preaching of the Apostle on the
day of the Chrisliani P Pentecost-it pierces
the consciences of sinners, it softens their
hearts, and by the accompanying influence
of Divine Grace, it purifes their souls
the careless trifer is arrested by Gospel
Truth, and for the first time in his life
be begins to think seriously, and 10 pray
for mercy-he comes to himself, and in
the language of the Prodigal, says,-"I
will arise and 60 to my Father"
Never since our recollection, has there
been so extensive revival Of Religion in
our world, as there is at the present
time. How many years will pass by,
before "the earth will be filled with the
knowledge Of The Lord" we pretend moi
to say, but we think it not Utopian
notion to indulge in the belief, that we
have been permitted to behold the dawn
of that happy day of Grace.
The New York Commercial Ad-
usrtiser truly and forcibly says of the
great Religious Awakening now in pro-
gress:
"Never, perhaps, certainly never du-
ring the lifetime Of the present generation,
was religious movement less open to
ridicule, or less liable to exception of any
kind. We say this without any hesitation
or qualification. There has been from
the first, and is now, nothing pretentious
in il; nothing extravagant nothing for
ced or fictitious. 1t grew up unnotced ;
it came almost literally without observa-
ton or remark, and was first seen in some
Of its benefcent fruits. It's increase has
been gradual, though rapid and great, and
it has been free 10 wonderful extent
from sectarianism and from extremes. o.
every kind. A work of this kind is to be
judged Of by its effects upon the people,
and upon those who are prominent in ii:
promotion; and judged by this standard
the present religious movement is JUS
tilted before the world, for its influence
has been melorative Of sectarian asperities
and promotive Of fraternal feeling"
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-03-17

ET MONROE STEWART, who was
convicted for the murder of Wilson al
McKeesport. and was subsequently, par.
doned by Executive clemency died on
the 9th inst, in the Hospital, at Pitts
burgb, Of Small l.Pox.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-03-17
Anti.Lecompton Me citing at Cleveland
-Melodeon Hall packed full.

To the Ohio Statesman:
CLEVELAND, March ll.-Great Dem
ocrslic anti Lecompton meeting here to.
night. The Melodeon Hall is packed
from pit 10 dome. Mr.. Stanton is speak.
ing, |. Coflinbury, Esq, President; A.
Hughes, G. Winslow, D. P. Rhodes, b
Hessenmueller, D. B. Wyman, ]. W.
Fitch, U. S. Marshal. M. Barlow and
others, Vice Presidents. All one way.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-03-17

creditable to both parties:
INVITATION
RICHMOND, Va, Jan. IS, 1858.
Gov. S. P. CHASE. Sir:-Acting un.
der the authority Of the General Assem-
bly, of Virginia, we respectfully invite you,
as the Guest Of the State, to be present
at the elevation Of the Statute of Wash
ington to its position on the Virginia
Washington Monument, in the city of
Richmond, on the 22d day of February
next. An answer is requested.
Yours, very respectfully,
VIM. F. RITCHIE,
GEORGE w. MUNFORD,
GUSTAVUS A. MYERS,
Commissioners oft Monument.
REPLY.
STATE OF ONO, Executive DEPARTMENT,
COLUMBUS, Feb. 10, 1858.
SrR:-I find myself constrained by
imperative public duties to iorego the
qualification Of being present at the inau-
guralion of the statute Of Washington, at
Richn ond, on the 22d inst.
/ regret ii more, because, representing,
for the time being, in her Chief Magis-
tracy, the great Commonwealth, whose
existence is due, in no small degree. to
the magnanlty Of Virginia, inspired by
the counsels Of her mos, illustrious sons,
and manifested in her cession to the con-
federated States Of her claims 10 the ter
ritory Northwest of the Ohio. it would
give me especial pleasure TO bear to her
people earnest assurances of cordial good
will from the people of Ohio, and to add
to the expression Of their fervent desire
that the spirit Of Washington, whose
statue you are about to inaugurate, pen.
etrating and pervading the hearts of all
his countrymen. may preserve in perpe'
tuity that Liberty and Union TO establish
and maintain which was the great labor
of his life.
Deprived of the pleasure Of expressing
these assurances in person, permit me to
avail myself of this mode Of rendering
them and believe me 10 be, with senti-
menis of the greatest respect for yourself
and your associate on the Committee,
very truly yours, S. p. CHASE.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-03-17
Governor Chase and the Warrington
Statnta Inauguration.

We give below the letter of the Com
missioners Of The Monument. to Gov.
Chase, inviting him to attend the Inaugu-
ration of the Statute Of Washington at
Richmond, as the guest of the State of
Virginia, and his reply, The letters are
creditable to both parties:
.-. INUIipA 'pI0N
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-03-17
W1NDFALL.-The origin of this term

W1NDFALL.-The origin of this term
is said to be the following:
Some Of the nobility Of England. by
the tenure of their estates, were forbidden
telling the trees upon them, the timber
being reserved for the use Of the royal
navy. Such trees as fell without cutting
were the property of the occupant;
tornado. therefore, was quite joyful
event to those who had occupancy Of
extensive forests, and the windfall was
sometimes of very great value.
True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1858-03-17
By MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH

WASHINGTON CRY, March l4.--Sen-
aiur Douglas has been confined 10 his
hOuse'for several days by severe sickness,
but viii resume his place in the Eepate
sometime this week. He prOnouuces the
reports without foundation, and assures his
friends thathe intends 10 fighs the battle
in nwhichl he is now engaged to The end.
He will not be driven from his position
By the threats or frowns Of power, nor
moved from the purposes 10 which his
life has been devoted by inducements
profered from any quarter. He says that
with him il is matter Of principle which
he will maintain at all hazards.
Last weeks receipts into the Treasury
amounted to $685., 600, exclusive of 5000,
600 in treasury notes. The drafts drawn
amount to $970, 900.
: There is no perceptible improvement
in the physical condition ex-senator Davis.
A partial loss of his eye sight is, feared
by his friends. ile n.
New YoRK, March l3.-Flour firm
sales 5000 bbls, holders offer freely and
there is large export inquiry. Wheat
is quiet Corn firm; sales 80, 900 bush.
Beef steady. Whisky dull. Tallow
lOaalO4. Sugar firm. Coffee buOyant.
CINCINNATI, March lS.-Flour steady;
sales 1000 bbls a. $3,65aS,70; the
receipts for the last "a. hours were 4 1000
bbls. Whisky l6a, with sales 1000
bbs. Cloverseed dull at $3,75a3, S.
Provisions unchanged; sales 500 bblS
mess pork at $l5,25, to fll contract.
Lark is in moderate demand at 81 -
About $50 hhds bulk shoulders sold ct
81 packed; there is no demand for bacon,
and the market closes rather langu;d.-
Linseed Oil 60 cts. and firm. Sugar
buoyant at 7aS. The weather is clear
and mild. Money matters are unchanged.
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